User manual LENOVO THINKSTATION S30 (RFCB7FR)

[. . . ] ThinkStation User Guide Machine Types: 0567, 0568, 0569, and 0606 Note: Before using this information and the product it supports, be sure to read and understand the “Important safety information” on page v and Appendix B “Notices” on page 107. first Edition (April 2012) © Copyright Lenovo 2012. LIMITED AND RESTRICTED RIGHTS NOTICE: If data or software is delivered pursuant a General Services Administration “GSA” contract, use, reproduction, or disclosure is subject to restrictions set forth in Contract No. Moving your computer to another country or region . [. . . ] Using the Setup Utility program The Setup Utility program is used to view and change the configuration settings of your computer, regardless of which operating system you are using. However, the operating system settings might override any similar settings in the Setup Utility program. Starting the Setup Utility program To start the Setup Utility program, do the following: 1. Repeatedly press and release the F1 key when turning on the computer. When you hear multiple beeps or see a logo screen, release the F1 key. Note: If a Power-On Password or an Administrator Password has been set, the Setup Utility program menu will not be displayed until you type the correct password. For more information, see “Using passwords” on page 65. When the POST detects that the hard disk drive has been removed from your computer or the memory module size has decreased, an error message will be displayed when you start the computer and you will be prompted to do one of the following: • Press F1 to enter the Setup Utility program. Note: After you enter the Setup Utility program, select Save Changes and Exit at the bottom of the screen. The error message will not be displayed again. € Press F2 to bypass the error message and log in to the operating system. viewing and changing settings The Setup Utility program menu lists various items about the system configuration. To view or change settings, start the Setup Utility program. See “Starting the Setup Utility program” on page 65. Then, follow the instructions on the screen. You can use either the keyboard or the mouse to navigate through BIOS menu choices. The keys used to perform various tasks are displayed at the bottom of each screen. Using passwords By using the Setup Utility program, you can set passwords to prevent unauthorized access to your computer and data. The following types of passwords are available: • Power-On Password • Administrator Password • Hard Disk Password You do not have to set any passwords to use your computer. However, using passwords improves computing security. If you decide to set any passwords, read the following sections. © Copyright Lenovo 2012 65 Password considerations A password can be any combination of up to 64 alphabetic and numeric characters. [. . . ] Com/recycling © Copyright Lenovo 2012 113 Collecting and recycling a disused Lenovo computer or monitor If you are a company employee and need to dispose of a Lenovo computer or monitor that is the property of the company, you must do so in accordance with the Law for Promotion of Effective Utilization of Resources. Computers and monitors are categorized as industrial waste and should be properly disposed of by an industrial waste disposal contractor certified by a local government. In accordance with the Law for Promotion of Effective Utilization of Resources, Lenovo Japan provides, through its PC Collecting and Recycling Services, for the collecting, reuse, and recycling of disused computers and monitors. For details, visit the Lenovo Web site at http://www. [. . . ]