Using Computer Setup (F10) Utilities - HP Compaq dc5700 MT Reference Manual

2.2.1 Using Computer Setup (F10) Utilities

Computer Setup can be accessed only by turning on the computer or restarting the system. To
access the Computer Setup Utilities menu, complete the following steps:
1. Turn on or restart the computer. If you are in Windows, click Start >Shut Down >Restart.
2. As soon as the computer is turned on, press
Computer Setup. Press
✎
If you do not press the
F10
press when the monitor light turns green.
3. Select your language from the list and press the
4. A choice of five headings appears in the Computer Setup Utilities menu: File, Storage,
Security, Power, and Advanced.
5. 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
Utilities menu, press
6. 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
Exit.
❏
To reset to factory settings or previously saved default settings, select Set Defaults and
Exit. This option will restore the original factory system defaults.
Ä CAUTION: Do NOT turn the computer power OFF while the BIOS is saving the F10 Computer Setup
changes because the CMOS could become corrupted. It is safe to turn off all power to the computer only
after exiting the F10 Setup screen.
Service Reference Guide, dc5700
Enter
to bypass the title screen, if necessary.
F10
key at the appropriate time, you must restart the computer and again
Esc
.
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Setup Utilities and Diagnostics Features
F10
when the monitor light turns green to enter
Enter
key.
Enter
. To return to the Computer Setup
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