Changing BIOS Settings from the HP BIOS Configure
Utility (HPBCU)
Some BIOS settings may be changed locally within the operating system without having to go through
the F10 utility
1
. This table identifies the items that can be controlled with this method.
BIOS Setting Default Value Other Values
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Set Time 00:00 00:00:23:59
Set Day 01/01/2011 01/01/2011 to current date
Apply Defaults and Exit Disable Enable
SATA Emulation AHCI IDE
System Audio Device available Device hidden
Network Controller Device available Device hidden
SATA0 Device available Device hidden
SATA1 Device available Device hidden
Front USB Ports Enable Disable
Rear USB Ports Enable Disable
Internal USB Ports Enable Disable
Front USB Port 3, 4, 8, & 9 Enable Disable
Rear USB Port 0 & 1 Enable Disable
Internal USB Port 2 & 7 Enable Disable
PCI Express x4 Slot # Enable Disable
Mini Card Slot Enable Disable
Network Boot Enable Disable
Data Execution Prevention Enable Disable
Virtualization Technology Disable Enable
Trusted Computing Enable Disable
Legacy Support Enable Disable (Note: The default value may be varied depends on the
OS)
Secure Boot Disable Enable (Note: The default value may be varied depends on the OS)
Clear Secure Boot Keys Don’t Clear Clear
Key Ownership HP Keys Custom Keys
Fast Boot Disable Enable (Note: The default value may be varied depends on the OS)
40 Appendix A Computer Setup (F10) Utility, BIOS Settings