Lenovo ThinkPad 570E ThinkPad 570 User's Reference - Page 209
Problem, Cause and action, For Windows 98, Serial Port, Enable, Device Manager, For Windows NT
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Troubleshooting charts Problem An IBM option that used to work no longer works. The serial connector does not work. Cause and action Make sure that: The option is securely connected to your computer. The option passes its own test. If the option came with its own test instructions, use those instructions to test the option. There is no system resource conflict ( Conflicts" in the Online User's Guide). "Resolving System Resource If these items are correct and the test program did not find the problem, have the computer and option serviced. Make sure that the serial connector is enabled by doing the following: For Windows 98: 1. Start the ThinkPad Configuration program. 2. Click Serial Port ( ). 3. Select Enable. 4. Click Device Manager. 5. Check the ports in the "Device Manager" window and make sure the settings are correct. 6. Click OK. For Windows NT: 1. Start the ThinkPad Configuration program. 2. Click Serial Port ( ). 3. Select Enable; then select COM1, COM2, COM3, or COM4. 4. Click OK. Chapter 4. Solving computer problems 193