Using Computer Setup (F10) Utilities - HP 8100 - Elite Convertible Minitower PC Maintenance And Service Manual

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Replicate the system setup by saving system configuration information on diskette and restoring
it on one or more computers.
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Execute self-tests on a specified ATA hard drive (when supported by drive).
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Enable or disable DriveLock security (when supported by drive).

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. If you are in Microsoft Windows, click Start > Shut Down >
Restart.
2. As soon as the computer is turned on, press
Computer Setup. Press
NOTE:
again press
3. Select your language from the list and press Enter.
4. A choice of five headings appears in the Computer Setup Utilities menu: File, Storage, Security,
Power, and Advanced.
5. Use the arrow (left and right) keys to select the appropriate heading. Use the arrow (up and
down) keys to select the option you want, then press Enter. To return to the Computer Setup
Utilities menu, press Esc.
6. To apply and save changes, select File > Save Changes and Exit.
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If you have made changes that you do not want applied, select Ignore Changes and Exit.
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To reset to factory settings or previously saved default settings (some models), select
Apply Defaults and Exit. This option will restore the original factory system defaults.
CAUTION:
(F10) changes because the CMOS could become corrupted. It is safe to turn off the computer only
after exiting the F10 Setup screen.
Table 3-1 Computer Setup (F10) Utility
Heading
File
Storage
Security
Power
Advanced
Enter to bypass the title screen, if necessary.
If you do not press F10
F10 when the monitor light turns green to access the utility.
Do NOT turn the computer power OFF while the BIOS is saving the Computer Setup
F10 when the monitor light turns green to enter
at the appropriate time, you must restart the computer and
Table
Table 3-2 Computer Setup—File on page 10
Table 3-3 Computer Setup—Storage on page 11
Table 3-4 Computer Setup—Security on page 13
Table 3-5 Computer Setup—Power on page 18
Table 3-6 Computer Setup—Advanced (for advanced users)
on page 19
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