Using Computer Setup (F10) Utilities - HP Compaq Pro 6305 Maintenance And Service Manual

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).
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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.
Repeatedly press
You can also press
including the Computer Setup utility.
NOTE:
repeatedly press
3. A choice of five headings appears in the Computer Setup Utilities menu: File, Storage, Security,
Power, and Advanced.
4. 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.
5. To apply and save changes, select File > Save Changes and Exit.
If you have made changes that you do not want applied, select Ignore Changes and
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Exit.
To reset to factory settings or previously saved default settings (some models), select Apply
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Defaults and Exit. This option will restore the original factory system defaults.
NOTE:
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
F10 when the monitor light turns green to access the utility.
Esc to a menu that allows you to access different options available at startup,
If you do not press F10
F10 when the monitor light turns green to access the utility.
Not all settings shown in the following sections are available for all models
Do NOT turn the computer power OFF while the BIOS is saving the Computer Setup
at the appropriate time, you must restart the computer and again
Table
Computer Setup—File on page 12
Computer Setup—Storage on page 13
Computer Setup—Security on page 16
Computer Setup—Power on page 21
Computer Setup—Advanced on page 22
Computer Setup (F10) Utilities
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