Computer Setup User Guide
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Table of contents 1 Computer Setup access 2 Computer Setup factory settings 3 Computer Setup menus File menu .............................................................................................................................................. 5 Security menu ...................................................................................................................................... 6 Diagnostics menu .........................................................................................
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1 Computer Setup access Computer Setup is a preinstalled, ROM-based utility that can be used even when the operating system is not working or will not load. NOTE Some of the Computer Setup menu items listed in this guide may not be supported by your computer. NOTE Pointing devices are not supported in Computer Setup. You must use the keyboard to navigate and make selections. NOTE An external keyboard connected by USB can be used with Computer Setup only if USB legacy support is enabled.
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2 Computer Setup factory settings To return all settings in Computer Setup to the values that were set at the factory: 1. Open Computer Setup by turning on or restarting the computer, and then pressing f10 while the "F10 = ROM Based Setup" message is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen. In Computer Setup, the following shortcuts are available: ● To change the language, press f2. ● To view navigation information, press f1.
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3 Computer Setup menus The menu tables in this section provide an overview of Computer Setup options. NOTE Some of the Computer Setup menu items listed in this chapter may not be supported by your computer. File menu ENWW Select To Do This System information ● View identification information for the computer and the batteries in the system. ● View specification information for the processor, cache and memory size, system ROM, video revision, and keyboard controller version.
Security menu Select To Do This Setup password Enter, change, or delete a setup password. Power-On password Enter, change, or delete a power-on password. Password options ● Enable/disable stringent security. ● Enable/disable password requirement on computer restart. ● Enable/disable DriveLock on any computer hard drive and optional MultiBay hard drives. ● Change a DriveLock user or master password.
Diagnostics menu Select To Do This Hard Drive Self-Test options Run a comprehensive self-test on any hard drive in the system or on any optional MultiBay hard drive. Memory Check Run a comprehensive check on system memory. System Configuration menu Select To Do This Language (or press f2) Change the Computer Setup language. Boot options ● Set f10 and f12 delay when starting up. ● Enable/disable CD-ROM boot. ● Enable/disable Floppy boot.
Select Built-In Device Options Port Options To Do This ● Enable/disable SATA Native Support. ● Enable/disable Dual Core CPU. ● Enable/disable Secondary Battery Fast Charge. ● Enable/disable embedded WWAN Device Radio. ● Enable/disable embedded WLAN Device Radio. ● Enable/disable embedded Bluetooth® Device Radio. ● Enable/disable LAN/WLAN Switching. When enabled, switches to a WLAN when a LAN is either unavailable or disconnected. ● Enable/disable LAN Power Save.
Index B boot options 7 boot order 7 C Computer Setup accessing 1 Diagnostics menu 7 File menu 5 restoring defaults 3 Security menu 6 System Configuration menu 7 D Diagnostics menu 7 drives, boot order 7 E Execution Disable S Security menu 6 setup utility accessing 1 Diagnostics menu 7 File menu 5 restoring defaults 3 Security menu 6 System Configuration menu 7 System Configuration menu 7 system fan 7 system information 5 U USB legacy support 7 7 F File menu 5 H hard drive test 7 L LAN Power Save 8 langu
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