Using Bios Setup Utility

Solving computer problems

Your computer provides a program, called IBM BIOS Setup Utility, that enables you to select various setup parameters. The panels in this utility are as follows:

vConfig: Change the configuration of your computer.

vDate/Time: Set the date and time.

vPassword: Set a password.

vStartup: Set the startup device.

vRestart: Restart the system.

Note: You can set many of these parameters more easily by using the ThinkPad Configuration Program. For more information on this program, refer to Access ThinkPad, your on-board help system.

To start IBM BIOS Setup Utility, do as follows:

1.To protect yourself against accidental loss of data, refer to “Backing up your system” in Access ThinkPad, your on-board help system. Open Access ThinkPad by pressing the ThinkPad button. Backing up your system will save your computer’s current configuration.

2.Remove any diskette from the diskette drive, and then turn off the computer.

3.Turn on the computer; then, while the “ Press F1 for IBM BIOS Setup Utility” message is displayed at the lower-left of the screen, press F1.

If you have set a supervisor password, the “IBM BIOS Setup Utility” menu appears after you enter the password. You can start the utility by pressing Enter instead of the supervisor password; however, you cannot change the parameters that are protected by the supervisor password. For more information, refer to Access ThinkPad, your on-board help system.

4.Using the cursor keys, move to an item you want to change. When the item you want is highlighted, press Enter. A submenu is displayed.

5.Change the items you wish to change. To change the value of an item, use the F5 or F6 key. If the item has a submenu, you can display it by pressing Enter.

6.Press F3 or Esc to exit from the submenu.

If you are in a nested submenu, press Esc repeatedly until you reach the IBM BIOS Setup Utility menu.

Note: If you need to restore the settings to their original state at the time of purchase, press the F9 key to load the default settings. You can also select an option in the Restart submenu to load the default settings or discard the changes.

7.Select Restart; then press Enter. Move to the option you want for restarting your computer; then press Enter. Your computer restarts.

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A30 specifications

The IBM A30, a groundbreaking addition to IBM's line of computing solutions, emerged as a versatile and powerful tool for businesses and individuals alike seeking reliable performance and robust features. As an evolution in IBM’s computing systems, the A30 integrated advanced technologies and innovative characteristics designed to meet the growing demands of various applications.

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