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4 BIOS overview
BIOS summary
BIOS summary
The HP e-pc contain an HP/AMI BIOS. The system ROM contains the POST
(power-on self-test) routines, and the BIOS: the System BIOS, video BIOS,
and 3Com LAN option ROM.
The system BIOS is identified by the version number IN.xx.yy. The latest
BIOS version for your HP e-pc and instructions for updating the BIOS can be
downloaded from the HP’s Support Web site at:
www.hp.com/go/e-pcsupport
This section covers:
• The BIOS Setup program
•Power saving
• BIOS addresses
• The order in which POST tests are performed
• Beep codes
using the HP setup program
Press F2 to run the Setup program, when the “HP” logo is displayed
immediately after restarting the HP e-pc.
Press F8 to enter the Boot menu. Use the boot menu to select the order of the
devices the HP e-pc will use to start (boot) from.
Press F12 to boot on LAN. This overrides the Boot Policy selected from the
HP Setup Screen.
Alternatively, press Esc to view the summary configuration screen. The
summary configuration screen will remain on the screen until a key is
pressed. A summary screen will also be displayed at the end of POST.
The Setup screen has only one menu.
auto-detection and auto-configuration
Auto-detection and auto-configuration are essential to the ease of use
concept. The HP BIOS avoids users having to enter Setup by automating
many of the selection procedures:
• Conflict detection and resolution of system board, PCI, and PnP devices
and their resources.
• Auto-configuration and optimization of chip set based on bus speeds