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System Utilities
BIOS Setup Utility
The BIOS Setup Utility is a hardware configuration program built into your computer's BIOS (Basic Input/
Output System).
Your computer is already properly configured and optimized, and you do not need to run this utility. However,
if you encounter configuration problems, you may need to run Setup. Please also refer to Chapter 4
Troubleshooting when problem arises.
To activate the BIOS Utility, press F2 during POST (while the TravelMate logo is being displayed).
Navigating the BIOS Utility
There are six menu options. Use the cursor up/down keys to select a menu item, then press Enter. After you
enter a sub-menu, you can:
Use the cursor up/down keys to move between the parameters.
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Use the cursor left/right keys to change the value of a parameter.
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You can change the value of a parameter if it is enclosed in square brackets.
Press Esc to exit the current sub-menu.
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At the main menu, press Esc to exit the BIOS Utility. If you make any changes, the following dialog box
displays:
If you would like to keep the changes you made, use the cursor left/right keys to select Yes ; then press Enter .
Choose No if you want to discard the changes you made.
Chapter 2
BIOS Utility
System Information
Basic System Settings
Startup Configuration
Onboard Devices Configuration
System Security
Load Default Settings
= Move highlight bar, Enter = Select, Esc = Exit
Do you really want to exit SETUP?
[Yes]
[No]
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