HP Compaq Presario CQ41-211TX Notebook PC - Manual (Page 112)

A Setup Utility (BIOS)
Starting Setup Utility
Setup Utility is a ROM-based information and customization utility that can be used even when your
Windows® operating system is not working.
The utility reports information about the computer and provides settings for startup, security, and other
preferences.
To start Setup Utility:
▲ Open Setup Utility by turning on or restarting the computer. While the “Press the ESC key for
Startup Menu” message is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press
f10 .
– or –
1. Open Setup Utility by turning on or restarting the computer. While the “Press the ESC key for
Startup Menu” message is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press
esc .
2. When the Startup Menu is displayed, press f10 .
102 Appendix A Setup Utility (BIOS)