Setup Utilities and Diagnostics Features

2.2 Computer Setup Utilities

Use Computer Setup Utilities (F10) to:

■Modify or restore factory default settings.

■Set the system date and time.

■Set, view, change, or verify the system configuration including settings for processor, graphics, memory, audio, storage, communications, and input devices.

■Modify the boot order of bootable devices such as hard drives, diskette drives, optical drives, or USB devices.

■Configure the boot priority of IDE (ATA) hard drives.

■The system is preset to always Quick Boot.

■Enable or disable Network Server Mode, which allows the computer to boot the operating system when the power-on password is enabled with or without a keyboard or mouse attached. When attached to the system, the keyboard and mouse remain locked until the power-on password is entered.

■Enable supervisor password prompting during system restarts (warm boots) as well as during power-on.

■Establish a supervisor password that controls access to Computer Setup (F10) Utility and the settings described in this section.

■Secure the integrated I/O functionality, including the serial, USB, or parallel ports, audio, or embedded NIC, so that they cannot be used until they are unsecured.

■Enable or disable removable media boot ability.

■Solve system configuration errors detected but not automatically fixed during the Power-On Self-Test (POST).

■Execute self-tests on a specified IDE (ATA) hard drive (when supported by the drive).

2.2.1Using Computer Setup (F10) Utilities

Computer Setup can be accessed only by turning on the computer or restarting the system. To access the Computer Setup Utilities menu, complete the following steps:

1.Turn on or restart the computer. If you are in Windows, click Start > Shut Down > Restart.

2.As soon as the computer is turned on, press and hold the F10 key until you enter Computer Setup. Press Enter to bypass the title screen, if necessary.

✎If you do not press the F10 key at the appropriate time, you must turn the computer off, then on again, and press the F10 key again to access the utility.

If you are using a PS/2 keyboard, you may see a Keyboard Error message—disregard it.

3.A choice of headings appears in the Computer Setup Utilities menu: System Information, Standard CMOS Features, Advanced BIOS Features, Advanced Chipset Features, Integrated Peripherals, Power Management Setup, PnP/PCI Configurations, PC Health Status, Load Optimized Defaults, Set Supervisor Password, Set User Password, Save and Exit Setup, and Exit Without Saving.

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