Chapter 3. Using The Ibm Setup Utility; Starting The Ibm Setup Utility Program; Viewing And Changing Settings - IBM 8183 - ThinkCentre S50 User Manual

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.
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.

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