Computer Setup (Bios), Multiboot, And System Diagnostics In Windows 8.1; Using Computer Setup; Starting Computer Setup; Navigating And Selecting In Computer Setup - HP EliteBook 745 G2 Maintenance And Service Manual

7 Computer Setup (BIOS), MultiBoot, and
System Diagnostics in Windows 8.1

Using Computer Setup

Computer Setup, or Basic Input/Output System (BIOS), controls communication between all the input and
output devices on the system (such as disk drives, display, keyboard, mouse, and printer). Computer Setup
includes settings for the types of devices installed, the startup sequence of the computer, and the amount of
system and extended memory.
NOTE: Use extreme care when making changes in Computer Setup. Errors can prevent the computer from
operating properly.

Starting Computer Setup

NOTE: An external keyboard or mouse connected to a USB port can be used with Computer Setup only if
USB legacy support is enabled.
To start Computer Setup, follow these steps:
1. Turn on or restart the computer, and then press
message is displayed at the bottom of the screen.
2. Press f10

Navigating and selecting in Computer Setup

To navigate and select in Computer Setup, follow these steps:
1. Turn on or restart the computer, and then press
message is displayed at the bottom of the screen.
NOTE:
to navigate and make selections in Computer Setup.
2. Press f10
ENWW
to enter Computer Setup.
You can use either a pointing device (TouchPad, pointing stick, or USB mouse) or the keyboard
to enter Computer Setup.
esc while the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu"
esc while the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu"
Using Computer Setup 99