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Computer Setup (F10) Utility
Computer Setup (F10) Utilities
Use Computer Setup (F10) Utility to do the following:
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Change settings from the defaults or restore the settings to default values.
View the system configuration, including settings for processor, graphics, memory, audio, storage,
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communications, and input devices.
Modify the boot order of bootable devices such as hard drives, optical drives, or USB flash media devices.
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Enter the Asset Tag or property identification number assigned by the company to this computer.
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Enable the power-on password prompt during system restarts (warm boots) as well as during power-on.
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Establish an administrator password that controls access to the Computer Setup (F10) Utility and
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the settings described in this section.
Establish minimum requirements for valid passwords, including length and required types of characters.
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Secure integrated I/O functionality, including the serial, USB, or audio, or embedded NIC, so that they
cannot be used until they are unsecured.
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Enable or disable different types of boot sources.
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Configure features such as Secure Boot, power management, virtualization support, and language and
keyboard type used in Setup and POST.
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Replicate the system setup by saving system configuration information on a USB device and restoring it on
one or more computers.
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Enable or disable DriveLock security or securely erase a hard drive (when supported by drive).
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