Windows Xp; Starting Computer Setup; Using Computer Setup; Navigating And Selecting In Computer Setup - HP EliteBook 2540P Maintenance And Service Manual

Windows XP

Starting Computer Setup

Computer Setup is a preinstalled, ROM-based utility that can be used even when the operating
system is not working or will not load.
NOTE: Some of the Computer Setup menu items listed in this guide may not be supported by your
computer.
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
Menu" message is displayed at the bottom of the screen.
2. Press f10

Using Computer Setup

Navigating and selecting in Computer Setup

The information and settings in Computer Setup are accessed from the File, Security, Diagnostics,
and System Configuration menus.
To navigate and select in Computer Setup, follow these steps:
1. Turn on or restart the computer, and then press
Menu" message is displayed at the bottom of the screen.
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To select a menu or a menu item, use the
press enter, or use a pointing device to click the item.
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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.
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To close open dialog boxes and return to the main Computer Setup screen, press esc, and
then follow the on-screen instructions.
NOTE:
keyboard to navigate and make selections in Computer Setup.
2. Press f10
3. Select the File, Security, or System Configuration menu.
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to enter BIOS Setup.
You can use either a pointing device (TouchPad, pointing stick, or USB mouse) or the
to enter BIOS Setup.
esc while the "Press the ESC key for Startup
esc while the "Press the ESC key for Startup
tab key and the keyboard arrow keys and then
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