HP Compaq 2230s User Manual

Computer Setup 5–1
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Computer Setup
Starting Computer Setup
Computer Setup is a preinstalled, ROM-based utility that can be used even when the operating system is not
working or will not load.
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Some of the Computer Setup menu items listed in this guide may not be supported by your computer.
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An external keyboard or mouse connected to a USB port can be used with Computer Setup only if USB legacy
support is enabled.
To start Computer Setup, follow these steps:
1. Turn on or restart the computer, and then press
esc while the “Press the ESC key for Startup Menu” message is
displayed at the bottom of the screen.
2. Press
f10 to enter BIOS Setup.
Navigating and selecting in Computer Setup
The information and settings in Computer Setup are accessed from the File, Security, Diagnostics, and System
Configuration menus.
To navigate and select in Computer Setup, follow these steps:
1. Turn on or restart the computer, and then press
esc while the “Press the ESC key for Startup Menu” message is
displayed at the bottom of the screen.
❏ To select a menu or a menu item, use the keyboard arrow keys and then press enter, or use a pointing device
to click the item.
❏ To scroll up and down, click the up arrow or the down arrow in the upper-right corner of the screen.
❏ To close open dialog boxes and return to the main Computer Setup screen, press esc, and then follow the
on-screen instructions.
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You can use either a pointing device (TouchPad, pointing stick, or USB mouse) or the keyboard to navigate and
make selections in Computer Setup.
2. Press f10 to enter BIOS Setup.
3. Select the File, Security, Diagnostics, or System Configuration menu.
To exit Computer Setup menus, choose one of the following methods:
■ To exit Computer Setup menus without saving your changes, click the Exit icon in the lower-left corner of the
screen, and then follow the on-screen instructions.
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Use the arrow keys to select File > Ignore changes and exit, and then press
enter.
■ To save your changes and exit Computer Setup menus, click the Save icon in the lower-left corner of the
screen, and then follow the on-screen instructions.
– or –
Use the arrow keys to select File > Save changes and exit, and then press
enter.
Your changes go into effect when the computer restarts.

HP Compaq 2230s Specifications

General

Processor model	-
Processor family	Intel® Celeron® M
Processor manufacturer	Intel
HDD speed	5400 RPM
HDD interface	SATA
Card reader integrated	No
Total storage capacity	120 GB
Display surface	Gloss
Display diagonal	12.1 \
Display resolution	1280 x 800 pixels
Native aspect ratio	16:10
Internal memory	4 GB
Memory clock speed	800 MHz
Internal memory type	DDR2-SDRAM
Maximum internal memory	8 GB
Type	PC
Modem speed	56 Kbit/s
Internal modem	Yes
Wireless technology	802.11a/b/g/n draft 2.0
Bluetooth version	2.0+EDR
Networking features	Marvell Ethernet (10/100/1000 NIC)
Operating system installed	Windows Vista Business
Number of battery cells	4
Charging port type	DC-in jack
Serial ports quantity	0
USB 2.0 ports quantity	3
AC adapter power	65 W
Battery performance	37 W
Pointing device	Touchpad + Scroll zone
Country of origin	China

Weight and Dimensions

Depth	294 mm
Height	226 mm
Weight	1850 g
Height (front)	28 mm