Restoring Factory Settings In Computer Setup - HP ProBook 450 G3 Maintenance And Service Manual

To exit Computer Setup menus, choose one of the following methods:
To exit Computer Setup menus without saving your changes:
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Click the Exit icon in the lower-right corner of the screen, and then follow the on-screen instructions.
– or –
Use the arrow keys to select Main > Ignore Changes and Exit, and then press enter.
To save your changes and exit Computer Setup menus:
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Click the Save icon in the lower-right corner of the screen, and then follow the on-screen instructions.
– or –
Use the arrow keys to select Main > 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
message is displayed at the bottom of the screen.
2. Press f10
3. Use a pointing device or the arrow keys to select Main > Restore Defaults.
4. Follow the on-screen instructions.
5. To save your changes and exit, click the Save icon in the lower-right corner of the screen, and then
follow the on-screen instructions.
– or –
Use the arrow keys to select Main > 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.
Determining the BIOS version
To decide whether you need to update Setup Utility (BIOS), first determine the BIOS version on your computer.
BIOS version information (also known as ROM date and System BIOS) can be accessed by pressing
you are already in Windows) or by using Computer Setup.
to enter Computer Setup.
esc while the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu"
fn+esc (if
Using Computer Setup 93