Chapter 4. Using The Configuration/Setup Utility Program; Starting And Using The Configuration/Setup Utility Program - IBM 6648 - NetVista A40 - 128 MB RAM User Manual

Chapter 4. Using the Configuration/Setup Utility
program
The Configuration/Setup Utility program is stored in the electrically erasable
programmable read-only memory (EEPROM) of your computer. You can use
the Configuration/Setup Utility program to view and change the configuration
settings of your computer, regardless of which operating system you are using.
However, the settings you select in your operating system might override any
similar settings in the Configuration/Setup Utility program.

Starting and using the Configuration/Setup Utility program

The Configuration/Setup Utility program might start automatically when
POST detects that newly installed or removed hardware is not reflected in your
current configuration. A 162 POST message is displayed. See "Power-on
self-test (POST)" on page 71.
To start the Configuration/Setup Utility program:
1. Press and hold down F1 and turn on the computer. If your computer is
already on when you start this procedure, you must shut down the
operating system, turn off the computer, wait a few seconds until all in-use
lights go off, and restart the computer. (Do not use Ctrl+Alt+Del to restart
the computer.)
2. If you have not set a password, the Configuration/Setup Utility program
menu appears on the screen. If you have set a password, the
Configuration/Setup Utility program menu will not appear until you type
your password and press Enter. See "Using passwords" on page 34 for
more information.
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