HP Compaq 6520s User manual

Computer Setup
User Guide

© Copyright 2007 Hewlett-Packard
Development Company, L.P.
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The information contained herein is subject
to change without notice. The only
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First Edition: July 2007
Document Part Number: 451320–001

Product notice
This user guide describes features that are common to most models. Some features may not be
available on your computer.
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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 ................................................................................................................................................................... 10
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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: 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.
To start Computer Setup, follow these steps:
1. Turn on or restart the computer.
2. Before Windows® opens and while the “F10=ROM Based Setup” message is displayed in the
lower-left corner of the screen, press f10.
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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.
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.
Because Computer Setup is not Windows-based, it does not support the TouchPad. Navigation
and selection are by keystroke:
●To choose a menu or a menu item, use the arrow keys.
●To select an item, press enter.
●To close open dialog boxes and return to the main Computer Setup screen, press esc.
●To view navigation information, press f1.
●To change the language, press f2.
2. Select the File, 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.
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. 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.
2. Use the arrow keys to select File > Restore defaults and then press enter.
3. When the confirmation dialog box opens, press f10.
4. 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 settings and security settings 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.
Restore defaults Replace the configuration settings in Computer Setup with the
original factory settings. (Password settings and security
settings are not changed when you restore the factory
settings.)
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 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 the password requirement on computer
restart.
DriveLock Passwords ●Enable/disable DriveLock on any computer hard drive.
●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.
System IDs Enter a user-defined computer asset tracking number 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.
●Last status: Provides information about the last time Disk
Sanitizer ran on the computer.
CAUTION: If you run Disk Sanitizer, the data on the primary
hard drive is destroyed permanently.
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Diagnostics menu
Select To do this
HDD Self-Test Options Run a comprehensive self-test on any hard drive in the system.
Memory Check Run a comprehensive test on system memory.
Startup check Verify the system components needed for starting the
computer.
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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 (or press f2)Change the Computer Setup language.
Boot Options ●Set an f9, f10, and f12 delay when starting up.
●Enable/disable CD-ROM boot.
●Enable/disable floppy boot.
●Enable/disable internal network adapter boot and set the
boot mode (PXE).
●Enable/disable MultiBoot, which sets a boot order that
can include most boot devices in the system.
●Set the Express Boot Popup delay in seconds.
●Set the boot order.
Device Configurations ●Swap the functions of the fn key and left ctrl key.
●Enable/disable USB legacy support. When enabled, USB
legacy support allows the following:
◦Use of a USB 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 BIOS DMA data transfers.
●Enable/disable fan always on while connected to an AC
outlet.
●Enable/disable Data Execution Prevention. When
enabled, the processor can disable some virus code
execution, which helps to improve computer security.
●Enable/disable SATA Native Mode.
●Enable/disable Dual Core CPU.
●Choose Bit-shift or LBA-assisted HDD Translation Mode.
●Enable/disable Virtualization Technology.
Built-In Device Options ●Enable/disable embedded WLAN Device Radio.
●Enable/disable Wake on LAN.
●Enable/disable the optical disc drive.
Port Options ●Enable/disable the USB port.
●Enable/disable the ExpressCard slot.
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Index
B
boot options 9
boot order 9
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
Diagnostics menu 8
Disk Sanitizer 7
DriveLock password 7
drives, boot order 9
E
Execution Disable 9
F
File menu 6
H
hard drive test 8
L
language, changing in Computer
Setup 9
legacy support, USB 1, 9
M
memory check 8
P
passwords 7
power-on password 7
S
Security menu 7
setup utility
accessing 1
Diagnostics menu 8
File menu 6
Security menu 7
System Configuration menu 9
stringent security 7
System Configuration menu 9
system fan 9
system information 6
U
USB legacy support 1, 9
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