Setup Utility
You can make the settings of the computer’s operating environment (password settings, startup drive selection, etc.)

Starting the Setup Utility

  1. Click [Charm] - - [Change PC settings] - [General].
  2. Click [Restart now] under “Advanced startup”.
  3. Click [Troubleshoot] - [Advanced options] - [UEFI Firmware Settings] - [Restart].
    The computer restarts, and the Setup Utility screen appears.
    4. NOTE
    - When the fast startup is enabled, Setup Utility cannot be started by pressing ≪F2≫ or ≪Del≫ during the startup procedure.
  1. Turn on or restart the computer.
  2. Press «F2» or «Del» while [Panasonic] boot screen is displayed soon after the computer starts the startup procedure.
When [Enter Password] is displayed, enter your password.
When you start the Setup Utility with Supervisor Password
  • You can make the settings of all items of the Setup Utility.
When you start the Setup Utility with User Password
  • Note the following:
    • In the [Advanced] and [Boot] menus, you cannot make the settings of all items.
    • In the [Security] menu, you can change only the User Password when [User Password Protection] is set to [No Protection]. You cannot delete the User Password.
    • In the [Exit] menu, you cannot make the setting of [Load Default Values] and [Boot Override].
NOTE
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Setup Utility screen is displayed on the internal LCD even when an external display is connected as the factory default. However, if the LID (display) is closed, it will come to be displayed on an external display.
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Windows 8 supports UEFI boot.
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The [Panasonic] boot screen may not appear when only the external display is being used. In this case, as soon as the computer starts up, press «F2» or «Del» several times and start the Setup Utility.

Information Menu

Underlined items are the factory presets.

Language English
French
Japanese
Product Information
Model No.
Serial No.		 Computer information (cannot be changed.)
System Information
Processor Type
Processor Speed
Memory Size
Available Memory
Hard Disk 		Computer information (cannot be changed.)
BIOS Information
BIOS
BIOS Configuration
Embedded Controller
Intel(R) ME Firmware
Accumulative Operating Time
Access Level		 Computer information (cannot be changed.)

Main Menu

Underlined items are the factory presets.

System Date
  • Day of the Week/Month/Day/Year.
  • You can use «Tab» to move the cursor.
 [xxx xx/xx/xxxx]
System Time
  • 24-hr. style.
  • You can use «Tab» to move the cursor.
 [xx:xx:xx]
Main Configuration
Touch Pad Disabled
Enabled
10-Key Mode
  • Select the behavior of the 10-key area of the keyboard.
  • When [NumLock] is selected, the 10-key area works as a number pad when NumLock LED is on.
  • When [Fn Key] is selected, the 10-key area works as a number pad when the «Fn» key is held.
 NumLock
Fn Key
Display
  • Not displayed when [UEFI Boot] is set to [Enabled] and [CSM Support] is set to [Auto].
  • The display during the Windows start-up process. When an external display is not connected, the information appears on the internal LCD even though the [External Monitor] is selected.
 External Monitor
Internal LCD
Battery Charging Indicator On Continuous
Flashing
Power on AC Disabled
Enabled
LID Switch Disabled
Enabled
Environment Normal Temperature
High Temperature
Auto
Current Status
  • Only when [Environment] is set to [Auto].
 Depending on the battery status, either "Normal Temperature" or "High Temperature" is displayed.
Concealed Mode Configuration
  • The submenu appears when this item is selected.
 Enter the sub-menu.
Concealed Mode Disabled
Enabled
LCD Backlight
  • Can be changed only when [Concealed Mode] is set to [Enabled].
 OFF
Minimum
ON
LED
  • Can be changed only when [Concealed Mode] is set to [Enabled].
  • Except for the camera indicator and the LED of external devices.
 OFF
ON
Sound
  • Can be changed only when [Concealed Mode] is set to [Enabled].
 OFF
ON
Wireless Radio
  • Can be changed only when [Concealed Mode] is set to [Enabled].
 OFF
ON
Trigger Key
  • Can be changed only when [Concealed Mode] is set to [Enabled].
  • Select the key combination to turn on/off the Concealed Mode.
  • When [F8] is selected, pressing «F8» turns on/off the Concealed Mode.
  • When [Right Alt] is selected, pressing right «Alt» turns on/off the Concealed Mode.
 Fn+F8
F8
Right Alt
Optional Kit Configuration
  • The submenu appears when this item is selected.
 Enter the sub-menu.

Advanced Menu

Underlined items are the factory presets.

CPU Configuration
  • The submenu appears when this item is selected.
 Enter the sub-menu.
Execute-Disable Bit Capability
  • [Enabled] indicates that this computer supports hardware-based Data Execution Prevention (DEP).
 Disabled
Enabled
Intel(R) Hyper-Threading Technology Disabled
Enabled
Core Multi-Processing Disabled
Enabled
Intel(R) Virtualization Technology Disabled
Enabled
Intel(R) VT-d Disabled
Enabled
Intel(R) Trusted Execution Technology Disabled
Enabled
Intel(R) Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 Disabled
Enabled
Peripheral Configuration
Serial Port Settings
  • The submenu appears when this item is selected.
  • Used to configure the serial port.
 Enter the sub-menu.
Serial Port
  • Only for model with Serial Port
 Disabled
Enabled
Auto
I/O IRQ
  • Can be changed only when [Serial Port] is set to [Enabled].
 3F8/IRQ4
2F8/IRQ3
3E8/IRQ7
2E8/IRQ5
HDD Controller Setting
  • Do not change this setting. If you do, the operating system will not function correctly.
 Compatible
AHCI
LAN Disabled
Enabled
Power On by LAN Deny
Allow
Modem
  • Only for model with Modem
 Disabled
Enabled
Wireless Configuration
  • The submenu appears when this item is selected.
 Enters the sub-menu.
Wireless Switch Disabled
Enabled
Wireless Ready Indicator Disabled
Enabled
Wireless LAN
  • Only for model with wireless LAN
 Disabled
Enabled
Wireless WAN
  • Only for model with wireless WAN
 Disabled
Enabled
Bluetooth
  • Only for model with Bluetooth
 Disabled
Enabled
Touchscreen
  • Only for model with touchscreen.
 Disabled
Enabled
ExpressCard Slot
  • Only for model with ExpressCard Slot
 Disabled
Enabled
SD Slot Disabled
Enabled
NFC (Near Field Communication)
  • Only for model with NFC Sensor
 Disabled
Enabled
Smart Card
  • Only for model with Smart Card Slot
 Disabled
Enabled
Half Size Smart Card
  • Only for model with Half Size Smart Card Slot
 Disabled
Enabled
USB Port
  • Can be changed only when [USB Port] is set to [Enabled].
 Disabled
Enabled
Left Front Port Setting
  • You can use the USB 3.0 port as a USB 2.0 port.
 USB2.0
USB3.0
Left Back Port Setting
  • You can use the USB 3.0 port as a USB 2.0 port.
 USB2.0
USB3.0
Port Replicator USB Port
  • If [Port Replicator USB Port] is set to [Disabled], the USB port of port replicator is also disabled.
 Disabled
Enabled
Port Replicator Port Setting
  • You can use the USB 3.0 port as a USB 2.0 port.
 USB2.0
USB3.0
Legacy USB Support Disabled
Enabled
Camera
  • Only for model with camera.
 Disabled
Enabled
Camera (rear)
  • Only for model with rear camera
 Disabled
Enabled

Boot Menu

Underlined items are the factory presets.

Boot Mode
*1 : [Fast] is displayed and can be selected only when [UEFI Boot] is set to [Disabled].
  • Setting [Fast] will skip the [Panasonic] boot screen normally displayed immediately after the computer is turned on. The time required to display the Windows boot screen will become shorter.

    Since the [Panasonic] boot screen is not displayed, press and hold «F2» or «Del» and turn the computer on to start the Setup Utility.
  • If the startup from USB devices is not possible, set [Compatible] and retry. However, setting [Compatible] will require longer time to display the Windows boot screen than setting [Normal].
  • You can set [Fast] by using Quick Boot Manager. If you clear all settings in Quick Boot Manager, [Boot Mode] returns to [Normal].
    (refer toQuick Boot Manager)
 Fast*1
Normal
Compatible
UEFI Boot
  • OS that supports UEFI boot can be run by setting this item to [Enabled].
  • When using Windows 8, set to [Enabled]. When using Windows 7, set to [Disabled].
  • When [UEFI Boot] is set to [Enabled], “Press F2 for Setup / F12 for LAN” is not displayed while the computer is being started.
Disabled
Enabled

Disabled
Enabled
CSM Support
  • If you change factory default setting, preinstalled OS may not operate correctly.
 Enabled
Auto
UEFI Priorities
  • The submenu appears when this item is selected.
 Enter the sub-menu.
When [UEFI Boot] is set to [Enabled]
UEFI Properties
Boot Option #1 Windows Boot Manager
Recovery Partition
UEFI:IP4 Intel(R) 82579LM Gigabit Network Connection
UEFI:IP6 Intel(R) 82579LM Gigabit Network Connection
Boot Option #2 Windows Boot Manager
Recovery Partition
UEFI:IP4 Intel(R) 82579LM Gigabit Network Connection
UEFI:IP6 Intel(R) 82579LM Gigabit Network Connection
Boot Option #3 Windows Boot Manage
Recovery Partition
UEFI:IP4 Intel(R) 82579LM Gigabit Network Connection
UEFI:IP6 Intel(R) 82579LM Gigabit Network Connection
Boot Option #4 Windows Boot Manager
Recovery Partition
UEFI:IP4 Intel(R) 82579LM Gigabit Network Connection
UEFI:IP6 Intel(R) 82579LM Gigabit Network Connection
UEFI Boot Device Control
UEFI Boot from Hard Disk Disabled
Enabled
UEFI Boot from LAN Disabled
Enabled
UEFI Boot from USB Disabled
Enabled
When [UEFI Boot] is set to [Disabled]
Boot Option Properties
Boot Option #1 USB Floppy Disk*2
Boot Option #2 Hard Disk
Boot Option #3 USB Optical Drive
Boot Option #4 LAN
Boot Option #5 USB KEY
Boot Option #6 USB Hard Disk
<Default Order>

To change the boot order

When [UEFI Boot] is set to [Enabled]:
  • [Boot Option] for [UEFI Boot Device Control] shows the boot device recognized by OS.
  • Boot from a device or not can be selected at [UEFI Priorities], device by device.
When [UEFI Boot] is set to [Disabled]:
The default order is [USB Floppy Disk*2] → [Hard Disk] → [USB Optical Drive] → [LAN] → [USB KEY] → [USB Hard Disk].
  • Press «Enter» on the boot device you want to change and select the boot device from the following menu.
    • When a selected boot device in the following menu already exists in either of the [Boot Option (#1 to #6)], the boot device appears at the newly selected position by switching the positions with the original boot device that existed before at the position.
    • When you select [Disabled] in the following menu, the disabled [Boot Option] is ignored and the boot device in the next [Boot Option] operates.
      • Hard Disk
      USB Floppy Disk
      USB Optical Drive
      USB Hard Disk
      USB KEY
      LAN
      Disabled
*2 : The operation is confirmed by Panasonic USB floppy disk drive (optional: CF-VFDU03U).

Security Menu

Underlined items are the factory presets.

Boot Prompt Configuration
Setup Utility Prompt
  • Appears when [UEFI Boot] is set to [Disabled].
  • When [Setup Utility Prompt] is set to [Disabled], the message "Press F2 for Setup / F12 for LAN" is not displayed on [Panasonic] boot screen. However, F2 and F12 will work even if the message is not displayed.
 Disabled
Enabled
Boot Popup Menu Disabled
Enabled
Password On Boot

  • The shutdown when the fast startup is enabled, this function is ineffective.
Disabled
Enabled
Auto
Password On Reboot Disabled
Same as Boot
Password On Resume
  • Can be changed only when [Password On Boot] is set to [Enabled] or [Auto].
  • When [Password On Boot] is set to [Disabled], this item is set to [Disabled]. (You can not select this item.)

  • This function is effective when the computer was once shut down, and not effective when the computer resume from sleep.
 Disabled
Enabled
Auto
Boot Device On Hibernation Resume
  • Appears when [UEFI Boot] is set to [Disabled].
 Try prior devices
Hard Disk only
Set Supervisor Password Enter the sub-menu.
Hard Disk Lock
  • Can be changed only when [Set Supervisor Password] is set.
 Disabled
Enabled
User Password Protection No Protection
Protected
Set User Password
  • Can be changed only when [Set Supervisor Password] is set.
 Enter the sub-menu.
Intel(R) Anti-Theft Technology
  • Only for the model that supports Intel(R) Anti-Theft Technology.
 Inactive
Active
Stolen
Suspend
Suspend mode transition
  • Only for model that does not support Intel(R) Anti-Theft Technology.
  • Can be changed only when [Intel(R) Anti-Theft Technology] is set to [Active] or [Suspend].
 Disabled
Enabled
Embedded Security(TPM)
  • Only for model that supports TPM
  • Can be changed only when [Set Supervisor Password] is set.
  • Sub menu items:
    - Sub-Menu Protection
    - TPM State
    - Pending TPM operation
    When is selected [Clear TPM owner], clear owner information in the TPM chip.
    Use for discarding and tranferring this product.
    Select [Clear TPM owner] when the BitLocker is effective, you may need to reinstall OS. - Current TPM Status Information
  • For information on TPM, refer to the "Installation Manual for Trusted Platform Module (TPM)".

    On the Start screen, click the [Manual Selector] tile, and select "Installation Manual for Trusted Platform Module (TPM)".

    Double-click [Manual Selector] on the desktop screen, and select "Installation Manual for Trusted Platform Module (TPM)"
Enter the sub-menu.
AMT Configuration
  • Only for model that supports Intel(R) Anti-Theft Technology
  • Can be changed only when [Set Supervisor Password] is set.
 Enter the sub-menu.
Secure Boot
  • Appears when [UEFI Boot] is set to [Enabled].
  • The submenu appears when this item is selected.
  • If you change factory default setting, preinstalled-OS does not operate correctly.
 Enter the sub-menu.

Exit Menu

Save Values and Reboot To reboot the system after saving the changes.
Reboot Without Saving Changes To reboot the system without saving the changes.
Save Options
Save Current Values To save the changes for all Setup options.
Load Previous Values To load previous values for all Setup options.
Load Default Values To return the settings to the default values.
Boot Override
(Device Information) To select a boot device which operates only in the next booting.
UEFI:IP4 Intel(R) 82579LM Gigabit Network Connection Boot from LAN device (IP4)
UEFI:IP6 Intel(R) 82579LM Gigabit Network Connection Boot from LAN device (IP6)
Recovery Partition Erase your hard disk drive or restore the computer to its original factory default image.
Windows Boot Manager Boot from preinstalled OS
Diagnostic Utility Execute Diagnostic Utility.