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Chapter 4: 
Power-On Self-Test (POST)
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The Power-On Self-Test (POST)
The POST (Power-On-Self-Test) is a series of software-controlled 
diagnostic tests that run when you turn on or restart your Notebook PC. 
The software that controls the POST is installed as a permanent part of 
the Notebook PC’s architecture. 
Using POST to access BIOS and Troubleshoot
During POST, you can access the BIOS settings or run troubleshooting 
options using the function keys of your Notebook PC. You may refer to 
the following information for more details....

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BIOS Settings
NOTE: The BIOS screens in this section are for reference only. The actual 
screens may differ by model and territory.
Boot
This menu allows you to set your boot option priorities. You may refer to 
the following procedures when setting your boot priority.
1. On the Boot screen, select Boot Option #1.
→←     : Select Screen
 
↑↓    : Select Item
 
Enter: Select  
+/—  : Change Opt.  
F1   : General Help  
F9   : Optimized Defaults  
F10  : Save & Exit      
ESC  : Exit  
Boot...

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2. Press  and select a device as the Boot Option #1. 
→←    : Select Screen
 
↑↓    : Select Item
 
Enter: Select  
+/—  : Change Opt.  
F1   : General Help  
F9   : Optimized Defaults  
F10  : Save & Exit      
ESC  : Exit  
Sets the system 
boot order
Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2013 American Megatrends, Inc.
Main   Advanced   Boot   Security   Save & Exit
Boot Configuration
Fast Boot                        [Enabled]
Launch CSM                       [Disabled]
Driver Option Priorities
Boot...

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Security
This menu allows you to set up the administrator and user password 
of your Notebook PC. It also allows you to control the access to your 
Notebook PC’s hard disk drive, input/output (I/O) interface, and USB 
interface.
NOTE: 
•	 If	you	install	a	User Password, you will be prompted to input this before entering your Notebook PC's operating system.
•	 If	you	install	an	Administrator Password, you will be prompted to  input this...

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To set the password:
1. On the Security screen, select Administrator Password or User 
Password.
2.  Type in a password then press 
.
3.  Re-type to confirm the password then press 
.
To clear the password:
1.  On the Security screen, select Administrator Password or User 
Password.
2.  Type in the current password then press 
.
3.  Leave the Create New Password field blank then press 
.
4. Select  Yes in the confirmation box then press 
.
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I/O Interface Security
In the Security menu, you can access I/O Interface Security to lock 
or unlock some interface functions of your Notebook PC.
I/O Interface Security
LAN Network Interface             [UnLock]
Wireless Network Interface        [UnLock]
HD AUDIO Interface                [UnLock]
USB Interface SecurityIf Locked, LAN 
controller will 
be disabled.
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Security
→←    : Select Screen
 
↑↓    : Select Item
 
Enter: Select...

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USB Interface Security
Through the I/O Interface Security menu, you can also access USB 
Interface Security to lock or unlock ports and devices.
USB Interface Security
USB Interface                  [UnLock]
External Ports                 [UnLock]
CMOS Camera                    [UnLock]
Card Reader                    [UnLock]
 
If Locked, all 
USB device will 
be disabled
Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2013 American Megatrends, Inc.
Security
→←    : Select Screen
 
↑↓    : Select Item
 
Enter:...

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Set Master Password
In the Security menu, you can use Set Master Password to set up 
a password-enabled access to your hard disk drive. 
Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc.
Set HDD Master 
Password.
***Advisable to 
Power Cycle System 
after Setting Hard 
Disk Passwords***
Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2013 American Megatrends, Inc.
Main   Advanced   Boot   Security   Save & Exit
→←    : Select Screen
 
↑↓    : Select Item
 
Enter: Select  
+/—  : Change Opt.  
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Save & Exit
To keep your configuration settings, select Save Changes and Exit 
before exiting the BIOS. 
Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2013 American Megatrends, Inc.
Main   Advanced   Boot   Security   Save & Exit
→←    : Select Screen
 
↑↓    : Select Item
 
Enter: Select  
+/—  : Change Opt.  
F1   : General Help  
F9   : Optimized Defaults  
F10  : Save & Exit      
ESC  : Exit  
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Save Changes and Exit
Discard Changes and Exit
Save...