IBM 2283, 6274 manual Creating an IBM Enhanced Diagnostics diskette, Select Downloadable files

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The IBM Enhanced Diagnostics are available on:

The Product Recovery program on the hard disk

The World Wide Web

Important

To determine if your computer has the Product Recovery program on the hard disk, look for the following prompt when you start your computer:

To start the IBM Product Recovery Program, press F11

If this prompt is displayed at startup, the Product Recovery program is installed.

If your computer does not have the Product Recovery program installed, and you do not have a Product Recovery CD(s) for your operating system, contact the IBM HelpCenter for more information about obtaining a Product Recovery CD.

You can create an IBM Enhanced Diagnostics diskette or you can run the diagnostics directly from the product recovery program.

Creating an IBM Enhanced Diagnostics diskette

To download the IBM Enhanced Diagnostics diskette image from the World Wide Web, do the following:

1.Go to http://www.ibm.com/pc/support on the World Wide Web.

2.Type your machine type and model, and click Go.

3.Select Downloadable files.

4.Download the .EXE file to a hard disk directory (not to a diskette).

5.Go to a DOS prompt and change to the directory where the file was downloaded.

6.Insert a blank high-capacity diskette into the diskette drive A.

7.Type the following and press Enter: filename a:

where filename is the name of the file you downloaded from the Web.

The self-extracting downloaded file is copied to the diskette, and a startable IBM Enhanced Diagnostics diskette is created.

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Contents IBM Page Contents Iv User Guide Index Vi User Guide To connect To disconnect Safety noticesConnexion Déconnexion Lithium battery noticeConsignes de sécurité relatives au modem Modem safety informationRemove the drive covers Laser compliance statementSafety notices Xii User Guide Conventions used in this book About this bookRelated information Access IBMIdentifying your computer Product overviewMicroprocessor Hardware featuresMemory Security features System management featuresKeyboard and mouse features PowerAdditional software IBM preinstalled softwareAccess IBM SoftwareSelecting a location for your computer Setting up your computerBefore you begin Comfort Arranging your workspaceGlare and lighting Electrical outlets and cable lengths Air circulationUSB connectors Connecting cablesOther connectors Audio connectorsStarting the computer Operating and caring for your computer Controls and status indicatorsStarting your computer Shutting down the computer Using the Rapid Access keyboardClick Shut Down... or Turn off computer in Windows XP Rapid Access Wireless keyboard and mouse Customizing a Rapid Access ButtonOperating and caring for your computer Using the IBM ScrollPoint mouse Accessing the optical drive Handling a disc Using an optical driveInserting and removing a disc Video device drivers Using video featuresUsing audio features Controlling volumeRecording and playing back sound Using power-management featuresSetting power schemes Using the Windows Start menuUsing the Standby button on the keyboard Using the power buttonLocking the cover Using security featuresLocking the keyboard Monitor and screen Cleaning your computer and keyboardTaking care of your computer BasicsOperating and caring for your computer Moving your computer Starting and using the IBM Setup Utility program Using the IBM Setup Utility programMain Devices Startup Advanced Security Power Exit Viewing and changing settingsUsing passwords Exiting from the IBM Setup Utility programUser password Select Security Profile by Device and press Enter Administrator passwordSetting, changing, and deleting a password Using Security Profile by DeviceStartup sequence Other settings in the IBM Setup Utility programChanging the startup sequence User Guide Handling static-sensitive devices Installing optionsAvailable options Backing up configuration settingsTools required System board Component locationsDisconnecting cables Removing the rear cover Installing an adapter Removing the hard disk drive Installing memory Replace the hard disk drive Replace the rear cover Removing the optical drive Troubleshooting Is an error message displayed? Troubleshooting procedureIs the error message in this table? Post error codes Power-on self-test PostCode Description Action Code Description Action Device troubleshooting charts Problem type Go to Symptom Action Audio problemsOptical drive problems DVD disc problems General problems Display/monitor problemsIntermittent problems Rapid Access IIIe Keyboard problems Rapid Access Wireless Keyboard problems ScrollPoint III Mouse problems ScrollPoint Wireless Mouse problems Memory problems Modem problems Symptom Action AT&F Optional-device problems Universal Serial Bus USB problems Software problemsIBM Enhanced Diagnostics Select Downloadable files Creating an IBM Enhanced Diagnostics disketteReplacing the battery Running the IBM Enhanced Diagnostics programTo run diagnostics from the Product Recovery CD or program Troubleshooting User Guide Getting information by fax Getting information, help, and serviceUsing the World Wide Web Getting informationUsing the documentation and diagnostic programs Getting help and serviceCalling for service Getting information, help, and service Country Telephone number Other servicesPurchasing additional services User Guide General notices Trademarks Processing date dataIndex User Guide Volume Wireless Keyboard 8, 14 mouse 8, 14 receiver 8 User Guide 23P1170 IBM@

2283, 6274 specifications

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