6-2 User’s Manual6.1 When to Use the BIOS UtilityThe notebook is already correctly configured for you and you do not need torun the BIOS Utility. If you make any changes to the notebook or youreceive an Equipment Configuration Error message after you turn on thenotebook, you need to run the BIOS Utility. Run the BIOS Utility also if youwant to do any of the following:• Change the system date or time• Set the power-saving modes and timers• Set, change, or remove a system password• Change the system boot drive or display device• Add or remove serial and parallel devices• Set the video display featuresThe system configuration values reside in the battery-poweredCMOS RAM.
