Computer Setup (F10) Utility; Computer Setup (F10) Utilities; Using Computer Setup (F10) Utilities - HP dx2420 - Microtower PC Service & Reference Manual

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Computer Setup (F10) Utility

Computer Setup (F10) Utilities

Use Computer Setup (F10) Utility to do the following:
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Change factory default settings.
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Set the system date and time.
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Set, view, change, or verify the system configuration, including settings for graphics, audio, storage,
communications, and input devices.
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View settings for processor and memory.
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Modify the boot order of bootable devices such as hard drives, diskette drives, optical drives, or
USB flash media devices.
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Restrict a device from booting the unit.
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Run hard drive self-tests.
● Establish a supervisor password that controls access to Computer Setup (F10) Utility and the
settings described in this section.
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Enable or disable removable media boot ability.

Using Computer Setup (F10) Utilities

Computer Setup can be accessed only by turning the computer on or restarting the system. To access
the Computer Setup Utilities menu, complete the following steps:
1. Turn on or restart the computer.
2. As soon as the computer is turned on, press
Computer Setup.
NOTE:
press F10
3. The Computer Setup Utility screen is divided into menu headings and actions.
Five menu headings appear on the Computer Setup Utility screen:
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Main
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Advanced
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Power
If you do not press F10
when the monitor light turns green to access the utility.
F10 when the monitor light turns green to enter
at the appropriate time, you must restart the computer and again
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