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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 6224

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 ?

Install another

operating system

Yes

Yes

No

No

System is ready to use.

• Register your computer:

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

• Install options and applications

Summary of Contents for IntelliStation A Pro

Page 1: ...your computer on the IBM Web site at http www ibm com pc support Installation Guide Installation Guide Type 6224 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...

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Page 4: ...Statement of Limited Warranty Z125 4753 07 11 2002 on page 65 and Appendix C Notices on page 81 First Edition May 2004 Copyright International Business Machines Corporation 2004 All rights reserved U...

Page 5: ...ing off the computer 41 Chapter 3 Installing software 43 Viewing the license agreement 43 Using the built in configuration programs 43 Starting the Configuration Setup Utility program 44 Enabling the...

Page 6: ...ort 64 Hardware service and support 64 Appendix B IBM Statement of Limited Warranty Z125 4753 07 11 2002 65 Part 1 General Terms 65 Part 2 Country unique Terms 68 Part 3 Warranty Information 79 Append...

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: ...t 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 no...

Page 15: ...an use to locate the corresponding statement in your language in the Safety Information document v Adaptec SCSI documentation This document is in PDF on the Device Drivers CD It contains information a...

Page 16: ...data An attention notice is placed just before the instruction or situation in which damage could occur v Caution These statements indicate situations that can be potentially hazardous to you A cautio...

Page 17: ...GP 8X with 64 MB DDR synchronous dynamic random access memory SDRAM video memory and dual analog connectors or dual digital monitor capability with the purchase of an additional pigtail cable v NVIDIA...

Page 18: ...rd disk 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...

Page 19: ...ord voices or other sounds on the hard disk You can also use this connector and a microphone with speech recognition software Line out connector green Use this connector to send audio signals from the...

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Page 21: ...st 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 are either f...

Page 22: ...for users who are experienced with setting up IBM computer hardware If you need more detailed instructions see the User s Guide on the IBM IntelliStation Documentation CD For a list of supported optio...

Page 23: ...rve the following precautions v Limit your movement Movement can cause static electricity to build up around you v Handle the device carefully holding it by its edges or its frame v Do not touch solde...

Page 24: ...et EMC shield Filler panel Cover Keylock 1394 Hard disk drive tray CD ROM drive Air baffle System board option connectors The following illustration shows the system board connectors for user installa...

Page 25: ...nel A SCSI channel B Extender board power Intrusion switch Speaker Front panel audio CD ROM audio in Rear system fan 2 Rear system fan 1 Reserved System error LED Optional microprocessor board connect...

Page 26: ...rs The following illustration shows the external input output connectors on the system board Keyboard mouse Serial 2 Parallel Serial 1 USB 1 USB 2 IEEE 1394 Ethernet USB 3 Audio 14 IntelliStation A Pr...

Page 27: ...1 then disconnect 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...

Page 28: ...e 11 2 Turn off the computer and all attached devices see Turning off the computer on page 41 then disconnect all power cords and external cables 3 Remove the side cover see Removing the cover on page...

Page 29: ...bezel away 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...

Page 30: ...r go to http www ibm com pc then select your country and navigate to the list of options for your computer Complete the following steps to install an adapter in your computer 1 Read the safety informa...

Page 31: ...pter with 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...

Page 32: ...d for this adapter Complete the following steps to cable an optional SCSI adapter 1 Install the SCSI adapter see Installing an adapter on page 17 2 Connect the SCSI signal cable to the adapter and one...

Page 33: ...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 drives are in...

Page 34: ...ay in 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...

Page 35: ...t result in hazardous radiation exposure DANGER Some laser products contain an embedded Class 3A or Class 3B laser diode Note the following Laser radiation when open Do not stare into the beam do not...

Page 36: ...applicable IDE or SCSI connector on the system board See Power and signal cables for internal drives on page 29 for additional information about cabling drives and System board internal connectors on...

Page 37: ...page 41 then disconnect all power cords and external cables 3 Remove the side cover see Removing the cover on page 15 4 Remove the front bezel see Removing the bezel on page 17 5 Remove the support br...

Page 38: ...in hazardous radiation exposure DANGER Some laser products contain an embedded Class 3A or Class 3B laser diode Note the following Laser radiation when open Do not stare into the beam do not view dir...

Page 39: ...es or over the microprocessor 12 Connect the power cable to the back of the drive The connectors are keyed and can be inserted only one way 13 If you have other options to install or remove do so now...

Page 40: ...ve into the drive bay until the drive snaps into place 11 Determine whether the drive is a Serial ATA or SCSI device then connect one end of the applicable signal cable into the back of the drive and...

Page 41: ...puter has two IDE buses primary and secondary Each of these buses supports up to two IDE devices The primary IDE bus uses connector IDE1 on the system board and the secondary IDE bus uses connector ID...

Page 42: ...ll at least one pair of DIMMs in the DIMM connectors on the microprocessor board v You can add a second pair of DIMMs for either microprocessor at any time It is not necessary to add a second pair of...

Page 43: ...ocessor and memory v When you restart the computer after adding or removing DIMMs the computer displays a message that the memory configuration has changed Complete the following steps to install a pa...

Page 44: ...e retaining clips the DIMM has not been correctly installed Open the retaining clips remove the DIMM and then reinsert it DIMM connector 1 DIMM connector 2 DIMM connector 3 DIMM connector 4 12 Repeat...

Page 45: ...le operating system For a list of supported operating systems go to http www ibm com pc us compat v Read the documentation that comes with the microprocessor to determine whether you need to update th...

Page 46: ...ews on the corners of the microprocessor board to secure the microprocessor board to the system board 10 Press down on the barcode label and the indicated corner to make sure the microprocessor board...

Page 47: ...o avoid bending the pins on the microprocessor do not use excessive force when pressing it into the socket Microprocessor Microprocessor orientation indicators Microprocessor socket 14 Close the micro...

Page 48: ...board then press the fan sink into place see the illustration in Optional microprocessor board connectors on page 13 for the location of the connector d Raise the retention spring clips into position...

Page 49: ...on page 16 then go to Completing the installation on page 39 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 th...

Page 50: ...er 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 otherwise go to...

Page 51: ...f the cover 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 to lock the...

Page 52: ...nnected 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 power on L...

Page 53: ...nse agreement 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 Pr...

Page 54: ...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 shut down...

Page 55: ...figuration Setup Utility program on page 44 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...

Page 56: ...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 57: ...of RAID controller in your computer use the configuration method described in the instructions that come with that RAID controller to view or change SCSI settings for attached devices Using the Adapt...

Page 58: ...tion and select Done to exit 10 Restart the computer Viewing the configuration Complete the following steps to view information about the Serial ATA controller 1 Start the Array Configuration Utility...

Page 59: ...7 Select Yes to create the array 8 Press Esc to exit the utility 9 Restart the computer Viewing the configuration You can use the SCSISelect Utility program to view information about the SCSI controll...

Page 60: ...he Configuration summary window opens 5 Review the information that is displayed in the Configuration summary window To change the configuration click Modify arrays or Modify logical drives Note Some...

Page 61: ...DX capability which enables simultaneous transmission and reception of data on the network If the Ethernet port in the computer supports auto negotiation the controller detects the data transfer rate...

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Page 63: ...ation 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 fol...

Page 64: ...select System utilities and then press Enter 5 Use the arrow keys to select Create a Recovery Repair diskette and then press Enter 6 Follow the instructions on the screen See Creating an IBM Enhanced...

Page 65: ...isk directory and not to a diskette You can click the text file to display the readme file 7 At a command prompt change to the directory where the file was downloaded 8 Insert a blank high density dis...

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Page 67: ...corded in the system error logs For detailed information see POST Error Log in Advanced Setup in Configuration Setup Utility menu choices in the User s Guide v Diagnostic programs and error messages T...

Page 68: ...Continuous beep The startup boot microprocessor has failed or the system board or speaker subsystem might contain a failing component If the computer continues through POST with no errors call for ser...

Page 69: ...nd the problem in the troubleshooting chart run the diagnostic programs If you have run the diagnostic test programs or if running the tests does not detect the problem call for service CD ROM drive p...

Page 70: ...hat you removed with a new one If the problem remains call for service The computer stops responding during the hard disk drive diagnostic test 1 Remove the hard disk drive that was being tested when...

Page 71: ...oprocessor problems Symptom Suggested action The computer emits a continuous tone during POST The startup boot microprocessor is not working correctly Call for service Monitor problems Symptom Suggest...

Page 72: ...ers appear on the screen If the wrong language is displayed update the BIOS code with the correct language If the problem remains call for service Power problems Symptom Suggested action The power con...

Page 73: ...error LED Rear system fan 1 error LED Rear system fan 2 error LED Microprocessor board error LEDs If you have installed a second microprocessor it is installed on a microprocessor board which is inst...

Page 74: ...is on a hidden partition of the hard disk The Product Recovery program runs independently of the operating system and reinstalls your operating system and preinstalled software If your hard disk drive...

Page 75: ...nce by following the troubleshooting procedures that IBM provides in the online help or in the publications that are provided with your system and software The information that comes with your system...

Page 76: ...ut which products are supported by Support Line in your country or region go to http www ibm com services sl products For more information about Support Line and other IBM services go to http www ibm...

Page 77: ...e removal of parts and their return to IBM A part that replaces a removed part will assume the warranty service status of the removed part Unless IBM specifies otherwise these warranties apply only in...

Page 78: ...s from an IBM Internet Web site or from other electronic media and following the instructions that IBM provides If your problem can be resolved with a Customer Replaceable Unit CRU e g keyboard mouse...

Page 79: ...sit in those cases where IBM is responsible for the transportation charges Neither IBM nor your reseller are responsible for any of your confidential proprietary or personal information contained in a...

Page 80: ...ies and obligations are subject to the courts of the country in which you acquired the Machine Part 2 Country unique Terms AMERICAS ARGENTINA Governing Law The following is added after the first sente...

Page 81: ...goods are of a kind ordinarily acquired for personal domestic or household use or consumption then none of the limitations in this paragraph apply Governing Law The following replaces laws of the cou...

Page 82: ...is added under this heading Disputes arising out of or in connection with this Statement of Limited Warranty shall be finally settled by arbitration which shall be held in Bangalore India in accordan...

Page 83: ...MAGES MORAL INCIDENTAL OR INDIRECT DAMAGES FOR ANY ECONOMIC CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OR Arbitration The following is added under this heading Disputes arising out of or in connection with this Statement...

Page 84: ...ia or Ukraine you may obtain warranty service for that Machine in any of those countries from either 1 an IBM reseller approved to perform warranty service or 2 from IBM If you purchase a Machine in a...

Page 85: ...registered office and or commercial site location only are competent 4 in France Algeria Benin Burkina Faso Cameroon Cape Verde Central African Republic Chad Comoros Congo Republic Djibouti Democrati...

Page 86: ...Helsinki will appoint the chairman EUROPEAN UNION EU THE FOLLOWING TERMS APPLY TO ALL EU COUNTRIES Consumers have legal rights under applicable national legislation governing the sale of consumer goo...

Page 87: ...nternal Code LIC The above limitation shall not apply to damages for bodily injuries including death and damages to real property and tangible personal property for which IBM is legally liable 2 UNDER...

Page 88: ...sed Internal Code LIC Applicability of suppliers and resellers unchanged FRANCE Limitation of Liability The following replaces the second sentence of the first paragraph of this section In such instan...

Page 89: ...tion Except as expressly provided in these terms and conditions all statutory conditions including all warranties implied but without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing all warranties implie...

Page 90: ...claim from IBM UNITED KINGDOM Limitation of Liability The following replaces the terms of this section in its entirety For the purposes of this section a Default means any act statement omission or n...

Page 91: ...ranty Service Worldwide 3 years 1 and 2 See Types of Warranty Service for the legend and explanations of warranty service types A warranty period of 3 years on parts and 1 year on labor means that IBM...

Page 92: ...M specifies otherwise the failing Machine suitably packaged to a location IBM designates After IBM has repaired or exchanged the Machine IBM will make it available for your collection or for Mail in S...

Page 93: ...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 94: ...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 95: ...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 96: ...ver v Connect the equipment into 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 a...

Page 97: ...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...

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Page 99: ...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 101: ...ne tuning 49 ServeRAID programs 44 summary window 49 the Ethernet controller 49 configuration programs Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility programs 43 Broadcom NetXtreme Gigabit Ethernet Boot Agent 43...

Page 102: ...n related publications 3 input output connectors front 6 rear 40 installation order memory modules 30 31 installing bezel 38 drive in bay 1 25 drive in bay 2 22 drive in bay 3 25 drives in bays 4 5 or...

Page 103: ...rogram starting some models 49 using to configure the SCSI controller 46 security rope clip 37 ServeRAID Manager 49 Configuration wizard 48 ServeRAID Manager continued description 47 overview 47 start...

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