6 Computer Setup (F10) Utility
This information provides details of the Computer Setup Utility.
● Change settings from the defaults or restore the settings to default values.
● View the system conguration, including settings for processor, graphics, memory, audio, storage,
communications, and input devices.
● Modify the boot order of bootable devices such as hard drives or USB ash media devices.
● Enter the Asset Tag or property identication number assigned by the company to this computer.
● Enable the power-on password prompt during system restarts (warm boots) as well as during startup.
● Establish an administrator password that controls access to the Computer Setup (F10) Utility and the
settings described in this section.
● Establish minimum requirements for valid passwords, including length and required types of characters.
● Secure integrated I/O functionality, including the serial, USB, or audio, or embedded NIC, so that they
cannot be used until they are unsecured.
● Enable or disable dierent types of boot sources.
● Congure features such as Secure Boot, power management, virtualization support, and language and
keyboard type used in Setup and POST.
● Replicate the system setup by saving system conguration information about a USB device and restoring it
on one or more computers.
● Enable or disable DriveLock security or securely erase a hard drive (when supported by drive).
Using Computer Setup (F10) Utilities
You can access Computer Setup only by turning the computer on or restarting the system.
To access the Computer Setup Utilities menu, complete these steps:
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