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Welcome. . .

Thank you for buying an IBM
IntelliStation A Pro computer.

This

contains

information for setting up,
installing options, and configuring
your computer.
This book also contains
information for every day use,
and solving problems.

You can find the most current
information about your
computer on the IBM Web site at:
http://www.ibm.com/pc/support

Installation Guide

Installation Guide

Type 6217

IntelliStation A Pro

Go to the Computer Support

flow chart

Start the computer

Complete the setup

program

Set up the computer

Did the computer

start correctly?

Do you plan

to use Windows XP or

Red Hat Linux ?

Yes

Yes

No

No

System is ready to use.

• Register your computer:

Go to http://www.ibm.com/pc/register/

• Install options and applications

Install another

operating system

Summary of Contents for 62174DU - IntelliStation A - Pro 6217

Page 1: ...your computer on the IBM Web site at http www ibm com pc support Installation Guide Installation Guide Type 6217 IntelliStation A Pro Go to the Computer Support flow chart Start the computer Complete...

Page 2: ...No Yes Yes Yes Check all cables for loose connections and verify that all optional devices you installed are on the compatibility matrix You can view the at compatibility matrix http www pc ibm com us...

Page 3: ...IntelliStation A Pro Type 6217 Installation Guide...

Page 4: ...on page 73 and the Warranty and Support Information document on the IBM IntelliStation Documentation CD First Edition June 2005 Copyright International Business Machines Corporation 2005 All rights re...

Page 5: ...ning off the computer 42 Chapter 3 Installing software 45 Viewing the license agreement 45 Using the built in configuration programs 45 Starting the Configuration Setup Utility program 46 Enabling the...

Page 6: ...ing help and information from the World Wide Web 71 Software service and support 72 Hardware service and support 72 Appendix B Notices 73 Edition notice 73 Trademarks 74 Important notes 74 Product rec...

Page 7: ...alleert eerst de veiligheidsvoorschriften Ennen kuin asennat t m n tuotteen lue turvaohjeet kohdasta Safety Information Avant d installer ce produit lisez les consignes de s curit Vor der Installation...

Page 8: ...sconnect signal cables v Never turn on any equipment when there is evidence of fire water or structural damage v Disconnect the attached power cords telecommunications systems networks and modems befo...

Page 9: ...es or regulations Statement 3 CAUTION When laser products such as CD ROMs DVD drives fiber optic devices or transmitters are installed note the following v Do not remove the covers Removing the covers...

Page 10: ...the device and the power switch on the power supply do not turn off the electrical current supplied to the device The device also might have more than one power cord To remove all electrical current...

Page 11: ...you to lead a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm Wash hands after handling ADVERTENCIA El contacto con el cable de este producto o c...

Page 12: ...ety Information document under statement 1 Be sure to read all caution and danger statements in this documentation before performing the instructions Read any additional safety information that comes...

Page 13: ...lose them order replacement keys from the key manufacturer The key serial number and the telephone number of the manufacturer are on a tag attached to the keys If you plan to install your computer in...

Page 14: ...Reader or xpdf The Documentation Browser automatically detects the regional settings in use in your system and displays the documents in the language for that region if available If a document is not...

Page 15: ...tion A Pro Type 6217 computer v Safety Information This document is in PDF on the IBM IntelliStation Documentation CD It contains translated caution and danger statements Each caution and danger state...

Page 16: ...information that might help you avoid inconvenient or problem situations v Attention These notices indicate possible damage to programs devices or data An attention notice is placed just before the i...

Page 17: ...ry SDRAM video memory and dual analog connectors or dual digital monitor capability with the purchase of an additional pigtail cable v NVIDIA Quadro FX 1400 DVI I PCI Express x16 with 128 MB DDR synch...

Page 18: ...isk drive activity LED When this LED is lit it indicates that the hard disk drive is in use Power on LED When this LED is lit and not flashing it indicates that the computer is turned on When this LED...

Page 19: ...SB devices to your computer using redundant Plug and Play technology Ethernet transmit receive activity LED When this LED is lit it indicates that there is activity between the computer and the networ...

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Page 21: ...t 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...

Page 22: ...computer hardware If you need more detailed instructions see the Problem Determination and Serive Guide on the IBM IntelliStation Documentation CD For a list of supported options for your computer go...

Page 23: ...n their static protective packages until you are ready to install them Notes 1 If you are instructed to return a device or component follow all packaging instructions Use any packaging materials for s...

Page 24: ...components in the A Pro Type 6217 computer Rear adapter retention bracket Front adapter retention bracket Drive cage Microprocessor 1 and fan sink Microprocessor 2 assembly optional Microprocessor 2...

Page 25: ...n shows the system board connectors for user installable options DIMM 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 3 DIMM 4 Battery PCI X 1 PCI X 2 PCI X 3 PCI Express x16 PCI X 4 PCI X 5 Microprocessor board for microprocessor 2 M...

Page 26: ...B connectors Power Front Ethernet activity LED Front panel Microprocessor 1 fan Microprocessor power Extender board power CN22 SCSI channel A SCSI channel B Extender board power Intrusion switch Speak...

Page 27: ...94 Ethernet USB 3 Audio Optional microprocessor board connectors If you decide to add a second microprocessor to your computer the microprocessor option kit includes a microprocessor board that you at...

Page 28: ...sconnect all power cords and external cables 3 Pull the cover release latch away from the computer and push the side cover toward the rear of the computer Lift the side cover off the computer and set...

Page 29: ...s on page 11 2 Turn off the computer and all attached devices see Turning off the computer on page 42 then disconnect all power cords and external cables 3 Remove the side cover see Removing the cover...

Page 30: ...y from the chassis then push the bezel down to disengage the bottom tabs 5 Remove the bezel from the computer and store the bezel in a safe place For instructions for replacing the bezel see Replacing...

Page 31: ...bm com pc then select your country and navigate to the list of options for your computer To install an adapter complete the following steps 1 Read the safety information beginning on page v and the gu...

Page 32: ...ith a screw insert one backup expansion slot screw stored on the frame support bracket through the top of each adapter bracket into the screw hole and secure the adapter before proceeding to the next...

Page 33: ...ing is required for this adapter To cable an optional SCSI adapter complete the following steps 1 Install the SCSI adapter see Installing an adapter on page 18 2 Connect the SCSI signal cable to the a...

Page 34: ...ive either an IDE diskette drive in bay 3 or a USB drive connected to the USB connector on the front of the computer v Two Serial ATA hard disk drive connectors are on the system board v When SCSI dri...

Page 35: ...n which you want to install the drive 4 Check the instructions that come with the drive to see if you need to set any switches or jumpers on the drive If you are installing a SCSI device make sure to...

Page 36: ...tly with optical instruments and avoid direct exposure to the beam 7 Touch the static protective package containing the drive to any unpainted metal surface on the computer then remove the drive from...

Page 37: ...4 for the location of IDE and SCSI connectors on the system board If there are open connectors on the cables connecting existing IDE or SCSI drives you can use these cables to connect the new drive 13...

Page 38: ...ect all power cords and external cables 3 Remove the side cover see Removing the cover on page 16 4 Remove the front bezel see Removing the bezel on page 18 5 Remove the support bracket see Removing a...

Page 39: ...ht find it easier to install the new drive into the opening on the front and then attach the cables b If you are installing a hard disk drive you might need to temporarily disconnect the front panel c...

Page 40: ...port bracket see Removing and installing the support bracket on page 17 5 Grasp the drive cage and rotate the cage out of the computer until it locks into place with the drive cage retention tab Note...

Page 41: ...e computer then reconnect any power cables you disconnected in step 5 and rotate the cage the rest of the way back into the computer Make sure that the drives and cables do not strike the microprocess...

Page 42: ...imary or secondary IDE connector on the system board The spare connector can be used to connect additional IDE drives to your computer Note The optical drive is attached to an ATA 100 signal cable ATA...

Page 43: ...gate to the list of options for your computer v DIMMs must be installed in matched pairs The DIMMs in each pair must be the same size speed type and technology as each other but do not have to match o...

Page 44: ...or on the computer it is not necessary to move the drive cage 6 If you are installing DIMMs for microprocessor 1 and you have installed a second microprocessor on the computer remove the microprocesso...

Page 45: ...or The computer supports a second microprocessor The second microprocessor comes on a separate microprocessor board with its own memory modules Note When installing options you might find it easier to...

Page 46: ...pc support v For a list of supported microprocessor options for your computer go to http www ibm com pc then select your country and navigate to the list of options for your computer Before you begin...

Page 47: ...with the six screw holes on the system board c Make sure that the connectors on the underside of the microprocessor board line up with the second microprocessor connectors on the system board 9 Tight...

Page 48: ...icroprocessor socket as shown in the following illustration Carefully press the microprocessor into the socket Attention To avoid bending the pins on the microprocessor do not use excessive force when...

Page 49: ...ink and the fan sink screws do not come in contact with any electrical components on the microprocessor board e Connect the fan sink cable to the microprocessor fan connector on the microprocessor boa...

Page 50: ...17 then go to Completing the installation on page 40 Installing a security rope clip To help prevent hardware theft you can add a security rope clip and cable to your computer After you add the securi...

Page 51: ...lock After you add the security cable be certain it does not interfere with other cables that are connected to the computer Rope clip 6 If you have other options to install or remove do so now otherwi...

Page 52: ...over rests on the ledge on the bottom of the chassis before rotating the cover up to the vertical position Press down on the cover release latch as you slide the side cover forward and lock it in plac...

Page 53: ...er is connected to an ac power source but is not turned on the operating system does not run and all core logic is shut down however the computer can respond to requests to turn on the computer The po...

Page 54: ...ement 4 For Windows operating systems the registration information will already be displayed in the registration field If the Product ID number is not already displayed you must type it The Product ID...

Page 55: ...2 Close all open applications 3 Click Start 4 Click Turn Off Computer then click Turn Off to confirm If you are using the preinstalled Red Hat Linux operating system complete the following steps to sh...

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Page 57: ...guration Setup Utility program on page 46 For detailed information see the User s Guide v Broadcom NetXtreme Gigabit Ethernet Boot Agent The Broadcom NetXtreme Gigabit Ethernet Boot Agent is part of t...

Page 58: ...start this procedure you must shut down the operating system turn off the computer wait a few seconds until all in use LEDs are turned off and restart the computer 2 When the message Press F1 for Conf...

Page 59: ...grams for Serial ATA RAID Use the Array Configuration Utility within the Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility programs to add RAID levels 0 and 1 functionality to the integrated Serial ATA SATA controll...

Page 60: ...the Array Configuration Utility 2 From the Array Configuration Utility window select Manage Arrays 3 Select an array and press Enter 4 Press Esc to exit the program Using the SCSISelect Utility progr...

Page 61: ...y drives type C to create an array 3 Select RAID 1 when asked to select the RAID type 4 From the list of ready drives select the two drives that you want to group into the array 5 Select Create new RA...

Page 62: ...ress configuration complete the following steps 1 In the ServeRAID Manager tree click the controller that you want to configure 2 From the toolbar click Create 3 Click Express configuration 4 Click Ne...

Page 63: ...for connecting to a 10 Mbps 100 Mbps or 1 Gbps network and provides full duplex FDX capability which enables simultaneous transmission and reception of data on the network If the Ethernet port in the...

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Page 65: ...in making improvements to IBM computers Use one of the following methods to register your computer in Windows v From the Windows XP desktop click Start All Programs IBM Registration and then follow t...

Page 66: ...row keys to select Create a Recovery Repair diskette and then press Enter 6 Follow the instructions on the screen See Creating an IBM Enhanced Diagnostics Diskette or CD in Windows for information abo...

Page 67: ...me of the file you downloaded and a is the drive letter of the diskette drive then press Enter The downloaded file is self extracting and is copied to the diskette When the copy is completed store the...

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Page 69: ...r logs For detailed information see Configuration Setup Utility menu choices in the Problem Determination and Service Guide v Diagnostic programs error codes and messages The diagnostic programs are t...

Page 70: ...a combination of short and long beeps or a series of short beeps separated by pauses intervals without sound For example a 1 2 3 beep code is one short beep a pause two short beeps a pause and three...

Page 71: ...all external devices are turned on You must turn on external devices before turning on the computer 2 If you did not add remove or change the location of a device a device is probably failing Running...

Page 72: ...This error can be caused by v Incorrectly installed memory v A failing memory module v A system board problem 1 If you just installed memory make sure that the new memory is correct for your computer...

Page 73: ...o the correct connector on the computer 5 After installing a USB keyboard run the Configuration Setup Utility program to enable keyboardless operation and prevent the POST error message from being dis...

Page 74: ...in the Action column until the problem is solved v See Chapter 3 Parts Listing Machine Type 6217 in the Problem Determination and Service Guide to determine which components are customer replaceable u...

Page 75: ...tem board 5 Replace the following components one at a time in the order shown restarting the computer each time a Cable b Diskette drive c Trained service technician only System board Hard disk drive...

Page 76: ...Chapter 3 Parts Listing Machine Type 6217 in the Problem Determination and Service Guide to determine which components are customer replaceable units CRU and which components are field replaceable uni...

Page 77: ...og for error message 289 v If the DIMM was disabled by a system management interrupt SMI replace the DIMM v If the DIMM was disabled by the user or by POST run the Configuration Setup Utility program...

Page 78: ...pter if one is installed c Trained service technician only System board Only the cursor appears See Solving undetermined problems in the User s Guide The monitor works when you turn on the computer bu...

Page 79: ...vice technician only System board Power problems v Follow the suggested actions in the order in which they are listed in the Action column until the problem is solved v See Chapter 3 Parts Listing Mac...

Page 80: ...er J27 c Reconnect the power cords If the computer does not start trained service technician only replace the system board 5 See Solving undetermined problems in the Problem Determination and Service...

Page 81: ...ng illustration shows the error LEDs on the microprocessor board Each error LED is lit to indicate a problem with a specific component After a problem is corrected the LED will not be lit the next tim...

Page 82: ...d software If your hard disk drive including the partition that contains the Product Recovery program becomes damaged or if you replace the hard disk drive contact IBM to order the IBM Product Recover...

Page 83: ...so describes the diagnostic tests that you can perform Most xSeries and IntelliStation systems operating systems and programs come with information that contains troubleshooting procedures and explana...

Page 84: ...rvices go to http www ibm com services or go to http www ibm com planetwide for support telephone numbers In the U S and Canada call 1 800 IBM SERV 1 800 426 7378 Hardware service and support You can...

Page 85: ...OF ANY KIND EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF NON INFRINGEMENT MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE Some jurisdictions do not allow discla...

Page 86: ...other countries or both UNIX is a registered trademark of The Open Group in the United States and other countries Java and all Java based trademarks and logos are trademarks or registered trademarks...

Page 87: ...t recycling and disposal This unit contains materials such as circuit boards cables electromagnetic compatibility gaskets and connectors which may contain lead and copper beryllium alloys that require...

Page 88: ...to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected v Consult an IBM authorized dealer or service representative for help Properly shielded and grounded cables and connect...

Page 89: ...se the power cord and plug with a properly grounded outlet IBM power cords used in the United States and Canada are listed by Underwriter s Laboratories UL and certified by the Canadian Standards Asso...

Page 90: ...r Volta Uzbekistan Vanuatu Vietnam Wallis and Futuna Yugoslavia Federal Republic of Zaire 13F9997 Denmark 14F0015 Bangladesh Lesotho Maceo Maldives Namibia Nepal Pakistan Samoa South Africa Sri Lanka...

Page 91: ...da Bolivia Caicos Islands Canada Cayman Islands Colombia Costa Rica Cuba Dominican Republic Ecuador El Salvador Guam Guatemala Haiti Honduras Jamaica Mexico Micronesia Federal States of Netherlands An...

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Page 93: ...r 1 turning off 42 turning on 41 computer keys request replacement 1 configuration custom 50 express 50 fine tuning 51 ServeRAID programs 46 summary window 51 the Ethernet controller 51 configuration...

Page 94: ...stalling 28 hardware major components 12 heat output 5 heat sink installing 36 HostRAID considerations 22 HostRAID feature for SATA enabling 47 using to configure the integrated SATA controller 47 Hos...

Page 95: ...stem 11 removable media drives installing 22 removing bezel 18 cover 16 support bracket 17 replacing bezel 39 cover 40 retaining clips DIMM 32 rope clip installing for security 38 S SATA HostRAID feat...

Page 96: ...49 ServeRAID Manager 49 the Adaptec HostRAID configuration programs 46 the SATA HostRAID feature 47 the SCSI HostRAID feature 48 the SCSISelect Utility 48 utility program Configuration Setup 47 SCSIS...

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