Using Computer Setup (F10) utilities
Computer Setup can be accessed only by turning the computer on or restarting the system. To access the Computer Setup Utilities menu, complete the following steps:
1.Turn on or restart the computer.
2.Press Esc while the “Press the ESC key for Startup Menu” message is displayed at the bottom of the screen.
NOTE: If you do not press Esc at the appropriate time, you must restart the computer and again press Esc when the monitor light turns green to access the utility.
3.Press F10 to enter Computer Setup.
4.A choice of five headings appears in the Computer Setup Utilities menu: File, Storage, Security, Power, and Advanced.
5.Use the arrow (left and right) keys to select the appropriate heading. Use the arrow (up and down) keys to select the option you want, then press Enter. To return to the Computer Setup Utilities menu, press Esc.
6.To apply and save changes, select File > Save Changes and Exit.
●If you have made changes that you do not want applied, select Ignore Changes and Exit.
●To reset to factory settings, select Apply Defaults and Exit. This option will restore the original factory system defaults.
CAUTION: Do NOT turn the computer power OFF while the BIOS is saving the Computer Setup (F10) changes because the CMOS could become corrupted. It is safe to turn off the computer only after exiting the F10 Setup screen.
12 Chapter 3 Computer Setup (F10) Utility
