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Using the Setup Utility, Automatic changes, Manual changes

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Setup Utility Your IBM Aptiva Personal Computer comes ready to use. You can use the Setup Utility and the Windows Device Manager to view your computer's configuration settings. You can also use the Setup Utility to change some configuration settings. If you add or replace hardware inside your computer, you might need to verify or update specific settings. This chapter contains instructions for how to use the Setup Utility. If you need additional information about the Setup Utility options, see the Setup Utility help. Using the Setup Utility The Setup Utility lets you view and change configuration settings for hardware installed in your computer. You might need to use the Setup Utility if you upgrade the hardware in your computer or if you get an error message while using your computer. Automatic changes In most cases, your computer's Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) can make changes automatically. When you install new hardware, the BIOS detects it during the Power On Self Test (POST) and automatically updates the Setup Utility. Manual changes In some cases, your computer will not make changes automatically. For example, if you install hardware that does not meet Plug and Play requirements, you will need to start the Setup Utility and make changes manually. Using the Setup Utility 71

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Using the Setup Utility
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Setup Utility
Your IBM Aptiva Personal Computer comes ready to
use. You can use the Setup Utility and the Windows
Device Manager to view your computer’s configuration
settings.
You can also use the Setup Utility to change some
configuration settings. If you add or replace hardware
inside your computer, you might need to verify or
update specific settings.
This chapter contains instructions for how to use the
Setup Utility. If you need additional information about
the Setup Utility options, see the Setup Utility help.
Using the Setup Utility
The Setup Utility lets you view and change configuration
settings for hardware installed in your computer. You
might need to use the Setup Utility if you upgrade the
hardware in your computer or if you get an error
message while using your computer.
Automatic changes
In most cases, your computer’s Basic Input/Output
System (BIOS) can make changes automatically. When
you install new hardware, the BIOS detects it during the
Power On Self Test (POST) and automatically updates
the Setup Utility.
Manual changes
In some cases, your computer will not make changes
automatically. For example, if you install hardware that
does not meet Plug and Play requirements, you will
need to start the Setup Utility and make changes
manually.