HP nx6315 User manual
Computer Setup
User Guide
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Second Edition: March 2007
First Edition: January 2007
Document Part Number: 419703–002
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 ....................................................................................... 2
Restoring factory settings in Computer Setup ...................................................................................... 3
3 Computer Setup menus
File menu .............................................................................................................................................. 4
Security menu ...................................................................................................................................... 5
Diagnostics menu ................................................................................................................................. 6
System Configuration menu ................................................................................................................. 6
Index ..................................................................................................................................................................... 8
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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
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.
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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.
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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