Using The Bios Setup Utility - HP Pavilion n5000 - Notebook PC Reference Manual

Using the BIOS Setup Utility

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Configuring and Expanding Your Computer
Using the BIOS Setup Utility
The BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) Setup utility is a menu-driven utility that
enables you to make changes to the system configuration and tailor the operation of your
computer to your individual work needs.
The settings made in the BIOS Setup utility control the hardware and therefore have a
fundamental effect on how the computer operates.
To run the BIOS Setup utility
1. Shut down Windows and restart the computer (Click Start, Shut Down, Restart).
2. When you see the HP logo, press F2 to enter the BIOS Setup utility.
3. Select the options you want. You can find a complete list of available options in BIOS
Setup utility options on page 126.
4. After you have finished making changes, press F10 (or select Exit, Saving Changes
and Exit).
5. Press Enter, then Enter again, to confirm and reboot the computer.
If the settings cause a conflict between devices during reboot, the system prompts you to
run BIOS Setup, and the conflicting settings are marked.
The pointing devices are not active in the BIOS Setup utility. Press the Right and Left
arrow keys to move from one menu to another. Press the Down and Up arrow keys to
move among parameters in a menu. Press F5 or F6 to move through values for the current
parameter or press Enter to change a setting.
To Boot from a Floppy Disk or CD-ROM
Your HP notebook is configured to boot from the hard drive first. If you want to boot
from a floppy disk or a CD-ROM, change the boot order under the Boot menu in the
BIOS Setup utility. You can also select the boot drive at startup by pressing Esc when
you see the HP logo.
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