IBM NetVista 6029, User Manual

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Chapter 2. Using the Configuration/Setup Utility program
The Configuration/Setup Utility program is stored in the electrically erasable
programmable read-only memory (EEPROM) of your computer. The
Configuration/Setup Utility program is used to view and change the configuration
settings of your computer, regardless of which operating system you are using.
However, the operating-system settings might override any similar settings in the
Configuration/Setup Utility program.
Starting the Configuration/Setup Utility program
To start the Configuration/Setup Utility program, do the following:
1.
If your computer is already on when you start this procedure, shut down the
operating system and turn off the computer.
2. Turn on the computer and look for the F1 prompt in the lower-left corner of
the screen.
3. When the prompt is displayed, press F1. (This prompt is displayed for only a
few seconds. You must press F1 quickly). If an administrator password has
been set, the Configuration/Setup Utility program menu is not displayed until
you type your password. See “Using passwords” for more information.
The Configuration/Setup Utility might start automatically when POST detects that
hardware has been removed or new hardware has been installed in your computer.
Viewing and changing settings
The Configuration/Setup Utility program menu lists items that identify system
configuration topics.
When working with the Configuration/Setup Utility program menu, you must use
the keyboard. The keys used to perform various tasks are displayed at the bottom
of each screen.
Exiting from the Configuration/Setup Utility program
When you finish viewing or changing settings, press Esc to return to the
Configuration/Setup Utility program menu (you might have to press Esc several
times). If you want to save the new settings, select
Save Settings before you exit.
Otherwise, your changes will not be saved.
Using passwords
You can use passwords to provide security for your computer and data. There are
two kinds of passwords: a user password and an administrator password. You do
not have to set a password of either type to use your computer. However, if you
decide to set either one, read the following sections.
User password
The user password feature deters unauthorized persons from gaining access to
your computer.
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