Computer Setup (F10) Utility Guide Business PCs Document Part Number: 361206-004 November 2005 This guide provides instructions on how to use Computer Setup. This tool is used to reconfigure and modify computer default settings when new hardware is installed and for maintenance purposes.
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Contents Computer Setup (F10) Utility Computer Setup (F10) Utilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Using Computer Setup (F10) Utilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 File . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 System Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Contents Data Execution Prevention (some models) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Master Boot Record Security (some models) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Save Master Boot Record (some models) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Restore Master Boot Record (some models) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Computer Setup (F10) Utility Computer Setup (F10) Utilities Use Computer Setup (F10) Utility to do the following: ■ Change factory default settings. ■ Set the system date and time. ■ Set, view, change, or verify the system configuration, including settings for processor, graphics, memory, audio, storage, communications, and input devices. ■ Modify the boot order of bootable devices such as hard drives, diskette drives, optical drives, or USB flash media devices.
Computer Setup (F10) Utility 2 ■ Enable the power-on password prompt during system restarts (warm boots) as well as during power-on. ■ Establish a setup password that controls access to Computer Setup (F10) Utility and the settings described in this section. ■ Secure integrated I/O functionality, including the serial, USB, or parallel ports, audio, or embedded NIC, so that they cannot be used until they are unsecured. ■ Enable or disable Master Boot Record (MBR) Security (some models).
Computer Setup (F10) Utility Using Computer Setup (F10) Utilities Computer Setup can be accessed only by turning the computer on or restarting the system. To access the Computer Setup Utilities menu, complete the following steps: 1. Turn on or restart the computer. If you are in Microsoft Windows, click Start > Shut Down > Restart. 2. As soon as the computer is turned on, press F10 when the monitor light turns green to enter Computer Setup. Press Enter to bypass the title screen, if necessary.
Computer Setup (F10) Utility Computer Setup Heading Option Description File System Information Lists: • Product name • SKU number (some models) • Processor type/speed/stepping • Cache size (L1/L2) (dual core processors have this listed twice) • Installed memory size/speed, number of channels (single or dual) (if applicable) • Integrated MAC address for embedded, enabled NIC (if applicable) • System BIOS (includes family name and version) • Chassis serial number • Asset tracking number About Displays
Computer Setup (F10) Utility Computer Setup (Continued) Heading Option Description File Default Setup Save Current Settings as Default (continued) Saves the current system configuration settings as the default. Restore Factory Settings as Default Restores the factory system configuration settings as the default. Storage Apply Defaults and Exit Applies the currently selected default settings and clears any established passwords.
Computer Setup (F10) Utility Computer Setup (Continued) Heading Option Description Storage Device Configuration Drive Type Emulation Options (continued) (continued) ATAPI Zip drive None (treated as Other). Diskette (treated as diskette drive). ATA Hard Disk None (treated as Other) Disk (treated as hard drive) Legacy Diskette No emulation options available. CD-ROM No emulation options available. ATAPI LS-120 None (treated as Other). Diskette (treated as diskette drive).
Computer Setup (F10) Utility Computer Setup (Continued) Heading Option Description Storage Device Configuration Translation Mode (ATA disks only) (continued) (continued) Lets you select the translation mode to be used for the device. This enables the BIOS to access disks partitioned and formatted on other systems and may be necessary for users of older versions of UNIX (e.g., SCO UNIX version 3.2). Options are Automatic, Bit-Shift, LBA Assisted, User, and None.
Computer Setup (F10) Utility Computer Setup (Continued) Heading Option Description Storage Storage Options Removable Media Boot (continued) Enables/disables ability to boot the system from removable media. Legacy Diskette Write Enables/disables ability to write data to legacy diskettes. ✎ After saving changes to Removable Media Write, the computer will restart. Turn the computer off, then on, manually. BIOS DMA Data Transfers Allows you to control how BIOS disk I/O requests are serviced.
Computer Setup (F10) Utility Computer Setup (Continued) Heading Option Description Storage Storage Options SATA Emulation (continued) (continued) Allows you to choose how the SATA controller and devices are accessed by the operating system. “Separate IDE Controller” is the default option. Up to 4 SATA and 2 PATA devices may be accessed in this mode. The SATA and PATA controllers appear as two separate IDE controllers. Use this option with Microsoft Windows 2000 and Windows XP.
Computer Setup (F10) Utility Computer Setup (Continued) Heading Option Description Storage Storage Options Primary SATA Controller (continued) (continued) Allows you to enable or disable the Primary SATA controller. Secondary SATA Controller Allows you to enable or disable the Secondary SATA controller. This feature is supported on some models only. DPS Self-Test Allows you to execute self-tests on ATA hard drives capable of performing the Drive Protection System (DPS) self-tests.
Computer Setup (F10) Utility Computer Setup (Continued) Heading Option Description Storage Boot Order Allows you to: (continued) • Specify the order in which attached devices (such as a USB flash media device, diskette drive, hard drive, optical drive, or network interface card) are checked for a bootable operating system image. Each device on the list may be individually excluded from or included for consideration as a bootable operating system source. • Specify the order of attached hard drives.
Computer Setup (F10) Utility Computer Setup (Continued) Heading Option Description Security Smart Card Options Allows you to enable/disable the Smart Card to be used in place of the Power-On Password. Setup Password Allows you to set and enable setup (administrator) password. ✎ If the setup password is set, it is required to change Computer Setup options, flash the ROM, and make changes to certain plug and play settings under Windows.
Computer Setup (F10) Utility Computer Setup (Continued) Heading Option Description Security Smart Cover Allows you to: (continued) • Lock/unlock the Cover Lock. • Set the Cover Removal Sensor to Disable/Notify User/Setup Password. ✎ Notify User alerts the user that the sensor has detected that the cover has been removed. Setup Password requires that the setup password be entered to boot the computer if the sensor detects that the cover has been removed.
Computer Setup (F10) Utility Computer Setup (Continued) Heading Option Description Security Device Security Device Available/Device Hidden (continued) • Serial ports • Parallel port • All USB ports • Front USB ports • System audio • Internal speaker (some models) (does not affect external speakers) • Network controllers (some models) • MultiBay devices (some models) • SMBus controller (some models) • SCSI controllers (some models) • Embedded security device (some models) Network Service Boot ✎ 14
Computer Setup (F10) Utility Computer Setup (Continued) Heading Option Description Security System IDs Allows you to set: (continued) • Asset tag (18-byte identifier) and ownership Tag (80-byte identifier displayed during POST). See the Desktop Management Guide on the Documentation and Diagnostics CD for more information. • Chassis serial number or Universal Unique Identifier (UUID) number. The UUID can only be updated if the current chassis serial number is invalid.
Computer Setup (F10) Utility Computer Setup (Continued) Heading Option Security OS Security (some models) (continued) Description • Data Execution Prevention (some models) (enable/disable) Helps prevent OS security breaches. ✎ This selection is in effect only if the processor and operating system being used comprehend and utilize this feature. • Intel Virtualization Technology (some models) (enable/disable) Changing this setting requires turning the computer off and then back on.
Computer Setup (F10) Utility Computer Setup (Continued) Heading Option Description Security Master Boot Record Security (some models) Allows you to enable or disable Master Boot Record (MBR) Security. (continued) When enabled, the BIOS rejects all requests to write to the MBR on the current bootable disk. Each time the computer is powered on or rebooted, the BIOS compares the MBR of the current bootable disk to the previously-saved MBR.
Computer Setup (F10) Utility Computer Setup (Continued) Heading Option Description Security Restore Master Boot Record (some models) Restores the backup Master Boot Record to the current bootable disk. (continued) ✎ Only appears if all of the following conditions are true: • MBR Security is enabled. • A backup copy of the MBR has been previously saved. • The current bootable disk is the same disk from which the backup copy of the MBR was saved.
Computer Setup (F10) Utility Computer Setup (Continued) Heading Option Description Power OS Power Management • Runtime Power Management— Enable/Disable. Allows certain operating systems to reduce processor voltage and frequency when the current software load does not require the full capabilities of the processor. • Idle Power Savings—Extended/Normal. Allows certain operating systems to decrease the processors power consumption when the processor is idle.
Computer Setup (F10) Utility Computer Setup (Continued) Heading Option Description Advanced* Power-On Options Allows you to set: *For advanced users only. • POST mode (QuickBoot, FullBoot, or FullBoot every 1–30 days). • POST messages (enable/disable). • F9 prompt (enable/disable or hidden/displayed). Enabling this feature will display the text “F9 = Boot Menu” during POST. Disabling this feature prevents the text from being displayed.
Computer Setup (F10) Utility Computer Setup (Continued) Heading Option Description Advanced* Power-On Options Allows you to set: (continued) (continued) *For advanced users only. • Option ROM prompt (enable/disable) Enabling this feature will cause the system to display a message before loading option ROMs. (This feature is supported on some models only.) • Remote wakeup boot source (remote server/local hard drive).
Computer Setup (F10) Utility Computer Setup (Continued) Heading Option Description Advanced* Power-On Options Allows you to set: (continued) (continued) • I/O APIC Mode (enable/disable). Enabling this feature will allow Microsoft Windows Operating Systems to run optimally. This feature must be disabled for certain non-Microsoft Operating Systems to work properly. *For advanced users only. • Hyper-threading (enable/disable). • Set Up Browse Mode (enable/disable) (some models).
Computer Setup (F10) Utility Computer Setup (Continued) Heading Option Description Advanced* Onboard Devices Allows you to set resources for or disable onboard system devices (diskette controller, serial port, or parallel port). (continued) *For advanced users only. PCI Devices • Lists currently installed PCI devices and their IRQ settings. • Allows you to reconfigure IRQ settings for these devices or to disable them entirely. These settings have no effect under an APIC-based operating system.
Computer Setup (F10) Utility Computer Setup (Continued) Heading Option Description Advanced* Device Options Allows you to set: (continued) *For advanced users only. • Printer mode (Bi-Directional, EPP + ECP, Output Only). • Num Lock state at power-on (off/on). • S5 Wake on LAN (enable/disable). • To disable Wake on LAN during the off state (S5), use the arrow (left and right) keys to select the Advanced > Device Options menu and set the S5 Wake on Lan feature to “Disable.
Computer Setup (F10) Utility Computer Setup (Continued) Heading Option Description Advanced* Device Options Allows you to set: (continued) (continued) *For advanced users only. • Unique Sleep State Blink Patterns. Allows you to choose an LED blink pattern that uniquely identifies each sleep state. 1 blink followed by 2-sec. pause = S1 2 blinks followed by 2-sec. pause = S2 3 blinks followed by 2-sec.
Computer Setup (F10) Utility Computer Setup (Continued) Heading Option Description Advanced* Device Options Allows you to set: (continued) (continued) (continued) *For advanced users only. ✎ 26 • NIC PXE Option ROM Download (enable/disable). The BIOS contains an embedded NIC option ROM to allow the unit to boot through the network to a PXE server. This is typically used to download a corporate image to a hard drive.
Computer Setup (F10) Utility Recovering the Configuration Settings This method of recovery requires that you first perform the Save to Removable Media command with the Computer Setup (F10) Utility before Restore is needed. (See “Save to Removable Media” on page 4 in the Computer Setup options table.
