Basic System Settings - IBM ThinkPad 310E User Manual

Basic System Settings

Basic System Settings
Date
The computer displays the current date in Mmm DD, YYYY format.
For example, Jan 01, 1997.
Time
The computer displays the current time in HH:MM:SS 24-hour
format. For example, 18:25:00.
Diskette A
Diskette B
The default setting for Diskette A is 1.44 MB 3.5-inch and this setting
applies to both an internal and external diskette drive configuration.
Hard Disk Drive
The default setting for Hard Disk is Auto. With this setting, the BIOS
automatically detects your drive parameters. You can also opt to
key in your drive parameters by setting this parameter to User. To
determine your drive parameters, look at the data on the label
pasted on your hard disk drive (or supplied in vendor
documentation) and type in the parameters. Be sure to set the
correct drive parameters; otherwise an error message appears when
you boot up the computer. Setting this parameter to Auto is
recommended.
Memory Test
Your computer can test main memory for errors when you turn it on.
The default setting, Disabled, allows the computer to bypass the
memory test and speed up the self-test procedure.
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Appendix C. BIOS Utility