Computer Setup menus

The menu tables in this section provide an overview of Computer Setup options.

NOTE: Some of the Computer Setup menu items listed in this chapter may not be supported by your computer.

File menu

Select

To do this

 

 

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.

 

 

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.)

 

 

Ignore changes and exit

Cancel any changes entered during the current session. Then exit and restart the

 

computer.

 

 

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.

 

 

Security menu

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To do this

 

 

Setup Password

Enter, change, or delete a setup password.

 

 

Power-On Password

Enter, change, or delete a power-on password.

 

 

Password Options

● Enable/disable stringent security.

 

● Enable/disable password requirement on computer restart.

 

 

System IDs

Enter user-defined computer asset tracking number and ownership tag.

 

 

Diagnostics menu

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To do this

 

 

Memory Check

Run a comprehensive check on system memory.

 

 

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