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The table below describes the parameters in this screen. Settings in boldface are the default and suggested 
parameter settings.
NOTE: The sub-items under each device will not be shown if the device control is set to disable or auto. This is 
because the user is not allowed to control the settings in these cases.
ParameterDescriptionFormat/Option
System Time Sets the system time. The hours are displayed 
with 24-hour format.Format: HH:MM:SS 
(hour:minute:second) System Time
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Advanced
The Advanced screen contains parameters involving your hardware devices. It also provides advanced
 settings of the system.
The table below describes the parameters in the screen. Settings in boldface are the default and suggested
 parameter settings.
DescriptionOption
Infrared Port  Configure serial port B using options:
[Disabled]: No configuration
[Enabled]: User configuration
[Auto]: BIOS or OS chooses configuration
(OS Controlled) Displayedd when controlled 
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Security
The Security screen contains parameters that help safeguard and protect your computer from unauthorized 
use.
PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility 
     Information             Main         AdvancedBoot
 
 
Item Specific Help 
Supervisor Password Is : Clear 
User Password Is :
HDD Password Is:Clear
Clear
Set Supervisor Password
Set User Password
Set Hdd Password
  
Password on Boot[Disabled]
 
  
 
Supervisor Password 
controls accesses of the 
whole setup utility. 
It can be used to 
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The table below describes the parameters in this screen. Settings in boldface are the default and suggested 
parameter settings.
NOTE: When you are prompted to enter a password, you have three tries before the system halts. Don’t forget 
your password. If you forget your password, you may have to return your notebook computer to your 
dealer to reset it.
Setting a Password
Follow these steps as you set the user or the supervisor password:
1.Use the w andy keys to highlight the Set Supervisor...

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1.Use the w and y keys to highlight the Set Supervisor Password parameter and press the e key. The 
Set Password box appears:
2.Type the current password in the Enter Current Password field and press e.
3.Press e twice without typing anything in the Enter New Password and Confirm New Password fields. 
The computer then sets the Supervisor Password parameter to “Clear”.
4.When you have changed the settings, press u to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility.
Changing a Password
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If the new password and confirm new password strings do not match, the screen will display the following 
message. 

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Boot
This menu allows the user to decide the order of boot devices to load the operating system. Bootable devices 
includes the distette drive in module bay, the onboard hard disk drive and the CD-ROM in module bay.
PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility 
    Information       Main       Advanced       Security        Exit 
 
  
Item Specific Help 
  
   
 
 
 Use <
↑> or  to select a device
devices, then press  to
move it up the list, or  to
move it down the list. Press
 to escape the menu.
 
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Exit
The Exit screen contains parameters that help safeguard and protect your computer from unauthorized use.
The table below describes the parameters in this screen.
ParameterDescription
Exit Saving Changes Exit System Setup and save your changes to CMOS.
Exit Discarding Changes Exit utility without saving setup data to CMOS.
Load Setup Default Load default values for all SETUP item.
Discard Changes Load previous values from CMOS for all SETUP items.
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BIOS Flash Utility
The BIOS flash memory update is required for the following conditions:
TNew versions of system programs
TNew features or options
TRestore a BIOS when it becomes corrupted. 
Use the Phlash utility to update the system BIOS flash ROM.
NOTE: If you do not have a crisis recovery diskette at hand, then you should create a Crisis Recovery 
Diskette before you use the Phlash utility.
NOTE: Do not install memory-related drivers (XMS, EMS, DPMI) when you use the Phlash.
NOTE: Please...

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