6 Using Setup Utility (BIOS)
Setup Utility, or Basic Input/Output System (BIOS), controls communication between all the input and output
devices on the system (such as disk drives, display, keyboard, mouse, and printer). Setup Utility (BIOS) includes
settings for the types of devices installed, the startup sequence of the computer, and the amount of system and
extended memory.
NOTE: To start Setup Utility on convertible computers, your computer must be in notebook mode and you
must use the keyboard attached to your notebook.
Starting Setup Utility (BIOS)
You have several ways to access the Setup Utility (BIOS).
IMPORTANT: Use extreme care when making changes in Setup Utility (BIOS). Errors can prevent the computer
from operating properly.
▲ Turn on or restart the computer and quickly press f10.
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Turn on or restart the computer, quickly press esc, and then press f10 when the Start menu is displayed.
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