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Microtower sy
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The microtower system comes with a system board
that looks just like the figure below
. The following page
lists the functions of all the labeled items in the figure.
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Table of Contents
Default Chapter
3
Table of Contents
3
Notices
7
Trademarks
7
Conventions Used in this Book
8
Symbols
8
Highlighting
9
Safety Information
10
Installation
10
Connecting Your Computer
11
Disconnecting Your Computer
12
Regulatory Safety Notice for the CD-ROM and DVD-ROM Drive
12
Laser Compliance Statement. some IBM Personal
12
Regulatory Notices
14
Ergonomics
19
Arranging a Comfortable and Productive Work Area
21
Ergonomics
21
Choosing a Chair
22
Positioning the Monitor
22
Positioning the Keyboard
23
Positioning the Mouse
23
Aptiva Online Help and Software
25
Aptiva Online Help
27
Readme Files
29
Instructions for Installing and Replacing Hardware
29
Handling Discs
29
Installing Programs
30
Autoplay
31
Aptiva Installer
31
Troubleshooting
33
Diagnosing and Recovering from Problems
35
Troubleshooting
35
Quick Step Guide
36
Are both the Computer and Monitor Power Lights Lit?
37
Some Simple Questions to Ask First
37
Solving Hardware Problems
42
Solving Software Problems
52
Solving Monitor Problems
55
Solving Audio, Multimedia, and Modem Problems
58
Solving DVD Problems
61
Responding to Error Codes
62
Recovering Factory Installed Programs and Files
71
Setup Utility
73
Setup Utility
75
Using the Setup Utility
75
Automatic Changes
75
Manual Changes
75
Starting the Setup Utility
76
The Setup Utility Main Menu Appears
78
Working with the Setup Utility Menus
79
Viewing System Information and Model Information
80
Changing Parameter Settings
80
Loading the Default Settings
80
Exiting Setup
81
Helpware Support and Services
83
What Is IBM Helpware?
85
Need Quick Help?
86
What Can I Do on My Own?
86
How Do I Get Help Electronically?
88
Electronic Support
88
How and When Do I Contact the IBM PC Helpcenter?
90
What Help Can I Get by Telephone?
90
Helpcenter
91
Helpcenter
92
Helpcenter
93
How and When Do I Purchase Additional Support?
94
Purchasing Additional Helpware Services
94
Adding and Removing Hardware
99
Preparing to Work with the Computer
101
Opening the System Unit
102
Opening a Minitower System Unit
102
Opening a Microtower System
102
Adding and Removing Drives
103
Installing or Removing a Drive in a Minitower System
103
To Install a Drive in the Lower Drive Bay
105
Installing or Removing Drives in a Microtower System
107
Identifying System Board Components
112
Minitower System Board
112
Microtower System Board
114
Index
117
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