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Chapter 5. Configure advanced settings

This chapter provides information about UEFI/BIOS and system recovery.

UEFI/BIOS

This section introduces what is UEFI/BIOS and the operations you can perform in UEFI/BIOS.

What is UEFI/BIOS setup utility

UEFI/BIOS is the first program that the computer runs when the computer is turned on. UEFI/BIOS initializes

the hardware components and loads the operating system and other programs. Your computer may include

a setup program (setup utility) with which you can change UEFI/BIOS settings.

Start the UEFI/BIOS setup utility

Step 1. Press the Novo button with an expanded paper clip (or similar slender object) when your computer

is off.

Step 2. Select BIOS Setup from Novo Button Menu.

Navigate in the BIOS interface

You can navigate in the BIOS interface by pressing the following keys:

F1 Displays the General Help screen.

F9 Restores to the default settings.

F10

Saves your configuration and exits.

F5 Changes to a lower value.

Changes to a higher value.

↑↓ Locates an item.

← → Selects a tab.

Esc Exits the submenu and returns to the parent menu.

Enter Enters the selected tab or submenu.

Change the startup sequence

1. Start the UEFI/BIOS setup utility.

2. Select Boot. The default device order list is displayed.

Note: The Boot menu is displayed if the computer cannot start from any devices or the operating

system cannot be found.

3. Set the startup sequence as desired.

4. Press F10 to save the changes and restart the computer.

To change the startup sequence temporarily:

1. Restart the computer. When the logo screen is displayed, press F12.