IBM Aptiva 2159 Manual

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5. If a critical error is encountered, the system halts.6. The system attempts to load the operating system as customized. If anoperating system is not found, a graphic message (icon) is displayedrequesting the user to insert a diskette into drive A and press the F1 keyto resume operation.Diagnostics CDThe Diagnostics program comes on a CD packaged with this book. The CDis labeled “Diagnostics CD.”The QAPlus/PRO diagnostic programs, developed by DiagSoft for IBM, arethe primary method of testing the computer. You can use them to test theIBM components of the system and some external devices. The amount oftime required to test all components depends on the number of components.The more optional adapters and devices you have attached to your system,the longer the testing takes.The Diagnostics program is intended to test only IBM products. Non-IBMproducts, prototype cards, or modified options can give false errors andinvalid system responses.To load the Diagnostics CD:Note: Before beginning, ensure that Rapid Resume is disabled in the SetupUtility.1. Install the Diagnostics CD in the CD-ROM drive.2. Power-off, then power-on the system unit.3. Do not press F1 during POST.4. If any POST errors appear after POST, make a note of the errors andpress the Esc key.5. Select an option on the “Aptiva Diagnostics and Utilities Menu.”6. Follow the instructions that appear on your screen. If an error occurs,go to “Index of Symptoms, Messages, Error Codes, or Beeps” onpage 2-9.Note:This Service Level A Diagnostics will not support Low Level format.When performing hard disk diagnostics, the system may go into Standbymode. Depression of any key will bring the system out of standbymode.Diagnostic Aids 3-3