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To exit Computer Setup menus, choose one of the following methods:
●To exit Computer Setup menus without saving your changes:
Click the Exit icon in the
– or –
Use the tab key and the arrow keys to select File > Ignore Changes and Exit, and then press enter.
●To save your changes and exit Computer Setup menus:
Click the Save icon in the
– or –
Use the tab key and the arrow keys to select File > Save Changes and Exit, and then press enter.
Your changes go into effect when the computer restarts.
Restoring factory settings in Computer Setup
NOTE: Restoring defaults will not change the hard drive mode.
To return all settings in Computer Setup 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 Computer Setup.
3.Use a pointing device or the arrow keys to select File > Restore Defaults.
4.Follow the
5.To save your changes and exit, click the Save icon in the
– or –
Use the arrow keys to select File > Save Changes and Exit, and then press enter. Your changes go into effect when the computer restarts.
NOTE: Your password settings and security settings are not changed when you restore the factory settings.
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.
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