Fujitsu LifeBook E Series BIOS Guide LifeBook E Series Models: E-6664 E-6644 E-6634 E-6624 Document Date: 10/29/01 Document Part Number: FPC58-0629-01 F U J I T S U P C C O R P O R AT I O N 1
LifeBook E Series BIOS E Series BIOS BIOS SETUP UTILITY The BIOS Setup Utility is a program that sets up the operating environment for your notebook. Your BIOS is set at the factory for normal operating conditions, therefore there is no need to set or change the BIOS environment to operate your notebook. The BIOS Setup Utility configures: ■ ■ Device control feature parameters, such as changing I/O addresses and boot devices. System Data Security feature parameters, such as passwords.
Main Menu POINTS ■ If your notebook emits a series of beeps that sounds like a code and the display is blank, please refer to the Troubleshooting Section. The Troubleshooting Section includes a list of error messages and their meanings. ■ If your data security settings require it, you may be asked for a password before the operating system will be opened. 3. If an error message is displayed on the screen, and you want to enter the setup utility, press the [F2] key. 4.
LifeBook E Series BIOS MAIN MENU – SETTING STANDARD SYSTEM PARAMETERS The Main Menu allows you to set or view the current system parameters. Follow the instructions for Navigating Through The Setup Utility to make any changes. (See Navigating Through The Setup Utility on page 2 for more information.) the field’s function and any special information needed to help understand the field’s use. POINT System Time and System Date can also be set from your operating system without using the setup utility.
Main Menu Table 1: Fields, Options and Defaults for the Main Menu Note that the parameters listed in the following table may vary depending upon your system’s configuration. Menu Field Options Default Description Floppy Disk A: ■ Disabled 1.44/1.2 MB 3.5" [1.44/1.25 MB 3.5"] Sets the format for floppy disk drive A if it is installed. ■ Primary Master: ■ Selects Primary Master submenu The product number of the hard drive. Display the type of device on this ATA/ATAPI interface, if there is one.
LifeBook E Series BIOS Primary Master Submenu of the Main Menu The Primary Master submenu identifies what ATA devices are installed. PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Main Primary Master [HITACHI_DK23CA-30-(PM)] Type: Cylinders: Heads: Sectors: Maximum Capacity: [Hard Disk]to] [16383] [16] [63] 8455MB Multi-Sector Transfers: LBA Mode Control: PIO Transfer Mode: DMA Transfer Mode: [16 Sectors] [Enabled] [Fast PIO 4] [Ultra DMA 5] Item Specific Help Select ATA/ATAPI drive installed here.
Main Menu Table 2: Fields, Options and Defaults for the Primary Master Submenu of the Main Menu Menu Field Options Multi-Sector Transfers: ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ LBA Mode Control: ■ ■ PIO Transfer Mode: ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ DMA Transfer Mode: ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Default Description Disabled 2 Sectors 4 Sectors 8 Sectors 16 Sectors 32 Sectors 64 Sectors 128 Sectors [16 Sectors] This option cannot be changed when Auto is selected. Specify the number of sectors per block for multiple sector transfer.
LifeBook E Series BIOS Secondary Master Submenu of the Main Menu The Secondary Master submenu allows you to configure secondary ATA devices. PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Main Secondary Master [MATSHITADVD-ROM SR-8175-(SM)] Type: [Auto] Multi-Sector Transfers: LBA Mode Control: PIO Transfer Mode: DMA Transfer Mode: [Disabled] [Disabled] [Standard] [Disabled] Item Specific Help Select ATA/ATAPI drive installed here. [Auto] The BIOS auto-types the drive on boot time.
Main Menu Table 3: Fields, Options and Defaults for the Secondary Master Submenu of the Main Menu Menu Field Options Multi-Sector Transfers: ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ LBA Mode Control: ■ PIO Transfer Mode: ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ DMA Transfer Mode: ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Default Description Disabled 2 Sectors 4 Sectors 8 Sectors 16 Sectors 32 Sectors 64 Sectors 128 Sectors [Disabled] This option cannot be changed when Auto is selected. Specify the number of sectors per block for multiple sector transfer.
LifeBook E Series BIOS ADVANCED MENU – SETTING DEVICE FEATURE CONTROLS The Advanced Menu allows you to: ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Enable or disable support for Plug & Play operating systems. Set the I/O addresses for the serial and parallel ports. Set the communication mode for the parallel port. Set an audio function I/O address, interrupt level and DMA channel. Select between the display panel and an external CRT display. Enable or disable compensation for your display.
Advanced Menu Table 4: Fields, Options and Defaults for the Advanced Menu Menu Field Options Default Description Serial/Parallel Port Configurations –— –— When selected, opens the Serial/Parallel Port Configurations submenu which allows the user to modify settings for serial, infrared and parallel ports. Keyboard/Mouse Features –— –— When selected, opens the Keyboard/Mouse Features submenu, which allows setting external and internal keyboard and mouse parameters.
LifeBook E Series BIOS Serial/Parallel Port Configuration Submenu of the Advanced Menu The Serial/Parallel Port Configuration submenu provides the ability to set the I/O addresses and interrupt levels for the serial, infrared and parallel ports of your notebook. CAUTION I/O addresses, DMA channels and Interrupt levels can be entered in various ways, including via the BIOS setup utility, the control software for the I/O device, or the hardware.
Advanced Menu Table 5: Fields, Options and Defaults for the Serial/Parallel Port Configuration Submenu of Advanced Menu Menu Field Options Serial Port: ■ ■ ■ I/O Address: ■ ■ ■ ■ Interrupt: ■ ■ ■ ■ Infrared Port: ■ ■ ■ Mode: ■ ■ I/O Address: ■ ■ ■ ■ Interrupt: ■ ■ ■ ■ I/O address: ■ ■ ■ ■ DMA Channel: ■ ■ Parallel Port: ■ ■ ■ Mode: ■ ■ ■ I/O address: ■ ■ ■ Interrupt: ■ ■ Default Description Disabled Enabled Auto [Enabled] Configures the serial port using either no configurat
LifeBook E Series BIOS Keyboard/Mouse Features Submenu of the Advanced Menu The Keyboard/Mouse Features submenu is for setting the parameters of the integrated and external mouse and keyboard.
Advanced Menu Video Features Submenu of the Advanced Menu The Video Features Submenu is for setting the display parameters. Main PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Security Power Savings Exit Advanced Video Features Item Specific Help Display: Compensation: [Internal Flat Panel] [Disabled] Primary Video Adapter: [Auto] Select Item Select Menu -/Space Change Values Enter Select Sub-Menu ▲ F1 Help ESC Exit Select display terminal. F9 Setup Defaults F10 Save and Exit Figure 7.
LifeBook E Series BIOS Internal Device Configurations Submenu of the Advanced Menu The Internal Device Configuration submenu allows the user to configure other internal devices. Main Advanced PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Security Power Savings Exit Item Specific Help Internal Device Configurations Floppy Disk Controller: IDE Controller: Modem Controller: LAN Controller: [Enabled] [Both] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] Floppy disk drive is disabled. [Enabled] Floppy disk drive is enabled.
Advanced Menu PCI Configuration Submenu of the Advanced Menu The PCI Configuration submenu allows the user to reserve specific interrupts (IRQs) for legacy ISA devices, and to enable or disable built in PCI device modules. Main Advanced POINT The BIOS setting for your communication device is variable depending on your LifeBook E Series Built-to-order configuration.
LifeBook E Series BIOS IRQ Reservation Submenu of the PCI Configuration Submenu The IRQ Reservation submenu of the PCI Configuration submenu allows the user to mark IRQs as reserved for use by legacy ISA devices. When an IRQ is reserved, the BIOS does not use it for embedded PCI or ISA devices. Main CAUTION Only IRQ’s 9, 10, & 11 can be reserved without conflict.
Advanced Menu CPU Features Submenu of the Advanced Menu The CPU Features Submenu provides options for configuring the CPU. Main Advanced PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Security Power Savings Exit CPU Features Item Specific Help SpeedStep(TM) Technology: [Enabled] On Battery: [Battery Optimized] On AC: [Maximum Performance] Select Enhanced Intel(TM) SpeedStep(TM) Technology enabled or disabled.
LifeBook E Series BIOS USB Features Submenu of the Advanced Menu The USB Features Submenu provides options for enabling or disabling the USB Floppy Disk Drive. Main PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Security Power Savings Exit Advanced Item Specific Help USB Features USB Floppy Disk: [Disabled] Legacy Floppy Emulation is disabled. [Disabled] [Enabled] Legacy Floppy Emulation is enabled and USB floppy is available without USB aware OS.
Advanced Menu Event Logging Submenu of the Advanced Menu The Event Logging Submenu configures event logging features for DMI events.
LifeBook E Series BIOS SECURITY MENU – SETTING THE SECURITY FEATURES The Security menu allows you to set up the data security features of your notebook to fit your operating needs and to view the current data security configuration. Follow the instructions for Navigating Through the Setup Utility to make any changes. (See Navigating Through The Setup Utility on page 2 for more information.
Security Menu Table 14: Fields, Options and Defaults for the Security Menu Menu Field Options Default Description Supervisor Password is: –— Clear A display-only field. Set is displayed when the system supervisor password is set and Clear when it is not. User Password is: –— Clear A display-only field. Set is displayed when the general user password is set, and Clear when it is not. Set Supervisor Password –— [Enter] Sets, changes or cancels the Supervisor Password.
LifeBook E Series BIOS Hard Disk Security Submenu of the Security Menu The Hard Disk Security Submenu is for configuring hard disk security features.
Security Menu Owner Information Submenu of the Security Menu The Owner Information Submenu is for setting owner information. Note that the owner information cannot be set without having entered a Supervisor password. Main PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Security Power Savings Exit Advanced Owner Information Owner Information Is: Clear Set Owner Information [Enter] Foreground Color: Background Color: [Gray] [Black] Item Specific Help Press key to set owner information.
LifeBook E Series BIOS POWER MENU – SETTING POWER MANAGEMENT FEATURES The Power menu allows you to set and change the power management parameters. Follow the instructions for Navigating Through the Setup Utility to make any changes. (See Navigating Through The Setup Utility on page 2 for more information.
Power Menu Table 17: Fields, Options and Defaults for the Power Menu Menu field Options Power Savings: ■ ■ ■ ■ Hard Disk Timeout: ■ ■ Standby Timeout: ■ ■ Default Description Disabled Customized Maximum Power Savings Maximum Performance [Customized] Sets the power savings parameters to a factory installed combination of parameters, a custom set of parameters set by you or no power saving features.
LifeBook E Series BIOS Advanced Features Submenu of the Power Menu The Advanced Features submenu is for setting some non-time related power saving parameters. PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Power Advanced Features Suspend/Resume Switch: Lid Closure Suspend: Lid Open Resume: Resume On LAN: [Enabled] [On] [On] [Off] Auto Suspend on Undock: [Disabled] Select Item Select Menu Configures the Suspend/Resume switch.
Boot Menu BOOT MENU – SELECTING THE OPERATING SYSTEM SOURCE The Boot Menu is used to select the order in which the BIOS searches sources for the operating system. Follow the instructions for Navigating Through the Setup Utility to make any changes. (See Navigating Through The Setup Utility on page 2 for more information.
LifeBook E Series BIOS Boot Device Priority Submenu of the Boot Menu The Boot Device Priority Submenu is for setting the order of checking of sources for the operating system. CAUTIONS ■ ■ Be careful of the operating environment when booting from a CD-ROM or you may overwrite files by mistake. A bootable CD-ROM has either a floppy disk format or a hard drive format. When the bootable CD-ROM is used, the drive allocations change automatically without changing the BIOS setup.
Info Menu INFO MENU - DISPLAYS BASIC SYSTEM INFORMATION The Info menu is a display only screens that provides the configuration information for your notebook. The following table shows the names of the menu fields for the Info menu and the information displayed in those fields. These fields are for information purposes only, and cannot be modified by the user (except for the Asset Number as in the Point below).
Exit Menu LifeBook E Series BIOS EXIT MENU – LEAVING THE SETUP UTILITY The Exit Menu is used to leave the setup utility. Follow the instructions for Navigating Through the Setup Utility to make any changes. (See Navigating Through The Setup Utility on page 2 for more information.) Main Advanced The following table shows the names of the menu fields for the Exit menu, the default settings and a description of the field’s function and any special information needed to help understand the field’s use.
