Fujitsu LifeBook
C Series
BIOS Guide
LifeBook C Series Model:
C2110
Document Date: 04/05/02
Document Part Number: FPC58-0668-01
FUJITSU PC CORPORATION
LifeBook C Series BIOS
C Series BIOS
BIOS SETUP UTILITY
The BIOS Setup Utility is a program that sets up the
operating environment for your notebook. Your
BIOS is set at the factory for normal operating conditions, therefore there is no need to set or change the
BIOS environment to operate your notebook.
The BIOS Setup Utility configures:
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Device control feature parameters, such as changing
I/O addresses and boot devices.
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System Data Security feature parameters, such
as passwords.
Entering the BIOS Setup Utility
To enter the BIOS Setup Utility do the following:
1. Turn on or restart your notebook.
2. Press the [F2] key once the Fujitsu logo appears
on the screen. This will open the main menu
of the BIOS Setup Utility with the current
settings displayed.
3. Press the [RIGHT ARROW] or [LEFT ARROW] key
to scroll through the other setup menus to review or
alter the current settings.
Navigating Through The Setup Utility
The BIOS setup utility consists of seven menus: Main,
Advanced, Security, Boot, Info, and Exit. This document
explains each menu in turn, including all submenus and
setup items.
The following procedures allow you to navigate the
setup utility menus:
1 . To s e le c t a m e n u , u s e t h e c u r s o r ke y s :
2. To select a field within a menu or a submenu, use the
cursor keys:
3. To select the different values for each field, press the
[Spacebar] or [+] to change to the next higher selection and [F5] or [-] to go to the next lower selection.
4. To activate a submenu press the [Enter] key.
5. To return to a menu from a submenu, press
the [Esc] key.
6. To go to the Exit menu from any other menu,
press the [Esc] key.
POINTS
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Selecting a field causes a help message about that
field to be displayed on the right-hand side of the
screen.
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Pressing the Enter key with the highlight on a selection that is not a submenu or auto selection will
cause a list of all options for that item to be
displayed. Pressing the Enter key again will select
the highlighted choice.
7. Pressing the [F9] key resets all items in the BIOS to
the default values.
8. Pressing the [F10] key saves the current configuration and exits the BIOS Setup Utility. You will be
asked to verify this selection before it is executed.
9. Pressing the [F1] key gives you a general help screen.
Entering the Setup Utility After a Configuration Change or System Failure
If there has been a change in the system configuration
that does not match the parameter settings stored in
your BIOS memory, or there is a failure in the system,
the system beeps and/or displays an error message after
the Power On Self Test (POST). If the failure is not too
severe, it will give you the opportunity to modify the
settings of the setup utility, as described in the following
steps:
1. When you turn on or restart the computer there is a
beep and/or the following message appears on the
screen:
Error message - please run SETUP
program Press <F1> key to continue,
<F2> to run SETUP
2. If an error message is displayed on the screen, and
you want to continue with the boot process and start
the operating system anyway, press the [F1] key.
POINTS
n
If your notebook emits a series of beeps that sounds
like a code and the display is blank, please refer to the
Troubleshooting Section. The Troubleshooting Section
includes a list of error messages and their meanings.
n
If your data security settings require it, you may be
asked for a password before the operating system will
be loaded.
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3. If an error message is displayed on the screen, and
you want to enter the setup utility, press the [F2] key.
4. When the setup utility starts with a fault present, the
system displays the following message:
Warning!
Error message
[Continue]
5. Press any key to enter the setup utility. The system
will then display the Main Menu with current
parameters values.
C Series BIOS
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MAIN MENU – SETTING STANDARD SYSTEM PARAMETERS
The Main Menu allows you to set or view the current
system parameters. Follow the instructions for Navigating Through The Setup Utility to make any changes.
(See Navigating Through The Setup Utility on page 2 for
more information.)
The following tables show the names of the menu fields
for the Main menu and its submenus, all of the options
for each field, the default settings and a description of
PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility
Main Advanced Security Power Boot Info Exit
System Time: [02:34:56]
System Date: [04/03/2002]
Floppy Disk A: [1.44/1.2 MB, 3.5"]
▲ ▲
Primary Master [TOSHIBA MK2018GAP-(PM)]
Secondary Master [TOSHIBA DVD-ROM-SD-R2102-(SM)]
Language: [English (US)]
the field’s function and any special information needed
to help understand the field’s use.
*Note that actual drive labels shown may vary.
POINT
System Time and System Date can also be set from your
operating system without using the setup utility. Use
the calendar and time icon on your Windows Control
panel or type time or date from the MS-DOS prompt.
Item Specific Help
Adjust calendar clock.
<Tab>, <Shift-Tab>, or
<Enter> selects field.
F1 Help
ESC Exit
Select Item
Select Menu
-/Space Change Values
Enter Select Sub-Menu
Figure 1. Main Menu
▲
F9 Setup Defaults
F10 Save and Exit
Table 1: Fields, Options and Defaults for the Main Menu
Note that the parameters listed below may differ, as determined by your system configuration.
Menu
Field
System
Time :
System
Date:
4
Options Default Description
–— –— Sets and displays the current time. Time is in a 24 hour format of
–— –— Sets and displays the current date. Date is in a month/day/year numeric format
hours:minutes:seconds with 2 digits for each. (HH:MM:SS). Example: 16:45:57.
You may change each segment of the time separately. Move between the
segments with the [Tab] key and/or [Shift] + [Tab] keys.
with 2 digits each for month and day and 4 digits for year. (MM/DD/YYYY) for
example: 10/16/2001. You may change each segment of the date separately.
Move between the segments with the [Tab] key and/or [Shift] + [Tab] keys.
Main Menu
Table 1: Fields, Options and Defaults for the Main Menu
Note that the parameters listed below may differ, as determined by your system configuration.
Menu
Field
Floppy
Disk A:
Primary
Master:
Secondary
Master:
Language:
Options Default Description
n
Disabled
n
[1.44/1.2 MB
3.5"]
Selects Primary
Master submenu
Selects
Secondary
Master submenu
n
English (US)
n
Japanese (JP)
[1.44/1.2 MB
Enables or disables a floppy disk drive.
3.5"]
The product #
of the Hard
Drive
The product
number of the
CD-ROM
[English (US)] The default setting differs between the US/European and the Japanese model.
Display the type of device on this ATA/ATAPI interface, if there is one. Pressing
the Enter key selects the Primary Master submenu allowing additional device
configuration options for this interface.
Display the type of device on this ATA/ATAPI interface, if there is one. Pressing
the Enter key selects the Secondary Master submenu allowing additional device
configuration options for this interface
Selects the display language for the BIOS.
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Primary Master Submenu of the Main Menu
The Primary Master submenu identifies what ATA
devices are installed.
PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility
Main
*Note that actual hard drive label shown may vary.
Depending on the drive type, information such as cylinders, heads and sectors may also be displayed.
Primary Master [TOSHIBA MK2018GAP -(PM)]
Type: [Auto]
LBA Format
Item Specific Help
Select ATA/ATAPI drive
installed here.
Total Sectors: 39070080
Maximum Capacity: 20004MB
[Auto]
The BIOS auto-types the
Multi-Sector Transfers: [16 Sectors]
drive on boot time.
LBA Mode Control: [Enabled]
PIO Transfer Mode: [Multiword DMA 2]
DMA Transfer Mode: [Disabled]
Except [Auto]
You enter parameters of
the drive.
[None]
The drive is disabled.
F1 Help
ESC Exit
Select Item
Select Menu
Figure 2. Primary Master Submenu
-/Space
Enter
Change Values
▲
Select Sub-Menu
F9 Setup Defaults
F10 Save and Exit
Table 2: Fields, Options and Defaults for the Primary Master Submenu of the Main Menu
Menu Field Options Default Description
Typ e:
n
Auto
n
None
n
CD-ROM
n
Hard Disk
[Auto] Selects the ATA/ATAPI device type. Select Auto to have the type
automatically identified by the BIOS at POST. If None is selected, all of the
following Set-up items do not appear. Select CD-ROM if a CD-ROM drive
is installed at this connection. If Hard Disk is selected, you must specify the
number of Cylinders, Heads, and Sectors for the drive.
CHS Format (Cylinders, Heads, Sectors)
Cylinders:
Heads:
6
n
A number
between
0 and 65,535
n
A number
between
1 and 16
–— This appears only when Hard Disk is selected. When Hard Disk is selected,
–— This appears only when Hard Disk is selected. When Hard Disk is selected,
you can change the value. This field is incremented by pressing the
[Spacebar]) or by pressing [Shift] [+]. This field is decremented by pressing
the [-] key. You can also change the field by typing in the number.
you can change the value. This field is incremented by pressing the
[Spacebar]) or by pressing [Shift] [+]. This field is decremented by pressing
the [-] key. The field can also be changed by typing in the number.
Main Menu
Table 2: Fields, Options and Defaults for the Primary Master Submenu of the Main Menu
Menu Field Options Default Description
n
Sectors:
Maximum
A number
between
0 and 63
n
Display only –— Displays the maximum capacity of the drive calculated from the
Capacity:
LBA Format (Logical Block Addressing)
Total Sectors: –— –— The total number of sectors on your hard disk.
–— This appears only when Hard Disk is selected. When Hard Disk is selected,
you can change the value. This field is incremented by pressing the
[Spacebar]) or by pressing [Shift] [+]. This field is decremented by pressing
the [-] key. The field can also be changed by typing in the number.
parameters of the hard disk when Hard Disk is selected.
Maximum
Capacity
Multi-Sector
Transfers:
LBA Mode
Control:
Transfer
Mode:
Ultra DMA
Mode:
–— –— The maximum capacity of your hard disk.
n
Disabled
n
2 Sectors
n
4 Sectors
n
8 Sectors
n
16 Sectors
n
32 Sectors
n
64 Sectors
n
128 Sectors
n
Disabled
n
Enabled
n
Standard
n
Fast PIO 1
n
Fast PIO 2
n
Fast PIO 3
n
Fast PIO 4
n
Multiword DMA 1
n
Multiword DMA 2
n
Disabled
n
Mode 0
n
Mode 1
n
Mode 2
n
Mode 3
n
Mode 4
n
Mode 5
[16 Sectors] This option cannot be changed when Auto is selected. Specify the number
of sectors per block for multiple sector transfer. MAX refers to the size the
disk returns when required.
[Enabled] Enables or disables Logical Block Addressing in place of Cylinder, Head,
Sector addressing. This cannot be changed when Auto is selected.
[Multiword
DMA 2]
Selects the method for moving data to/from the drive. Autotype the drive
to select the optimum transfer mode. This option cannot be changed
when Auto is selected. Multi-word DMA is automatically set to mode 1 for
Fast PIO 1, Fast PIO 2, Fast PIO 3, and set to mode 2 for Fast PIO 4 /
DMA.
[Mode 5] Selects the method for moving data to/from the drive. Autotype the drive
to select the optimum transfer mode. This option cannot be changed
when Auto is selected.
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CAUTION
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A bootable CD-ROM may have a floppy disk format
or a hard drive format. When the bootable CD-ROM
is used, the drive allocations change automatically
without changing the BIOS setup. If a floppy disk format CD-ROM is used, the CD-ROM becomes Drive
A. The CD-ROM will only take Drive C: (hard drive
format) if the internal hard drive is not present or is
disabled. The bootable CD-ROM can never use a C:
designation if a formatted internal hard drive is
present, since the C: designator is always reserved for
the internal hard drive.The boot sequence ignores the
new drive designations, but your application software
will use the new designations.
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Be careful of the operating environment when booting from a CD-ROM or you may overwrite files by
mistake.
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Secondary Master Submenu of the Main Menu
The Secondary Master submenu is for the internal CDROM drive. The drive type is displayed on this menu as
well as the Main menu. Your notebook auto-senses the
characteristics of the internal CD-ROM Drive installed.
PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility
Main
Main Menu
You will not need to modify these settings, they are
displayed for your reference.
Note that actual drive labels shown may vary.
Secondary Master [TOSHIBA DVD-ROM -SD-R2102 -(SM)]
Type: [Auto]
Item Specific Help
Select ATA/ATAPI drive
installed here.
Multi-Sector Transfers: [Disabled]
LBA Mode Control: [Disabled]
Transfer Mode: [Multiword DMA 2]
Ultra DMA Mode: [Disabled]
[Auto]
The BIOS auto-types the
drive on boot time.
Except [Auto]
You enter parameters of
the drive.
[None]
The drive is disabled.
F1 Help
ESC Exit
Select Item
Select Menu
Figure 3. Primary Slave Submenu
-/Space
Enter
Change Values
▲
Select Sub-Menu
F9 Setup Defaults
F10 Save and Exit
Table 3: Fields, Options and Defaults for the Primary Slave Submenu of the Main Menu
Menu Field Options Default Description
Typ e:
n
Auto
n
None
n
CD-ROM
n
Hard Disk
[Auto] Selects the ATA/ATAPI device type. Select Auto to have the type
automatically identified by the BIOS at POST. If None is selected, all
of the following Set-up items do not appear. Select CD-ROM or
Hard Disk for appropriate drive type installed at this connection.
Multi-Sector
Transfers:
LBA Mode
Control:
n
Disabled
n
2 Sectors
n
4 Sectors
n
8 Sectors
n
16 Sectors
n
Disabled
n
Enabled
[Disabled] This option cannot be changed when Auto is selected. Specify the
[Disabled] Enables or disables Logical Block Addressing in place of Cylinder,
number of sectors per block for multiple sector transfer.
Head, Sector addressing. This option cannot be changed when
Auto is selected.
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Table 3: Fields, Options and Defaults for the Primary Slave Submenu of the Main Menu
Menu Field Options Default Description
Transfer Mode:
Ultra DMA Mode:
n
Standard
n
Fast PIO 1
n
Fast PIO 2
n
Fast PIO 3
n
Fast PIO 4
n
Multiword DMA 1
n
Multiword DMA 2
n
Disabled
n
Mode 0
n
Mode 1
n
Mode 2
n
Mode 3
n
Mode 4
n
Mode 5
[Standard] Selects the method for moving data to/from the drive. Autotype
[Disabled] Selects the method for moving data to/from the drive. Autotype
Exiting from Main Menu
When you have finished setting the parameters on this
menu, you can either exit from the setup utility, or move
to another menu. If you wish to exit from the setup
utility, press the [Esc] key or use the cursor keys to go to
the Exit menu. If you wish to move to another menu, use
the cursor keys.
the drive to select the optimum transfer mode. This option cannot
be changed when Auto is selected. Multi-word DMA is
automatically set to mode 1 for Fast PIO 1, Fast PIO 2, Fast PIO 3,
and set to mode 2 for Fast PIO 4/DMA.
the drive to select the optimum transfer mode. This option cannot
be changed when Auto is selected.
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Advanced Menu
ADVANCED MENU – SETTING DEVICE FEATURE CONTROLS
The Advanced Menu allows you to:
n
Set the I/O addresses for the ports.
n
Set the communication mode for the parallel and
infrared ports.
n
Set the features of the keyboard/mouse.
n
Select between the display panel and an external
CRT display.
n
Configure IDE devices in your system.
n
Configure CPU features.
n
Configure USB features.
n
Configure the power button.
n
View DMI Event Logging
PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility
Main Advanced Security Power Boot Info Exit
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
Serial/Parallel Port Configurations
Keyboard/Mouse Features
Video Features
Internal Device Configurations
CPU Features
USB Features
Miscellaneous Configurations
▲
Event Logging
Follow the instructions for Navigating Through the
Setup Utility to make any changes.
(See Navigating Through The Setup Utility on page 2 for
more information.)
The following tables show the names of the menu fields
for the Advanced Menu and its submenus, all of the
options for each field, the default settings and a description of the field’s function and any special information
needed to help understand the field’s use.
Note that not all fields appear in all configurations; the
fields that appear are dependent upon the system CPU.
Item Specific Help
Configures serial ports
and parallel ports.
F1 Help
ESC Exit
Select Item
Select Menu
-/Space
Figure 4. Advanced Menu
Change Values
Enter
▲
Select Sub-Menu
F9 Setup Defaults
F10 Save and Exit
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Table 4: Fields, Options and Defaults for the Advanced Menu
Menu Field Options Default Description
Serial/Parallel Port
Configurations
Keyboard/Mouse
Features
Video Features –— –— When selected, opens the Video Features submenu, which allows
Internal Device
Configurations
CPU Features –— –— When selected, opens the CPU Features submenu, which allows
USB Features –— –— When selected, opens the USB Features submenu, which allows
Miscellaneous
Configurations
Event Logging –— –— When selected, opens the event logging submenu.
–— –— When selected, opens the Serial/Parallel Port Configurations
–— –— When selected, opens the Keyboard/Mouse Features submenu,
–— –— When selected, opens the Internal Device Configuration submenu,
–— –— When selected, opens the Miscellaneous Configurations submenu,
submenu which allows the user to modify settings for the parallel
port.
which enables and disables the power-on state for [Numlock].
setting of the display parameters, including routing of video signals
to different displays.
which allows enabling or disabling the IDE Controller.
enabling or disabling the SpeedStep™ Technology feature for
optimal battery life.
enabling or disabling of Legacy Floppy Emulation.
which allows you to configure the power button.
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Serial/Parallel Port Configuration Submenu of the Advanced Menu
The Serial/Parallel Port Configuration submenu
provides the ability to set the I/O addresses and interrupt levels for the parallel port of your notebook.
CAUTION
I/O addresses, DMA channels, and Interrupt levels can
be entered in various ways, including via the BIOS setup
utility, the control software for the I/O device, or the
hardware. If any two ports or devices have the same
I/O address assigned, your notebook will not function
normally. Please keep a record of original settings
before making any changes in the event that a
restoration is required. See your hardware and software
documentation as well as the setup utility to determine
settings, limitations, etc.
PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility
Advanced
POINTS
n
To prevent IRQ and address conflicts, avoid changing
the default settings. If you must change the settings,
you can call 1-800-8FUJITSU for technical assistance.
n
The BIOS will warn you of a resource conflict by placing a yellow asterisk next to each device that is in
conflict.
n
All I/O addresses in Table 5 are in hexadecimal.
Advanced Menu
Serial/Parallel Port Configurations
Parallel Port: [Enabled
Mode: [Bi-directional]
I/O Address: [378-37F]
Interrupt: [IRQ 7]
F1 Help
ESC Exit
Select Item
Select Menu
Figure 5. Serial/Parallel Port Configuration Submenu
-/Space
Enter
Change Values
Select Sub-Menu
Item Specific Help
[Disabled]
The port is disabled.
[Enabled]
The port is enabled
with user configuration.
[Auto]
The port is configured
depending on 'Plug &
Play OS' setting.
▲
F9 Setup Defaults
F10 Save and Exit
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Table 5: Fields, Options and Defaults for the Port Configuration Submenu of the Advanced Menu
Menu Field Options Default Description
Parallel Port:
Mode:
I/O address:
Interrupt:
n
Disabled
n
Enabled
n
Auto
n
Output Only
n
Bi-directional
n
ECP
n
378 - 37F
n
278 - 27F
n
3BC - 3BF
n
IRQ 5
n
IRQ 7
[Enabled] Configures the parallel port using either no configuration
(Disabled), a user defined configuration (Enabled), or by
allowing the BIOS or OS to choose the configuration (Auto).
[Bi-directional] When the parallel port is enabled this option is available allowing
the user to set the mode for the parallel port. Bi-directional allows
two-way transfer of information between your notebook and a
connected parallel device. Output Only (Half Duplex) allows
information to be transferred in only one direction, from your
notebook to the printer or similar device. ECP Mode allows
communication with the ECP class of parallel I/O devices.
[378 - 37F] Allows user to set the parallel port base I/O address when the
parallel port is Enabled.
[IRQ 7] Allows user to set the parallel port interrupt when the parallel
port is Enabled.
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Keyboard/Mouse Features Submenu of the Advanced Menu
The Keyboard/Mouse Features submenu is for selecting
the power-on state for the Numlock key.
PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility
Advanced Security Power Savings Exit
Advanced Menu
Item Specific Help
Select power-on state
Numlock:
Keyboard/Mouse Features
[Off]
for Numlock.
F1 Help
ESC Exit
Select Item
Select Menu
Figure 6. Keyboard/Mouse Features Submenu
-/Space
Enter
Change Values
Select Sub-Menu
▲
F9 Setup Defaults
F10 Save and Exit
Table 6: Fields, Options and Defaults for the Keyboard/Mouse Submenu of the Advanced Menu
Menu Field Options Default Description
Numlock:
n
On
n
Off
[Off] Sets the NumLock function state when the computer
completes booting.
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Video Features Submenu of the Advanced Menu
The Video Features Submenu is for choosing the display.
PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility
Main Advanced Security Power Savings Exit
Video Features
Display: [Internal Flat Panel]
Item Specific Help
Select display terminal.
Compensation: [Disabled]
F1 Help
ESC Exit
Select Item
Select Menu
Figure 7. Video Features Submenu
-/Space
Enter
Change Values
▲
Select Sub-Menu
F9 Setup Defaults
F10 Save and Exit
Table 7: Fields, Options and Defaults for the Video Features Submenu of the Advanced Menu
Menu Field Options Default Description
Display:
n
Internal
Flat Panel
n
External
n
Simultaneous
[Internal Flat Panel] Selects where the video signal will be routed.
Compensation:
16
n
Disabled
n
Enabled
[Disabled] Enables or disables video compensation.
Internal Device Configurations Submenu of the Advanced Menu
The Internal Device Configurations submenu allows the
user to enable or disable IDE ports.
PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility
Main Advanced Security Power Savings Exit
Advanced Menu
Internal Device Configurations
IDE Controller [Both]
Item Specific Help
[Disabled]
No IDE ports are enabled
[Primary]
Only primary IDE port
is enabled.
[Secondary]
Only secondary IDE port
is enabled.
[Both]
Both primary and
secondary IDE ports
are enabled.
F1 Help
ESC Exit
Select Item
Select Menu
Figure 8. Internal Device Configuration Submenu
-/Space
Enter
Change Values
▲
Select Sub-Menu
F9 Setup Defaults
F10 Save and Exit
Table 8: Fields, Options and Defaults for the Internal Device Configuration Submenu of the Advanced Menu
Menu Field Options Default Description
IDE Controller:
n
Disabled
n
Primary
n
Secondary
n
Both
[Both] Enables or disables IDE controllers.
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CPU Features Submenu of the Advanced Menu
The CPU Features Submenu configures the system
processor.
PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility
Main Advanced Security Power Savings Exit
Note that this submenu only appears in certain
configurations, based upon the system CPU.
CPU Features
SpeedStep(TM) Technology: [Enabled]
On Battery: [Battery Optimized]
On AC: [Maximum Performance]
F1 Help
ESC Exit
Select Item
Select Menu
Figure 9. CPU Features Submenu
-/Space
Enter
Change Values
▲
Select Sub-Menu
Item Specific Help
Select Enhanced
Intel(R) SpeedStep(TM)
Technology enabled or
disabled.
Menu Field Options Default Description
SpeedStep(TM)
Technology:
• Disabled
• Enabled
[Enabled] When Disabled is selected, CPU speed is fixed to bat-
tery optimized speed. When Enabled is selected, CPU
speed and battery use can be selected from On Battery and On AC.
F9 Setup Defaults
F10 Save and Exit
On Battery: • Maximum Performance
• Battery Optimized
• Maximum Battery
• Automatic
On AC: • Maximum Performance
• Battery Optimized
• Maximum Battery
• Automatic
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[Battery Optimized] When Maximum Performance is selected, CPU speed
[Maximum Performance] When Maximum Performance is selected, CPU speed
is maximized. When Battery Optimized is selected,
CPU power requirements are optimized for battery
operation. When Maximum Battery is selected, CPU
speed is optimized for battery operation. When Automatic is selected, the CPU speed is determined by the
power source used.
is maximized. When Battery Optimized is selected,
CPU power requirements are optimized for battery
operation. When Maximum Battery is selected, CPU
speed is optimized for battery operation. When Automatic is selected, the CPU speed is determined by the
power source used.
USB Features Submenu of the Advanced Menu
The USB Features Submenu configures the system for
use with a USB floppy drive.
PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility
Main Advanced Security Power Savings Exit
Advanced Menu
USB Features
USB Floppy Disk:
[Disabled]
Item Specific Help
[Disabled]
Legacy Floppy Emulation
is disabled.
[Enabled]
Legacy Floppy Emulation
is enabled, and USB
floppy is available
without a USB-aware OS.
F1 Help
ESC Exit
Select Item
Select Menu
Figure 10. USB Features Submenu
-/Space
Enter
Change Values
▲
Select Sub-Menu
F9 Setup Defaults
F10 Save and Exit
Table 10: Fields, Options and Defaults for the USB Features Submenu of the Advanced Menu
Menu Field Options Default Description
USB Floppy Disk:
n
Disabled
n
Enabled
[Disabled] When Enabled is selected, Legacy Floppy Emulation is enabled and
the USB floppy drive and bootable support are available without a
USB-aware OS. When Disabled is selected, Legacy Floppy
Emulation is disabled.
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Miscellaneous Configurations Submenu of the Advanced Menu
The Miscellaneous Configurations Submenu configures
the power button.
PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility
Main Advanced Security Power Savings Exit
Miscellaneous Configurations
Power Button:
[Disabled]
Item Specific Help
Configures the power
button.
*ACPI OS ignores this
setting.
F1 Help
ESC Exit
Select Item
Select Menu
Figure 11. Miscellaneous Configurations Submenu
-/Space
Enter
Change Values
▲
Select Sub-Menu
F9 Setup Defaults
F10 Save and Exit
Table 11: Fields, Options and Defaults for the Miscellaneous Configuration Submenu of the Advanced Menu
Menu Field Options Default Description
Power Button:
n
Disabled
n
Power Off
[Disabled] When Disabled is selected, the power button does not control
power. When Power Off is selected, pressing the power button
shuts off power to the system.
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Event Logging Submenu of the Advanced Menu
The Event Logging Submenu configures event logging features for DMI events.
PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility
Main Advanced Security Power Savings Exit
Advanced Menu
Event Logging
Event Log Capacity: Space Available
Event Log Validity: Valid
View Event Log: [Enter]
Item Specific Help
Press <Enter> key to
view the contents of
the event log.
Event Logging: [Enabled]
System Boot Event: [Disabled]
Clear All Event Logs: [No]
Mark Events as Read: [Enter]
F1 Help
ESC Exit
Select Item
Select Menu
Figure 12. Event Logging Submenu
-/Space
Enter
Change Values
▲
Select Sub-Menu
F9 Setup Defaults
F10 Save and Exit
Table 12: Fields, Options and Defaults for the Event Logging Submenu of the Advanced Menu
Menu Field Options Default Description
Event Log
Capacity:
Space Available Display only
Event Log Validity: Valid Display only
View Event Log:
Event Logging:
System Boot
Event:
Clear All Event
Logs:
Mark Events as
Read:
n
Enter [Enter] Allows you to view content of event log
n
Disabled
n
Enabled
n
Disabled
n
Enabled
n
No
n
Yes
n
Enter [Enter] Allows you to make all events currently in the event log as having
[Enabled] Turns event logging on and off for all DMI events.
[Disabled] Turns event logging on and off for DMI system boot events.
[No] When set to [Yes] all event logs will be cleared at next boot.
been read.
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LifeBook C Series BIOS
SECURITY MENU – SETTING THE SECURITY FEATURES
The Security menu allows you to set up the data security
features of your notebook to fit your operating needs and
to view the current data security configuration. Follow the
instructions for Navigating Through the Setup Utility to
make any changes. (See Navigating Through The Setup
Utility on page 2 for more information.)
The following tables show the names of the menu
fields for the Security menu and its submenus, all of
the options for each field, the default settings and a
description of the field's function and any special
information needed to help understand the field's use.
The default condition is no passwords required and no
write protection.
POINT
n
If you set a password, write it down and keep it in a
safe place. If you forget the password, you will have
to contact your support representative to regain
access to your secured functions and data.
n
Entering a password incorrectly 3 times in a row will
cause the keyboard and mouse to be locked out and
the warning [System Disabled] to be displayed.
If this happens restart the computer by turning the
power off and on with the power switch and use the
correct password on reboot.
POINTS
n
If you make an error when re-entering the password
a [Warning] will be displayed on the screen. To try
again press the Enter key and then retype the password. Press the Esc key to abort the password setting
process.
n
If Password On Resume is Enabled and Password On
Boot is Disabled you will not have to type your password upon resuming the system from the Suspend or
Save-to-Disk modes. Password On Resume will work
only if Password On Boot is enabled.
n
Boot sector protection must be set to [Normal] to
install or upgrade an operating system.
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Security Menu
PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility
Main Advanced Security Power Boot Info Exit
Supervisor Password Is: Clear
User Password Is: Clear
Set Supervisor Password [Enter]
Set User Password [Enter]
Minimum User Password Length: [0]
Password on Boot: [Disabled]
KB Lock on Resume: [Disabled]
Boot from Removable Media: [All]
▲ ▲
Hard Disk Security
Owner Information
F1 Help
ESC Exit
Select Item
Select Menu
-/Space
Figure 13. Security Menu
Change Values
Enter
Select Sub-Menu
▲
Table 13: Fields, Options and Defaults for the Security Menu
Menu Field Options Default Description
Supervisor
Password is:
–— Clear A display-only field. Set is displayed when the system supervisor
password is set and Clear when it is not.
Item Specific Help
Press [Enter] key to
set Supervisor Password
to enable any password
features.
Then password entry is
required to enter BIOS
Setup.
F9 Setup Defaults
F10 Save and Exit
User Password is: –— Clear A display-only field. Set is displayed when the general user
Set Supervisor
Password
Set User Password –— [Enter] This field can only be accessed if the Supervisor Password is set.
Minimum User
Password Length:
–— [Enter] Sets, changes or cancels the Supervisor Password. The Supervisor
–— [0]
password is set, and Clear when it is not.
Password may be up to seven characters long and must include
only letters or numbers (no symbols). Passwords are NOT casesensitive. To cancel a password press the Enter key instead of
entering characters in the Enter New Password field and in the
Re-enter New Password field. When a Supervisor Password is set
it must be used to access the BIOS setup utility.
This field sets, changes or cancels the User Password. The User
Password may be up to seven characters long and must include
only letters or numbers (no symbols). Passwords are NOT casesensitive. To cancel a password press the Enter key instead of
entering characters in the Enter New Password field and in the Reenter New Password field. When a User Password is set it must be
used to access the BIOS setup utility.
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Table 13: Fields, Options and Defaults for the Security Menu
Menu Field Options Default Description
Password on Boot:
n
Disabled
n
First Boot
n
Every Boot
[Disabled] When set to DIsabled, no password is required. When set to First
Boot, a password (User or Supervisor) is required after the Power
On Self Test (POST) before the operating system will be read from a
disk. If Every Boot is set, a password (User or Supervisor) is required
after the Power On Self Test (POST) every time the system is
booted (before the operating system is read from the disk).
KB Lock on
Resume:
Disabled
n
Enabled
[Disabled] When set to Enabled, the PS/2 mouse and keyboard inputs are
locked out upon Resume from Suspend or Save to Disk mode until
you enter the password. When set to Disabled no password is
required. If no Supervisor Password is set, this feature is not
n
available and no password is required.
Boot from
Removable Media:
n
All
n
Supervisor only
[All] Enable password allows supervisor access only.
Hard Disk Security: –— –— Configures hard disk security features
Owner
–— –— Sets Owner information.
Information:
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Hard Disk Security Submenu of the Security Menu
The Hard Disk Security Submenu is for configuring
hard disk security features.
PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility
Main Advanced Security Power Savings Exit
Security Menu
Hard Disk Security
Item Specific Help
Primary Master: [Disabled]
Secondary Master: [Disabled]
F1 Help
ESC Exit
Select Item
Select Menu
Figure 14. Hard Disk Security Submenu
-/Space
Enter
Change Values
▲
Select Sub-Menu
F9 Setup Defaults
F10 Save and Exit
Table 14: Fields, Options and Defaults for the Hard Disk Security Submenu of the Security Menu
Menu Field Options Default Description
Primary Master:
Secondary Master:
n
Disabled
n
Enabled
n
Disabled
n
Enabled
[Disabled] Disabled: No password protection.
[Disabled]
Enabled: The hard disk is locked with the password. Data in the
locked disk cannot be read on any systems other than the original
system on which it is locked or systems that have the identical
password setting.
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LifeBook C Series BIOS
Owner Information Submenu of the Security Menu
The Owner Information Submenu is for setting owner
information.
Note: This submenu can be modified only if a Supervisor’s
Password has been set previously.
Main Advanced Security Power Savings Exit
PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility
Owner Information
Item Specific Help
Owner Information Is: Clear
Set Owner Information [Enter]
Foreground Color: [Gray]
Background Color: [Black]
F1 Help
ESC Exit
Select Item
Select Menu
-/Space
Change Values
Enter
Select Sub-Menu
▲
F9 Setup Defaults
F10 Save and Exit
Figure 15. Owner Information Submenu
Table 15: Fields, Options and Defaults for the Owner Information Submenu of the Security Menu
Menu Field Options Default Description
Owner Information Is: –— Clear Display only.
Set Owner
Information:
–— [Enter] Field to write owner
information (i.e., name).
Foreground Color:
Background Color:
n
Black
n
Blue
n
Green
n
Cyan
n
Red
n
Magenta
n
Black
n
Blue
n
Green
n
Cyan
n
Red
n
Magenta
n
Brown
n
White
n
Gray
n
Light Blue
n
Light Green
n
Brown
n
White
n
Gray
n
Light Blue
n
Light Green
Exiting from the Security Menu
When you have finished setting the parameters on the
Security Menu, you can either exit from setup utility or
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n
Light Cyan
n
Light Red
n
Light Magenta
n
Yellow
n
Bright White
n
Light Cyan
n
Light Red
n
Light Magenta
n
Yellow
n
Bright White
[Gray] Select a color for the
foreground.
[Black] Select a color for the
background.
move to another menu. If you wish to exit from setup
utility, press the Esc key to go to the Exit Menu. If you
wish to move to another menu, use the cursor keys.
Boot Menu
BOOT MENU – SELECTING THE OPERATING SYSTEM SOURCE
The Boot Menu is used to select the order in which the
BIOS searches sources for the operating system. Follow
the instructions for Navigating Through the Setup
Utility to make any changes. (See Navigating Through
The Setup Utility on page 2 for more information.)
PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility
Main Advanced Security Power Savings Boot Info Exit
Quick Boot: [Enabled]
Boot Time Diagnostic Screen: [Disabled]
▲
Preboot Execution Environment: [Enabled]
Boot Device Priority
The following tables show the names of the menu fields
for the Boot menu and its submenu, all of the options
for each field, the default settings and a description of
the field's function and any special information needed
to help understand the field's use.
Item Specific Help
[Disabled]
All diagnostic tests
will be done.
[Enabled]
Some diagnostic tests
may be skipped while
booting to speed up.
F1 Help
ESC Exit
Select Item
Select Menu
-/Space
Enter
Change Values
▲
Select Sub-Menu
Figure 16. Boot Menu
Table 16: Fields, Options and Defaults for the Boot Menu
Menu Field Options Default Description
QuickBoot Mode:
Boot-time
Diagnostic Screen:
Preboot Execution
Environment
Boot Device
Priority
n
Disabled
n
Enabled
n
Disabled
n
Enabled
n
Disabled
n
Enabled
n
Selects the Boot
Device Priority
submenu
[Enabled] When [Disabled] is selected, all diagnostic tests are performed
when the system is booted up. If [Enabled] is set, some of the tests
are skipped in order to speed up the booting process.
[Disabled] Turns on and off display of test results instead of Fujitsu logo screen
during Power On Self Test.
[Enabled] Turns on and off boot from network server options.
— This menu allows setting up the source for the operating system.
F9 Setup Defaults
F10 Save and Exit
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LifeBook C Series BIOS
The Boot Device Priority Submenu of the Boot Menu
The Boot Device Priority Submenu is for setting the
order of checking of sources for the operating system.
PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility
Main Advanced Security Power Savings Boot
Boot Device Priority
+Floppy Disk Drive
+Hard Disk Drive
CD-ROM Drive
Realtek Boot Agent
Item Specific Help
Keys used to view or
configure devices:
<Enter> expands or
collapses devices with
a + or -.
<Ctrl+Enter> expands
all.
<Shift+1> enables or
disables a device.
<+>/<Space> or <->
moves the device up or
down.
<d> removes a device
that is not installed.
F1 Help
ESC Exit
Select Item
Select Menu
-/Space
Enter
Figure 17. Boot Device Priority Submenu
Change Values
Select Sub-Menu
▲
F9 Setup Defaults
F10 Save and Exit
Table 17: Fields, Options and Defaults for the Boot Device Priority Submenu of the Boot Menu
Menu Field Options Default Description
+Floppy Disk Drive –— –— The boot selections determine the order in which the BIOS searches for the
+Hard Disk Drive –— –—
CD-ROM Drive –— –—
Realtek Boot Agent
operating system during a startup sequence. To view all devices related to a source,
press [Enter]; to view all devices related to all sources, press [Ctrl] + [Enter]. To
change the order, highlight one source by using the [up] or [down] cursor keys and
then press the [+] or [-] key to change the order number for that source. [Shift] +
[1] enables a device.Tapping [d] removes from the list a device that is not
installed.Be sure to save your changed order when you exit the BIOS setup utility.
NOTE: Be aware that if you use the CD-ROM drive as the first boot device, certain
files may be overwritten, depending upon your operating environment.
Exiting from Boot Menu
When you have finished setting the boot parameters with
the Boot menu, you can either exit from the setup utility
or move to another menu. If you wish to exit from the
setup utility press the Esc key to go to the Exit menu. If
you wish to move to another menu, use the cursor keys.
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Info Menu
INFO MENU - DISPLAYS BASIC SYSTEM INFORMATION
The Info menu is a display only screen that provides the
configuration information for your notebook.
The following table shows the names of the menu fields
for the Info menu and the information displayed in
those fields. These fields are for information purposes
only, and cannot be modified by the user.
PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility
Main Advanced Security Power Savings Boot Info Exit
BIOS Version: 1.06
BIOS Date: 04/01/2002
BIOS Area: E400h - FFFFh
CPU Type: Pentium(R) 4 processor-M
CPU Speed: 1.60 GHz
L1 Cache: 8 KB
L2 Cache: 512 KB
Total Memory: 256 MB
Onboard Memory: 256 MB DDR SDRAM
Memory Slot: None
POINT
The information, including CPU type and speed, and
total memory, displayed on this screen varies according
to the unit you purchased.
Item Specific Help
F1 Help
ESC Exit
Select Item
Select Menu
-/Space Change Values
Enter Select Sub-Menu
Figure 18. Info Menu
▲
F9 Setup Defaults
F10 Save and Exit
Table 18: Fields, Options and Defaults for the Info Menu
Note that some of the parameters reflected below may be different from those on your screen, depending upon system
configuration.
Menu Field Default Menu Field Default
BIOS Version: 1.06 L1 Cache: 8 KB
BIOS Date: 04/01/2002 L2 Cache: 512 KB
BIOS Area: E400h – FFFFh Total Memory: 256 MB
CPU Type: Pentium(R) 4 processor-M Onboard Memory 256 MB DDR SDRAM
CPU Speed: 1.60 GHz Memory Slot None
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LifeBook C Series BIOS
EXIT MENU – LEAVING THE SETUP UTILITY
The Exit Menu is used to leave the setup utility. Follow
the instructions for Navigating Through the Setup
Utility to make any changes. (See Navigating Through
The Setup Utility on page 2 for more information.)
PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility
Main Advanced Security Power Savings Boot Exit
Exit Saving Changes
Exit Discarding Changes
Load Setup Defaults
Discard Changes
Save Changes
F1 Help
ESC Exit
Select Item
Select Menu
-/Space Change Values
Enter Select Sub-Menu
The following table shows the names of the menu fields
for the Exit menu, the default settings and a description
of the field's function and any special information
needed to help understand the field's use.
Item Specific Help
Exit System Setup and
save your changes to
CMOS.
▲
F9 Setup Defaults
F10 Save and Exit
Figure 19. Exit Menu
Table 19: Fields, Options and Defaults for the Exit Menu
Menu Field
Exit Saving
Changes
Exit Discarding
Changes
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Optional Keyboard
Shortcut
Press F10 key –— Exit Saving Changes and Exit will store all the entries on every
–— –— Selecting Exit Discarding Changes and Exit will exit the setup
Default Description
menu of the setup utility to the BIOS memory and then exit the
setup utility. A confirmation message Save Configuration
changes and exit now? [Yes] [No] will be displayed.
utility with out writing to the BIOS memory. A setup warning
message Configuration has not been saved! Save
before exiting? [Yes] [No] will be displayed when your
settings have changed. When the BIOS recognizes the Exit
Discarding Changes selection it will load the operating system and
begin operation.
Table 19: Fields, Options and Defaults for the Exit Menu
Exit Menu
Menu Field
Load Setup
Defaults
Discard Changes –— –— Selecting Discard Changes will load the previous values in BIOS
Save Changes –— –— Selecting Save Changes will cause the new settings in all menus to
Optional Keyboard
Shortcut
Press F9 key –— Selecting Load Setup Defaults will load the factory preset default
Default Description
values for all menu fields, then display the message Load
default configuration now? [Yes] [No]. When
confirmed the setup utility will return to the Exit Menu. To return to
another menu follow the directions in the Navigating Through the
Setup Utility Section.
memory for all menu fields. The message Load previous
configuration now? [Yes] [No] will be displayed. When
confirmed the setup utility will return to the Exit menu. To return to
another menu, follow the directions in the Navigating Through the
Setup Utility Section.
be written to the BIOS memory. The message Save
configuration changes now? [Yes] [No] will be
displayed. When confirmed, the setup utility will return to the Exit
menu. To return to another menu, follow the directions in the
Navigating Through the Setup Utility section.
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