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BIOS Setup Utility
The BIOS Setup Utility is a hardware configuration program built into your computer’s BIOS (Basic Input/
Output System).
Your computer is already properly configured and optimized, and you do not need to run this utility. However,
if you encounter configuration problems, you may need to run Setup. Please also refer to Chapter 4
Troubleshooting when problem arises.
To activate the BIOS Utility, press
F2
during POST (while the TravelMate logo is being displayed).
Navigating the BIOS Utility
There are six menu options: System Information, Basic System Settings, Startup Configuration, Onboard
Device Configuration, System Security and Loading Default Settings.
To enter a menu, highlight the item using the
cursor up/down
keys, then press
Enter
.
Within a menu, navigate through the BIOS Utility by following these instructions:
!
Press the
cursor up/down
keys to move between the parameters.
!
Press the
cursor left/right
keys to change the value of a parameter.
!
Press
the
Esc
key while you are in any of the menu options to return to the main menu.
NOTE:
You can change the value of a parameter if it is enclosed in square brackets. Navigation keys are
shown at the bottom of the screen.
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