IBM NetVista 6648, User Manual

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You see a logo screen while the computer performs a short self-test. When the
task completes successfully, the logo screen disappears, the BIOS is loaded, and
the software is loaded (in models with preinstalled software).
Note: If you suspect a problem, see “Chapter 6. Troubleshooting” on page 69.
Finish the installation
Note the identification numbers (serial and model/type) on the front of the
computer and record this information in “Appendix D. Computer records” on
page 119. The identification numbers are on the front of the bezel below the
CD-ROM drive.
See “Related information” on page vii in the front of this book for sources of
other information about your computer. For information about IBM-installed
software, see About Your Software, one of the online books accessible through
Access IBM on your desktop. Additional programs are on the Software
Selections CD and in some cases on other CDs and diskettes. If you install your
own operating system, make sure you install the device drivers after installing
your operating system. You can obtain device drivers for operating systems
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