IBM IntelliStation M Pro, User Manual

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1. From the Access IBM menu, select Maintain.
2.
Click Creating emergency diskettes.
3. Follow the instructions on the screen.
Creating a Norton AntiVirus Rescue diskette
The Norton AntiVirus program periodically checks your drives for computer
viruses. Additional information about creating and using the diskette is in Access
IBM.
Do the following to create the Norton AntiVirus Rescue diskettes:
1. From the Access IBM menu, select Maintain.
2.
Click Creating emergency diskettes.
3. Follow the instructions on the screen.
Creating an IBM Enhanced Diagnostics diskette
The IBM Enhanced Diagnostics diskette is used to test hardware components of
your computer.
Do the following to create the diagnostics diskette:
1. From the Access IBM menu, select Maintain.
2. Click Creating emergency diskettes.
3. Follow the instructions on the screen.
You can also download the diagnostic program image from the IBM Web site at
http://www.ibm.com/pc/support. See “Using the Enhanced diagnostics diskette”
on page 54.
Recording important numbers
Locate the serial, model, and type numbers. Record this information in
“Appendix B. Computer records” on page 83. You will need these numbers when
communicating with IBM about your computer.
Shutting down
When you are ready to turn off the computer, use the shutdown procedure for
your operating system to save data and prevent damage to your applications. See
your operating system manual for more information.
Do the following to shut down your computer:
1. Save and close all files with which you are working.
2. Close all open applications.
3. Click the Windows Start button.
4. Select Shut Down; then, click OK to confirm.
Important
In some circumstances, your new computer might not turn off immediately
when you press the power control button. If this happens, press and hold the
power-control button until the computer turns off.
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