BIOS Setup and Passwords

Starting the computer by password

If you have already registered a password, please enter the password manually to start the computer:

To enter a password manually, follow these steps:

1.Turn on the power as described in Chapter 3, Getting Started. The following message appears:

Username

At this point, the hotkeys FN + F1 to F9 do not work. They will function after you enter the password.

2.Enter the Password.

3.Press Enter.

If you enter the password incorrectly three consecutive times, the computer shuts down. You must turn on the computer again and re-enter the password.

Boot Priority

Boot Priority Options

This option sets the priority for booting the computer.

To change the boot drive, follow the steps below.

1.Hold down F12 and boot the computer.

2.Use the up/down cursor keys to select boot device you want and press

ENTER.

■If you press a key other than one of those above or if the selected device is not installed, the system will boot according to the current setting in BIOS Setup Menu.

USB

Legacy USB Support

Use this option to enable or disable USB Legacy Emulation. If your operating system does not support USB, you can still use a USB mouse and keyboard by setting the USB Legacy Emulation item to enabled.

Enabled

Enables USB Legacy Emulation. (Default)

Disabled

Disables USB Legacy Emulation.

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