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Checking software

The IBM service specialist will help you ensure that the correct BIOS code,

firmware, device drivers, and other supporting IBM software are installed and

correctly configured. It might be necessary to manually gather information about the

relevant software levels or run IBM-approved utility programs to gather this

information. It might be necessary to isolate the failing system from any active

production environment to gather this information. You are responsible, with

assistance from the service specialist, for gathering this information. The IBM

Statement of Limited Warranty does not include on-site assistance with this activity.

Warranty service and support

With the original purchase of an IBM xSeries or IntelliStation system, you have

access to extensive service and support. During the IBM Machine warranty period,

you may call IBM or your reseller for problem-determination assistance under the

terms of the IBM Statement of Limited Warranty.

The following services are available during the warranty period:

v Problem determination - Trained personnel are available to assist you with

determining if you have a hardware problem and deciding what action is

necessary to fix the problem.

v IBM hardware repair - If the problem is determined to be caused by IBM

hardware under warranty, trained service personnel are available to provide the

applicable level of service, either on-site or at an IBM service center as

determined by IBM.

v Engineering Change management - Occasionally, there might be changes that

are required after a product has been shipped from IBM. In those instances, IBM

will make Engineering Changes (ECs) available that apply to your hardware.

v Customer replaceable units (CRUs) - Some parts of IBM servers are

designated as customer replaceable units. IBM ships CRUs to you for

replacement by you. CRUs include keyboards, monitors, memory, diskette drives,

hard disk drives, and mice (this list is not inclusive of all CRUs).

The

following items are not covered under warranty service:

v Replacement or use of non-IBM parts. All IBM parts contain a 7-character

identification in the format IBM FRU XXXXXXX.

v Identification of software problem sources.

v Installation of customer replaceable units (CRUs).

v Installation and configuration of BIOS code, firmware, or device drivers that are

designated as customer installable.

See

the IBM Statement of Limited Warranty for a full explanation of IBM warranty

terms. Be sure to retain your proof of purchase to obtain warranty service.

Please have the following information ready when you call:

v The machine type and model of your IBM hardware product (if available)

v Serial numbers of your IBM hardware products

v A description of the problem

v The exact wording of any error messages

v Hardware and software configuration information

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