Fujitsu LifeBook E Series BIOS Guide LifeBook E Series Models: E-6664 E-6644 E-6634 E-6624 Document Date: 10/29/01 Document Part Number: FPC58-0629-01 F U J I T S U P C C O R P O R A T I O N...
To enter the BIOS Setup Utility do the following: 1. Turn on or restart your notebook. 2. Press the [F2] key once the Fujitsu logo appears on the screen. This will open the main menu of the BIOS Setup Utility with the current settings displayed.
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P O I N T S If your notebook emits a series of beeps that sounds like a code and the display is blank, please refer to the Troubleshooting Section. The Troubleshooting Section includes a list of error messages and their meanings. If your data security settings require it, you may be asked for a password before the operating system will be opened.
L i f e B o o k E S e r i e s B I O S MAIN MENU – SETTING STANDARD SYSTEM PARAMETERS The Main Menu allows you to set or view the current system parameters. Follow the instructions for Navi- gating Through The Setup Utility to make any changes.
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Table 1: Fields, Options and Defaults for the Main Menu Note that the parameters listed in the following table may vary depending upon your system’s configuration. Menu Field Options Floppy Disk A: Disabled 1.44/1.2 MB 3.5" Primary Master: Selects Primary Master submenu Secondary Master Selects Secondary...
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L i f e B o o k E S e r i e s B I O S Primary Master Submenu of the Main Menu The Primary Master submenu identifies what ATA devices are installed. Main Primary Master [HITACHI_DK23CA-30-(PM)] Type: Cylinders: Heads:...
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Table 2: Fields, Options and Defaults for the Primary Master Submenu of the Main Menu Menu Field Options Multi-Sector Disabled Transfers: 2 Sectors 4 Sectors 8 Sectors 16 Sectors 32 Sectors 64 Sectors 128 Sectors LBA Mode Control: Disabled Enabled PIO Transfer Mode: Standard Fast PIO 1...
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L i f e B o o k E S e r i e s B I O S Secondary Master Submenu of the Main Menu The Secondary Master submenu allows you to configure secondary ATA devices. Main Secondary Master [MATSHITADVD-ROM SR-8175-(SM)] Type: Multi-Sector Transfers: LBA Mode Control:...
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Table 3: Fields, Options and Defaults for the Secondary Master Submenu of the Main Menu Menu Field Options Multi-Sector Disabled Transfers: 2 Sectors 4 Sectors 8 Sectors 16 Sectors 32 Sectors 64 Sectors 128 Sectors LBA Mode Disabled Control: Enabled PIO Transfer Standard Mode:...
L i f e B o o k E S e r i e s B I O S ADVANCED MENU – SETTING DEVICE FEATURE CONTROLS The Advanced Menu allows you to: Enable or disable support for Plug & Play operating systems.
Table 4: Fields, Options and Defaults for the Advanced Menu Menu Field Options Serial/Parallel Port –— Configurations Keyboard/Mouse –— Features Video Features –— Internal Device –— Configurations PCI Configurations –— CPU Features –— USB Features Event Logging –— Default Description –—...
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L i f e B o o k E S e r i e s B I O S Serial/Parallel Port Configuration Submenu of the Advanced Menu The Serial/Parallel Port Configuration submenu provides the ability to set the I/O addresses and interrupt levels for the serial, infrared and parallel ports of your notebook.
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Table 5: Fields, Options and Defaults for the Serial/Parallel Port Configuration Submenu of Advanced Menu Menu Field Options Serial Port: Disabled Enabled Auto I/O Address: 3F8 - 3FF 2F8 - 2FF 3E8 - 3EF 2E8 - 2EF Interrupt: IRQ 3 IRQ 4 IRQ 10 IRQ 11...
L i f e B o o k E S e r i e s B I O S Keyboard/Mouse Features Submenu of the Advanced Menu The Keyboard/Mouse Features submenu is for setting the parameters of the integrated and external mouse and keyboard.
Video Features Submenu of the Advanced Menu The Video Features Submenu is for setting the display parameters. Main Advanced Display: Compensation: Primary Video Adapter: Help Exit Table 7: Fields, Options and Defaults for the Video Features Submenu of the Advanced Menu Menu Field Options Display:...
L i f e B o o k E S e r i e s B I O S Internal Device Configurations Submenu of the Advanced Menu The Internal Device Configuration submenu allows the user to configure other internal devices. Main Advanced Internal Device Configurations...
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PCI Configuration Submenu of the Advanced Menu The PCI Configuration submenu allows the user to reserve specific interrupts (IRQs) for legacy ISA devices, and to enable or disable built in PCI device modules. Main Advanced IRQ Reservation Help Exit Table 9: Fields, Options and Defaults for the PCI Configuration Submenu of the Advanced Menu Menu Field Options IRQ Reservation...
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L i f e B o o k E S e r i e s B I O S IRQ Reservation Submenu of the PCI Configuration Submenu The IRQ Reservation submenu of the PCI Configuration submenu allows the user to mark IRQs as reserved for use by legacy ISA devices.
CPU Features Submenu of the Advanced Menu The CPU Features Submenu provides options for configuring the CPU. Main Advanced SpeedStep(TM) Technology: On Battery: On AC: Help Exit Table 11: Fields, Options and Defaults for the CPU Features Submenu of the Advanced Menu Menu Field Options SpeedStep(TM)
L i f e B o o k E S e r i e s B I O S USB Features Submenu of the Advanced Menu The USB Features Submenu provides options for enabling or disabling the USB Floppy Disk Drive. Main Advanced USB Floppy Disk:...
Event Logging Submenu of the Advanced Menu The Event Logging Submenu configures event logging features for DMI events. Main Advanced Event Log Capacity: Event Log Validity: View Event Log: Event Logging: System Boot Event: Clear All Event Logs: Mark Events as Read: Help Exit Table 13: Fields, Options and Defaults for the Event Logging Submenu of the Advanced Menu...
L i f e B o o k E S e r i e s B I O S SECURITY MENU – SETTING THE SECURITY FEATURES The Security menu allows you to set up the data security features of your notebook to fit your operating needs and to view the current data security configuration.
Table 14: Fields, Options and Defaults for the Security Menu Menu Field Options Supervisor –— Password is: User Password is: –— Set Supervisor –— Password Set User Password –— Minimum User –— Password Length: Password on Boot: Disabled First Boot Every Boot Password on Disabled...
L i f e B o o k E S e r i e s B I O S Hard Disk Security Submenu of the Security Menu The Hard Disk Security Submenu is for configuring hard disk security features. Main Advanced Primary Master Password Is: Secondary Master Password Is:...
Owner Information Submenu of the Security Menu The Owner Information Submenu is for setting owner information. Note that the owner information cannot be set without having entered a Supervisor password. Main Advanced Owner Information Is: Set Owner Information Foreground Color: Background Color: Help Exit...
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L i f e B o o k E S e r i e s B I O S POWER MENU – SETTING POWER MANAGEMENT FEATURES The Power menu allows you to set and change the power management parameters. Follow the instructions for Navigating Through the Setup Utility to make any changes.
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Table 17: Fields, Options and Defaults for the Power Menu Menu field Options Power Savings: Disabled Customized Maximum Power Savings Maximum Performance Hard Disk Timeout: 30 seconds to 20 Minutes Standby Timeout: 1 to 16 Minutes Auto Suspend Timeout: 5 to 60 minutes Advanced –—...
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L i f e B o o k E S e r i e s B I O S Advanced Features Submenu of the Power Menu The Advanced Features submenu is for setting some non-time related power saving parameters. Advanced Features Suspend/Resume Switch: Lid Closure Suspend: Lid Open Resume:...
Turns on and off booting with a truncated set of Power On Self Test. (Fewer tests mean faster turn on.) [Disabled] Turns on and off display of test results instead of Fujitsu logo screen during Power On Self Test. [Disabled] Turns on and off the preboot execution environment feature.
L i f e B o o k E S e r i e s B I O S Boot Device Priority Submenu of the Boot Menu The Boot Device Priority Submenu is for setting the order of checking of sources for the operating system. C A U T I O N S Be careful of the operating environment when booting from a CD-ROM or you may overwrite files by mistake.
INFO MENU - DISPLAYS BASIC SYSTEM INFORMATION The Info menu is a display only screens that provides the configuration information for your notebook. The following table shows the names of the menu fields for the Info menu and the information displayed in those fields.
L i f e B o o k E S e r i e s B I O S EXIT MENU – LEAVING THE SETUP UTILITY The Exit Menu is used to leave the setup utility. Follow the instructions for Navigating Through the Setup Utility to make any changes.