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Using Your Personal Computer
PC 365 with Pentium Pro Processor
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Using Your Personal Computer PC 365 with Pentium Pro Processor IBM
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Note Before using this information and the product it supports, be sure to read the general information under Appendix B, “Product Warranties, License Information, and Notices” on page 111. Third Edition (February 1997) The following paragraph does not apply to the United Kingdom or any country where such provisions are inconsistent with local law: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION PROVIDES THIS PUBLICATION “AS IS” WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, B
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Contents Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vii Laser Compliance Statement ............................... viii Lithium Battery Notice ................................... ix About This Book ...................................... xi Related Publications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xii Chapter 1. Your IBM Personal Computer ....................... 1 What Your IBM Personal Computer Offers ..........
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Chapter 3. Operating Your Personal Computer ................... 19 Using Controls and Status Indicators .......................... 19 Starting Your Personal Computer ............................ 20 Using a Mouse ........................................ 20 Shutting Down . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Configuring Your Computer ................................ 22 Starting the Configuration/Setup Utility Program ................. 23 Viewing and Cha
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Cleaning Your Computer ................................. 57 Computer and Keyboard ................................ 57 Monitor Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 Mouse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 Replacing the Battery .................................... 58 Moving Your Computer .................................. 59 Chapter 5. Solving Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116 U.S. Government Users Restricted Rights ....................... 116 Other Documentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116 Other Additional Terms and Conditions ....................... 116 Notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118 Trademarks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Safety Information DANGER: Electrical current from power, telephone, and communication cables is hazardous. To avoid shock hazard, connect and disconnect cables as shown below when installing, moving or opening the covers of this product or attached devices. The power cord must be used with a properly grounded outlet. To Disconnect To Connect Turn everything OFF. Turn everything OFF. 1 First, remove power cord from First, attach all cables to devices. 2 outlet. Remove signal cables from r
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Laser Compliance Statement Some IBM Personal Computer models are equipped from the factory with a CD-ROM drive. CD-ROM drives are also sold separately as options. The CD-ROM drive is a laser product. The CD-ROM drive is certified in the U.S. to conform to the requirements of the Department of Health and Human Services 21 Code of Federal Regulations (DHHS 21 CFR) Subchapter J for Class 1 laser products. Elsewhere, the drive is certified to conform to the requirements of the International Electrot
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Lithium Battery Notice CAUTION: Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. When replacing the battery, use only IBM Part Number 33F8354 or an equivalent type battery recommended by the manufacturer. The battery contains lithium and can explode if not properly used, handled, or disposed of. Do not: Throw or immerse into water Heat to more than 100°C (212°F) Repair or disassemble Dispose of the battery as required by local ordinances or regulations. ATTENTION Danger d'explosio
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x Using Your Personal Computer
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About This Book This book will help you become familiar with your IBM Personal Computer and its many features. It describes how to configure, operate, and maintain your PC. In the unlikely event you experience problems, you will also find helpful troubleshooting information, as well as instructions for obtaining service in this book. The book is organized as follows: Chapter 1, "Your IBM Personal Computer," contains an overview of the features of your PC. Chapter 2, "Arranging Your Workspace
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Related Publications The following publications, together with this book, contain information about your computer. Setting Up Your Personal Computer This publication contains instructions to help you set up your computer. Installing Options in Your Personal Computer This publication contains instructions for adding memory, adapters, drives, and other options to your computer. Understanding Your Personal Computer This online publication (provided only with computers that have IBM-preinsta
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Technical Information Manual This separately purchased publication contains information for individuals who want to know more about the technical aspects of their computer. To obtain a copy, refer to “Ordering Publications” on page 105. About This Book xiii
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Chapter 1. Your IBM Personal Computer Thank you for selecting an IBM Personal Computer. Your PC incorporates many of the latest advances in personal computer technology and is easy to expand and upgrade as your needs change. Copyright IBM Corp. 1997 1
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What Your IBM Personal Computer Offers This section describes many of the features of your computer. Support for Pentium Pro Microprocessors At the core of your PC is an Intel Pentium Pro microprocessor. With its advanced performance features, this microprocessor supplies the speed and power you need to take advantage of even the most complex programs. Your computer supports dual microprocessors, which means that you can upgrade processor performance by adding a second microprocessor to the syst
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High-Capacity Hard Disk Drives Some PC models have a hard disk drive with an EIDE (enhanced integrated drive electronics) bus master interface to transmit data to and from the hard disk drive. The EIDE interface specification, which is an extension of the original IDE interface specification, refers to a hard disk drive with the controller built into the drive (as opposed to a hard disk drive with a separate controller). The single-unit drive and controller plugs into one of two EIDE connectors
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PD/CD-ROM Drive A PD/CD-ROM drive is preinstalled in some PC models. This dual-function IDE drive can be used as a standard CD-ROM reader or as a mechanism for day-to-day backup and storage of data. Using removable, rewritable optical disks called PD cartridges, you can save, store, and read files just as you would with a hard disk drive. PD cartridges, which store 650 MB of data, are particularly useful for performing system backups and for saving space-consuming data, such as graphic and mult
