IBM 689912U - IntelliStation Z - Pro 6899, Hardware Maintenance Manual

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System Programs (Type 6876/6886)
The system programs are utility programs for Micro
Channel computers that allow you to:
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Change the system configuration
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Set passwords
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Change the date and time
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Set power management features
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Test the computer
The programs are installed in a special protected area of
the hard disk drive called the System Partition.
The System Partition appears on the FDISK and FDISKPM
screens for DOS and OS/2, so that the partition can be
deleted and the disk space (about 6 MB) can be used for
other programs. Before you delete the System Partition,
you must first use the Back up/Restore system
programs option on the system programs Main Menu to
make current copies of the Reference, Diagnostic, and
QAPlus/PRO diskettes. Without the System Partition, you
must use these diskettes to configure and diagnose the
computer.
If the computer was manufactured without a hard disk
drive, the system programs were provided on three
diskettes:
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Reference Diskette
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Diagnostics Diskette
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QAPlus/PRO for IBM Diskette
Starting the System Programs (Type
6876/6886)
You can start the system programs from the hard disk
drive or from the Reference Diskette.
If an error occurs during startup, the computer
automatically starts the system programs to help you
isolate and correct the problem. If you do not want the
system programs to automatically start when an error
occurs, change the Bypass System Programs on error
setting in the system programs.
From the Hard Disk Drive (Type 6876/6886)
To start the system programs from the hard disk drive, do
the following:
1. Remove all media from all the drives.
2. Power-off the computer; then, power it back on. (The
IBM logo appears on the screen.)
3. When the F1 prompt appears, press F1. (A second
IBM logo appears, followed by the system programs
main menu.
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