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Solve system configuration errors detected but not automatically fixed during the Power-On Self-
Test (POST).
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Replicate the system setup by saving system configuration information on a USB device and
restoring it on one or more computers.
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Execute self-tests on a specified ATA hard drive (when supported by drive).
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Enable or disable DriveLock security (when supported by drive).
Using Computer Setup (F10) Utilities
Computer Setup can be accessed only by turning the computer on or restarting the system.
To access the Computer Setup Utilities menu, complete the following steps:
1.
Turn on or restart the computer.
2.
Repeatedly press
You can also press
startup, including the Computer Setup utility.
NOTE:
again repeatedly press
3.
A choice of five headings appears in the Computer Setup Utilities menu: File, Storage, Security,
Power, and Advanced.
4.
Use the arrow (left and right) keys to select the appropriate heading. Use the arrow (up and
down) keys to select the option you want, then press Enter. To return to the Computer Setup
Utilities menu, press Esc.
5.
To apply and save changes, select File > Save Changes and Exit.
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If you have made changes that you do not want applied, select Ignore Changes and Exit.
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To reset to factory settings or previously saved default settings (some models), select
Apply Defaults and Exit. This option will restore the original factory system defaults.
NOTE:
CAUTION:
(F10) changes because the CMOS could become corrupted. It is safe to turn off the computer only
after exiting the F10 Setup screen.
Table A-1
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File
Storage
Security
Power
Advanced
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Appendix A Computer Setup (F10) Utility
F10
when the monitor light turns green to access the utility.
Esc
to a menu that allows you to access different options available at
If you do not press
F10
when the monitor light turns green to access the utility.
Not all settings shown in the following sections are available for all models
Do NOT turn the computer power OFF while the BIOS is saving the Computer Setup
Computer Setup (F10) Utility
F10
at the appropriate time, you must restart the computer and
Table
Computer Setup—File on page 47
Computer Setup—Storage on page 48
Computer Setup—Security on page 51
Computer Setup—Power on page 54
Computer Setup—Advanced on page 55
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