Bios Summary - HP Vectra XE310 Technical Reference Manual

BIOS Overview

BIOS Summary

The HP XE310
on self-test) routines, and the BIOS: the System BIOS, video BIOS, and Intel LAN boot ROM.
The system BIOS is identified by the version number JJ.xx.yy. The latest BIOS version for your HP
Series 2
XE310
Web site at:
www.hp.com/go/vectrasupport
This section covers:
• The BIOS Setup program
• Power management
• BIOS addresses
• The order in which POST tests are performed
• Beep codes.
Entering the Configuration and Diagnostics menu
To enter the Configuration and Diagnostics menu on your HP Vectra XE310 Series 2 PC, restart the
computer and press F8 just after the computer powers-on. The Configuration and Diagnostics menu
displays the order of devices the PC will start (boot) from; this order can be modified in the boot menu of
the Setup program, see "Using the HP Setup Program" below.
• Press F2 to run the Setup program.
• Press Esc to view the summary configuration screen. By default, this remains on the screen
for 20 seconds, but by pressing the Pause key once, it can be held on the screen indefinitely
until any key is pressed.
• Press F12 to boot (start) on the network. This option will only work if your PC and the
network is configured correctly.
• Press F10 to run HP Diagnostics.
Using the HP Setup Program
In the Configuration and Diagnostics menu press F2 to run the Setup program.
The Setup screen comprises six menus: Main, Advanced, Security, Power, Boot and Exit. These are selected
using the left and right arrow keys.
Main Menu
The Main Menu contains the following fields:
• Date
• Time
• BIOS Version
• Drive A
• Primary Master
• Primary Slave
• Secondary Master
• Secondary Slave
• Keyboard Features
• CPU Type
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Series 2
PC contain an HP/Phoenix BIOS. The system ROM contains the POST (power-
PC and instructions for updating the BIOS can be downloaded from the HP's Support