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Chapter 5. Using the Setup UtilityThe Setup Utility program is used to view and change the configuration settings of your computer, regardlessof which operating system you are using. However, the operating-system settings might override any similarsettings in the Setup Utility program.Starting the Lenovo BIOS Setup Utility programTo start the Lenovo BIOS Setup Utility program, do the following:1. If your computer is already on when you start this procedure, shut down the operating system and turnoff the computer.2. Press and hold the F1 key, and then turn on the computer. When the Lenovo BIOS Setup Utility programis displayed, release the F1 key.Note: If a Power-On Password or an Administrator Password has been set, the Setup Utility program menuis not displayed until you type your password. For more information, see “Using passwords.”Viewing and changing settingsSystem configuration options are listed in the Lenovo BIOS Setup Utility program menu. To view or changesettings, see “Starting the Setup Utility program.”You must use the keyboard when using the Lenovo BIOS Setup Utility menu. The keys used to performvarious tasks are displayed on the bottom of each screen.Using passwordsYou can use the Lenovo BIOS Setup Utility program to set passwords to prevent unauthorized persons fromgaining access to your computer and data. See “Starting the Setup Utility program.” The following types ofpasswords are available:• Administrator Password• Power-On PasswordYou do not have to set any passwords to use your computer. However, if you decide to set passwords, readthe following sections.Password considerationsA password can be any combination of letters and numbers up to 16 character (a-z, and 0-9). For securityreasons, it is a good idea to use a strong password that cannot be easily compromised. We suggest thatpasswords should follow these rules:• Strong passwords contain 7-16 characters, combine letters and numbers.• Do not use your name or your user name.• Do not use a common word or a common name.• Be significantly different from your previous password.Attention: Administrator and Power-On passwords are not case sensitive© Copyright Lenovo 2017 13