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BIOS Utility
The BIOS Utility is a hardware configuration program built into your computer’s
BIOS (basic input/output system).
Your computer is already properly configured and optimized, and you do not need
to run this utility. However, if you encounter configuration problems, you may
need to run it. Please also refer to Chapter 6, Troubleshooting when a problem
arises.
To activate the BIOS Utility, press
F2
during POST.
Note
: The screen above is for reference only. Actual values may differ.
Navigating the BIOS Utility
These are the menu options: Information, Main, Advanced, Security, Boot and
Exit.
To enter a menu, highlight the item using the
← →
keys.
Within a menu, navigate through the BIOS Utility by following these instructions:
•
Press the cursor up/down keys (
↑↓
) to select item.
•
Press the F5/F6 to change the value of a parameter.
•
Press
Enter
to go to sub-menu.
•
Press
Esc
while you are in any of the menu options to return to the main menu
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Page 1: ...Notebook Computer User s guide ...
Page 10: ...Contents x ...
Page 11: ...1 Getting familiar with your computer ...
Page 50: ...1 Getting familiar with your computer 40 ...
Page 51: ...2 Operating on battery power ...
Page 59: ...3 Peripherals and options ...
Page 70: ...3 Peripherals and options 60 ...
Page 71: ...4 Moving with your computer ...
Page 79: ...5 Software ...
Page 80: ...This chapter discusses the important system utilities bundled with your computer ...
Page 88: ...5 Software 78 ...
Page 89: ...6 Troubleshooting ...
Page 98: ...6 Troubleshooting 88 ...
Page 99: ...A Specifications ...
Page 100: ...This appendix lists the general specifications of your computer ...
Page 104: ...A Specifications 94 ...
Page 105: ...B Notices ...
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