Your Pc's Bios; Hp Setup Program - HP Brio ba600 User Manual

Your PC's BIOS

Your PC's BIOS

The BIOS (Basic Input Output System) in your PC has the following roles:
• It tests and configures your PC's hardware components during the POST (Power
On Self-Test).
• It lets you configure your PC by using the Setup program. See "HP Setup Program"
below.
• It provides the link between the software running on your PC and your PC's
hardware.
The BIOS is stored in a chip on the system board. A PC's BIOS is specific to that PC.
Updating Your PC's BIOS
Many problems with your PC can be solved by updating (flashing) the PC's BIOS.
Updating (flashing) your BIOS is a simple procedure that involves booting your PC
from a floppy disk containing the new BIOS.
The latest BIOS for your PC along with instructions on updating can be downloaded
from HP's Brio Support Web site at: www.hp.com/go/briosupport

HP Setup Program

The HP Setup program allows you to view and change the configuration of your Brio
PC. Sometimes you may also need to enter the Setup program to reconfigure your PC
after installing new hardware components. The Setup program has online help to
guide you through any changes you have to make.
Entering the Setup Program
To enter the Setup program, press F2 when the Hewlett-Packard logo appears on
screen.
Setup Program Menus
Your PC's Setup program contains a series of menus, which are selected with the right
and left arrow keys on your keyboard. You can select an item within a menu with the
up and down arrow keys. When an item is selected, Setup displays a description of its
function on the right of the screen.
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