User manual SONY VAIO VPCB11HGX

[. . . ] The following procedures allow you to navigate the setup utility menus: Device control feature parameters, such as changing I/O addresses and boot devices. System Data Security feature parameters, such as passwords. ], [ ] 1. To select a menu, use the cursor keys: 2. To select a field within a menu or a submenu, use the cursor keys: [ ], [ ]. [. . . ] When Enabled is selected, CPU speed and battery use can be selected from On Battery and On AC. When Disabled is selected, SpeedStep Technology is disabled. When Maximum Performance is selected, CPU speed is maximized. When Battery Optimized is selected, CPU power requirements are optimized for battery operation. When Automatic is selected, the CPU speed is determined by the power source used. When Maximum Performance is selected, CPU speed is maximized. When Battery Optimized is selected, CPU power requirements are optimized for battery operation. When Automatic is selected, the CPU speed is determined by the power source used. [Enabled] · Maximum Performance · Battery Optimized · Automatic [Battery Optimized] On AC: · Maximum Performance · Battery Optimized · Automatic [Maximum Performance] 14 Advanced Menu Table 8: Fields, Options and Defaults for the CPU Features Submenu of the Advanced Menu Menu Field XD Bit functionality: Options Default [Enabled] Description Allows the user to enable and disable the Execute Disable Bit functionality. Execute Disable Bit allows the processor to classify areas in memory where application code can and cannot execute. In the event an internet worm attempts to insert code in the buffer, the processor disables code execution to prevent damage or worm propagation. Disabled] Enabled 15 LifeBook A Series BIOS USB Features Submenu of the Advanced Menu The USB Features submenu provides options for enabling or disabling the USB Floppy Disk Drive. Main Advanced PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Security Power Savings Exit Item Specific Help USB Features Legacy USB Support SCSI SubClass Support: [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] The feature is disabled. [Enabled] Legacy USB Emulation is enabled and USB devices are available without USB aware OS. F1 Help ESC Exit Select Item Select Menu -/Space Change Values Enter Select Sub-Menu F9 Setup Defaults F10 Save and Exit Figure 9. Press [Esc] to abort the password setting process. If the Power Management Security is Enabled and the Password on Boot is Disabled you will not have to type your password upon resuming the system from the Standby or Hibernate modes. Power Management Security will work only if Password boot is enabled. Boot sector protection must be set to [Normal] to install or upgrade an operating system. Main Advanced PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Security Boot Info Exit Item Specific Help Press <Enter> key to set Supervisor Password to enable any password features. Then password entry is required to enter BIOS Setup. Supervisor Password Is: User Password Is: Set Supervisor Password Set User Password Minimum User Password Length: Password on Boot: On Automatic Wake up: KB Lock on Resume: Boot from Removable Media: Flash Write: Hard Disk Security Owner Information Clear Clear [Enter] [Enter] [0] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] [All] [Enabled] F1 Help ESC Exit Select Item Select Menu -/Space Change Values Enter Select Sub-Menu Figure 12. Security Menu F9 Setup Defaults F10 Save and Exit 19 LifeBook A Series BIOS Table 12: Fields, Options and Defaults for the Security Menu Menu Field Supervisor Password is: User Password is: Options ­-- Default Clear Description A display-only field. Set is displayed when the system supervisor password is set and Clear when it is not. Set is displayed when the general user password is set, and Clear when it is not. Sets, changes or cancels the Supervisor Password. The Supervisor Password may be up to seven characters long and must include only letters or numbers (no symbols). To cancel a password press the Enter key instead of entering characters in the Enter New Password field and in the Re-enter New Password field. [. . . ] Be sure to save your changed order when you exit the BIOS setup utility. NOTE: Be aware that if you use the CD-ROM drive as the first boot device, certain files may be overwritten, depending upon your operating environment. Exiting from Boot Menu When you have finished setting the boot parameters with the Boot Menu, you can either exit from the setup utility or move to another menu. If you wish to exit from the setup utility press the [Esc] key to go to the Exit Menu. If you wish to move to another menu, use the cursor keys. 25 LifeBook A Series BIOS INFO MENU - DISPLAYS BASIC SYSTEM INFORMATION The Info Menu is a display-only screen that provides the configuration information for your notebook. [. . . ]