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Starting Your Computer
Before you begin
Please observe the following:
� When the power cord is first plugged in, the computer appears to power on
for a few seconds, and then power off. This is a normal sequence to enable
the computer to self initialize.
� What you see and hear when you start up your computer depends upon
settings in the Configuration/Setup Utility program. See “Settings that
Affect the Startup Procedure” on page 16 for more information.
� If you plan to start your computer over a network, see “Starting Your
Computer Over a Network” on page 17.
To start your computer
1. Turn on all devices connected to the computer.
2. Press and release the power switch on your computer. If you have changed
settings for features (such as passwords or the startup sequence) in the
Configuration/Setup Utility program, see “Settings that Affect the Startup
Procedure” on page 16 for important information.
If you have not changed any settings in the Configuration/Setup Utility
program, the following actions occur:
� The video BIOS is installed.
� The IBM logo appears on the screen.
� The power-on self-test (POST) is performed. If POST detects a problem, you
hear multiple beeps (or no beep) and an error message appears on the
screen. Write down any error code numbers and descriptions.
� The computer allows you to enter the Configuration/Setup Utility program
(by pressing F1) or run a fast POST (by pressing Esc).
� If you have a SCSI model, the SCSI BIOS is installed.
3. A DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) request is sent to the network,
and one of the following events occurs:
� If you are properly connected to a network, a DHCP server dynamically
assigns an IP (internet protocol) address to your computer and then loads a
startup image onto your computer.
� If the DHCP request is unsuccessful, the following message appears:
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