Computer Setup (F10) Utility
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Computer Setup (F10) Utility functions on page 25
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Computer Setup (F10) Utility functions
This section presents the Computer Setup (F10) Utility functions. In most cases, OS-specific information is
described for a Windows-based computer, however much of this information applies to all operating
systems. Occasional notes about non-Windows operating systems are included.
Computer Setup (F10) Utility enables you to perform the following tasks:
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Update BIOS using a USB device.
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Change factory default settings and set or change the workstation configuration, which might be
necessary when you add or remove hardware.
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Determine whether all devices installed on the workstation are recognized by the system and are
functioning.
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Determine information about the operating environment of the workstation.
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Solve system configuration errors that are detected but not resolved during the Power-On Self-Test
(POST).
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Establish and manage passwords and other security features.
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Establish and manage energy-saving time-outs.
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Set the workstation date and time, and modify or restore factory default settings.
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Set, view, change, or verify the workstation configuration, including settings for processor, graphics,
memory, audio, storage, communications, and input devices.
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Modify the boot order of installed mass storage devices such as SATA drives, optical drives, and
network drives.
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Enable or disable Network Server Mode. This mode enables the workstation to start the operating
system when the power-on password is enabled, with or without a keyboard or mouse attached. When
the keyboard and mouse are attached to the workstation, they remain locked until the power-on
password is entered.
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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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Specify an Ownership Tag, which is displayed on the screen when the workstation is started or
restarted.
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Specify the Asset Tag or property identification number assigned to this workstation.
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