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Chapter 4: 
Power-On Self-Test (POST)
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The Power-On Self-Test (POST)
The POST (Power-On-Self-Test) is a series of software-controlled 
diagnostic tests that run when you turn on or restart your Notebook PC. 
The software that controls the POST is installed as a permanent part of 
the Notebook PC’s architecture. 
Using POST to access BIOS and Troubleshoot
During POST, you can access the BIOS settings or run troubleshooting 
options using the function keys of your Notebook PC. You may refer to 
the following information for more details. 
BIOS
The BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system hardware 
settings that are needed for system startup in the Notebook PC. 
The default BIOS settings apply to most conditions of your Notebook 
PC. Do not change the default BIOS settings except in the following 
circumstances: 
•	 An	error	message	appears	onscreen	during	system	bootup	and	requests you to run the BIOS Setup.
•	 You	have	installed	a	new	system	component	that	requires	further	 BIOS settings or updates.
WARNING! Using inappropriate BIOS settings may result to system 
instability or boot failure. We strongly recommend that you change the 
BIOS settings only with the help of a trained service personnel.
Accessing BIOS
Restart your Notebook PC then press  during POST. 
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BIOS Settings
NOTE: The BIOS screens in this section are for reference only. The actual 
screens may differ by model and territory.
Boot
This menu allows you to set your boot option priorities. You may refer to 
the following procedures when setting your boot priority.
1. On the Boot screen, select Boot Option #1.
→←     : Select Screen
 
↑↓    : Select Item
 
Enter: Select  
+/—  : Change Opt.  
F1   : General Help  
F9   : Optimized Defaults  
F10  : Save & Exit      
ESC  : Exit  
Boot Configuration
Fast Boot                        [Enabled]
Launch CSM                       [Disabled]
Driver Option Priorities
Boot Option Priorities
Boot Option #1                [Windows Boot Manager]
Add New Boot Option
Delete Boot Option Sets the system 
boot order
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2. Press  and select a device as the Boot Option #1. 
→←    : Select Screen
 
↑↓    : Select Item
 
Enter: Select  
+/—  : Change Opt.  
F1   : General Help  
F9   : Optimized Defaults  
F10  : Save & Exit      
ESC  : Exit  
Sets the system 
boot order
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Main   Advanced   Boot   Security   Save & Exit
Boot Configuration
Fast Boot                        [Enabled]
Launch CSM                       [Disabled]
Driver Option Priorities
Boot Option Priorities
Boot Option #1          [Windows Boot Manager]
Add New Boot Option
Delete Boot Option
Boot Option #1Windows Boot Manager
Disabled
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Security
This menu allows you to set up the administrator and user password 
of your Notebook PC. It also allows you to control the access to your 
Notebook PC’s hard disk drive, input/output (I/O) interface, and USB 
interface.
NOTE: 
•	 If	you	install	a	User Password, you will be prompted to input this before entering your Notebook PC's operating system.
•	 If	you	install	an	Administrator Password, you will be prompted to  input this before entering BIOS.
Password Description
If ONLY the Administrator’s password is set, 
then this only limits access to Setup and is 
only asked for when entering Setup. If ONLY 
the user’s password is set, then this is a 
power on password and must be entered to boot 
or enter Setup. In Setup, the User will have 
Administrator rights.
Administrator Password Status      NOT INSTALLED
User Password Status               NOT INSTALLED
Administrator Password
User Password
HDD Password Status :              NOT INSTALLED
Set Master Password
Set User Password
I/O Interface Security
System Mode state                  User
Secure Boot state                  Enabled
Secure Boot Control                [Enabled]
Key Management Set Administrator 
Password. The 
password length 
must be in the 
following range: 
Minimum length 3
Maximum length 20
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Main   Advanced   Boot   Security   Save & Exit
→←    : Select Screen
 
↑↓    : Select Item
 
Enter: Select  
+/—  : Change Opt.  
F1   : General Help  
F9   : Optimized Defaults  
F10  : Save & Exit      
ESC  : Exit  
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To set the password:
1. On the Security screen, select Administrator Password or User 
Password.
2.  Type in a password then press 
.
3.  Re-type to confirm the password then press 
.
To clear the password:
1.  On the Security screen, select Administrator Password or User 
Password.
2.  Type in the current password then press 
.
3.  Leave the Create New Password field blank then press 
.
4. Select  Yes in the confirmation box then press 
.
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I/O Interface Security
In the Security menu, you can access I/O Interface Security to lock 
or unlock some interface functions of your Notebook PC.
I/O Interface Security
LAN Network Interface             [UnLock]
Wireless Network Interface        [UnLock]
HD AUDIO Interface                [UnLock]
USB Interface SecurityIf Locked, LAN 
controller will 
be disabled.
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Security
→←    : Select Screen
 
↑↓    : Select Item
 
Enter: Select  
+/—  : Change Opt.  
F1   : General Help  
F9   : Optimized 
Defaults  
F10  : Save & Exit      
ESC  : Exit  
LAN Network InterfaceLock
UnLock
To lock an interface:
1.  On the Security screen, select I/O Interface Security.
2.  Select an interface you would like to lock then press 
.
3.  Select  Lock.
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USB Interface Security
Through the I/O Interface Security menu, you can also access USB 
Interface Security to lock or unlock ports and devices.
USB Interface Security
USB Interface                  [UnLock]
External Ports                 [UnLock]
CMOS Camera                    [UnLock]
Card Reader                    [UnLock]
 
If Locked, all 
USB device will 
be disabled
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Security
→←    : Select Screen
 
↑↓    : Select Item
 
Enter: Select  
+/—  : Change Opt.  
F1   : General Help  
F9   : Optimized 
Defaults  
F10  : Save & Exit      
ESC  : Exit  
USB InterfaceLock
UnLock
To lock the USB interface:
1.  On the Security screen, select I/O Interface Security > USB 
Interface Security.
2.  Select an interface that you would like to lock then select 
Lock.
NOTE: Setting the USB Interface to Lock  also locks and hides the 
External Ports and other devices included under USB Interface Security.
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Set Master Password
In the Security menu, you can use Set Master Password to set up 
a password-enabled access to your hard disk drive. 
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Set HDD Master 
Password.
***Advisable to 
Power Cycle System 
after Setting Hard 
Disk Passwords***
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Main   Advanced   Boot   Security   Save & Exit
→←    : Select Screen
 
↑↓    : Select Item
 
Enter: Select  
+/—  : Change Opt.  
F1   : General Help  
F9   : Optimized 
Defaults  
F10  : Save & Exit      
ESC  : Exit  
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Password Description
If ONLY the Administrator’s password is 
set,then this only limits access to Setup 
and is only asked for when entering Setup. 
If ONLY the user’s password is set, then 
this is a power on password and must be 
entered to boot or enter Setup. In Setup, 
the User will have Administrator rights.
 
Administrator Password Status  NOT INSTALLED
User Password Status           NOT INSTALLED
Administrator Password
User Password
HDD Password Status :          NOT INSTALLED
Set Master Password
Set User Password
I/O Interface Security
To set the HDD password:
1.  On the Security screen, select Set Master Password.
2.  Type in a password then press 
.
3.  Re-type to confirm the password then press 
.
4.  Select  Set User Password then repeat the previous steps to 
set up the user password.
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Save & Exit
To keep your configuration settings, select Save Changes and Exit 
before exiting the BIOS. 
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Main   Advanced   Boot   Security   Save & Exit
→←    : Select Screen
 
↑↓    : Select Item
 
Enter: Select  
+/—  : Change Opt.  
F1   : General Help  
F9   : Optimized Defaults  
F10  : Save & Exit      
ESC  : Exit  
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Save Changes and Exit
Discard Changes and Exit
Save Options
Save Changes
Discard Changes
Restore Defaults
Boot Override
Windows Boot Manager
  
Launch EFI Shell from filesystem device
Exit system setup 
after saving the 
changes.
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