HP OmniBook - Manual (Page 52)

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Using the System Configuration Utility
The System Configuration Utility (SCU) provides access to basic configuration
settings. It is independent of the operating system.
To run the SCU during reboot
1. Close all applications, then shut down Windows and reboot the OmniBook. If
necessary, you can press Ctrl+Alt+Del to reboot.
2. During reboot, at the message “<F2> to enter System Configuration Utility,”
press F2 to start the SCU.
3. The mouse is not active in the SCU. Press ALT to activate menus, and use
arrow keys, spacebar, ENTER, and ESC to navigate and change settings. See
the tables below for more information.
4. After you select the options you want, use the Exit menu to close the SCU.
Certain settings require that you reboot the OmniBook before they take effect.
To run the SCU without rebooting
This method is not supported by certain operating systems, such as OS/2.
1. Save your data in any open applications.
2. Press Fn+F2 simultaneously to start the SCU.
3. The mouse is not active in the SCU. Press ALT to activate menus, and use
arrow keys, spacebar, ENTER, and ESC to navigate and change settings. See
the tables below for more information.
4. After you select the options you want, use the Exit menu to close the SCU.
Certain settings require that you reboot the OmniBook before they take effect.
System menu
Date and Time Sets the date and time. Reboot required.
Boot Devices Boot Device:
“FDD First” is the typical PC boot, where drive
A is searched first for a system disk, then drive
C.
“HDD Only” boots the computer from drive C
only. Provides protection from boot-sector virus.
Boot Configuration:
"Full" configures all devices at boot time.
Compatible with a non-PnP operating system.
"Boot devices only" configures all devices at
boot time except PnP ISA cards set up as boot
devices. Compatible with a PnP operating
Reboot required.