IBM NetVista 6644, NetVista 6645, NetVista 6646 User Manual

IBM

User Guide NetVista Type 6644, 6645, and 6646

IBM

User Guide NetVista Type 6644, 6645, and 6646

Note

Before using this information and the product it supports, be sure to read “Safety information” on page vii and “Product warranty and notices” on page 77.

First Edition (June 2000)

Note to U.S. Government Users — Documentation related to restricted rights — Use, duplication or disclosure is subject to restrictions set forth in GSA ADP Schedule Contract with IBM Corp.

Contents

Safety information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vii

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

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

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

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

Conventions used in this book. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xi

Related information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xii

Chapter 1. Product overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

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

Hardware features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Microprocessor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Internal drives. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Graphics subsystem. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Audio subsystem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Communications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

System management features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Keyboard and mouse features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Expansion capability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Security features (varies by model) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Supported operating systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

IBM preinstalled software. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Additional software. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Access IBM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Chapter 2. Setting up your computer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Selecting a location for your computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Selecting the position of your computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Installing the pedestal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Attaching the rubber feet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Arranging your workspace. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Comfort . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Glare and lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Air circulation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Electrical outlets and cable lengths . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Connecting cables. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

USB connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Audio connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Other connectors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Recording identification numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Starting the computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

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Chapter 3. Operating and caring for your computer. . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Controls and status indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Starting your computer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Shutting down the computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Using the Rapid Access III keyboard. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Using the IBM ScrollPoint III mouse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Using a CD-ROM drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Handling a CD disc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Inserting and removing a CD disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Using video features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Video device drivers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Using audio features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Controlling volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Recording and playing back sound. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Using power-management features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Using the Windows Start menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Using the Standby button on the keyboard. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Using the power button. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Setting power schemes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

How to wake up the system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Using security features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Locking the cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Locking the keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Taking care of your computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Basics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Cleaning your computer and keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Monitor and screen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Mouse. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Moving your computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Chapter 4. Using the Configuration/Setup Utility program . . . . . . . 27

Starting and using the Configuration/Setup Utility program. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Viewing and changing settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Exiting from the Configuration/Setup Utility program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Using passwords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Power-on password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Administrator password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Setting, changing, and deleting a password. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Using Security Profile by Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Other settings in the Configuration/Setup Utility program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

The startup sequence. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Changing the startup sequence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Pentium III microprocessor serial number feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Chapter 5. Installing options. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Handling static-sensitive devices. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Backing up configuration settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Available options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Tools required . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

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Component locations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

System board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Disconnecting cables. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Removing the computer cover. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Installing memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Installing an adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Removing the CD-ROM drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Replacing the hard disk drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Chapter 6. Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Troubleshooting procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Power-on self-test (POST) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

POST error codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Device troubleshooting charts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Audio problems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

CD-ROM drive problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Display/monitor problems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

General problems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Intermittent problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Keyboard, mouse, or pointing device problems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Memory problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Modem problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Optional-device problems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

Software problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Universal Serial Bus (USB) problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

IBM Enhanced Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

Running the IBM Enhanced Diagnostics program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

Replacing the battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

Chapter 7. IBM HelpWare support and services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

Before you call for service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

Printed documentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

Online documentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

Help files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

README files. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

Diagnostic programs provided with your computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

IBM Update Connector. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

Using electronic services. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

The World Wide Web . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

Getting information by fax. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

Getting help by telephone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

30-day "Up and Running" support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

Technical support for software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

Hardware warranty service. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

What to do before you call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

Purchasing additional support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

How to purchase additional support. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

900 number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

Flat rate. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

Single incident . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

Multiple-incident packs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

Getting more information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

International Warranty Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

Appendix A. Computer records. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

Appendix B. Product warranty and notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

Warranty Statements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

IBM Statement of Limited Warranty for United States, Puerto Rico, and Canada

(Part 1 - General Terms) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78

IBM Statement of Warranty Worldwide except Canada, Puerto Rico, Turkey,

United States (Part 1 - General Terms) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82

Part 2 - Worldwide Country-Unique Terms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86

Notices. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90

Processing date data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91

Trademarks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91

Power cord notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93

User Guide

Safety information

DANGER

Electrical current from power, telephone, and communication cables is hazardous.

To avoid a shock hazard:

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

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

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

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

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

• Disconnect the attached power cords, telecommunications systems, networks, and modems before you open the device covers, unless instructed otherwise in the installation and configuration procedures.

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

To c onnect:

1. Turn everything OFF.

2. First, attach all cables to devices.

3. Attach signal cables to connectors.

4. Attach power cords to outlet.

5. Turn device ON.

To d is connect:

1. Turn everything OFF.

2. First, remove power cords from outlet.

3. Remove signal cables from connectors.

4. Remove all cables from devices.

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Lithium battery notice

CAUTION: Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.

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

Do not:

• Throw or immerse into water

• Heat to more than 100°°°°C (212°°°°F)

• Repair or disassemble

Dispose of the battery as required by local ordinances or regulations.

Modem safety information

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

• Never install telephone wiring during a lightning storm.

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

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

• Use caution when installing or modifying telephone lines.

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

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

CAUTION: To reduce the risk of fire, use only No.26 AWG or larger telecommunication line cord.

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User Guide

Laser compliance statement

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

When a CD-ROM drive or a DVD-ROM drive is installed, note the following.

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

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

Some CD-ROM drives and DVD-ROM drives contain an embedded Class 3A or Class 3B laser diode. Note the following.

DANGER

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

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About this book

This book will help you become familiar with your IBM® computer and its features. It describes how to operate, maintain, and install options in your computer. In the unlikely event you experience problems, you will find helpful troubleshooting information and instructions for obtaining service in this book.

Conventions used in this book

The conventions used in this book denote text with special meaning. The following are explanations of the conventions.

Convention Purpose

DANGER A DANGER notice is used to call attention to a

situation that is potentially lethal or extremely hazardous to people.

CAUTION A CAUTION notice is used to call attention to a

situation that is potentially hazardous to people.

Attention An Attention notice contains important information

that can help you avoid damage to the hardware or software that comes with your computer.

Note: A Note contains information you might find

especially useful.

Important An Important notice warns you about possible

problems you could encounter.

Highlighted text is also used as a convention in this book. There are several ways that text is highlighted, and each highlighting convention has a specific purpose.

Highlight Purpose

Bold Bold text is used to identify items on the screen you

are instructed to click or double-click. Bold text is also used in table titles, in numbered lists, and in certain other lists to call attention to a term or phrase being defined.

Example Example text is used to show text that you need to

type from your keyboard.

Italic Italic font is used to show proper names of books and

disks, and to emphasize a particular word or instruction. This font also is used to show variable information, such as numbers in an error code or a drive letter.

Related information

The following is a description of the publications that contain additional information about your computer. These documents are available in Adobe Acrobat PDF files at http://www.ibm.com/pc/support on the World Wide Web.

• Quick Reference Manual

This publication provides an overview of the following information: safety, setting up your computer, recovering your operating system, getting help and service, warranty, and other notices.

• About Your Software

This publication contains information about the operating system, device drivers, applications, and product recovery software.

• Hardware Maintenance Manual

This publication, for trained service technicians, can also be ordered from IBM. To purchase a copy, refer to “Chapter 7. IBM HelpWare support and services,” on page 65.

• Technical Information Manual

This publication contains information for individuals who want to know more about the technical aspects of their computer.

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Chapter 1. Product overview

Thank you for selecting an IBM computer. Your computer incorporates many of the latest advances in computer technology. This chapter provides an overview of the computer, features, and preinstalled software. The artwork shown below is for reference only. Some components are sold separately and other components shown vary by model.

Identifying your computer

In most instances, the best way to identify your computer is by the machine type/model number. The machine type/model number indicates the various features of the computer, such as the type of microprocessor and the number of bays. You can find this number on the small label on the front of your computer behind the access door. An example of a machine type/model number is 6644xxx.

Hardware features

The following information covers a variety of models. For a listing of features for your specific model, refer to the System Summary screen in the Configuration/Setup Utility. For more information, see “Chapter 4. Using the Configuration/Setup Utility program,” on page 27.

Microprocessor

•Intel® Celeron™ or Pentium® III microprocessor

• Internal L2 cache memory (varies by model)

• 66 MHz or 133 MHz front side bus (FSB) (varies by model)

•Memory

• Two dual inline memory module (DIMM) sockets

• 100 MHz or 133 MHz synchronous dynamic random access memory (SDRAM) operating at a maximum of 100MHz

• 64 MB, 128, and 256 MB non-ECC DIMMs (supported)

• Maximum SDRAM of 512 MB

• 512 KB flash memory for system programs

Internal drives

• One EIDE hard disk drive

• One CD-ROM (varies by model)

Graphics subsystem

Integrated high-performance graphics controller

Audio subsystem

• Integrated, 16-bit Sound Blaster Pro compatible audio controller with three audio connectors (line/headphone out, line in, and microphone)

• Built in speaker to support multimedia applications

Communications

• Low-profile Ethernet controller

• Low-profile Peripheral Component Interconnect (PCI) modem (optional)

System management features

•Wake on LAN

•Wake on Ring

•Wake on Alarm

• Alert on LAN

• Automatic power-on startup

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• System Management BIOS and software

• Ability to store power-on self-test (POST) hardware test results

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Keyboard and mouse features

• IBM Preferred USB (Universal Serial Bus) Keyboard

• IBM Rapid Access™III USB (Universal Serial Bus) Keyboard

• Two USB connectors on the Rapid Access III keyboard

• IBM ScrollPoint™ III USB (Universal Serial Bus) Mouse

• IBM Sleek USB (Universal Serial Bus) Mouse (some models)

Expansion capability

• Two low-profile PCI adapter expansion slots (one available)

• Five USB connectors

• Two DIMM sockets (one available)

Power

• 95 watts

• Manual switch between ranges, 90–137 or 180–265 V ac

• Automatic switching, 57–63 or 47–53 Hz input frequency range

• Built-in overload and surge protection

• Advanced Power Management support

• Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) support

Security features (varies by model)

• Power-on and administrator passwords

• Cover lock (some models only)

• Startup sequence control

• Unattended start mode

• Diskette and hard disk I/O control

• Alert on LAN

Supported operating systems

• Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional

Software

This section describes the IBM-preinstalled software and other software that comes with your computer.

IBM preinstalled software

Your computer comes with preinstalled software. An operating system, device drivers to support built-in features, and other support programs are included. See the About Your Software publication for a detailed description of the preinstalled software.

Additional software

Your computer comes with a Software Selections CD that includes additional software that you might choose to install. See the About Your Software publication for a description of the additional software that comes with your computer.

Access IBM

The Access IBM program is preinstalled on your computer and is accessible from the Windows desktop. It provides the following:

Start up This selection provides topics about setting up

your computer.

How Do I...? This selection provides topics describing how to

complete specific tasks.

Customize This selection provides information about

customizing the Access IBM program.

Get help This selection provides help information and

ways of getting help from IBM.

View license and warranty This selection gives you access to the warranty

for your computer and the license that covers the programs preinstalled by IBM (excluding the operating system) and those programs on the Software Selections CD that are not covered by their own license.

For more information about Access IBM, see the About Your Software publication that comes with your computer.

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Chapter 2. Setting up your computer

This chapter provides information for setting up your computer for the first time.

Before you begin

Read the safety information before setting up your computer. See “Safety information” on page vii.

You will need the following:

•Computer

• Pedestal

•Power cord

•Keyboard

•Mouse

• Monitor (sold separately)

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

Selecting a location for your computer

Make sure you have an adequate number of properly grounded electrical outlets for the computer and any other attached devices. Select a location for the computer where it will remain dry. Leave about 50 mm (2 in.) of space around the computer for proper air circulation.

Attention

For proper computer operation in the vertical position, the pedestal must be installed. Refer to the pedestal instructions for installation procedures.

Selecting the position of your computer

You can use your computer in a vertical or horizontal position. For proper computer operation in the vertical position, the pedestal must be installed. To use the computer in a horizontal position, you can attach rubber feet to the base of the computer.

Installing the pedestal

To install the pedestal, do the following:

1 Turn the computer over.

2. Set the pedestal down 1, and slide it into place 2.

3. Turn the computer over.

To remove the pedestal, do as follows:

1 Turn the computer over.

2. Pull the pedestal release upwards 1, and slide the pedestal out 2.

3. Turn the computer over.

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Attaching the rubber feet

To attach the rubber feet, do the following:

1 Attach the four rubber feet to the computer.

2. Set the computer down.

Arranging your workspace

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

Comfort

Although no single working position is ideal for everyone, the following guidelines will help you find a position that suits you best.

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

When using the keyboard, keep your forearms parallel to the floor and your wrists in a neutral, comfortable position.

Glare and lighting

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

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

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Dust buildup compounds problems associated with glare. Remember to clean your monitor screen periodically using a soft cloth moistened with a nonabrasive liquid glass cleaner.

Air circulation

Your computer and monitor produce heat. The computer has a fan that pulls in fresh air and forces out hot air. The monitor lets hot air escape through vents. Blocking the air vents can cause overheating, which might result in a malfunction or damage. Place the computer and monitor so that nothing blocks the air vents; usually, 51 mm (2 in.) of air space is sufficient. Also, make sure the vented air is not blowing on someone else.

Electrical outlets and cable lengths

The location of electrical outlets and the length of power cords and cables that connect to the printer and other devices might determine the final placement of your computer.

When arranging your workspace:

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

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

Connecting cables

Read the following before connecting cables:

• Connect all device cables before plugging any power cords into an electrical outlet.

• Connect the power cords to the computer and to the other devices before plugging them into an electrical outlet

Important

If your computer is being connected to an Ethernet network, a Category 5 Ethernet cable must be used for operation of the system within FCC Class A limits.

USB connectors

There are five USB connectors on your computer: three at the rear 1 and two on the front 2. In addition, if you have a Rapid Access keyboard, there are two USB connectors at the rear of the keyboard. When setting up your computer for the first time, plug the keyboard and the mouse cables into the USB ports at the rear of the computer. USB devices, such as a keyboard, mouse, printer, or scanner can be connected to any one of the available USB connectors. These cables can be relocated to other USB connectors at a later time if desired.

If you want to move or add a USB device, ensure the computer and operating system are running. It is also recommended that you move or add one device at a time.

The two USB connectors on the Rapid Access III keyboard are designed for lowpowered USB devices, such as a mouse or gamepad, only. USB devices that require more power, such as speakers or an unpowered USB hub, should be connected to one of the USB connectors on the computer.

Note: Cable connectors from USB devices are keyed so that they cannot be

connected incorrectly.

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Audio connectors

The audio connectors located at the rear of the computer, are microphone 1, audio line in 2, and audio line out 3.

1 2

Other connectors

The previous illustration also shows the monitor connector 4, and the modem or Ethernet connector 5.

Recording identification numbers

Locate identification numbers (serial and type/model) at the front of the computer behind the access door and record this information. See “Appendix A. Computer records,” on page 75.

See “Related information” on page xii for sources of other information about your computer. For information about IBM-installed software, see the About Your

Software publication. Additional programs and device drivers are on the Software Selections CD and, in some cases, on other CDs and diskettes.

Starting the computer

Go to Chapter 2 "Getting Started" in the About Your Software publication to continue with the software setup of your computer. For information about how to turn on your computer, see “Chapter 3. Operating and caring for your computer,” on page 13.

Note: If you suspect a problem, see “Chapter 6. Troubleshooting,” on page 43.

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Chapter 3. Operating and caring for your computer

This chapter provides information to help you in the day-to-day use and care of your computer.

Controls and status indicators

Each button at the front of your computer controls a specific function, such as turning on the computer. The lights are status indicators that tell you when a certain device, such as the CD-ROM drive, is in use.

1 Power button 2 Power/standby indicator 3 Hard disk drive in-use indicator 4 CD-ROM eject button

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5 Emergency-eject hole 6 CD-ROM in-use indicator 7 Volume control

The following is a description of the controls and status indicators for your computer.

Power button: Press this button to turn your computer on or off. Do not turn off your computer if the in-use indicator for the hard disk drive or diskette drive (USB optional drive) is on.

Note: The power button normally operates with a single touch. However, in

some circumstances the computer might not immediately turn off. If this happens, hold the power button down for approximately five seconds, and the computer will then turn off.

Power/standby indicator: This status indicator is on when power to your computer is turned on, and blinking when in standby mode.

Hard disk drive in-use indicator: When this light is on, it indicates that the hard disk drive heads are being positioned or that your computer is reading from or writing to the hard disk. Do not turn off your computer when this indicator is on or blinking.

Emergency eject hole: Insert a pin to open the tray for removing a disc when the computer is turned off.

CD-ROM eject button: Press this button on the CD-ROM drive to open the tray for inserting or removing a disc.

CD-ROM in-use indicator: When this light is on, it indicates that the CD-ROM drive is in use.

Volume control: During audio CD playback, adjusts the volume of the headphone connected to the headphone jack on the CD-ROM drive.

Starting your computer

What you see and hear when you turn on your computer depends on the settings in the Start Options menu of the Configuration/Setup Utility program. For more information, see “Chapter 4. Using the Configuration/Setup Utility program,” on page 27.

If any errors are detected during POST, error messages are displayed. If a poweron password is set, a password prompt is displayed on the screen. If you have set both power-on and administrator passwords, you can type either password at the password prompt. When you type your password at the prompt and press Enter, the first screen of your operating system or application program is displayed.

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Shutting down the computer

When you are ready to turn off your computer, always follow the shutdown procedure. This prevents the loss of unsaved data or damage to your software programs. To shut down Windows:

1. Click Start on the Windows desktop.

2. Click ShutDown.

3. Click Shut down.

4. Click OK.

Using the Rapid Access III keyboard

The Rapid Access keyboard features special buttons for your convenience.

The buttons provide shortcuts on the keyboard to start a program, open a file, or perform a specific function. With these keys, you can go directly to a file, program, or Internet address by pressing a button instead of having to click an icon, search for the program in the Start menu, or type an Internet address in your browser.

Some of the Rapid Access Buttons are preset to support important multimedia functions on your computer (Mute, Volume, and CD-ROM or DVD-ROM controls); these cannot be changed.

There are eight color-coded Rapid Access buttons positioned across the top of the keyboard. Some of these buttons are permanently set to start certain programs on your computer. The preset functions are printed on the label above the buttons. Three of the buttons, EMail, Access IBM Web, and Standby, are permanently programmed. Depending on the preloaded operating system loaded in your computer, three of the remaining five buttons might be preset. You can customize the other buttons to start any program or file you want. For example, if you enjoy playing Solitaire, you can customize a Rapid Access button to open the Solitaire program.

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1 Standby button 2 Standby LED 3 Num Lock LED 4 Caps Lock LED 5 Scroll Lock LED

Multimedia controls

6 Mute button 7 Stop button 8 Play/Pause button 9 Volume control 10 Next track button 11 Previous track button

To customize a Rapid Access Button, do the following:

1. From the Windows desktop, click Start.

2. Select Settings, and then click Control Panel.

3. Double-click Keyboard (Rapid Access). The Rapid Access Keyboard

Customization program starts.

4. Follow the instructions on the screen.

To learn more about the Rapid Access keyboard, click Help.

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