Computer Setup Utility Guide 1
Computer Setup (F10) Utility
Computer Setup (F10) Utilities
Use Computer Setup (F10) Utility to do the following:
■ Change factory default settings.
■ Set the system date and time.
■ Set, view, change, or verify the system configuration, including
settings for processor, graphics, memory, audio, storage,
communications, and input devices.
■ Modify the boot order of bootable devices such as hard drives,
diskette drives, or optical drives.
■ Configure the boot priority of IDE hard drive controllers.
■ Enable the power-on password prompt during system restarts
(warm boots) as well as during power-on.
■ Establish a setup password that controls access to Computer
Setup (F10) Utility and the settings described in this section.
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. If you are in Windows, click
Start > Shut Down > Restart the Computer.
2. When the computer starts to boot, press the F10 key.
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If you do not access Computer Setup while the computer is booting,
you must restart the computer again to access the utility.