Computer Setup User Guide
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Product notice This user guide describes features that are common to most models. Some features may not be available on your computer.
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Table of contents 1 Starting Computer Setup 2 Using Computer Setup Navigating and selecting in Computer Setup ....................................................................................... 2 Restoring factory settings in Computer Setup ...................................................................................... 3 3 Computer Setup menus File menu ..............................................................................................................................................
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1 Starting Computer Setup 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.
2 Using Computer Setup Navigating and selecting in Computer Setup The information and settings in Computer Setup are accessed from the File, Security, Diagnostics, and System Configuration menus. 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. Because Computer Setup is not Windows-based, it does not support the TouchPad.
Restoring factory settings in Computer Setup To return all settings in Computer Setup to the values that were set at the factory, follow these steps: 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. 2. Use the arrow keys to select File > Restore defaults, and then press enter. 3. When the confirmation dialog box opens, press f10. 4.
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 4 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 on optional MultiBay hard drives. ● Change a DriveLock user password 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. Startup Check (select models only) Verify the system components needed for starting the computer. System Configuration menu NOTE: Some of the listed System Configuration options may not be supported by your computer.
Select Built-In Device Options Port Options To do this ● Enable/disable fan always on while connected to an AC outlet. ● Enable/disable Intel® Data Execution Prevention or AMD® PSAE Execution Disable. When enabled, the processor can disable some virus code execution, which helps to improve computer security. ● Enable/disable LAN Power Save. When enabled, saves power by turning off the LAN when not in use. ● Enable/disable SATA Native Mode. ● Enable/disable Dual Core CPU.
Index B boot options 6 boot order 6 C Computer Setup accessing 1 Diagnostics menu 6 File menu 4 navigating and selecting 2 restoring factory settings 3 Security menu 5 System Configuration menu 6 using 2 D Diagnostics menu 6 Disk Sanitizer 5 DriveLock password 5 drives, boot order 6 E Execution Disable 7 P parallel port mode 6 passwords 5 power-on password 5 S Security menu 5 setup utility accessing 1 Diagnostics menu 6 File menu 4 Security menu 5 System Configuration menu 6 smart card security 5 startup
