IBM Aptiva 2198, Reference Manual

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Chapter 4. Using the Configuration/Setup
Utility program
The Configuration/Setup Utility program controls many features of your
computer, such as passwords and other security features, the startup
sequence, power management, and hardware resources. Some of these
features are also controlled by your operating system. The settings you
select in your operating system might override similar settings in the
Configuration/Setup Utility program.
This chapter provides an overview on starting and using the
Configuration/Setup Utility program and some of the options and settings
available. After starting the Configuration/Setup Utility program, a help
system is available that offers information about the options and settings not
discussed in this chapter.
Starting and using the Configuration/Setup Utility
program
The Configuration/Setup Utility program is started either automatically or
manually. If a hardware configuration change is detected during the
power-on self-test (POST), a POST message is displayed, and the
Configuration/Setup Utility program starts automatically. A hardware
configuration change occurs when a device (such as a drive or adapter) has
been added or removed, or if a device has failed and can no longer be
detected. For more information about POST, see “Power-on self-test
(POST)” on page 96.
To start the Configuration/Setup Utility program manually:
1. Turn on your computer. If your computer is already on when you start
this procedure, you must shut down the operating system, turn off the
computer, wait a few seconds until all in-use lights go off, and restart
the computer. (Do not use Ctrl+Alt+Del to restart the computer.)
2. When the Configuration/Setup Utility prompt appears in the lower-left
corner of the screen during startup, press F1. (This prompt appears on
the screen for only a few seconds. You must press F1 quickly.)
3. If you have not set either an administrator or a power-on password, the
Configuration/Setup Utility menu appears on the screen. If you have set
a password, the Configuration/Setup Utility menu will not appear until
you type your password and press Enter. See “Using passwords” on
page 30 for more information.
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