Computer Setup in SUSE Linux
Starting Computer Setup
Computer Setup is a preinstalled, ROM-based utility that can be used even when the operating
system is not working or will not load.
NOTE: Some of the Computer Setup menu items listed in this guide may not be supported by your
computer.
NOTE: An external keyboard connected by USB can be used with Computer Setup only if USB
legacy support is enabled.
To start Computer Setup, follow these steps:
1. Turn on or restart the computer, and then press esc while the “Press the ESC key for Startup
Menu” message is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen.
2. Press f10 to enter BIOS Setup.
Computer Setup menus
The menu tables in this section provide an overview of the Computer Setup options.
NOTE: Some of the Computer Setup menu items listed in this chapter may not be supported by
your computer.
File menu
Select To do this
System information
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View identification information for the computer.
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View specification information for the processor, cache
and memory size, and system ROM.
Set system date and time Change date and time
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Set date—MM:DD:YYYY
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Set time—HH:MM
System Diagnostics
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F1—System information
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F2—Start-up test
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F3—Run-in test
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F4—Hard disk test
Restore defaults Replace the configuration settings in Computer Setup with
the original factory settings. (Password settings and security
settings are not changed when you restore the factory
settings.)
Reset BIOS security to factory default Restore the BIOS security settings to the factory default.
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