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Chapter 6 — Using the BIOS Setup Utility
Using the BIOS Setup Utility
This chapter explains how to use and modify the BIOS Setup Utility. The Setup Utility stores data about the
notebook components and the configuration of devices that are connected to it. This information is used to test
and initialize components at start-up time and to make sure everything runs properly when the system is
operating.
If you are not sure how to configure the Setup Utility, we suggest that you select F9 Setup Defaults on the Main
Menu screen, then exit saving changes. This loads optimized default settings for normal use.
BIOS Setup Menu
The BIOS Setup Utility allows you to configure your computer's basic settings. When you turn your computer
on, the system reads this information to initialize the hardware so that it can operate correctly. Use the BIOS
Setup Utility to change your computer's start-up configuration. For example, you can change the security and
power management routines of your system.
Starting the BIOS Setup Utility
You can only start the Setup Utility shortly after the computer has been turned on. A prompt appears on the
computer display that says "Press F2 to enter Setup." When you see this prompt, press <F2> and the system
will start the Setup Utility and display the main menu of the utility.
Item Specific Help
On the right side of the Setup screen is an area labeled Item Specific Help. This area will list navigation key
shortcuts and information that is specific for the item that you are currently editing.
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