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System Information
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View identification information for the computer and the
batteries in the system.
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View specification information for the processor, cache
and memory size, system ROM, video revision, and
keyboard controller version.
Set System Date and Time Set or change the date and time on the computer.
System Diagnostics
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System Information—Displays the following information:
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Identification information for the computer and the
batteries in the system.
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Specification information for the processor, cache
and memory size, system ROM, video revision, and
keyboard controller version.
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Start-up Test—Verifies the system components needed
for starting the computer.
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Run-In Test—Runs a comprehensive check on system
memory.
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Hard Disk Test—Runs a comprehensive self-test on any
hard drive in the system.
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Memory Test—Runs a comprehensive test on any
memory installed in the computer.
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Battery Test—Runs a comprehensive test on any
batteries installed in the computer.
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Error Log—Displays a log file if any errors have occurred.
Reset BIOS security to factory default Restore the BIOS security settings to the factory default.
Restore defaults Replace the configuration settings in Computer Setup with the
original factory settings. (Hard drive mode, password settings,
and security settings are not changed when you restore the
factory settings.)
Ignore changes and exit Cancel any changes entered during the current session. Then
exit and restart the computer.
Save changes and exit Save any changes entered during the current session. Then
exit and restart the computer. Your changes go into effect
when the computer restarts.
Security menu
NOTE: Some of the menu items listed in this section may not be supported by your computer.
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Setup BIOS Administrator Password Set up a BIOS administrator password.
Password Policy (requires a BIOS administrator password) Revise password policy criteria.
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