Using computer setup system ids – HP EliteBook 2540p Notebook PC User Manual
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To view this general system information in Computer Setup, follow these steps:
1.
Turn on or restart the computer, and then press
esc
while the “Press the ESC key for Startup Menu”
message is displayed at the bottom of the screen.
2.
Press
f10
to enter Computer Setup.
3.
Use a pointing device or the arrow keys to select File > System Information, and then press
enter
.
NOTE:
To prevent unauthorized access to this information, you must create a BIOS administrator
password in Computer Setup.
Using Computer Setup System IDs
The System IDs feature in Computer Setup allows you to display or enter the computer asset tag and
ownership tag.
NOTE:
To prevent unauthorized access to this information, you must create a BIOS administrator
password in Computer Setup.
To manage this feature in Computer Setup, follow these steps:
1.
Turn on or restart the computer, and then press
esc
while the “Press the ESC key for Startup Menu”
message is displayed at the bottom of the screen.
2.
Press
f10
to enter Computer Setup.
3.
Use a pointing device or the arrow keys to select Security > System IDs, and then press
enter
.
4.
Use a pointing device or the arrow keys to select Notebook Asset Tag or Notebook Ownership
Tag, and then enter the information.
5.
Press
enter
when finished.
6.
To save your changes and exit Computer Setup, click Save, and then follow the on-screen
instructions.
– or –
Use the arrow keys to select File > Save Changes and Exit, and then press
enter
.
Your changes go into effect when the computer restarts.
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