HP 4310s - ProBook - Core 2 Duo 2.1 GHz User manual

Computer Setup
User Guide

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First Edition: June 2009
Document Part Number: 535141-001
Product notice
This user guide describes features that are
common to most models. Some features
may not be available on your computer.

Table of contents
1 Starting Computer Setup
2 Using Computer Setup
Navigating and selecting in Computer Setup ....................................................................................... 3
Restoring factory settings in Computer Setup ...................................................................................... 4
3 Computer Setup menus
File menu .............................................................................................................................................. 6
Security menu ...................................................................................................................................... 7
Diagnostics menu ................................................................................................................................. 8
System Configuration menu ................................................................................................................. 9
Index ................................................................................................................................................................... 11
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1 Starting Computer Setup
Computer Setup is a preinstalled, ROM-based utility that can be used even when the operating system
is not working or will not load.
NOTE: Some of the Computer Setup menu items listed in this guide may not be supported by your
computer.
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 BIOS Setup.
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2 Using Computer Setup
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Navigating and selecting in Computer Setup
The information and settings in Computer Setup are accessed from the File, Security, Diagnostics, and
System Configuration menus.
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.
●To select a menu or a menu item, use the tab key and the keyboard arrow keys and then
press enter, or use a pointing device to click the item.
●To scroll up and down, click the up arrow or the down arrow in the upper-right corner of the
screen, or use the up arrow key or the down arrow key.
●To close open dialog boxes and return to the main Computer Setup screen, press esc, and
then follow the on-screen instructions.
NOTE: You can use either a pointing device (TouchPad or USB mouse) or the keyboard to
navigate and make selections in Computer Setup.
2. Press f10 to enter BIOS Setup.
3. Select the File, Security, Diagnostics, or System Configuration menu.
To exit Computer Setup, choose one of the following methods:
●To exit Computer Setup without saving your changes, click the Exit icon in the lower-left corner of
the screen, and then follow the on-screen instructions.
– or –
Use the tab key and the arrow keys to select File >Ignore changes and exit, and then press
enter.
– or –
●To save your changes and exit Computer Setup, click the Save icon in the lower-left corner of the
screen, and then follow the on-screen instructions.
– or –
Use the tab key and the arrow keys to select File >Save changes and exit, and then press
enter.
Your changes go into effect when the computer restarts.
Navigating and selecting in Computer Setup 3

Restoring factory settings in Computer Setup
To return all settings in Computer Setup to the values that were set at the factory, 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 BIOS Setup.
3. Use a pointing device or the arrow keys to select File >Restore defaults.
4. Follow the on-screen instructions.
5. To save your changes and exit Computer Setup, click the Save icon in the lower-left corner of the
screen, and then follow the on-screen instructions.
– or –
Use the arrow keys to select File >Save changes and exit, and then press enter.
Your changes go into effect when the computer restarts.
NOTE: Your password settings, language settings, security settings, and hard drive mode are not
changed when you restore the factory settings.
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3 Computer Setup menus
The menu tables in this section provide an overview of Computer Setup options.
NOTE: Some of the Computer Setup menu items listed in this chapter may not be supported by your
computer.
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File menu
Select To do this
System Information ●View identification information for the computer and the
batteries in the system.
●View specification information for the processor, cache
and memory size, system ROM, video revision, and
keyboard controller version.
Set System Date and Time Set or change the date and time on the computer.
Restore defaults Replace the configuration settings in Computer Setup with the
original factory settings. (Hard drive mode, password settings,
and security settings are not changed when you restore the
factory settings.)
BIOS security to factory default Reset the BIOS security policies and clear the ProtectTools
user information.
Ignore changes and exit Cancel any changes entered during the current session. Then
exit and restart the computer.
Save changes and exit Save any changes entered during the current session. Then
exit and restart the computer. Your changes go into effect
when the computer restarts.
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Security menu
NOTE: Some of the menu items listed in this section may not be supported by your computer.
Select To do this
Setup BIOS Administrator Password Set up a BIOS administrator password.
User Management (requires a BIOS administrator password) ●Create a new BIOS user account.
●View a list of ProtectTools users.
Password Policy (requires a BIOS administrator password) Revise password policy criteria.
HP SpareKey Enable/disable HP SpareKey (enabled by default).
Always Prompt for HP SpareKey Enrollment Enable/disable HP SpareKey enrollment (enabled by default).
Fingerprint Reset on Reboot (If Present) Reset/clear the fingerprint reader ownership (select models
only; disabled by default).
Allow Reset of HP ProtectTools security keys Enable/disable reset of HP ProtectTools security keys
(disabled by default).
Change Password Enter, change, or delete a BIOS administrator password.
HP SpareKey Enrollment Enroll or reset HP SpareKey, which is a set of security
questions and answers used if you forget your password.
DriveLock Passwords ●Enable/disable DriveLock on any computer hard drive
(enabled by default).
●Change a DriveLock user password or master password.
NOTE: DriveLock settings are accessible only when you
enter Computer Setup by turning on (not restarting) the
computer.
Automatic DriveLock Enable/disable Automatic DriveLock support.
Disk Sanitizer Run Disk Sanitizer to destroy all existing data on the primary
hard drive or the drive in the upgrade bay.
CAUTION: If you run Disk Sanitizer, the data on the selected
drive is destroyed permanently.
System IDs Enter a user-defined computer asset tracking number and
ownership tag.
Security menu 7

Diagnostics menu
Select To do this
System Diagnostics menu ●System Information—Displays the following information:
◦Identification information for the computer and the
batteries in the system.
◦Specification information for the processor, cache
and memory size, system ROM, video revision, and
keyboard controller version.
●Start-up Test—Verifies the system components needed
for starting the computer.
●Run-In Test—Runs a comprehensive check on system
memory.
●Hard Disk Test—Runs a comprehensive self-test on any
hard drive in the system.
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System Configuration menu
NOTE: Some of the listed System Configuration options may not be supported by your computer.
Select To do this
Language Change the Computer Setup language.
Boot Options ●Set a Startup Menu delay (in seconds).
●Enable/disable Custom Logo (disabled by default).
●Enable/disable CD-ROM boot (enabled by default).
●Enable/disable SD Card boot (enabled by default).
●Enable/disable floppy boot (enabled by default).
●Enable/disable PXE Internal NIC boot (enabled by
default).
●Set the Express Boot Popup Delay in seconds.
●Set the boot order.
Device Configurations ●Enable/disable USB legacy support (enabled by default).
When enabled, USB legacy support allows the
following:
◦Use of a USB mouse or keyboard in Computer Setup
even when a Windows® operating system is not
running.
◦Startup from bootable USB devices, including a hard
drive, diskette drive, or optical drive connected by a
USB port to the computer.
●Enable/disable fan always on while connected to an AC
outlet (enabled by default).
●Enable/disable Data Execution Prevention. When
enabled, the processor can disable some virus code
execution, which helps to improve computer security
(enabled by default).
●SATA (Serial Advanced Technology Attachment) device
mode. The following options are available:
◦AHCI (Advanced Host Controller Interface)
◦IDE (Integrated Drive Electronics)
◦RAID (select models only)
NOTE: Availability of the options above varies by
computer model.
●Enable/disable HP QuickLook 2 (enabled by default).
●Enable/disable Virtualization Technology (disabled by
default).
System Configuration menu 9

Select To do this
●Enable/disable Dual Core CPU (select models only;
enabled by default).
●Enable/Disable Unified Extensible Firmware Interface
(UEFI) boot mode (disabled by default).
Built-In Device Options ●Enable/disable the wireless button state (enabled by
default).
●Enable/disable the embedded WLAN device (enabled by
default).
●Enable/disable embedded Bluetooth® device radio
(enabled by default).
●Enable/disable the Network Interface Controller (LAN)
(enabled by default).
●Enable/disable LAN/WLAN switching (disabled by
default).
●Set the wake on LAN state. Options include the
following:
◦Disabled
◦Boot to Network (set by default)
◦Follow Boot Order
●Enable/disable the optical disc drive (select models only;
enabled by default).
●Enable/disable the fingerprint device (select models only;
enabled by default).
●Enable/disable the integrated camera (enabled by
default).
●Enable/disable a modem device (select models only;
enabled by default).
●Enable/disable the microphone (enabled by default).
Port Options (all are enabled by default) NOTE: All port options are enabled by default.
●Enable/disable the flash media reader.
●Enable/disable the USB port.
CAUTION: Disabling the USB port also disables
MultiBay devices and ExpressCard devices on the
advanced port replicator.
●Enable/disable the ExpressCard slot.
Set Security Level Change, view, or hide security levels for all BIOS menu items.
Restore Security Defaults Restore the default security settings.
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Index
B
BIOS administrator password 7
boot options 9
boot order 9
built-in device
Bluetooth device radio 10
embedded WLAN 10
fingerprint reader 10
integrated camera 10
LAN/WLAN switching 10
microphone 10
modem 10
Network Interface Controller
(LAN) 10
optical disc drive 10
Wake on LAN 10
wireless button 10
built-in device options 10
C
Computer Setup
accessing 1
Diagnostics menu 8
File menu 6
navigating and selecting 3
restoring factory settings 4
Security menu 7
System Configuration menu 9
using 2
D
device configurations 9
Diagnostics menu 8
Disk Sanitizer 7
DriveLock password 7
DriveLock, automatic 7
drives, boot order 9
Dual Core CPU 10
E
Execution Disable 9
F
File menu 6
H
hard disk test 8
HP QuickLook 2 9
HP SpareKey enrollment 7
L
language, changing in Computer
Setup 9
legacy support, USB 1, 9
P
passwords 7
port options
ExpressCard slot 10
flash media reader 10
USB port 10
R
RAID (Redundant Array of
Independent Disks) devices 9
restore security defaults 10
restore the factory settings 6
run-in test 8
S
SATA (Serial Advanced
Technology Attachment) devices
AHCI (Advanced Host Controller
Interface) 9
IDE (Integrated Drive
Electronics) 9
Security menu
allow reset of HP ProtectTools
security keys 7
always prompt for HP SpareKey
enrollment 7
Automatic DriveLock 7
change password 7
Disk Sanitizer 7
DriveLock 7
fingerprint reader reset 7
HP Sparekey 7
HP Sparekey enrollment 7
password policy 7
set up BIOS administrator
password 7
System IDs 7
user management 7
set security level 10
setup utility
accessing 1
Diagnostics menu 8
File menu 6
navigating and selecting 3
restoring factory settings 4
Security menu 7
System Configuration menu 9
using 2
start-up test 8
System Configuration menu 9
system date and time 6
System Diagnostics menu 8
system fan 9
system IDs 7
system information 6
U
Unified Extensible Firmware
Interface (UEFI) mode 10
USB legacy support 1, 9
V
Virtualization Technology 9
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