HP Probook 6450 B User Guide

Performing a recovery
In case of system failure or instability, the computer provides the following tools to recover your files:
●Windows recovery tools: You can use Windows Backup and Restore to recover information you
have previously backed up. You can also use Windows Startup Repair to fix problems that might
prevent Windows from starting correctly.
●f11 recovery tools: You can use the f11 recovery tools to recover your original hard drive image.
The image includes the Windows operating system and...

NOTE:For additional information on recovering information using the Windows tools, perform a search
for these topics in Help and Support.
Using f11 recovery tools
CAUTION:Using f11 completely erases hard drive contents and reformats the hard drive. All files you
have created and any software installed on the computer are permanently removed. The f11 recovery
tool reinstalls the operating system and HP programs and drivers that were installed at the factory.
Software not installed at the factory must be...

6.Select Repair your computer.
7.Follow the on-screen instructions.
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13 Computer Setup
Starting Computer Setup
Computer Setup is a preinstalled, ROM-based utility that can be used even when the operating system
is not working or will not load.
NOTE:Some of the Computer Setup menu items listed in this guide may not be supported by your
computer.
NOTE:An external keyboard or mouse connected to a USB port can be used with Computer Setup
only if USB legacy support is enabled.
To start Computer Setup, follow these steps:
1.Turn on or restart the computer, and then press esc...

To exit Computer Setup menus, choose one of the following methods:
●To exit Computer Setup menus without saving your changes, click the Exit icon in the lower-left
corner of the screen, and then follow the on-screen instructions.
– or –
Use the tab key and the arrow keys to select File > Ignore changes and exit, and then press
enter.
– or –
●To save your changes and exit Computer Setup menus, click the Save icon in the lower-left corner
of the screen, and then follow the on-screen instructions.
– or –...

File menu
SelectTo do this
System Information●View identification information for the computer and the
batteries in the system.
●View specification information for the processor, cache
and memory size, system ROM, video revision, and
keyboard controller version.
Set System Date and TimeSet or change the date and time on the computer.
System Diagnostics●System Information—Displays the following information:
◦Identification information for the computer and the
batteries in the system.
◦Specification...

SelectTo do this
HP SpareKeyEnable/disable HP SpareKey (enabled by default).
Always Prompt for HP SpareKey EnrollmentEnable/disable HP SpareKey enrollment (enabled by default).
Fingerprint Reset on Reboot (If Present)Reset/clear the fingerprint reader ownership (select models
only; disabled by default).
Change PasswordEnter, change, or delete a BIOS administrator password.
HP SpareKey EnrollmentEnroll or reset HP SpareKey, which is a set of security
questions and answers used if you forget your...

SelectTo do this
●Enable/disable SD Card boot (enabled by default).
●Enable/disable floppy boot (enabled by default).
●Enable/disable PXE Internal NIC boot (enabled by
default).
●Enable/disable Unified Extensible Firmware Interface
(UEFI) Boot Mode (disabled by default).
●Set the Legacy Boot Order.
Device Configurations
●Enable/disable USB legacy support (enabled by default).
When enabled, USB legacy support allows the
following:
◦Use of a USB keyboard in Computer Setup even
when a Windows® operating...

SelectTo do this
●Enable/disable Num lock state at boot (disabled by
default).
●Enable/disable TXT (Intel® Trusted Execution
Technology) (select models only; disabled by default).
Built-In Device Options●Enable/disable the wireless button state (enabled by
default).
●Enable/disable embedded WLAN device radio (select
models only; enabled by default).
●Enable/disable the Network Interface Controller (LAN)
(enabled by default).
●Enable/disable the embedded Bluetooth® device radio
(enabled by default)....

SelectTo do this
●Enable/disable the 1394 port.
●Enable/disable the ExpressCard slot.
●Enable/disable the smart card slot.
●Enable/disable the eSATA/USB port.
Set Security LevelChange, view, or hide security levels for all BIOS menu items.
Restore Security Defaults Restore the default security settings.
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