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Ty pe s 8197, 8413, 8414, 8415, 8430, 8431
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Ty pe s 8190, 8192, 8193, 8194, 8195, 8196,
Ty pe s 8197, 8413, 8414, 8415, 8430, 8431
Ty pe s 8432, 8433
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general information under “Notices” on page 281.
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Navigating through the diagnostics programs . . .15
Running diagnostics tests . . . . . . . . . .15
Test selection . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Test results . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Fixed disk advanced test (FDAT) . . . . . .16
Quick and Full erase - hard drive . . . . . .18
Viewing the test log . . . . . . . . . . .18
Chapter 5. IBM Setup Utility program 19
Starting the IBM Setup Utility program . . . . .19
Viewing and changing settings . . . . . . . .19
Exiting from the IBM Setup Utility program . . .20
Using passwords . . . . . . . . . . . .20
User password . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Administrator password . . . . . . . . .20
Setting, changing, and deleting a password . . .20
Using Security Profile by Device . . . . . . .21
Using IDE Drives Setup . . . . . . . . . .21
Selecting a startup device . . . . . . . . . .22
Selecting a temporary startup device . . . . .22
Changing the startup device sequence . . . .22
Chapter 6. Replacing FRUs . . . . . .23
Locating connectors on the front . . . . . . .23
Types 8185, 8186, 8192, 8413, and 8430 . . . .23
Types 8128, 8187, 8188, 8193, 8414, and 8431 . .23
Types 8189, 8190, 8194, 8195, 8415, 8432, and 8433 25
Types 8196 and 8197 . . . . . . . . . .25
Locating the connectors on the rear . . . . . .27
Types 8185, 8186, 8192, 8413, and 8430 . . . .27
Types 8128, 8187, 8188, 8193, 8414, and 8431 . .27
Types 8189, 8190, 8194, 8195, 8415, 8432, and 8433 29
Types 8196 and 8197 . . . . . . . . . .29
Removing the cover . . . . . . . . . . .30
Types 8185, 8186, 8192, 8413, and 8430 . . . .30
Types 8128, 8187, 8188, 8193, 8414, and 8431 . .31
Types 8189, 8190, 8194, 8195, 8415, 8432, and 8433 31
Types 8196 and 8197 . . . . . . . . . .32
Locating components . . . . . . . . . . .34
Types 8185, 8186, 8192, 8413, and 8430 . . . .34
Types 8128, 8187, 8188, 8193, 8414, and 8431 . .35
Types 8189, 8190, 8194, 8195, 8415, 8432, and 8433 36
Types 8196 and 8197 . . . . . . . . . .37
Identifying parts on the system board (all machine
types) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
Replacing memory (all machine types) . . . . .38
Replacing adapters . . . . . . . . . . . .39
Types 8185, 8186, 8192, 8413, and 8430 . . . .39
Types 8128, 8187, 8188, 8193, 8414, and 8431 . .41
Types 8189, 8190, 8194, 8195, 8415, 8432, and 8433 42
Types 8196 and 8197 . . . . . . . . . .42
Replacing internal drives . . . . . . . . . .43
Types 8185, 8186, 8192, 8413, and 8430 . . . .43
Types 8128, 8187, 8188, 8193, 8414, and 8431 . .45
Types 8189, 8190, 8194, 8195, 8415, 8432, and 8433 48
Types 8196 and 8197 . . . . . . . . . .51
Connecting the drive . . . . . . . . . . .54
Parallel ATA hard disk drive . . . . . . . .54
Serial ATA hard disk drive . . . . . . . .55
CD drive, DVD drive, CD/RW drive, or
DVD/CD/RW combo drive . . . . . . . .55
Diskette drive . . . . . . . . . . . .55
Replacing the battery (all machine types) . . . .56
Replacing the power supply . . . . . . . . .57
Types 8185, 8186, 8192, 8413, and 8430 . . . .57
Types 8128, 8187, 8188, 8193, 8414, and 8431 . .57
Types 8189, 8190, 8194, 8195, 8196, 8197, 8415,
8432, and 8433 . . . . . . . . . . . .58
Replacing a microprocessor (all machine types) . .59
Replacing the system board (all machine types) . .61
Replacing the cover and connecting the cables . . .63
Types 8185, 8186, 8192, 8413, and 8430 . . . .63
Types 8128, 8187, 8188, 8193, 8414, and 8431 . .64
Types 8189, 8190, 8194, 8195, 8415, 8432, and 8433 65
This manual contains service and reference information for IBM
8128, 8185, 8186, 8187, 8188, 8189, 8190, 8192 8193, 8194, 8195, 8196, 8197, 8413,
8414, 8415, 8430, 8431 8432, and 8433.
This manual is divided into product service sections and a related service section,
as follows:
v The productservicesectionsincludeproceduresforisolatingproblemstoaFRU,
a Symptom-to-FRU Index, additional service information and an illustrated parts
catalog.
v The relatedservicesectionincludessafetynoticesandsafetyinformation,and
problem determination tips.
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computer Types
Note:
This manual is intended for trained servicers who are familiar with IBM Personal
Computer products. Use this manual along with advanced diagnostic tests to troubleshoot
problems effectively.
Before servicing an IBM product, be sure to review the “Safety information” on page 247.
Important Safety Information
Be sure to read all caution and danger statements in this book before performing
any of the instructions.
Prenez connaissance de toutes les consignes de type Attention et Danger avant de
procéder aux opérations décrites par les instructions.
Lesen Sie alle Sicherheitshinweise, bevor Sie eine Anweisung ausführen.
Accertarsi di leggere tutti gli avvisi di attenzione e di pericolo prima di effettuare
qualsiasi operazione.
Leia todas as instruções de cuidado e perigo antes de executar qualquer operação.
Lea atentamente todas las declaraciones de precaución y peligro ante de llevar a
cabo cualquier operación.
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Chapter 2. General information
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This IBM
technology.
Go to Access IBM for general information about the use, operation, and
maintenance of the computer. Access IBM also contains information to help solve
problems and get repair service or other technical assistance.
Features
This section provides an overview of the computer features and preinstalled
software.
computer incorporates many of the latest advances in computer
Microprocessor (varies bymodeltype)
v Intel
v Intel Pentium
®
Celeron
™
(some models)
®
4 (some models)
v Intel Pentium 4 with HyperThreading (some models)
v Internal cache (size varies by model type)
Memory
v Support for four dual inline memory modules (DIMMs)
v 512 KB flash memory for system programs
Internal
drives
v 3.5-inch, 1.44 MB diskette drive
v Internal hard disk drive
v EIDE CD-ROM drive or DVD-ROM drive (some models)
subsystem
Video
v An integrated graphics controller for a Video Graphics Array (VGA) monitor
v Accelerated graphics port (AGP) video adapter slot on the system board
Audio subsystem
v AC’97 with ADI 1981B Audio Codec
v Line in, line out, and microphone connectors on the rear panel
Connectivity
v 10/100/1000 MbpsintegratedIntelEthernetcontrollerthatsupportstheWake
on LAN
®
feature (some models)
v Soft modemV.90/V.44(somemodels)
System
managementfeatures
v Remote Program Load (RPL) and Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP)
v Wake on LAN
v Wake on Ring (in the IBM Setup Utility program, this feature is called Serial Port
Ring Detect for an external modem)
v Remote Administration
v Automatic power-on startup
v System Management (SM) BIOS and SM software
v Ability to store POST hardware test results
Input/output features
v 25-pin, Extended Capabilities Port (ECP)/Extended Parallel Port (EPP)
v 9-pin serial connector
v Eight 4-pin, USB connectors (two on front panel and six on rear panel)
®
v PS/2
mouse connector
v PS/2 keyboard connector
v Ethernet connector
v VGA monitor connector
v Three audio connectors (line in, line out, and microphone)
Expansion
v Empty drive bays (some models)
v Three 32-bit peripheral component interconnect (PCI) adapter slots (supports
low-profile adapters only)
v One acceleratedgraphicsport(AGP)expansionslot(supportslow-profile
adapters only)
Power
v 200 - 230Wpowersupplywithmanualvoltageselectionswitch(dependingon
type)
v Automatic 50/60 Hz input frequency switching
v Advanced Power Management support
v Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) support
Security
features
v User and administrator passwords
v Support for the addition of a rope clip and lockable cable
v Support for the addition of an integrated cable lock
v Startup sequence control
v Startup without diskette drive, keyboard, or mouse
v Unattended start mode
v Diskette and hard disk I/O control
v Serial and parallel port I/O control
v Security profile by device
The
system, device drivers to support built-in features, and other support programs are
included.
Operating systems (preinstalled) (varies by model type)
Note: Not all countries or regions will have these operating systems.
v Microsoft
v Microsoft Windows XP Professional
v Microsoft Windows 2000
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Windows
®
XP Home
Operating systems (tested for compatibility)
v Microsoft Windows NT
v Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition
Physical specifications
This section details the physical specifications for each computer Type.
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Workstation Version 4.0
1. 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 the computer following the publication of this booklet.
Corrections and additions to this list are subject to change. To determine if an operating system has been tested for compatibility,
check the Web site of the operating system vendor.
Chapter 2. General information 5
Types 8185, 8186, 8192, 8413, and 8430
This section lists the physical specifications for the computer.
Dimensions
Height: 104 mm (4.1 in.)
Width: 360 mm (14.2 in.)
Depth: 412 mm (16.2 in.)
Weight
Minimum configuration as shipped: 8.1 kg (18 lb)
Maximum configuration: 9.1 kg (20 lb)
Environment
Air temperature:
System on: 10° to 35°C (50° to 95° F)
System off: 10° to 43°C (50° to 110° F)
Maximum altitude: 2134 m (7000 ft)
Note: The maximumaltitude,2134m(7000ft),isthe
maximum altitude at which the specified air temperatures
apply. At higher altitudes, the maximum air temperatures
are lower than those specified.
Humidity:
System on: 8% to 80%
System off: 8% to 80%
Electrical
Inputkilovolt-amperes(kVA)(approximate):
input
Input voltage:
Low range:
Minimum: 90 V ac
Maximum: 180 V ac
Input frequency range: 47–53 Hz
Voltage switch setting: 115 V ac
Highrange:
Minimum: 137 V ac
Maximum: 265 V ac
Input frequency range: 57–63 Hz
Voltage switch setting: 230 V ac
Minimum configuration as shipped: 0.08 kVA
Maximum configuration: 0.25 kVA
Note: Power consumptionandheatoutputvarydepending
on the number and type of optional features installed and
the power-management optional features in use.
Approximately 0.45 cubic meters per minute (16 cubic feet
per minute) maximum
Acoustical
noise-emissionvalues
For microprocessors less than 2.8 GHz:
Average sound-pressure levels:
At operator position:
Idle: 28 dBA
Operating: 30 dBA
Atbystanderposition - 1meter(3.3ft):
Idle: 27 dBA
Operating: 29 dBA
Declared(upperlimit)sound-powerlevels:
Idle: 4.2 bels
Operating: 4.3 bels
microprocessorsgreaterthanorequalto2.8GHz:
For
Average sound-pressure levels:
At operator position:
Idle: 29 dBA
Operating: 31 dBA
Atbystanderposition - 1meter(3.3ft):
Idle: 28 dBA
Operating: 29 dBA
Declared(upperlimit)sound-powerlevels:
Idle: 4.3 bels
Operating: 4.4 bels
Theselevelsweremeasuredincontrolledacoustical
Note:
environments according to the 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 a given 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.
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Types 8128, 8187, 8188, 8193, 8414, and 8431
This section lists the physical specifications for the computer.
Dimensions
Height: 140 mm (5.5 in.)
Width: 425 mm (16.7 in.)
Depth: 425 mm (16.7 in)
Weight
Minimum configuration as shipped: 10.0 kg (22 lb)
Maximum configuration: 11.4 kg (25.0 lb)
Environment
Air temperature:
System on: 10° to 35°C (50° to 95° F)
System off: 10° to 43°C (50° to 110° F)
Maximum altitude: 2134 m (7000 ft)
Note: The maximumaltitude,2134m(7000ft),isthe
maximum altitude at which the specified air temperatures
apply. At higher altitudes, the maximum air temperatures
are lower than those specified.
Humidity:
System on: 8% to 80%
System off: 8% to 80%
Electrical
Inputkilovolt-amperes(kVA)(approximate):
input
Input voltage:
Low range:
Minimum: 90 V ac
Maximum: 180 V ac
Input frequency range: 47–53 Hz
Voltage switch setting: 115 V ac
Highrange:
Minimum: 137 V ac
Maximum: 265 V ac
Input frequency range: 57–63 Hz
Voltage switch setting: 230 V ac
Minimum configuration as shipped: 0.08 kVA
Maximum configuration: 0.3 kVA
Note: Power consumptionandheatoutputvarydepending
on the number and type of optional features installed and
the power-management optional features in use.
Approximately 0.51 cubic meters per minute (18 cubic feet
per minute) maximum
Acoustical
Declared(upperlimit)sound-powerlevels:
noise-emissionvalues
Average sound-pressure levels:
At operator position:
Idle: 30 dBA
Operating: 32 dBA
Atbystanderposition - 1meter(3.3ft):
Idle: 26 dBA
Operating: 30 dBA
Idle: 4.0 bels
Operating: 4.3 bels
Note: These levelsweremeasuredincontrolledacoustical
environments according to the 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 a given 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.
Chapter 2. General information 7
Types 8189, 8190, 8194, 8195, 8415, 8432, and 8433
This section lists the physical specifications for the computer.
Dimensions
Height: 413 mm (16.25 in.)
Width: 191 mm (7.5 in.)
Depth: 406 mm (16 in.)
Weight
Minimum configuration as shipped: 9.1 kg (20 lb)
Maximum configuration: 10.2 kg (22.5 lb)
Environment
Air temperature:
System on: 10° to 35°C (50° to 95° F)
System off: 10° to 43°C (50° to 110° F)
Maximum altitude: 2134 m (7000 ft)
Note: The maximumaltitude,2134m(7000ft),isthe
maximum altitude at which the specified air temperatures
apply. At higher altitudes, the maximum air temperatures
are lower than those specified.
Humidity:
System on: 8% to 80%
System off: 8% to 80%
Electrical
Inputkilovolt-amperes(kVA)(approximate):
input
Input voltage:
Low range:
Minimum: 90 V ac
Maximum: 180 V ac
Input frequency range: 47–53 Hz
Voltage switch setting: 115 V ac
Highrange:
Minimum: 137 V ac
Maximum: 265 V ac
Input frequency range: 57–63 Hz
Voltage switch setting: 230 V ac
Minimum configuration as shipped: 0.08 kVA
Maximum configuration: 0.3 kVA
Note: Power consumptionandheatoutputvarydepending
on the number and type of optional features installed and
the power-management optional features in use.
Approximately 0.68 cubic meters per minute (24 cubic feet
per minute) maximum
Acoustical
Declared(upperlimit)sound-powerlevels:
noise-emissionvalues
Average sound-pressure levels:
At operator position:
Idle: 28 dBA
Operating: 30 dBA
Atbystanderposition - 1meter(3.3ft):
Idle: 26 dBA
Operating: 29 dBA
Idle: 4.1 bels
Operating: 4.3 bels
Note: These levelsweremeasuredincontrolledacoustical
environments according to the 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 a given 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.
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Types 8196 and 8197
This section lists the physical specifications for the computer.
Dimensions
Height: 398 mm (15.67 in.)
Width: 180 mm (7.08 in.)
Depth: 402 mm (15.82 in.)
Weight
Minimum configuration as shipped: 7.6 kg (16.8 lb)
Maximum configuration: 9.97 kg (22 lb)
Environment
Air temperature:
System on: 10° to 35°C (50° to 95° F)
System off: 10° to 43°C (50° to 110° F)
Maximum altitude: 2134 m (7000 ft)
Note: The maximumaltitude,2134m(7000ft),isthe
maximum altitude at which the specified air temperatures
apply. At higher altitudes, the maximum air temperatures
are lower than those specified.
Humidity:
System on: 8% to 80%
System off: 8% to 80%
Electrical
Inputkilovolt-amperes(kVA)(approximate):
input
Input voltage:
Low range:
Minimum: 90 V ac
Maximum: 180 V ac
Input frequency range: 47–53 Hz
Voltage switch setting: 115 V ac
Highrange:
Minimum: 137 V ac
Maximum: 265 V ac
Input frequency range: 57–63 Hz
Voltage switch setting: 230 V ac
Minimum configuration as shipped: 0.08 kVA
Maximum configuration: 0.30 kVA
Note: Power consumptionandheatoutputvarydepending
on the number and type of optional features installed and
the power-management optional features in use.
Approximately 0.68 cubic meters every minute (24 cubic feet
every minute) maximum
Acoustical
noise-emissionvalues
For microprocessors less than 2.8 GHz:
Average sound-pressure levels:
At operator position:
Idle: 28 dBA
Operating: 35 dBA
Atbystanderposition - 1meter(3.3ft):
Idle: 25 dBA
Operating: 33 dBA
Declared(upperlimit)sound-powerlevels:
Idle: 4.0 bels
Operating: 4.7 bels
microprocessorsgreaterthanorequalto2.8GHz:
For
Average sound-pressure levels:
At operator position:
Idle: 33 dBA
Operating: 35 dBA
Atbystanderposition - 1meter(3.3ft):
Idle: 30 dBA
Operating: 33 dBA
Declared(upperlimit)sound-powerlevels:
Idle: 4.4 bels
Operating: 4.7 bels
Theselevelsweremeasuredincontrolledacoustical
Note:
environments according to the 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 a given 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.
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Chapter 3. General Checkout
Note: The fansinthissystemmayturnoffundernormaloperation.Thisisa
noise-level reduction feature, and should not be taken to mean there is
something wrong with the system.
The following tools are available to help identify and resolve hardware-related
problems.
v IBM Setup Utility program
v Power-On Self-Test (POST)
– POST Beep Codes
– Error Code Format
IBMEnhancedDiagnosticsprogram
v
v Product recovery utility
– Factory Contents
– Partial recovery
Repairutility
v
Attention:
The drives in the computer you are servicing might have been rearranged or the drive
startup sequence changed. Be extremely careful during write operations such as copying,
saving or formatting. Data or programs can be overwritten if you select an incorrect drive.
Diagnostic error messages appear when a test program finds a problem with a
hardware option. For the test programs to properly determine if a test Passed, Failed
or Aborted, the test programs check the error-return code at test completion. See
Chapter 4, “IBM Enhanced Diagnostics,” on page 15.
General error messages appear if a problem or conflict is found by an application
program, the operating system, or both. For an explanation of these messages, refer
to the information supplied with that software package.
Notes:
v By default,thecomputerstartsupquiet(nobeepandnomemorycountandcheckpoint
code display) when no errors are detected by POST.
v To enable beepandmemorycountandcheckpointcodedisplaywhenasuccessfulPOST
A down-level BIOS might cause false errors and unnecessary replacement of the system
board. For more information on how to determine and obtain the latest level BIOS, see
“BIOS levels” on page 112..
v If multipleerrorcodesaredisplayed,diagnosethefirsterrorcodedisplayed.
NO, make sure that the monitor is working properly. Most monitors have some
sort of diagnostic self test. Refer to the manual for your monitor.
If you determine that the monitor is working properly, make sure it is properly
connected to the computer. Otherwise, go to “Undetermined problems” on page
109.
004
DID YOU RECEIVE THE EXPECTED RESPONSE?
YES, continue to 005.
NO, proceed to 006.
005
Run the Diagnostic programs. If necessary, refer to Chapter 4, “IBM Enhanced
Diagnostics,” on page 15.
v If youreceiveanerror,replacethepartthatthediagnosticprogramcallsoutor
go to Chapter 7, “Symptom-to-FRU Index,” on page 69.
v If aninstalleddeviceisnotrecognizedbythediagnosticsprogram,thatdevice
might be defective.
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v If the test stops and you cannot continue, replace the last device tested.
Run the Diagnostic programs. If necessary, refer to Chapter 4, “IBM Enhanced
Diagnostics,” on page 15.
v If youreceiveanerror,replacethepartthatthediagnosticprogramcallsoutor
go to Chapter 7, “Symptom-to-FRU Index,” on page 69.
v If theteststopsandyoucannotcontinue,replacethelastdevicetested.
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Chapter 4. IBM Enhanced Diagnostics
The IBM Enhanced Diagnostics program uses a full range of diagnostic utilities to
determine the operating condition of the computer’s hardware components.
For a complete list of error codes and messages, see Chapter 7, “Symptom-to-FRU
Index,” on page 69.
Diagnostics program download
To download the Diagnostics program, do the following:
v Go to http://www.ibm.com/.
v Select Support & downloads.
v Select Personal computing from the ″Get product support for″ list.
v Enter your the machine type in the ″Quick Path″ box.
v Follow the links to find the IBM Enhance Diagnostics.
Note: You can downloadeitheradisketteimageorastartableCD-ROMimage
(.iso file) of the diagnostics.
Navigating through the diagnostics programs
Use the cursor movement keys to navigate within the menus.
v The Enter key is used to select a menu item.
v The Esc key is used to back up to the previous menu.
v For online help press F1.
Running diagnostics tests
There are four ways to run the diagnostic tests.
1.Usingthecursormovementkeys,highlightRunNormalTest or Run Quick
Test from the Diagnostics menu and then press Enter.
This will automatically run a pre-defined group of tests from each test category.
Run Normal Test runs a more extensive set of tests than does Run Quick Test
and takes longer to execute.
2.PressF5toautomaticallyrunallselectedtestsinallcategories.See“Test
selection” on page 16.
3.Fromwithinatestcategory,pressCtrl-Entertoautomaticallyrunonlythe
selected tests in that category. See “Test selection” on page 16.
4.Usingthecursormovementkeys,highlightasingletestwithinatestcategory,
then press Enter. This will run only that test.
Escatanytimetostopthetestingprocess.
Press
Test results, (N/A, PASSED, FAILED, ABORTED), are displayed in the field beside
the test description and in the test log. See “Viewing the test log” on page 18.
A selected test is marked by >>. Pressing the space bar again de-selects a test
and removes the chevron.
4.Repeatsteps2and3abovetoselectalldesiredtests.
Test results
Diagnostics test results will produce the following error code format:
Function
Code
Failure Type DeviceID Date ChkDigits Text
v Function Code:
Represents the feature or function within the PC.
v Failure Type:
Represents the type of error encountered.
v DeviceID:
Contains the component’s unit-ID which corresponds to either a fixed disk
drive, removable media drive, serial or parallel port, processor, specific DIMM,
or a device on the PCI bus.
v Date:
Contains the date on which the diagnostic test was run. The date is retrieved
from CMOS and displayed using the YYYYMMDD format.
v ChkDigits:
Contains a 2-digit check-digit value to ensure the following:
– Diagnostics were run on the specified date.
– Diagnostics were run on the specified IBM computer.
– The diagnostic error code is recorded correctly.
PC-Doctor’s (PCDR) Fixed-Disk Advanced Test module (FDAT) is a full-featured
highly configurable fixed-disk test suite. The configurable capabilities of FDAT
allow users to enable or disable specific tests, enable or disable testing features,
control the test log detail, alter testing parameters, etc. FDAT will test for and
report most commonly found errors on a fixed-disk drive and is able to test up to
128 SCSI and 4 IDE drives (up to 132 total drives). Drive information is gathered
through FDAT’s enumeration of available devices and user specific configuration
parameters located in the FDAT.INI. FDAT uses information supplied by these
features to indicate specifically what devices are available for test, what tests are
available for the device, device properties, etc. Modify the FDAT.INI file in PC
Doctor for DOS to change testing parameters.
FDAT consists of the following subtests and features.
To allow simultaneous testing of multiple hard drives whenever possible, the
FDAT module is written as a set of multitasking functions. Each drive under test
can run the same test or run a different test at the same time. Each subtest is
written to handle a single test pass and all test variables are kept track of in a
structure unique for each drive. However, when testing IDE drives, FDAT will not
perform simultaneous testing of IDE drives that are attached to the same IDE
cable. For example, if FDAT is testing four IDE drives on a PC, it will perform
simultaneous testing on drives 1 and 3 first (master drives), then perform tests on
2 and 4 (slave drives). FDAT will also perform simultaneous testing on a master
and slave that are on separate IDE cables, but will not perform simultaneous tests
on a master and slave on the same IDE cable. This generally increases the amount
of time needed to test multiple IDE drives.
Another limitation of FDAT’S multitasking capability is the use of Ultra DMA
(UDMA). Only one drive at a time can access the UDMA channel and the UDMA
channel buffer must be kept high in order to maintain a speed advantage over
other data transfer modes. In order to use the UDMA channel during testing, users
must disable the multitasking feature.
Destructive vs non-destructive testing:
Most of the tests found in FDAT are non-destructive. This means that PCDR will
preserve any data that is present on the tested media prior to beginning any
destructive operations (i.e. write operations). However, users can run certain tests
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in destructive mode (i.e. surface scan tests). Destructive tests will speed up testing
because FDAT does not preserve the data on the media prior to the test beginning.
Unlike non-destructive tests, any data present on the media prior to the test
beginning is lost. FDAT allows for enabling or disabling destructive tests, as well
as specifying a range of destructive and non-destructive sectors on the tested drive.
This is done through the configuration of the FDAT.INI. If destructive and
non-destructive ranges somehow overlap, then the overlapped area is considered
non-destructive. For example, if users specify both destructive and non-destructive
ranges as the same, then the entire drive is tested as non-destructive.
Quick and Full erase - hard drive
The Diagnostics program offers two hard drive format utilities:
v Performs all the steps in Quick Erase.
v Provides a DOS utility that writes random data to all sectors of the hard drive.
v Provide an estimate of time to completion along with a visual representation of
completion status.
v Provides messagesthatwarntheuseraboutnon-recoverableprocess.
Important: Make surethatalldataisbackedupbeforeusingtheQuickorFullErase
functions.
To select the Quick Erase or Full Erase Hard Drive utility, use the following
procedure.
Errors reported by the diagnostic test will be displayed by the program as a failed
test.
To view details of a failure or to view a list of test results, use the following
procedure from any test category screen.
v Press F3 to activate the log file.
v Press F3 again to save the file to diskette or F2 to print the file.
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Chapter 5. IBM Setup Utility program
Attention
A customized setup configuration (other than default settings) might exist on
the computer you are servicing. Running the IBM Setup Utility program
might alter those settings. Note the current configuration settings and verify
that the settings are in place when service is complete.
read-only memory (EEPROM) of the computer. The IBM Setup Utility program is
used to view and change the configuration settings of the computer, regardless of
which operating system you are using. However, the operating-system settings
might override any similar settings in the IBM Setup Utility program.
This program includes settings for the following:
v System Summary
v Product Data
v Devices and I/O Ports
v Start Options
v Date and Time
v System Security
v Advanced Setup
v Power Management
Starting the IBM Setup Utility program
To start the IBM Setup Utility program, do the following:
The
has been removed or new hardware has been installed in the computer.
Viewing and changing settings
The IBM Setup Utility program menu lists items that identify system configuration
topics.
When working with the IBM Setup Utility program menu, you must use the
keyboard. The keys used to perform various tasks are displayed at the bottom of
each screen.
When you finish viewing or changing settings, press Esc to return to the IBM
Setup Utility program menu (you might have to press Esc several times). If you
want to save the new settings, select Save Settings or Save and exit the Setup Utility. Otherwise,yourchangeswillnotbesaved.
Using passwords
The use of passwords provide security for the computer and data. There are two
kinds of passwords: a user password and an administrator password. You do not
have to set a password of either type to use the computer. However, if you decide
to set either one, read the following sections.
User password
The user password feature deters unauthorized persons from gaining access to the
computer.
Administrator password
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 is displayed each
time you try to access the IBM 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 the user and administrator passwords are set, you can type either
password. However, to change any configuration settings, you must use your
administrator password.
Setting, changing, and deleting a password
To set, change, or delete a password, do the following:
Note: A passwordcanbeanycombinationofuptosevencharacters(A-Z,a-z,
and 0-9).
1.StarttheIBMSetupUtilityprogram(see“StartingtheIBMSetupUtility
program” on page 19).
2.FromtheIBMSetupUtilityprogrammenu,selectSecurity→SetPasswords.
Read the information displayed on the right side of the screen.
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Using Security Profile by Device
Security Profile by Device is used to enable or disable user access to the following
devices:
IDE controller When this feature is set to Disable, all devices connected to the
Diskette Drive Access When this feature is set to Disable, the diskette drive cannot be
Diskette Write Protect When this feature is set to Enable, all diskettes are treated as if
To set Security Profile by Device, do the following:
1.StarttheIBMSetupUtilityprogram(see“StartingtheIBMSetupUtility
program” on page 19).
enabled. This allows the user to specify whether the parallel and
serial ATA controllers will operate in ″legacy″ or ″native″ mode.
By default, they will operate in native mode unless both parallel
ATA controllers are populated and a serial ATA drive is present.
Then the serial ATA drive will become ″native″ mode. The user
can select Automatic or the serial ATA controller to run in
″native″ mode. However,runningin″native″ mode mightnot
work with older operating systems.
To configure IDE Drives Setup, do the following:
1.StarttheIBMSetupUtilityprogram(see“StartingtheIBMSetupUtility
program” on page 19).
If the computer does not start up (boot) from a device such as the CD-ROM,
diskette, or hard disk as expected, use one of the following procedures to select a
startup device.
Selecting a temporary startup device
Use this procedure to startup from any boot device.
Note: Not allCDs,harddisks,anddiskettesarestartable(bootable).