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General| Category | Desktop |
|---|---|
| Operating System | AIX |
| Processor | PowerPC 604e |
| Graphics | Integrated or optional graphics adapter |
| Ports | Serial, Parallel, SCSI |
Compliance statement for FCC regulations regarding radio frequency energy and interference.
Statement on product conformity with EU Council Directive on electromagnetic compatibility.
Details on laser safety precautions for the optical drive, including Class 1 laser product information.
Information and diagrams for various power cable types and their country-specific part numbers.
Prerequisites and initial checks before starting system setup, including OS support and voltage settings.
Instructions for safely unpacking the system unit and verifying its contents.
Details on the hardware specifications and features of the Model 140 system.
Details on the hardware specifications and features of the Model 150 system.
Details on the hardware specifications and features of the Model 240 system.
Step-by-step guide for connecting all necessary cables to the system unit.
How to correctly set the voltage selection switch for system operation.
Final steps to complete the system unit installation, including recording information.
Procedures for powering on the system unit and its components.
Steps for safely shutting down and powering off the system unit.
Explains different methods for booting the system, including service modes and boot lists.
Guide to operating the CD-ROM drive, including loading, unloading, and emergency eject.
How to access and use the graphical interface for system configuration, boot options, and utilities.
Access various system management tools like password settings, audio control, and firmware updates.
Procedures for setting and managing power-on and privileged-access passwords.
Instructions for viewing and changing SCSI controller addresses.
Steps for updating the system's firmware from a diskette.
Essential safety precautions to follow when working with system hardware.
Guidelines to prevent damage from electrostatic discharge during component handling.
Step-by-step instructions on how to open the system unit to access internal components.
Steps for installing or replacing memory modules to increase system RAM capacity.
Instructions for installing a processor card in the Model 240 system.
General guide for installing various adapter cards into expansion slots.
Information on system drive bays and procedures for installing internal drives.
Procedure for replacing the system's CMOS battery, including precautions.
Final steps to secure the system unit cover after installing options.
Guidance on connecting external devices to the system's input/output ports.
Explains where diagnostic programs are located and how they run.
Procedures for executing diagnostics from removable media.
How to run diagnostics that are part of the operating system.
Details on performing a complete system checkout in Service Mode.
Running diagnostics while the system operates normally.
Running diagnostics with the operating system stopped for maximum resource access.
Explanation of how physical location codes map system components.
Details the structure and syntax of location codes for system components.
Explains the basic formats of AIX location codes for devices and drives.
Important factors to check before starting system verification.
Instructions for loading diagnostic software for system verification.
Steps to perform the system verification tests.
Procedures for properly exiting the diagnostic tests.
Using diagnostics to identify hardware issues and obtain service request numbers.
Preliminary steps and checks before starting hardware problem determination.
Steps to load online diagnostics in service mode.
Troubleshooting steps for display issues during diagnostics.
Overview of diagnostic tasks and service aids available in AIX Diagnostics.
Task to add previously detected resources back to the diagnostic list.
Procedures for verifying the integrity of diskettes and hardfiles.
Steps to copy microcode to adapters or devices.
Tool for scheduling periodic diagnostics and automatic error log analysis.
Procedure to run diagnostics on selected system resources.
Section to record system identification details like product name, serial number, and model.
Tables to track installed internal and external system options and drive bay configurations.
Guidance on choosing appropriate expansion slots for graphics adapters.
Notes on slot selection for Ultra SCSI adapters based on system model.
Information on recommended slots for SSA adapters.
Table listing interrupt request (IRQ) assignments for system resources.
Table listing direct-memory-access (DMA) channel assignments for system resources.
Recommended configuration settings for ISA adapters.
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