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Chapter 5. Using the IBM Setup Utility program
The IBM Setup Utility program is stored in the electrically erasable programmable
read-only memory (EEPROM) of your computer. The IBM Setup Utility program is
used to view and change the configuration settings of your computer, regardless of
which operating system you are using. However, the operating-system settings
might override any similar settings in the IBM Setup Utility program.
Starting the IBM Setup Utility program
To start the IBM Setup Utility program, do the following:
1. If your computer is already on when you start this procedure, shut down the
operating system and turn off the computer.
2. Turn on the computer and look for the following prompt on the logo screen:
(To interrupt normal startup, press Enter)
Press Enter when you see the prompt.
3. When the Startup Interrupt Menu displays, press F1.
Note: If an administrator password has been set, the IBM Setup Utility
program menu is not displayed until you type your password. See
“Using passwords” for more information.
The IBM Setup Utility might start automatically when POST detects that hardware
has been removed or new hardware has been installed in your computer.
Viewing and changing settings
The IBM Setup Utility program menu lists items that identify system configuration
topics.
When working with the IBM Setup Utility program menu, you must use the
keyboard. The keys used to perform various tasks are displayed at the bottom of
each screen.
Exiting from the IBM Setup Utility program
When you finish viewing or changing settings, press Esc to return to the IBM
Setup Utility program menu (you might have to press Esc several times). If you
want to save the new settings, select Save Settings before you exit. Otherwise,
your changes will not be saved.
Using passwords
You can use passwords to provide security for your computer and data. There are
two kinds of passwords: a user password and an administrator password. You do
not have to set a password of either type to use your computer. However, if you
decide to set either one, read the following sections.
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