Contents Safety Information ..v Lithium battery notice . Modem safety information . Laser compliance statement . About this book ... ix How this book is organized .
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Trademarks . . 70 Index ....71 User Guide...
Safety Information DANGER Electrical current from power, telephone, and communication cables is hazardous. To avoid a shock hazard: v Do not connect or disconnect any cables or perform installation, maintenance, or reconfiguration of this product during an electrical storm. v Connect all power cords to a properly wired and grounded electrical outlet. v Connect to properly wired outlets any equipment that will be attached to this product.
réseaux, aux systèmes de té lécommunication et aux modems (sauf instruction contraire mentionnée dans les procédures d’installation et de configuration). v Lorsque vous installez, que vous déplacez, ou que vous manipulez le présent produit ou des périphériques qui lui sont raccordés, reportez-vous aux instructions ci-dessous pour connecter et déconnecter les différents cordons.
Laser compliance statement Some IBM Personal Computer models are equipped from the factory with a CD-ROM drive or a DVD-ROM drive. CD-ROM drives and DVD-ROM drives are also sold separately as options. CD-ROM drives and DVD-ROM drives are laser products.
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DANGER Laser radiation when open. Do not stare into the beam, do not view directly with optical instruments, and avoid direct exposure to the beam. DANGER: Certains modèles d’ordinateurs personnels sont équipés d’origine d’une unité de CD-ROM ou de DVD-ROM. Mais ces unités sont également vendues séparément en tant qu’options.
About this book This publication provides instructions for installing most options into your computer. This publication also includes an overview of computer features, locating connectors, and updating configuration settings. How this book is organized This book contains the following chapters and appendixes: v “Chapter 1.
Information resources The Quick Reference that comes with your computer provides information for installing your computer and starting the operating system. It also includes basic troubleshooting information, software recovery procedures, help and service information, and warranty information. Access IBM provides a link to more information about your computer. Click Start → Access IBM.
Chapter 1. Overview Thank you for selecting an IBM the latest advances in computer technology and can be upgraded as your needs change. Adding hardware options to your computer is an easy way to increase its capabilities. Instructions for installing external and internal options are included in this publication.
Features This section provides an overview of the computer features, preinstalled software, and specifications. Microprocessor ® Intel Pentium micro-architecture Memory v Support for three dual in-line memory modules (DIMMs) (some models) v 512 KB flash memory for system programs Internal drives v 3.5-inch, 1.44 MB diskette drive v Internal hard disk drive v EIDE CD drive or DVD drive...
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v Front connectors for microphone and headphone (some models) Expansion v Drive bays – Small desktop model: Three – Desktop model: Four – Microtower model: Five v 32-bit peripheral component interconnect (PCI) adapter slots – Small desktop model: Three (supports low profile adapters only) –...
v PC DOS Specifications This section lists the physical specifications for your computer. Physical specifications — small desktop model Dimensions Height: 104 mm (4.1 in.) Width: 360 mm (14.2 in.) Depth: 412 mm (16.2 in.) Weight Minimum configuration as shipped: 8.1 kg (18 lb) Maximum configuration: 9.1 kg (20 lb) Environment Air temperature:...
Physical specifications — desktop model Dimensions Height: 140 mm (5.5 in.) Width: 425 mm (16.7 in.) Depth: 425 mm (16.7 in) Weight Minimum configuration as shipped: 10.0 kg (22 lb) Maximum configuration: 11.4 kg (25.0 lb) Environment Air temperature: System on: 10° to 35° C (50° to 95° F) System off: 10°...
Physical specifications — microtower model Dimensions Height: 444.5 mm (17.5 in.) Width: 165.1 mm (6.5 in.) Depth: 497.8 mm (19.6 in.) Weight Minimum configuration as shipped: 9.1 kg (20 lb) Maximum configuration: 10.2 kg (22.5 lb) Environment Air temperature: System on: 10° to 35° C (50° to 95° F) System off: 10°...
Available options The following are some available options: v External options – Parallel port devices, such as printers and external drives – Serial port devices, such as external modems and digital cameras – Audio devices, such as external speakers for the sound system –...
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When you handle options and other computer components, take these precautions to avoid static electricity damage: v Limit your movement. Movement can cause static electricity to build up around you. v Always handle components carefully. Handle adapters and memory modules by the edges.
Chapter 2. Installing external options This chapter shows the various external connectors on your computer to which you can attach external options, such as external speakers, a printer, or a scanner. For some external options, you must install additional software in addition to making the physical connection.
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The following illustration shows the location of the connectors on the front of the desktop computer. 1 USB connector 2 USB connector The following illustration shows the location of the connectors on the front of the microtower computer. Note: Not all computer models will have the following connectors. 1 IEEE 1394 connector 2 Microphone connector 3 Headphone connector...
Locating the connectors on the rear of your computer The following illustration shows the location of the connectors on the rear of the small desktop model computer. See page 16 for connector descriptions. 1 Mouse connector 2 Parallel connector 3 Audio line in connector 4 Power connector 5 PCI slots 6 AGP slot...
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The following illustration shows the location of the connectors on the rear of the desktop model computer. See page 16 for connector descriptions. 1 Power connector 2 Mouse connector 3 Parallel connector 4 Audio line in connector 5 PCI slots 6 AGP slot 7 Audio line out connector Note: Some connectors on the rear of the computer are color-coded to help you to...
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The following illustration shows the location of the connectors on the back of the microtower model computer. See page 16 for connector descriptions. 1 Mouse connector 2 Keyboard connector 3 USB connectors 4 Serial connector 5 Parallel connector 6 Serial connector 7 Ethernet connector Note: Some connectors on the rear of the computer are color-coded to help you to determine where to connect the cables on your computer.
Connector Mouse connector Keyboard connector USB connectors Serial connectors Parallel connector Ethernet connector Microphone connector Audio line out connector Audio line in connector Obtaining device drivers You can obtain device drivers for operating systems that are not preinstalled at http://www.pc.ibm.com/support/ on the World Wide Web. Installation instructions are provided in README files with the device driver files.
Chapter 3. Installing internal options — small desktop model You can expand the capabilities of your computer by adding memory, drives, or adapters. When installing an option, use these instructions along with the instructions that come with the option. Removing the cover Important Read before removing the cover “Safety Information”...
Locating components The following illustration will help you locate the various components in your computer. 1 Power supply 2 PCI slot 3 AGP slot 4 Support bar Identifying parts on the system board The system board, also called the planar or motherboard, is the main circuit board in your computer.
See the following illustration for the location of parts on the system board. 1 Microprocessor 2 DIMM connectors (1, 2, 3 left to right) 3 Front panel connector 4 Power connector 5 Diskette drive connector 6 Primary IDE connector 7 Secondary IDE connector 8 Clear CMOS/Recovery jumper Installing memory Your computer has three connectors for installing dual in-line memory modules...
2. To locate the DIMM connectors. See“Identifying parts on the system board” on page 18 . 3. Open the retaining clips. 4. Make sure the notches in the DIMM align with the tabs on the connector. Push or insert the DIMM straight down into the connector until the retaining clips close.
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2. Pivot one of the drive bay latch handles toward the front of the computer and then pivot the drive bay cage upward, as shown, until it is latched in the up position. Repeat this procedure for the remaining drive bay. 3.
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4. Remove the adapter slot cover latch and the slot cover for the appropriate expansion slot. 5. Remove the adapter from its static-protective package. 6. Install the adapter into the appropriate slot on the system board. 7. Install the adapter slot cover latch. 8.
Installing internal drives This section provides information and instructions for installing and removing internal drives. Internal drives are devices that your computer uses to read and store data. You can add or replace drives to your computer to increase storage capacity and to enable your computer to read other types of media such as CD-ROM.
Installing a drive To install a CD drive or DVD drive in bay 2, follow these steps. 1. Remove the cover (see “Removing the cover” on page 17). 2. If the drive you are installing is a removable-media drive, remove the bay panel from the front bezel.
To connect a CD drive or DVD drive to your computer, follow these steps. a. Locate the signal cable that came with your computer or with the new drive. b. Locate the secondary IDE connector on the system board. See “Identifying parts on the system board”...
5. Thread the cable through the Rope Clip and around an object that is not a part of or permanently secured to the building structure or foundation, and from which it cannot be removed; then fasten the cable ends together with a lock. 1 Rope Clip 2 Bolt holes 3 Nuts...
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3. Position the cover over the chassis and pivot it down over the computer until it snaps into place. 4. Reconnect the external cables and power cords to the computer. See “Chapter 2. Installing external options” on page 11. 5. To update the configuration, see “Chapter 6. Using the IBM Setup Utility program”...
Chapter 4. Installing internal options — desktop model You can expand the capabilities of your computer by adding memory, drives, or adapters. When installing an option, use these instructions along with the instructions that come with the option. Removing the cover Important: Read “Safety Information”...
Locating components The following illustration will help you locate the various components in your computer. 1 CD-ROM drive 2 Front USB connector 3 Front USB connector 4 Optional drive bay 5 Hard disk drive 6 Diskette drive Identifying parts on the system board The system board, also called the planar or motherboard, is the main circuit board in your computer.
See the following illustration for the location of parts on the system board. 1 Microprocessor 2 DIMM connectors (1, 2, 3 left to right) 3 Front panel connector 4 Power connector 5 Diskette drive connector 6 Primary IDE connector 7 Secondary IDE connector 8 Clear CMOS/Recovery jumper Installing memory Your computer has three connectors for installing dual in-line memory modules...
3. To locate the DIMM connectors. See “Identifying parts on the system board” on page 30 . 4. Open the retaining clips. 5. Make sure the notches in the DIMM align with the tabs on the connector. Push or insert the DIMM straight down into the connector until the retaining clips close.
2. Remove the adapter slot cover latch and the slot cover for the appropriate expansion slot. 3. Remove the adapter from its static-protective package. 4. Install the adapter into the appropriate slot on the system board. 5. Install the adapter slot cover latch. What to do next: v To work with another option, go to the appropriate section.
Internal drives are devices that your computer uses to read and store data. You can add drives to your computer to increase storage capacity and to enable your computer to read other types of media. Some of the different drives that are available for your computer are: v Hard disk drives v Tape drives...
Notes: 1. Drives that are greater than 41.3 mm (1.6 in.) high cannot be installed. 2. Install removable media (tape or CD) drives in the accessible bay: bay 1 or 2. Installing a drive To install an internal drive, follow these steps. 1.
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v If it is the first CD drive or DVD drive, set as a master device. v If it is an additional CD drive or DVD drive, set as a slave device. Refer to the documentation that comes with your drive for master/slave jumper information.
3. Connect one end of the signal cable to the drive and the other to the secondary IDE connector on the system board. To reduce electronic noise, use the connectors at the end of the cable only. 4. Your computer has extra power connectors for additional drives. Connect a power connector to the drive.
5. Thread the cable through the Rope Clip and around an object that is not a part of or permanently secured to the building structure or foundation, and from which it cannot be removed; then fasten the cable ends together with a lock. 1 Rope Clip 2 Bolt holes 3 Nuts...
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3. Position the cover over the chassis and pivot it down over the computer until it snaps into place. 4. Reconnect the external cables and power cords to the computer. See “Chapter 2. Installing external options” on page 11. 5. To update the configuration, see “Chapter 6. Using the IBM Setup Utility program”...
Chapter 5. Installing internal options — microtower model You can expand the capabilities of your computer by adding memory, drives, or adapters. When installing an option, use these instructions along with the instructions that come with the option. Removing the cover Important: Read “Safety Information”...
Locating components The following illustration will help you locate the various components in your computer. 1 Microprocessor and heat sink 2 DIMM 3 AGP slot Moving the power supply To perform some operations inside the computer, you might need to move the power supply to access parts of the system board that are difficult to see or hard to reach.
2. Push the plastic tab to release the power supply. 3. Move the power supply outward from the computer. 4. To replace the power supply, reverse these steps. Identifying parts on the system board The system board, also called the planar or motherboard, is the main circuit board in your computer.
See the following illustration for the location of parts on the system board. 1 Microprocessor 2 DIMM connectors (1, 2, 3 left to right) 3 Front panel connector 4 Power connector 5 Diskette drive connector 6 Primary IDE connector 7 Secondary IDE connector 8 Clear CMOS/Recovery jumper Installing memory Your computer has three connectors for installing dual in-line memory modules...
3. To locate the DIMM connectors. See “Identifying parts on the system board” on page 43 . 4. Open the retaining clips. 5. Make sure the notches in the DIMM align with the tabs on the connector. Push or insert the DIMM straight down into the connector until the retaining clips close.
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2. Remove the adapter slot cover latch and the slot cover for the appropriate expansion slot. 3. Remove the adapter from its static-protective package. 4. Install the adapter into the appropriate slot on the system board. 5. Install the adapter slot cover latch. User Guide...
What to do next v To work with another option, go to the appropriate section. v To complete the installation, go to “Replacing the cover and connecting the cables” on page 52. Installing internal drives This section provides information and instructions for installing and removing internal drives.
The following illustration shows the locations of the drive bays. The following table describes some of the drives you can install in each bay and their height requirements. 1 Bay 1 - Maximum Height: 41.3 mm (1.6 in.) CD-ROM drive (standard in some models) 2 Bay 2 - Maximum Height: 41.3 mm (1.6 in.) 5.25-inch hard disk drive 3 Bay 3 - Maximum Height: 25.8 mm (1.0 in.) 3.5-inch hard disk drive 4 Bay 4 - Maximum Height: 25.8 mm (1.0 in.) 3.5-inch diskette drive (preinstalled)
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4. Remove the metal shield from the drive bay by inserting a flat-blade screwdriver into one of the slots and gently prying it loose. 5. Make sure the drive that you are installing is set correctly as either a master or a slave device.
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6. Install the drive into the bay. Align the screw holes, and insert the screws that secure the drive to the bay. 7. Each integrated drive electronics (IDE) drive requires two cables; a four-wire power cable that connects to the power supply and a signal cable that connects to the system board.
5. If you have a CD-ROM audio cable, connect it to the drive and to the system board. See “Identifying parts on the system board” on page 43. To connect an additional IDE CD drive or DVD drive 1. Locate the secondary IDE connector on the system board and the three-connector signal cable.
5. Thread the cable through the Rope Clip and around an object that is not a part of or permanently secured to the building structure or foundation, and from which it cannot be removed; then fasten the cable ends together with a lock. 1 Rope Clip 2 Bolt holes 3 Nuts...
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3. Position the cover on the chassis so that the rail guides on the bottom of the cover engage the rails and push the cover closed until it latches. 4. Reconnect the external cables and power cords to the computer. See “Chapter 2. Installing external options”...
Chapter 6. Using the IBM Setup Utility program The IBM Setup Utility program is stored in the electrically erasable programmable read-only memory (EEPROM) of your computer. The IBM Setup Utility program is used to view and change the configuration settings of your computer, regardless of which operating system you are using.
Administrator password Setting an administrator password deters unauthorized persons from changing configuration settings. If you are responsible for maintaining the settings of several computers, you might want to set an administrator password. After you set an administrator password, a password prompt is displayed each time you try to access the IBM Setup Utility program.
10. Move the jumper back to the standard (pins 1 and 2). 11. Replace the cover and connect the power cord. See “Replacing the cover and connecting the cables” on page 26 (small desktop model), “Replacing the cover and connecting the cables” on page 38 (desktop model), or “Replacing the cover and connecting the cables”...
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1. Start the IBM Setup Utility program (see “Starting the IBM Setup Utility program” on page 55). 2. Select Startup. 3. Select Startup Sequence. See the information displayed at the right side of the screen. 4. Select the sequence of devices for the Primary Startup Sequence, the Automatic Startup Sequence, and the Error Startup Sequence.
Appendix A. Changing the battery Your computer has a special type of memory that maintains the date, time, and settings for built-in features, such as parallel-port assignments (configuration). A battery keeps this information active when you turn off the computer. The battery normally requires no charging or maintenance throughout its life;...
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Note: When the computer is turned on for the first time after battery 9. Turn on the computer and all attached devices. 10. Use the IBM Setup Utility program to set the date and time and any passwords. User Guide replacement, an error message might be displayed.
Appendix B. Updating System Programs The following contains information about updating system programs (POST/BIOS) and how to recover from a POST/BIOS update failure. System programs System programs are the basic layer of software that is built into your computer. They include the power-on self-test (POST), the basic input/output system (BIOS) code, and the IBM Setup Utility program.
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6. Replace the cover. See “Replacing the cover and connecting the cables” on page 26 (small desktop model), “Replacing the cover and connecting the cables” on page 38 (desktop model), or “Replacing the cover and connecting the cables” on page 52 (microtower model). 7.
Appendix C. System address maps The following charts represent how the hard disk stores different types of information. Address ranges and byte sizes are approximate. System memory map The first 640 KB of system board RAM is mapped starting at address hex 00000000. A 256-byte area and a 1 KB area of this RAM are reserved for BIOS data.
Appendix D. Interrupt request and direct memory access channel assignments The following tables list the IRQ and DMA channel assignments. Table 4. IRQ channel assignments System resource Critical system error System-management interrupt for power management Timer Keyboard Cascade interrupt from slave PIC COM2 (some models only) COM1 Available to user...
Appendix E. Notices and trademarks This publication was developed for products and services offered in the U.S.A. IBM may not offer the products, services, or features discussed in this document in other countries. Consult your local IBM representative for information on the products and services currently available in your area.
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intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited. Trademarks The following terms are trademarks of the IBM Corporation in the United States or other countries or both: Wake on LAN PS/2 Pentium and NetBurst are trademarks of Intel Corporation in the United States,...
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Index adapters accelerated graphics port (AGP) 8 installing desktop model 32 microtower model 45 small desktop model 20 peripheral component interconnect (PCI) 8 slots 20, 32, 45 address map DMA input/output (I/O) 65 input/output (I/O) 63 system memory 63 audio, subsystem 3 audio line in connector 13, 14, 15, 16 audio line out connector 13, 14, 15, 16 cables, connecting 26, 38, 52...
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options available 8 external 8, 11 installing desktop model 29 microtower model 41 small desktop model 17 internal 8, 17, 29, 41 parallel connector 13, 14, 15, 16 password erasing 56 lost or forgotten 56 setting, changing, deleting 56 power Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) support 4 Advanced Power Management support 4...
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