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scanning of the Asset ID does not require the computer cover to be removed or even require the computer being removed from the box it is shipped in. This type of wireless tracking enables quicker system deployment and improved asset control. Remote administration The system programs (POST/BIOS) of your computer can be updated remotely across a network. A setting in the Configuration/Setup Utility program allows you to enable the computer for remote administration. See "Setting remote administration" on page 76. IBM System Management Tools IBM System Management Tools are provided either on the Software Selections that comes with your computer or on your hard disk and on the IBM Ready-to-Configure Utility Program CD. Some software might be available on the World Wide Web. The IBM System Management Tools package includes the following components: Desktop Management Interface (DMI) Service Provider 2.0 Desktop Management (DM) BIOS 2.0 Instrumentation IBM PC System Monitor Instrumentation IBM Alert on LAN IBM SMART Reaction Client Intel® LANDesk® Client Manager 3.1 Note: IBM Alert on LAN requires hardware support. This support is provided with PC 300PL computer models only. For detailed information on the IBM System Management Tools package and how to install it, refer to the Overview section on the Software Selections or your Ready-to-Configure CD. If your computer comes with IBM-preinstalled software, information on IBM System Management Tools and instructions for installation are also provided in the About Your Software booklet that comes with your computer. Using security features The security features provided by IBM are part of the on-going effort to help protect the personal computer from theft or inappropriate access, and to maintain the integrity of important data stored on the computer. IBM provides many security features for the personal computer. Some of the features are hardware-related, such as a cover lock or support for a security U-bolt; others are specific to the software provided with the computer such as administrator or power-on passwords. 52 Using Your Personal Computer

Section	Page
Using Your Personal Computer PC 300PL Types 6862 and 6892 PC 300GL Types 6275 and 6285	1
Contents	5
Safety Information	11
Laser compliance statement	12
Lithium battery notice	13
About this book	15
Related publications	17
Chapter 1. Your IBM personal computer	19
Identifying your computer	19
What Your IBM personal computer offers	22
System specifications	36
Desktop model	36
Tower model	37
Chapter 2. Setting Up Your Computer	39
Installing options?	39
Selecting a location	39
Setting up the computer (Tower Model)	40
Setting up the computer (desktop model)	42
Turn on power	44
Finish the Installation	44
Chapter 3. Arranging your workspace	45
Comfort	45
Glare and lighting	46
Air circulation	46
Electrical outlets and cable lengths	46
Chapter 4. Operating your computer	47
Using controls and status indicators	47
Starting your computer - PC 300GL	49
Starting your computer - PC 300PL	50
Settings that affect the startup procedure	53
Starting your computer over a network	54
Shutting down your computer	54
Using mouse features	55
Using audio features	57
Using a CD-ROM drive	58
Using video features	64
Video device drivers	65
Using Universal Manageability features	66
Using security features	70
Updating system programs	76
Chapter 5. Using the Configuration/Setup Utility program	79
Starting and using the program	80
Instructions for most frequently used procedures	84
Configuration/Setup Utility option tables	98
Quick reference for network-related settings	113
Pentium III processor serial number feature	115
Chapter 6. Taking care of your computer	117
Basics	117
Cleaning your computer	117
Replacing the battery	119
Moving your computer	119
Chapter 7. Solving problems	121
Using diagnostic tools	121
Power-On Self-Test (POST)	122
Error messages	123
POST message charts	126
POST Beep Codes	142
POST Beep Code Table	142
Troubleshooting charts	144
Diagnostic programs	154
IBM Enhanced Diagnostics	154
PC Doctor for Windows	155
PC Doctor for Windows NT	156
CoSession Remote	156
Installing files from option diskettes	157
Managing TSR programs (DOS or Microsoft Windows 3.1x)	157
Chapter 8. Getting help, service, and information	159
Service support	159
Before you call for service	160
Before you call for service	160
Getting customer support and service	161
Using the World Wide Web	161
Using electronic support services	162
Getting information by fax	163
Getting help online	163
Getting help by telephone	163
Getting help around the world	165
Purchasing additional services	165
Enhanced PC support line	165
900-number operating system and hardware support line	166
Network and server support line	166
Ordering support line services	167
Warranty and repair services	167
Ordering publications	168
Appendix A. Computer records	169
Serial numbers and keys	169
Device records	171
Appendix B. Additional Ethernet information	175
Connector and Cable Specifications	175
Diagnostic LEDs	176
Error messages	176
Appendix C. Using the IBM Software Selections CD and the IBM Ready-to-Configure Utility Program CD	181
Features of the IBM Software Selections CD and the IBM Ready-to-Configure Utility Program CD	181
Starting the CD	182
Appendix D. Product warranties and notices	183
Warranty Statements	183
Notices	192
Year 2000 readiness and instructions	193
Trademarks	193
Class B Notices	194
Class A Notices	195
Other Notices	196
Power cord notice	199

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scanning of the Asset ID does not require the computer cover to be removed or

even require the computer being removed from the box it is shipped in.

This type

of wireless tracking enables quicker system deployment and improved asset control.

Remote administration

The system programs (POST/BIOS) of your computer can be updated remotely

across a network.

A setting in the Configuration/Setup Utility program allows you

to enable the computer for remote administration.

See “Setting remote

administration” on page

76.

IBM System Management Tools

IBM System Management Tools are provided either on the

Software Selections

that

comes with your computer or on your hard disk and on the IBM

Ready-to-Configure

Utility Program

CD.

Some software might be available on the World Wide Web.

The IBM System Management Tools package includes the following components:

Desktop Management Interface (DMI) Service Provider 2.0

Desktop Management (DM) BIOS 2.0 Instrumentation

IBM PC System Monitor Instrumentation

IBM Alert on LAN

IBM SMART Reaction Client

Intel



LANDesk



Client Manager 3.1

Note:

IBM Alert on LAN requires hardware support.

This support is provided

with PC 300PL computer models only.

For detailed information on the IBM System Management Tools package and how to

install it, refer to the Overview section on the

Software Selections

or your

Ready-to-Configure CD

If your computer comes with IBM-preinstalled software,

information on IBM System Management Tools and instructions for installation are

also provided in the

About Your Software

booklet that comes with your computer.

Using security features

The security features provided by IBM are part of the on-going effort to help protect

the personal computer from theft or inappropriate access, and to maintain the

integrity of important data stored on the computer.

IBM provides many security features for the personal computer.

Some of the

features are hardware-related, such as a cover lock or support for a security U-bolt;

others are specific to the software provided with the computer such as administrator

or power-on passwords.

Using Your Personal Computer