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Aptiva - 2140/2142 Software installation procedure

Applicable to: China, Hong Kong, Japan, Australia, Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Spain, Sweden, United Kingdom, United States

The Aptiva Recovery CD includes an Install program that can be used to restore the original Aptiva system software. Aptiva owners and servicers will need to call their local IBM HelpCenter to order the preloaded Software Recovery, Diagnostics and Utilities, or Home Automation CD.

To install the original Aptiva software on the hard disk drive, use the procedures supplied with the CD or use the following procedures:

1. Insert the Recovery CD into the CD/DVD-ROM drive.

2. Power-off, then power-on the system unit.

3. If Power Management is enabled, press Ctrl+Alt+Del while the Power Management logo screen is displayed.

4. A message will appear telling you that old data will be erased and asks if you wish to continue. If you wish to continue, press Enter.

5. Follow the instructions on the display.

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Software Installation/Configuration

Date Created

15-08-97

Last Updated

14-12-98

Revision Date

14-12-99

Brand

IBM Aptiva

Product Family

Aptiva

Machine Type

2140, 2142

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