IBM A60 Type 6833, A60i Type 6832, NetVista A60, NetVista A60i User Manual

IBM

NetVista™

User Guide
A60 Type 6833
A60i Type 6832

IBM

NetVista™

User Guide
A60 Type 6833
A60i Type 6832

Before using this information and the product it supports, be sure to read the “Safety Information” on
page vii and “Appendix C. Notices and trademarks”on page 41.

Note

First Edition (February 2001)

© Copyright International Business Machines Corporation 2001. All rights reserved.

US Government Use rs Rest ric t ed R igh ts – Use, duplication or disclosur e r e s tri ct ed b y GS A AD P Schedule Contract with
IBM Corp.

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Contents

Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vii

Lithium battery notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . viii

Modem safety information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . viii

Laser compliance statement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ix

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

How this book is organized. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xi

Information resources. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xii

Chapter 1. Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Identifying your computer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

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

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Available options. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Tools required . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Handling static-sensitive devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Chapter 2. Installing external options . . . . 9

Locating the connectors on the front of your computer 9
Locating the connectors on the rear of your computer 10

High-performance video adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

High-performance audio adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Modem. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Network adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Obtaining device drivers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Chapter 3. Installing internal options . . . 15

Removing the cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Removing the power supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Locating components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Installing options on the system board . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Accessing the system board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Identifying parts on the system board . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Installing memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Installing adapters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Installing internal drives. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Drive specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Power and signal cables for internal drives. . . . . . . 24

Installing internal drives in bays 1, and 2. . . . . . . . . 25

Installing internal drives in bay 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Replacing the power supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Replacing the cover and connecting the cables. . . . . . . 30

Chapter 4. Updating the computer

configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Verifying that an option is installed correctly . . . . . . . . 33

Configuring PCI adapters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Configuring startup devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Erasing a lost or forgotten password (clearing CMOS) 34

Appendix A. Changing the battery. . . . . . 37

Appendix B. Updating System Programs 39

Appendix C. Notices and trademarks . . . 41

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Safety Information

DANGER
Electrical current from power, telephone, and communication cables is hazardous.
To avoid a shock hazard:

• Do not connect or disconnect any cables or perform installation, maintenance,
or reconfiguration of this product during an electrical storm.

• Connect all power cords to a properly wired and grounded electrical outlet.

• Connect to properly wired outlets any equipment that will be attached to this

product.

• When possible, use one hand only to connect or disconnect signal cables.

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

structural damage.

• 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.

• Connect and disconnect cables as described in the following table when
installing, moving, or opening covers on this product or attached devices.

DANGER

Le courant électrique provenant de l’alimentation, du téléphone et des câbles de
transmission peut présenter un danger.

Pour éviter tout risque de choc électrique :

• Ne manipulez aucun câble et n’effectuez aucune opération d’installation,
d’entretien ou de reconfiguration de ce produit au cours d’un orage.

• Branchez tous les cordons d’alimentation sur un socle de prise de courant
correctement câblé et mis à la terre.

• Branchez sur des socles de prise de courant correctement câblés tout
équipement connecté à ce produit.

• Lorsque cela est possible, n’utilisez qu’une seule main pour connecter ou
déconnecter les câbles d’interface.;

• Ne mettez jamais un équipement sous tension en cas d’incendie ou
d’inondation, ou en présence de dommages matériels.

• Avant de retirer les carters de l’unité, mettez celle-ci hors tension et
déconnectez ses cordons d’alimentation, ainsi que les câbles qui la relient aux

To connect:

1. Turn everything OFF.

2. First, attach all cables to devices.

3. Attach signal cables to connectors.

4. Attach power cords to outlet.

5. Turn device ON.

To disconnect:

1. Turn everything OFF.

2. First, remove power cords from outlet.

3. Remove signal cables from connectors.

4. Remove all cables from devices.

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réseaux, aux systèmes de té lécommunication et aux modems (sauf instruction
contraire mentionnée dans les procédures d’installation et de configuration).

• Lorsque vous installez, que vous déplacez, ou que vous manipulez le présent
produit ou des périphériques qui lui sont raccordés, reportez-vous aux
instructions ci-dessous pour connecter et déconnecter les différents cordons.

Lithium battery notice

CAUTION:
Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.

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

Do not:

• Throw or immerse into water

• Heat to more than 100°C (212°F)

• Repair or disassemble

Dispose of the battery as required by local ordinances or regulations.
ATTENTION
Danger d'explosion en cas de remplacement incorrect de la batterie.
Remplacer uniquement par une batterie IBM de type ou d'un type équivalent

recommandé par le fabricant. La batterie contient du lithium et peut exploser en
cas de mauvaise utilisation, de mauvaise manipulation ou de mise au rebut
inappropriée.

Ne pas :

• Lancer ou plonger dans l'eau

• Chauffer à plus de 100°C (212°F)

• Réparer ou désassembler

Mettre au rebut les batteries usagées conformément aux règlements locaux.

Modem safety informatio n

To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or injury when using telephone equipment,
always follow basic safety precautions, such as:

• Never install telephone wiring during a lightning storm.

Connexion:

1. Mettez les unités hors tension.

2. Commencez par brancher tous les
cordons sur les unités.

3. Branchez les câbles d’interface sur des
connecteurs.

4. Branchez les cordons d’aliment ation sur
des prises.

5. Mettez les unités sous tension.

Déconnexion:

1. Mettez les unités hors tension.

2. Débranchez les cordons d’alimentation
des prises.

3. Débranchez les câbles d’interface des
connecteurs.

4. Débranchez tous les câbles des unités.

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• Never install telephone jacks in wet locations unless the jack is specifically
designed for wet locations.

• Never touch uninsulated telephone wires or terminals unless the telephone line
has been disconnected at the network interface.

• Use caution when installing or modifying telephone lines.

• Avoid using a telephone (other than a cordless type) during an electrical storm.
There may be a remote risk of electric shock from lightning.

• Do not use the telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak.

Consignes de sécurité relatives au modem

Lors de l’utilisation de votre matériel téléphonique, il est important de respecter les
consignes ci-après afin de réduire les risques d’incendie, d’électrocution et d’autres
blessures :

• N’installez jamais de cordons téléphoniq ues durant un orage.

• Les prises téléphoniques ne doivent pas être installées dans des endroits humides,
excepté si le modèle a été conçu à cet effet.

• Ne touchez jamais un cordon téléphonique ou un terminal non isolé avant que la
ligne ait été déconnectée du réseau téléphonique.

• Soyez toujours prudent lorsque vous procédez à l’installation ou à la modification
de lignes téléphoniques.

• Si vous devez téléphoner pendant un orage, pour éviter tout risque de choc
électrique, utilisez toujours un téléphone sans fil.

• En cas de fuite de gaz, n’utilisez jamais un téléphone situé à proximité de la fuite.

Laser compliance statement

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

When a CD-ROM drive, a DVD-ROM drive, or a CD-RW drive is installed, note the
following handling in structions.

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

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

remove the drive covers.

Some CD-ROM drive, a DVD-ROM drive, or a CD-RW drive drives contain an
embedded Class 3A or Class 3B laser diode. Note the following statement.

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DANGER

Certains modèles d'ordinateurs personnels sont équipés d'origine d'une unité de CD­ROM, DVD-ROM, ou de CD-RW. Mais ces unités sont également vendues
séparément en tant qu'options. L'unité de CD-ROM/DVD-ROM/CD-RW est un
appareil à laser. Aux État-Unis, l'unité de CD-ROM/DVD-ROM/CD-RW est certifiée
conforme aux normes indiquées dans le sous-chapitre J du DHHS 21 CFR relatif aux
produits à laser de classe 1. Dans les autres pays, elle est certifiée être un produit à
laser de classe 1 conforme aux normes CEI 825 et CENELEC EN 60 825.

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

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

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

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

DANGER

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

DANGER

Rayonnement laser lorsque le carter est ouvert. Évitez toute exposition directe des yeux au
rayon laser. Évite z de regarder fixeme nt le faisceau ou de l’ obse rver à l’ aide d’instrume nts
optiques.

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About this book

This publication provides instructions for installing most options into your NetV ista™
computer. This publication also includes an overview of computer features, locating
connectors, and updating configuration settings.

How this book is organized

This book contains the following chapters and appendixes:

• “Chapter 1. Overview“ provides an introduction to the computer specifications
and the options that are available for your computer.

• “Chapter 2. Installing external options“ provides information to orient you to the
connectors on your computer and instructions for installing external options and
peripheral devices.

• “Chapter 3. Installing internal options“ provides instructions for removing the
cover and installing hard disk drives, memory, and adapters in your computer.

• “Chapter 4. Updating the computer configuration“ provides instructions for
updating the computer configuration, installing device drivers, and erasing a lost
or forgotten password.

• “Appendix A. Changing the battery“ provides instructions to help you change
the battery if you need to.

• “Appendix B. Updating System Programs“ provides instructions to help you
update your system programs.

• “Appendix C. Notices and trademarks“ contains notice and trademark
information.

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Information resources

Access IBM, on your desktop, provides a link to more information about your
computer.

If you have Internet access, the most up-to-date manuals for your computer are
available from the World Wide Web. To access this information, point your browser
to:

http://www.ibm.com/pc/support
Type your machine type and model number in the Quick Path field, and click Go.

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Chapter 1. Overview

Adding hardware options to your NetVista computer is an easy way to increase its
capabilities. Instructions for installing external and internal options are included in
this publication. When adding an option, use these instructions along with the
instructions that come with the option.

This chapter provides a brief introduction to the options and features that are
available for your computer. Also, important information about required tools,
electrical safety, and static-sensitive devices is included.

See Access IBM for general information about the use, operation, and maintenance of
your computer . Access IBM also contains information to help you solve problems and
get repair service or other technical assistance.

Identifying your computer

To properly install options, you will need to know the model of your computer. The
best way to identify your computer is by the machine type/model number. The
machine type/model number indicates the various features of the computer, such as
the type of microprocessor and the number of drive bays. You can find this number
on the small label on the front of your computer. An example of the machine
type/model number is 6833-xxx, or 6832-xxx.

Before you install any option, read “Safety Information” on page vii. These

precautions and guidelines will help you work safely.

Important

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Features

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

Not all models come with all features that are summarized here.

Microprocessor

Intel

®

Pentium™ 4 with Intel NetBurst Micro Architecture, 256 KB of Internal

Advanced Transfer L2 cache and MMX

™

technology

Memory

• Support for Rambus in-line memory modules (RIMMs)
— 2.5 V, synchronous, 184-pin, unbuffered, nonparity, PC600 or PC800 Rambus

dynamic random access memory (RDRAM)
— 64 MB, 128 MB, and 256 MB RIMMs
— A maximum of 1.5 GB of memory
— RIMM heights of 38.1 mm (1.5 inches)

• 512 KB flash memory for system programs
Internal drives

• 3.5-inch, 1.44 MB diskette drive

• Internal hard disk drive

• EIDE CD drive, DVD drive (some models), CD-R W drive (some models), or DVD­CDRW drive (some models)

Video controlle r

• High-performance accelerated graphics port (AGP) adapter

Audio subsystem

16-bit integrated Sound Blaster Pro compatible audio subsystem
Connectivity

• 10/100 Mbps Ethernet adapter that supports the Wake on LAN

®

features (some

models)

• Modem (some models)

System management features

• Remote Program Load (RPL) and Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP)

• Wake on LAN (requires Wake on LAN-supported network adapter)

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

• Wake on Alarm

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

• Automatic power-on startup

• System Management (SM) BIOS and SM software

• Ability to store POST hardware test results

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Input/output features

• 25-pin, Extended Capabilities Port (ECP)/Extended Parallel Port (EPP)

• 9-pin serial connector

• Four 4-pin, USB connectors (two in front of computer, two in rear of computer)

• Mouse connector

• Keyboard connector

• Ethernet connector (on Ethernet adapter)

• Monitor connec tor (on AGP adapter)

• Three audio connectors (line in, line out, and microphone)

• Game connector (15-pin D-shell MIDI)

• IEEE 1394 connector (on some models)
Expansion

• Four drive bays

• Three PCI expansion slots

• One AGP expansion slot
Power

• 200 W power supply with manual voltage selection switch

• Automatic 50/60 Hz input frequency switchi ng

• Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) support
Security features

• User and administrator passwords

• Support for the addition of a U-bolt and lockable cable

• Startup sequence control

• Startup without diskette drive, keyboard, or mouse

• Unattended start mode

• Diskette and hard disk I/O control

• Serial and parallel port I/O control

• Security profile by device

IBM preinstalled software

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

Operating systems (supported)

• Microsoft

®

Windows® Millennium Edition (Me)

• Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional

Operating systems (tested for compatibility)

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• Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition

1.The operating systems listed here are being tested for compatibility at the time this publication was produced. 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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• Microsoft Windows NT® Version 3.51

• Microsoft Windows NT Workstation Version 4.0

• DOS Version 7.0

Specifications

This section lists the physical specifications f or the NetVista computer. Your
computer has three 32-bit PCI expansion slots, one AGP slot, and four drive bays.

Note: The computer is classified as a Class B digital device. See the Quick Reference

for further information about this classification.

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Dimensions

Height: 381 mm (15 in.)
Width: 194 mm (7.6 in.)
Depth: 381 mm (15 in.)

Weight

Minimum configuration as shipped: 8.3 kg (18.25 lb)
Maximum configuration: 10.23 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 max i mum altitude, 2134 m (7000 ft),

is the 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 input

Input voltage:

Low range:

Minimum: 90 V ac
Maximum: 137 V ac

Input frequency rang e : 57–63 Hz
Voltage switch setting: 115 V ac

High range:

Minimum: 180 V ac
Maximum: 265 V ac
Input frequency rang e: 47–53 Hz
Voltage switch setting: 230 V ac

Input kilovolt-amperes (kVA) (approximate):

Minimum configuration as shipped: 0.08 kVA
Maximum configuration: 0.3 kVA

Note: Power consumption and heat output vary

depending on the number and type of
optional features installed and the power­management optional features in use.

Heat output (approximate) in British thermal units (Btu)
per hour:

Minimum configuration: 240 Btu/hr (75 watts)
Maximum configuration: 940 Btu/hr (275 watts)

Airflow

Approxim ately 0. 34 c ubic met ers p er minu te (12 cubic
feet per minute) maximum

Acoustical noise-emission values

Average sound-pressure levels:

At operator position:

Idle: 38 dBA
Operating: 40 dBA

At bystander position - 1 meter (3.3 ft):

Idle: 33 dBA
Operating: 37 dBA

Declared (upper limit) sound-power levels:

Idle: 4.8 bels
Operating: 5.1 bels

Note: These 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.

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Available options

The following are some available options:

• External options
— Parallel port devices, such as printers and external drives
— Serial port devices, such as external modems and digital cameras
— Audio devices, such as external speakers for the sound system
— USB devices, such as printers and scanners
— Security U-bolt
— Monitor

• Interna l op t i on s
— System memory, called Rambus in-line memory modules (RIMMs)
— Adapters

– Peripheral component interconnect (PCI) adapters
– Accelerated graphics port (AGP) adapters

— Internal drives

– CD drive, DVD drive, CD-RW drive, or DVD-CDRW drive
– Hard disk
– Diskette drives and other removable media drives

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

• http://www.ibm.com/pc/us/options/

• http://www.ibm.com/pc/support/

Tools required

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

Handling static-sensitive devices

Static electricity, although harmless to you, can seriously damage computer
components and options.

When you add an option, do not open the static-protective package containing the
option until you are instructed to do so.

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

• Limit your movement. Movement can cause static electricity to build up around
you.

• Always handle components carefully. Handle adapters and memory modules by
the edges. Never touch any exposed circuitry.

• Prevent others from touching components.

• When you install a new option, touch the static-protective package containing the
option to a metal expansion-slot cover or other unpainted metal surface on the