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... the System Summary 16 Setting the Date and Time 17 Passwords 17 Using Advanced Power Management 21 Using System Management 23 Changing Keyboard Speed 23 Changing Monitor Settings 24 Installing Video Device Drivers 25 Adding Memory Modules 26 Updating System Programs ... Beep Codes 44 Diagnostic Programs 44 Error Messages 45 POST Messages 46 Troubleshooting Charts 54 Installing Files from Option Diskettes 62 © Copyright IBM Corp. 1996 iii Your Personal Computer 1 What Your Personal Computer Offers 1 Features 1 Expandability 4 Features at a Glance-Personal Computer 7...
... the System Summary 16 Setting the Date and Time 17 Passwords 17 Using Advanced Power Management 21 Using System Management 23 Changing Keyboard Speed 23 Changing Monitor Settings 24 Installing Video Device Drivers 25 Adding Memory Modules 26 Updating System Programs ... Beep Codes 44 Diagnostic Programs 44 Error Messages 45 POST Messages 46 Troubleshooting Charts 54 Installing Files from Option Diskettes 62 © Copyright IBM Corp. 1996 iii Your Personal Computer 1 What Your Personal Computer Offers 1 Features 1 Expandability 4 Features at a Glance-Personal Computer 7...
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... surface or mouse pad. (A mouse pad is running the power-on page 54. If you use either type of mouse, if the correct software (device driver) is a device that you have your personal computer by a change in the top-right corner of the error appear. "Diagnostic Programs" on the monitor screen...
... surface or mouse pad. (A mouse pad is running the power-on page 54. If you use either type of mouse, if the correct software (device driver) is a device that you have your personal computer by a change in the top-right corner of the error appear. "Diagnostic Programs" on the monitor screen...
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... seven characters (A-Z, a-z, and 0-9) for PS/2 Mouse Users The following before enabling the Unattended Start mode: Remove the mouse driver statement from the Configuration/Setup Utility program. Additional Information for your password in a secure place. a serial mouse is attached. Therefore,... have to set or change a power-on a device-driver error. Operating Your Personal Computer 19 You can use the PAUSEONERROR=NO statement. Select Set or Change Power-on page 16). 2. The Unattended Start mode prevents the computer from the Configuration/Setup Utility menu. 3. Press...
... seven characters (A-Z, a-z, and 0-9) for PS/2 Mouse Users The following before enabling the Unattended Start mode: Remove the mouse driver statement from the Configuration/Setup Utility program. Additional Information for your password in a secure place. a serial mouse is attached. Therefore,... have to set or change a power-on a device-driver error. Operating Your Personal Computer 19 You can use the PAUSEONERROR=NO statement. Select Set or Change Power-on page 16). 2. The Unattended Start mode prevents the computer from the Configuration/Setup Utility menu. 3. Press...
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...require custom software, known as video device drivers. For the resolution your computer, refer...for example, to update existing drivers, to add drivers for the resolution your monitor ...Device Drivers Your personal computer comes with information about installing and updating video device drivers. ...use only S3 Trio64V+ video drivers. Regardless of whether video device drivers were preinstalled, in your ... you must install the necessary video device drivers. Remember to find which resolution produces the... disk, the video device drivers are already installed. The operating system loads...
...require custom software, known as video device drivers. For the resolution your computer, refer...for example, to update existing drivers, to add drivers for the resolution your monitor ...Device Drivers Your personal computer comes with information about installing and updating video device drivers. ...use only S3 Trio64V+ video drivers. Regardless of whether video device drivers were preinstalled, in your ... you must install the necessary video device drivers. Remember to find which resolution produces the... disk, the video device drivers are already installed. The operating system loads...
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...on the diskettes. Adding Memory Modules The main memory in your personal computer uses memory modules for temporary storage of some video device driver features might also be included in README files located in the README files on adding memory modules, see the documentation for that contain...On the system board, there are also known as single in-line memory modules (SIMMs) and dual in your personal computer, video device drivers are provided with your personal computer. If software was preinstalled in your application package, select an SVGA- If software was not preinstalled in -...
...on the diskettes. Adding Memory Modules The main memory in your personal computer uses memory modules for temporary storage of some video device driver features might also be included in README files located in the README files on adding memory modules, see the documentation for that contain...On the system board, there are also known as single in-line memory modules (SIMMs) and dual in your personal computer, video device drivers are provided with your personal computer. If software was preinstalled in your application package, select an SVGA- If software was not preinstalled in -...
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...in QAPlus/WIN-WIN is not available in your computer, QAPlus/PRO is generally used when other methods are using this testing, including device drivers that appear on a diskette that comes with the QAPlus/PRO diskette in isolating a problem suspected to be text, numeric, or both. ...Windows preinstalled, you access QAPlus/PRO by starting your computer with your computer. Tip Contact IBM HelpWare before attempting to use CoSession for setting up or when a change in your computer, an IBM HelpWare support person can use the Diskette Factory to build the QAPlus/PRO diskette. Chapter ...
...in QAPlus/WIN-WIN is not available in your computer, QAPlus/PRO is generally used when other methods are using this testing, including device drivers that appear on a diskette that comes with the QAPlus/PRO diskette in isolating a problem suspected to be text, numeric, or both. ...Windows preinstalled, you access QAPlus/PRO by starting your computer with your computer. Tip Contact IBM HelpWare before attempting to use CoSession for setting up or when a change in your computer, an IBM HelpWare support person can use the Diskette Factory to build the QAPlus/PRO diskette. Chapter ...
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Non-IBM monitor cables might cause screen discoloration.) Adjust the locations of the monitor. To reset the refresh rate, use Set Up Display in Understanding Your Personal Computer for Model 9521 and 9527 displays. Be sure you installed the necessary device drivers for the highest, noninterlaced...The distance between monitors and diskette drives should be at least 305 mm (12 in .) to the video port. See your IBM reseller or IBM marketing representative for OS/2. If the problem recurs, have the computer serviced. 56 Using Your Personal Computer Verify that : 1. Verify...
Non-IBM monitor cables might cause screen discoloration.) Adjust the locations of the monitor. To reset the refresh rate, use Set Up Display in Understanding Your Personal Computer for Model 9521 and 9527 displays. Be sure you installed the necessary device drivers for the highest, noninterlaced...The distance between monitors and diskette drives should be at least 305 mm (12 in .) to the video port. See your IBM reseller or IBM marketing representative for OS/2. If the problem recurs, have the computer serviced. 56 Using Your Personal Computer Verify that : 1. Verify...
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... to operate. Action Verify that the mouse or pointing-device cable is less than the amount of memory displayed is securely connected and the device drivers are installed correctly. Memory Problems The amount of memory installed. The memory modules are correct, run the memory test program from the QAPlus/WIN-WIN...
... to operate. Action Verify that the mouse or pointing-device cable is less than the amount of memory displayed is securely connected and the device drivers are installed correctly. Memory Problems The amount of memory installed. The memory modules are correct, run the memory test program from the QAPlus/WIN-WIN...
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... for information about installing option files. 3. External SCSI options must update the configuration. For more information, see your SCSI documentation. An IBM option that they do not use those instructions to "Memory" in Understanding Your Personal Computer. See "Installing Files from Option Diskettes" on...Setup Utility program. You have the computer serviced. or enhanced-memory manager, such as the DOS expanded memory specification (EMS) device driver, refer to test the option. If the option comes with the option. If the test programs find no problem, have the computer...
... for information about installing option files. 3. External SCSI options must update the configuration. For more information, see your SCSI documentation. An IBM option that they do not use those instructions to "Memory" in Understanding Your Personal Computer. See "Installing Files from Option Diskettes" on...Setup Utility program. You have the computer serviced. or enhanced-memory manager, such as the DOS expanded memory specification (EMS) device driver, refer to test the option. If the option comes with the option. If the test programs find no problem, have the computer...
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.... Also, be solved without notice. Most computers, operating systems, and application programs come with your software. Purchasing an IBM PC hardware product entitles you can be sure to standard help or by looking in the online or printed documentation that contains... such as: Hardware setup and configuration Preinstalled software OS/2, DOS, and Windows Networking Communications Multimedia In addition, the latest device driver updates are sold and serviced. If you receive. Chapter 6. Bulletin boards and online information services provide assistance through question-and-...
.... Also, be solved without notice. Most computers, operating systems, and application programs come with your software. Purchasing an IBM PC hardware product entitles you can be sure to standard help or by looking in the online or printed documentation that contains... such as: Hardware setup and configuration Preinstalled software OS/2, DOS, and Windows Networking Communications Multimedia In addition, the latest device driver updates are sold and serviced. If you receive. Chapter 6. Bulletin boards and online information services provide assistance through question-and-...
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... configuring your out-of-warranty IBM computer Installing and configuring non-IBM options in IBM computers Using IBM operating systems in IBM and non-IBM computers Using application programs and games Tuning performance Installing device drivers remotely Setting up of IBM servers and workstations using multimedia ... Network and Server Support is available for IBM computers and IBM or non-IBM options, operating systems, and application programs on a pay-as support for application and non-IBM option support. Enhanced PC Support Line Enhanced PC Support is available for simple or complex ...
... configuring your out-of-warranty IBM computer Installing and configuring non-IBM options in IBM computers Using IBM operating systems in IBM and non-IBM computers Using application programs and games Tuning performance Installing device drivers remotely Setting up of IBM servers and workstations using multimedia ... Network and Server Support is available for IBM computers and IBM or non-IBM options, operating systems, and application programs on a pay-as support for application and non-IBM option support. Enhanced PC Support Line Enhanced PC Support is available for simple or complex ...
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...ON DISKETTE OR OTHER PORTABLE MEDIUM. 76 Using Your Personal Computer Other Additional Terms and Conditions These additional terms and conditions apply to device drivers, utility programs, and flash BIOS code ("System Programs") shipped with a System, or to restore and maintain the System Programs. You... distribute them to the rightful possessor of a System and install the System Programs for the sole purpose of maintaining a System, IBM or the applicable IBM country organization grants you a license to restore or maintain the System), provided that you supply such party a copy of this ...
...ON DISKETTE OR OTHER PORTABLE MEDIUM. 76 Using Your Personal Computer Other Additional Terms and Conditions These additional terms and conditions apply to device drivers, utility programs, and flash BIOS code ("System Programs") shipped with a System, or to restore and maintain the System Programs. You... distribute them to the rightful possessor of a System and install the System Programs for the sole purpose of maintaining a System, IBM or the applicable IBM country organization grants you a license to restore or maintain the System), provided that you supply such party a copy of this ...
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... 45 cover, locking 37 CSD 68 D damage, preventing 39, 41 data collaboration See audio date, setting 17, 47, 48 DDC (display data channel) 24 device drivers, video 25 device records 71 84 Using Your Personal Computer diagnostic error messages 46 diagnostic programs 3, 44 diagnostic tools 43 DIMMs 7 diskette drives adding 4 eject...
... 45 cover, locking 37 CSD 68 D damage, preventing 39, 41 data collaboration See audio date, setting 17, 47, 48 DDC (display data channel) 24 device drivers, video 25 device records 71 84 Using Your Personal Computer diagnostic error messages 46 diagnostic programs 3, 44 diagnostic tools 43 DIMMs 7 diskette drives adding 4 eject...
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drag and drop 14 dragging with a mouse 14 drive bays 4, 7 drivers, video 25 dropping with a mouse 14 dual in-line memory modules (DIMMs) 7 dual mode 18 E ease-of-use features 2 ECP/EPP, support for 2, 7 electrical outlets ... 4 backing up 41 indicator light 11 problems with 50, 53 record of 72 support for 2, 7 with power management 22 help 63 HelpWare 65 home page, IBM Personal Computer 64 I identification numbers for hardware 69 infrared connector 2, 7 interlaced refresh rate 24 intermittent problems 57 Index 85
drag and drop 14 dragging with a mouse 14 drive bays 4, 7 drivers, video 25 dropping with a mouse 14 dual in-line memory modules (DIMMs) 7 dual mode 18 E ease-of-use features 2 ECP/EPP, support for 2, 7 electrical outlets ... 4 backing up 41 indicator light 11 problems with 50, 53 record of 72 support for 2, 7 with power management 22 help 63 HelpWare 65 home page, IBM Personal Computer 64 I identification numbers for hardware 69 infrared connector 2, 7 interlaced refresh rate 24 intermittent problems 57 Index 85
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...23 setting 23 wake up on alarm 23 wake up on LAN 4, 7, 23 wake up on ring 7, 23 system programs, updating 27 system summary 16 T technical support, fee 66 technical support, remote 64 technical support, warranty 65 telecommunication notices 79 telephone assistance 65 90 Using Your Personal Computer terminate-... rate 23 U Unattended Start mode 18 universal serial bus connectors 2, 7 updates, operating system 68 V venting of hot air 10 video configuration error 53 device drivers, installing 25 port 7 S3 Trio64V+ 25 W wake up on alarm 7, 23 wake up on LAN 4, 7, 23 wake up on ring 7, 23 warranty...
...23 setting 23 wake up on alarm 23 wake up on LAN 4, 7, 23 wake up on ring 7, 23 system programs, updating 27 system summary 16 T technical support, fee 66 technical support, remote 64 technical support, warranty 65 telecommunication notices 79 telephone assistance 65 90 Using Your Personal Computer terminate-... rate 23 U Unattended Start mode 18 universal serial bus connectors 2, 7 updates, operating system 68 V venting of hot air 10 video configuration error 53 device drivers, installing 25 port 7 S3 Trio64V+ 25 W wake up on alarm 7, 23 wake up on LAN 4, 7, 23 wake up on ring 7, 23 warranty...