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Computer Setup (F10) Utility Guide - dx2390, dx2400, and dx2420 Microtower Models HP Compaq Business PC...
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Hewlett-Packard Company. Computer Setup (F10) Utility Guide HP Compaq Business PC dx2390, dx2400, and dx2420 Microtower Models Third Edition (January 2009) Document Part Number: 464027-003...
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.
Product Number ● Asset Tag (press Enter to change) NOTE: The model number is programmed by an external utility for the following models: • HP Compaq dx2390 Microtower • HP Compaq dx2400 Microtower • HP Compaq dx2420 Microtower Computer Setup—Advanced NOTE: Support for specific Computer Setup options may vary depending on the hardware configuration.
Table 2 Computer Setup—Advanced (continued) PS/2 Mouse Allows you to set: ● Disabled ● Enabled ● Auto Detect 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.
Computer Setup—Boot NOTE: Support for specific Computer Setup options may vary depending on the hardware configuration. 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 ●...
Table 5 Computer Setup—Exit (continued) Discard Changes Press Enter to discard changes. Save Changes Press Enter to save changes. 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.