IBM IntelliStation A Pro, IntelliStation A Pro 6224 Installation Manual

IntelliStation A Pro

Type 6224

Installation Guide

Welcome. . .

Thank you for buying an IBM
IntelliStation A Pro computer.

This contains
information for setting up,
installing options, and configuring
your computer.
This book also contains
information for every day use,
and solving problems.

You can find the most current
information about your
computer on the IBM Web site at:
http://www.ibm.com/pc/support

Installation Guide

Set up the computer

Start the computer

Did the computer

start correctly?

Ye s

Do you plan

to use Windows XP or

Red Hat Linux ?

Ye s

No

No

Go to the Computer Support

flow chart

Install another

operating system

Complete the setup

program

System is ready to use.

• Register your computer:
Go to http://www.ibm.com/pc/register/

• Install options and applications

Computer Support

Computer working

properly?

Ye s

No

Check all cables for loose connections
and verify that all optional devices you
installed are on the compatibility matrix.
You can view the atcompatibility matrix

http://www.pc.ibm.com/us/compat/
intellistation/

Problem

solved?

Ye s

No

Register your computer. Go to

http://www.ibm.com/pc/register/

View information about IBM Support
Line at

http://www.ibm.com/services/sl/products/

or view support telephone numbers at

http://www.ibm.com/planetwide/

View support telephone numbers at

http://www.ibm.com/planetwide/

Use the troubleshooting
information provided with
your computer to determine
the cause of the problem
and the action to take.

Problem

solved?

Ye s

No

Flash the latest levels of BIOS,
and download the latest level of
diagnostics. You can download
this code at

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

Ye s

Problem

solved?

No

Hardware

Software

Hardware

or Software

problem?

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Note:

Before using this information and the product it supports, be sure to read the general information in Appendix B, “IBM Statement of
Limited Warranty Z125-4753-07 11/2002,” on page 65 and Appendix C, “Notices,” on page 81.

First Edition (May 2004)

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Government Users Restricted Rights – Use, duplication or disclosure restricted by GSA ADP Schedule Contract

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Contents

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

Chapter 1. Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

The IBM IntelliStation Documentation CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Hardware and software requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Using the Documentation Browser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Related documents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Notices and statements used in this document . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Inventory checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Features and specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Controls, LEDs, and connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Chapter 2. Installing the hardware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Selecting a location for your computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Arranging your workspace . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Comfort . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Glare and lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Air circulation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Electrical outlets and cable lengths . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Installing options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Installation guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Installing options in your computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Completing the installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39

Cabling the computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39

Turning on the computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40

Running the operating system setup program . . . . . . . . . . . .41

Turning off the computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41

Chapter 3. Installing software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43

Viewing the license agreement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43

Using the built-in configuration programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43

Starting the Configuration/Setup Utility program . . . . . . . . . . . .44

Enabling the Broadcom NetXtreme Gigabit Ethernet Boot Agent . . . . . .44

Using the Adaptec HostRAID configuration programs . . . . . . . . . .44

Using ServeRAID Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47

Configuring the controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48

Viewing the configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49

Configuring the Gigabit Ethernet controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49

Starting the SCSISelect utility program (some models) . . . . . . . . . .49

Chapter 4. Completing the installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51

Recording important numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51

Registering your computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51

Creating an emergency recovery-repair diskette in Windows . . . . . . . .51

Creating an IBM Enhanced Diagnostics Diskette in Windows . . . . . . . .52

Chapter 5. Solving problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55

Diagnostic tools overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55

Power-on self-test (POST) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56

POST beep codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56

POST error messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56

Troubleshooting charts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57

CD-ROM drive problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57

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Diskette drive problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58

Hard disk drive problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58

Keyboard, mouse, or pointing-device problems . . . . . . . . . . . .58

Memory problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59

Microprocessor problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59

Monitor problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59

Power problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60

System-board error LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60

Microprocessor-board error LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61

Product Recovery program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62

Appendix A. Getting help and technical assistance . . . . . . . . . .63

Before you call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63

Using the documentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63

Getting help and information from the World Wide Web . . . . . . . . . .64

Software service and support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64

Hardware service and support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64

Appendix B. IBM Statement of Limited Warranty Z125-4753-07 11/2002 . .65

Part 1 - General Terms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65

Part 2 - Country-unique Terms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68

Part 3 - Warranty Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79

Appendix C. Notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81

Edition notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81

Trademarks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82

Important notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82

Product recycling and disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83

Battery return program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83

Electronic emission notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84

Federal Communications Commission (FCC) statement . . . . . . . . .84

Industry Canada Class B emission compliance statement . . . . . . . .84

Avis de conformité à la réglementation d’Industrie Canada . . . . . . . .85

European Union EMC Directive conformance statement . . . . . . . . .85

Power cords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89

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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.

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Statement 1:

DANGER

Electrical

current from power, telephone, and communication cables is

hazardous.

avoid a shock hazard:

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.

Connect:

Turn everything OFF.

First, attach all cables to devices.

Attach signal cables to connectors.

Attach power cords to outlet.

Turn device ON.

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Disconnect:

Turn everything OFF.

First, remove power cords from outlet.

Remove signal cables from connectors.

Remove all cables from devices.

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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

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.

not:

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

Dispose

the battery as required by local ordinances or regulations.

Statement 3:

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

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.

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

DANGER

Some

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

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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≥ 18 kg

≥ 32 kg

≥ 55 kg

Statement 4:

(39.7 lb)

(70.5 lb)

(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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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

service technician.

Statement 23

CAUTION:

not place any object weighing more than 50 kg (110 lb) on top of rack-mounted

devices.

>50 kg (110 lb)

WARNING: Handling the cord on this product or cords associated with accessories

sold with this product, will expose you to lead, a chemical known to the State of
California to cause cancer, and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash

hands after handling.

ADVERTENCIA: El contacto con el cable de este producto o con cables de

accesorios que se venden junto con este producto, pueden exponerle al plomo, un
elemento químico que en el estado de California de los Estados Unidos está
considerado como un causante de cancer y de defectos congénitos, además de
otros riesgos reproductivos. Lávese las manos después de usar el producto.

Important:

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

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caution statement appear in the IBM Safety Information document under statement

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

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Chapter 1. Introduction

This Installation Guide contains instructions for setting up your IBM

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IntelliStation

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Pro Type 6224 computer and basic instructions for installing some options. More

detailed instructions for installing options are in the User’s Guide on the IBM

IntelliStation Documentation CD, which comes with your computer. This document

contains information about:

Setting up and cabling your computer

Starting and configuring your computer

Setting up your operating system

can obtain up-to-date information about your computer and other IBM computer

You
products at http://www.ibm.com/pc/intellistation/.

Packaged with this Installation Guide is the Device Drivers CD, which contains
device drivers and hardware-specific support software.

The IBM IntelliStation Documentation CD is also included. This CD provides
detailed information about your computer (see “The IBM IntelliStation
Documentation CD” on page 2 for more detailed information).

The computer model and serial numbers are on labels on the lower-right front of the
bezel and on the bottom of the computer. You will need these numbers to register
your computer with IBM.

Note: Your computer keys cannot be duplicated by locksmiths. If you lose them,

order replacement keys from the key manufacturer. The key serial number and the
telephone number of the manufacturer are on a tag attached to the keys.

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Microsoft Corporation.

you plan to install your computer in a rack, you must purchase a Tower-to-Rack
Conversion Kit. For a list of supported options for your computer, go to
http://www.ibm.com/pc/; then, select your country and navigate to the list of options
for your computer.

Note: Disregard the bezel in the conversion kit and use your original bezel when

installing the computer in a rack.

Your computer comes with Microsoft Windows

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Professional orRed Hat
Enterprise Linux WS (Workstation) preinstalled (depending on your model). To
install another operating system, follow the instructions in the documentation that
comes with the operating system and any updates. Then, follow the instructions in
the readme file on the Device Drivers CD to install the support software.

Note: If you install another operating system, you might need additional software or

device drivers. Some preinstalled device drivers are available on the Device Drivers
CD. If you experience problems with the device drivers installed from this CD, you
can obtain the latest device drivers from http://www.ibm.com/pc/support/.

Certificate of Authenticity is your assurance that the Windows software in your computer is legally licensed from

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Before installing any operating system, make sure that you obtain the latest updates
for that operating system. Contact the operating system manufacturer or, if
applicable, check the manufacturer’s Web site to obtain the updates.

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

The IBM IntelliStation Documentation CD

The IBM IntelliStation Documentation CD contains documentation for your server in
Portable Document Format (PDF) and includes the IBM Documentation Browser to
help you find information quickly.

Hardware and software requirements

The IBM IntelliStation Documentation CD requires the following minimum hardware
and software:

Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 (with Service Pack 3 or later), Windows 98, Windows
2000, or Red Hat Linux.

100 MHz microprocessor.

RAM.

Adobe Acrobat Reader 3.0 (or later) or xpdf, which comes with Linux operating
systems. Acrobat Reader software is included on the CD, and you can install it
when you run the Documentation Browser.

Using the Documentation Browser

Use the Documentation Browser to browse the contents of the CD, read brief
descriptions of the documents, and view documents using Adobe Acrobat Reader or
xpdf. The Documentation Browser automatically detects the regional settings in use

your system and displays the documents in the language for that region (if
available). If a document is not available in the language for that region, the English
version is displayed.

Use one of the following procedures to start the Documentation Browser:

Autostart is enabled, insert the CD into your CD-ROM drive. The

Documentation Browser starts automatically.

Autostart is disabled or is not enabled for all users, use one of the following

procedures:

you are using a Windows operating system, insert the CD into your

CD-ROM drive and click Start --> Run. In the Open field, type

e:\win32.bat

where e is the drive letter of the CD-ROM drive, and click OK.

you are using Red Hat Linux, insert the CD into your CD-ROM drive; then,

type the following command from the /mnt/cdrom directory:

runlinux.sh

Select your server from the Product menu. The Available Topics list displays all
the documents for your server. Some documents might be in folders. A plus sign (+)
indicates each folder or document that has additional documents under it. Click the
plus sign to display the additional documents.

When you select a document, a description of the document appears under Topic
Description. To select more than one document, press and hold the Ctrl key while

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you select the documents. Click View Book to view the selected document or
documents in Acrobat Reader or xpdf. If you selected more than one document, all
the selected documents are opened in Acrobat Reader or xpdf.

search all the documents, type a word or word string in the Search field and
click Search. The documents in which the word or word string appears are listed in
order of the most occurrences. Click a document to view it, and press Crtl+F to use
the Acrobat search function or Alt+F to use the xpdf search function within the
document.

Click Help for detailed information about using the Documentation Browser.

Related documents

This Installation Guide provides general information about your computer, including
information about features, how to configure the computer, and how to get help. In
addition to this Installation Guide, the following documentation comes with your
computer.

User’s Guide

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

Documentation CD. It contains detailed information about your computer and how

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.

Adaptec SCSI documentation

This document is in PDF on the Device Drivers CD. It contains information and
instructions for installing and configuring small computer system interface (SCSI)
device drivers and devices.

Readme files on the Device Drivers CD

Several readme files on the CD contain information about 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 your computer.

IBM IntelliStation Documentation CD
This CD contains all of the IBM IntelliStation A Pro Type 6224 documents in
Portable Document Format (PDF).

use and configure the functions of the computer.

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

The following additional document is available for your computer:

Hardware Maintenance Manual

This document is in PDF at http://www.ibm.com/pc/support/. It contains
information for trained service technicians.

computer might have features that are not described in the documentation that

Your
you received with the computer. The documentation might be updated occasionally

include information about those features, or technical updates might be available

provide additional information that is not included in your computer
documentation. These updates are available from the IBM Web site. Complete the
following steps to check for updated documentation and technical updates:

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the “Online publications” page, in the Brand field, select IntelliStation.

the Family field, select IntelliStation A Pro.

Click Continue.

Notices and statements used in this document

The caution and danger statements used in this document also appear 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:

Notes: These notices provide important tips, guidance, or advice.
Important: These notices provide information that might help you avoid

inconvenient or problem situations.

Attention: These notices indicate possible damage to programs, devices, or

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

Caution: These statements indicate situations that can be potentially hazardous

you. A caution statement is placed just before the description of a potentially

hazardous procedure step or situation.

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.

Inventory checklist

Take an inventory of items as you unpack them to make sure that you have all of
the components. If any items are missing or damaged, contact your place of
purchase. The following items come with your IBM IntelliStation A Pro computer:

One keyboard

One mouse

One power cord (9-ft line cord)

One Device Drivers CD

One IBM IntelliStation Documentation CD

This Installation Guide

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

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Features and specifications

The following table provides a summary of the features and specifications of your
IntelliStation A Pro computer. Depending on your model, some features might not

available, or some specifications might not apply.

Table 1. Features and specifications

Microprocessor:

Supports up to two AMD Opteron
microprocessors

Level-2 cache
800 MHz front-side bus (FSB) with
data rate of 1.6 GHz

Memory:

Minimum: 1 GB
Maximum: 16 GB (depending on your
configuration)
Type: PC3200 double-data-rate
(DDR) registered
Connectors: Four or eight dual inline
memory module (DIMM) connectors,
depending on your configuration

Internal

Drives:

Hard disk drive: SCSI or Serial ATA
(S ATA)
One of the following optical drives:

CD-ROM: IDE
DVD/CD-RW combo: IDE
CD-RW: IDE

Expansion

bays:

Three slim-high 3.5-inch drive bays
(one hard disk drive installed in some
models)
Two half-high 5.25-inch bays (optical
drive installed in one bay)
One slim-high 3.5-inch
removable-media or hard disk drive
bay

expansion slots:

PCI

Four 100 MHz/64-bit PCI-X slots
One 133 MHz/64-bit PCI-X slot
One Accelerated Graphics Port
(AGP) Pro 110 slot

supply:

Power

One 530 watts (115-230 V ac)

Cooling:

Two to three speed-controlled fans

Integrated functions:

Broadcom 5703 10/100/1000 Ethernet
controller with RJ-45 Ethernet connector
Integrated RAID capability
Two serial ports
One parallel port
Dual port Serial ATA controller
Two IEEE 1394A (FireWire) ports
(four-pin on front, six-pin on rear)
Five Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports
(two on front and three on rear)
Keyboard port
Mouse port
Audio ports

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

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NVIDIA Quadro NVS 280 (LFH-60),
AGP 8X, with 64 MB DDR synchronous
dynamic random access memory
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analog connectors (or dual digital
monitor capability with the purchase of

additional pigtail cable)
NVIDIA Quadro FX 1100 (DVI-I), AGP
8X, with 128 MB DDR SDRAM video
memory with dual DVI-I connectors
NVIDIA Quadro FX 3000 (DVI-I), AGP
8X, with 256 MB DDR SDRAM video
memory with dual DVI-I connectors

Electrical

Sine-wave input (50 or 60 Hz) required
Input voltage and frequency ranges
automatically selected
Input voltage low range:

Minimum: 90 V ac
Maximum: 137 V ac

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Minimum: 0.24 kVA
Maximum: 0.86 kVA

input:

Heat output:

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

Minimum configuration: 787 Btu (230 watts)
Maximum configuration: 2780 Btu (815
watts)

Environment:

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
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Acoustical

noise emissions:

Sound power, idle: 4.9 bel
Sound power, operating: 5.0 bel

Size:

Height: 438 mm (17.25 in.)
Depth: 483 mm (19 in.)
Width: 265 mm (6.5 in.)
Weight: 16.3 kg (36 lb) to 20.8 kg (45.8 lb)
depending upon configuration

Notes:

Power consumption and heat output vary
depending on the number and type of
optional features installed and the
power-management optional features in
use.

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
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Controls, LEDs, and connectors

This section identifies the controls, LEDs, and front connectors on the IntelliStation

Pro Type 6224 computer. See “Cabling the computer” on page 39 for an

illustration of the connectors on the rear of the computer.

Ethernet link status LED

CD-ROM drive
activity LED

CD-eject
button

Hard disk drive
activity LED

Ethernet
transmit/receive
activity LED

CD-ROM drive activity LED

When this LED is lit, it indicates that the CD-ROM drive is in use.

CD-eject button

Press this button to insert a CD into or remove a CD from the CD-ROM
drive.

Hard disk drive activity LED

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

Power-on LED

When this LED is lit and not flashing, it indicates that the computer is
turned on. When this LED is flashing, it indicates that the computer is off
and still connected to an ac power source (standby mode).

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Power-control
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Ethernet transmit/
receive activity LED

System error LED

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Microphone connector

Line out connector

USB 5 connector

USB 4 connector

Power-control button

Press this button to turn the computer on or off.

Ethernet transmit/receive 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.

Ethernet link status LED

When this LED is lit, it indicates that there is an active connection on the
Ethernet port. This LED is located on the rear of the computer.

System-error LED

When this amber LED is lit, it indicates that a system error has occurred.

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IEEE 1394A (FireWire) connectors

Use these connectors (four-pin on the front and six-pin on the rear) to
connect FireWire devices, such as digital video cameras and external hard
disk drives.

Mic connector (pink)

Use this connector to connect a microphone to your 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, multimedia
keyboards, or the audio line-in jack on a stereo system.

USB ports

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

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Chapter 2. Installing the hardware

This chapter provides instructions for installing or replacing options in your
computer. For a list of supported options for your computer, go to
http://www.ibm.com/pc/; then, select your country and navigate to the list of options
for your computer. For more detailed installation information, see the User’s Guide

the IBM IntelliStation Documentation CD.

Selecting a location for your computer

Make sure that you have an adequate number of properly grounded electrical
outlets for the computer, monitor, and any other devices. Select a location for the
computer where it will remain dry. Leave approximately 50 mm (2 in.) of space
around the computer for proper air circulation. For information about arranging your
computer and ease of use, see the following sections.

Arranging your workspace

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

Comfort

The following guidelines will help you decide what working position suits you best.

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

When using the keyboard, keep your forearms parallel to the floor and your wrists

your hands and fingers relaxed. Change the angle of the keyboard for maximum
comfort by adjusting the position of the keyboard feet.

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

Glare and lighting

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

get the most from your computer, arrange both the equipment you use and your

neutral, comfortable position. Try to keep a light touch on the keyboard, and

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

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Dust compounds problems associated with glare. Clean your monitor screen
periodically using a soft cloth moistened with a nonabrasive, liquid glass cleaner.

Air circulation

Your computer and monitor produce heat. The computer fan pulls in fresh air and
forces out hot air. The monitor lets hot air escape through vents. Blocking the air
vents can cause overheating, possibly resulting in malfunction or damage. Place the
computer and monitor so that nothing blocks the air vents; usually 50 mm (2 in.) of
air space is sufficient. Also, make sure the vented air is not blowing on someone
else.

Electrical outlets and cable lengths

The location of electrical outlets and the length of device power cords and cables
might determine the final placement of your computer.

When arranging your work space:

Avoid the use of extension cords. Whenever possible, plug the computer power
cord directly into an electrical outlet.

Keep power cords and cables neatly routed away from walkways and other areas
where they might be accidentally dislodged.

For more information about power cords, see “Power cords” on page 85.

Installing options

This section provides instructions for installing and replacing hardware options in
your computer. These instructions are intended for users who are experienced with
setting up IBM computer hardware. If you need more detailed instructions, see the

User’s Guide on the IBM IntelliStation Documentation CD. For a list of supported

options for your computer, go to http://www.ibm.com/pc/; then, select your country
and navigate to the list of options for your computer.

you have no options to install, continue with “Cabling the computer” on page 39.

Installation guidelines

Before you begin installing options in your computer, read the following information:

Read the safety information beginning on page v and the guidelines in “Handling
static-sensitive devices” on page 11. This information will help you work safely
with your computer and options.

Make sure that you have an adequate number of properly grounded electrical
outlets for your computer, monitor, and other devices that you will connect to the
computer.

Back up all important data before you make changes to disk drives.

Have a small flat-blade screwdriver available.

When you need to access the inside of the computer to install options, you might
find it easier to lay the computer on its side.

Blue on a component indicates touch points, where you can grip the component

remove it from or install it in the computer, open or close a latch, and so on.

System reliability considerations

help ensure proper system cooling and system reliability, make sure that:

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Each of the drive bays has a drive or a filler panel and electromagnetic
compatibility (EMC) shield installed.

There is adequate space around the computer to allow the computer cooling
system to work properly. Leave approximately 50 mm (2 in.) of open space
around the front and rear of the computer. Do not place objects in front of the
fans. For proper cooling and airflow, replace the computer cover before turning

the computer. Operating the computer for extended periods of time (over 30

minutes) with the computer cover removed might damage computer components.

You have followed the cabling instructions that come with optional adapters.

You have replaced a failed fan as soon as possible.

Handling static-sensitive devices

Attention:

avoid damage, keep static-sensitive devices in their static-protective packages until
you are ready to install them.

reduce the possibility of damage from electrostatic discharge, observe the

following precautions:

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

Handle the device carefully, holding it by its edges or its frame.

not touch solder joints, pins, or exposed printed circuitry.

not leave the device where others can handle and damage it.

While the device is still in its static-protective package, touch it to an unpainted
metal part of the system unit for at least 2 seconds. This drains static electricity
from the package and from your body.

Remove the device from its package and install it directly into the computer
without setting down the device. If it is necessary to set down the device, put it
back into its static-protective package. Do not place the device on your computer
cover or on a metal surface.

Take additional care when handling devices during cold weather. Heating reduces
indoor humidity and increases static electricity.

Static electricity can damage electronic devices and your system. To

Installing options in your computer

This section provides instructions for installing hardware options in your computer.

Major components of your computer

The following illustration shows the major components in the A Pro Type 6224
computer.

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Rear adapter­retention bracket

CD-ROM
drive

Memory modules

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Microprocessor 2
assembly (optional)

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Filler
panel

Microprocessor 2
air baffle

Drive cage

Front adapter­retention bracket

Hard disk drive tray

System board

Cover

Microprocessor 1 and fan sink

Air baffle

Keylock

Support bracket

System-board option connectors

The following illustration shows the system-board connectors for user-installable
options.

EMC
shield

DIMM 1

DIMM 2

DIMM 3

DIMM 4

Battery

PCI-X 1

PCI-X 2

PCI-X 3

AGP

PCI-X 4

PCI-X 5

Microprocessor board
for microprocessor 2

Microprocessor 1 (U27)

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System-board internal connectors

The following illustration shows the internal connectors on the system board.

Front 1394 (FireWire)

Primary IDE

Secondary IDE

Diskette

SATA 0

SATA 1

Front Ethernet activity LED

Front USB connectors

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Front panel

Rear system
fan 1

Rear system

Microprocessor 1 fan

fan 2

Extender board
CD-ROM
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Front panel
audio

Speaker

power (CN22)

Microprocessor power

Reserved

System-error LED

SCSI channel B

Extender board

power

SCSI channel A

Intrusion switch

Optional microprocessor board connectors

you decide to add a second microprocessor to your computer, the microprocessor
option kit includes a microprocessor board that you attach to the system board. The
following illustration shows the connectors on the microprocessor board.

Microprocessor fan

DIMM 8

DIMM 7
DIMM 6
DIMM 5

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System-board external connectors

The following illustration shows the external input/output connectors on the system
board.

Keyboard/
mouse

Serial 2

Parallel

Serial 1

USB 1, USB 2,
IEEE 1394

Ethernet,
USB 3

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Removing the cover

remove the cover, you might find it easier to lay the computer on its side.

Complete the following steps to remove the side cover of the computer:

Review the “Installation guidelines” on page 10.

Turn off the computer and all attached devices (see “Turning off the computer”

page 41); then, disconnect all power cords and external cables.

Pull the cover-release latch away from the computer, and push the side cover
toward the rear of the computer. Lift the side cover off the computer and set it
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replace the side cover, see “Replacing the side cover” on page 39.

Attention: For proper cooling and airflow, replace the side cover before turning on

the computer. Operating the computer with the cover removed might damage
computer components.

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Removing and installing the support bracket

When working with some options, such as hard disk drives and memory modules,
you must first remove the support bracket to access the option.

Complete the following steps to remove the support bracket:

Read the safety information beginning on page v and the guidelines in
“Handling static-sensitive devices” on page 11.

Turn off the computer and all attached devices (see “Turning off the computer”

page 41); then, disconnect all power cords and external cables.

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

Pull out on the rear end of the support bracket approximately 150 mm (6 in.).

Disengage the front end of the support bracket from the computer and set the
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reinstall the support bracket, reverse the previous steps.

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When working with some devices, such as additional optical drives, you must first
remove the bezel to access the device.

Complete the following steps to remove the bezel:

Unlock the side-cover lock.

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

Locate the bezel-release lever; then, press the bezel-release lever toward the
front of the computer.

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Pull the top of the bezel away from the chassis; then, push the bezel down to
disengage the bottom tabs.

Remove the bezel from the computer and store the bezel in a safe place.

For instructions for replacing the bezel, see “Replacing the bezel” on page 38.

Installing an adapter

The following notes describe the types of adapters that your computer supports and
other information that you must consider when installing an adapter. See
“System-board option connectors” on page 12 for an illustration of the adapter slot
locations.

Read the documentation that comes with your operating system.

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Locate the documentation that comes with the adapter and follow those
instructions in addition to the instructions in this chapter. If you need to change
the switch or jumper settings on your adapter, follow the instructions that come
with the adapter.

Your computer comes with adapter connectors or slots. The Accelerated
Graphics Port (AGP) video adapter is installed in the AGP slot. You can install up

five additional adapters in your computer in PCI-X slots 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5.

Your computer supports PCI-X adapters, 3.3 V PCI adapters, and universal PCI
adapters.

None of the PCI-X slots are hot-plug slots.

You can install 64-bit or 32-bit adapters in PCI-X slots 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5.

You can install full-length adapters in PCI-X slots 1, 3, 4, and 5; you can install a
full-length adapter in PCI-X slot 2 only if it does not have a full-length adapter
attached to it.

Exception: If your computer has an NVIDIA Quadro FX 3000 adapter installed in

the AGP slot, some wide adapters might not fit in PCI-X slot 3, and no adapter
can be installed in PCI-X slot 4.

you install a ServeRAID 6i+ adapter, it must be installed in slot 3.

The system scans the AGP slot and PCI-X expansion slots to assign system
resources. Then, it starts the PCI devices in the following order, if you have not
changed the default startup sequence: AGP slot; PCI-X expansion slot 1;
system-board integrated drive electronics (IDE), Serial ATA (SATA), or small
computer system interface (SCSI) devices; and then PCI-X slots 2 through 6.

For a list of supported options for your computer, go to http://www.ibm.com/pc/;
then, select your country and navigate to the list of options for your computer.

Complete the following steps to install an adapter in your computer:

Read the safety information beginning on page v and the guidelines in
“Handling static-sensitive devices” on page 11.

Turn off the computer and all attached devices (see “Turning off the computer”

page 41); then, disconnect all external cables and power cords.

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

Determine which PCI-X slot you will use for the adapter. Review the
instructions that come with the adapter for any requirements, restrictions, or
cabling instructions. It might be easier to route any cables before you install
the adapter.

For full-length adapters, rotate the rear adapter-retention bracket to the open
(unlocked) position and remove it from the computer. Rotate the front
adapter-retention bracket to the open position. If you are installing a smaller
adapter, remove only the rear adapter-retention bracket.

Remove the expansion-slot cover. From the rear of the computer, press on the
slot cover. Grasp it and pull it out of the expansion slot. Store it in a safe place
for future use.

Attention: Expansion-slot covers must be installed on all empty slots. This

maintains the electronic emissions standards of the computer and ensures
proper ventilation of computer components.

Follow the instructions that come with the adapter to set jumpers or switches, if
any.

Remove the adapter from the static-protective package, carefully grasp the
adapter by the top edge or upper corners, and align it with the expansion slot
guides; then, press the adapter firmly into the expansion slot. Move the

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