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12 Setup Utility (BIOS)
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Setup Utility, or Basic Input/Output System (BIOS), controls communication between all the input and
output devices on the system (such as disk drives, display, keyboard, mouse, and printer). Setup
Utility includes settings for the types of peripherals installed, the startup sequence of the computer,
and the amount of system and extended memory.
CAUTION:
Use extreme care when making changes in Setup Utility. Errors can prevent the
computer from operating properly.
Starting Setup Utility
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Turn on or restart the computer. While the “Press the ESC key for Startup Menu” message is
displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press
esc
. When the Startup Menu is displayed,
press
f10
.
Using Setup Utility
Changing the language of Setup Utility
1.
Start Setup Utility.
2.
Use the arrow keys to select System Configuration > Language, and then press
enter
.
3.
Use the arrow keys to select a language, and then press
enter
.
4.
When a confirmation prompt with your language selected is displayed, press
enter
.
5.
To save your change and exit Setup Utility, use the arrow keys to select Exit > Exit Saving
Changes, and then press
enter
.
Your change takes effect immediately.
Navigating and selecting in Setup Utility
Setup Utility does not support the TouchPad. Navigation and selection are by keystroke.
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To choose a menu or a menu item, use the arrow keys.
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To choose an item in a list or to toggle a field—for example an Enable/Disable field—use either
the arrow keys or
f5
and
f6
.
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To select an item, press
enter
.
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To close a text box or return to the menu display, press
esc
.
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To display additional navigation and selection information while Setup Utility is open, press
f1
.
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Chapter 12 Setup Utility (BIOS)