Using The Windows 95 Device Manager; Opening The System Unit; Taking Safety Precautions - IBM Aptiva Series Handbook

Using the Windows 95 Device
Manager
Use the Windows 95 Device Manager to verify system
device settings or to resolve system resource conflicts, such
as those that might occur with Interrupt Request (IRQ) and
Direct Memory Access (DMA) resources.
Follow these steps to start the Device Manager and change
device settings:
1.
From the Windows 95 desktop, double-click on the
icon.
Computer
2.
In the My Computer window, double-click on the
icon.
Control Panel
3.
In the Control Panel window, double-click on the
icon.
System
4.
In the System Properties window, click on the
tab.
Manager
5.
Select a device item then click on the
button. A display box appears showing the properties
of the device.
6.
Make the necessary changes in the settings that will
not conflict with other devices.
7.
Click on .
OK
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Opening the system unit

Each time you open your system unit, you must follow
specific safety procedures to ensure that you do not damage
your computer.

Taking safety precautions

For your safety and the safety of your equipment, follow
these steps before you remove the system unit cover:
My
1.
2.
3.
Device
Properties
4.
If your computer is on, or in 'suspend' mode, shut
down the machine.
Turn off the monitor and any external components,
such as a printer.
Unplug all cables from the system unit except the
system unit power cord. Be sure to disconnect any
telephone line connections as well.
In the UK, by law, the telephone line cable must be
connected after the power cord.
Note:
In the UK, by law, the power cord must be
disconnected after the telephone line cable.
Proceed to the next section for instructions on
removing the cover.