Computer Setup (F10) Utility Guide - dc5800 Models HP Compaq Business PCs
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About This Book This guide provides instructions on how to use Computer Setup. This tool is used to reconfigure and modify computer default settings when new hardware is installed and for maintenance purposes. WARNING! Text set off in this manner indicates that failure to follow directions could result in bodily harm or loss of life. CAUTION: Text set off in this manner indicates that failure to follow directions could result in damage to equipment or loss of information.
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Table of contents Computer Setup (F10) Utility Computer Setup (F10) Utilities ............................................................................................................. 1 Using Computer Setup (F10) Utilities .................................................................................. 2 Computer Setup—File ......................................................................................................... 3 Computer Setup—Storage ................................................
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Computer Setup (F10) Utility Computer Setup (F10) Utilities Use Computer Setup (F10) Utility to do the following: ENWW ● Change factory default settings. ● 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. ● Modify the boot order of bootable devices such as hard drives, diskette drives, optical drives, or USB flash media devices.
● Solve system configuration errors detected but not automatically fixed during the Power-On SelfTest (POST). ● Replicate the system setup by saving system configuration information on diskette and restoring it on one or more computers. ● Execute self-tests on a specified ATA hard drive (when supported by drive). ● Enable or disable DriveLock security (when supported by drive).
Computer Setup—File NOTE: Support for specific Computer Setup options may vary depending on the hardware configuration.
Computer Setup—Storage NOTE: Support for specific Computer Setup options may vary depending on the hardware configuration. Table 3 Computer Setup—Storage Option Description Device Configuration Lists all installed BIOS-controlled storage devices. When a device is selected, detailed information and options are displayed. The following options may be presented. Diskette Type (Legacy Diskettes only) Identifies the highest capacity media type accepted by the diskette drive. Options are 3.5" 1.44 MB and 5.
Table 3 Computer Setup—Storage (continued) Allows you to specify the parameters (logical cylinders, heads, and sectors per track) used by the BIOS to translate disk I/O requests (from the operating system or an application) into terms the hard drive can accept. Logical cylinders may not exceed 1024. The number of heads may not exceed 256. The number of sectors per track may not exceed 63. These fields are only visible and changeable when the drive translation mode is set to User.
Computer Setup—Security NOTE: Support for specific Computer Setup options may vary depending on the hardware configuration. Table 4 Computer Setup—Security Option Description Setup Password Allows you to set and enable setup (administrator) password. NOTE: If the setup password is set, it is required to change Computer Setup options, flash the ROM, and make changes to certain plug and play settings under Windows. See the Troubleshooting Guide for more information.
Table 4 Computer Setup—Security (continued) ● Legacy diskette ● Embedded security device (some models) ● SATA0 ● SATA1 (some models) ● SATA4 (some models) ● SATA5 (some models) Network Service Boot Enables/disables the computer’s ability to boot from an operating system installed on a network server. (Feature available on NIC models only; the network controller must be either a PCI expansion card or embedded on the system board.
Table 4 Computer Setup—Security (continued) OS management of Embedded Security Device (some models) (enable/disable) This option allows the user to limit operating system control of the Embedded Security Device. Changing this setting requires turning the computer off and then back on. This option allows the user to limit OS control of the Embedded Security Device.
Computer Setup—Power NOTE: Support for specific Computer Setup options may vary depending on the hardware configuration. Table 5 Computer Setup—Power Option Description OS Power Management ● Runtime Power Management— Enable/Disable. Allows certain operating systems to reduce processor voltage and frequency when the current software load does not require the full capabilities of the processor. ● Idle Power Savings—Extended/Normal.
Computer Setup—Advanced NOTE: Support for specific Computer Setup options may vary depending on the hardware configuration. Table 6 Computer Setup—Advanced (for advanced users) 10 Option Heading Power-On Options Allows you to set: ● POST mode (QuickBoot, FullBoot, or FullBoot every 1–30 days). ● POST messages (enable/disable). ● MEBx Setup Prompt (hidden/displayed). Enabling this feature displays the text CTRL+P = MEBx during POST. Disabling this feature prevents the text from being displayed.
Table 6 Computer Setup—Advanced (for advanced users) (continued) NOTE: If you turn off power to the computer using the switch on a power strip, you will not be able to use the suspend/sleep feature or the Remote Management features. ● POST Delay (None, 5, 10 15, or 20 seconds). Enabling this feature will add a user-specified delay to the POST process.
Table 6 Computer Setup—Advanced (for advanced users) (continued) ● Multi-Processor (enable/disable). This option may be used to disable multi-processor support under the OS. ● Internal speaker (some models) (does not affect external speakers) ● Monitor Tracking (enable/disable). Allows BIOS to save monitor asset information. ● NIC PXE Option ROM Download (enable/disable). The BIOS contains an embedded NIC option ROM to allow the unit to boot through the network to a PXE server.
