Running The Operating System Setup Program; Turning Off The Computer - IBM IntelliStation A Pro Installation Manual

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v When you connect the computer to power for the first time, the Wake on LAN

Running the operating system setup program

If you are starting your computer for the first time, the setup program runs
automatically when you start the computer. The program will prompt you to make
choices or type information. If you need more information than is provided in this
Installation 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
4. For Windows operating systems, the registration information will already be
You will need the following information to complete the setup program in Windows
operating systems:
v The documentation that comes with your computer.
v Network information from your network administrator, if your computer is being
v The printer model and port, if a printer is attached directly to your computer.
After the setup procedure is completed and the computer restarts, the desktop
opens, and the computer is ready for use.

Turning off the computer

When you turn off the computer and leave it connected to ac power, the computer
can respond to requests, such as a remote request to turn on the computer. To
remove all power from the computer, you must disconnect it from the power source.
Some operating systems require an orderly shutdown before you turn off the
computer. See your operating-system documentation for information about shutting
down the operating system.
feature can turn on the computer. If the computer was previously turned on, it
must be turned off correctly for the Wake on LAN feature to turn on the
computer.
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.
displayed in the registration field. If the Product ID number is not already
displayed, you must type it. The Product ID number is on a label attached to the
computer.
connected to a network.
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