IBM 6862 User Guide - Page 50

Starting your computer - PC 300PL Before you begin Please observe the following: When the power cord is first plugged in, the computer appears to power on for a few seconds, and then power off. This is a normal sequence to enable the computer to self initialize. What you see and hear when you start up your computer depends upon settings in the Configuration/Setup Utility program. See "Settings that affect the startup procedure" on page 35 for more information. If you plan to start your computer over a network, see "Starting your computer over a network" on page 36. To start the PC 300PL: 1. Turn on all devices connected to the computer. 2. Press and release the power switch on your computer. If you have not changed any settings in the Configuration/Setup Utility program, the following actions occur:3 The video BIOS is installed. The IBM logo appears on the screen. The power-on self-test (POST) is performed. If POST detects a problem, you hear multiple beeps (or no beep) and an error message appears on the screen. Write down any error code numbers and descriptions. The computer allows you to enter the Configuration/Setup Utility program (by pressing F1) or run a fast POST (by pressing Esc). If you have a SCSI model, the SCSI BIOS is installed. 3. A DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) request is sent to the network, and one of the following events occurs: If you are properly connected to a network, a DHCP server dynamically assigns an IP (Internet protocol) address to your computer and then loads a startup image onto your computer. 3 If you have changed settings for features (such as passwords or the startup sequence) in the Configuration/Setup Utility program, see "Settings that affect the startup procedure" on page 35 for important information. 32 Using Your Personal Computer