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HP Pro 3420 All-in-One Business PC - Computer Setup (F10) Utility
Computer Setup (F10) Utilities
Use Computer Setup (F10) Utility to do the following:
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Change factory default settings.
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Set the system date and time.
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Set, view, change, or verify the system configuration, including settings for processor, graphics, memory, audio, storage, communications, and input devices.
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Modify the boot order of bootable devices such as hard drives, optical drives, or USB flash media devices.
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Enable Quick Boot, which is faster than Full Boot but does not run all of the diagnostic tests run during a Full Boot. You can set the system to:
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Select Post Messages Enabled or Disabled to change the display status of Power-On Self-Test (POST) messages. Post Messages Disabled suppresses most POST messages, such as memory count, product name, and other non-error text messages. If a POST error occurs, the error is displayed regardless of the mode selected. To manually switch to Post Messages Enabled during POST, press any key (except F1
through F12
).
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Establish an Ownership Tag, the text of which is displayed each time the system is turned on or restarted.
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Enter the Asset Tag or property identification number assigned by the company to this computer.
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Enable the power-on password prompt during system restarts (warm boots) as well as during power-on.
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Establish a setup password that controls access to the Computer Setup (F10) Utility and the settings described in this section.
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Secure integrated I/O functionality, including USB, audio, or embedded NIC, so that they cannot be used until they are unsecured.
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Enable or disable removable media boot ability.
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Solve system configuration errors detected but not automatically fixed during the Power-On Self-Test (POST).
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Replicate the system setup by saving system configuration information on a USB flash drive and restoring it on one or more computers.
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Execute self-tests on a specified ATA hard drive (when supported by drive).
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Enable or disable DriveLock security (when supported by drive).
Using Computer Setup (F10) Utilities
Computer Setup can be accessed only by turning the computer on or restarting the system. To access the Computer Setup Utilities menu, complete the following steps:
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Turn on or restart the computer.
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Press Esc
while the “Press the ESC key for Startup Menu�? message is displayed at the bottom of the screen.
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NOTE:
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If you do not press Esc
at the appropriate time, you must restart the computer and again press Esc
when the monitor light turns green to access the utility. |
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Press F10
to enter Computer Setup.
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A choice of five headings appears in the Computer Setup Utilities menu: File, Storage, Security, Power, and Advanced.
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Use the arrow (left and right) keys to select the appropriate heading. Use the arrow (up and down) keys to select the option you want, then press Enter
. To return to the Computer Setup Utilities menu, press Esc
.
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To apply and save changes, select File
> Save Changes and Exit
.
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If you have made changes that you do not want applied, select Ignore Changes and Exit
.
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To reset to factory settings or previously saved default settings (some models), select Apply Defaults and Exit
. This option will restore the original factory system defaults.
| CAUTION:
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Do NOT turn the computer power OFF while the BIOS is saving the Computer Setup (F10) changes because the CMOS could become corrupted. It is safe to turn off the computer only after exiting the F10 Setup screen. |
Computer Setup—File
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NOTE:
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Support for specific Computer Setup options may vary depending on the hardware configuration. |
Computer Setup—File
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Option
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Description
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System Information
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Lists:
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About
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Displays copyright notice. |
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Set Time and Date
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Allows you to set system time and date. |
| Flash System ROM
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Allows you to update the system ROM with a BIOS image file located on removable media. |
| Replicated Setup
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Save to Removable Media
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| Default Setup
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Save Current Settings as Default
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Apply Defaults and Exit
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Applies the currently selected default settings and clears any established passwords. |
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Ignore Changes and Exit
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Exits Computer Setup without applying or saving any changes. |
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Save Changes and Exit
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Saves changes to system configuration or default settings and exits Computer Setup. |
Computer Setup—Storage
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NOTE:
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Support for specific Computer Setup options may vary depending on the hardware configuration. |
Computer Setup—Storage
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Option
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Description
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Device Configuration
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Lists all installed BIOS-controlled storage devices.
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Storage Options
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Removable Media Boot
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DPS Self-Test
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Allows you to execute self-tests on ATA hard drives capable of performing the Drive Protection System (DPS) self-tests.
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Boot Order
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Allows you to:
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Computer Setup—Security
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NOTE:
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Support for specific Computer Setup options may vary depending on the hardware configuration. |
Computer Setup—Security
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Option
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Description
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Setup Password
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Allows you to set and enable a setup (administrator) password.
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Power-On Password
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Allows you to set and enable a power-on password. The power-on password prompt appears after a power cycle. If the user does not enter the correct power-on password, the unit will not boot.
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Password Options
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Allows you to:
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Device Security
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Allows you to set Device Available/Device Hidden for:
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USB Security
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Allows you to enable or disable groups of USB ports or individual USB ports. Default is device available.
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Slot Security
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Allows you to disable or enable the PCI Express x1 slot. Default is enable. |
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Network Boot
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Enables/disables the computer’s ability to boot from an operating system installed on a network server. (Feature available on NIC models only; the network controller must be either a PCI Express expansion card or embedded on the system board.) Default is enable. |
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System IDs
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Allows you to update:
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System Security
(some models: these options are hardware dependent) |
Data Execution Prevention (some models) (enable/disable) - Helps prevent operating system security breaches. Default is enabled.
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| DriveLock Security
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Allows you to assign or modify a master or user password for hard drives. When this feature is enabled, the user is prompted to provide one of the DriveLock passwords during POST. If neither is successfully entered, the hard drive will remain inaccessible until one of the passwords is successfully provided during a subsequent cold-boot sequence.
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Computer Setup—Power
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NOTE:
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Support for specific Computer Setup options may vary depending on the hardware configuration. |
Computer Setup—Power
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Option
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Description
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| OS Power Management
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Runtime Power Management— Enable/Disable. Allows certain operating systems to reduce processor voltage and frequency when the current software load does not require the full capabilities of the processor. Default is enabled.
Idle Power Savings—Extended/Normal. Allows certain operating systems to decrease the processors power consumption when the processor is idle. Default is extended.
USB Wake on Device Insertion (some models)—Allows system to wake from Standby on USB device insertion.
Unique Sleep State Blink Rates—Enable/Disable. This feature is designed to provide a visual indication of what sleep state the system is in. Each sleep state has a unique blink pattern. Default is disabled.
S0 (On) = Solid green LED.
S3 (Stand By)= 3 blinks at 1Hz (50% duty cycle) followed by a pause of 2 seconds (green LED) — repeated cycles of 3 blinks and a pause.
S4 (Hibernation)= 4 blinks at 1Hz (50% duty cycle) followed by a pause of 2 seconds (green LED) — repeated cycles of 4 blinks and a pause.
S5 (Soft Off) = LED is off.
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Hardware Power Management
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Thermal
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Displays the system fan speed (RPMs). |
Computer Setup—Advanced
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NOTE:
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Support for specific Computer Setup options may vary depending on the hardware configuration. |
Computer Setup—Advanced
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Option
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Heading
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Power-On Options
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Allows you to set:
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BIOS Power-On
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Allows you to set the computer to turn on automatically at a time you specify. |
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Bus Options
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On some models, allows you to enable or disable:
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| Onboard Devices
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Allows you to set resources for or disable on-board system devices (serial ports). |
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Device Options
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Allows you to set:
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AMT Configuration
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Allows you to set:
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