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Setup Utility

The Setup Utility is a ROM-based information and customization utility that can be used even when your operating system is not working or will not load.

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

Step-by-step instructions for setting specific preferences are included by topic earlier in this guide. For example, procedures for setting password and other security preferences are provided in Chapter 6, “Security.”

Opening the Setup Utility

To open the Setup Utility:

1.Turn on or restart the computer in Windows.

2.Before Windows opens and while the “Press <F10> to enter setup” prompt is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press f10.

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