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HP and Compaq Desktop PCs - BIOS Setup Utility Information and Menu Options
This information applies to HP and Compaq desktop computers.

This document contains information on what the BIOS program is and how to use the BIOS Setup utility.

Your computer includes a BIOS Setup utility for changing important computer settings. This document does not define specific default BIOS settings because too many
differences exist between computer models. This document includes typical examples. Your system might be different.

Finding the BIOS version

Use the following steps to find the BIOS version for your computer:

Show me how

1. Turn off the computer and wait five seconds.

2. Turn on the computer and immediately press the F10 key repeatedly until a BIOS Setup screen opens.

If nothing happens, press the F1 key repeatedly.

3. In the BIOS Setup utility, do one of the following:

o On the Main tab, find the BIOS version.

Figure : Finding the version for BIOS version 6 or less

o On the File tab, use the down arrow to select System Information, and then press Enter.

Figure : Finding the BIOS version

 On the System Information screen, find the BIOS version.

Figure : Finding the version for BIOS version 7 or greater

Updating the BIOS

If you are looking for information on updating the BIOS, see Updating the BIOS.

What is the BIOS Setup utility?

Use the BIOS Setup utility to change important BIOS settings for the computer. Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) is a program that controls communication between all input
and output devices on the computer (such as disk drives, display, keyboard, mouse, and printer). The BIOS settings are stored in a chip on the motherboard CMOS
(Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor) memory. A battery on the motherboard keeps the settings from being lost when the system is turned off.

The BIOS stores configuration information such as:

The addresses of devices (hard disk drives, for example), that are attached to the computer.
The startup sequence of the computer.
The amount of system and extended memory.

CAUTION:

The information stored by the BIOS Setup utility is essential for correct computer operation. Do not change settings without understanding what will happen. Use
caution when making changes in the BIOS Setup utility. A mistake could prevent the computer from operating correctly or Windows from opening.

Entering the BIOS Setup utility

Use one of the following sections to open the BIOS Setup utility.

BIOS version 6 or less

1. Turn off the computer and wait five seconds.
2. Turn on the computer.
3. When the first screen displays, do one of the following:
o Immediately press the F10 key if your computer was built in 2006 or later (came with Vista or Windows 7). Press the key once every second until a
BIOS Setup utility screen opens.
o Immediately press the F1 key if your computer was built before 2006 (XP or earlier). Press the key once every second until a BIOS Setup utility
screen opens.

NOTE:

On some Compaq Presario computers (before 2002), press the F10 key at the logo screen.

BIOS version 7 or greater

1. Turn off the computer and wait five seconds.
2. Turn on the computer.
3. When the first screen displays, do one of the following:
o Immediately press the F10 key repeatedly, about once every second, until the Computer Setup program opens.
 o Immediately press the Escape key repeatedly, about once every second, until the Startup menu opens. Then press F10 to open the Computer Setup
program.

Navigating through the BIOS Setup utility

Use one of the following sections to navigate through the BIOS Setup utility.

BIOS version 6 or less

Help is displayed on the right side or bottom of the screen.

To move through the BIOS, use the keyboard keys as listed in the following table:

Key on keyboard Description of function

Left or right arrow Selects a different menu screen. (Moves the cursor left or right).
key

Up or down arrow Selects an item. (Moves the cursor up or down).

key

Enter Executes a command or selects a submenu.

F5 Loads the default configuration values for the current menu.

If you think a BIOS setting might be wrong, you can reload the defaults. For more information, see Reloading the default
settings.

F10 Saves the current values and exits the BIOS Setup program.

Esc (Escape) Exits the menu or exits the BIOS Setup program without saving.

NOTE:

Your mouse will not function in the BIOS setup screens.

BIOS version 7 or greater

To move through the BIOS, use the keyboard keys as listed in the following table:

Key on keyboard Description of function

Left or right arrow key Selects a different menu screen (moves the cursor left or right).

Up or down arrow key Selects an item (moves the cursor up or down).

Enter Executes a command or selects a submenu.

F10 Saves the current values and returns to the previous menu.

Esc (Escape) Exits the menu or the BIOS Setup program without saving any changes.

Reloading the BIOS default settings

Use one of the following sections to reload the factory BIOS settings to the default setup :

BIOS version 6 or less

1. Press the F5 function key.
2. Select Yes or OK.
3. Press the Enter key.
4. Press the F10 function key.
5. Select Yes or OK to save the defaults.

You can also complete the following steps to reload the factory BIOS settings using the menu:

1. In the BIOS Setup utility, select the Exit tab.

2. Select Load Setup Defaults.
3. The system prompts you to load the optimized setup defaults. Select Yes or OK and press the Enter key.
4. Select Exit Saving Changes.
5. Press Esc and then press Enter to exit Setup.

BIOS version 7 or greater

1. In the BIOS Setup utility, select the File tab.
2. Select Apply Defaults and Exit.
 The default settings are restored, the BIOS setup utility closes, and the computer boots into Windows.

BIOS Setup menu tabs

The BIOS Setup utility screen has five different tabs along the top. Use the following sections to learn more about the information on each tab.

BIOS version 6 or less

The tab headings are listed as follows:

Main Advanced Power Boot Exit

Allocates resources for Configures advanced features Configures power Selects boot options and Saves or discards changes
hardware components available through the chipset management features power supply controls to Setup program options.
BIOS Setup initially
displays the Main menu
screen.

See the Main menu screen. See the Advanced menu screen. See the Power menu See the Boot menu See the Exit menu screen.
screen. screen.

BIOS version 7 or greater

The tab headings are listed as follows:

File Storage Security Power Advanced

Displays system Displays storage device Set passwords and security Configures power Configures power-on and bus
information, sets date and information, configures and settings for system devices, management options, and device options
time, and saves or discards tests the storage devices, and and view the System IDs for features. such as the Num lock key.
changes to Setup program selects boot options. the computer
options.
BIOS Setup initially
displays the File menu
screen.
File Storage Security Power Advanced

See the File menu screen. See the Storage menu screen. See the Security menu screen. See See the Advanced menu
the Powermenu screen.
screen.

BIOS Setup menu screens

Use the information in the following sections to modify the BIOS settings for the computer.

BIOS version 6 or less

Each screen shows different options for modifying the system configuration.

Main menu
The Main tab of the BIOS Setup shows the following typical items on the screen. (Your system might be different):

Figure : Example of Phoenix - Award main screen

Figure : Example of American Megatrends main screen
 System Time
System Date
Language
Floppy Diskette (optional)
Channel Devices (types of hard disk drives and CD or DVD optical disc drives). Select the Channel Device to view the Channel Device submenu and the
hard disk drive settings, such as cylinders, sectors, and capacity, and CD or DVD optical disc drive settings.
Installed Memory (RAM). Includes Memory Banks.
BIOS Revision
Core Version

Channel Device submenu

Two common Channel Device submenu screens and their options are listed below.
Example 1:

Device: (Hard disk drive or optical disc drive)

Vendor
Size
LBA Mode
Block Mode
PIO Mode
Heads
Async DMA
Ultra DMA
SMART Support (Available on many computers released after May 2005. See Testing the Hard Drive Using SMART for more information).
Type
Block (Multi-Sector Transfer) Mode
PIO Mode
DMA Mode
32Bit Data Transfer Mode

Example 2:

IDE HDD Auto-Detection

IDE Channel 0 Master [Auto]
Access Mode [Auto]
Capacity
Cylinder
Head
Precomp
Landing Zone
Sector
SMART Support (Available on many computers that were released after May 2005. See Testing the Hard Drive Using SMART for more information).
Transfer Mode

Advanced menu
The Advanced tab of the BIOS Setup shows the following typical items on the screen. (Your system might be different and not include all items):

CAUTION:
Setting items on this menu to incorrect values might cause your system to malfunction.

Figure : Example of an Advanced screen

CPU type
CPU speed
Cache RAM (Memory used by the processor)
Plug and Play O/S
Reset Configuration Data (Initialize the NVRAM)
Primary Video Adapter (The graphics adapter type used at startup - set to the slot-type if installing a video card).
Onboard Video Memory Size (The amount of memory taken from system memory to be used by the onboard video hardware)
PS/2 Mouse
Large Disk Access Mode
Local Bus IDE Adapter
 Onboard SATA Adapter
Onboard PATA/SATA Adapters
Onboard PATA/SATA Configuration
USB Legacy Mode Support
Onboard TV-out Format
Onboard LAN

NOTE:

Onboard devices such as LAN, audio, or video might also appear under PCI or I/O Device configuration.

Onboard LAN Boot ROM

Onboard 1394
Onboard Audio (Disable when installing an Audio card)
Supervisor Password

Power menu
The Power tab of the BIOS Setup shows the following typical items on the screen. (Your system might be different and not include all items):

Figure : Example of a Power screen

Two common Power menu screens and options are listed below.

Example 1:

After AC Power Failure

WOL (Wake-On-Lan) in S4 power state
Hyper-Threading (Advanced or Hidden)
No Execution (NX/XD)

Example 2:

Power Savings
Auto Suspend Timeout
 Hard Disk Timeout
IDE Primary Master (power saving setting)
IDE Primary Slave (power saving setting)
IDE Secondary Master (power saving setting)
IDE Secondary Slave (power saving setting)
IRQ assigned to modem
Power button behavior
Restore on AC/Power Loss

Boot menu
The Boot tab of the BIOS Setup shows the following typical items on the screen. (Your system might be different and not include all items):

Figure : Example of a Boot screen

 Boot-time Diagnostic screen
Boot Device Priority (The order for the boot process. For example, removable devices, DVD optical drive, and hard disk drive).

Exit menu
The Exit tab of the BIOS Setup shows the following typical items on the screen. (Your system might be different and not include all items):

Figure : Example of an Exit screen

Exit Saving Changes

Exit Discarding Changes
Load Setup Defaults
Discard Changes
Save Changes
BIOS version 7 or greater
Each screen in the BIOS Setup program shows different options for modifying the system configuration.

File menu
The File menu contains the following items:

System Information - Displays information about the computer.

About - Displays information about the setup utility.

Set Time and Date - Select this to set the time and date.

Apply Defaults and Exit - Select this to return the computer to the default settings and exit from Setup.

Ignore Changes and Exit - Select this to ignore the changes and exit from Setup.

Save Changes and Exit - Select this to save the settings and exit from Setup.

Use the following sections to learn more about each item:

System Information
This screen displays information about the computer.

Figure : System Information screen

The following items display in the system information screen.

Main menu Displayed information

Product Name Displays the model number of your HP computer.

SKU Number Displays the product number of your HP computer.

Processor Type Displays the processor type of your HP computer.

Processor Speed Displays the processor speed of your HP computer.

Processor stepping Displays the microprocessor version of your HP computer.

Cache Size (L1/L2/L3) Displays the size of each of the caches.

Memory Size Displays the total amount of RAM in the computer, the memory type and speed, and the amount of
memory installed in each socket.

Integrated MAC (Media Access Displays the MAC address for the integrated network adapter.
Controller)

System BIOS Displays BIOS version.

Chassis Serial Number Displays the serial number of your HP computer.

About
The About screen displays copyright information for the System BIOS and Setup Utility.

Figure : About screen

Set Time and Date
Use the up and down arrow keys to select between the time and date. Use the left and right arrow keys to adjust the time and date - the left arrow decreases the number and
the right arrow increases it. When done, press F10 to accept the changes, or press ESC to exit without saving the changes.

Figure : Setting the time and date

Apply Defaults and Exit

Select this to return the computer to the default settings and exit from Setup.

1. In the BIOS Setup utility, select the File tab.

2. Select Apply Defaults and Exit.

Figure : Setting the defaults

Ignore Changes and Exit
Select this to ignore the changes and exit from Setup.

Figure : Ignore changes

Save Changes and Exit

Select this to save the settings and exit from Setup.

Figure : Save changes

Storage menu
The Storage menu contains the following items:

Device Configuration - Select this to view device information and configure the storage devices.

Storage Options - Select this to change from SATA emulation to AHCI.

DPS Self-test - Select this to check the hard drive.

Boot Order - Select this to change the order of the devices from which the computer boots.

Use the following sections to learn more about each item:

Device Configuration
Use the Device Configuration to view the device information and change the emulation type for the hard disk drive and the optical drive. Use the up and down arrow keys to
select the item. Then press the Enter key.

Figure : Device configuration screen

In the Device settings screen, the following information is available: Size, Model, Firmware version, Serial Number, and Emulation Type. To change the Emulation type, press
the left and right arrow key to change the setting. Then press F10 to accept the change or press ESC to cancel the changes and return to the previous menu.

Figure : Device settings screen

The following table shows the information available in the Device Configuration screen:

Size Displays the size of the device.

Model Displays the model number of the device.

Firmware Displays the firmware version of the device.

Serial Number Displays the serial number of the device.

Emulation Type Change the Emulation Type of the device.

Storage Options
To change from SATA emulation to AHCI, use the left and right arrow keys to make a selection. Then press F10 to save the changes or ESC to cancel and return to the
previous screen without saving the changes.

Figure : Storage options screen

DPS Self-test
The Drive Protection System (DPS) self-test is a diagnostic tool built into the hard drive to help diagnose problems with the drive. Press Enter to begin the test.

Figure : DPS Self-test screen

A screen displays showing the estimated time to complete the test. Press OK to start the test.

Figure : Starting the DPS test

A screen displays a graphic showing the progress of the test. To cancel the test from this screen, press the ESC key.

Figure : DPS progress screen

When the test is complete or if the test is cancelled, a screen displays showing the results.

Figure : DPS test results screen

Boot Order
Use this screen to change the order in which the computer uses the boot devices. Use the up and down arrow key to move to the item you want to change. Then press the
Enter key to drag the device to a new location. Press F10 to save the change or ESC to cancel the change and return to the previous menu.

Figure : Boot Order screen

Security menu
The Security menu contains the following items:

Setup Password - Select this to use a password to prevent unauthorized access to the Computer Setup Utility.

Power-On Password - Select this to require a password to turn on the computer.

Device Security - Select this to change device settings from Device available to Device hidden.

USB Security - Select this to enable or disable the USB ports on the computer.

Slot Security - Select this to enable or disable the PCI Express Slots on the computer.

Network Boot - Select this to enable or disable the Network Boot feature.

System IDs - Select this to view the System IDs for the computer.

System Security - Select this to change the system security settings.

Use the following sections to learn more about each item:

Setup Password
Use this to require a password or change the password for the Computer Setup Utility. Type a password in the New Password area, and then type in again in the Confirm
Password area. Press F10 to accept the password, or the ESC key to cancel and return to the previous menu.

Figure : Setup Password screen

Power-On Password
Use this to require a password or change the password to turn on the computer power. Type a password in the New Password area, and then type in again in the Confirm
Password area. Press F10 to accept the password, or press the ESC key to cancel and return to the previous menu.

Figure : Power-On Password screen

Device Security
A list of devices on the computer displays. To change the setting from Device available to Device hidden, use the up and down arrow keys to move to the device. Then press
the left or right arrow key to change the setting. Press F10 to accept the changes, or ESC to cancel and return to the previous menu without saving.

NOTE:

The integrated audio on the motherboard cannot be hidden; therefore, if the computer is using the integrated audio, the System Audio does not display in this screen. The
System Audio device displays in this screen only if a separate sound card is installed.

Figure : Changing the Device Security setting

USB Security
Enable or disable the USB ports on the computer. To change the setting from Enable to Disable, use the up and down arrow keys to move to the port. Then press the left or
right arrow key to change the setting. Press F10 to accept the changes, or ESC to cancel and return to the previous menu without saving.

Figure : USB Security screen

Slot Security
Enable or disable the PCI Express Slots on the computer. To change the setting from Enable to Disable, use the up and down arrow keys to move to the slot. Then press the
left or right arrow key to change the setting. Press F10 to accept the changes, or ESC to cancel and return to the previous menu without saving.

Figure : Slot security screen

Network Boot
Enable or disable the Network Boot feature on the computer. To change the setting from Enable to Disable, press the left or right arrow key to change the setting. Press F10 to
accept the changes, or ESC to cancel and return to the previous menu without saving.

Figure : Network Boot screen

System IDs
View the System IDs for the computer.

Figure : System IDs screen

The following information is available:

Product Name
Serial Number
UUID - Universally unique identifier
SKU Number
Family Name
Feature Byte
Build ID - the hardware and software configuration of your computer.
Keyboard

System Security
Select this to change the system security settings. To change the setting from Enable to Disable, use the up and down arrow keys to move to the item. Then press the left or
right arrow key to change the setting. Press F10 to accept the changes, or ESC to cancel and return to the previous menu without saving.

Figure : System Security screen

Power menu
The Power menu contains the following items:

Hardware Power Management - Select this to change the Hardware Power Management settings.

Thermal - Select this to view the fan speeds inside the computer.

Use the following sections to learn more about each item:

Hardware Power Management menu

Select this to change the Hardware Power Management settings:
Figure : Hardware Power Management screen

Change the Hardware Power Management settings on the computer. Use the up and down arrow keys to move to the item. Then press the left or right arrow key to change the
setting. Press F10 to accept the changes, or ESC to cancel and return to the previous menu without saving.

The following settings are available in the Hardware Power Management menu:
Hardware Power Management Menu Setting

SATA Power Management Enable or Disable

S5 Maximum Power Savings Enable or Disable

S5 Wake on LAN Enable or Disable

Thermal menu
Select this to view the fan speeds in the thermal menu.

Figure : Thermal screen

Select this to view the fan speeds in the thermal menu.

The Thermal menu displays the following items:

Thermal menu Information displayed

CPU Fan Speed Displays the CPU fan speed.

System Fan Speed Displays the system fan speed.

Advanced menu
The Advanced menu contains the following items:

Power-On Options - Select this to change what happens after the computer loses power, and to change the behavior of the Power On Self Test (POST).
BIOS Power-On - Select this to automatically turn on the computer.

Bus Options - Select this to change the BUS options.

Device Options - Select this to change the device options such as the behavior on the number lock key.

Use the following sections to learn more about each item:

Power-On Options menu

Use the Power-On Options menu to enable or disable POST (Power On Self Test) messages, to select what happens after the computer has lost power, and set a delay in the
POST. Use the up and down arrow key to move to the item you want to change. Then use the left or right arrow key to change the setting. Press F10 to accept the changes,
or ESC to cancel and return to the previous menu without saving.

Figure : Power-on Options screen

The following options are found in the Power-On Options:

Power-On Options Menu Settings

POST (Power On Self Test) Messages Enable or Disable

After Power Loss Previous State or Off

POST Delay (in seconds) None, 5, 10, 15, 20 seconds

BIOS Power-On menu

Enable or disable the BIOS Power-On feature. To change the setting from Enable to Disable, press the left or right arrow key to change the setting. If you are Enabling the
BIOS Power-On, use the down arrow key to move to the Time, and then use the left or right arrow key to set the time for the computer to turn on. Press F10 to accept the
changes, or ESC to cancel and return to the previous menu without saving.

Figure : BIOS Power-On screen

The following options are available in the BIOS Power-On menu:

Day of week / Time Setting

Sunday Enable or Disable

Monday Enable or Disable

Tuesday Enable or Disable

Wednesday Enable or Disable

Thursday Enable or Disable

Friday Enable or Disable

Saturday Enable or Disable

Day of week / Time Setting

Time (hh:mm) Enter the time setting

BUS Options menu

Use the up and down arrow keys to move to the item you want to change. To change the setting from Enable to Disable, press the left or right arrow key to change the setting.
Press F10 to accept the changes, or ESC to cancel and return to the previous menu without saving.

Figure : BUS Options screen

The following items are found in the BUS Options menu:

Bus Options menu Settings

PCI SERR# Generation Enable or Disable

PCI VGA Palette Snooping Enable or Disable

Device Options menu

To change items in the Device Options menu, use the up and down arrow keys to move to the item you want to change. Then use the left and right arrow keys to change the
setting. Press F10 to accept the changes or ESC to cancel and return to the previous menu without saving the changes.

Figure : Device Options screen

The following items are available in the Device Options menu:

Device Options menu Settings

Num Lock State at Power-On On or Off

Multi-Processor Enable or Disable

Hyper-threading Enable or Disable

Integrated Video Enable or Disable

NIC PXE Option ROM Download Enable or Disable

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