9 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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View the system conguration, including settings for processor, graphics, 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 ash 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 identication 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.
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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.
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Enable or disable removable media boot ability.
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Solve system conguration errors detected but not automatically xed during the Power-On Self-Test
(POST).
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Replicate the system setup by saving system conguration information on a USB device and restoring it
on one or more computers.
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Enable or disable DriveLock security (when supported by drive).
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.
2. Repeatedly press F10 when the monitor light turns green to access the utility.
You can also press Esc to a menu that allows you to access dierent options available at startup,
including the Computer Setup utility.
NOTE: If you do not press F10 at the appropriate time, you must restart the computer and again
repeatedly press F10 when the monitor light turns green to access the utility.
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