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Use the tab key and the arrow keys to select File > Save changes and exit, and then press
enter.
Your changes go into effect when the computer restarts.
Restoring factory settings in Computer Setup
NOTE:
Restoring defaults will not change the hard drive mode.
To return all settings in Computer Setup to the values that were set at the factory, follow these steps:
1.
Turn on or restart the computer, and then press
Menu" message is displayed at the bottom of the screen.
2.
Press
f10
3.
Use a pointing device or the arrow keys to select File > Restore defaults.
4.
Follow the on-screen instructions.
5.
To save your changes and exit, click the Save icon in the lower-middle corner of the screen, and
then follow the on-screen instructions.
Your changes go into effect when the computer restarts.
NOTE:
Your password settings and security settings are not changed when you restore the factory
settings.
Computer Setup menus
The menu tables in this section provide an overview of Computer Setup options.
NOTE:
Some of the Computer Setup menu items listed in this chapter may not be supported by
your computer.
File menu
Select
System Information
Set System Date and Time
Restore defaults
Reset BIOS security to factory default
to enter BIOS Setup.
esc
while the "Press the ESC key for Startup
To do this
●
View identification information for the computer and the
batteries in the system.
●
View specification information for the processor, cache
and memory size, system ROM, video revision, and
keyboard controller version.
Set or change the date and time on the computer.
Replace the configuration settings in Computer Setup with
the original factory settings. (Hard drive mode, password
settings, and security settings are not changed when you
restore the factory settings.)
In case of a forgotten password or service event. This
options allows the user to erase all BIOS security settings.
Computer Setup menus
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