HP Compaq 6520s User manual
Computer Setup
User Guide
© Copyright 2007 Hewlett-Packard
Development Company, L.P.
Windows is a U.S. registered trademark of
Microsoft Corporation.
The information contained herein is subject
to change without notice. The only
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not be liable for technical or editorial errors
or omissions contained herein.
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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