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4 HP BIOS
HP/Phoenix BIOS Summary
HP/Phoenix BIOS Summary
The System ROM contains the POST (power-on self-test) routines, and the
BIOS: the System BIOS, video BIOS (for models with an integrated video
controller), and low option ROM. This chapter, and the following one, give
an overview of the following aspects:
• menu-driven Setup with context-sensitive help, described next in this
chapter.
• The address space, with details of the interrupts used, described at the
end of this chapter.
• The Power-On-Self-Test or POST, which is the sequence of tests the
computer performs to ensure that the system is functioning correctly,
described in the next chapter.
The system BIOS is identified by the version number HC.11.xx. The
procedure for updating the System ROM firmware is described on page 50
.
Using the HP Setup Program
Press , to run the Setup program, while the initial “Kayak” logo is being
displayed immediately after restarting the PC.
Alternatively, press to view the summary configuration screen. By
default, this remains on the screen for 20 seconds, but by pressing once,
it can be held on the screen indefinitely until is pressed again. Pressing
will cause the computer to be turned off.
The band along the top of the Setup screen offers five menus: Main,
Advanced, Security, Boot, Power and Exit. These are selected using the left
and right arrow keys. For a more complete description, see the User’s Guide
that was supplied with the PC Workstation.
Main Menu
The Main Menu presents a list of fields, such as “System Time” and “Key
Click”.