Settings In Bios Setup; Start Bios Setup; Operating Bios Setup - Fujitsu Siemens Computers LIFEBOOK P Series Easy Manual

Settings in BIOS Setup

In BIOS Setup you can set the system functions and the hardware configuration of the notebook. The
settings can only be changed via the keyboard.
When it is delivered, the notebook is set to factory default settings. You can change these settings in
BIOS Setup. Any changes you make take effect as soon as you save and quit the BIOS Setup.
The BIOS Setup programme contains the following menus:
for system settings as time, date, hard disk and monitor selection
Main:
for system settings such as ports and keyboard
Advanced:
for password settings and safety functions
Security:
for configuring the boot sequence
Boot:
for displaying the system configuration (e.g. processor and memory configuration)
Info:
to exit the BIOS Setup
Exit:

Start BIOS Setup

► Restart the notebook (switching ON/OFF or warm boot).
The following display briefly appears on the screen during start-up:
<ESC> Diagnostic screen
► When this message appears, press the function key F2 .
If a password has been assigned:
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► Enter the password and press the Enter key.
If you have forgotten the password, contact your system administrator or contact our
Hotline/Help Desk.

Operating BIOS Setup

Press the F1 key to display help on the operation of BIOS Setup.
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The description of the individual settings is shown in the right-hand window of the BIOS
Setup.
You can revert to the default settings for the BIOS Setup menu you are currently in, by
using the F9 function key.
► Use the cursor key
► Press the Enter key.
The menu is displayed on the screen.
► Use the cursor key
► Press the Enter key to confirm your selection.
► Press the ESC key to exit the selected menu.
► For future reference, make a note of the changes you have made (for example, in this manual).
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<F12> Boot Menu
or to select the menu you wish to access to make changes.
or to select the field you wish to change.
<F2> BIOS Setup
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