BIOS Overview
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• CPU Speed
•Cache RAM
• Extended Memory
Advanced Menu
The Advanced menu contains the following fields:
• Quick Boot Mode
• Plug and Play OS
• Reset Configuration Data
• Local Bus IDE Adapter
• Legacy USB Support
• Integrated Network Interface
•Boot on LAN
• I/O Device Configuration
Security Menu
The Security menu contains the following fields:
• Set User Password
• Set Supervisor Password
• Password on Boot
Power Menu
The Power menu contains the following field:
• State After Power Failure
Boot Menu
The Boot menu contains the following fields:
• Boot Device Priority
• CD-ROM Drive
• Removable Devices
•Hard Drive
• Intel Boot Agent
•HP Diagnostics
Auto detection and auto-configuration
Auto-detection and auto-configuration are essential to the ease-of-use concept. The HP BIOS avoids
users having to enter Setup by automating many of the selection procedures:
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Conflict detection and resolution of system board, PCI, and PnP devices and their resources
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Auto-configuration and optimization of chip set based on bus speeds
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IDE HDD auto-detection, including support for IDE drives from 8.4GB to 120GB
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ATAPI CD-ROM auto-detection
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PS/2 Mouse and Keyboard detection.
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