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9 Computer Setup (BIOS), MultiBoot, and HP

PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) – Windows

Using Computer Setup

Computer Setup, 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). Computer Setup

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 Computer Setup. Errors can prevent the computer from

operating properly.

Starting Computer Setup

NOTE: An external keyboard or mouse connected to a USB port can be used with Computer Setup only if

USB legacy support is enabled.

To start Computer Setup, follow these steps:

1. Turn on or restart the computer, and then press esc while the “Press the ESC key for Startup Menu”

message is displayed at the bottom of the screen.

2. Press f10 to enter Computer Setup.

Navigating and selecting in Computer Setup

To navigate and select in Computer Setup, follow these steps:

1. Turn on or restart the computer, and then press esc while the “Press the ESC key for Startup Menu”

message is displayed at the bottom of the screen.

NOTE: You can use either a pointing device (TouchPad, pointing stick, or USB mouse) or the keyboard

to navigate and make selections in Computer Setup.

2. Press f10 to enter Computer Setup.

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