Identifying Aptiva Models

Identify your Aptiva Model

There are three ways that you can determine the exact seven digit model number of an IBM Aptiva PC:

Via the tag on the PC's tower/case
Via Model Information in the system's Setup Utility

Via System Properties in Windows 95/98

(1) The tag on the PC's tower/case

All Aptivas come with a small tag affixed to the tower/case that identifies
both the model and serial number of the unit. Even if the PC is not running
you can get this information from this tag.

IBM locates this tag in different locations on different models. If you cannot
find the tag but you know your four digit machine type you can use the table
below to determine exactly where the tag is on your PC

If you don't know what machine type you have you can either browse through
the illustrations provided and try to identify it or use the alternate methods (2)
and/or (3) below.

Use the chart below to find the model and serial numbers for your Aptiva
2134	Open the front door, tag on the left side of the back of the door	Illustration
2136	Tag on the bottom right of the front bezel	Illustration
2137	Tag on the bottom right of the front bezel	Illustration
2138	Tag on the bottom right of the front bezel	Illustration
2139	Tag on the bottom right of the front bezel	Illustration
2140	Tag on bottom right front under the Intel Pentium logo	Illustration
2142	Tag on bottom right front under the Intel Pentium logo	Illustration
2144	Open the front door, tag on the left side of the back of the door	Illustration
2151	Grey label on the back. Open the front door, possible tag on the right side	Illustration
2153	Open the front door, tag on the right side	Illustration
2158	Open the front door, tag on the right side	Illustration
2159	Tag on the handle of the system unit (on right side)	Illustration
2161	Pull down door on front of system unit, tag under the CD	Illustration
2162	Tag on the handle of the system unit (on right side)	Illustration
2163	Open the front door, tag on the right side	Illustration
2164	Tag on the bottom right of the front bezel	Illustration
2168	Pull down door on front of system unit, tag under the CD	Illustration
2170	Open the front door, tag on the right side	Illustration
2171	Open the front door, tag on the right side	Illustration
2172	Tag on the bottom right of the front bezel	Illustration
2173	Open the front door, tag on the right side	Illustration
2174	Tag on the bottom right of the front bezel	Illustration
2176	Pull down door on front of system unit, tag under the CD	Illustration
2270	This model has a 14 digit serial number. To identify which numbers are required to determine warranty entitlement or to place a warranty claim, you must determine the serial number from the following: Sample: 0213-70006-20085 The last 5 digits (20085) identify the model number. 20085 = CA1 20086 = CA2 20106 = CF1 20107 = CF2 The serial number required for warranty entitlement and warranty claims can be identified by dropping the model number (20085) and then taking the last 7 digits (1370006).	Illustration

(2) Model Information in the system's Setup Utility

Tags can become faded or be removed, but your BIOS is forever
(at least one hopes it will be). Both model and serial numbers can
be found in the system's CMOS/Setup Utility:

When you first start your PC and see the IBM logo screen,
tap the F1 key to enter the Setup Utility.
Use the arrow keys on the keyboard to scroll down to
"Model Information"
With Model Information highlighted, use the [ENTER] key
to view your model and serial number information as well
as BIOS version and BIOS date.
Tap ESC twice to Exit

(3) System Properties in Windows 95/98

While serial number is not given, the fastest and easiest way to
determine model number (assuming the PC is up and running)
is via System Properties in Windows 95 or 98.

Right-Click on the Desktop "My Computer" icon
Click Properties
You will generally find your model number as well
as operating system version on the General tab

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