System Management; Computer Setup (F10) Utility - HP Xw8400 - Workstation - 4 GB RAM Technical Reference Manual

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System management

This section describes the various tools and utilities that allow for the system management of the
workstation.
● Computer Setup (F10) Utility on page 21
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Desktop management on page 31

Computer Setup (F10) Utility

The Computer Setup (F10) Utility enables you to:
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Change factory default settings and set or change the system configuration, which might be
necessary when you add or remove hardware.
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Determine if all of the devices installed on the workstation are recognized by the system and
functioning properly.
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Determine information about the operating environment of the workstation.
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Solve system configuration errors detected but not automatically fixed during the Power-On Self-
Test (POST).
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Establish and manage passwords and other security features.
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Establish and manage energy-saving time-outs (not supported for Linux platforms).
● Modify or restore factory default settings.
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Set the system date and time.
● 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 installed mass storage devices such as SATA, IDE (ATA), SAS, SCSI,
diskette drives, optical drives, network drives, and LS-120 drives.
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Configure the boot priority of SATA, IDE (ATA), and SAS hard drive controllers.
● Enable or disable Network Server Mode, which enables the workstation to boot the operating
system when the power-on password is enabled with or without a keyboard or mouse attached.
When attached to the system, the keyboard and mouse remain locked until the power-on password
is entered.
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Select POST Messages Enabled or Disabled to change the display status of POST messages.
POST Messages Disabled suppresses most POST messages, such as memory count, product
name, and other non-error text messages. If a POST error occurs, the error is displayed regardless
of the mode selected. To manually switch to POST Messages Enabled during POST, press any
key (except F1 through F12).
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Establish an Ownership Tag, the text of which is displayed each time the system is turned on or
restarted.
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Enter the Asset Tag or property identification number assigned by your company to this
workstation.
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