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Table of Contents
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Notices
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Safety Information
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Arranging a Comfortable and Productive Work Area
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Ergonomic Information
12
Arranging Your Work Area
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Choosing a Chair
13
Positioning the Monitor
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Positioning the Keyboard
14
Positioning the Mouse
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FCC Statement
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FCC and Telephone Company Requirements
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United States Modem Regulations
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Canadian Department of Communications Certification Label
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Canadian Modem Regulations
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Étiqueete D'homologation du Ministère des Communications du Canada
17
Laser Compliance Statements
18
Trademarks
19
Part 1: Learning about this Book
21
Chapter 1: Using this Book
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How this Book Is Organized
23
Presentation Conventions Used in this Book
26
Where to Find more Information
26
Part 2: Support Information
27
Chapter 2: Helpware Support and Services
29
What Do I Do First
29
Need Quick Help
29
What Can I Do on My Own
29
What Is IBM Helpware
29
Online Documentation
30
Printed Documentation
30
Software
30
Electronic Support
31
How Do I Get Help Electronically
31
Internet
31
Online Services
31
Automated Fax
32
Bulletin Boards
32
30 Day "Up and Running" Support
33
How and When Do I Contact the IBM PC Helpcenter
33
Software Technical Support
33
What Help Can I Get by Telephone
33
Additional Support
34
Before You Call
34
Hardware Warranty Service
34
How and When Do I Purchase Additional Support
34
Purchasing Additional Helpware Services
36
You Can Purchase Support in the Following Ways
36
For more Information
37
To Order Additional Support Packages
37
Part 3: Controlling System Settings
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This Part Contains Information to Help You Configure or
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Reconfigure the Hardware and Hardware Features that Were
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Following Chapters
39
Chapter 3: Getting Started with Your Aptiva Computer
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Controlling Monitor Settings
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Getting the Best Performance from Your Monitor
42
Power Saver Feature
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Changing Display Settings
43
Customizing Display Properties
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Tips for Choosing Display Properties
45
Adjusting the Speaker Volume
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Controlling Volume
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Using the Windows Help Function to Select Display Properties
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Adjusting the Headphone Volume
47
Getting Ready to Print
48
Connecting Your Modem to the Telephone Network
49
Setting up Communications
49
Configuring Your Communications Software
50
Configuring Your Aptiva Computer for a Connection to the Internet
51
The IBM Global Network
51
The Microsoft Network
51
The Internet Connection Wizard
52
Chapter 4: Power Management Features
53
Software Shutdown
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Using the Software Shutdown Feature
53
System Suspend
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Using the Power Button
54
Using the Windows 95 Start Menu
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Modem Wake-Up on Ring
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Monitor Standby
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Chapter 5: BIOS Setup Configuration
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Configuration/Setup Utility Overview
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Entering Setup
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When the Computer Is off
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When the Computer Is on
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Setup Main Menu
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Working with the Setup Menus
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Changing Parameter Settings
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Loading the Default Settings
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Viewing System Information and Product Data
61
Aborting Setting Changes
62
Exiting Setup
62
Setup Parameters
63
Disk Drives
63
Diskette Drive (a or B)
63
IDE Hard Disk and CD-ROM Drives
63
Devices and I/O Ports
65
Onboard Communication Ports
65
Onboard Floppy Disk Controller
66
Onboard IDE Primary Channel
66
Onboard IDE Secondary Channel
66
Onboard PS/2 Mouse (IRQ12)
66
Onboard Audio Chip
67
Onboard USB
67
Power Management
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Power Management Mode
67
Fast POST Mode
68
Modem Wake-Up on Ring
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Power Switch < 4 Sec
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Silent Boot
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Startup Options
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Memory Test
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Num Lock after Boot
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System Boot Drive
69
Advanced Options
70
Boot from CD-ROM
70
Date and Time
70
Security Options
70
Memory/Cache Options
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Pnp/Pci Options
73
Using Other Configuration Utilities
74
Part 4: Upgrading and Replacing Hardware
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Chapter 6: Preparing to Upgrade
77
Evaluating Your New Hardware
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For Conflicts with Other System Resources
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For Conflicts with System Resources Used by Adapter Cards
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Planning Your Hardware Changes
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Recording Your Changes
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Resolving Resource Conflicts
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Using Setup
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Opening the System Unit
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Taking Safety Precautions
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Using the Windows 95 Device Manager
80
Removing the Cover
81
Looking Inside the System Unit
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Chapter 7: Adding and Removing Adapter Cards and Drives
85
Setting Modem Card Configurations
86
Working with the Hardware in the System Unit
86
Adding and Removing Adapter Cards
87
Installing Adapter Cards
87
Connecting Card Cables
88
Removing Adapter Cards
88
Adding and Removing Drives
89
Installing ISA Cards
89
Removing and Replacing Bay Panels
89
Removing a Bay Panel
90
Replacing a Bay Panel
90
Identifying Signal Cable Connectors
91
Pushing Back the Metal Bay Covers
91
Guidelines for Connecting IDE/ATA Signal Cables
92
Guidelines for Connecting Diskette Interface Signal Cables
93
Tips for Proper Drive Alignment
94
Installing a Drive in Bay 1, 2, or 3
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Installing Drives in Bays 4 and 5
96
Removing Drives
97
Putting the System Back Together
98
Replacing the Cover
98
Reconnecting Peripherals
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For Adapter Cards
100
For Drives
100
Updating the CMOS Settings in Setup
100
Chapter 8: Adding and Replacing System Board Components
101
Identifying the Parts of the System Board
102
Card Connector and Jumper Information
104
Identifying Adapter Card Connectors
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Setting a Jumper
104
Installing Memory Modules
105
Upgrading the System Memory
105
Removing Memory Modules
106
Replacing the System Battery
106
Verifying the System Memory
106
Updating the CMOS Settings in Setup
107
Part 5: Troubleshooting
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This Part Contains Information to Help You Respond to
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Problems with the Hardware, Software, and Features Installed
109
Chapter 9: Diagnosing and Recovering from Problems
111
Before You Panic: some Simple Fixes
112
Quick Problem Solving Chart
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Solving Hardware and Software Problems
117
Solving Hardware Problems
117
Solving Software Problems
123
Solving Modem Problems
124
Error Codes and Messages
126
Programs and Files
133
Recovering Factory-Installed Programs and Files
133
This Appendix Contains Specific Memory, Address
133
Part 6: Technical Reference
135
This Part Contains Technical Information that You Might Need
135
If You Upgrade Your Computer's Hardware. It Contains the Following Appendices
135
Appendix A: Specification Tables
138
System Input/Output Addresses
138
System Interrupts
140
Appendix A: Specification Tables
140
DMA Channel Assignments
141
Serial Port Addresses
142
Appendix B: Modem Information
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Modem Features
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Operating Your Modem
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Disabling Call Waiting
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Using the Auto Answer Feature
145
Changing Modem Addresses
146
Communication Settings
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Modem Commands
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Command Format
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Executing Commands
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AT Commands
148
Extended at Commands
151
V.42Bis Commands
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Modem Response Codes
153
S Registers
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Appendix C: Monitor Terminology
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Index
161
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IBM Aptiva Series Specifications
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Expansion Slots
ISA, PCI
CPU
Intel Pentium
Operating System
Windows 95
Sound
Integrated Audio
Optical Drive
CD-ROM
Ports
Serial, Parallel, USB
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