Computer Setup (F10) Utility; Computer Setup (F10) Utilities; Using Computer Setup (F10) Utilities - HP dx7510 - 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 processor, graphics,
memory, audio, storage, communications, and input devices.
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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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Enable or disable Quick Power-On Self Test, which is faster than a full boot but does not run all of
the diagnostic tests run during a full boot.
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Enter the Asset Tag or property identification number assigned by the company to this computer.
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Establish a supervisor password that controls access to Computer Setup (F10) Utility and the
settings described in this section.
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Secure integrated I/O functionality, including the serial, USB, or parallel ports, audio, or embedded
NIC, so that they cannot be used until they are unsecured.
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Enable or disable removable media boot ability.
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Enable or disable legacy diskette write ability (when supported by hardware).

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 and hold
NOTE:
and hold the
3. The Computer Setup Utility screen is divided into menu headings and actions.
If you do not press F10
F10 key again to access the utility.
theF10
at the appropriate time, you must restart the computer and press
key until you enter Computer Setup.
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