Configuring The Computer; To Run The Bios Setup Utility - HP Omnibook XE4000 series Startup Manual

Configuring the Computer

Troubleshooting and Maintenance
Configuring the Computer

To run the BIOS Setup utility

The BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) Setup utility enables you to make changes to
the computer's system configuration, and to tailor the operation of your computer to your
individual work needs.
The settings made in BIOS Setup generally control the computer's hardware, and so
greatly affect how the computer operates.
1. Click Start, Turn Off Computer (or Shut Down), Restart.
2. When the HP logo appears, press F2 to enter BIOS Setup.
3. The pointing devices are not active in BIOS Setup, so you will need to use the
keyboard to navigate:
• Press the LEFT and RIGHT arrow keys to move among menus.
• Press the UP and DOWN arrow keys to move among parameters in a menu.
• Press + or – to move through values for the current parameter, or press ENTER to
change a setting.
4. After you select the options you want, press F10 or use the Exit menu to exit BIOS
Setup.
5. If the settings cause a conflict between devices during reboot, the system prompts you
to run BIOS Setup, and marks the conflicting settings.
For a complete list of BIOS Setup menus, settings, and options, see the online Reference
Guide.
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