User Manual

7 Using HP Performance Advisor
HP Performance Advisor is designed to optimize your computer experience by providing information and
tools to benefit you. With HP Performance Advisor, you can do the following:
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View system information on your computer.
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Keep track of and modify BIOS settings, create custom groups, and restore BIOS factory defaults.
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Create block diagrams and memory graphs.
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Create configuration reports for hardware components and software information.
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Keep track of and modify computer resources and performance.
IMPORTANT: You must have an Internet connection to use all of the HP Performance Advisor features.
To open HP Performance Advisor:
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Select Start > All Programs > HP > HP Performance Advisor.
For more information on HP Performance Advisor, download the user guide or go to
http://www.hp.com/go/
hpperformanceadvisor. To download the user guide, open HP Performance Advisor, select the utility menu
icon in the top left corner, and then select Download User Guide.
Managing BIOS with HP Performance Advisor
With HP Performance Advisor, you can view your current BIOS settings, change BIOS settings, and restore
BIOS factory defaults.
To open HP Performance Advisor and manage the BIOS:
1. Select Start > All Programs > HP > HP Performance Advisor > Your Computer > BIOS.
2. Scroll down to view the current BIOS settings or follow the on-screen instructions to make changes to
the BIOS or restore the BIOS defaults.
Changes take effect when you restart your computer.
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