Using Setup Utility Bios and System Diagnostics | Asus C2K91UA#ABA

10Using Setup Utility (BIOS) and System Diagnostics

Setup Utility, or Basic Input/Output System (BIOS), controls communication between all the input and output devices on the system (such as disk drives, display, keyboard, mouse, and printer). Setup Utility (BIOS) includes settings for the types of devices installed, the startup sequence of the computer, and the amount of system and extended memory.

Starting Setup Utility (BIOS)

To start Setup Utility (BIOS), turn on or restart the computer, and quickly press f10.

Information about how to navigate in Setup Utility (BIOS) is located at the bottom of the screen.

NOTE: Use extreme care when making changes in Setup Utility (BIOS). Errors can prevent the computer from operating properly.

Updating the BIOS

Updated versions of the BIOS may be available on the HP website.

Most BIOS updates on the HP website are packaged in compressed files called SoftPaqs.

Some download packages contain a file named Readme.txt, which contains information regarding installing and troubleshooting the file.

Determining the BIOS version

To determine whether available BIOS updates contain later BIOS versions than those currently installed on the computer, you need to know the version of the system BIOS currently installed.

BIOS version information (also known as ROM date and System BIOS) can be displayed by pressing fn+esc (if you are already in Windows) or by using Setup Utility (BIOS).

1.Start Setup Utility (BIOS).

2.Use the arrow keys to select Main.

3.To exit Setup Utility (BIOS) without saving your changes, use the arrow keys to select Exit > Exit Discarding Changes, and then press enter.

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User Guide Product notice Software terms Safety warning notice Iv Safety warning notice Table of contents Connecting to a local area network LAN Managing and sharing information Input power Viii Operating environment Page Starting right Best practices Fun things to do Resource Contents More HP resources Getting to know your computer Finding your hardware and software information Right side Component Description Left side Display Top TouchPad Lights Hibernation on Button, speakers, and subwoofer Keys Fn key Bottom Labels Component Connecting to a network Connecting to a wireless network Using the wireless button Using the wireless controlsUsing a Wlan Using operating system controls Configuring a wireless router Using an Internet service providerSetting up a Wlan Protecting your Wlan Using Bluetooth wireless devices Connecting to a Wlan Connecting to a wired network Connecting to a local area network LAN Enjoying entertainment features Multimedia Features Using the webcam Ports, see Using a USB device on Connecting headphones Using audioConnecting speakers Connecting a microphone Using video Connecting an Hdmi TV or monitorChecking the sound Configuring audio settings with Hdmi TV Managing your audio and video files Page Using the TouchPad Using TouchPad gestures Tapping Scrolling Pinching/zooming Rotating select models only Finger click select models only Flicking select models onlyEdge swipes Right-edge swipe Top-edge swipe Left-edge swipe Using the keys Using the keyboard and mouseUsing ALT GR key combinations Using the action keys Using Microsoft Windows 8 shortcut keys Function Hot key Description Using the hot keysShortcut Key Description Beats Audio Control Panel Managing power Initiating Sleep and HibernationIntel Rapid Start Technology select models only Initiating and exiting Sleep Enabling and Exiting User-Initiated Hibernation Setting password protection on wakeup Using the power meter and power settings Selecting a power plan Finding battery information Running on battery powerFactory-sealed battery Conserving battery power Running on external AC power Resolving a low battery level Troubleshooting an AC adapter HP CoolSense select models only Shutting down turning off the computer Managing and sharing information Using a USB deviceConnecting a USB device Type Description Connecting a powered USB device Removing a USB device Inserting and removing a digital storage card Sharing data and drives and accessing software Select Open Network and Sharing Center Maintaining your computer Improving performanceHandling drives Using Disk Defragmenter Using Disk CleanupUpdating programs and drivers Cleaning your computer Cleaning the display, sides, and coverCleaning the TouchPad and keyboard Traveling with or shipping your computer Using passwords Computer risk Security featureSecuring your computer and information Setting Windows passwords Setting Setup Utility Bios passwordsPassword Function Using antivirus software Using Internet security softwareInstalling software updates Using firewall software Installing HP and third-party software updates Securing your wireless networkUsing an optional security cable lock Backing up your software applications and informationPage Updating the Bios Using Setup Utility Bios and System DiagnosticsStarting Setup Utility Bios Determining the Bios version Downloading a Bios update Using System Diagnostics Backing up, restoring, and recovering Creating recovery media and backups Creating HP Recovery media To create HP Recovery media What you need to know Restore and recovery Using Windows Refresh for quick and easy recovery Remove everything and reinstall Windows Recovering using HP Recovery Manager Using HP Recovery media to recover Changing the computer boot order Removing the HP Recovery partition Specifications Input powerInput power Rating Operating environment Electrostatic Discharge Symbols/Numerics Index Wlan