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Part 1: Learning about this book ..................................................................... 1

Chapter 1: Using this book ............................................................................................................................................. 3

Part 2: Controlling system settings ................................................................. 9

Chapter 2: Getting started with your Aptiva computer .............................................................................................. 11

Chapter 3: Understanding the Rapid Resume features ............................................................................................. 21

Chapter 4: Viewing and changing Aptiva configuration ............................................................................................ 31

Part 3: Upgrading and replacing hardware .................................................... 53

Chapter 5: Before you unplug and open the tower .................................................................................................... 55

Chapter 6: Working with system board components ................................................................................................ 63

Chapter 7: Working with adapter cards and drives .................................................................................................... 77

Part 4: Troubleshooting ................................................................................. 97

Chapter 8: Diagnosing and recovering from problems ............................................................................................. 99

Part 5: Technical reference .......................................................................... 135

Appendix A: Specification tables ............................................................................................................................... 137

Appendix B: Sound and television cards .................................................................................................................. 147

Appendix C: Modem information .............................................................................................................................. 149