Using Preinstalled Software; Running The Operating-System Setup Program - IBM IntelliStation A Pro 6224 User Manual

down any beep series and error code numbers with descriptions, and then see
"Troubleshooting charts" on page 86 for an explanation of the error codes.
On a computer running a Windows operating system, the following messages might
be displayed briefly during startup:
v To start the Product Recovery Program, Press F11
v Press F1 for Configuration/Setup Utility, Press F12 for Boot Menu
v Press CTRL+A for SCSISelect Utility (some models)
On a computer running the Red Hat Linux operating system, the following
messages might be displayed briefly during startup:
v Press F1 for Configuration/Setup Utility
v Press CTRL+A for SCSISelect Utility (some models)
To start the Product Recovery program in Red Hat Linux, watch the screen until the
operating system selection menu is displayed and select IBM Preload Recovery &
Diagnostics.
To use these features, press the applicable function key or keys quickly. The
messages appear for only a short time. For more information about these
messages, see "Using the Configuration/Setup Utility program" on page 21 and
"Using the SCSISelect Utility program (some models)" on page 30.
Use the Configuration/Setup Utility program to configure passwords, PCI adapters,
and other options.
The operating system and application programs start from the hard disk. If your
computer is attached to a network, the computer will begin attaching to any LANs
and remote applications to which you have access. A network administrator can
also start your computer remotely to download programs or gather information
about computer performance. For more information, see "Wake on LAN" on page
18.

Using preinstalled software

This section provides information to assist you in setting up the preinstalled
operating system and describes how to use the programs that come with your
computer.

Running the operating-system setup program

The setup program runs automatically when you start the computer the first time.
The program will prompt you to make choices or type information. If you need more
information than is provided in this User's Guide, see your operating-system
manual.
Important:
1. After turning on your computer for the first time, you must complete the
2. The setup program might be slightly different from the one described in your
3. During the setup procedure, you must indicate that you accept the license
operating-system setup procedure before turning off your computer; otherwise,
unexpected results might occur.
operating-system manual. Some choices do not appear because they are
preset.
agreement.
Chapter 2. Operating the computer
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