Using The Setup Program; Bios Setup Program Modes; Bios Setup Program Menu Bar - Lenovo Aptiva Product Manual

4 Using the Setup Program

You can use the BIOS Setup program to change the configuration information and boot sequence
for the computer. This chapter tells you how to access the BIOS Setup program and lists Setup
features, options, and default settings.
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NOTE
For reference purposes, you should write down the current Setup settings. When you make
changes to the settings, update this record.

BIOS Setup Program Modes

The BIOS Setup program has three modes of operation:


Normal mode for normal operations


Configure mode for clearing passwords


Recovery mode for recovering the BIOS data
The BIOS Setup program operating mode is controlled by the setting of the configuration jumper
block. The jumper is set to normal mode at the factory.
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NOTE
The Setup menus described in this section apply to VC820 boards with BIOS identifier
VC82010A.86A. Boards with other BIOS identifiers might have differences in some of the Setup
menu screens.
Table 4.

BIOS Setup Program Menu Bar

BIOS Setup Program Menu Screen
Maintenance
Main
Advanced
Security
Power
Boot
Exit
Description
Used for clearing the BIOS Setup program passwords. This menu is
only available in configure mode.
Allocates resources for hardware components.
Specifies advanced features available through the chipset.
Specifies passwords and security features.
Specifies power management features.
Specifies boot options and power supply controls.
Saves or discards changes to the BIOS Setup program options.
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