2009 HP BUSINESS
NOTEBOOK PC F10 SETUP
OVERVIEW
Table of Contents:
Ba c kground.............................................................................................................................2
Overview..................................................................................................................................2
Supported Models.............................................................................................................2
New Fea tures......................................................................................................................2
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to load the operating system and communicate with the various devices, such as storage drives,
keyboard, display, slots, and ports.
HP F10 Setup features are separated in several groups or categories:
File – Provides access to general options such as view system information, set date and time, exit
F10 Setup with and without saving changes to settings and System Diagnostics.
Security – Provides access to security related options such as power on and DriveLock passwords,
integrated security device configuration, Disk Sanitizer, Intel Anti Theft and asset tag
configuration.
System Configuration – Provides access to boot options, integrated device configuration, port
options, AMT options (on select models), and F10 Setup feature access options.
HP F10 Setup for business notebooks had extensive language support. The new graphical user
interface can be displayed in English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Dutch, Danish, Japanese,
Norwegian, Portuguese, Swedish or Finnish. Switching languages is simple using the Language
selection options available from the System Configuration page.
For a detail list of F10 Setup options, please refer to Table 1.
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Table 1. Key features for F10 Setup on select 2009 HP business notebook PCs
Options (Defa ult in Bold where
a pplic able)
Fea ture
Func tion
FILE MENU
System Information
Provides key system information,
such as serial number, model
number, CPU type, and memory
configuration.
N/A
Set System Date and Time
System Diagnostics
Allows configuration of the date and
time.
Set Date (MM/DD/YYYY)
Set Time (HH:MM)
Provides access to diagnostic
features, such as start-up test, run-in
test and a hard disk test.
• System Information
Provides system information, such as
serial number, model number, CPU
type, and memory configuration.
Escape to Cancel
• Start-Up Test
• Run-In Test
Performs diagnostics check on
memory and hard disk.
Escape to Cancel
Escape to Cancel
Escape to Cancel
N/A
Performs a continuous diagnostics
check on memory and hard disk.
• Hard Disk Test
Restore Defaults
Performs hard drive diagnostics
check.
Restores F10 settings to factory
defaults.
Reset BIOS security to
factory default
Resets all the BIOS and Protect Tool
Users, clears fingerprint tokens and
reset the TPM
Ignore Changes and Exit
Save Changes and Exit
Exit F10 Setup without saving any
changes made during the current
session.
Yes, No or Cancel
Yes, No or Cancel
Exit F10 Setup and save all changes
made during the current session.
SECURITY MENU
Administrator Tools
N/A
Setup BIOS Administrator
Password
Establish a power on password with
Administrator privileges
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Table 1. (C ontinued) Key features for F10 Setup on select 2009 HP business notebook PCs
Options (Defa ult in Bold where
a pplic able)
Fea ture
Func tion
SECURITY MENU
User Management
Manage (create/delete/reset
password) the BIOS and Protect Tool
Users
• Create New BIOS User
Account
Creates additional BIOS user
accounts.
Administrator enters User ID
Privilege level. Password is set to
User ID by default, but can be
changed by user.
Password Policy
Allows to select various rules for a
BIOS password to qualify
• Password Minimum
Length
Allows administrator to specify the
minimum number of characters
required for an F10 power on
password.
4 minimum
32 maximum (8)
• At least one symbol
required
Allows administrator to require at
least one symbol, such as $,%,^,& or
# for an F10 power on password.
Yes/No
Yes/No
Yes/No
• At least one number
required
Allows administrator to require at
least one number, such as 1,2,3 or 4
for an F10 power on password.
• At least one upper case
character required
Allows administrator to require at
least one upper case character, such
as A,B,C or D for an F10 power on
password.
• At least one lower case
character required
Allows administrator to require at
least one upper case character, such
as a,b,c or d for an F10 power on
password.
Yes/No
• Are spaces allowed in
Password?
Allows administrator to allow spaces
in an F10 power on password, such
as “New York”.
Yes/No
HP SpareKey
Allows users to establish a set of
failsafe questions in the event that the
power on password is lost or
forgotten.
Enabled/Disabled
Always Prompt for HP
SpareKey Enrollment
Allows administrator to specify if the
system should prompt users for HP
SpareKey enrollment during POST.
Enabled/Disabled
Enabled/Disabled
Fingerprint Reset on Reboot
(If Present)
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Table 1. (C ontinued) Key features for F10 Setup on select 2009 HP business notebook PCs
Options (Defa ult in Bold where
a pplic able)
Fea ture
Func tion
SECURITY MENU
User Tools
Change Password
HP SpareKey Enrollment
Change power on password
N/A
Allows for user configuration of HP
SpareKey.
Answer any three of ten
questions for enrollment.
Reset Sparekey Question &
Answers
Anti Theft
Allows for configuration of Intel
Anti Theft feature.
Enabled/Disabled
DriveLock Password
Allows for configuration of
DriveLock Master and User
passwords.
Notebook Hard Drive
Cancel
Automatic DriveLock
Notebook Hard Drive
Cancel
TPM Embedded Security
Manage the TPM module settings
Exposes the integrated TPM module.
• Embedded Security
Available/Hidden
Enabled/Disabled
Yes/No
Device Availability
• Embedded Security
Device State
Enables the integrated TPM module.
• Factory Defaults
Set TPM Embedded Security settings
to factory default
• Power-On
Authentication Support
Enables multi-factor authentication at
power on.
Enabled/Disabled
Yes/No
• Reset Authentication
Resets credentials.
Credential
• OS Management of
TPM
Allow the operating system to
manage TPM module.
Enabled/Disabled
Enabled/Disabled
• Reset of TPM from OS
Allows reset of TPM module from
within the operating system.
Disk Sanitizer
Performs erasure of all data on
selected hard drive. Typically used
prior to repurposing or donation
Notebook Hard Drive
Cancel
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Table 1. (C ontinued) Key features for F10 Setup on select 2009 HP business notebook PCs
Options (Defa ult in Bold where
a pplic able)
Fea ture
Func tion
SECURITY MENU
System IDs
• Notebook Asset Tag
Allows for custom configuration of
an asset tag.
Serial Number
Blank
• Notebook Ownership
Tag
Allows for custom configuration of
an ownership tag.
• Notebook Ownership
Tag 2
Allows for custom configuration of
an ownership tag.
Blank
SYSTEM CONFIGURATION MENU
Boot Options
0-35 econds in increments of 5
0-35 econds in increments of 5
• Startup Menu Delay
(Sec.)
Amount of time the Startup Menu
will be displayed during POST.
• Express Boot Popup
Delay (Sec)
Amount of time the Express Boot
option will be displayed
• Custom Logo
Enables the use of a custom logo
screen during POST.
Enabled/Disabled
Enabled/Disabled
• Display Diagnostics
Display web address for diagnostics.
URL
• CD-ROM boot
Allows for boot from optical media.
Allows for boot from SD Card.
Allows for boot from USB floppy.
Allows for boot from LAN.
Enables UEFI boot mode.
Enabled/Disabled
Enabled/Disabled
Enabled/Disabled
Enabled/Disabled
Enabled/Disabled
• SD Card boot
• Floppy boot
• PXE Internal NIC boot
• UEFI Boot Mode
• Legacy Boot Order
Specify the boot order.
NB Upgrade Bay, NB Hard
Drive, USB Floppy, USB CD-
ROM, USB Hard Drive, NB
Ethernet, SD Card, Dock
Upgrade Bay
Device Configurations
• USB Legacy Support
• Parallel port mode
Enables mouse/keyboard support.
Specifies parallel port mode.
Enabled/Disabled
ECP, Standard, Bidirectional,
EPP
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Table 1. (C ontinued) Key features for F10 Setup on select 2009 HP business notebook PCs
Options (Defa ult in Bold where
a pplic a ble)
Fea ture
Func tion
SYSTEM CONFIGURATION MENU
Device Configurations
(contd.)
• Fan Always on while on
AC
Leave fan on while on AC.
Enabled/Disabled
Enabled/Disabled
• Data Execution
Enables DEP on Intel based systems.
Prevention
• LAN Power Save
• SATA Device Mode
• HP DayStarter
Enables LAN power save option
Enable SATA for internal drives.
Enabled/Disabled
AHCI/IDE/RAID
Enabled/Disabled
Displays your calendar and battery
charge while your system boots
Windows.
• Secondary Battery Fast
Charge
Switches charging to secondary
battery when primary battery is 90%
charged to optimize charge cycle.
Enabled/Disabled
• HP QuickLook
Info button access to HP QuickLook.
Enabled/Disabled
Enabled/Disabled
• Preboot Authentication
on HP QuickLook Boot
Enables user authentication before
accessing QuickLook.
• HP QuickWeb
Enables quick access to web when
QuickWeb button is pressed
Enabled/Disabled
Enabled/Disabled
Enabled/Disabled
• HP QuickWeb: Write
Protect
?
• Virtualization
Enables VT on Intel based systems.
Technology
• TXT Technology
• Multi Core CPU
• Intel ® HT Technology
• Wake on USB
Enables TXT on Intel based systems.
Enables dual/quad processor cores.
Enables HT on Intel based systems.
Enabled/Disabled
Enabled/Disabled
Enabled/Disabled
Enabled/Disabled
Auto start or resume from standby
when USB device in connected.?
• Numlock on at boot
Built-In Device Options
• Wireless Button State
Enables numlock at boot
Enabled/Disabled
Enabled/Disabled
Enables wireless button
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Table 1. (C ontinued) Key features for F10 Setup on select 2009 HP business notebook PCs
Options (Defa ult in Bold where
a pplic able)
Fea ture
Func tion
SYSTEM CONFIGURATION MENU
Built-In Device Options
(contd.)
• Embedded WWAN
Device
Enables integrated ? device.
Enabled/Disabled
Enabled/Disabled
Enabled/Disabled
Enabled/Disabled
Enabled/Disabled
• Embedded WLAN
Device
Enables integrated 802.11 device.
Enables integrated bluetooth device.
Enables integrated NIC device.
Enables automatic switching.
• Embedded Bluetooth
Device
• Network Interface
Controller (LAN)
• LAN/WLAN Switching
• Wake on LAN
Enabled the system to wake when a
magic packet is received via LAN.
Disabled/Boot to
Network/Follow Boot order
• Ambient Light Sensor
• Notebook Upgrade Bay
• Fingerprint Device
• Integrated Camera
• Power Monitor Circuit
• Audio Device
Enables Ambient Light Sensor
Enables integrated Upgrade bay.
Enables fingerprint reader.
Enables integrated camera.
Enables power monitor circuit.
Enables audio device.
Enabled/Disabled
Enabled/Disabled
Enabled/Disabled
Enabled/Disabled
Enabled/Disabled
Enabled/Disabled
Enabled/Disabled
Enabled/Disabled
Enabled/Disabled
• Modem Device
• Microphone
Enables integrated modem.
Enables microphone port.
Enables internal speakers.
• Internal speakers
Port Options
• Serial Port
Enables integrated serial port.
Enables integrated parallel port.
Enables integrated SD Card reader.
Enables integrated USB port.
Enables integrated 1394 port.
Enables integrated express card slot.
Enabled/Disabled
Enabled/Disabled
Enabled/Disabled
Enabled/Disabled
Enabled/Disabled
Enabled/Disabled
• Parallel Port
• Flash media reader
• USB Port
• 1394 Port
• Express Card Slot
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Options (Defa ult in Bold where
a pplic able)
Fea ture
Func tion
SYSTEM CONFIGURATION MENU
Port Options (contd.)
• Smart Card
Enables integrated smart card slot.
Enables integrated eSATA port.
Enabled/Disabled
Enabled/Disabled
• eSATA
AMT Options
• Firmware Verbosity
Display AMT text during POST.
Enabled/Disabled
Enabled/Disabled
• AMT Setup Prompt
(Ctrl-P)
Prompts for AMT setup during
POST.
• USB Key Provisioning
Allow AMT provisioning using USB
disk on key.
Enabled/Disabled
Enabled/Disabled
ANSI/VT100
• Unconfigure AMT on
next boot
Reset AMT configuration options on
next boot.
• Terminal Emulation
Specify terminal emulation mode.
Mode
• Firmware Progress
Event Support
Enabled/Disabled
Enabled/Disabled
• Initiate Intel CIRA
Enabled Intel’s CIRA feature
Set Security Level
Allows administrator to restrict
visibility or configurability of F10
Setup options for standard users
Restore Security Defaults
BIOS Power-On
Restores the security level of F10 Setup
options to default.
?
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