3 Computer Setup (F10) Utility
Computer Setup (F10) utilities
Use Computer Setup (F10) Utility to do the following:
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Change factory default settings.
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Set the system date and time.
● Set, view, change, or verify the system configuration, including settings for processor, memory,
audio, storage, communications, and input devices.
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Modify the boot order of bootable devices such as hard drives, optical drives, or USB flash
media devices.
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Select Post Messages Enabled or Disabled to change the display status of Power-On Self-Test
(POST) messages. Post Messages Disabled suppresses most POST messages, such as
memory count, product name, and other non-error text messages. If a POST error occurs, the
error is displayed regardless of the mode selected. To manually switch to Post Messages
Enabled during POST, press any key (except F1 through F12).
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Establish an Ownership Tag, the text of which is displayed each time the system is turned on or
restarted.
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Enter the Asset Tag or property identification number assigned by the company to this computer.
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Enable the power-on password prompt during system restarts (warm boots) as well as during
power-on.
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Establish a setup password that controls access to the Computer Setup (F10) Utility and the
settings described in this section.
● Secure integrated I/O functionality, including USB, audio, or embedded NIC, so that they cannot
be used until they are unsecured.
● Solve system configuration errors detected but not automatically fixed during the Power-On Self-
Test (POST).
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Execute self-tests on a specified ATA hard drive (when supported by drive).
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