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Hardware Maintenance Manual

Using the Setup Utility

(Type G31)

The Setup Utility program is used to view and change the conﬁguration

settings of your computer, regardless of which operating system you are

using. However, the operating-system settings might override any similar

settings in the Setup Utility program.

Starting the Setup Utility program

To start the Setup Utility program, do the following:

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

down the operating system and turn oﬀ the computer.

2. Press and hold the F1 key then turn on the computer. When you hear

multiple beeps, release the F1 key.

Notes:

a. If you are using a USB keyboard and the Setup Utility program does

not display using this method, repeatedly press and release the F1

key rather than leaving it pressed when turning on the computer.

b. If a user password or an supervisor password has been set, the Setup

Utility program menu is not displayed until you type your password.

For more information, see “Using passwords.”

The Setup Utility might start automatically when POST detects that

hardware has been removed or new hardware has been installed in your

computer.

Viewing and changing settings

The Setup Utility program menu lists items that identify system

conﬁguration topics. To view or change settings, see “Starting the Setup

Utility program.”

When working with the Setup Utility program menu, you must use the

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