IBM SurePOS 700 Series, Hardware Service Manual

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System and driver support
This section describes the supported operating systems, BIOS information, and
driver requirements for the SurePOS 700 Models 723, E23, 743, C43, E43, 783,
E83, 784, C84, and E84.
Operating systems
The following operating systems are supported on the Models 723, E23, 743, C43,
E43, 783, and E83:
v 4690 OS Version 5 Release 2 (V5R2) or higher
v
Windows 2000 with Service Pack 4
v Windows XP Professional Edition with Service Pack 2 or higher
v
Windows Embedded for Point of Service (WEPOS) V1.1 or higher
v Windows Embedded POSReady 2009
v
PC DOS 2000
The following operating systems are supported on the Models 784, C84, and E84:
v
IBM 4690 OS V6.2 Enhanced only
v Windows XP Professional Edition with Service Pack 3
v
PC DOS 2000
v Windows Embedded POSReady 2009
v
Windows 7 Professional
v Windows 7 Ultimate
v
Linux SLEPOS 11
Note: Problem resolution procedures typically require the installation of the latest
fix pack.
Drivers
Driver packages are available on the IBM Web site at
http://www2.clearlake.ibm.com/store/support/html/surepos700.html for download for
all supported operating systems. A complete list is provided on the Web site.
Drivers are provided for video, LAN, USB, audio, RS-232 (if required), and POS I/O.
In many cases, the default drivers that ship with the operating system are
satisfactory.
BIOS
The SurePOS 700 Series has an upgradeable BIOS. IBM provides utilities to
upgrade the BIOS and updates are published on the support Web site. You are
responsible for BIOS upgrades as required. BIOS upgrades are not covered by IBM
warranties or maintenance agreements.
Compatibility
To ensure that the SurePOS 700 Models 723, E23, 743, C43, E43, 783, E83, 784,
C84, and E84 operate smoothly with any previous hardware equipment and
software programs, carefully review the requirements in this section.
Chapter 1. Introducing the SurePOS 700 models
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