HP ProBook 6550b User Manual

5 Computer Setup
Computer Setup in Windows 7
To view the drives installed on the computer, select Start > Computer.
On models with a secondary hard drive (drive D), the optical drive becomes drive E. The next drive
added to the system, such as a new USB drive, will be assigned the next available drive letter.
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.
NOTE: Some of the Computer Setup menu items listed in this guide may not be supported by your
computer.
NOTE: 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.
Using Computer 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.
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HP ProBook 6550b Specifications

General

RAM	Up to 8 GB DDR3
Operating System	Windows 7 Professional
Network	Gigabit Ethernet
Storage	Up to 500GB HDD
Display	15.6-inch diagonal LED-backlit HD anti-glare
Graphics	Intel HD Graphics
Weight	2.5 kg (5.5 lbs)
Battery	6-cell or 9-cell Lithium-Ion
Chipset	Mobile Intel HM57 Express
Optical Drive	DVD+/-RW SuperMulti DL
Wireless	802.11a/b/g/n
Audio	Integrated stereo speakers, Integrated microphone
Ports	USB 2.0, VGA, DisplayPort, eSATA, RJ-45, headphone/microphone combo jack
Processor	Intel Core i5 or i7