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  • Page 2 Park, NC 27709-2195 USA. Information you supply may be used by IBM without obligation. For copies of publications related to this product, call toll free 1-800-IBM-7282 in the Continental U.S.A. In Canada, call toll free 1-800-465-7999. © Copyright International Business Machines Corporation 1996. All rights reserved.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Chapter 1: Using this book ........................3 Part 2: Controlling system settings ..........9 Chapter 2: Getting started with your Aptiva computer ..............11 Chapter 3: Understanding the Rapid Resume features ..............21 Chapter 4: Viewing and changing Aptiva configuration ..............29 Part 3: Upgrading and replacing hardware ........
  • Page 4 Contents at a glance...
  • Page 5 Presentation conventions used in this book ................... 5 Where to find more information ...................... 6 Part 2: Controlling system settings ...........9 Chapter 2: Getting started with your Aptiva computer ......11 Controlling monitor settings ......................11 Getting the best performance from your monitor ..............12 Power saver feature ........................
  • Page 6 Configuring your Aptiva computer for a connection to the Internet ..........19 The IBM Internet Connection ...................... 20 The Internet Setup Wizard ......................20 Chapter 3: Understanding the Rapid Resume features ......21 Starting the Rapid Resume Manager ....................22 Rapid Resume features ........................
  • Page 7 Parallel port mode ........................36 Mouse ............................36 Keyboard NumLock state ....................... 36 Keyboard speed ........................36 Changing Rapid Resume features configuration ..............37 APM BIOS mode ........................37 Rapid Resume ......................... 37 Standby ........................... 38 Wake Up on Ring ........................39 Automatic Power On ......................
  • Page 8 Evaluating your new hardware ......................54 For conflicts with system resources used by an Mwave card ..........54 For conflicts with system resources used by a Plug and Play card ......... 55 For conflicts with other system resources ................. 55 Planning your hardware changes ....................
  • Page 9 Working with the hardware in the desktop system unit ..............78 Identifying the parts of the system unit ..................79 Adding and removing adapter cards ..................81 Identifying adapter card connectors ..................81 Identifying card cable connectors ..................81 Setting jumpers ........................82 Installing adapter cards ......................
  • Page 10 Tip for proper drive alignment ....................113 Installing a drive in bay 1 ....................... 114 Installing a drive in bay 2 or 3 ....................115 Installing a drive in bay 4 ....................... 116 Installing a drive in bay 5 ....................... 117 Installing a drive in bay 6 .......................
  • Page 11 Appendix B: Audio and video cards ............161 About sound cards ..........................161 About Mwave cards .......................... 161 About television cards ........................162 Appendix C: Modem information ............163 About modems ..........................163 Operating your modem ....................... 163 Using the Auto Answer feature ....................164 Disabling Call Waiting .........................
  • Page 12 Table of contents...

  • Page 13: Notices

    This is particularly true if you try to service or provides extra protection against the risk of electrical shock. The IBM Aptiva PC has a power cord with a three-prong plug that is required to ground metal parts. It is the responsibility of the person installing the computer to connect it to a properly grounded electrical outlet.

  • Page 14: Trademarks

    • Replace the battery with an identical or equiva- lent type lithium battery. • Discard used lithium batteries according to local country dispositions. Trademarks The following terms are trademarks of the IBM Corporation in the United States or other countries or both: • Aptiva •...

  • Page 15: Part 1: Learning About This Book

    Learning about this book Part 1 This part contains an introduction to the Aptiva Handbook. Read this part to understand how to use this book and where to go if you need additional information. This part contains the following chapter: •...

  • Page 16: Part 1: Learning About This Book

    Part 1: Learning about this book...

  • Page 17: Chapter 1: Using This Book

    How this book is organized The Aptiva Handbook contains general information for all users of an IBM Aptiva Personal Computer. Once you have taken your computer out of the box and connected all the components, you can use this book as a guide to This book contains the following parts and chapters: your computer’s hardware and as a problem-solving...
  • Page 18 Rapid Resume features. “Part 4: Troubleshooting” on page 121 • “Chapter 4: Viewing and changing Aptiva This part contains information to help you respond to configuration” on page 29 problems with the hardware, software, and features installed in your computer at the factory.

  • Page 19: Presentation Conventions Used In This Book

    • “Appendix C: Modem information” on page 163 Bold This appendix contains descriptive information Bold indicates the names of keys you should press about modems, including AT command set on the keyboard or screen elements you should click information you can use if you decide to operate on with the mouse.

  • Page 20: Where To Find More Information

    Click on the Aptiva Guide option. Guide to HelpWare and All the Extras. This folder contains information about: For more information about the Aptiva Guide, see the Read me first book. • Hardware service and software support for your computer Aptiva Helper.
  • Page 21 Online documentation. Your computer comes with different types of online documentation. The software that came preloaded on your computer includes online tutorials and exercises that can help you learn how to use your computer. Help is also available as you use your software programs.
  • Page 22 Chapter 1: Using this book...

  • Page 23: Part 2: Controlling System Settings

    11 This chapter contains instructions for making adjustments to monitor and volume settings on your Aptiva computer. It also provides information to help you connect your computer to a printer or to other computer systems, such as the Internet.

  • Page 24: Part 2: Controlling System Settings

    Part 2: Controlling system settings...

  • Page 25: Chapter 2: Getting Started With Your Aptiva Computer

    Getting started with your Aptiva computer Controlling monitor settings When you purchased and set up your IBM Aptiva Personal Computer, it was ready for you to use the first time you turned it on. As you begin to use your...

  • Page 26: Getting The Best Performance From Your Monitor

    If you purchased a monitor that does not support DDC, you may want to change your monitor’s refresh rate setting. With any monitor, you may want to customize one or more display properties. Chapter 2: Getting started with your Aptiva computer...

  • Page 27: Customizing Display Properties

    • Customizing display properties Desktop area Lets you specify the screen resolution. The In Windows 95, you can change display options such as resolution setting determines the amount of screen resolution, number of colors, refresh rate, and information that can be displayed on your screen. the size of displayed characters.

  • Page 28: Changing Refresh Rate Settings

    You can determine which settings are most comfortable to work with by selecting and trying In the Refresh rate list, click on the refresh rate each one. you want your monitor to use. Chapter 2: Getting started with your Aptiva computer...

  • Page 29: Using The Windows Help Function To Select Display Properties

    • Controlling volume While your monitor resolution may allow you to change the font size, some programs do not support large fonts. Large fonts may cause words to appear cut off or pushed together. If you purchased a multimedia computer with a CD-ROM drive, your computer may have volume controls in up to Using the Windows Help function to three different locations:...

  • Page 30: Adjusting The Headphone Volume

    • On all models of the IBM Aptiva PC, the headphones You may be able to plug headphones into the can be plugged into the Out jack on the sound card headphone jack on the CD-ROM drive (not available on on the back of the system unit.

  • Page 31: Getting Ready To Print

    Getting ready to print The second box will automatically display a list of tasks related to the printer. Select “printer drivers, installing” and click on the Display button for instructions. After you have attached your printer to your computer as described in the Read me first book, you need to If you want to return to the Index list after install the correct printer driver for the operating system note:...

  • Page 32: Setting Up Communications

    Setting up communications Connecting your modem to the telephone network Some IBM Aptiva computers have a modem already Modems are designed to operate over the public installed. If your computer has a modem, your computer switched telephone network (PSTN or PSN). This is an can communicate with other computers and telephones.

  • Page 33: Configuring Your Communications Software

    In the My Computer window, double-click on the You can connect to the Internet using the IBM Internet Dial-Up Networking icon. Connection, The Microsoft Network program, or another Configuring your Aptiva computer for a connection to the Internet...

  • Page 34: The Ibm Internet Connection

    If you are connected to a local area network (LAN), your LAN might provide Internet access. Your Aptiva computer comes with some software and all Your Aptiva computer also comes with a program that of the hardware required to connect to the Internet.

  • Page 35: Chapter 3: Understanding The Rapid Resume Features

    Understanding the Rapid Resume features The IBM Aptiva Personal Computer comes with a set of In the Setup Utility, you can work with all the features energy-saving features, called the Rapid Resume that are available in the Rapid Resume Manager except features.

  • Page 36: Chapter 3: Understanding The Rapid Resume Features

    Starting the Rapid Resume Manager To view an online tutorial about the Rapid Resume features, follow these steps: In the Rapid Resume Manager window, double- To start the Rapid Resume Manager, follow these steps: click on the Rapid Resume icon. Double-click on the AptivaWare icon on your When the Rapid Resume window opens, click on desktop.

  • Page 37: Automatic Power Off

    working on in those programs in working memory. Your turning off the power, you must use the Setup Utility. computer can access this working memory very quickly, See “On/off button mode” on page 41 for these but it does not automatically keep the data in this area instructions.

  • Page 38: Standby Features

    Standby features To enable or disable the Standby feature, double-click on the Standby icon in the Rapid Resume Manager window. The Standby window appears. Follow the instructions on the screen. If you need help, press F1. In the Standby window, you can work with settings for these features: Snapshot •...

  • Page 39: Scheduler Features

    Scheduler features To enable or disable the Automatic Power On feature, double-click on the Scheduler icon in the Rapid Resume Manager window. When the Scheduler window appears, click on the Automatic Power On button. The In the Scheduler window, you can work with settings for Automatic Power On window appears.

  • Page 40: Wake Up On Ring

    How Rapid Resume features change Wake Up on Ring The Wake Up on Ring feature turns on your computer your computer’ s behavior when the telephone rings. With this feature, you can receive phone calls, messages, faxes, and data at any time without leaving your computer on.
  • Page 41 Table 1: Rapid Resume feature behaviors Table 1: Rapid Resume feature behaviors Behavior: Feature and explanation: Behavior: Feature and explanation: Computer won’t start Feature: Rapid Resume System unit power Feature: Standby from diskette if Rapid light is blinking while Resume is enabled. After you turn on the computer, the system unit is on.
  • Page 42 Chapter 3: Understanding the Rapid Resume features...

  • Page 43: Chapter 4: Viewing And Changing Aptiva Configuration

    Viewing and changing Aptiva configuration Using the Setup Utility Your IBM Aptiva Personal Computer comes from the factory configured for immediate use. You can view your computer’s configuration settings using the Setup Utility and the Windows 95 Device Manager. The Setup Utility lets you view and change important You can also use these configuration utilities to change information about your computer and its hardware.

  • Page 44: Starting The Setup Utility

    Enable or disable the virus detection provided with your BIOS. (You cannot use the Setup Utility to turn From the Shut Down Windows window, restart the off the IBM AntiVirus program or any antivirus computer. protection that is provided with additional products.)

  • Page 45: Working With The Setup Utility Menus

    When the following symbol appears at the top right corner of the screen, press F1: The Main Menu you see on your computer may note: look slightly different from the menu shown here, but it will operate the same way. Working with the Setup Utility The Setup Utility Main Menu appears: menus...

  • Page 46: Changing And Restoring Settings

    The keys that are available on each menu are Restoring factory settings displayed at the bottom of the menu. When you purchase an Aptiva computer, it is already Changing and restoring settings configured for use. The Setup Utility stores these...

  • Page 47: Viewing System Information

    Viewing system information Video memory This option displays the amount of memory your From the Setup Utility Main Menu, select the System computer uses for video. Your computer’s video Information option to view information about the memory is actually part of your system memory (RAM). hardware installed on your computer.

  • Page 48: Diskette Drive (A: Or B:)

    Empty drive bays are indicated with a “Not installed” setting. Size Your Aptiva computer comes with a diskette drive A:. If you add an additional diskette drive, it will be This option displays the size of the installed drive. If designated as diskette drive B:.

  • Page 49: Changing Input/Output Port Configuration

    Serial port (A or B) Disk BIOS translation With most operating systems, this option lets your These options display the current addresses for the computer use IDE hard disks larger than 528MB. serial ports on your system board. Your computer comes with two serial ports.

  • Page 50: Parallel Port Mode

    ECP and EPP 1.9 mode. comfortable to you. For example, if your keyboard speed is set for the Fast rate and you hold down one of the arrow keys, the Chapter 4: Viewing and changing Aptiva configuration...

  • Page 51: Changing Rapid Resume Features Configuration

    BIOS and the operating features configuration system’s advanced power management (APM) driver. The Rapid Resume features are a set of IBM energy- You must have APM BIOS mode enabled to use Rapid saving features that lets you set up your computer to Resume features.

  • Page 52: Standby

    If the Rapid Resume and Standby options are enabled, you can use the Snapshot option to save the state of your desktop when your computer enters Standby. For more information about the Snapshot feature, see “Snapshot” on page 24. Chapter 4: Viewing and changing Aptiva configuration...

  • Page 53: Wake Up On Ring

    Halt CPU when idle Ring indicator If the Standby option is enabled, you can use the Halt If the Wake Up on Ring option is enabled, you can use CPU When Idle option to stop the central processing unit the Ring Indicator option to specify whether your (CPU) during Standby.

  • Page 54: Rapid Resume Advanced Options

    Standby if you press a key enable this setting, your computer will not turn itself off on the keyboard or move the mouse. while either serial port is active. Chapter 4: Viewing and changing Aptiva configuration...
  • Page 55 Check parallel port activity On/off button mode Use this option to specify whether your computer Use this option to control whether the Rapid Resume checks the parallel port to determine whether you are feature works with the on/off button on your system using your computer.

  • Page 56: Changing Adapter Card Device Information

    Memory Resources. For example, you may have to move jumpers or switches on the adapter card, or make changes to the software that came with the adapter card. Chapter 4: Viewing and changing Aptiva configuration...

  • Page 57: Configuring Startup Options

    I/O port resources Interrupt resources Select this option to open the I/O Port Resources menu, Select this option to open the Interrupt Resources menu, where you can allocate input/output ports for the where you can allocate interrupt requests (IRQs) for the adapter card.

  • Page 58: System Memory Test

    Product Recovery CD-ROM. See “Recovering factory This option does not have an effect on the IBM installed programs and files” on page 148 for recovery AntiVirus program or on additional virus checking note: instructions.

  • Page 59: Setting The Date And Time

    Setting the date and time Security options The Security Options menu lets you configure the From the Setup Utility Main Menu, select the Date and following options: Time option to view or change the system clock. The Date and Time menu appears. •...

  • Page 60: Cache Options

    Since your computer can access data in RAM faster than frequently used instructions and data, and works faster it can access data from ROM, programs run faster when than main storage. ROM shadowing is enabled. Chapter 4: Viewing and changing Aptiva configuration...

  • Page 61: Pci Card Options

    If you have any When you purchase new hardware to install in your 70 nanoseconds (ns) memory installed in your Aptiva computer, a configuration utility might come with computer, select the 70 ns setting. the new device. See the documentation provided with the new hardware for instructions on using any included configuration utility.
  • Page 62 Chapter 4: Viewing and changing Aptiva configuration...

  • Page 63: Part 3: Upgrading And Replacing Hardware

    Upgrading and replacing hardware Part 3 This part contains information to help you add to or change the hardware that was installed in your Aptiva computer at the factory. It contains the following chapters: • “Chapter 5: Preparing to upgrade” on...

  • Page 64: Part 3: Upgrading And Replacing Hardware

    Part 3: Upgrading and replacing hardware...

  • Page 65: Chapter 5: Preparing To Upgrade

    Preparing to upgrade To upgrade your computer’s hardware, you can add or As you prepare to add or replace hardware in your replace adapter cards, drives, or system board system unit, follow the instructions in these sections: components. If you take the time to evaluate your new •...

  • Page 66: Understanding The Differences Between The Desktop And Minitower Systems

    Understanding the differences So that you can recognize the smaller hardware components in your Aptiva computer, you need to know the location of the following major hardware between the desktop and minitower components inside your system unit: • The system board. The system board has a socket...

  • Page 67: Inside The Minitower System

    Similarities between the After you have read “Evaluating your new hardware” on page 54 and “Planning your hardware changes” on systems page 56, see “Opening a desktop system unit” on page 58 for instructions on removing the cover. Except for the different positions of the hardware components in the desktop and minitower systems, the Inside the minitower system procedures for adding and replacing adapter cards,...

  • Page 68: Evaluating Your New Hardware

    For conflicts with system Since the system boards in the two system units are identical, instructions for upgrading system board resources used by an Mwave components are contained in one chapter: card • “Chapter 6: Adding and replacing system board components”...

  • Page 69: For Conflicts With System Resources Used By A Plug And Play Card

    For information about the Device Manager, see For instructions on assigning ISA Legacy resources in “Starting and using the Windows 95 Device Manager” the Setup Utility, see “Changing adapter card device on page 75. If you need additional information, refer to information”...

  • Page 70: Planning Your Hardware Changes

    73 work. “Chapter 4: Viewing and changing Aptiva If you plan to make hardware changes to a desktop configuration” on page 29, contains instructions for system, be sure to read “Opening a desktop system working with the Setup Utility.
  • Page 71 Also, if you plan to work with more than one piece of Complete your hardware changes as instructed in hardware, you can avoid repeated steps if you follow the “Chapter 6: Adding and replacing system board recommended order for hardware changes. components”...

  • Page 72: Recording Your Changes

    Opening the system unit Recording your changes The instructions in this book apply when you have not yet made hardware changes in your computer. However, Each time you open your system unit, you must follow when you have added or replaced hardware, you must specific safety procedures to ensure you do not damage rely on your own notes about the changes you have your computer.

  • Page 73: Opening A Minitower System Unit

    Remove the system unit cover. The cover on the Touch the bare metal frame of your system unit to desktop system unit slides along grooves that run dissipate the static electricity from your body. Do along the sides of the frame. Follow these steps: not touch any of the components inside the frame before you touch the frame.
  • Page 74 Remove the system unit cover. The cover on the Touch the bare metal frame of your system unit to minitower system unit is attached to the frame dissipate the static electricity from your body. Do with two screws. It also slides along grooves that not touch any of the components inside the frame run along the sides of the frame.

  • Page 75: Chapter 6: Adding And Replacing System Board Components

    Adding and replacing system board components • To work with the hardware components on the system ”Accessing the system board” on page 61 board, you must first unplug the system and remove the • system unit cover. ”If you need to remove the riser card in a minitower system”...

  • Page 76: Chapter 6: Adding And Replacing System Board Components

    If you are working with a minitower system unit, see Disconnect the power cable from the riser card. ”Working with the hardware in the minitower system Remove the riser card screw and the riser card clip. unit” on page 100 for instructions on working with Then remove the riser card.

  • Page 77: Identifying The Parts Of The System Board

    Identifying the parts of the system board If you plan to add or replace hardware in your computer, you will need to know the layout of the system board. This picture shows an example of the system board in your computer. The items on the next page correspond to the numbered locations on the picture.
  • Page 78 The system board, sometimes called the planar or Cache memory module socket. Can hold a 256KB or 512KB cache memory module. Any cache motherboard, is the main circuit board in the system memory module you install must meet the following unit.

  • Page 79: Installing An Upgrade Processor

    Installing an upgrade processor Lift the processor out of the processor socket. heat sink Instructions for removing your old processor are given in this section. Instructions for installing an upgrade retaining clip notch processor should come packaged with the processor. To remove the old processor: processor The heat sink retaining clip is under tension and...

  • Page 80: Installing Cache Memory Modules

    Installing cache memory modules Inserting a new module To install a cache memory module into an empty socket, follow these steps: You can install either 256KB or 512KB of cache memory on your system board. If a 256KB module is already Locate the single cache memory module socket on installed, you must remove it to install a 512KB module.

  • Page 81: Replacing An Existing Module

    Position the new cache module over the cache Push the module straight down into the socket. socket so that the notch at the bottom of the module lines up over the divider in the socket. As A properly-inserted module looks like this: shown in the next picture, match the wide part of the module to the wide part of the opening in the socket.

  • Page 82: Installing System Memory Modules

    Installing system memory modules If your computer comes with 16MB installed on the system board, your SIMM sockets are filled in one of the following configurations: • Your system board has four system memory module One 16MB module in socket 1 sockets, labeled socket 1 through socket 4.

  • Page 83: Installing Memory Modules

    • The specifications for the modules in sockets 3 and 4 Insert the module into the socket at a 45-degree do not have to match the specifications for the angle as shown. Make sure the connectors line up modules in sockets 1 and 2. and the module is firmly held in the socket at approximately a 45-degree angle.

  • Page 84: Removing Memory Modules

    Removing memory modules Press forward firmly on the memory module to move it into a vertical position. Both sides of the module will “click” when the module locks into To remove a memory module from its socket: place. The newly-installed memory module will be locked into the socket in a vertical position with Locate the two clips that hold the memory module pins showing through the holes on each side.

  • Page 85: Replacing The System Battery

    Replacing the system battery To replace the battery, follow these steps: Place the blade of a small, flat-blade screwdriver under the edge of the retaining clip. Retaining Clip Turn the screwdriver one quarter turn, raising the clip while pressing down on the old battery to remove it.

  • Page 86: Updating The Setup Utility

    • Updating the Setup Utility Advanced Options and then Cache Options See ”Configuring advanced options” on page 45 for information about these options. When you add system board components, such as an upgrade processor and system or cache memory For system memory modules modules, your system’s Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) detects the hardware changes and updates the Setup Utility automatically.

  • Page 87: Chapter 7: Adding And Removing Adapter Cards And Drives

    Adding and removing adapter cards and drives Before you begin working with the hardware inside your When you are ready to work inside your system unit, system unit, read the following sections of “Chapter 5: note that adapter card slot and drive bay positions vary Preparing to upgrade”: depending on whether you have a desktop unit or a minitower unit.

  • Page 88: Resolving Resource Conflicts

    If you need information about the Mwave card installed on the Mwave card. (These same instructions are also in in your computer, refer to your computer’s online help “Setting jumpers on the Mwave card” on page 104.) for Mwave. To access the Mwave online help, follow these steps: Resolving joystick port From your Windows 95 desktop, click on the Start...

  • Page 89: Starting And Using The Windows 95 Device Manager

    Starting and using the Double-click on the IBM Mwave Digital Signal Processors list item to expand the list underneath Windows 95 Device Manager this item. Double-click on the item in the expanded list. Use the Windows 95 Device Manager to verify or...

  • Page 90: Resolving Plug And Play Resource Conflicts

    If you need help in using the Device Manager, press the assignments, you can find this information in F1 key to view the online help. “Specification tables” on page 151. You must restart your computer before any Device If you need information about the adapter cards Manager changes can take effect.
  • Page 91 Table 2: Adapter card configurations If the adapter card or and the adapter card cards currently then: you are installing is: installed are: None Plug and Play Do not change any settings. Non–Plug and Play Do not change any settings. Plug and Play Plug and Play Do not change any settings.

  • Page 92: Working With The Hardware In The Desktop System Unit

    Working with the hardware in the desktop system unit To work with the hardware components in the system unit, you must first unplug the system and remove the system unit cover. If you have not removed the cover from your system unit, see “Opening a desktop system unit”...

  • Page 93: Identifying The Parts Of The System Unit

    Identifying the parts of the system unit Working with the hardware in the desktop system unit...
  • Page 94 Your computer’s system unit has four drive bays and can Adapter card slots. Three openings for adapter cards. hold up to four drives. It also has three adapter card AT adapter card connector 1 (AT – 1). Holds an AT slots and five adapter card connectors and can hold up adapter card.

  • Page 95: Adding And Removing Adapter Cards

    Adding and removing adapter You can install a PCI adapter card in connector PCI – 1 or an AT adapter card in connector AT – 2. cards However, you cannot install adapter cards in connectors PCI – 1 and AT – 2 at the same time. note: You can install a PCI adapter card in connector The desktop system unit has three slots and five...

  • Page 96: Setting Jumpers

    Use the following picture to identify card cable Setting jumpers for video cards connectors on your system board: When you install a video adapter card you do not need to reset (move) jumpers on the system board. The built- in video controller will be disabled automatically. However, you might need to set jumpers on the video adapter card.
  • Page 97 Click on the Mwave Help option. Use the following table and picture to determine how to set the jumpers. Moving the I/O address jumpers If you choose Set P4 to: Set P5 to: If you changed the I/O address in the Windows 95 I/O address: Device Manager, set the jumpers on the Mwave card to CE30...
  • Page 98 Moving the joystick port jumper Move the jumper from the enabled position to the disabled position as shown in the picture. If you need to disable the joystick port on the Mwave card, follow these steps: Jumper Jumper Locate the jumper labeled P10 on the Mwave card. (Enabled) (Disabled) If you had to remove the adapter card to access the...

  • Page 99: Installing Adapter Cards

    Installing adapter cards Align and insert the adapter card into the adapter card connector. Insert the screw. For some hardware changes, you might need to remove Adapter Card Connector preinstalled adapter cards. If these adapter cards have cables attached, disconnect them. Be sure to notice where the cables connect to the cards.

  • Page 100: Removing Adapter Cards

    Removing adapter cards Identifying drive bays If you need to remove an adapter card, remove the The desktop system can accommodate 3.5-inch slim adapter card screw. Carefully pull the adapter card drives, such as diskette, hard disk, and tape drives. The straight out of the slot so that the card’s components do system can also accommodate 5.25-inch half high not bend.

  • Page 101: Removing And Replacing Bay Panels

    Removing and replacing bay panels To replace a bay panel, follow these steps: Insert the panel into the opening at the front of the When you first unpack your computer, all external drive cover. bays that do not contain drives are covered with bay panels.

  • Page 102: Guidelines For Connecting Ide/Ata Signal Cables

    Guidelines for connecting IDE/ATA System Type of drive Interface Number board using the signal cables type in picture connector connector Diskette Standard Should be used for Your system board has two connectors for attaching IDE/ connector diskette AT diskette drives or ATA signal cables, but you can install two IDE/ATA drives –...
  • Page 103 If you are installing a drive on Local Bus connector 1, If you are installing a drive on Local Bus connector 2, follow these guidelines: follow these guidelines: • • Attach the signal cable from the drive to Local Bus Attach the signal cable from the drive to Local Bus connector 1, which is labeled J9 on the system connector 2, which is labeled J10 on the system...

  • Page 104: Guidelines For Connecting Diskette At Interface Signal Cables

    • If you are installing a CD-ROM drive (or any drive that If you are installing a 3.5-inch device, you might requires a software device driver), follow these have to purchase a signal cable. guidelines: Tip for proper drive alignment •...

  • Page 105: Installing A Drive In Bay 1

    Installing a drive in bay 1 Bay 1 holds a 3.5-inch slim drive, such as a diskette or tape drive. Before beginning these steps, you need to remove any installed adapter cards. For instructions on removing adapter cards, see “Removing adapter cards” on page 86. Left bracket removal Drive attachment/removal Remove the screws and disconnect any drive...
  • Page 106 Installing a drive in bay 1 (continued) Left bracket replacement Drive cable connection Insert the left bracket catches into the slots and Connect all drive cables. slide the bracket forward until it locks into place. Align the screw holes and insert the screws. Power Cable Drive Signal Cable...

  • Page 107: Installing A Drive In Bay 2

    Installing a drive in bay 2 Bay 2 holds up to a 5.25-inch half high drive, such as a diskette, tape, or CD-ROM drive. Before beginning these steps, you might need to remove any installed adapter cards. For instructions on removing adapter cards, see “Removing adapter cards”...
  • Page 108 Installing a drive in bay 2 (continued) Drive cable connections Left bracket replacement and drive cable connections Connect all drive cables. For instructions on replacing the left bracket and connecting the drive cables for any drive that may Power Cable Drive be attached to the left bracket, see page 92.

  • Page 109: Installing A Drive In Bay 3

    Installing a drive in bay 3 Bay 3 holds a 3.5-inch slim hard disk. Before beginning these steps, you must remove any drives installed in bays 1 and 2. For instructions on removing a drive from bay 1, see “Installing a drive in bay 1” on page 91. For instructions on removing a drive from bay 2, see “Installing a drive in bay 2”...
  • Page 110 Installing a drive in bay 3 (continued) Right bracket replacement Hard disk cable connections Slide the right bracket into the bay. Make sure you Connect all drive cables. Reinstall any drives you insert the catch into its slot on the front of the removed in bays 1 and 2.

  • Page 111: Installing A Drive In Bay 4

    Installing a drive in bay 4 Bay 4 holds a 3.5-inch slim hard disk. Before beginning these steps, you must remove any drives installed in bays 1 and 2. For instructions on removing a drive from bay 1, see “Installing a drive in bay 1” on page 91. For instructions on removing a drive from bay 2, see “Installing a drive in bay 2”...
  • Page 112 Installing a drive in bay 4 (continued) Right bracket replacement Hard disk cable connections Slide the right bracket into the bay, making sure to Connect all drive cables. Reinstall any drives you insert the catch into its slot. Also make sure the removed in bays 1 and 2.

  • Page 113: Connecting Signal Cables

    Connecting signal cables If you have not already done so, connect the signal cable from the drive to the correct connection on the system board. Verify your connections using the information in “Identifying signal cable connectors” on page 87. If you had to disconnect any cables to gain access to a section of the system board, reconnect the cables.

  • Page 114: Working With The Hardware In The Minitower System Unit

    Working with the hardware in the minitower system unit To work with the hardware components in the system unit, you must first unplug the system and remove the system unit cover. If you have not removed the cover from your system unit, see “Opening a minitower system unit”...

  • Page 115: Identifying The Parts Of The System Unit

    Identifying the parts of the system unit Working with the hardware in the minitower system unit...
  • Page 116 Your computer’s system unit has six drive bays and can Power supply. Capable of providing at least 145 watts of power to the system unit. hold up to six drives. It also has seven adapter card slots and eight adapter card connectors and can hold up to Adapter card slots.

  • Page 117: Adding And Removing Adapter Cards

    Adding and removing adapter You can install a PCI adapter card in connector PCI – 2 or an AT adapter card in connector AT – 3. cards note: However, you cannot install adapter cards in connectors PCI – 2 and AT – 3 at the same time. The minitower system unit has seven slots and eight Identifying card cable connectors connectors for adapter cards.

  • Page 118: Setting Jumpers

    Use the following picture to identify card cable Setting jumpers for video cards connectors on your system board: When you install a video adapter card you do not need to reset (move) jumpers on the system board. The built- in video controller will be disabled automatically. However, you might need to set jumpers on the video adapter card.
  • Page 119 Click on the Mwave Help option. Use the following table and picture to determine how to set the jumpers. Moving the I/O address jumpers If you choose Set P4 to: Set P5 to: If you changed the I/O address in the Windows 95 I/O address: Device Manager, set the jumpers on the Mwave card to CE30...
  • Page 120 Moving the joystick port jumper Move the jumper from the enabled position to the disabled position as shown in the picture. If you need to disable the joystick port on the Mwave card, follow these steps: Jumper Jumper Locate the jumper labeled P10 on the Mwave card. (Enabled) (Disabled) If you had to remove the adapter card to access the...

  • Page 121: Installing Adapter Cards

    Installing adapter cards Align and insert the adapter card into the adapter card connector. Insert the screw. To install an adapter card, you must position the system unit for access to the riser card: Adapter Card Rest your system on a sturdy, flat surface. Turn the Connector system unit on its side so that the system board Adapter...

  • Page 122: Removing Adapter Cards

    Adding and removing drives access to a section of the system board, reconnect the cables. The minitower system unit has six bays for various Removing adapter cards types of drives. Some of these bays already hold drives that were installed at the factory. If you need to remove an adapter card, follow the When you purchase a new drive, make sure you also instructions in step 1 on page 107 to position the system...

  • Page 123: Removing And Replacing Bay Panels

    To remove a bay panel, follow these steps: Drive Specifications Bay Capacity Can hold up to a 5.25-inch half 149 x 41.3 mm Remove the system unit cover, if you haven’t high drive, such as a diskette, hard (5.87 x 1.625 already.

  • Page 124: Identifying Signal Cable Connectors

    Identifying signal cable connectors Use the following picture to identify signal cable connectors on your system board: When you install a drive of any type, you must attach the signal cable (also called the data cable) from the drive to a connector on the system board. The following table identifies each connector on the system board and the type of drive that uses the connection.

  • Page 125: Guidelines For Connecting Ide/Ata Signal Cables

    Guidelines for connecting IDE/ATA If you are installing a drive on Local Bus connector 1, follow these guidelines: signal cables • Attach the signal cable from the drive to Local Bus Your system board has two connectors for attaching IDE/ connector 1, which is labeled J9 on the system ATA signal cables, but you can install two IDE/ATA drives board.

  • Page 126: Guidelines For Connecting Diskette At Interface Signal Cables

    If you are installing a drive on Local Bus connector 2, If you are installing a CD-ROM drive (or any drive that follow these guidelines: requires a software device driver), follow these guidelines: • Attach the signal cable from the drive to Local Bus •...

  • Page 127: Tip For Proper Drive Alignment

    • If you are installing a 3.5-inch device, you might have to purchase a signal cable. Tip for proper drive alignment To ensure that a drive is aligned properly in a bay, do the following: Insert each screw and tighten loosely. After all screws are properly set in their correct positions, tighten each screw securely.

  • Page 128: Installing A Drive In Bay 1

    Installing a drive in bay 1 Bay 1 can hold a 3.5-inch slim drive, such as a diskette or tape drive. Insert the drive into the bay. Align the screw holes Connect the power and signal cables to the drive. and insert the four screws.

  • Page 129: Installing A Drive In Bay 2 Or 3

    Installing a drive in bay 2 or 3 Bay 2 or 3 can hold up to a 5.25-inch half high drive, such as a diskette, hard disk, tape, or CD-ROM drive. Insert the drive into the bay. Align the screw holes Connect the power and signal cables to the drive.

  • Page 130: Installing A Drive In Bay 4

    Installing a drive in bay 4 Bay 4 can hold up to a 3.5-inch half high drive, such as a diskette or tape drive. Insert the drive into the bay. Align the screw holes Connect the power and signal cables to the drive. and insert the three screws.

  • Page 131: Installing A Drive In Bay 5

    Installing a drive in bay 5 Bay 5 can hold a 3.5-inch slim hard disk. To attach the mounting bracket, align the screw Insert the hard disk (with the bracket attached) into holes and insert the two screws. the bay. Align the screw holes and insert the four screws.

  • Page 132: Installing A Drive In Bay 6

    Installing a drive in bay 6 Bay 6 can hold a 3.5-inch slim hard disk. Insert the drive into the bay. Align the screw holes Connect the power and signal cables. (To ensure and insert the four screws. that your hard drive functions properly, read “Guidelines for connecting IDE/ATA signal cables”...

  • Page 133: Connecting Signal Cables

    Connecting signal cables For adapter cards If you have not already done so, connect the signal cable When you install a new adapter card, you can select the from the drive to the correct connection on the system following options from the Setup Utility’s Main Menu to board.

  • Page 134: For Drives

    For drives When you install a diskette drive, you should check the size and storage capacity of the drive in the Setup Utility. To specify the diskette drive size and capacity, select the Disk Drives option on the Setup Utility Main Menu. See “Changing disk drive configuration”...

  • Page 135: Part 4: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Part 4 This part contains information to help you respond to problems with the hardware, software, and features installed in your computer at the factory. It contains the following chapter: • “Chapter 8: Diagnosing and recovering from problems” on page 123 This chapter provides troubleshooting information, including error code interpretations.

  • Page 136: Part 4: Troubleshooting

    Part 4: Troubleshooting...

  • Page 137: Chapter 8: Diagnosing And Recovering From Problems

    Diagnosing and recovering from problems Before you panic: some simple fixes Step 1 Are the power indicator lights on the system unit and monitor lit? Power Indicator Light (Desktop) Power Indicator Light Power Indicator Light (Minitower) Note: The locations of the power indicator lights may be different from those shown in these pictures. Power is reaching the system unit and monitor.
  • Page 138 Step 2 Did the system unit beep after it was turned on? Yes, once The system unit has passed the power-on self test (POST). Go to Step 3. Yes, more than once There is a problem with the system unit. Find the code in “Responding to error codes”...
  • Page 139 Step 3 Is anything displayed on the monitor? There is a problem with the system unit if: • A three or four digit error code appears. Find the code in “Responding to error codes” on page 141 and take the action listed.
  • Page 140 Step 3 Is anything displayed on the monitor? (Continued) • The colors displayed are wrong. Check to make sure the monitor cable is correctly and securely connected to the system unit. Your Read me first book shows how the cable should be connected. If the problem continues, check your Guide to HelpWare and All the Extras folder for information on obtaining service.

  • Page 141: Solving Hardware Problems

    Note: If any of these problems continue after taking the actions listed, check your online Aptiva Helper or the Guide to HelpWare and All the Extras folder for information on obtaining service.
  • Page 142 Note: If you enable AutoPlay, then Standby and Automatic Power Off might not work properly. Note: If any of these problems continue after taking the actions listed, check your online Aptiva Helper or the Guide to HelpWare and All the Extras folder for information on obtaining service.
  • Page 143 4. Turn off the system unit, wait 10 seconds, and then turn on the system unit again. Note: If any of these problems continue after taking the actions listed, check your online Aptiva Helper or the Guide to HelpWare and All the Extras folder for information on obtaining service.
  • Page 144 5. Turn off the system unit, wait 10 seconds, and then turn on the system unit again. Note: If any of these problems continue after taking the actions listed, check your online Aptiva Helper or the Guide to HelpWare and All the Extras folder for information on obtaining service.
  • Page 145 “Adding and removing adapter cards” on page 103. Note: If any of these problems continue after taking the actions listed, check your online Aptiva Helper or the Guide to HelpWare and All the Extras folder for information on obtaining service.
  • Page 146 9. For additional help, see the user’s guide that came with the printer. Note: If any of these problems continue after taking the actions listed, check your online Aptiva Helper or the Guide to HelpWare and All the Extras folder for information on obtaining service.

  • Page 147: Solving Software Problems

    Standby timer. Windows 95 might access the hard disk for a short time after you last touched your computer. Note: If any of these problems continue after taking the actions listed, check your online Aptiva Helper or the Guide to HelpWare and All the Extras folder for information on obtaining service.
  • Page 148 Adapter Cards option is set to “Reload Device Drivers.” Some adapter cards do not operate correctly with Rapid Resume. Note: If any of these problems continue after taking the actions listed, check your online Aptiva Helper or the Guide to HelpWare and All the Extras folder for information on obtaining service.
  • Page 149 Management (APM). These cards will not work with Rapid Resume. Note: If any of these problems continue after taking the actions listed, check your online Aptiva Helper or the Guide to HelpWare and All the Extras folder for information on obtaining service.
  • Page 150 (to either an answering machine or a fax modem). Note: If any of these problems continue after taking the actions listed, check your online Aptiva Helper or the Guide to HelpWare and All the Extras folder for information on obtaining service.
  • Page 151 61. Note: If any of these problems continue after taking the actions listed, check your online Aptiva Helper or the Guide to HelpWare and All the Extras folder for information on obtaining service.

  • Page 152: Solving Monitor Problems

    (blue-green) color. obtaining service. Note: If any of these problems continue after taking the actions listed, check your online Aptiva Helper or the Guide to HelpWare and All the Extras folder for information on obtaining service.
  • Page 153 Note: If any of these problems continue after taking the actions listed, check your online Aptiva Helper or the Guide to HelpWare and All the Extras folder for information on obtaining service.

  • Page 154: Solving Audio, Multimedia, And Modem Problems (Mwave)

    73 and “Setting jumpers on the Mwave card” on page 82. Note: If any of these problems continue after taking the actions listed, check your online Aptiva Helper or the Guide to HelpWare and All the Extras folder for information on obtaining service.

  • Page 155: Responding To Error Codes

    1. An X shown as part of the error code in this table represents any number between 0 and 9. 2. If any of these errors continue after taking the actions listed, check your online Aptiva Helper or the Guide to HelpWare and All the Extras folder for information on obtaining service.
  • Page 156 1. An X shown as part of the error code in this table represents any number between 0 and 9. 2. If any of these errors continue after taking the actions listed, check your online Aptiva Helper or the Guide to HelpWare and All the Extras folder for information on obtaining service.
  • Page 157 1. An X shown as part of the error code in this table represents any number between 0 and 9. 2. If any of these errors continue after taking the actions listed, check your online Aptiva Helper or the Guide to HelpWare and All the Extras folder for information on obtaining service.
  • Page 158 1. An X shown as part of the error code in this table represents any number between 0 and 9. 2. If any of these errors continue after taking the actions listed, check your online Aptiva Helper or the Guide to HelpWare and All the Extras folder for information on obtaining service.
  • Page 159 1. An X shown as part of the error code in this table represents any number between 0 and 9. 2. If any of these errors continue after taking the actions listed, check your online Aptiva Helper or the Guide to HelpWare and All the Extras folder for information on obtaining service.
  • Page 160 1. An X shown as part of the error code in this table represents any number between 0 and 9. 2. If any of these errors continue after taking the actions listed, check your online Aptiva Helper or the Guide to HelpWare and All the Extras folder for information on obtaining service.
  • Page 161 1. An X shown as part of the error code in this table represents any number between 0 and 9. 2. If any of these errors continue after taking the actions listed, check your online Aptiva Helper or the Guide to HelpWare and All the Extras folder for information on obtaining service.

  • Page 162: Recovering Factory Installed Programs And Files

    See the Depending on how your startup devices are defined, online Aptiva Helper for help with backing up system you might not be able to use the Product Recovery CD- files.

  • Page 163: Part 5: Technical Reference

    Technical reference Part 5 This part contains technical information you might need if you upgrade your computer’s hardware. It contains the following appendixes: • “Appendix A: Specification tables” on page 151 This chapter contains specific memory, address, interrupt, channel, and port specifications. •...

  • Page 164: Part 5: Technical Reference

    Part 5: Technical reference...

  • Page 165: Appendix A: Specification Tables

    Specification tables Appendix A Memory module placement This table shows how to place single inline memory modules (SIMMs) on your system board. Use this information when adding or removing system memory. Table 8: Memory module placement Total memory Socket 1 Socket 2 Socket 3 Socket 4...
  • Page 166 Table 8: Memory module placement (Continued) Total memory Socket 1 Socket 2 Socket 3 Socket 4 32MB 16MB 16MB 32MB 32MB 16MB 32MB 16MB 16MB 36MB 16MB 16MB 40MB 16MB 16MB 40MB 16MB 16MB 40MB 32MB 40MB 16MB 16MB 48MB 16MB 16MB 48MB...
  • Page 167 Table 8: Memory module placement (Continued) Total memory Socket 1 Socket 2 Socket 3 Socket 4 80MB 32MB 32MB 80MB 16MB 32MB 32MB 96MB 32MB 32MB 16MB 16MB 96MB 16MB 16MB 32MB 32MB 96MB 32MB 32MB 32MB 128MB 32MB 32MB 32MB 32MB Memory module placement...

  • Page 168: Memory Map

    Memory map This table shows the hexadecimal addresses for the system memory regions. You may use this information for adapter cards that require you to set up memory regions. Table 9: Memory map Address range Description 0-640KB (0-9FFFFH) Base memory 640-768KB (A0000-BFFFFH) VGA mode video memory 768-800KB (C0000-C7FFFH)

  • Page 169: System Input/Output Addresses

    System input/output addresses This table shows the hexadecimal addresses for each of the system board input/output (I/O) functions. You may want to use this information if you install an adapter card that requires you to set I/O addresses. Table 10: System I/O addresses Address range Function (hexadecimal)
  • Page 170 Table 10: System I/O addresses (Continued) Address range Function (hexadecimal) 0201 Joystick 0220-022F, 0388-0389 Mwave sound 0278-027F, 67B-67A Parallel port 3 02E8-02EF Serial port 4 02F8-02FF Serial port 2 0330-0333 Mwave MIDI 0370-0371 Reserved 0378-037F, 77B-77A Parallel port 2 03BC-03BF, 7BC-7BE Parallel port 1 03C0-03CF, 3D4, 3D5, 03DA SVGA controller...

  • Page 171: System Interrupts

    System interrupts This table shows the system interrupt requests (IRQs) and their functions. You may use this information if you install an adapter card that requires you to set IRQs. Table 11: System interrupts Interrupt request (IRQ) Function Power management Parity error or I/O channel check Timer Keyboard...

  • Page 172: Dma Channel Assignments

    DMA channel assignments This table shows the channel assignments for direct memory access (DMA). DMA allows I/O devices to transfer data directly to and from memory. You may need to select an open DMA channel if you add an I/O device that uses DMA. Table 12: DMA channel assignments DMA channel Assignment...

  • Page 173: Serial Port Addresses

    Serial port addresses IBM Aptiva PCs have two built-in external serial ports already installed in the computer. The connectors for these ports are located at the back of your computer. These ports can be used to connect a serial mouse, serial printer, or other serial device, and to transfer data between computers.
  • Page 174 Appendix A: Specification tables...

  • Page 175: Appendix B: Audio And Video Cards

    MIDI device at the same time. If you need more information about the sound card that Some IBM Aptiva PCs come with a sound card already came installed in your computer, refer to the installed. documentation that came with the sound card. This documentation may be online or in a printed book.

  • Page 176: About Television Cards

    Mwave card. This documentation may be online or in a printed book. About television cards Some IBM Aptiva PCs come with a television (TV) card already installed. The TV card is designed to work with many devices.

  • Page 177: Appendix C: Modem Information

    Operating your modem You can operate your modem either through a modem communications software program or from your DOS Some IBM Aptiva PCs have a modem already installed. prompt. For information about configuring Using a telephone network, a modem allows your communications software, see “Configuring your...

  • Page 178: Using The Auto Answer Feature

    Using the Auto Answer feature To communicate with a modem from DOS, use the ECHO command. Direct these commands to the port your modem is connected to. For example: If you use a modem communications software program, it may require your modem to be set for Auto Answer. and press Enter.

  • Page 179: Disabling Call Waiting

    Disabling Call Waiting instructions, see the user’s guide or online Help that came with the communications software. If you use Call Waiting, you may want to disable it while If your computer came with fax software already using your modem. With Call Waiting, communications installed, the fax software documentation was included can be interrupted when a second call is waiting to be in the box your computer came in.

  • Page 180: Data Modems

    negotiate to achieve a connection. These protocols must protocols. These standards are necessary so that be compatible for the modems to connect. modems made by different companies can exchange data. The result of this negotiation determines the speed at which the two modems connect. For example, a 14,400 Primarily, modem standards and recommendations in bits per second (bps) modem connects with a 9,600 bps the United States have been set by two organizations:...

  • Page 181: Connecting To Other Data Modems

    Connecting to other data If you cannot connect to another modem, it may be because the protocol you are using is not compatible modems with the protocol of the modem on the other end. If you’re having trouble connecting to other modems, try following these guidelines.

  • Page 182: Fax Modems

    CAS and SENDFAX are two other commonly used com- note: mand sets. These command sets are not supported by the modems already installed in IBM Aptiva PCs. Fax machines and modems are connected in Groups. The Group a fax machine belongs to indicates its speed and level of technological advancement.

  • Page 183: Communications Settings

    Communications settings Changing modem addresses for non- Mwave adapter cards The modems already installed in IBM Aptiva PCs are preset to COM1 SERIAL PORT 1. The addresses and If you purchased a computer that does not have Mwave interrupts supported by your computer are:...

  • Page 184: Modem Commands

    Modem commands Table 13 lists common modem commands. The modems that are already installed in your computer are compatible with the Hayes AT command set. All commands in this table must be preceded by the letters AT unless otherwise indicated. For example, locate Ds in the Code/Command column of Table 13.
  • Page 185 Table 13: Modem commands (Continued) Code/Command Function The modem automatically dials a telephone number “N” where “N” is a complete telephone number. The command may also include the following codes: s=P Pulse dialing s=R Dial an “originate-only” modem s=T Touch-tone dialing s=, Pause while dialing s=@ Wait 30 seconds for a valid ringback followed by 5 seconds silence before next symbol s=;...
  • Page 186 Table 13: Modem commands (Continued) Code/Command Function Sends result codes n=0 Result codes sent n=1 Result codes not sent Determines whether the result code is sent as numbers or words. n=0 Result code is sent as numbers n=1 Result code is sent as words Sets the type of result code sent n=0 Basic result code sent (0 to 4) n=1 Extended result code sent (0 to 5, and 10)

  • Page 187: Modem Return Codes

    Modem return codes The following table lists some codes that the modem sends to your computer in response to the commands you type. They are called return codes. Not all of the return codes are listed here. Table 14: Return codes Digit code Word code Meaning...

  • Page 188: S Registers

    S registers S registers are information storage areas inside the modem. The AT command set uses the S registers to configure modem options. Some S registers have default settings. For normal modem operations, the default settings are usually adequate. However, special circumstances may require you to change some defaults. To change or read the value of an S register, begin the command with the letters AT.
  • Page 189 Table 15: S registers Register Function Range/units Default Auto-answer ring 0-255 /rings Ring counter 0-255 /rings Escape code character 0-127 /ASCII Carriage return character 0-127 /ASCII Line feed character 0-127 /ASCII Backspace character 0-32, 127 /ASCII Dial tone wait time 0-255 /seconds Remote carrier wait time 1-255 /seconds...
  • Page 190 Table 15: S registers (Continued) Register Function Range/units Default Originate-only, line, DTR, DCD, DSR, and Long Space Disconnect Bit-mapped register None Speaker, M/B ratio and response Bit-mapped register None DTE data rate, parity, and guard tone Bit-mapped register None Calling tone None Data Terminal Ready delay 0-100 seconds...

  • Page 191: United States Modem Regulations

    The telephone company may ask you to disconnect this equipment from If your IBM Aptiva Personal Computer comes with a modem the network until the problem has been corrected, or until already installed, the following Federal Communications you are sure the equipment is not malfunctioning.

  • Page 192: Canadian Modem Regulations

    Canadian modem regulations CAUTION: Users should not attempt to make such connections themselves, but should contact the appropriate electric inspection authority, or electrician, as appropriate. Canadian Department of LOAD NUMBER (LN) Communications certification The load number (LN) assigned to each terminal device label denotes the percentage of the total load to be connected to a telephone loop which is used by the device, to prevent...
  • Page 193 Les réparations de matériel homologué doivent être effectuées par un centre d’entretien canadien autorisé désigné par le fournisseur. La compagnie de télécommunications peut demander à l’utilisateur de débrancher un appareil à la suite de réparations ou de modifications effectuées par l’utilisateur ou à...
  • Page 194 Appendix C: Modem information...

  • Page 195: Appendix D: Monitor Terminology

    Appendix D Monitor terminology As you read the documentation that came with your Table 16: Monitor terms and definitions monitor and the monitor information provided in this Term Definition chapter, you might find a few technical terms. If you change your monitor settings, refer to the following SVGA Super video graphics array.
  • Page 196 Appendix D: Monitor terminology...

  • Page 197: Index

    Index Numerics adapter card configuring ISA Legacy resources 42– 010X System Board Error Bad CMOS Battery 0110 System Board Parity Error battery I/O addresses 0111 I/O Channel Parity Error installing identifying cable connectors on system 0114 Adapter ROM Error location 63–64 board 81, 103...
  • Page 198 CD-ROM drive disk format where to install checking activity setting Cylinder/Head/Sector (CHS) in desktop unit installing in desktop unit Logical Block Addressing (LBA) in minitower unit installing in minitower unit diskette drive access, security option checking activity setting Diskette Drive Configuration Error CD-ROM drive diskette drives configuration error codes...
  • Page 199 ISA Legacy resources memory timing, system configuration 42–43 factory settings, restoring MIDI fax modem I/O port minitower system unit 100–119 choosing software applications interrupt bay panels Class 1 and Class 2 commands memory drive bay specifications groups identifying parts 101–102 using Auto Answer with fax model information, viewing applications...
  • Page 200 power on date screen color is intense yellow, power on time magenta, or cyan on/off button mode power saver feature, monitor white screen online power-on password Mwave problems documentation power-on self test can’t play or record messages when tutorials printer using the speaker phone operate without diskette drive(s), security drivers...
  • Page 201 halt CPU when idle Ring Indicator feature, Rapid Resume software initialize adapter cards choosing fax applications description on/off button mode Setup Utility configuration modem Rapid Resume 22, 37 riser card sound card Ring Indicator 26, 39 connector location 63–64 line in Scheduler removing line out...
  • Page 202 time, setting trademarks other companies’ troubleshooting 123–147 TV card video configuration controller memory Video Configuration Error Video Error virus detection 30, 44 volume, on multimedia systems control on CD-ROM drive controls in multimedia software headphones speaker Wake Up on Ring feature, Rapid Resume description Setup Utility configuration Wake Up on Ring features, Rapid Resume...

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