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User Guide1
Table of Contents3
Notices9
Conventions Used in this Book10
Safety Information11
Installation11
Safety While Working with Hardware12
Connecting Your Computer12
Modem Safety Information13
Lithium Battery Notice14
Regulatory Safety Notice for the CD-ROM and DVD-ROM Drive14
Laser Compliance Statement15
Consignes de Sécurité16
Consignes de Sécurité Lors de la Manipulation du Matériel17
Regulatory Notices21
Canadian Department of Communications Certification Label22
North American Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statement24
European Community Directive Conformance Statement25
Trademarks25
Year 2000 Notice Information26
Ergonomics29
Arranging Your Work Area29
Positioning the Monitor30
Positioning the Keyboard30
Part 1. Learning about this Book33
Using this Book35
How this Book Is Organized35
Where to Find more Information38
Part 2. Support Information39
Helpware Support and Services41
What Do I Do First41
What Is IBM Helpware41
Need Quick Help41
What Can I Do on My Own42
Printed Documentation42
Online Documentation42
Help Files42
Readme Files42
Ibm Update Connector43
How Do I Get Help Electronically44
Electronic Support44
How and When Do I Contact the IBM PC Helpcenter45
What Help Can I Get by Telephone45
Software Technical Support46
Additional Support46
Hardware Warranty Service46
Before You Call47
How and When Do I Purchase Additional Support49
Purchasing Additional Helpware Services49
Flat Rate50
Single Incident50
Express Maintenance53
Part 3. Controlling System Settings55
Getting Started55
Controlling Monitor Settings58
Getting the Best Performance from Your Monitor58
Power Saver Feature59
Changing Display Settings59
Controlling Volume62
Adjusting the Speaker Volume62
Getting Ready to Print63
Setting up Communications64
Connecting Your Modem to the Telephone Network64
Configuring Your Communications Software65
Configuring Your Computer for a Connection to the Internet66
The IBM Internet Connection Services66
The Microsoft Network66
The Internet Connection Wizard67
Using the Rapid Access II Keyboard67
Power Management Features69
Software Shutdown70
Using the Software Shutdown Feature70
System Standby71
Using the Windows 98 Start Menu71
Using the Power Button71
Using the Power Management Feature in Windows 9873
Monitor Standby74
BIOS Setup Configuration75
Configuration/Setup Utility Overview76
Entering Setup78
When the Computer Is on78
When the Computer Is off78
Working with the Setup Menus79
Configuration/Setup Utility Menu79
Viewing System Information and Product Data80
Changing Parameter Settings81
Loading the Default Settings81
Canceling Changes82
Exiting Setup82
Setup Parameters83
Devices and I/O Ports83
Usb Controller84
Usb Keyboard Support84
Ide Drives Setup84
Ide Hdd Block Mode85
Video Setup85
Init Display First85
Start Options86
Boot up Floppy Seek87
Boot up Numlock Status87
Gate A20 Option88
Typematic Rate Setting88
Halt on89
Date and Time89
Advanced Setup90
Power Management Setup90
Video off Method91
Modem Use Irq91
Automatic Power on92
Clock Generator Configuration93
Set Password93
Using Other Configuration Utilities94
Part 4. Upgrading and Replacing Hardware95
Preparing to Upgrade95
Evaluating Your New Hardware98
For Conflicts with System Resources Used by Adapter Cards98
For Conflicts with Other System Resources98
Planning Your Hardware Changes99
Recording Your Changes99
Resolving Resource Conflicts100
Using Setup100
Using the Windows 98 Device Manager100
Opening the System Unit101
Taking Safety Precautions101
Removing the Top Cover102
Looking Inside the System Unit103
Adding and Removing Adapter Cards and Drives105
Resolving Conflicts with Installed Adapter Cards106
Setting Modem Card Configurations106
Working with the Hardware in the System Unit107
Adding and Removing Adapter Cards108
Installing Adapter Cards108
Removing Adapter Cards109
Removing and Adding Drives110
Identifying Signal Cable Connectors110
Removing the Diskette Drive114
Removing the CD-ROM Drive115
Removing the Hard Disk Drive116
Updating the CMOS Settings in Setup117
For Adapter Cards117
For Drives117
Adding and Replacing System Board Components119
Identifying System Board Parts (Machine Type 2196)120
Locating System Board Jumpers and Connectors (Machine Type 2196)122
Identifying System Board Parts (Machine Type 2197 and 6344)123
Locating System Board Jumpers and Connectors (Machine Type 2197 and 6344)125
Card Connector and Jumper Information126
Identifying Adapter Card Connectors126
Setting a Jumper126
Upgrading the System Memory127
Installing Memory Modules127
Removing Memory Modules128
Verifying the System Memory128
Replacing the System Battery129
Updating the CMOS Settings in Setup131
Part 5. Troubleshooting133
Diagnosing and Recovering from Problems135
Before You Panic: some Simple Fixes136
Quick Problem Solving Chart140
Solving Hardware and Software Problems141
Solving Hardware Problems141
Solving Software Problems147
Solving Modem Problems149
Error Codes and Messages151
IBM Diagnostic Programs154
Reinstalling Device Drivers155
Recovering Factory-Installed Programs and Files156
Part 6. Technical Reference159
Appendix A. Specification Tables161
Memory Module Placement161
Memory Map163
System Input/Output Addresses164
System Input/Output Addresses165
System Interrupts166
DMA Channel Assignments167
Serial Port Addresses168
Connector Functions169
Appendix B. Modem Information173
Modem Features173
Operating Your Modem175
Using the Auto Answer Feature175
Disabling Call Waiting176
Modem Commands177
Executing Commands177
Command Format177
AT Commands178
Detail for +MS Controls181
Extended at Commands182
V.42Bis Commands183
Modem Response Codes184
S Registers185
Appendix C. Monitor Terminology187
Appendix D. Warranty189
Warranty Statements189
IBM Statement of Limited Warranty for United States, Puerto Rico, and Canada (Part 1 - General Terms190
IBM Statement of Warranty Worldwide Except Canada, Puerto Rico, Turkey, United States (Part 1- General Terms194
Part 2 - Country-Unique Terms198

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