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Configuration/Setup Utility program
The Configuration/Setup Utility program provides menus for selecting options for
devices, I/O ports, date and time, system security, start options, advanced setup, and
power management.
More information on using the Configuration/Setup Utility program is provided in
NetVista User Guide
.
Advanced Power Management (APM)
The NetVista computer comes with built-in energy-saving capabilities. Advanced
Power Management (APM) is a feature that reduces the power consumption of
systems when they are not being used. When enabled, APM initiates reduced-power
modes for the monitor, microprocessor, and hard disk drive after a specified period of
inactivity.
The BIOS supports APM 1.2. This enables the system to enter a power-managed
state, which reduces the power drawn from the ac electrical outlet. Advanced Power
Management is enabled and controlled through the Configuration/Setup Utility
program.
For more information on APM, see
NetVista User Guide
and
Understanding Your
Personal Computer .
Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI)
Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) BIOS mode enables the
operating system to control the power-management features of the computer. Not all
operating systems support ACPI BIOS mode. See the operating system
documentation to determine if ACPI is supported.
Flash update utility program
The flash update utility program is a stand-alone program to support flash updates.
This utility program updates the BIOS code and can change the machine readable
information (MRI) to different languages.
The flash update utility program is available at http://www.ibm.com/pc/support on the
World Wide Web. Type the machine type and model number in the Quick Path field
and look for the Downloadable Files link. Use the menu choices to narrow the links
to the applicable file for your computer.
Diagnostic program
The diagnostic program that comes with the NetVista computer, IBM Enhanced
Diagnostics, is provided on the hidden partition of the hard disk if your computer
comes with preinstalled software. It runs independently of the operating system. You
can use IBM Enhanced Diagnostics to diagnose and repair problems with the
computer. You can download the latest version from http://www.ibm.com/pc/support
on the World Wide Web. Type the machine type and model number in the Quick Path
field and look for the Downloadable Files link. Use the menu choices to narrow the
links to the applicable file for your computer. For more information on this diagnostic
program, see
NetVista User Guide .