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After

 

you

 

set

 

an

 

Administrator

 

Password,

 

a

 

password

 

prompt

 

is

 

displayed

 

each

 

time

 

you

 

try

 

to

 

access

 

the

 

Setup

 

Utility

 

program.

 

If

 

you

 

type

 

the

 

wrong

 

password,

 

you

 

will

 

see

 

an

 

error

 

message.

 

If

 

you

 

type

 

the

 

wrong

 

password

 

three

 

times,

 

you

 

must

 

turn

 

the

 

computer

 

off

 

and

 

start

 

again.

 

If

 

both

 

the

 

user

 

and

 

administrator

 

passwords

 

are

 

set,

 

you

 

can

 

type

 

either

 

password.

 

However,

 

to

 

change

 

any

 

configuration

 

settings,

 

you

 

must

 

use

 

your

 

administrator

 

password.

 

Setting,

 

changing,

 

and

 

deleting

 

a

 

password

 

To

 

set,

 

change,

 

or

 

delete

 

a

 

password,

 

do

 

the

 

following:

 

Note:

  

A

 

password

 

can

 

be

 

any

 

combination

 

of

 

up

 

to

 

twelve

 

characters

 

(A-

 

Z,

 

a-z,

 

and

 

0-9).

 

1.

   

Start

 

the

 

Setup

 

Utility

 

program

 

(see

 

“Starting

 

the

 

Setup

 

Utility

 

program”

 

on

 

page

 

27).

 

2.

   

From

 

the

 

Setup

 

Utility

 

program

 

menu,

 

select

 

Security

.

 

3.

   

Select

 

Set

 

Passwords

.

 

Read

 

the

 

information

 

displayed

 

on

 

the

 

right

 

side

 

of

 

the

 

screen.

Using

 

Security

 

Profile

 

by

 

Device

 

Security

 

Profile

 

by

 

Device

 

is

 

used

 

to

 

enable

 

or

 

disable

 

user

 

access

 

to

 

the

 

following

 

devices:

 

 

IDE

 

controller

 

When

 

this

 

feature

 

is

 

set

 

to

 

Disable

,

 

all

 

devices

 

connected

 

to

 

the

 

IDE

 

controller

 

(such

 

as

 

hard

 

disk

 

drives

 

or

 

the

 

CD-ROM

 

drive)

 

are

 

disabled

 

and

 

will

 

not

 

be

 

displayed

 

in

 

the

 

system

 

configuration.

 

Diskette

 

Drive

 

Access

 

When

 

this

 

feature

 

is

 

set

 

to

 

Disable

,

 

the

 

diskette

 

drive

 

cannot

 

be

 

accessed.

 

Diskette

 

Write

 

Protect

 

When

 

this

 

feature

 

is

 

set

 

to

 

Enable

,

 

all

 

diskettes

 

are

 

treated

 

as

 

if

 

they

 

are

 

write-protected.

  

To

 

set

 

Security

 

Profile

 

by

 

Device,

 

do

 

the

 

following:

 

1.

   

Start

 

the

 

Setup

 

Utility

 

program

 

(see

 

“Starting

 

the

 

Setup

 

Utility

 

program”

 

on

 

page

 

27).

 

2.

   

From

 

the

 

Setup

 

Utility

 

program

 

menu,

 

select

 

Security

.

 

3.

   

Select

 

Security

 

Profile

 

by

 

Device

.

 

4.

   

Select

 

the

 

desired

 

devices

 

and

 

settings

 

and

 

press

 

Enter.

 

5.

   

Return

 

to

 

the

 

Setup

 

Utility

 

program

 

menu

 

and

 

select

 

Exit

 

and

 

then

 

Save

 

Settings

.

Selecting

 

a

 

startup

 

device

 

If

 

your

 

computer

 

does

 

not

 

start

 

up

 

(boot)

 

from

 

a

 

device

 

such

 

as

 

the

 

CD-ROM,

 

diskette,

 

or

 

hard

 

disk

 

as

 

expected,

 

use

 

one

 

of

 

the

 

following

 

procedures

 

to

 

select

 

a

 

startup

 

device.

 

Selecting

 

a

 

temporary

 

startup

 

device

 

Use

 

this

 

procedure

 

to

 

startup

 

from

 

any

 

boot

 

device.

 

Note:

  

Not

 

all

 

CDs,

 

hard

 

disks,

 

and

 

diskettes

 

are

 

startable

 

(bootable).

 

28

 

User

 

Guide

Summary of Contents for ThinkCentre 9212

Page 1: ...ThinkCentre User Guide Types 9212 and 9213...

Page 2: ......

Page 3: ...ThinkCentre User Guide Types 9212 and 9213...

Page 4: ...t safety information on page v and Appendix D Notices on page 43 Second Edition April 2005 Copyright International Business Machines Corporation 2005 All rights reserved US Government Users Restricted...

Page 5: ...al optical drive or a parallel ATA hard disk drive 20 Connecting a serial ATA hard disk drive 21 Installing security features 21 Identifying security locks 22 Integrated cable lock 23 Padlock 24 Passw...

Page 6: ...iv User Guide...

Page 7: ...gged 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 that...

Page 8: ...mer These parts are referred to as Customer Replaceable Units or CRUs IBM expressly identifies CRUs as such and provides documentation with instructions when it is appropriate for customers to replace...

Page 9: ...its only into a grounded electrical outlet This is a safety feature Do not defeat this safety feature by trying to insert it into a non grounded outlet If you cannot insert the plug into the outlet co...

Page 10: ...d when the computer is functioning or when the battery is charging Your computer produces some heat during normal operation Extended contact with the body could cause discomfort or potentially a skin...

Page 11: ...bles as described in the following table when installing moving or opening covers on this product or attached devices To connect 1 Turn everything OFF 2 First attach all cables to devices 3 Attach sig...

Page 12: ...U S to conform to the requirements of the Department of Health and Human Services 21 Code of Federal Regulations DHHS 21 CFR Subchapter J for Class 1 laser products Elsewhere these drives are certifi...

Page 13: ...y levels are present inside any component that has this label attached There are no serviceable parts inside these components If you suspect a problem with one of these parts contact a service technic...

Page 14: ...xii User Guide...

Page 15: ...formation for installing your computer and starting the operating system It also includes basic troubleshooting information software recovery procedures help and service information and warranty infor...

Page 16: ...xiv User Guide...

Page 17: ...tions and guidelines will help you work safely Note Use only the parts provided by IBM Features This section provides an overview of the computer features and preinstalled software System information...

Page 18: ...ler some models v 10 100 1000 Mbps integrated Broadcom Ethernet controller some models v Support for the Wake on LAN feature v Soft modem V 90 V 44 some models System management features v Remote Prog...

Page 19: ...device Preinstalled software Your computer might come with preinstalled software If it does an operating system device drivers to support built in features and other support programs are included Ope...

Page 20: ...omponent interconnect PCI adapters PCI Express x1 adapter PCI Express x16 graphics adapter Internal drives such as Optical drives such as CD and DVD drives Hard disk drive Diskette drives and other re...

Page 21: ...and the power management optional features in use Heat output approximate in British thermal units Btu per hour Minimum configuration 256 Btu hr 75 watts Maximum configuration 1058 Btu hr 310 watts Ai...

Page 22: ...r for 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 t...

Page 23: ...ation shows the locations of the connectors on the front of the computer Note Not all computer models will have the following connectors 1 3 9 4 1 IEEE 1394 connector 4 Microphone connector 2 USB conn...

Page 24: ...ctor some models 4 Audio line in connector 14 PCI adapter connector 5 Audio line out connector 15 PCI adapter connector 6 Microphone connector 16 PCI Express x1 adapter connector 7 Serial connector 17...

Page 25: ...pin serial connector Parallel connector Used to attach a parallel printer parallel scanner or other devices that use a 25 pin parallel connector USB connectors Used to attach a device that requires a...

Page 26: ...he 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 output I...

Page 27: ...3 Power supply 8 Speaker 4 Hard disk drive 9 Diskette drive 5 PCI adapter connector Identifying parts on the system board The system board sometimes called the planar or motherboard is the main circu...

Page 28: ...onnector 20 Microprocessor heat sink 10 SATA connectors 4 21 12v power connector 11 PCI Express x16 graphics adapter connector some models 22 Diskette drive connector Installing memory modules Your co...

Page 29: ...ose 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 s...

Page 30: ...the adapter from its static protective package 5 Install the adapter into the appropriate connector on the system board 6 Close the adapter latch to secure the adapter What to do next v To work with a...

Page 31: ...CD CD RW and DVD drives v Removable 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...

Page 32: ...5 25 inch removable media drive 2 Bay 2 Maximum height 43 0 mm 1 7 in v Optical drive such as CD and DVD v 3 5 inch hard disk drive requires a Universal Adapter Bracket 5 25 to 3 5 inch v 5 25 inch r...

Page 33: ...e plastic tabs that secure the panel on the inside of the bezel Note If you are installing a 3 5 inch hard disk drive you must use a Universal Adapter Bracket 5 25 to 3 5 inch You can obtain this brac...

Page 34: ...or master slave jumper information 6 For a 5 25 inch drive install a retainer bracket on the side of the drive 7 For a 3 5 inch drive install the drive into the Universal Adapter Bracket 5 25 to 3 5 i...

Page 35: ...require either a master or a slave device jumper If you are installing an SATA hard disk drive continue to step 6 5 If there is a combination of optical and parallel ATA hard disk drives in bays 1 2...

Page 36: ...s with your computer or with the new drive 3 Locate the PATA IDE connector on the system board See Identifying parts on the system board on page 11 4 Connect one end of the signal cable to the drive a...

Page 37: ...e wire power connectors and connect it to the drive 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...

Page 38: ...Identifying security locks The following illustration shows the locations of the security locks on the rear of the computer 1 Padlock loop 2 Integrated cable lock 22 User Guide...

Page 39: ...on permanent fixture This lock also secures the computer cover The cable lock attaches to a security slot at the rear of your computer and is operated with a key This is the same type of lock used wit...

Page 40: ...Replacing the cover and connecting the cables on page 26 Changing the battery Your computer has a special type of memory that maintains the date time and settings for built in features such as paralle...

Page 41: ...me 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 Setup Utility program to set the...

Page 42: ...lephone lines and power cords Also depending on the option that is installed you might need to confirm the updated information in the Setup Utility program To replace the cover and connect cables to y...

Page 43: ...pe your password See Using passwords for more information The Setup Utility might start automatically when POST detects that hardware has been removed or new hardware has been installed in your comput...

Page 44: ...ng devices IDE controller When this feature is set to Disable all devices connected to the IDE controller such as hard disk drives or the CD ROM drive are disabled and will not be displayed in the sys...

Page 45: ...ing 1 Start the Setup Utility program see Starting the Setup Utility program on page 27 2 Select Startup 3 Select Startup Sequence See the information displayed on the right side of the screen 4 Selec...

Page 46: ...30 User Guide...

Page 47: ...ructions 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 an update program to create a system program up...

Page 48: ...tlets and remove the computer cover See Removing the cover on page 10 3 Locate the Clear CMOS Recovery jumper on the system board See Identifying parts on the system board on page 11 4 If necessary re...

Page 49: ...rea 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 mo...

Page 50: ...lers 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...

Page 51: ...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 52: ...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 53: ...ow 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 set...

Page 54: ...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 55: ...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 56: ...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 57: ...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...

Page 58: ...42 User Guide...

Page 59: ...s information could include technical inaccuracies or typographical errors Changes are periodically made to the information herein these changes will be incorporated in new editions of the publication...

Page 60: ...intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation and is intended for home...

Page 61: ...esources xiii input output I O features 2 installing options adapters 13 external 6 memory modules 12 security features 21 K keyboard connector 9 L locating components 11 M memory dual inline memory m...

Page 62: ...3 24 security profile by device 28 serial connector 9 Setup Utility 27 system board connectors 12 identifying parts 11 location 12 memory 4 12 system programs 31 U USB connectors 9 using passwords 27...

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