C h a p t e r 3C h a p t e r 3BIOS Setup InformationThe notebook has a BIOS (Basic Input/Output System) setup utility that allows you to configure thenotebook and its hardware settings. This chapter tells how to use the Setup utility and describeseach parameter item in the setup screens.3.1 When to Use SetupThe notebook is already correctly configured for you and you do not need to run Setup. If youmake any changes to the notebook or you receive an Equipment Configuration Error messageafter you turn on the notebook, you may need to run Setup. Run Setup also if you want to do anyof the following:• Check the system configuration• Change the system date, time or speed• Add or change the location of the external mouse• Change the system startup sequence• Set the power-saving suspend mode type• Set or change resume options• Set, change, or remove a system passwordThe system configuration values reside in the battery-poweredCMOS RAM.
