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BIOS Setup Utility
The BIOS Setup Utility is a hardware configuration program built into your computer’s BIOS (Basic Input/
Output System).
Your computer is already properly configured and optimized, and you do not need to run this utility. However,
if you encounter configuration problems, you may need to run Setup. Please also refer to Chapter 4
Troubleshooting when problem arises.
To activate the BIOS Utility, press
F2
during POST (while the TravelMate logo is being displayed).
Navigating the BIOS Utility
There are six menu options: System Information, Basic System Settings, Startup Configuration, System
Security, Boot Options and Exit Setup.
To enter a menu, highlight the item using the
cursor up/down
keys, then press
Enter
.
Within a menu, navigate through the BIOS Utility by following these instructions:
!
Use the
cursor up/down
keys to move between the parameters.
!
Press
F5
or
F6
to change the value of a parameter.
NOTE:
You can change the value of a parameter if it is enclosed in square brackets. Navigation keys are
shown at the bottom of the screen.
!
Press
Enter
to enter a submenu (designated by an arrow to the left of the parameter) if available
NOTE:
Press Esc to exit the current sub-menu
!
Press
F9
to load default setup values
!
Press
F10
to save your changes and exit the BIOS Utility
!
Press
Esc
to access the Exit menu
System Utilities
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