15-2 Computer Setup and Diagnostics Utilities
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Computer Setup provides two methods of viewing the computer
configuration—by type (factory setting) or connection.
Categories by type:
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System Features
—security, power, boot management
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Communication
—port, modem, and other communication
devices
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Storage
—storage-related devices such as hard drive, CD-
ROM drive, diskette drive
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Input Devices
—keyboard, mouse, and other input devices
■
Network
—network adapter or other network-related devices
■
Audio
—sound properties and audio device settings
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Video
—monitor timeouts and video device resources
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Other
—miscellaneous devices
Categories by connection:
■
System Features
—security, power, boot management
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System Devices
—keyboard, mouse, parallel and serial ports
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ISA
—ISA bus and related devices
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PCI
—PCI bus and connected devices
■
PC Card
—PC Card devices
Running Computer Setup
1. Turn on or restart the computer by clicking Start Æ Shut
Down Æ Restart the computer.
2. When the blinking cursor appears in the upper-right corner of
the screen, press
F10.
NOTE:
If you enabled a setup password, it must be used to
access Computer Setup.
3. If this is the first time you've run Computer Setup, click a
language and press Enter.
4. Click Computer Setup and press Enter.
5. When you are finished, click Exit. A series of Exit options
appear.