Other Bios Setup Options; Password Protection; Using Bios Setup To Set Power Management - NEC VERSA LX Service And Reference Manual

Other BIOS Setup Options

BIOS Setup offers other options, including the following:
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Change Language Setting — Controls the BIOS setup language display.
English and Japanese are the available options on AGP models.
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Refresh Battery — Allows you to launch the Battery Refresh utility on
AGP models. Once launched, the utility fully discharges your battery to
eliminate any residual memory effect. Once refreshed, your battery is
conditioned to recharge to its full capacity. This process may take up to
two hours to complete.
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Auto Configuration with Defaults — Loads default settings.
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Save Settings and Exit — Accepts changes made to current settings,
saves to CMOS, and exits BIOS Setup.
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Exit Without Saving — Reverts to previously selected settings and exits
Setup.

Password Protection

Your NEC Versa supports a password for system security on several levels.
Once you set a supervisor password, you must enter it before you can enter
BIOS Setup, access the system at startup, or resume from Suspend, depending
on your configuration selection.
Your system is not protected until you set a user password and you are not
prompted to enter a user password until you set a supervisor password.
Note:
BIOS Setup utility allows you to set a user password.

Using BIOS Setup to Set Power Management

Power Management Setup allows you to use the factory-defined power savings
level (Longest Life), or choose between High Performance, Custom, or Off.
Each provides a special value to your current work effort. These power
management levels were designed with you in mind. For example, you can use
them under the following circumstances:
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Longest Life — Provides the best battery life and good performance. Use
while traveling long distances.
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High Performance — Provides the best performance and good battery
life. Use while on the road or traveling short distances.
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Custom — Lets you decide! Set power management levels according to
your own needs and present environment.
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Off — Works well in an office environment while powering your NEC
Versa with AC power.
You must set the supervisor password before the
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