Using The Documentation; Getting Help And Information From The World Wide Web; Software Service And Support; Hardware Service And Support - IBM X3950 X5 Problem Determination And Service Manual

documentation that is provided with your IBM product. The documentation that
comes with IBM systems also describes the diagnostic tests that you can perform.
Most systems, operating systems, and programs come with documentation that
contains troubleshooting procedures and explanations of error messages and error
codes. If you suspect a software problem, see the documentation for the operating
system or program.

Using the documentation

Information about your IBM system and preinstalled software, if any, or optional
device is available in the documentation that comes with the product. That
documentation can include printed documents, online documents, readme files,
and help files.
See the troubleshooting information in your system documentation for instructions
for using the diagnostic programs. The troubleshooting information or the
diagnostic programs might tell you that you need additional or updated device
drivers or other software. IBM maintains pages on the World Wide Web where you
can get the latest technical information and download device drivers and updates.
To access these pages, go to .

Getting help and information from the World Wide Web

On the World Wide Web, up-to-date information about IBM systems, optional
devices, services, and support is available at http://www.ibm.com/supportportal/
.
You can find the most up-to-date product information for System x products at
http://www.ibm.com/systems/x/ .

Software service and support

Through IBM Support Line, you can get telephone assistance, for a fee, with usage,
configuration, and software problems with your IBM products.
For more information about Support Line and other IBM services, see or see for
support telephone numbers. In the U.S. and Canada, call 1-800-IBM-SERV
(1-800-426-7378).

Hardware service and support

You can receive hardware service through your IBM reseller or IBM Services.
To locate a reseller authorized by IBM to provide warranty service, go to and click
Find Business Partners on the right side of the page. For IBM support telephone
numbers, see . In the U.S. and Canada, call 1-800-IBM-SERV (1-800-426-7378).
In the U.S. and Canada, hardware service and support is available 24 hours a day,
7 days a week. In the U.K., these services are available Monday through Friday,
from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
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