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

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IBM IntelliStation M Pro Ty pes 6220 and 6230

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IBM IntelliStation M Pro Ty pes 6220 and 6230

User’ s Guid e

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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)

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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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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.

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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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This chapter provides information about how to use your computer.

Controls and LEDs

The following illustration shows the controls and indicators on the M Pro Type 6220 desktop computer.

Ethernet transmit/ receive activity

Ethernet link status LED

CD-ROM drive activity LED

CD eject button

Power-control button

Power-on LED

Hard disk drive activity LED

IEEE 1394 (FireWire) connector

Microphone connector

Line out connector

USB ports

The following illustration shows the controls and indicators on the M Pro Type 6230 tower computer.

Ethernet link status LED

CD-ROM drive activity LED

CD-eject button

Diskette drive activity LED

Diskette-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.

Diskette drive activity LED

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

Diskette-eject button

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

Hard disk drive activity LED

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

Power-on

1394

LED

Power-control button

Ethernet transmit/ receive activity LED

System error LED

IEEE 1394 (FireWire) connector

1394

Microphone connector

Line out connector

USB port connector

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).

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.

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System-error LED

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

LED on the system board is also lit to help isolate the error.

IEEE 1394 (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.

Note: Some models come with the IEEE 1394 FireWire adapter installed. If

your computer did not come with this adapter installed, do not install any adapter in the mini-PCI slot. It is not supported.

connector (pink)

Mic

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.

Turning on the computer

When the computer is connected to an ac power source but is not turned on, the operating system does not run, and all core logic is shut down; however, the computer can respond to remote requests to turn on the computer. The power-on LED flashes to indicate that the computer is connected to an ac power source but is not turned on (standby mode).

Notes:

Turn on all external devices, such as the monitor, before turning on the computer.

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

Approximately 20 seconds after the computer is connected to ac power, the power-control button becomes active, and you can turn on the computer and start the operating system by pressing the power-control button. The computer can also

turned on in any of the following ways:

power failure occurs while the computer is turned on, the computer will

restart automatically when power is restored.

When you connect your computer to power for the first time, the Wake on LAN feature can turn on the computer. If your computer was previously turned on, it must be turned off for the Wake on LAN feature to turn on the computer.

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

power-on self-test (POST) detects a problem, there might be a series of beeps or

beep, and a numeric error message might appear on the screen. Write down

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any beep series and error code numbers with descriptions, and then see “Troubleshooting charts” on page 94 for an explanation of the error codes.

During startup on the Windows operating system, the following messages might be displayed briefly:

start the Product Recovery Program, Press F11 Press F1 for Configuration/Setup Utility, Press F12 for Boot Menu Press CTRL+A for SCSISelect Utility (some models)

During

startup on the Red Hat Linux operating system, the following messages

might be displayed briefly:

Press F1 for Configuration/Setup Utility Press CTRL+A for SCSISelect Utility (some models)

Note:

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

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

use these features, press the applicable function key or keys quickly. The messages appear for only a short time. For more information about these messages, see “Using the Configuration/Setup Utility program” on page 23 and “Using the SCSISelect Utility program (some models)” on page 26.

During startup, you might not see the message Press F1 for Configuration/Setup.

you want to see the prompt, see the instructions for displaying the prompt in

“Using the Configuration/Setup Utility program” on page 23.

Use the Configuration/Setup Utility program to configure your computer with passwords, PCI adapters, and other options. The Configuration/Setup Utility menu

displayed at the top of the screen. To navigate the menu and screen items, follow

the instructions on the screen.

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

19.

Using preinstalled software

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

Running the operating-system setup program

The setup program runs automatically when you start the computer. The program will prompt you to make choices or type information. If you need more detailed information than is provided in this User’s Guide, see your operating-system manual.

Important:

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

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The setup program might be slightly different from the one described in your operating-system manual. Some choices do not appear because they are preset.

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

For Windows operating systems, the registration information will already be displayed in the registration field. If the Product ID number is not already displayed, you must type it. The Product ID is on a label attached to the computer.

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

The documentation that comes with your computer.

Network information from your network administrator, if your computer is being connected to a network.

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

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

Installing other operating systems

Your computer comes with Microsoft Windows XP Professional, Windows 2000 Professional Workstation, or Red Hat Enterprise Linux Workstation preinstalled. To install another operating system, follow the instructions in the documentation that comes with the operating system.

you are installing an operating system other than Microsoft Windows or Red Hat Linux, follow the instructions in the readme files on the Device Drivers CD to install the device drivers. If you install other than a Microsoft Windows or Red Hat Linux operating system, you might need additional software or device drivers.

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

Drivers CD, you can obtain the latest device drivers at

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

Before installing any operating system, be sure you obtain the latest updates. 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/.

Viewing the license agreement

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

Complete the following steps to view the license agreement in Windows XP:

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

Click IBM License Agreement.

Complete the following steps to view the license agreement in Windows 2000:

From the Windows 2000 desktop, click Start → Programs → Access IBM.

Click IBM License Agreement.

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

Registering your computer

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

Use one of the following methods to register your computer in Windows:

From the Windows XP desktop, click Start → All Programs → IBM Registration and then follow the instructions. From the Windows 2000 desktop, click Start →

Programs

have access to the Internet, you can use the registration program that starts through the IBM Registration folder to print your registration information and provide IBM with a mailing address for future technical asistance.

IBM Registration and then follow the instructions. If you do not

For Red Hat Linux, click the Register PC icon on the desktop to register your computer on the World Wide Web.

Creating an emergency recovery-repair diskette in Windows

your earliest opportunity, create a recovery-repair diskette and an IBM Enhanced Diagnostics diskette, and store them in a safe place. In the unlikely event that your computer becomes unusable, you can use the recovery-repair diskette to access the Product Recovery program. For more information about using this diskette, see “Using the recovery-repair diskette in Windows” on page 104.

You can use one of the following methods to create a recovery-repair diskette in Windows:

Create a diskette from the c:\ibmtools directory

Create a diskette from the Product Recovery program partition

Complete c:\ibmtools directory:

Complete the following steps to create a recovery-repair diskette from the Product Recovery program partition:

the following steps to create a recovery-repair diskette from the

Start your computer and operating system.

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

Open the c:\ibmtools folder.

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

Shut down the operating system and turn off the computer.

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

Use one of the following procedures:

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menu is displayed that gives you the opportunity to select an operating system, use the arrow keys to select the operating system that is currently installed, press Enter, and then continue with the next step.

operating system menu is not displayed, continue with the next step.

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

utilities, and then press Enter.

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

Follow the instructions on the screen.

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See about how to create an IBM Enhanced Diagnostics diskette.

Creating an IBM Enhanced Diagnostics diskette in Windows

The IBM Enhanced Diagnostics diskette is a self-starting diagnostics diskette used

test hardware components on your computer. Use one of the following methods create an IBM Enhanced Diagnostics diskette.

Complete the following steps to create a startable IBM Enhanced Diagnostics diskette from the Product Recovery program on the hard drive partition:

Restart your computer and watch the monitor.

When the message, To start the Product Recovery Program, Press F11 appears, quickly Press F11.

Select System utilities.

Next, select Create IBM Enhanced Diagnostics Diskette.

Follow the instructions on the screen.

Complete

the following steps to create a startable IBM Enhanced Diagnostics

diskette from the World Wide Web:

http://www.ibm.com.

Click Support & downloads.

Click Search technical support.

the Enter keyword(s) field, type diagnostics 6220 or 6230, and click

Submit.

From the “Search results” page, click the Enhanced Diagnostics item for your computer.

the next page, click the executable file for the Enhanced Diagnostics code to download it (be sure to download the file to a hard disk directory and not to a diskette). You can click the text file to display the readme file.

command prompt, change to the directory where the file was downloaded.

Insert a blank, high-density diskette into the diskette drive.

Type filename x: where filename is the name of the file you downloaded and x

the letter for the diskette drive; then, press Enter.

downloaded file is self-extracting and is copied to the diskette. When the copy

The

completed, store the diskette in a safe place.

For more information, see “Using the IBM Enhanced Diagnostics diskette” on page

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Using video features

Your computer has an Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) graphics adapter that renders 2D or 3D image quality and uses a standard video protocol for displaying text and graphic images on a monitor screen. The adapter supports a variety of video modes. Video modes are different combinations of resolution, refresh rate, and color defined by a video standard for displaying text or graphics.

Video device drivers

take full advantage of the graphics adapter in your computer, some operating systems and application programs require custom video device drivers. These device drivers provide greater speed, higher resolution, more available colors, and flicker-free images.

Device drivers for the graphics adapter and a readme file with instructions for installing the device drivers are provided on the Device Drivers CD that comes with your computer and in the c:\ibmtools\drivers directory on the hard disk. Use the device-driver installation instructions if you need to reinstall the device drivers or if you need information about obtaining and installing updated device drivers. For more information about installing device drivers, see “Recovering or installing device drivers” on page 103.

Changing monitor settings

get the best possible image on your screen and to reduce flicker, you might need to reset the resolution and refresh rate of your monitor. You can view and change monitor settings through your operating system using the instructions in the readme files on the Device Drivers CD or in the c:\ibmtools\drivers\ directory on the hard disk. See your operating-system documentation for more information about monitor settings.

Attention: Before changing monitor settings, review the documentation that

comes with your monitor. Using a resolution or refresh rate that is not supported by your monitor might cause the screen to become unreadable and could damage the monitor. The information that comes with your monitor usually includes resolution and screen refresh rates that your monitor supports. If you need additional information, contact the manufacturer of the monitor.

you are using a cathode ray tube (CRT) monitor, set your monitor for the highest noninterlaced refresh rate that the monitor supports. If your monitor complies with the Video Electronics Standards Association (VESA) display data channel (DDC) standard, it is probably already set to the highest refresh rate the monitor and video controller can support. If you are not sure whether your monitor is DDC-compliant, see the documentation that comes with the monitor.

you are using a flat-panel monitor, the refresh rate does not have to be set to the highest noninterlaced refresh rate that the monitor supports. Flat-panel monitors produce flicker-free images even when they are operating at a minimum 60 Hz noninterlaced rate.

you have a dual-monitor video adapter, see the video adapter device-driver readme file and documentation for more information about enabling dual monitors.

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Using audio features

Your computer has an integrated audio controller that supports Sound Blaster applications. Your computer also has a single internal speaker and three types of audio connectors. Using the audio controller, you can record and play back sound and music to enhance multimedia applications. Optionally, you can connect external speakers to the line-out connector to provide improved sound with multimedia applications.

The audio connectors in your computer are 3.5 mm (0.125-in.) mini-jacks. For the location of the audio connectors, see “Input/output connectors” on page 69.

Line in

Line out

This connector accepts audio signals into the computer sound system from external devices, such as the line output from a stereo, television, or a musical instrument. One line-in connector is on the rear of the computer.

This connector sends 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. Line-out connectors are on both the front and the rear of the computer.

Microphone

This connector is used to connect a microphone to your computer when you want to record voice or other sounds on the hard disk. With a microphone attached to the computer, you can also use speech recognition software. Microphone connectors are on both the front and the rear of the computer.

Using security features

deter unauthorized use of your computer, you can use anti-intrusion features and

other security features that are provided with your computer.

Anti-intrusion features

IBM anti-intrusion features help protect against the theft of computer components, such as the microprocessor, system memory modules, or hard disk drives.

cover lock is built into your computer to prevent the cover from being removed. Two identical keys for the cover lock are also supplied. A tag attached to the keys has the key serial number and the address of the key manufacturer.

Important: Keep the key-code number, manufacturer address, and phone number

safe place. Because locksmiths are not authorized to duplicate cover-lock keys, you must order replacement keys from the key manufacturer. You will need the key code when ordering replacement keys.

You can set the chassis-intrusion detector switch inside the computer to alert the network administrator each time the computer cover is removed. For more information about setting the chassis-intrusion alert, see Chapter 3, “Configuring the computer,” on page 23.

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Component protection

Each component in your computer has a serial number that you can register with a security company. You can register the components individually, or you can register the entire computer. By registering computer components, you can improve the chances of identifying the components if they are ever stolen and recovered. For more information about component registration, go to http://www.ibm.com/pc/support/.

Data protection

You can lose data from the hard disk for a variety of reasons. Security violations, viruses, or hard disk drive failures can all contribute to data loss. To help protect against the loss of valuable information, IBM has incorporated the following data-saving features in your computer.

SMART hard disk drive

Your computer comes with a self-monitoring and reporting technology (SMART) hard disk drive that is enabled to report potential hard disk failures. If an error is detected, a Desktop Management Interface (DMI) compliant warning message is sent to the monitor screen and, if the computer is part of a network, to an administrator console. When an error is detected, the data on the hard disk can

backed up and the drive replaced.

Virus protection

Your computer has built-in virus protection that can be enabled through the IBM Configuration/Setup Utility program. This built-in protection checks for viruses in the boot record only. Also, Norton AntiVirus for IBM is available on the hard disk.

Locking the keyboard

You can lock the keyboard so that others are unable to use it. If a user password is set using the Configuration/Setup Utility program, the keyboard is locked when you turn on the computer. You must type the password to unlock the keyboard. See “Using passwords” on page 25.

Some operating systems have a keyboard and mouse lock-up feature. See the documentation that comes with your operating system for more information.

Updating system programs

System programs are the basic layer of software built into your computer. They include the power-on self-test (POST), the basic input/output system (BIOS) code, and the Configuration/Setup Utility program. POST is a set of tests and procedures that are performed each time you turn on your computer. BIOS is a layer of software that translates instructions from other layers of software into electrical signals that the computer hardware can understand. You can use the Configuration/Setup Utility program to view and change the configuration and setup

your computer.

System programs are stored in electrically erasable programmable read-only memory (EEPROM) on the system board. This is sometimes referred to as flash memory.

IBM occasionally makes changes and enhancements to the system programs. When updates are released, they are available as downloadable files on the World Wide Web (see Appendix A, “Getting help and technical assistance,” on page 109). You can update system programs by starting your computer using a flash update

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diskette or by using the Remote Administration feature, if it is enabled. Instructions for using system programs updates are included in a readme file provided with the downloadable files.

Managing your computer

Your computer comes with features that a network administrator or file server can use to remotely manage and control your computer. This section describes some of these network-management tools. See 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.

computer supports the following system management tools:

Your

IBM Director Agent

IBM Director Agent streamlines and automates personal computer (PC) systems management and support tasks, such as asset deployment and tracking. These utilities are available for IBM computers at no additional charge, helping to reduce total cost of ownership of networked computers. IBM Director Agent is available at http://www.ibm.com/pc/support/.

You can use IBM Director Agent to view detailed information about your computer hardware and software, set up alerts, monitor a variety of system resources, and manage your asset security.

Wake on LAN

network administrator can use the Wake on LAN feature to turn on your computer from a remote location. When the Wake on LAN feature is used with network-management software, many functions, such as data transfers, software updates, and POST or BIOS updates can be performed on many computers simultaneously.

Remote Administration

network administrator can use the Remote Administration feature to remotely update the POST and BIOS code in your computer. Network-management software, such as Remote Deployment Manager, is required to take advantage of this feature.

Remote Deployment Manager

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

Software Migration Assistant

Software Migration Assistant (SMA) enables administrators 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

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You can use Software Delivery Assistant to create an image of a single set of applications that can be deployed to different user-groups while taking into account the users’ application needs.

Shutting down the operating system

When you are ready to turn off the computer, use the shutdown procedure for your operating system to save data and prevent damage to your applications. See your operating-system manual for more information.

you are using the preinstalled Microsoft Windows XP operating system, complete

the following steps to shut down your operating system and computer:

Save and close all files with which you are working.

Close all open applications.

Click the Windows Start button.

Click Turn Off Computer; then, click Turn Off to confirm.

you are using the preinstalled Microsoft Windows 2000 operating system,

complete the following steps to shut down your operating system and computer:

Save and close all files with which you are working.

Close all open applications.

Click the Windows Start button.

Click Shut Down; then, click OK to confirm.

you are using the preinstalled Red Hat Linux operating system, complete the

following steps to shut down your operating system and computer:

Save and close all files with which you are working.

Close all open applications.

Click Red Hat Linux Main Menu Button → Logout → Shutdown.

Click OK to confirm.

Turning off the computer

When you turn off the computer and leave it connected to ac power, the computer can respond to requests, such as a remote request to turn on the computer. To remove all power from the computer, you must disconnect it from the power source.

Some operating systems require an orderly shutdown before you turn off the computer. See your operating-system documentation for information about shutting down the operating system.

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The computer can be turned off in any of the following ways:

You can turn off your computer from the operating system. If this feature is supported by your operating system, it will turn off the computer after performing

orderly shutdown of the operating system.

turn off the computer from the Microsoft Windows XP operating system, click

Start

Turn Off Computer; then, click Turn Off. To turn off the computer from

the Microsoft Windows 2000 operating system, click Start → Shut Down; then, click OK to confirm.

turn off the computer from the Red Hat Linux operating system, click Red Hat

Linux Main Menu Button

Logout

Shutdown; then, click Yes.

You can press the power-control button on the front of the computer to start an orderly shutdown of the operating system and turn off the computer, if your operating system supports this feature.

Note: After turning off the computer, wait at least 5 seconds before you press

the power-control button to turn on the computer again.

You can press and hold the power-control button for more than 4 seconds to cause an immediate shutdown of the computer. You can use this feature to turn off the computer if the operating system stops functioning.

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Chapter 3. Configuring the computer

The following configuration programs are available to configure your computer:

Configuration/Setup Utility program

The Configuration/Setup Utility program is part of the basic input/output system (BIOS) code in your computer. You can use this program to configure serial port assignments, change interrupt request (IRQ) settings, change the device startup sequence, set the date and time, set passwords, and set the chassis-intrusion detector. For information about using this utility program, see “Using the Configuration/Setup Utility program.”

Boot Menu program

The Boot Menu program is part of the BIOS code in your computer. Use it to temporarily assign a device to be first in the startup sequence, overriding the startup sequence that is set in the Configuration/Setup Utility program.

Intel Gigabit Ethernet Utility program

The Intel Gigabit Ethernet Utility program is part of the BIOS code in your computer. You can use it to configure the network as a startable device, and you can customize where the network startup option appears in your startup sequence. Enable the Intel Gigabit Ethernet Utility from the Configuration/Setup Utility program. You can use the Intel Gigabit Ethernet Utility . For information, see “Enabling the Intel Gigabit Ethernet Utility program” on page 26.

SCSISelect Utility program (some models)

your computer comes with a SCSI adapter, you can use the SCSISelect Utility program to configure devices that are attached to the SCSI adapter. Use this program to change default values, resolve configuration conflicts, and perform a low-level format on a SCSI hard disk drive. For information about using this utility program, see “Using the SCSISelect Utility program (some models)” on page 26.

Ethernet controller configuration

configure the integrated Gigabit Ethernet controller, see “Configuring the

Gigabit Ethernet controller” on page 28.

Using the Configuration/Setup Utility program

This section provides instructions for starting the Configuration/Setup Utility program and descriptions of the menu choices that are available.

Starting the Configuration/Setup Utility program

Complete the following steps to start the Configuration/Setup Utility program:

Turn on the computer and watch the monitor screen. If your computer is already

when you start this procedure, you must shut down the operating system, turn off the computer, wait a few seconds until all in-use LEDs go off, and restart the computer.

When the message Press F1 for Configuration/Setup, Press F12 for Boot

Menu appears on the screen during startup, press F1. (This prompt appears on

the screen for only a few seconds. You must press F1 quickly.) If you have set both a user password and an administrator password, you must type the administrator password to access the full Configuration/Setup Utility menu.

Follow the instructions on the screen.

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Configuration/Setup Utility menu choices

The following choices are on the Configuration/Setup Utility main menu. You can press F1 to display help information for a selected menu item. Depending on the version of the BIOS code in your computer, some menu choices might differ slightly from these descriptions.

System Summary

Select this choice to view configuration information, including the type, speed, and cache size of the microprocessor and the amount of installed memory. When you make configuration changes through other options in the Configuration/Setup Utility program, the changes are reflected in the system summary; you cannot change settings directly in the system summary.

System Information

Select this choice to view information about your computer. When you make changes through other options in the Configuration/Setup Utility program, some

those changes are reflected in the system information; you cannot change

settings directly in the system information.

Product Data

Select this choice to view the machine type and model of the computer, the serial number, and the revision level or issue date of the BIOS code stored in the electrically erasable programmable ROM (EEPROM).

Devices and I/O Ports

Select this choice to view or change the assignments for devices and input/output (I/O) ports.

Select this choice to enable or disable the integrated SCSI controller, Ethernet controllers, and standard ports (such as serial and parallel). Enable is the default setting for all controllers. If you disable a device, it cannot be configured, and the operating system will not be able to detect it (this is equivalent to disconnecting the device). If you disable the integrated SCSI controller and no SCSI adapter is installed, the computer will have no SCSI capability. If you disable the integrated Ethernet controller and no Ethernet adapter is installed, the computer will have

Ethernet capability.

This choice is on the full Configuration/Setup Utility menu only.

Date and Time

Select this choice to set the date and time in the computer, in 24-hour format (hour:minute:second).

This choice is on the Configuration/Setup Utility menu only.

System Security

Select this choice to set a user password or an administrator password. See “Using passwords” on page 25 for more information. You also can enable the chassis-intrusion detector to alert you each time the computer cover is removed.

Start Options

Select this choice to view or change the start options. Changes in the start options take effect when you start your computer.

You can set keyboard operating characteristics, such as the keyboard speed, or specify whether the computer starts with the keyboard number lock on or off.

The startup sequence specifies the order in which the computer checks devices

find a boot record. The computer starts from the the first boot record that it

finds.

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You can enable a virus-detecting test that checks for changes in the boot record when the computer starts. You also can select to run POST in the quick mode or read the microprocessor serial number.

This choice is on the full Configuration/Setup Utility menu only.

Advanced Setup

Select this choice to change values for advanced hardware features, such as Cache Control and PCI configuration.

Important: the computer might malfunction if these options are incorrectly

configured. Follow the instructions on the screen carefully.

This choice is on the full Configuration/Setup Utility menu only.

Power Management Setup

Select this choice to enable or disable system power settings, including automatic power-on settings such as Wake on LAN.

Chipset Feature Attention: Do not make changes to the Chipset Feature unless directed to

IBM authorized service representative.

Select this choice to modify settings that control features of the core chip set

the system board.

Processor Control Attention: Do not make changes to the Processor Control unless directed

IBM authorized service representative.

Select this choice to enable or disable the microprocessor cache and hyper-threading.

Health Status

Select this choice to display the computer temperature and voltage status, and fan speeds.

Error Logs

Select this choice to view or clear error logs.

POST Error Log

Select this choice to view the three most recent error codes and messages that were generated during POST. Select Clear event/error logs to clear the POST error log.

Save Settings

Select this choice to save the changes you have made in the settings.

Restore Settings

Select this choice to cancel the changes you have made in the settings and restore the previous settings.

Load Default Settings

Select this choice to cancel the changes you have made in the settings and restore the factory settings.

Exit Setup

Select this choice to exit from the Configuration/Setup Utility program. If you have not saved the changes you have made in the settings, you are asked whether you want to save the changes or exit without saving them.

Using passwords

You can use any combination of up to seven characters (A–Z, a–z, and 0–9) for the user (power-on) password or the administrator password.

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If you set both a user password and an administrator password, you can type either password at the password prompt that appears as you start your computer. However, if you want to change the settings in the Configuration/Setup Utility program, you must type the administrator password to access the full Confirugation/Setup Utility menu. If you type the user password, you have access to only the limited Configuration/Setup Utility menu.

Keep a record of your password in a secure place. If you forget the user or administrator password, you can regain access to the computer through one of the following methods:

you have forgotten the user password and an administrator password is set, type the administrator password at the power-on prompt. Start the Configuration/Setup Utility program and change the user password.

Remove the battery and then install the battery (see “Replacing the battery” on page 106).

Using the Boot Menu program

The Boot Menu program is a built-in, menu-driven configuration utility program that you can use to temporarily redefine the first startup device without changing settings in the Configuration/Setup Utility program.

Complete the following steps to use the Boot Menu program to change the startup sequence of your computer:

Turn off the computer.

Restart the computer.

Press F12.

Select the startup device.

next time the computer is started, it returns to the startup sequence set in the

The Configuration/Setup Utility program.

Enabling the Intel Gigabit Ethernet Utility program

The Intel Gigabit Ethernet Utility is part of the BIOS in your computer. You can use

configure the network as a startable device, and you can customize where the

network startup option appears in your startup sequence. Enable the Intel Gigabit Ethernet Utility from the Configuration/Setup Utility program.

Complete the following steps to enable the Intel Gigabit Ethernet Utility program:

From the Configuration/Setup Utility main menu, select Devices and I/O Ports and press Enter.

Select System Board Ethernet PXE/DHCP and use the Right Arrow (→) key to set it to Enabled.

Select Save Settings and press Enter.

Using the SCSISelect Utility program (some models)

Use the SCSISelect Utility program to configure SCSI devices:

Starting the SCSISelect Utility program

Complete the following steps to start the SCSISelect utility program:

Turn on the computer.

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When the prompt <<< Press <CTRL><A> for SCSISelect Utility! >>> prompt appears, press Ctrl+A. If you have set an administrator password, you are prompted to type the password.

Use the arrow keys to select a choice for which you want to change settings.

When the prompt Would you like to configure the SCSI controller or run

the SCSI disk utility? appears, make your selection and press Enter.

Use the arrow keys to select a choice from the menu.

Follow the instructions on the screen to change the settings of the selected items, and press Enter.

SCSISelect menu choices

The following choices are on the SCSISelect Utility menu:

Configure/View SCSI Controller Settings

Select this choice to view or change SCSI controller settings. To reset the SCSI controller to its default values, press F6; then, follow the instructions that appear

the screen.

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You can view or change the following controller settings:

SCSI Controller ID

Select this choice to view the SCSI controller ID, which is typically 7.

SCSI Controller Termination

This choice is set to Enabled and cannot be changed.

Boot Device Configuration

Select this choice to configure startable device parameters. You must know the SCSI ID of the device that you want to configure.

SCSI Device Configuration

Select this choice to configure SCSI device parameters. You must know the SCSI ID of the device that you want to configure.

Note: The Maximum Sync Transfer Rate represents the transfer rate for Ultra

SCSI devices.

The transfer rate for Ultra3 SCSI LVD devices is 160 MBps

The transfer rate for Ultra2 SCSI LVD devices is 80 MBps

The transfer rate for Fast SCSI devices is 20 MBps

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Advanced Configuration

Select this choice to view or change the settings for advanced configuration options.

SCSI Disk Utilities

Select this choice to view the SCSI IDs assignments or to format a SCSI device. Select a device from the list and read the instructions on the screen carefully before making a selection.

you press Ctrl+A before a selected drive is ready, an Unexpected SCSI Command Failure screen might appear. Restart the computer and watch the SCSISelect messages as each drive spins up. When the selected drive is ready, press Ctrl+A.

Configuring the Gigabit Ethernet controller

The Ethernet controller is integrated on the system board. It provides an interface for connecting to a 10-Mbps, 100-Mbps, or 1-Gbps network and provides full duplex (FDX) capability, which enables simultaneous transmission and reception of data on the network. If the Ethernet port in the computer supports auto-negotiation, the controller detects the data-transfer rate (10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX, or 1000BASE-T) and duplex mode (full-duplex or half-duplex) of the network and automatically operates at that rate and mode. The Ethernet controller supports optional modes, such as teaming, priority packets, load balancing, fault tolerance, and virtual LANs, which provide better performance, security, and throughput. These modes apply to the integrated Ethernet controller and to controllers on supported Ethernet adapters.

You do not need to set any jumpers or configure the controller. However, you must install a device driver to enable the operating system to address the controller. For device drivers and information about configuring your Gigabit Ethernet controller, go

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Chapter 4. Installing options

This chapter provides instructions for installing or replacing hardware 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.

Installation guidelines

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

Read the safety information beginning on page vii, and the guidelines in “Handling static-sensitive devices.” This information will help keep you safe while working 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.

The blue color on components and labels identifies touch points, where you can grip a component, move a latch, and so on.

System reliability considerations

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

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

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 (more than 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: Static electricity can damage electronic devices, and your computer. To

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 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 computer 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.

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This section provides instructions for installing hardware options in the IntelliStation

Pro Type 6220.

Major components of your computer

The following illustration shows the major components of your M Pro Type 6220 desktop computer.

Cover

Adapterretaining bracket

Memory modules

Frame-support bracket

Hard disk drive tray

Hard disk drive

Drive cages

CD-ROM drive

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System-board option connectors

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

Microprocessor and fan (U6)

AGP

PCI 1

PCI 2

PCI 3

DIMM 2

DIMM 4

DIMM 1 DIMM 3

Battery

Mini - PCI

System-board internal connectors

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

Microprocessor power

CDROM

Internal speaker connector

Rear fan

Speaker connector

Ethernet activity LED

Microprocessor fan connector

System error LED

SCSI LED connector

Fan

Main power

Hard disk drive

Front panel

Powe r

Fan

Front USB

Primary IDE (PRI IDE)

Secondary IDE (SEC IDE)

Intrusion switch

Boot block jumper

Wake on LAN connector

Serial ATA connectors

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System-board external connectors

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

Keyboard

Mouse

Serial ports

Parallel

Ethernet

USB ports

Audio

Removing the cover

Complete the following steps to remove the computer cover:

Read the safety information beginning on page vii and the guidelines in “Handling static-sensitive devices” on page 29

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

Press the buttons on both sides of the computer and lift the cover from the computer.

page 20); then, disconnect all power cords and external cables.

replace the cover, see “Replacing the cover” on page 48.

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:

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Read the safety information beginning on page vii and the guidelines in “Handling static-sensitive devices” on page 29.

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

page 20); then, disconnect all power cords and external cables.

Remove the cover (see “Removing the cover” on page 33).

Pivot the drive cages until the pivot locks catch the front of the chassis, holding the drive cages in place.

Lift the support bracket out of the computer.

reinstall the support bracket, reverse the previous steps.

Working with adapters

Your computer comes with adapter connectors or slots. The Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) video adapter is installed in the AGP slot and some models have a IEEE 1394 (FireWire) controller adapter installed in the mini-PCI slot. You can install

three additional optional adapters in your computer in PCI slots 1 through 3.

See “System-board option connectors” on page 32 for the location of expansion slots on the system board.

Adapter considerations

The following notes describe the types of adapters that your computer supports and other information that you must consider when installing an adapter:

Read the documentation that comes with your operating system.

Your computer uses a rotational interrupt technique to configure PCI adapters, which means that you can install a variety of PCI adapters that currently do not support sharing of PCI interrupts.

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

You can install only low-profile, 32-bit adapters in PCI slots 1 through 3.

Your computer supports 5.0 V signaling and universal PCI adapters; it does not support 3.3 V signaling adapters.

PCI slots 1 through 3 are on PCI bus 3.

The system scans the AGP slot, mini-PCI slot, and PCI expansion slots 1 through 3 to assign system resources. Then, the system starts the PCI devices in

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the following order, if you have not changed the default startup sequence: AGP slot, mini-PCI slot, PCI expansion slot 1, system-board integrated drive electronics (IDE) or small computer system interface (SCSI) devices, and then PCI slots 2 through 3.

Some models come with a IEEE 1394 (FireWire) adapter installed in the mini-PCI slot. If your computer did not come with a IEEE 1394 (FireWire) adapter installed,

not install any adapter in the mini-PCI slot.

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Installing an adapter

Complete the following steps to install an adapter in your M Pro Type 6220 computer:

Read the safety information beginning on page vii and the guidelines in “Handling static-sensitive devices” on page 29.

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

page 20); then, disconnect all power cords and external cables.

Remove the cover. See “Removing the cover” on page 33.

Determine which PCI 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.

Grasp the drive cage and rotate it out until the drive cage latches onto the front of the computer chassis.

Lift the support bracket out of the computer. See “Removing and installing the support bracket” on page 33.

Rotate the rear adapter-support bracket to the open (unlocked) position and remove it from the computer.

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.

Note: 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.

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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 adapter directly from the static-protective package to the adapter slot. Avoid touching the components and gold-edge connectors on the adapter.

Attention: Make sure that the adapter is correctly seated in the expansion

slot before you turn on the computer. Incomplete installation of an adapter might damage the system board or the adapter.

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Connect required cables to the adapter. Route cables so that they do not block

Adapter-support bracket

the flow of air from the fans.

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you have another adapter to install, repeat steps 1 through 9.

Reinstall the rear adapter-support bracket; then, rotate the bracket to the closed (locked) position.

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Replace the frame-support bracket.

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you have other options to install, do so now; otherwise, replace the cover (see “Replacing the cover” on page 48), reconnect the external cables and power cords, and turn on the computer.

Installing internal drives

Depending on your computer model, one or more of the following drives might be installed in your computer:

Hard disk CD-ROM, CD-RW, or DVD/CD-RW combo

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Your computer M Pro Type 6220 computer comes with an IDE CD-ROM, CD-RW,

DVD/CD-RW drive in bay 2 and a hard disk drive in bay 3.

Bay 3

Bay 2

Bay 1

Notes:

Tape drives, CD-ROM, DVD/CD-RW, and DVD-ROM drives are examples of removable-media drives. You can install removable-media drives in bay 2 only.

You have two serial ATA (SATA) hard disk drive connectors on the system board. Each serial ATA drive comes with a cable.

You can mix and match parallel IDE or serial ATA hard disk drives in bays 1 and

The electromagnetic interference (EMI) integrity and cooling of the computer are protected by having all bays and PCI slots covered or occupied. When you install a drive or PCI adapter, save the EMC shield and filler panel from the bay

the PCI adapter slot cover in the event you later remove the option.

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Preinstallation steps

Some of these steps are required only the first time you install a hard disk drive in a specific bay:

Read the safety information beginning on page vii, and the guidelines in “Handling static-sensitive devices” on page 29, and the documentation that comes with your drive.

Verify that you have all the cables and other equipment specified in the documentation that comes with the drive.

Choose the bay in which you want to install the drive.

Check the instructions that come with the drive to determine whether you need

set any switches or jumpers on the drive.

Installing a hard disk drive in bay 1

Complete the following steps to install a drive in bay 1:

Follow the instructions in “Preinstallation steps.”

Turn off the computer and attached devices.

Disconnect all power cords; then, disconnect all external cables.

Remove the cover and frame-support bracket. See “Removing the cover” on page 33 and “Removing and installing the support bracket” on page 33 for details.

Rotate the drive bay cage until the latch catches the front of the computer chassis.

Touch the static-protective package containing the drive to any unpainted metal surface on the computer; then, remove the drive from the package and place it

static-protective surface.

Set any jumpers or switches on the drive according to the documentation that comes with the drive.

Slide the drive into the drive bay, and then attach the drive to the drive cage with the screws.

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Connect one end of the parallel IDE or serial ATA signal cable into the back of the drive and the other end of the cable into the parallel IDE or serial ATA connector on the system board. For the location of the parallel IDE or serial ATA connectors, see “System-board internal connectors” on page 32

Note: Make sure to route the signal cable so that it does not block the airflow

the rear of the drives or over the microprocessor.

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Connect the power cable to the back of the drive. The connectors are keyed and can be inserted only one way.

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you have other options to install or remove, do so now.

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Replace the cover and frame-support bracket. See “Replacing the cover” on page 48 and “Removing and installing the support bracket” on page 33 for details.

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Reconnect the external cables and power cords; then, turn on the attached devices and the computer.

Installing a drive in bay 2

Complete the following steps to install or replace a drive in bay 2:

Follow the instructions in “Preinstallation steps” on page 38.

Turn off the computer and attached devices.

Disconnect all power cords; then, disconnect all external cables.

Remove the cover and frame-support bracket. See “Removing the cover” on page 33 and “Removing and installing the support bracket” on page 33 for details.

Disconnect power and signal cables to the drive.

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Rotate the hard disk drive cage and remove it from the computer.

Remove the screws holding the drive in place.

Slide the drive out of the drive bay from the front of the drive bay.

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safety precaution.

Statement 3:

CAUTION: When laser products (such as CD-ROMs, DVD drives, fiber optic devices,

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.

Touch the static-protective package containing the new drive to any unpainted metal surface on the computer; then, remove the drive from the package and place it on a static-protective surface.

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

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Slide the drive into the drive bay from the front, and then attach the drive to the drive cage.

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Place the drive cage back into the computer.

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Connect one end of the IDE signal cable into the back of the drive and the other end of the cable into the IDE connector on the system board. For the location of the IDE connectors, see “System-board internal connectors” on page 32

Note: Make sure to route the signal cable so that it does not block the airflow

the rear of the drives or over the microprocessor.

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Connect the power cable to the back of the drive. The connectors are keyed and can be inserted only one way.

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you have other options to install or remove, do so now.

Replace the cover and frame-support bracket. See “Replacing the cover” on page 48 and “Removing and installing the support bracket” on page 33 for details.

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Reconnect the external cables and power cords; then, turn on the attached devices and the computer.

Installing a hard disk drive in bay 3

Complete the following steps to replace or install a hard disk drive in bay 3:

Follow the instructions in “Preinstallation steps” on page 38.

Turn off the computer and attached devices.

Disconnect all power cords; then, disconnect all external cables.

Remove the cover and frame-support bracket. See “Removing the cover” on page 33 and “Removing and installing the support bracket” on page 33 for details.

Disconnect the power and signal cables from both drives in the drive cage.

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Slide the existing drive out of the drive bay. Remove the drive from the drive tray by gently pulling both sides of the drive tray outward until the mounting pins are disengaged from the holes on the drive; then, lift the drive out of the drive tray.

Touch the static-protective package containing the new drive to any unpainted metal surface on the computer; then, remove the drive from the package and place it on a static-protective surface.

Set any jumpers or switches on the new drive according to the documentation that comes with the drive.

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Attach the new drive to the drive tray. Place the drive on the drive tray and align the holes on the drive with the mounting pins on the drive tray. Gently pull both sides of the drive tray outward and insert the mounting pins into the holes on the drive.

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Slide the drive into the drive bay until the drive snaps into place, and place the drive cage back into the computer.

Important: The following illustration shows where the connectors on the

parallel IDE and serial ATA (SATA) drives should be located when you install the drive in the drive tray.

Connectors on Serial ATA drive

Connectors

on IDE drive

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you are installing a parallel IDE or serial ATA device, connect one end of the parallel IDE or serial ATA signal cable into the back of the drive and the other end of the cable into the parallel IDE or serial ATA connector on the system board. For the location of the parallel IDE or serial ATA connectors, see “System-board internal connectors” on page 32.

Note: Make sure to route the signal cable so that it does not block the airflow

the rear of the drives or over the microprocessor.

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Connect a power cable to the back of the drive. The connectors are keyed and can be inserted only one way.

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you have other options to install or remove, do so now.

Replace the support bracket. See “Removing and installing the support bracket” on page 33.

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Replace the cover. See “Replacing the cover” on page 48 for details.

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Reconnect the external cables and power cords; then, turn on the attached devices and the computer.

Power and signal cables for internal drives

Your computer uses cables to connect parallel IDE and serial ATA devices to the power supply and to the system board. (See “System-board internal connectors” on page 52 for the location of system-board connectors.) Review the following information before connecting power and signal cables to internal drives:

The drives that are preinstalled in your computer come with power and signal cables attached. If you replace any drives, remember which cable is attached to which drive.

When you install a drive, ensure that one of the drive connectors of the signal cable is connected to the drive and that the connector at the other end of the signal cable is connected to the system board.

you have only one IDE device on a cable, it must be set as a master device.

two IDE devices are used on a single cable, one must be designated as the master device and the other as the subordinate device; otherwise, the computer might not recognize some of the IDE devices. The master and subordinate designation is determined by switch or jumper settings on each IDE device.

two IDE devices are on a single cable and only one is a hard disk drive, the hard disk drive must be set as a master device.

The following cables are provided:

Power cables: Four-wire power cables connect the drives to the power supply.

the end of these cables are plastic connectors that can be attached to different drives; these connectors vary in size. You can use either a four-wire power cable or serial ATA power cable with serial ATA drives, but do not use both

the same time (use one or the other).

Signal cables: Signal cables are typically flat cables, also called ribbon cables,

that connect parallel IDE and serial ATA drives to the system board. Two or three types of signal cable come with your computer:

IDE: The wider IDE signal cable has three connectors. One of these

connectors is attached to the drive, one is a spare, and the third is attached to the master or subordinate IDE connector on the system board. The spare connector can be used to connect additional IDE drives to your computer.

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additional hard disk drive, you must change the switch or jumper setting on the CD-ROM drive to make the drive a subordinate device, set the switch or jumper setting on the new drive to master, and change the connector used for the CD-ROM drive to the gray middle connector. The new drive will be connected to the black master IDE device connector.

Serial ATA: The narrower, black signal cable has two connectors. One is

attached to the serial ATA drive, and the other is attached to the connector on the system board. Each serial ATA drive comes with a cable. If you install an additional serial ATA drive, you will need an additional cable.

Installing memory modules

The following notes describe the types of dual inline memory modules (DIMMs) that your computer supports and other information that you must consider when installing DIMMs.

Notes:

When you restart the computer after adding or removing a DIMM, the computer displays a message that the memory configuration has changed.

Your IntelliStation M Pro Type 6220 computer uses industry-standard, PC2700

PC3200 double-data-rate (DDR) dual inline memory modules (DIMMs).

The system board contains four DIMM connectors and supports two-way memory interleaving.

The DIMM options available for your computer are 256 MB, 512 MB, and 1 GB memory modules . Your computer supports a minimum of 256 MB and a maximum of 4 GB of system memory.

The amount of usable memory will be reduced depending on the system configuration. A certain amount of memory must be reserved for system resources. The BIOS will display the total amount of installed memory and the amount of configured memory.

Your computer comes with either one or two 256 MB, 512 MB, or 1 GB memory DIMMs installed. If your computer has one DIMM installed, when you install an additional DIMM, it must be installed in DIMM 3 memory connector and must be the same size, speed, type, and technology as the DIMM installed in DIMM 1 memory connector. You can mix compatible DIMMs from various manufacturers. When one DIMM is installed in the computer, the computer runs as a single-channel computer. When you add a DIMM in DIMM 3 memory connector, your computer defaults to a dual-channel computer.

DIMMs must be installed in matched pairs. The first pair of DIMMs you install in DIMM 1 and DIMM 3 memory connectors must be the same size, speed, type, and technology. You can mix compatible DIMMs from various manufactures. If you install a second pair of DIMMs in DIMM 2 and DIMM 4 memory connectors, they do not have to be the same size, speed, type, and technology as the DIMMs installed in DIMM 1 and DIMM 3 memory connectors. However, the size, speed, type, and technology of the DIMMs you install in DIMM 2 and DIMM 4 memory connectors must match each other.

Install only 2.5 V, 184-pin, double-data-rate (DDR) 333 or 400, PC2700 or PC3200, unbuffered synchronous dynamic random-access memory (SDRAM) with error correcting code (ECC) DIMMs. These DIMMs must be compatible with the latest PC2700 or PC3200 SDRAM unbuffered DIMM specification. For

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 a DIMM:

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1, 3 4

1, 2, 3, 4 7.

Read the safety information beginning on page vii and the guidelines in “Handling static-sensitive devices” on page 29.

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

page 20); then, disconnect all power cords and external cables.

Remove the cover (see “Removing the cover” on page 33).

Remove the support bracket (see “Removing and installing the support bracket” on page 33).

For easier access to the memory modules, rotate the drive cage out of the computer. Grasp the drive cage and rotate it until it locks into place.

Locate the DIMM connectors on the system board. Determine the connectors into which you will install the DIMMs. Remember, DIMM 1 and DIMM 3 must

paired together (and must be the first pair installed) and DIMM 2 and DIMM

must be paired together. The following illustration shows the DIMM

installation sequence.

Memory installation sequence DIMMs

DIMM

DIMMs

Slots

Open the retaining clips and, if necessary, remove any existing DIMM.

Touch the static-protective package containing the DIMM to any unpainted metal surface on the computer. Then, remove the new DIMM from the package.

Gently open the retaining clip on each end of the DIMM slot. Turn the DIMM

that the pins align correctly with the connector.

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Insert the DIMM into the connector. Firmly press the DIMM straight down into the connector by applying pressure on both ends of the DIMM simultaneously. The retaining clips snap into the locked position when the DIMM is firmly seated in the connector. If a gap exists between the DIMM and the retaining clips, the DIMM has not been correctly installed. Open the retaining clips,

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DIMM connector 1

DIMM connector 2

DIMM connector 3

DIMM connector 4

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you have other options to install or remove, do so now. Otherwise, rotate the drive cage back into the computer and replace the support bracket (see “Removing and installing the support bracket” on page 33).

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Replace the cover (see “Replacing the cover” on page 48).

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Reconnect the external cables and power cords. Turn on the attached devices, and turn on the computer.

Installing a security rope clip

help prevent hardware theft, you can add a security rope clip and cable to your computer. After you add the security cable, make sure that it does not interfere with other cables that are connected to the computer.

Before you begin, obtain the following items:

flat-blade screwdriver

adjustable wrench

(0.75 in.) rope clip or wire rope (similar to National Manufacturing

number 3230, stock number 176-735)

Threaded nuts that fit the rope clip

security cable

lock, such as a combination lock or padlock

Complete

the following steps to install a rope clip:

Turn off the computer and all attached devices. Disconnect all external cables and power cords; then, remove the cover. See “Removing the cover” on page

33.

Use a screwdriver to remove the two metal knockouts.

Insert the rope clip through the rear panel; then, attach and tighten the nuts.

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Thread the cable through the rope clip and around an object that is not part of

permanently secured to the building structure or foundation and from which the cable cannot be removed. Fasten the cable ends together with a lock. After you add the security cable, make sure that it does not interfere with other cables connected to the computer.

cover.

Reconnect the external cables and power cords. Turn on the attached devices, and turn on the computer.

Replacing the cover

you removed the support bracket, reinstall it before you replace the cover. See

“Removing and installing the support bracket” on page 54.

Complete the following steps to replace the cover:

Make sure that all cables, adapters, and other components are installed and seated correctly and that you have removed all work tools from inside the computer.

Install the cover by placing it over the chassis and pivoting it down over the computer until it snaps into place.

Rope clip

you have other options to install or remove, do so now; otherwise, replace the

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Reconnect the external cables and power cords. Turn on the attached devices,

and turn on the computer.

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

This section provides instructions for installing hardware options in the IntelliStation

Pro Type 6230 computer.

Major components of your computer

The following illustration shows the major components in the M Pro Type 6230 tower computer.

Rear adapter retention bracket

Memory modules

Microprocessor

System board

Support bracket

Cover

Keylock button

Hard disk drive tray

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Front adapter retention bracket

EMC shield

Filler panel

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System-board option connectors

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

Microprocessor and fan (U6)

AGP

PCI 1

PCI 2

PCI 3

DIMM 1

DIMM 2

DIMM 4

DIMM 3

Battery

Mini - PCI

PCI 4

PCI 5

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System-board internal connectors

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

Microprocessor fan connector

Main power

Diskette drive

Front panel

Powe r

Fan

Microprocessor

Front USB

power

Primary IDE (PRI IDE)

CDROM

Internal speaker connector

Secondary IDE (SEC IDE)

Intrusion switch

Rear fan

Boot block jumper

Speaker connector

Wake on LAN connector

Serial ATA connectors

Ethernet activity LED

System error LED

SCSI LED connector

Fan

SCSI signal cable

The IDE models for Type 6230 have a shorter extender card, as shown in the following illustration.

Extender card

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System-board external connectors

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

Keyboard

Mouse

Serial ports

Parallel

Ethernet

USB ports

Audio

Removing the side cover

remove the side 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:

Read the safety information beginning on page vii. and the guidelines in

“Handling static-sensitive devices” on page 29.

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

page 20).

Disconnect all external cables and power cords.

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For instructions for replacing the side cover, see “Replacing the side cover” on page

68.

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

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

Removing and installing the support bracket

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

Complete the following steps to remove the support bracket:

Read safety information beginning on page vii and the guidelines in “Handling static-sensitive devices” on page 29.

Remove the side cover (“Removing the side cover” on page 53).

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

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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.

Working with adapters

five additional optional adapters in your computer in PCI slots 1 through 5.

See “System-board option connectors” on page 51 for the locations of expansion slots on the system board.

Adapter considerations

The following notes describe the types of adapters that your computer supports and other information that you might consider when installing an adapter:

Read the documentation that comes with your operating system.

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 and some models have an IEEE 1394 (FireWire) adapter installed in the mini-PCI slot. You can install up to five additional optional adapters in your computer in PCI slots 1 through 5.

You can install only 32-bit adapters in the 32-bit PCI slots 1 through 5.

You can install full-length adapters in all five expansion slots. None of the expansion slots are hot-plug slots.

Your computer supports 5.0 V signaling and universal PCI adapters; it does not support 3.3 V signaling adapters.

The system scans the AGP slot, mini-PCI slot, and PCI expansion slots 1 through 5 to assign system resources. Then, the system starts the PCI devices in the following order, if you have not changed the default startup sequence: AGP

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slot, mini-PCI slot, PCI expansion slot 1, system-board integrated drive electronics (IDE) or small computer system interface (SCSI) devices, and then PCI slots 2 through 5.

Some models come with a IEEE 1394 (FireWire) adapter installed in the mini-PCI slot. If your computer did not come with a IEEE 1394 (FireWire) adapter installed,

not install any adapter in the mini-PCI slot.

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.

Installing an adapter

Note: The AGP Pro slot and PCI slots 1, 2, and 3 must be empty for you to access

the IEEE 1394 (FireWire) adapter in the mini-PCI slot. If you are replacing the IEEE 1394 (FireWire) adapter, the optional PCI adapter and the AGP video adapter will need to be temporarily removed.

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

Read the safety information beginning on page vii, and the guidelines in “Handling static-sensitive devices” on page 29.

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

page 20).

Disconnect all external cables and power cords; then, remove the side cover (see “Removing the side cover” on page 53).

Determine which PCI slot you will use for the adapter. Check the instructions that come with the adapter for any requirements, restrictions, or cabling instructions. It might be easier to route 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.

there is an adapter already installed in the slot, remove it and place it on a

static-protective surface.

the slot is empty, 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 vacant 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 adapter directly from the static-protective package to the adapter slot. Avoid touching the components and gold-edge connectors on the adapter.

Attention: Make sure that the adapter is correctly seated in the expansion

slot before you turn on the computer. Incomplete installation of an adapter might damage the system board or the adapter

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Rear adapter retention bracket

Adapter

Front adapter retention bracket

Connect required cables to the adapter. Route cables so that they do not block the flow of air from the fans. If you are installing an optional SCSI adapter, see “Cabling an optional SCSI adapter” on page 58 for additional information.

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you have another adapter to install, repeat steps 4 through 9.

you have installed a full-length adapter, rotate the front adapter-support

bracket to the closed (locked) position.

Note: If any adapter in your computer is large or has heavy cables attached to

it, you can secure the adapter with a screw: insert one backup expansion-slot screw (stored on the frame-support bracket) through the top of each adapter bracket into the screw hole and secure the adapter before proceeding to the next step. If you use a screw to secure an adapter, you will need to secure all adapters with screws. You cannot use both the screws and the retention brackets to secure an adapter. You must use one or the other.

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Reinstall the rear adapter-retention bracket; then, rotate the bracket to the closed (locked) position.

Note: The rear retention bracket rests against the computer side cover. You

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you have other options to install, do so now; otherwise, continue with step

14.

Replace the support bracket (see “Removing and installing the support bracket” on page 54).

15.

Replace the side cover (see “Replacing the side cover” on page 68).

16.

Reconnect the external cables and power cords; then, turn on the attached devices and the computer.

might find it easier to lay the computer on its side to replace the side cover.

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Cabling an optional SCSI adapter

You can install an optional SCSI adapter in your computer to control the internal hard disk drives. With a SCSI adapter installed, you can configure the internal hard disk drives into disk arrays. You can also cable a SCSI adapter to external hard disk drives. See your SCSI adapter option documentation for complete instructions for installing a SCSI adapter in your computer and for additional information about SCSI adapters.

Notes:

optional SCSI adapter is required to connect external SCSI devices.

The SCSI cables used by the integrated SCSI controller cannot be used with an optional SCSI adapter.

Complete the following steps to cable an optional SCSI adapter:

Install the SCSI adapter (see “Installing an adapter” on page 56).

Connect the SCSI-signal cable to the adapter and to one or more of the signal-cable connectors on the rear of the SCSI devices.

Connect the SCSI-activity-indicator cable to the adapter and to the SCSI-LED connector on the system board. See “System-board internal connectors” on page 52 for the location of the SCSI-LED connector.

SCSI signal cable

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SCSI signal cable connector

SCSI activity indicator cable connector

SCSI adapter

SCSI activity indicator cable

SCSI LED

Front adapter support bracket

Complete the installation of the optional SCSI adapter.

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Installing internal drives

Depending on your computer model, one or more of the following drives might be installed in your computer:

Diskette Hard disk CD-ROM, CD-RW, or DVD/CD-RW combo

Internal drive bays

Your IntelliStation M Pro computer comes with an IDE CD-ROM or DVD/CD-RW drive in bay 1, a 3.5-in., 1.44 MB diskette drive in bay 3, and a hard disk drive in bay 6 or 7.

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Bay 3

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Bay 5

Bay 6

Bay 7

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Diskette drives, tape drives, CD-ROM, DVD/CD-RW, and DVD-ROM drives are examples of removable-media drives. You can install removable-media drives in bays 1, 2, 3, and 4 only.

You can install a 3.5-in. slim-high or 5.25-in. half-high removable-media drive, such as a tape backup drive, in bay 2.

The IntelliStation M Pro computer supports only one diskette drive.

install a 3.5-in. drive in a 5.25-in. bay, you must use the 5.25-in. conversion

kit, supplied with the option.

You have two serial ATA hard disk drive connectors on the system board.

You can mix and match parallel IDE and serial ATA drives in bays 2, 4, 5, 6, and

the PCI adapter slot cover in the event you later remove the option.

For a complete 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.

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Preinstallation steps

Some of these steps are required only the first time you install a hard disk drive in a specific bay.

Read the safety information beginning on page vii, the guidelines in “Handling static-sensitive devices” on page 29, and the documentation that comes with your drive.

Verify that you have all the cables and other equipment specified in the documentation that comes with the drive.

Choose the bay in which you want to install the drive.

Check the instructions that come with the drive to determine whether you need

set any switches or jumpers on the drive. If you are installing a SCSI device,

make sure that you set the SCSI ID for that device.

Installing a drive in bay 2 or 4

Complete the following steps to install a drive in bay 2 or 4:

Follow the instructions in “Preinstallation steps” on page 60.

Turn off the computer and all attached devices.

Disconnect all external cables and power cords; then, remove the side cover (see “Removing the side cover” on page 53).

Remove the support bracket (see “Removing and installing the support bracket” on page 54).

Use a screwdriver to pry the filler panel and EMC shield away from the computer.

Note: If you are installing a drive that contains a laser, observe the following

safety precaution.

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Statement 3:

CAUTION: When laser products (such as CD-ROMs, DVD drives, fiber optic devices,

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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Touch the static-protective package containing the drive to any unpainted metal surface on the computer; then, remove the drive from the package and place it

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

static-protective surface.

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Note: You might find it easier to install the new drive into the appropriate

opening on the front, and then attach the cables.

you are installing a 5.25-in. drive in bay 2, push the drive into the bay; then,

use the two screws to attach the drive to the drive cage. If you are installing a

3.5-in. drive in bay 2, you must attach the 5.25-in. conversion kit, supplied with your option, to the 3.5-in. drive.

Determine whether the drive is an IDE or SCSI device; then, connect one end

the appropriate signal cable into the back of the drive and the other end of this cable into the appropriate IDE or SCSI connector on the system board. See “Power and signal cables for internal drives” on page 63 for additional information about cabling drives and “System-board internal connectors” on page 52 for the location of IDE and SCSI connectors on the system board. If there are open connectors on the cables connecting existing IDE or SCSI drives, these cables can be used to connect the new drive.

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Route the signal cable so that it does not block the airflow to the rear of the drives or over the microprocessor.

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Connect the power cable to the back of the drive. The connectors are keyed and can be inserted only one way.

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you have other options to install or remove, do so now.

Replace the support bracket (see “Removing and installing the support bracket” on page 54).

14.

Replace the side cover (see “Replacing the side cover” on page 68).

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Reconnect the external cables and power cords; then, turn on the attached devices and the computer.

Installing a hard disk drive in bay 5, 6, or 7

Bays 5, 6, and 7 are in the drive cage. The drive cage is behind the front of the adapter-support bracket.

Note: When installing options, you might find it easier to work with the computer

lying on its side.

Complete the following steps to install a drive in bay 5, 6, or 7:

Follow the instructions in “Preinstallation steps” on page 60.

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

page 20).

Disconnect all external cables and power cords; then, remove the cover (see “Removing the side cover” on page 53).

Remove the support bracket (see “Removing and installing the support bracket” on page 54).

Grasp the drive cage and rotate the cage out of the computer until it locks into place with the drive-cage retention tab and the open ends of the drive slots and installed drives are facing you. Ensure that the drive cage locks into place over the drive-cage retention tab by rotating the drive cage all the way out of

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Slide the existing drive out of the drive bay. Remove the drive from the drive

tray by gently pulling both sides of the drive tray outward until the mounting

pins are disengaged from the holes on the drive; then, lift the drive out of the

drive tray.

Touch the static-protective package containing the new drive to any unpainted

metal surface on the computer; then, remove the drive from the package and

place it on a static-protective surface.

Set any jumpers or switches on the new drive according to the documentation

that comes with the drive.

Attach the new drive to the drive tray. Place the drive on the drive tray and

align the holes on the drive with the mounting pins on the drive tray. Gently

pull both sides of the drive tray outward and insert the mounting pins into the

holes on the drive.

10.

Slide the drive into the drive bay until the drive snaps into place.

11.

Determine whether the drive is a parallel IDE, serial ATA, or SCSI device; then,

connect one end of the appropriate signal cable into the back of the drive and

the other end of this cable into the appropriate parallel IDE, serial ATA, or SCSI

connector on the system board. See “Power and signal cables for internal

drives” for additional information about cabling drives and “System-board

internal connectors” on page 52 for the location of parallel IDE, serial ATA, and

SCSI connectors on the system board. If there are open connectors on the

cables connecting existing parallel IDE, serial ATA, or SCSI drives, these

cables can be used to connect the new drive.

12.

Route the signal cable so that it does not block the airflow to the rear of the

drives or over the microprocessor.

13.

Connect the power cable to the back of the drive. The connectors are keyed

and can be inserted only one way.

14.

Push the drive cage outward, and press in on the drive-cage release tab; then,

rotate the cage back into the computer.

15.

16.

you have other options to install or remove, do so now.

Replace the support bracket (see “Removing and installing the support

bracket” on page 54).

17.

Replace the side cover (see “Replacing the side cover” on page 68).

18.

Reconnect the external cables and power cords; then, turn on the attached

devices and the computer.

Power and signal cables for internal drives

Your computer uses cables to connect parallel IDE, serial ATA, and SCSI devices to the power supply and to the system board. (See “System-board internal connectors”

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on page 52 for the location of system-board connectors.) Review the following information before connecting power and signal cables to internal drives:

The drives that are preinstalled in your computer come with power and signal cables attached. If you replace any drives, remember which cable is attached to which drive.

you have only one IDE device on a cable, it must be set as a master device.

two IDE devices are on a single cable and only one is a hard disk drive, the hard disk drive must be set as a master device.

The following cables are provided:

Power cables: Four-wire power cables connect the drives to the power supply.

the same time (use one or the other).

Signal cables: Signal cables are typically flat cables, also called ribbon cables,

that connect parallel IDE, serial ATA, SCSI, and diskette drives to the system board. Two or three types of signal cable come with your computer:

IDE: The wider IDE signal cable has three connectors. One of these

The CD-ROM drive is attached an ATA 100 signal cable. ATA 100 signal cables are color-coded. The blue connector is attached to the system board. The black connector is attached to the master IDE device. The gray middle connector is attached to the subordinate IDE device. If you are installing an additional hard disk drive, you must change the switch or jumper setting on the CD-ROM drive to make the drive a subordinate device, set the switch or jumper setting on the new drive to master, and change the connector used for the CD-ROM drive to the gray middle connector. The new drive will be connected to the black master IDE device connector.

Diskette drive: The narrower signal cable has two connectors. One is

attached to the diskette drive, and the other is attached to the connector (FDD1) on the system board.

Serial ATA: The narrower, black signal cable has two connectors. One

attaches to the serial ATA drive, and the other attaches to the connector on the system board. Each serial ATA drive comes with a cable. If you install an additional serial ATA drive, you will need an additional cable.

SCSI: The following cables can be used to attach SCSI devices to the

integrated SCSI controller on the system board:

Ultra320 twisted ribbon cable connects the internal Ultra320 SCSI hard disk drive to the SCSI connector on the system board. This cable has four additional connectors for attaching more internal SCSI devices.

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round SCSI cable connects external SCSI devices to the integrated SCSI controller on the system board. For more information about connecting SCSI devices, see the SCSI documentation.

Installing memory modules

The following notes describe the types of dual inline memory modules (DIMMs) that your computer supports and other information that you must consider when installing DIMMs:

Notes:

When you restart the computer after adding or removing a DIMM, the computer displays a message that the memory configuration has changed.

Your IntelliStation M Pro Type 6230 computer uses industry-standard PC2700 or PC3200 double-data-rate (DDR) dual inline memory modules (DIMMs).

The system board contains four DIMM connectors and supports two-way memory interleaving.

The DIMM options available for your computer are 256 MB, 512 MB, and 1 GB. Your computer supports a minimum of 256 MB and a maximum of 4 GB of system memory.

The amount of usable memory will be reduced depending on the system configuration. A certain amount of memory must be reserved for system resources. The BIOS code will display the total amount of installed memory and the amount of configured memory.

Install only 2.5 V, 184-pin, double-data-rate (DDR), PC2700 or PC3200, unbuffered synchronous dynamic random-access memory (SDRAM) with error correcting code (ECC) DIMMs. These DIMMs must be compatible with the latest PC2700 or PC3200 SDRAM unbuffered DIMM specification. 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 a DIMM:

Read the safety information beginning on page vii, and the guidelines in “Handling static-sensitive devices” on page 29.

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

Disconnect all external cables and power cords; then, remove the side cover (see “Removing the side cover” on page 53.)

page 20).

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1, 3 4

1, 2, 3, 4 8.

Remove the side cover (see “Removing the side cover” on page 53).

Remove the support bracket (see “Removing and installing the support bracket” on page 54).

For easier access to the memory modules, rotate the drive cage out of the computer. Grasp the drive cage and rotate it until it locks into place.

Locate the DIMM connectors on the system board. Determine the connectors into which you will install the DIMMs. Remember, DIMM 1 and DIMM 3 must

paired together (and must be the first pair installed) and DIMM 2 and DIMM

must be paired together. The following illustration shows the DIMM

installation sequence.

Memory installation sequence DIMMs

DIMM

DIMMs

Slots

Open the retaining clips and, if necessary, remove any existing DIMM.

Touch the static-protective package containing the DIMM to any unpainted metal surface on the computer. Then, remove the new DIMM from the package.

10.

Gently open the retaining clip on each end of the DIMM slot. Turn the DIMM

that the pins align correctly with the connector.

11.

Insert the DIMM into the connector. Firmly press the DIMM straight down into the connector by applying pressure on both ends of the DIMM simultaneously. The retaining clips snap into the locked position when the DIMM is firmly seated in the connector. If there is a gap between the DIMM and the retaining clips, the DIMM has not been correctly installed. Open the retaining clips, remove the DIMM; then, reinsert it.

DIMM connector 1

DIMM connector 2

DIMM connector 3

DIMM connector 4

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13.

you have other options to install or remove, do so now.

Push the drive cage outward and press in on the drive-cage release tab; then, rotate the cage back into the computer.

14.

Replace the support bracket (see “Removing and installing the support bracket” on page 54).

15.

Replace the side cover (see “Replacing the side cover” on page 68).

16.

Reconnect the external cables and power cords. Turn on the attached devices, and turn on the computer.

Installing a security rope clip

Before you begin, obtain the following items:

flat-blade screwdriver

adjustable wrench

(0.75 in.) rope clip or wire rope (similar to National Manufacturing

number 3230, stock number 176-735)

Threaded nuts that fit the rope clip

security cable

lock, such as a combination lock or padlock

Complete

the following steps to install a rope clip:

Turn off the computer and all attached devices.

Disconnect all external cables and power cords; then, remove the side cover. See “Removing the side cover” on page 53.

Use a screwdriver to remove the two metal knockouts.

Insert the rope clip through the rear panel; then, attach and tighten the nuts.

Thread the cable through the rope clip and around an object that is not part of

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cables connected to the computer.

Rope clip

you have other options to install or remove, do so now; otherwise, replace the

side cover (see “Replacing the side cover”).

Reconnect the external cables and power cords. Turn on the attached devices, and turn on the computer.

Replacing the side cover

you removed the support bracket, reinstall it before you replace the side cover.

See “Removing and installing the support bracket” on page 54.

Note: The rear adapter retaining bracket rests against the computer side cover.

You might find it easier to lay the computer on its side to replace the side cover.

Complete the following steps to replace the side cover:

Make sure that all cables, adapters, and other components are installed and seated correctly and that you have removed all work tools or parts from inside the computer.

Install the side cover by placing it into position on the computer. Be certain that the lip on the bottom of the cover rests on the ledge on the bottom of the chassis before rotating the cover up to the verticle position. Press down on the cover-release latch as you slide the side cover forward to lock the side cover.

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Reconnect the external cables and power cords to the computer; then, connect the power cords to electrical outlets.

Turn on the attached devices; then, turn on the computer.

Connecting external options

You can connect a number of optional external devices to the connectors on the rear and front of the computer.

Complete the following steps to connect an external device:

Read the safety information beginning on page vii, the guidelines in “Handling static-sensitive devices” on page 29, and the documentation that comes with your options.

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

page 20).

Follow the instructions that come with the option to prepare it for installation and

connect it to the computer.

you are attaching a SCSI device, see “Ultra320 SCSI connector” on page 73 for

SCSI ID and cabling information.

Input/output connectors

Connect optional external devices to the connectors on the front and rear of the computer.

Your computer has the following input/output (I/O) connectors:

One audio line in Two audio line out Two audio microphone

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One Ethernet Two IEEE 1394 (FireWire) (some models) One keyboard One mouse One parallel Two serial Six Universal Serial Bus (USB) One video

The following illustration shows the locations of the connectors on the M Pro Type

6220.

IEEE 1394 (FireWire) connector

Mouse

Parallel

Ethernet

Line in

Microphone

Keyboard

Serial connectors

USBs

Line out

Video

Power cord connector

The following illustration shows the locations of the connectors on the M Pro Type

6230.

Power cord connector

1394 IEEE (FireWire) connector

Mouse

Keyboard

Parallel

Serial connectors

Ethernet

USBs

Line out Line in

Mic

Video

1394

The following sections describe these connectors.

Audio connectors

Use the audio connectors to connect external audio equipment to the computer. The following illustration shows the audio connectors.

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Line out (green)

Line in (blue)

Mic (pink)

Line in

There is one line-in connector on the rear of the computer. The computer receives audio signals through this connector from an external audio device.

Line out

There are two line-out connectors, one on the front and one on the rear of the computer. The computer sends audio signals through this connector to powered speakers with built-in amplifiers, headphones, a multimedia keyboard, or the audio line-in connector on a stereo system. The internal speaker in the computer is disabled when a device is attached to this connector.

Mic

There are two microphone connectors, one on the front and one on the rear of the computer. Connect a microphone to this connector to record sounds onto the hard disk or to use speech-recognition software. There are two microphone connectors, one on the front and one on the rear of the computer.

Auxiliary-device (pointing-device) connector

There is one auxiliary-device connector on the rear of the computer. Use this connector to connect a mouse or other pointing device. The following illustration shows an auxiliary-device connector.

Ethernet (RJ-45) connector

There is one Ethernet connector on the rear of the computer. Use this connector to connect the computer to a 10-Mbps, 100-Mbps, or 1000-Mbps network. The following illustration shows an Ethernet connector.

Activity LED

(green)

Connect a Category 3, 4, or 5 unshielded twisted-pair (UTP) cable to this connector. The 100BASE-TX and 1000BASE-T Fast Ethernet standards require Category 5 or higher cabling.

The Ethernet connector has one LED that indicates Ethernet-link status. When this LED is lit, it indicates that there is an active connection on the Ethernet port. Activity between the computer and the network is indicated by the Ethernet transmit/receive activity LEDs on the front and rear of the computer (see “Controls and LEDs” on page 9).

Link LED (green)

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IEEE 1394 (FireWire) connector (some models)

There is one 4-pin IEEE 1394 (FireWire) connector on the front of the computer and one 6-pin IEEE 1394 (FireWire) connector on the rear of the computer. Use these connectors to connect IEEE 1394 (FireWire) devices. The following illustrations show the IEEE 1394 (FireWire) connectors.

4-pin IEEE 1394 (FireWire) connector (front)

6-pin IEEE 1394 (FireWire) connector (rear)

Keyboard connector

There is one keyboard connector on the rear of the computer. Use this connector to connect a PS/2 (non-USB) keyboard. The following illustration shows a keyboard connector.

you attach a keyboard to this connector, USB ports and devices are disabled

during the power-on self-test (POST).

Parallel connector

There is one parallel connector on the rear of the computer. Use this connector to connect a parallel device. The following illustration shows a parallel connector.

The parallel connector supports three standard Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) 1284 modes of operation: standard parallel port (SPP), enhanced parallel port (EPP), and extended capability port (ECP). If you configure the parallel port to operate in bidirectional mode, it supports the ECP and EPP modes. When the parallel connector is configured as bidirectional, use an IEEE 1284-compliant cable that does not exceed 3 meters (9.8 ft). Use the Devices and I/O Ports options in the IBM Configuration/Setup Utility program to configure the parallel connector as bidirectional.

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Serial connectors

There are two serial connectors on the rear of the computer. Use these connectors

connect serial devices. The following illustration shows a serial connector.

Ultra320 SCSI connector

Your computer has an integrated SCSI controller. This single-channel controller supports an independent, Ultra320 SCSI channel that supports up to 15 SCSI devices. The SCSI connector for the channel is on the system board. The controller has the following features:

Double-transition clocking to achieve up to 320 MBps (mgegbytes per second) data-transfer rates

Domain name validation to negotiate compatible data-transfer speeds with each device

Cyclic-redundancy checking (CRC) to improve data reliability

active terminator for SCSI bus termination

SCSI cabling requirements

You can install four internal SCSI devices using the SCSI signal cable that comes with some computer models. If you plan to attach external SCSI devices, you must order an optional PCI SCSI adapter and external cable. To select and order the correct cables for use with external devices, contact your IBM marketing representative or authorized reseller. To receive an indication of SCSI hard-disk drive activity, you must also connect the SCSI adapter to the SCSI LED connector

the system board. See “System-board internal connectors” on page 52 for the

locations of the SCSI connectors.

Setting SCSI IDs

Each SCSI device that is connected to a SCSI controller must have a unique SCSI ID. This ID enables the SCSI controller to identify the device and ensure that different devices on the same SCSI channel do not attempt to transfer data simultaneously. SCSI devices that are connected to different SCSI channels can have duplicate SCSI IDs. See the information that comes with the device for instructions for setting its SCSI ID.

Universal Serial Bus connectors

There are six Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 connectors, two on the front and four

the rear of the computer. Use the USB connectors to connect optional telephony and multimedia devices. USB 2.0 technology transfers data at up to 480 Mb per second (Mbps) with a maximum of 127 external devices and a maximum signal distance of 5 meters (16 ft) per segment (if the device that is attached to the computer is a USB 2.0 device). If multiple USB devices are attached to the computer, the USB hub must be USB 2.0; otherwise, all USB 2.0 devices will transfer data at 12 Mbps. Using Plug and Play technology, USB devices are configured automatically. The following illustration shows a USB connector.

Use a 4-pin USB cable to connect an external devices to a USB connector.

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Video connector

If you connect a PS/2 (non-USB) keyboard to the keyboard connector, USB ports and devices are disabled during power-on self-test (POST).

you connect a USB keyboard that has a mouse port, the keyboard emulates a mouse, and you cannot disable the mouse settings in the Configuration/Setup Utility program.

The Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) adapter, which is in the AGP slot on the system board, provides the video connector. This connector is on the rear of the computer. Use the video connector to connect a monitor or other display. The following illustrations show examples of different video connectors.

Analog video connector

1115

Digital (DVI-I) video connector

C1 C2

C3C5C4

Low force helical-60 (LFH-60) video connector

Some models come with a digital video interface (DVI) connector for connecting a digital monitor. If you have problems viewing information with a second monitor, see “Changing monitor settings” on page 16.

Models with the NVIDIA Quadro4 980XGL, NVIDIA Quadro FX 500, NVIDIA FX 1000, NVIDIA Quadro FX 1100, or NVIDIA Quadro FX 3000 video adapter come with a DVI-I to VGA style analog converter for each DVI-I connector.

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Attention: To get the best performance from the NVIDIA Quardro FX 1000,

NVIDIA Quadro FX 1100, and NVIDIA Quadro FX 3000 video adapters, you must connect the video adapter to the computer power supply. Otherwise, the video adapter will be operating with very limited power, resulting in a decrease in performance for some applications. You will need to use one of the disk drive power drops to connect the video adapter to the computer power supply. This means that when you install this video adapter in your computer, you have one less power drop for optional internal devices. The following illustration shows the location of the video adapter power connector:

Models with the NVIDIA Quadro NVS 280 or NVIDIA Quadro4 580XGL video adapter come with a low force helical-60 (LFH-60) to dual-analog monitor pigtail cable. If you want to set up two digital monitors, you will need to purchase a separate dual-digital monitor cable.

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Chapter 5. Solving problems

This section provides basic troubleshooting information to help you diagnose and solve some problems that might occur.

you cannot locate and correct the problem using the information in this chapter, see Appendix A, “Getting help and technical assistance,” on page 109 for more information.

Diagnostic tools overview

The following tools are available to help you identify and solve hardware-related problems:

Computer Support flowchart

The Computer Support flowchart on the following page will help you determine how to access help from IBM and register your computer.

POST beep codes and error messages

The power-on self-test generates beep codes and messages to indicate successful test completion or the detection of a problem. See “Power-on self-test (POST)” on page 79 for more information. Additional information is recorded in the system error logs. (For detailed information, see Error Logs under “Configuration/Setup Utility menu choices” on page 24.

Diagnostic programs

The system diagnostic programs are on a hidden partition on your computer hard disk. These programs are the primary methods of testing the major components

your computer. See “Diagnostic programs and error messages” on page 85 for

more information.

Troubleshooting charts

This charts lists problem symptoms and steps to correct each problem. See the “Troubleshooting charts” on page 94 for more information.

System-board error LEDs

LED on the system board might also be lit to help isolate an error indicated

the system error LED on the front of the computer. See the “System-board

error LEDs” on page 100 for more information.

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properly?

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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

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Problem

solved?

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

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

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Problem solved?

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

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