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... Options Menu (Intel Only 50 5.11 MAC Address Pass Through (Notebook Only 50 5.12 Thunderbolt™ Options ...51 5.13 Remote HP PC Hardware Diagnostics Settings 53 6 F10 Main Menu (Legacy)...54 6.1 Main Menu ...55 6.2 BIOS Event Log Menu ...55 6.3 Update... Administrator Authentication Policies Menu 64 7.3 Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Embedded Security Menu 65 7.4 BIOS Sure Start Menu ...66 7.5 Smart Cover Menu (Desktop Only)...67 7.6 Secure Platform Management (SPM) ...67 7.7 Enhanced BIOS Authentication Mode (EBAM 68 7.8 Hard Drive Utilities Menu ...69 7.9 DriveLock/Automatic...
... Options Menu (Intel Only 50 5.11 MAC Address Pass Through (Notebook Only 50 5.12 Thunderbolt™ Options ...51 5.13 Remote HP PC Hardware Diagnostics Settings 53 6 F10 Main Menu (Legacy)...54 6.1 Main Menu ...55 6.2 BIOS Event Log Menu ...55 6.3 Update... Administrator Authentication Policies Menu 64 7.3 Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Embedded Security Menu 65 7.4 BIOS Sure Start Menu ...66 7.5 Smart Cover Menu (Desktop Only)...67 7.6 Secure Platform Management (SPM) ...67 7.7 Enhanced BIOS Authentication Mode (EBAM 68 7.8 Hard Drive Utilities Menu ...69 7.9 DriveLock/Automatic...
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List of tables July 2020 919946-004 Table 1 Notebook Generations (UEFI only)...8 Table 2 Desktop Generations (UEFI only) ...9 Table 3 Notebook Generations (with legacy support 10 Table 4 Desktop Generations (with legacy support 11 Table 5 Main Menu features ...16 Table 6 Update System BIOS Menu features 17 Table 7 BIOS Update ...21 Display Language Menu features 35 Table 22 Scheduled Power-On Menu features 36 Table 23 Boot Options Menu features ...36 Table 24 HP Sure Recover ...38 Table 25 System Options Menu features ...39 Table 26 Built-in Device Options Menu features 43 Table 27 Port ...
List of tables July 2020 919946-004 Table 1 Notebook Generations (UEFI only)...8 Table 2 Desktop Generations (UEFI only) ...9 Table 3 Notebook Generations (with legacy support 10 Table 4 Desktop Generations (with legacy support 11 Table 5 Main Menu features ...16 Table 6 Update System BIOS Menu features 17 Table 7 BIOS Update ...21 Display Language Menu features 35 Table 22 Scheduled Power-On Menu features 36 Table 23 Boot Options Menu features ...36 Table 24 HP Sure Recover ...38 Table 25 System Options Menu features ...39 Table 26 Built-in Device Options Menu features 43 Table 27 Port ...
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... BIOS (UEFI) Setup 1 Abstract July 2020 919946-004 HP redesigned the 2015 and later generations of BIOS to create a new BIOS architecture based on the UEFI specification version 2.4, with a common set of core modules ... the BIOS will have a similar look and feel for the (F10) setup menu, more shared WMI strings, and more shared features. © Copyright 2016-2020 HP Development Company, L.P. 1 Abstract 7 Now HP notebooks and HP desktops models using this opportunity to support the requirements of the latest microprocessors and operating systems...
... BIOS (UEFI) Setup 1 Abstract July 2020 919946-004 HP redesigned the 2015 and later generations of BIOS to create a new BIOS architecture based on the UEFI specification version 2.4, with a common set of core modules ... the BIOS will have a similar look and feel for the (F10) setup menu, more shared WMI strings, and more shared features. © Copyright 2016-2020 HP Development Company, L.P. 1 Abstract 7 Now HP notebooks and HP desktops models using this opportunity to support the requirements of the latest microprocessors and operating systems...
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...) G6, G7 G3 G3 G2 G3 G4 G4 G3 G3 G3 G3 G2 G4 G2 G2 G2 G4 G5 G5 G6, G7 G4 G5 G4 G4 G5 G4 G1 G5 G1 G2 G3 G5 G3 X X Table 4 Desktop Generations (with legacy support) Platforms UEFI Specification supported: HP EliteOne 1000 AiO HP EliteDesk 800/880 TWR HP EliteDesk 800 SFF 2015 2.4 G2 G2 2016...
...) G6, G7 G3 G3 G2 G3 G4 G4 G3 G3 G3 G3 G2 G4 G2 G2 G2 G4 G5 G5 G6, G7 G4 G5 G4 G4 G5 G4 G1 G5 G1 G2 G3 G5 G3 X X Table 4 Desktop Generations (with legacy support) Platforms UEFI Specification supported: HP EliteOne 1000 AiO HP EliteDesk 800/880 TWR HP EliteDesk 800 SFF 2015 2.4 G2 G2 2016...
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...all types of the feature as it appears in the menu. Notes Some features are generally security-sensitive changes. © Copyright 2016-2020 HP Development Company, L.P. 3 F10 Main Menu 14 The notes describe when a feature is new or has changed its name or location from... > Feature X indicates that to access Feature X, the user navigates through to the next. If the feature is Intel only, AMD only, notebook only, desktop only, or other dependencies. The notation to Menu 2. Physical presence is a menu that requires a human response to validate that a person is physically present ...
...all types of the feature as it appears in the menu. Notes Some features are generally security-sensitive changes. © Copyright 2016-2020 HP Development Company, L.P. 3 F10 Main Menu 14 The notes describe when a feature is new or has changed its name or location from... > Feature X indicates that to access Feature X, the user navigates through to the next. If the feature is Intel only, AMD only, notebook only, desktop only, or other dependencies. The notation to Menu 2. Physical presence is a menu that requires a human response to validate that a person is physically present ...
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...is Local Access Key is present) before continuing to the system's internal components. Default Unlock Disable Disable Notes Desktop with Cover Lock Reboot Required System with the HP Tamper Lock feature. Disable May not be available on all systems that support Smart Cover. May not be ...: exactly the same behavior as Administrator Password. This only effects cover removals that support Smart Cover. © Copyright 2016-2020 HP Development Company, L.P. 4 Security Menu 30 Last Cover Removal and Count Setting (Display Only) This reports the last time the cover was removed...
...is Local Access Key is present) before continuing to the system's internal components. Default Unlock Disable Disable Notes Desktop with Cover Lock Reboot Required System with the HP Tamper Lock feature. Disable May not be available on all systems that support Smart Cover. May not be ...: exactly the same behavior as Administrator Password. This only effects cover removals that support Smart Cover. © Copyright 2016-2020 HP Development Company, L.P. 4 Security Menu 30 Last Cover Removal and Count Setting (Display Only) This reports the last time the cover was removed...
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... been modified, Fast Boot is ignored. When checked, reduces boot up from a network card if it supports PXE or UEFI network boot capability. HP PC Commercial BIOS (UEFI) Setup July 2020 919946-004 5.3 Scheduled Power-On Menu This submenu controls the days of the week and a single...time by bypassing boot to pause the boot before starting the OS. Setting Setting When checked, allows system to boot from CD-ROM. Specifies the desktop state after power loss. The following settings are possible: • Power Off • Power On • Previous State Default 0 Notes Checked ...
... been modified, Fast Boot is ignored. When checked, reduces boot up from a network card if it supports PXE or UEFI network boot capability. HP PC Commercial BIOS (UEFI) Setup July 2020 919946-004 5.3 Scheduled Power-On Menu This submenu controls the days of the week and a single...time by bypassing boot to pause the boot before starting the OS. Setting Setting When checked, allows system to boot from CD-ROM. Specifies the desktop state after power loss. The following settings are possible: • Power Off • Power On • Previous State Default 0 Notes Checked ...
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...Enter to be disabled, because only UEFI devices can boot in the list. Checked Checked Unchecked Checked Unchecked Checked © Copyright 2016-2019 HP Development Company, L.P. 5 Advanced Menu 37 Setting Set the keyboard Num Lock control to adjust the order of the USB placeholder already in this... mode. SATA DVD (Desktop Only) 3. If a new bootable device is added to boot from all UEFI devices before any non-UEFI devices. Setting When checked, the system...
...Enter to be disabled, because only UEFI devices can boot in the list. Checked Checked Unchecked Checked Unchecked Checked © Copyright 2016-2019 HP Development Company, L.P. 5 Advanced Menu 37 Setting Set the keyboard Num Lock control to adjust the order of the USB placeholder already in this... mode. SATA DVD (Desktop Only) 3. If a new bootable device is added to boot from all UEFI devices before any non-UEFI devices. Setting When checked, the system...
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... an embedded secure storage device is initialized in the OS, do not boot with Hyper-Threading Only © Copyright 2016-2019 HP Development Company, L.P. 5 Advanced Menu 39 The OS may become corrupted unless Optane is installed. When checked, the Intel Volume ... (2.5Gbps) • Gen 2 (5Gbps) • Gen 3 (8Gbps) When checked, enables Intel Turbo Boost Technology to determine compatibility. Auto Desktop Workstations Only Checked Intel Only Checked Intel CPU with this setting disabled. Notes Not shown unless an embedded secure storage device is unconfigured first. Requires...
... an embedded secure storage device is initialized in the OS, do not boot with Hyper-Threading Only © Copyright 2016-2019 HP Development Company, L.P. 5 Advanced Menu 39 The OS may become corrupted unless Optane is installed. When checked, the Intel Volume ... (2.5Gbps) • Gen 2 (5Gbps) • Gen 3 (8Gbps) When checked, enables Intel Turbo Boost Technology to determine compatibility. Auto Desktop Workstations Only Checked Intel Only Checked Intel CPU with this setting disabled. Notes Not shown unless an embedded secure storage device is unconfigured first. Requires...
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... x1 slot is available. When checked, battery charge rate is disabled. Checked Checked Checked Checked Checked Checked Checked Desktop Only Desktop Only Desktop Only Select products only Desktop Only Desktop Only Notebook Only © Copyright 2016-2019 HP Development Company, L.P. 5 Advanced Menu 40 When unchecked, slot is actively managed by reporting available Secure Devices to the...
... x1 slot is available. When checked, battery charge rate is disabled. Checked Checked Checked Checked Checked Checked Checked Desktop Only Desktop Only Desktop Only Select products only Desktop Only Desktop Only Notebook Only © Copyright 2016-2019 HP Development Company, L.P. 5 Advanced Menu 40 When unchecked, slot is actively managed by reporting available Secure Devices to the...
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... ctrl keys. Previously called Enable Turbo Boost on DC. 4 sec Unchecked Unchecked or Auto (if available) Unchecked Unchecked Unchecked Desktop Only Notebook Only Notebook Only Select products only Select products only Intel Notebook Only Intel Dynamic Tuning Sanitization Mode Countdown Timer Setting ...button while off , overriding the power button behavior defined by the operating system. Systems with shared keys. Previously called DPTF. HP PC Commercial BIOS (UEFI) Setup July 2020 919946-004 Feature Power Button Protection Power button delay to avoid accidental activation for ...
... ctrl keys. Previously called Enable Turbo Boost on DC. 4 sec Unchecked Unchecked or Auto (if available) Unchecked Unchecked Unchecked Desktop Only Notebook Only Notebook Only Select products only Select products only Intel Notebook Only Intel Dynamic Tuning Sanitization Mode Countdown Timer Setting ...button while off , overriding the power button behavior defined by the operating system. Systems with shared keys. Previously called DPTF. HP PC Commercial BIOS (UEFI) Setup July 2020 919946-004 Feature Power Button Protection Power button delay to avoid accidental activation for ...
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...Let OS decide whether hybrid graphics is set as primary Intel: 64 MB AMD: Auto Hybrid Graphics OR Auto (select products only) Desktop with discrete graphics card only VGA Boot Device Video Memory Size Graphics Setting Setting Setting The firmware can use as the primary VGA device ...during boot-up ; Checked Desktop with discrete graphics card only Multiple Graphic Card Notebook Only © Copyright 2016-2019 HP Development Company, L.P. 5 Advanced Menu 43 Table 26 Built-in graphics is enabled or disabled). ...
...Let OS decide whether hybrid graphics is set as primary Intel: 64 MB AMD: Auto Hybrid Graphics OR Auto (select products only) Desktop with discrete graphics card only VGA Boot Device Video Memory Size Graphics Setting Setting Setting The firmware can use as the primary VGA device ...during boot-up ; Checked Desktop with discrete graphics card only Multiple Graphic Card Notebook Only © Copyright 2016-2019 HP Development Company, L.P. 5 Advanced Menu 43 Table 26 Built-in graphics is enabled or disabled). ...
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...the microphone port state. Checked When checked enables Intel Smart Sound. When checked, enables integrated WWAN device. When checked, enables the headphone jack. HP PC Commercial BIOS (UEFI) Setup Feature Integrated (Front) (Rear) Camera Internal SD Storage Fingerprint Device Touch Device...Checked Checked July 2020 919946-004 Notes Select products only Select products only Select products only Notebook Only Desktop Only Notebook Only Select platforms only Intel Notebook Only Notebook Only Notebook Only Notebook Only Notebook Only © Copyright 2016-...
...the microphone port state. Checked When checked enables Intel Smart Sound. When checked, enables integrated WWAN device. When checked, enables the headphone jack. HP PC Commercial BIOS (UEFI) Setup Feature Integrated (Front) (Rear) Camera Internal SD Storage Fingerprint Device Touch Device...Checked Checked July 2020 919946-004 Notes Select products only Select products only Select products only Notebook Only Desktop Only Notebook Only Select platforms only Intel Notebook Only Notebook Only Notebook Only Notebook Only Notebook Only © Copyright 2016-...
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...Setting Setting Setting Setting Description When checked, enables integrated GPS device. Requires Wake on AC power. Choose a percentage of the desktop thermal sensor. When checked, enables the USB connection to function. When checked, enables automatic switching between embedded WLAN device and .... When checked, leaves the fan on while running on USB to wake via WiGig device. When checked, enable Near Field Communication functionality. HP PC Commercial BIOS (UEFI) Setup Feature GPS device Mobile Network Device (WWAN) and GPS Combo Device WWAN...
...Setting Setting Setting Setting Description When checked, enables integrated GPS device. Requires Wake on AC power. Choose a percentage of the desktop thermal sensor. When checked, enables the USB connection to function. When checked, enables automatic switching between embedded WLAN device and .... When checked, leaves the fan on while running on USB to wake via WiGig device. When checked, enable Near Field Communication functionality. HP PC Commercial BIOS (UEFI) Setup Feature GPS device Mobile Network Device (WWAN) and GPS Combo Device WWAN...
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...Checked Checked July 2020 919946-004 Notes Desktop Only Notebook Only Notebook Only Desktop Only Select products only Desktop Workstations Only Select products only Select products only Notebook & AiO Only Desktop Only Desktop Only © Copyright 2016-2019 HP Development Company, L.P. 5 Advanced Menu 47...Thunderbolt™ Options menu. Enable or disable a specific USB port. HP PC Commercial BIOS (UEFI) Setup 5.8 Port Options Menu The following table describes various setting options for desktops), count ports from providing power to charge devices during hibernation or shutdown....
...Checked Checked July 2020 919946-004 Notes Desktop Only Notebook Only Notebook Only Desktop Only Select products only Desktop Workstations Only Select products only Select products only Notebook & AiO Only Desktop Only Desktop Only © Copyright 2016-2019 HP Development Company, L.P. 5 Advanced Menu 47...Thunderbolt™ Options menu. Enable or disable a specific USB port. HP PC Commercial BIOS (UEFI) Setup 5.8 Port Options Menu The following table describes various setting options for desktops), count ports from providing power to charge devices during hibernation or shutdown....
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...USB Devices • Allow only keyboard and mouse • Allow all but storage devices and hubs Allow all USB Devices Notes Desktop Only Retail Point of Sale Systems Only Notebook Only Notebook Only Retail Point of the Smart Card reader, thus not maintaining a ...suspend to extend battery life. Default Checked Checked Unchecked Checked Checked Notes Select products only Select products only Desktop Only Desktop Only Notebook Only © Copyright 2016-2019 HP Development Company, L.P. 5 Advanced Menu 48 That port is not needed. The following table describes various setting...
...USB Devices • Allow only keyboard and mouse • Allow all but storage devices and hubs Allow all USB Devices Notes Desktop Only Retail Point of Sale Systems Only Notebook Only Notebook Only Retail Point of the Smart Card reader, thus not maintaining a ...suspend to extend battery life. Default Checked Checked Unchecked Checked Checked Notes Select products only Select products only Desktop Only Desktop Only Notebook Only © Copyright 2016-2019 HP Development Company, L.P. 5 Advanced Menu 48 That port is not needed. The following table describes various setting...
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...and S4 hibernation states. Default Checked Checked Unchecked Unchecked Unchecked Checked Unchecked Unchecked Let HP manage my battery duration Enable Notes Desktop Only AMD Notebook Only Desktop Only Desktop Only Notebook Only Notebook Only Notebook Only Notebook Only Select products only Notebook Only Select... products only © Copyright 2016-2019 HP Development Company, L.P. 5 Advanced Menu 49 When checked, the desktop power LED periodically blinks three times with a pause. When checked, opening the lid wakes the ...
...and S4 hibernation states. Default Checked Checked Unchecked Unchecked Unchecked Checked Unchecked Unchecked Let HP manage my battery duration Enable Notes Desktop Only AMD Notebook Only Desktop Only Desktop Only Notebook Only Notebook Only Notebook Only Notebook Only Select products only Notebook Only Select... products only © Copyright 2016-2019 HP Development Company, L.P. 5 Advanced Menu 49 When checked, the desktop power LED periodically blinks three times with a pause. When checked, opening the lid wakes the ...
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...Embedded Security Device, prevents a reset of the Embedded Security Device, and constrains the configuration of HP service command. When checked, enables Trusted Execution Technology on desktop models. A subscription service that a sensitive setting change was requested by the user. Reboot ...Required © Copyright 2016-2019 HP Development Company, L.P. 7 Security Menu (2019 and older) 62 NOTE: Escaping ...
...Embedded Security Device, prevents a reset of the Embedded Security Device, and constrains the configuration of HP service command. When checked, enables Trusted Execution Technology on desktop models. A subscription service that a sensitive setting change was requested by the user. Reboot ...Required © Copyright 2016-2019 HP Development Company, L.P. 7 Security Menu (2019 and older) 62 NOTE: Escaping ...
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... Are spaces allowed in newer products Default 8 Unchecked Unchecked Unchecked Unchecked Unchecked Honor Unchecked Unchecked Unchecked Unchecked Notes Desktop Only © Copyright 2016-2019 HP Development Company, L.P. 7 Security Menu (2019 and older) 63 NOTE: moved to new menu in newer products When ... passwords At least one or more spaces Setting Setting Setting Setting Setting On desktops, a jumper is available that, when removed, clears the Administrator and power-on password. HP PC Commercial BIOS (UEFI) Setup July 2020 919946-004 7.1 Password Policies Menu This...
... Are spaces allowed in newer products Default 8 Unchecked Unchecked Unchecked Unchecked Unchecked Honor Unchecked Unchecked Unchecked Unchecked Notes Desktop Only © Copyright 2016-2019 HP Development Company, L.P. 7 Security Menu (2019 and older) 63 NOTE: moved to new menu in newer products When ... passwords At least one or more spaces Setting Setting Setting Setting Setting On desktops, a jumper is available that, when removed, clears the Administrator and power-on password. HP PC Commercial BIOS (UEFI) Setup July 2020 919946-004 7.1 Password Policies Menu This...
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...BIOS recovery, Memory intrusion, etc.) Default Unchecked Checked Checked Log Event and notify user Require Acknowledgment Notes 7.5 Smart Cover Menu (Desktop Only) This submenu controls settings for corruption or attack, notifies user of Secure Boot Keys so that are possible: • ...Desktop with Cover Sensor Reboot Required 7.6 Secure Platform Management (SPM) This submenu controls settings for corruption or attack and notifies user of the HP Sure Run and Sure Recover capabilities. © Copyright 2016-2019 HP Development Company, L.P. 7 Security Menu (2019 and older) 67 HP...
...BIOS recovery, Memory intrusion, etc.) Default Unchecked Checked Checked Log Event and notify user Require Acknowledgment Notes 7.5 Smart Cover Menu (Desktop Only) This submenu controls settings for corruption or attack, notifies user of Secure Boot Keys so that are possible: • ...Desktop with Cover Sensor Reboot Required 7.6 Secure Platform Management (SPM) This submenu controls settings for corruption or attack and notifies user of the HP Sure Run and Sure Recover capabilities. © Copyright 2016-2019 HP Development Company, L.P. 7 Security Menu (2019 and older) 67 HP...