Packard Bell EasyNote LS11HR, Service Manual

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System Utilities
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System Utilities
BIOS Setup Utility
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This utility is a hardware configuration program built into a computer’s BIOS (Basic
Input/Output System).
The utility is pre-configured and optimized so most users do not need to run it. If configuration
problems occur, the setup utility may need to be run. Refer to
Troubleshooting , when a
problem arises.
To activate the utility, press
F2
during POST (power-on self-test) when prompted at the bottom
of screen.
The default parameter of
F12 Boot Menu
is set to
Disabled
. To change the boot device
without entering BIOS Setup Utility , set the parameter to
Enabled
.
To change the boot device without entering the BIOS SETUP, press F12 during POST to
enter the multi-boot menu.
Navigating the BIOS Utility
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Five menu options are:
Information
Main
Security
Boot
Exit
To navigate through the following:
Menu - use the left and right arrow keys
Item - use the up and down arrow keys
Change parameter value - press F5 or F6 .
Exit - Press Esc
Load default settings - press F9 . Press F10 to save changes and exit BIOS Setup
Utility
NOTE:
NOTE
:
Parameter values can be changed if enclosed in square brackets [ ]. Navigation
keys appear at the bottom of the screen. Read parameter help carefully when
making changes to parameter values. Parameter help is found in the Item
Specific Help area of the screen.
NOTE:
NOTE
:
System information is subject to specific models.