IBM 8183 manual Using the IBM Setup Utility, Starting the IBM Setup Utility program

Chapter 3. Using the IBM Setup Utility

The IBM Setup Utility program is stored in the electrically erasable programmable read-only memory (EEPROM) of your computer. The IBM Setup Utility program is used to view and change the configuration settings of your computer, regardless of which operating system you are using. However, the operating-system settings might override any similar settings in the IBM Setup Utility program.

Starting the IBM Setup Utility program

To start the IBM Setup Utility program, do the following:

1.Shut down the operating system and turn off your computer.

2.Hold the Enter key pressed and turn on the computer.

3.When you hear a series of beeps, release the enter key.

4.When the Startup Interrupt Menu displays, press F1.

Note: If an administrator password has been set, the IBM Setup Utility program menu is not display until you type your password.

The IBM Setup Utility might start automatically when POST detects that hardware has been removed or new hardware has been installed in your computer. A sample of the first IBM Setup Utility screen is shown here.

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Viewing and changing settings

The IBM Setup Utility program menu lists items that identify system configuration topics.

When working with the IBM Setup Utility program menu, you must use the keyboard. The keys used to perform various tasks are displayed at the bottom of each screen.

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