Lenovo Portable Computer User Guide
3.2
BIOS
setup
The
BIOS
(Basic
Input
and
Output
System)
Setup
program
is
a
menu
driven
utility.
It
enables
you
to
change
the
system
configuration
and
tailor
the
operation
of
your
Notebook
to
meet
your
individual
work
needs.
To
enter
the
BIOS
setup
utility,
press
F2
before
the
operating
system
is
booted.
BIOS
Setup
Utility
is
a
menu
‐
driven
application
in
English.
Through
it,
users
can
change
the
system
configuration
based
onhis/her
need.
Note:
The
BIOS
has
decisive
effect
on
the
system’s
stability,
reliability
and
security.
Do
not
change
any
BIOS
setting
until
you
get
a
comprehensive
knowledge
about
BIOS.
Hint:
The
BIOS
setting
figures
in
this
book
are
just
for
examples,
the
actual
settings
might
be
different.
3.2.1
Accessing
the
BIOS
Setup
program
To
access
the
BIOS
Setup
program,
press
F2
as
soon
as
the
computer
starts
up
and
you
see
the
information
“Press
<F2>
to
enter
SETUP,
Press
<F10>
to
enter
Boot
Menu”.
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