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Page 2: ...ormation on page v and Notices and trademarks on page 51 Note First Edition January 2001 Copyright International Business Machines Corporation 2001 All rights reserved US Government Users Restricted Rights Use duplication or disclosure restricted by GSA ADP Schedule Contract with IBM Corp ...

Page 3: ...ing components 26 Removing the power supply 26 Installing options on the system board 28 Accessing the system board 28 Identifying parts on the system board 28 Installing memory 30 Removing a DIMM 30 Installing DIMMs 30 Installing adapters 31 Adapter slots 31 Installing adapters 31 Installing internal drives 31 Drive specifications 32 Power and signal cables for internal drives 33 Installing inter...

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Page 5: ...e et des câbles de transmission peut présenter un danger Pour éviter tout risque de choc électrique Ne manipulez aucun câble et n effectuez aucune opération d installation d entretien ou de reconfiguration de ce produit au cours d un orage Branchez tous les cordons d alimentation sur un socle de prise de courant correctement câblé et mis à la terre Branchez sur des socles de prise de courant corre...

Page 6: ...à plus de 100 C 212 F Réparer ou désassembler Mettre au rebut les batteries usagées conformément aux règlements locaux Modem safety information To reduce the risk of fire electrical shock or injury when using telephone equipment always follow basic safety precautions such as Never install telephone wiring during a lightening storm Never install telephone jacks in wet locations unless the jack is s...

Page 7: ... is installed note the following handling instructions CAUTION Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein might result in hazardous radiation exposure Removing the covers of the CD ROM drive or DVD ROM drive could result in exposure to hazardous laser radiation There are no serviceable parts inside the CD ROM drive or DVD ROM drive Do not remove t...

Page 8: ...y Information DANGER Rayonnement laser lorsque le carter est ouvert Évitez toute exposition directe des yeux au rayon laser Évitez de regarder fixement le faisceau ou de l observer à l aide d instruments optiques ...

Page 9: ...and erasing a lost or forgotten password Changing the battery on page 43 provides instructions to help you change the battery if you need to Updating System Programs on page 45 provides instructions to help you update your system programs and how to recover from a POST BIOS update failure System address maps on page 47 provides information for programmers describing the address maps of the compute...

Page 10: ...x About this book ...

Page 11: ...mputer To properly install options you will need to know the model of your computer The best way to identify your computer is by the machine type model number The machine type model number indicates the various features of the computer such as the type of microprocessor and the number of drive bays You can find this number on the small label on the front of your computer An example of the machine ...

Page 12: ...ith a diskette drive and a hard disk drive Some models come with a CD ROM DVD ROM or Combo drive The power button is located on the right side of the computer as you are facing it Features This section provides an overview of the computer features standard software and specifications Not all models come with all features that are summarized here Microprocessor AMD Duron microprocessor with 128KB L...

Page 13: ...t Ring Detect for an external modem and Modem Ring Detect for an internal modem Wake on Alarm Input output features 25 pin ECP EPP parallel connector One 9 pin serial connector Three or Four USB connectors PS 2 mouse connector PS 2 keyboard connector 15 pin monitor connector Audio line in Audio line out and Microphone connectors S PDIF connector some models only IEEE 1394 connector some models onl...

Page 14: ... Edition Me Operating systems tested for compatibility Microsoft Window 2000 Specifications This section lists the physical specifications for the computer The desktop and microtower models have three 32 bit PCI expansion slots The desktop models have three drive bays and microtower models have 4 drive bays Note The computer is classified as a Class A or Class B digital device See the Quick Refere...

Page 15: ...ption 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 British thermal units Btu per hour Minimum configuration 13 7 Btu hr 4 watts Maximum configuration 341 Btu HR 100 watts Airflow Approximately 0 28 cubic meters per minute 10 cubic feet per minute maximum Acoustical noise emission va...

Page 16: ...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 British thermal units Btu per hour Minimum configuration 13 7 Btu hr 4 watts Maximum configuration 341 Btu HR 100 watts Airflow Approximately 0 28 cubic meters per minute 10 cubic feet per minute maximum Acoustical noise emiss...

Page 17: ...r components and options When you add an option do not open the static protective package containing the option until you are instructed to do so When you handle options and other computer components take these precautions to avoid static electricity damage Limit your movement Movement can cause static electricity to build up around you Always handle components carefully Handle adapters and memory...

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Page 19: ...ns that come with the option to help you make the connection and install any software or device drivers that are required for the option Locating the connectors on the front of your computer The following illustration shows the location of the connectors on the front of the desktop computer 1 USB connector 2 USB connector Some models are IEEE 1394 connector 3 S PDIF connector 4 Microphone connecto...

Page 20: ...10 Installing external options The following illustration shows the location of the connectors on the front of the microtower computer 1 Front USB connector 2 Front USB connector 1 2 ...

Page 21: ...cons Icons will help you to determine where to connect the proper cables on your computer 1 LAN connector 8 USB connector 2 Game Port some models only 9 USB connector 3 Speaker out connector 10 Monitor connector 4 Power connector 11 Parallel connector 5 Microphone connector 12 Serial connector 6 Audio line in connector 13 Keyboard connector 7 Audio line out connector 14 Mouse connector 1 3 4 5 6 7...

Page 22: ...t connector 15 Mouse connector 8 LAN connector Connector Description Mouse connector Used to attach a mouse trackball or other pointing device that uses a mouse connector Keyboard connector Used to attach a keyboard that uses a keyboard connector USB connectors Used to attach a device that requires a Universal Serial Bus USB connection such as a USB scanner or USB printer If you have more than fou...

Page 23: ...d disk if you use speech recognition software Audio line in connector Used to receive audio signals from an external audio device such as a stereo system When you attach an external audio device 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 external dev...

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Page 25: ...d the computer 2 Unplug all power cords from electrical outlets 3 Disconnect all cables attached to the computer This includes power cords input output I O cables and any other cables that are connected to the computer 4 Remove the screw that secures the top cover at the rear of the system unit 5 Hold both sides of the system unit top cover and push it foward about 1 inch 2 54cm Lift the top cover...

Page 26: ...5 You might need to remove adapters to access some components on the system board For information about adapters see Installing adapters on page 19 When disconnecting cables be sure to note where they are attached so that you can correctly reattach them later Identifying parts on the system board The system board also called the planar or motherboard is the main circuit board in your computer It p...

Page 27: ...6 Speaker out connector 5 Diskette drive connector 17 Microphone connector 6 Primary IDE connector 18 Audio line in connector 7 Secondary IDE connector 19 Audio line out connector 8 Flash ROM 20 Game Port some models only 9 CMOS battery connector 21 2 USB connectors and LAN connector 10 JP7 1 2 normal default 2 3 CMOS clear 22 Monitor connector 11 PCI Slot 1 23 Parallel connector 12 PCI Slot 2 24 ...

Page 28: ...art It might be needed later if you change your memory configuration Installing a DIMM When installing DIMMs the following rules apply Fill each system memory connector sequentially starting at DIMM 0 Use 3 3 V 133 MHz unbuffered SDRAM DIMMs Use only 64 128 or 256 MB DIMMs in any combination To install a DIMM 1 Touch the static protective package containing the DIMM to any unpainted metal surface ...

Page 29: ...a low profile PCI adapter card Installing adapters To install an adapter 1 Remove the cover See Removing the cover on page 15 2 Remove the slot screw and slot cover for the appropriate expansion slot 3 Install the adapter into the appropriate slot on the system board To work with another option go to the appropriate section To complete the installation go to Replacing the cover and connecting the ...

Page 30: ... you can install in each bay Also it is important to correctly connect the internal drive cables to the installed drive Drive specifications Your computer comes with the following IBM installed drives A CD ROM drive DVD ROM or other type of drive in bay 2 some models A 3 5 inch hard disk drive in bay 1 A 3 5 inch diskette drive in bay 3 some models Models that do not have drives installed in bays ...

Page 31: ...y or slave device If your computer comes with a CD ROM drive it has an ATA 100 signal cable However if you are installing a hard disk drive you must change the switch or jumper setting on the CD ROM drive to secondary and change the connector that is used for the CD ROM drive to the gray middle connector The narrower signal cable has two connectors for attaching the diskette drive to the diskette ...

Page 32: ...ight need to remove the signal and power cables from the drive 1 Remove the cover see Removing the cover on page 15 2 Lift the latch that secures the CD ROM drive mounting tray 3 Install the drive into the bay Align the screw holes and insert the two screws 4 Slide in the drive and engage the latch to secure drive cage 5 Connect the power and signal cables to the drive ...

Page 33: ...am To replace the cover and connect cables to your computer 1 Ensure that all components have been reassembled correctly and that no tools or loose screws are left inside your computer 2 Clear any cables that might impede the replacement of the cover 3 Place the cover over the computer and slide it to the rear until it is fully closed 4 Reconnect the external cables and cords to the computer See C...

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Page 35: ...rives 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 output I O cables and any other cables that connected to the computer 4 Remove the thumbscrews from the rear of the computer and slide the cover toward the rear of the computer and lift the cover up and off Read S...

Page 36: ... 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 Use the following procedure to provide easier access to the system board 1 PCI slot 5 Diskette drive 2 System board 6 Optional drive bay 3 Hard disk drive 7 CD DVD drive bay 4 Power supply 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 ...

Page 37: ...hassis 2 Slide the power supply unit up toward the top of the chassis 3 Rotate the power supply outward as shown 4 Pull the power supply forward and carefully rotate it toward the front of the chassis Lay it to the side 5 To replace the power supply reverse these steps ...

Page 38: ... on page 25 You might need to move the power supply aside or remove adapters to access some components on the system board For information about adapters see Installing adapters on page 31 When disconnecting cables be sure to note where they are attached so that you can correctly reattach them later Identifying parts on the system board The system board also called the planar or motherboard is the...

Page 39: ...6 Speaker out connector 5 Diskette drive connector 17 Microphone connector 6 Primary IDE connector 18 Audio line in connector 7 Secondary IDE connector 19 Audio line out connector 8 Flash ROM 20 Game Port some models only 9 CMOS battery connector 21 2 USB connectors and LAN connector 10 JP7 1 2 normal default 2 3 CMOS clear 22 Monitor connector 11 PCI Slot 1 23 Parallel connector 12 PCI Slot 2 24 ...

Page 40: ...t discard or lose this part It might be needed later if you change your memory configuration Installing DIMMs When installing DIMMs the following rules apply Fill each system memory connector sequentially starting at DIMM 0 Use 3 3 V 133 MHz unbuffered SDRAM DIMMs Use only 64 128 or 256 MB DIMMs in any combination To install a DIMM 1 To locate the DIMM connectors See Identifying parts on the syste...

Page 41: ...5 Install the screw that secures the adapter 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 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 ar...

Page 42: ...ys 1 and 2 have a static shield and bay panel installed The following illustration shows the locations of the drive bays The following table describes some of the drives that you can install in each bay and their height requirements 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 bays bays 1 or 2 Bay 1 Max H...

Page 43: ... has an ATA 100 signal cable However if you are installing a hard disk drive you must change the switch or jumper setting on the CD ROM drive or DVD ROM drive to secondary and change the connector that is used for the CD ROM drive or DVD ROM drive to the gray middle connector The narrower signal cable has two connectors for attaching the diskette drive to the diskette drive connector on the system...

Page 44: ... cables After working with options you need to install any removed parts replace the cover and reconnect any cables including power cords and telephone lines Also depending on the option that installed you might need to confirm the updated information in the Configuration Setup Utility program To replace the cover and connect cables to your computer 1 Ensure that all components have been reassembl...

Page 45: ...d to lift the front of the cover slightly to align it properly 6 Insert the three thumbscrews into the holes in the cover and the chassis and tighten 7 Reconnect the external cables and cords to the computer See Installing external options on page 9 When the power cord is first plugged in the computer might appear to power on for a few seconds then power off This is a normal sequence to enable the...

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Page 47: ...etup menus Keys Function Use these arrow keys to highlight an option in a menu Press the Enter key to choose the option Use these arrow keys to change the value of a setting In some menus you can use these keys to move from one field to another F10 Press this key to save your changes Enter Press this key to select a highlighted option from a menu Esc After viewing or making changes to the settings...

Page 48: ... default settings follow these steps 1 From the Configuration Steup Utility menu highlight the option then press Enter A dialog box appears confirming if you want to Load FDDless Defaults 2 Type Y to select Yes then press Enter 3 Highlight the Save Exit Setup Option then press Enter A dialog box appears SAVE to CMOS and EXIT Y N Load Optimized Defaults When you purchase an IBM personal computer it...

Page 49: ...or hard disk This startup sequence allows you to start the diagnostic and recovery programs from the Product Recovery and Diagnostics CD use emergency diskettes to recover from a startup failure and start from your hard disk for normal day to day operation In order to boot from the CD ROM place CD Drive before HDD in the boot sequence list Virus Warning This setting determines if the BIOS will mon...

Page 50: ...nd a key is held down the key will repeat after a brief delay If the typematic function is disabled the key will not repeat when held brief delay If the typematic function is disabled the key will not repeat when held Enabled Enable typematic rate repeat Disabled Disable typematic rate no repeat Typematic Rate Chars Sec When the typematic rate is enabled you can select the rate at which the keys a...

Page 51: ...set up a password to restrict access to the Setup Utility or to your system You can also change or remove the password If you set up a system password you must type this password each time you power on your system If you set up a password in this option you can only enter and view the setting in the Configuration Setup Utility Erasing a lost or forgotten password clearing CMOS This section will ex...

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Page 53: ...tery notice on page vi for information about replacing and disposing of the battery To change the battery 1 Turn off the computer and all attached devices 2 Unplug the power cord and remove the cover See Removing the cover on page 15 desktop model Removing the cover on page 25 microtower model 3 Locate the battery Refer to the system board label inside your computer or see Identifying parts on the...

Page 54: ...over and connecting the cables on page 23 desktop model Replacing the cover and connecting the cables on page 34 microtower model and the Quick Reference 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 computer and all attached devices 10 Use the Configuration Setup Utility...

Page 55: ...board has a module called electrically erasable programmable read only memory EEPROM also referred to as flash memory You can easily update POST BIOS and the Configuration Setup Utility program by starting your computer using a flash update diskette or by using the Remote Administration feature if it is enabled IBM might make changes and enhancements to the system programs When updates are release...

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Page 57: ... decimal Address range hex Description 0 640 KB 000000 09FFFF Main memory 640 768 KB 0A0000 0BFFFF VGA memory 768 816 KB 0C0000 CBFFFF Video BIOS Memory 816 896 KB 0CC000 0DFFFF ISA Card BIOS Buffer Memory 896 960 KB 0E0000 0EFFFF BIOS Extension Memory Setup and Post Memory PCI Development BIOS 960 1024 KB 0F0000 0FFFFF System BIOS memory 100000 Upper Limit Main memory Upper Limit 4 GB PCI memory ...

Page 58: ...8 27F Parallel Printer Port 2 2F8 2FF Serial Asynchronous Port 2 378 37F Parallel Printer Port 1 3F0 3F5 Floppy Disk Controller 3F6 3F6 Secondary EIDE 3F7 3F7 Primary EIDE 3F8 3FF Serial Asynchronous Port 1 0CF8 Configuration Address Register 0CFC Configuration Data Register 778 77A Parallel Printer Port 1 Table 2 I O address map Address hex Description ...

Page 59: ...ritical system error SMI System management interrupt for power management 0 Timer 1 Keyboard 2 Cascade interrupt from slave PIC 3 COM2 4 USB 5 Modem 6 Diskette controller 7 LPT1 8 Real time clock 9 ACPI 10 Audio and IEEE1394 11 Ethernet Video and Cardbus 12 Mouse port 13 Math coprocessor 14 Primary IDE if present 15 Secondary IDE if present ...

Page 60: ...upt request and direct memory access channel assignments Table 4 DMA channel assignments DMA channel Assignment 0 Available 1 Audio 2 Floppy Diskette 3 Printer Port 4 Cascade 5 Available 6 Available 7 Available ...

Page 61: ...ED INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF NON INFRINGEMENT MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE Some states do not allow disclaimer of express or implied warranties 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 herein ...

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Page 63: ... 30 DMA channel assignments 50 drives bays 3 20 32 CD 31 CD ROM 20 diskette 7 DVD 7 31 hard disk 7 20 31 installing 20 22 31 33 internal 3 7 31 33 removable media 7 20 31 specifications 20 32 E environment operating 5 6 I input output I O address map 47 features 3 installing DIMM 18 DIMMs 30 internal drives 20 desktop model 22 microtower model 33 memory 18 30 DIMM 18 installing adapters desktop mo...

Page 64: ... model 25 replacing the cover desktop model 23 microtower model 34 S security features 3 subsystem audio 3 system board 16 28 accessing 16 28 identifying parts 16 28 memory 7 18 30 memory map 47 system board accessing 16 28 identifying parts 16 28 installing options 16 28 system programs updating 45 U updating system programs 45 V video controller 3 ...

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