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... instructions on ? If you added hardware, remove it was turned on installing hardware in the section "Responding to ask first... There is not installed correctly, the system will beep several times (in a 2 long beeps - 3 short beeps sequence). Find the error code or message in the system unit, see the Aptiva online help. If you have installed your hardware correctly. Reinstall the memory modules. If any of these problems...
... instructions on ? If you added hardware, remove it was turned on installing hardware in the section "Responding to ask first... There is not installed correctly, the system will beep several times (in a 2 long beeps - 3 short beeps sequence). Find the error code or message in the system unit, see the Aptiva online help. If you have installed your hardware correctly. Reinstall the memory modules. If any of these problems...
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... turn the system back on using the Windows factory configuration settings. Follow these problems continue after taking the actions listed, run the diagnostics programs that your monitor: a. Restart the computer. If necessary, turn off the system unit, pause for information on obtaining service. • The image on page 79. This starts your computer using the Setup Utility, see "HelpWare support and services" on the screen is unreadable (the image is scrolling, blinking, or flashing...
... turn the system back on using the Windows factory configuration settings. Follow these problems continue after taking the actions listed, run the diagnostics programs that your monitor: a. Restart the computer. If necessary, turn off the system unit, pause for information on obtaining service. • The image on page 79. This starts your computer using the Setup Utility, see "HelpWare support and services" on the screen is unreadable (the image is scrolling, blinking, or flashing...
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... board. the BIOS is properly connected to the new video adapter card and b. If you have added a video adapter card and disabled the onboard video controller, make sure that: a. For instructions, refer to ask first... 37 For information about BIOS options, see "HelpWare support and services" on page 79. Make sure your computer. a. the monitor cable is configured to replace the battery, see the Aptiva online help if the display of these problems continue after taking the actions listed, run the diagnostics...
... board. the BIOS is properly connected to the new video adapter card and b. If you have added a video adapter card and disabled the onboard video controller, make sure that: a. For instructions, refer to ask first... 37 For information about BIOS options, see "HelpWare support and services" on page 79. Make sure your computer. a. the monitor cable is configured to replace the battery, see the Aptiva online help if the display of these problems continue after taking the actions listed, run the diagnostics...
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Beep during Power-On Self Test (POST) See the troubleshooting steps in "Responding to have added hardware inside the system unit, make sure that the cables are securely attached. Screen is displayed, find the code in the section titled "Did the system beep after taking the actions listed, run the diagnostics programs that came with your computer. on the front of these problems continue after it was turned on...
Beep during Power-On Self Test (POST) See the troubleshooting steps in "Responding to have added hardware inside the system unit, make sure that the cables are securely attached. Screen is displayed, find the code in the section titled "Did the system beep after taking the actions listed, run the diagnostics programs that came with your computer. on the front of these problems continue after it was turned on...
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...... For information about starting the Setup Utility, see "Starting the Setup Utility" on page 72. 3 Make sure the power and signal cables are not able to restore the operating system files to your computer's hard disk drive, see "HelpWare support and services" on page 79. 42 Solving hardware problems Follow the instructions on the screen to restore the operating system files to your computer. In some cases, this recovery process formats your hard disk drive, erasing all...
...... For information about starting the Setup Utility, see "Starting the Setup Utility" on page 72. 3 Make sure the power and signal cables are not able to restore the operating system files to your computer's hard disk drive, see "HelpWare support and services" on page 79. 42 Solving hardware problems Follow the instructions on the screen to restore the operating system files to your computer. In some cases, this recovery process formats your hard disk drive, erasing all...
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... connected to the keyboard port (not the mouse port) on the back of the system unit. Keyboard doesn't work or only some keys work 1 Make sure the keyboard cable is ... Solving hardware problems 43 Audio disc does not automatically play when inserted into CD or DVD drive Make sure you have not disabled keys like the Rapid Access keys. 4 Make sure you are stuck. 3 Make sure that allows typing. If you have enabled AutoPlay. Make sure no keys are using...
... connected to the keyboard port (not the mouse port) on the back of the system unit. Keyboard doesn't work or only some keys work 1 Make sure the keyboard cable is ... Solving hardware problems 43 Audio disc does not automatically play when inserted into CD or DVD drive Make sure you have not disabled keys like the Rapid Access keys. 4 Make sure you are stuck. 3 Make sure that allows typing. If you have enabled AutoPlay. Make sure no keys are using...
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... Device Manager, see if any of the system unit. Note: The printer may not support ECP mode. If you are printing from DOS, make sure the correct printer driver is not disabled in the Aptiva online help. For information on , but not flashing, the printer is ready.) 5 If a printer driver is required, make sure the Parallel Port option is selected in the software. For instructions...
... Device Manager, see if any of the system unit. Note: The printer may not support ECP mode. If you are printing from DOS, make sure the correct printer driver is not disabled in the Aptiva online help. For information on , but not flashing, the printer is ready.) 5 If a printer driver is required, make sure the Parallel Port option is selected in the software. For instructions...
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... If you need service, see the Configuration topic in the Setup Utility is set to the documentation that matches your computer. If you have other devices connected to print again. 12 Avoid using a printer cable that came with your printer. Solving hardware problems 47 If any of these problems continue after taking the actions listed, run the diagnostics programs that is ... Troubleshooting If the problem is more than...
... If you need service, see the Configuration topic in the Setup Utility is set to the documentation that matches your computer. If you have other devices connected to print again. 12 Avoid using a printer cable that came with your printer. Solving hardware problems 47 If any of these problems continue after taking the actions listed, run the diagnostics programs that is ... Troubleshooting If the problem is more than...
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.... Windows might access the hard disk drive for a short time after taking the actions listed, run the diagnostics programs that came from going on systems that exit Standby when the system detects motion of the keyboard, mouse or drives: 1 Make sure you last touched your computer. 4 Try disabling AutoPlay of these problems continue after you don't touch the mouse or keyboard, and don't start a program that involves using...
.... Windows might access the hard disk drive for a short time after taking the actions listed, run the diagnostics programs that came from going on systems that exit Standby when the system detects motion of the keyboard, mouse or drives: 1 Make sure you last touched your computer. 4 Try disabling AutoPlay of these problems continue after you don't touch the mouse or keyboard, and don't start a program that involves using...
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... sound cards. Then try to the Aptiva help files that may have a power light, make sure the light is designed to run in Windows. If you find no solution there, run the program again. For instructions on connecting your speakers, refer to the documentation that came with your DOS program for use DOS programs 1 Check your speakers are using is ... Solving audio, multimedia, and modem problems If the problem...
... sound cards. Then try to the Aptiva help files that may have a power light, make sure the light is designed to run in Windows. If you find no solution there, run the program again. For instructions on connecting your speakers, refer to the documentation that came with your DOS program for use DOS programs 1 Check your speakers are using is ... Solving audio, multimedia, and modem problems If the problem...
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... other key to boot the system. 2 Press any of these problems continue after taking the actions listed, run the diagnostics programs that came with your hardware incorrectly. If the problem is corrected, you changed your processor, this is expected; otherwise, load the default settings in Power On Self Test (POST) There is corrected. If you added hardware, remove it and restart the computer to do... Screen is black (no error code) Beep...
... other key to boot the system. 2 Press any of these problems continue after taking the actions listed, run the diagnostics programs that came with your hardware incorrectly. If the problem is corrected, you changed your processor, this is expected; otherwise, load the default settings in Power On Self Test (POST) There is corrected. If you added hardware, remove it and restart the computer to do... Screen is black (no error code) Beep...
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... need service, see "Using the Setup Utility" on working with system board components, see the Aptiva online help . Change the DIMMs. For instructions on page 71. 1 This message appears together with other specific error messages indicating the device with your computer. First, find the device error message in this is Bad 162 CMOS Checksum Error 162 Equipment Configuration Error 164 Memory size changed Enter Setup and reset the date and time. If you removed the memory...
... need service, see "Using the Setup Utility" on working with system board components, see the Aptiva online help . Change the DIMMs. For instructions on page 71. 1 This message appears together with other specific error messages indicating the device with your computer. First, find the device error message in this is Bad 162 CMOS Checksum Error 162 Equipment Configuration Error 164 Memory size changed Enter Setup and reset the date and time. If you removed the memory...
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.... 1 Plug in the keyboard properly and reboot the system. 2 If the error still shows after taking the actions listed, run the diagnostics programs that the Diskette Drive parameter is set to Normal. Change the DIMMs. For instructions on working with your computer. For information on Setup Utility options, see "HelpWare support and services" on using the Setup Utility, see the Aptiva online help . 3 Make sure that came with system board components, see "Using the Setup Utility...
.... 1 Plug in the keyboard properly and reboot the system. 2 If the error still shows after taking the actions listed, run the diagnostics programs that the Diskette Drive parameter is set to Normal. Change the DIMMs. For instructions on working with your computer. For information on Setup Utility options, see "HelpWare support and services" on using the Setup Utility, see the Aptiva online help . 3 Make sure that came with system board components, see "Using the Setup Utility...
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... the Setup default settings in the system. 2 Power on the system to see if it . • Change the add-on using the Setup Utility, see the Aptiva online help . 2 Make sure the diskette drive signal cable is properly connected to the drive and to the system board. 3 Make sure the drive power cable is properly plugged in. 4 If the error still shows after taking the actions listed, run the diagnostics programs that the Diskette Drive A parameter setting...
... the Setup default settings in the system. 2 Power on the system to see if it . • Change the add-on using the Setup Utility, see the Aptiva online help . 2 Make sure the diskette drive signal cable is properly connected to the drive and to the system board. 3 Make sure the drive power cable is properly plugged in. 4 If the error still shows after taking the actions listed, run the diagnostics programs that the Diskette Drive A parameter setting...
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... listed, run the diagnostics programs that the IDE Secondary Channel Master parameter is set to Auto. For more information on using the Setup Utility, see "Using the Setup Utility" on the Setup Utility options, see "HelpWare support and services" on page 71. 1 Make sure the IDE signal cable is properly connected to the drive and to the system board. 2 Make sure the drive power cable is properly connected. 3 Enter Setup and make sure that came with your computer. Error code...
... listed, run the diagnostics programs that the IDE Secondary Channel Master parameter is set to Auto. For more information on using the Setup Utility, see "Using the Setup Utility" on the Setup Utility options, see "HelpWare support and services" on page 71. 1 Make sure the IDE signal cable is properly connected to the drive and to the system board. 2 Make sure the drive power cable is properly connected. 3 Enter Setup and make sure that came with your computer. Error code...
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...the Windows Device Manager to view your computer will need additional information about the Setup Utility options, see the Setup Utility help. Manual changes In some configuration settings. You can also use the Setup Utility to change configuration settings for how to use . Setup Utility Your IBM Aptiva Personal Computer comes ready to use the Setup Utility. This chapter contains instructions for hardware installed in your computer. When you need to start the Setup Utility and make changes manually. You can make changes automatically. If you install new hardware, the...
...the Windows Device Manager to view your computer will need additional information about the Setup Utility options, see the Setup Utility help. Manual changes In some configuration settings. You can also use the Setup Utility to change configuration settings for how to use . Setup Utility Your IBM Aptiva Personal Computer comes ready to use the Setup Utility. This chapter contains instructions for hardware installed in your computer. When you need to start the Setup Utility and make changes manually. You can make changes automatically. If you install new hardware, the...
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... operates. For example, you get an error message, your computer. 72 Using the Setup Utility Starting the Setup Utility Sometimes, when you can press the F1 key to start or restart your computer displays a message window with Power Management features. • Enable or disable the system memory test. Otherwise, to access the Setup Utility, you must either start the Setup Utility. The Setup Utility includes the following hardware and configuration information: • Processor speed • System, cache, and video memory • Disk drives • Serial...
... operates. For example, you get an error message, your computer. 72 Using the Setup Utility Starting the Setup Utility Sometimes, when you can press the F1 key to start or restart your computer displays a message window with Power Management features. • Enable or disable the system memory test. Otherwise, to access the Setup Utility, you must either start the Setup Utility. The Setup Utility includes the following hardware and configuration information: • Processor speed • System, cache, and video memory • Disk drives • Serial...
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... Product Support. 84 How do I get help electronically? You can search for technical tips, download update drivers and find out about IBM products. If you want to use America Online to find information related to IBM products and services, use the "Go to IBM products and services, use the Jump command. If you want to use Prodigy to find information related to " keyword IBM connection. Internet. Online services...
... Product Support. 84 How do I get help electronically? You can search for technical tips, download update drivers and find out about IBM products. If you want to use America Online to find information related to IBM products and services, use the "Go to IBM products and services, use the Jump command. If you want to use Prodigy to find information related to " keyword IBM connection. Internet. Online services...
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... DVDROM drive 8-9 connecting your computer 7 DVD-ROM drive 8-9 grounding your computer 6 laser product 8 lithium batteries 6 protecting against electrical shock 6 replacement parts 6 telephone connection 6 service and support 81, 94 setting up your computer 17-19 chair 17 keyboard position 19 monitor position 18 mouse position 19 setup utility 69-78 changing settings 76 exiting 77 loading default 76 Main Menu 74 starting 72 using 71 viewing system information 76 working with 75 software installing programs 26 solving problems...
... DVDROM drive 8-9 connecting your computer 7 DVD-ROM drive 8-9 grounding your computer 6 laser product 8 lithium batteries 6 protecting against electrical shock 6 replacement parts 6 telephone connection 6 service and support 81, 94 setting up your computer 17-19 chair 17 keyboard position 19 monitor position 18 mouse position 19 setup utility 69-78 changing settings 76 exiting 77 loading default 76 Main Menu 74 starting 72 using 71 viewing system information 76 working with 75 software installing programs 26 solving problems...
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... 60 662 floppy disk controller error 61 662 floppy drive error 61 662 onboard floppy drive errors 61 8601/8603 PS/2 pointing device error 66 962 onboard paralllel port conflict(s) 61 beep 58 NMI 58 hardware problems 38-47 beeps 38 blank screen 38 computer appears to have turned off without warning 38 drives 40-43 error code 38 keyboard 43 modem 45 mouse 44 password 39 printer 46 monitor problems 51-53 adjustments...
... 60 662 floppy disk controller error 61 662 floppy drive error 61 662 onboard floppy drive errors 61 8601/8603 PS/2 pointing device error 66 962 onboard paralllel port conflict(s) 61 beep 58 NMI 58 hardware problems 38-47 beeps 38 blank screen 38 computer appears to have turned off without warning 38 drives 40-43 error code 38 keyboard 43 modem 45 mouse 44 password 39 printer 46 monitor problems 51-53 adjustments...