Fujitsu Siemens PC User Manual

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User Manual

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Fujitsu-Siemens PC

Help with problems and information, frequently asked questions

Dear customer

We are pleased that you have chosen a system from Fujitsu Siemens Computers. We are sure that you will not regret this decision.

The analysis of information and feedback provided by our customers led us to produce this manual and to keep it constantly updated. Our experience shows that general publications about PCs designed for users are not always helpful in every case. These documents cannot deal in concrete terms with the specifics of the PC purchased. As we know the strengths of our computers and any hidden vagaries of the system that might crop up, we are in the best position to inform our customers of these problems.

This document was produced with the support of our valued customers and the engineers in our company. We hope that the assistance it provides will make it easier for you to get to know the ‘secrets’ of the world of PCs.

The development process for hardware and software in computer technology is an ongoing one, and we aim to keep this guide constantly updated. However, we cannot provide any guarantee of completeness.

In terms of the explanation of installation instructions for system settings, there are normally several options. We ask for your understanding that we can only present one possible method in our explanation of system settings. The illustrations are intended solely to support understanding. They do not necessarily match the screens on your system exactly in every case. The data for devices, drivers and remarks in the illustrations are provided as examples.

Fujitsu Siemens Computer Team

August 2004

The information in this manual is subject to change without prior notification. Despite every care being taken in its production, we cannot rule out the possibility that this manual may contain errors or omissions. No liability whatsoever is accepted for errors or loss of data as a consequence of this.

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Any infringements will result in the payment of compensation.

All rights reserved, in particular for the granting of patents or utility model registration.

Contents

 

General safety information and initial startup

 

1

Safety, precautionary and compliance instructions......................

1

2

Startup ..........................................................................................

7

 

2.1 Connecting the computer........................................................

7

 

2.1.1 Computer connections ......................................................

7

 

2.1.2 Connections, controls and indicators on the front of the

 

 

PC ...............................................................................

9

 

2.2 Connection............................................................................

10

 

2.3 Initial startup of preinstalled software ...................................

10

3

Transporting the system.............................................................

12

4

Guarantee services ....................................................................

13

5

Return of old units ......................................................................

13

Technical data and operating conditions.....................................

A-1

Supplement to the operating instructions ....................................

A-2

Help with problems and information, frequently asked questions

1 Guidelines.....................................................................................

1

1.1

EMC directives........................................................................

1

1.2

CE directives...........................................................................

1

1.3

R&TTE directive and FTE law.................................................

1

1.4

Low voltage directive ..............................................................

2

2 Hardware

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3

 

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Our tips and hints ….....................................................3

 

... on saving energy.................................................................

3

2.1

The motherboard ....................................................................

3

2.2 The CPU .................................................................................

3

 

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Our tips and hints ….....................................................4

 

... on the LGA-775 processor socket ......................................

4

2.3 The working memory ..............................................................

4

2.4 Slots ........................................................................................

 

4

2.5 The graphics card ...................................................................

6

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Our tips and hints ….....................................................7

... for setting the screen refresh rate (refresh rate).................

7

... to change the graphics card ...............................................

7

... for the memory settings of your graphics card ...................

8

... for setting the "DirectDraw" function ...................................

8

... on connecting and the settings for a second screen output

device (TV, monitor)................................................................

9

2.6 TV cards................................................................................

10

Analog TV cards ...................................................................

11

Digital TV cards.....................................................................

11

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Our tips and hints …....................................................12

... on DVB-C reception via cable...........................................

12

... on DVB-T reception via antenna.......................................

12

... on retrofitting .....................................................................

12

2.7 The soundcard ......................................................................

13

Sound processing and playback using a soundcard ............

13

"Sound on Board" sound processing and playback..............

14

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Our tips and hints …....................................................16

... Example AC97 setting ......................................................

16

... Example of the HDA setting..............................................

17

... for testing the microphone connection..............................

18

... for changing the microphone connection from a front

 

microphone connection to a microphone connection on the

 

back of the PC ......................................................................

18

2.8 Modem and ISDN card .........................................................

19

MODEM ................................................................................

19

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Our tips and hints …....................................................20

... for setting the country code ..............................................

20

ISDN......................................................................................

 

20

2.9 Wireless LAN (WLAN) ..........................................................

21

Ad-hoc mode (peer-to-peer work group) ..............................

21

Infrastructure mode (AccessPoint) .......................................

22

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Our tips and hints …....................................................23

... on establishing WLANs.....................................................

23

... for configuring a WLAN connection ..................................

24

2.10 Drives..................................................................................

27

2.10.1 Floppy disk drive (optional) ...........................................

27

2.10.2 Hard disk .......................................................................

29

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Our tips and hints …....................................................30

... for expanding your system................................................

30

2.10.3 Optical drives.................................................................

30

Front view .............................................................................

30

Rear view ..............................................................................

31

Types ....................................................................................

32

CD/DVD data carriers ...........................................................

33

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Our tips and hints …....................................................35

... on playing DVDs with WinDVD Player..............................

35

... for activating/deactivating properties of optical drives (e.g.

AutoPlay function).................................................................

35

... for the use of regional codes ............................................

35

... for using the correct blank DVDs ......................................

36

3 Software

.....................................................................................

37

3.1 General Information ..............................................................

37

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Our tips and hints …....................................................37

... for data backup .................................................................

37

... for installing programs.......................................................

37

... for installing programs with and without the Autostart

 

function .................................................................................

37

... for driver installation when restoring your system ............

38

... for automatically opening files of the same format ...........

39

3.2 The operating system ...........................................................

40

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Our tips and hints …...................................................41

... for creating a restore checkpoint ......................................

41

... for restoring the system to a previous status...................

41

3.3 BIOS......................................................................................

 

42

 

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Our tips and hints …...................................................42

 

... for using the BIOS.............................................................

42

 

... accessing the BIOS ..........................................................

42

3.4

Drivers...................................................................................

43

3.5 INTERNET ............................................................................

45

 

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Our tips and hints …....................................................45

 

... for establishing a connection to the Internet.....................

45

 

... for using antiviral software ................................................

46

4 Peripherals .................................................................................

47

4.1

Keyboard...............................................................................

47

4.1.1 Keyboard areas and important keys ...............................

47

4.1.2 The multifunction keyboard .............................................

55

4.1.3 Wireless keyboard...........................................................

56

 

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Our tips and hints …....................................................57

 

... on the keyboard connection cable ....................................

57

 

... on the functions of the keyboard.......................................

57

4.2

Mouse ...................................................................................

58

 

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Our tips and hints …....................................................59

 

... ...

for the function of the wheel mouse...............................

59

 

... on using an optical mouse ................................................

59

 

... on using a mechanical mouse ..........................................

59

4.3

Monitor ..................................................................................

60

4.4

Printers..................................................................................

60

4.5

Scanners...............................................................................

60

5 Expansion of performance .........................................................

61

5.1

Upgrading the system...........................................................

61

 

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Our tips and hints …....................................................61

 

... on component expansion..................................................

61

 

... adequate cooling...............................................................

61

5.2

Opening and closing the housing .........................................

62

 

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Our tips and hints …....................................................65

 

... on the SCALEO X.............................................................

65

5.3

Installing expansion modules................................................

65

5.4

Installing additional hard disks and drives ............................

67

6 Troubleshooting (FAQ)...............................................................

68

6.1

Software error messages......................................................

68

6.2

System error messages........................................................

68

General safety information and initial startup

Safety, precautionary and compliance instructions

1 Safety, precautionary and compliance instructions

Your PC complies with the relevant safety regulations for IT equipment. Should you have any questions with regard to whether you can use the unit where intended please contact your sales agent or our service department.

Keep this safety information and the other documentation (such as the quick guide, operating instructions and CD) with the unit. When you pass on the unit to a third party, please also pass on all the documentation.

Risk of electrocution

The unit requires a safety-tested power cable which complies with the regulations of the country of use.

Check the cables and power plug for signs of damage on a regular basis.

The unit may only be connected to an earthed power socket.

You may only operate the unit if its rated voltage matches the local mains voltage.

Safe disconnection from the mains supply is only guaranteed by removing the power plug from the mains socket. Just because the "Power LED" is not illuminated, does not mean that the unit is isolated. Simply switching off the PC and add-on devices is not enough.

Risk of explosion

General warnings:

Your system is equipped with a replaceable lithium battery. It is located on the system board. Once the battery is flat, it can be easily exchanged (see system board manual).

Caution!

There is a risk of explosion if the battery is exchanged incorrectly Replace only with a battery of the same type or with an equivalent recommended by the manufacturer.

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Safety, precautionary and compliance instructions

Electromagnetic compatibility

External units, such as monitors, joysticks, etc., may only be connected to the interface ports with screened cables to meet the harmonised standards under electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) legislation.

You may only operate the unit if its rated voltage matches the local mains voltage.

Information on R&TTE Directive

Fujitsu Siemens Computers hereby declares that the built-in modem conforms to the fundamental requirements and the relevant standards contained in the directive 1999/5/EC.

The complete original declaration of conformity for the R&TTE Directive can be found in your PC’s electronic documentation.

Computer setup

Before you change, install or remove any components, disconnect the mains plug and, if applicable, detach the telephone cable from the PC (pull out the plug).

Before you open the housing, you must switch the PC off and remove the plug from the socket. The proper operation (according to IEC 60950/EN 60950) of the unit is only guaranteed with a fully attached housing and covers for installation slots ( electrical shock, cooling, fire prevention, noise suppression).

Only authorised qualified personnel should open the unit. Tampering with the unit will result in a loss of the right to guarantee claims and the discontinuation of the manufacturer's guarantee obligation to uphold the harmonised standards according to the law regarding the electromagnetic compatibility of units and low voltage directive.

All integrated circuits and memory modules, as well as the contacts on all sockets and plugs, are susceptible to static electricity. Protect these from static electricity. The effect of static electricity, rapid transients or strong electromagnetic fields on the unit may cause faults. When exchanging or installing a board or a memory module, touch an earthed object or carry a ground strap to divert any electrostatic charge from your body.

All ports are only designed for connection of safety extra-low voltage (SELV).

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Safety, precautionary and compliance instructions

The unit can be equipped with a power output which may only be used to connect a monitor.

Never open the power supply unit! The components (e. g. power supply) marked with a warning (e.g. lightning) may only be opened, removed or exchanged by authorised qualified personnel.

If the BIOS needs to be updated, only use Fujitsu Siemens Computers updates.

When installing additional components (e.g. hard disks) ensure that there is adequate cooling.

Repairs

Repairs to the unit may only be carried out by authorised qualified personnel. Unauthorised opening and incorrect repairs may pose considerable risk to the user (risk of electric shock or fire).

Diskettes (applies only to systems with floppy disk drives)

Keep diskettes away from magnets or other magnetic objects (monitors also produce a magnetic field).

Damage to the diskette can lead to loss of data.

The LED on the disk drive will light up while the diskette is being accessed. The disk drive should not be opened and the diskette must not be removed while the LED is illuminated. This could damage the diskette and the disk drive.

Optical drives

Use only completely perfect storage media (e.g. CD, DVD) in your optical drive to avoid data loss, damage to the machine and injury.

Each CD/DVD should be checked for damage such as fine cracks, fractures or similar prior to insertion in the drive.

Note that additional adhesive changes the mechanical properties of a CD/DVD and may lead to an imbalance.

Damaged and unbalanced CDs/DVDs may break at high drive speeds (data loss). Under some circumstances, sharp-edged fractures may penetrate the cover of the drive (damage to the machine) and be thrown out of the machine (risk of injury, in particular to exposed parts of the body such as face and neck).

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Safety, precautionary and compliance instructions

Look after the optical drive and prevent mechanical damage as well as premature ware of the storage media by taking the following advice:

Only insert CDs/DVDs in the drive when required and remove them after use.

Store the CDs/DVDs in appropriate cases. Protect them from heat and direct sunlight.

Cleaning

Clean your PC regularly. Before doing so, switch off the PC and any peripherals, removing the plug from the socket. Use a nonabrasive cleaning product and/or a lightly dampened cloth.

Avoid using cleaning sprays and any kind of solution containing alcohol or other flammable liquids. Therefore do not use any abrasive powder or cleaning agent which dissolves plastic for cleaning.

Clean the monitor screen with a soft, lint-free dampened cloth.

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Safety, precautionary and compliance instructions

Additional notes for proper operation

Position the unit so that there is adequate air for cooling. Never cover the ventilation slots on the unit. This could cause overheating and thus shorten the life of your unit.

Protect your device from very high humidity, direct sunlight as well as high and extremely low temperatures. If the device is brought from a cold environment into a warmer installation site, bedewing may occur. Wait until the temperature of the device has equalised and it is completely dry before you put it into operation (approx. 2 to 4 hours).

The unit is not waterproof. Do not immerse it in water and protect it from spray (rain, seawater).

Should an abnormal odour or smoke be produced and in emergencies (e.g. damage to the housing, operating controls or power cable, and liquid or foreign bodies entering the unit), switch the device off immediately, remove the plug and contact your sales agent or our hotline/Help Desk.

Do not smoke in the vicinity of the unit. Particles of ash may settle on the monitor or inside your computer.

Do not eat over the keyboard as crumbs may cause it to malfunction.

Ensure that the cables from the PC do not pose any risk (danger of stumbling) and cannot be damaged.

The computer should preferably be transported in the original packaging as it has been specially designed for the system unit.

Use a high quality double-screened cable to connect the printer.

If your system comes with a printer cable, you should use it.

The ID plate may also be located underneath the housing.

You may have to remove a securing device used during transportation from the underside of the mouse.

When you switch off ATX and µATX systems, the system will still be in standby mode and still be connected to the mains. You will have to disconnect the mains plug to isolate the unit.

If the monitor is connected to the power socket on the PC power supply unit (if available), it will not be turned off when the PC is switched off.

If you have a monitor which supports power management, it will also switch to standby. If the monitor does not have this function, you must switch it off separately when you finish working with the PC.

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Safety, precautionary and compliance instructions

The hard disk has already been formatted and the operating system has been installed. It will only need to be formatted if the drive has to be reconfigured.

The "Product Recovery" CD/DVD supplied can only be used to restore/install your operating system if a motherboard with a

Fujitsu Siemens Computers BIOS is being used.

Consumer PC systems are not suitable for high security and medical applications.

Data backup

Create backup copies of your work files on a regular basis. This is the only way to protect against data loss, e.g. in the event of a hard disk fault.

No liability shall be accepted for loss of data.

Special handling of batteries and rechargeable batteries

The batteries/rechargeable batteries in our units do not contain any Cd or Hg compounds.

Your system is equipped with a replaceable lithium battery. It is located on the system board. Once the battery is flat, it can be easily exchanged.

Information about the battery regulations of 27.03.1998: Please note:

Batteries and rechargeable batteries should not be disposed of in domestic waste. They are to be returned to the manufacturer, dealer or agent free of charge to ensure that they are recycled or correctly disposed of.

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Startup

2 Startup

2.1 Connecting the computer

2.1.1 Computer connections

Most of a computer's connections are located at its rear. Which connections are present and where they can be found depends on the particular computer model. The most commonly used connections are listed in the following table.

Connection image Icon

Cold device plug

 

 

PS/2 socket, 6 pole

Keyb.

 

 

 

PS/2 socket, 6 pole

 

 

 

or

or

Subminiature D

VGA

 

 

 

socket, 15 pole

 

 

Subminiature D

LPT

 

 

 

socket, 25 pole

 

 

 

1

Subminiature D

or

 

plug, 9 pole

SERIAL

 

Line In

 

Line Out

 

Mic

3.5 mm jack sockets

AUDIO

digital out

Colour

Connection

 

 

Black

PC power supply1) 4)

 

 

Purple

PS/2 keyboard

 

 

Green

PS/2 mouse

 

 

Blue

Monitor

 

 

Burgundy

Printer

 

(parallel port)

 

 

Turquoise

COM1

 

(serial port)

 

 

Light blue

Sound2)

Light green

(external sound

 

sources, e.g. active

Pink

loudspeaker,

 

microphone)

Yellow

– Soundcard

 

- Sound onboard

 

 

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SPDIF IN

Yellow

Digital sound

 

SPDIF Out

 

connection

 

 

 

see also manual on

Cinch socket

 

 

the motherboard and

 

 

 

"Tips and tricks"

 

or

Black

Connection for USB

 

white

2.0 devices (e.g.

USB socket

 

USB

keyboard, IR

 

 

 

sender/receiver

 

 

 

 

 

 

module, scanner,

 

 

 

printer) USB 2.03)

or

 

Black

Connection for IEE-

 

white

compatible devices

FireWire socket

 

(e.g. video recorder,

IEEE 1394

 

 

digital video camera)

 

 

 

 

 

FireWire

 

 

None

Modem

 

or

 

 

RJ-11 socket

or LINE

 

 

 

or PHONE

 

 

 

or

None

Network or DSL

 

 

modem

RJ-45 socket

or LAN

 

 

 

 

 

 

CATV

None

Cable, antenna

 

 

 

connection

Antenna socket

 

 

 

 

SVIDEO IN

Black

Video input and

 

SVIDEO OUT

 

output connection

4-pole or more

 

 

(see documentation

socket

 

 

about the VGA/TV

 

 

 

card)

 

SPDIF

Black

Digital optical sound

 

optic

 

connection

 

 

 

● LED

WLAN LINK

Green

WLAN operational

 

 

 

display Operational

 

 

 

display only

 

 

 

functions correctly

 

 

 

when WLAN is

 

 

 

installed.

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1)Caution: Under the connection, there may be a toggle switch for changing the power supply from 230 V to 115 V. The factory setting is 230 V .

2)With an additionally installed soundcard, the sound function on the motherboard is not activated or "Sound onboard" is not available.

3)Important information on USB 2.0: In order to guarantee a reliable data transfer rate, we recommend that you use USB connecting cable with a maximum length of 4 m.

4)Controls on the power supply (optional)

 

 

 

 

Mains on/off switch

 

1

 

 

0

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

230

 

 

Voltage selector

 

115

 

 

 

 

optional

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Caution! Please note the mains power supply to which your computer is to be connected and compare it with the default setting.

2.1.2 Connections, controls and indicators on the front of the PC

Connections

The descriptions of the various connections can be found in the previous table.

Controls

 

 

Standby

Button to activate the standby function

 

 

 

 

button

and on/off for ATX systems.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Indicators

 

 

 

 

Power LED on

The system is switched on (POWER)

 

 

 

or

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Power button

The system is switched on when the blue

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ring is illuminated

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

HDD LED on

Shows that the hard disk is being

 

 

 

 

 

accessed.

 

 

 

 

 

(HDD)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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2.2 Connection

Before you switch on the computer, please connect

1.the monitor, keyboard, mouse, printer (if applicable), modem and any other peripheral units to the PC. Please refer to the information in the chapter "Computer Connections", as well as the information in the "Quick Guide".

2.First connect the power cable supplied to the power socket on the PC and then plug it into a 230 V or 115 V power socket (plug strip). You may only operate the unit if its rated voltage matches the local mains voltage. If your computer has a double-voltage toggle switch, please ensure that it has been set to the correct mains voltage for your country. The manufacturer’s default setting is 230 V.

After cabling

3.Turn on your monitor.

4.Then, if applicable, switch on the on/off switch on the back of the computer. To start the computer, press the standby button located on the front of the computer.

The computer is ready for operation when the green lamp / blue ring is illuminated.

2.3 Initial startup of preinstalled software

Your computer has Microsoft®Windows XP Home Edition preinstalled as standard. After turning on the computer, it is ready to use. You can use the Windows operating system immediately. You may have to make some adjustments. Follow the on-screen instructions.

You can find the pre-installed software under: "Start / All Programs".

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Note on Microsoft®Windows XP Home Edition and Professional

Fujitsu Siemens Computers has pre-installed Microsoft®Windows XP in such a way that you can use the product immediately. If you want to change critical hardware components, it may be necessary to reactivate the system. In this case, follow the program instructions after changing the hardware. In case of any queries, please contact our Help Desk (www.fujitsu-siemens.com/service).

Note on Microsoft®Word

Microsoft has provided user activation for Microsoft®Word. Follow the program instructions after starting the program. In case of any queries, please contact our Help Desk (www.fujitsusiemens.com/service).

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Transporting the system

3 Transporting the system

If you are going to transport your computer over a long distance, for example in a vehicle, you must ensure that the data carriers are not at risk of being damaged by the transport. When transporting the computer in a vehicle, always make a complete backup of the hard disk on an external data carrier.

If you are transporting the PC only a short distance, i.e. only to another room or to a different desk, a backup need not necessarily be carried out. However, you must make sure that the unit is transported carefully.

For the onward shipment of the product or other transport, use the original packaging or other suitable packaging which provides protection against shock and impact.

Detach all external cable connections and transport all devices separately and only in their original packaging or in other suitable packaging which guarantees protection against shock and impact.

Do not drop the device and do not expose it to severe vibrations.

CAUTION! The computer should ideally be transported in the original packaging which has been specifically designed for this purpose.

We only use recyclable material to package our units.

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Guarantee services

4 Guarantee services

For our systems we generally grant guarantee claims according to the German Civil Code as well as additional guarantee services on agreement (see the corresponding service documentation for details).

The system you have purchased has been produced to environmentally sound standards and strict quality standards by our company, which is certified to DIN ISO 9001 and DIN EN ISO 144001. We provide a statutory guarantee on all of our products, or an extended warranty by arrangement.

5 Return of old units

The offer of taking back and recycling our systems is regulated and guaranteed by our environmental management which has been certified according to DIN EN ISO 14001.

As far as possible, our devices are produced from materials which can be appropriately recycled. After use, the device is taken back for re-utilisation or recycling of the materials, insofar as it is returned in a state corresponding to proper use. Non-recyclable device components are disposed of appropriately.

To return a device, please use the recycling and disposal facilities available in your country.

Further information about country-specific recycling and disposal facilities can be found on the Internet at:

www.fujitsu-siemens.com/recycling

If you have any other questions about disposal, please contact your sales agent or our Help Desk.

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Technical data and operating conditions

Technical data and operating conditions

Technical data

Power drain when unit is switched off –

≤ 5 W

ATX mains supply unit

(0 W only possible when

directly disconnected from

 

the power supply –

 

disconnect the power plug

 

or switch off the unit with the

 

on/off switch on the rear of

 

the housing)

Input voltage

230 V~

 

(optional wide range 100 V-

 

240 V 50/60 Hz)

Rated frequency

50 Hz (60 Hz)

 

 

Rated input current (corresponds to details on the

4 A or 5 A at 230 V/50 Hz

label on the rear or underside of the unit)

(9 A or 10 A at 115 V/60 Hz)

Operating conditions

 

Ambient temperature

10 ... 35°C

 

20 ... 85% relative non-

 

condensing humidity

Transport temperature

-25°C to 60°C

Loudness

 

 

 

Sound power level

max. 55 dB (A)

(DIN EN27779, ISO3744, ISO 9296, RAL UZ -78)

 

Unit classification

 

 

 

Protective rating

I

 

 

Faulting class

2

 

 

Over voltage category

II

 

 

A-1

Supplement to the operating instructions

Supplement to the operating instructions

Guidelines and Environmental Protection

An important characteristic of our products, alongside quality and performance, is environmental friendliness.

(I) Protection of resources with energy-saving functions

Our units generally have energy-saving modes.

(II)Device safety

The units meet the requirements of the low voltage directive 73/23/EEC including the amendment 93/68/EEC, certified in accordance with EN 60950, and the directive on electromagnetic compatibility 89/336/EEC including the amendment 93/68/EEC.

(III)Guarantee of electromagnetic compatibility

All data and signal cables must be provided with sufficient shielding. The minimum requirement is a Category 5 shielded cable for 10/100 Ethernet, or Category 5e for Gigabit Ethernet. As described in the operating instructions, all of the housing parts must be installed.

Requirements for work with monitors

Our units meet the requirements set for work with monitors in accordance with the EU screen directive 90/270/EEC for the purposes of the EU directive 89/391/EEC.

Lasers

If your system has an optical drive such as a CD-ROM, CD-RW, DVD or combined drive, the following applies:

With closed PC housings, the optical drives used correspond to laser class 1 in accordance with IEC 60825-1. These contain lightemitting diodes (LED) which under some circumstances may generate a stronger light beam than laser class 1. A direct glance into this beam, even with protective eyewear, is dangerous and may lead to injury. Therefore, no parts of the optical drive housing are to be removed.

A-2

Supplement to the operating instructions

Operating Instructions

The documentation delivered with the unit has been printed solely on chlorine-free paper.

The documents mentioned above can be viewed at the manufacturer if required.

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Help with problems and information, frequently asked questions

1 Guidelines

1.1 EMC directives

Abbreviation for "ElectroMagnetic Compatibility". As well as the effects of electrical smog on human health, the effects of electronic devices and installations on other electrical systems are also an important aspect of many discussions today. It is not without good reason that the standards for electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) have recently been drastically tightened in the area of computers and radio networks.

1.2 CE directives

CE, the abbreviation for Communauté Europenne, indicates that the product conforms with the directives, i.e. it is the manufacturer’s confirmation that they have complied with the requirements collected in the EU directives, particularly the protection requirements for the manufacture of the product.

The CE mark on a product guarantees that the product may be brought into circulation within the EU.

Since 1996, CE conformity has been legally binding. All electrical and electronic devices must carry the CE mark, as must all data networks and their passive components, such as cables, hubs etc. From 1st January 1997, companies are no longer allowed to sell a product without the CE mark. This has created a legal framework where manufacturers have had to introduce technical measures to ensure that computer systems meet the required "standards on interference emission and resistance to interference". The housing is an important aspect of this. Even high-quality structures cannot guarantee compliance with the directives. To compensate for interference emissions, measures include the use of magnetic cores, to comply with the appropriate standards. Unused drive slots are sealed with additional slot panels.

1.3 R&TTE directive and FTE law

The purpose of the law is to control the introduction into circulation and the operation of radio equipment and telecommunications terminals falling under the jurisdiction of the R&TTE directive, and

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to allow the free movement of these goods within the European internal market.

The directive, the RTTE directive 1999/5 EC (Radio equipment and Telecommunications Terminal Equipment and the mutual recognition of their conformity) has been implemented in German law by the FTEG (Funkanlagen und Telekommunikations Endeinrichtungs Gesetz – Radio equipment and Telecommunications Terminal law).

The directive was published on 7.4.1999 in the EU Official Gazette L91/1999 and was thus brought into law. The FTEG was announced in the German Federal Law Gazette Part I, No. 6 on 7 February 2001, and came into force on 8 February 2001.

1.4 Low voltage directive

In accordance with the directive 73/23/EEC, appropriate regulations have been binding since the seventies. In Germany, this directive was brought into legal effect with the Device safety law, the first prescription to the law on technical materials. Since 1st January 1997, manufacturers have not been allowed to see products without a CE mark.

The CE mark can be displayed if the product meets the safety targets specified in the low voltage directive. In general, this means meeting the technical requirements specified in a harmonised standard. This directive is applicable for all electrical equipment within particular voltage limits.

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2 Hardware

Hardware is a very commonly used term in computer technology. It simply refers to all the components of a PC and its peripherals (e.g. printers, scanners etc.).

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Our tips and hints …

... on saving energy

We recommend connecting the system and the peripherals to a standard switchable plug strip. This makes disconnecting the entire system from the mains easier, safer and clearer.

PC systems and peripherals that do not have a mains switch and are connected to the mains are on "Standby" mode. Power consumption is inevitable in this mode. In "Standby" mode the system will maintain certain functions, e.g. wake on LAN, wake on RING (MODEM). To isolate the system you will either have to disconnect the mains plug or switch the system off at a plug strip.

If you will not be using the PC for a long period of time, or if you will not be using the wake on LAN or wake on RING (MODEM) functions, turn off the entire system.

2.1 The motherboard

The motherboard (also called the mainboard) is the most important component of your computer. Among other things, it contains the CPU, the working memory and slots for additional components. You can find important and detailed information in the appropriate manual. This is supplied electronically on the

"Drivers & Utility" CD/DVD or in printed form.

2.2 The CPU

CPU is an abbreviation for the term Central Processing Unit. The CPU is the actual "brain" of the computer. It is responsible for all of

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