Fujitsu LifeBook I4187, LifeBook I4190 BIOS Guide

Main Advanced Security Power Boot Info Exit
Fujitsu LifeBook i Series
This document is
BIOS Guide
LifeBook Series: i Series Model Numbers: i-4187,
i-4190
Document Date: 10/26/2000
designed to provide Fujitsu LifeBook developers and users with an understanding of the system's Basic Input-Output System (BIOS)
F1 Help ESC Exit
Select Item Select Menu
-/Space Change Values Enter Select Sub-Menu
F9 Setup Defaults F10 Save and Exit
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LifeBook i Series BIOS
i 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 s ele ct a m enu, us e t he c ur so r ke ys : .
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.
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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.
POINT
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 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
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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.
CAUTION
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.
POINT
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.
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LifeBook i Series BIOS

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: [11/18/1999]
▲ ▲
Primary Master [FUJITSU MHM2100AT-(PM)] Primary Slave [TOSHIBA DVD-ROM SD-C2402-(PS)]
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 Options Default Description
System Time: –— –— Sets and displays the current time. Time is in a 24 hour format
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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.
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 Options Default Description
System Date: –— –— 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.
Primary Master:
Selects Primary Master submenu
The product # of the Hard Drive
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.
Primary Slave:
Language:
Selects Primary Slave submenu
English (US)
Japanese (JP)
The product # of the CD-ROM
[English (US)] The default setting differs between the US/European and the
Display the type of device on this ATA/ATAPI interface, if there is one. Pressing the Enter key selects the Primary Slave submenu allowing additional device configuration options for this interface
Japanese model. Selects the display language for the BIOS.
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Primary Master Submenu of the Main Menu
The Primary Master submenu identifies which ATA devices are installed.
submenu, the Hard Disk setting is illustrated, since it contains all of the menu fields.
Note that, although Auto is the default setting for this
PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility
Main
Primary Master [TOSHIBA MK6014MAP-(PM)]*
Type: [Hard Disk] Cylinders: [16383] Heads: [16] Sectors: [63] Maximum Capacity: 8455MB
Multi-Sector Transfers: [16 Sectors] LBA Mode Control: [Enabled] PIO Transfer Mode: [Fast PIO 4] DMA Transfer Mode: [Ultra DMA 2]
F1 Help ESC Exit
Select Item Select Menu
Figure 2. Primary Master Submenu
-/Space
Note that actual hard drive label shown may vary.
Change Values
Enter
Select Sub-Menu
Item Specific Help
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.
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:
Cylinders:
Heads:
Sectors:
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Auto
None
CD-ROM
Hard Disk
A number between 0 and 65,535
A number between 1 and 16
A number between 0 and 63
[Auto] Selects the ATA/ATAPI device type. Select Auto to have the type
–— This item appears only when Hard Disk is selected. When Hard Disk
–— This item appears only when Hard Disk is selected. When Hard Disk
–— This item appears only when Hard Disk is selected. When Hard Disk
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.
is selected, you can change the value. This field is changed by incrementing (pressing the [Spacebar]) or by typing in the number.
is selected, you can change the value. This field is changed by incrementing (pressing the [Spacebar]) or by typing in the number.
is selected, you can change the value. This field is changed by incrementing (pressing the [Spacebar]) or 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
Maximum Capacity:
Display only –— Displays the maximum capacity of the drive calculated from the
parameters of the hard disk when Hard Disk is selected.
Multi-Sector Transfers:
LBA Mode Control:
PIO Transfer Mode:
DMA Transfer Mode:
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
[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 option cannot be changed when Auto is selected.
[Fast PI0 4] 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.
[Ultra 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.
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Primary Slave Submenu of the Main Menu
The Primary Slave submenu is for the internal CD-ROM 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
Note that, although Auto is the default setting for this submenu, the Hard Disk setting is illustrated, since it contains all of the menu fields.
The actual hard drive label shown may vary.
Primary Slave [TOSHIBA DVD-ROM SD-C2402-(PS)]
Type: [Auto]
Item Specific Help
Select ATA/ATAPI drive
installed here. Multi-Sector Transfers: [Disabled] LBA Mode Control: [Disabled] PIO Transfer Mode: [Fast PIO 4] DMA Transfer Mode: [Ultra DMA 2]
[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:
Auto
None
CD-ROM
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.
Cylinders:
Heads:
Sectors:
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A number between 0 and 65,535
A number between 1 and 16
A number between 0 and 63
–— This item appears only when Hard Disk is selected. When Hard Disk
–— This item appears only when Hard Disk is selected. When Hard Disk
–— This item appears only when Hard Disk is selected. When Hard Disk
is selected, you can change the value. This field is changed by incrementing (pressing the [Spacebar]) or by typing in the number.
is selected, you can change the value. This field is changed by incrementing (pressing the [Spacebar]) or by typing in the number.
is selected, you can change the value. This field is changed by incrementing (pressing the [Spacebar]) or by typing in the number.
Main Menu
Table 3: Fields, Options and Defaults for the Primary Slave Submenu of the Main Menu
Menu Field Options Default Description
Maximum
Display only –— Displays the maximum capacity of the drive calculated from the
Capacity:
Multi-Sector Transfers:
LBA Mode Control:
PIO Transfer Mode:
DMA Transfer Mode:
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
[Disabled] This option cannot be changed when Auto is selected. Specify the
[Disabled] Enables or disables Logical Block Addressing in place of Cylinder,
[Fast PIO 4] Selects the method for moving data to/from the drive. Autotype
[Ultra DMA 2] 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.
parameters of the hard disk when Hard Disk is selected.
number of sectors per block for multiple sector transfer.
Head, Sector addressing. This option cannot be changed when Auto is selected.
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 – SETTING DEVICE FEATURE CONTROLS

The Advanced Menu allows you to:
Enable or disable support for Plug & Play operating systems.
Set the features of the keyboard/mouse.
Select between the display panel and an external CRT display.
Enable or disable compensation for your display.
Configure PCI devices in your system.
Configures USB features.
Configures DMI Event Logging. Follow the instructions for Navigating Through the Setup Utility to make any changes.
PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility
Main Advanced Security Power Boot Info Exit
Plug & Play O/S:
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
Keyboard/Mouse Features Video Features Internal Device Configurations PCI Configurations USB Features
Event Logging
(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
[Yes]
[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
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Select Item Select Menu
-/Space
Figure 4. Advanced Menu
Change Values
Enter
Select Sub-Menu
F9 Setup Defaults F10 Save and Exit
Table 4: Fields, Options and Defaults for the Advanced Menu
Menu Field Options Default Description
Advanced Menu
Plug & Play O/S:
Keyboard/Mouse Features
Yes
No
[Yes] Select Yes if you are using a Plug & Play capable operating system.
Select No if you need the BIOS to configure non-boot devices.
–— –— When selected, opens the Keyboard/Mouse Features submenu,
which allows setting external and internal keyboard and mouse parameters.
Video Features –— –— When selected, opens the Video Features submenu, which allows
setting of the display parameters, including routing of video signals to different displays.
Internal Device Configurations
–— –— When selected, opens the Internal Device Configuration submenu,
which allows enabling or disabling the Floppy Disk and IDE Controllers.
PCI Configurations –— –— When selected, opens additional menus to configure PCI devices.
USB Features –— –— When selected, opens the USB Features submenu, which allows
enabling or disabling of Legacy Floppy Emulation.
Event Logging –— –— When selected, opens the event logging submenu.
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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.
PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility
Advanced Security Power Savings Exit
Keyboard/Mouse Features
Numlock: Internal Pointing Device:
F1 Help ESC Exit
Select Item Select Menu
Figure 5. Keyboard/Mouse Features Submenu
[Auto] [Manual Setting]
-/Space
Change Values
Enter
Select Sub-Menu
Item Specific Help
Select power-on state for Numlock.
F9 Setup Defaults F10 Save and Exit
Table 5: Fields, Options and Defaults for the Keyboard/Mouse Submenu of the Advanced Menu
Menu Field Options Default Description
Numlock:
Auto
On
Off
[Auto] Sets the NumLock function state when the computer
completes booting.
Internal Pointing Device:
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Manual Setting
Always Enabled
Always Disabled
[Manual Setting] Sets the device controlling the mouse cursor on the screen. Manual
Setting allows the device to be enabled or disabled by a Hot Key. Always Enabled makes the pointing device always enabled whether there is an external mouse or not. Always Disabled makes the pointing device always disabled whether there is an external mouse or not.
Video Features Submenu of the Advanced Menu
The Video Features Submenu is for setting the display parameters.
PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility
Main Advanced Security Power Savings Exit
Advanced Menu
Video Features
Display: [Internal Flat Panel]
Item Specific Help
Select display terminal.
Compensation: [Disabled]
TV Output: [Disabled] TV Standard: [NTSC]
F1 Help ESC Exit
Select Item Select Menu
Figure 6. Video Features Submenu
-/Space Enter
Change Values
Select Sub-Menu
F9 Setup Defaults F10 Save and Exit
Table 6: Fields, Options and Defaults for the Video Features Submenu of the Advanced Menu
Menu Field Options Default Description
Display:
Internal Flat Panel
External
Simultaneous
[Internal Flat Panel]
Selects where the video signal will be routed.
Compensation:
TV Output:
TV Standard:
Disabled
Enabled
Disabled
Enabled
NTSC
PAL
[Disabled] 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.
[Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable TV output.
[NTSC] Allows you to select a TV standard.
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Internal Device Configurations Submenu of the Advanced Menu
The Internal Device Configurations submenu allows the user to configure the IDE Controller.
PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility
Main Advanced Security Power Savings Exit
Internal Device Configurations
IDE Controller:
[Enabled]
Item Specific Help
[Disabled] IDE port is disabled.
[Enabled] IDE port is enabled.
F1 Help ESC Exit
Select Item Select Menu
Figure 7. Internal Device Configurations Submenu
-/Space Enter
Change Values
Select Sub-Menu
F9 Setup Defaults F10 Save and Exit
Table 7: Fields, Options and Defaults for the Internal Device Configurations Submenu of the Advanced Menu
Menu Field Options Default Description
IDE Controller:
Disabled
Enabled
[Enabled] Enables or disables IDE controller.
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PCI Configurations Submenu of the Advanced Menu
The PCI Configurations submenu allows the user to reserve specific interrupts (IRQs) for legacy ISA devices, and to enable or disable built in PCI device modules.
PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility
Main Advanced Security Power Savings Exit
Advanced Menu
PCI Configurations
IRQ Reservation
Item Specific Help
Reserve specific IRQs for use by legacy ISA devices.
F1 Help ESC Exit
Select Item Select Menu
Figure 8. PCI Configurations Submenu
-/Space Enter
Change Values
Select Sub-Menu
F9 Setup Defaults F10 Save and Exit
Table 8: Fields, Options and Defaults for the PCI Configurations Submenu of the Advanced Menu
Menu Field Options Default Description
IRQ Reservation –— –— Reserve specific IRQs for use by legacy ISA devices.
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IRQ Reservation Submenu of the PCI Configurations Submenu
The IRQ Reservation submenu of the PCI Configura­tions 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.
PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility
Main Advanced Security Power Savings Exit
Main Advanced Security Power Savings Exit
PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility
CAUTION
Only IRQ's 9, 10, & 11 can be reserved without conflict.
IRQ Reservation
IRQ Reservation
IRQ 3: [Available]
IRQ 3: [Available] IRQ 4: [Available]
IRQ 4: [Available] IRQ 5: [Available]
IRQ 5: [Available] IRQ 7: [Available]
IRQ 7: [Available] IRQ 9: [Available]
IRQ 9: [Available] IRQ 10: [Available]
IRQ 10: [Available] IRQ 11: [Available]
IRQ 11: [Available] IRQ 15: [Available]
IRQ 15: [Available]
F1 Help
F1 Help ESC Exit
ESC Exit
Select Item
Select Item Select Menu
Select Menu
-/Space
-/Space
Figure 9. IRQ Reservation Submenu
Change Values
Change Values
Enter
Select Sub-Menu
Enter
Select Sub-Menu
Item Specific Help
Item Specific Help
Reserve the specified
Reserve the specified IRQ for use by legacy
IRQ for use by legacy ISA devices.
ISA devices.
F9 Setup Defaults
F9 Setup Defaults F10 Save and Exit
F10 Save and Exit
Table 9: Fields, Options and Defaults for the IRQ Reservation Submenu of the PCI Configurations Submenu of the Advanced Menu
Menu Field Options Default Description
IRQ 3:
Available
Reserved
[Available] 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.
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IRQ 4:
IRQ 5:
IRQ 7:
Available
Reserved
Available
Reserved
Available
Reserved
[Available] Reserves IRQ 4.
[Available] Reserves IRQ 5.
[Available] Reserves IRQ 7.
Advanced Menu
Table 9: Fields, Options and Defaults for the IRQ Reservation Submenu of the PCI Configurations Submenu of the Advanced Menu
Menu Field Options Default Description
IRQ 9:
IRQ 10:
IRQ 11:
IRQ 15:
Available
Reserved
Available
Reserved
Available
Reserved
Available
Reserved
[Available] Reserves IRQ 9.
[Available] Reserves IRQ 10.
[Available] Reserves IRQ 11.
[Available] Reserves IRQ 15.
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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
USB Features
USB Floppy Disk: [Enabled]
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:
Disabled
Enabled
[Enabled] When Enabled is selected, Legacy Floppy Emulation is enabled and
the USB floppy drive is available without a USB aware OS. When Disabled is selected, Legacy Floppy Emulation is disabled.
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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 11. Event Logging Submenu
-/Space Enter
Change Values
Select Sub-Menu
F9 Setup Defaults F10 Save and Exit
Table 11: 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:
Enter [Enter] Allows you to view content of event log
Disabled
Enabled
Disabled
Enabled
No
Yes
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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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
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]
happens restart the computer by turning off and on the power with the power switch and use the correct password on reboot.
to be displayed. If this
POINT
If you make an error when re-entering the password a
[Warning]
again press the Enter key and then retype the password. Press the Esc key to abort the password setting process.
will be displayed on the screen. To try
CAUTION
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.
POINT
Boot sector protection must be set to install or upgrade an operating system.
[Normal]
to
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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] Password on Resume: [Disabled] Boot from Removable Media: [All] Floppy Disk Access: [All]
▲ ▲
Hard Disk Security Owner Information
Hard Disk Boot Sector: [Normal]
F1 Help ESC Exit
Select Item Select Menu
-/Space
Figure 12. Security Menu
Change Values
Enter
Select Sub-Menu
Table 12: 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.
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.
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Table 12: Fields, Options and Defaults for the Security Menu
Menu Field Options Default Description
Password on Boot:
Password on Resume:
Boot from Removable Media:
Floppy Disk Access:
Hard Disk Security: –— –— Configures hard disk security features
Disabled
First Boot
Every Boot
Disabled
Enabled
All
Supervisor only
All
Supervisor only
[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 is 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).
[Disabled] 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.
[All] Enable password allows supervisor access only.
[All] Enable password allows supervisor access only.
Owner Information:
Hard Disk Boot Sector:
–— –— Sets Owner information.
Normal
Write Protected
[Normal] Sets protection mode for hard disk drive.
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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
Primary Master: [Disabled] Primary Slave: [Disabled]
Item Specific Help
[Disabled] The feature is 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.
F1 Help ESC Exit
Select Item Select Menu
Figure 13. Hard Disk Security Submenu
-/Space Enter
Change Values
Select Sub-Menu
F9 Setup Defaults F10 Save and Exit
Table 13: Fields, Options and Defaults for the Hard Disk Security Submenu of the Security Menu
Menu Field Options Default Description
Primary Master:
Primary Slave:
Disabled
Enabled
Disabled
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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Owner Information Submenu of the Security Menu
The Owner Information Submenu is for setting owner information.
PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility
Main Advanced Security Power Savings Exit
Owner Information
Owner Information Is: Clear
Set Owner Information [Enter]
Foreground Color: [Gray] Background Color: [Black]
Item Specific Help
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.
F1 Help ESC Exit
Select Item Select Menu
Figure 14. Owner Information Submenu
-/Space Enter
Change Values
Select Sub-Menu
F9 Setup Defaults F10 Save and Exit
Table 14: 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:
Foreground Color:
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–— [Enter] Field to write owner information (i.e., name).
Black
Blue
Green
Cyan
Red
Magenta
Brown
White
Gray
Light Blue
Light Green
Light Cyan
Light Red
Light Magenta
Yellow
Bright White
[Gray] Select a color for the foreground.
Security Menu
Table 14: Fields, Options and Defaults for the Owner Information Submenu of the Security Menu
Menu Field Options Default Description
Background Color:
Black
Blue
Green
Cyan
Red
Magenta
Brown
White
Gray
Light Blue
Light Green
Light Cyan
Light Red
Light Magenta
Yellow
Bright White
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.
[Black] Select a color for the background.
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LifeBook i Series BIOS

POWER MENU – SETTING 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.
POINT
In Windows 98 Auto-suspend Timeout, Hard Disk Timeout, and Video Timeout features are available exclusively through the operating system.
POINT
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.
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.
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Power Menu
PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility
Main Advanced Security Power Boot Info Exit
Power Savings: [Customized] Hard Disk Timeout: [Off] Display Timeout: [Off] Standby Timeout: [4 Minutes] Auto Suspend Timeout: [15 Minutes]
Suspend Mode: [Suspend] Auto Save To Disk: [Off]
Resume On Modem Ring: [Off] Resume On Time: [Off] Resume Time: [00:00:00]
Advanced Features
F1 Help ESC Exit
Select Item Select Menu
-/Space Enter
Figure 15. Power Menu
Change Values
Select Sub-Menu
Table 15: Fields, Options and Defaults for the Power Menu
Menu field Options Default Description
Power Savings:
Disabled
Customized
Maximum Power Savings
Maximum Performance
[Customized] 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.
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.
F9 Setup Defaults F10 Save and Exit
Hard Disk Timeout:
Display Timeout:
Standby Timeout:
Off
30 seconds to 20 Minutes
Off
2 to 20 Minutes
Off
1 to 16 Minutes
[Off] Sets the length of time that the hard drive can be inactive before
[Off] Sets the length of time without any user input device activity before
[4 Minutes] Sets the length of time without any user input device activity
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.
the display is 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. Off has no inactivity shutoff.
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.
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Table 15: Fields, Options and Defaults for the Power Menu
Menu field Options Default Description
Auto Suspend Timeout:
Suspend Mode:
Off
5 to 60 minutes
Suspend
Save to Disk
[15 Minutes] 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.
[Suspend] Sets the state of suspension used. If you choose Suspend, operation
will be suspended. Power will still be supplied to system memory, but everything else will be powered down or will enter a very low power state. If you choose Save-to-Disk, your notebook will save all of system memory and operating parameters to the hard drive before turning your notebook to the pseudo-off condition.
Auto Save to Disk:
Resume On Modem Ring:
Off
After 1 Hour
Off
On
[Off] When set to After 1 Hour your notebook will automatically
save all of system memory and the operating parameters to the hard drive and go to the pseudo-off if you leave your notebook in Suspend mode for an hour.
[Off] Sets whether or not to Resume from a suspension state when a
message is received by telephone line. This feature will not operate if the Save-to-Disk mode is enabled. This feature applies to internal and external modems.
Resume On Time:
Resume Time:
Off
On
00:00:00 to 23:59:59
[Off] Sets whether or not to resume from a suspension state at a
designated time. This feature is available from either the Suspend mode or the Save-to-Disk mode.
[00:00:00] Sets the designated time, on a 24-hour clock, when the notebook
is to automatically resume operation from the Suspend state.
The format of the clock setting is hours:minutes:seconds. Each segment of the time is set separately, either by incrementing or by typing in the numbers. You move between the segments with the [Tab] key or the [Shift]+[Tab] keys. This only applies when Resume on Time is set to On.
Advanced Features:
–— –— 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: Off Off 4 Minutes 15 Minutes
Display Timeout Standby Timeout Auto Suspend
Timeout
Maximum Power Savings: 30 Seconds 2 Minutes 1 Minute 5 Minutes
Maximum Performance: Off Off Off 15 Minutes
Disabled: Off Off Off Off
Sample Customized Profile: (To get even better battery life keep the display and volume settings as low as possible and use
2 Minutes 1 Minute 1 Minute 5 Minutes
the sample customized profile.)
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Advanced Features Submenu of the Power Menu
The Advanced Features submenu is for setting some non-time related power saving parameters.
PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility
Power
Power Menu
Advanced Features
Suspend/Resume Switch: [Enabled] Lid Closure Suspend: [On]
Item Specific Help
Configures the Suspend/Resume switch.
Lid Open Resume: [On]
F1 Help ESC Exit
Select Item Select Menu
Figure 16. Advance Features Submenu
-/Space Enter
Change Values
Select Sub-Menu
F9 Setup Defaults F10 Save and Exit
Table 16: Fields, Options and Defaults for the Advanced Features Submenu of the Power Menu
Menu Field Options Default Description
Suspend/Resume Switch:
Lid Closure Suspend:
Lid Open Resume:
Disabled
Enabled
Off
On
Off
On
[Enabled] Sets the function of the Suspend/Resume button when your
[On] Enables and disables having closure of the Display panel put your
[On] Enables and disables having opening the Display panel acting as
notebook is in an active state. The resume function cannot be disabled as it works regardless of any other settings.
notebook in Suspend mode.
an automatic resume.
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.
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LifeBook i Series BIOS

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]
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.
[Auto] Diagnostic tests will be automatically skipped or done according to the order of the ACPI OS.
F1 Help ESC Exit
Select Item Select Menu
-/Space Enter
Change Values
Select Sub-Menu
Figure 17. Boot Menu
Table 17: Fields, Options and Defaults for the Boot Menu
Menu Field Options Default Description
QuickBoot Mode:
Boot-time Diagnostic Screen:
Boot Device Priority
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Disabled
Enabled
Auto
Disabled
Enabled
Selects the Boot Device Priority submenu
[Enabled] Turns on and off booting with a truncated set of Power On Self
[Disabled] Turns on and off display of test results instead of Fujitsu logo screen
This menu allows setting up the source for the operating system.
Test. (Fewer tests mean faster turn on.)
during Power On Self Test.
F9 Setup Defaults F10 Save and Exit
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.
CAUTION
Be careful of the operating environment when booting from a CD-ROM or you may overwrite files by mistake.
PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility
Main Advanced Security Power Savings Boot
Boot Menu
CAUTION
A bootable CD-ROM may have either a floppy disk for­mat or a hard drive format. When the bootable CD­ROM 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; however, your application software will use the new designations.
Boot Device Priority
Floppy Disk Drive +Hard Disk Drive ATAPI CD-ROM Drive
F1 Help ESC Exit
Select Item Select Menu
-/Space Enter
Figure 18. Boot Device Priority Submenu
Change Values
Select Sub-Menu
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.
F9 Setup Defaults F10 Save and Exit
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Table 18: 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
+Hard Disk Drive –— –— –—
ATAPI CD-ROM Drive
–— –— –—
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.
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Info Menu

INFO MENU - DISPLAYS BASIC SYSTEM INFORMATION

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.
PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility
Main Advanced Security Power Savings Boot Info Exit
BIOS Version: 1.03 BIOS Date: 09/25/2000 BIOS Area: E000h - FFFFh
CPU Type: Celeron(TM) processor CPU Speed: 550 MHz L1 Cache: 32 KB L2 Cache: 128 KB
Total Memory: 64 MB Onboard Memory: 64 MB 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 19. Info Menu
F9 Setup Defaults F10 Save and Exit
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LifeBook i Series BIOS
Table 19: 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 Options Default
BIOS Version: –— 1.03 –—
BIOS Date: –— 09/25/2000 –—
BIOS Area: –— E000h – FFFFh –—
CPU Type: –— Intel Celeron(TM)
CPU Speed: –— 550 MHz –—
L1 Cache: –— 32 KB –—
L2 Cache: –— 128 KB –—
Total Memory: –— 64 MB –—
Onboard: –— 64 MB SDRAM –—
Memory Slot: –— None –—
processor
–—
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EXIT MENU – LEAVING THE SETUP UTILITY

Exit Menu
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 20. Exit Menu
Table 20: Fields, Options and Defaults for the Exit Menu
Menu Field Options Default Description
Exit Saving Changes
Exit Discarding Changes
–— –— Exit Saving Changes and Exit will store all the entries on every
–— –— Selecting Exit Discarding Changes and Exit will exit the setup
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.
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Table 20: Fields, Options and Defaults for the Exit Menu
Menu Field Options Default Description
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
–— –— 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]. 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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