Setup Utility (Bios) And System Diagnostics; Using Setup Utility (Bios); Starting Setup Utility (Bios); Changing The Language Of Setup Utility (Bios) - HP Notebook Reference Manual

9 Setup Utility (BIOS) and System
Diagnostics

Using Setup Utility (BIOS)

Setup Utility, or Basic Input/Output System (BIOS), controls communication between all the input and
output devices on the system (such as disk drives, display, keyboard, mouse, and printer). Setup
Utility (BIOS) includes settings for the types of devices installed, the startup sequence of the
computer, and the amount of system and extended memory.
NOTE: Use extreme care when making changes in Setup Utility (BIOS). Errors can prevent the
computer from operating properly.

Starting Setup Utility (BIOS)

To start Setup Utility (BIOS), follow these steps:
1. Turn on or restart the computer, and then press
Menu" message is displayed at the bottom of the screen.
2. Press

Changing the language of Setup Utility (BIOS)

1. Start Setup Utility (BIOS).
2. Use the arrow keys to select System Configuration > Language, and then press enter.
3. Use the arrow keys to select a language, and then press enter.
4. When a confirmation prompt with your language selected is displayed, press enter.
5. To save your change and exit Setup Utility (BIOS), use the arrow keys to select Exit > Exit
Saving Changes, and then press enter.
Your change takes effect immediately.
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