IBM R30 manual Starting Bios Setup Utility

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Starting BIOS Setup Utility

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: Set 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 some of these parameters more easily by using the ThinkPad Configuration Program. For more information on this program, refer to the on-board help.

To start IBM BIOS Setup Utility, do as follows:

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

2.Remove any diskette from the diskette drive, and remove any CD or DVD from the CD or DVD drive; 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 entering the supervisor password; then, however, you cannot change the parameters that are protected by the supervisor password. For more information, refer to the on-board help provided with your computer.

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 want 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.

7.Select Restart; then press Enter. Change the option you want; then press Enter. Your computer restarts.

Notes:

1.The Restart submenu offers you such options as loading the default settings or discarding the changes.

2.If you need to restore the settings to their original state as of the time of purchase, press the F9 key to load the default settings.

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Contents ThinkPad R30 Series Service and Troubleshooting Guide Page ThinkPad R30 Series Service and Troubleshooting Guide Page FCC RF Safety Requirement Important Notice for UsersIv ThinkPad R30 Series Service and Troubleshooting Guide Finding information with Access ThinkPad Vi ThinkPad R30 Series Service and Troubleshooting Guide Finding information with Access ThinkPad Viii ThinkPad R30 Series Service and Troubleshooting Guide Contents Appendix D. Wireless Regulatory Overview of your new ThinkPad computer Your ThinkPad at a glance Rear viewFeatures External diskette drive available on selected models External interfaceSpecifications SizeEnvironment Heat outputBattery Electrical ac adapterImportant tips Be careful about where and how you work Caring for your ThinkPad computerBe gentle with your computer Carry your computer properlyOther important tips Take care in setting passwordsHandle storage media and drives properly Cleaning your computer Caring for your ThinkPad computer Solving computer problems Diagnosing problems Click PC-Doctor for WindowsTroubleshooting Error codes or messagesSolving computer problems Solving computer problems Solving computer problems Errors without codes or messages Message Fan errorSolving computer problems Keyboard problems Password problemPower switch problem Solving computer problems TrackPoint problems Infrared port problems Standby or hibernation problems For Windows Click the Device Manager tabClear the Auto insert notification check box For Windows NTComputer screen problems For Windows XP Click Start → Control PanelClick Advanced For Windows 2000, Windows 98, or Windows MeClick Display Type Battery problems An external monitor problemTelevision problem Hard disk drive problems CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, CD-RW, DVD/CD-RW drive problemsSolving computer problems Software problems Other problems Starting Bios Setup Utility Recover pre-installed software To use the Recovery Repair diskette Installing a new operating system and device driversTo create a Recovery Repair diskette Click Start → Programs → ConfigSafe → ConfigSafe Backing up your system Backing up your registryFor Windows XP For Windows 2000 or WindowsBacking up data For Windows MeReplacing the hard disk drive Handling a hard disk driveReplacing the hard disk drive Replacing the battery Replacing the battery Getting help and service from IBM Getting help and service Getting help on the WebGetting help by fax Calling IBMTelephone numbers Country or region Language Telephone NumberGetting help around the world Germany 07032-1549Getting help and service Appendix A. Important safety instructions ThinkPad R30 Series Service and Troubleshooting Guide Modem safety information Laser compliance statementThinkPad R30 Series Service and Troubleshooting Guide Warranty service and support Appendix B. Warranty InformationWarranty Period Before you call for service Calling for serviceIBM Warranty for Machines Items Not Covered by Warranty Limitation of Liability Part 2 Country-unique Terms Governing LawAsia Pacific Australia Hong Kong and Macau Warranty Service PEOPLE’S Republic of China PRCGoverning Law Following Terms Apply to the Country Specified Ireland Following item is added to this paragraph ThinkPad R30 Series Service and Troubleshooting Guide Appendix C. Notices Processing date dataReferences to the Web site addresses Electronic emission noticesEuropean Community Directive Conformance Statement Telecommunication noticesFax Branding Industry Canada requirements AvisAvertissement For the modem with approval number PTC 211/01/081 For the modem with approval number PTC 211/01/050 Appendix C. Notices Wireless Interoperability Usage environment and your HealthPage Europe CE Declaration of Conformity Interference StatementCanada Industry Canada IC Appendix D. Wireless Regulatory Information ThinkPad R30 Series Service and Troubleshooting Guide Singapore TrademarksThinkPad R30 Series Service and Troubleshooting Guide Index ThinkPad R30 Series Service and Troubleshooting Guide Page Part Number 46P6607 1P P/N 46P6607
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