Setup Utility
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CHAPTER 7
Setup Utility
This chapter describes how to run the Setup Utility to change settings on your
computer.
Running the Setup Utility
With the Setup Utility, you can customize the system configuration information,
such as time and date, port assignments, passwords or power management settings.
The information you have specified is saved in a special area called CMOS RAM,
which the system reads every time you turn on the computer.
Contents of the Setup Utility
The Setup Utility consists of five menu pages, as follows:
• Main: Basic system configuration
• Advanced: Device interface configuration (I/O ports, sound settings)
• Security: Password settings
• Power: Power management (battery saving settings)
• Exit: Exit the Setup Utility or return to the default values
Entering and Exiting the Setup Utility
1. Turn on the computer.
2. When Press <F2> to enter SETUP appears, press F2.
3. Change the desired settings.
4. Press Esc to select the Exit menu.
5. Select one of the exit methods, and press Enter.