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Summary of Contents for 8185 - ThinkCentre M50 - 256 MB RAM

Page 1: ...ThinkCentre User Guide Types 8128 8185 8186 8187 8188 Types 8189 8190 8192 8193 8194 Types 8195 8196 8197 8413 8414 Types 8415 8430 8431 8432 8433...

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Page 3: ...ThinkCentre User Guide Types 8128 8185 8186 8187 8188 Types 8189 8190 8192 8193 8194 Types 8195 8196 8197 8413 8414 Types 8415 8430 8431 8432 8433...

Page 4: ...safety information on page v and Appendix E Notices on page 117 Fourth Edition August 2004 Copyright International Business Machines Corporation 2004 All rights reserved US Government Users Restricte...

Page 5: ...8193 8414 and 8431 23 Features 23 Specifications 26 Available options 27 Tools required 27 Handling static sensitive devices 27 Installing external options 28 Locating the connectors on the front of y...

Page 6: ...lity program 99 Starting the IBM Setup Utility program 99 Viewing and changing settings 99 Exiting from the IBM Setup Utility program 99 Using passwords 99 User password 100 Administrator password 100...

Page 7: ...nplugged so the battery safety information applies to all computers Conditions that require immediate action Products can become damaged due to misuse or neglect Some product damage is serious enough...

Page 8: ...ly identifies CRUs as such and provides documentation with instructions when it is appropriate for customers to replace those parts You must closely follow all instructions when performing such replac...

Page 9: ...contact an electrician for an approved outlet adapter or to replace the outlet with one that enables this safety feature Never overload an electrical outlet The overall system load should not exceed 8...

Page 10: ...eration Extended contact with the body could cause discomfort or potentially a skin burn v Do not operate your computer or charge the battery near flammable materials or in explosive environments v Ve...

Page 11: ...power cords to outlet 5 Turn device ON To disconnect 1 Turn everything OFF 2 First remove power cords from outlet 3 Remove signal cables from connectors 4 Remove all cables from devices DANGER Le cour...

Page 12: ...ttery contains lithium and can explode if not properly used handled or disposed of Do not v Throw or immerse into water v Heat to more than 100 C 212 F v Repair or disassemble Dispose of the battery a...

Page 13: ...n t l phone situ proximit de la fuite 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...

Page 14: ...t de CD ROM DVD ROM est install e tenez compte des remarques suivantes ATTENTION Pour viter tout risque d exposition au rayon laser respectez les consignes de r glage et d utilisation des commandes ai...

Page 15: ...ption use these instructions along with the instructions that come along with the option Information resources The Quick Reference that comes with your computer provides information for installing you...

Page 16: ...Types 8185 8186 8192 8413 and 8430 on page 1 See Chapter 2 Types 8128 8187 8188 8193 8414 and 8431 on page 23 See Chapter 3 Types 8196 and 8197 on page 47 See Chapter 4 Types 8189 8190 8194 8195 8415...

Page 17: ...ines will help you work safely Features This section provides an overview of the computer features and preinstalled software System information The following information covers a variety of models For...

Page 18: ...Configuration Protocol DHCP v Wake on LAN v Wake on Ring in the IBM Setup Utility program this feature is called Serial Port Ring Detect for an external modem v Remote Administration v Automatic power...

Page 19: ...ice drivers to support built in features and other support programs are included Operating systems preinstalled varies by model type Note Not all countries or regions will have these operating systems...

Page 20: ...l features in use Heat output approximate in British thermal units Btu per hour Minimum configuration 257 Btu hr 75 watts Maximum configuration 683 Btu hr 200 watts Airflow Approximately 0 45 cubic me...

Page 21: ...m com pc support You can also obtain information by calling the following telephone numbers v Within the United States call 1 800 IBM 2YOU 1 800 426 2968 your IBM reseller or IBM marketing representat...

Page 22: ...the option on the computer cover or other metal surface Installing external options This section shows the various external connectors on your computer to which you can attach external options such as...

Page 23: ...line out connector 3 USB connectors 10 Microphone connector 4 Ethernet connector 11 USB connectors 5 Audio line in connector 12 VGA monitor connector 6 Power connector 13 Serial connector 7 PCI slots...

Page 24: ...ce a cable is connected between the audio line out connector of the device and the audio line in connector of the computer Audio line out connector Used to send audio signals from the computer to exte...

Page 25: ...from the drives and turn off all attached devices and the computer 2 Unplug all power cords from electrical outlets 3 Disconnect all cables attached to the computer This includes power cords input ou...

Page 26: ...ve 3 AGP slot 7 CD ROM drive or DVD ROM drive 4 Support bar 8 Diskette drive Identifying parts on the system board The system board sometimes called the planar or motherboard is the main circuit board...

Page 27: ...has four connectors for installing dual inline memory modules DIMMs that provide up to a maximum of 4 0 GB of system memory When installing DIMMs the following rules apply v System memory is divided...

Page 28: ...until the retaining clips close 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...

Page 29: ...is latched in the up position Repeat this procedure for the remaining drive bay 3 Remove the support bar by pulling it outward from the computer 4 Remove the adapter slot cover latch and the slot cove...

Page 30: ...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 Internal drives are installed in bays In this book the bays...

Page 31: ...mm 1 7 in high cannot be installed 2 Install removable media tape or CD drives in the accessible bay bay 2 Installing a CD ROM or DVD ROM drive To install a CD ROM drive or DVD ROM drive in bay 2 foll...

Page 32: ...ower supply and a signal cable that connects to the system board For a CD ROM drive you might also have an audio cable To connect a CD ROM drive or DVD ROM drive to your computer follow these steps a...

Page 33: ...zed access to your computer several security lock options are available The following sections will help you identify and install the various types of locks that might be available for your computer I...

Page 34: ...o remove the two metal knockouts 3 Press both sides of the air baffle and lift it outward from the computer to remove 4 Insert the rope clip through the rear panel then attach and tighten the nuts wit...

Page 35: ...prompted to type the password to unlock the keyboard for normal use What to do next v To work with another option go to the appropriate section v To complete the installation go to Replacing the cove...

Page 36: ...ter replacing the 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 See Chapter 5 Using the IBM Setup Utility prog...

Page 37: ...ou need to install any removed parts replace the cover and reconnect cables including telephone lines and power cords Also depending on the option that is installed you might need to confirm the updat...

Page 38: ...22 User Guide...

Page 39: ...elines will help you work safely Features This section provides an overview of the computer features and preinstalled software System information The following information covers a variety of models F...

Page 40: ...Host Configuration Protocol DHCP v Wake on LAN v Wake on Ring in the IBM Setup Utility program this feature is called Serial Port Ring Detect for an external modem v Remote Administration v Automatic...

Page 41: ...programs are included Operating systems preinstalled varies by model type Note Not all countries or regions will have these operating systems v Microsoft Windows XP Home v Microsoft Windows XP Profes...

Page 42: ...uration 0 3 kVA Note Power consumption and heat output vary depending on the number and type of optional features installed and the power management optional features in use Heat output approximate in...

Page 43: ...he United States call 1 800 IBM 2YOU 1 800 426 2968 your IBM reseller or IBM marketing representative v Within Canada call 1 800 565 3344 or 1 800 IBM 4YOU v Outside the United States and Canada conta...

Page 44: ...cover or other metal surface 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 print...

Page 45: ...ut connector 3 Parallel connector 10 Microphone connector 4 USB connectors 11 USB connectors 5 Ethernet connector 12 VGA monitor connector 6 Audio line in connector 13 Serial connector 7 PCI slots 14...

Page 46: ...ce a cable is connected between the audio line out connector of the device and the audio line in connector of the computer Audio line out connector Used to send audio signals from the computer to exte...

Page 47: ...rom the drives and turn off all attached devices and the computer 2 Unplug all power cords from electrical outlets 3 Disconnect all cables attached to the computer This includes power cords input outp...

Page 48: ...3 USB connector 9 AGP slot 4 Optional drive bay 10 Battery 5 Hard disk drive 11 PCI slots 6 Diskette drive Identifying parts on the system board The system board sometimes called the planar or mother...

Page 49: ...as four connectors for installing dual inline memory modules DIMMs that provide up to a maximum of 4 0 GB of system memory When installing DIMMs the following rules apply v System memory is divided in...

Page 50: ...the connector Push or insert the DIMM straight down into the connector until the retaining clips close What to do next v To work with another option go to the appropriate section v To complete the ins...

Page 51: ...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...

Page 52: ...vable media drives Note These different drives are also referred to as integrated drive electronics IDE drives Internal drives are installed in bays In this book the bays are referred to as bay 1 bay...

Page 53: ...in 3 5 inch hard disk drive preinstalled 4 Bay 4 Maximum height 25 8 mm 1 0 in 3 5 inch diskette drive preinstalled Notes 1 Drives that are greater than 43 0 mm 1 7 in high cannot be installed 2 Insta...

Page 54: ...the drive that you are installing is set correctly as either a master or a slave device Note A serial ATA hard disk drive does not need to be set as either a master or a slave device v If it is the fi...

Page 55: ...re different depending on the type of drive you are connecting Use one of the following procedure for your drive connection Connecting the first CD drive or DVD drive 1 Locate the three connector sign...

Page 56: ...n available SATA IDE connector on the system board See Identifying parts on the system board on page 32 3 Connect one end of the signal cable to the drive and the other to an available SATA IDE connec...

Page 57: ...ixture For computers designed to accommodate the rope clip knockouts at the rear of the chassis are provided To install a rope clip 1 Remove the cover See Removing the cover on page 31 2 Use a tool su...

Page 58: ...ough 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 wit...

Page 59: ...ompted to type the password to unlock the keyboard for normal use 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 a...

Page 60: ...ter replacing the 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 See Chapter 5 Using the IBM Setup Utility prog...

Page 61: ...ed to install any removed parts replace the cover and reconnect any cables including telephone lines and power cords Also depending on the option that is installed you might need to confirm the update...

Page 62: ...46 User Guide...

Page 63: ...l help you work safely Features This section provides an overview of the computer features and preinstalled software System information The following information covers a variety of models For a listi...

Page 64: ...Configuration Protocol DHCP v Wake on LAN v Wake on Ring in the IBM Setup Utility program this feature is called Serial Port Ring Detect for an external modem v Remote Administration v Automatic power...

Page 65: ...in features and other support programs are included Operating systems preinstalled varies by model type Note Not all countries or regions will have these operating systems v Microsoft Windows XP Profe...

Page 66: ...al features in use Heat output approximate in British thermal units Btu per hour Minimum configuration 257 Btu hr 75 watts Maximum configuration 785 Btu hr 230 watts Airflow Approximately 0 68 cubic m...

Page 67: ...the United States call 1 800 IBM 2YOU 1 800 426 2968 your IBM reseller or IBM marketing representative v Within Canada call 1 800 565 3344 or 1 800 IBM 4YOU v Outside the United States and Canada cont...

Page 68: ...smooth level surface and place the option on it v Do not place the option on the computer cover or other metal surface Installing external options This section shows the various external connectors o...

Page 69: ...the connectors on the front of your computer The following illustration shows the locations of the USB connectors on the front of the computer 1 USB connector 2 USB connector Chapter 3 Types 8196 and...

Page 70: ...e connector 9 Ethernet connector 3 Keyboard connector 10 Microphone connector 4 Serial connector 11 Audio line out connector 5 Parallel connector 12 Audio line in connector 6 VGA monitor connector 13...

Page 71: ...ass B limits use a Category 5 Ethernet cable Microphone connector Used to attach a microphone to your computer when you want to record voice or other sounds on the hard disk if you use speech recognit...

Page 72: ...edia diskettes CDs or tapes from the drives and turn off all attached devices and the computer 2 Unplug all power cords from electrical outlets 3 Disconnect all cables attached to the computer This in...

Page 73: ...ts 2 DIMMs 5 PCI adapter 3 AGP slot 6 Power supply Identifying parts on the system board The system board sometimes called the planar or motherboard is the main circuit board in your computer It provi...

Page 74: ...ory Your computer has four connectors for installing dual inline memory modules DIMMs that provide up to a maximum of 4 0 GB of system memory When installing DIMMs the following rules apply v System m...

Page 75: ...d on page 57 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 clos...

Page 76: ...or PCI adapters You can install an adapter up to 228 mm 9 inches long To install an adapter 1 Remove the cover See Removing the cover on page 56 2 Remove the adapter slot cover for the appropriate exp...

Page 77: ...ur computer to read other types of media Some of the different drives that are available for your computer are v Parallel Advanced Technology Attachment PATA hard disk drives v Serial ATA hard disk dr...

Page 78: ...ed in some models 5 25 inch hard disk drive 2 Bay 2 Maximum height 43 0 mm 1 7 in 5 25 inch hard disk drive 3 5 inch hard disk drive requires a mounting bracket CD drive DVD drive 3 Bay 3 Maximum heig...

Page 79: ...g is set correctly as either a master or a slave device Note A serial ATA hard disk drive does not need to be set as either a master or a slave device v If it is the first CD drive or DVD drive set it...

Page 80: ...wer cable v A serial ATA hard disk drive requires a five wire power cable The steps to connect a drive are different depending on the type of drive you are connecting Use one of the following procedur...

Page 81: ...hard disk drive A serial hard disk drive can be connected to either the SATA 1 IDE or SATA 2 IDE connector 1 Locate the signal cable that comes with the new drive 2 Locate an available SATA IDE conne...

Page 82: ...le or other non permanent fixture For computers designed to accommodate the rope clip knockouts at the rear of the chassis are provided To install a rope clip 1 Remove the cover See Removing the cover...

Page 83: ...ope 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 C...

Page 84: ...computer you are prompted to type the password to unlock the keyboard for normal use What to do next v To work with another option go to the appropriate section v To complete the installation go to R...

Page 85: ...over and plug in the power cord See Replacing the cover and connecting the cables on page 70 Note When the computer is turned on for the first time after battery replacement an error message might be...

Page 86: ...ter by holding the power switch for approximately 5 seconds The computer will turn off 8 Repeat steps 2 through 4 on page 70 9 Move the jumper back to the standard pins 1 and 2 10 Replace the cover an...

Page 87: ...d push the cover to the closed position Insert the screws that secure the cover 4 Reconnect the external cables and power cords to the computer See Installing external options on page 52 5 To update t...

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Page 89: ...se precautions and guidelines will help you work safely Features This section provides an overview of the computer features and preinstalled software System information The following information cover...

Page 90: ...oft modem V 90 V 44 some models System management features v Remote Program Load RPL and Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol DHCP v Wake on LAN v Wake on Ring in the IBM Setup Utility program this fea...

Page 91: ...t come with preinstalled software If it does an operating system device drivers to support built in features and other support programs are included Operating systems preinstalled varies by model type...

Page 92: ...ration 0 3 kVA Note Power consumption and heat output vary depending on the number and type of optional features installed and the power management optional features in use Heat output approximate in...

Page 93: ...so obtain information by calling the following telephone numbers v Within the United States call 1 800 IBM 2YOU 1 800 426 2968 your IBM reseller or IBM marketing representative v Within Canada call 1...

Page 94: ...e the static protective package that the option came in on a smooth level surface and place the option on it v Do not place the option on the computer cover or other metal surface Installing external...

Page 95: ...ws the locations of the connectors on the front of the computer Note Not all computer models will have the following connectors 1 IEEE 1394 connector 4 USB connector 2 Microphone connector 5 USB conne...

Page 96: ...e connector 9 Ethernet connector 3 Keyboard connector 10 Microphone connector 4 Serial connector 11 Audio line out connector 5 Parallel connector 12 Audio line in connector 6 VGA monitor connector 13...

Page 97: ...use a Category 5 Ethernet cable Microphone connector Used to attach a microphone to your computer when you want to record voice or other sounds on the hard disk if you use speech recognition software...

Page 98: ...remove any media diskettes CDs or tapes from the drives and turn off all attached devices and the computer 2 Unplug all power cords from electrical outlets 3 Disconnect all cables attached to the comp...

Page 99: ...DIMMs 5 Power supply 3 AGP slot Identifying parts on the system board The system board sometimes called the planar or motherboard is the main circuit board in your computer It provides basic computer...

Page 100: ...mory Your computer has four connectors for installing dual inline memory modules DIMMs that provide up to a maximum of 4 0 GB of system memory When installing DIMMs the following rules apply v System...

Page 101: ...aining clips close What to do next v Replace any adapters that were removed v To work with another option go to the appropriate section v To complete the installation go to Replacing the cover and con...

Page 102: ...ts 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 appropri...

Page 103: ...different drives are also referred to as integrated drive electronics IDE drives Internal drives are installed in bays In this book the bays are referred to as bay 1 bay 2 and so on When you install...

Page 104: ...isk drive 4 Bay 4 Maximum height 25 8 mm 1 0 in 3 5 inch diskette drive preinstalled 5 Bay 5 Maximum height 25 8 mm 1 0 in Hard disk drive preinstalled Notes 1 Drives that are greater than 43 0 mm 1 7...

Page 105: ...vice v If it is the first CD drive or DVD drive set it as a master device v If it is an additional CD drive or DVD drive set it as a slave device v If it is an additional parallel ATA hard disk drive...

Page 106: ...supply and a signal cable that connects to the system board v A parallel ATA hard disk drive requires a four wire power cable v A serial ATA hard disk drive requires a five wire power cable The steps...

Page 107: ...onnector to the drive Connecting a serial ATA hard disk drive A serial hard disk drive can be connected to either the SATA 1 IDE or SATA 2 IDE connector 1 Locate the signal cable that comes with the n...

Page 108: ...other non permanent fixture For computers designed to accommodate the rope clip knockouts at the rear of the chassis are provided To install a rope clip 1 Remove cover see Removing the cover on page 8...

Page 109: ...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 Chapter 4 Typ...

Page 110: ...p Utility program to set a password When you turn on your computer you are prompted to type the password to unlock the keyboard for normal use What to do next v To work with another option go to the a...

Page 111: ...he cables on page 96 Note When the computer is turned on for the first time after battery replacement an error message might be displayed This is normal after replacing the battery 9 Turn on the compu...

Page 112: ...over and connect the power cord See Replacing the cover and connecting the cables Replacing the cover and connecting the cables After working with options you need to install any removed parts replace...

Page 113: ...5 To update the configuration see Chapter 5 Using the IBM Setup Utility program on page 99 Chapter 4 Types 8189 8190 8194 8195 8415 8432 and 8433 97...

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Page 115: ...splayed until you type your password See Using passwords for more information The IBM Setup Utility might start automatically when POST detects that hardware has been removed or new hardware has been...

Page 116: ...tart the IBM Setup Utility program see Starting the IBM Setup Utility program on page 99 2 From the IBM Setup Utility program menu select Security 3 Select Set Passwords Read the information displayed...

Page 117: ...on page 99 2 From the IBM Setup Utility program menu select Devices 3 Select IDE Drives Setup 4 Select the desired devices and settings and press Enter 5 Return to the IBM Setup Utility program menu...

Page 118: ...turn to the default settings select Load Default Settings on the Exit menu Advanced settings On some computer models the Advanced settings menu includes a setting to Enable Disable HyperThreading This...

Page 119: ...he World Wide Web see the Quick Reference Instructions for using the system program updates are available in a txt file that is included with the update files For most models you can download either a...

Page 120: ...em board in the chapter for your model type 4 If necessary refer to Installing adapters to remove any adapters that impede access to the Clear CMOS Recovery jumper 5 Move the jumper from the standard...

Page 121: ...ea 2 Check the surface you are using the mouse on If you have a very intricate picture or pattern beneath the mouse it is difficult for the digital signal processor DSP to determine changes in the mou...

Page 122: ...ers 3 inside the ball cage This build up usually appears as a stripe running across the middle of the rollers 6 If the rollers are dirty clean them by using a cotton swab soaked in isopropyl rubbing a...

Page 123: ...quires one it is just like specifying a parameter of 0 Example ATH ENTER Basic AT commands In the following listings all default settings are printed in bold text Command Function A Manually answer in...

Page 124: ...urn to Data Mode O1 Return to Data Mode and initiate an equalizer retrain P Set Pulse dial as default Q_ Q0 Modem sends responses Sr Read and display value in register r Sr n Set register r to value n...

Page 125: ...w control M_ M0 Asynchronous operation P_ P0 US setting for off hook to on hook ratio P1 UK and Hong Kong off hook to on hook ratio P2 Same as P0 setting but at 20 pulses per minute P3 Same as P1 sett...

Page 126: ...Parameter b specifies automode operations where 0 automode disabled 1 automode enabled with V 8 V 32 Annex A Parameter c specifies the minimum connection data rate 300 56000 Parameter d specifies the...

Page 127: ...Set the polled station identification FCIG Report the polled station identification FCR Capability to receive FCR Capability to receive FCSI Report the called station ID FDCC DCE capabilities paramete...

Page 128: ...facturer REV Identify Revision Level TL Audio output transmit level VBQ Query Buffer Size VBS Bits per sample ADPCM or PCM VBT Beep Tone Timer VCI Identify Compression Method VLS Voice line select VRA...

Page 129: ...not have Taxsignal switched OFF modem function may be impaired The impairment may be resolved by a filter with the following specifications Telekom PTT SCR BE Taximpulssperrfilter 12kHz PTT Art 444 1...

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Page 131: ...keylocks All cables All hard disk drives optical drives and diskette drives Internal speaker assembly RFID antenna Speaker power supply EMC shield 5 25 Fan assembly 80 mm fixed speed Input output cam...

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Page 133: ...in certain transactions therefore this statement may not apply to you This information could include technical inaccuracies or typographical errors Changes are periodically made to the information her...

Page 134: ...me 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 Internat...

Page 135: ...8192 8413 and 8430 21 Types 8189 8190 8194 8195 8415 8432 and 8433 96 Types 8196 and 8197 70 D device drivers 8 30 55 81 DIMMs installing 11 33 58 84 drives bays 2 14 24 36 48 62 75 87 CD 5 27 51 61...

Page 136: ...49 75 Advanced Power Management support 3 25 49 75 R recovering from a POST BIOS update failure 104 removing the cover Types 8128 8187 8188 8193 8414 and 8431 31 Types 8185 8186 8192 8413 and 8430 9 T...

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