Contents
Safety Information...............................vii
Lithium battery notice ...............................viii
Modem safety information ..............................viii
Laser compliance statement ..............................ix
Preface ....................................xi
Related Information.................................xi
Notices used in this book ...............................xi
Chapter 1. Introducing the IntelliStation M Pro ...................1
IntelliStation M Pro features and specifications ........................2
Software.....................................2
Preinstalled software................................3
Software Selections CD ...............................3
Device Drivers and IBM Enhanced Diagnostics CD .....................4
Other software..................................4
What your computer offers ..............................4
Reliability, availability, and serviceability features .......................5
Computer controls and indicators ............................6
Chapter 2. Setting up your computer .......................7
Before you begin ..................................7
Selecting a location for your computer...........................7
Arranging your work space ..............................7
Comfort ....................................7
Glare and lighting ................................8
Air circulation ..................................8
Electrical outlets and cable lengths ...........................8
Moving the stabilizing feet ..............................9
Input/Output connector locations ............................9
Connecting computer cables ..............................9
Starting your computer the first time ...........................11
Running the operating system setup program .......................11
Registering your computer ..............................12
Using Access IBM .................................12
Installing other operating systems ............................13
Using the Product Recovery Program...........................13
Creating emergency diskettes .............................13
Creating a recovery repair diskette ..........................13
Creating a Norton AntiVirus Rescue diskette .......................14
Creating an IBM Enhanced Diagnostics diskette ......................14
Recording important numbers .............................14
Shutting down ..................................14
Chapter 3. Operating Your Computer .......................17
Starting your computer ...............................17
Using video features ................................17
Video device drivers ...............................18
Changing monitor settings .............................18
Using audio features ................................19
Line in ....................................19
Line out ...................................19
Microphone ..................................19
Managing your computer on a network ..........................19
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