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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

System board

7

CD drive or DVD drive

4

Microprocessor and heat sink

8

Diskette drive

Identifying parts on the system board

The system board, also called the

planar

or

motherboard

, is the main circuit board

in your computer. It provides basic computer functions and supports a variety of
devices that are IBM-installed or that you can install later.

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User Guide

Summary of Contents for NetVista A21

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Page 4: ...ormation on page v and Appendix E Notices and trademarks on page 69 Second Edition May 2002 Copyright International Business Machines Corporation 2001 All rights reserved US Government Users Restricte...

Page 5: ...of your computer 12 Locating the connectors on the rear of your computer 16 Home PNA network adapter 16 Obtaining device drivers 17 Chapter 3 Installing internal options small desktop model 19 Removi...

Page 6: ...52 Chapter 6 Updating the computer configuration 55 Verifying that an option is installed correctly 55 Configuring PCI adapters 56 Configuring startup devices 56 Erasing a lost or forgotten password...

Page 7: ...wer 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 couran...

Page 8: ...nt type battery recommended by the manufacturer The battery 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...

Page 9: ...rage pour viter tout risque de choc lectrique utilisez toujours un t l phone sans fil v En cas de fuite de gaz n utilisez jamais un t l phone situ proximit de la fuite Laser compliance statement Some...

Page 10: ...classe 1 conforme aux normes CEI 825 et CENELEC EN 60 825 Lorsqu une unit de CD ROM DVD ROM est install e tenez compte des remarques suivantes ATTENTION Pour viter tout risque d exposition au rayon la...

Page 11: ...provides instructions for removing the cover and installing hard disk drives memory and adapters in your computer v Chapter 5 Installing internal options microtower model provides instructions for re...

Page 12: ...eshooting software recovery procedures and information about where to call for help and service If you have Internet access the most up to date manuals for your computer are available from the World W...

Page 13: ...ll any option read Safety Information on page v These precautions and guidelines will help you work safely See Access IBM for general information about the use operation and maintenance of your comput...

Page 14: ...Small desktop model computer Note The following illustration shows two types of small desktop model computers One model type has a door covering the drives 1394 Desktop model computer 2 User Guide...

Page 15: ...kette drive some models v Internal hard disk drive v EIDE CD drive or DVD drive some models Video controller Dynamic video memory technology Audio subsystem 16 bit integrated Sound Blaster Pro compati...

Page 16: ...Small desktop model Three expansion cards must be low profile Desktop model Three Microtower model Three Power v 95 W 120 W or 155 W power supply with manual voltage selection switch v Automatic 50 60...

Page 17: ...is section lists the physical specifications for your computer 1 The operating systems listed here are being tested for compatibility at the time this publication goes to press Additional operating sy...

Page 18: ...of optional features installed and the power management optional features in use Heat output approximate in British thermal units Btu per hour Minimum configuration 187 8 Btu hr 55 watts Maximum confi...

Page 19: ...ptional features installed and the power management optional features in use Heat output approximate in British thermal units Btu per hour Minimum configuration 204 9 Btu hr 60 watts Maximum configura...

Page 20: ...f optional features installed and the power management optional features in use Heat output approximate in British thermal units Btu per hour Minimum configuration 204 9 Btu hr 60 watts Maximum config...

Page 21: ...Within the United States call 1 800 IBM 2YOU 1 800 426 2968 your IBM reseller or IBM marketing representative v Within Canada call 1 800 565 3344 or 1 800 465 7999 v Outside the United States and Cana...

Page 22: ...or at least two seconds This reduces static electricity in the package and your body v When possible remove the option and install it directly in the computer without setting the option down When this...

Page 23: ...nstructions that come with the option to help you make the connection and install any software or device drivers that are required for the option Important Before you install or remove any option read...

Page 24: ...s the location of the connectors on the front of the desktop computer 1 Front USB connector 2 Front USB connector The following illustration shows the location of the connectors on the front of the mi...

Page 25: ...or 2 Parallel connector 9 Audio line out connector 3 Ethernet connector 10 USB connectors 4 Serial connector 11 Monitor connector 5 Power connector 12 Serial connector 6 PCI slots 13 Keyboard connecto...

Page 26: ...ctor 9 Audio line out connector 3 Parallel connector 10 USB connectors 4 Ethernet connector 11 Monitor connector 5 Serial connector 12 Serial connector 6 PCI slots 13 Keyboard connector 7 Microphone c...

Page 27: ...udio line in connector 3 Serial connector 10 Microphone connector 4 Parallel connector 11 Serial connector 5 Monitor connector 12 PCI slots 6 USB connectors 13 Power connector 7 Ethernet connector Not...

Page 28: ...ers headphones greater than 18 ohms multimedia keyboards or the audio line in connector on a stereo system or other external recording device Audio line in connector Used to receive audio signals from...

Page 29: ...aximum possible Some Internet service provider ISP accounts do not allow Internet sharing or they charge extra for it Your ISP access agreement might require you to have more than one account Check yo...

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Page 31: ...To remove the cover 1 Shut down your operating system 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 electric...

Page 32: ...System board 7 CD drive or DVD drive 4 Microprocessor and heat sink 8 Diskette drive Identifying parts on the system board The system board also called the planar or motherboard is the main circuit b...

Page 33: ...IDE connector Installing memory Your computer has two connectors for installing dual in line memory modules DIMMs that provide up to a maximum of 512 MB of system memory Installing DIMMs When installi...

Page 34: ...tches 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 26 Installing adapters This...

Page 35: ...ase storage capacity and to enable your computer to read other types of media such as CD ROM Internal drives are installed in bays Within this book the bays are referred to as bay 1 bay 2 and so on Wh...

Page 36: ...ay 1 or 2 Installing a drive To install a CD drive or DVD drive in bay 2 follow these steps 1 Remove the cover see Removing the cover on page 19 2 If you are installing a drive with removable media in...

Page 37: ...itional drives Connect the power cable to the drive 8 If you have a CD ROM drive audio cable connect it to the drive and the system board 9 Slide the drive cage in and engage the latch 10 If the drive...

Page 38: ...ther with a lock What to do next To work with another option go to the appropriate section Replacing the cover and connecting the cables After working with options you need to install any removed part...

Page 39: ...re the cover with the screw 4 Reconnect the external cables and cords to the computer See Chapter 2 Installing external options on page 11 5 To update the configuration see Chapter 6 Updating the comp...

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Page 41: ...age 9 before removing the cover To remove the cover 1 Shut down your operating system remove any media diskettes CDs or tapes from the drives and turn off all attached devices and the computer 2 Unplu...

Page 42: ...connector 8 System board 4 Optional drive bay 9 Microprocessor and heat sink 5 Hard disk drive 10 PCI slot Identifying parts on the system board The system board also called the planar or motherboard...

Page 43: ...ry IDE connector Installing memory Your computer has two connectors for installing dual in line memory modules DIMMs that provide up to a maximum of 512 MB of system memory Installing DIMMs When insta...

Page 44: ...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 38 Installing adapters This section provides inf...

Page 45: ...e system board 5 Install the adapter slot cover latch 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 connectin...

Page 46: ...Drive specifications Your computer comes with the following IBM installed drives v A CD ROM drive in bay 1 some models v A 3 5 inch hard disk drive in bay 3 v A 3 5 inch diskette drive in bay 4 Models...

Page 47: ...installed is a removable media drive remove the bay panel from the front bezel 4 Remove the metal shield from the drive bay by inserting a flat blade screwdriver into one of the slots and gently pry i...

Page 48: ...a four wire power cable that connects to the power supply and a signal cable that connects to the system board You might also have an audio cable to connect The steps to connect an IDE drive are diff...

Page 49: ...w hard disk 2 Remove the two connector cable from the hard disk drive 3 Locate the primary IDE connector on the system board One end of the three connector cable connects to the hard disk drive and th...

Page 50: ...er with a lock What to do next To work with another option go to the appropriate section Replacing the cover and connecting the cables After working with options you need to install any removed parts...

Page 51: ...l the cover snaps into place 4 Reconnect the external cables and cords to the computer See Chapter 2 Installing external options on page 11 5 To update the configuration see Chapter 6 Updating the com...

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Page 53: ...ices on page 9 before removing the cover To remove the cover 1 Shut down your operating system remove any media diskettes CDs or tapes from the drives and turn off all attached devices and the compute...

Page 54: ...ations 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 t...

Page 55: ...2 Push the metal tab and slide the power supply unit inward 3 Rotate the power supply outward as shown Chapter 5 Installing internal options microtower model 43...

Page 56: ...verse these steps Identifying parts on the system board The system board also called the planar or motherboard is the main circuit board in your computer It provides basic computer functions and suppo...

Page 57: ...y IDE connector Installing memory Your computer has two connectors for installing dual in line memory modules DIMMs that provide up to a maximum of 512 MB of system memory Installing DIMMs When instal...

Page 58: ...at to do next v Replace any adapters that were removed v Replace the power supply v To work with another option go to the appropriate section v To complete the installation go to Replacing the cover a...

Page 59: ...rnal 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...

Page 60: ...llowing 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 requirements 1 Bay 1 Maximum Height 41 3 mm 1 6...

Page 61: ...ove the metal shield from the drive bay by inserting a flat blade screwdriver into one of the slots and gently prying it loose 4 Make sure the drive that you are installing is set correctly as either...

Page 62: ...e the procedure below for your drive connection To connect the first IDE CD drive or DVD drive 1 Locate the three connector signal cable that came with your computer or with the new drive 2 Locate the...

Page 63: ...onnector cable connects to the hard disk drive and the other connects to the system board See Identifying parts on the system board on page 44 4 Connect the extra connector in the signal cable to the...

Page 64: ...th a lock What to do next To work with another option go to the appropriate section Replacing the cover and connecting the cables After working with options you need to install any removed parts repla...

Page 65: ...e thumbscrews into the holes in the cover and the chassis and tighten 7 Reconnect the external cables and cords to the computer See Chapter 2 Installing external options on page 11 8 To update the con...

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Page 67: ...ect Exit and press Enter 2 Select Exit Saving Changes and press Enter The computer will restart The Windows operating system will usually detect the new option update the configuration information and...

Page 68: ...e computer and to assign resources to new devices in a manner that avoids system conflicts Configuring startup devices When your computer is turned on it searches for an operating system The order in...

Page 69: ...e power switch for approximately 10 seconds to turn off the computer 8 Repeat steps 2 through 4 on page 56 9 Move the jumper on JP14 back to the NORMAL position 10 Replace the cover and connect the po...

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Page 71: ...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 19 small desktop model Remov...

Page 72: ...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 73: ...as flash memory You can easily update POST BIOS and the Configuration Setup Utility program by starting your computer using a flash update diskette IBM might make changes and enhancements to the syste...

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Page 75: ...FFF 96 KB PCI space available to adapter ROMs 896 K 1 MB E0000 FFFFF 128 KB System ROM BIOS main memory shadowed 1 MB 16 MB 1000000 FFFFFF 15 MB PCI space 16 MB 4096 MB 10000000 FFDFFFFF 4080 MB PCI s...

Page 76: ...F 127 General I O locations available to PCI bus 0170 0177 8 Secondary IDE channel 01F0 01F7 8 Primary IDE channel 0200 0207 8 MIDI joystick port 0220 0227 8 Serial port 3 or 4 0228 0277 80 General I...

Page 77: ...ory address register 00 15 Yes 0003 Channel 1 transfer count register 00 15 Yes 0004 Channel 2 memory address register 00 15 Yes 0005 Channel 2 transfer count register 00 15 Yes 0006 Channel 3 memory...

Page 78: ...15 Yes 00CA Channel 6 transfer count register 00 15 Yes 00CC Channel 7 memory address register 00 15 Yes 00CE Channel 7 transfer count register 00 15 Yes 00D0 Channels 4 7 read status write command re...

Page 79: ...resent 6 Diskette controller 7 LPT1 8 Real time clock 9 Video ACPI 10 MIDI joystick some models only 11 Available to user 12 Mouse port 13 Math coprocessor 14 Primary IDE if present 15 Secondary IDE i...

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Page 81: ...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 cert...

Page 82: ...ration in the United States or other countries or both IBM Wake on LAN PS 2 Celeron Pentium MMX and AnyPoint are trademarks of Intel Corporation in the United States other countries or both Microsoft...

Page 83: ...address map 65 drives bays 4 23 33 48 CD 9 34 47 diskette 9 DVD 9 34 47 hard disk 9 34 47 installing 23 24 33 35 47 49 internal 3 9 47 49 drives continued removable media 9 34 47 specifications 23 34...

Page 84: ...from a POST BIOS update failure 61 removing the cover desktop model 29 microtower model 41 small desktop model 19 replacing the cover desktop model 38 microtower model 52 small desktop model 26 S secu...

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