Broadcom BRCM1036 802.11ag/Draft 802.11n WLAN PCI-E Minicard User Manual Manual 12

Broadcom Corporation 802.11ag/Draft 802.11n WLAN PCI-E Minicard Manual 12

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© Copyright 2007 Hewlett-PackardDevelopment Company, L.P.Bluetooth is a trademark owned by itsproprietor and used by Hewlett-PackardCompany under license. Microsoft and Windows are U.S. registeredtrademarks of Microsoft Corporation.The information contained herein is subjectto change without notice. The onlywarranties for HP products and services areset forth in the express warranty statementsaccompanying such products and services.Nothing herein should be construed asconstituting an additional warranty. HP shallnot be liable for technical or editorial errorsor omissions contained herein.First Edition: January 2007Document Part Number: 431886-001Antenna House XSL Formatter (Evaluation) http://www.antennahouse.com/
Table of contents1 Setup Utility access2 Using the Setup UtilityChanging the language of the Setup Utility .......................................................................................... 2Navigating and selecting in the Setup Utility ........................................................................................ 2Displaying system information .............................................................................................................. 3Restoring default settings in the Setup Utility ....................................................................................... 3Using advanced Setup Utility features ................................................................................................. 4Closing the Setup Utility ....................................................................................................................... 43 Setup Utility menusMain menu ............................................................................................................................................ 5Security menu ...................................................................................................................................... 5System Configuration menu ................................................................................................................. 6Diagnostics menu ................................................................................................................................. 6Index ..................................................................................................................................................................... 7ENWW iiiAntenna House XSL Formatter (Evaluation) http://www.antennahouse.com/
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1 Setup Utility accessThe Setup Utility is a ROM-based information and customization utility that can be used even when yourMicrosoft® Windows® operating system is not working or will not load.The utility reports information about the computer and provides settings for startup, security, and otherpreferences.1. Turn on or restart the computer in Windows.2. Before Windows opens and while the “Press <F10> to enter setup” prompt is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press f10.ENWW 1Antenna House XSL Formatter (Evaluation) http://www.antennahouse.com/
2 Using the Setup UtilityChanging the language of the Setup UtilityThe following procedure explains how to change the language of the Setup Utility. If the computer is notin the Setup Utility, begin at step 1. If the computer is in the Setup Utility, begin at step 2.1. To open the Setup Utility, turn on or restart the computer in Windows, and then press f10 while theprompt, “Press <F10> to enter setup,” is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen.2. Use the arrow keys to select System Configuration > Language, and then press enter.3. Press f5 or f6 (or use the arrow keys) to select a language, and then press enter to select alanguage.4. When a confirmation prompt with your preference selected is displayed, press enter to save yourpreference.5. To set your preferences and exit the Setup Utility, press f10 and then follow the instructions on thescreen.Your preferences go into effect when the computer restarts in Windows.Navigating and selecting in the Setup UtilityBecause the Setup Utility is not Windows-based, it does not support the TouchPad. Navigation andselection are by keystroke.●To choose a menu or a menu item, use the arrow keys.●To choose an item in a drop-down list or to toggle a field, for example an Enable/Disable field, useeither the arrow keys or f5 or f6.●To select an item, press enter.●To close a text box or return to the menu display, press esc.●To display additional navigation and selection information while the Setup Utility is open, pressf1.2 Chapter 2 Using the Setup Utility ENWWAntenna House XSL Formatter (Evaluation) http://www.antennahouse.com/
Displaying system informationThe following procedure explains how to display system information in the Setup Utility. If the SetupUtility is not open, begin at step 1. If the Setup Utility is open, begin at step 2.1. To open the Setup Utility, turn on or restart the computer in Windows, and then press f10 while theprompt, “Press <F10> to enter setup,” is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen.2. Access the system information by using the Main menu.3. To close the Setup Utility without changing any settings, use the arrow keys to select Exit > ExitDiscarding Changes, and then press enter. (The computer restarts in Windows.)Restoring default settings in the Setup UtilityThe following procedure explains how to restore the Setup Utility default settings. If the computer is notin the Setup Utility, begin at step 1. If the computer is in the Setup Utility, begin at step 2.1. To open the Setup Utility, turn on or restart the computer in Windows, and then press f10 while theprompt, “Press <F10> to enter setup,” is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen.2. Select Exit > Load Setup Defaults, and then press f10.3. When the Setup Confirmation is displayed, press enter to save your preferences.4. To set your preferences and exit the Setup Utility, press f10, and then follow the instructions onthe screen.The Setup Utility default settings are set when you exit the Setup Utility and go into effect when thecomputer restarts.NOTE Your password, security, and language settings are not changed when you restore thefactory default settings.ENWW Displaying system information 3Antenna House XSL Formatter (Evaluation) http://www.antennahouse.com/
Using advanced Setup Utility featuresThis guide describes the Setup Utility features recommended for all users. For more information aboutthe Setup Utility features recommended for advanced users only, refer to the Help and Support Center,which is accessible only when the computer is in Windows.The Setup Utility features available for advanced users include a hard drive self-test, a Network ServiceBoot, and settings for boot order preferences.The “<F12> to boot from LAN” message that is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen each timethe computer is started or restarted in Windows is the prompt for a Network Service Boot.The “Press <ESC> to change boot order” message that is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screeneach time the computer is started or restarted in Windows is the prompt to change the boot order.Closing the Setup UtilityYou can close the Setup Utility with or without saving changes.●To close the Setup Utility and save your changes from the current session, use either of thefollowing procedures:●Press f10, and then follow the instructions on the screen.– or –●If the Setup Utility menus are not visible, press esc to return to the menu display. Then usethe arrow keys to select Exit > Exit Saving Changes, and then press enter.When you use the f10 procedure, you are offered an option to return to the Setup Utility. Whenyou use the Exit Saving Changes procedure, the Setup Utility closes when you press enter.●To close the Setup Utility without saving your changes from the current session:If the Setup Utility menus are not visible, press esc to return to the menu display. Then use thearrow keys to select Exit > Exit Discarding Changes, and then press enter.After the Setup Utility closes, the computer restarts in Windows.4 Chapter 2 Using the Setup Utility ENWWAntenna House XSL Formatter (Evaluation) http://www.antennahouse.com/
3 Setup Utility menusThe menu tables in this section provide an overview of Setup Utility options.NOTE Some of the Setup Utility menu items listed in this chapter may not be supported by yourcomputer.Main menuSelect To Do ThisSystem information ●View and change the system time and date.●View identification information about the computer.●View specification information about the processor, memory size,system BIOS, and keyboard controller version (select models only).Security menuSelect To Do ThisAdministrator password Enter, change, or delete an administrator password.Power-On Password Enter, change, or delete a power-on password.ENWW Main menu 5Antenna House XSL Formatter (Evaluation) http://www.antennahouse.com/
System Configuration menuSelect To Do ThisLanguage Support Change the Setup Utility language.Embedded WLAN Device Radio Enable/disable an embedded wireless LAN device.Embedded Bluetooth Device (select models only) Enable/disable an embedded Bluetooth® device (select models only).Enhanced SATA support (select models only) Enable/disable enhanced SATA mode.Boot Options Set the following boot options:●f10 and f12 Delay (sec.)―Set the delay for the f10 and f12 functionsof the Setup Utility in intervals of 5 seconds each (0. 5, 10, 15, 20).●CD-ROM boot―Enable/disable boot from CD-ROM.●Floppy boot―Enable/disable boot from Floppy.●Internal Network Adapter boot―Enable/disable boot from InternalNetwork Adapter.●Boot Order―Set the boot order for:●USB Floppy●ATAPI CD/DVD ROM Drive●Hard drive●USB Diskette on Key●USB Hard drive●Network adapterDiagnostics menuSelect To Do ThisHard Disk Self Test Run a comprehensive self-test on the hard drive.NOTE On models with two hard drives, this menu option iscalled the Primary Hard Disk Self Test.Secondary Hard Disk Self Test (select modelsonly)Run a comprehensive self-test on a secondary hard drive.6 Chapter 3 Setup Utility menus ENWWAntenna House XSL Formatter (Evaluation) http://www.antennahouse.com/
IndexAadvanced Setup Utility features 4Bboot options 6boot order 6Cchanging the Setup Utilitylanguage 2closing the Setup Utility 4DDiagnostics menu 6displaying system information 3drives, boot order 6Eembedded Bluetooth device 6embedded WLAN DeviceRadio 6enhanced SATA support 6Hhard drive self test 6Llanguage support 6MMain menu 5Nnavigating in the Setup Utility 2Ppasswords 5Rrestoring default settings 3Ssecondary hard drive self test 6Security menu 5selecting in the Setup Utility 2Setup Utilityaccessing 1changing the language 2closing 4Diagnostics menu 6displaying systeminformation 3Main menu 5navigating and selecting 2restoring default settings 3Security menu 5System Configuration menu 6using 2using advanced features 4System Configuration menu 6system information 5ENWW Index 7Antenna House XSL Formatter (Evaluation) http://www.antennahouse.com/
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