Chapter 6. using the setup utility, Starting the setup utility program, Viewing and changing settings – Lenovo THINKCENTRE 8177 User Manual
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Chapter
6.
Using
the
Setup
Utility
The
Setup
Utility
program
is
stored
in
the
electrically
erasable
programmable
read-only
memory
(EEPROM)
of
the
computer.
The
Setup
Utility
program
is
used
to
view
and
change
the
configuration
settings
of
the
computer,
regardless
of
which
operating
system
you
are
using.
However,
the
operating-system
settings
might
override
any
similar
settings
in
the
Setup
Utility
program.
Starting
the
Setup
Utility
program
To
start
the
Setup
Utility
program,
do
the
following:
1.
If
your
computer
is
already
on
when
you
start
this
procedure,
shut
down
the
operating
system
and
turn
off
the
computer.
2.
Repeatedly
press
the
F1
key
as
you
turn
on
the
computer.
Notes:
a.
If
a
password
has
been
set,
the
Setup
Utility
program
menu
is
not
displayed
until
you
type
your
password.
See
for
more
information.
b.
BIOS
settings
cannot
be
changed
without
the
correct
password.
c.
The
Setup
Utility
might
start
automatically
when
the
power-on
self-test
(POST)
detects
that
hardware
has
been
removed
or
new
hardware
has
been
installed
in
your
computer.
Viewing
and
changing
settings
The
Setup
Utility
program
menu
lists
items
that
identify
system
configuration
topics.
When
working
with
the
Setup
Utility
program
menu,
you
must
use
the
keyboard.
The
keys
used
to
perform
various
tasks
are
displayed
at
the
bottom
of
each
screen.
Exiting
from
the
Setup
Utility
program
When
you
finish
viewing
or
changing
settings,
press
Esc
to
return
to
the
Setup
Utility
program
menu
(you
might
have
to
press
Esc
several
times).
If
you
want
to
save
the
new
settings,
press
F10.
Using
passwords
By
using
the
Setup
Utility
program,
you
can
set
passwords
to
prevent
unauthorized
persons
from
gaining
access
to
your
computer
and
data.
The
types
of
passwords
used
are:
v
User
Password
v
Administrator
Password
v
IDE
Drive
User
Password
(some
computers)
v
IDE
Drive
Master
Password
(some
computers)
You
do
not
have
to
set
any
passwords
to
use
your
computer.
However,
if
you
decide
to
set
any
passwords,
read
the
following
sections.
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Lenovo
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