Setup Utility - HP Compaq dx6100 Series Technical Reference Manual

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8.4 Setup Utility

The Setup utility (stored in ROM) allows the user to configure system functions involving
security, power management, and system resources. The Setup utility is ROM-based and invoked
F10
when the
utility are described in the following table.
After pressing and releasing the computer's power button, press and hold the F10 key until the
Setup Utility screen is displayed.
Heading Option
File System Information
About
Set Time and Date
Replicated Setup
Default Setup
Apply Defaults
and Exit
Ignore Changes
and Exit
Support for specific Computer Setup options may vary depending on the hardware configuration.
8-6
key is pressed and held during the computer boot cycle. Highlights of the Setup
Table 8-3
Setup Utility
Lists:
• Product name
• Processor type/speed/stepping
• Cache size (L1/L2)
• Installed memory size/speed, number of channels (single or
dual) (if applicable)
• Integrated MAC address for embedded, enabled NIC (if
applicable)
• System ROM (includes family name and version)
• Chassis serial number
• Asset tracking number
Displays copyright information.
Allows you to set system time and date.
Save to Removable Media
Saves system configuration, including CMOS, to a formatted
1.44-MB diskette, a USB flash media device, or a diskette-like
device (a storage device set to emulate a diskette drive).
Restore from Removable Media
Restores system configuration from a diskette, a USB flash media
device, or a diskette-like device.
Save Current Settings as Default
Saves the current system configuration settings as the default.
Restore Factory Settings as Default
Restores the factory system configuration settings as the default.
Applies the currently selected default settings and clears any
established passwords.
Exits Computer Setup without applying or saving any changes.
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