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HP Presario CQ58 10Using Setup Utility (BIOS) and System Diagnostics, Starting Setup Utility (BIOS), Updating the BIOS, Determining the BIOS version

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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), 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).

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

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Contents

Page Page Safety warning notice Page Table of contents Page Page Page Page Page 1 Starting right Best practices Fun things to do More HP resources 2 Getting to know your computer Finding your hardware and software information Front Right side Left side Page Display Top TouchPad Lights Buttons Keys Bottom Labels 3 Connecting to a network Connecting to a wireless network Using the wireless controls Using a WLAN Setting up a WLAN Configuring a wireless router Protecting your WLAN Using Bluetooth wireless devices (select models only) Connecting to a wired network Connecting to a local area network (LAN) Page 4 Enjoying entertainment features Using the webcam Using audio Connecting speakers Connecting headphones Connecting a microphone Using video Connecting a VGA monitor or projector Connecting an HDMI TV or monitor Configuring audio settings (with HDMI TV) Managing your audio and video files 5Using the keyboard and pointing devices Using ALT GR key combinations Using the action keys Using the hot keys Using the TouchPad Turning the TouchPad off or on Navigating Selecting Using TouchPad gestures Scrolling Pinching/Zooming Rotating Flicking 6 Managing power Using Sleep or Hibernation Initiating and exiting Sleep Initiating and exiting Hibernation Setting password protection on wakeup Using the power meter Selecting a power plan Running on battery power Removing a user-replaceablebattery Finding battery information Conserving battery power Identifying low battery levels Storing a user-replaceablebattery Disposing of a user-replaceablebattery Running on external power Shutting down the computer Page 7 Managing and sharing information Using a USB device Connecting a USB device Removing a USB device Inserting and removing a digital storage card Using optical drives Inserting an optical disc Removing an optical disc Sharing drives on the network 8 Maintaining your computer Improving performance Handling drives Replacing a hard drive Page Page Using Disk Defragmenter Using Disk Cleanup Adding or replacing memory modules Page Updating programs and drivers Cleaning your computer Cleaning the display, sides, and cover Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboard Traveling with or shipping your computer Page 9Securing your computer and information Locating your security software Using passwords Setting Windows passwords Setting Setup Utility (BIOS) passwords Using Internet security software Using antivirus software Using firewall software Installing software updates Installing Windows security updates Installing HP and third-partysoftware updates Securing your wireless network Backing up your software applications and information Using an optional security cable lock 10Using Setup Utility (BIOS) and System Diagnostics Starting Setup Utility (BIOS) Updating the BIOS Determining the BIOS version Downloading a BIOS update Using System Diagnostics Page 11 Backing up, restoring, and recovering Creating backups Creating recovery media to recover the original system Creating system restore points Backing up system and personal information Tips for a successful backup Creating a backup using Windows Backup and Restore Restore and recovery Restoring to a previous system restore point Restoring specific files Recovering the original system using HP Recovery Manager Recovering using HP Recovery partition (select models only) Recovering using the recovery media Page 12 Specifications Input power Operating environment 13 Troubleshooting and support Troubleshooting Disc drive problems Wireless connection problems Cannot connect to a WLAN Cannot connect to a preferred network Current network security codes are unavailable WLAN connection is very weak Cannot connect to the wireless router Network status icon is not displayed Audio problems Power management problems Troubleshooting an AC adapter Contacting support 14 Electrostatic Discharge Index