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Chapter 6. Using the Setup Utility The Setup Utility program is stored in the electrically erasable programmable read-only memory (EEPROM) of the computer. 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. If your computer is already on when you start this procedure, shut down the operating system and turn off the computer. 2. Repeatedly press the F1 key as you turn on the computer. a. If a password has been set, the Setup Utility program menu is not displayed until you type your password. See "Using passwords" on page 47 for more information. b. BIOS settings cannot be changed without the correct password. c. The Setup Utility might start automatically when the power-on self-test (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. 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. Exiting from the Setup Utility program When you finish viewing or changing settings, press Esc to return to the Setup Utility program menu (you might have to press Esc several times) If you want to save the new settings, press F10. Using passwords By using the Setup Utility program, you can set passwords to prevent unauthorized persons from gaining access to your computer and data. The types of passwords used are: • User Password • Administrator Password You do not have to set any passwords to use your computer. However, if you decide to set any passwords, read the following sections. User Password When a User Password is set, the user is prompted to type a valid password each time the computer is turned on. The computer cannot be used until a valid password is typed from the keyboard. © Copyright Lenovo 2008, 2010 47

Section	Page
Chapter 1. About this manual	7
Important Safety Information	7
Strategy for replacing FRUs for CTO, CMV, and GAV products	8
Product definition	8
FRU Identification for CTO, CMV, and GAV products	8
Important information about replacing RoHS compliant FRUs	9
Chapter 2. Safety information	11
General safety	11
Electrical safety	11
Safety inspection guide	13
Handling electrostatic discharge-sensitive devices	13
Grounding requirements	14
Safety notices (multi-lingual translations)	14
Chapter 3. General information	37
The ThinkVantage™ Productivity Center program	37
Additional information resources	37
Physical specifications	37
Types 8009, 8791, 8795, 8799, 8803, and 8807	37
Types 6488, 8010, 8792, 8796, 8800, 8804, 8808, and 9168	38
Types 8011, 8793, 8797, 8801, 8805, 8810, and 9166	39
Types 6487, 8012, 8794, 8798, 8802, 8806, 8811, and 9167	40
Chapter 4. General Checkout	43
Problem determination tips	44
Chapter 5. Diagnostics	47
PC-Doctor for Windows	47
PC-Doctor for DOS	47
Creating a diagnostic CD image	47
Creating diagnostic diskettes	48
Running diagnostics from the CD or diskettes	48
Running diagnostics from the Rescue and Recovery workspace	48
PC-Doctor for Windows PE	49
Running diagnostics from the Rescue and Recovery workspace	49
Navigating through the diagnostics programs	49
Running tests	49
Test results	50
Fixed disk advanced test (FDAT)	50
Quick and Full erase - hard drive	52
Viewing the test log	52
Chapter 6. Using the Setup Utility	53
Starting the Setup Utility program	53
Viewing and changing settings	53
Exiting from the Setup Utility program	53
Using passwords	53
User Password	53
Administrator Password	54
Setting, changing, and deleting a password	54
Selecting a startup device	54
Selecting a temporary startup device	54
Changing the startup device sequence	54
Advanced settings	55
Chapter 7. Symptom-to-FRU Index	57
Hard disk drive boot error	57
Power Supply Errors	57
Diagnostic error codes	58
Beep symptoms	76
No-beep symptoms	78
POST error codes	78
Miscellaneous error messages	80
Undetermined problems	82
Chapter 8. FRU lists	85
Machine Type 6487	85
Machine Type 6488	96
Machine Type 8009	106
Machine Type 8010	116
Machine Type 8011	120
Machine Type 8012	129
Machine Type 8791	141
Machine Type 8792	151
Machine Type 8793	161
Machine Type 8794	171
Machine Type 8795	181
Machine Type 8796	190
Machine Type 8797	200
Machine Type 8798	209
Machine Type 8799	219
Machine Type 8800	231
Machine Type 8801	243
Machine Type 8802	254
Machine Type 8803	265
Machine Type 8804	277
Machine Type 8805	286
Machine Type 8806	296
Machine Type 8807	305
Machine Type 8808	318
Machine Type 8810	335
Machine Type 8811	349
Machine Type 9166	368
Machine Type 9167	372
Machine Type 9168	376
Chapter 9. Additional Service Information	381
Security features	381
Hardware controlled Passwords	381
Operating system password	381
Vital product data	381
BIOS levels	381
Flash update procedures	381
Updating (flashing) BIOS from a diskette or CD-ROM	382
Updating (flashing) BIOS from your operating system	382
Recovering from a POST/BIOS update failure	382
Power management	383
Automatic configuration and power interface (ACPI) BIOS	383
Automatic Power-On features	383
Recovering software using the Rescue and Recovery program	383
Appendix A. Notices	385
Television output notice	386

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Chapter 6.

Using the Setup Utility

The Setup Utility program is stored in the electrically erasable programmable read-only memory (EEPROM)

of the computer. 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:

If your computer is already on when you start this procedure, shut down the operating system and

turn off the computer.

Repeatedly press the F1 key as you turn on the computer.

If a password has been set, the Setup Utility program menu is not displayed until you type your

password. See “Using passwords” on page 47 for more information.

b. BIOS settings cannot be changed without the correct password.

The Setup Utility might start automatically when the power-on self-test (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.

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.

Exiting from the Setup Utility program

When you ﬁnish viewing or changing settings, press Esc to return to the Setup Utility program menu (you

might have to press Esc several times) If you want to save the new settings, press F10.

Using passwords

By using the Setup Utility program, you can set passwords to prevent unauthorized persons from gaining

access to your computer and data. The types of passwords used are:

•

User Password

•

Administrator Password

You do not have to set any passwords to use your computer. However, if you decide to set any passwords,

read the following sections.

User Password

When a User Password is set, the user is prompted to type a valid password each time the computer is

turned on. The computer cannot be used until a valid password is typed from the keyboard.