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Using the Setup Utility, Starting the Setup Utility program, Viewing and changing settings

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Chapter 4. Using the Setup Utility The Setup Utility program is used 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. If your computer is already on when you start this procedure, turn off the computer. 2. Repeatedly press and release the F1 key when turning on the computer. When you hear multiple beeps or see a logo screen, release the F1 key. Note: If a Power-On Password or an Administrator Password has been set, the Setup Utility program menu is not displayed until you type the correct password. For more information, see "Using passwords." The Setup Utility program might start automatically when 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 items that identify system configuration topics. To view or change settings, see "Starting the Setup Utility program." When working with the Setup Utility program menu, 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 passwords to prevent unauthorized access to your computer and data. See "Starting the Setup Utility program." The following types of passwords are available: v Power-On Password v Administrator Password v Hard Disk User Password You do not have to set any passwords to use your computer. However, using passwords improves computing security. If you decide to set any passwords, read the following sections. © Copyright Lenovo 2009 49

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Chapter 4. Using the Setup Utility
The Setup Utility program is used 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.
If your computer is already on when you start this procedure, turn off the
computer.
2.
Repeatedly press and release the F1 key when turning on the computer. When
you hear multiple beeps or see a logo screen, release the F1 key.
Note:
If a Power-On Password or an Administrator Password has been set, the
Setup Utility program menu is not displayed until you type the correct
password. For more information, see “Using passwords.”
The Setup Utility program might start automatically when 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 items that identify system configuration
topics. To view or change settings, see “Starting the Setup Utility program.”
When working with the Setup Utility program menu, 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 passwords to prevent
unauthorized access to your computer and data. See “Starting the Setup Utility
program.” The following types of passwords are available:
v
Power-On Password
v
Administrator Password
v
Hard Disk User Password
You do not have to set any passwords to use your computer. However, using
passwords improves computing security. If you decide to set any passwords, read
the following sections.
© Copyright Lenovo 2009
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