Main

Set up and modify basic options such as time,

 

date, disk drives, and hard drives. Check the

 

amount of system memory and extended

 

memory here.

Advanced

Modify advanced features such as Plug and Play

 

and memory settings. Configure your peripherals

 

and check your CPU type and speed here.

Power

Enable power-saving mode and specify auto

 

suspend settings.

Boot

Specify the sequence in which the system boots:

 

disk drive, hard drive, CD-ROM drive.

Exit

Save or discard changes.

 

 

Use the left arrow and right arrow keys to make a selection, and then press the Enter key.

For a more detailed explanation, see the online System Guide available on the HP At Home Web site (http://www.hp-at-home.com).

Note: We recommend that you keep a written copy of your

settings and keep it up to date.

Setting Auto Suspend in the BIOS

With the Auto Suspend feature enabled, the computer will automatically go into Suspend mode after a long period of inactivity and will resuspend itself after it is awakened by an application.

Note: Some third-party software and hardware may

experience problems with Suspend mode.

To enable/disable the Auto Suspend feature:

1Reboot your computer by shutting down and restarting it.

2When you see a blue screen with an HP logo, press the F1 key on the keyboard; this starts the BIOS Setup program.

3Press → to go to the Power menu.

4In the Power Savings category, press Enter.

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