Chapter 4. Configuring your computerThe following configuration programs are provided with your computer:v Configuration/Setup Utility programThis program is part of the BIOS code that comes with your computer. You canuse this program to configure serial- and parallel-connector assignments, changethe drive startup sequence, set the date and time, set passwords, and set thechassis-intrusion alert. See “Using the Configuration/Setup Utility program” onpage 27 for more information.v SCSISelect Utility program (some models)With the built-in SCSISelect Utility program, you can configure the devices thatare attached to the SCSI adapter. See “Using the SCSISelect Utility program(some models)” on page 30 for more information.Using the Configuration/Setup Utility programThis section provides the instructions for starting the Configuration/Setup Utilityprogram and descriptions of the menu choices that are available.Starting the Configuration/Setup Utility programComplete the following steps to start the Configuration/Setup Utility program.1. Turn on the computer and watch the monitor screen.2. When the message Press F1 for Configuration/Setup appears, press F1.3. Follow the instructions that appear on the screen.Choices available from the Configuration/Setup Utility mainmenuFrom the Configuration/Setup Utility main menu, you can select settings that youwant to change. The Configuration/Setup Utility main menu is similar to thefollowing:CMOS Setup Utility - Copyright (c) 1984 - 2000 Award SoftwareMove Enter: Select F1: General HelpF10: Save ESC: ExitSystem SummaryProduct DataDevices & I/O PortsDate and TimeSystem SecurityAdvanced SetupPower Management SetupStart OptionsFrequency ControlSave & Exit SetupLoad Optimized DefaultsExit Without SavingConfiguration/Setup UtilitySelect Option:© Copyright IBM Corp. 2000 27
