IBM 2621421 Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 126
Load Setup Default Settings, Set the video display features
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BIOS Utility Your computer has a BIOS Utility that allows you to configure the computer an its hardware settings. Note: The computer is also bundled with a Windows- based computer management utility similar in function with the BIOS Utility called the Notebook manager. The computer is already correctly configured for you. If you make any changes to the computer or you receive an Equipment Configuration Error message (error code 246) after you turn on the computer, you need to run the BIOS Utility. The BIOS Utility has the following functions: Change the system date or time Set the power-saving modes and timers Set, change, or remove a system password Change the system boot drive or display device Add or remove serial and parallel devices Set the video display features While the ThinkPad logo is being displayed, wait for a beep before pressing F1 to enter the BIOS Utility. The main screen displays (as shown below). BIOS Utility System Information Basic System Settings Startup Configuration Onboard Devices Configuration System Security Power Management Load Default Settings ↑↓ = Move highlight bar, ↵ = Select, Esc = Exit Note: If the Setup password is set, you need to enter the Setup password to gain access to the BIOS Utility. There are seven main menu items: System Information Basic System Settings Startup Configuration Onboard Devices Configuration System Security Power Management Load Setup Default Settings 118 ThinkPad i Series 1400 HMM