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Solve system configuration errors detected but not automatically fixed during the Power-On Self-
Test (POST).
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Replicate the system setup by saving system configuration information on diskette and restoring
it on one or more computers.
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Execute self-tests on a specified ATA hard drive (when supported by drive).
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Enable or disable DriveLock security (when supported by drive).
Using Computer Setup (F10) utilities
Computer Setup can be accessed only by turning the computer on or restarting the system.
To access the Computer Setup Utilities menu, complete the following steps:
1.
Turn on or restart the computer. If you are in Microsoft Windows, click Start > Shut Down >
Restart.
2.
Press
of the screen.
NOTE:
again press
3.
Press
4.
A choice of five headings appears in the Computer Setup Utilities menu: File, Storage, Security,
Power, and Advanced.
5.
Use the arrow (left and right) keys to select the appropriate heading. Use the arrow (up and
down) keys to select the option you want, then press Enter. To return to the Computer Setup
Utilities menu, press Esc.
6.
To apply and save changes, select File > Save Changes and Exit.
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If you have made changes that you do not want applied, select Ignore Changes and Exit.
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To reset to factory settings or previously saved default settings (some models), select
Apply Defaults and Exit. This option will restore the original factory system defaults.
CAUTION:
(F10) changes because the CMOS could become corrupted. It is safe to turn off the computer only
after exiting the F10 Setup screen.
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File
Storage
Security
Power
Advanced
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Appendix A Computer Setup (F10) Utility
Esc
while the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is displayed at the bottom
If you do not press
Esc
Esc
when the monitor light turns green to access the utility.
F10
to enter Computer Setup.
Do NOT turn the computer power OFF while the BIOS is saving the Computer Setup
at the appropriate time, you must restart the computer and
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Computer Setup—File on page 71
Computer Setup—Storage on page 72
Computer Setup—Security on page 73
Computer Setup—Power on page 77
Computer Setup—Advanced on page 78
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