HP 8440P manual Enabling boot devices in Computer Setup

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Enabling boot devices in Computer Setup

The computer will boot to a USB device or a NIC device only if the device has first been enabled in Computer Setup.

To start Computer Setup and enable a USB device or a NIC device as a boot device, follow these steps:

1.Turn on or restart the computer, and then press esc while the “Press the ESC key for Startup Menu” message is displayed at the bottom of the screen.

2.Press f10 to enter BIOS Setup.

3.To enable bootable media in USB drives or in drives inserted into an optional docking device (select models only), use a pointing device or the arrow keys to select System Configuration > Device Configurations. Confirm that Enabled is selected next to USB legacy support.

NOTE: The USB Port option must be enabled in order to use USB legacy support. It is enabled at the factory. If the port becomes disabled, reenable it by selecting System Configuration > Port Options, and then clicking Enabled next to USB Port.

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To enable a NIC device, select System Configuration > Boot Options, and then click Enabled next to PXE Internal NIC boot.

4.To save your changes and exit Computer Setup, click Save in the lower-left corner of the screen, and then follow the on-screen instructions.

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Use the arrow keys to select File > Save changes and exit, and then press enter.

Your changes go into effect when the computer restarts.

NOTE: To connect a NIC to a Preboot eXecution Environment (PXE) or Remote Program Load (RPL) server without using MultiBoot, press esc while the “Press the ESC key for Startup Menu” message is displayed at the bottom of the screen, and then quickly press f12.

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Contents HP EliteBook Product notice Safety warning notice Iv Safety warning notice Table of contents Pointing devices and keyboard Adjusting the volume Power management Drives Security 151 Xii Pointing devices FeaturesIdentifying hardware Top componentsComponent Description LightsRapidly Panel System and Security Power Options Buttons, switches, and fingerprint readerKeys Fn key Front componentsRight-side components Rear componentsLeft-side components Bottom components Display components Wireless antennas select models only Additional hardware components Identifying the labelsPage Using wireless devices select models only Wireless, modem, and local area networkUsing the wireless button Identifying wireless and network iconsUsing the wireless controls Using HP Connection Manager select models only Using Wireless Assistant software select models onlyUsing operating system controls Protecting your Wlan Using a Wlan device select models onlySetting up a Wlan Use a wireless transmitter with built-in security Connecting to a WlanRoaming to another network Inserting a SIM select models only Using HP Mobile Broadband select models onlyRemoving a SIM select models only Page Bluetooth and Internet Connection Sharing ICS Using a Bluetooth wireless device select models onlyCannot create a Wlan connection Troubleshooting wireless connection problemsCurrent network security codes are unavailable Cannot connect to a preferred networkNetwork icon is not displayed Wlan connection is very weak Cannot connect to the wireless routerConnecting a modem cable purchased separately Using the modem select models onlyViewing the current location selection Selecting a location settingAdding new locations when traveling Select Start Devices and Printers Solving travel connection problemsClick Properties Connecting to a local area network LAN Pointing devices and keyboard Using pointing devicesUsing the keyboard Initiating Sleep Displaying system informationIncreasing screen brightness Switching the screen imageViewing battery charge information Decreasing screen brightnessUsing keypads Using HP QuickLookEnabling and disabling the embedded numeric keypad Using the embedded numeric keypadUsing an optional external numeric keypad Switching key functions on the embedded numeric keypadCleaning the TouchPad, keyboard, and vents Multimedia Multimedia featuresAdjusting the volume Click Customize notification icons Multimedia softwareInstalling multimedia software from a disc Accessing your preinstalled multimedia softwareChecking your audio functions Connecting external audio devicesAudio Page Video Connecting an external monitor or projectorUsing the external monitor port Using the DisplayPortPage Identifying the optical drive Using optical discs CDs, DVDs, and BDsOptical drive select models only DVD±R discs Selecting the right disc CDs, DVDs, and BDsCD-R discs CD-RW discsBlu-ray Discs BDs Playing a CD, DVD, or BDDVD±RW discs LightScribe DVD+R discsChanging DVD region settings Configuring AutoPlayCopying a CD, DVD, or BD Observing the copyright warningRemoving an optical disc CD, DVD, or BD Creating burning a CD, DVD, or BDTroubleshooting Computer does not detect the optical drive Disc does not play automatically Disc does not playMovie is not visible on an external display Movie stops, skips, or plays erraticallyObtaining the latest HP device drivers Device driver must be reinstalledWebcam select models only Adjusting webcam propertiesCapturing business card images Page Initiating and exiting Sleep Power managementSetting power options Using power-saving statesInitiating and exiting Hibernation Using the battery meterUsing power plans Customizing power plans Setting password protection on wakeupViewing the current power plan Selecting a different power planStarting Power Assistant Using Power Assistant select models onlyUsing external AC power Connecting the AC adapter Using battery powerInserting or removing the battery Finding battery information in Help and SupportUsing Battery Check Displaying the remaining battery chargeCharging a battery Managing low battery levels Maximizing battery discharge timeResolving a low battery level Identifying low battery levelsDisable Hibernation and Sleep Calibrating a batteryFully charge the battery Reenable Hibernation and Sleep Discharge the batteryFully recharge the battery Replacing the battery Conserving battery powerStoring a battery Disposing of a used batteryPower management Shutting down the computer Testing an AC adapterPage Handling drives Identifying installed drivesDrives Page Improving hard drive performance Using Disk DefragmenterUsing Disk Cleanup Identifying HP 3D DriveGuard status Using HP 3D DriveGuardUsing HP 3D DriveGuard software Replacing a hard drive in the hard drive bay Page Page Replacing a hard drive Replacing a drive in the upgrade bayRemoving the protective insert Page Page Replacing an optical drive Page Page External devices Using a USB deviceConnecting a USB device Removing a USB device Using USB legacy supportRemoving a 1394 device Using a 1394 deviceConnecting a 1394 device Page Using optional external devices Using external drivesUsing a docking device Inserting a digital card Using SD Card Reader cardsExternal media cards Inserting an ExpressCard Using ExpressCards select models onlyConfiguring an ExpressCard Removing a digital cardRemoving an ExpressCard Using smart cards select models only Removing a smart card Inserting a smart cardMemory modules Page Page Page Upgrading a memory module in the primary memory module slot Page Page Page Protecting the computer SecuritySetting passwords in Computer Setup Using passwordsSetting passwords in Windows Managing a Bios administrator password Bios administrator passwordEntering a Bios administrator password Using Computer Setup DriveLockEntering a DriveLock password Setting a DriveLock passwordRemoving DriveLock protection Changing a DriveLock passwordRemoving Automatic DriveLock protection Using Computer Setup Auto DriveLockEntering an Automatic DriveLock password Securing system devices Using Computer Setup security featuresViewing Computer Setup System Information Using Computer Setup System IDs Using antivirus software Using firewall software Installing critical updates Using HP ProtectTools Security Manager select models only Installing a security cable Software updates Updating software Downloading a Bios update Updating the BiosDetermining the Bios version Page Click Download Updating programs and driversUsing SoftPaq Download Manager Backup and recovery Backing up your information Select Start All Programs Maintenance Backup and RestoreBackup and recovery Using the Windows recovery tools Performing a recoveryUsing a Windows 7 operating system DVD purchased separately Using f11 recovery toolsSelect Repair your computer Navigating and selecting in Computer Setup Computer SetupStarting Computer Setup Using Computer SetupRestoring factory settings in Computer Setup Computer Setup menusSecurity menu File menuUser Management requires a Bios administrator password System Configuration menuUSB port to the computer Enable/disable Preboot Authentication on HP QuickLook Ansi MultiBoot About the boot device order Enabling boot devices in Computer Setup Considering boot order changes Setting a new boot order in Computer Setup Choosing MultiBoot preferencesEntering MultiBoot Express preferences Dynamically choosing a boot deviceSetting a MultiBoot Express prompt Management and printing HP Client Automation select models only Using Client Management SolutionsConfiguring and deploying a software image Managing and updating softwareHP SSM System Software Manager Using the HP Universal Print Driver Index Symbols/NumericsDVD-ROM Jacks Ssid Wireless Assistant

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