IBM IntelliStation M Pro 6220, IntelliStation M Pro 6230 User Manual

IBM IntelliStation M Pro Ty pes 6220 and 6230

User’ s Guid e

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IBM IntelliStation M Pro Ty pes 6220 and 6230

User’ s Guid e

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Note:

Before using this information and the product it supports, be sure to read the information in Appendix B, “IBM Statement of Limited Warranty Z125-4753-07 11/2002,” on page 111 and Appendix C, “Notices,” on page 129.

Second Edition (April 2004)

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

with IBM Corp.

Contents

Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vii

Chapter 1. Introducing the IntelliStation M Pro computer . . . . . . . .1

Related publications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

Notices and statements used in this book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Features and specifications — M Pro Type 6220 (desktop model) . . . . . .3

Features and specifications — M Pro Type 6230 (tower model) . . . . . . .4

What your computer offers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Preinstalled software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Software on CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Software available on the World Wide Web . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Reliability, availability, and serviceability features . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

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

Controls and LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Turning on the computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

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

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

Installing other operating systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

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

Registering your computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Creating an emergency recovery-repair diskette in Windows . . . . . . .14

Creating an IBM Enhanced Diagnostics diskette in Windows . . . . . . .15

Using video features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Video device drivers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Changing monitor settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Using audio features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Using security features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Anti-intrusion features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Component protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Data protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Locking the keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Updating system programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Managing your computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Shutting down the operating system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Turning off the computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Chapter 3. Configuring the computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Using the Configuration/Setup Utility program . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Starting the Configuration/Setup Utility program . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Configuration/Setup Utility menu choices . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

Using passwords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

Using the Boot Menu program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

Enabling the Intel Gigabit Ethernet Utility program . . . . . . . . . . . .26

Using the SCSISelect Utility program (some models) . . . . . . . . . . .26

Starting the SCSISelect Utility program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

SCSISelect menu choices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

Configuring the Gigabit Ethernet controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

Chapter 4. Installing options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

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

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

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Handling static-sensitive devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

Installing options in the M Pro Type 6220 (desktop model) . . . . . . . . .31

Major components of your computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

System-board option connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

System-board internal connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

System-board external connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

Removing the cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

Removing and installing the support bracket . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

Working with adapters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34

Installing internal drives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36

Installing memory modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45

Installing a security rope clip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47

Replacing the cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48

Installing options in the M Pro Type 6230 (tower model) . . . . . . . . . .50

Major components of your computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50

System-board option connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51

System-board internal connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52

System-board external connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53

Removing the side cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53

Removing and installing the support bracket . . . . . . . . . . . . .54

Working with adapters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55

Installing internal drives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59

Installing memory modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65

Installing a security rope clip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67

Replacing the side cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68

Connecting external options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69

Input/output connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69

Audio connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70

Auxiliary-device (pointing-device) connector . . . . . . . . . . . . .71

Ethernet (RJ-45) connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71

IEEE 1394 (FireWire) connector (some models) . . . . . . . . . . . .72

Keyboard connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72

Parallel connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72

Serial connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73

Ultra320 SCSI connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73

Universal Serial Bus connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73

Video connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74

Chapter 5. Solving problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77

Diagnostic tools overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77

Power-on self-test (POST) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79

POST beep codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79

POST error messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81

Diagnostic programs and error messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85

Text messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86

Starting the diagnostic programs and viewing the test log . . . . . . . .86

Diagnostic error message tables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88

Small computer system interface (SCSI) messages . . . . . . . . . . .93

PC-Doctor for Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .94

Troubleshooting charts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .94

CD-ROM drive problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95

Diskette drive problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95

Hard disk drive problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95

General problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .96

Intermittent problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .96

Keyboard, mouse, or pointing-device problems . . . . . . . . . . . .96

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Memory problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97

Microprocessor problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97

Monitor problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97

Option problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .98

Parallel port problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99

Power problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99

Printer problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99

Serial port problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100

Software problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100

Universal Serial Bus (USB) port problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100

System-board error LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100

Software error messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101

Troubleshooting the Ethernet controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102

Recovering your operating system and preinstalled software . . . . . . . . 102

Recovering the operating system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102

Recovering or installing device drivers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103

Creating and using an IBM Enhanced Diagnostics diskette in Windows . . . . 103

Creating an IBM Enhanced Diagnostics diskette . . . . . . . . . . . 103

Using the IBM Enhanced Diagnostics diskette . . . . . . . . . . . . 104

Using the recovery-repair diskette in Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104

Updating (flash-updating) the BIOS code on your computer . . . . . . . . 105

Recovering from a POST/BIOS update failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105

Replacing the battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106

Appendix A. Getting help and technical assistance . . . . . . . . . . 109

Before you call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109

Using the documentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109

Getting help and information from the World Wide Web . . . . . . . . .110

Software service and support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .110

Hardware service and support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .110

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

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Part 1 - General Terms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111

Part 2 - Country-unique Terms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .114

Part 3 - Warranty Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125

Appendix C. Notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129

Edition notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129

Trademarks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130

Important notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130

Product recycling and disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131

Battery return program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132

Electronic emission notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132

Federal Communications Commission (FCC) statement . . . . . . . . 132

Industry Canada Class B emission compliance statement . . . . . . . . 133

Avis de conformité à la réglementation d’Industrie Canada . . . . . . . 133

European Union EMC Directive conformance statement . . . . . . . . 133

Japanese Voluntary Control Council for Interference (VCCI) statement

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Power cords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137

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Safety

Before installing this product, read the Safety Information.

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

Pred instalací tohoto produktu si prectete prírucku bezpecnostních instrukcí.

Læs sikkerhedsforskrifterne, før du installerer dette produkt.

Lees voordat u dit product installeert eerst de veiligheidsvoorschriften.

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

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

Vor der Installation dieses Produkts die Sicherheitshinweise lesen.

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

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

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

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

Läs säkerhetsinformationen innan du installerar den här produkten.

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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.

Disconnect:

Turn everything OFF.

First, remove power cords from outlet.

Remove signal cables from connectors.

Remove all cables from devices.

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Statement 2:

CAUTION: When replacing the lithium battery, use only IBM Part Number 33F8354 or an equivalent type battery recommended by the manufacturer. If your system has

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.

Safety

≥ 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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Statement 8:

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

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

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)

Declaración 23

PRECAUCIÓN:

coloque ningún objeto que pese más de 50 kg (110 libras) encima de los

dispositivos montados en bastidor.

>50 kg (110 libras)

Safety

Hinweis 23

ACHTUNG:

Keine Gegenstände, die mehr als 50 kg wiegen, auf Rack-Einheiten ablegen.

>50 kg

Notice nø 23

ATTENTION:

posez pas d’objet dont le poids dépasse 50 kg sur les unités montées en armoire.

>50 kg

Varningsmeddelande 23

VARNING:

Placera inte något föremål som väger mer än 50 kg ovanpå rackmonterade enheter.

>50 kg

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Merknad 23

ADVARSEL:

Ikke sett gjenstander som veier mer enn 50 kg oppå enheter som er montert i et kabinett.

>50 kg

Avviso 23

ATTENZIONE:

Non poggiare oggetti che pesano più di 50 kg sulla parte superiore delle unità montate

rack.

>50 kg

Turvaohje 23

Varoitus:

Telineeseen asennettujen laitteiden päälle ei saa asettaa yli 50 kilon painoista esinettä.

>50 kg

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Voorschrift 23

WAARSCHUWING:

Plaats geen objecten die meer dan 50 kg wegen op apparaten die in het rek zijn gemonteerd.

>50 kg

Forskrift 23

Pas på!:

Anbring ikke genstande, der vejer mere end 50 kg, oven på enheder, der er monteret i rack.

>50 kg

Instrução 23

CUIDADO:

Não coloque nenhum objeto com peso superior a 50 kg (110 lbs.) sobre dispositivos montados em rack.

>50 kg (110 lbs)

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Safety

> 50 Kg

110

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50 110

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Instrução 23 CUIDADO:

Não coloque nenhum objeto com peso superior a 50 kg (110 lbs.) sobre dispositivos montados em rack.

>50 kg (110 lbs)

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.

IBM IntelliStation M Pro Types 6220 and 6230: User’s Guide

1. Go to

2. In

3. On

4. In

Chapter 1. Introducing the IntelliStation M Pro computer

The IBM

IntelliStation

Pro Types 6220 and 6230 incorporate many of the latest advances in computing technology and can be expanded and upgraded as your needs change.

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

The computer model and serial numbers for Type 6220 are on labels on the bottom

the computer and on the lower-left side of the bezel. The computer model and serial numbers for Type 6230 are on labels on the bottom of the computer and on the lower-right side of the bezel. You will need these numbers to register your computer with IBM.

Note: The illustrations in this document might differ slightly from your hardware.

Your computer might have features that are not described in the documentation that 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 system documentation. These updates are available from the IBM Web site. Complete the following steps

check for updated documentation and technical updates:

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

the Learn section, click Online publications.

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

the Family field, select IntelliStation M Pro.

Click Display documents.

Related publications

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

Installation Guide

This printed publication contains setup and installation instructions.

Safety Information

This publication is in Portable Document Format (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 book.

Adaptec SCSI documentation

This publication 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 this CD contain information about the preinstalled device drivers. Other readme files on this CD contain information about the various adapters and devices that might be installed in or attached to your computer.

Hardware Maintenance Manual

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

IBM IntelliStation Documentation CD This CD contains all of the IBM IntelliStation M Pro Types 6220 and 6230 publications in Portable Document Format (PDF).

Notices and statements used in this book

The caution and danger statements that appear in this book are also in the multilingual Safety Information book, which is on the IBM IntelliStation

Documentation CD. Each statement is numbered for reference to the corresponding

statement in the Safety Information book.

The following notices and statements are used in this book:

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

inconvenient or problem situations.

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

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

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.

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Features and specifications — M Pro Type 6220 (desktop model)

The following information is a summary of the features and specifications of your IntelliStation M Pro Type 6220 desktop computer. Depending on your model, some features might not be available, or some specifications might not apply.

Table 1. Features and specifications

Microprocessor:

Intel

™

Pentium

processor 512 KB Level-2 cache 800 MHz front-side bus (FSB)

Memory:

Minimum: 256 MB Maximum: 4 GB Type: PC2700 or PC3200 Connectors: four dual inline memory module (DIMM) connectors

Internal

Drives:

Hard disk drive: IDE or SATA One of the following drives:

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

Expansion

bays:

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

expansion slots:

PCI

Three 33 MHz/32-bit PCI slots on the system board One Accelerated Graphic Port (AGP) slot

supply:

Power

One 200 watts (90-240 V ac)

Cooling:

One or two speed-controlled fans

Integrated functions:

Intel Ethernet controller on the system board with RJ-45 Ethernet connector Two serial ports One parallel port (Some models) two IEEE 1394 (FireWire) ports (four-pin on front, six-pin on rear) Dual port serial ATA controller Six Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports (two on front and four on rear) Keyboard port Mouse port Audio ports

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

Dual-channel IDE controller

adapter: (depending on your

Video

model)

Electrical input:

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

Minimum: 90 V ac Maximum: 137 V ac

Input voltage high range:

Minimum: 180 V ac Maximum: 265 V ac

Input kilovolt-amperes (kVA) approximately:

Minimum: 0.13 kVA Maximum: 0.32 kVA

output:

Heat

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

Minimum configuration: 421 Btu (124 watts) Maximum configuration: 1050 Btu (308 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 ft)

Humidity (operating and storage): 8% to 80%

Acoustical

noise emissions:

Sound power, idle: 4.8 bel Sound power, operating: 4.9 bel

Size:

Height: 104 mm (4.1 in.) Depth: 412 mm (16.2 in.) Width: 360 mm (14.2 in.) Weight: 9.1 kg (20 lb) when fully configured

6.8 kg (15 lb) minimum

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Features and specifications — M Pro Type 6230 (tower model)

The following information is a summary of the features and specifications of your IntelliStation M Pro Type 6230 tower computer. Depending on your model, some features might not be available, or some specifications might not apply.

Table 2. Features and specifications

Microprocessor:

Intel Pentium 4 processor 512 KB Level-2 cache 800 MHz front-side bus (FSB)

Memory:

Minimum: 256 MB Maximum: 4 GB Type: PC2700 or PC3200 Connectors: four dual inline memory module (DIMM) connectors

Internal

Drives:

Diskette: 1.44 MB (two mode) Hard disk drive: IDE, SATA , or SCSI One of the following 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) Two slim-high 3.5-inch removable-media drive bays (one diskette drive installed)

expansion slots:

PCI

Five 33 MHz/32-bit PCI slots on the system board One Accelerated Graphic Port (AGP) Pro 110 slot

supply:

Power

One 340 watts (115-230 V ac)

Cooling:

Two speed-controlled fans

Integrated functions:

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

Dual-channel IDE controller

adapter: (depending on your

Video

model)

NVIDIA Quadro NVS 280 (LFH-60), AGP 8X, with 64 MB double-data-rate (DDR) synchronous dynamic random access memory (SDRAM) video memory and dual analog connectors (or dual digital monitor capability with the purchase of an additional pigtail cable) NVIDIA Quadro4 580XGL (LFH-60), AGP 8X, with 64 MB DDR SDRAM video memory and dual analog connectors (or dual digital monitor capability with the purchase of an additional pigtail cable) NVIDIA Quadro FX 500 (DVI-I & VGA), AGP 8X, with 128 MB DDR SDRAM video memory with one DVI-I connector and one analog VGA connector NVIDIA Quadro4 980XGL (DVI-I), AGP 8X, with 128 MB DDR synchronous graphics random access memory (SGRAM) video memory with dual DVI-I connectors NVIDIA Quadro FX 1000 (DVI-I), AGP 8X, with 128 MB DDR2 SDRAM video memory with dual DVI-I connectors 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 input:

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

Input voltage high range:

Minimum: 180 V ac Maximum: 265 V ac

Input kilovolt-amperes (kVA) approximately:

Minimum: 0.13 kVA Maximum: 0.55 kVA

output:

Heat

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

Minimum configuration: 421 Btu (124 watts) Maximum configuration: 1782 Btu (523 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 ft)

Humidity (operating and storage): 8% to 80%

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

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What your computer offers

Your computer takes advantage of advancements in data storage, memory, systems management, and network environments. Your computer includes:

Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) graphics

Your computer comes with an installed AGP graphics adapter. This high-performance adapter supports high resolutions and includes many performance-enhancing features for your operating-system environment.

Large system-memory capacity

Your computer supports up to 4.0 GB of system memory. The memory controller provides error correcting code (ECC) support for up to four industry-standard PC2700 or PC3200, 2.5 V, 184-pin, unbuffered, double-data-rate synchronous dynamic random access memory (DDR SDRAM) dual inline memory modules (DIMMs).

Systems-management capabilities

Your computer comes with features that a network administrator or file server can use to remotely manage and control your computer. Some of the features include Wake on LAN®, Remote Administration, IBM Director Agent, and System Migration Assistant. See “Managing your computer” on page 19 for more information.

Integrated network support

Your computer comes with an integrated Ethernet controller, which supports connection to a 10-Mbps, 100-Mbps, or 1-Gbps network. The computer automatically selects between 10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX, and Gigabit environments. The controller provides full-duplex (FDX) capability, which enables simultaneous transmission and reception of data on the Ethernet local area network (LAN). The controller supports Wake on LAN technology.

Software

1. The Microsoft Microsoft Corporation.

Your IBM IntelliStation M Pro computer comes with Microsoft Windows Professional, Windows 2000 Professional Workstation,

Red Hat Enterprise Linux

Workstation preinstalled and a variety of software, including application programs, diagnostic tools, and device drivers.

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

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

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

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Preinstalled software

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

before use:

Access IBM Message Center

This program displays messages about software that is preinstalled on your computer. Access IBM Message Center also provides messages about new updates available from the IBM Support Center to keep your software current.

Adobe Acrobat Reader

You can use this program to read files in Portable Document Format (PDF), including your online documentation. You can download the most current versions of Adobe Acrobat Reader for other languages and operating systems from the Adobe Web site at http://www.adobe.com.

Device Drivers

Device drivers for factory-installed features are preinstalled on your computer. The latest device drivers are also available at http://www.ibm.com/pc/support/.

IBM Access Support

You can use this program to find tools, support, and services to help diagnose and solve common hardware and software application problems. IBM Access Support provides information and functions, including automated self-service, assisted service, and links to other tools and sources of information.

IBM Drive Letter Access

You can use this program to copy files to CD-R or CD-RW media.

IBM Product Registration

You can use this program to register your computer with IBM. When you register your computer with IBM, information is entered into a database, which enables IBM to contact you in case of a recall or other problems. Some IBM locations offer extended privileges and services to registered users.

IBM RecordNow

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

Norton AntiVirus for IBM

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

Online Books

You can use this program to access documentation that contains detailed information about your computer.

PC-Doctor for Windows

This program contains diagnostic tools that you can use within your operating system. In addition to isolating hardware problems, these tools provide information about your computer operating environment and some software components. Support documentation is built into the help system. (See also “Creating an IBM Enhanced Diagnostics diskette” on page 103.)

Product Recovery Program

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

Important: The Product Recovery Program is on a hidden, hard disk drive

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partition. Do not delete or otherwise destroy this partition.

1. Go to

Software on CD

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

See “Using preinstalled software” on page 12 for additional information about your preinstalled software. For more information about using the recovery programs and solving problems, see Chapter 5, “Solving problems,” on page 77.

Important:

You can reinstall the device drivers and applications that come with your computer from the directories on your hard disk. For more information about recovering your computer software, see “Recovering your operating system and preinstalled software” on page 102.

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

addition to your IBM-preinstalled programs and device drivers, additional software

provided on the Device Drivers CD or other CDs. You decide which programs to

install based on your needs.

Device drivers

Some of the preinstalled device drivers are on the Device Drivers CD that comes with your computer.

Lotus

SmartSuite

The Lotus SmartSuite package contains powerful, award-winning productivity applications and everything you need to access the Internet. Your computer comes with either a Lotus SmartSuite CD or a proof of entitlement to receive one free CD version of the Lotus SmartSuite package. To install your SmartSuite package, insert the Lotus SmartSuite

into the CD-ROM drive, or contact your network administrator for

assistance.

Software available on the World Wide Web

This section describes some of the software that is available from the IBM Web site. See to the product documentation for these tools to find out whether your operating system supports this software. Complete the following steps to get more detailed information about these tools or to download any of this software:

http://www.ibm.com/pc/support/ and select your country.

Click the Products and services tab at the top of the page.

Under Servers, click Intel processor-based.

From the topics on the left, click Systems Management.

Scroll down and click on a product to get more details about the product. To download a product, select Systems Management Downloads from the Deployment and update management category.

following software is available from the IBM Web site:

The

IBM Director Agent

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

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Remote Deployment Manager

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

System Migration Assistant

System administrators can use System Migration Assistant (SMA) to remotely transfer configurations, profile settings, printer device drivers, and files from an IBM or non-IBM computer to supported IBM systems.

Software Delivery Assistant

You can use Software Delivery Assistant to create an image of a single set

applications that can be deployed to different user groups while taking

into account the users’ application needs.

Reliability, availability, and serviceability features

Three important computer design features are reliability, availability, and serviceability (RAS). The RAS features help to ensure the integrity of the data that

stored in your computer, the availability of the computer when you need it, and

the ease with which you can diagnose and repair problems.

Your computer has the following RAS features:

hours a day, 7 days a week

customer support

3-year limited warranty

Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI)

Auto-restart initial program load (IPL) power supply

Automatic computer restart after a power failure

Automatic error retry or recovery

Boot-block recovery

Built-in, menu-driven configuration and setup programs

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

Cooling fans with speed-sensing capability

Error codes and messages

Error correcting code (ECC) double-data-rate (DDR) synchronous dynamic random access memory (SDRAM) with serial presence detect (SPD)

Hard drive partition-based diagnostic programs

Integrated Ethernet controller

Monitoring support for temperatures, voltages, and fan speed

Power-on self-test (POST)

Predictive Failure Analysis

(PFA) on hard disk drives

Processor serial number access

Read-only memory (ROM) checksums

Upgradeable basic input/output system (BIOS) and POST code

Wake on LAN capability

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

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