HP CQ42, G42 manual Computer Setup in Windows, Starting Setup Utility

5 Setup Utility

Computer Setup in Windows 7

To view the drives installed on the computer, select Start > Computer.

On models with a secondary hard drive (drive D), the optical drive becomes drive E. The next drive added to the system, such as a new USB drive, will be assigned the next available drive letter.

Starting Setup Utility

Setup Utility is a ROM-based information and customization utility that can be used even when your Windows® operating system is not working.

The utility reports information about the computer and provides settings for startup, security, and other preferences.

To start Setup Utility:

▲Open Setup Utility by turning on or restarting the computer. While the “Press the ESC key for Startup Menu” message is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press f10.

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1.Open Setup Utility by turning on or restarting the computer. While the “Press the ESC key for Startup Menu” message is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press esc.

2.When the Startup Menu is displayed, press f10.

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