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System Configuration menu
NOTE: Some of the listed System Configuration options may not be supported by your computer.
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Language (or press f2) Change the Computer Setup language.
Boot options
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Set f9, f10, and f12 delay when starting up.
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Enable/disable CD-ROM boot.
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Enable/disable floppy boot.
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Enable/disable internal network adapter boot and set the boot mode (PXE or
RPL).
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Enable/disable MultiBoot, which sets a boot order that can include most boot
devices in the system.
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Set the Express Boot Popup delay in seconds.
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Set the boot order.
Device configurations
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Swap the functions of the fn key and left ctrl key.
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Enable/disable multiple standard pointing devices at startup. (To set the
computer to support only a single, usually nonstandard, pointing device at
startup, select Disable.)
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Enable/disable USB legacy support. When enabled, USB legacy support
allows the following:
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Use of a USB keyboard, mouse, and hub in Computer Setup even when
a Windows operating system is not running.
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Startup from bootable USB devices, including a hard drive, diskette drive,
or optical drive connected by a USB port to the computer or to an optional
docking device (select models only).
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Select a parallel port mode: EPP (Enhanced Parallel Port), standard,
bidirectional, or ECP (Enhanced Capabilities Port).
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Enable/disable BIOS DMA data transfers.
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Enable/disable fan always on while connected to an AC outlet.
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Enable/disable Intel® Data Execution Prevention or AMD® PSAE Execution
Disable. When enabled, the processor can disable some virus code execution,
which helps to improve computer security.
● Enable/disable LAN Power Save. When enabled, saves power by turning off
the LAN when not in use.
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Enable/disable SATA Native Mode.
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Enable/disable Dual Core CPU.
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Enable/disable Secondary Battery Fast Charge.
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Choose Bit-shift or LBA assisted HDD Translation Mode.
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Enable/disable Windows direct application launcher.
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Enable/disable HP Lockout.
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