Starting the Setup Utility program

To start the Setup Utility program, do the following:
  1. Turn on or restart your computer.

  2. Before the operating system starts up, repeatedly press and release F1 or Fn+F1 (depending on the keyboard settings). Based on the Setup Utility display mode setting, one of the following situations occurs:
    • Text mode: The Setup Utility program opens.

    • Graphic mode (available on some models): The start screen is displayed. Then, select Setup and press Enter to open the Setup Utility program.

    Note: If a BIOS password has been set, the Setup Utility program will not open until you enter the correct password. For more information, see Using BIOS passwords.

To view and change the configuration settings, follow the instructions on the screen.