Navigating and selecting in Setup Utility Bios | HP 14-3010nr

Navigating and selecting in Setup Utility (BIOS)

To navigate and select in Setup Utility (BIOS), follow these steps:

1.Turn on or restart the computer, and then press esc while the “Press the ESC key for Startup Menu” message is displayed at the bottom of the screen.

●To select a menu or a menu item, use the tab key and the keyboard arrow keys and then press enter.

●To scroll up and down, use the up arrow key or the down arrow key.

●To close open dialog boxes and return to the main Setup Utility (BIOS) screen, press esc, and then follow the on-screen instructions.

2.Press f10 to enter Setup Utility (BIOS).

To exit Setup Utility (BIOS) menus, choose one of the following methods:

●To exit Setup Utility (BIOS) menus without saving your changes, press the esc key, and then follow the on-screen instructions.

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Use the arrow keys to select Exit > Exit Discarding Changes, and then press enter.

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●To save your changes and exit Setup Utility (BIOS) menus, press f10, and then follow the on- screen instructions.

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Use the arrow keys to select Exit > Exit Saving Changes, and then press enter.

Your changes go into effect when the computer restarts.

Displaying system information

1.Start Setup Utility (BIOS).

2.Select the Main menu. System information such as the system time and date, and identification information about the computer is displayed.

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

Restoring factory settings in Setup Utility (BIOS)

NOTE: Restoring defaults will not change the hard drive mode.

To return all settings in Setup Utility (BIOS) to the values that were set at the factory, follow these steps:

1.Turn on or restart the computer, and then press esc while the “Press the ESC key for Startup Menu” message is displayed at the bottom of the screen.

2.Press f10 to enter Setup Utility (BIOS).

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HP 14-3010nr manual Navigating and selecting in Setup Utility Bios, Displaying system information

Contents

HP Notebook Product notice Safety warning notice Iv Safety warning notice Table of contents VGA External cards and devices Security Using System Diagnostics Page Introduction Finding more information about your new computer Creating a wireless connection Identifying wireless and network status iconsNetworking select models only Turning wireless devices on or off Using HP Connection Manager select models only Using a Wlan Using operating system controlsConnecting to an existing Wlan Setting up a new Wlan Protecting your Wlan Using GPS select models only Using Bluetooth wireless devicesBluetooth and Internet Connection Sharing ICS Roaming to another network Connecting to a wired network Using a modem select models onlyConnecting a modem cable Connecting a country- or region-specific modem cable adapter Selecting a location setting Connecting to a local area network LAN select models only Select Start Devices and PrintersPage Using the media activity controls MultimediaAudio Adjusting the volume Webcam select models onlyChecking audio functions on the computer Video DisplayPort Hdmi Using CyberLink PowerDVD select models only Intel Wireless Display select models onlyConfiguring audio for Hdmi Power management Shutting down the computer Setting power options Using power-saving statesInitiating and exiting Sleep Initiating and exiting Hibernation Using the power meter Using power plansViewing the current power plan Selecting a different power plan Using HP Power Manager select models only Setting password protection on wakeupCustomizing power plans Using battery power Finding battery informationUsing Battery Check Displaying the remaining battery charge Managing low battery levels Identifying low battery levelsResolving a low battery level Using external AC power Conserving battery powerUsing a factory-sealed battery Using HP CoolSense select models only Testing an AC adapter Using Digital Media Slot cards select models only External cards and devicesInserting a digital card Using ExpressCards select models only Configuring an ExpressCardRemoving a digital card Inserting an ExpressCard Removing an ExpressCard Using smart cards select models only Inserting a smart card Using a USB device Connecting a USB deviceRemoving a smart card Using 1394 devices select models only Connecting a 1394 deviceRemoving a USB device Using an eSATA device select models only Connecting an eSATA deviceRemoving a 1394 device Using optional external devices Using optional external drivesUsing the expansion port select models only Removing an eSATA device External cards and devices Drives Handling drives Using hard drives Using Disk DefragmenterUsing Disk Cleanup Improving hard drive performance Managing power with a parked hard drive Identifying HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection status Using optical drives select models only Identifying the installed optical driveUsing HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection software Inserting an optical disc Removing an optical disc Slot load When the disc tray opens normally Slot load Using RAID select models only Sharing optical drives Using passwords SecurityProtecting the computer Setting passwords in Windows Setting passwords in Setup Utility Bios Managing an administrator password Entering an administrator password Using antivirus software Using firewall softwareManaging a power-on password Entering a power-on password Installing critical security updates Installing an optional security cable Using the fingerprint reader select models only Locating the fingerprint reader Maintenance Cleaning your computerCleaning the display Cleaning the Imagepad and keyboard Using SoftPaq Download Manager Setup Utility Bios and System Diagnostics Using Setup Utility BiosStarting Setup Utility Bios Changing the language of Setup Utility Bios Navigating and selecting in Setup Utility Bios Restoring factory settings in Setup Utility BiosDisplaying system information Exiting Setup Utility Bios Updating the BiosDetermining the Bios version Downloading a Bios update Select Start Help and Support Maintain Using System Diagnostics Traveling with the computer Page Troubleshooting resources Electrostatic Discharge Symbols/Numerics Index Keys