microphone, 1-3

microprocessor about, 1-1

monitor (external)

errors during POST, 3-23

monitor connector, 1-2

mouse, 1-2

N

notational conventions, xii

notes, xii

NVRAM, B-1

O

options, 1-7

P

parallel port troubleshooting, 3-25

parallel printer troubleshooting, 3-26

passwords. See system password

PC Cards, 1-2

POST

CD-ROM drive check, 3-17 diskette drive check, 3-16 external keyboard check, 3-20 external monitor check, 3-23 hard-disk drive check, 3-18 memory check, 3-21

power button, 1-3

power failure AC power, 3-14 battery power, 3-14 cable connections, 3-2

power failure (continued) partial, 3-16 troubleshooting, 3-13

power management modes, 1-2

save-to-disk suspend mode, 1-2

problems diagnosing, 3-1 help tools, 5-1 troubleshooting, 3-1 with your order, 5-4

product information, 5-4

PS/2 connector, 1-2

R

RAM count failure during POST, 3-21

regulatory notices, D-2

return policy, E-5

returns, 5-4

S

safety instructions ESD prevention, ix

working inside your computer, ix

save-to-disk suspend mode, 1-2

serial devices troubleshooting, 3-27

serial port troubleshooting, 3-25

service, 5-1

Setup messages, B-1

Setup program

about, B-1 accessing, B-2

Boot menu options, B-11

Exit menu options, B-12

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