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Using Computer Setup (F10) Utilities
Computer Setup can be accessed only by turning the computer on or restarting the system. To access
the Computer Setup Utilities menu, complete the following steps:
1.
Turn on or restart the computer. If you are in Microsoft Windows, click Start > Shut Down >
Restart.
2.
Press either
bottom of the screen.
Pressing
NOTE:
If you do not press
again press
3.
If you pressed Esc, press
4.
A choice of five headings appears in the Computer Setup Utilities menu: File, Storage, Security,
Power, and Advanced.
5.
Use the arrow (left and right) keys to select the appropriate heading. Use the arrow (up and down)
keys to select the option you want, then press Enter. To return to the Computer Setup Utilities
menu, press Esc.
6.
To apply and save changes, select File > Save Changes and Exit.
●
If you have made changes that you do not want applied, select Ignore Changes and
Exit.
●
To reset to factory settings or previously saved default settings (some models), select Apply
Defaults and Exit. This option will restore the original factory system defaults.
CAUTION:
Do NOT turn the computer power OFF while the BIOS is saving the Computer Setup
(F10) changes because the CMOS could become corrupted. It is safe to turn off the computer only after
exiting the F10 Setup screen.
Table 2-1
Computer Setup (F10) Utility
Heading
File
Storage
Security
Power
Advanced
4
while the ―Press the ESC key for Startup Menu‖ message is displayed at the
Esc
or
F10
Esc
displays a menu that allows you to access different options available at startup.
Esc
or
Esc
or
F10
when the monitor light turns green to access the utility.
F10
to enter Computer Setup.
F10
at the appropriate time, you must restart the computer and
Table
Computer Setup—File on page 5
Computer Setup—Storage on page 6
Computer Setup—Security on page 8
Computer Setup—Power on page 10
Computer Setup—Advanced on page 10
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