Bios Summary - HP Vectra XE310 Technical Reference Manual

BIOS Overview

BIOS Summary

The HP XE310 PC contain an HP/Phoenix BIOS. The system ROM contains the POST (power-on self-
test) routines, and the BIOS: the System BIOS, video BIOS, and low option ROM.
The system BIOS is identified by the version number JD.xx.yy. The latest BIOS version for your HP
XE310 PC and instructions for updating the BIOS can be downloaded from the HP's Support Web site at:
www.hp.com/go/vectrasupport
This section covers:
• The BIOS Setup program
• BIOS addresses
• The order in which POST tests are performed
• Beep codes.
Entering the Configuration and Diagnostics menu
To enter the Configuration and Diagnostics menu on your HP Vectra XE310 PC, restart the computer
and press F8 when the HP logo screen appears. The Configuration and Diagnostics menu displays the
order of devices the PC will start (boot) from; this order can be modified in the boot menu of the Setup
program, see "Using the HP Setup Program" below.
Press F12 to boot (start) on the network. This option will only work if your PC and the network is
configured correctly.
Press F10 to run HP Diagnostics.
Using the HP Setup Program
In the Configuration and Diagnostics menu press F2 to run the Setup program.
The Setup screen comprises six menus: Main, Advanced, Security, Power, Boot and Exit. These are selected
using the left and right arrow keys.
Main Menu
The Main Menu contains the following fields:
• Date
• Time
• BIOS Version
• Drive A
• Floppy 3 Mode Support
• Primary Master
• Primary Slave
• Secondary Master
• Secondary Slave
• Keyboard Features
• CPU Type
• CPU Speed
• Cache RAM
• Extended Memory
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