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Other Option Problems
Problem Action
An IBM option that you
just installed does not
work.
Make sure that:
The option is designed for your computer.
The option was installed according to the instructions supplied with it.
Other installed options or cables are not loose.
There is no I/O address or interrupt level (IRQ) DMA channel conflict. To
see the system resource status, start the ThinkPad Configuration program
and click on the respective device buttons.
If the test program for the option did not find the problem, have the computer
and option serviced.
An IBM option that used
to work no longer works.
Make sure that:
The option is securely connected to your computer.
The option passes its own test. If the option came with its own test
instructions, use those instructions to test the option.
If these items are correct and the test program did not find the problem, have
the computer and option serviced.
The serial connector does
not work.
Make sure that the serial connector is enabled by doing the following:
1. Start the ThinkPad Configuration program.
2. Click on Serial Port (
).
3. Select Enable.
4. Click on Device Manager.
5. Make sure the setting of the Ports (COM & LPT) in the “Device Manager”
window is correct.
6. Click on OK.
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Title: C79FZMST CreationDate: 06/15/98 22:38:45