Computer Setup (F10) Utility Guide HP rp5700
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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, optical drives, or USB flash media devices.
● Replicate the system setup by saving system configuration information to a USB flash media device or a diskette-like device (a storage device set to emulate a diskette drive) 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). Using Computer Setup (F10) Utilities Computer Setup can be accessed only by turning the computer on or restarting the system.
Computer Setup—File Table 2 Computer Setup—File Option Description System Information Lists: ● Product name ● SKU number (some models) ● Processor type/speed/stepping ● Cache size (L1/L2) (dual core processors have this listed twice) ● Installed memory size/speed, number of channels (single or dual) (if applicable) ● Integrated MAC address for embedded, enabled NIC (if applicable) ● System BIOS (includes family name and version) ● Chassis serial number ● Asset tracking number About Dis
Computer Setup—Storage 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. Hard Disk ● None (prevents BIOS data accesses and disables it as a boot device) ● Hard Disk (treated as hard disk) Multisector Transfers (ATA disks only) Specifies how many sectors are transferred per multi-sector PIO operation.
Table 3 Computer Setup—Storage (continued) NOTE: The RAID device driver must be installed prior to attempting to boot from a RAID volume. If you attempt to boot from a RAID volume without the required device driver installed, the system will crash (blue screen). Also, do not select the RAID option while the DriveLock feature is enabled on any attached hard drives.
Computer Setup—Security Table 4 Computer Setup—Security Option Description Smart Card Options (some models) Allows you to enable/disable the Smart Card to be used in place of the Power-On Password. 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.
Table 4 Computer Setup—Security (continued) 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.) System IDs Allows you to set: DriveLock Security ● Asset tag (18-byte identifier) and ownership tag (80-byte identifier displayed during POST).
Computer Setup—Power 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. ● ACPI S3 Hard Disk Reset—Enabling this causes the BIOS to ensure hard disks are ready to accept commands after resuming from S3 before returning control to the operating system.
Computer Setup—Advanced Table 6 Computer Setup—Advanced (for advanced users) Option Heading Power-On Options Allows you to set: ● POST mode (QuickBoot, FullBoot, or FullBoot every 1–30 days). ● POST messages (enable/disable). ● F9 prompt (enable/disable or hidden/displayed). Enabling this feature will display the text F9 = Boot Menu during POST. Disabling this feature prevents the text from being displayed. However, pressing F9 will still access the Shortcut Boot [Order] Menu screen.
Table 6 Computer Setup—Advanced (for advanced users) (continued) Execute Memory Test (some models) Restarts the computer and executes the POST memory test. BIOS Power-On Allows you to set the computer to turn on automatically at a time you specify. Onboard Devices Allows you to set resources for or disable onboard system devices (serial port or parallel port). PCI Devices ● Lists currently installed PCI devices and their IRQ settings.
Recovering the Configuration Settings This method of recovery requires that you first perform the Save to Removable Media command with the Computer Setup (F10) Utility before Restore is needed. (See Save to Removable Media on page 3 in the Computer Setup—File table.
