Getting help and information from the World Wide Web
On the World Wide Web, the IBM Web site has
You can find service information for your IBM products, including supported options, at http://www.ibm.com/pc/support/. If you click Profile from the support page, you can create a customized support page. The support page has many sources of information and ways for you to solve problems, including:
Diagnosing problems, using the IBM Online Assistant
Downloading the latest device drivers and updates for your products
Viewing Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Viewing hints and tips to help you solve problems
Participating in IBM discussion forums
Setting up
Software service and support
Through IBM Support Line, you can get telephone assistance, for a fee, with usage, configuration, and software problems with xSeries servers, IntelliStation workstations, and appliances. For information about which products are supported by Support Line in your country or region, go to http://www.ibm.com/services/sl/products/.
For more information about Support Line and other IBM services, go to http://www.ibm.com/services/, or go to http://www.ibm.com/planetwide/ for support telephone numbers.
Hardware service and support
You can receive hardware service through IBM Integrated Technology Services or through your IBM reseller, if your reseller is authorized by IBM to provide warranty service. Go to http://www.ibm.com/planetwide/ for support telephone numbers.
In the U.S. and Canada, hardware service and support is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. In the U.K., these services are available Monday through Friday, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.