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- Page 1 Computer Setup (F10) Utility Guide Business Desktops Document Part Number: 312945-002 September 2003 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.
- Page 2 HP, Hewlett Packard, and the Hewlett-Packard logo are trademarks of Hewlett-Packard Company in the U.S. and other countries. Compaq and the Compaq logo are trademarks of Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. in the U.S. and other countries. Microsoft, MS-DOS, Windows, and Windows NT are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the U.S.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents Computer Setup (F10) Utility Computer Setup (F10) Utilities ..........1 Using Computer Setup (F10) Utilities . - Page 4 Contents Device Security ..........15 Network Service Boot .
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Page 5: Computer Setup (F10) Utility
Computer Setup (F10) Utility Computer Setup (F10) Utilities Use Computer Setup (F10) Utility to do the following: ■ 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. - Page 6 Computer Setup (F10) Utility ■ Enter the Asset Tag or property identification number assigned by the company to this computer. ■ Enable the power-on password prompt during system restarts (warm boots) as well as during power-on. ■ Establish a setup password that controls access to Computer Setup (F10) Utility and the settings described in this section.
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Page 7: Using Computer Setup (F10) Utilities
Computer Setup (F10) Utility Using Computer Setup (F10) Utilities Computer Setup can be accessed only by turning the computer on or restarting the system. To access the Computer Setup Utilities menu, complete the following steps: 1. Turn on or restart the computer. In Microsoft Windows, click Start >... -
Page 8: File
Computer Setup (F10) Utility Computer Setup Heading Option Description File System Information Lists: • Product name • Processor type/speed/stepping • Cache size (L1/L2) • Installed memory size/speed, number of channels (single or dual) (if applicable) • Integrated MAC address for embedded, enabled NIC (if applicable) •... -
Page 9: Storage
Computer Setup (F10) Utility Computer Setup (Continued) Heading Option Description Storage Device Configuration Lists all installed BIOS-controlled storage devices. ✎ SCSI storage devices will not be listed in Computer (F10) Setup. When a device is selected, detailed information and options are displayed. The following options may be presented. - Page 10 Computer Setup (F10) Utility Computer Setup (Continued) Heading Option Description Storage Device Configuration Drive Type Emulation Options (continued) (continued) (continued) (continued) ATAPI LS-120 None (treated as Other). Diskette (treated as diskette drive). Transfer Mode (IDE devices only) Specifies the active data transfer mode. Options (subject to device capabilities) are PIO 0, Max PIO, Enhanced DMA, Ultra DMA 0, and Max UDMA.
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Page 11: Storage Options
Computer Setup (F10) Utility Computer Setup (Continued) Heading Option Description Storage Device Configuration Translation Parameters (IDE disks only) (continued) (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. - Page 12 Computer Setup (F10) Utility Computer Setup (Continued) Heading Option Description Storage Storage Options Secondary IDE Controller (continued) (continued) Allows you to enable or disable the secondary IDE controller. This feature is supported on select models only. Diskette MBR Validation Allows you to enable or disable strict validation of the diskette Master Boot Record (MBR).
- Page 13 Computer Setup (F10) Utility Computer Setup (Continued) Heading Option Description Storage Storage Options SATA Configuration (continued) (continued) Allows you to choose how the SATA controller and devices are accessed by the operating system. “Add as a Separate Controller” is the default option.
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Page 14: Ide Dps Self-Test
Computer Setup (F10) Utility Computer Setup (Continued) Heading Option Description Storage IDE DPS Self-Test Allows you to execute self-tests on IDE hard (continued) drives capable of performing the Drive Protection System (DPS) self-tests. ✎ This selection will only appear when at least one drive capable of performing the IDE DPS self-tests is attached to the system. -
Page 15: Security
Computer Setup (F10) Utility Computer Setup (Continued) Heading Option Description Security Setup Password Allows you to set and enable setup (administrator) password. ✎ 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. -
Page 16: Smart Cover
Computer Setup (F10) Utility Computer Setup (Continued) Heading Option Description Security Smart Cover Allows you to: (continued) Enable/disable the Smart Cover Lock. ✎ Notify User alerts the user that the sensor has detected that the cover has been removed. Setup Password requires that the setup password be entered to boot the computer if the sensor detects that the cover has been removed. -
Page 17: Drivelock
Computer Setup (F10) Utility Computer Setup (Continued) Heading Option Description Security DriveLock Allows you to assign or modify a master or (continued) user password for MultiBay hard drives (not supported on SCSI hard drives). When this feature is enabled, the user is prompted to provide one of the DriveLock passwords during POST. -
Page 18: Master Boot Record Security
Computer Setup (F10) Utility Computer Setup (Continued) Heading Option Description Security Master Boot Record Allows you to enable or disable Master Boot (continued) Security Record (MBR) Security. When enabled, the BIOS rejects all requests to write to the MBR on the current bootable disk. -
Page 19: Restore Master Boot Record
Computer Setup (F10) Utility Computer Setup (Continued) Heading Option Description Security Restore Master Boot Restores the backup Master Boot Record to the (continued) Record current bootable disk. ✎ Only appears if all of the following conditions are true: • MBR Security is enabled. •... -
Page 20: Advanced
Computer Setup (F10) Utility Computer Setup (Continued) Heading Option Description Advanced* Power-On Options Allows you to set: • POST mode (QuickBoot, FullBoot, or *For advanced FullBoot every 1–30 days). users only. • POST messages (enable/disable). • F9 prompt (enable/disable). Enabling this feature will display the text “F9 = Boot Menu”... - Page 21 Computer Setup (F10) Utility Computer Setup (Continued) Heading Option Description Advanced* Power-On Options Allows you to set: (continued) (continued) • Option ROM prompt (enable/disable) Enabling this feature will cause the system *For advanced to display a message before loading users only. options ROMs.
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Page 22: Bios Wakeup
Computer Setup (F10) Utility Computer Setup (Continued) Heading Option Description Advanced* Power-On Options Allows you to set: (continued) (continued) • I/O APIC Mode (enable/disable). Enabling this feature will allow Microsoft *For advanced Windows Operating Systems to run users only. optimally. This feature must be disabled for certain non-Microsoft Operating Systems to work properly. -
Page 23: Pci Devices
Computer Setup (F10) Utility Computer Setup (Continued) Heading Option Description Advanced* PCI Devices • Lists currently installed PCI devices and (continued) their IRQ settings. *For advanced • Allows you to reconfigure IRQ settings for users only. these devices or to disable them entirely. These settings have no effect under an APIC-based operating system. -
Page 24: Device Options
Computer Setup (F10) Utility Computer Setup (Continued) Heading Option Description Advanced* Device Options Allows you to set: (continued) • Printer mode (bi-directional, EPP & ECP, output only). *For advanced users only. • Num Lock state at power-on (off/on). • S5 Wake on LAN (enable/disable). •... - Page 25 Computer Setup (F10) Utility Computer Setup (Continued) Heading Option Description Advanced* Device Options Allows you to set: (continued) (continued) • ACPI S3 support (enable/disable). S3 is an ACPI (advanced configuration and *For advanced power interface) sleep state that some users only. add-in hardware options may not support.
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Page 26: Pci Vga Configuration
Computer Setup (F10) Utility Computer Setup (Continued) Heading Option Description Advanced* Device Options Allows you to set: (continued) (continued) • AGP Aperture size (options vary *For advanced depending on platform). Allows you to users only. specify the amount of system memory reserved for use by the graphics controller. -
Page 27: Recovering The Configuration Settings
Computer Setup (F10) Utility Recovering the Configuration Settings There are two ways to recover the Configuration Settings established in the Computer Setup (F10) Utility. Method One: Flash ROM CMOS Archive and Restore Feature—Using Power Switch Override F10 Computer Setup CMOS Configuration Settings are stored in Non-Volatile RAM (NVRAM). -
Page 28: Method Two: Save To Diskette And Restore From Diskette
Computer Setup (F10) Utility Method Two: Save to Diskette and Restore from Diskette This method of recovery requires that you first perform the Save to Diskette command with the Computer Setup (F10) Utility before Restore is needed. (See “Save to Diskette” on page 4 in the Computer Setup options table.) ✎...