Lenovo 4217, 4157 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.Make sure your computer is turned off.

2.Repeatedly press and release the F1 key when turning on the computer. When you hear multiple beeps or see a logo screen, release the F1 key.

Note: If a user password or an administrator password has been set, the Setup Utility program menu is not displayed until you type the correct password. For more information, see “Using passwords” on page 17.

The Setup Utility program might start automatically when POST detects that hardware has been removed or new hardware has been installed in your computer.

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” on page 17.

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

Using passwords

By using the Setup Utility program, you can set passwords to prevent unauthorized access to your computer and data. See “Starting the Setup Utility program” on page 17. The following types of passwords are available:

User Password

Administrator Password

You do not have to set any passwords to use your computer. However, using passwords improves computing security. If you decide to set any passwords, read the following sections.

Password considerations

A password can be any combination of up to 12 alphabetic and numeric characters (a-z and 0-9). For security reasons, it is recommended to use a strong password that cannot be easily compromised. To set a strong password, use the following guidelines:

Have at least eight 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 ThinkStation User Guide Fifth Edition December Copyright Lenovo 2009 Contents Index Iii IntroductionIv ThinkStation User Guide Important safety information ThinkStation User Guide Glare and lighting Arranging your workspaceComfort Electrical outlets and cable lengths Air circulationConnecting your computer Setting up your computerLine Setting up your computer If you have powered speakers with an ac power adapter Turning on computer power Updating your operating system Finishing the software installationInstalling other operating systems Completing important tasksUpdating your antivirus software Installing external optionsInstalling the computer on a rack shelf FeaturesVideo subsystem System management featuresInput/Output I/O features Internal drivesOperating system, preinstalled PowerSecurity features Software programs, preinstalledSpecifications Software provided by Lenovo Lenovo Solution CenterSoftware overview Software provided with your Windows operating systemAdobe Reader PC-Doctor for Rescue and RecoveryLenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox Using passwords Using the Setup UtilityStarting the Setup Utility program Viewing and changing settingsEnabling or disabling a device User PasswordAdministrator Password Setting, changing, and deleting a passwordSelecting a temporary startup device Advanced settingsExiting from the Setup Utility program Selecting a startup deviceThinkStation User Guide Select Devices IDE Drives Setup and press Enter Installing hard disk drives and configuring RAIDInstalling Sata hard disk drives and configuring RAID Installing Sata hard disk drivesInstalling SAS hard disk drives Creating RAID volumesDeleting RAID volumes Installing SAS hard disk drives and configuring RAIDFrom the RAID Config menu, select Create array Entering the Marvell Bios Setup to configure SAS RAIDFrom the RAID Config menu, select Delete array Configuring the Marvell Bios Setup to delete an arrayFrom the RAID Config menu, select Spare Management Updating system programs Using system programsUpdating flashing the Bios from a disc Click Downloads and drivers Updating flashing the Bios from your operating systemRecovering from a POST/BIOS update failure Symptom Action Troubleshooting and diagnosticsBasic troubleshooting Diagnostic programs Troubleshooting and diagnostics PC-Doctor for DOS Cleaning an optical mouseTroubleshooting and diagnostics ThinkStation User Guide Using recovery media Recovery informationCreating and using recovery media Creating recovery mediaPerforming a backup operation Performing backup and recovery operationsClick the Restore your system from a backup icon Performing a recovery operationUsing the Rescue and Recovery workspace Creating and using rescue media Creating rescue media Using rescue mediaInstalling or reinstalling device drivers Solving recovery problems Setting a rescue device in the startup sequenceLenovo ThinkVantage Tools Getting information, help, and serviceInformation resources Online Books folderLenovo Support Web site Safety and WarrantyHelp and service Using the documentation and diagnostic programsUsing other services Calling for servicePurchasing additional services Basic AT commands Appendix A. Manual modem commandsExtended AT commands Enable RTS/CTS hardware flow control Command Function Modem ignores the DTR signalModem hangs up, returns to the Command Mode after Guard tone disabledFax Class 1 commands MNP/V.42/V.42bis/V.44 commandsFax Class 2 commands Voice commands Appendix B. System memory speed Dimm type and speed PC3-8500U Appendix C. Notices Recycling information for Brazil Television output noticeEuropean conformance CE mark Trademarks Appendix C. Notices ThinkStation User Guide Index Lenovo Solution Center Flashing Bios Antivirus software ThinkStation User Guide Page 53Y4306
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