IBM Aptiva Series Hardware Maintenance

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Contents

IIConfiguring Advanced Options .............................................................. 1-27System Memory........................................................................................... 1-31Specifications .............................................................................................. 1-31Operating Requirements ............................................................................. 1-33Special Tools ............................................................................................... 1-33Check Procedures ....................................................................................... 2-1Check Procedures Start ................................................................................ 2-2Index of Symptoms, Messages, Error Codes, or Beeps................................ 2-7Factory-Installed Drive Devices................................................................... 2-24CD-ROM Drive ............................................................................................ 2-26Memory........................................................................................................ 2-28Keyboard ..................................................................................................... 2-29Mouse.......................................................................................................... 2-30Power Supply............................................................................................... 2-32Device Presence by Diagnostics Program Test .......................................... 2-35Diagnostics for Factory-Installed Riser Card, or Audio-I/O Card Not Supportedby Diagnostics Program .............................................................................. 2-37Diagnostics for Factory-Installed Fax/Modem Card .................................... 2-42Monitor......................................................................................................... 2-43Undetermined Problem................................................................................ 2-45Diagnostic Aids ........................................................................................... 3-1Introduction.................................................................................................... 3-2Power-On Self Test ....................................................................................... 3-2Diagnostic Diskette........................................................................................ 3-3Diagnostic Program Features........................................................................ 3-3Using the Diagnostic Diskette........................................................................ 3-4Creating a Boot Diskette with Drivers............................................................ 3-6To Load the Diagnostics Diskette.................................................................. 3-7Repairing Information ................................................................................. 4-1Removals and Replacements........................................................................ 4-2Removal Sequence.................................................................................. 4-3Identifying The Parts of The System Unit ................................................ 4-4Cover ....................................................................................................... 4-6Bays 1, 2, 3 (5.25-In. Internal /External Bays) ......................................... 4-7Bay 4 (3.5-In. FDD Bay)......................................................................... 4-10Bay 5 (3.5-In. Internal Bay) .................................................................... 4-14Bay 6 (3.5-In. Internal Bay) .................................................................... 4-15Power Supply......................................................................................... 4-17Adapter Cards........................................................................................ 4-18Riser Card.............................................................................................. 4-22Memory(SIMM) ...................................................................................... 4-24Processor Removal................................................................................ 4-26RTC Lithium Battery............................................................................... 4-28Indicator LED and Cable........................................................................ 4-29