IBM Aptiva Handbook

185
description 152
Group classifications 155
how it works 152
scanning resolution 153
SENDFAX command set 155
using Auto Answer with fax software
151
FCC requirements 177
file transfer protocols 154–155
handling noisy phone lines 154
how it works 152
modulation protocols 153
operating
using commands at the DOS prompt
150
using communications software 149
without Windows 95 150
protocols
file transfer 154–155
modulation 153
regulations
Canada 178
United States 177
return codes 172
S registers 150, 174
standards 153
telephone company requirements
Canada 178
United States 177
transmission rate 153
using Auto Answer 151
using Call Waiting 151
modulation protocols for modems 153
monitor
performance 12
power light 99
problems with 101–102
resolution 12–14
settings 11–14
motherboard
see system board
mouse
checking activity setting 43
installation status 39
N
Notices xiii
NumLock configuration 39
O
on/off button mode 45
online
Aptiva Guide 6
Aptiva Helper 7
documentation 7
tutorials 7
Update Connector 7
operate without diskette drive(s), security
option 50
operate without keyboard, security option
50
P
parallel port
checking activity setting 44
configuration 38
Parallel Port Configuration Error (error
code 962) 129
parallel port mode 38
PCI Adapter Card Resource Error 130
PCI card bus mastering 51
performance, monitor 12
planar
see system board
planning hardware changes 56–57
Plug and Play
cards detected 46
resolving resource conflicts with
non-Plug and Play 58
Plug and Play Adapter Card Resource
Error (error code 180X) 130
Pointing Device Error (error code 86XX)
132
port
configuration 37–38
parallel
checking activity setting 44
configuration 38
serial
checking activity setting 44
configuration 37
USB
checking activity setting 44
configuration 37
POST 48
power lights
location 99
used for problem solving 99
power on date 42
power on time 42
power-on password 49
power-on self test 48
printer
drivers 17
setting up 17
problem solving
audio problems 120–122
modem not detected 122
no sound in Windows 95 121
no sound with DOS programs 120
error codes 123–132
hardware problems 103–110
audio CD does not play when inserted
105
can’t enter password 104

IBM Aptiva Specifications

General

CPU	Intel Pentium
RAM	8 MB to 64 MB
Operating System	Windows 95
Graphics	S3, ATI
Optical Drive	CD-ROM
Ports	Serial, Parallel, PS/2
Expansion Slots	ISA, PCI