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Note Before using this information and the product it supports, be sure to read the “Important safety information” on page v and Appendix E, “Notices,” on page 45. First Edition (June 2004) © Copyright International Business Machines Corporation 2004.
Contents Important safety information . . . . . .v Conditions that requir e immediate action . . . . .v General safety guidelines . . . . . . . . . .v i Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .v i Power cords and power adapters . . . . . .v i Extension cords and related devices .
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Important safety information This information can help you safely use your IBM ® personal computer . Follow and retain all information included with your IBM computer . The information in this document does not alter the terms of your purchase agreement or the IBM Statement of Limited W arranty .
v Damage to a battery (such as cracks, dents, creases), discharge from a battery , or a buildup of foreign substances on the battery . v A cracking, hissing or popping sound, or strong odor that comes from the product. v Signs that liquid has been spilled or an object has fallen onto the computer product, the power cord or power adapter .
Always connect power cords and signal cables in the correct order and ensure that all power cord connectors are securely and completely plugged into receptacles. Do not use any power adapter that shows corrosion at the ac input pins and/or shows signs of overheating (such as deformed plastic) at the ac input or anywhere on the power adapter .
Battery abuse or mishandling can cause the battery to overheat, which can cause gasses or flame to “vent” from the battery pack or coin cell. If your battery is damaged, or if you notice any disch.
Additional 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 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. v A void using a telephone (other than a cordless type) during an electrical storm.
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.
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Chapter 1. Installing options This chapter provides an introduction to the features and options that are available for your computer . Yo u can expand the capabilities of your computer by adding memory or adapters. When installing an option, use these instructions along with the instructions that come with the option.
V ideo subsystem An integrated graphics controller for a V ideo Graphics Array (VGA) monitor Audio subsystem v AC’97 with ADI 1981B Audio Codec v Line in and line out connectors on the rear panel v .
v Support for the addition of an integrated cable lock (Kensington lock) v Startup sequence control v Startup without diskette drive, keyboard, or mouse v Unattended start mode v Hard disk I/O control v Serial and parallel port I/O control v Security profile by device IBM preinstalled software Y our computer might come with preinstalled software.
Specifications This section lists the physical specifications for your computer . Dimensions Height: 89 mm (3.5 in.) W idth: 276 mm (10.9 in.) Depth: 273 mm (10.7 in) W eight Minimum configuration as shipped: 6.0 kg (13.2 lb) Maximum configuration: 6.
Supported operating positions To provide proper air flow to internal components, you must position your computer in one of the positions as illustrated below .
v Outside the United States and Canada, contact your IBM reseller or IBM marketing repr esentative. Handling static-sensitive devices Static electricity , although harmless to you, can seriously damage computer components and options.
Installing external options This section 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.
Locating the connectors on the rear of your computer The following illustration shows the locations of the connectors on the rear of the computer . 1 PCI connector 8 Ethernet connector .
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 standard keyboard connector .
Opening the cover Important: Read “Important safety information” on page v and “Handling static-sensitive devices” on page 6 before opening the cover . To open the computer cover: 1. Remove any media (DVDs, CDs, or tapes) from the drives, shut down your operating system, and turn off all attached devices and the computer .
Locating components The following illustration will help you locate the various components in your computer . 1 PCI riser 5 Hard disk drive 2 Power supply assembly 6 Cable clip.
The following illustration shows the locations of parts on the system board. 1 Hard drive cable connector 8 Speaker connector 2 Optical bay cable connector 9 Memory connector 1.
2. Pivot the drive bay assembly upward to gain access to the system board. 3. To locate the memory connectors. See “Identifying parts on the system board” on page 11 . 4. Open the retaining clips. 5. Make sure that the notch 1 on the memory module aligns correctly with the connector key 2 on the system board.
What to do next: v To work with another option, go to the appropriate section. v To complete the installation, go to “Closing the cover and connecting the cables” on page 23. Installing a PCI adapter This section provides information and instructions for installing a PCI adapter .
5. Pull upward on the blue handle provided to remove the PCI riser from the computer . 6. Pivot the adapter latch upward then remove the slot cover for the expansion connector . 7. Remove the adapter from its static-protective package. 8. Install the adapter into the expansion connector in the PCI riser .
Installing internal drives This section provides information and instructions for removing and replacing internal drives. Internal drives are devices that your computer uses to read and store data.
2. Push the optical drive eject button and slide the optical drive out of the front of the computer . 3. Install the new drive into the bay . What to do next: v To work with another option, go to the appropriate section. v To complete the installation, go to “Closing the cover and connecting the cables” on page 23.
2. Pivot the drive bay assembly upward to gain access to the hard disk drive. 3. Disconnect the signal and power cables from the rear of the hard disk drive. 4. Lift the hard disk drive and bracket up to remove it from the drive bay . 5. Note the orientation of the hard disk drive in the plastic bracket.
Note: A serial ATA hard disk drive does not have a master/slave jumper . 10. Depending on the type of drive you are installing, go to “Connecting a parallel ATA hard disk drive” or “Connecting a serial ATA hard disk drive.” Connecting a parallel ATA hard disk drive 1.
Security features To help prevent hardwar e theft and unauthorized access to your computer , several security options are available. In addition to a physical lock, unauthorized use of your computer can be prevented by a software lock that locks the keyboard until a correct password is typed in.
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 .
7. Install the new battery . 8. Replace the fan bracket assembly . 9. Close the cover , and plug in the power cord. See “Closing the cover and connecting the cables” on page 23. Note: When the computer is turned on for the first time after battery replacement, an error message might be displayed.
6. Locate the Clear CMOS/Recovery jumper on the system board. See “Identifying parts on the system board” on page 11 . 7. Move the jumper from the standard position (pins 1 and 2) to the maintenance or configure position (pins 2 and 3). 8. Close the cover and connect the power cord.
Attention: To prevent overheating and possible component damage, always attach the floor stand when placing the computer in the vertical position. 7. Reconnect the external cables and power cords to the computer . See “Locating the connectors on the rear of your computer” on page 8.
Chapter 2. 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 , regar dless of which operating system you are using.
User password The user password feature deters unauthorized persons from gaining access to your computer . Administrator password Setting an administrator password deters unauthorized persons from changing configuration settings.
Using IDE Drives Setup In addition to listing the differ ent IDE devices, there are options for configuring the serial and parallel IDE controllers. Parallel ATA This setting allows the user to disable one or both of the parallel IDE controllers. Serial ATA This setting allows the user to disable the serial ATA controller .
1. Start the IBM Setup Utility program (see “Starting the IBM Setup Utility program” on page 25). 2. Select Startup . 3. Select Startup Sequence . See the information displayed on 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. Updating system programs This appendix contains information about updating system programs 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 .
5. Under Download files - BIOS by date, click your machine type. 6. Scroll down and look for a .txt file that has instructions for Flash BIOS update from the operating system. Click the .txt file. 7. Print these instructions. This is very important since they are not on the screen after the download begins.
the series of beeps will end, and the system will automatically turn off. Remove the diskette from the USB diskette drive. 11 . Repeat steps 2 through 6 on page 30. 12. Move the Clear CMOS/Recovery jumper to its original position. 13. Close the cover and reconnect all power cords and cables that were disconnected.
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Appendix B. Cleaning the mouse This appendix provides instructions on how to clean your mouse. The procedur e will be differ ent depending on which type of mouse you have. Cleaning an optical mouse If you experience some problems with your optical mouse, check the following: 1.
3. Place your hand over the retainer ring and ball 2 , and then turn the mouse over , top side up, so that the retainer ring and ball fall out into your hand. 4. W ash the ball in warm, soapy water then dry it with a clean cloth. Blow air carefully into the ball cage 4 to dislodge dust and lint.
Appendix C. Manual modem commands The following section lists commands for manually programming your modem. Commands are accepted by the modem while it is in Command Mode. Y our modem is automatically in Command Mode until you dial a number and establish a connection.
Command Function H1 Force modem off-hook (make busy) Note: H1 command is not supported for Italy I_ I0 Display product-identification code I1 Factory ROM checksum test I2 Internal memory test I3 Firmw.
Extended AT commands Command Function &C_ &C0 Force Carrier Detect Signal High (ON) &C1 T urn on CD when remote carrier is present &D_ &D0 Modem ignores the DTR signal &D1 Mode.
Command Function &V1 Display Last Connection Statistics &W_ &W0 Stores the active profile as Profile 0 &W1 Stores the active profile as Profile 1 %E_ %E0 Disable auto-retrain %E1 Enabl.
Fax Class 1 commands +F AE=n Data/Fax Auto Answer +FCLASS=n Service Class +FRH=n Receive data with HDLC framing +FRM=n Receive data +FRS=n Receive silence +FTH=n T ransmit data with HDLC framing +FTM=n T ransmit data +FTS=n Stop transmission and wait Fax Class 2 commands +FCLASS=n Services class.
+FPHCTO Phase C time out. +FPOLL Indicates polling request. +FPTS: Page transfer status. +FPTS= Page transfer status. +FREV? Identify revision. +FSPT Enable polling.
Attention Switzerland User: If your Swisscom phone line does not have T axsignal switched OFF , modem function may be impaired. The impairment may be resolved by a filter with the following specifications: T elekom PTT SCR-BE T aximpulssperrfilter-12kHz PTT Art.
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Appendix D. Customer replaceable unit (CRU) parts list For your computer , the following parts are designated customer replaceable unit (CRU) parts. Refer to the warranty section of your Quick Reference for more information.
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Appendix E. Notices IBM may not offer the products, services, or features discussed in this document in all countries. Consult your local IBM repr esentative for information on the products and services currently available in your area.
T elevision output notice The following notice applies to models that have the factory-installed television-output feature. This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners.
Index A adapters installing 14 peripheral component interconnect (PCI) 5 slots 14 audio line in connector 9 audio line out connector 9 audio, subsystem 2 B boot-block recovery 30 C cables, connecting 23 changing the battery 21 cleaning the mouse 33 commands Basic AT 35 Extended AT 37 Fax Class 1 39 Fax Class 2 39 MNP/V .
security (continued) integrated cable lock 20 security profile by device 26 serial connector 9 system board connectors 12 identifying parts 11 location 12 memory 5, 12 system programs 29 U USB connect.
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Part Number: 19R2375 Printed in USA (1P) P/N: 19R2375.
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If you have not bought IBM 8088 yet, this is a good time to familiarize yourself with the basic data on the product. First of all view first pages of the manual, you can find above. You should find there the most important technical data IBM 8088 - thus you can check whether the hardware meets your expectations. When delving into next pages of the user manual, IBM 8088 you will learn all the available features of the product, as well as information on its operation. The information that you get IBM 8088 will certainly help you make a decision on the purchase.
If you already are a holder of IBM 8088, but have not read the manual yet, you should do it for the reasons described above. You will learn then if you properly used the available features, and whether you have not made any mistakes, which can shorten the lifetime IBM 8088.
However, one of the most important roles played by the user manual is to help in solving problems with IBM 8088. Almost always you will find there Troubleshooting, which are the most frequently occurring failures and malfunctions of the device IBM 8088 along with tips on how to solve them. Even if you fail to solve the problem, the manual will show you a further procedure – contact to the customer service center or the nearest service center
