BIOS Utility

Your computer has a BIOS Utility that allows you figure the computer an its hardware settings.

Note: The computer is also bundled with a Windows- based computer management utility similar in fun tion with the BIOS Utility called the Noteboo manager.

The computer is already correctly configured for y make any changes to the computer or you receive a Equipment Configuration Error message (error code 246) after you turn on the computer, you need to run t Utility.

The BIOS Utility has the following functions:

Ÿ Change the system date or time

Ÿ Set the power-saving modes and timers

Ÿ Set, change, or remove a system password

Ÿ Change the system boot drive or display device

Ÿ Add or remove serial and parallel devices

ŸSet the video display features

While the ThinkPad logo is being displayed, wait fo beep before pressingF1 to enter the BIOS Utility. The main screen displays (as shown below).

BIOS Utility

System Information

Basic System Settings

Startup Configuration

Onboard Devices Configuration

System Security

Power Management

Load Default Settings

−↓ = Move highlight bar, = Select, Esc = Exit

Note: If the Setup password is set, you need to Setup password to gain access to the BIOS U

There are seven main menu items:

ŸSystem Information

Ÿ Basic System Settings

ŸStartup Configuration

Ÿ Onboard Devices Configuration

ŸSystem Security

ŸPower Management

ŸLoad Setup Default Settings

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IBM 1400 (2611) manual Bios Utility