Using Computer Setup (F10) Utilities - HP Compaq dx6050 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 and hold the
Setup. Press
If you do not press the
F10
and hold the
If you are using a PS/2 keyboard, you may see a Keyboard Error message—disregard it.
3. Select your language from the list and press the
4. A choice of four headings appears in the Computer Setup Utilities menu: File, Storage,
Security, 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, select Set Defaults and Exit. This option will restore the
original factory system defaults.
CAUTION: Do NOT turn the computer power OFF while the ROM is saving your F10 Computer Setup
Ä
changes because the CMOS could become corrupted. It is safe to turn off all power to the computer
after you exit the F10 Setup screen.
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Enter
to bypass the title screen, if necessary.
F10
key at the appropriate time, you must restart the computer and press
key again to access the utility.
Esc
.
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Setup Utilities and Diagnostics Features
F10
key until you enter Computer
Enter
key.
Enter
. To return to the Computer Setup
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