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IBM PC/IBM IntelliStation -
Setup utility program |
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Service hints
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Setup
Utility Program:
Attention:
A
customized setup configuration (other than default
settings) might exist on the computer you are servicing.
Running the Setup Utility program might alter those
settings. Note the current configuration settings and
verify that the settings are in place when service is
complete. To start the Setup Utility program, see Setup
Utility Program.
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The Setup Utility (configuration)
program is stored in the permanent memory of the computer.
This program includes settings for the following: -
Devices and I/O Ports - Date and Time - Security -
Start Options - Advanced Setup - ISA Legacy Resources
- Rapid Resume Manager
To run the Setup Utility
program, do the following: 1. Power-off the
computer and wait for a few seconds until all in-use lights go
off. 2. Power-on the computer. 3. When
the Setup Utility prompt appears on the screen during
start-up, press F1. The Setup Utility menu appears. 4.
Follow the instructions on the screen. 5. When
finished, select System Summary to verify that any
configuration changes have been accepted.
Adapter
Configuration: To add adapters to past generations of
ISA computers, a variety of switches are provided on the
adapters. These switches control the assignment of computer
resources such as interrupt request (IRQ) lines, direct memory
access (DMA) channels, and memory address ranges. Determining
how to set switches for (or configuring ) these resources can
be complex. Plug and Play adapters and devices make this task
easier.
Plug and Play Adapters: Plug and
Play adapters are easier to install and set up because they
are auto-configuring (no jumpers or switches) to set. A Plug
and Play adapter comes with built-in identification and
configuration specifications set in the adapter memory. This
information is sensed by the I/O bus and interpreted by the
computer BIOS. The BIOS routines then automatically configure
the adapter around the resources already in use by other
devices.
PCI adapters are generally Plug and Play
devices. Many ISA adapters are not Plug and Play devices. If
the adapter you are installing is not a Plug and Play adapter
(a legacy device), you must configure it manually.
Legacy Adapters: ISA adapters that are not
Plug and Play devices are referred to as legacy devices. The
Configuration/Setup Utility program can help you manually
configure legacy adapters.
The Configuration/Setup
Utility program screens show the legacy resources typically
required by adapters: I/O port address Memory
address Interrupt request (IRQ) line Direct memory access
(DMA) channel
Resources not currently being used by
adapters already installed in your computer are highlighted.
From these screens you can select available resources for the
adapter you are installing. Set the resources used by
installed legacy adapters to not available. This enables the
Plug and Play code to configure around legacy adapters. Then
you can make the appropriate jumper or switch settings on the
adapter. Using this procedure helps prevent conflicts with
other adapters. Refer to the adapter documentation for
information about required resources. If your computer comes
with preinstalled software, you can also select these
resources using the Plug and Play icon.
Note: The Plug and Play feature
uses memory addresses ED00h to EFFFh. If you install an
ISA legacy adapter or use a memory manager program, do
not use the addresses within this range.
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Formatting
Diskettes: To format a diskette within the Diagnostic
programs, select one of the following options:
Format
A: high density --- 1.44 MB Format A: low density --- 720
KB Format B: high density --- 1.44 MB Format B: low
density --- 720 KB
After selecting a diskette format
option, follow the instructions that appear on the screen.
Hard Disk Drive Boot Error: A hard disk
drive boot error (error codes 1962 and I999030X) can be caused
by the following:
Cause |
Actions |
The
start-up drive is not in the boot sequence in
configuration. |
Check the
configuration and ensure the start-up drive is in the
boot sequence. |
No
operating system installed on the boot drive. |
Install an
operating system on the boot drive. |
The boot
sector on the start-up drive is corrupted. |
The drive
must be formatted, do the following: 1. Attempt to access and recover
(back-up) the failing hard disk drive. 2. Using the operating systems
programs, format the hard disk drive. 3. Go to
Preparing the Hard Disk Drive for Use. |
The drive
is defective. |
Replace the
hard disk drive.
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When To Use
the Low-Level Format Program:
Notes: 1. The low-level format is not
available on all diagnostic diskettes. 2. Before formatting the hard disk
drive, make a back-up copy of the files on the drive to
be formatted.
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Use the
Low-Level Format program: - When you are installing
software that requires a low-level format - When you get
recurring messages from the test programs directing you to run
the Low-Level Format program on the hard disk. - As a last
resort before replacing a hard disk drive.
Preparing the Hard Disk Drive for Use: When
the Low-Level Format program is finished, restore to the hard
disk all the files that you previously backed up.
1. Partition the remainder of the hard disk for
your operating system. (The commands vary with the operating
system. Refer to your
operating-system manual for instructions.) 2.
Format the hard disk using your operating system. (The
commands vary with the operating system. Refer to your
operating-system manual for
instructions.) 3. Install the operating system.
You are now ready to restore the files.
File Editor: The File Editor is an ASCII
text editor that uses simple function key commands.
To access the File Editor: 1. Select
File Editor from the Utility Menu ; then press Enter.
2. Insert a diskette into Drive A or Drive B before
selecting the file you want to edit, then select the file you
want to edit from the Files
selection box. 3. Make your changes. The arrow keys
move the cursor, and the function keys perform search and
block editing
functions.
(See "File Edit Function Keys".) 4. When you are
done, press F10 to update the file with the changes you made,
or press Esc to quit the editing
process
without saving the changes.
File Edit Function
Keys: The following information describes the function
of the function keys and keyboard keys when you are using the
File Editor.
Key |
Description |
Arrows
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Move the
cursor to the place in the text where you want to make
changes. |
Home
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Press Home
once, to move the cursor to the start of the current
line. Press Home twice, to move to the beginning of the
file. Press
Home three times, to move to the beginning of the file.
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End
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Press End
once, to move the cursor to the end of the current line.
Press End
twice, to move the cursor to the end of the current
screen. Press
End three times, to move the end of the file.
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F2
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Press F2 to
be in search mode, You are prompted to enter the search
word or words on a reverse highlighted line at the
bottom of the File Edit Screen. After typing in the
search word, press Enter. |
F3
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Press F3 to
find the next occurrence of a search word. |
F4
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Press F4 to
mark the start of a block of text (if you have not
previously marked it). If you previously marked the
block of text, pressing this key unmarks the text block.
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F5
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Press F5 to
complete the block marking (started with F4).
If you did not
previously press F4 to start marking a block of text, F5
is ignored. |
F6
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Press F6
while the cursor is within the active block to move an
active (marked) block of text. Move the cursor to the
new location where the active block is to be moved, then
press F6 again. If there is no active block of
text, F6 is ignored. |
F7
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To copy an
active (marked) block of text to a new location, move
the cursor to the new location and then press F7.
If there is no
active block of text F7 is ignored. |
F8
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To delete
an active (marked) block of text, move the cursor within
the active block and press F8. If there is no active block of
text, F8 is ignored. |
F10
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Press F10 ,
to save all changes and exit the file.
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Notes: 1. Always make a backup copy on a
self-starting diskette of the AUTOEXEC.BAT and
CONFIG.SYS files before making any changes.
2.
The default
text editing mode of the File Editor is the insert mode.
To toggle between overtype and insert modes, press
Insert.
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Diagnostics
Control Keys: The following is a list of the
Diagnostics Control Keys, when used and a description of the
Diagnostics response.
Control Keys |
When Used |
Diagnostics Response
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Ctrl+A
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Main Menu
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Allows you
to select test from the sub menus that are highlighted
with red letters. Attention: If selected, these test
will erase the information stored on the diskette or
hard disk drive. |
Up and Down
Arrow Keys |
Main Menu
Module Test Menu Test Group Menu |
Highlights
an item you want to select. |
Space Bar
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Module Test
Menu Test Group
Menu |
Adds a
diamond to the left of the highlighted test. The test
will run when Run All Selected is highlighted and the
Enter key is pressed. Also removes the diamond to the
left of the item. The test will not run when Run All
Selected is highlighted and the Enter key is pressed.
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Tab Key
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Main Menu
Module Test
Menu |
Selects the
additional test for the menu you are in. |
+/- Keys
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Test Group
Menu |
Selects
additional test. The LUN displayed on the top right Test
Group Menu shows which test is selected and how and
remain (example LUN 1 of 2).
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Document
id: GSMH-3FCG38 |
Last
modified: 2001-12-21 |
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