Chapter 1. Introduction - IBM IntelliStation M Pro 6219 Installation Manual

Chapter 1. Introduction

This Installation Guide contains instructions for setting up your IBM
M Pro Type 6219 computer and basic instructions for installing some options. More
detailed instructions for installing options are in the User's Guide on the IBM
IntelliStation Documentation CD, which comes with your computer. This publication
contains information about:
v Setting up and cabling your computer
v Starting and configuring your computer
v Setting up your operating system
Packaged with this Installation Guide is the Device Drivers and IBM Enhanced
Diagnostics CD, which contains device drivers and hardware-specific support
software.
The IBM IntelliStation Documentation CD is also included. This CD provides
detailed information about your computer (see "About your documentation CD" on
page 2 for more detailed information).
If you have access to the World Wide Web, you can obtain up-to-date information
about your IntelliStation M Pro model and other IBM products at
http://www.ibm.com/intellistation/ on the World Wide Web.
The computer model and serial numbers are on labels on the bottom of the
computer and on the lower-right side of the bezel. You will need these numbers to
register your computer with IBM.
Note: Your computer keys cannot be duplicated by locksmiths. If you lose them,
If you plan to install your computer in a rack, you need to purchase a
Tower-to-Rack Conversion Kit. For a list of supported options for your computer, go
to http://www.ibm.com/pc/ on the World Wide Web; then, select your country and
navigate to the list of options for your computer.
Your computer comes with Microsoft
To install another operating system, follow the instructions in the documentation
provided with the operating system and any updates. Then, follow the instructions in
the readme file on the Device Drivers and IBM Enhanced Diagnostics CD to install
the support software.
Note: If you install another operating system, you might need additional software or
Before installing any operating system, be sure you obtain the latest updates.
Contact the operating system manufacturer or, if applicable, check the
manufacturer's World Wide Web site to obtain the updates.
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order replacement keys from the key manufacturer. The key serial number
and the telephone number of the manufacturer are on a tag attached to the
keys.
device drivers. Some preinstalled device drivers are available on the Device
Drivers and IBM Enhanced Diagnostics CD. If you experience problems with
the device drivers installed from this CD, you can obtain the latest device
drivers at http://www.ibm.com/pc/support/ on the World Wide Web.
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Windows XP preinstalled.
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