Boot Sequence; Hard Disk Drive Passwords - Fujitsu LIFEBOOK P701 User Manual

When you power on your LIFEBOOK, it will perform a Power On Self Test (POST) to check the internal
parts and configuration for correct functionality. If a fault is found, your LIFEBOOK notebook will emit
an audio warning and/or an error message will be displayed. See "Power On Self Test Messages" on
page 91. Depending on the nature of the problem, you may be able to continue by starting the operating
system or by entering the BIOS setup utility and revising the settings.
After satisfactory completion of the POST, your notebook will load your operating system.
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Boot Sequence

The procedure for starting-up your notebook is termed the Bootup sequence and involves your notebook's
BIOS. When your notebook is first turned on, the main system memory is empty, and it needs to find
instructions to start up your notebook. This information is in the BIOS program. Each time you power up
or restart your notebook, it goes through a boot sequence which displays a Fujitsu logo until your
operating system is found. During booting, your notebook is performing a standard boot sequence
including a Power On Self Test (POST). When the boot sequence is completed without a failure and
without a request for the BIOS Setup Utility, the system displays the operating system's opening screen.
The boot sequence is executed when:
• You turn on the power to your notebook.
• You restart your notebook from the Windows Shut Down dialog box.
• The software initiates a system restart. Example: When you install a new application.

Hard Disk Drive Passwords

To provide additional security for your data, you can assign passwords to your hard disk drive(s). This
feature is managed in the system BIOS Setup Utility. See BIOS Setup Utility below for information about
accessing the utility.
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