Computer Setup Bios and System Diagnostics | HP XU016UT, XU053UT

Cleaning procedures	70
Cleaning the display	70
Cleaning the sides and cover	70
Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboard	71
Cleaning a tablet PC pen and pen holder	71
Updating programs and drivers	71
Using SoftPaq Download Manager	72
9 Computer Setup (BIOS) and System Diagnostics	73
Using Computer Setup	73
Starting Computer Setup	73
Navigating and selecting in Computer Setup	73
Restoring factory settings in Computer Setup	74
Updating the BIOS	75
Determining the BIOS version	75
Downloading a BIOS update	75
Using System Diagnostics	76
10 MultiBoot	77
About the boot device order	77
Enabling boot devices in Computer Setup	78
Considering boot order changes	79
Choosing MultiBoot preferences	80
Setting a new boot order in Computer Setup	80
Dynamically choosing a boot device using the F9 prompt	80
Setting a MultiBoot Express prompt	81
Entering MultiBoot Express preferences	81
11 Management	82
Using Client Management Solutions	82
Configuring and deploying a software image	82
Managing and updating software	83
HP Client Manager for Altiris (select models only)	83
HP CCM (Client Configuration Manager) (select models only)	85
HP SSM (System Software Manager)	85
Using Intel Active Management Technology (select models only)	86
Enabling the iAMT solution	87
Using the MEBx setup utility menus	87
Appendix A Traveling with the computer	89

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HP XU016UT, XU053UT manual Computer Setup Bios and System Diagnostics

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HP Notebook Product notice Safety warning notice Iv Safety warning notice Table of contents VGA Hdmi External cards and devices Cleaning your computer Cleaning products Viii Computer Setup Bios and System Diagnostics Page Finding more information about your new computer Introduction Identifying wireless and network status icons Creating a wireless connectionNetworking select models only Windows Windows Vista Using HP Connection Manager select models only Turning wireless devices on or offUsing operating system controls Click Start All Programs HP HP Connection Manager Using a Wlan Connecting to an existing WlanSelect Start Connect to Setting up a new Wlan Protecting your WlanRoaming to another network Inserting a SIM Using HP Mobile Broadband select models only Using Bluetooth wireless devices Using GPS select models onlyBluetooth and Internet Connection Sharing ICS Removing a SIM Connecting to a wired network Using a modem select models onlyConnecting a modem cable Page Selecting a location setting Connecting a country- or region-specific modem cable adapter Windows Select Start Device and Printers Adding new locations when traveling Connecting to a local area network LAN select models only Page Using the media activity controls MultimediaAudio Select Start All Programs Accessories Sound Recorder Adjusting the volumeChecking audio functions on the computer Select Start Control Panel Hardware and Sound Sound Select Start All Programs Accessories Sound Recorder Webcam select models only VGA Video Hdmi Configuring audio for Hdmi Intel Wireless Display select models only Power management Shutting down the computerWindows 7-SelectStart Shut down Using power-saving states Setting power optionsInitiating and exiting Sleep Initiating and exiting Hibernation Using power plans Using the power meterViewing the current power plan Selecting a different power plan Customizing power plans Setting password protection on wakeup Click Require a password recommended Click Save changes Using battery power Using Power Assistant select models onlyFinding additional battery information Select Start All Programs HP HP Power Assistant Displaying the remaining battery charge Using Battery CheckMaximizing battery discharge time Managing low battery levels Resolving a low battery level Conserving battery power Storing a battery Using external AC powerDisposing of a used battery Replacing the batteryPage Testing an AC adapter Switching between graphics modes select models only Using Media Card Reader cards select models only External cards and devicesInserting a digital card Removing a digital card Using PC Cards select models only Configuring a PC Card Inserting a PC Card Using ExpressCards select models only Configuring an ExpressCardRemoving a PC Card Inserting an ExpressCard Removing an ExpressCard Using smart cards select models only Using a USB device Inserting a smart cardRemoving a smart card Using 1394 devices select models only Connecting a USB deviceRemoving a USB device Using an eSATA device select models only Connecting a 1394 deviceRemoving a 1394 device Removing an eSATA device Connecting an eSATA device Using a serial device select models only Using optional external devicesUsing optional external drives Using the docking connector select models only Using the expansion port select models only External cards and devices Handling drives Drives Using Disk Defragmenter Using hard drivesUsing Disk Cleanup Improving hard drive performance Using HP 3D DriveGuard select models only Managing power with a parked hard driveIdentifying HP 3D DriveGuard status Identifying the installed optical drive Using optical drives select models onlyUsing HP 3D DriveGuard software Inserting an optical disc Slot load Removing an optical disc When the disc tray opens normally Slot load Sharing optical drives Using RAID select models only Protecting the computer Security Setting passwords in Windows Using passwords Managing a Bios administrator password Setting passwords in Computer SetupSetting a new Bios administrator password Changing a Bios administrator password Managing a Computer Setup DriveLock password Entering a Bios administrator passwordDeleting a Bios administrator password Setting a DriveLock password Entering a DriveLock password Changing a DriveLock passwordRemoving DriveLock protection Using Computer Setup Auto DriveLock Entering an Automatic DriveLock passwordRemoving Automatic DriveLock protection Page Using antivirus software Using firewall software Installing critical security updates Using HP ProtectTools Security Manager select models only Installing an optional security cable Locating the fingerprint reader Using the fingerprint reader select models only Maintenance Cleaning products Cleaning your computerCleaning procedures Cleaning the display Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboard Cleaning a tablet PC pen and pen holderUpdating programs and drivers Using SoftPaq Download Manager Using Computer Setup Computer Setup Bios and System DiagnosticsStarting Computer Setup Navigating and selecting in Computer Setup Restoring factory settings in Computer Setup Determining the Bios version Updating the BiosDownloading a Bios update Select Start Help and Support Maintain Using System Diagnostics About the boot device order MultiBoot Enabling boot devices in Computer Setup Considering boot order changes Choosing MultiBoot preferences Setting a new boot order in Computer SetupDynamically choosing a boot device using the F9 prompt Entering MultiBoot Express preferences Setting a MultiBoot Express prompt Using Client Management Solutions Configuring and deploying a software imageManagement HP Client Manager for Altiris select models only Managing and updating softwarePage HP SSM System Software Manager HP CCM Client Configuration Manager select models only Using Intel Active Management Technology select models only Using the MEBx setup utility menus Enabling the iAMT solutionIntel ME Configuration IAMT Configuration Change Intel ME Password Traveling with the computer Page Troubleshooting resources Electrostatic Discharge Index Symbols/Numerics Keys SIM