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How to set the voltage switch for the computer and monitor.
Warns about electrical current from cables and safe connection/disconnection procedures.
Details the physical dimensions of system units and monitors.
Provides weight specifications for system units and monitors.
Lists operating temperature and humidity requirements for system and monitors.
Specifies power consumption and required input voltage ranges.
Outlines power input and voltage selector switch usage.
Lists specialized tools required for system diagnostics and service.
Introduces the chapter on diagnosing product failures and diagnostic information.
Entry point for all check procedures to diagnose defective FRUs.
Tables listing BIOS errors, messages, codes, and symptoms for diagnosis.
Provides guidance on tracing problems to specific parts or assemblies.
Procedure for testing factory-installed drives, including Zip drives.
Procedures for testing modem and audio components.
Troubleshooting steps for CD/DVD-ROM drive issues.
Procedures for diagnosing and resolving memory-related issues.
Troubleshooting steps for keyboard malfunctions.
Troubleshooting procedures for mouse problems.
Steps for checking and diagnosing power supply issues.
Procedures for troubleshooting monitor display problems.
Steps for diagnosing issues not covered by specific procedures.
Gives a general overview of the Aptiva computer and its features.
Details system features, processors, and AGP support.
Describes memory types and lists external ports.
Details diskette, hard disk, CD/DVD-ROM drives, and multimedia.
Lists video cards and explains power management features.
Explains diagnostic aids like POST and PC-Doctor for troubleshooting.
Describes the POST process and items checked during startup.
Instructions for using the PC-Doctor diagnostics program on a diskette.
Steps to run diagnostics using the recovery CD.
Lists the features and menu selections of the PC-Doctor diagnostics program.
General procedures for removing and replacing FRUs on specific machine types.
Precautions and instructions for handling parts sensitive to electrostatic discharge.
Illustrates and identifies the main components of the system unit.
Procedures for removing and replacing the system unit cover and bay panels.
Instructions for removing and installing drives in bays 1, 3, 4, and 5.
Steps for removing and replacing the computer's power supply unit.
Procedures for removing and installing adapter cards in expansion slots.
Instructions for removing memory modules from DIMM sockets.
Steps for removing and installing AMD K6 and Pentium III processors.
Instructions for removing and installing Celeron CPU modules.
Steps for removing and replacing the system backup battery.
Procedures for removing and installing the computer's system board.
Steps to restore original system software using the Recovery CD.
Explains system board layouts, jumper settings, and component locations.
Details jumpers, connectors, and pin assignments for the 2170 system board.
Details jumpers, connectors, and pin assignments for the 2171/2172 system boards.
Provides pin assignments and voltage information for the power supply.
Shows the layout and connector functions of factory-installed modem cards.
Details Home PNA and ADSL network card connectors.
Information on Savage IV and ATI TV Out AGP video cards.
Explains jumper settings for Quantum, Seagate, Maxtor, and IBM hard drives.
Describes front panel controls and emergency eject methods for CD-ROM drives.
Details rear panel connectors and configuration jumpers for CD-ROM drives.
Details connectors and jumper settings for Zip drives.
Explains jumper settings for the LS-120 drive.
Describes DVD-ROM front panel controls and emergency eject.
Details rear panel connectors and jumpers for DVD-ROM drives.
Information on DIMM sockets, memory types, and installation.
Pin signal assignments for monitor, serial, and parallel ports.
Provides guidelines for identifying unsafe conditions during machine inspections.
Lists abbreviations used for country and language versions.
Exploded view and parts list for the 2170/2171 system unit interior.
Exploded view and parts list for diskette, hard drives, and Zip drives.
Exploded view and parts list for CD/DVD-ROM drives.
Exploded view and parts list for monitors and power cords.
Exploded view and parts list for keyboards and mice.
Exploded view and parts list for AGP adapter cards.
Lists software packages included with the Aptiva computer.
Exploded view and parts list for the 2172 system unit interior.
Exploded view and parts list for the 2172 system unit exterior.
Exploded view and parts list for 2172 diskette and hard drives.
Exploded view and parts list for 2172 CD/DVD-ROM drives.
Exploded view and parts list for 2172 keyboards and mice.
Exploded view and parts list for 2172 AGP adapter cards.
A list of FRU numbers, their assembly index, and corresponding page numbers.
Information on IBM's online technical support services and websites.
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