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General checkout
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General information
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Features and specifications for the desktop model .
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Desktop model
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Reliability, availability, and serviceability features .
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Controls and indicators .
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Computer operation .
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Turning on the computer .
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Turning off the computer .
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Diagnostics. . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
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Diagnostic programs and error messages
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Starting the diagnostic programs .
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Using the Device Driver and IBM Enhanced
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Creating an IBM Enhanced Diagnostics
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Using the Enhanced diagnostics diskette.
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Viewing the test log
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System programs
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Troubleshooting the Ethernet controller .
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Network connection problems .
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Ethernet controller troubleshooting chart
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Ethernet controller messages.
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Recovering your operating system and preinstalled
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Recovering or installing device drivers .
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Recovering the operating system .
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Performing a partial or full recovery .
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Using the Recovery Repair diskette
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Using ConfigSafe and the Save Our System (SOS)
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Erasing a lost or forgotten password (clearing
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Recovering from a POST/BIOS update failure .
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Replacing the battery .
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Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
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Starting the IBM Setup Utility program .
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Devices .
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Startup .
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Advanced .
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Security
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Power .
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Exit .
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Using the SCSISelect Utility program (some models) 36
Starting the SCSISelect Utility program .
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SCSISelect menu choices .
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Using the Intel Boot Agent Utility program .
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Starting the Intel Boot Agent Utility program .
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Intel Boot Agent Utility menu choices
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Installing options . . . . . . . . . . 41
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System reliability considerations
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Desktop model .
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Major components of the desktop model
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System board internal cable connectors .
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System board external connectors .
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CMOS recovery jumper .
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Installing options in a desktop model.
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Removing the cover
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Removing the frame support bracket .
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Working with adapters
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Internal drives .
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Memory module installation.
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Security U-bolt installation .
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Replacing the cover.
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Tower model .
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System and PCI extender boards .
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System board internal cable connectors .
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System board external cable connectors .
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CMOS recovery jumper .
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Installing options in a tower model .
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Moving the stabilizing feet .
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Side cover removal .
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Support bracket removal .
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Working with adapters
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Internal drive installation .
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Memory module installation.
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Security U-bolt installation .
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Replacing the cover.
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Connecting external options .
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Input/output connector locations .
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Desktop model .
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Tower model .
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