Chapter 6. Updating the computer configurationThis chapter includes information about updating configuration settings, installingdevice drivers (if required, after a new option has been installed), and erasing alost or forgotten password. For more information about using theConfiguration/Setup Utility Program, see Access IBM.After adding options, the configuration settings must be updated. In most cases,this configuration update is performed automatically.In some cases, when you start your computer after installing an option, a messagesimilar to the following might be displayed.POST Startup Error(s)The following error(s) were detected when the system wasstarted:162 Configuration Change Has OccurredSelect one of the following:ContinueExit SetupIf this message is displayed, select Continue and press Enter. TheConfiguration/Setup Utility program automatically starts. From theConfiguration/Setup Utility program menu, do the following:1. Select Save Settings and press Enter.2. Select Exit Setup and press Enter.The computer will restart.The Windows operating system will usually detect the new option, update theconfiguration information, and prompt you for device drivers, if required. Beforeinstalling any device drivers, always check the documentation provided with youroption for specific instructions. Not all device drivers install in the same way. Someoptions might also require you to install other software.© Copyright IBM Corp. 2000 67