IBM NetVista A20, Quick Reference

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5.
Under Primary Startup Sequence, select First Startup Device .
6.
Note the device currently selected as the first startup device and write it
down for future reference. You must restore this setting when you finish.
7. Select CDROM .
8. Select Exit .
9. Select Exit Saving Changes .
10. Restart your computer.
Note: Be sure to change the startup sequence back to the original setting when
you are finished using the CD.
IBM Enhanced Diagnostics
The IBM Enhanced Diagnostics program runs independently of the operating
system. You can use this program to test hardware components of your
computer. This program is used when other methods are not available or have
not been successful in isolating a problem suspected to be hardware related.
You can run the IBM Enhanced Diagnostics program using the Product
Recovery program on your hard disk. Alternatively, you can create an IBM
Enhanced Diagnostics diskette from the Product Recovery program or the
Product Recovery CD and run diagnostics using the diskette.
You can also download the latest version of the Enhanced Diagnostic program
from http://www.ibm.com/pc/support on the World Wide Web. Type your
machine type and model number into the
Quick Path field to find the
downloadable files specific to your computer.
Running IBM Enhanced Diagnostics from the Product
Recovery program
Use the following steps to run diagnostics from the Product Recovery program:
Note: If for some reason the Product Recovery program on your computer
hard disk is damaged or not accessible, the IBM Enhanced Diagnostics
can be run from the
Product Recovery CD .
1. Shut down your operating system and turn off the computer.
2. Turn on your computer. Quickly press F11 when the Product Recovery
Program prompt displays (the prompt displays for only a few seconds).
Wait for the product recovery menu to display.
3. Depending on your operating system, you might be prompted to select a
system setting. If no prompt displays, go to the next step.
4.
When the main menu appears, select System Utilities .
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