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

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Chapter 6. Using the Setup Utility The Setup Utility program is used to view and change the configuration settings of the 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 you hear multiple beeps or see a logo screen, release the F1 key. The Setup Utility program opens. 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" on page 37. The Setup Utility might start automatically when POST detects that hardware has been removed or new hardware has been installed in the 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" on page 37. 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. The following options are available for you to set a user password or a supervisor password: • Set User Password • Set Supervisor Password You do not have to set any passwords to use the computer. However, if you decide to set any passwords, read the following sections. Password considerations A password can be any combination of up to 16 alphabetic and numeric characters. For security reasons, it is recommended to use a strong password that cannot be easily compromised. To set a strong password, use the following guidelines: • Have at least eight characters in length and contain at least one alphabetic character and one numeric character • Setup Utility program passwords are not case sensitive • Not be your name or your user name • Not be a common word or a common name • Be significantly different from your previous passwords © Copyright Lenovo 2009, 2010 37

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Chapter 6.
Using the Setup Utility
The Setup Utility program is used to view and change the configuration settings of the 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 you hear multiple beeps
or see a logo screen, release the F1 key. The Setup Utility program opens.
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” on page 37.
The Setup Utility might start automatically when POST detects that hardware has been removed or new
hardware has been installed in the 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” on page 37.
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. The following options are available for you to set a user password or a supervisor password:
•
Set User Password
•
Set Supervisor Password
You do not have to set any passwords to use the computer. However, if you decide to set any passwords,
read the following sections.
Password considerations
A password can be any combination of up to 16 alphabetic and numeric characters. For security reasons, it
is recommended to use a strong password that cannot be easily compromised. To set a strong password,
use the following guidelines:
•
Have at least eight characters in length and contain at least one alphabetic character and one numeric
character
•
Setup Utility program passwords are not case sensitive
•
Not be your name or your user name
•
Not be a common word or a common name
•
Be significantly different from your previous passwords
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