Chapter 4. Diagnostics And Configuration Settings; Service And Diagnostics; Using The Bios Setup Program; Navigation And Menus - IBM 4800-741 Hardware Service Manual

Updated July 14, 2008

Chapter 4. Diagnostics and configuration settings

This chapter provides information on the diagnostics, CMOS, and configuration
settings for the SurePOS 720.

Service and diagnostics

The service and diagnostics programs for the SurePOS 720 are available from the
Retail Stores Web site at www.ibm.com/solutions/retail/store.
Follow these steps to run the diagnostics:
1. Download the appropriate diagnostics image from the Web site and copy it to
2. Ensure that your BIOS settings on the terminal are set to allow booting from the
3. Boot your system using the executable file.

Using the BIOS setup program

The BIOS Setup Utility is a program for viewing and configuring system functions.
Some examples of these system functions are:
v Setting the system time and date
v Changing the boot device order
v Configuring power management settings
v Cash drawer power configuration
v Setting passwords
The settings controlled by the BIOS Setup utility are stored in nonvolatile memory.
The default settings for most system functions controlled by the BIOS Setup Utility
are acceptable for the majority of environments.

Navigation and menus

Use an attached PC keyboard to execute, navigate, and configure options. Start the
BIOS Setup utility during the POST by pressing Del when the system prompts you
to enter setup.
Note: If the keyboard is USB-connected, you must connect to a PC USB port, and
Menus allow configuration of different system functions. Menus preceded by the >
symbol have submenus. Use the arrow key to navigate the menus and use the Esc
key to exit them. After you select a submenu, press Enter to open it.
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Important Information
SurePOS 720 require new POS I/O and LAN drivers. Existing drivers for
Models 4694 and Models 4800 will not work properly with these products. This
notice applies to all operating systems: DOS, 4690, Windows, and Linux.
Additionally, a hard drive image for a predecessor product will not work
properly. Be sure and download the appropriate drivers from the IBM Retail
web site: http://www.ibm.com/solutions/retail/store/support.
your media.
media for your installation.
not a powered-USB port.
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