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Document Number 600574-002. 2nd Edition March 2010.
Basic system information regarding system information, setup, power management, hardware,
and passwords is maintained in the Setup Utility held in the system ROM. The Setup Utility is
accessed by pressing the F10 key when prompted (on screen) to do so during the boot sequence.
If the screen prompt opportunity is missed, a restart will be necessary. For more information
about Setup Utilities refer to the Service Reference Guide.
Computer Setup Menu
HeadingOption/Description
FileSystem Information - Lists the following main system specifications:
• Product name
• SKU number (some models)
• Processor type/speed/stepping
• Cache size (L1/L2)
• Installed memory size/speed/
channels
• Integrated MAC Address
About - Displays copyright notice.
Set Time and Date - Allows you to set system time and date.
Flash System ROM - Allows you to select a drive containing a new BIOS.
Replicated Setup - Save to Rmv Media and Restore from Rmv Media
Default Setup
• Save Current Settings as Default
• Restore Factory Settings as Default
Apply Defaults and Exit - Applies the selected default settings and clears
any established passwords.
Ignore Changes and Exit - Exits Computer setup without saving changes.
Save Changes and Exit - Saves changes to system configuration or default
settings and exits Computer Setup.
StorageDevice Configuration - Lists all installed BIOS-controlled storage devices.
The following options are available:
•CD-ROM
•Hard Disk
• Default Values
• SATA Defaults
• Translation Mode
• Removable Media Boot
•eSATA Port
• Max eSATA Speed
• SATA Emulation
DPS Self-Test - Allows you to execute self-tests on ATA hard drives.
Boot Order - Allows you to specify boot order.
• Shortcut to Temporarily Override Boot Order
• System BIOS
• Chassis serial number
• Asset tracking number
• ME firmware version
• Management node
Computer Setup Menu (Continued)
HeadingOption / Description
SecuritySetup Password - Allows you to set and enable the setup (Administrator)
PowerOS Power Management - Allows you to enable/disable Runtime Power
AdvancedPower-On Options - Allows you to set:
password.
Power-On Password - Allows you to set and enable power-on password.
Password Options - When any password exists allows you to lock legacy
resources, enable/disable network server mode, specify password requirement for warm boot, and allows you to enable/disable Setup Browse Mode.
Smart Cover (some models) - Allows you to lock/unlock cover lock and set
status of cover removal sensor.
Device Security (some models) - Enables/disables all I/O ports, audio, network controllers, SMBus controller, SATA ports, eSATA, and embedded
security devices.
USB Security - Allows you to set Device Available/Device Hidden for front
USB ports 3-6, rear USB ports 7-12, internal USB ports 1-2.
Slot Security - Allows you to disable any PCI or PCI Express slot.
Network Service Boot - Enables/disables boot from OS on a server.
System IDs - Allows you to set Asset tag, Ownership tag, Chassis serial
number, UUID, and keyboard locale setting.
DriveLock Security - Allows you to assign/modify a hard drive password for
added security.
System Security (some models) - Allows you to enable/disable:
• Data Execution Prevention
• PAVP (Protect Audio Video Path) (some models)
• Virtualization Technology
• Virtualization Technology Directed I/O
• Trusted Execution Technology
• Embedded Security Device Support
• OS management of Embedded Security Device through OS
Master Boot Record Security - Protects the master boot record from viruses
or other corruption. Saves of copy of the current master boot record.
Setup Security Level - Provides method to allow users limited access to
change specified setup options without knowing Setup password.
Management, Idle Power Savings, ACPI S3 Hard Disk Reset, ACPI S3 PS2
Mouse Wakeup, USB Wake on Device Insertion (some models), Unique
Sleep State Blink Rates.
Hardware Power Management - Allows you to enable/disable SATA bus
power management and S5 maximum power savings.
Thermal - Allows you to control minimum permitted fan idle speed.
• POST mode - QuickBoot, FullBoot, Clear Memory, FullBoot every x
days
• POST messages - Enable/disable
• F9 prompt - Enable/disable
• F10 prompt - Enable/disable
• F12 prompt - Enable/disable
• Factory Recovery Boot Support - Enable/disable
• Option ROM prompt - Enable/disable
• Remote wakeup boot source - Remote server/local hard drive
• After Power Loss - Off/on/previous state
• POST delay - None, 5, 10, 15, or 20 seconds
• Bypass F1 Prompt on Configuration Changes - Enable/disable
Execute Memory Test (some models) -Restarts computer and executes
POST memory test.
BIOS Power-On - Allows you to set the computer to turn on at a preset time.
Onboard Devices - Allows you to set resources or disable onboard system
devices.
PCI Devices - Lists installed PCI devices with their IRQ settings and allows
you to reconfigure IRQ or disable devices.
PCI VGA Configuration - Allows you to specify which VGA controller will
be used when multiple video adapters are available.
Bus Options (some models) - Allows you to enable/disable PCI SERR#
Generation and PCI VGA palette snooping.
Device Options - Allows you to set:
• Printer Mode - Bi-Directional, EPP & ECP, Output Only
• Num Lock state at power-on - off/on
• S5 Wake on LAN - enable/disable
• Multi-Processor - enable/disable
• Internal speaker - enable/disable
• Monitor Tracking - enable/disable
• NIC PXE Option ROM Download - enable/disable
Management Devices - Only displayed in Advanced menu when BIOS
detects multiple management options.
1. Turn on or restart the computer. If you are in Windows, click Start > Shut Down >Restart.
2. As soon as the computer is turned on, press F10 when the monitor light turns green to enter
Computer Setup. Press Enter to bypass the title screen, if necessary. If you do not press F10
when prompted, a restart will be necessary.
3. To establish a Setup password, select Security > Setup Password and follow the instructions
on the screen.
- or To establish a Power-On password, select Security > Power-On Password and follow the
instructions on the screen
4. Before exiting, click File > Save Changes and Exit.
Changing a Setup or Power-On password:
1. Turn on or restart the computer. If you are in Windows, click Start > Shut Down > Restart.
To change the Setup password, go to step 2.
To change the Power-on password, go to step 3.
2. To change the Setup password, as soon as the computer is turned on, press F10 when the
monitor light turns green to enter Computer Setup. Press Enter to bypass the title screen, if
necessary.
3. When the key icon appears, type your current password, a slash (/) or alternate delimiter
character, your new password, another slash (/) or alternate delimiter character, and your new
password again as shown:
current password/new password/new password.
NOTE: Type the new password carefully since the characters do not appear on the screen.
4. Press Enter.
The new password will take effect the next time the computer is restarted.
Deleting a Power-On or Setup password
1. Turn on or restart the computer. If you are in Windows, click Start > Shut Down > Restart.
To delete the Setup password, go to step 2.
To delete the Power-On password, go to step 3.
2. To change the Setup password, as soon as the computer is turned on, press F10 when the
monitor light turns green to enter Computer Setup. Press Enter to bypass the title screen, if
necessary.
3. When the key icon appears, type your current password followed by a slash (/) or alternate
delimiter character as shown. Example: currentpassword/
4. Press Enter.
Hewlett-Packard Vision Diagnostics
The Hewlett-Packard Vision Diagnostics utility allows you to view information about the hardware configuration of the computer and perform hardware diagnostic tests on the subsystems of
the computer. The utility simplifies the process of effectively identifying, diagnosing, and isolating hardware issues.
Use HP Vision Diagnostics to determine if all the devices installed on the computer are recognized by the system and functioning properly. Running tests is optional but recommended after
installing or connecting a new device.
To access HP Vision Diagnostics, you must create a Recovery Disc Set then boot to the CD containing the utility. It can also be downloaded from http://www.hp.com and either burned to CD
or installed to a USB flash drive.
1. In Windows Explorer, go to C:\SWSetup\ISOs and burn the file Vision Diagnostics.ISO to a
CD or copy it to a USB flash drive.
2. While the computer is on, insert the CD in the Optical Drive or USB flash drive in a USB port
on the computer.
3. Shut down the operating system and turn off the computer.
4. Turn on the computer. The system will boot into HP Vision Diagnostics.
NOTE: If the system does not boot to the CD in the optical drive or to the USB flash drive,
you may need to change the boot order in the Computer Setup (F10) utility.
5. At the boot menu, select either the HP Vision Diagnostics utility to test the various hardware
components in the computer or the HP Memory Test utility to test memory only.
NOTE: The HP Memory Test is a comprehensive memory diagnostic utility that is run as a
stand-alone application, outside of HP Vision Diagnostics.
6. If running HP Vision Diagnostics, select the appropriate language and click Continue.
7. In the End User License Agreement page, select Agree if you agree with the terms. The HP
Vision Diagnostics utility launches with the Survey tab displayed.
Clearing CMOS
1. Turn off the computer and any external devices, and disconnect the power cord from the
power outlet.
2. Remove the chassis access panel.
3. On the system board, press and hold the CMOS button for 5 seconds.
4. Replace the chassis access panel and reconnect the power cord.
5. Turn on the computer and allow it to start.
Diagnostic LEDs
LEDColorLED ActivityState/Message
PowerGreenOnComputer on
PowerGreen1 blink every 2 secondsNormal Suspend Mode
PowerRed1 blink every second followed
PowerRed3 blinks, 1 blink every second
PowerRed4 blinks, 1 blink every second
PowerRed5 blinks, 1 blink every second
PowerRed6 blinks, 1 blink every second
PowerRed7 blinks, 1 blink every second
PowerRed8 blinks, 1 blink every second
PowerRed9 blinks, 1 blink every second
PowerRed10 blinks, 1 blink every second
PowerRed11 blinks, 1 blink every second
nonenoneSystem does not power on and
Common POST Error Messages
Screen MessageProbable CauseRecommended Action
101-Option ROM Error1. System ROM checksum
103-System Board
Failure
164-Memory Size Error
and
201-Memory Error
214-DIMM Configuration Warning
301-, 304-Keyboard error Keyboard failure.Check keyboard connection or
Hard drive is about to fail.1. Determine if hard drive is
are improperly attached. For
optimal performance, the
SATA 0 and SATA 1 connectors must be used before
SATA 2 and SATA 3.
Processor not supported by
ROM B IOS.
CPU thermal shutdown
Processor not installed
Power failure (power supply overload)
Pre-video memory error
Pre-video graphics error
System board failure (ROM
Invalid ROM based on Checksum
System powers on but is unable to boot
Bad option card
The current processor does not support
a feature previously enabled on this
system.
System unable to power on
1. Verify ROM, reflash if required
2. Remove suspected card, reboot
3. Clear CMOS memory, reboot
4. Replace system board
2. Remove expansion boards.
3. Replace system board.
1. Run Setup (F10).
2. Check DIMMs for proper
seating, type, and HP
compatibility.
3. R emove DIMMs singularly and
reboot to isolate faulty DIMM.
4. Replace system board.
Rearrange the DIMMs so that
each channel has the same amount
of memory.
keys. Check connector for bent of
missing pins. Replace keyboard. If
304, possible system board problem.
2. Clear CMOS.
3. Check monitor connection.
4. Replace graphics card.
giving correct error message.
Enter Computer Setup and run
the Drive Protection System
test under Storage > DPS Self-test.
2. Apply hard drive firmware
patch if applicable.
3. Back up contents and replace
hard drive.
Ensure SATA connectors are used
in ascending order. For one
device, use SATA 0. For two
devices, use SATA 0 and SATA 1.
For three devices, use SATA 0,
SATA1, and SATA 2.