HP 4320t Mobile MultiBoot, About the boot order device, Enabling boot devices in Computer Setup

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About the boot order device

As the computer starts, the system attempts to boot from enabled boot devices. The MultiBoot utility, which is enabled at the factory, controls the order in which the system selects a boot device. Boot devices can include optical drives, diskette drives, a network interface card (NIC), hard drives, and USB devices. Boot devices contain bootable media or files that the computer needs to start and operate properly.

NOTE: Some boot devices must be enabled in Computer Setup before they can be included in the boot order.

The factory setting is for the computer to select the boot device by searching enabled boot devices and drive bay locations in the following order:

NOTE: Some of the boot devices and drive bay locations listed may not be supported on your computer.

●Optical drive

●USB floppy

●USB CD-ROM

●USB SuperDisk

●Flash drive

●USB hard drive

●Network controller

You can change the order in which the computer searches for a boot device by changing the boot order in Computer Setup. You can also manually choose the device to boot from by pressing f9 when the system is first powered-on and the HP logo is displayed. The message is displayed in the lower- middle corner of the screen when the computer starts up. Pressing f9 displays a menu that shows the current boot devices and allows you to select a boot device. Or, you can use MultiBoot Express to set the computer to prompt you for a boot location each time the computer turns on or restarts.

The NIC does not have an assigned drive letter.

NOTE: An optical drive (such as a CD-ROM drive) can boot either as drive A or drive C, depending on the format of the boot CD.

Enabling boot devices in Computer Setup

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

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Contents HP 4320t Mobile Thin Client Product notice Safety warning notice Iv Safety warning notice Table of contents Applications Multimedia Inserting a digital card Removing a digital card Hardware upgrades Page Identifying the hardware DisplayTop Pointing devicesLights Buttons, switches, and speakers Keys Fn keyFront Environmental NoticesRight side Left sideWireless antennas BottomIdentifying the labels Component Description Using the File-Based Write Filter command line utility HP Write FiltersFile-Based Write Filter Using the File-Based Write Filter configuration interface Using the File-Based Write Filter status utilityUsing the Enhanced Write Filter command line utility Enhanced Write FilterUsing the Enhanced Write Filter configuration interface AllUsing the Enhanced Write Filter status utility Drive Z ConfigurationLocal drives Drive CRoaming profiles User accountsMapping network drives Creating a new user accountPage HP Remote Graphics Software RGS ApplicationsRemote Desktop Connection TeemTalk Terminal EmulationHP ThinState Capture Microsoft Internet Explorer Windows Media PlayerHP ThinState Deploy Using pointing devices Using the keyboardPointing devices and keyboard Decreasing screen brightness Switching the screen imageDisplaying system information Increasing screen brightnessUsing the keypads Using the embedded numeric keypad Enabling and disabling the embedded numeric keypadUsing an optional external numeric keypad Switching key functions on the embedded numeric keypadPower Power control and light locationsShutting down the computer Setting power optionsUsing power-saving states Initiating and exiting SleepDisplaying the remaining battery charge Using battery powerUsing the Power Meter Inserting or removing the batteryCharging a battery Managing low battery levels Identifying low battery levelsResolving a low battery level Conserving battery power Storing a batteryDisposing of a used battery Using external AC power Connecting the AC adapterPage Using multimedia hardware Using the audio featuresMultimedia Using the audio-out headphone jack Using the video featuresUsing the audio-in microphone jack Adjusting the volumeUsing the Hdmi port Using multimedia software Opening preinstalled multimedia softwareUsing multimedia software Preventing playback disruptions Using wireless controls WirelessAbout integrated wireless devices Using WlanSetting up a Wlan Connecting to a WlanUsing wireless security features Identifying a Wlan deviceUsing a modem Connecting a modem cableModem and LAN Connecting a country- or region-specific modem cable adapter Solving travel connection problems Selecting a location settingAdding new locations when traveling Viewing the current location selectionSet the modem to ignore dial tones Connecting to a local area network Using passwords SecurityProtecting the computer Automatic logon Setting passwords in WindowsUsing administrator and user passwords Manual logonAdministrator logon Setting passwords in Computer SetupUsing a setup password Managing a setup passwordInstalling a security cable Entering a setup passwordConnecting a USB device Connecting hardwareUsing a USB device Securing USB portsUsing the USB Storage Options utility Using Media Card Reader cards Inserting a digital cardRemoving a digital card Using ExpressCards Configuring an ExpressCardInserting an ExpressCard Removing an ExpressCard Using optical drives select models only Hardware upgradesIdentifying installed drives Handling drivesInserting an optical disc CD or DVD Removing an optical disc CD or DVDWhen the disc tray opens When the disc tray does not openUsing external drives Using optional external devicesUsing an optional external MultiBay or external MultiBay Inserting and replacing memory modulesPage Page Page Page Page Page MultiBoot About the boot order deviceEnabling boot devices in Computer Setup Considering boot order changes Choosing MultiBoot preferencesSetting a new boot order in Computer Setup Dynamically choosing a boot device using the F9 promptSetting a MultiBoot Express prompt Entering MultiBoot Express preferences Using Computer Setup Computer SetupStarting Computer Setup Navigating and selecting in Computer SetupComputer Setup menus Restoring factory settings in Computer SetupFile menu System Configuration menu Security menuComputer Setup menus Computer Setup Routine care Cleaning the displayCleaning the keyboard Traveling and shippingPage Index USBHdmi Hdmi USB

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