HP 500 - Notebook PC User manual

Computer Setup
User Guide

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First Edition: March 2006
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Table of contents
1 Computer Setup access
2 Computer Setup defaults
3 Computer Setup menus
File menu .............................................................................................................................................. 5
Security menu ...................................................................................................................................... 6
Diagnostics menu ................................................................................................................................. 7
System Configuration menu ................................................................................................................. 7
Index ................................................................................................................................................................. 9
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1 Computer Setup access
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 Pointing devices are not supported in Computer Setup. You must use the keyboard to
navigate and make selections.
NOTE An external keyboard connected by USB can be used with Computer Setup only if USB
legacy support is enabled.
The information and settings in Computer Setup are accessed from the File, Security, Diagnostics, and
System Configuration menus.
1. Open Computer Setup by turning on or restarting the computer, and then pressing f10 while the
"F10 = ROM Based Setup" message is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen.
In Computer Setup, the following shortcuts are available:
●To change the language, press f2.
●To view navigation information, press f1.
●To close open dialog boxes and return to the main Computer Setup screen esc.
2. Select the Files, Security, Diagnostics, or System Configuration menu.
3. To exit Computer Setup, choose one of the following methods:
●To exit Computer Setup without saving your preferences, use the arrow keys to select File >
Ignore Changes and Exit. Then follow the instructions on the screen.
●To save your preferences and exit Computer Setup, use the arrow keys to select File > Save
Changes and Exit. Then follow the instructions on the screen.
Your preferences go into effect when the computer restarts.
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2 Computer Setup defaults
To return all settings in Computer Setup to the values that were set at the factory:
1. Open Computer Setup by turning on or restarting the computer, and then pressing f10 while the
"F10 = ROM Based Setup" message is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen.
In Computer Setup, the following shortcuts are available:
●To change the language, press f2.
●To view navigation information, press f1.
●To close open dialog boxes and return to the main Computer Setup screen esc.
2. Use the arrow keys to select File > Restore defaults, and then press enter.
3. When the confirmation dialog box opens, press f10.
4. Select the Restore defaults check box, and then press enter.
5. To confirm the restoration, press f10.
6. To save your preferences and exit Computer Setup, use the arrow keys to select File > Save
Changes and Exit. Then follow the instructions on the screen.
Your preferences go into effect when the computer restarts.
NOTE Your password and security settings are not changed when you restore the factory
default 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.
File menu
Select To Do This
System information ●View identification information for the computer
and the battery packs in the system.
●View specification information for the processor,
cache and memory size, system ROM, video
revision, and keyboard controller version.
Restore defaults Replace the configuration settings in Computer Setup
with factory default settings. (Password and security
settings are not changed when you restore the factory
default settings.)
Ignore changes and exit Cancel changes entered during the current session.
Then exit and restart the computer.
Save changes and exit Save 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
Select To Do This
Setup password Enter, change, or delete a setup password.
Power-On password Enter, change, or delete a power-on password.
Password options ●Enable/disable stringent security.
●Enable/disable password requirement on
computer restart.
DriveLock passwords ●Enable/disable DriveLock on any computer hard
drive and optional MultiBay hard drives.
●Change a DriveLock user or master password.
NOTE DriveLock settings are accessible
only when you enter Computer Setup by
turning on (not restarting) the computer.
Smart Card security Enable/disable support for smart card and Java™
Card power-on authentication.
NOTE Power-on authentication for smart
cards is supported only on computers with
optional smart card readers.
TPM Embedded Security Enable/disable support for TPM (Trusted Platform
Module) Embedded Security, which protects the
computer from unauthorized access to owner
functions in Embedded Security for ProtectTools. For
more information, refer to the ProtectTools Security
Manager Reference Guide located in the Help and
Support Center, or refer to Credential Manager for
ProtectTools online Help.
System IDs Enter user-defined computer asset and ownership
tag.
Disk Sanitizer Run Disk Sanitizer to destroy all existing data on the
primary hard drive. The following options are
available:
●Fast: Runs the Disk Sanitizer erase cycle once.
●Optimum: Runs the Disk Sanitizer erase cycle 3
times.
●Custom: Allows you to select the desired number
of Disk Sanitizer erase cycles from a list.
CAUTION If you run Disk Sanitizer, the
data on the primary hard drive is destroyed
permanently.
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