Table 5-1
Computer Setup—Main (continued)
Option
Description
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Lock BIOS Version
If this option is checked, the system is locked to the current BIOS version and updates are not
allowed.
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BIOS Update Preferences
Allows the administrator to select the source of network updates (www.hp.com or another network
server) and allows configuration of a periodic check for updates, including policies for:
■
Check for updates and prompt the user to accept or reject the update at that time
■
Check for updates and install all new versions
■
Check for updates and install only new versions marked important
●
Network Configuration Settings
●
Update BIOS Using Local Media
Lets you access files on either USB storage or the hard drive. The HP BIOS Update and Recovery
application included in BIOS Softpaqs at www.hp.com will copy the BIOS file to the correct location
on the hard drive or USB device.
System IDs
Lets you set the following values:
●
Asset Tracking Number
●
Ownership Tag
Replicated Setup
Backup current settings to USB device
Saves system configuration to a formatted USB flash media device.
Restore current settings from USB device
Restores system configuration from a USB flash media device.
Save Custom Defaults
Saves the current system configuration settings as the custom default set.
Apply Custom Defaults
and Exit
Applies the custom default settings to the computer after rebooting. Does not apply to options in
the Security menu.
Apply Factory Defaults
and Exit
Restores the factory system configuration settings to the computer after rebooting. Does not apply to
options in the Security menu.
Ignore Changes and Exit
Exits Computer Setup without applying or saving any changes.
Save Changes and Exit
Saves changes to current system configuration, exits Computer Setup, and reboots.
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