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12Computer Setup (BIOS) and Advanced System Diagnostics

Using Computer Setup

Computer Setup, 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). Computer Setup includes settings for the types of devices installed, the startup sequence of the computer, and the amount of system and extended memory.

NOTE: Use extreme care when making changes in Computer Setup. Errors can prevent the computer from operating properly.

Starting Computer Setup

NOTE: An external keyboard or mouse connected to a USB port can be used with Computer Setup only if USB legacy support is enabled.

To start Computer Setup, 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 Computer Setup.

Navigating and selecting in Computer Setup

To navigate and select in Computer Setup, 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, or use a pointing device to click the item.

●To scroll up and down, click the up arrow or the down arrow in the upper-right corner of the screen, or use the up arrow key or the down arrow key.

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

NOTE: You can use either a pointing device (TouchPad, pointing stick, or USB mouse) or the keyboard to navigate and make selections in Computer Setup.

2.Press f10 to enter Computer Setup.

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Contents

User Guide Product notice Software terms Safety warning notice Iv Safety warning notice Table of contents Multimedia VGA Drives 100 113 106111 116 124 125 Xii Welcome Finding information Resources For information about Then select Warranty and services TouchPad Getting to know your computerTop Component Description Top Lights Settings , and then select Power Options Buttons and fingerprint reader select models only Keys Esc key Front Right Guides Right Getting to know your computer Left Media Card Reader Rear Display Support Wwan antennas 2* select models only From the Start screen, type h, and then select Help Bottom Bottom Using the wireless controls Connecting to a networkConnecting to a wireless network Using the wireless button Using operating system controls Using a WlanUsing an Internet service provider Configuring a wireless router Setting up a WlanProtecting your Wlan Using HP Mobile Broadband select models only Connecting to a Wlan Remove the battery see Inserting or removing the battery on Inserting and removing a SIMPage Using GPS select models only Using Bluetooth wireless devices Using a modem Connecting to a wired networkConnecting to a local area network LAN Connecting a modem cable Connecting a country- or region-specific modem cable adapter Page Using the pointing stick Using pointing devicesSetting pointing device preferences Using the TouchPad Using TouchPad gestures Turning the TouchPad off and on Tapping Scrolling Pinching/zooming Rotating select models only Finger click select models only Flicking select models only Right-edge swipe Edge swipes select models onlyTop-edge swipe Left-edge swipe Identifying the hot keys Using the keyboardUsing Microsoft Windows 8 shortcut keys Shortcut Key Description Hot key combination Description Fn+f3 Using keypads Using the embedded numeric keypad Switching key functions on the embedded numeric keypad Using an optional external numeric keypadTurning the embedded numeric keypad on and off Connecting headphones Using the media activity controlsConnecting speakers Multimedia Adjusting the volume Connecting a microphoneChecking audio functions on the computer Webcam select models only Video DisplayPort select models only Intel Wireless Display select models only Power management Shutting down the computer Intel Rapid Start Technology select models only Setting power optionsUsing power-saving states Initiating and exiting Sleep Using the power meter and power settings Setting password protection on wakeupEnabling and exiting user-initiated Hibernation Using Battery Check Using battery powerFinding additional battery information Displaying the remaining battery charge Managing low battery levels Maximizing battery discharge timeIdentifying low battery levels Inserting or removing the battery Conserving battery power Disposing of a user-replaceable battery select models only Using external AC powerStoring a user-replaceable battery select models only Replacing a user-replaceable battery select models only Testing an AC adapter External cards and devices Using Media Card Reader cards select models onlyInserting a digital card Configuring an ExpressCard Using ExpressCards select models onlyRemoving a digital card Inserting an ExpressCard Using smart cards select models only Removing an ExpressCard Inserting a smart card Using a USB deviceRemoving a smart card Connecting a USB device Using 1394 devices select models onlyRemoving a USB device Connecting a 1394 device Using an eSATA device select models onlyRemoving a 1394 device Connecting an eSATA device Removing an eSATA device Using optional external devices Using optional external drives Using the docking connector select models only Drives Handling drives Removing the service door Using hard drivesRemoving or replacing the service door Intel Smart Response Technology select models onlyPage Replacing the service door Replacing or upgrading the hard drive Removing the hard drive Page Installing a hard drive Replacing a drive in the upgrade bay Replacing a hard drivePage Replacing an optical drive Page Tighten the upgrade bay screw Using Disk Cleanup Using Disk DefragmenterImproving hard drive performance Managing power with a parked hard drive Using HP 3D DriveGuard select models onlyIdentifying HP 3D DriveGuard status Using HP 3D DriveGuard software Using optical drives select models onlyIdentifying the installed optical drive Inserting an optical disc When the disc tray opens normally Removing an optical disc When the disc tray fails to open normally Page Using RAID select models only Sharing optical drives Security Computer risk Security featureProtecting the computer Using passwords Setting passwords in Windows Password Function If the Embedded Security State is set to Enabled Setting passwords in Computer SetupManaging a Bios administrator password Available Setting a new Bios administrator password Entering a Bios administrator password Managing a Computer Setup DriveLock passwordSetting a DriveLock password Entering a DriveLock password Changing a DriveLock password Entering an Automatic DriveLock password Using Computer Setup Automatic DriveLockRemoving DriveLock protection Using antivirus software Removing Automatic DriveLock protection Installing critical security updates Using firewall softwareUsing HP ProtectTools Security Manager select models only Installing an optional security cable Using the fingerprint reader select models only Locating the fingerprint reader Maintenance Adding or replacing memory modulesPage Cleaning your computer Cleaning products Cleaning the sides and cover Cleaning proceduresCleaning the display Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboard Updating programs and drivers Using SoftPaq Download Manager Backup and recovery Backing up your information Performing a system recovery Using the Windows recovery tools Using f11 recovery tools Using Windows 8 operating system media purchased separately Using Windows Refresh for quick and easy recovery Remove everything and reinstall Windows Click Settings Using HP Software Setup Starting Computer Setup Computer Setup Bios and Advanced System DiagnosticsUsing Computer Setup Navigating and selecting in Computer Setup Restoring factory settings in Computer Setup Determining the Bios version Updating the BiosDownloading a Bios update Using Advanced System Diagnostics Page Support Contacting support Labels Component Specifications Input power Input Power Rating Operating environment Traveling with the computer Page Resolving issues TroubleshootingTroubleshooting resources Computer is unable to start up Computer is on but not responding Computer screen is blankSoftware is functioning abnormally Computer is unusually warm An external device is not working Wireless network connection is not workingOptical disc tray does not open for removal of a CD or DVD Page Disc does not play Computer does not detect the optical driveMovie is not visible on an external display Page Electrostatic discharge Symbols/Numerics Index SIM Passwords USB VGA