HP 2533t Mobile manual Multiboot, About the boot order device

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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.

●Floppy

●Hard disk/USB storage

●CD-ROM

●PXE

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 press f9 while the “F9 = Boot device menu” message is displayed in the lower-left 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.

If MultiBoot is disabled, the computer uses a fixed boot order that consists of first searching for a drive A boot device. If none is found, the computer looks for a drive C boot device. Drive A boot devices include optical drives and diskette drives. Drive C boot devices include optical drives and hard drives.

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.

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Contents HP 2533t Mobile Thin Client First Edition May Document Part Number Safety warning notice Iv Safety warning notice Table of contents Keyboard Multimedia Memory modules Appendix a Routine care Page Top components Identifying the hardwarePointing devices Component Description LightsOff If the computer is plugged into an external Buttons and switchesKeys Adjust Power PropertiesFn key DisplayFront components Right-side components Left-side components Components Description Rear componentsBottom components Wireless antennae Identifying the labels Enhanced Write Filter Using the Enhanced Write Filter command line control Using the Enhanced Write Filter user interface Using the Enhanced Write Filter status utility Local drives ConfigurationDrive Z Drive CSaving files Click Reconnect at LoginMapping network drives Roaming profilesCreating a new user account User accountsCreating user profiles Page Citrix Program Neighborhood ApplicationsRemote Desktop Connection TeemNT Terminal Emulation HP PC Session Allocation Manager SAM ClientAltiris Client Agent HP Dhcp Settings Update Client Select Start Control Panel HP ThinState Capture HP ThinState CaptureHP ThinState Deploy Windows Media Player Macromedia Flash Player Microsoft Internet ExplorerKeyboard Using pointing devicesDisplaying system information fn+esc Using hotkeysViewing battery charge information fn+f8 Switching the screen image fn+f4Initiating Standby fn+f3 Decreasing screen brightness fn+f9Using the HP Quick Launch Buttons Displaying the Q Menu Accessing the Quick Launch Buttons control panelUsing the embedded numeric keypad Using the keypadsEnabling and disabling the embedded numeric keypad Switching key functions on the embedded numeric keypad Using an optional external numeric keypadPower control and light locations PowerSelect Start Turn Off Computer Turn Off Shutting down the computerUsing power-saving states Setting power optionsInitiating and exiting Standby Using the battery meter Using battery powerSetting password protection upon exiting Standby Click the Notification Area tabInserting or removing the battery Displaying the remaining battery chargePage Managing low battery levels Charging a batteryIdentifying low battery levels Storing a battery Conserving battery powerResolving a low battery level Disposing of a used battery Connecting the AC adapter Using external AC powerPlug the other end of the power cord into an AC outlet Power Using the audio features Using multimedia hardwareMultimedia Using the audio-out headphone jack Using the audio-in microphone jackAdjusting the volume Using the external monitor port Using the video featuresOpening preinstalled multimedia software Using multimedia softwareUsing multimedia software Preventing playback disruptionsObserving the copyright warning Changing DVD region settingsSelect Start My Computer About integrated wireless devices WirelessUsing wireless controls Using WlanSetting up a Wlan Using wireless security features Connecting to a WlanIdentifying a Wlan device Select Start HP System InformationConnecting a modem cable Using a modemModem and LAN Connecting a country-specific modem cable adapter Viewing the current location selection Selecting a location settingAdding new locations when traveling Check the telephone line type Solving travel connection problemsCheck for pulse or tone dialing Set the modem to ignore dial tonesClear the check box for Wait for dial tone before dialing Connecting to a local area networkProtecting the computer SecuritySetting passwords in Windows Using passwordsUsing administrator and user passwords Automatic logonUsing a setup password Setting passwords in Computer SetupAdministrator logon Manual logonManaging a setup password Using a power-on passwordEntering a setup password Entering a power-on password Managing a power-on passwordRequiring a power-on password at restart Configuring Microsoft Windows Firewall Using Microsoft Windows FirewallTroubleshooting applications Gathering configuration informationIdentifying failure symptoms Adding exceptionsAdding a port Adding a programClick Add Port Installing a security cable Using a USB device Hardware upgradesConnecting a USB device Using the USB Storage Options utility Using the expansion portRemoving a USB device Securing USB portsInserting and removing a PC Card Using PC CardsPage Inserting a digital card Using SD Card Reader cardsRemoving a digital card Adding a printer Adding printers using a text-only print driverSelect Start Printers and Faxes Click Add a printer Click Use the Following PortUsing manufacturer print drivers Drives Identifying installed drivesHandling drives Inserting an optical disc CD or DVD Using optical drives select models onlyRemoving an optical disc CD or DVD When the disc tray opensWhen the disc tray does not open Page Using optional external devices Using external drivesUsing an optional external MultiBay or external MultiBay Memory modules Page Page Page About the boot order device MultibootEnabling boot devices in Computer Setup Considering boot order changes Setting a new boot order in Computer Setup Choosing Multiboot preferencesChoosing a boot device using the F9 prompt Starting Computer Setup Computer SetupNavigating and selecting in Computer Setup Using Computer SetupRestoring factory settings in Computer Setup Diagnostics menu Computer Setup menusFile menu Security menuSystem Configuration menu Cleaning the keyboard Cleaning the displayRoutine care Traveling and shippingPage USB IndexJacks USB

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