IBM 300GL Type 6275, User Manual

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Starting your computer - PC 300GL
Before you begin
Please observe the following:
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When the power cord is first plugged in, the computer appears to power on
for a few seconds, and then power off. This is a normal sequence to enable
the computer to self initialize.
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What you see and hear when you start up your computer depends on
settings in the Configuration/Setup Utility program. See “Settings that
affect the startup procedure” on page 35 for more information.
To start the PC 300GL:
1. Turn on all devices connected to the computer.
2. Press and release the power switch on your computer. If you have not changed
any settings in the Configuration/Setup Utility program, including setting a
password, the following actions occur:
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The video BIOS is initialized.
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The IBM logo appears on the screen.
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The power-on self-test (POST) is performed. If POST detects a problem, you
hear multiple beeps (or no beep) and an error message appears on the
screen. If POST does not detect a problem, you hear a single beep. Write
down any error code numbers and descriptions, and check for the error
code number in Chapter 7, “Solving problems” on page 103.
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The computer allows you to enter the Configuration/Setup Utility program
(by pressing F1) or run a fast POST (by pressing Esc).
3. Listen for a beep, and the first screen of the operating system or application
program appears.
2 If you have changed settings for features (such as passwords or the startup sequence) in the
Configuration/Setup Utility program, see “Settings that affect the startup procedure” on page 35 for
important information.
Chapter 4. Operating your computer
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