Operation Manual

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Settings in BIOS Setup Utility
In BIOS Setup Utility you can set the system functions and the hardware configuration of the
notebook.
When it is delivered, the notebook is set to factory default settings. You can change these settings
in BIOS Setup Utility. Any changes you make take effect as soon as you save and quit the BIOS Setup
Utility.
The BIOS Setup Utility programme contains the following menus:
Main: for system settings such as time and date
Advanced: for system settings such as hard disks and monitor selection
Boot: for configuring the boot sequence
Security: for password settings and safety functions
Exit: to exit the BIOS Setup Utility
Start BIOS Setup Utility
► Restart the notebook (switching ON/OFF or warm boot).
The following or a similar display appears on the screen during booting:
<F2> BIOS Setup <F12> Boot Menu
► When this message appears, press the function key F2 .
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If a password has been assigned:
► Enter the password and press the Enter key.
If you have forgotten the password, contact your system administrator or contact our
customer service centre.
Operating BIOS Setup Utility
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Press the F1 key to display help on the operation of BIOS Setup Utility.
The description of the individual settings is shown in the right-hand window of the BIOS
Setup Utility.
With the F9 key you can load the default settings of the BIOS Setup Utility.
► Use the touchpad, mouse or cursor keys ! or " to select the menu you wish to access to
make changes.
The menu is displayed on the screen.
► Use the touchpad, mouse or cursor keys # or $ to select the field you wish to change.
► Press the Enter key.
► Press the ESC key to exit the selected menu.
► For future reference, make a note of the changes you have made (for example, in this
manual).