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Setup Utility

Starting Setup Utility

Setup Utility is a ROM-based information and customization utility that can be used even when the Windows operating system is not working.

ÄCAUTION: Open Setup Utility by turning on or restarting the computer. While the Press the ESC key for Startup Menu message appears in the lower-left corner of the screen, press the f10 key.

The utility reports information about the computer and provides settings for startup, security, and other preferences.

To start Setup Utility:

Open Setup Utility by turning on or restarting the computer. When the Press the ESC key for Startup Menu message appears in the lower left corner of the screen, press the f10 key.

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1.Open Setup Utility by turning on or restarting the computer. When the Press the ESC key for Startup Menu message appears in the lower left corner of the screen, press the esc key.

2.When the Startup Menu appears, press the f10 key.

Changing the language of Setup Utility

The following procedure explains how to change the language of Setup Utility. If Setup Utility is not already running, begin at step 1. If Setup Utility is already running, begin at step 2.

1.Open Setup Utility by turning on or restarting the computer. When the Press the ESC key for Startup Menu message appears in the lower left corner of the screen, press the f10 key.

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Open Setup Utility by turning on or restarting the computer. When the Press the ESC key for Startup Menu message appears in the lower left corner of the screen, press the esc key. When the Startup Menu appears, press the f10 key.

2.Use the arrow keys to select System Configuration > Language, and then press the enter key.

3.Use the arrow keys to select a language, and then press the enter key.

4.When a confirmation prompt with the language selected appears, press the enter key.

5.To save the change and exit Setup Utility, use the arrow keys to select Exit > Exit Saving Changes, and then press the enter key.

Changes go into effect immediately.

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