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TP 500 - Accessing setup options

Applicable to: World-Wide

Description:
How do I get into the Setup option & power management (CMOS) on a ThinkPad 500?

Solution:
There are 2 setup options that allow you to specify how the computer operates. The system parameters (Ctrl+Alt+F3), provides access to the power management parameters and the following system elements.

Time,
Date
Password
Diskette Drive
Hard disk drive
Cache
Parallel port


CTRL-ALT-F3 - System Parameters setup. (Must be started at the DOS prompt).

FN+F3 - Power management setup. (Can be started at any time after power on password).

Search Keywords

Setup, BIOS, ThinkPad, 500, 2603, tp

Hint Category

BIOS

Date Created

19-12-97

Last Updated

01-12-98

Revision Date

30-11-2000

Brand

IBM ThinkPad

Product Family

ThinkPad 500

Machine Type

2603

Model

Various

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