Chapter 6. Using The Setup Utility Program; Starting The Setup Utility Program; Viewing And Changing Settings; Using Passwords - Lenovo ThinkCentre 7515 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.

Starting 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
The Setup Utility program might start automatically when the POST detects that
hardware has been removed or new hardware has been installed in your computer.

Viewing and 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." 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 a power-on password or an administrator password:
v Set Power-On Password
v Set Administrator 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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you hear multiple beeps or see a logo screen, release the F1 key.
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."
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