Hp Setup Program; Clearing Your E-Pc's Cmos (Bios) Settings - HP E-PC C10 User Manual

HP Setup program

HP Setup program
The HP Setup program allows you to view and change the configuration of
your HP e-pc. Sometimes you may also need to enter the Setup program
to reconfigure your e-pc after installing new hardware components. The
Setup program has online help to guide you through any changes you
have to make.
Entering the Setup program
To enter the Setup program, press F2 when the HP logo appears on
screen at startup.
Setup program menus
Your e-pc's simple one-screen Setup program contains a series of menu
items, which are selected with the up and down arrow keys.
Setting system defaults
The Setup program changes system behavior by modifying the power-on
initialization parameters. Setting incorrect values may cause system boot
failure. If this occurs, press the F9 key while you are in the Setup program
to load the Setup program's default values or select Load default values in
the Exit menu of the Setup program.
Note If a Supervisor password is set, you need to enter the password to set system defaults.
HP strongly recommends you make a note of any changes you make while in the Setup program.

Clearing your e-pc's CMOS (BIOS) settings

CMOS is a chip that keeps a record of installed components when your
e-pc is turned off. Clearing CMOS settings may help you resolve some
common problems. For example:
when your e-pc cannot detect a device
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when you are having problems booting the e-pc
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when the e-pc is infected by a virus.
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You can clear CMOS settings:
by using your e-pc's Setup program (recommended method). Enter
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Setup by pressing F2 at startup and then press F9.
by opening your e-pc and clearing CMOS manually (recommended if
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you cannot solve the problem by using Setup, or if you want to clear the
CMOS thoroughly, for example, when experiencing virus problems).
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