IBM 6339 User Manual

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v An X over an icon indicates that the device is disabled. A circled exclamationpoint over an icon indicates a resource conflict. If an X or a circledexclamation point appears over an icon, click Properties to learn more aboutthe source of the problem.v If the device is not listed, it might not be installed correctly. Make sure thatthe option is installed according to instructions, all cables and connectionsare secure, and any jumper or switch settings are correct.v If the device is listed under “Other devices,” a required device driver iseither missing or installed incorrectly, or the operating system was notrestarted after the device driver was installed. Restart the computer andcheck the device again. If it is still listed under “Other devices,” refer to thedocumentation that comes with the option, and reinstall the device driver.Note: For further information, refer to the manual for the operating system.Configuring PCI adaptersAlong with the documentation that comes with your adapter, use the followinginformation to help with adapter configuration.PCI adapters generally require no user configuration. The computer and operatingsystem work together to automatically manage the resources that are required byeach device that is installed in the computer and to assign resources to newdevices in a manner that avoids system conflicts.Configuring startup devicesWhen your computer is turned on, it searches for an operating system. The orderin which it searches devices for the operating system is the startup sequence. Afteradding new devices to the computer, you might want to change the startupsequence. You can use the Configuration/Setup Utility program to configurestartup devices. For more information, see Access IBM on your desktop.Erasing a lost or forgotten password (clearing CMOS)This section applies to lost or forgotten passwords. For more information aboutlost or forgotten passwords, see Access IBM on your desktop.To erase a forgotten password:1. Turn off the computer and all attached devices.2. Unplug the power cord.3. Remove the cover. See“Removing the cover” on page 19 (small desktop model),“Removing the cover” on page 29 (desktop model), or“Removing the cover” on page 41 (microtower model).4. Locate the Clear CMOS/BIOS Recovery jumper on the system board. See“Identifying parts on the system board” on page 20 (small desktop model),“Identifying parts on the system board” on page 30 (desktop model), or“Identifying parts on the system board” on page 44 (microtower model).5. Move the jumper from the standard position (pins 1 and 2) to themaintenance or configure position (pins 2 and 3).6. Replace the cover and connect the power cord. See “Replacing the cover andconnecting the cables” on page 26 (small desktop model), “Replacing the cover56 User Guide