Lenovo a63 Manual Do Equipamento
Chapter 6. Using the Setup Utility
The Setup Utility program is used to view and change the configuration settings of
your computer, regardless of which operating system you are using. However, the
operating system settings might override any similar settings in the Setup Utility
program.
your computer, regardless of which operating system you are using. However, the
operating system settings might override any similar settings in the Setup Utility
program.
Starting the Setup Utility program
To start the Setup Utility program, do the following:
1.
1.
Make sure your computer is turned off.
2.
Repeatedly press and release the F1 key when turning on the computer. When
you hear multiple beeps or see a logo screen, release the F1 key. The Setup
Utility program opens.
you hear multiple beeps or see a logo screen, release the F1 key. The Setup
Utility program opens.
Note:
If a Power-On Password or an Administrator Password has been set, the
Setup Utility program menu is not displayed until you type the correct
password. For more information, see “Using passwords.”
Setup Utility program menu is not displayed until you type the correct
password. For more information, see “Using passwords.”
Viewing and changing settings
The Setup Utility program menu lists items that identify system configuration
topics. To view or change settings, start the Setup Utility program. See “Starting
the Setup Utility program.” Then, follow the instructions on the screen.
topics. To view or change settings, start the Setup Utility program. See “Starting
the Setup Utility program.” Then, follow the instructions on the screen.
When working with the Setup Utility program, you must use the keyboard. The
keys used to perform various tasks are displayed at the bottom of each screen.
keys used to perform various tasks are displayed at the bottom of each screen.
Using passwords
By using the Setup Utility program, you can set passwords to prevent
unauthorized access to your computer and data. The following types of passwords
are available:
unauthorized access to your computer and data. The following types of passwords
are available:
v
Power-On Password
v
Administrator Password
You do not have to set any passwords to use your computer. However, using
passwords improves computing security. If you decide to set any passwords, read
the following sections.
passwords improves computing security. If you decide to set any passwords, read
the following sections.
Password considerations
A password can be any combination of up to 16 (1 to 16) alphabetic and numeric
characters. For security reasons, it is recommended to use a strong password that
cannot be easily compromised. To set a strong password, use the following
guidelines:
characters. For security reasons, it is recommended to use a strong password that
cannot be easily compromised. To set a strong password, use the following
guidelines:
v
Have at least eight characters in length and contain at least one alphabetic
character and one numeric character
character and one numeric character
v
Setup Utility program passwords are not case sensitive
v
Not be your name or your user name
v
Not be a common word or a common name
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