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Hardware Maintenance Manual (HMM) for NetVista 2254, 2256, 2257, 6336, 6337, 6339, 6341, 6342, 6346, 6347, and 6348 systems - Page 12
... features v Power-on and administrator passwords v Support for the addition of a Rope Clip and lockable cable (varies by mechanical
chassis) v Startup sequence control v Startup without diskette drive, keyboard, or mouse v Unattended start mode v Diskette and hard disk I/O control v Serial and parallel port I/O control v Security profile by device
IBM preinstalled software Your computer might come...
Hardware Maintenance Manual (HMM) for NetVista 2254, 2256, 2257, 6336, 6337, 6339, 6341, 6342, 6346, 6347, and 6348 systems - Page 19
... Windows NT 4.0 emergency repair utility. 2. Run Diagnostics Runs the IBM Enhanced Diagnostic Program. 3. Create a Diagnostics Diskette Creates a bootable diagnostic diskette. 4. System Information Displays information about your computer configuration and allows the user to gather system information that would be needed during a Help Center call. 5. Create Recovery/Repair Diskette (Disk to Disk...
Hardware Maintenance Manual (HMM) for NetVista 2254, 2256, 2257, 6336, 6337, 6339, 6341, 6342, 6346, 6347, and 6348 systems - Page 84
... Flash the system 2. System board 1. No action
1. Video card, if installed 2. System board 1. Video card, if installed 2. System board
1. Video Ram 2. Video card, if installed 3. System board 1. Video card, if installed 2. System board 1. Video card, if installed 2. System board 1. Run Setup 2. Video drivers update 3. Video card, if installed 4. System board 1. Video cable 2. Monitor 3. Video card...
Hardware Maintenance Manual (HMM) for NetVista 2254, 2256, 2257, 6336, 6337, 6339, 6341, 6342, 6346, 6347, and 6348 systems - Page 207
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computer power is turned off. Working with DMI and Wake on LAN technologies, Alert on LAN helps to manage and monitor the hardware and software features of the computer. Alert on LAN generates notifications to the server of these occurrences: v Computer disconnected from the network v Computer unplugged from the power outlet v All POST errors v Operating system or POST...
User guide for NetVista 2254, 2256, 2257, 6336, 6337, 6339, 6341, 6342, 6346, 6347, and 6348 systems (English) - Page 11
..., and adapters in your computer. v "Chapter 5, "Installing internal options - microtower model"" provides instructions for removing the cover and installing hard disk drives, memory, and adapters in your computer. v "Chapter 6, "Updating the computer configuration"" provides instructions for updating the computer configuration, installing device drivers, and erasing a lost or forgotten password...
User guide for NetVista 2254, 2256, 2257, 6336, 6337, 6339, 6341, 6342, 6346, 6347, and 6348 systems (English) - Page 23
..., a printer, or a scanner. For some external options, you must install additional software in addition to making the physical connection. When adding an external option, use the information in this chapter to identify the required connector, and then use the instructions that come with the option to help you make the connection and install any software or device drivers...
User guide for NetVista 2254, 2256, 2257, 6336, 6337, 6339, 6341, 6342, 6346, 6347, and 6348 systems (English) - Page 67
... your option for specific instructions. Not all device drivers are installed in the same way. Some options might also require you to install other software.
Verifying that an option is installed correctly
To verify if a new adapter or drive is correctly installed and configured, do the following: 1. From the Windows desktop, use the right mouse button to click My Computer;
then, click Properties...
User guide for NetVista 2254, 2256, 2257, 6336, 6337, 6339, 6341, 6342, 6346, 6347, and 6348 systems (English) - Page 73
... following contains information about updating system programs (POST/BIOS) and how to recover from a POST/BIOS update failure.
System programs
System programs are the basic layer of software that is built into your computer. They include the power-on self-test (POST), the basic input/output system (BIOS) code, and the Configuration/Setup Utility program. POST is a set of tests and...
Quick reference for NetVista 2254, 2256, 2257, 6336, 6337, 6339, 6341, 6342, 6346, 6347, and 6348 systems (English) - Page 5
... the computer 10 Recording your computer information 11
Chapter 3. Product recovery 13 Performing a recovery 13 Software recovery after a hard disk failure 14 Solving recovery problems 14
F11 will not start the Product Recovery program 14 The Product Recovery CD does not start 14 The F11 prompt is not displayed 15 Changing the startup sequence 15 Recovering or installing device drivers...
Quick reference for NetVista 2254, 2256, 2257, 6336, 6337, 6339, 6341, 6342, 6346, 6347, and 6348 systems (English) - Page 23
...is turned on, unpredictable results might occur. When the installation is complete, click the Access IBM icon on your desktop to learn more about your computer.
Using the Software Selections CD
The Software Selections CD contains tools such as virus-protection software, network-management software, Internet tools, and tools for digital subscriber line (DSL) connectivity.
Chapter 2. Setting up your...
Quick reference for NetVista 2254, 2256, 2257, 6336, 6337, 6339, 6341, 6342, 6346, 6347, and 6348 systems (English) - Page 24
... Software Selections CD into your CD drive, and follow the instructions on the screen. You can use the CD to: v Install software or documentation directly from the CD on models that are
equipped with a CD drive. v Create an image of the Software Selections CD on your hard disk or on a local
area network (LAN) disk and install the software from that image. The Software...
Quick reference for NetVista 2254, 2256, 2257, 6336, 6337, 6339, 6341, 6342, 6346, 6347, and 6348 systems (English) - Page 28
... the instructions on the screen. Your computer might restart during the recovery process, possibly more than once. When the recovery process is finished, a completion message is displayed.
Notes: 1. After recovery, you might have to reinstall device drivers for some devices.
If you need to reinstall device drivers, see "Recovering or installing device drivers" on page 16. 2. Some computers come...
Quick reference for NetVista 2254, 2256, 2257, 6336, 6337, 6339, 6341, 6342, 6346, 6347, and 6348 systems (English) - Page 30
... computer hard disk (usually drive C) in the ibmtools\drivers folder. The instructions for installing device drivers (readme.txt) are also located in the ibmtools\drivers folder. Other device drivers are on the software media that come with individual devices.
The latest device drivers for IBM-installed devices are also available on the World Wide Web at http://www.ibm.com/pc/support/.
To recover...
Quick reference for NetVista 2254, 2256, 2257, 6336, 6337, 6339, 6341, 6342, 6346, 6347, and 6348 systems (English) - Page 40
... tell you that you need additional or updated device drivers or other software. IBM maintains pages on the World Wide Web where you can get the latest technical information and download device drivers and updates. To access these pages, go to http://www.ibm.com/pc/support/ and follow the instructions.
Calling for service
If you have tried to correct the...
Quick reference for NetVista 2254, 2256, 2257, 6336, 6337, 6339, 6341, 6342, 6346, 6347, and 6348 systems (English) - Page 41
... contain a 7-character identification in the format IBM FRU XXXXXXX.
v Identification of software problem sources. v Configuration of BIOS as part of an installation or upgrade. v Changes, modifications, or upgrades to device drivers. v Installation and maintenance of network operating systems (NOS). v Installation and maintenance of application programs. Refer to your IBM hardware warranty for...
Quick reference for NetVista 2254, 2256, 2257, 6336, 6337, 6339, 6341, 6342, 6346, 6347, and 6348 systems (English) - Page 42
... your IBM reseller or IBM marketing representative.
Other services
IBM Update Connector™ is a remote communication tool that you can use with some IBM computers to communicate with the HelpCenter. Update Connector enables you to receive and download updates for some of the software that might come with your computer.
With some computer models, you can register for International Warranty...
Quick reference for NetVista 2254, 2256, 2257, 6336, 6337, 6339, 6341, 6342, 6346, 6347, and 6348 systems (English) - Page 43
.... For more information about these services, refer to the Integrated Technology Services Web site at http://www.ibm.com/services/its/. For technical assistance with the installation of, or questions related to, Service Packs for your preinstalled Microsoft Windows product, refer to the Microsoft Product Support Services Web site at http://support.microsoft.com/directory/, or you can contact...
Quick reference for NetVista 2254, 2256, 2257, 6336, 6337, 6339, 6341, 6342, 6346, 6347, and 6348 systems (English) - Page 47
... IBM or your reseller. The term "Machine" means an IBM machine, its features, conversions, upgrades, elements, or accessories, or any combination of them. The term "Machine" does not include any software programs, whether pre-loaded with the Machine, installed subsequently or otherwise. Unless IBM specifies otherwise, the following warranties apply only in the country...
Quick reference for NetVista 2254, 2256, 2257, 6336, 6337, 6339, 6341, 6342, 6346, 6347, and 6348 systems (English) - Page 48
... (called "CRUs"), e.g., keyboards, memory, or hard disk drives. IBM ships CRUs to you for replacement by you. You must return all defective CRUs to IBM within 30 days of your receipt of the replacement CRU. You are responsible for downloading designated Machine Code and Licensed Internal Code updates from an IBM Internet Web site or from...
Quick reference for NetVista 2254, 2256, 2257, 6336, 6337, 6339, 6341, 6342, 6346, 6347, and 6348 systems (English) - Page 59
...:
HelpCenter IBM Update Connector
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Electronic emissions notices
This computer is classified as a Class B digital device. However, this computer includes a built-in network interface controller (NIC) and...