IBM A40 TYPE 6840, A40P TYPE 6841, A40I TYPE 2271 User Manual

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Hardware Maintenance Manual A40 Type 6840

A40P Type 6841

A40i Type 2271

IBM NetVista Computer

Hardware Maintenance Manual A40 Type 6840

A40P Type 6841

A40i Type 2271

IBM NetVista Computer

Note:

Before using this information and the product it supports, be sure to read the general information under “Notices” on page 138.

Second Edition (November 2000)

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Contents

Chapter 1. General Checkout. . . . .

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PCI extender card removal . . . . . . . .

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Replacing a system board . . . . . . . .

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Chapter 2. General Information . . . .

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Replacing a processor . . . . . . . . . .

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Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Replacing the speaker . . . . . . . . . .

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Power supply . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . .

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20-pin main power supply connection . . .

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Chapter 3. Diagnostics . . . . . . .

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Power supply removal. . . . . . . . .

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Setup Utility program . . . . . . . . .

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Chapter 6. Symptom-to-FRU Index . .

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Product Recovery Program menu . . . . .

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SIMM/DIMM/RIMM memory errors. . . . .

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Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Hard disk drive boot error . . . . . . . .

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Diagnostics download . . . . . . . .

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Diagnostic error codes . . . . . . . . . .

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Navigating through the diagnostic programs

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Beep symptoms . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Running diagnostic tests . . . . . . .

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No-beep symptoms . . . . . . . . . . .

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Test selection . . . . . . . . . . .

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POST error codes . . . . . . . . . . .

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Module test menu/hardware configuration report

 

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Miscellaneous error messages . . . . . . .

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Memory Diagnostic tests . . . . . . . .

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Undetermined problems . . . . . . . . .

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Alert-On LANtest . . . . . . . . .

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Asset IDtest . . . . . . . . . . .

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Chapter 7. Parts . . . . . . . . . .

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Test results . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Parts listing . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Hard file Smart test. . . . . . . . . .

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Fixed Disk Optimized Test . . . . . . .

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Keyboards (PCNext Lite Pearl White). . . . .

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Quick and Full erase - hard drive . . . . .

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Computer Power Cords . . . . . . . . .

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Iomega Zip drive test . . . . . . . . .

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Recovery CDs - Machine Type 6840, 6841 . . .

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Asset EEPROM backup . . . . . . . .

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Recovery CDs Win 98 Machine - Type 6840, 6841 .

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Viewing the test log . . . . . . . . .

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Recovery CDs Win 2000 - Machine Type 6840, 6841

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When to use the Low-Level Format program . .

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Special tools . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Preparing the hard disk drive for use. . . . . .

 

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Chapter 8. Additional Service

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Chapter 4. Installing Options . . . .

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Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85

Input/Output connectors . . . . . . . . .

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Security features. . . . . . . . . . . .

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Removing the cover . . . . . . . . . .

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Passwords . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Internal drive removal and replacement . . . .

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Power-on password . . . . . . . .

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Installing internal drives in bays 1, 2, 3 and 4 .

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Removing a power-on password . . . .

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CD-ROM drive jumper settings. . . . .

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Administrator password . . . . . . .

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Installing internal drives in bays 5, 6 and 7 . .

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Administrator password control . . . .

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Hard disk drive jumper settings . . . .

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Operating system password . . . . . .

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

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Vital product data . . . . . . . . . .

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Installing adapters . . . . . . . . . . .

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Management Information Format (MIF) . . .

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Adapter slots . . . . . . . . . . . .

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

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AGP adapter . . . . . . . . . . . .

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BIOS levels . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Audio adapter . . . . . . . . . . .

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Flash (BIOS/VPD) update procedure . . . . .

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ADSL modem . . . . . . . . . . .

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Flash recovery boot block jumper . . . . . .

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Home PNA network adapter . . . . . .

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Power management . . . . . . . . . .

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

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Automatic configuration and power interface

 

 

 

 

 

 

(ACPI) BIOS . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Chapter 5. FRU Replacements. . . .

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Advanced Power Management . . . . . .

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Computer exploded view. . . . . . . . .

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Automatic Hardware Power Management

 

 

 

features. . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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A40/A40P/A40i system board layout . . . .

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Setting Automatic Hardware Power Management

 

System board locations . . . . . . . .

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features. . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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System board jumper settings . . . . . .

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Automatic Power-On features . . . . . .

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Clear CMOS/Flash Boot Block Recovery. .

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Network settings . . . . . . . . . . .

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Processor Speed Settings . . . . . . .

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Flash over LAN (update POST/BIOS over

 

 

System board memory. . . . . . . . .

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network) . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Installing memory . . . . . . . . .

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

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Chapter 9. About this manual . . . .

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Problem determination tips. . . . . . .

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Important Safety Information . . . . . . .

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File updates . . . . . . . . . . .

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Adding adapters to the system . . . .

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Chapter 10. Related Service

 

 

Software considerations . . . . . . .

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Information . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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BIOS . . .

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

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Safety notices (multi-lingual translations) . . .

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Hardware considerations . . . . . .

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Safety Information. . . . . . . . . . .

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System resource conflicts . . . . . .

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General Safety . . . . . . . . . . .

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Miscellaneous Information . . . . . . .

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Grounding requirements . . . . . . .

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125

Acronyms, Abbreviations, and Terms . .

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Electrical safety. . . . . . . . . . .

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Send Us Your Comments! . . . . . . .

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Handling electrostatic discharge-sensitive

 

 

 

 

Notices . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Trademarks . . .

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Safety inspection guide . . . . . . . .

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Chapter 1. General Checkout

This general checkout procedure is for type 2271/6840/6841 computers.

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 “Diagnostics” on page 8.

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:

vType 2271/6840/6841 computers default to come up quiet (no beep and no memory count and checkpoint code display) when no errors are detected by POST.

vTo enable beep and memory count and checkpoint code display when a successful POST occurs, do the following:

1.Select Start Options in the Configuration/Setup Utility program (see “Setup Utility program” on page 7).

2.Set Power-On Self-Test to Enhanced.

vBefore replacing any FRUs, ensure that the latest level of BIOS is installed on the system. 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 87.

vIf multiple error codes are displayed, diagnose the first error code displayed.

vIf the computer hangs with a POST error, go to Symptom-to-FRU Indexon page 37.

vIf the computer hangs and no error is displayed, go to “Undetermined problems” on page 75.

vIf an installed device is not recognized by diagnostics, that device might be defective.

001

1.Power-off the computer and all external devices.

2.Check all cables and power cords.

3.Make sure the system board is seated properly.

4.Set all display controls to the middle position.

5.Power-on all external devices.

6.Power-on the computer.

7.Check for the following response:

v Readable instructions or the Main Menu.

DID YOU RECEIVE THE CORRECT RESPONSE?

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If NO, continue to 002 .

If YES, proceed to 003 .

002

If the Power Management feature is enabled, do the following:

1.Start the Configuration/Setup Utility program (see “Setup Utility program” on page 7)

2.Select Power Management from the Configuration/Setup Utility program menu.

3.Select APM.

4.Be sure APM BIOS Mode is set to Disabled. If it is not, press Left Arrow (}) or Right Arrow (Æ) to change the setting.

5.Select Automatic Hardware Power Management.

6.Set Automatic Hardware Power Management to Disabled.

7.If the problem persists, continue to 003 .

003

Run diagnostics. If necessary, refer to “Diagnostics” on page 8.

vIf you receive an error, replace the part that diagnostics calls out or go to Symptom-to-FRU Indexon page 37.

vIf the test stops and you cannot continue, replace the last device tested.

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Chapter 2. General Information

Features

The NetVista type 2271/6840/6841 computers are available in 5 x 7 (five I/O adapter slots, plus one AGP slot, and seven drive bays).

vType 2271 is the minitower with the A40 board and modem.

vType 6840 is the minitower with the A40 board.

vType 6841 is the minitower with the A40P board.

Not all models come with all features summarized here.

Microprocessor

Intel® PentiumIII microprocessor with 256 KB of internal L2 cache memory

Memory

vSupport for dual inline memory modules (DIMMs)

3.3 V, synchronous, 168-pin, unbuffered, 133 MHz nonparity synchronous dynamic random access memory (SDRAM)

64 MB, 128 MB and 256 MB unbuffered nonparity DIMMs for a maximum of 512 MB

DIMM heights of 38.1 mm (1.5 inches)

v512 KB flash memory for system programs

Internal drives

v3.5-inch, 1.44 MB diskette drive

vInternal hard disk drive

vEIDE CD or DVD drive (some models)

Video controller

vDynamic video memory technology

vAccelerated graphics port (AGP) adapter (some models)

Audio subsystem

16-bit integrated Sound Blaster Pro compatible audio subsystem

Connectivity

v10/100 Mbps Ethernet adapter that supports Wake on LAN (some models)

vModem (some models)

System management features

vRemote Program Load (RPL) and Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP)

vWake on LAN® (requires Wake on LAN-supported network adapter)

vWake on Ring (in the Configuration/Setup Utility program, this feature is called Serial Port Ring Detect for an external modem and Modem Ring Detect for an internal modem)

vWake on Alarm

vRemote Administration (the ability to update POST and BIOS over the network)

vAutomatic power-on startup

vSystem Management (SM) BIOS and SM software

vAbility to store POST hardware test results

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Input/output features

v25-pin, ECP/EPP parallel port

vOne or two 9-pin serial ports

vFour 4-pin, USB ports

vStandard mouse port

vStandard keyboard port

v15-pin monitor port

vThree audio connectors (line/headphone out, line in, and microphone)

vJoystick/MIDI connectors (some models)

Expansion

vDrive bays: 7

vPCI expansion slots: 5

vOne AGP expansion slot

Power

v200 W power supply with manual voltage selection switch

vAutomatic 50/60 Hz input frequency switching

vAdvanced Power Management support

vAdvance Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) support

Security features

vPower-on and administrator passwords

vCover keylock

vSupport for the addition of a U-bolt and lockable cable

vStartup sequence control

vStartup without diskette drive, keyboard, or mouse

vUnattended start mode

vDiskette and hard disk I/O control

vSerial and parallel port I/O control

vSecurity profile by device

IBM preinstalled software

This computer might come with preinstalled software. If so, an operating system, device drivers to support built-in features, and other support programs are included.

Operating systems (supported)

vMicrosoft® Windows® 2000 Professional

vMicrosoft Windows NT® Workstation Version 4.0 with Service Pack 6

vMicrosoft Windows 98 SE

vMicrosoft Millennium

Operating systems (tested for compatibility)1

vMicrosoft Windows 95

vDOS 2000

vSCO OpenServer 5.0.2 and later

vIBM OS/2® Warp Connect 3.0

vIBM OS/2 Warp 4.0

vIBM OS/2 LAN Server 3.0 and 4.0

vLinux: Red hat, Caldera, SuSE., and Pacific High Tech

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 your 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.

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vSun Solaris 2.5.1 or later

vNovell NetWare Versions 3.2, 4.11, 5.0

Specifications

Dimensions

Electrical input

Height: 445 mm (17.5 in.)

Input voltage:

Width: 165 mm (6.5 in.)

Low range:

Depth: 502 mm (20.5 in.)

Minimum: 90 V ac

Weight

Maximum: 137 V ac

Input frequency range: 57–63 Hz

Minimum configuration as shipped: 14.0 kg (30 lb)

Voltage switch setting: 115 V ac

Maximum configuration: 17.3 kg (38.0 lb)

High range:

 

Environment

Minimum: 180 V ac

Air temperature:

Maximum: 265 V ac

System on: 10° to 35°C (50° to 95° F)

Input frequency range: 47–53 Hz

System off: 10° to 43° C (50° to 110° F)

Voltage switch setting: 230 V ac

Maximum altitude: 2134 m (7000 ft)

Input kilovolt-amperes (kVA) (approximate):

Note: The maximum altitude, 2134 m (7000 ft.), is

Minimum configuration as shipped: 0.08 kVA

the maximum altitude at which the specified air

Maximum configuration: 0.3 kVA

temperatures apply. At higher altitudes, the

Note: Power consumption and heat output vary

maximum air temperatures are lower than those

depending on the number and type of optional

specified.

features installed and the power-management

Humidity:

optional features in use.

System on: 8% to 80%

 

System off: 8% to 80%

Acoustical noise-emission values

Heat output (approximate) in British thermal units (Btu)

Average sound-pressure levels:

At operator position:

per hour:

Idle: 38 dBA

Minimum configuration: 240 Btu/hr. (75 watts)

Operating: 43 dBA

Maximum configuration: 940 Btu/hr. (275 watts)

At bystander position - 1 meter (3.3 ft):

 

Airflow

Idle: 33 dBA

Approximately 0.34 cubic meters per minute (12 cubic

Operating: 37 dBA

feet per minute) maximum

Declared (upper limit) sound-power levels:

 

Idle: 4.8 bels

 

Operating: 5.1 bels

 

 

Note: The noise-emission levels were measured in controlled acoustical 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.

For additional information, see the ISO Supplier’s Declaration, which is available from IBM.

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Chapter 3. Diagnostics

Setup Utility program . . . . . . . . .

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Asset IDtest . . . . . . . . . . .

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Product Recovery Program menu . . . . .

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Test results . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Hard file Smart test. . . . . . . . . .

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Diagnostics download . . . . . . . .

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8

Fixed Disk Optimized Test . . . . . . .

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11

Navigating through the diagnostic programs

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Quick and Full erase - hard drive . . . . .

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Running diagnostic tests . . . . . . .

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9

Iomega Zip drive test . . . . . . . . .

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12

Test selection . . . . . . . . . . .

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9

Asset EEPROM backup . . . . . . . .

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12

Module test menu/hardware configuration report

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Viewing the test log . . . . . . . . .

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Memory Diagnostic tests . . . . . . .

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When to use the Low-Level Format program . .

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Alert-On LANtest . . . . . . . .

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Preparing the hard disk drive for use. . . . .

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The following tools are available to help identify and resolve hardware-related problems.

vSetup Utility program

vPower-On Self-Test (POST)

POST Beep Codes

Error Code Format

vDiagnostics program

vRecovery utility

Full recovery

Partial recovery

vRepair utility

Setup Utility program

Attention:

A customized setup configuration (other than default settings) might exist on the computer you are servicing. Running the Setup Utility program might alter those settings. Note the current configuration settings and verify that the settings are in place when service is complete.

The Setup Utility (configuration) program is stored in the permanent memory of the computer. This program includes settings for the following:

vSystem Summary

vProduct Data

vDevices and I/O Ports

vStart Options

vDate and Time

vSystem Security

vAdvanced Setup

vPower Management

To run the Setup Utility program, use the following procedure.

1.Power-off the computer and wait for a few seconds until all in-use lights go off.

2.Power-on the computer.

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3.When the Setup Utility prompt appears on the screen during start-up, press F1. The Setup Utility menu will appear.

4.Follow the instructions on the screen.

5.When finished, select System Summary to verify that any configuration changes have been accepted.

Product Recovery Program menu

Type 2271/6840/6841 machines have recovery and diagnostics programs on a separate hard drive partition. The Diagnostics diskette is not shipped with the machine or the HMM. To download the diagnostics program, see “Diagnostics download” on page 8.

At startup, after the machine tests the SIMM/DIMM memory (if Power-on Self

Test is set to Enhanced), the machine displays the following prompt:

To start the Product Recovery Program, press F11

After depressing F11, you are given the following options.

vFull recovery

This utility reformats the hard drive and restores all original files.

vPartial recovery

This utility reformats the hard drive and restores the Windows operating system and all device drivers

vRepair

This is the emergency repair utility, and should not be used to install Windows components.

vSystem utilities

1.Run diagnostics

2.System info

3.Create recovery/ repair diskette

Diagnostics

The diagnostic programs use 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 Symptom-to-FRU Indexon page 37.

Diagnostics download

To download the diagnostic programs, do the following:

vGo to http://www.ibm.com/.

vSelect Support.

vSelect Desktop computing from the Search by Categorypull-down menu.

vSelect NetVista from the Product Familylist.

vSearch for the machine type in the Quick Pathbox on the left.

vSelect Diagnostics from the Downloadable files by Categorypull-down menu or go directly to the link PC Enhanced Diagnostics diskette from the

Downloadable files by datelist. This link will take you to the self-starting utility download and instructions.

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Navigating through the diagnostic programs

Use the cursor movement keys to navigate within the menus.

vThe Enter key is used to select a menu item.

vThe Esc key is used to back up to the previous menu.

vFor online help select F1.

Running diagnostic tests

There are four ways to run the diagnostic tests.

1.Using the cursor movement keys, highlight Run Normal Test 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.Press F5 to automatically run all selected tests in all categories. See Test Selection.

3.From within a test category, press Ctrl-Enter to automatically run only the selected tests in that category. See Test Selection.

4.Using the cursor movement keys, highlight a single test within a test category, then press Enter. This will run only that test.

Press Esc at any time to stop the testing process.

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 13.

Test selection

To select one or more tests, use the following procedure.

1.Open the corresponding test category.

2.Using the cursor movement keys, highlight the desired test.

3.Press the space bar.

A selected test is marked by >>. Pressing the space bar again de-selects a test and removes the chevron.

4.Repeat steps 2 and 3 above to select all desired tests.

Module test menu/hardware configuration report

Depending on the diagnostic version level you are using, the installed devices in the computer are verified in one of two ways.

1.At the start of the diagnostic tests, the Module Test Menu is displayed. Normally, all installed devices in the computer are highlighted on the menu.

2.At the start of the diagnostic tests, the main menu appears. From this menu, select System Info, then select Hardware Configuration from the next menu. Normally, all installed devices in the computer are highlighted on this report.

If an installed device is not recognized by diagnostisc, then review the following:

vThe diagnostic code for the device is not in the siagnostic programs. Run the diagnostics provided with that device.

vThe missing device is defective or it requires an additional diskette or service manual.

vAn unrecognizable device is installed.

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vA defective device is causing another device not to be recognized.

vThe SCSI controller failed (on the system board or SCSI adapter).

vUse the procedure in “Undetermined problems” on page 75 to find the problem.

If a device is missing from the list, replace it. If this does not correct the problem, use the procedure in “Undetermined problems” on page 75.

Memory Diagnostic tests

The Memory Diagnostics provide the capability to identify a particular memory module (SIMM or DIMM) which fails during testing. Use the System Board Layout section to reference the memory sockets, or select F1 twice to load the Diagnostics online manual and select SIMM/DIMM/RIMM Locator.

Follow the steps below to locate the Memory Diagnostic tests options.

1.Select the DIAGNOSTICS option on the toolbar and press Enter.

2.Highlight either the Memory Test-Full or Memory Test-Quick option and press

Enter.

3.

vMemory Test-Full

The full memory test will take about 80 seconds per MB of memory and will detect marginal, intermittent, and solid (stuck) memory failures.

vMemory Test-Quick

The quick memory test will take about 20 seconds per MB of memory and will detect solid (stuck) memory failures only.

Notes:

vEither level of memory testing can be performed on all memory or a single SIMM or DIMM socket.

vOnly sockets containing a SIMM or DIMM can be selected for testing. Unpopulated sockets are noted by ........ beside the test description.

Alert-On LANtest

The Alert On LAN test does the following:

vDetermines if Alert On LAN is supported on the system.

vChecks the revision ID register.

vVerifies the EEPROM checksum.

vValidates that a software alert can be sent.

Asset IDtest

The Asset ID test does the following:

vDetermines if Asset ID is supported on the system.

vVerifies the EEPROM areas.

vPerforms an antenna detection test.

Test results

Diagnostic test results will produce the following error code format:

Function

Failure Type DeviceID

Date

ChkDigits

Text

Code

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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vFunction Code:

Represents the feature or function within the PC.

vFailure Type:

Represents the type of error encountered.

vDeviceID:

Contains the component’s unit-ID which corresponds to either a fixed disk drive, removable media drive, serial or parallel port, processor, specific SIMM or DIMM, or a device on the PCI bus.

vDate:

Contains the date on which the diagnostic test was run. The date is retrieved from CMOS and displayed using the YYYYMMDD format.

vChkDigits:

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.

vText:

Description of the error.

Note: See “Diagnostic error codes” on page 39 for error code listings.

Hard file Smart test

Use the Hard File Smart Test when the system management tool has detected a hard file SMART alert.

The Smart test does the following:

vInterrogates IDE devices for support of the SMART instruction set.

vIssues a ENABLE SMART command to make sure SMART functionality is active.

vChecks the SMART RETURN STATUS command to determine if any thresholds have been exceeded.

If thresholds have been exceeded, an error message is shown, and the test fails. If no SMART is supported by the drive, the test returns with N/A.

Fixed Disk Optimized Test

You can use the Fixed Disk Optimized Test to identify a particular area of a hard disk that fails during testing. You can also use this test to correct types of errors.

To run the Fixed Disk Optimized Test, do the following:

1.From the toolbar, select Diagnostics.

2.Select Fixed Disk Optimized Test.

3.Select one of the tests:

v Hard Disk Test - Full performs a complete test of the hard disk drive.

vHard Disk Test - Quick performs a subset of the full hard disk tests.

vStart SMART Hard Disk Test initiates an IDE extended offline self-test.

vSMART Hard Disk Test Results runs the IDE extended offline self-test and displays the results.

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You can run the Start SMART Hard Disk Test and then continue with other diagnostic tests before running the Hard Drive Self-Test Results.

Quick and Full erase - hard drive

Diagnostics offer two hard drive format utilities:

vQuick Erase Hard Drive

vFull Erase Hard Drive

The Quick Erase Hard Drive provides a DOS utility that performs the following steps.

vDestroys the Master Boot Record (MBR) on the hard drive.

vDestroys all copies of the FAT Table on all partitions (both the master and backup).

vDestroys the partition table.

vProvides messages that warn the user that this is a non-recoverable process.

The Full Erase Hard Drive provides a DOS utility that performs the following steps.

vPerforms all the steps in Quick Erase.

vProvides a DOS utility that writes random data to all sectors of the hard drive.

vProvide an estimate of time to completion along with a visual representation of completion status.

vProvides messages that warn the user about non-recoverable process.

Important: Make sure that all data is backed up before using the Quick or Full Erase functions.

To select the Quick Erase or Full Erase Hard Drive utility, use the following procedure.

1.Select the UTILITY option on the toolbar and press Enter.

2.Select either the QUICK ERASE or FULL ERASE HARD DISK option and follow the instructions.

Iomega Zip drive test

Use the Iomega Zip Drive Test to test the Zip drive and the drive interface. The test takes about 20 seconds to run.

The default tests the following:

vController

vMax Seek (50 times)

vRandom Seek (300 sectors)

Asset EEPROM backup

When replacing a system board, this utility allows the backup of all Asset information from the EEPROM to diskette. This utility also restores data to the EEPROM from diskette after replacement of the system board.

To run this utility, use the following procedure.

vSelect Utility

vSelect Asset EEPROM Backup

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v Follow instructions on screen.

Viewing the test log

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.

vPress F3 to activate the log file.

vPress F3 again to save the file to diskette or F2 to print the file.

When to use the Low-Level Format program

Notes:

1.The low-level format is not available on all diagnostic diskettes.

2.Before formatting the hard disk drive, make a backup copy of the files on the drive to be formatted.

Use the Low-Level Format program in the following situations:

vWhen you are installing software that requires a low-level format.

vWhen you get recurring messages from the test programs directing you to run the Low-Level Format program on the hard disk.

vAs a last resort before replacing a hard disk drive.

Preparing the hard disk drive for use

When the Low-Level Format program is finished, restore to the hard disk all the files that you previously backed up.

1.Partition the remainder of the hard disk for the operating system. (The commands vary with the operating system. Refer to the operating system manual for instructions.)

2.Format the hard disk using the operating system. (The commands vary with the operating system. Refer to the operating system manual for instructions.)

3.Install the operating system.

You are now ready to restore the files.

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Chapter 4. Installing Options

Input/Output connectors . . . . . . . . .

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Installing adapters . . . . .

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Removing the cover . . . . . . . . . .

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15

Adapter slots . . . . . .

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22

Internal drive removal and replacement . . . .

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16

AGP adapter . . . . . .

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Installing internal drives in bays 1, 2, 3 and 4 .

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17

Audio adapter . . . . .

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25

CD-ROM drive jumper settings. . . . .

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ADSL modem . . . . .

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. 25

Installing internal drives in bays 5, 6 and 7 . .

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Home PNA network adapter

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Hard disk drive jumper settings . . . .

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Replacing the cover. . . . .

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26

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

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Input/Output connectors

2 1

1

2

1 Power connector 2 Mouse connector 3 Keyboard connector 4 USB connector 1 5 USB connector 2 6 Serial connector 1 7 Parallel connector 8 Monitor connector

9 Microphone connector

10 Audio in connector 11 Audio out connector 12 Serial connector 2 13 AGP slot

14 PCI slot 1 14 PCI slot 2 14 PCI slot 3 14 PCI slot 4 14 PCI slot 5

Removing the cover

1.Remove the two back thumb screws.

2.Disengage the keylock (if any) on the side of the computer.

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3.Push the side cover toward the rear, using the two embosses at the back of the cover.

4.Remove the cover.

Internal drive removal and replacement

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1

Bay 1 - Max Height:

41.3 mm (1.6 in.)

 

 

CD-ROM drive (standard in some models)

 

 

5.25-inch hard disk drive

2

Bay 2 - Max Height:

41.3 mm (1.6 in.)

 

 

5.25-inch hard disk drive

 

 

3.5-inch hard disk drive (requires a mounting bracket)

 

 

CD-ROM drive

 

 

DVD-ROM drive

3

Bay 3 - Max Height:

25.4 mm (1.0 in.)

 

 

3.5-inch diskette drive

4

Bay 4 - Max Height:

25.4 mm (1.0 in.)

 

 

Hard disk drive

 

 

3.5-inch removable drive

5

Bay 5 - Max Height:

25.4 mm (1.0 in.)

 

 

Hard disk drive

6

Bay 6 - Max Height:

25.4 mm (1.0 in.)

 

 

Hard disk drive

7

Bay 7 - Max Height:

25.4 mm (1.0 in.)

 

 

Hard disk drive

Installing internal drives in bays 1, 2, 3 and 4

1.Remove the cover (see “Removing the cover” on page 15).

2.If the drive you are installing is a removable-media drive, remove the bay panel from the front bezel.

3.Insert a flat–bladed screwdriver into one of the slots on the static shield in the drive bay into which you are installing the drive and gently pry the static shield loose from the drive bay.

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4. Install the drive into the bay. Align the screw holes and insert the two screws.

5. Connect the power and signal cables to the drive.

CD-ROM drive jumper settings

CD-ROM and PC/CD-ROM drives use jumpers or tabs to set the drives as primary (master) or secondary (slave). Refer to the drive connector labels or the figures below for the drive settings.

AUDIO

 

IDE INTERFACE

DC INPUT

R G G L

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1

5V G G 12V

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2

See Jumper

Settings Below

CD-ROM

Primary (Master)

Secondary (Slave)

 

 

 

40X

: :

: :

 

 

 

48X

: :

: :

 

 

 

Installing internal drives in bays 5, 6 and 7

1. Remove the cover (see “Removing the cover” on page 15).

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2. Remove the side support bar.

3.Remove the front EMC shield for the specific drive bay.

4.Pivot the lower drive bay cage outward from the computer, into the locked position.

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5.Mount DASD rails on the drive you wish to install and slide the drive along the rail guides into the unoccupied drive bay.

6.Press the tab that holds the cage in the open position and swing the cage back into operating position.

7.Connect the cables to the drive.

8.Connect the power and signal cables to the drive.

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Hard disk drive jumper settings

IDE hard disk drives for the NetVista series computers use jumpers to set the drives as primary (master) or secondary (slave).

Note: For drives not shown below, refer to the label on the hard disk drive for the hard disk drive settings.

1Primary (Master) Hard Disk Drive

2Secondary (Slave) Hard Disk Drive

Installing a security U-bolt

To install a U-bolt, do the following:

1. Remove the cover.

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2. Remove the two metal knockouts.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1

U-bolt

2

Bolt holes

3

Nuts

3.Insert the U-bolt through the rear panel. Attach and tighten the nuts with an appropriately sized or adjustable wrench.

4.Replace the computer cover. See “Replacing the cover” on page 26.

5.Thread the cable through the U-bolt and around an object that is not a part of or permanently secured to the building structure or foundation, and from which it cannot be removed; then fasten the cable ends together with a lock.

Installing adapters

Adapter slots

To install an adapter in a PCI or AGP expansion slot, do the following:

1. Remove the cover (see “Removing the cover” on page 15).

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2.Remove the blue adapter card retainer and slot cover for the appropriate expansion slot.

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

4.Install the adapter into the appropriate slot on the system board.

Note: If you are installing a Wake on LANsupported network adapter, attach the Wake on LAN cable that came with the adapter to the Wake on LAN connector on the system board. If you also want to take advantage of the Alert on LAN feature of the computer, you must install the network adapter in PCI slot 1. For the location of PCI slot 1 and the Wake on LAN connector, see the diagram of the system board on the inside of the computer.

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5. Install the adapter card retainer.

6. Replace the cover and connect the cables.

AGP adapter

Some models come with a high-performance AGP video adapter. In some AGP adapters, the DVI connector is replaced by a regular VGA connector.

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