IBM PC 300GL Types 6275, Using Manual

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Page 4: ...nges are periodically made to the information herein these changes will be incorporated in new editions of the publication IBM may make improvements and or changes in the product s and or the program...

Page 5: ...18 Electrical Outlets and Cable Lengths 18 Chapter 3 Operating Your Computer 19 Recognizing Controls and Status Indicators 19 Starting Your Computer 21 Shutting Down Your Computer 22 Using a Mouse 23...

Page 6: ...anagement Settings 64 Update POST BIOS from Network 69 Chapter 6 Solving Problems 71 Error Messages 72 Power On Self Test 73 Installing Files from Option Diskettes 106 Managing TSR Programs 106 Error...

Page 7: ...to devices In the U K by law the power cord must be disconnected after the telephone line cable 2 In the U K by law the telephone cable must be connected after the power cord 1 2 1 Electrical current...

Page 8: ...otechnical Commission IEC 825 and CENELEC EN 60 825 for Class 1 laser products When a CD ROM drive is installed note the following CAUTION Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures o...

Page 9: ...le Dispose of the battery as required by local ordinances or regulations ATTENTION Danger d explosion en cas de remplacement incorrect de la batterie Remplacer uniquement par une batterie IBM de type...

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Page 11: ...ures Chapter 4 Taking Care of Your Computer contains information about the proper handling and care of your computer Chapter 5 Using the Configuration Setup Utility Program contains information about...

Page 12: ...Publications on page 115 About Your Software This publication provided only with computers that have preinstalled software contains information about the preinstalled software package Your Ready to Co...

Page 13: ...ys offered with these models If your computer has three drive bays it is referred to as the 3 bay design If your computer has four drive bays it is referred as the 4 bay design These naming convention...

Page 14: ...ended for a hard disk drive which does not have accessible media such as a CD ROM drive or diskette drive The 4 bay design has four expansion slots for adapters as shown in the rear view below Bay 1 B...

Page 15: ...ng an IBM Personal Computer Your computer incorporates many of the latest advances in personal computer technology and is easy to expand and upgrade as your needs change Note Your computer might diffe...

Page 16: ...computer comes standard with either extended data out EDO dynamic random access memory DRAM or synchronous dynamic random access memory SDRAM Both EDO and SDRAM memory use advanced technology to incre...

Page 17: ...for LANClient Control Manager software Capable of using remote program load RPL and dynamic host configuration protocol DHCP Enablement for Wake on LAN Primary startup sequence and automatic power on...

Page 18: ...s and reporting technology drive capable of predicting potential problems When used with the proper software applications the SMART hard disk drive protects data and improves reliability CD ROM Drive...

Page 19: ...s such as Plug and Play technology diagnostic programs and system management features Support for Plug and Play technology is built into the system board of your computer This allows you to add Plug a...

Page 20: ...which is included with the preinstallation package Supported Operating Systems Your computer is designed to use a variety of operating systems in order to meet your particular needs Computer models w...

Page 21: ...Registration tracking and recovery Operating system security Password Protection Password protection is available to help you secure your computer A power on password protects your computer by locking...

Page 22: ...Registration Tracking and Recovery Registration of your computer and its serialized components is offered online via the Internet You simply select the registration provider fill out the online regis...

Page 23: ...ollowing illustrations show the locations of diskette CD ROM and hard disk drives Unoccupied drive bays can be used for installing additional devices 3 5 inch Diskette Drive 5 25 inch Drive Bay for Op...

Page 24: ...bay design has four expansion slots The following illustrations show the locations of expansion slots by model Any unoccupied slots can be used for installing optional adapters Expansion Slots 3 Bay D...

Page 25: ...ave an RJ 45 connector Also if an audio adapter is installed connectors appear above the I O panel in an expansion slot Monitor Keyboard Mouse Serial USB Parallel Ethernet Audio Adapter Serial B 1 2 A...

Page 26: ...rive Hard Disk Drives Standard One PCI bus master EIDE drive Maximum for the 3 bay design Two Maximum for the 4 bay design Three Expansion Riser card with ISA PCI expansion slots Plug and Play support...

Page 27: ...Depth 420 mm 16 5 in Height 110 mm 4 3 in Width 440 mm 17 3 in Weight 3 Bay Design Minimum configuration as shipped 6 80 kg 15 lb Maximum configuration 8 16 kg 18 lb 2 4 Bay Design Minimum configurati...

Page 28: ...epending on the number and type of optional features installed and the power management optional features in use Environment Air temperature System on 10 to 32 C 50 to 95 F System off 10 to 43 C 50 to...

Page 29: ...w range Minimum 100 V ac at 5 A Maximum 127 V ac at 5 A Voltage switch setting 115 or 115 V High range Minimum 200 V ac at 3 A Maximum 240 V ac at 3 A Voltage switch setting 230 or 230 V Input kilovol...

Page 30: ...bels operating These levels were measured in controlled acoustical environments according to procedures specified by the American National Standards Institute ANSI S12 10 and ISO 7779 and are reported...

Page 31: ...d provide good support The seat should have a curved front to relieve pressure on the thighs Adjust the seat so that your thighs are parallel to the floor and your feet are either flat on the floor or...

Page 32: ...using a soft cloth moistened with a nonabrasive liquid glass cleaner Air Circulation Your computer and monitor produce heat The computer has a fan that pulls in fresh air and forces out hot air The mo...

Page 33: ...e lights are status indicators that tell you when a certain function is in use such as the diskette drive Note If your computer has a preinstalled CD ROM drive controls and status indicators are avail...

Page 34: ...a diskette when the light is on Diskette Eject Button Push this button to release a diskette from the drive Power Switch Press this switch to turn your computer on or off Do not turn off your compute...

Page 35: ...essing F1 or run a fast POST by pressing Esc These options are shown in the lower left corner of the screen 3 If the computer is not password protected you hear a beep and the first screen of the oper...

Page 36: ...rating system has shut down If you have not selected this setting you must manually turn off the computer by pressing and releasing the power switch Important If you plan to restart your computer do n...

Page 37: ...s configured for right handed user the left button is used for most tasks When a two button mouse is configured for a left handed user the right button is used for most tasks For more information see...

Page 38: ...ify and use 3 5 inch diskettes Identifying Diskettes The labeling on 3 5 inch diskettes is not consistent among manufacturers Some diskettes are labeled with the letters DD or HD to identify the diske...

Page 39: ...diskette Do not move this slide because fingerprints and dust can cause loss of data 3 5 Diskette 2 0 MB capacity Protective Slide Top Diskette Label Never touch the magnetic disk itself Keep diskette...

Page 40: ...opening in the protective diskette case Inserting and Removing Diskettes Important Always make certain that the diskette drive is empty before inserting a diskette If the diskette eject button is flus...

Page 41: ...is permanently write protected The write protect switch is located on the back of 3 5 inch diskettes Write Protect Switch To allow writing to the diskette slide the switch so the write protect window...

Page 42: ...e density 2 MF2HD Mini floppy two sided high density 3 If you are using DOS use FORMAT A F 720 to format a 1 MB diskette in a 1 44 MB drive Copying Diskettes If you are using DOS you can copy one or m...

Page 43: ...es use industry standard 12 cm 4 75 inch CDs Follow these guidelines when using a CD ROM drive Do not place the drive where there is High temperature High humidity Excessive dust Excessive vibration o...

Page 44: ...extend the two CD retainer clips on the lower side of the CD ROM drive tray to keep the CD in position as you open and close the drive 3 Close the tray by pressing the Eject Load button or by gently p...

Page 45: ...for connecting a game control or a musical device such as an electronic keyboard 7 Line in port for connecting musical devices such as a portable CD ROM or stereo Line out port for connecting powered...

Page 46: ...o Configure CD that comes with your computer many types of functions such as data transfers software updates and POST BIOS flashes can be performed remotely on your computer and other Wake on LAN enab...

Page 47: ...place the system board Now a module called electrically erasable programmable read only memory EEPROM also referred to as flash memory has replaced the ROM module on the system board You can easily up...

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Page 49: ...d unusable Do not get the power switches or other controls wet Moisture can damage these parts and cause an electrical hazard Always disconnect a power cord by grasping the plug not the cord Cleaning...

Page 50: ...Turn the mouse upside down Unlock the retainer on the bottom of the mouse by moving it in the direction indicated by the arrow on the retainer 4 Turn the mouse right side up and the retainer and ball...

Page 51: ...ge vii of this publication and Installing Options in Your Personal Computer for information about replacing the battery If you replace the original lithium battery with a heavy metal battery or a batt...

Page 52: ...make copies of application program files and data files Refer to your operating system documentation for information about software backup 2 Remove all media diskettes compact discs tapes and so on f...

Page 53: ...e Configuration Setup Utility Program 1 Start the computer by following steps 1 and 2 on page 21 2 When the Configuration Setup Utility prompt appears in the lower left corner of the screen quickly pr...

Page 54: ...nd model flash EEPROM revision level system board identifier system serial number and BIOS date Devices and I O Ports You can view and change settings for devices and I O ports including video IDE dri...

Page 55: ...advanced hardware features including ROM shadowing and microprocessor memory and PCI control If the settings in Advanced Setup are not configured correctly your computer might malfunction ISA Legacy R...

Page 56: ...this key in some menus to increase the numerical value of a setting Use this key the minus or hyphen key in some menus to decrease the numerical value of a setting 0 9 Use these number keys in some me...

Page 57: ...default values for all settings select Load Default Settings 8 c To save any changed settings including restored settings or default settings select Save Settings If you do not save settings here you...

Page 58: ...s occurred appears approximately 30 seconds after the memory count numbers stop cycling in the upper left corner of the screen When the configuration error message disappears the POST Startup Errors s...

Page 59: ...the model and configuration your screen might appear slightly different from the one shown here System Summary Processor Pentium Processor Speed 166 MHz Math Coprocessor Internal System Memory 640 KB...

Page 60: ...he date and time Refer to your operating system documentation for more information Changing Keyboard Speed You can change the speed at which the keyboard responds when you hold down a key The normal t...

Page 61: ...y monitor settings be sure to review the information that comes with your monitor Using a resolution or refresh rate that is not supported by your monitor might cause the screen to become unreadable a...

Page 62: ...eo device drivers to take advantage of SVGA modes These device drivers are installed through a setup program built into the application program Setting up these applications to operate in SVGA modes m...

Page 63: ...s adapter CGA enhanced graphics adapter EGA multicolor graphics array MCGA and video graphics array VGA are all video standards used with earlier personal computers Video Standard Monitor Resolution C...

Page 64: ...ngs 1 Start the Configuration Setup Utility program see Starting the Configuration Setup Utility Program on page 39 2 Select Devices and I O Ports from the Configuration Setup Utility program menu 3 S...

Page 65: ...uration Setup Utility program The parallel port can use any of the following settings The three available port addresses are in hex 3BC 378 and 278 The two available IRQ assignments are IRQ 7 and IRQ...

Page 66: ...bit might fix the problem Conversely if you are experiencing an 1852 error message changing the address decode setting to 16 bit might fix the problem Another setting that affects any type of Plug and...

Page 67: ...that appears as the computer starts When you set the power on password you can choose one of three password prompt modes On In On mode you are prompted for the power on password when you turn on the c...

Page 68: ...tement from the CONFIG SYS file If you are using Windows 95 do the following When the computer is started and the mouse port disabled error message appears enter either your power on or administrator...

Page 69: ...ssword are set you can type either of the passwords at the password prompt that appears as you start your computer However if you want to change any settings in the Configuration Setup Utility program...

Page 70: ...a power on password 1 Start the Configuration Setup Utility program see Starting the Configuration Setup Utility Program on page 39 2 Select System Security from the Configuration Setup Utility progra...

Page 71: ...tility program menu 3 Select Power on Password 4 Select Delete Power on Password and follow the instructions on the screen 5 The System Security screen appears Press Esc to return to the Configuration...

Page 72: ...on the screen as you type it If you type the wrong password you receive a screen message telling you so If you type the wrong password three times you must turn off the computer and start again When...

Page 73: ...2 Select System Security from the Configuration Setup Utility program menu 3 Select Administrator Password 4 Type your password and press Down Arrow 5 Type your password again 6 At Power On Password...

Page 74: ...g Lost or Forgotten Passwords To erase a lost or forgotten power on or administrator password you must remove the computer cover and move the CMOS clear jumper also referred to as the password jumper...

Page 75: ...sor and monitor if the monitor supports DPMS go into reduced power states if they are inactive for a certain length of time There are three levels of power management For each level you can specify th...

Page 76: ...utomatic Hardware Power Management Features To set Automatic Hardware Power Management features complete the following steps 1 Start the Configuration Setup Utility program see Starting the Configurat...

Page 77: ...r computer will turn on when it receives a specific signal from another computer over the LAN For more information see Wake on LAN on page 69 Setting Automatic Power On Features To set Automatic Power...

Page 78: ...on Setup Utility program To access the MAC address select Devices and I O Ports from the Configuration Setup Utility program menu and then select Ethernet Setup You can view but not change the MAC add...

Page 79: ...ional network adapter with those models that have integrated Ethernet disable Ethernet Support if you want to use the RPL or DHCP features of the optional adapter See Ethernet Support on page 64 for i...

Page 80: ...tartup Sequence on page 68 If the default settings are loaded you can always change these settings back to the values shown in the table below To view or change any of the startup sequence settings se...

Page 81: ...r to invoke DHCP If the computer is not connected to LAN or if you cancel RPL by pressing the Home key the computer bypasses DHCP and accesses the third startup device Important If you do not plan to...

Page 82: ...ault settings for those computers that do not have an integrated Ethernet subsystem Menu Item Setting Start Options Startup Sequence First Startup Device Diskette Drive 0 Second Startup Device Hard Di...

Page 83: ...etwork administrator Remote network management software must be used to support Wake on LAN Examples of such software are LANClient Control Manager and TME 10 NetFinity To access the Wake on LAN setti...

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Page 85: ...can also use the diagnostic programs provided with your computer see Diagnostic Programs on page 104 for a description of these programs If the hardware checks out OK and you have not made a user erro...

Page 86: ...a problem or conflict is detected by the application program the operating system or both Error messages for operating system and other software problems are generally text messages but they also can...

Page 87: ...input output system BIOS shadowing in random access memory RAM If POST finishes without detecting any problems you will hear one beep and the first screen of your operating system or application progr...

Page 88: ...administrator password at the password prompt If you type your power on password you will be able to view error codes and error code descriptions displayed on the POST Startup Errors screen and you w...

Page 89: ...Utility program menu d Before you exit from the program select Save Settings When you exit from the Configuration Setup Utility program menu see step 5e your operating system will start automatically...

Page 90: ...r to Chapter 7 Getting Help Service and Information on page 109 Problem Go to POST error code or message appears POST Error Message Charts on page 77 After more than one beep application program or op...

Page 91: ...re occurred during testing of the system board Action Run the diagnostic programs to verify that a problem exists in a DIMM See Diagnostic Programs on page 104 for information about diagnostic program...

Page 92: ...device has been installed A device has been moved to a different location or cable connection A device has been removed or disconnected from a cable A device is failing and is no longer recognized by...

Page 93: ...y program Refer to page 44 for further information and instructions on saving the configuration 3 Running the diagnostic programs might isolate the location of the problem DIMM and provide additional...

Page 94: ...skette drive and diskette drive controller This error can be caused by a loose or incorrectly connected cable a failing drive or a failing system board Note The computer can be used but one or more di...

Page 95: ...ure replace the diskette drive If the problem cannot be isolated and corrected have the computer serviced 662 A diskette drive configuration error occurred Action 1 Verify that the Configuration Setup...

Page 96: ...If the information is not correct do the following 1 Exit from the Configuration Setup Utility program without saving the settings 2 Verify that the power cable and IDE cable are fully seated into th...

Page 97: ...sonal Computer and Understanding Your Personal Computer For information about required interrupt resource settings for ISA legacy adapters refer to the documentation that comes with these adapters For...

Page 98: ...Setup Utility program see Chapter 5 Using the Configuration Setup Utility Program on page 39 2 Make sure that switches on all ISA legacy adapters are set correctly For information about switch settin...

Page 99: ...nfiguration Setup Utility program see Chapter 5 Using the Configuration Setup Utility Program on page 39 2 Make sure that switches on all ISA legacy adapters are set correctly For information about sw...

Page 100: ...iguration Setup Utility program see Chapter 5 Using the Configuration Setup Utility Program on page 39 2 Make sure that switches on all ISA legacy adapters are set correctly For information about swit...

Page 101: ...For information about switch settings refer to the documentation that comes with the ISA legacy adapters 3 If all memory addresses are being used by ISA legacy adapters you might need to remove an ISA...

Page 102: ...bout switch settings refer to the documentation that comes with the ISA legacy adapters 3 If all hardware interrupts are being used by ISA legacy adapters you might need to remove an ISA legacy adapte...

Page 103: ...ion about switch settings refer to the documentation that comes with the ISA legacy adapters 3 If all memory resources are being used by ISA legacy adapters you might need to remove an ISA legacy adap...

Page 104: ...y For information about switch settings refer to the documentation that comes with the ISA legacy adapters 3 If all I O addresses are being used by ISA legacy adapters you might need to remove an ISA...

Page 105: ...y For information about switch settings refer to the documentation that comes with the ISA legacy adapters 3 If all memory addresses are being used by ISA legacy adapters you might need to remove an I...

Page 106: ...emove an ISA legacy adapter to make a memory address available to the Plug and Play adapter you want to install For instructions on removing adapters see Installing Options in Your Personal Computer N...

Page 107: ...t switch settings refer to the documentation that comes with the ISA legacy adapters 3 If all DMA addresses are being used by ISA legacy adapters you might need to remove an ISA legacy adapter to make...

Page 108: ...Your Personal Computer If the problem cannot be isolated and corrected have the computer serviced 2462 A video configuration error occurred Action 1 Make sure the monitor signal cable is securely att...

Page 109: ...Turn off the computer 2 Disconnect the mouse from the computer 3 Turn on the computer If the POST error message does not reappear the mouse is probably failing See the documentation that came with th...

Page 110: ...dded Run the diagnostic programs to determine if your computer is running correctly See Diagnostic Programs on page 104 for information about diagnostic programs provided with your computer Reinstall...

Page 111: ...inserted correctly with its label up and its metal shutter end first in the drive 5 The diskette contains the necessary files to start the computer the diskette must be startable 6 The diskette drive...

Page 112: ...ble for your monitor See your IBM reseller or marketing representative for information If the problem cannot be isolated and corrected have the monitor and computer serviced Screen flickers Set the mo...

Page 113: ...connected to the proper connectors on the computer For the location of the connectors refer to External Connectors on page 11 2 The voltage selection switch is set to the correct position 3 The compu...

Page 114: ...n the amount of memory installed The amount of available memory shown might be somewhat less than expected because of basic input output system BIOS shadowing in random access memory RAM Verify that 1...

Page 115: ...tion Setup Utility program if necessary and have no conflicts If the problem persists run the diagnostic programs See Diagnostic Programs on page 104 for information about diagnostic programs provided...

Page 116: ...correct parallel serial or USB port on the computer Refer to External Connectors on page 11 for the location of the parallel serial and USB ports Note Non IBM printer signal cables might cause unpredi...

Page 117: ...sing the software program refer to the information supplied with the software for a description of the messages and solutions to the problem If the problem cannot be isolated and corrected have the co...

Page 118: ...ther methods are not accessible or have not been successful in isolating a problem suspected to be hardware related QAPlus PRO is provided on the Ready to Configure CD that comes with your computer Yo...

Page 119: ...e diagnostic capabilities of these QAPlus programs are not quite as strong as those of QAPlus PRO they are still good tools for isolating hardware problems CoSession CoSession is a remote control diag...

Page 120: ...minate and stay resident programs TSRs are loaded into memory and stay there so you can access them whenever you want If you are loading or using an application program and receive a message that you...

Page 121: ...rror message appears you must have the computer serviced Error 107 indicates that the cable from the LAN is not securely connected to the Ethernet port on your computer 13 Check the cable to ensure th...

Page 122: ...M41 BOOTP timeout E6e Cannot start from downloaded image M41 DHCP timeout E71 Too many MTFTP packages M42 No client or server IP M10 ARP cancelled by keystroke M43 No bootfile name M11 ARP timeout M4...

Page 123: ...e documentation that comes with your computer also contains information about the diagnostic tests you can perform If you suspect a hardware problem run the diagnostic tests and make a note of any err...

Page 124: ...r 604 664 6464 In Winnipeg call 204 934 2735 Commercial online services that contain information about IBM products include CompuServe Use the following GO words APTIVA IBMPS2 ThinkPad PowerPC ValuePo...

Page 125: ...call 1 800 772 2227 In Canada call 1 800 565 3344 In all other countries contact your IBM reseller or IBM marketing representative Getting Help by Telephone During the warranty period you can get hel...

Page 126: ...y Service Office you will receive an International Warranty Service Certificate that is honored virtually worldwide wherever IBM or IBM resellers sell and service IBM PC products For more information...

Page 127: ...use the 900 number support line The 900 number support line provides support for IBM PC products that are out of the warranty period To access this support call 1 900 555 CLUB 2582 You will be notifi...

Page 128: ...es You can upgrade your standard hardware warranty service or extend the service beyond the warranty period Warranty upgrades in the U S include Carry in service to on site service If your warranty pr...

Page 129: ...M reseller or IBM marketing representative Ordering Publications Additional publications are available for purchase from IBM For a list of publications available in your country In the U S Canada and...

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Page 131: ...ver need to have your computer serviced Identification Numbers Record and retain the following information The model and type M T numbers and the serial number S N for your computer are located on a s...

Page 132: ...icroprocessor 120 MHz 133 MHz 150 MHz 166 MHz 200 MHz Intel Pentium microprocessor with MMX Other System Memory Mem 1 DIMM 16 MB 32 MB 64 MB Mem 2 DIMM 16 MB 32 MB 64 MB L2 Cache 256 KB 512 KB Video M...

Page 133: ...Location Option Description Appendix A Computer Records 119...

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Page 135: ...ranty service information Production Status Each Machine is manufactured from new parts or new and used parts In some cases the Machine may not be new and may have been previously installed The IBM Wa...

Page 136: ...aced The replacement assumes the warranty service status of the replaced item Before IBM or your reseller exchanges a Machine or part you agree to remove all features parts options alterations and att...

Page 137: ...asis on which you are entitled to claim damages from IBM including fundamental breach negligence misrepresentation or other contract or tort claim IBM is liable for no more than 1 damages for bodily i...

Page 138: ...are transferable with written consent from the party IBM or its reseller from whom you acquired the program Proof of Entitlement The Proof of Purchase for the computer that contains these programs sho...

Page 139: ...tem created on diskette from a CD ROM System or Local Area Network LAN using a diskette creation program provided by IBM or placed on a LAN A System includes IBM computers features conversions upgrade...

Page 140: ...nctionally equivalent product program or service may be used instead of the IBM product program or service The evaluation and verification of operation in conjunction with other products except those...

Page 141: ...CompuServe CompuServe Incorporated CoSession Triton Technologies Inc DEC PathWorks Digital Equipment Corporation DMI Desktop Management Task Force Intel Intel Corporation LANDesk Intel Corporation MM...

Page 142: ...rent from that to which the receiver is connected Consult an IBM authorized dealer or service representative for help Properly shielded and grounded cables and connectors must be used in order to meet...

Page 143: ...ay connect to your line as determined by the REN you should call your local telephone company to determine the maximum REN for your calling area 3 If the device causes harm to the telephone network th...

Page 144: ...oad to be connected to a telephone loop which is used by the device to prevent overloading The termination on a loop may consist of any combination of devices subject only to the requirement that the...

Page 145: ...L and certified by the Canadian Standards Association CSA For units intended to be operated at 115 volts Use a UL listed and CSA certified cord set consisting of a minimum 18 AWG Type SVT or SJT three...

Page 146: ...eden Syria Togo Tunisia Turkey former USSR Vietnam former Yugoslavia Zaire Zimbabwe 13F9997 Denmark 14F0015 Bangladesh Burma Pakistan South Africa Sri Lanka 14F0033 Antigua Bahrain Brunei Channel Isla...

Page 147: ...er on 63 automatic power on startup sequence 69 B backing up hard disk drive 38 basic input output system updating 33 battery disposing of 37 battery continued failure message 78 notice vii replacing...

Page 148: ...es access control 7 capacities 24 28 copying 28 ejecting 26 diskettes continued formatting 27 handling 25 inserting 26 labeling 26 option 106 storing 25 types 28 using 24 28 write protecting 27 displa...

Page 149: ...ash BIOS 33 flicker reducing 47 forgotten password 60 formatting diskettes 27 G glare reducing 18 graphics CGA 49 colors 48 controller 12 47 EGA 49 graphics continued MCGA 49 MGA 49 modes 47 48 port 1...

Page 150: ...rocessor speed 2 12 standard 2 12 upgrades 2 modem serial port modem ring detect 63 modes video 48 monitor care of 18 DDC standard 47 flicker 47 off mode 62 placement of 18 power management 61 62 prob...

Page 151: ...ee PCI planning workspace 17 Plug and Play technology 5 12 pointing device problems 100 ports 11 POST at startup 21 description of 73 POST continued error messages 74 message charts 77 updating over a...

Page 152: ...112 setup of computer 39 Setup Utility See Configuration Setup Utility program shutting down computer 22 slots expansion 10 SMART hard disk drive 4 software errors 103 network management 32 65 operat...

Page 153: ...erial bus ports 5 update POST BIOS over the network 32 33 69 system management feature 3 12 using flash diskette 33 V venting of hot air 18 VGA video graphics array 47 48 video See graphics video grap...

Page 154: ...IBM Part Number 84H3402 Printed in U S A April 1997 84H34 2...