BIOS
SECTION
E6656
E 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:
• Device control feature parameters, such
as changing I/O addresses and boot
devices.
• 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, Power, 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 select a menu, use the cursor keys:
[ ], [ ].
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.
Critical Points
Selecting a field causes a help message
about that field to be displayed on the righthand side of the screen.
Critical Points
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 agree with 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.
Critical Points
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.
If your data security settings require it, you
may be asked for a password before the
operating system will be opened.
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.
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 the field’s function and any
special information needed to help understand
the field’s use.
Main Advanced Security Power Boot Info Exit
System Time: [14:57:01]
System Date: [07/07/2001]
Floppy Disk A: [1.44/1.2 MB 3.5"]
Primary Master [XXXX]
Secondary Master [XXXX]
Language: [English (US)]
PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility
Critical Points
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 MSDOS 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
F9 Setup Defaults
F10 Save and Exit
Figure 1. Main Menu
Table 1: Fields, Options and Defaults for the Main Menu
Note that the parameters listed in the following table may vary depending upon your system’s
configuration.
Menu Field
System Time:
Options
–—
Default
–—
Description
Sets and displays the current time. Time is in
a 24 hour format of 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.
Table 1: Fields, Options and Defaults for the Main Menu
Note that the parameters listed in the following table may vary depending upon your system’s
configuration.
Menu Field
System Date:
Floppy Disk A:
Primary Master:
Secondary
Master:
Language:
Options
–—
• Disabled
• 1.44/1.2 MB
3.5"
• Selects
Primary
Master
submenu
• Selects
Secondary
Master
submenu
• English (US)
• Japanese (JP)
Default
–—
[1.44/1.25 MB
3.5"]
[Model of the
HDD]
[Model of the
DVD/CD Rom
Drive]
[English (US)]
Description
Sets and displays the current date. Date is in
a month/day/year numeric format with 2 digits
each for month and day and 4 digits for year.
(MM/DD/YYYY) for example: 03/20/1998. You
may change each segment of the date
separately. Move between the segments with
the [Tab] key and/or [Shift] + [Tab] keys.
Sets the format for floppy disk drive A if it is
installed.
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.
The default setting differs between the US/
European and the Japanese model. Selects
the display language for the BIOS.
Primary Master Submenu of the Main Menu
The Primary Master submenu identifies what ATA devices are installed.
Main
Primary Master [HDD Models]
Type: Auto]
Maximum Capacity: XXX MB
Multi-Sector Transfers: [16 Sectors]
LBA Mode Control: [Enabled]
PIO Transfer Mode: [Fast PIO 4]
DMA Transfer Mode: [Ultra DMA 5]
F1 Help
ESC Exit
Select Item
Select Menu
PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility
Select ATA/ATAPI drive
installed here.
[Auto]
The BIOS auto-types the
drive on boot time.
Except [Auto]
You enter parameters of
the drive.
[None]
The drive is disabled.
-/Space
Change Values
Enter
Select Sub-Menu
Item Specific Help
F9 Setup Defaults
F10 Save and Exit
Figure 2. Primary Master Submenu
Table 2: Fields, Options and Defaults for the Primary Master Submenu of the Main Menu
Menu Field
Type:
Options
• Auto
• None
• CD-ROM
• SuperDisk
• Hard Disk
Default
[Auto]
Description
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.
Cylinders:
• A number
between 0
and 65,535
–—
This item is active only when Hard Disk is
selected as the type. This field is changed by
incrementing (pressing the [Spacebar]) or by
typing in the number.
Heads:
• A number
between 1
and 16
–—
This item is active only when Hard Disk is
selected as type. You can change the value by
incrementing (pressing the [Spacebar]) or by
typing in the number.
Sectors:
• A number
between 0
and 63
–—
This item is active only when Hard Disk is
selected as type. You can change the value by
incrementing (pressing the [Spacebar]) or by
typing in the number.
Table 2: Fields, Options and Defaults for the Primary Master Submenu of the Main Menu
Menu Field
Maximum
Capacity:
Multi-Sector
Transfers:
LBA Mode
Control:
PIO Transfer
Mode:
DMA Transfer
Mode:
Options
• Display only
• Disabled
• 2 Sectors
• 4 Sectors
• 8 Sectors
• 16 Sectors
• 32 Sectors
• 64 Sectors
• 128 Sectors
• Disabled
• Enabled
• Standard
• Fast PIO 1
• Fast PIO 2
• Fast PIO 3
• Fast PIO 4
• Disabled
• Multiword
DMA 1
• Multiword
DMA 2
• Ultra DMA 0
• Ultra DMA 1
• Ultra DMA 2
• Ultra DMA 3
• Ultra DMA 4
• Ultra DMA 5
Default
–—
[16 Sectors]
[Enabled]
[Fast PI0 4]
[Ultra DMA 5]
Description
Displays the maximum capacity of the drive
calculated from the parameters of the hard
disk when Auto is selected and the type is
identified as hard disk.
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.
Enables or disables logical Block Addressing
in place of Cylinder, Head, Sector addressing.
This option cannot be changed when Auto is
selected.
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.
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.
Secondary Master Submenu of the Main Menu
The Secondary Master submenu allows you to configure secondary ATA devices.
Main
Secondary Master [CD-Rom/DVD Rom Model]
Type: [Auto]
Multi-Sector Transfers: [Disabled]
LBA Mode Control: [Disabled]
PIO Transfer Mode: [Fast P10 4]
DMA Transfer Mode: [Ultra DMA 2]
F1 Help
ESC Exit
Select Item
Select Menu
PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility
Select ATA/ATAPI drive
installed here.
[Auto]
The BIOS auto-types the
drive on boot time.
Except [Auto]
You enter parameters of
the drive.
[None]
The drive is disabled.
-/Space
Change Values
Enter
Select Sub-Menu
Item Specific Help
F9 Setup Defaults
F10 Save and Exit
Figure 2. Primary Master Submenu
Table 2: Fields, Options and Defaults for the Primary Master Submenu of the Main Menu
Menu Field
Type:
Options
• Auto
• None
• CD-ROM
• SuperDisk
• Hard Disk
Default
[Auto]
Description
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, SuperDisk or Hard Disk for
appropriate drive type installed at this
connection.
Cylinders:
• A number
between 0
and 65,535
–—
This item appears only when Hard Disk is
selected as the type. This field is changed by
incrementing (pressing the [Spacebar]) or by
typing in the number.
Heads:
• A number
between 1
and 16
–—
This item appears only when Hard Disk is
selected as type. You can change the value by
incrementing (pressing the [Spacebar]) or by
typing in the number.
Sectors:
Maximum
Capacity:
• A number
between 0
and 63
• Display only
–—
–—
This item appears only when Hard Disk is
selected as type. You can change the value by
incrementing (pressing the [Spacebar]) or by
typing in the number.
Displays the maximum capacity of the drive
calculated from the parameters of the hard
disk when Auto is selected and the type is
identified as hard disk, or User is selected.
Table 3: Fields, Options and Defaults for the Secondary Master Submenu of the Main Menu
Menu Field
Multi-Sector
Transfers:
LBA Mode
Control:
PIO Transfer
Mode:
DMA Transfer
Mode:
Options
• Disabled
• 2 Sectors
• 4 Sectors
• 8 Sectors
• 16 Sectors
• 32 Sectors
• 64 Sectors
• 128 Sectors
• Disabled
• Enabled
• Standard
• Fast PIO 1
• Fast PIO 2
• Fast PIO 3
• Fast PIO 4
• Disabled
• Multiword
DMA 1
• Multiword
DMA 2
• Ultra DMA 0
• Ultra DMA 1
• Ultra DMA 2
• Ultra DMA 3
• Ultra DMA 4
• Ultra DMA 5
Default
[Disabled]
[Disabled]
[Fast PI0 4]
[Ultra DMA 2]
Description
This option cannot be changed when Auto is
selected. Specify the number of sectors per
block for multiple sector transfer.
Enables or disables Logical Block Addressing
in place of Cylinder, Head, Sector addressing.
This option cannot be changed when Auto is
selected.
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.
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.
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.
ADVANCED MENU – SETTING DEVICE FEATURE CONTROLS
The Advanced Menu allows you to:
• Enable or disable support for Plug & Play
operating systems.
• Set the I/O addresses for the serial and
parallel ports.
• Set the communication mode for the
parallel port.
• Set an audio function I/O address, interrupt
level and DMA channel.
• Select between the display panel and an
external CRT display.
• Enable or disable compensation for your
display. Configure PCI devices in your
system.
Main Advanced Security Power Boot Info Exit
Plug & Play O/S: [Yes]
Protected Device Configurations: [No]
Serial/Parallel Port Configurations
Keyboard/Mouse Features
Video Features
Internal Device Configurations
PCI Configurations
CPU Features
USB Features
Event Logging
PhoenixBIOS 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.)
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.
Item Specific Help
[No]
The BIOS configures
also non-boot devices.
Select if you are using
a non-Plug & Play OS or
a non-ACPI OS.
[Yes]
The BIOS configures
only boot devices.
F1 Help
ESC Exit
Select Item
Select Menu
-/Space
Change Values
Enter
Select Sub-Menu
Figure 4. Advanced Menu
Table 4: Fields, Options and Defaults for the Advanced Menu
Menu Field
Plug & Play O/S:
Options
• No
• Yes
Default
[Yes]
Description
Select Yes if you are using a Plug & Play
capable operating system. Select No if you
need the BIOS to configure non-boot devices.
Protected
Device
Configuration:
• No
• Yes
[No]
No: allows Plug & Play operating system to
change device system settings.
Yes: prevents a Plug & Play operating system
from changing system settings.
*ACPI operating system ignores this setting.
F9 Setup Defaults
F10 Save and Exit
Table 4: Fields, Options and Defaults for the Advanced Menu
Menu Field
Serial/Parallel
Port
Configurations
Keyboard/
Mouse Features
Video Features
Internal Device
Configurations
PCI
Configurations
CPU Features
USB Features
Event Logging
Options
–—
–—
–—
–—
–—
–—
–—
–—
Default
–—
–—
–—
–—
–—
–—
–—
–—
Description
When selected, opens the Serial/Parallel Port
Configurations sub-menu which allows the
user to modify settings for serial, infrared and
parallel ports.
When selected, opens the Keyboard/Mouse
Features submenu, which allows setting
external and internal keyboard and mouse
parameters.
When selected, opens the Video Features
submenu, which allows setting of the display
parameters, including routing of video signals
to different displays.
When selected, opens the Internal Device
Configuration submenu, which allows
enabling or disabling the Floppy Disk, IDE,
Modem and LAN Controllers.
When selected, opens additional menus to
configure PCI devices.
When selected, opens the CPU Features
submenu to allow you to change the CPU
speed for battery life optimization.
When selected, opens the USB Features
submenu to allow you to enable or disable the
USB Floppy Disk Drive.
When selected, opens the event logging
submenu.
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 serial, infrared and parallel ports 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,
serial or parallel, 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.
Advanced
Serial/Parallel Port Configurations
Serial port: [Enabled]
I/O Address: [3F8 - 3FF]
Interrupt: [IRQ 4]
Infrared Port: [Enabled]
Mode: [FIR]
I/O Address: [2E8 - 2EF]
Interrupt: [IRQ 3]
I/O Address: [400-43F]
DMA Channel: [DMA 3]
Parallel Port: [Enabled]
Mode: [Bi-directional]
I/O Address: [378 - 37F]
Interrupt: [IRQ 7]
PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility
Critical Points
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.
CAUTION
The BIOS will warn you of a resource
conflict by placing a yellow asterisk next
to each device that is in conflict.
Critical Points
All I/O addresses in Table 5 are in
hexadecimal.
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.
F1 Help
ESC Exit
Select Item
Select Menu
-/Space
Change Values
Enter
Select Sub-Menu
F9 Setup Defaults
F10 Save and Exit
Figure 5. Serial/Parallel Port Configuration Submenu
Table 5: Fields, Options and Defaults for the Serial/Parallel Port Configuration Submenu of Advanced Menu
Menu Field
Serial Port:
I/O Address:
Interrupt:
Infrared Port:
Mode:
I/O Address:
Interrupt:
I/O address:
DMA Channel:
Parallel Port:
Mode:
I/O address:
Interrupt:
Options
• Disabled
• Enabled
• Auto
• 3F8 - 3FF
• 2F8 - 2FF
• 3E8 - 3EF
• 2E8 - 2EF
• IRQ 3
• IRQ 4
• IRQ 10
• IRQ 11
• Disabled
• Enabled
• Auto
• IrDA
• FIR
• 3F8 - 3FF
• 2F8 - 2FF
• 3E8 - 3EF
• 2E8 - 2EF
• IRQ 3
• IRQ 4
• IRQ 10
• IRQ 11
• 400 - 43F
• 480 - 4BF
• 500 - 53F
• 580 - 5BF
• DMA 1
• DMA 3
• Disabled
• Enabled
• Auto
• Output Only
• Bi-directional
• ECP
• 378 - 37F
• 278 - 27F
• 3BC - 3BF
• IRQ 5
• IRQ 7
Default
[Enabled]
[3F8 - 3FF]
[IRQ 4]
[Enabled]
[FIR]
[2E8 - 2EF]
[IRQ 3]
[400 - 43F]
[DMA 3]
[Enabled]
[Bi-directional]
[378 - 37F]
[IRQ 7]
Description
Configures the serial port using either no
configuration (Disabled), a user defined
configuration (Enabled), or by allowing the
BIOS or OS to choose the configuration (Auto).
Allows user to set the serial port base I/O
address when serial port is Enabled.
Allows user to set the serial port interrupt
when serial port is Enabled.
Configures the infrared port using either no
configuration (Disabled), a user defined
configuration (Enabled), or by allowing the
BIOS or OS to choose the configuration (Auto).
When the infrared port is enabled this option
is available allowing the user to set the mode
for the infrared port.
Allows user to set the infrared port I/O
address when the infrared port is Enabled.
Allows user to set the infrared port interrupt
when the infrared port is Enabled.
Allows user to set the infrared port I/O
address when the infrared port is Enabled.
Allows user to set the infrared port DMA
Channel when the infrared port is 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).
When the parallel port is enabled this option
is available allowing the user to set the
parallel port mode. Bi-directional allows twoway 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.
Allows user to set the parallel port base I/O
address when the parallel port is Enabled.
Allows user to set the parallel port interrupt
when the parallel port is Enabled.
Keyboard/Mouse Features Submenu of the Advanced Menu
The Keyboard/Mouse Features submenu is for setting the parameters of the integrated and external
mouse and keyboard.
Main Advanced Security Power Savings Exit
Keyboard/Mouse Features
Numlock:
Hot Plug:
Internal Pointing Device:
Infrared Mouse:
F1 Help
ESC Exit
Select Item
Select Menu
PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility
[Auto]
[Enabled]
[Auto Disabled]
[Disabled]
-/Space
Change Values
Enter
Select Sub-Menu
Select power-on state
for Numlock.
Item Specific Help
F9 Setup Defaults
F10 Save and Exit
Figure 2. Primary Master Submenu
Table 6: Fields, Options and Defaults for the Keyboard/Mouse Submenu of the Advanced Menu
Menu Field
Numlock:
Options
• Auto
• On
Default
[Auto]
Description
Sets the NumLock function state when the
computer completes booting.
• Off
Hot Plug:
• Disabled
• Enabled
[Enabled]
Enables and disables the ability to plug a
mouse or keyboard into the PS/2 port and
have it immediately recognized and activated.
Internal Pointing
Device:
• Auto Disabled
• Manual Setting
• Always
Enabled
•
Always
Disabled
[Auto Disabled]
Sets the device controlling the mouse cursor
on the screen. Always Enabled makes the
pointing device always enabled whether there
is an external mouse or not. Always Disabled
makes the pointing device always disabled.
Auto Disabled disables the internal pointing
device when an external pointing device is
connected to the PS/2 port. Manual Setting
allows the device to be enabled or disabled
using a Hot Key.
Infrared Mouse:
• Disabled
• Enabled
[Disabled]
If IR Mouse is enabled, the PS/2 mouse is
disabled. If you want to use the internal
pointing device with the IR Mouse, you must
select Always Enabled in the Internal Pointing
Device.
Video Features Submenu of the Advanced Menu
F1 Help
ESC Exit
Select Item
Select Menu
-/Space
Enter
F9 Setup Defaults
F10 Save and Exit
Change Values
Select Sub-Menu
Main Advanced Security Power Savings Exit
Item Specific Help
PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility
Select display terminal.
Video Features
Display: [Internal Flat Panel]
Compensation: [Disabled]
Primary Video Adapter: [Auto]
The Video Features Submenu is for setting the display parameters.
Figure 2. Primary Master Submenu
Table 7: Fields, Options and Defaults for the Video Features Submenu of the Advanced Menu
Menu Field
Display:
Compensation:
Primary Video
Adapter:
Options
• Internal Flat
Panel
• External
• Simultaneous
• Disabled
• Enabled
• Auto
• Internal
Default
[Internal FlatPanel]
[Disabled]
[Auto]
Description
Selects where the video signal will be routed.
Enables or disables compensation which
controls spacing on the display. When
enabled, displays with less than pixel
resolution 1024 x 768 or 800 x 600 will still
cover the entire screen.
Auto uses external video on Docking stations
if present. Internal always uses the internal
video adapter.
Internal Device Configurations Submenu of the Advanced Menu
The Internal Device Configuration submenu allows the user to configure other internal devices.
Main Advanced Security Power Savings Exit
Internal Device Configurations
Floppy Disk Controller: [Enabled]
IDE Controller: [Both]
Modem Controller: [Enabled]
LAN Controller: [Enabled]
F1 Help
ESC Exit
Select Item
Select Menu
PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility
[Disabled]
Floppy disk drive is
disabled.
[Enabled]
Floppy disk drive is
enabled.
-/Space
Change Values
Enter
Select Sub-Menu
Item Specific Help
F9 Setup Defaults
F10 Save and Exit
Figure 8. Internal Device Configuration Submenu
Table 8: Fields, Options and Defaults for the Internal Device Configuration Submenu of the
Advanced Menu
Menu Field
Floppy Disk
Controller:
IDE Controller:
Options
• Disabled
• Enabled
• Disabled
Default
[Enabled]
[Both]
Description
Enables or disables the Floppy Disk Drive.
Enables or disables selected IDE devices.
• Primary
• Secondary
• Both
Modem
Controller
LAN Controller
• Disabled
• Enabled
• Disabled
[Enabled]
[Enabled]
Enables or disables Modem controller.
Enable or disables the LAN controller.
• Enabled
PCI Configuration Submenu of the Advanced Menu
F1 Help
ESC Exit
Select Item
Select Menu
-/Space
Enter
F9 Setup Defaults
F10 Save and Exit
Change Values
Select Sub-Menu
Main Advanced Security Power Savings Exit
Item Specific Help
PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility
Reserve specific IRQs
for use by legacy ISA
devices.
PCI Configurations
IRQ Reservation
The PCI Configuration submenu allows the user to reserve specific interrupts (IRQs) for legacy ISA
devices, and to enable or disable built in PCI device modules.
Critical Points
The BIOS setting for your communication device is variable depending on your LifeBook E
Series Built-to-order configuration.
Figure 9. PCI Configuration Submenu
Table 9: Fields, Options and Defaults for the PCI Configuration Submenu of the Advanced
Menu
Menu Field
IRQ
Options
–—
Reservation
Default
–—
Description
Reserve specific IRQs for use by legacy ISA
devices.
IRQ Reservation Submenu of the PCI Configuration Submenu
The IRQ Reservation submenu of the PCI Configuration submenu allows the user to mark various
IRQs as reserved for use by legacy ISA devices. When an IRQ is reserved, the BIOS does not use it
for embedded PCI or ISA devices.
CAUTION
Only IRQ’s 9, 10, & 11 can be reserved without conflict.
Main Advanced Security Power Savings Exit
IRQ 3: [Available]
IRQ 4: [Available]
IRQ 5: [Available]
IRQ 7: [Available]
IRQ 9: [Available]
IRQ 10: [Available]
IRQ 11: [Available]
F1 Help
ESC Exit
Select Item
Select Menu
PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility
IRQ Reservation
-/Space
Enter
Reserve the specified
IRQ for use by legacy
ISA devices.
Change Values
Select Sub-Menu
Item Specific Help
F9 Setup Defaults
F10 Save and Exit
Figure 10: IRQ Reservation Submenu
Table 10: Fields, Options and Defaults for the IRQ Reservation Submenu of the PCI
Configuration Submenu of the Advanced Menu
Menu Field
IRQ 3:
Options
• Available
• Reserved
Default
[Available]
Description
Reserves IRQ 3. If Reserved is selected, the
BIOS reserves IRQ 3 for use by legacy ISA
devices and does not use it for embedded
PCI or ISA devices. IRQ 3 is removed from
the IRQ bitmap in the PCI IRQ routing table.
IRQ 4:
IRQ 5:
• Available
• Reserved
• Available
[Available]
[Available]
Reserves IRQ 4.
Reserves IRQ 5.
• Reserved
IRQ 7:
• Available
[Available]
Reserves IRQ 7.
• Reserved
Table 10: Fields, Options and Defaults for the IRQ Reservation Submenu of the PCI
Configuration Submenu of the Advanced Menu
Menu Field
IRQ 9:
IRQ 10:
IRQ 11:
Options
• Available
• Reserved
• Available
• Reserved
• Available
• Reserved
Default
[Available]
[Available]
[Available]
Description
Reserves IRQ 9.
Reserves IRQ 10.
Reserves IRQ 11.
CPU Features Submenu of the Advanced Menu
The CPU Features Submenu provides options for configuring the CPU.
Main Advanced Security Power Savings Exit
SpeedStep(TM) Technology: [Enabled]
On Battery: [Battery Optimized]
On AC: [Maximum Performance]
Tualatin (QS) CPU Speed: [1133/733 Mhz]
F1 Help
ESC Exit
Select Item
Select Menu
PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility
CPU Features
-/Space
Change Values
Enter
Select Sub-Menu
Item Specific Help
Configures Processor
Serial Number feature
of Pentium(R) III
processor.
[Disabled]
Processor Serial Number
feature is disabled.
[Enabled]
Processor Serial Number
feature is enabled.
F9 Setup Defaults
F10 Save and Exit
Figure 11. CPU Features Submenu
Table 11: Fields, Options and Defaults for the CPU Features Submenu of the Advanced Menu
Menu Field
SpeedStep(TM)
Technology:
On Battery:
Options
• Disabled
• Enabled
• Maximum
Performance
• Battery
Optimized
• Maximum
Battery
• Automatic
Default
[Enabled]
[Battery
Optimized]
Description
Enables or disables the SpeedStep(TM)
Technology features. When disabled, On
Battery and On AC are disabled.
When Automatic is selected, the CPU speed
changes based upon the power source
change. When Maximum Performance is
selected, the CPU speed is maximized. When
Battery Optimized is selected, the CPU speed
is optimized for battery operation. When
Maximum Battery is selected, the CPU speed
is optimized for battery operation and
throttling is enabled while CPU is busy.
On AC:
• Maximum
Performance
• Battery
Optimized
• Maximum
Battery
• Automatic
[Maximum
Performance]
When Automatic is selected, the CPU speed
changes based upon the power source
change. When Maximum Performance is
selected, the CPU speed is maximized. When
Battery Optimized is selected, the CPU speed
is optimized for battery operation. When
Maximum Battery is selected, the CPU speed
is optimized for battery operation and
throttling is enabled while CPU is busy.
Tualatin (QS)
CPU Speed:
• 933/733 MHz
• 1000/733 MHz
[1133/733 MHz]
To select Tualatin (QS) CPU Speed.
• 1066/733 MHz
• 1133/733 MHz
USB Features Submenu of the Advanced Menu
F1 Help
ESC Exit
Select Item
Select Menu
-/Space
Enter
F9 Setup Defaults
F10 Save and Exit
Change Values
Select Sub-Menu
Main Advanced Security Power Savings Exit
Item Specific Help
PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility
[Disabled]
Legacy Floppy Emulation
is disabled.
[Enabled]
Legacy Floppy Emulation
is enabled and USB
floppy is available
without USB aware OS.
USB Features
USB Floppy Disk:
[Disabled]
The USB Features Submenu provides options for enabling or disabling the USB Floppy Disk Drive.
Figure 12. USB Features Submenu
Table 12: Fields, Options and Defaults for the USB Features Submenu of the Advanced Menu
Menu Field
USB Floppy
Disk:
Options
• Disabled
• Enabled
Default
[Disabled]
Description
Enables or disables Legacy Floppy Emulation.
When Enabled is selected, the USB floppy
disk is available without a USB-aware
operating system.
Event Logging Submenu of the Advanced Menu
The Event Logging Submenu configures event logging features for DMI events.
Main Advanced Security Power Savings Exit
Event Log Capacity: Space Available
Event Log Validity: Valid
View Event Log: [Enter]
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
PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility
Event Logging
-/Space
Change Values
Enter
Select Sub-Menu
Item Specific Help
Press <Enter> key to
view the contents of
the event log.
F9 Setup Defaults
F10 Save and Exit
Figure 13. Event Logging Submenu
Table 13: Fields, Options and Defaults for the Event Logging Submenu of the Advanced Menu
Menu Field
Event Log
Options
Default
Space Available
Description
Display only
Capacity:
Event Log
Valid
Display only
Validity:
View Event Log:
Event Logging:
System Boot
Event:
Clear All Event
Logs:
Mark Events as
Read:
• Enter
• Disabled
• Enabled
• Disabled
• Enabled
• No
• Yes
• Enter
[Enter]
[Enabled]
[Disabled]
[No]
[Enter]
Allows you to view content of event log
Turns event logging on and off for all DMI
events.
Turns event logging on and off for DMI system
boot events.
When set to [Yes] all event logs will be cleared
at next boot.
Allows you to mark all events currently in the
event log as having been read.
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.
Critical Points
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.
CAUTION
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 off and on
the power with the power switch and use
the correct password on reboot.
Critical Points
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.
CAUTION
If the Power Management Security is
Enabled and the 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.
Power Management Security will work only
if Password boot is enabled.
Critical Points
Boot sector protection must be set to
[Normal] to install or upgrade an operating
system.
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]
Password on Unattended Boot: [Disabled]
Password on Resume: [Disabled]
Boot from Removable Media: [All]
Floppy Disk Access: [All]
Hard Disk Security
Owner Information
Hard Disk Boot Sector [Normal]
Security Panel on Resume [Enabled]
PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility
Item Specific Help
Press <Enter> key to
set Supervisor Password
to enable any password
features.
Then password entry is
required to enter BIOS
Setup.
F1 Help
ESC Exit
Select Item
Select Menu
-/Space
Change Values
Enter
Select Sub-Menu
Figure 14. Security Menu
Table 14: Fields, Options and Defaults for the Security Menu
Menu Field
Supervisor
Password is:
User Password
is:
Set Supervisor
Password:
Set User
Password:
Minimum User
Password
Options
–—
–—
–—
–—
Default
Clear
Clear
[Enter]
[Enter]
[0]
Description
A display-only field. Set is displayed when the
system supervisor password is set and Clear
when it is not.
A display-only field. Set is displayed when the
general user password is set, and Clear when
it is not.
Sets, changes or cancels the Supervisor
Password. The Supervisor Password may be
up to seven characters long and must include
only letters or numbers (no symbols).
Passwords are NOT case- sensitive. 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 can only be accessed if the
Supervisor Password is set. 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 case-sensitive. 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 User Password is set it must be used
to access the BIOS setup utility.
Length:
F9 Setup Defaults
F10 Save and Exit
Table 14: Fields, Options and Defaults for the Security Menu
Menu Field
Password on
Boot:
Password on
Unattended
Boot:
Password on
Resume:
Boot from
Removable
Media:
Floppy Disk
Access:
Hard Disk
Security:
Owner
Information:
Hard Disk Boot
Sector:
Security Panel
on Resume:
Options
• Available
• First Boot
• Every Boot
• Disabled
• Enabled
• Disabled
• All
•
Supervisor only
• All
•
Supervisor only
–—
–—
• Normal
• Write
Protected
• Disabled
• Enabled
Default
[Disabled]
[Disabled]
[Disabled]
[All]
[All]
–—
–—
[Normal]
Enabled
Description
When set to First Boot, a password (User or
Supervisor) is required just once after the
Power On Self Test (POST) before the
operating system will be read from a disk.
When set to Every Boot, a password (User or
Supervisor) is required every time after the
Power On Self Test (POST) before the
operating system will be read from a disk.
When set to Disabled no password is
required.
When Enabled, a PS/2 keyboard and mouse
are locked out when an unattended boot
occurs via LAN until a password is entered.
When set to Enabled, a password (User or
Supervisor) is required before the operating
system will resume. When set to Disabled no
password is required. If no Supervisor
Password is set this feature is not available
and no password is required.
Enable password allows supervisor access
only.
Enable password allows supervisor access
only.
Configures hard disk security features.
Sets Owner information.
Sets protection mode for hard disk drive.
Enabled Enables or disables the Security
Panel feature upon Resume from Suspend.
Exiting from the Security Menu
When you have finished setting the parameters on the Security Menu, you can either exit from setup
utility or 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.
Hard Disk Security Submenu of the Security Menu
The Hard Disk Security Submenu is for configuring hard disk security features.
Main Advanced Security Power Savings Exit
Primary Master Password Is: Clear
Secondary Master Password Is: Clear
Set Primary Master Password [Enter]
Set Secondary Master Passwordz: [Enter]
F1 Help
ESC Exit
Select Item
Select Menu
PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility
Hard Disk Security
-/Space
Enter
Change Values
Select Sub-Menu
Figure 15. Hard Disk Security Submenu
Item Specific Help
F9 Setup Defaults
F10 Save and Exit
Table 15: Fields, Options and Defaults for the Hard Disk Security Submenu of the Security
Menu
Menu Field
Primary Master
Password Is:
Secondary
Master
Password Is:
Set Primary
Master
Password:
Set Secondary
Master
Password:
Options
–—
–—
–—
–—
Default
Clear
Clear
[Enter]
[Enter]
Description
Display-only. Default is Clear. When the
Primary Master Password has been set, the
field changes to Set. When this password is
set, the primary hard disk drive cannot be
used in another system unless the password
is entered.
Display-only. Default is Clear. When
Secondary Master Password has been set,
the field changes to Set. When this password
is set, the secondary (modular) hard disk
drive cannot be used in another system
unless the password is entered.
Sets, changes or cancels the Primary Master
Password. The Primary Master Password may
be up to seven characters long and must
include only letters or numbers (no symbols).
Passwords are NOT case- sensitive. When a
Primary Master Password is set, it must be
used to access the primary hard drive if it is
used in another system. Note that the
password will not take effect until the system
has been rebooted.
Sets, changes or cancels the Secondary
Master Password. The Secondary Master
Password may be up to seven characters long
and must include only letters or numbers (no
symbols). Passwords are NOT casesensitive. When a Secondary Master
Password is set, it must be used to access the
modular (secondary) hard drive if it is used in
another system. Note that the password will
not take effect until the system has been
rebooted.
Owner Information Submenu of the Security Menu
The Owner Information Submenu is for setting owner information.
Main Advanced Security Power Savings Exit
Owner Information Is: Clear
Set Owner Information [Enter]
Foreground Color: [Gray]
Background Color: [Black]
F1 Help
ESC Exit
Select Item
Select Menu
PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility
Owner Information
-/Space
Enter
Press <Enter> key to
set owner information.
Up to 80 characters can
be set. Available
characters are ASCII
codes from 32 through
126.
The owner information
is always displayed at
the bottom line of the
screen during POST.
Change Values
Select Sub-Menu
Item Specific Help
F9 Setup Defaults
F10 Save and Exit
Figure 16. Owner Information Submenu
Table 16: Fields, Options and Defaults for the Owner Information Submenu of the Security
Menu
Menu Field
Owner
Information Is:
Set Owner
Information:
Options
–—
–—
Default
Clear
[Enter]
Description
Display only.
Field to write owner information i.e.
name.
Foreground
Color:
Background
Color:
• Black
• Blue
• Green
• Cyan
• Red
• Magenta
• Brown
• White
• Black
• Blue
• Green
• Cyan
• Red
• Magenta
• Brown
• White
• Gray
• Light Blue
• Light Green
• Light Cyan
• Light Red
• Light Magenta
• Yellow
• Bright White
• Gray
• Light Blue
• Light Green
• Light Cyan
• Light Red
• Light Magenta
• Yellow
• Bright White
[Gray]
[Black]
Set foreground color.
Set background color.
POWER MENU – SETTING
F1 Help
ESC Exit
Select Item
Select Menu
-/Space
Enter
F9 Setup Defaults
F10 Save and Exit
Change Values
Select Sub-Menu
Item Specific Help
Select Power Management
Mode. Choosing modes
changes system power
management settings.
Maximum Power Savings
conserves the greatest
amount of system power
while Maximum
Performance conserves
power but allows
greatest system
performance. To alter
these setting, choose
Customize. To turn off
power management,
choose Disabled.
PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility
Power Savings: [Customized]
Hard Disk Timeout: [Off]
Standby Timeout: [4 Minutes]
Auto Suspend Timeout: [15 Minutes]
Advanced Features
Main Advanced Security Power Boot Info Exit
POWER MANAGEMENT
FEATURES
The Power menu allows you to set and change
the power management 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 Power 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.
Critical Points
When resuming from a Save-to-Disk
suspension there will be a delay while the
contents of system memory and operating
parameters are loaded from the hard drive.
CAUTION
In Save-to-Disk mode there is no indication
on the Status Indicator to let you know you
are suspended rather than shut off from
the power switch. You may want to make a
habit of always trying the Suspend/
Resume button before using the power
switch.
Critical Points
In Windows 98 Auto-suspend Timeout,
Hard Disk Timeout, and Video Timeout
features are available exclusively through
the operating system.
Figure 17. Power Menu
CAUTION
Resume on Modem ring when enabled will
draw power from the bridge battery alone
when your system is running off battery
power. this may potentially drain your
bridge battery. Disabling Resume on
Modem ring will prevent this from
happening.
Table 17: Fields, Options and Defaults for the Power Menu
Menu Field
Power Savings:
Hard Disk
Timeout:
Standby
Timeout:
Auto Suspend
Timeout:
Advanced
Features:
Options
• Disabled
• Customized
• Maximum
Power Savings
• Maximum
Performance
• Off
• 30 seconds
to 20 Minutes
• Off
• 1 to 16
Minutes
• Off
• 5 to 60
Minutes
–—
Default
[Customized]
[Off]
[4 Minutes]
[15 Minutes]
–—
Description
Sets the power savings parameters to a
factory installed combination of parameters, a
custom set of parameters set by you or no
power saving features.
Sets the length of time that the hard drive can
be inactive before your notebook
automatically turns off the power to the hard
drive controller and drive motor. If you choose
a factory installed combination of parameters
this field will display the setting. If you choose
to customize the parameters you will be able
to set this yourself. The options available vary
from Off, which has no inactivity shutoff, to 20
minutes.
Sets the length of time without any user input
device activity before the CPU is set to half
speed and the display and the hard drive are
turned off. If you choose a factory combination
of parameters this field will display the setting.
If you choose to customize the parameters
you will be able to set this yourself.
Sets the length of time without any I/O activity
before your note-book goes into Suspend
mode. If you choose a factory combination of
parameters this field will display that setting. If
you choose to customize the parameters you
will be able to set this yourself. Off has no
inactivity suspension.
When selected, opens the Advanced
Features submenu which allows setting
additional power saving parameters.
Factory Installed Values for Power Saving Profiles
Hard Disk Timeout
Customized:
Maximum Power Savings:
Maximum Performance:
Disabled:
Sample Customized Profile: (To
get even better battery life keep
the display and volume settings as
low as possible and use the
sample customized profile.)
Off
30 Seconds
Off
Off
2 Minutes
Standby Timeout
Off
1 Minute
Off
Off
1 Minute
Auto Suspend Timeout
15 Minutes
5 Minutes
15 Minutes
Off
5 Minutes
Advanced Features Submenu of the Power Menu
PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility
F1 Help
ESC Exit
Select Item
Select Menu
-/Space
Enter
F9 Setup Defaults
F10 Save and Exit
Change Values
Select Sub-Menu
Item Specific Help
Configures the
Suspend/Resume switch.
Power
Advanced Features
Suspend/Resume Switch: [Enabled]
Lid Closure Suspend: [On]
Lid Open Resume: [On]
Resume On LAN: [Off]
Auto Suspend on Undock: [Disabled]
The Advanced Features submenu is for setting some non-time related power saving parameters.
Figure 18. Advance Features Submenu
Table 18: Fields, Options and Defaults for the Advanced Features Submenu of the Power
Menu
Menu Field
Suspend/
Resume Switch:
Lid Closure
Suspend:
Lid Open
Resume:
Resume On
LAN:
Auto Suspend
on Undock:
Exiting from Power Menu
When you have finished setting the boot parameters with the Power 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.
Options
• Disabled
• Enabled
• Off
• On
• Off
• On
• Off
• On
• Disabled
• Auto
• Always
Enabled
Default
[Enabled]
[On]
[On]
[Off]
[Disabled]
Description
Sets the function of the Suspend/Resume
button when your notebook is in an active
state. The resume function can not be disabled
as it works regardless of any other settings.
Enables and disables having closure of the
Display panel put your notebook in Suspend
mode.
Enables or disables the system resuming
automatically when the lid is opened.
Enables and disables having LAN activity cause
the system to reactivate from inactivity timeouts.
When set to disable, your notebook will not
automatically enter Suspend mode when
ejected from a docking station. When set to
Auto, your notebook will automatically enter
Suspend mode if your lid is closed when
ejected. When set to Always Enabled, your
notebook will automatically enter Suspend
mode when ejecting from a docking station.
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.)
Main Advanced Security Power Savings Boot
Quick Boot:
Boot Time Diagnostic Screen: [Disabled]
Preboot Execution Environment: [Disabled]
Boot Device Priority
F1 Help
ESC Exit
Select Item
Select Menu
PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility
-/Space
Enter
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.
[Enabled]
Change Values
Select Sub-Menu
Figure 19. Boot Menu
Table 19: Fields, Options and Defaults for the Boot Menu
Menu Field
QuickBoot:
Boot-time
Diagnostic
Screen:
Preboot
Execution
Options
• Disabled
• Enabled
• Auto
• Disabled
• Enabled
• Disabled
• Enabled
Default
[Enabled]
[Disabled]
[Disabled]
Description
Turns on and off booting with a truncated set
of Power On Self Test. (Fewer tests mean
faster turn on.)
Turns on and off display of test results instead
of Fujitsu logo screen during Power On Self
Test.
Turns on and off the preboot execution
environment feature.
Environment:
Boot Device
Priority:
–—
This menu allows setting up the source for the
operating system. See “The Boot Device
Priority Submenu” in the following section.
Item Specific Help
[Disabled]
All diagnostic tests
will be done.
[Enabled]
Some diagnostic tests
may be skipped while
booting to speed up.
[Auto]
Diagnostic tests will
be automatically
skipped or done
according to the order
of the ACPI OS.
F9 Setup Defaults
F10 Save and Exit
Boot Device Priority Submenu of the Boot Menu
PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility
F1 Help
ESC Exit
Select Item
Select Menu
Main Advanced Security Power Savings Boot
Item Specific Help
The top device has the
highest priority.
<Enter> expands or
collapses devices with
a + or -.
<Ctrl+Enter> expands
all.
< > or < > selects a
device.
<+>/<Space> or <->
moves the device up or
down.
<Shift+1> enables or
disables a device.
+Floppy Disk Drive
+Hard Disk Drive
ATAPI CD-ROM Drive
-/Space
Enter
F9 Setup Defaults
F10 Save and Exit
Change Values
Select Sub-Menu
Boot Device Priority
The Boot Device Priority Submenu is for setting the order of checking of sources for the operating
system.
CAUTION
Be careful of the operating environment when booting from a CD-ROM or you may overwrite
files by mistake.
A bootable CD-ROM may have either 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 CDROM 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, however, your application software will use the
new designations.
Figure 20. Boot Device Priority Submenu
Table 20: Fields, Options and Defaults for the Boot Device Priority Submenu of the Boot Menu
Menu Field
+Floppy Disk
Drive
+Hard Disk
Drive
ATAPI CD-ROM
Drive
Options
–—
• HDD Model
Name
• Bootable Addin Cards
–—
Default
–—
–—
–—
Description
The boot selections determine the order in
which the BIOS searches for the operating
system during a startup sequence. 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. Be sure to save your changed
order when you exit the BIOS setup utility.
–—
–—
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.
INFO MENU - DISPLAYS BASIC SYSTEM INFORMATION
PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility
F1 Help
ESC Exit
Select Item
Select Menu
-/Space Change Values
Enter Select Sub-Menu
F9 Setup Defaults
F10 Save and Exit
Main Advanced Security Power Savings Boot Info
Item Specific Help
BIOS Version: 1.XX
BIOS Date: 07/09/2001
BIOS Area: E000h - FFFFh
CPU Type: Pentium(R)III processor-M
CPU Speed: 1.00 GHz
L1 Cache: 32 KB
L2 Cache: 512 KB
Total Memory: 256 MB
Memory Slot 1: 256 MB SDRAM
Memory Slot 2: None
The Info menu is a display only screens 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 (except for the Asset
Number as in the Point below).
Critical Points
The asset number is an optional user-
entered field and can be entered through
the use of third party DMI Compliant
software, such as LANdesk Client
Manager.
The information, including CPU type and
speed, and total memory, displayed on this
screen varies according to the unit you
purchased.
Figure 21. Info Menu
Table 21: Fields, Options and Defaults for the Info Menu
Note that the parameters listed in the following table may be different, depending upon the configuration
of your system.
Menu Field
BIOS Version:
BIOS Date:
BIOS Area:
CPU Type:
CPU Speed:
L1 Cache:
L2 Cache:
Total Memory:
Memory Slot 1:
Memory Slot 2:
Options
–—
–—
–—
–—
–—
–—
–—
–—
–—
–—
Default
1.XX
07/09/2001
E000h – FFFFh
Pentium(R) III
processor-M
1.0 GHz
32 KB
512 KB
256 MB
256 MB SDRAM
None
–—
–—
–—
–—
–—
–—
–—
–—
–—
–—
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.)
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
PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility
-/Space Change Values
Enter Select Sub-Menu
Figure 22. Exit 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
Table 22: Fields, Options and Defaults for the Exit Menu
Menu Field
Exit Saving
Changes
Exit Discarding
Changes
Options
–—
–—
Default
–—
–—
Description
Exit Saving Changes and Exit will store all the
entries on every 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]
Selecting Exit Discarding Changes and Exit
will exit the setup utility with out writing to the
BIOS memory. When the BIOS recognizes
this selection it will load the operating system
and begin operation.
Load Setup
Defaults
–—
–—
Selecting Load Setup Defaults will load the
factory preset default values for all menu fields,
then display the message Load default
configuration now? [Yes] [No].
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.
Discard
Changes
–—
–—
Selecting Discard Changes will load the
previous values in BIOS memory for all menu
fields. The message Load previous now?
[Yes] [No]
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.
Save Changes
–—
–—
Selecting Save Changes will cause the new
settings in all menus to 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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