IBM 6219 - IntelliStation M - Pro, Hardware Maintenance Manual

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During startup, the following messages might be displayed briefly:
v To start the Product Recovery Program, Press F11
v Press F1 for Configuration/Setup Utility, Press F12 for Boot Menu
v Press CTRL+A for SCSISelect Utility
(some models)
To use these features, press the appropriate function key or keys quickly. The
messages appear for only a short time. For more information about these
messages, see “Using the Configuration/Setup Utility program” on page 17 and
“Using the SCSISelect Utility program (some models)” on page 22.
During startup, you might not see Press F1 for Configuration/Setup . If you want
to see the prompt, see the instructions for displaying the prompt in “Using the
Configuration/Setup Utility program” on page 17.
Use the Configuration/Setup Utility program to configure your computer with
passwords, PCI adapters, and other options. The Configuration/Setup Utility menu
is displayed at the top of the screen. To navigate the menu and screen items, follow
the instructions on the screen.
The operating system and application programs start from the hard disk drive. If
your computer is attached to a network, the computer will begin attaching to any
LANs and remote applications to which you have access. A network administrator
can also start your computer remotely to download programs or gather information
about computer performance.
Using preinstalled software
This section contains information to assist you in setting up the preinstalled
Microsoft
®
operating system and describes how to use the programs that come with
your computer.
Running the operating-system setup program
If you are starting your computer for the first time, the Microsoft Windows
®
setup
program runs automatically when you start the computer. The program will prompt
you to make choices or type information. If you need more detailed information than
is provided in this
User’s Guide , see your Microsoft operating-system manual.
Important:
1. After turning on your computer for the first time, you must complete the
operating-system setup procedure before turning off your computer; otherwise,
unexpected results might occur.
2. The setup program might be slightly different from the one described in your
operating-system manual. Some choices do not appear because they are
preset.
3. During the setup procedure, you must indicate that you accept the license
agreement.
4. The Microsoft registration information will already be displayed in the registration
field. If the Product ID number is not already displayed, you must type it. The
Product ID is on a label attached to the computer.
You will need the following information to complete the setup program:
v
The Microsoft documentation that comes with your computer.
v Network information from your network administrator, if your computer is being
connected to a network.
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