IBM Aptiva 2142 - Manual (Page 62)

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007
– Go to “Index of Symptoms, Messages, Error Codes, or Beeps” on
page 2-9.
008
(From step 006)
– If not already inserted, place the Diagnostics and Utilities CD in the
CD/DVD-ROM drive.
– Power-off the system unit.
– Power-on the system unit, and check for the following responses:
1. Readable instructions or Main Menu
DID THE SYSTEM PRODUCE THE READABLE SCREEN?
Yes No
009
– Go to “Index of Symptoms, Messages, Error Codes, or Beeps” on
page 2-9.
010
If the keyboard responds incorrectly, go to “Keyboard” on page 2-39.
If the monitor shows problems, such as jittering, shifting, or being out of
focus, go to “Monitor” on page 2-53 and run the Diagnostics and
Utilities tests.
If a message or error code is displayed, go to “Index of Symptoms,
Messages, Error Codes, or Beeps” on page 2-9.
– Select Advanced Diagnostics on the menu.
– Select Hardware Info on the menu.
– Select System Configuration on the menu.
– Compare the System Configuration Report screen with the actual devices
installed in the system unit.
Note: If necessary, remove the cover and visually compare the devices
installed in the system unit to those shown in the System
Configuration Report.
(Step 010 continues)
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