Computer Setup
Restoring factory settings in Computer Setup
To return all settings in Computer Setup to the values that were set at the factory, follow these steps:
1.Open Computer Setup by turning on or restarting the computer, and then pressing f10 while the “F10 = ROM Based Setup” message is displayed in the
2.Use the arrow keys to select File > Restore defaults and then press enter.
3.When the confirmation dialog box opens, press f10.
4.To save your preferences and exit Computer Setup, use the arrow keys to select File > Save changes and exit. Then follow the instructions on the screen.
Your preferences go into effect when the computer restarts.
✎Your password settings and security settings are not changed when you restore the factory settings.
Computer Setup menus
The menu tables in this section provide an overview of Computer Setup options.
✎Some of the Computer Setup menu items listed in this chapter may not be supported by your computer.
File Menu
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System information | ■ View identification information for the computer and the batteries in the |
| system. |
| ■ View specification information for the processor, cache and memory |
| size, system ROM, video revision, and keyboard controller version. |
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Restore defaults | Replace the configuration settings in Computer Setup with the original |
| factory settings. (Password settings and security settings are not |
| changed when you restore the factory settings.) |
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Ignore changes and exit | Cancel any changes entered during the current session. Then exit and |
| restart the computer. |
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Save changes and exit | Save any changes entered during the current session. Then exit and |
| restart the computer. Your changes go into effect when the computer |
| restarts. |
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