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Computer Setup (BIOS), MultiBoot, and
System Diagnostics in Windows 8.1
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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Using Computer Setup
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Summary of Contents for EliteBook 745 G2
Page 1: ...HP EliteBook 745 G2 Notebook PC HP EliteBook 755 G2 Notebook PC Maintenance and Service Guide ...
Page 4: ...iv Important Notice about Customer Self Repair Parts ENWW ...
Page 6: ...vi Safety warning notice ENWW ...
Page 12: ...xii ENWW ...
Page 34: ...Computer major components 22 Chapter 3 Illustrated parts catalog ENWW ...
Page 52: ...40 Chapter 3 Illustrated parts catalog ENWW ...
Page 58: ...46 Chapter 4 Removal and replacement procedures preliminary requirements ENWW ...
Page 74: ...62 Chapter 5 Removal and replacement procedures for Customer Self Repair parts ENWW ...
Page 110: ...98 Chapter 6 Removal and replacement procedures for Authorized Service Provider parts ENWW ...
Page 118: ...106 Chapter 7 Computer Setup BIOS MultiBoot and System Diagnostics in Windows 8 1 ENWW ...
Page 126: ...114 Chapter 8 Computer Setup BIOS and HP PC Hardware Diagnostics UEFI in Windows 7 ENWW ...
Page 130: ...118 Chapter 9 Using Setup Utility BIOS and System Diagnostics in Ubuntu ENWW ...
Page 146: ...134 Chapter 12 Backing up restoring and recovering in Ubuntu ENWW ...
Page 166: ...154 Chapter 15 Power cord set requirements ENWW ...
Page 168: ...156 Chapter 16 Recycling ENWW ...