The Startup Sequence; Changing The Startup Sequence; Pentium Iii Microprocessor Serial Number Feature - IBM 6643 - NetVista X40 - 128 MB RAM User Manual

The startup sequence

Your computer can be started from several devices including the hard disk drive,
diskette drive, and CD ROM or DVD-ROM drive, or from the network. The
startup program looks for these devices in a specified sequence and starts the
computer from the first device in the sequence that contains startable media or
code. You can specify a different startup sequence for when your computer is
turned on from the power button than for when it is turned on automatically, such
as over a LAN or by a timer. The Configuration/Setup Utility program is used to
select the primary startup sequence and the automatic power-on startup
sequence.

Changing the startup sequence

To view or change the primary or automatic power-on startup sequence, do the
following:
1. Start the Configuration/Setup Utility program (see "Starting and using the
Configuration/Setup Utility program" on page 31).
2. Select Start Options and press Enter.
3. Select Startup Sequence from the Start Options menu and press Enter.
4. Use the arrow keys to make your selections, and press Esc until you return to
the Configuration/Setup utility program menu.
5. Select Save Settings from the Configuration/Setup utility menu and press
Enter; then press Esc and follow the instructions on the screen to exit from the
Configuration/Setup utility program.
If you have changed these settings and want to return to the default settings,
select Load Default Settings on the main Configuration/Setup Utility menu.

Pentium III microprocessor serial number feature

Some models have an Intel Pentium III microprocessor that features a unique
electronic identification number designed to enhance security during electronic
commerce transactions and to hamper software piracy.
To change this setting, do the following:
1. Start the Configuration/Setup Utility program. See"Starting and using the
Configuration/Setup Utility program" on page 31.
2. From the Configuration/Setup Utility program menu, select Advanced
Setup and press Enter.
3. At the Advanced Setup menu, select Processor Control and press Enter.
4. Select CPU Serial Number.
5. Press the right arrow key to change the setting to either Enabled or Disabled.
6. Press Esc two times to return to the Configuration/Setup Utility program
menu.
7. Select Save Settings and press Enter.
8. Select Exit Setup and press Enter.
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