Using Computer Setup, Starting Computer Setup | HP ZBook 14 Mobile

12Computer Setup (BIOS), MultiBoot, and 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.

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.

●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 on the keyboard.

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

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Contents

User Guide Product notice Safety warning notice Iv Safety warning notice Table of contents VGA External cards and devices Adding or replacing memory modules Viii Contacting support Labels Input power Operating environment Welcome Resources For information about Finding information Then select Warranty and services Getting to know your computer TopTouchPad Lights Buttons and fingerprint reader select models only Fn key Keys Front Right Regulatory, Safety, and Environmental Notices . To access Left Select the HP Support Assistant app Display Bottom Computer by the governmental agency SIM slot select models only Using the wireless button Connecting to a networkConnecting to a wireless network Using the wireless controls Using a Wlan Using operating system controlsUsing an Internet service provider Setting up a Wlan Configuring a wireless routerProtecting your Wlan Connecting to a Wlan Using HP Mobile Broadband select models only Inserting and removing a SIM Connecting to a local area network LAN Connecting to a wired networkUsing GPS select models only Using Bluetooth wireless devicesPage Using the TouchPad Using pointing devicesSetting pointing device preferences Using the pointing stick select models only Turning the TouchPad off and on Using TouchPad Gestures One-finger slide Scrolling Rotating select models only Right-edge swipe Edge swipes select models only Left-edge swipe Top-edge swipe Using the keyboard Using Microsoft Windows 8 shortcut keysIdentifying the hot keys Using keypads Using the embedded numeric keypad Turning the embedded numeric keypad on and off Using an optional external numeric keypad Multimedia Using the media activity controlsConnecting speakers Adjusting the volume Checking audio functions on the computer Connecting headphonesConnecting a microphone Webcam select models only DisplayPort Video Intel Wireless Display select models only Shutting down the computer Power management Initiating and exiting Sleep Setting power optionsUsing power-saving states Intel Rapid Start Technology Enabling and exiting user-initiated Hibernation Using battery powerUsing the power meter and power settings Setting password protection on wakeup Maximizing battery discharge time Finding additional battery informationUsing Battery Check Displaying the remaining battery charge Inserting or removing the battery Managing low battery levels Removing a battery Storing a user-replaceable battery Conserving battery power Using external AC power Disposing of a user-replaceable battery select models onlyReplacing a user-replaceable battery select models only Testing an AC adapter Using Hybrid Graphics select models onlyHybrid Graphics select models only Removing a memory card Using memory card readersExternal cards and devices Inserting a memory card Inserting a smart card Using smart cards select models only Removing a smart card Using a USB device Using optional external devices Connecting a USB deviceRemoving a USB device Using optional external drives Using hard drives DrivesHandling drives Removing or replacing the service door Removing the service doorReplacing the service door Removing the hard drive Replacing or upgrading the hard drive Installing a hard drive Using Disk Defragmenter Using Disk CleanupImproving hard drive performance Identifying HP 3D DriveGuard status Using HP 3D DriveGuard Using passwords SecurityProtecting the computer Password Function Setting passwords in Windows Managing a Bios administrator password Setting passwords in Computer Setup Entering a Bios administrator password Managing a Computer Setup DriveLock password Setting a DriveLock password Entering a DriveLock password Changing a DriveLock passwordRemoving DriveLock protection Using Computer Setup Automatic DriveLock Entering an Automatic DriveLock passwordRemoving Automatic DriveLock protection Using antivirus software Using firewall softwareInstalling critical security updates Using HP Client Security select models only Installing an optional security cableUsing the fingerprint reader select models only Locating the fingerprint reader Adding or replacing memory modules MaintenancePage Cleaning your computer Cleaning the TouchPad, keyboard, or mouse Cleaning proceduresCleaning the display All-in-Ones or Notebooks Cleaning the sides or cover Using SoftPaq Download Manager Backing up your information Backup and recovery Using the Windows recovery tools Performing a system recovery Using Windows 8 operating system media purchased separately Using f11 recovery tools Remove everything and reinstall Windows Using Windows Refresh for quick and easy recovery Using HP Software Setup Navigating and selecting in Computer Setup Computer Setup BIOS, MultiBoot, and System DiagnosticsUsing Computer Setup Starting Computer Setup Restoring factory settings in Computer Setup Updating the Bios Determining the Bios versionDownloading a Bios update Using MultiBoot About the boot device orderChoosing MultiBoot preferences Setting a new boot order in Computer Setup Dynamically choosing a boot device using the f9 promptSetting a MultiBoot Express prompt Entering MultiBoot Express preferences Using System Diagnostics Using System Diagnostics Contacting support Support Component Labels Serial number Product number Specifications Input powerOperating environment Traveling with the computer Computer is unable to start up TroubleshootingTroubleshooting resources Resolving issues Computer is unusually warm Computer screen is blankSoftware is functioning abnormally Computer is on but not responding Wireless network connection is not working An external device is not workingDisc does not play Movie is not visible on an external display Electrostatic discharge Index Bios Wlan SIM