Chapter 6. Using The Setup Utility Program; Starting The Setup Utility Program; Viewing Or Changing Settings; Using Passwords - Lenovo ThinkCentre Hardware Maintenance Manual

Chapter 6. Using the Setup Utility program

You can use the Setup Utility program to view and change the configuration settings of your computer,
regardless of which operating system you are using. However, the operating system settings might override
any similar settings in the Setup Utility program.
This chapter provides information about the following topics to help you use the Setup Utility program:
• "Starting the Setup Utility program" on page 37
• "Viewing or changing settings" on page 37
• "Using passwords" on page 37
• "Selecting a startup device" on page 39
• "Exiting the Setup Utility program" on page 40

Starting the Setup Utility program

This section provides instructions on how to start the Setup Utility program.
To start the Setup Utility program, do the following:
1. Make sure your computer is turned off.
2. Repeatedly press and release the F1 key when turning on the computer. When you see a logo screen,
release the F1 key. The Setup Utility program opens.
Note: If a password has been set, the Setup Utility program menu will not be displayed until you type
the correct password. For more information, see "Using passwords" on page 37.

Viewing or changing settings

The Setup Utility program menu lists various items about the system configuration settings. To view or
change the settings, start the Setup Utility program. See "Starting the Setup Utility program" on page
37. Then, follow the instructions on the screen.
When working with the Setup Utility program, you must use the keyboard. The keys used to perform various
tasks are displayed at the bottom of each screen.

Using passwords

By using the Setup Utility program, you can set a password to prevent unauthorized access to your
computer and data. The following options are available to help you set an administrator password, a
power-on password, or a hard disk drive password:
• Set Administrator Password
• Set Power-On Password
• Hard Disk Password
You do not have to set a password to use your computer. However, using a password improves computing
security. If you decide to set a password, read the following sections.
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