IBM Aptiva User manual

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Notice.............................................................................................................vii
Safety information .......................................................................................................vii
Installation ........................................................................................................................................... vii
Safety while working with hardware .................................................................................................... viii
Regulatory Safety notices...........................................................................................ix
Regulatory safety notice for the CD-ROM and DVD-ROM ................................................................. ix
Laser compliance statement ............................................................................................................... ix
Safety information (in French) ............................................................................................................x
FCC and telephone company requirements .......................................................................................xii
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statements ................................................................. xiii
Trademarks...................................................................................................................xiv
Ergonomics..................................................................................................................xiv
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Chapter 1: Using this book ........................................................................................1-1
How this book is organized ................................................................................................................. 1-1
Conventions used in this book ............................................................................................................ 1-3
Where to find more information .......................................................................................................... 1-4
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Chapter 2: Chapter 2:HelpWare support and services ............................................2-1
What do I do first ................................................................................................................................. 2-1
How do I get Help electronically .......................................................................................................... 2-3
How and when do I contact the IBM PC HelpCenter .......................................................................... 2-5
How and when do I purchase additional support................................................................................. 2-8
Chapter 3: Chapter 3:Express maintenance .............................................................3-1
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Chapter 4: Getting started with your Aptiva computer............................................4-1
Controlling monitor settings ................................................................................................................ 4-1
Controlling volume .............................................................................................................................. 4-5
Getting ready to print ..........................................................................................................................4-7
Setting up communications ................................................................................................................. 4-8
Configuring your Aptiva computer for a connection to the Internet ..................................................... 4-10
Chapter 5: Power management features ..................................................................5-1
Software shutdown ............................................................................................................................. 5-1
System Standby .................................................................................................................................. 5-2
Monitor standby .................................................................................................................................. 5-3
Chapter 6: BIOS Setup configuration .......................................................................6-1
Configuration/Setup Utility overview ................................................................................................... 6-1
Entering Setup .................................................................................................................................... 6-3
Working with the Setup menus ...........................................................................................................6-4
Viewing System information and product data .................................................................................... 6-5
Loading the default settings................................................................................................................. 6-6
Start options......................................................................................................................................... 6-7
Advanced setup .................................................................................................................................. 6-10
Devies and I/O Ports............................................................................................................................ 6-11
Power Management setup................................................................................................................... 6-13
ISA Legacy Resource.......................................................................................................................... 6-13
PC Health Status................................................................................................................................. 6-16
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Chapter 7: Preparing to upgrade ...............................................................................7-1
Evaluating your new hardware ...........................................................................................................7-1
Planning your hardware changes ....................................................................................................... 7-3
Resolving resource conflicts ............................................................................................................... 7-3
Opening the system unit ..................................................................................................................... 7-4
Looking inside the system unit ............................................................................................................ 7-7

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Chapter 8: Adding and removing adapter cards and drives ...................................8-1
Resolving conflicts with installed adapter cards ................................................................................. 8-1
Working with the hardware in the system unit .................................................................................... 8-2
Adding and removing adapter cards ................................................................................................... 8-3
Removing and adding drives .............................................................................................................. 8-6
Updating the CMOS settings in Setup ................................................................................................ 8-12
Chapter 9: Adding and replacing system board components ................................9-1
Identifying the parts of the system board ............................................................................................ 9-2
Locating the system board jumpers and connectors .......................................................................... 9-4
Card connector and jumper information ............................................................................................. 9-5
Upgrading the system memory ........................................................................................................... 9-6
Replacing the system battery ............................................................................................................. 9-7
Updating the CMOS settings in Setup ................................................................................................ 9-8
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Chapter 10: Diagnosing and recovering from problems .........................................10-1
Before you panic: some simple fixes .................................................................................................. 10-2
Quick problem solving chart ............................................................................................................... 10-6
Solving hardware and software problems ........................................................................................... 10-7
Error codes and messages ................................................................................................................. 10-16
Recovering factory-installed programs and files ................................................................................. 10-19
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Appendix A: Specification tables ..............................................................................A-1
Memory module placement ................................................................................................................. A-1
Memory map ....................................................................................................................................... A-3
System input/output addresses .......................................................................................................... A-4
System interrupts ................................................................................................................................ A-6
DMA channel assignments ................................................................................................................. A-7
Serial port addresses .......................................................................................................................... A-8
Connector functions............................................................................................................................. A-9

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Appendix B: Modem information ..............................................................................B-1
Modem features .................................................................................................................................. B-1
Operating your modem ....................................................................................................................... B-2
Using the Auto Answer feature ......................................................................................................B-3
Disabling Call Waiting .................................................................................................................... B-3
Modem commands ............................................................................................................................. B-4
Executing commands .................................................................................................................... B-4
Command format ........................................................................................................................... B-4
AT commands ............................................................................................................................... B-5
Detail for +MS controls ..................................................................................................................B-8
Extended AT commands ............................................................................................................... B-9
V.42bis commands ........................................................................................................................ B-10
Modem response codes ..................................................................................................................... B-11
S registers ........................................................................................................................................... B-12
Appendix C: Monitor terminology .............................................................................C-1
Index .............................................................................................................................I-1

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The construction of the IBM Aptiva Personal Computer
provides extra protection against the risk of electrical shock.
The IBM Aptiva PC has a power cord with a three-prong
plug that is required to ground metal parts. It is the
responsibility of the person installing the computer to
connect it to a properly grounded electrical outlet. Seek
professional assistance before using an adapter or
extension cord; these devices could interrupt the grounding
circuit.
If the computer is connected to an electrical outlet that is
incorrectly connected to the building wiring, serious
electrical shock could result.
CONTINUED PROTECTION AGAINST THE RISK OF
ELECTRICAL SHOCK:
For continued protection against the risk of electrical shock,
follow these steps:
•Connect your computer only to an electrical outlet of the
correct voltage. If you are unsure about the voltage of the
electrical outlet you are using, contact your local power
company.
•If your computer has cables other than the power cords, you
must connect them before plugging the power cords into an
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electrical outlet. Before removing these cables, you must first
unplug the power cords from the outlet.
•If your computer has a telephone connection, do not touch the
telephone cords when there is lightning in the area.
•Do not use or store the computer in an area where it can
become wet.
•Make sure all replacement parts have characteristics identical
or equivalent to the original parts. Other parts may not have
the same safety features.
•Personal injury or electrical shock may result if you undertake
actions other than those specifically described in this book.
This is particularly true if you try to service or repair the power
supply, monitor, or built-in modem. Always refer service or
repairs to qualified service personnel.
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Each time you open your computer, you must follow specific
safety procedures to ensure that you do not damage your
computer. For your safety, and the safety of your equipment,
follow the steps for "Disconnecting your computer"
on page ix before you remove the cover of the system unit (if
included with the model you purchased).
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To connect your computer:
1. Turn off the computer and any component you are going
to attach to it that may have its own power switch.
2. Attach cords (such as a monitor cord) to the computer.
3. Attach signal cables (such as a telephone cord) to prop-
erly grounded outlets.
4. Attach power cables to properly grounded electrical
outlets.
5. Turn on the computer and any attached components
that may have their own power switch.
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To disconnect your computer:
1. Turn off the computer and any attached component that
may have its own power switch.
2. Unplug all power cables from electrical outlets.
3. Remove all signal cables (such as a telephone cord)
from their receptacles.
4. Disconnect all cables attached to the computer; this
includes power cords, input/output cables, and any
other cables attached to the computer.
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This notice contains required safety information about the
CD-ROM/DVD-ROM drive in your computer (if included with
the model you purchased). The CD-ROM/DVD-ROM drive is
a Class 1 laser product, and Class 1 laser products are not
considered to be hazardous. The design of the laser system
and CD/ROM-DVD-ROM drive ensures that during normal
operation, there is no exposure to laser radiation above
Class 1 level.
Please note that the CD-ROM/DVD-ROM drive does not
contain any user adjustable or serviceable parts. Service on
this drive should only be performed by a trained service
provider.
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Some IBM Personal Computer models are equipped from
the factory with a CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive. CD-ROM/
DVD-ROM drives are also sold separately as options. The
CD-ROM/DVD-ROM drive is a laser product. The CD-ROM/
DVD-ROM drive is certified in the U.S. to conform to the
requirements of the Department of Health and Human
Services 21 Code of Federal Regulations (DHHS 21 CFR)
Subchapter J for Class 1 laser products. Elsewhere, the
drive is certified to conform to the requirements of the
International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) 825 and
CENELEC EN 60 825 for Class 1 laser products.
Danger! To avoid shock hazard:
Danger!
• Do not connect or disconnect an
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cables or
perform installation, maintenance, or
reconfi
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electrical storm.
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attached must also be connected to properl
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wired electrical outlets.
• Electrical current from power, telephone, and
communications cables is hazardous. To
avoid shock hazard, use the steps described
in this section to connect and disconnect
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When a CD-ROM/DVD-ROM drive is installed, note the
following:
Caution! Use of controls or adjustments or performance of
procedures other than those specified herein might result in
hazardous radiation exposure.
Removing the covers of the CD-ROM/DVD-ROM drive could
result in exposure to hazardous laser radiation. There are no
serviceable parts inside the CD-ROM/DVD-ROM drive
covers.
Some CD-ROM/DVD-ROM drives contain an embedded
Class 3A or Class 3B laser diode. Note the following:
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Your Aptiva Handbook is printed in English. The following
safety information is included in the Aptiva Handbook and is
provided here in French for French speaking users:
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La présente consigne contient les informations de sécurité
relatives à l’unité de CD-ROM de votre ordinateur (le cas
échéant). L’unité de CD-ROM est un produit à laser de
classe 1. Les produits de classe 1 ne sont pas considérés
comme dangereux. Le système à laser et l’unité de CD-
ROM ont été conçus de façon telle qu’il n’existe aucun
risque d’exposition à un rayonnement laser de niveau
supérieur à la classe 1 dans des conditions normales
d’utilisation.
Veuillez noter qu’aucune pièce de l’unité de CD-ROM n’est
réglable ni réparable. Ne confiez la réparation de cette unité
qu’à une personne qualifiée.
Danger! Laser radiation when open. Do not stare into the
beam, do not view directly with optical instruments, and
avoid direct exposure to the beam.