IBM 6868, IntelliStation M Pro User Manual

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Professional Workstation

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Contents

Safety information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vii

Laser compliance statement ....................... viii

Lithium battery notice ............................ x

About this book .............................. xi

Related documentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xi

Chapter 1. IBM IntelliStation overview ................. 1

Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Preinstalled software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Additional software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

System specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Chapter 2. Setting up your computer .................. 11

Arranging your workspace ........................ 11

Comfort . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Glare and lighting ........................... 12

Air circulation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Electrical outlets and cable lengths .................. 13

Connecting cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Getting started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Starting your computer for the first time ............... 16

Running the setup program ...................... 17

Using Access IBM ........................... 18

Information for Windows NT Workstation only ............. 19

Setting up your hard disk partitions ................. 19

Creating an emergency repair disk .................. 19

Service Pack 5 .............................. 19

Setup Wizard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Additional setup tasks ........................... 20

Creating an IBM Enhanced Diagnostic Diskette ........... 20

Internet Explorer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Registering your computer ....................... 21

Accessing your complimentary screen savers ............. 21

Installing additional software ..................... 22

Installing other operating systems ................... 23

Chapter 3. Operating and caring for your computer .......... 25

Controls and status indicators ...................... 25

Starting your computer .......................... 27

Shutting down . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Using diskettes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Handling and storing diskettes .................... 28

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Inserting and removing diskettes ................... 29

Write-protecting diskettes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Using a CD-ROM drive .......................... 30

Handling a CD ............................. 30

Loading a CD .............................. 31

Using video features ............................ 31

Video device drivers .......................... 32

Changing monitor settings ....................... 32

Using audio features ............................ 33

Updating system programs ........................ 34

Managing your computer ......................... 34

Wake on LAN ............................. 35

Alert on LAN .............................. 35

Remote Program Load or Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol .. 35

Remote Administration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

LANClient Control Manager ...................... 36

System Migration Assistant (SMA) .................. 36

Desktop Management Interface .................... 36

Using security features .......................... 37

Anti-intrusion features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Asset ID capability ........................... 38

IBM security solutions ......................... 38

Data protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Enhanced security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Locking the keyboard ......................... 39

Taking care of your computer ....................... 40

Basics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Cleaning your computer ........................ 40

Moving your computer ......................... 42

Chapter 4. Using the Configuration/Setup Utility program ...... 43

Starting and using the Configuration/Setup Utility program ...... 43

Viewing and changing settings .................... 44

Exiting from the Configuration/Setup Utility program ....... 45

Using passwords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Using a power-on password ...................... 46

Using an administrator password ................... 48

Using Security Profile by Device ................... 50

Using Enhanced Security ......................... 51

Other settings in the Configuration/Setup Utility program ....... 53

Changing and viewing the startup sequence ............. 53

Setting Remote Administration .................... 54

Interrupt and DMA resources ..................... 54

Power-management features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

ACPI standby mode .......................... 56

Quick reference for network-related settings ............. 59

Enabling the Pentium III processor serial number feature ........ 60

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Chapter 5. Installing options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Available options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Preparing to install options ........................ 62

Handling static-sensitive devices ................... 62

Tools required . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

Using the stabilizing feet ........................ 63

Disconnecting cables and removing the cover ............ 64

Locating components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

Locating system board components .................. 69

Accessing the system board ...................... 70

Installing memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

Installing a second microprocessor .................. 75

Installing adapters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

Installing internal drives ........................ 81

Installing a security U-bolt ....................... 91

Completing the installation ........................ 92

Replacing the cover ........................... 92

Connecting cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94

Updating the computer configuration ................. 95

Chapter 6. Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97

Power-on self-test (POST) ......................... 98

Troubleshooting MAP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99

POST messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101

POST beep codes ............................. 105

SCSI error messages ........................... 106

Software-generated error messages ................... 106

Diagnostic error codes and messages .................. 106

Troubleshooting charts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106

Diskette drive problems ....................... 108

Monitor problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109

General problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112

Intermittent problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112

Keyboard, mouse, or pointing-device problems .......... 113

Memory problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114

Option problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115

Parallel port problems ........................ 116

Serial port problems ......................... 117

Printer problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117

Software problem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118

Universal Serial Bus port problems ................. 118

Recovering from a POST/BIOS update failure ............. 119

Replacing the battery .......................... 119

Using the IBM Product Recovery CD .................. 121

Additional resources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122

Recovering the operating system and support software ...... 122

Changing the startup sequence to start from the CD ........ 122

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IBM Enhanced Diagnostics ....................... 123

Other diagnostic programs ....................... 125

Using the ConfigSafe program ..................... 126

Chapter 7. Getting help, service, and information .......... 127

Service support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127

Before you call for service ........................ 129

Getting customer support and service ................. 129

Using the World Wide Web ..................... 129

Using electronic support services .................. 130

Getting information by fax ...................... 130

Getting help online .......................... 131

Getting help by telephone ...................... 131

Getting help around the world ................... 133

Purchasing additional services ..................... 133

Enhanced PC support line ...................... 133

900-number operating system and hardware support line ..... 134

Network and server support line .................. 134

Ordering support line services .................... 134

Warranty and repair services .................... 135

Ordering publications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136

Appendix A. Using the Software Selections CD ........... 137

Features of the CD ............................ 137

Starting the CD ............................. 138

Using the Software Selections program ................. 138

Appendix B. Computer records . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141

Serial numbers and keys ........................ 141

Device records . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142

Appendix C. Viewing the license agreement ............ 145

Appendix D. Product warranties and notices ............ 147

Warranty Statements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147

IBM Statement of Limited Warranty for United States, Puerto Rico,

and Canada (Part 1 - General Terms) ............... 147

IBM Statement of Warranty Worldwide except Canada, Puerto Rico,

Turkey, United States (Part 1 - General Terms) .......... 150

Part 2 - Worldwide Country-Unique Terms ............ 153

Notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158

Year 2000 readiness and instructions ................ 158

Trademarks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159

Electronic emission notices ...................... 160

Power cord notice .......................... 164

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167

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Safety information

Turn everything OFF.

Attach signal cables to receptacles.

First, remove power cord from outlet.

To Disconnect

Turn device ON.

DANGER:

Turn everything OFF.

To Connect

Remove signal cables from receptacles.

Remove all cables from devices.

Attach power cord to outlet.

First, attach all cables to devices.

Electrical current from power, telephone, and communication cables is hazardous. To avoid shock hazard, connect and disconnect cables as shown below when installing, moving or opening the covers of this product or attached devices. The power cord must be used with a properly grounded outlet.

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DANGER

To avoid a shock hazard, do not connect or disconnect any cables or perform installation, maintenance, or reconfiguration of this product during an electrical storm.

Laser compliance statement

Some IBM Personal Computer models are equipped from the factory with a CD-ROM drive or a DVD-ROM drive. CD-ROM drives and DVD-ROM drives are also sold separately as options. CD-ROM drives and DVD-ROM drives are laser products. These drives are certified in the U.S. to conform to the requirements of the Department of Health and Human Services 21 Code of Federal Regulations (DHHS 21 CFR) Subchapter J for Class 1 laser products. Elsewhere, these drives are certified to conform to the requirements of the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) 825 and CENELEC EN 60 825 for Class 1 laser products.

When a CD-ROM drive or a DVD-ROM drive is installed, note the following.

CAUTION: Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein might result in hazardous radiation exposure.

Removing the covers of the CD-ROM drive or DVD-ROM drive could result in exposure to hazardous laser radiation. There are no serviceable parts inside the CD-ROM drive or DVD-ROM drive. Do not remove the drive

covers.

Some CD-ROM drives and DVD-ROM drives contain an embedded Class 3A or Class 3B laser diode. Note the following.

DANGER

Laser radiation when open. Do not stare into the beam, do not view directly with optical instruments, and avoid direct exposure to the beam.

Certains modèles d'ordinateurs personnels sont équipés d'origine d'une unité de CD-ROM ou de DVD-ROM. Mais ces unités sont également vendues séparément en tant qu'options. L'unité de CD-ROM/DVD-ROM est

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un appareil à laser. Aux État-Unis, l'unité de CD-ROM/DVD-ROM est certifiée conforme aux normes indiquées dans le sous-chapitre J du DHHS 21 CFR relatif aux produits à laser de classe 1. Dans les autres pays, elle est certifiée être un produit à laser de classe 1 conforme aux normes CEI 825 et CENELEC EN 60 825.

Lorsqu'une unité de CD-ROM/DVD-ROM est installée, tenez compte des remarques suivantes:

ATTENTION Pour éviter tout risque d'exposition au rayon laser, respectez les consignes de réglage et d'utilisation des commandes, ainsi que les procédures décrites.

L'ouverture de l'unité de CD-ROM/DVD-ROM peut entraîner un risque d'exposition au rayon laser. Pour toute intervention, faites appel à du personnel qualifié.

Certaines unités de CD-ROM/DVD-ROM peuvent contenir une diode à laser de classe 3A ou 3B. Tenez compte de la consigne qui suit:

DANGER

Rayonnement laser lorsque le carter est ouvert. Évitez toute exposition directe des yeux au rayon laser. Évitez de regarder fixement le faisceau ou de l'observer à l'aide d'instruments optiques.

Safety information ix

Lithium battery notice

CAUTION: Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.

When replacing the battery, use only IBM Part Number 33F8354 or an equivalent type battery recommended by the manufacturer. The battery contains lithium and can explode if not properly used, handled, or disposed of.

Do not:

 Throw or immerse into water  Heat to more than 100°C (212°F)  Repair or disassemble

Dispose of the battery as required by local ordinances or regulations.

ATTENTION Danger d'explosion en cas de remplacement incorrect de la batterie.

Remplacer uniquement par une batterie IBM de type 33F8354 ou d'un type équivalent recommandé par le fabricant. La batterie contient du lithium et peut exploser en cas de mauvaise utilisation, de mauvaise manipulation ou de mise au rebut inappropriée.

Ne pas :

 Lancer ou plonger dans l'eau  Chauffer à plus de 100°C (212°F)  Réparer ou désassembler

Mettre au rebut les batteries usagées conformément aux règlements locaux.

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About this book

This book will help you become familiar with your IBM IntelliStation workstation and its many features. It describes how to set up, configure, operate, install options, and maintain your computer. There is also information about problem solving, getting help, and the software that comes with your computer.

Related documentation

The following documentation contains additional information about your computer. You can also go to the World Wide Web at http://www.ibm.com/pc/us/intellistation for more information.

 Understanding Your Computer

This online publication is provided on the Software Selections CD that comes with your computer. If your computer has IBM-preinstalled software, this document is also available using Access IBM. It includes general information about using personal computers and in-depth information about the specific features of your computer.

 Adaptec SCSI documentation

This documentation is provided on the Software Selections CD that comes with your computer. If your computer has IBM-preinstalled software, this document is also available using Access IBM. It contains information and instructions for installing and configuring small computer system interface (SCSI) device drivers, the Adaptec 2940U2B SCSI adapter, and SCSI devices.

 README files on the Device Driver and IBM Enhanced Diagnostics CD

There are several README files on this CD that contain information about the various adapters and devices that might be attached to your computer.

 Hardware Maintenance Manual

This publication contains information for trained service technicians. It can be found at http://www.ibm.com/pc/support on the World Wide Web. Type the machine type and model number (type-model) into the Quick Path field and click Go. Click Online publications and then click Hardware Maintenance Manuals.

You can also order this manual from IBM. To purchase a copy, see to Chapter 7, “Getting help, service, and information” on page 127.

 Technical Information Manual

This publication contains information for those who want to know more about the technical aspects of their computer. It can be found at http://www.ibm.com/pc/us/ on the World Wide Web. Type the

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machine type and model number (type-model) into the Quick Path field and click Go. Click Online publications and then click Technical

Manuals.

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Chapter 1. IBM IntelliStation overview

Thank you for selecting an IBM IntelliStation Professional Workstation. Your computer incorporates many of the latest advances in computer technology and is easy to expand and upgrade as your needs change.

This section provides an overview of the computer features, preinstalled software, and system specifications.

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Features

System summary

See the System Summary screen in the Configuration/Setup utility program for an overview of the features on your computer. Refer to Chapter 4, “Using the Configuration/Setup Utility program” on page 43.

Microprocessor

 Intel



Pentium III microprocessor with up to 256 KB of L2 cache

memory integrated into the microprocessor

 Support for dual microprocessors

Memory

 Support for:

– 2.5 V, 184-pin, Rambus inline memory module (RIMM) containing

checking and error correcting code (ECC) or non-error correcting

code, Rambus dynamic random access memory (RDRAM) – RIMM heights up to 63.5 mm (2.5 inches) – 64 MB, 128 MB, 256 MB, and 512 MB RIMMs (when available) – A maximum of 2 GB of memory

 512 KB flash memory for system programs

Removable-media drives

 One 3.5-inch, 1.44 MB diskette drive  One IDE CD-ROM drive

Internal hard disk drives

 One SCSI hard disk drive  Support for additional SCSI or enhanced integrated drive electronics

(EIDE) hard disk drives

– Maximum integrated drive electronics (IDE) and EIDE

devices: Four total – Maximum SCSI devices: See the SCSI documentation in Access

IBM or on the Software Selections CD supplied with your computer

Graphics subsystem

High-performance accelerated graphics port (AGP) adapter with up to 32 MB synchronous graphics RAM (SGRAM) video memory.

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Audio subsystem

 Integrated audio controller compatible with Microsoft



Windows



Sound System

 Supports most Sound Blaster applications

Integrated Ethernet adapter:

 Support for Wake on LAN



 Support for Alert on LAN



System management features

 Remote Program Load (RPL) and Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol

(DHCP)

 Wake on LAN (requires Wake on LAN-supported network adapter)  Wake on Alarm  Remote Administration (ability to update the power-on self-test (POST)

and the basic input/output system (BIOS) over the network)

 Automatic power-on startup  System Management (SM) BIOS and software  Ability to store POST hardware test results  Built-in system-management hardware (temperature sensors, fan-speed

monitor, chassis-intrusion detector, power supply and microprocessor voltage monitor, and power-switch bypass)

Input/output features

 25-pin, Extended Capabilities Port (ECP)/Extended Parallel Port (EPP)  One 9-pin, 16550 universal asynchronous receiver/transmitter serial

port

 Two 4-pin, Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports  Mouse port  Keyboard port

 Monitor port (on the AGP adapter)

 Three audio connectors (line out/headphone out, line in, and

microphone)

Expansion capability

 Four available drive bays.

 Four or five available PCI expansion slots (depending on model) with

support for 32-bit PCI Plug and Play adapters.

 Support for additional internal and external SCSI devices (the number

of internal devices that can be installed is limited by the number of available drive bays, power, and cooling requirements).

 Support for additional IDE or EIDE devices.

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Power

 Automatic switching between ranges, 90–137/180–265 V ac  Automatic switching, 57–63/47–53 Hz input frequency range  Built-in overload and surge protection  Advanced Power Management support  Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) support

Security features

 Cover lock and keys  Support for the addition of a U-bolt and lockable cable  Power-on and administrator passwords  Startup sequence control  Startup without diskette drive, keyboard, or mouse  Unattended start mode  Diskette and hard disk I/O control  Serial and parallel port I/O control  Security profile by device  IBM Security Solutions

IBM preinstalled software

Your computer might come with preinstalled software. If so, an operating system, device drivers to support built-in features, and other support programs are included. See “Preinstalled software” on page 5 for a description of this software.

Additional software

Additional software is provided on the Software Selections CD and the Device Driver and IBM Enhanced Diagnostics CD. See “Additional software” on

page 6 for a description of this software.

Operating systems (supported)

 Microsoft Windows NT



Workstation Version 4.0

 Microsoft Windows 98

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Operating systems (tested for compatibility)

 IBM PC DOS Version 7.0

 MS-DOS Versions 6.22

 Novell NetWare Versions 3.2, 4.2, 5.0 (not supported on some models)

 SCO OpenServer 5.05

Software

Your computer might come with a Microsoft operating system2 and a variety of software, including application programs, diagnostic tools, and device drivers. Some of the software is preinstalled and some is on the

Software Selections CD and the Device Driver and IBM Enhanced Diagnostics CD. Software, other than Microsoft software, is licensed under the terms of

the IBM International License Agreement for Non-Warranted Programs. Appendix C of this book contains instructions for viewing the license agreement.

Preinstalled software

Your preinstalled software includes the following:

 Access IBM, which is a central location from which you can set up hard

disk partitions, install software provided by IBM, register your computer, set the time and date, set up your printer, view online books, start the Software Selections CD, and obtain information about IBM products and technical support.

 Device drivers for factory-installed features.

 The latest Service Pack available is also provided for Windows NT

Workstation models. For important information on this software, see “Additional setup tasks” on page 20.

 Internet Explorer 5.0, see “Internet Explorer” on page 21 for more

information.

The operating systems listed here are being tested for compatibility at the time this publication goes to press. Additional operating systems might be identified by IBM as compatible with your computer following the publication of this book. Corrections and additions to the list are available in IBM's online compatibility report, which can be found on the World Wide Web. For World Wide Web pages, see Chapter 7, “Getting help, service, and information” on page 127.

The Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity is your assurance that the Windows software in your computer is legally licensed from Microsoft Corporation.

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Additional information about your preinstalled software is in “Getting started” on page 15.

Important:

1. No backup diskettes for your preinstalled software come with your computer. However, the Software Selections CD contains most of your IBM-preinstalled programs.

2. Your computer comes with an IBM Product Recovery CD. This CD contains Windows and all the preinstalled applications and device drivers. For information about reinstalling Windows and preinstalled software from the IBM Product Recovery CD, see “Using the IBM Product Recovery CD” on page 121.

3. The device drivers and some programs are also available at http://www.ibm.com/pc/us/files.html on the World Wide Web.

Additional software

In addition to your IBM-preinstalled programs and device drivers, additional software is provided on the Software Selections CD or other CDs. You decide which programs to install based on your needs.

Following is a list of some of the software that is provided. Note that the software on the CD is subject to change and might be different from the following list. Similar software for other operating systems is also provided on the CD. See Appendix A, “Using the Software Selections CD” on page 137 for further information about the CD.

Norton AntiVirus for IBM

A comprehensive product that detects and removes viruses from your computer.

ConfigSafe A comprehensive configuration tracking and recovery

tool for Windows NT. It provides features that you or support personnel can use to restore your system if your configuration becomes damaged or unusable. ConfigSafe can also be a valuable troubleshooting tool, especially if problems develop after you install a new application or adapter.

CoSession Remote 32 A communication tool that an IBM technician or

in-house administrator can use to diagnose and fix computer problems from a remote location. The connection can be made through a modem or over a LAN.

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IBM Update Connector



Update Connector provides an easy-to-use tool to update software data from an IBM server to your computer over the Internet. Once installed, you only need to start the program to be connected to the Update Connector database. Once connected, Update Connector automatically determines whether available updates are appropriate and, if so, downloads and installs them at your convenience. Update Connector automatically recognizes machine types and models as well as software versions and other criteria when figuring which updates to download.

IBM Internet Connection

Software that you can use to dial into the Internet through the IBM Global Network. You can use this software with the Netscape Navigator browser, which is available on your Software Selections CD.

IBM Universal Manageability Services (UM Services)

Software that you can use to view detailed information about your computer hardware and software, browse Desktop Management Interface (DMI) information, set up alerts, monitor a variety of system resources, and manage your asset security. For more information, go to http://www.ibm.com/pc/ww/software on the World Wide Web and search for Universal Manageability Services.

IBM Universal Manageability Desktop Extensions (UM Desktop Extensions)

These Life Cycle Tools plug into UM Services to provide enhanced network management. For more information, go to http://www.ibm.com/pc/ww/software on the World Wide Web and search for Universal Manageability Desktop Extensions.

PC-Doctor for Windows Diagnostic tools that you can use within Windows

operating systems. In addition to isolating hardware problems, these tools also provide information about your computer operating environment and some software components. Support documentation is built into the Help system. (See also “IBM Enhanced Diagnostics” on page 123.)

IBM ViaVoice A continuous speech dictation and desktop navigation

program. If you experience problems using ViaVoice, see the READ1ST.TXT file in the appropriate language folder on the ViaVoice CD.

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System specifications

Dimensions

 Depth: 460 mm (18.1 in.)  Width: 200 mm (7.9 in.)  Height: 492 mm (19.4 in.)

Computer weight

 Maximum configuration (as shipped): 20.5 kg (45 lb)

Environment

 Air temperature:

– System on: 10° to 35°C (50° to 95°F) at altitude 0-2134 m (7000 ft) – System off: 10° to 43°C (50° to 110°F)

 Humidity:

– System on: 8% to 80% – System off: 8% to 80%

Electrical Input

 Sine-wave input (50/60 Hz) is required

 Input voltage/current:

– Low range:

- Minimum: 100 V ac

- Maximum: 127 V ac

- Current rating: 5.0 amps

– High range:

- Minimum: 200 V ac

- Maximum: 240 V ac

- Current rating: 3.0 amps

– Input kilovolt-amperes (kVA) (approximately):

- Maximum (configuration as shipped): 0.75 kVA

Note: Power consumption and heat output vary depending on the number

and type of optional features installed and the power-management optional features in use.

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Heat Output

 Approximate heat output in British thermal units (Btu) per hour:

– Maximum configuration (as shipped): 361 Btu/hour (106 watts) – Maximum configuration (theoretical):

1564 Btu/hour (460 watts)

Air flow

 Approximately 0.56 cubic meters per minute (20 cubic feet per minute)

Acoustical Noise-Emission Values

 Average sound-pressure levels:

– At operator position:

- 40 dBA idle

- 44 dBA operating

– At bystander position–1 meter (3.3 ft):

- 37 dBA idle

- 40 dBA operating

 Declared (upper limit) sound power levels:

– 5.2 bels idle – 5.5 bels operating

Note: These levels were measured in controlled acoustical environments

according to procedures specified by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) S12.10 and ISO 7779, and are reported in accordance with ISO 9296. Actual sound-pressure levels in your location might exceed the average values stated because of room reflections and other nearby noise sources. The declared sound power levels indicate an upper limit, below which a large number of computers will operate.

Under typical maximum configurations, the heat output will be substantially below the theoretical maximum.

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Chapter 2. Setting up your computer

This chapter provides the information necessary to set up your computer and prepare it to run your applications.

Before You Begin

 Read “Safety information” on page vii before setting up your

computer.

 Set up and start your computer before installing any internal

options (such as memory or an adapter). See Chapter 5, “Installing options” on page 61 for more information.

You will need the following:  Computer

 Computer power cord  Keyboard  Mouse

 Monitor (sold separately with signal cable and power cord)

If you are missing an item, contact your place of purchase.

Arranging your workspace

To get the most from your computer, arrange the equipment you use and your work area to suit your needs and the kind of work you do. Your comfort is of foremost importance, but light sources, air circulation, and the location of electrical outlets also can affect the way you arrange your workspace.

Comfort

Although no single working position is ideal for everyone, the following guidelines will help you find a position that suits you best.

Choose a good chair to reduce the frequency of fatigue from sitting in the same position for a long time. The backrest and seat should adjust independently and provide good support. The seat should have a curved front to relieve pressure on the thighs. Adjust the seat so that your thighs are parallel to the floor and your feet are either flat on the floor or on a footrest.

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When using the keyboard, keep your forearms parallel to the floor and your wrists in a neutral, comfortable position. Try to keep a light touch on the keyboard and your hands and fingers relaxed. You can change the angle of the keyboard for maximum comfort by adjusting the position of the keyboard feet.

Viewing Distance

Lower Back Support

Seat Height

Adjust the monitor so that the top of the screen is at, or slightly below, eye level. Place the monitor at a comfortable viewing distance, usually 51 to 61 cm (20 to 24 in.), and position it so that you can view it without having to twist your body.

Glare and lighting

Position the monitor to minimize glare and reflections from overhead lights, windows, and other light sources. Place the monitor at right angles to windows and other light sources whenever possible. Reduce overhead lighting, if necessary, by turning off lights or using lower wattage bulbs. If you install the monitor near a window, use curtains or blinds to block the sunlight. You might have to adjust the Brightness and Contrast controls on the monitor as the room lighting changes throughout the day.

Where it is impossible to avoid reflections or to adjust the lighting, place an antiglare filter over the screen. These filters might affect the clarity of the image on the screen; try them only after you have exhausted other methods of reducing glare.

Dust buildup compounds problems associated with glare. Remember to clean your monitor screen periodically using a soft cloth moistened with a nonabrasive liquid glass cleaner.

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Air circulation

Your computer and monitor produce heat. The computer has a fan that pulls in fresh air and forces out hot air. The monitor lets hot air escape through vents. Blocking the air vents can cause overheating, which might result in a malfunction or damage. Place the computer and monitor so that nothing blocks the air vents; usually, 51 mm (2 in.) of air space is sufficient. Also, make sure the vented air is not blowing on someone else.

Electrical outlets and cable lengths

The location of electrical outlets and the length of power cords and cables that connect to the monitor, printer, and other devices might determine the final placement of your computer.

When arranging your workspace:

 Avoid the use of extension cords. Whenever possible, plug the

computer power cord directly into an electrical outlet.

 Keep power cords and cables neatly routed away from walkways and

other areas where they might be kicked accidentally.

For more information about power cords, see “Power cord notice” on page 164.

Connecting cables

Read the following before connecting cables:

 Connect all device cables before plugging any power cords into an

electrical outlet.

 Connect the monitor cable to the monitor if it is not already attached.

 If your computer comes with Windows NT Workstation and a

ScrollPoint

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mouse, the first time you start up your computer your mouse ScrollPoint function might not work. The ScrollPoint mouse function will be enabled after you shut down and restart your computer.

 Connect the power cords to the computer, monitor, and other devices

first before plugging them into an electrical outlet.

 In some circumstances, the computer might not turn off immediately

when you press the power switch. If this happens, hold the power switch down for approximately 5 seconds until the computer turns off.

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Use the following illustration to connect cables to the rear of your computer. Some connectors are color-coded. You might not have devices for all connectors shown here.

.1/ Power cord .2/ Keyboard .3/ USB-2 .4/ Parallel .5/ Audio line in .6/ Monitor connector .7/ SCSI connector .8/ PCI slot 5 .9/ PCI slot 4 .1ð/ PCI slot 3

.11/ PCI slot 2 .12/ PCI slot 1 .13/ AGP slot .14/ Microphone .15/ Audio line out .16/ Ethernet .17/ Serial .18/ USB-1 .19/ Mouse

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Identification numbers

Locate identification numbers (serial and model/type) and record this information in Appendix B, “Computer records” on page 141.

Getting started

This section contains the following information to help you get started using your computer:

 Starting your computer for the first time.  What you need before, and what happens after, you start your

computer for the first time

 Accessing information and performing tasks from Access IBM on the

desktop

 Setting up your hard disk partitions  Creating an emergency repair disk

If you suspect a problem, see Chapter 6, “Troubleshooting” on page 97.

See “Related documentation” on page xi for sources of other information about your computer.

For information about IBM-installed software, see “Software” on page 5. Additional programs are on the Software Selections CD and, in some cases, on other CDs and diskettes. If you are installing your own operating system, make sure that you install the device drivers after you install your operating system. Installation instructions are provided with the media or in README files on the diskettes or CDs.

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Starting your computer for the first time

To start your computer:

1. Turn on all devices connected to the computer.

2. Press and release the power switch on your computer.

Important

1. You must complete the Windows setup program before you can access Windows for the first time.

2. After you have started the Windows setup program, you must complete it before turning off your computer; otherwise, unexpected results might occur.

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Running the setup program

Before you start the setup procedure, you need the following:

 The Windows manual that is provided with your computer, in case you

need more detailed information than is provided in this chapter

 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity (attached to the front cover of your

Windows manual) for the Product ID number

 Network information (if applicable) from your network administrator  The printer model and port that is used by the printer, if a printer is

attached directly to your computer

The setup program appears when you start the computer for the first time. The program will prompt you to make choices or type information as required.

Notes:

1. If the setup program has already been run once, it will not appear when you start your computer (if you need more detailed information, see your Windows manual).

2. The setup program that appears when you start the computer is slightly different from the one that is described in your Windows manual. Some choices described in your Windows manual do not appear because they are preset.

3. During the setup procedure, you must indicate that you accept the Microsoft Windows license agreement. If your operating system is Windows NT Workstation, type in the Product ID number from the Certificate of Authenticity, when prompted. The Certificate of Authenticity is attached to the front cover of your Windows manual.

For Windows NT

After the setup procedure is completed and the computer is restarted, when prompted, press Ctrl+Alt+Delete to display the log on window. After the log on procedure is completed, the Windows NT Workstation desktop appears.

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Using Access IBM

Access IBM provides menus on your computer desktop where you can easily access programs and utilities for many of the common tasks that you might want to perform.

The Access IBM menu on the desktop includes the following items: Start up

Customize Get help

View license and warranty

The menu selections under each of these main menu items are as follows: Start up

Arrange your workspace Register with IBM Set the date and time Set up a printer Change screen settings Create a diagnostic diskette Partition your hard disk Set up your network

Customize

View system information Back up your configuration

Install software

Customize Access IBM

Get help

Read about support

Link to IBM Web sites View documentation Recover software

Diagnose a problem

View license and warranty

View the license

View the warranty

To remove Access IBM from your desktop:

1. From the main menu, click Customize.

2. From the Customize menu, click Customize Access IBM.

3. Follow the instructions on the screen.

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Information for Windows NT Workstation only

The following information is for computers running Windows NT Workstation only.

Setting up your hard disk partitions

Your hard disk has a 2 GB partition (referred to as drive C). This partition contains Windows NT Workstation and the other preinstalled software.

Important: The remaining hard disk space has been left unformatted and

cannot be used until you partition it.

You can format and partition hard disk space into multiple drives (such as C, D, and E) as you wish. For example, if you want to install another operating system, it can be installed into a separate primary partition.

To set up your hard disk partitions:

1. In the Access IBM menu, click Start up.

2. In the Start up menu, click Partition your hard disk.

3. Disk Administrator starts. If you need more information about

partitioning your hard disk, click Help on the Disk Administrator screen.

4. After creating your hard disk partitions, close the Disk Administrator program.

Creating an emergency repair disk

At your earliest opportunity, create a Microsoft Windows NT Emergency Repair Disk. It is important that you create this diskette, which can be used

for recovery purposes. If you add features to your computer, create a new Emergency Repair Disk to ensure that the diskette reflects your current system configuration. Additional information about creating and using the diskette is in your Windows NT Workstation manual.

Service Pack 5

Service Pack 5 is a Windows NT Workstation update made available to Windows NT Workstation users by Microsoft.

To install device drivers without affecting the Service Pack 5 installation, you must install the device drivers from the I386 directory on drive C. If you install device drivers from any directory or device other than the I386 directory on drive C, you will have to reinstall Service Pack 5.

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To reinstall Service Pack 5, double-click Service Pack 5 on the desktop. Then click OK.

Your computer might come with a Windows NT Workstation Service Pack 5 CD, made available by Microsoft. You can also download Service Pack 5 at http://www.ibm.com/pc/us/news/msinfo.html from the World Wide Web.

Setup Wizard

Microsoft Network Setup Wizard gives you access to the Internet. To begin setting up Windows NT Workstation Networking, click Set Up Your Network. You will be asked if you wish to install Windows NT Workstation Networking now. To continue with the setup procedure, click Yes, and the Microsoft Network Setup Wizard will open. For information about using the Microsoft Network Setup Wizard, see the Windows NT Workstation manual.

Additional setup tasks

This section includes information about several tasks that you might want to perform as part of the setup of your computer. These tasks are optional, but you should consider each of them before completing the setup.

 Creating an IBM Enhanced Diagnostic Diskette  Using Internet Explorer  Using Access IBM to register your computer with IBM and then

accessing complimentary screen savers

 Installing additional software  Installing other operating systems

Creating an IBM Enhanced Diagnostic Diskette

The IBM Enhanced Diagnostics Diskette is a self-starting, diagnostic diskette used to test hardware (and some software) components of your computer.

To create a diagnostic diskette:

1. Obtain a blank formatted diskette.

2. Click Start up → Create a diagnostic diskette in Access IBM and

follow the instructions on the screen.

A diagnostic diskette image can also be downloaded from http://www.ibm.com/pc/support on the World Wide Web.

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Internet Explorer

Internet Explorer is a tool that you can use to navigate your company intranet or the World Wide Web.

Note: You must be connected to your company intranet or to the World

Wide Web (or both) to be able to use Internet Explorer. For information on connecting to the Internet, as well as further information about Internet Explorer, see the operating system manual provided with your computer.

Registering your computer

Registering takes only a few minutes and helps IBM provide better service to you. When your registration information is received, it is placed into a central database accessible by IBM technical support representatives. If you need technical assistance, the support representative will already have information about your computer, saving you time on the phone. In addition, your comments about your computer are reviewed by a team dedicated to customer satisfaction and are taken into consideration in making improvements to IBM computers.

Use Access IBM to register your computer (see “Using Access IBM” on page 18). The registration program gathers your name, address, voice and fax telephone numbers, e-mail address, machine type, and machine serial number. Then, forward the registration information to IBM using one of these methods:

 Print the information and then mail it to IBM.  If you have access to the Internet, you can use the following procedures

to register your computer:

1. In access IBM, click Start up. The related menu is displayed. (See

“Using Access IBM” on page 18 for help using Access IBM.)

2. Click Register with IBM, and then follow the instructions on the

screen.

Accessing your complimentary screen savers

After you complete the product registration procedure, you are given the option to install a complimentary suite of Windows screen savers. Use the following steps to access the new screen savers:

1. Click the Windows Start button.

2. Click Settings.

3. Click Control Panel.

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4. Double-click Display.

5. Click the Screen Saver tab.

6. Click the Screen Saver pull-down menu in the Screen Saver section.

7. Click one of the screen savers to select it.

8. Locate the Wait field scroll bar and set the minutes of inactivity that

you want to elapse before the screen saver appears.

9. Click OK.

Installing additional software

In addition to your IBM-preinstalled programs and device drivers, additional software is provided on the Software Selections CD. You decide which programs to install based on your needs. See “Additional software” on page 6 for a description of these programs.

To install software, use the Customize menu in Access IBM (see “Using Access IBM” on page 18).

The Software Selections CD contains diagnostic programs and other support software for several operating system environments.

Important

The Software Selections CD does not contain operating systems. Before you can use the CD, your operating system must already be installed in your computer.

You can use the CD to:

 Install some products directly from the CD.  Create an image of the Software Selections CD on an attached network

disk and install software products from that LAN disk.

 Create diskettes for software products that cannot be installed from the

CD and install the products from diskette.

 Uninstall software products that were installed from the CD.

The Software Selections CD has an easy-to-use graphical interface and automated installation procedures for most products. It also has a help system that describes the features of the CD.

The products on the Software Selections CD are licensed according to the terms and conditions of the IBM International License Agreement for Non-Warranted Programs, which is available through Access IBM. For

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more information, see Appendix C, “Viewing the license agreement” on page 145.

To use the Software Selections CD:

1. Insert the Software Selections CD into your CD-ROM drive.

2. From the Access IBM menu, click Customize → Install software → Run the Software Selections CD.

3. When the main menu appears, select the desired option; then follow the instructions on the screen.

After a program is installed, you can access it through the Programs choice on the Windows Start menu. For most programs, support documentation is built into the online Help system; for some programs, online documentation is also provided.

Installing other operating systems

If you install (or reinstall) Microsoft Windows 95, Microsoft Windows 98, or Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 4.0, you might need additional software or device drivers. Hardware-specific support software is available on the Device Driver and IBM Enhanced Diagnostics CD. If you experience problems with device drivers installed from this CD, you can obtain updated device drivers at http://www.ibm.com/support on the World Wide Web.

Before installing any operating system, be sure you obtain the latest updates. Contact the operating system manufacturer or, if applicable, check the manufacturer's World Wide Web site to obtain the updates.

To install an operating system, follow the instructions in the documentation provided with the operating system and any updates. Then, follow the instructions in Appendix A, “Using the Software Selections CD” on page 137 to install the support software.

Additional information about operating systems might be available at http://www.ibm.com/pc/support/ on the World Wide Web.

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Chapter 3. Operating and caring for your computer

This chapter provides information to help you in the day-to-day use and care of your computer.

Controls and status indicators

The buttons at the front of your computer are controls that enable you to perform a specific function, such as powering on the computer. The lights are status indicators that tell you when a certain device, such as the diskette drive, is in use. The following illustration shows the controls and status indicators for your computer.

.1/ Power switch .2/ Power-on light .3/ Hard-disk drive light

.4/ Client LAN light .5/ Diskette eject button .6/ Diskette drive light

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Following is a description of the controls and status indicators on your computer.

 Power switch: This switch is used to manually turn your computer on

or off. Do not turn off your computer if the in-use light for the hard disk drive or diskette drive is on.

Note: The power switch normally operates with a single touch.

However, in some circumstances the computer might not immediately turn off. If this happens, hold the power switch down for approximately 5 seconds, and the computer will then turn off.

 Power-on light: This light is on when computer power is turned on.  Hard disk drive light: This light indicates that the hard disk drive

heads are being positioned or that your computer is reading from or writing to the hard disk.

 LAN client light: This light indicates when there is communications

activity on the LAN.

 Diskette eject button: This button is used to eject a diskette from the

drive.

 Diskette drive light: This light indicates that the diskette drive heads

are being positioned or that your computer is reading from or writing to a diskette.

Note: See “Using a CD-ROM drive” on page 30 for information about the

controls and status indicators for the CD-ROM drive.

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Starting your computer

To start your computer:

1. Turn on all devices connected to the computer.

2. Press and release the power switch on your computer.

What you see and hear when you start up your computer depends on the features installed and the BIOS settings.

If POST detects an error you hear multiple beeps (or no beep) and an error message appears on the screen. Write down any error numbers and descriptions. If a problem is detected, see Chapter 6, “Troubleshooting” on page 97 for more information.

When POST completes, the following message appears:

Press F12 to boot from the network Press F1 for Configuration/Setup

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If a power-on or administrator password has been set, a password prompt appears on the screen. Type either password at the prompt and press Enter. For more information about passwords, see “Using passwords” on page 46.

If your computer is properly connected and configured to load a startup image from the network, a request is sent and a startup image is loaded into your computer. If the request is unsuccessful or there is no network connection, the operating system and application programs are loaded from the hard disk.

If the system hardware configuration has changed or an error is detected, the Configuration/Setup utility program menu might be displayed when you press Enter.

Shutting down

When you are ready to turn off your computer, follow the shutdown procedure for your operating system to prevent the loss of unsaved data or damage to your software programs. See your operating system documentation for instructions.

Using diskettes

You can use 3.5-inch diskettes in the diskette drive of your computer.

Handling and storing diskettes

Inside the protective diskette case is a flexible disk with a magnetic-sensitive coating on which data is stored. A plastic cover protects this disk from damage by heat, dust, magnetic fields, and fingerprints.

Use the following guidelines when handling and storing diskettes:

 If the plastic cover that protects the disk is damaged, do not use the

diskette. A damaged diskette might damage the diskette drive.

 A protective slide on the top of a 3.5-inch diskette covers part of the

magnetic surface. The diskette drive moves this slide to read data from or write data to the diskette. Do not move this slide because fingerprints and dust can cause loss of data.

 Never touch the magnetic disk itself.  Keep diskettes away from magnets or devices that create a strong

magnetic field, such as electric motors and generators. Diskettes are sensitive to magnets found in television sets, telephones, stereo

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speakers, and other such items. A magnetic field can erase the data on your diskettes. Do not set diskettes on the monitor or use magnets to attach notes to your computer.

 Do not store diskettes at high temperatures, low temperatures, or in

direct sunlight. Temperatures ranging from 4° to 53°C (39° to 127°F) are acceptable for 3.5-inch diskettes. Keep diskettes away from heat. The plastic outer covering might warp, damaging the diskette.

Inserting and removing diskettes

To insert a 3.5-inch diskette, hold the diskette with the label facing up and insert the end with the protective slide first. Push the diskette into the diskette drive until the diskette clicks into place.

To remove the diskette, press the eject button and slide the diskette out of the drive. Do not remove the diskette while the in-use light is on.

Write-protecting diskettes

It is possible to accidentally format a diskette or unintentionally write data to it. Important information can be written over or lost. For this reason, it is a good idea to write-protect important diskettes. You can read data from a write-protected diskette, but you cannot erase or change the data.

Most 3.5-inch diskettes have a write-protect switch that can be used to prevent data from being written to or erased from the diskette. If a 3.5-inch diskette does not have a write-protect switch, it is permanently write-protected.

The write-protect switch is located on the back of 3.5-inch diskettes.

 To allow writing to the diskette, slide the switch so the write-protect

window is covered.

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 To prevent writing to the diskette, slide the switch so the write-protect

window is open.

Using a CD-ROM drive

Some models have a preinstalled CD-ROM drive. CD-ROM drives can play back or read from a CD but cannot write information to it. CD-ROM drives use industry standard, 12 cm (4.75-inch) CDs.

Follow these guidelines when using a CD-ROM drive:

 Do not place the drive where there is:

– High temperature – High humidity – Excessive dust

– Excessive vibration or sudden shock – An inclined surface

– Direct sunlight

 Do not insert any object other than a CD into the drive.  Before moving the computer, remove the CD from the drive.

Handling a CD

When handling a CD, follow these guidelines:

 Hold the CD by its edges. Do not touch the surface of the side that is

not labeled.

 To remove dust or fingerprints, wipe the CD with a clean, soft cloth

from the center to the outside. Wiping the CD in a circular direction might cause loss of data.

 Do not write or stick paper on the CD.  Do not scratch or mark the CD.  Do not place or store the CD in direct sunlight.  Do not use benzene, thinners, or other cleaners to clean the disk.  Do not drop or bend the CD.

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Loading a CD

To load a CD into a CD-ROM drive:

1. Press the eject/load button. The tray slides out of the drive. (Do not manually force the tray open.)

2. Place the CD in the tray with the label facing up.

3. Close the tray by pressing the eject/load button or by gently pushing the tray forward. When the tray is closed, the indicator light on the front of the drive will activate to indicate that the drive is in use.

4. To eject the CD, press the eject/load button. When the tray slides out, carefully remove the disk.

5. Close the tray by pressing the eject/load button or by gently pushing the tray forward.

Note: If the tray does not slide out of the drive when you press the

eject/load button, insert the pointed end of a large paper clip into the emergency-eject hole located on the front of the CD-ROM drive.

Important

If you set up your computer so that the CD-ROM drive tray is in a vertical position, make sure that the CD retainer devices on the tray are positioned to hold the CD in place after you close the tray. (Several different retainer device designs are found on CD-ROM drives. For some, you will need to rotate or extend two or more tabs or clips. Other designs use a wire bail that you need to reposition in the drive so that it will hold the CD in place.)

Using video features

Your computer has an accelerated graphics port (AGP) adapter with SGRAM video memory. AGP is a video standard for displaying text and graphic images on a monitor screen. AGP supports a variety of video modes. Video modes are different combinations of resolution, refresh rate, and color defined by a video standard for displaying text or graphics. For more information on video modes, see Understanding Your Computer provided on the Software Selections CD that comes with your computer.

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Video device drivers

To take full advantage of the graphics adapter in your computer, some operating systems and application programs require custom software, known as video device drivers. These device drivers provide support for greater speed, higher resolution, more available colors, and flicker-free images.

Device drivers for the graphics adapter and a README file with instructions for installing the device drivers are provided on the Device Driver and IBM Enhanced Diagnostics CD that comes with your computer. If your computer has IBM-preinstalled software, video device drivers have already been installed on the hard disk. However, you can use the device driver installation instructions if you need to reinstall the device drivers or if you need information about obtaining and installing updated device drivers.

See Chapter 7, “Getting help, service, and information” on page 127 for more information.

Changing monitor settings

To get the best possible image on your screen and to reduce flicker, you might need to reset the resolution and refresh rate of your monitor. You can view and change monitor settings through your operating system using the instructions provided in the video device driver README files on the Device Driver and IBM Enhanced Diagnostics CD or the Product Recovery CD that comes with your computer. See your operating system documentation for more information on monitor settings.

Attention

Before you change any monitor settings, be sure to review the information that comes with your monitor. Using a resolution or refresh rate that is not supported by your monitor might cause the screen to become unreadable and could damage the monitor. The information that comes with your monitor usually includes the resolutions and refresh rates that the monitor supports. If you need additional information, contact the manufacturer of the monitor.

To minimize screen flicker and jitter, set your monitor for the highest noninterlaced refresh rate that the monitor supports. If your monitor complies with the VESA Display Data Channel (DDC) standard, it is probably already set to the highest refresh rate that the monitor and video controller can support. If you are not sure if your monitor is DDC-compliant, see the documentation provided with the monitor.

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Using audio features

Your computer has an integrated audio controller that supports Sound Blaster applications and is compatible with the Microsoft Windows Sound System. Your computer also has a single internal speaker and three audio connectors. Using the audio controller, you can record and play back sound and music and enjoy sound with multimedia applications. Optionally, you can connect two stereo speakers to the line-out connector to enjoy better sound with multimedia applications.

The audio connectors in your computer are 3.5 mm (1/8-in.) mini-jacks. A description of the connectors follows. (For the location of the connectors, see “Connecting cables” on page 13.)

Line out/headphone out

This jack is used to send audio signals from the computer to external devices, such as stereo-powered speakers with built-in amplifiers, headphones, multimedia keyboards, or the audio line-in jack on a stereo system.

Note: The internal speaker in your computer is disabled when an external

speaker is connected to the headphone connector on your computer.

Audio line in

This jack is used to accept audio signals from external devices, such as line output from a stereo, television, or musical instrument, into the computer sound system.

Microphone in

This jack is used to connect a microphone to your computer when you want to record voice or other sounds on the hard disk. This jack can also be used by speech recognition software.

Note: If you experience interference or speaker feedback while recording,

try reducing the microphone recording volume (gain).

Procedures for recording and playing back sound vary by operating system. See your operating system documentation for information and instructions.

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Updating system programs

System programs are the basic layer of software built into your computer. They include the power-on self-test (POST), the basic input/output system (BIOS) code, and the Configuration/Setup utility program. POST is a set of tests and procedures performed each time you turn on your computer. BIOS is a layer of software that translates instructions from other layers of software into electrical signals that the computer hardware can understand. The Configuration/Setup utility program enables you to view and change some of the settings in the BIOS.

System programs are stored in an electrically erasable programmable read-only memory (EEPROM) module on the system board. This is also sometimes referred to as flash memory.

IBM occasionally makes changes and enhancements to the system programs. When updates are released, they are made available as downloadable files from the World Wide Web (see Chapter 7, “Getting help, service, and information” on page 127). System programs are updated by starting your computer with a flash update diskette in the diskette drive or by using the Remote Administration feature. Instructions for using system programs updates are included in a README file provided with the downloadable files. See “Setting Remote Administration” on page 54 for more information.

Managing your computer

Your computer comes with features that a network administrator or file server can use to remotely manage and control your computer. For more information about system management, see Understanding Your Computer (provided on the IBM Software Selections CD that comes with your computer).

IBM Universal Manageability Services (UM Services) streamline and automate PC systems management and support tasks, such as asset deployment and tracking. These PC tools are available for IBM PCs at no additional charge, helping to reduce total cost of ownership of your networked PCs so that you can focus vital company resources on essential business activities.

Go to http://www.ibm/pc/us/software/sysmgmt/ on the World wide Web and select Products for more information about available system management programs.

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Wake on LAN

Your computer has a Wake on LAN network adapter built into the system board. A network administrator can use the Wake on LAN feature to turn on your computer from a remote location. When Wake on LAN is used with network-management software, many types of functions, such as data transfers, software updates, and POST or BIOS updates to your computer can be initiated remotely.

Note: If the computer power cord is plugged into a surge protector, make

sure to use the computer power switch and not the surge protector switch when you turn off the power. Otherwise, the Wake on LAN feature will not work.

Alert on LAN

Your computer supports Alert on LAN technology. Alert on LAN technology provides notification of changes in the computer system even if the computer is turned off. Working with desktop management interface (DMI) and Wake on LAN technologies, Alert on LAN helps to manage and monitor the hardware and software features of your computer.

Alert on LAN generates notifications when the internal computer components have been removed, an error is detected during POST, or the computer is disconnected from the network or unplugged from the electrical outlet. Alert on LAN works in conjunction with Universal Management Services.

Remote Program Load or Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol

A network administrator can use Remote Program Load (RPL) or Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) to control your computer. If you use RPL with software such as IBM LANClient Control Manager, you can use a feature called Hybrid RPL, to install hybrid images (or files) on the hard disk. If your computer is a Hybrid RPL client, each time the computer starts from the network, LANClient Control Manager downloads a small bootstrap program and avoids the network traffic associated with a standard RPL.

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Remote Administration

A network administrator can use the Remote Administration feature to remotely update the POST and BIOS in your computer. Network-management software, such as LANClient Control Manager, is required in order to take advantage of this feature. See “Setting Remote Administration” on page 54 for configuration information.

LANClient Control Manager

LANClient Control Manager (LCCM) is a graphical, server-based program that aids in system deployment by mass unattended installation of operating systems, complete software images, device drivers, and BIOS updates to remote systems. Used with Wake on LAN, LCCM can remotely start up your system from a powered-off state, which means that installation can be done while the system is not being used. You can download LCCM at no additional charge (Internet access fees excepted).

For more information or to download this software visit http://www.ibm.com/pc/us/desktop/lccm on the World Wide Web.

System Migration Assistant (SMA)

System Migration Assistant (SMA) delivers wizard-like functionality to help administrators remotely transfer configurations, profile settings, device drivers, and files from an IBM or non-IBM PC to supported IBM systems. You can download SMA at no additional charge (Internet access fees excepted).

For more information or to download this software visit http://www.ibm.com/pc/us/software/sysmgmt/products/sma on the World Wide Web.

Desktop Management Interface

Desktop Management Interface (DMI) is a method for gathering information about the hardware and software in your computer. In a network environment, network administrators can use DMI to remotely monitor and control your computer. For more information about DMI, see Understanding Your Computer (provided on the IBM Software Selections CD that comes with your computer).

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Using security features

To deter unauthorized use of your computer, you can use anti-intrusion features and other security features that are provided with your computer.

Anti-intrusion features

IBM anti-intrusion features help protect against the theft of computer components, such as the microprocessor, system memory modules, or drives.

A cover lock is built into the chassis of your computer to prevent the cover from being removed. Two identical keys for the cover lock are also supplied. A tag attached to the keys has the key serial number and the address of the key manufacturer.

Important

Record the "key code" number along with the manufacturer address and phone number in the space provided in Appendix B, “Computer records” on page 141. Because locksmiths are not authorized to duplicate the cover lock keys, you must order replacement keys from the key manufacturer. When ordering replacement keys, you will need the key code number.

You can set a chassis-intrusion detector inside your computer to alert the system administrator each time the computer cover is removed. This detector is enabled after you set an administrator password in the Configuration/Setup utility program. After the password is set, and after the computer cover is removed, a POST error message (176) displays on the computer screen the next time the computer is plugged in and turned on. You must type the correct administrator password to start up the computer. For information on setting passwords, see Chapter 4, “Using the Configuration/Setup Utility program” on page 43.

If your computer uses the Alert on LAN feature, and you are connected to a network that uses Intel LANDesk

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Desktop Manager or IBM LANClient Manager, a message is also sent to the network administrator console notifying that the computer cover has been removed. For more information, see “Alert on LAN” on page 35 and contact your network administrator.

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Asset ID capability

IBM provides the basis for Asset ID4 support in your computer. Asset ID provides the capability to access information about your computer that is stored in an EEPROM module on the system board, using a radio-frequency-enabled portable scanner.

The Asset ID EEPROM contains prerecorded information about the system, including its configuration and the serial numbers of key components. The Asset ID EEPROM also includes a number of blank fields you can record with your choice of information. The Asset ID can be scanned from a short distance. The scanning of the Asset ID does not require the computer cover to be removed or even require that the computer be removed from the box in which it is shipped. This type of wireless tracking enables quicker system deployment and improved asset control. Asset ID information is also available through UM Services. See “Managing your computer” on page 34.

For the latest information on personal computer security features, visit the IBM support page at http://www.ibm.com/pc/us/desktop/assetid on the World Wide Web.

IBM security solutions

IBM security solutions keep electronic business transactions safe. They include the following:

 Integrated security chip that gives you the functionality of a SMART

card without the added cost

 Enhanced Security support  User Verification Manager software that helps manage authentication

so that you decide who has access to the components of your system

Data protection

You can lose data from the hard disk for a variety of reasons. Security violations, viruses, or hard disk drive failure can all contribute to the destruction of data files. To protect against the loss of valuable information, IBM has incorporated many data-saving features within your computer.

Asset ID enables your personal computer to be scanned by various radio frequency-emitting devices supplied by independent companies. Asset ID is intended for use only with radio frequency equipment that meets ANSI/IEEE C95.1 1991 RF Radiation Limits.

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SMART hard disk drive

Your computer comes with a SMART (Self-Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology) hard disk drive that is enabled to report potential hard disk failures. If an error is detected, a DMI-compliant warning message is sent to the computer screen and, if the computer is part of a network, to an administrator console. When an error is detected, the data on the hard disk can be backed up and the drive replaced.

SMART Reaction

To help back up important data, IBM provides SMART Reaction software on computers with preinstalled software and also on the IBM Software Selections CD. SMART Reaction is a client/server software application that helps users and administrators respond effectively to a warning issued by the SMART hard disk drive.

Virus protection

Your computer has built-in virus protection that can be enabled through the Configuration/Setup utility program. Also, Norton AntiVirus for IBM is installed on the hard disk of computers that have preinstalled software. Norton AntiVirus for IBM is also on the IBM Software Selections CD.

Enhanced security

Your computer has an enhanced security feature that provides extra protection for your administrator password and your startup sequence settings. With enhanced security, your administrator password and startup sequence are stored in a highly protected, nonvolatile, security EEPROM module that is separate from CMOS memory and the EEPROM module that stores system programs. When your administrator password and security sequence are protected by enhanced security, they remain intact even if the battery in your computer expires or is removed by someone. For more information, see “Using Enhanced Security” on page 51.

Locking the keyboard

You can disable the keyboard so that others are unable to use it. If a power-on password is set, the keyboard is locked when you turn on the computer. You must type the correct password before the keyboard will unlock. You can enable the power-on password feature with the Configuration/Setup utility program. See Chapter 4, “Using the Configuration/Setup Utility program” on page 43.

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Some operating systems have a keyboard and mouse lock-up feature. Check the documentation that comes with your operating system for more information.

Taking care of your computer

Use these guidelines for the proper handling and care of your computer.

Basics

Here are some basic points about keeping your computer functioning properly:

 Keep your computer in a clean, dry environment. Make sure it rests on

a flat, sturdy surface.

 Do not place items on top of the monitor or cover any of the vents in

the monitor or computer. These vents provide air flow to keep your computer from overheating.

 Keep food and drinks away from all parts of your computer. Food

particles and spills might make the keyboard and mouse sticky and unusable.

 Do not get the power switches or other controls wet. Moisture can

damage these parts and cause an electrical hazard.

 Always disconnect a power cord by grasping the plug, not the cord.

Cleaning your computer

It is a good practice to clean your computer periodically to protect the surfaces and ensure trouble-free operation.

CAUTION: Be sure to turn off the computer and monitor power switches before cleaning the computer and monitor screen.

Computer and keyboard

Use only mild cleaning solutions and a damp cloth to clean the painted surfaces of the computer.

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Monitor screen

Do not use abrasive cleaners when cleaning the surface of the monitor screen. The screen surface is easily scratched, so avoid touching it with pens, pencil points, and erasers.

To clean the screen surface, wipe it gently with a soft, dry cloth, or blow on the screen to remove grit and other loose particles. Then use a soft cloth moistened with a nonabrasive liquid glass cleaner.

Mouse

If the pointer on the screen does not move smoothly with the mouse, you might need to clean the mouse.

To clean your mouse:

1. Turn off the computer.

2. Disconnect the mouse cable from the computer.

3. Turn the mouse upside down. Unlock the retainer on the bottom of the mouse by moving it in the direction indicated by the arrow on the retainer.

4. Turn the mouse right-side up, and the retainer and ball will drop out.

5. Wash the ball in warm, soapy water and dry it well.

6. Using a damp cloth, wipe the outside of the mouse and the retainer. Be sure to wipe the rollers inside the mouse.

7. Insert the ball and retainer. Lock the retainer by moving it in the opposite direction of the arrow.

8. Reconnect the mouse cable to the computer.

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Moving your computer

Take the following precautions before moving your computer.

1. Back up all files and data from the hard disk. Operating systems can vary in the way they perform backup

procedures. See your operating system documentation for information about software backup.

2. Remove all media (diskettes, compact discs, tapes, and so on) from the drives.

3. Turn off the computer and all attached devices. Your hard disk drive automatically parks the read/write heads in a nondata area. This process prevents damage to the hard disk.

4. Unplug the power cords from electrical outlets.

5. Note where you have attached your cables to the rear of the computer; then remove them.

6. If you saved the original shipping cartons and packing materials, use them to pack the units. If you are using different cartons, cushion the units to avoid damage.

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Chapter 4. Using the Configuration/Setup Utility program

The Configuration/Setup utility program is stored in the electrically erasable programmable read-only memory (EEPROM) of your computer. You can use the Configuration/Setup utility program to view and change the configuration settings of your computer, regardless of which operating system you are using. However, the settings you select in your operating system might override any similar settings in the Configuration/Setup utility program.

Starting and using the Configuration/Setup Utility program

The Configuration/Setup utility program is started automatically when POST detects that hardware installed in your computer has resulted in a downgraded configuration. A 162 POST message is displayed. See “Power-on self-test (POST)” on page 98.

To start the Configuration/Setup utility program:

1. Turn on your computer. If your computer is already on when you start this procedure, you must shut down the operating system, turn off the computer, wait a few seconds until all in-use lights go off, and restart the computer. (Do not use Ctrl+Alt+Del to restart the computer.)

2. When the Configuration/Setup utility prompt appears in the lower-left corner of the screen during startup, press F1. (This prompt appears on the screen for only a few seconds. You must press F1 quickly.)

3. If you have not set a password, the Configuration/Setup utility program menu appears on the screen. If you have set a password, the Configuration/Setup utility program menu will not appear until you type your password and press Enter. See “Using passwords” on page 46 for more information.

Note: If new system hardware has been added and one or more of the

following statements are true, the Configuration/Setup utility program menu will display before control is passed to the operating system.

 Enhanced POST is in effect.  Power-on password is enabled.  Administrator password is enabled.

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The menu you see on your computer might look slightly different from the menu shown here, but it will operate the same way.

Viewing and changing settings

The Configuration/Setup utility program menu lists items that identify system configuration topics. You might see symbols next to configuration menu items. See the following table for the meaning of the symbols.

Configuration/Setup Utility

Select Option:

 System Summary  Product Data  Devices and I/O Ports  Start Options  Date and Time  System Security  Advanced Setup  ISA Legacy Resources  Power Management

Save Settings Restore Settings

Load Default Settings

Exit Setup

Symbol Explanation

 An additional menu or screen is available 5 A change to that item has been made in the system

configuration or the Configuration/Setup utility program has detected an error and attempted to correct it. Also, an additional menu might follow a menu item with a 5 beside it.

* A system resource conflict was detected. Resolve this

conflict before exiting from the Configuration/Setup utility program so that your computer will function properly.

[ ] In the Configuration/Setup utility program menus, the

configuration information you can change is enclosed in brackets like these. You cannot change information that is not surrounded by brackets.

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When working with the Configuration/Setup utility program menu, you must use the keyboard. The following table shows the keys used to accomplish various tasks.

Note: Active keys are displayed at the bottom of each screen; not all of the

above keys are active on every menu.

Exiting from the Configuration/Setup Utility program

When you finish viewing or changing settings, press Esc to return to the Configuration/Setup utility program menu (you might have to press Esc several times). If you want to save the new settings, select Save Settings before you exit. Otherwise, your changes will not be saved.

Keys Function

↑ ↓ Use these arrow keys to move among menu items until

the item you want is highlighted.

← → Use these arrow keys to display and toggle among choices

for a menu item. Enter Press this key to select a highlighted menu item. Esc Press this key to exit from a menu after viewing or

making changes to the settings in the menu. + Use this key in some menus to increase the numerical

value of a setting.

− Use this key (the minus or hyphen key) in some menus to

decrease the numerical value of a setting. 0–9 Use these number keys in some menus to change the

numerical value of a setting. F1 Press this key for help on a selected menu item. F9 Press this key if you changed and saved the setting of a

selected menu item and you want to restore the setting

that was active before you made the change. F10 Press this key to return the setting of a selected menu item

to a default value.

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Using passwords

You can use passwords to provide security for your computer and data. There are two kinds of passwords: a power-on password and an administrator password. You do not have to set a password of either type to use your computer. However, if you decide to set one, read the following sections.

Using a power-on password

The power-on password feature deters unauthorized persons from gaining access to your computer. When you set the power-on password, you can choose from three password prompt modes:

On In password prompt On mode, you are prompted for the

power-on password when you turn on the computer. Until the correct password is entered, the computer operating system will not start, and you will not be able to use the keyboard or mouse to input any other information.

Notes:

1. If your mouse is connected to the serial port, it will be activated when the computer is started, regardless of whether a password is set.

2. If Remote Administration is enabled, you cannot select

On. In this case, select Dual. If you try to set this mode to On when Remote Administration is enabled, it will

automatically be reset to Dual. For more information, see “Setting Remote Administration” on page 54.

Off In password prompt Off mode (sometimes referred to as

unattended start mode), you are not prompted to enter your power-on password when you turn on the computer. The operating system will start but you must type the password before you can log on or access applications.

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Important information for mouse users

This information applies only to computers with a mouse connected to the mouse port; a serial mouse is not affected by the password prompt Off mode.

The password prompt Off mode prevents the computer from detecting that a mouse is attached. In this mode, the mouse device driver does not load automatically. Instead, the operating system displays an error message informing you that the mouse connector is disabled.

Once the operating system starts in password prompt Off mode, the computer will remain locked until you type your password. However, the mouse connected to the mouse port remains locked.

Dual In the password prompt Dual mode, the startup behavior of the

computer depends on whether the computer is started from the computer power switch or by an unattended method, such as remotely over a LAN.

If you start your computer using the power switch, you will be prompted for the password.

If the computer is started by an unattended method, the computer operates the same as it does in password prompt Off mode.

The password does not appear on the screen as you type it. If you type the wrong password, you receive a screen message telling you so. If you type the wrong password three times, you must turn off the computer and start again. When you type the correct password, the computer begins normal operation.

Setting, changing, and deleting a power-on password

A power-on password can be any combination of up to seven characters (A–Z, a–z, and 0–9).

Attention

Keep a record of your power-on password in a secure place. If you lose or forget your password, you cannot change or delete it without removing the computer cover and moving a jumper on the system board. See “Erasing a lost or forgotten password” on page 49 for more information.

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To set, change, or delete a power-on password:

1. Start the Configuration/Setup utility program (see “Starting and using the Configuration/Setup Utility program” on page 43).

2. From the Configuration/Setup utility program menu, select System Security and press Enter.

3. Select Power-On Password and press Enter.

4. To set or change a power-on password, type your new password and press the Down Arrow (↓). Type your new password again and press the Down Arrow (↓).

5. At Change Power-On Password, press Enter.

6. If you want to change the password prompt mode, select Password Prompt and then select either Off, On, or Dual. Continue at step 8.

7. To delete a power-on password, select Delete Power-On Password and press Enter.

8. Press Esc twice to return to the Configuration/Setup utility program menu.

9. Select Save Settings from the Configuration/Setup utility menu; then press Enter and follow the instructions on the screen to exit from the Configuration/Setup utility program.

Using an administrator password

Important

If Enhanced Security is enabled, keep a record of your administrator password in a secure place. If you forget or lose the administrator password, you must replace the system board in order to recover.

Setting an administrator password deters unauthorized persons from changing configuration settings. If you are responsible for maintaining the settings of several computers, you might want to set an administrator password.

After you set an administrator password, a password prompt appears each time you try to access the Configuration/Setup utility program. If you type the wrong password, you will see an error message. If you type the wrong password three times, you must turn the computer off and start again.

If both a power-on and administrator password are set, you can type either password. However, in order to change any settings, you must use your administrator password. If you enter the power-on password, you will only be able to view limited information.

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Setting, deleting, or changing an administrator password

An administrator password can be any combination of up to seven characters (A–Z, a–z, and 0–9).

To set, change, or delete an administrator password:

1. Start the Configuration/Setup utility program (see “Starting and using the Configuration/Setup Utility program” on page 43).

2. From the Configuration/Setup utility program menu, select System Security and press Enter.

3. Select Administrator Password and press Enter.

4. To set or change an administrator password, type your password, press the Down Arrow (↓). Type your password again and press the Down Arrow (↓).

5. At Change Administrator Password, press Enter.

6. At Power-On Password Changeable by User, select Yes or No. (If you select Yes and an administrator password is set, the power-on password can be changed without having to enter the administrator password. If you select No and an administrator password is set, the power-on password cannot be changed unless the administrator password is entered.)

7. At Require Power-On Password on Warm boot, select Yes or No. Continue at step 9.

8. To delete an administrator password, select Delete Administrator Password and press Enter.

9. Press Esc until you return to the Configuration/Setup utility program menu.

10. Select Save Settings from the Configuration/Setup utility program

menu; then press Enter and follow the instructions on the screen to exit from the Configuration/Setup utility program.

Erasing a lost or forgotten password

This section applies to lost or forgotten passwords that are not protected by Enhanced Security. For information on lost or forgotten passwords that are protected by Enhanced Security, see “Using Enhanced Security” on page 51.

Important

If possible, record the configuration information of your computer before setting the fail safe recovery jumper.

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To erase a lost or forgotten password:

1. Turn off the computer and all attached devices.

2. Unplug the power cord.

3. Remove the cover. See “Disconnecting cables and removing the cover” on page 64.

4. Refer to the system board cover label inside the computer to locate the Admin Jumper.

5. Move the jumper from the Enable to the Disable position.

6. Replace the cover.

7. Plug in the power cord.

8. Restart the computer, leave it on for about 10 seconds, and then turn off the computer.

9. Unplug the power cord and remove the cover. See “Disconnecting cables and removing the cover” on page 64.

10. Move the jumper back to the original position.

11. Replace the computer cover.

12. Plug in the power cord.

Using Security Profile by Device

Security Profile by Device enables you to control the level of security for the following:

 IDE controller (for example, hard disk drives) - when this feature is set

to Disable, all devices connected to the IDE controller are disabled and will not appear in the system configuration.

 Diskette Drive Access - when this feature is set to Disable, the diskette

drive cannot be accessed.

 Diskette Write Protect - when this feature is set to Enable, all diskettes

are treated as if write-protected.

Setting Security Profile by Device also enables you to control which devices require a password before they start up. There are three classes of these devices:

 Removable media, such as diskette drives and CD-ROM drives  Hard disk drives

 Network devices You can set these devices to request a user password, an administrator

password, or not to require a password. This way, if you have a power-on or administrator password set for your system, you can configure your

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computer to prompt you for a password only when certain devices are accessed at startup. For example, if you set Hard Disk Devices to require a user password, each time you attempt to start up from the hard disk, you will be prompted to type the password before the startup proceeds.

Some operating systems require you to type a password before the operating system will load. Security Profile by Device does not change the way the operating system works. If an operating system password is required, you must still type it when prompted, regardless of the Security Profile by Device settings.

To set Security Profile by Device:

1. Start the Configuration/Setup utility program (see “Starting and using the Configuration/Setup Utility program” on page 43).

2. From the Configuration/Setup utility program menu, select System Security and press Enter.

3. Select Security Profile by Device and press Enter.

4. Select the desired devices and settings and press Enter.

5. Press Esc twice to return to the Configuration/Setup utility program menu.

6. Select Save Settings from the Configuration/Setup utility menu; then press Esc and follow the instructions on the screen to exit from the Configuration/Setup utility program.

Using Enhanced Security

Enhanced Security can be enabled or disabled only when you update system programs.

If Enhanced Security is enabled and you have not set an administrator password, your computer will operate as if enhanced security were disabled.

If enhanced security is enabled and you have set an administrator password, your computer will operate as follows:

 The contents of the security EEPROM (your administrator password

and startup sequence) will be protected from failure of the battery and CMOS memory.

 The security EEPROM will be protected from unauthorized access

because it locks after your computer is turned on and the system programs have completed their startup routine. Once it is locked, the security EEPROM cannot be read from or written to by any software application or system software until the computer is turned off and

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back on again. In a networking environment, this might prevent certain functions from being performed remotely on your computer.

Enhanced Security adds a hard lock for an extra measure of protection for the system programs in your computer. Normally, the entire contents of the system programs EEPROM is write protected with a soft lock. A soft lock enables the Remote Administration program to function in a network environment. With a hard lock, when your computer is turned on and the system programs startup routine is completed, Remote Administration is locked and cannot be unlocked until the computer is turned off and back on again and the administrator password is entered. In a networking environment, this prevents the system programs in your computer from being updated remotely. Someone must be present at your computer to turn it on and off and enter the administrator password.

 A chassis-intrusion feature will alert you if the cover of your computer

has been opened. This feature will work if your computer is on or off. If the cover has been opened, a prompt for your administrator password will appear on the screen, and your computer will remain in a suspended state until your administrator password is entered.

 Your configuration settings cannot be changed in the

Configuration/Setup Utility program until you enter the administrator password. This means that any changes in computer hardware that the system programs in your computer detect will generate a configuration error until you enter the administrator password.

To enable or disable Enhanced Security:

1. Insert a system programs update (flash) diskette into the diskette drive (drive A) in your computer. System programs updates are available at http://www.ibm.com/pc/support on the World Wide Web.

2. Turn on the computer. If it is on already, you must turn it off and back on again.

3. The update begins, your computer halts, and you are prompted for your administrator password (if you have set an administrator password). The computer remains in a halted state until you enter the administrator password.

4. When you enter the administrator password, or if no administrator password has been set, the update diskette will continue to run, and you are given the option of enabling or disabling Enhanced Security. Your choice is automatically recorded in the System Security menu of the Configuration/Setup Utility program.

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Other settings in the Configuration/Setup Utility program

The information in this section includes instructions for changing other settings using the Configuration/Setup utility program, such as the startup sequence, remote administration, and power management.

Changing and viewing the startup sequence

Your computer can be started from several devices including the hard disk drive, diskette drive, CD-ROM drive, or from the network. The startup program looks for these devices in a selected sequence. A different startup sequence can be selected for when your computer is turned on using the power switch than when it is turned on automatically, such as over a LAN or by a timer. The Configuration/Setup utility is used to select the primary startup sequence and the automatic power on startup sequence.

Primary startup sequence

These settings are used to select the sequence of devices used to startup your computer when it is turned on using the power switch. The default settings for the primary startup sequence are shown here.

First startup device [Diskette drive] Second startup device [Hard disk ð] Third startup device [Network] Fourth startup device [Disabled]

Automatic power on startup sequence

These settings are used to select the sequence of devices used to startup your computer when it is turned on automatically by a timer, a PCI device, or by a wake up request from the LAN. The default settings for the automatic power on startup sequence are shown here.

First startup device [Network] Second startup device [Hard disk ð] Third startup device [Disabled]

To view or change the primary or automatic power on startup sequence:

1. Start the Configuration/Setup utility program (see “Starting and using the Configuration/Setup Utility program” on page 43).

2. Select Start Options and press Enter.

3. Select Startup Sequence from the Start Options menu and press Enter.

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4. Use the arrow keys to make your selections and press Esc until you return to the Configuration/Setup utility program menu.

5. Select Save Settings from the Configuration/Setup utility menu and press Enter; then press Esc and follow the instruction on the screen to exit from the Configuration/Setup utility program.

Setting Remote Administration

You can remotely update the system programs, such as POST and BIOS, from a network server by enabling Remote Administration. If you have set an administrator password for your computer, the password does not have to be entered in order to remotely update programs. Consult your network administrator for information on setting up your network server to perform POST and BIOS updates.

To set Remote Administration, follow these steps:

1. Start the Configuration/Setup utility program. See “Starting and using the Configuration/Setup Utility program” on page 43.

2. Select System Security and press Enter.

3. Select Remote Administration and press Enter.

4. To enable update remote administration, select Enabled. To disable, select Disabled.

5. Press Esc until you return to the Configuration/Setup utility program main menu.

6. Select Save Settings from the Configuration/Setup utility program menu; then press Esc and follow the instructions on the screen to exit from the Configuration/Setup utility program.

Interrupt and DMA resources

This section lists the settings for the default interrupt and direct memory access (DMA) resources for your computer. The interrupt and DMA settings might change if your computer is reconfigured.

Interrupt request System resource

0 Timer 1 Keyboard 2 Interrupt controller 3 Serial port 4 Serial port 5 Available 6 Diskette 7 Parallel port 8 Real Time Clock 9 ACPI

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Note: IRQs 4 and 7 can be modified to alternative settings or disabled.

Power-management features

Your computer comes with built-in energy-saving capabilities. You can view and change energy-saving settings using the power-management menu in the Configuration/Setup utility program. This section describes the power-management features in your computer and provides instructions for using these features.

Attention

If a device, such as a monitor, does not have power-management capabilities, it can be damaged when exposed to a reduced power state. Before you make energy-saving selections for your monitor, check the documentation that comes with your monitor to see if it supports Display Power Management Signaling (DPMS).

ACPI BIOS IRQ

Automatic Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) BIOS IRQ enables the operating system to control the power-management features of your computer. You can use the ACPI BIOS IRQ setting to configure the interrupts that this feature uses so that you can free resources for other devices. Not all operating systems support ACPI BIOS IRQ. See your operating system documentation to determine if ACPI is supported.

Interrupt request System resource

10 Available 11 Available 12 Mouse 13 Coprocessor 14 Available 15 IDE drives

DMA request System resource

0 Available 1 Available 2 Diskette 3 Parallel port 4 System resource 5 Available 6 Available 7 Available

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ACPI standby mode

When you select the ACPI BIOS IRQ, you can also select which power level (S1 or S3) your system goes to when it enters standby mode.

Standby Mode S1

When Your computer enters S1 Standby Mode, power is maintained to all devices but microprocessor activity is halted.

Standby Mode S3

When the computer enters S3 mode, power is maintained only for main memory. Some computers do not support Standby Mode S3. If the Standby Mode setting in the Configuration/Setup utility program does not allow you to select S3, your computer only supports Standby Mode S1. If the Standby Mode setting in the Configuration/Setup utility program allows you to select S3, be sure to read the following important information.

Important

Some adapters might not wake up properly from standby mode S3. If your computer appears to have stopped and will not wake up from standby, press and hold the power switch for 5 seconds. Your computer will exit standby mode and turn off. Press the power switch to turn the computer back on.

If you encounter a problem with Standby Mode S3, set this option to S1 and check to see if updated device drivers that support Standby Mode S3 are available for your adapters.

Setting power-management features

With power management, the computer and monitor (if the monitor supports DPMS) can be set to go into a reduced power state if they are inactive for a specified length of time.

 Time to Low Power: When you enable Automatic Hardware Power

Management, you can use this option to specify the amount of time

that the computer must be inactive before power-management features are activated.

 System Power: You can select ON if you want the computer to remain

on or OFF if you want the computer to shut down.

 Display: You can use this option to select one of the following

reduced-power states:

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– Standby: In this mode, the screen is blanked, but the screen image

is restored immediately when any activity is detected.

– Suspend: In this mode, the monitor uses less power than in

standby mode. The screen is blanked, but the screen image is restored within a few seconds after any activity is detected.

– OFF: In this mode, the monitor power is turned off. To restore

power to the monitor, you must press the monitor power switch. On some monitors, you might have to press the power switch twice.

If OFF is selected, you must specify the Time to Display 'OFF'. You can select 5 minutes to 1 hour.

Note: Time to display off is the amount of time from when the

reduced-power state begins until the display turns off.

– Disable: In this mode, the monitor is unaffected by the power

management settings.

 IDE Drives: You can use this selection to specify whether the IDE

drives are enabled or disabled when power-management features are activated.

To set power management features:

1. Start the Configuration/Setup utility program (see “Starting and using the Configuration/Setup Utility program” on page 43).

2. Select Power Management and press Enter.

3. Select APM and press Enter.

4. Set APM BIOS Mode to Enabled or Disabled.

5. Set Automatic Hardware Power Management to Enabled.

6. Select values for power management (time to low power, system power, processor speed, display, and time to display off), as desired.

7. Select Low Power Entry Activity Monitor and press Enter.

8. Set to Enabled or Disabled devices you want to be monitored for power management.

Note: If all devices are set to disabled, you must restart the computer

to wake the system.

9. Press Esc three times to return to the Configuration/Setup utility program menu.

10. Select Save Settings from the Configuration/Setup utility program

menu; then press Esc and follow the instructions on the screen to exit from the Configuration/Setup utility program.

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Setting automatic power-on features

You can use the automatic power-on features on the power-management menu to enable and disable features that automatically turn on your computer. You must also select the startup sequence you want to use for the type of power-on event you select.

 Wake on LAN: If you have remote network-management software you

can use the IBM-developed Wake on LAN feature. When you set Wake on LAN to Enabled, your computer will turn on when it receives a specific signal from another computer on your local area network (LAN).

 Wake Up on Alarm: With this feature, you can specify a date and time

at which the computer will be turned on automatically. This can be either a single event, a daily event, or a weekly event.

 PCI Wake Up: If this setting is enabled, your computer turns on in

response to wake up requests from PCI devices that support this feature.

To set automatic power-on features, follow these steps:

1. Start the Configuration/Setup utility program (see “Starting and using the Configuration/Setup Utility program” on page 43).

2. Select Power Management and press Enter.

3. Select Automatic Power On and press Enter.

4. Select the menu item for the feature you want to set. Use Left Arrow (←) or Right Arrow (→) to select either Enabled or Disabled. Press Enter.

5. Select Startup Sequence for the feature. Use Left Arrow (←) or Right Arrow (→) to select either Primary or Automatic. If you select Automatic, make sure Automatic Power On Startup Sequence in the Startup Sequence menu is set to Enabled. Otherwise, the system will use the Primary startup sequence.

6. Press Esc until you return to the Configuration/Setup utility program menu.

7. Select Save Settings from the Configuration/Setup utility program menu and press Enter. Then press Esc and follow the instructions on the screen to exit from the Configuration/Setup utility program.

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Quick reference for network-related settings

The following tables provide a quick reference to help you if your computer is connected to other computers over a network. This information is intended to help you quickly find specific network settings. You can view the current setting or select a different setting. When finished, you can either save the settings and exit the utility program or exit without saving the settings.

The steps in the following table always start at the Configuration/Setup utility main menu.

To enable: Select:

Remote Administration 1. System Security

2. Remote Administration

3. Enabled Remote Administration allows POST/BIOS updates

over the LAN.

Bypass of normal boot and use network

1. Start options

2. Network boot F12 option

3. Enabled

Wake on LAN 1. Power Management

2. Automatic Power On

3. Wake on LAN

4. Enabled

5. Startup Sequence

6. Automatic Press Esc to go back to the main menu.

7. Start Options

8. Startup Sequence

9. Automatic Power On Startup Sequence

10. Enabled

11. First, second, and third startup devices

Wake on PCI 1. Power Management

2. Automatic Power On

3. Wake on PCI

4. Enabled

5. Startup Sequence

6. Automatic Press Esc to go back to the main menu.

7. Start Options

8. Startup Sequence

9. Automatic Power On Startup Sequence

10. Enabled

11. First, second, and third startup devices

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Enabling the Pentium III processor serial number feature

The Pentium III microprocessor features a processor serial number. The processor serial number is an electronic number unique to each Pentium III microprocessor. This feature is used primarily to enhance security with Internet transactions. The default setting for this feature is Off (disabled).

To enable this feature, use the following procedure:

1. Start the Configuration/Setup utility program. See “Starting and using the Configuration/Setup Utility program” on page 43 if you need instructions for starting the program.

2. Select Advanced Setup and press Enter.

3. Select Processor Control and press Enter.

4. Change the value for Processor Serial Number Access from Disabled to Enabled and press Enter.

5. Save the settings, exit the program and restart your computer with the computer power switch to activate the new setting.

To enable: Select:

Wake on Alarm 1. Power Management

2. Automatic Power On

3. Wake on Alarm

4. Single Event, Daily Event, or Weekly Event

5. Alarm settings

6. Startup Sequence

7. Automatic Press Esc to go back to the main menu.

8. Start Options

9. Startup Sequence

10. Automatic Power On Startup Sequence

11. Enabled

12. First, second, and third startup devices

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Chapter 5. Installing options

You can expand the capabilities of your computer by adding adapters, drives, memory, and a microprocessor. When installing options, use these instructions along with the instructions that come with the option.

Available options

The following are some available options:

 Advanced Graphics Port (AGP) adapters  Peripheral component interconnect (PCI) adapters

 Internal drives

– CD-ROM – Hard disk

– Diskette drives and other removable media drives

 System memory, called Rambus inline memory modules (RIMMs)

For the latest information about available options, see the following World Wide Web pages:

http://www.ibm.com/pc/us/options/ http://www.ibm.com/pc/support/

You can also obtain information by calling the following telephone numbers:

 Within the United States, call 1-800-IBM-2YOU (1-800-426-2968), your

IBM reseller, or IBM marketing representative.

 Within Canada, call 1-800-565-3344 or 1-800-465-7999.  Outside the United States and Canada, contact your IBM reseller or

IBM marketing representative.

Preparing to install options

Attention

Before you install any option, read the “Safety information” on page vii and “Handling static-sensitive devices.” These precautions and guidelines will help you work safely.

The presence of 5 V standby power might result in damage to your hardware unless you disconnect the power cord from the electrical outlet before opening the computer cover.

Caution: Be careful when working near the microprocessor. Under normal use, the microprocessor can become very hot.

Handling static-sensitive devices

Static electricity, although harmless to you, can seriously damage computer components and options. When you add an option, do not open the static-protective package containing the option until you are instructed to do so.

When you handle options and other computer components, take these precautions to avoid static electricity damage:

 Limit your movement. Movement can cause static electricity to build

up around you.

 Always handle components carefully. Handle adapters, memory

RIMMs, and continuity RIMMs by the edges. Never touch any exposed circuitry.

 Prevent others from touching components.  When you install a new option, touch the static-protective package

containing the option to a metal expansion-slot cover or other unpainted metal surface on the computer for at least two seconds. This reduces static electricity in the package and your body.

 When possible, remove the option and install it directly in the

computer without setting the option down. When this is not possible, place the static-protective package that the option came in on a smooth, level surface and place the option on it.

 Do not place the option on the computer cover or other metal surface.

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Tools required

To install or remove some options in your computer, you will need a flat-blade screwdriver. Additional tools might be needed for certain options. See the instructions that come with the option.

Important

Run ConfigSafe (or a similar application) to take a snapshot of your computer configuration before installing an optional device. Using this snapshot, you can view and compare the changes in the computer configuration after you install an option. Also, if you have problems configuring the option after it is installed, ConfigSafe allows you to restore the configuration to the previous settings.

Note: If you have preinstalled software, ConfigSafe took a snapshot of

the initial configuration of your computer when you started your computer for the first time. You might be able to use this snapshot to restore the configuration to the initial settings.

ConfigSafe is a part of the preinstalled software in your computer. For more information, see “Using the ConfigSafe program” on page 126 and “Software” on page 5.

Using the stabilizing feet

The four feet attached to the bottom cover rotate 90° to provide additional stability for your computer.

When you need to access the inside of the computer, you might find it easier to place the computer on its side. If you do so, rotate the feet inward so they do not break off due to the weight of the computer.

When you are finished installing options and have reinstalled the side cover, rotate the four stabilizing feet a quarter turn and place the computer carefully back on its feet.

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Disconnecting cables and removing the cover

Before you begin

 Read “Preparing to install options” on page 62.  Remove any media (diskettes, compact discs, or tapes) from the

drives, and then turn off all attached devices and the computer.

1. Touch the rear of the bare metal frame to dissipate any static electricity from your body.

2. Unplug all power cords from electrical outlets.

3. If you have a modem or fax machine attached to your computer, disconnect the telephone line from the wall outlet and the computer.

4. Disconnect all cables attached to the computer; this includes power cords, input/output (I/O) cables, and any other cables.

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.1/ Power cord .2/ Keyboard .3/ USB-2 .4/ Parallel .5/ Audio line in .6/ Monitor connector .7/ SCSI connector .8/ PCI slot 5 .9/ PCI slot 4 .1ð/ PCI slot 3

.11/ PCI slot 2 .12/ PCI slot 1 .13/ AGP slot .14/ Microphone .15/ Audio line out .16/ Ethernet .17/ Serial .18/ USB-1 .19/ Mouse

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5. If necessary, unlock the computer cover.

6. Pull out on the cover release tab at the rear of the side cover and slide the cover toward the front of the computer.

Locating components

The following information helps you locate components and serves as a reference when you need to install options or connect input/output devices.

Your computer comes with the following adapters and devices preinstalled:

 A graphics adapter in the AGP slot  A SCSI adapter in a PCI slot  A CD-ROM drive in drive bay 1  A diskette drive in drive bay 4  A SCSI hard disk drive in drive bay 7.

For more information on drive bays, see “Installing internal drives” on page 81.

The following illustrations will help you locate the various components in your computer. For information on removing the cover, see “Disconnecting cables and removing the cover” on page 64.

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External View

.1/ Power switch .2/ Power-on light .3/ Hard disk drive light .4/ Client LAN light .5/ Bay 1, CD-ROM drive

.6/ CD-ROM eject button .7/ CD-ROM emergency eject hole .8/ Bay 2 .9/ Bay 3 .1ð/ Bay 4, 3.5-inch diskette drive

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Internal View

For information on removing the cover, see “Disconnecting cables and removing the cover” on page 64.

.1/ Upper drive bracket .2/ Lower drive bracket .3/ System board .4/ Expansion adapter

.5/ Adapter slots .6/ Microprocessor .7/ Power supply

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Locating system board components

The system board, also called the planar or motherboard, is the main circuit board in your computer. It provides basic computer functions and supports a variety of devices that are preinstalled by IBM or that you can install later. An illustration of the system board and additional information is also provided on a label located inside the computer.

.1/ Primary microprocessor .2/ Secondary microprocessor .3/ RIMM connector 1 .4/ RIMM connector 2 .5/ Power connectors .6/ RIMM connector 3 .7/ RIMM connector 4 .8/ Diskette drive connector .9/ IDE secondary connector .1ð/ IDE primary connector .11/ Tamper detect connector .12/ RFID antenna connector

.13/ ROM recover jumper .14/ Administrator password

jumper

.15/ PCI slot 5 .16/ PCI slot 4 .17/ PCI slot 3 .18/ Internal speaker connector .19/ CD audio connector .2ð/ PCI slot 2 .21/ PCI slot 1 .22/ AGP slot .23/ Battery

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Accessing the system board

To access the system board, it helps to place the computer on its side on a table. You might need to remove some parts that impede your access to components on the system board. When disconnecting cables, it is important to note where they attach, so you can correctly reattach them later.

For information on removing the computer cover, see “Disconnecting cables and removing the cover” on page 64.

Installing memory

You can add memory to the IntelliStation M Pro to increase system performance using Rambus inline memory modules (RIMMs). There are four connectors (RIMM 1, RIMM 2, RIMM 3, and RIMM 4) for installing Rambus memory. The maximum amount of system memory the IntelliStation M Pro supports is 2 GB.

The IBM-installed RIMMs that come with your computer are Rambus dynamic random access memory (RDRAM) modules. They are either non-error checking and correction (non-ECC) modules or error checking and correction (ECC) modules.

When installing or replacing RIMMs, take the following information into consideration:

 Rambus memory is divided up into two channels (channels A and B).

RIMM connectors 1 and 2 are on channel A and RIMM connectors 3 and 4 are on channel B.

 Each channel must contain the same amount of memory.  Each RIMM connector supports a maximum of 512 MB of memory.  Install only ECC RIMMs to enable ECC. If you use ECC and non-ECC

memory together, all memory will function as non-ECC.

 RIMM connectors do not support dual inline memory modules

(DIMMs).

 Any connector that does not have a memory RIMM installed must have

a continuity RIMM (C-RIMM) installed. A C-RIMM is used to continue the connection for a RIMM connector that does not have memory installed in it.

 Use PC600 (300 MHz) or PC800 (400 MHz) RIMMs. Both can be used

in the same computer but when there is a mix, all memory will run at the rate of the slowest RIMM.

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The following table shows some valid configurations of RIMMs and continuity RIMMs. There might be other valid configurations as well.

Note:

 PC600 RIMM runs at 300 MHz  PC800 RIMM runs at 400 MHz

Removing a RIMM or C-RIMM

To install a RIMM, you must first remove the memory RIMM or C-RIMM occupying the connector into which you are installing memory. Use the following instructions to help you remove a RIMM.

Table 1. Memory configurations

Channel A Channel B

RIMM 1 RIMM 2 RIMM 3 RIMM 4 Functions as PC600 PC600 PC600 PC600 PC600 PC800 PC800 PC800 PC800 PC800 PC600 PC600 PC600 PC800 PC600 PC600 PC600 PC800 PC600 PC600 PC600 PC800 PC600 PC600 PC600 PC800 PC600 PC600 PC600 PC600 PC800 PC600 PC800 PC600 PC600 PC600 PC800 PC600 PC800 PC600 PC800 PC800 PC800 PC600 PC600 PC600 C-RIMM PC600 C-RIMM PC600 C-RIMM PC600 C-RIMM PC600 PC600 PC800 C-RIMM PC800 C-RIMM PC800 C-RIMM PC800 C-RIMM PC800 PC800 PC600 C-RIMM PC800 C-RIMM PC600 C-RIMM PC600 C-RIMM PC800 PC600 PC800 C-RIMM PC600 C-RIMM PC600 C-RIMM PC800 C-RIMM PC600 PC600

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Before you begin

 Turn off the computer and all other connected devices.  Disconnect all cables attached to the computer and remove the

cover (see “Disconnecting cables and removing the cover” on page 64).

Attention: The presence of 5 V standby power might result in damage to your hardware unless you disconnect the power cord from the electrical outlet before opening the computer cover.

1. To locate the RIMM connectors inside your computer, see “Locating system board components” on page 69.

2. At both ends of the RIMM connector, push outward on the retaining clips until the RIMM is loosened. Lift the RIMM out of the connector.

Note: Be careful not to push too hard on the retaining clips, because

the RIMM might eject too quickly.

3. Store the RIMM in a static-protective package.

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Installing a RIMM or C-RIMM

Before you begin

 Read the instructions that come with the new memory RIMM.  Turn off the computer and all other connected devices.  Disconnect all cables attached to the computer and remove the

computer cover (see “Disconnecting cables and removing the cover” on page 64).

To install a memory RIMM or continuity RIMM:

1. Locate the RIMM connectors inside your computer. See “Locating system board components” on page 69.

2. Remove the RIMM occupying the RIMM connector. See “Removing a RIMM or C-RIMM” on page 71 for instructions on removing a RIMM. Do not discard or lose this part. It might be needed later if you change your memory configuration.

3. Touch the static-protective package containing the RIMM to any unpainted metal surface in the computer, and then remove the RIMM.

4. Position the RIMM above the empty connector so that the two notches on the bottom edge align properly with the connector.

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5. Firmly push the RIMM straight down into the connector until the retaining clips pop up and snugly fit around both ends of the RIMM.

Notches

6. To install another RIMM, repeat steps 2–5.

7. Go to the device-record form in Appendix B, “Computer records” on page 141 and record this installation.

What to do next

 To work with another option, go to the appropriate section.  To complete the installation, go to “Completing the installation” on

page 92.

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Installing a second microprocessor

Before you begin

 Microsoft Windows 98 does not support dual microprocessors  Be sure to perform a backup of the hard disk before you add a

second microprocessor.

 Read the instructions that come with the new memory RIMM.  Turn off the computer and all other connected devices.  Disconnect all cables attached to the computer and remove the

computer cover (see “Disconnecting cables and removing the cover” on page 64).

1. Note the position of the metal cover and the air baffle so that they can be reinstalled later. Remove the metal cover and the air baffle to gain access to the microprocessor sockets.

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2. See the system board label inside your computer for the location of the terminator and secondary microprocessor socket (secondary CPU).

3. Read the instructions that come with the new microprocessor.

4. Push outward on the retainers on each end of the terminator card while pulling the card out of the socket.

5. Remove the terminator card from the secondary microprocessor socket.

6. Remove the microprocessor from its static-protective package and insert it into the guides. Push the microprocessor into the socket until it is properly seated.

Notes:

1. If you add a second microprocessor that runs at a different speed than the primary microprocessor, both will run at the speed of the slowest one.

2. The Configuration/Setup Utility program runs automatically after the computer is restarted. Then, when Windows NT Workstation starts, the second microprocessor will be recognized.

What to do next

 To work with another option, go to the appropriate section.  To complete the installation, go to “Completing the installation” on

page 92.

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Installing adapters

This section provides information and instructions for installing and removing adapters.

Adapter Slots

Your computer system board has five peripheral component interconnect (PCI) expansion slots used to connect adapters to the bus. There is also an Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) slot.

This illustration shows the location of expansion slots. Your computer comes with a preinstalled AGP graphics adapter and a SCSI adapter in PCI slot 5.

.1/ Upper drive bracket .2/ Lower drive bracket .3/ System board .4/ Expansion adapter

.5/ Expansion slots .6/ Microprocessor .7/ Power supply

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Before you begin

 Read “Preparing to install options” on page 62.  Read the instructions that come with the new adapter.  Turn the computer and all other connected devices off.  Disconnect all cables attached to the computer and remove the

computer cover (see “Disconnecting cables and removing the cover” on page 64).

1. Review the instructions that come with the adapter to determine if it must be installed in an AGP or PCI expansion slot.

2. Remove the access clip .1/ on the rear frame by sliding it upward approximately 12 mm (0.5 in) then slide it to the right until it comes off.

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3. Remove the screw and slot cover for the appropriate expansion slot.

4. Remove the adapter from its static-protective package.

5. For full length adapters or adapters with extenders, push the card retainer .1/ toward the front of the computer until it latches into a position where you can insert the adapter into the guides. Then install the adapter .2/ into the appropriate slot on the system board. When the adapter is fully seated, release the retainer by pushing inward on the latch. Make sure the retainer holds the adapter securely in place.

Note: AGP graphics adapters must be installed in the top expansion

slot.

6. Install the screw that secures the adapter.

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7. Replace the access clip by sliding it onto the rear frame until it latches into position.

Adapter Configuration

Along with the documentation that comes with your adapter, use the following information to help with adapter configuration.

Plug and Play Adapters

Plug and Play is a configuration method that makes expanding your computer easier. Support for Plug and Play is built into the system board of your computer.

If an adapter is Plug and Play, there are no switches or jumpers to set on the adapter. A Plug and Play adapter comes with configuration specifications set in memory that provides installation information to the computer during startup. When you install or remove Plug and Play adapters, this information is interpreted by the basic input/output system (BIOS). If the required resources are available, the BIOS software automatically configures the adapter using resources not already used by other devices.

What to do next

 To work with another option, go to the appropriate section.  To complete the installation, go to “Completing the installation” on

page 92.

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Installing internal drives

This section provides information and instructions for installing and removing internal drives.

Internal drives are devices that your computer uses to read and store data. Additional or higher capacity drives are added to your computer to increase storage capacity and performance. Some of the different drives available for your computer are:

 Diskette drives

 Hard disk drives  Tape drives  CD-ROM drives

Internal drives are installed in bays. Within this book, the bays are referred to as bay 1, bay 2, and so on.

When you are installing an internal drive, it is important to note what kind of drive you can install in each bay and the height restrictions imposed by each drive bay. Also, it is important to correctly connect the internal drive cables to the installed drive.

Your computer comes with the following IBM-installed drives:

 A CD-ROM drive in bay 1.

 A 3.5-inch diskette drive in bay 4.

 A 3.5-inch hard disk drive in bay 7.

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.1/ Bay 1 (CD-ROM drive) .2/ Bay 2 (5.25-inch or 3.5-inch

drive)

.3/ Bay 3 (3.5-inch drive) .4/ Bay 4 (diskette drive)

.5/ Bay 5 (3.5-inch drive) .6/ Bay 6 (3.5-inch drive) .7/ Bay 7 (3.5-inch drive)

Drive Specifications

The following table describes some of the drives you can install in each bay and their height requirements.

Bay 1

 Maximum height: 41.3mm (1.6 in.)

 CD-ROM drive

 3.5-inch or 5.25-inch diskette drive  3.5-inch or 5.25-inch tape backup drive  3.5-inch or 5.25-inch hard disk drive

Bay 2

 Maximum height: 41.3mm (1.6 in.)

 CD-ROM drive

 3.5-inch or 5.25-inch diskette drive  3.5-inch or 5.25-inch tape backup drive  3.5-inch or 5.25-inch hard disk drive

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Bay 3

 Maximum height: 25.4mm (1.0 in.)  3.5-inch hard disk drive  3.5-inch diskette drive  3.5-inch tape backup drive

Bay 4

 Maximum height: 25.4mm (1.0 in.)  3.5-inch diskette drive

Bay 5

 Maximum height: 41.3mm (1.6 in.)  3.5-inch hard disk drive

Bay 6

 Maximum height: 41.3mm (1.6 in.)  3.5-inch hard disk drive

Bay 7

 Maximum height: 41.3mm (1.6 in.)  3.5-inch hard disk drive

Notes:

1. Install removable media (diskettes, tapes, or CDs) drives in the accessible bays: bays 1, 2, 3, or 4.

2. If a 41.3 mm (1.6 in.) drive is installed in either bay 5, 6, or bay 7, only two of the three bays can be used.

3. To properly mount a 3.5-inch drive into bay 1 or 2 (5.25-inch bays), you must use a 3.5-inch conversion bracket. Your computer comes with the conversion bracket preinstalled in bay 2.

Adaptec 2940U2B SCSI adapter

Your computer is equipped with an Adaptec 2940U2B Ultra-2 SCSI adapter designed to be used with Ultra-2 SCSI devices.

For computers with preinstalled software, information about the Adaptec SCSI adapter and connecting devices is available by selecting Get help → View documentation in the Access IBM menu. Adaptec SCSI documentation is also on the Software Selections CD that comes with your computer.

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Power and signal cables

Your computer uses cables to connect integrated drive electronics (IDE) and SCSI drives to the power supply and system board. The following cables are provided:

 Four-wire power cables connect most drives to the power supply. At the

end of these cables are plastic connectors that attach to different drives; these connectors vary in size. Also, certain power cables attach to the system board.

 Flat signal cables for connecting IDE and diskette drives to the system

board; signal cables are sometimes called ribbon cables. There are two sizes of ribbon signal cables that come with your computer:

– The wider IDE signal cable has three connectors. One of these

connectors is attached to the CD-ROM drive, one is a spare, and the third attaches to the primary IDE connector on the system board.

– The narrower signal cable has two connectors for attaching the

diskette drive to the diskette-drive connector on the system board.

– If your computer is equipped with an internal Ultra-2 SCSI hard

disk drive, an Ultra-2 ribbon cable connects the drive to the Adaptec 2940U2B SCSI adapter. This cable also has additional connectors for attaching more internal SCSI devices.

Note: To locate connectors on the system board, see “Locating system

board components” on page 69. Following are some important points to remember when connecting power and signal cables to internal drives:

 For computers with preinstalled software, more information on

connecting SCSI devices is available by selecting Get help → View documentation in the Access IBM menu. Adaptec SCSI documentation is also on the Software Selections CD that comes with your computer.

 The diskette drive, hard disk drive, and CD-ROM drive that are

preinstalled in your computer come with power and signal cables attached. If you replace any drives, it is important to remember which cable is attached to which drive.

 When you install a drive, ensure that the drive connector at the end of

the signal cable is always connected to a drive; also, ensure that the drive connector at the other end is connected to the system board. This reduces electronic noise from the computer.

 If two IDE devices are used on a single cable, one must be designated

as the primary or master device and the other a secondary or subordinate device; otherwise, some of the IDE devices might not be

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recognized by the system. The primary or secondary designation is determined by switch or jumper settings on each IDE device.

 To optimize performance when installing more than two IDE hard disk

drives, be sure to attach IDE hard disk drives with faster data transfer speeds (mode 1 or higher) to the primary hard disk drive signal cable (hard disk drives 0 and 1).

 To install more than two IDE hard disk drives, you must purchase an

additional signal cable. The cable must meet the following specifications:

– Maximum length: 0.46 meters (18 inches)

– Wire size: 28 AWG

– Cable capacitive loading: 200 pF maximum

 If you want to install more than one diskette drive, you must purchase

a four-wire, Y-cable that provides two power connectors.

 To attach an external drive, you must install an appropriate adapter in

the computer.

For help in selecting drives, cables, and other options for your computer, do one of the following:

 Within the United States, call 1-800-IBM-2YOU (1-800-426-2968), your

IBM reseller, or your IBM marketing representative.

 Within Canada, call 1-800-565-3344 or 1-800-465-7999.  Outside the United States and Canada, contact your IBM reseller or

IBM marketing representative.

Drive bays

 Drive bays 1, 4, and 7 come with drives preinstalled.  Drive bays 2 and 3 have a bay panel and static shield installed.  Drive bay 2 has a preinstalled 3.5-inch conversion bracket. You must

remove it to install a 5.25-inch drive.

 In the lower drive bracket (bays 5, 6, and 7), when a 25.4mm (1.6-in.)

high drive is installed, there is room for only one additional drive to be installed.

 If you remove a drive which has removable media and you do not

intend to install a new drive immediately, reinstall the static shield and bay panel for that bay.

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To install a drive in bays 1, 2, or 3, go to “Installing Drives in Bays 1, 2, or

3.”

To install a drive in bays 5, 6, or 7, go to “Installing a drive in bay 5, 6, or 7” on page 88.

Installing Drives in Bays 1, 2, or 3

Before you begin

 Read “Preparing to install options” on page 62.  Turn off the computer and all other connected devices.  Disconnect all external cables and power cords, and then remove

the computer cover (see “Disconnecting cables and removing the cover” on page 64).

1. Remove the bay panel covering the bay where you want to install the drive.

2. Remove the static shield from the drive bay where you are installing the drive.

3. Bay 2 has a conversion bracket installed that allows for the installation of 3.5-inch drive. If you are installing a 5.25-inch drive into bay 2, remove the bracket.

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