Settings in BIOS Setup Utilit y
Settings in BIOS Setup Utility
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The BIOS Setup Utility allows you t o set the system functions and the h ardwa re
configuration for the notebook.
When it is delivered, the notebook is set to factory default settings. You can
change these s ettings in BIOS Setup Utility. Any change s you make take effect as
soon as you s ave a nd exit the BIOS Setup Utility.
The BIOS Setup Utility program contains the following menus:
Information
Displays information relating to the BIOS, processor and notebook
Main
System settings such as time and date
Advanced
Advanced system settings
Security
Password settings and security functions
Power
Energy saving function
Boot
Configuration of the start-up sequence
Exit
Exits the BIOS Setup Utility
Starting the BIOS Setup Utility
► Reboot the notebook (switch off/on or r eboot the operating s ystem).
BIOSSetupUtil
ity
The following or a similar display appears on the screen at start-up:
<F2> BIOS Setup <F12> Boot Menu
► Press the function key
F2
.
► If a passwo rd has been assigned, enter the password and press the Enter key.
If you have forgotten the password, contact your system administra tor
or contact our customer service centre.
The BIOS Setup Utility starts.
Operating BIOS Setup Utility
BIOSSetupUtility
Press the
F1
key to display help on the operation of BIOS Setup U tility. The description
of the individual settings is shown in the right-h and window o f the BIOS Setup U tility.
With the
F9
key you can load the default settings of the BIOS Setup Utility.
► U se the cursor keys
←
or
→
to select the menu you wish to access to make changes.
The menu is displayed on the screen.
► Select the option y ou want to change with the cursor keys
↑
or
↓
.
► Press the Enter key.
► Press the
ESC
key to exit the selected menu.
► F or future reference, make a note of the changes you have made (for example, in this manual).
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