IBM 6644 User Manual

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Chapter 4. Using the Configuration/Setup Utility
program

The Configuration/Setup Utility program is stored in the electrically erasable
programmable read-only memory (EEPROM) of your computer. You can use the
Configuration/Setup Utility program to view and change the configuration
settings of your computer, regardless of which operating system you are using.
However, the settings you select in your operating system might override any
similar settings in the Configuration/Setup Utility program.

Starting and using the Configuration/Setup Utility program

To start the Configuration/Setup Utility program, do the following:

1. If your computer is already on when you start this procedure, you must shut

down the operating system and turn off the computer.

2. Press and hold F1 while turning on the computer. If you have not set a

password, the Configuration/Setup Utility program menu is displayed. If
you have set a password, the Configuration/Setup Utility program menu is
not displayed until you type your password at the prompt and press Enter.
See “Using passwords” on page 29 for more information.

The Configuration/Setup Utility program might start automatically when POST
detects that hardware has been removed or new hardware has been installed in
your computer.