Using The Bios Setup Program - HP Compaq Presario,Presario 8380 Supplementary Manual

Using the BIOS Setup Program

The system BIOS (Basic Input Output System) on
your computer has a built-in setup program that lets
you control the special features of your computer.
Configuration information stored in the BIOS
includes the type of peripherals installed, the startup
sequence of the computer, and control for power
management. The battery maintains this information
when the system is turned off.
Starting the BIOS Setup Program
Start the BIOS Setup program by pressing the F1 key
after you see the blue HP logo screen during startup
but before the Windows desktop starts. You have only
a few seconds to press the F1 key before the startup
process continues.
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Getting Help
We recommend that you keep a written copy of your
settings and keep it up to date. If you never change
the BIOS, you don't need to keep a record. You can
always return to the original factory defaults by
choosing the Exit menu option, choosing Load
Setup Defaults, and then Exit Saving Changes.
BIOS Settings
The BIOS Setup program initially displays the Main
Menu screen. In each screen, there are options for
modifying the system configuration.