HP 8380 (US/CAN) Using the Bios Setup Program, Starting the Bios Setup Program, Bios Settings

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Using the BIOS Setup Program

The system BIOS (Basic Input Output System) on your computer has a built-in setup program that lets you control the special features of your computer. Configuration information stored in the BIOS includes the type of peripherals installed, the startup sequence of the computer, and control for power management. The battery maintains this information when the system is turned off.

Starting the BIOS Setup Program

Start the BIOS Setup program by pressing the F1 key after you see the blue HP logo screen during startup but before the Windows desktop starts. You have only a few seconds to press the F1 key before the startup process continues.

We recommend that you keep a written copy of your settings and keep it up to date. If you never change the BIOS, you don’t need to keep a record. You can always return to the original factory defaults by choosing the Exit menu option, choosing Load Setup Defaults, and then Exit Saving Changes.

BIOS Settings

The BIOS Setup program initially displays the Main Menu screen. In each screen, there are options for modifying the system configuration.

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Contents Getting Help Page Contents Upgrading and Servicing Finding Information and Solving Problems Where to Go for Help Getting Help from the HP Support Center Using System Tools HP Support Center OptionsGetting Help from the Internet HP Utilities in the HP Support CenterRunning the System Recovery Program Restoring Your SoftwareTo restore certain applications Turn on your computer Restoring ApplicationsCalling HP Support Troubleshooting My computer or part of it doesn’t seem to be working General ProblemsMy computer won’t turn on at all General Protection Fault error occurred My computer is taking longer to start up than it did before Non-System Disk error occurredNeed more space on my hard disk Think my computer has a virus Installed a new printer or other device, and it won’t workAnswering Machine Computer’s answering machine never answers the phoneDouble-click the Volume icon on the taskbar Can’t hear messages as they are leftCD-ROM or DVD is playing erratically Can’t hear phone messages when I play them backCan’t record an outgoing message Can’t dial out DisplayFax and Phone Message Check error log appears in the status window Incoming faxes are not picked up automaticallyKeyboard Mouse My mouse doesn’t work, even though everything else doesSound My computer doesn’t make any soundSpeakerphone Can’t hear the other person clearly or at all Volume is either too loud or too softWindows Desktop ’m having trouble understanding the Windows desktopMy taskbar disappeared My program window disappearedAre underlined Turn off the Internet Explorer Channel BarMy desktop has a toolbar that belongs in the taskbar Getting Help Upgrading and Servicing Your Computer Connecting External Components Connecting to a Stereo System Creating Audio Files Connecting to a Television Set Connecting the PC to Your TV Composite Connection Connecting the PC to Your TV S-Video Connection Connecting a Digital Camera Removing the Computer Covers and Other Components Before You Begin Removing the Back Panel Removing the Right Side Panel Removing the Left Side Panel Removing the Fan Replacing the Battery Adding Memory 16 MB 32 MB 64 MB 128 MBInstalling a Dimm SdramGetting Help Removing a Dimm Installing Add-in Cards Upgrading and Servicing Your Computer Attached to the card. Then, holding the card by its Upgrading and Servicing Your Computer Reach inside the frame and remove the expansion slot cover D What Is Plug and Play? If the New Card or Device Isn’t WorkingAdding Drives Replace the back panel see Replacing the Back Panel on Replacing Computer Covers and Other Components Replacing the FanReplacing the Left Side Panel Replacing the Right Side Panel Replacing the Back Panel Bios Settings Using the Bios Setup ProgramStarting the Bios Setup Program Setting Auto Suspend in the Bios MainTo disable Auto Suspend, choose Disable Index General Protection Fault error Single-click mode, turning off, 24 software 5967-6539