Bios Rom; The Computer Setup (F10) Utility; Computer Setup (F10) Functionality - HP Z200 Maintenance And Service Manual

BIOS ROM

The BIOS ROM is a collection of machine language applications stored as firmware in ROM. It includes
functions such as Power on Self Test (POST), PCI device initialization, Plug and Play support, power
management, and the Computer Setup (F10) Utility. The BIOS ROM is an 8MB Serial Peripheral
Interface (SPI) port.
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The Computer Setup (F10) Utility

This section contains these topics:
Computer Setup (F10) functionality on page 27
Accessing the Computer Setup (F10) Utility on page 29
The Computer Setup (F10) Utility menu on page 30

Computer Setup (F10) functionality

The Computer Setup (F10) Utility enables you to:
Change factory default settings and set or change the computer configuration, which might be
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necessary when you add or remove hardware.
Determine if all devices installed on the computer are recognized by the system and functioning.
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Determine information about the operating environment of the computer.
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● Solve system configuration errors that are detected but not fixed during the Power-On Self-Test
(POST).
Establish and manage passwords and other security features.
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Establish and manage energy-saving time-outs (not supported on Linux platforms).
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Modify or restore factory default settings.
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Set the computer date and time.
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Set, view, change, or verify the computer configuration, including settings for CPU, graphics,
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memory, audio, storage, communications, and input devices.
Modify the boot order of installed mass storage devices such as SATA, optical disk drives, network
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drives, LS-120 drives, and USB boot devices.
Configure the boot priority of SATA hard-drive controllers.
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Enable or disable Network Server Mode, which enables the computer to start the operating system
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when the power-on password is enabled with or without a keyboard or mouse attached. When
attached to the computer, the keyboard and mouse remain locked until the power-on password is
entered.
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to review the latest BIOS ROM specifications.
Topics
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