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BIOS Utility, Navigating the BIOS Utility, User's Guide

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BIOS Utility BIOS Utility The BIOS Utility is a hardware configuration program built into your computer's BIOS (Basic Input/Ouput System). Your computer is already properly configured and optimized, and you do not need to run this utility. However, if you encounter configuration problems, you may need to run Setup. Please also refer to Chapter 6, Troubleshooting when a problem arises. To activate the BIOS Utility, press F2 during POST (while the Extensa logo is being displayed. Navigating the BIOS Utility There are six menu options: Basic System Settings, Startup Configuration, Onboard Devices Configuration, System Security, Power Management and Load Default Settings. To enter a menu, highlight the item using the ↑↓ keys; then press Enter. Within a menu, navigate through the BIOS Utility by following these instructions: u Press the cursor up/down keys ↑↓ to move between parameters. 84 User's Guide

Section	Page
Notices	5
FCC Notice	5
Notice: Shield Cables	5
Notice: Peripheral Devices	5
Caution	6
Use Conditions	6
Notice: Canadian Users	6
Remarque à l’intention des utilisateurs canadiens	6
Important Safety Instructions	7
Laser Compliance Statement	10
Lithium Battery Statement	11
Year 2000 Compliance Statement	12
Preface	13
Connecting the Computer	14
Getting Help Online	16
Accessing Online Help	16
Getting Online	16
Support Information	17
Care and Maintenance	18
Taking Care of Your Computer	18
Taking Care of your AC Adapter	18
Taking Care of your Battery Pack	19
Cleaning and Servicing	19
Features	22
Performance	22
Multimedia	22
Connectivity	22
Human-centric Design and Ergonomics	23
Expansion	23
Display	24
Video Performance	24
Simultaneous Display	24
Power Management	24
Opening and Closing the Display	25
Indicators	26
Keyboard	28
Special Keys	28
Lock Keys	28
Embedded Numeric Keypad	29
Windows 98 Keys	30
Hot Keys	31
Activating Hot Keys	33
Keyboard Ergonomics	33
Touchpad	34
Touchpad Basics	34
Storage	36
Hard Disk	36
Floppy Drive	36
Ejecting a Floppy Disk	36
CD-ROM Drive	37
Ejecting the CD-ROM Tray	37
Ports	38
Front Ports	38
Rear Ports	39
Universal Serial Bus	40
Right Ports	40
PC Card Slots	40
Inserting a Card	41
Ejecting a Card	41
Fax/Data Modem	42
Audio	43
Playing Audio CDs	44
Securing your Computer	46
Security Notch	46
Passwords	46
Setting a Password	47
Battery Pack	50
Battery Pack Characteristics	50
Using a Battery Pack for the First Time	50
Installing and Removing the Battery Pack	51
Charging the Battery	52
Charging Modes	52
Checking the Battery Level	53
Using the Windows Battery Meter	53
Optimizing Battery Life	53
Battery-low Warning	54
Power Management	56
Power Management Modes	56
Display Standby Mode	56
\	57
Hard Disk Standby Mode	57
Peripheral Standby Modes	57
Standby Mode	57
Hibernation Mode	58
Advanced Power Management	60
External Monitor	62
External Keyboard	63
External Keypad	64
External Pointing Device	65
External PS/2 Mouse	65
External Serial Mouse	66
Printer	67
Audio Devices	68
Port Replicator	69
PC Cards	70
USB Devices	71
Miscellaneous Options	72
Additional Power Packs	72
Battery Pack	72
AC Adapter	72
Cables	72
PS/2 Y-Bridge Cable	72
File Transfer Cable	73
Key Component Upgrades	74
Memory Upgrade	74
Memory Configurations	74
Installing Memory	75
Hard Disk Upgrade	76
Disconnecting from the Desktop	78
Moving Around	79
Preparing the Computer	79
What To Bring to Short Meetings	79
What To Bring to Long Meetings	79
Taking the Computer Home	80
Preparing the Computer	80
What To Bring with You	80
Special Considerations	80
Setting Up a Home Office	81
Traveling with the Computer	82
Preparing the Computer	82
What To Bring with You	82
Special Considerations	82
Traveling Internationally with the Computer	83
Preparing the Computer	83
What To Bring with You	83
Special Considerations	83
System Software	86
Sleep Manager	87
Accessing the Sleep Manager	88
Sleep Manager Functions	90
Create	90
Not Enough Space for Allocation	91
Remove	92
Minimize	92
Exit	92
Notebook Manager	94
Information Viewer	95
POST	96
Boot Sequence	97
Password	98
Setting the Power-On Password	99
Setting the Setup Password	100
Power Management	101
Display Device	102
BIOS Utility	104
Navigating the BIOS Utility	104
Basic System Settings	105
Startup Configuration	107
Onboard Devices Configuration	109
System Security	110
Setting a Password	111
Changing a Password	112
Removing a Password	112
Power Management	113
Load Default Settings	114
Frequently-Asked Questions	116
I slid the power switch and opened the display, bu...	116
Nothing appears on the screen.	116
Image is not full-screen.	117
No audio from the computer.	117
External microphone or audio line-in device does n...	118
I want to eject the CD-ROM tray without turning on...	118
The keyboard does not respond.	119
The serial mouse does not work.	119
I prefer using an external keyboard and mouse, but...	119
The printer does not work.	119
I want to set up my location to use the internal m...	120
Error Messages	121
Microprocessor	125
Memory	125
Data Storage	125
Display and Video	125
Audio	126
Keyboard and Pointing Device	126
I/O Ports	126
Weight and Dimensions	127
Temperature	127
Humidity (non-condensing)	127
System	127
Battery Pack	127
AC Adapter	127
Options	128