[. . . ] The following procedures allow you to navigate the setup utility menus:
Device control feature parameters, such as changing I/O addresses and boot devices. System Data Security feature parameters, such as passwords.
], [ ] 1. To select a field within a menu or a submenu, use the
cursor keys: [ ], [ ]. To select the different values for each field, press the [Spacebar] or [+] to change to the next lower selection and [F5] or [-] to go to the next higher selection. [. . . ] Manual Setting allows the device to be enabled or disabled using a HotKey. When Fast is selected, initialization for the external PS/2 devices is optimized to speed up on Resume. When Normal is selected, initialization is not optimized.
Internal Pointing Device:
[Auto Disabled]
Initialization on Resume:
Fast Normal
[Fast]
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LifeBook C Series BIOS
Video Features Submenu of the Advanced Menu
The Video Features submenu is for setting the display parameters.
Main
Advanced
PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Security Power Savings Exit Item Specific Help
Video Features
Display: Compensation:
[Auto] [Enabled]
Select display terminal. * This setting is not effective after operating system starts up.
F1 Help ESC Exit
Select Item Select Menu
-/Space Change Values Enter Select Sub-Menu
F9 Setup Defaults F10 Save and Exit
Figure 7. Video Features Submenu
Table 7: Fields, Options and Defaults for the Video Features Submenu of the Advanced Menu
Menu Field
Display:
Options
Default
[Auto]
Description
Selects where the video signal will be routed. Note that this setting is overridden after Windows starts up.
Internal Flat Panel External (Analog) External (Digital) Autos Disabled Enabled
Compensation:
[Enabled]
Enables or disables compensation which controls spacing on the display. When enabled, displays with less than pixel resolutions of 1024 x 768 or 800 x 600 will still cover the entire screen. A resolution below 800 x 600 will fill the screen, but due to the low resolution, will appear blocky and may not be acceptable. Note that this setting is overridden after Windows starts up.
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Advanced Menu
Internal Device Configurations Submenu of the Advanced Menu
The Internal Device Configuration submenu allows the user to enable or disable IDE, Bluetooth, LAN and Wireless LAN Controllers.
Main
Advanced
PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Security Power Savings Exit Item Specific Help [Disabled] Serial ATA port is disabled. [Enabled] Serial ATA port is enabled.
Internal Device Configurations
Serial ATA Controller: AHCI Configuration: IDE Controller: Bluetooth(R): LAN Controller: Wireless LAN:
[Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled]
F1 Help ESC Exit
Select Item Select Menu
-/Space Change Values Enter Select Sub-Menu
F9 Setup Defaults F10 Save and Exit
Figure 8. Internal Device Configuration Submenu
Table 8: Fields, Options and Defaults for the Internal Device Configuration Submenu of the Advanced Menu
Menu Field
Serial ATA Controller:
Options
Default
[Enabled]
Description
Enables or disables the Serial ATA port.
Disabled Enabled Disabled Enabled Disabled Enabled Disabled Enabled Disabled Enabled Disabled Enabled
AHCI Configuration:
[Enabled]
Enables or disables the selected Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI).
IDE Controller:
[Enabled]
Enables or disables selected IDE devices.
Modem Controller:
[Enabled]
Enables or disables Modem controller.
LAN Controller:
[Enabled]
Enables or disables the LAN controller.
Wireless LAN:
[Enabled]
Enables or disables the Wireless LAN controller.
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LifeBook C Series BIOS
CPU Features Submenu of the Advanced Menu
The CPU Features submenu provides options for configuring the Intel Core Multi-Processing and SpeedStep power management features of the CPU.
PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Security Power Savings Exit CPU Features Item Specific Help
Main
Advanced
Core Multi-Processing:
[Enabled]
SpeedStep(R) Technology: [Enabled] On Battery: [Battery Optimized] On AC: [Maximum Performance] XD Bit functionality: [Enabled]
Select Core Multi-Processing enabled or disabled.
F1 Help ESC Exit
Select Item Select Menu
-/Space Change Values Enter Select Sub-Menu
F9 Setup Defaults F10 Save and Exit
Figure 9. If you set and forget your User and Master hard disk passwords, Fujitsu Computer Systems service representatives (1-800-8SONY) may not be able to reset it. You may lose data and have to replace your system board or hard disk drive.
Entering a password incorrectly 3 times in a row causes the keyboard and mouse to be locked out and the warning [System Disabled] to be displayed. If this happens, restart the computer by turning off and on the power with the power switch and use the correct password on reboot. If you make an error when re-entering the password a Warning will display on the screen. If the Power Management Security is Enabled and the Password on Boot is Disabled you will not have to type your password upon resuming the system from the Suspend or Save-to-Disk modes. Boot sector protection must be set to [Normal] to install or upgrade an operating system.
Main
Advanced
PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Security Boot Info
Exit Item Specific Help Press <Enter> key to set Supervisor Password to enable any password features. Then password entry is required to enter BIOS Setup.
Supervisor Password Is: User Password Is: Set Supervisor Password Set User Password Minimum User Password Length: Password on Boot: On Automatic Wake up: KB Lock on Resume: Boot from Removable Media: Flash Write: Hard Disk Security Owner Information Security Chip Setting
Clear Clear [Enter] [Enter] [0] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] [All] [Enabled]
F1 Help ESC Exit
Select Item Select Menu
-/Space Change Values Enter Select Sub-Menu
Figure 13. Security Menu
F9 Setup Defaults F10 Save and Exit
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Security Menu
Table 13: Fields, Options and Defaults for the Security Menu
Menu Field
Supervisor Password is: User Password is:
Options
--
Default
Clear
Description
A display-only field. Set is displayed when the system supervisor password is set and Clear when it is not. Set is displayed when the general user password is set, and Clear when it is not. The Supervisor Password may be up to seven characters long and must include only letters or numbers (no symbols). [. . . ] In order for a portable USB memory device (e. g. , JumpDrive or memory stick) to be recognized in the Boot Device Priority list, it must have been installed before booting the system. Note that some older portable USB memory devices may not be recognized as bootable devices. The Boot Menu can also be invoked outside of the Setup Utility using the TrustedCore menu or the [F12] key. (See Using the TrustedCore Menu on page 2 for more information. )
Main
Advanced
PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Security Power Savings Boot Item Specific Help
Boot Device Priority
Boot priority order: 1: Floppy Disk Drive 2: Drive0: SONY MHV2060BH 3: Drive1: None 4: CD/DVD Drive 5: NETWORK: B02 D00 Yukon PXE 6: 7: 8: Excluded from boot order: : USB MEMORY: None : USB HDD: None
Keys used to view or configure devices: <+>/<Space> or <-> moves the device up or down. [. . . ]