Compaq dc5800 - Microtower PC User Manual

5 BIOS Configuration for HP
ProtectTools
BIOS Configuration for HP ProtectTools provides access to the Computer Setup utility security and
configuration settings giving users Windows access to system security features that are managed by
Computer Setup. The options within BIOS Configuration for HP ProtectTools are:
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File
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Storage
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Security
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Power
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Advanced
NOTE: Support for specific Computer Setup options may vary depending on the hardware
configuration.
BIOS Configuration allows you to manage various computer settings that would otherwise be accessible
only by pressing F10 at startup and entering Computer Setup. With BIOS Configuration, you can
accomplish the following objectives:
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Manage power-on passwords and administrator passwords.
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Configure other power-on authentication features, such as enabling embedded security
authentication support.
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Enable and disable hardware features, such as removable media boot or different hardware ports.
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Configure boot options, which includes enabling MultiBoot and changing the boot order.
NOTE: All of the features in BIOS Configuration for HP ProtectTools are also available in F10 Setup.
For detailed instructions on using F10 Setup, refer to the Computer Setup (F10) Utility Guide included
with your computer or BIOS update.
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Compaq dc5800 - Microtower PC Specifications

General

Processor	Intel Core 2 Duo, Intel Pentium Dual-Core, Intel Celeron
Memory	Up to 8 GB DDR2 SDRAM
Graphics	Integrated Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 3100
Optical Drive	DVD-ROM, DVD+/-RW
Form Factor	Microtower
Expansion Slots	1 PCI, 2 PCIe x1, 1 PCIe x16
Audio	Integrated High Definition Audio
Network	Integrated Gigabit Ethernet
Ports	VGA, Serial, Parallel, PS/2, Audio in/out
Operating System	Windows Vista Business, Windows XP Professional
Power Supply	300W
USB Ports	8 USB 2.0 (2 front, 6 rear)