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CHAPTER 8
Setup Utility
This chapter describes how to run the Setup Utility to change settings on your
computer.
Running the Setup Utility
With the Setup Utility, you can customize the system configuration information, such
as time and date, port assignments, passwords, or power management settings. The
information you have specified is saved in a special area called CMOS RAM, which
the system reads every time you turn on the computer.
Contents of the Setup Utility
The Setup Utility consists of five menu pages, as follows:
•
Main:
Basic system configuration
•
Advanced: Device interface configuration (I/O ports, etc.)
•
Security:
Password settings
•
Power:
Power management (battery saving settings)
•
Exit:
Exit the Setup Utility or return to the default values
Entering and Exiting the Setup Utility
1.
Turn on the computer.
2.
When
Press <F2> to enter SETUP
appears, press
F2
.
3.
Change the desired settings.
4.
Press
Esc
to select the
Exit
menu.
