Model Information; Date And Time; Advanced Options - IBM Aptiva Hardware Handbook

the operating system files on diskette drive A first and
hard disk 0 second.
Hard disk 1 is the hard disk that came preinstalled in
note: your computer. For more information, see "Disk
Drives" on page 75.
System Memory Test. Each time you turn on your
computer, it performs a series of tests to make sure it is
operating properly. This series of tests is called the
power-on self test (POST).
The system memory test is part of POST. This option
allows you to tell your computer whether or not to run
the system memory test. If you choose Enabled, your
computer tests the system memory and it takes longer
for your operating system or application to become
available. If you choose Disable, your computer does
not perform the system memory test.
Virus Detection. This option allows you to have your
computer search for certain computer viruses each time
you turn on your computer.

Model Information

The Model Information feature shows information about
your computer, including model and serial number, the
BIOS (Basic Input/Output System) version and date. You
cannot change any information that appears on this
screen.

Date and Time

The Date and Time feature allows you to change the
date and time on your computer.
Date and Time. Enter the time in 24-hour format
(hours, minutes, seconds). For example:
•
12 midnight is 00:00:00
•
12 noon is 12:00:00
•
1 p.m. is 13:00:00
Enter the date in the format shown on the screen.

Advanced Options

The Advanced Options feature allows you to set security
options for your computer and to enable or disable the
cache memory and the ROM (read-only memory)
shadowing of a memory region.
Security Options. The Security Option allows you to
set or delete a Power-on password, to enable or disable
access to diskette drive(s), and to tell your computer to
operate with or without a keyboard or the diskette
drive(s). This feature includes the following options:
Power-on Password. This option allows you to set a
Power-on password to restrict the use of your computer.
If you set a Power-on password, you must type this
password each time your computer is turned on. If you
do not type the correct password, you cannot use your
computer. You can also choose to display or not display
a password prompt.
Follow the instructions on the screen to set or delete a
Power-on password. After you type in your password,
highlight the option Set or Change Power-on Password
and press enter. The Power-on password can be up to
seven characters long (letters, numbers, or both). Once
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