Computer Setup (F10) Utility; Computer Setup (F10) Utilities; Using Computer Setup (F10) Utilities - HP dx2040 - Microtower PC Service & Reference Manual

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Computer Setup (F10) Utility

Computer Setup (F10) Utilities

Use Computer Setup (F10) Utility to do the following:
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Change factory default settings.
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Set the system date and time.
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Set, view, change, or verify the system configuration, including settings for processor, graphics,
memory, audio, storage, communications, and input devices.
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Modify the boot order of bootable devices such as hard drives, diskette drives, optical drives, or
USB flash media devices.
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Restrict a device from booting the unit.
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Run hard drive self-tests.
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View CPU and system temperatures.
● Establish a supervisor password that controls access to Computer Setup (F10) Utility and the
settings described in this section.
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Secure integrated I/O functionality, including the serial, USB, or parallel ports, audio, or embedded
NIC, so that they cannot be used until they are unsecured.
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Enable or disable removable media boot ability.
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Enable or disable legacy diskette write ability (when supported by hardware).

Using Computer Setup (F10) Utilities

Computer Setup can be accessed only by turning the computer on or restarting the system. To access
the Computer Setup Utilities menu, complete the following steps:
1. Turn on or restart the computer.
2. As soon as the computer is turned on, press
to enter Computer Setup. Press
NOTE:
press F10
3. The Computer Setup Utility screen is divided into menu headings and actions.
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If you do not press F10
before the unit boots to the operating system to access the utility.
F10 before the system boots to the operating system
Enter to bypass the title screen, if necessary.
at the appropriate time, you must restart the computer and again