5 Computer Setup (F10) Utility ........................................................................................................................ 63
Computer Setup (F10) Utilities ............................................................................................................................ 63
Using Computer Setup (F10) Utilities ................................................................................................ 63
Computer Setup–Main ....................................................................................................................... 65
Computer Setup—Security ............................................................................................................... 67
Computer Setup—Advanced ............................................................................................................. 69
Recovering the Configuration Settings ............................................................................................................... 73
6 Troubleshooting without diagnostics ............................................................................................................ 74
Safety and comfort .............................................................................................................................................. 74
Before you call for technical support .................................................................................................................. 74
Helpful hints ........................................................................................................................................................ 75
Solving general problems .................................................................................................................................... 76
Solving power problems ...................................................................................................................................... 80
Solving hard drive problems ................................................................................................................................ 81
Solving media card reader problems ................................................................................................................... 83
Solving display problems .................................................................................................................................... 84
Solving audio problems ....................................................................................................................................... 89
Solving printer problems ..................................................................................................................................... 91
Solving keyboard and mouse problems .............................................................................................................. 92
Solving Hardware Installation Problems ............................................................................................................. 94
Solving Network Problems .................................................................................................................................. 95
Solving memory problems .................................................................................................................................. 98
Solving CD-ROM and DVD problems .................................................................................................................. 100
Solving USB flash drive problems ..................................................................................................................... 102
Solving front panel component problems ........................................................................................................ 103
Solving Internet access problems ..................................................................................................................... 103
Solving software problems ............................................................................................................................... 105
7 POST error messages and diagnostic front panel LEDs and audible codes ....................................................... 106
POST numeric codes and text messages .......................................................................................................... 106
Interpreting system validation diagnostic front panel LEDs and audible codes .............................................. 111
8 Password security and resetting CMOS ........................................................................................................ 113
Resetting the password jumper ........................................................................................................................ 113
Changing a Setup or Power-On password ......................................................................................................... 114
Deleting a Setup or Power-On password .......................................................................................................... 115
Clearing and resetting the CMOS ....................................................................................................................... 115
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