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CHAPTER 2: System utilities
BIOS Setup Utility
The BIOS Setup Utility is a hardware configuration program built into the notebook’s BIOS (Basic Input/Output System). The notebook was shipped already properly configured and optimized. However, if the user encounters configuration problems, you may need to run Setup.
Important
Also see Chapter 4 “Troubleshooting” on page 139.
To run the BIOS Setup Utility:
1Turn on the notebook. You will see Press <F2> to enter Setup at the bottom of the screen.
2Press F2. The BIOS Setup Utility opens.
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| System | Date: | [06/04/2009] |
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| System | BIOS Version: | Vx.xx |
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| CPU | Type: | Intel | ® Core(TM)2 Duo CPU | P8700 @ 2.53GHz |
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F1 | Help | Select | Item | Change | Values | F9 | Setup | Defaults | |
Esc | Exit | Select | Menu | Enter | Select | F10 | Save | and Exit |
Navigating the BIOS Setup Utility
There are six menu options in the BIOS Setup Utility: Information, Main, Advanced, Intel, Security, Boot, and Exit.
To use the BIOS Setup Utility:
•To choose a menu, use the left ← and right → arrow keys.
•To choose an item, use the up ↑ and down ↓ arrow keys.
•To change the value of a parameter, press F5 or F6.
•A plus sign (+) indicates the item has
•Press ESC while you are in any of the menu options to go to the Exit menu.
•In any menu, you can load default settings by pressing F9. You can also press F10 to save any changes made and exit the BIOS Setup Utility.
Important
You can change the value of a parameter if it is enclosed in square brackets. Navigation keys for a particular menu are shown on the bottom of the screen. Help for parameters are found in the Item Specific Help part of the screen. Read this information carefully when making changes to parameter values. System information differs by model.
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