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Setup Utilities and Diagnostics Features

Computer Setup (Continued)

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Option

Description

 

 

 

Advanced

F11 Prompt

Allow you to enable or disable this feature.

BIOS Features

 

 

Quick Power On Self Test

Disables/enables the system to skip certain

 

 

 

tests while booting.

 

 

Enabling this feature decreases the time

 

 

required to boot the system.

 

 

 

 

POST Delay Time (seconds)

Allows you to set a POST delay time to:

 

 

• 0 Sec

 

 

• 5 Sec

 

 

• 10 Sec

 

 

• 15 Sec

 

 

• 20 Sec

 

 

 

 

Removeable Device Priority

Allow you to select FDD or USB-FDD as the

 

 

first removeable device.

 

 

 

 

Hard Disk Boot Priority

Allows you to specify the order of attached

 

 

hard drive devices (such as USB HDD

 

 

storage, USB2 Drive Key, or USB flash

 

 

media, IDE HDD, SATA HDD or bootable

 

 

add-in cards). The first drive in the order has

 

 

priority in the boot sequence and is

 

 

recognized as drive C (if any devices are

 

 

attached).

 

 

 

 

CD-ROM Boot Priority

Allows you to specify the order of attached

 

 

optical drive device.

 

 

 

 

Network Boot Priority

Allows you to specify the order of network

 

 

device.

First Boot Device

Second Boot Device

Third Boot Device

Fourth Boot Device

Allows you to specify which devices will boot first, second, and third, or to disable any of the three:

Removable

Hard Disk

CD-ROM

Network

Disabled

MS-DOS drive lettering assignments may not apply after a non-MS-DOS operating system has started.

Support for specific Computer Setup options may vary depending on the hardware configuration.

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Contents Service reference guide Service Reference Guide AprilService Reference Guide Contents Removal and Replacement Procedures-Microtower MT Chassis Service Reference Guide 490778-001 Installing the Operating System Microsoft Windows XP/Windows Vista/ Redflag LinuxConverting to Ntfs Associated with Windows OS HP SoftwareSetup Utilities and Diagnostics Features Power-On Self-Test PostComputer Setup Utilities Using Computer Setup F10 UtilitiesSetup Utilities and Diagnostics Features Heading Option Description Computer Setup MenuComputer Setup For each, allows you to CD-ROM Onboard Lan ROM Dvmt Mode Combined Mode Parallel port Allows you to select a setting for the onboard S1 POS Bios can automatically configure all Restoring the Cmos Recovering the Configuration SettingsBacking up the Cmos Desktop Management Initial Configuration and DeploymentFailSafe Boot Block ROM ROM FlashDual-State Power Button Power ManagementEstablishing a User Password Using Computer Setup Password SecurityEstablishing a Supervisor Password Using Computer Setup SecurityEntering a User Password Current password/new password/new password Current passwordSurge-Tolerant Power Supply National Keyboard Delimiter CharactersSata 3.0 Hard Drives Serial ATA Drive Guidelines and FeaturesSerial ATA Hard Drive Characteristics Sata Data Cable Sata Power CableSata Hard Drive Cables Pin Number Usage Device Plug Host PlugWindows 2000, XP, Vista, and Linux Sata Smart DrivesDrive Capacities Chassis Designations Microtower MTDx2318 MT Preventing Electrostatic Damage to Equipment Electrostatic Discharge InformationGenerating Static Relative Humidity Event 55% 40% 10%Recommended Materials and Equipment Personal Grounding Methods and EquipmentGrounding the Work Area Static Shielding Protection Levels Method VoltageRoutine Care General Cleaning Safety PrecautionsCleaning the Computer Case Cleaning the Mouse Cleaning the KeyboardCleaning the Monitor Screws Service ConsiderationsTools and Software Requirements Hard Drives Cables and ConnectorsLithium Coin Cell Battery Removal and Replacement Procedures- Microtower MT Chassis Preparation for DisassemblyRemove the computer access panel and front bezel MT chassis Access Panel MT ChassisFront Bezel MT Chassis Front Drive Bezels Removing a 5.25 Drive Bezel Blank/MT ChassisInstalling Memory Modules/MT chassis MemoryExpansion Cards Expansion Slot Cover Lock2 PCI/PCIe Expansion Card Remove the slot cover lock .5.1, Expansion Slot Cover LockInstalling an Expansion Card Removing the Expansion Slot CoverRemoval and Replacement Procedures- Microtower MT Chassis Removing an Expansion Card Cable Management Drives Locating Drive PositionsItem Description Removing a DriveDrive Positions Removing the Hard disk Lift the hard disk drive cage out of the chassis Removing the Hard Drive Front I/O Panel Housing Assembly MT chassis System Fan Heatsink MT chassis Processor Removal and Replacement Procedures- Microtower MT Chassis System Board 490778-001 Battery Holder Power Supply Enhanced Keyboard Connector Pin AssignmentsConnector and Icon Pin Signal MouseParallel Interface Serial Interface, Powered and Non-PoweredConnector and Icon 1/8 miniphone Pin Signal MicrophoneLine-Out Audio HeadphoneLine-In Audio MonitorConnector Pin Signal Pin PowerPin Power for CPU Power Cord Set Requirements General RequirementsScreen Message Probable Cause Recommended Action Post Error MessagesPost Error Messages During memory testing Post Error Messages Troubleshooting Without Diagnostics Preliminary ChecklistStandby mode Solving General ProblemsProblem Cause Solution Num Lock key Press any key or click the mouse button Solving Hardware Installation Problems Interpreting Diagnostic Lights and Audible Codes Select Enable VGA Mode Solving Display ProblemsSolving Display Problems Set properly Font you are using Solving Audio Problems Solving Audio ProblemsSolving Audio Problems Where printer port is Solving Printer ProblemsSolving Printer Problems DIR C\ printer portSolving Keyboard and Mouse Problems Solving Keyboard ProblemsSolving Network Problems Solving Network ProblemsRestore Plus! CD Solving Memory Problems Solving Memory ProblemsSolving Processor Problems Solving Processor ProblemsSolving CD-ROM and DVD Problems Solving CD-ROM and DVD ProblemsSolving DiskOnKey Problems Solving Drive Key ProblemsSolving Internet Access Problems Solving Internet Access ProblemsOptions Select Start ControlPanel Delete Cookies buttonClick the Device Manager PropertiesActivity Beeps Possible Cause Recommended Action Diagnostic Front Panel LEDs and Audible CodesDiagnostic Front Panel LEDs and Audible Codes Diagnostic Front Panel LEDs and Audible Codes Diagnostic Front Panel LEDs and Audible Codes Restoring the Software Contacting Customer SupportMemory
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