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Chapter 5. IBM Setup Utility program
Attention
A customized setup configuration (other than default settings) might exist on
the computer you are servicing. Running the IBM Setup Utility program
might alter those settings. Note the current configuration settings and verify
that the settings are in place when service is complete.
The IBM Setup Utility program is stored in the electrically erasable programmable
read-only memory (EEPROM) of the computer. The IBM Setup Utility program is
used to view and change the configuration settings of the 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.
This program includes settings for the following:
v System Summary
v Product Data
v Devices and I/O Ports
v Start Options
v Date and Time
v System Security
v Advanced Setup
v Power Management
Starting the IBM Setup Utility program
To start the IBM Setup Utility program, do the following:
1. Power-off the computer and wait for a few seconds until all in-use lights go off.
2. Power-on the computer.
3. When the IBM Setup Utility prompt appears on the screen during start-up,
press F1. The IBM Setup Utility menu will appear.
4. Follow the instructions on the screen.
5. When finished, select System Summary to verify that any configuration
changes have been accepted.
The
IBM Setup Utility might start automatically when POST detects that hardware
has been removed or new hardware has been installed in the 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.
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