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3 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, optical drives, or USB flash media devices.
●Enable Quick Boot, which is faster than Full Boot but does not run all of the diagnostic tests run during a Full Boot. You can set the system to:
❑always Quick Boot (default);
❑periodically Full Boot (from every 1 to 30 days); or
❑always Full Boot.
●Select Post Messages Enabled or Disabled to change the display status of
●Establish an Ownership Tag, the text of which is displayed each time the system is turned on or restarted.
●Enter the Asset Tag or property identification number assigned by the company to this computer.
●Enable the
●Establish a setup password that controls access to the 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.
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