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Setup Utility
Basic system information is in the Setup Utility held in the system ROM, accessed by pressing
F10 when prompted (on screen) during the boot sequence.
Computer Setup Menu
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Option/Description
File
System Information - Lists the following main system specifications:
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Product name
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SKU number (some models)
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Processor type/speed/stepping
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Cache Size (L1/L2)
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Memory size/speed/ no. channels
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Integrated MAC Address
About - Displays copyright notice.
Set Time and Date - Allows you to set system time and date.
Flash System ROM - Allows you to select a drive containing a new BIOS.
Replicated Setup-Save to Removable Media & Restore from Removable Media
Default Setup
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Save Current Settings as Default
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Restore Factory Settings as Default
Apply Defaults and Exit - Applies the selected default settings and clears any
established passwords.
Ignore Changes and Exit - Exits setup without applying or saving any changes.
Save Changes and Exit - Saves changes to system configuration or default set-
tings and exits Computer Setup.
Storage
Device Configuration - Lists all installed BIOS-controlled storage devices.
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Drive Emulation
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Emulation Type - ATAPI Zip or LS-120 drive, hard disk, CD-ROM drive
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Translation Mode
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Translation Parameters
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SATA Default Values
Storage Options: Removable Media Boot, eSATA Port, Max eSATA Speed,
SATA Emulation
DPS Self-Test - Allows you to execute self-tests on ATA hard drives.
Boot Order - Allows you to specify boot order.
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Shortcut to Temporarily Override Boot Order
Security
Setup Password - Allows you to set and enable setup (Administrator) password.
Power-On Password - Allows you to set and enable power-on password.
Password Options - When any password exists allows you to lock legacy
resources, enable/disable network server mode, specify password requirement
for warm boot, and allows you to enable/disable Setup Browse Mode, enable/
disable Stringent Password.
Device Security (some models) - Enables/disables all I/O ports, audio, network
controllers, embedded security devices., SATA0-4.
USB Security - Allows you to set Device Available/Device Hidden for:
Front USB Ports 1-6, Rear USB Ports 1-12.
Slot Security - Allows you to disable PCIe/PCI slots and associated cards.
Network Service Boot - Enables/disables boot from OS on a server.
System IDs - Allows you to set Asset tag, ownership tag, chassis serial number/
UUID, and keyboard locale setting.
DriveLock Security-Lets you assign/modify hard drive p/w for added security.
System Security (some models) - Allows you to enable/disable:
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Data Execution Prevention
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Protected Audio Video Path (PAVP) (some models)
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Virtualization Technology(some models)
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Virtualization Technology Directed I/O (some models)
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Trusted Execution Technology I/O
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Embedded Security Device Support
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OS management of Embedded Security Device (some models)
Master Boot Record Security - Allows you to save or restore master boot record.
Setup Security Level - Provides method to allow users limited access to change
specified setup options without knowing Setup password.
Power
OS Power Management - Lets you enable/disable Runtime Power Management,
Idle Power Savings, ACPI S3 Hard Disk Reset, ACPI S3 PS2 Mouse Wakeup,
USB Wake on Device Insertion, Unique Sleep State Blink Rates.
Hardware Power Management-Lets you enable/disable SATA bus power mgmt.
Thermal - Allows you to control minimum permitted fan idle speed.
Advanced
Power-On Options - Allows you to set:
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POST mode-QuickBoot, FullBoot, Clear Memory, FullBoot every x days
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POST messages - Enable/disable
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F9 prompt - Enable/disable
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F10 prompt - Enable/disable
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F12 prompt - Enable/disable
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Factory Recovery Boot Support - Enable/disable
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Option ROM prompt - Enable/disable
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WOL After Power Loss - Enable/disable
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Remote wakeup boot source - Remote server/local hard drive
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After Power Loss - Off/on/previous state
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POST delay - None, 5, 10, 15, or 20 seconds
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Limit CPUID Value to 3
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Bypass F1 prompt
Execute Memory Test -Restarts computer and executes POST memory test.
BIOS Power-On - Allows you to set the computer to turn on at a preset time.
Onboard Devices - Lets you set resources or disable onboard system devices.
PCI Devices - Lists installed PCI devices with their IRQ settings and allows you
to reconfigure IRQ or disable devices.
PCI VGA Configuration - Allows you to specify which VGA controller will be
used when multiple video adapters are available.
Bus Options (some models) - Allows you to enable/disable PCI SERR# Genera-
tion and PCI VGA palette snooping.
Device Options - Allows you to set:
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Printer Mode - Bi-Directional, EPP & ECP, Output Only
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Num Lock state at power-on - off/on
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S5 Wake on LAN - enable/disable
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Processor cache - enable/disable
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Integrated video - enable/disable
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Multi-Processor - enable/disable
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Internal speaker - enable/disable
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Monitor Tracking - enable/disable
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NIC PXE Option ROM Download - enable/disable
HP MultiSeat 6000 Desktop and t100 & t150 Thin Client
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System BIOS
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Chassis serial number
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Asset tracking number
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ME firmware version
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Management mode
604398-002
Recovering the Configuration Settings
This method of recovery requires that you first perform the Save to Removable Media
command with the Computer Setup (F10) Utility before Restore is needed.
NOTE: It is recommended that you save any modified computer configuration settings to a USB
flash media device or a diskette-like device (a storage device set to emulate a diskette drive) and
save the device for possible future use.
To restore the configuration, insert a USB flash media device or other storage media emulating a
diskette with the saved configuration and perform the Restore from Removable Media command
with the Computer Setup (F10) Utility.
Drive Protection System
The Drive Protection System (DPS) is a diagnostic tool built into the hard drives installed in
some computers. DPS is designed to help diagnose problems that might result in unwarranted
hard drive replacement.
Running DPS will not affect any programs or data stored on the hard drive. The test resides in
the hard drive firmware and can be executed even if the computer will not boot to an operating
system. The time required to execute the test depends on the manufacturer and size of the hard
drive; in most cases, the test will take approximately two minutes per gigabyte.
Use DPS when you suspect a hard drive problem. If the computer reports a SMART Hard Drive
Detect Imminent Failure message, there is no need to run DPS; instead, back up the information
on the hard drive and contact a service provider for a replacement hard drive.
Accessing DPS through Computer Setup
1. Turn on or restart the computer.
2. When the F10 Setup message appears in the lower-right corner of the screen, press the F10.
3. Select Storage > DPS Self-Test.
4. Select the hard drive to be tested and follow the screen prompts to complete the testing
process.
Password Security
This computer supports security password features, which can be established through the
Computer Setup Utilities menu.
This computer supports two security password features that are established through the
Computer Setup Utilities menu: setup password and power-on password. When you establish
only a setup password, any user can access all the information on the computer except Computer
Setup. When you establish only a power-on password, the power-on password is required to
access Computer Setup and any other information on the computer. When you establish both
passwords, only the setup password will give you access to Computer Setup.
When both passwords are set, the setup password can also be used in place of the power-on
password as an override to log in to the computer. This is a useful feature for a network
administrator.
If you forget the password for the computer, you can clear that password so you can gain access
to the information on the computer by resetting the password jumper.
CAUTION: Pushing the CMOS button will reset CMOS values to factory defaults.
Resetting the password jumper
1. Shut down the computer.
2. With the power cord disconnected, press the power button again to drain the system of any
residual power.
3. Remove the access panel.
4. Locate the header and jumper.
5. Remove the jumper from pins 1 and 2. Place the jumper on either pin 1 or 2, but not both.
6. Replace the access panel.
7. Plug in and turn on power. Allow the operating system to start. This clears the current
passwords and disables the password features.
8. To establish new passwords, repeat steps 1 - 4, replace the password jumper on pins 1 and 2,
then repeat steps 6 - 8. Establish new passwords in Computer Setup.
Clearing and Resetting the CMOS
The CMOS button resets CMOS but does not clear the power-on and setup passwords.
Clearing CMOS will clear the Active Management Technology (AMT) settings in the Manage-
ment Engine BIOS Extension (MEBx), including the password. The password will default to
"admin" and will need to be reset. The AMT settings will also need to be reset. To access the
MEBx, press Ctrl+P during POST.
1. Turn off the computer and any external devices, and disconnect power.
2. Remove the access panel.
3. On the system board, press and hold the CMOS button for 5 seconds.
4. Replace the access panel, external devices, and reconnect the power cord.
5. Turn on the computer.
You will receive POST error messages after clearing CMOS and rebooting advising you that
configuration changes have occurred. Use Computer Setup to reset any special system setups
along with the date and time.
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