Computer Setup (Bios); Windows 8 - Computer Setup (Bios), Multiboot, And Hp Pc Hardware Diagnostics (Uefi); Using Computer Setup; Starting Computer Setup - HP 355 G2 Maintenance And Service Manual

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Computer Setup (BIOS)

Windows 8 – Computer Setup (BIOS), MultiBoot, and
HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI)

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
Windows 8 – Computer Setup (BIOS), MultiBoot, and HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI)
to enter Computer Setup.
esc while the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu"
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