The process of resetting the CMOS will return certain system settings to factory default but will not reset
many of the system data and configuration defaults to their factory settings. To return these system
data and configuration defaults to factory settings, refer to question and answer 1 and follow
the instructions for returning the BIOS settings to factory defaults.
Using HP Sure Start (select models only)
Select computer models are configured with HP Sure Start, a technology that continuously monitors your
computer's BIOS for attacks or corruption. If the BIOS becomes corrupted or is attacked, HP Sure Start
restores the BIOS to its previously safe state automatically, without user intervention. Those select
computer models ship with HP Sure Start configured and enabled. Most users can use HP Sure Start with
the default configuration.
To access the latest documentation on HP Sure Start, go to
, and select your
country. Select Drivers & Downloads, and then follow the on-screen instructions.
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