IBM 6862 - PC 300 PL, User Manual

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Starting your computer - PC 300PL
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 upon
settings in the Configuration/Setup Utility program. See “Settings that
affect the startup procedure” on page 35 for more information.
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If you plan to start your computer over a network, see “Starting your
computer over a network” on page 36.
To start the PC 300PL:
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, the following actions
occur:
3
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The video BIOS is installed.
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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. Write down any error code numbers and descriptions.
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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).
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If you have a SCSI model, the SCSI BIOS is installed.
3. A DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) request is sent to the network,
and one of the following events occurs:
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If you are properly connected to a network, a DHCP server dynamically
assigns an IP (Internet protocol) address to your computer and then loads a
startup image onto your computer.
3 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.
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Using Your Personal Computer