General Information - IBM Aptiva Series Hardware Maintenance

General Information

Chapter Description....................................................................................... 1-2
Diagnostic Information ............................................................................. 1-2
Using the Check Procedures ................................................................... 1-2
Diagnostic Aids ........................................................................................ 1-3
Repair Information ................................................................................... 1-3
Parts/Test Point Locations ....................................................................... 1-4
Safety Inspection Guide........................................................................... 1-4
Parts Catalog ........................................................................................... 1-4
Part Number Index................................................................................... 1-4
Product Description ....................................................................................... 1-5
Hardware Interfaces ...................................................................................... 1-9
Memory Map .......................................................................................... 1-10
System Input/Output Addresses ............................................................ 1-11
System Interrupts................................................................................... 1-12
DMA Channel Assignments ................................................................... 1-13
Serial Port Addresses ............................................................................ 1-13
Refresh Rates and Monitor Frequencies ............................................... 1-14
CMOS Reset ............................................................................................... 1-14
Power-On Password.................................................................................... 1-15
Flash (BIOS) Update Procedure.................................................................. 1-16
Changing the BIOS (Flash ROM) Model Number and Serial Number ........ 1-17
BIOS Setup Utility........................................................................................ 1-18
Starting the Setup Utility ........................................................................ 1-18
Viewing System Information .................................................................. 1-20
Changing Disk Drive Configuration........................................................ 1-21
Enhanced IDE Features......................................................................... 1-22
Setting Power Saving Timers................................................................. 1-24
Changing Plug and Play Configuration .................................................. 1-25
Configuring Startup Options................................................................... 1-26
Setting the Date and Time ..................................................................... 1-26
Configuring Advanced Options .............................................................. 1-27
System Memory........................................................................................... 1-31
Specifications .............................................................................................. 1-31
Operating Requirements ............................................................................. 1-33
Special Tools ............................................................................................... 1-33
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