IBM 92296GU, IntelliStation M Pro 9229 User Manual

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Note:

Before using this information and the product it supports, read the information in “Notices,” on page 63.

Second Edition (February 2007)

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Contents

Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .v

Chapter 1. The IntelliStation M Pro computer . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

Related documentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

Notices and statements in this document . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Features and specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

What the computer offers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

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

Device drivers and diagnostics on CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Software available on the World Wide Web . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Reliability, availability, and serviceability features . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Chapter 2. Operating the computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Controls, LEDs, and connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Turning on the computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Using preinstalled software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Running the operating-system setup program . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Installing other operating systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Viewing the license agreement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Registering the computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Creating an emergency recovery-repair diskette in Windows XP . . . . . .13

Creating an IBM Enhanced Diagnostics diskette or CD in Windows XP . . .14

Accessing the IBM Enhanced Diagnostics in Windows Vista . . . . . . .15

Using video features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Video device drivers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Changing monitor settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Using audio features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Using security features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Anti-intrusion features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Component protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Data protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Updating system programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Managing the computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Shutting down the operating system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Turning off the computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Chapter 3. Configuring the computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Using the Configuration/Setup Utility program . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Starting the Configuration/Setup Utility program . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Configuration/Setup Utility menu choices . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Using passwords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

Using the Boot Menu program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

Enabling the Broadcom NetXtreme Gigabit Ethernet Boot Agent . . . . . . .25

Configuring the Broadcom NetXtreme Gigabit Ethernet controller . . . . . .25

Using the LSI Logic Configuration Utility program . . . . . . . . . . . .25

Starting the LSI Logic Configuration Utility program . . . . . . . . . .26

Formatting a SAS/SATA hard disk drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

Creating a RAID array of SAS/SATA hard disk drives . . . . . . . . . .27

Configuring a PS/2 keyboard or mouse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

Chapter 4. Installing optional devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

Installation guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

System reliability considerations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

Handling static-sensitive devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

Major components of the computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

System-board optional-device connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

System-board internal connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

System-board external connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34

Removing the side cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35

Removing the bezel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36

Removing the internal drive-bay bracket . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37

Removing the air baffle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38

Installing an adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39

Installing internal drives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42

Installing memory modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51

Installing a security cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53

Completing the installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53

Replacing the air baffle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53

Replacing the internal drive-bay bracket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54

Replacing the bezel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55

Replacing the side cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56

Connecting external devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57

Input/output connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57

Audio connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58

Auxiliary-device (pointing-device) connector . . . . . . . . . . . . .59

Ethernet (RJ-45) connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59

IEEE 1394 (FireWire) connector (some models) . . . . . . . . . . . .59

Keyboard connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60

Parallel connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60

Serial connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60

Universal Serial Bus connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60

Video connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61

Appendix. Notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63

Trademarks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64

Important notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64

Product recycling and disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65

Battery return program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69

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Safety

Before installing this product, read the Safety Information.

Antes de instalar este produto, leia as Informações de Segurança.

Pred instalací tohoto produktu si prectete prírucku bezpecnostních instrukcí.

Læs sikkerhedsforskrifterne, før du installerer dette produkt.

Lees voordat u dit product installeert eerst de veiligheidsvoorschriften.

Ennen kuin asennat tämän tuotteen, lue turvaohjeet kohdasta Safety Information.

Avant d’installer ce produit, lisez les consignes de sécurité.

Vor der Installation dieses Produkts die Sicherheitshinweise lesen.

Prima di installare questo prodotto, leggere le Informazioni sulla Sicurezza.

Les sikkerhetsinformasjonen (Safety Information) før du installerer dette produktet.

Antes de instalar este produto, leia as Informações sobre Segurança.

Antes de instalar este producto, lea la información de seguridad.

Läs säkerhetsinformationen innan du installerar den här produkten.

Statement 1:

DANGER

Electrical

current from power, telephone, and communication cables is

hazardous.

To avoid a shock hazard:

v Do not connect or disconnect any cables or perform installation,

maintenance, or reconfiguration of this product during an electrical storm.

v Connect all power cords to a properly wired and grounded electrical

outlet.

v Connect to properly wired outlets any equipment that will be attached to

this product.

v When possible, use one hand only to connect or disconnect signal

cables.

v Never turn on any equipment when there is evidence of fire, water, or

structural damage.

v Disconnect the attached power cords, telecommunications systems,

networks, and modems before you open the device covers, unless instructed otherwise in the installation and configuration procedures.

v Connect and disconnect cables as described in the following table when

installing, moving, or opening covers on this product or attached devices.

To Connect: To Disconnect:

1. Turn everything OFF.

2. First, attach all cables to devices.

3. Attach signal cables to connectors.

4. Attach power cords to outlet.

1. Turn everything OFF.

2. First, remove power cords from outlet.

3. Remove signal cables from connectors.

4. Remove all cables from devices.

5. Turn device ON.

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Statement 2:

CAUTION: When replacing the lithium battery, use only IBM Part Number 33F8354 or an equivalent type battery recommended by the manufacturer. If your system has a module containing a lithium battery, replace it only with the same module type made by the same manufacturer. The battery contains lithium and can explode if not properly used, handled, or disposed of.

Do not:

v Throw or immerse into water

v Heat to more than 100°C (212°F)

v Repair or disassemble

Dispose

Statement 3:

of the battery as required by local ordinances or regulations.

CAUTION: When laser products (such as CD-ROMs, DVD drives, fiber optic devices, or transmitters) are installed, note the following:

v Do not remove the covers. Removing the covers of the laser product could

result in exposure to hazardous laser radiation. There are no serviceable

parts inside the device.

v Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than

those specified herein might result in hazardous radiation exposure.

DANGER

laser products contain an embedded Class 3A or Class 3B laser

Some diode. Note the following.

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

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Statement 4:

≥ 18 kg (39.7 lb) ≥ 32 kg (70.5 lb) ≥ 55 kg (121.2 lb)

CAUTION: Use safe practices when lifting.

Statement 5:

CAUTION: The power control button on the device and the power switch on the power supply do not turn off the electrical current supplied to the device. The device also might have more than one power cord. To remove all electrical current from the device, ensure that all power cords are disconnected from the power source.

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Statement 8:

CAUTION: Never remove the cover on a power supply or any part that has the following label attached.

Hazardous voltage, current, and energy levels are present inside any component that has this label attached. There are no serviceable parts inside these components. If you suspect a problem with one of these parts, contact a service technician.

Statement 26:

CAUTION: Do not place any object on top of rack-mounted devices.

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Statement 28:

CAUTION: The battery is a lithium ion battery. To avoid possible explosion, do not burn the battery. Exchange it only with the IBM-approved part. Recycle or discard the battery as instructed by local regulations. In the United States, IBM has a process for collection of this battery. For information, call 1-800-426-4333. Have the IBM part number for the battery unit available when you call.

Important:

Each caution and danger statement in this documentation begins with a number. This number is used to cross reference an English-language caution or danger statement with translated versions of the caution or danger statement in the IBM Safety Information document.

For example, if a caution statement begins with a number 1, translations for that caution statement appear in the IBM Safety

Information document under statement 1.

Important:

Be sure to read all caution and danger statements in this documentation before you perform the instructions. Read any additional safety information that comes with your computer or optional device before you install the device.

This computer is suitable for use on an IT power distribution system whose maximum phase to phase voltage is 240 V under any distribution fault condition.

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Chapter 1. The IntelliStation M Pro computer

The IBM® IntelliStation® M Pro Type 9229 computer incorporates many of the latest advances in computing technology and can be expanded and upgraded as your needs change.

You can obtain up-to-date information about the computer and other IBM computer products at http://www.ibm.com/intellistation/.

Related documentation

This User’s Guide provides general information about the computer, including information about features, how to configure the computer, how to install optional devices, and how to solve problems and get help. In addition to this User’s Guide, the following documentation comes with the computer:

v Installation Guide

This printed document contains setup and installation instructions.

v Problem Determination and Service Guide

This document is in Portable Document Format (PDF) on the IBM IntelliStation

Documentation CD and at http://www.ibm.com/support/. It contains information to

help you solve problems that might occur in the computer.

v Safety Information

This document is in PDF on the IBM IntelliStation Documentation CD. It contains

translated caution and danger statements. Each caution and danger statement

that appears in the documentation has a number that you can use to locate the

corresponding statement in your language in the Safety Information document.

v Warranty and Support Information

This document is in PDF on the IBM IntelliStation Documentation CD. It contains

information about the terms of the warranty and about services and assistance.

v Readme files on the Device Drivers and IBM Enhanced Diagnostics CD

Several readme files on the CD contain information about the preinstalled device

drivers. Other readme files on the CD contain information about the various

adapters and devices that might be installed in or attached to the computer.

Diagnostics test programs are also stored on the Device Drivers and IBM

Enhanced Diagnostics CD. These programs provide the primary methods of

testing system components.

Depending on the computer model, additional documentation might be included on the IBM IntelliStation Documentation CD.

The computer might have features that are not described in the documentation that comes with the computer. The documentation might be updated occasionally to include information about those features, or technical updates might be available to provide additional information that is not included in the computer documentation. These updates are available from the IBM Web site. To check for updated documentation and technical updates, complete the following steps.

Note: Changes are made periodically to the IBM Web site. The actual procedure

might vary slightly from what is described in this document.

1. Go to http://www.ibm.com/support/.

2. Under Search technical support type 9229 and click Search.

Notices and statements in this document

The caution and danger statements in this document are also in the multilingual

Safety Information document, which is on the IBM IntelliStation Documentation CD.

Each statement is numbered for reference to the corresponding statement in the

Safety Information document.

The following notices and statements are used in this document:

v Note: These notices provide important tips, guidance, or advice.

v Important: These notices provide information or advice that might help you avoid

inconvenient or problem situations.

v Attention: These notices indicate potential damage to programs, devices, or

data. An attention notice is placed just before the instruction or situation in which damage could occur.

v Caution: These statements indicate situations that can be potentially hazardous

to you. A caution statement is placed just before the description of a potentially hazardous procedure step or situation.

v Danger: These statements indicate situations that can be potentially lethal or

extremely hazardous to you. A danger statement is placed just before the description of a potentially lethal or extremely hazardous procedure step or situation.

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Features and specifications

The following information is a summary of the features and specifications of the computer. Depending on the computer model, some features might not be available, or some specifications might not apply. Use the Configuration/Setup Utility program to determine the type and speed of the microprocessor.

Table 1. Features and specifications

Microprocessor:

v Supports one Intel® Core™ 2 Duo

dual-core or quad-core microprocessor

v 2 or 4 MB Level-2 cache v 1066 MHz front-side bus (FSB)

Memory:

v Minimum: 512 MB v Maximum: 8 GB v Type: PC2-5300, dual-data-rate 2

(DDR2) unbuffered error correcting code (ECC)

v Connectors: four dual inline memory

module (DIMM) connectors

drives:

Internal

v Hard disk drive: S ATA or SAS v One of the following drives:

– DVD/CD-RW combo: IDE – CD-RW: IDE

Expansion

bays:

v One slim-high 3.5-inch external drive

bay (optional diskette drive)

v Two half-high 5.25-inch bays (optical

drive installed in one bay)

v Three slim-high 3.5-inch internal drive

bays (one hard disk drive installed)

expansion slots:

PCI

v One PCI Express x8 slot (x4

electrical)

v Two PCI Express x16 slots (one x16

or two x8)

v One PCI 32-bit/33 MHz slot

When you install the NVIDIA

Note:

Quadro FX 3500 video adapter in the computer, do not set the analog resolution above 1600 x 1200 @ 60 Hz. This is the highest resolution supported for the NVIDIA Quadro FX 3500 video adapter. In addition, when you use a cathode ray tube (CRT) type monitor, the monitor cable must come with a ferrite suppression on both ends of the monitor cable.

Integrated functions:

v Broadcom 5752 10/100/1000 Ethernet

controller with RJ-45 Ethernet connector

v Two serial connectors v One parallel connector v Four-port serial ATA controller v Two IEEE 1394 (FireWire) ports

(four-pin on front, six-pin on rear)

v Eight Universal Serial Bus (USB)

connectors (two on front and six on rear)

v Keyboard connector v Mouse connector v Audio connectors

– Line out (front and rear) – Mic (front) – Line in (rear)

Single-channel IDE controller

Video adapter: (depending on the model)

v NVIDIA Quadro NVS 285 (DMS-59),

PCI Express x16, with 128 MB DDR2 SDRAM and dual analog connectors, (or dual digital monitor capability with the purchase of an additional pigtail cable)

v NVIDIA Quadro FX 550 (DVI-I), PCI

Express x16, with 128 MB GDDR3s synchronous dynamic random access memory (SDRAM) and dual DVI-I connectors

v NVIDIA Quadro FX 1500 (dual-link

DVI-I), PCI Express x16, with 256 MB GDDR3 SDRAM and two dual DVI-I connectors

v NVIDIA Quadro FX 3500 (DVI-I), PCI

Express x16, with 256 MB GDDR3 SDRAM and two dual DVI-I connectors

supply:

Power

One 400-watts (115 - 230 V ac)

Cooling:

v One speed-controlled microprocessor

fan and one power-supply fan

v One power-supply fan

Electrical input:

v Sine-wave input (50 or 60 Hz) required v Input voltage and frequency ranges

automatically selected

v Input voltage low range:

– Minimum: 90 V ac – Maximum: 137 V ac

Input voltage high range:

– Minimum: 180 V ac – Maximum: 265 V ac

v Input kilovolt-amperes (kVA) approximately:

– Minimum: 0.10 kVA – Maximum: 0.37 kVA

output:

Heat

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

v Minimum configuration: 341 Btu per hour

(100 watts)

v Maximum configuration: 1239 Btu per hour

(363 watts)

Environment:

v Air temperature:

– Computer on: 10° to 35°C (50° to 95°F)

Altitude: 0 to 2134 m (7000 ft)

– Computer off: -40° to +60°C (-40° to

+140°F) Maximum altitude: 2133 m (7000 ft)

v Humidity (operating and storage): 8% to

80%

Acoustical

noise emissions:

v Sound power, idle: 4.0 bel v Sound power, operating: 4.4 bel

Size:

v Height: 430 mm (16.9 in.) v Depth: 445 mm (17.5 in.) v Width: 178 mm (7.0 in.) v Weight: 12.5 kg (27.5 lb) to 15.5 kg (34.1

lb) depending upon configuration

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What the computer offers

The computer uses the following features and technologies:

v PCI Express x16 graphics

The computer comes with a graphics adapter installed in the PCI Express x16 slot. This high-performance adapter supports high resolutions and includes many performance-enhancing features for the operating-system environment.

Note: When you install the NVIDIA Quadro FX 3500 video adapter in the

computer, do not set the analog resolution above 1600 x 1200 @ 60 Hz. This is the highest resolution supported for the NVIDIA Quadro FX 3500 video adapter. In addition, when you use CRT type monitor, the monitor cable must come with a ferrite suppression on both ends of the monitor cable.

v Large system-memory capacity

The computer supports up to 8 GB of system memory. The memory controller supports error correcting code (ECC) for up to four industry-standard PC2-5300, 667 MHz, 1.8 V, 240-pin, double-data-rate 2 (DDR2), unbuffered, synchronous dynamic random access memory (SDRAM) dual inline memory modules (DIMMs).

v Systems-management capabilities

The computer comes with features that a network administrator or file server can use to remotely manage and control the computer. These features include Wake on LAN®, Remote Administration, IBM Director Agent, and System Migration Assistant. See “Software available on the World Wide Web” on page 6 and “Managing the computer” on page 17 for more information.

v Integrated network support

The computer comes with an integrated Ethernet controller, which supports connection to a 10 Mbps, 100 Mbps, or 1 Gbps network. For more information, see “Configuring the Broadcom NetXtreme Gigabit Ethernet controller” on page

25. The controller supports Wake on LAN technology.

Software

The computer comes with preinstalled Microsoft® Windows Windows Vista Business, or Red Hat Enterprise Linux® Workstation and a variety of software, including application programs, diagnostic tools, and device drivers.

Important: The software, other than the operating system, is licensed under the

terms of the IBM International License Agreement for Non-Warranted Programs. Use of the computer signifies acceptance of this license agreement. For detailed instructions for viewing the license agreement, see “Viewing the license agreement” on page 13.

1. 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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®1

XP Professional,

Preinstalled software

In addition to the operating system, the preinstalled software includes some or all of the following programs. Some programs might require setup and configuration before use.

v Device drivers

Device drivers for factory-installed features are preinstalled on the computer and on the Device Drivers and IBM Enhanced Diagnostics CD. The latest device drivers are also available at http://www.ibm.com/support/.

v DVDCreator

This software comes on Windows XP models that have DVD write capability. You can use it to create DVDs.

v IBM Drive Letter Access

You can use this program on Windows XP models to copy files to CD-R or CD-RW media.

v IBM Enhanced Diagnostics

The IBM Enhanced Diagnostics that comes on the Device Drivers and IBM Enhanced Diagnostics CD is a self-starting diagnostics CD that is used to test

hardware components in the computer.

v Intervideo MediaOne

You can use this program to read or create copies of CDs or DVDs.

v Norton Internet Security

You can use this program to detect and remove viruses from the computer.

v Online Books

You can use this program to access documentation for the computer.

v Product Recovery program

You can use this program on Windows XP and Windows Vista models to recover the operating system and other software programs in the event of a system failure.

Attention: The Product Recovery program is on a hidden hard disk drive

partition. Do not delete or otherwise destroy this partition.

v Sonic RecordNow Business Edition

You can use this program on Windows XP models to record data or audio to CD-R or CD-RW media or to create copies of existing CDs.

v WinDVD or LinDVD

This software comes on Windows XP and Red Hat Linux models that have DVD read capability. Yo u can use it to play DVDs.

You must have Internet access to use some of these programs. For more information about connecting to the Internet, see the operating-system documentation that comes with the computer.

See “Using preinstalled software” on page 12 for additional information about the preinstalled software.

Important:

1. You can reinstall the device drivers and applications that come with the computer from the directories on the hard disk.

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2. The device drivers and some programs are also available at http://www.ibm.com/support/ and on the Device Drivers and IBM Enhanced

Diagnostics CD.

Device drivers and diagnostics on CD

In addition to the IBM-preinstalled programs and device drivers, device drivers and diagnostics test programs are also provided on the Device Drivers and IBM

Enhanced Diagnostics CD.

Software available on the World Wide Web

The following software is available from the IBM Web site:

v IBM Director Agent

You can use IBM Director Agent to view detailed information about the hardware and software, set up alerts, monitor a variety of system resources, and manage your asset security. IBM Director Agent streamlines and automates personal computer (PC) systems-management and support tasks, such as asset deployment and tracking.

v Remote Deployment Manager

Remote Deployment Manager (RDM) is a graphical, server-based system deployment program that enables mass unattended installations of operating systems, software images, device drivers, and basic input/output system (BIOS) code updates to remote systems. When RDM is used with the Wake on LAN feature, it can remotely turn on the computer so that the installation can be done while the computer is not being used.

See the product documentation for these tools to determine whether the operating system supports them. To download any of the tools or to get information about them, go to http://www.ibm.com/eserver/xseries/systems_management/.

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Reliability, availability, and serviceability features

Three important computer design features are reliability, availability, and serviceability (RAS). The RAS features help to ensure the integrity of the data that is stored in the computer, the availability of the computer when you need it, and the ease with which you can diagnose and correct problems.

The computer has the following RAS features:

v 24 hours a day, 7 days a week2 customer support

v 3-year parts and 3-year labor limited warranty

v Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI)

v Alert Standard Format

v Automatic computer restart after a power failure

v Automatic error retry or recovery

v Boot-block recovery

v Built-in, menu-driven configuration and setup programs

v Built-in, menu-driven SAS configuration programs (some models)

v Cooling fan with speed-sensing capability

v Error codes and messages

v ECC DDR2 SDRAM with serial presence detect (SPD)

v Hard disk drive partition-based diagnostic programs

v Integrated Ethernet controller

v Integrated IEEE 1394 (FireWire) support

v Integrated SAS support using a SAS adapter

v Monitoring support for temperatures, voltages, and fan speed

v Power supply error LED

v Power-on self-test (POST)

v Predictive Failure Analysis® (PFA) on hard disk drives

v Read-only memory (ROM) checksums

v Upgradeable BIOS and power-on self-test (POST) code

v Wake on LAN capability

2. Service availability will vary by country. Response time varies; may exclude holidays.

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Chapter 2. Operating the computer

This chapter provides information about how to use the computer.

Controls, LEDs, and connectors

This following illustration shows the controls, LEDs, and connectors on the front of the computer. See “Input/output connectors” on page 57 for an illustration of the connectors on the rear of the computer.

Power-control button

Power-on LED

System error LED

Hard disk drive activity LED

CD or DVD drive activity LED

Ethernet activity LED

CD or DVD eject button

AC power LED

Power-supply error LED

Optional diskette drive activity LED

Optional diskette-eject button

1 3 9 4

IEEE 1394 (Firewire) connector

USB connector

Microphone connector

Line out connector

CD or DVD drive activity LED

CD or DVD eject button

AC power LED

Power-supply error LED

Optional diskette drive activity LED

Optional diskette-eject button

When this LED is lit, it indicates that the CD or DVD drive is in use.

Press this button to insert or remove a CD or DVD.

When this green LED is lit, it indicates that the computer is connected to an ac power source. This LED is on the rear of the computer.

When this amber LED is lit, it indicates that a power-supply error has occurred. This LED is on the rear of the computer.

When this LED is lit, it indicates that the diskette drive is in use.

Press this button to release a diskette from the diskette drive.

Note: The diskette drive is an optional feature on some models.

1394 (FireWire) connectors

IEEE

Use these connectors (four-pin on the front and six-pin on the rear) to connect FireWire devices, such as a digital video camera or an external hard disk drive.

USB connectors

Use these connectors to connect USB devices to the computer, using redundant Plug and Play technology.

Microphone connector (pink)

Use this connector to connect a microphone to the computer when you want to record voices or other sounds on the hard disk. You can also use this connector (and a microphone) with speech-recognition software.

Line out connector (green)

Use this connector to send audio signals from the computer to external devices, such as speakers with built-in amplifiers, headphones, a multimedia keyboard, or the audio line-in jack on a stereo system.

Hard disk drive activity LED

When this LED is lit, it indicates that the hard disk drive is in use.

System-error LED

When this LED is lit, it indicates that a system error has occurred. An LED on the system board might also be lit to help isolate the error. If the LED on the system board is not lit, check the error log.

Ethernet activity LED

When this LED is lit, it indicates that there is activity between the computer and the network. There are two of these LEDs, one on the front and one on the rear of the computer.

Power-on LED

When this LED is lit, it indicates that the computer is turned on.

Power-control button

Press this button to turn the computer on or off.

Turning on the computer

When the computer is connected to an ac power source but is not turned on, the operating system does not run, and all core logic is shut down; however, the computer can respond to remote requests to turn on the computer.

Notes:

1. Turn on all external devices, such as the monitor, before you turn on the computer.

2. The power-on LED on the front of the computer is lit when the computer is on and while it is being turned on.

Approximately 20 seconds after the computer is connected to ac power, the power-control button becomes active, and you can turn on the computer and start the operating system by pressing the power-control button. The computer can also be turned on in any of the following ways:

v If a power failure occurs while the computer is turned on, the computer will

restart automatically when power is restored.

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v When you connect the computer to power for the first time, the Wake on LAN

feature can turn on the computer. If the computer was previously turned on, it must be turned off for the Wake on LAN feature to turn on the computer.

What you see and hear when you start the computer depends on the features that are installed and the settings in the Configuration/Setup Utility program.

If the power-on self-test (POST) detects a problem, there might be a series of beeps or no beep, and a numeric error message might be displayed on the screen. Write down any beep series and error code numbers with descriptions, and then see the Problem Determination and Service Guide for an explanation of the error codes.

On a computer running a Windows XP operating system, the following messages might be displayed briefly during startup:

v Press F1 for Configuration/Setup Utility, Press F12 for Boot Menu v <<< Press <CTRL><C> to start LSI Logic Configuration Utility >>> (some

models)

v To start the Product Recovery program, Press F11

a computer running a Windows Vista operating system, the following messages

On might be displayed briefly during startup:

v Press F1 for Configuration/Setup Utility, Press F12 for Boot Menu v <<< Press <CTRL><C> to start LSI Logic Configuration Utility >>> (some

models)

start the Product Recovery program in Windows Vista, watch the screen and

To when the operating system menu is displayed, quickly select IBM Recovery Program.

On a computer running a Red Hat Linux operating system, the following messages might be displayed briefly during startup:

v Press F1 for Configuration/Setup Utility, Press F12 for Boot Menu v <<< Press <CTRL><C> to start LSI Logic Configuration Utility >>> (some

models)

start the Product Recovery Program in Red Hat Linux, watch the screen until the

To operating system selection menu is displayed and select IBM Preload Recovery & Diagnostics.

To use these features, press the applicable function key or keys quickly. The messages are displayed for only a short time. For more information about these messages, see “Using the Configuration/Setup Utility program” on page 21.

Use the Configuration/Setup Utility program to configure passwords, PCI adapters, and other options.

The operating system and application programs start from the hard disk. If the computer is attached to a network, the computer will begin attaching to any LANs and remote applications to which you have access. A network administrator can also start the computer remotely to download programs or gather information about computer performance. For more information, see “Wake on LAN” on page 18.

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Using preinstalled software

This section contains information to assist you in setting up the preinstalled operating system and describes how to use the programs that come with the computer.

Running the operating-system setup program

The setup program runs automatically when you start the computer for the first time. The program prompts you to make choices or type information. If you need more detailed information than is provided in this User’s Guide, see the operating-system documentation.

Important:

1. After you turn on the computer for the first time, you must complete the operating-system setup procedure before you turn off the computer; otherwise, unexpected results might occur.

2. The setup program might be slightly different from the one that is described in the operating-system documentation. Some choices are not available because they are preset.

3. During the setup procedure, you must indicate that you accept the license agreement.

4. For Windows XP and Windows Vista operating systems, the registration information is already displayed in the registration field. If the product ID number is not already displayed, you must type it. The product ID is on a label that is attached to the computer.

You will need the following information to complete the setup program:

v The documentation that comes with the computer.

v Network information from the network administrator, if the computer is being

connected to a network.

v The printer model and port, if a printer is attached directly to the computer.

After the setup procedure is completed and the computer restarts, the desktop opens, and the computer is ready for use.

Installing other operating systems

The computer comes with Microsoft Windows XP Professional, Microsoft Windows Vista Business, or Red Hat Enterprise Linux Workstation preinstalled. To install another operating system, follow the instructions in the documentation that comes with the operating system.

If you are installing an operating system other than Microsoft Windows XP Professional, Microsoft Windows Vista Business, or Red Hat Enterprise Linux Workstation, follow the instructions in the readme files on the Device Drivers and

IBM Enhanced Diagnostics CD to install the device drivers. You might also need

additional software or device drivers.

Note: If you experience problems with the device drivers that are installed from the

Device Drivers and IBM Enhanced Diagnostics CD, you can obtain the latest

device drivers at http://www.ibm.com/support/.

Before you install any operating system, be sure to obtain the latest updates. Contact the operating-system manufacturer or, if applicable, check the manufacturer’s Web site to obtain the updates.

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Additional information about operating systems is posted periodically at http://www.ibm.com/support/.

Viewing the license agreement

The IBM International License Agreement for Non-Warranted Programs is viewable from the Access IBM folder. Use of the computer signifies acceptance of this agreement.

To view the license agreement in Windows XP or Windows Vista, complete the following steps:

1. From the Windows XP or Windows Vista desktop, click Start → All Programs → Access IBM.

2. Click IBM License Agreement.

For Red Hat Linux, when you start the computer, the License Agreement window opens. To accept the terms of the agreement, click I Agree. You can also view the license agreement by clicking the IBM License Agreement icon on the desktop.

Registering the computer

Registering the computer helps IBM provide better service to you. When IBM receives the registration information, the information is placed into a central technical support database. If you need technical assistance, the technical-support representative will have information about the computer. In addition, comments about the computer are reviewed by a team that is dedicated to customer satisfaction and are taken into consideration in making improvements to IBM computers.

To register the computer, go to http://www.ibm.com/support/mysupport/.

Creating an emergency recovery-repair diskette in Windows XP

Note: To create and use a diskette, you must add a diskette drive to the computer.

To enable a USB diskette drive to work, you must disable the legacy diskette drive function in the Configuration/Setup Utility program (click Startup Sequence Options → Legacy USB Support).

At your earliest opportunity, create a recovery-repair diskette and an IBM Enhanced Diagnostics diskette, and store them in a safe place. In the unlikely event that the computer becomes unusable, you can use the recovery-repair diskette to access the Product Recovery program. For more information about using the recovery-repair diskette see the Problem Determination and Service Guide.

In Windows XP, you can create a recovery-repair diskette from the c:\ibmtools directory or from the Product Recovery program partition.

To create a recovery-repair diskette from the c:\ibmtools directory, complete the following steps:

1. Start the computer and operating system.

2. Use Windows Explorer to display the directory structure of the hard disk.

3. Open the c:\ibmtools folder.

4. Double-click rrdisk.bat and follow the instructions on the screen.

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To create a recovery-repair diskette from the Product Recovery program on the hard disk, complete the following steps:

1. Shut down the operating system and turn off the computer.

2. Wait for at least 5 seconds, then press and hold the F11 key while you restart the computer. When a menu is displayed, release the F11 key.

3. Use one of the following procedures:

v If a menu is displayed in which you can select an operating system, use the

arrow keys to select the operating system that is currently installed, press Enter, and then continue with the next step.

v If an operating-system menu is not displayed, continue with the next step.

From the Product Recovery main menu, use the arrow keys to select System

4. utilities, and then press Enter.

5. Use the arrow keys to select Create a Recovery Repair diskette, and then press Enter.

6. Follow the instructions on the screen.

“Creating an IBM Enhanced Diagnostics diskette or CD in Windows XP” for

See information about how to create an IBM Enhanced Diagnostics diskette.

Creating an IBM Enhanced Diagnostics diskette or CD in Windows XP

Note: To create and use a diskette or CD, a diskette, CD-RW, or DVD/CD-RW

combo drive must be installed in the computer. To enable a USB diskette drive to work, you must disable the legacy diskette drive function in the Configuration/Setup Utility program (click Startup Sequence Options → Legacy USB Support).

The IBM Enhanced Diagnostics diskette is a self-starting diagnostics diskette that is used to test hardware components in the computer. Yo u can create an IBM Enhanced Diagnostics diskette from the Product Recovery program partition. You can create an IBM Enhanced Diagnostics CD from the World Wide Web.

To create an IBM Enhanced Diagnostics diskette from the Product Recovery program partition on the hard disk, complete the following steps:

1. Restart the computer.

2. When the message To start the Product Recovery Program, Press F11 is displayed, quickly press F11.

3. Select System utilities.

4. Select Create IBM Enhanced Diagnostics Diskette.

5. Follow the instructions on the screen.

download the latest CD image of the IBM Enhanced Diagnostics from the Web

To and create a startable IBM Enhanced Diagnostics CD, complete the following steps:

1. Go to http://www.ibm.com/support/.

2. Click Search technical support.

3. In the Enter keyword(s) field, type diagnostics 9229, and click Search.

4. From the ″Search results″ page, click the Enhanced Diagnostics item for the computer.

5. On the next page, click the CD image file for the Enhanced Diagnostics code and download it, using a writeable optional device (CD-RW or DVD/CD-RW combo drive).

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