Toshiba Satellite M50 Series User Manual page 166

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Toshiba Utilities
TOSHIBA HW Setup
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Password—Allows you to set or reset a user password for
the power-on process and for instant security
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Display—Allows you to change various default settings
for the built-in LCD display
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CPU—Allows you to set the "CPU Frequency Mode" to
one of "Dynamically Switchable," "Always High," or
"Always Low"
Dynamically Switchable—This mode is the default setting for
your computer, and automatically changes the processing
frequency and decreases voltage depending on the power
source:
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Boot Priority—Allows you to change the sequence in
which your computer searches the drives for the
operating system
You can also manually choose the Boot Priority by pressing
the power button, then quickly pressing the F12 key, or the
right or left arrow keys.
Select the boot device icon by pressing the right or left arrow
keys, then pressing the Enter key.
NOTE
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Keyboard—Allows you to enable or disable the wake-on
keyboard function.
Always High—If your computer is connected to the
AC adapter, the CPU frequency mode is set to high
for faster processing.
Always Low—If your computer is running on battery
power, the CPU frequency mode is set to low for
slower processing. Switching the CPU to low allows
you to conserve power and extend the operating time
of your battery.
Since the system is a quick-booting system, you must press
the arrow keys immediately after pressing the power button.