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User Guide
Types 2296, 8191, 8198, 8199, 8316, 8434

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Page 1: ...ThinkCentre User Guide Types 2296 8191 8198 8199 8316 8434...

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Page 3: ...ThinkCentre User Guide Types 2296 8191 8198 8199 8316 8434...

Page 4: ...ety Information on page v and Appendix E Notices on page 111 First Edition June 2003 Copyright International Business Machines Corporation 2003 All rights reserved US Government Users Restricted Right...

Page 5: ...Identifying parts on the system board 32 Installing memory 33 Installing adapters 34 Installing internal drives 36 Drive specifications 36 Installing a drive 37 Installing security features 40 Identi...

Page 6: ...swords 93 User password 94 Administrator password 94 Setting changing and deleting a password 94 Using Security Profile by Device 94 Selecting a startup device 95 Selecting a temporary startup device...

Page 7: ...ach all cables to devices 3 Attach signal cables to connectors 4 Attach power cords to outlet 5 Turn device ON To disconnect 1 Turn everything OFF 2 First remove power cords from outlet 3 Remove signa...

Page 8: ...When replacing the battery use only IBM Part Number 33F8354 or an equivalent type battery recommended by the manufacturer The battery contains lithium and can explode if not properly used handled or d...

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: ...option 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 yo...

Page 12: ...Identifying your computer See Chapter 1 Type 8316 on page 1 See Chapter 2 Type 8191 on page 23 See Chapter 3 Types 2296 and 8434 on page 45 See Chapter 4 Types 8198 and 8199 on page 69 x User Guide...

Page 13: ...n provides an overview of the computer features and preinstalled software System information The following information covers a variety of models For information for your specific model use the IBM Se...

Page 14: ...software v Ability to store POST hardware test results Input output features v 25 pin Extended Capabilities Port ECP Extended Parallel Port EPP v Two 9 pin serial connectors v Six 4 pin USB connector...

Page 15: ...ms 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 Professional v Microsoft Windows 2000 Profes...

Page 16: ...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 17: ...http www ibm 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...

Page 18: ...e 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 on your computer to which you c...

Page 19: ...or 10 Microphone connector 3 Parallel connector 11 USB connectors 4 Ethernet connector 12 VGA monitor connector 5 Audio line in connector 13 Serial connector 6 Power connector 14 USB connectors 7 PCI...

Page 20: ...ine out connector Used to send audio signals from the computer to external devices such as powered stereo speakers speakers with built in amplifiers headphones multimedia keyboards or the audio line i...

Page 21: ...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 includes power cords...

Page 22: ...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 23: ...r 9 Battery Installing memory Your computer has two connectors for installing dual inline memory modules DIMMs that provide up to a maximum of 2 0 GB of system memory When installing DIMMs the followi...

Page 24: ...o the appropriate section v To complete the installation go to Replacing the cover and connecting the cables on page 21 Installing adapters This section provides information and instructions for insta...

Page 25: ...ition 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 cover for the appropriate ex...

Page 26: ...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 27: ...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 follow these steps 1 Remove the cover see Removing the cover on page 9...

Page 28: ...w drive b Locate the secondary IDE connector on the system board See Identifying parts on the system board on page 10 c Connect one end of the signal cable to the secondary IDE connector on the system...

Page 29: ...hows the locations of the security features on the rear of the computer 1 Rope clip 2 Integrated cable lock Rope clip Using a 3 16 inch or 5 mm rope clip sometimes referred to as a U bolt a steel secu...

Page 30: ...connecting the cables on page 21 6 Thread the cable through 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 ca...

Page 31: ...uter 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 Replac...

Page 32: ...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...

Page 33: ...er 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 the cover and reconnect...

Page 34: ...22 User Guide...

Page 35: ...tion provides an overview of the computer features and preinstalled software System information The following information covers a variety of models For information for your specific model use the IBM...

Page 36: ...esults Input output features v 25 pin Extended Capabilities Port ECP Extended Parallel Port EPP v Two 9 pin serial connectors v Six 4 pin USB connectors v PS 2 mouse connector v PS 2 keyboard connecto...

Page 37: ...stems v Microsoft Windows XP Home v Microsoft Windows XP Professional v Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional Operating systems tested for compatibility 2 v Microsoft Windows NT Workstation Version 4 0...

Page 38: ...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 39: ...bers 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 1 800 565 3344 or 1 800 IBM 4YOU v Outside the United States a...

Page 40: ...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 41: ...r 10 Microphone connector 3 Mouse connector 11 USB connectors 4 Parallel connector 12 VGA monitor connector 5 Ethernet connector 13 Serial connector 6 Audio line in connector 14 USB connectors 7 PCI s...

Page 42: ...ine out connector Used to send audio signals from the computer to external devices such as powered stereo speakers speakers with built in amplifiers headphones multimedia keyboards or the audio line i...

Page 43: ...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 includes power cords...

Page 44: ...cessor and heat sink 4 Optional drive bay 10 AGP slot some models 5 Hard disk drive 11 PCI slots 6 Diskette drive Identifying parts on the system board The system board sometimes called the planar or...

Page 45: ...r 9 Battery Installing memory Your computer has two connectors for installing dual inline memory modules DIMMs that provide up to a maximum of 2 0 GB of system memory When installing DIMMs the followi...

Page 46: ...aining 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 44 Installing...

Page 47: ...atic 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 appropriate s...

Page 48: ...nt 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 an inter...

Page 49: ...ht 25 8 mm 1 0 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 in...

Page 50: ...y cage upward as shown until it is latched in the upright position 6 Make sure the drive that you are installing is set correctly as either a master or a slave device v If it is the first CD drive or...

Page 51: ...e 1 Locate the three connector signal cable that comes with your computer or with the new drive 2 Locate the secondary IDE connector on the system board See Identifying parts on the system board on pa...

Page 52: ...ition to physical locks unauthorized use of your computer can be prevented by a software lock that locks the keyboard until a correct password is typed in Make sure that any security cables you instal...

Page 53: ...uter cover For more information see Replacing the cover and connecting the cables on page 44 5 Thread the cable through the rope clip and around an object that is not a part of or permanently secured...

Page 54: ...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 55: ...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 devi...

Page 56: ...ower 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 the cover and reconne...

Page 57: ...es 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 i...

Page 58: ...an internal modem v Remote Administration v Automatic power on startup v System Management SM BIOS and SM software v Ability to store POST hardware test results Input output features v 25 pin Extende...

Page 59: ...luded Operating systems preinstalled varies by model type Note Not all countries or regions will have these operating systems v Microsoft Windows XP Professional v Microsoft Windows XP Home v Microsof...

Page 60: ...l 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 me...

Page 61: ...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 62: ...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 63: ...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 2296 and...

Page 64: ...d connector 11 Audio line out connector 4 USB connectors 12 Audio line in connector 5 Serial connector 13 AGP slot some models 6 Parallel connector 14 Serial connector 7 Monitor connector 15 PCI slots...

Page 65: ...ss 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 recogniti...

Page 66: ...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 include...

Page 67: ...IMMs 5 PCI adapter 3 AGP slot some models 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...

Page 68: ...ector 9 Battery Installing memory Your computer has two connectors for installing dual inline memory modules DIMMs that provide up to a maximum of 2 0 GB of system memory When installing DIMMs the fol...

Page 69: ...lips 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 close What to do next v Replace any ada...

Page 70: ...or an AGP adapter is available on some models 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 54 2 Remove the adapter slot...

Page 71: ...other types of media Some of the different drives that are available for your computer are v Hard disk drives v CD drives or DVD drives v Removable media drives Note These different drives are also re...

Page 72: ...hard disk drive requires a mounting bracket CD drive DVD drive 3 Bay 3 Maximum height 25 8 mm 1 0 in 3 5 inch diskette drive preinstalled 4 Bay 4 Maximum height 25 8 mm 1 0 in 3 5 inch hard disk drive...

Page 73: ...e 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 hard disk drive set it as a slav...

Page 74: ...See Identifying parts on the system board on page 55 Connecting an additional CD drive DVD drive or hard disk drive An additional drive can be connected to either the primary IDE or secondary IDE conn...

Page 75: ...r 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 on page 5...

Page 76: ...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 77: ...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 Replacing t...

Page 78: ...ing the cover and connecting the cables on page 67 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 t...

Page 79: ...standard pins 1 and 2 10 Replace the cover 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 nee...

Page 80: ...ernal options on page 50 5 To update the configuration see Chapter 5 Using the IBM Setup Utility program on page 93 Important When the power cord is first plugged in the computer might appear to turn...

Page 81: ...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 covers...

Page 82: ...in the IBM Setup Utility program this feature is called Serial Port Ring Detect for an external modem and Modem Ring Detect for an internal modem v Remote Administration v Automatic power on startup...

Page 83: ...operating system device 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 the...

Page 84: ...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 85: ...rt 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 representative v Within C...

Page 86: ...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 87: ...stration shows 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...

Page 88: ...Ethernet connector 3 Mouse connector 11 Microphone connector connector 4 Keyboard connector 12 Audio line out connector 5 USB connectors 13 Audio line in connector 6 Serial connector 14 AGP slot 7 Pa...

Page 89: ...ss 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 recogniti...

Page 90: ...e 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 computer...

Page 91: ...CI adapter 2 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 ba...

Page 92: ...ector 9 Battery Installing memory Your computer has two connectors for installing dual inline memory modules DIMMs that provide up to a maximum of 2 0 GB of system memory When installing DIMMs the fol...

Page 93: ...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 connecting the cables on page 91 Insta...

Page 94: ...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 95: ...dia 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 an internal drive it is important to note what type and size of drive t...

Page 96: ...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 97: ...set correctly as either a master or a slave device 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...

Page 98: ...nnection Connecting the first CD drive or DVD drive 1 Locate the three connector signal cable that comes with your computer or with the new drive 2 Locate the secondary IDE connector on the system boa...

Page 99: ...drive Installing security features To help prevent hardware theft and unauthorized access to your computer several security lock options are available The following sections will help you identify and...

Page 100: ...e 78 2 Use a tool such as a screwdriver to remove the two metal knockouts 3 Insert the rope clip through the rear panel then attach and tighten the nuts with an appropriately sized or adjustable wrenc...

Page 101: ...deter unauthorized use of your computer you can use the IBM Setup Utility program to set a password When you turn on your computer you are prompted to type the password to unlock the keyboard for nor...

Page 102: ...to the battery See Installing adapters on page 81 for instructions for replacing adapters 8 Replace the cover and plug in the power cord See Replacing the cover and connecting the cables on page 91 No...

Page 103: ...ding the power switch for approximately 5 seconds The computer will turn off 8 Repeat steps 2 through 4 on page 91 9 Move the jumper back to the standard pins 1 and 2 10 Replace the cover and connect...

Page 104: ...cables and power cords to the computer See Installing external options on page 74 5 To update the configuration see Chapter 5 Using the IBM Setup Utility program on page 93 Important When the power co...

Page 105: ...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 106: ...Start the IBM Setup Utility program see Starting the IBM Setup Utility program on page 93 2 From the IBM Setup Utility program menu select Security 3 Select Set Passwords Read the information displaye...

Page 107: ...ate startup devices menu to begin Note Selecting a startup device from the Alternate startup devices menu does not permanently change the startup sequence Changing the startup sequence To view or chan...

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Page 109: ...ference 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 an update program to create a syste...

Page 110: ...pede access to the Clear CMOS Recovery jumper 5 Move the jumper from the standard position pins 1 and 2 to pins 2 and 3 6 Replace the cover See Replacing the cover and connecting the cables in the cha...

Page 111: ...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 112: ...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 113: ...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 114: ...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 115: ...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 116: ...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 117: ...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 118: ...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 119: ...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 121: ...rives and diskette drives All keyboards All keylocks All memory All mice All option and adapter cards Battery 3 0V CMOS battery Control panel assembly EMC shield 5 25 Fan assembly 80 mm fixed speed Fa...

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Page 123: ...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 124: ...r home 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 Inte...

Page 125: ...ypes 2296 and 8434 67 Types 8198 and 8199 91 CRU list 109 D device drivers 8 30 53 77 DIMMs installing 11 33 56 80 drives bays 2 14 24 36 46 59 70 83 CD 5 27 49 59 73 drives continued diskette 5 27 49...

Page 126: ...2296 and 8434 48 Types 8198 and 8199 72 power Advanced Configuration and Power Interface ACPI support 3 24 46 71 Advanced Power Management support 2 24 46 71 R recovering from a POST BIOS update failu...

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