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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. Notes: a. If a password has been set, the Setup Utility program menu is not displayed until you type your password. See "Using passwords" 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: v User Password v Administrator Password v IDE Drive User Password (some computers) v IDE Drive Master Password (some computers) You do not have to set any passwords to use your computer. However, if you decide to set any passwords, read the following sections. © Lenovo 2005, 2009. Portions © IBM Corp. 2005. 53

Section	Page
Contents	5
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
Using PEW	8
Using eSupport	9
Using the HMM	9
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	14
Grounding requirements	14
Safety notices (multi-lingual translations)	15
Chapter 3. General information	45
Additional information resources	45
Physical specifications	45
Types 8099, 8116, 8155, 8156, 8157, 8158, 8159, 8160, 8215, 9210, and 9211	46
Types 8110, 8112, 8113, 8114, 8115, 8153, 8166, 8167, 8168, 8169, and 8170	47
Types 8111, 8154, 8161, 8162, 8163, 8165, 8211, 8212, 8213, and 8214	48
Chapter 4. General Checkout	49
Problem determination tips	50
Chapter 5. Diagnostics using PC-Doctor for DOS	53
Starting PC-Doctor from the Rescue and Recovery workspace	53
Starting PC-Doctor from a diagnostic diskette or CD-ROM	54
Diagnostics program download	54
Navigating through the diagnostics programs	54
Running diagnostics tests	54
Test selection	55
Test results	55
Fixed disk advanced test (FDAT)	55
Quick and Full erase - hard drive	57
Viewing the test log	58
Chapter 6. Using the Setup Utility	59
Starting the Setup Utility program	59
Viewing and changing settings	59
Exiting from the Setup Utility program	59
Using passwords	59
Password considerations	60
User Password	60
Administrator Password	60
IDE Drive User Password	60
IDE Drive Master Password	60
Setting, changing, and deleting a password	61
Using Security Profile by Device	61
Selecting a startup device	62
Selecting a temporary startup device	62
Changing the startup device sequence	62
Advanced settings	62
Chapter 7. Symptom-to-FRU Index	63
Hard disk drive boot error	63
Power Supply Errors	63
Diagnostic error codes	65
Beep symptoms	86
No-beep symptoms	88
POST error codes	89
Miscellaneous error messages	92
Undetermined problems	94
Chapter 8. FRU lists	95
Machine Type 8099	96
Machine Type 8110	115
Machine Type 8111	131
Machine Type 8112	147
Machine Type 8113	161
Machine Type 8114	188
Machine Type 8115	205
Machine Type 8116	219
Machine Type 8153	234
Machine Type 8154	242
Machine Type 8155	250
Machine Type 8156	259
Machine Type 8157	267
Machine Type 8158	276
Machine Type 8159	286
Machine Type 8160	294
Machine Type 8161	303
Machine Type 8162	311
Machine Type 8163	319
Machine Type 8164	327
Machine Type 8165	335
Machine Type 8166	343
Machine Type 8167	349
Machine Type 8168	356
Machine Type 8169	367
Machine Type 8170	374
Machine Type 8211	381
Machine Type 8212	396
Machine Type 8213	423
Machine Type 8214	442
Machine Type 8215	458
Machine Type 9210	485
Machine Type 9211	504
Chapter 9. Additional Service Information	521
Security features	521
Hardware controlled Passwords	521
Operating system password	521
Vital product data	521
Management Information Format (MIF)	521
BIOS levels	522
Flash update procedures	522
Updating (flashing) BIOS from a diskette or CD-ROM	522
Updating (flashing) BIOS from your operating system	522
Recovering from a POST/BIOS update failure	523
Power management	524
Automatic configuration and power interface (ACPI) BIOS	524
Automatic Power-On features	524
Recovering software using the Rescue and Recovery program	525
Starting the Rescue and Recovery workspace	525
Appendix. Notices	527
Television output notice	528

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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.

Notes:

If a password has been set, the Setup Utility program menu is not displayed

until you type your password. See “Using passwords” for more

information.

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

IDE Drive User Password (some computers)

IDE Drive Master Password (some computers)

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

decide to set any passwords, read the following sections.