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Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Preface General Introductions Getting Started Customizing this Notebook BIOS setup
Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Preface General Introductions Getting Started Customizing this Notebook BIOS setup
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Preface Removing the PC card 3-8 Express Card Installation (Optional 3-9 Installing the Express card 3-9 Removing the Express card 3-9 Safely Remove Hardware 3-10 BIOS Setup About BIOS Setup 4-2 When to Use BIOS Setup 4-2 How to Run BIOS Setup 4-2 Control Keys 4-3 BIOS Setup Menu 4-4 Main menu 4-5 Advanced menu 4-7 Security menu 4-9 Boot menu 4-11 Exit menu 4-12 XIV
Preface Removing the PC card 3-8 Express Card Installation (Optional 3-9 Installing the Express card 3-9 Removing the Express card 3-9 Safely Remove Hardware 3-10 BIOS Setup About BIOS Setup 4-2 When to Use BIOS Setup 4-2 How to Run BIOS Setup 4-2 Control Keys 4-3 BIOS Setup Menu 4-4 Main menu 4-5 Advanced menu 4-7 Security menu 4-9 Boot menu 4-11 Exit menu 4-12 XIV
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Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Preface General Introductions Getting Started Customizing this Notebook BIOS setup
Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Preface General Introductions Getting Started Customizing this Notebook BIOS setup
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Chapter 4, BIOS setup, provides information on BIOS Setup program and allows you to configure the system for optimum use. 1-3 General Introductions Chapter 3, Customizing this Notebook, gives instructions not only in connecting the mouse, keyboard, webcam, printer, external monitor, IEEE 1394 devices, and communication devices, but also in installing and removing the PC card.
Chapter 4, BIOS setup, provides information on BIOS Setup program and allows you to configure the system for optimum use. 1-3 General Introductions Chapter 3, Customizing this Notebook, gives instructions not only in connecting the mouse, keyboard, webcam, printer, external monitor, IEEE 1394 devices, and communication devices, but also in installing and removing the PC card.
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Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Preface General Introductions Getting Started Customizing this Notebook BIOS setup
Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Preface General Introductions Getting Started Customizing this Notebook BIOS setup
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Yes x 1 2-4 Getting Started Slot Display LCD Type Brightness Video Controller VRAM LCD CRT Support Audio Sound Controller HD Audio Codec Internal Speaker SoundBlaster BIOS BIOS Others Kensington Lock Hole Express Card Slot x 1 14" / 14.1" WXGA Brightness controlled by K/B hot-keys RC 410 ME (Ati Radeon® XPRESS 200M) Share System ...
Yes x 1 2-4 Getting Started Slot Display LCD Type Brightness Video Controller VRAM LCD CRT Support Audio Sound Controller HD Audio Codec Internal Speaker SoundBlaster BIOS BIOS Others Kensington Lock Hole Express Card Slot x 1 14" / 14.1" WXGA Brightness controlled by K/B hot-keys RC 410 ME (Ati Radeon® XPRESS 200M) Share System ...
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Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Preface General Introductions Getting Started Customizing this Notebook BIOS setup
Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Preface General Introductions Getting Started Customizing this Notebook BIOS setup
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Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Preface General Introductions Getting Started Customizing this Notebook BIOS setup
Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Preface General Introductions Getting Started Customizing this Notebook BIOS setup
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... for customized features. If the message disappears before you respond and you to change the default settings for your Notebook may need to run the BIOS Setup when: w An error message appears on the Notebook and press the [Del] key during the system booting up and requests you still wish ...to enter Setup, restart the system by turning it OFF and ON, or simultaneously pressing [Ctrl]+[Alt]+[Delete] keys to reload the default BIOS settings. w You want to run the BIOS Setup Utility, turn on the screen during the POST procedure. To run SETUP. You may be different because of...
... for customized features. If the message disappears before you respond and you to change the default settings for your Notebook may need to run the BIOS Setup when: w An error message appears on the Notebook and press the [Del] key during the system booting up and requests you still wish ...to enter Setup, restart the system by turning it OFF and ON, or simultaneously pressing [Ctrl]+[Alt]+[Delete] keys to reload the default BIOS settings. w You want to run the BIOS Setup Utility, turn on the screen during the POST procedure. To run SETUP. You may be different because of...
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...change setting options. 2) Bring up help screen providing the information of control keys. 1) Exit the BIOS Setup Utility. 2) Return to select one item under the menu title. In some items, press... value or make changes. Press right arrow to control the cursor in a sub-menu. 4-3 BIOS Setup Control Keys You can use only the keyboard to select one menu title. Press left arrow to the... previous screen in the BIOS Setup Utility. Bring up a sub-menu when available. Press down arrow to change setting field. ...
...change setting options. 2) Bring up help screen providing the information of control keys. 1) Exit the BIOS Setup Utility. 2) Return to select one item under the menu title. In some items, press... value or make changes. Press right arrow to control the cursor in a sub-menu. 4-3 BIOS Setup Control Keys You can use only the keyboard to select one menu title. Press left arrow to the... previous screen in the BIOS Setup Utility. Bring up a sub-menu when available. Press down arrow to change setting field. ...
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Main menu Show System Overview information about BIOS version, CPU features, Memory size and setting of System Time and Date. Exit menu Choose decided status before leaving the BIOS menu. 4-4 Advanced menu Configure IDE and USB settings. The Main menu displays the system information, including the basic configuration. Security menu Install or clear Supervisor's and User's Password settings. BIOS Setup BIOS Setup Menu Once you enter the BIOS Setup Utility, the Main menu will appear on the screen. Boot menu Set up Boot Type and Boot Sequence.
Main menu Show System Overview information about BIOS version, CPU features, Memory size and setting of System Time and Date. Exit menu Choose decided status before leaving the BIOS menu. 4-4 Advanced menu Configure IDE and USB settings. The Main menu displays the system information, including the basic configuration. Security menu Install or clear Supervisor's and User's Password settings. BIOS Setup BIOS Setup Menu Once you enter the BIOS Setup Utility, the Main menu will appear on the screen. Boot menu Set up Boot Type and Boot Sequence.
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Following is [hour:minute:second]. 4-5 The set the system time. The system clock will show you shut down the PC or get into sleep mode. w System Time This item allows you to set format is CPU's information about its Type and Speed. Main menu BIOS Setup System Overview System Overview will go on no matter you BIOS version and other information about its build date and update notes.
Following is [hour:minute:second]. 4-5 The set the system time. The system clock will show you shut down the PC or get into sleep mode. w System Time This item allows you to set format is CPU's information about its Type and Speed. Main menu BIOS Setup System Overview System Overview will go on no matter you BIOS version and other information about its build date and update notes.
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Date The date from 01 (January) to 31. Month The month from 01 to 12 (December). The date format is determined by users. 4-6 Day Day of the week, from Sun to set the system date. Year The year can be adjusted by BIOS (read-only). BIOS Setup w System Date This item allows you to Sat, which is [day:month:date:year].
Date The date from 01 (January) to 31. Month The month from 01 to 12 (December). The date format is determined by users. 4-6 Day Day of the week, from Sun to set the system date. Year The year can be adjusted by BIOS (read-only). BIOS Setup w System Date This item allows you to Sat, which is [day:month:date:year].
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Advanced menu BIOS Setup Advanced Settings w Primary/ Secondary IDE Master The two items display the types of the primary and secondary master IDE devices installed in a conserve power ...
Advanced menu BIOS Setup Advanced Settings w Primary/ Secondary IDE Master The two items display the types of the primary and secondary master IDE devices installed in a conserve power ...
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Setting options: Enabled, and Disabled. 4-8 Setting options: Enabled, and Disabled. w USB Keyboard Legacy Support Select Enabled to enable the legacy support for USB keyboard. BIOS Setup and applications.
Setting options: Enabled, and Disabled. 4-8 Setting options: Enabled, and Disabled. w USB Keyboard Legacy Support Select Enabled to enable the legacy support for USB keyboard. BIOS Setup and applications.
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The password typed now will appear on the screen as below: Enter New Password Type the password you select the function, a message box will replace any previously set password from CMOS memory. You may also press [ESC] to six characters in length and press [Enter]. Security menu BIOS Setup Security Settings w Change Supervisor/User Password When you want, up to abort the selection and not enter a password. 4-9
The password typed now will appear on the screen as below: Enter New Password Type the password you select the function, a message box will replace any previously set password from CMOS memory. You may also press [ESC] to six characters in length and press [Enter]. Security menu BIOS Setup Security Settings w Change Supervisor/User Password When you want, up to abort the selection and not enter a password. 4-9
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...the User Access Level item. About Supervisor Password and User Password Supervisor Password allows the user to specify the type of the setup menu; BIOS Setup When the Supervisor Password is set password, just press [Enter] when you can make changes. 4-10 Always A password prompt appears every... time when the Notebook is used to enter and change the settings of BIOS password protection that is implemented. The Password Check item is powered on or when end users try to make further settings of access right...
...the User Access Level item. About Supervisor Password and User Password Supervisor Password allows the user to specify the type of the setup menu; BIOS Setup When the Supervisor Password is set password, just press [Enter] when you can make changes. 4-10 Always A password prompt appears every... time when the Notebook is used to enter and change the settings of BIOS password protection that is implemented. The Password Check item is powered on or when end users try to make further settings of access right...
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The default setting is Enabled. w 1st Boot Device The item allows you to load the disk operating system. 4-11 Settings options: Disabled and Enabled. Boot menu BIOS Setup Boot Settings w Quiet Boot This item enables you to set the sequence of boot devices where BIOS attempts to show the vendor logo on the boot-up screen.
The default setting is Enabled. w 1st Boot Device The item allows you to load the disk operating system. 4-11 Settings options: Disabled and Enabled. Boot menu BIOS Setup Boot Settings w Quiet Boot This item enables you to set the sequence of boot devices where BIOS attempts to show the vendor logo on the boot-up screen.
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Exit menu BIOS Setup Exit Options w Save Changes and Exit Save the changes you have made . w Load Optimal Defaults Select this item to load the default settings for optimal system performance. 4-12 w Discard Changes Abandon your changes and reload the previous configuration before running the utility. w Discard Changes and Exit Exit the utility without saving the changes you have made and exit the utility.
Exit menu BIOS Setup Exit Options w Save Changes and Exit Save the changes you have made . w Load Optimal Defaults Select this item to load the default settings for optimal system performance. 4-12 w Discard Changes Abandon your changes and reload the previous configuration before running the utility. w Discard Changes and Exit Exit the utility without saving the changes you have made and exit the utility.