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BIOS Utility

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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 called the Notebook Manager that is similar in function with the BIOS Utility. 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). Note: If the Setup password is set, you need to enter the Setup password to gain access to the BIOS Utility. There are six main menu items: Basic System Settings Startup Configuration Onboard Devices Configuration 32 ThinkPad i Series 1400 HMM

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BIOS Utility
Your computer has a BIOS Utility that allows you to con-
figure the computer an its hardware settings.
Note:
The computer is also bundled with a Windows-
based computer management utility called the
Notebook Manager that is similar in function with
the BIOS Utility.
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).
Note:
If the Setup password is set, you need to enter the
Setup password to gain access to the BIOS Utility.
There are six main menu items:
±
Basic System Settings
±
Startup Configuration
±
Onboard Devices Configuration
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