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Set Startup Sequence
1. Power-off the computer.
2. Insert the backup copy of the Reference Diskette into
the diskette drive.
3. Power-on the computer.
4. Select Set features from the Main Menu.
5. Select Set startup sequence. If you cannot set the
startup sequence, replace the system board.
6. Check the list of devices on the Set startup
sequence screen.
7. Is the hard disk drive in the list as a startup device?
Yes Exit from this screen and the Main Menu.
Remove the backup copy of the Reference
Diskette, and power-off the computer.
Continue with step 8.
No Add the hard disk drive as a startup device.
8. Is an operating system installed?
Yes Go to step 10.
No Install the operating system.
9. After the operating system is installed, power-off the
computer.
10. Power-on the computer.
Note: After the programs have been restored, the
Diskette and F1 prompts appear, unless an
operating system is present.
Restore System Partition
If the above sequence does not correct the problem, do
the following:
1. Power-off the computer.
2. Insert the backup copy of the Reference Diskette into
the diskette drive.
3. Power-on the computer.
Note: If the I99900X5 error message appears, the
power-on password has been set. To disable
the power-on password (see “Power-On
Password (700, 700C)” on page 97) before
continuing with the next step.
4. Select Backup/Restore system programs from the
Main Menu, then select Restore the System
Partition.
5. When the restore process completes, select Set
configuration, then select Run automatic
configuration.
6. Power-off the computer and remove the backup copy
of the Reference Diskette from the diskette drive.
7. Power-on the computer.
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