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Computer Setup (F10) Utility Guide - dx2390 and dx2400 Microtower Models HP Compaq Business PC...
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Hewlett-Packard Company. Computer Setup (F10) Utility Guide HP Compaq Business PC dx2390 and dx2400 Microtower Models Second Edition (April 2008) Document Part Number: 464027-002...
About This Book This guide provides instructions on how to use Computer Setup. This tool is used to reconfigure and modify computer default settings when new hardware is installed and for maintenance purposes. WARNING! Text set off in this manner indicates that failure to follow directions could result in bodily harm or loss of life.
Computer Setup (F10) Utility Computer Setup (F10) Utilities Use Computer Setup (F10) Utility to do the following: ● Change factory default settings. ● Set the system date and time. ● Set, view, change, or verify the system configuration, including settings for graphics, audio, storage, communications, and input devices.
● Boot ● Exit Use the arrow keys to select the appropriate heading, then press Enter. Use the arrow (up and down) keys to select the option you want, then press Enter. To return to the previous screen, press Esc. CAUTION: Do NOT turn the computer power OFF while the ROM is saving the Computer Setup (F10) changes because the CMOS could become corrupted.
● Memory Bank 4 ● BIOS Revision ● Core Version ● Model Number ● Product Number ● Asset Tag (press Enter to change) Computer Setup—Advanced NOTE: Support for specific Computer Setup options may vary depending on the hardware configuration. WARNING! Setting items on this menu to incorrect values may cause your system to malfunction.
Table 2 Computer Setup—Advanced (continued) USB Legacy Mode Allows you to set: Support ● Disabled ● Enabled Onboard LAN Allows you to disable/enable onboard LAN controller. Onboard LAN Boot Allows you to disable/enable the boot ROM of the onboard LAN chip. SATA1 Controller Allows you to disable/enable the SATA1 Controller.
Table 4 Computer Setup—Boot Option Description Boot-time Diagnostic Disables/enables POST diagnostic messages display. Screen 1st Boot Device Allows you to specify which device groups will boot first, second, third, and fourth or to disable any of the four: 2nd Boot Device ●...
Recovering the Configuration Settings To reset all BIOS Setup options to their default values (including options for Ctrl+F10), you must enter F10 Setup mode and press F5. This does not include updates to system date, system time, supervisor password, user password, and CPU frequency multiplier.
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