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Chapter 2: System utilities
BIOS Setup Utility
The BIOS Setup Utility is a hardware configuration program built into the notebook’s BIOS (Basic
Input/Output System). The notebook was shipped already properly configured and optimized.
However, if the user encounters configuration problems, you may need to run Setup.
Note: Also see Chapter 4 “Troubleshooting” on page 135 and Chapter 5
“Clearing password check and BIOS recovery” on page 158 when
problems arise.
To run the BIOS Setup Utility:
1 Turn on the notebook. You will see Press <F2> to enter Setup at the bottom of
the screen.
2 Press F2. The BIOS Setup Utility opens.
Navigating the BIOS Setup Utility
There are six menu options in the BIOS Setup Utility: Information, Main, Advanced, Intel,
Security, Boot, and Exit.
To use the BIOS Setup Utility:
❑ To choose a menu, use the left ← and right → arrow keys.
❑ To choose an item, use the up ↑ and down ↓ arrow keys.
❑ To change the value of a parameter, press F5 or F6.
❑ A plus sign (+) indicates the item has sub-items. Press Enter to expand this item.
❑ Press Esc while you are in any of the menu options to go to the Exit menu.