Computer Setup (F10) Utility
Computer Setup (F10) Utilities
Use Computer Setup (F10) Utility to do the following:
●Change 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 flash media devices.
●Restrict a device from booting the unit.
●Run hard drive
●View CPU and system temperatures.
●Enter the Asset Tag or property identification number assigned by the company to this computer.
●Establish a supervisor password that controls access to Computer Setup (F10) Utility and the settings described in this section.
●Secure 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.
●Enable or disable legacy diskette write ability (when supported by hardware).
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.As soon as the computer is turned on, press F10 when the monitor light turns green to enter Computer Setup. Press Enter to bypass the title screen, if necessary.
NOTE: If you do not press F10 at the appropriate time, you must restart the computer and again press F10 when the monitor light turns green to access the utility.
3.The Computer Setup Utility screen is divided into menu headings and actions.
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