Lenovo 6281, Q190 Using the Setup Utility, Starting the Setup Utility program, Using passwords

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Chapter 5. Using the Setup Utility

The 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 Setup Utility program.

Starting the Setup Utility program

To start the 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.Press and hold the F1 key then turn on the computer. When you hear multiple beeps, release the F1 key.

Notes:

1.If you are using a USB keyboard and the Setup Utility program does not display using this method, repeatedly press and release the F1 key rather than leaving it pressed when turning on the computer.

2.If a Power-On Password or an administrator password has been set, the Setup Utility program menu is not displayed until you type your password. For more information, see “Using passwords.”

Viewing and changing settings

The Setup Utility program menu lists items that identify system configuration topics. To view or change settings, see “Starting the Setup Utility program.”

When working with the Setup Utility program menu, you must use the keyboard. The keys used to perform various tasks are displayed on the right side of each screen.

Using passwords

By using the Setup Utility program, you can set passwords to prevent unauthorized persons from gaining access to your computer and data. See “Starting the Setup Utility program.” The following types of passwords are available:

•Administrator Password

•Power-On Password

You do not have to set any passwords to use your computer. However, if you decide to set any passwords, read the following sections.

Password considerations

A password can be any combination of up to 64 characters (a-z and 0-9) and symbols. For security reasons, it is a good idea to use a strong password that cannot be easily compromised. We suggest the passwords should adhere to the following rules:

•Must have at least seven characters in length

•Contain at least one alphabetic character and one numeric character

•Setup Utility program and hard disk drive passwords are not case sensitive

•Not be your name or your user name

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Contents IdeaCentre Q190 Hardware Maintenance Manual Page IdeaCentre Q190 Hardware Maintenance Manual Second Edition December 201217th Copyright Lenovo Contents Iv IdeaCentre Q190Hardware Maintenance Manual About this manual Important Safety InformationIdeaCentre Q190Hardware Maintenance Manual General safety Safety informationElectrical safety IdeaCentre Q190Hardware Maintenance Manual Handling electrostatic discharge-sensitive devices Safety inspection guideGrounding requirements Safety noticesTo Connect To Disconnect Do not≥18 kg37 lbs ≥32 kg70.5 lbs ≥55 kg121.2 lbs Environment SpecificationsGeneral information Type IdeaCentre Q190IdeaCentre Q190Hardware Maintenance Manual General Checkout IdeaCentre Q190Hardware Maintenance Manual Using passwords Using the Setup UtilityStarting the Setup Utility program Viewing and changing settingsSetting, changing, and deleting a Power-On Password Administrator passwordSetting, changing, and deleting a Administrator password Select Save changes and Exit Power-On PasswordSelect Save changes and Exit from the menu Enabling or disabling a deviceSelecting a startup device Select Save changes and ExitSelecting or changing the startup device sequence Exiting from the Setup Utility programError FRU/Action Symptom-to-FRU IndexHard disk drive boot error Power Supply ProblemsUndetermined problems Post error codesPost Error Message Description/Action Symptom-to-FRU Index IdeaCentre Q190Hardware Maintenance Manual Locations Locating components, controls and connectorsFont view Rear view Hardware componentsLocations Identifying parts on the motherboard Replacing hardware Pre-disassembly instructionsGeneral information To replace the optical drive Replacing the optical driveTo remove the computer cover Removing the computer coverIdeaCentre Q190Hardware Maintenance Manual To replace the hard disk drive Replacing the hard disk driveReplacing a memory module To replace a memory module Replacing the Wlan cardTo replace the Wlan card To replace the heat-sink Replacing the heat-sinkTo replace the system fan Replacing the system fanTo replace the motherboard Replacing the motherboardTo replace the keyboard and mouse Replacing the keyboard and mouseFRU lists HMT325S6CFR8C-PB 2GB D3-1600S RAM-HF Item #IO Cover Replacing hardware IdeaCentre Q190Hardware Maintenance Manual Replacing hardware IdeaCentre Q190Hardware Maintenance Manual Automatic Power-On features Additional Service InformationPower management Automatic configuration and power interface Acpi Bios

6281, Q190 specifications

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