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Note Before using this information and the pr oduct it supports, be sure to r ead the “Safety Information” on page v and “Appendix E. Notices and trademarks” on page 69. First Edition (August 2001) © Copyright International Business Machines Corporation 2001.
Contents Safety Information .......... v Lithium battery notice ........... v i Modem safety information ......... v i L a s e r c o m p l i a n c e s t a t e m e n t ......... v i i About this book ........... i x How this book is organized .........
T r a d e m a r k s .............. 7 0 Index ............... 7 1 iv User Guide.
Safety Information DANGER Electrical current from power , telephone, and communication cables is hazardous. T o 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.
r é seaux, aux syst è mes de t é l é communication et aux modems (sauf instruction contraire mentionn é e dans les proc é dures d ’ installation et de configuration).
v Never install telephone jacks in wet locations unless the jack is specifically designed for wet locations. v Never touch uninsulated telephone wires or terminals unless the telephone line has been disconnected at the network interface. v Use caution when installing or modifying telephone lines.
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 mod è les d ’ ordinateurs personnels sont é quip é sd ’ origine d ’ une unit é de CD-ROM ou de DVD-ROM.
About this book This publication provides instr uctions 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 pr ovides information for installing your computer and starting the operating system. It also includes basic troubleshooting information, softwar e recovery pr ocedur es, help and service information, and warranty information.
Chapter 1. Overview Thank you for selecting an IBM ® computer . Y our computer incorporates many of the latest advances in computer technology and can be upgraded as your needs change. Adding hardwar e options to your computer is an easy way to increase its capabilities.
Small desktop model computer Desktop model computer Microtower model computer 2 User Guide.
Features This section provides an overview of the computer featur es, preinstalled softwar e, and specifications. Microprocessor Intel ® Pentium ™ 4 with 256 KB of internal L2 cache memory and Inte.
v Front connectors for micr ophone and headphone (some models) Expansion v Drive bays – Small desktop model: Three – Desktop model: Four – Microtower model: Five v 32-bit peripheral component in.
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.) W idth: 360 mm (14.2 in.) Depth: 412 mm (16.2 in.) W eight Minimum configuration as shipped: 8.
Physical specifications — desktop model Dimensions Height: 140 mm (5.5 in.) W idth: 425 mm (16.7 in.) Depth: 425 mm (16.7 in) W eight Minimum configuration as shipped: 10.
Physical specifications — microtower model Dimensions Height: 444.5 mm (17.5 in.) W idth: 165.1 mm (6.5 in.) Depth: 497.8 mm (19.6 in.) W eight Minimum configuration as shipped: 9.
A vailable 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 dig.
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.
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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.
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 .
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 .
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 8 Microphone connector.
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 8 Microphone connec.
Connector Description Mouse connector Used to attach a mouse, trackball, or other pointing device that uses a standard mouse connector . Keyboard connector Used to attach a keyboard that uses a standar d keyboard connector .
Chapter 3. Installing internal options — small desktop model Y ou 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.
Locating components The following illustration will help you locate the various components in your computer . 1 Power supply 5 DIMM 2 PCI slot 6 Hard disk drive 3 AGP slo.
See the following illustration for the location of parts on the system board. 1 Micropr ocessor 9 Battery 2 DIMM connectors (1, 2, 3 left to right) 10 SCSI LED connector 3.
2. T o 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.
2. Pivot one of the drive bay latch handles toward the fr ont of the computer and then pivot the drive bay cage upward, as shown, until it is latched in the up position. Repeat this procedur e for the remaining drive bay . 3. Remove the support bar by pulling it outward fr om the computer .
4. Remove the adapter slot cover latch and the slot cover for the appropriate expansion slot. 5. Remove the adapter from its static-pr otective package. 6. Install the adapter into the appropriate slot on the system boar d. 7. Install the adapter slot cover latch.
Installing internal drives This section provides information and instr uctions for installing and removing internal drives. Internal drives are devices that your computer uses to r ead and store data.
Installing a drive T o 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 r emovable-media drive, remove the bay panel from the fr ont bezel.
T o 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 ” on page 18.
5. Thread the cable thr ough the Rope Clip and around an object that is not a part of or permanently secured to the building str ucture or foundation, and fr om which it cannot be removed; then fasten the cable ends together with a lock.
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 1 1. 5. T o update the configuration, see “ Chapter 6.
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Chapter 4. Installing internal options — desktop model Y ou 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.
Locating components The following illustration will help you locate the various components in your computer . 1 CD-ROM drive 7 DIMMs 2 Front USB connector 8 System board 3.
See the following illustration for the location of parts on the system board. 1 Micropr ocessor 9 Battery 2 DIMM connectors (1, 2, 3 left to right) 10 SCSI LED connector 3.
3. T o 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-pr otective package. 4. Install the adapter into the appropriate slot on the system boar d. 5. Install the adapter slot cover latch.
Internal drives are devices that your computer uses to r ead and store data. Y ou can add drives to your computer to increase storage capacity and to enable your computer to read other types of media.
Notes: 1. Drives that are gr eater 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 T o install an internal drive, follow these steps. 1. Remove the cover .
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. 7. Install the drive into the bay .
3. Connect one end of the signal cable to the drive and the other to the secondary IDE connector on the system board. T o reduce electr onic noise, use the connectors at the end of the cable only . 4. Y our computer has extra power connectors for additional drives.
5. Thread the cable thr ough the Rope Clip and around an object that is not a part of or permanently secured to the building str ucture or foundation, and fr om which it cannot be removed; then fasten the cable ends together with a lock.
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 1 1. 5. T o update the configuration, see “ Chapter 6.
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Chapter 5. Installing internal options — microtower model Y ou 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.
Locating components The following illustration will help you locate the various components in your computer . 1 Micropr ocessor and heat sink 4 PCI adapter 2 DIMM 5 Power suppl.
2. Push the plastic tab to release the power supply . 3. Move the power supply outward fr om the computer . 4. T o 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 cir cuit board in your computer .
See the following illustration for the location of parts on the system board. 1 Micropr ocessor 9 Battery 2 DIMM connectors (1, 2, 3 left to right) 10 SCSI LED connector 3.
3. T o 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.
2. Remove the adapter slot cover latch and the slot cover for the appropriate expansion slot. 3. Remove the adapter from its static-pr otective package. 4. Install the adapter into the appropriate slot on the system boar d. 5. Install the adapter slot cover latch.
What to do next v T o work with another option, go to the appropriate section. v T o complete the installation, go to “ Replacing the cover and connecting the cables ” on page 52. Installing internal drives This section provides information and instr uctions 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 requir ements. 1 Bay 1 - Maximum Height: 41.3 mm (1.6 in.) CD-ROM drive (standard in some models) 5.
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 ar e installing is set correctly as either a master or a slave device. v If it is the first CD drive or DVD drive, set as a master device.
6. Install the drive into the bay . Align the screw holes, and insert the scr ews that secure the drive to the bay . 7. Each integrated drive electronics (IDE) drive r equires two cables; a four -wir e 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 boar d ” on page 43. T o 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 thr ough the Rope Clip and around an object that is not a part of or permanently secured to the building str ucture or foundation, and fr om which it cannot be removed; then fasten the cable ends together with a lock.
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 ” on page 1 1.
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Chapter 6. Using the IBM Setup Utility program The IBM Setup Utility program is stor ed 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 , regar dless of which operating system you are using.
Administrator password Setting an administrator password deters unauthorized persons fr om changing configuration settings. If you are r esponsible for maintaining the settings of several computers, you might want to set an administrator password.
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), .
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 Y our 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 .
Note: When the computer is turned on for the first time after battery replacement, an err or message might be displayed. This is normal after replacing the battery . 9. T urn on the computer and all attached devices. 10. Use the IBM Setup Utility program to set the date and time and any passwords.
Appendix B. Updating System Programs The following contains information about updating system programs (POST/BIOS) and how to recover fr om a POST/BIOS update failure. System programs System programs ar e the basic layer of software that is built into your computer .
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).
Appendix C. System address maps The following charts repr esent how the hard disk stor es dif ferent types of information. Address ranges and byte sizes are appr oximate. System memory map The first 640 KB of system board RAM is mapped starting at addr ess hex 00000000.
T able 2. I/O address map (continued) Address range (hex) Size (bytes) Description 0072 1 bit Enable NMI 0072, bits 6:0 6 bits R TC address 0073 1 RTC data 0080 1 POST checkpoint register during POST .
T able 2. I/O address map (continued) Address range (hex) Size (bytes) Description 03F7 (W rite) 1 Diskette channel 1 command 03F7, bit 7 1 bit Diskette disk change channel 03F7, bits 6:0 7 bits Prima.
T able 3. DMA I/O address map (continued) Address (hex) Description Bits Byte pointer 008A Channel 7, page table address r egister 00 – 07 008B Channel 5, page table address r egister 00 – 07 008F.
Appendix D. Interrupt request and direct memory access channel assignments The following tables list the IRQ and DMA channel assignments. T able 4. IRQ channel assignments IRQ System resource NMI Crit.
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Appendix E. Notices and trademarks This publication was developed for products and services of fered in the U.S.A. IBM may not offer the pr oducts, services, or features discussed in this document in other countries. Consult your local IBM repr esentative for information on the products and services curr ently available in your area.
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Index A 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 inp.
O options available 8 external 8, 1 1 installing desktop model 29 microtower model 41 small desktop model 17 internal 8, 17, 29, 41 P parallel connector 13, 14, 15, 16 password erasing 56 lost or forg.
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