You see a logo screen while the computer performs a short self-test. When the
task completes successfully, the logo screen disappears, the BIOS is loaded, and
the software is loaded (in models with preinstalled software).
Note: If you suspect a problem, see “Chapter 6. Troubleshooting” on page 71.
Finish the installation
Note the identification numbers (serial and model/type) on the front of the
computer and record this information in “Appendix D. Computer records” on
page 115. The identification numbers are on the front of the bezel below the
CD-ROM drive.
See “Related information” on page ix in the front of this book for sources of
other information about your computer. Online books are accessible through
Access IBM on your desktop or at http://www.ibm.com/pc/support/ on the
World Wide Web. Additional programs are on the Software Selections CD and in
some cases on other CDs and diskettes. If you install your own operating
system, make sure you install the device drivers after installing your operating
system. You can obtain device drivers for operating systems that are not
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