Bios utility – IBM 1412 User Manual

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BIOS Utility

Your computer has a BIOS Utility that allows you to con-
figure the computer an its hardware settings.

Note: The computer is also bundled with a Windows-

based computer management utility similar in func-
tion with the BIOS Utility called the Notebook
manager.

The computer is already correctly configured for you. If you
make any changes to the computer or you receive an
Equipment Configuration Error message (error code 246)
after you turn on the computer, you need to run the BIOS
Utility.

The BIOS Utility has the following functions:

Change the system date or time

Set the power-saving modes and timers

Set, change, or remove a system password

Change the system boot drive or display device

Add or remove serial and parallel devices

Set the video display features

While the ThinkPad logo is being displayed, wait for a
beep before pressing F1 to enter the BIOS Utility. The
main screen displays (as shown below).

BIOS Utility

System Information

Basic System Settings

Startup Configuration

Onboard Devices Configuration

System Security

Power Management

Load Default Settings

↑↓

↵

= Move highlight bar,

= Select, Esc = Exit

Note: If the Setup password is set, you need to enter the

Setup password to gain access to the BIOS Utility.

There are seven main menu items: