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BIOS Setup Utility
The BIOS Setup Utility is a hardware configuration program built into your computer’s BIOS (Basic Input/
Output System).
Your computer is already properly configured and optimized, and you do not need to run this utility. However,
if you encounter configuration problems, you may need to run Setup. Please also refer to Chapter 4
Troubleshooting when problem arises.
To activate the BIOS Utility, press
m
during POST (while the TravelMate logo is being displayed).
Navigating the BIOS Utility
There are six menu options: System Information, Basic System Settings, Startup Configuration, Onboard
Device Configuration, System Security and Loading Default Settings.
To enter a menu, highlight the item using the
w
/
y
keys, then press
e
.
Within a menu, navigate through the BIOS Utility by following these instructions:
!
Press the
w
/
y
keys to move between the parameters.
!
Press the
z
/
x
keys to change the value of a parameter.
!
Press
the
|
key while you are in any of the menu options to return to the main menu.
NOTE:
You can change the value of a parameter if it is enclosed in square brackets. Navigation keys are
shown at the bottom of the screen.
BIOS Utility
System Information
Basic System Settings
Startup Configuration
Onboard Device Configuration
System Security
Loading Default Settings
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= Move highlight bar, Enter = Select, Esc = Exit
System Utilities
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