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IBM ThinkPad

Dock II
User's Guide

Title: C78JAMST CreationDate: 05/06/94 19:15:58

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Page 2: ...Title C78JAMST CreationDate 05 06 94 19 15 58 All manuals and user guides at all guides com...

Page 3: ...IBM ThinkPad Dock II User s Guide Title C78JAMST CreationDate 05 06 94 19 15 58 All manuals and user guides at all guides com...

Page 4: ...and or changes in the product s and or the program s described in this publication at any time It is possible that this publication may contain reference to or information about IBM products machines...

Page 5: ...ation Chapter 5 Using the SCSI Controller provides information about the setup of the SCSI controller s configuration Chapter 6 Solving Problems describes how you can detect and resolve Dock II proble...

Page 6: ...oduct Warranties Notices and Statements contains the warranty statement of the Dock II notices trademarks FCC statement CDCC statement and EC directive conformance statement iv IBM ThinkPad Dock II Us...

Page 7: ...Indicates situations that are potentially hazardous to you A caution appears in text before the instruction or situation that could be hazardous Danger Indicates situations that are potentially lethal...

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Page 9: ...e Computer 24 Turning On and Off the Computer and the Dock II 28 Chapter 3 Using the Security Features 29 Using the Security Lock 30 Security Lock Description 30 Key Positions and Their Functions 31 S...

Page 10: ...h and Half High Drives 69 Installing the Blank Bezel for the 1 Inch High and Half High Drives 69 Removing the Blank Bezel for the ISA Adapter Cards 70 Installing the Blank Bezel for the ISA Adapter Ca...

Page 11: ...ing the SCSI Support Software 115 Installing EZ SCSI for Windows 117 Installing EZ SCSI for DOS 118 Reinstalling Adaptec EZ SCSI 119 Viewing More Online Information 120 readme txt File 120 Adaptec SCS...

Page 12: ...137 IBM Power Cords 137 Appendix E Product Warranties Notices and Statements 141 Notices 146 Trademarks 146 Federal Communications Commission FCC Statement 147 Canadian Department of Communications C...

Page 13: ...ily accessible electrical outlets to turn off the power by unplugging the Dock II power cord The outlet should be installed near the Dock II and should be easily accessible D A N G E R To avoid a shoc...

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Page 17: ...and docking and undocking are effortlessly done After your computer is docked to the Dock II you can readily use it with the Fail safe Docking and Plug and Play Ready features The Dock II has enhanced...

Page 18: ...numeric keypad connector A mouse pointing device connector A parallel connector A serial connector A SVGA connector Desktop Equivalent Features Two full size ISA adapter card slots A 1 inch high drive...

Page 19: ...l Option Diskette Power Cord Security Lock Keys Notes 1 An extra key is provided as a spare 2 The key number is necessary when replacing lost keys See Ordering Additional Security Lock Keys on page 35...

Page 20: ...for the Dock II Symbols for connectors are printed on the back of the Dock II above each connector for easy identification Front View 4 IBM ThinkPad Dock II User s Guide Title C78JAMST CreationDate 0...

Page 21: ...or off See Turning On and Off the Computer and the Dock II on page 28 for more information 9 Eject Switch unlatches the tray and allows docking or undocking 1 Eject Lever ejects the computer from the...

Page 22: ...Rear View 6 IBM ThinkPad Dock II User s Guide Title C78JAMST CreationDate 05 06 94 19 15 58 All manuals and user guides at all guides com...

Page 23: ...s attached through this connector 3 You cannot connect a mouse or other pointing device to a external numeric keypad that is connected to this connector Connect the mouse or other pointing device dire...

Page 24: ...ndicator 1 1 1 1 1 Symbol Name of LCD Indicator LCD Status Meaning 1 Docked On The computer is correctly docked with the Dock II 1 Power On On The computer power is turned on Note The Docked indicator...

Page 25: ...ent Kit turns on 5 Hard Disk In Use On Either of the following is accessed The ThinkPad hard disk drive in the computer The ThinkPad hard disk drive in the Dock II The IDE hard disk drive in the Dock...

Page 26: ...rning indicator and the beep is used to alert users about operating conditions The combination is different depending on the type and mode of the computer docked or undocked The following table summar...

Page 27: ...d the warning indicator turns on twice The eject switch was pressed while the security lock was at the locked position Wait for timeout Chapter 1 Introduction 11 Title C78JAMST CreationDate 05 06 94 1...

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Page 29: ...puter 16 Rules of Docking and Undocking 16 Rules of Docking 750 Series 16 Rules of Undocking 750 Series 18 Rules of Docking 755 and 360 Series 18 Rules of Undocking 755 and 360 Series 18 Docking the C...

Page 30: ...on page 39 To install devices in the 1 inch high drive space Go to Installing and Removing Devices in the 1 Inch High Drive Space on page 46 To install devices in the half high drive space Go to Inst...

Page 31: ...ave finished installing all options Go to Docking and Undocking the Computer on page 16 Chapter 2 Using the Dock II 15 Title C78JAMST CreationDate 05 06 94 19 15 58 All manuals and user guides at all...

Page 32: ...roblems Make sure when you dock or undock the computer to or from the Dock II you observe the following rules Rules of Docking 750 Series 1 Return to operating mode 2 Shut down the application 3 Turn...

Page 33: ...ugh 4 on page 16 Standby mode 1 Undock the computer from the Dock II 2 Follow the Rules of Docking 1 through 4 on page 16 Suspend mode 1 Undock the computer from the Dock II 2 Resume operating mode 3...

Page 34: ...warning beep sounds Retry the undocking by observing the rules of undocking as stated above Rules of Docking 755 and 360 Series Computers can be docked to the Dock II when the computer is turned off...

Page 35: ...16 or Rules of Docking 755 and 360 Series on page 18 2 Plug the power cord into the power cord connector of the Dock II See Rear View on page 6 for the location of the power cord connector 3 Unlock th...

Page 36: ...s is done to make sure that the hard disk inside the computer cannot be removed After you have removed the computer slide the locking lever inward 20 IBM ThinkPad Dock II User s Guide Title C78JAMST C...

Page 37: ...6 Press the eject switch The tray is released and moves out Chapter 2 Using the Dock II 21 Title C78JAMST CreationDate 05 06 94 19 15 58 All manuals and user guides at all guides com...

Page 38: ...o the alignment holes 5 the docking connector 2 fits firmly into the system expansion connector 4 of the computer and the front edge of the tray aligns with the front edge of the Dock II 8 Lock the se...

Page 39: ...nks make sure that the computer is firmly docked to the Dock II 2 For turning on the computer see Turning On and Off the Computer and the Dock II on page 28 You have completed the installation of the...

Page 40: ...Dock II do the following 1 Observe the undocking rules See Rules of Undocking 750 Series on page 18 or Rules of Undocking 755 and 360 Series on page 18 2 Unlock the security lock on the left side of t...

Page 41: ...the Dock II are turned off Unplug all power cords connected to the Dock II from the electrical outlet Insert a slim bar such as straightened paper clip into the hole 3 above the key lock and firmly pu...

Page 42: ...computer moves out 1 5 Lift and undock the computer from the Dock II Important Handle the computer gently the hard disk is very shock sensitive 26 IBM ThinkPad Dock II User s Guide Title C78JAMST Crea...

Page 43: ...e extreme left position Remove the key and keep it in a safe place Key Positions The key positions and their functions are explained in Key Positions and Their Functions on page 31 You have completed...

Page 44: ...er docked to the Dock II The power switch of the Dock II does not work If you are using a computer of the 755 or 360 series you can use the power switch of either the computer or the Dock II to turn o...

Page 45: ...ock the Kensington lock and the PCMCIA card lock This chapter contains Using the Security Lock 30 Security Lock Description 30 Key Positions and Their Functions 31 Securing the Dock II with the Kensin...

Page 46: ...le This protects parts optional devices and cards installed in the Dock II Computer The computer is not removable when the key position is Lock 1 or Lock 2 When you dock or undock the computer to or f...

Page 47: ...n to remove the top cover Yes Yes Yes Lock 1 The key is turned to this position when the Dock II is used No No Yes Lock 2 The key is turned to this position to prevent unauthorized persons from turnin...

Page 48: ...ensington lock as shown Note You must purchase the Kensington lock from a PC store For the installation of the Kensington lock refer to the instruction that came with the lock 32 IBM ThinkPad Dock II...

Page 49: ...stall and secure the PCMCIA cards do the following 1 Remove the top cover See Removing the Top Cover on page 64 2 Lift the PCMCIA card lock bar 1 and remove it Save the removed bar for the later use 1...

Page 50: ...MCIA card lock bar 2 1 1 4 Install the top cover See Installing the Top Cover on page 66 You have completed making the PCMCIA cards secure 34 IBM ThinkPad Dock II User s Guide Title C78JAMST CreationD...

Page 51: ...eys be sure to include the key number from the tag An additional charge is required The following information should be recorded The key number is on the tag that is attached to the keys IBM Product N...

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Page 53: ...vices 52 Removing Devices 56 Installing and Removing the ISA Adapter Cards 57 Installing the Adapter Cards 57 Removing the Adapter Cards 60 Using the PCMCIA Cards 61 Connecting External SCSI Devices 6...

Page 54: ...conds This action reduces the static electricity from the package and from your body Do not touch any exposed circuitry on the option Prevent other people from touching the option Limit your movement...

Page 55: ...f do the following 1 Undock the computer from the Dock II See Undocking the Computer on page 24 2 Unplug all power cords of the devices connected to the Dock II from their electrical outlets Chapter 4...

Page 56: ...on the Dock II as shown Note The display shelf can hold up to 30 kg 66 1 lb 40 IBM ThinkPad Dock II User s Guide Title C78JAMST CreationDate 05 06 94 19 15 58 All manuals and user guides at all guides...

Page 57: ...ay cover 1 to the tray by inserting its hooks 2 to the slots 3 on the tray Chapter 4 Installing and Removing IBM Options 41 Title C78JAMST CreationDate 05 06 94 19 15 58 All manuals and user guides at...

Page 58: ...nto the display 2 Connect the signal cable of the display to the display connector of the Dock II 3 and tighten the screws on the signal cable of the display 4 42 IBM ThinkPad Dock II User s Guide Tit...

Page 59: ...ack keyboard a cable with three connectors is used Connect the two connectors at one end of the cable to the external keyboard connector and the mouse pointing device connector of the Dock II and the...

Page 60: ...ock the security lock on the left side of the Dock II by turning the key to the extreme right position Remove the key and keep it in a safe place 44 IBM ThinkPad Dock II User s Guide Title C78JAMST Cr...

Page 61: ...urn on or off the external display separately from the Dock II You have completed the installation of the display shelf and display Chapter 4 Installing and Removing IBM Options 45 Title C78JAMST Crea...

Page 62: ...on page 64 2 If the device to install is in a static protective package carefully remove it from the package See Handling Internal Options on page 38 for their handling 3 If the device to install is e...

Page 63: ...cables down so that they are not above the CD ROM drive push in the CD ROM drive until it completely stops and is latched Latch If you need to remove devices you must release the latch See Releasing t...

Page 64: ...II to the corresponding connectors of the SCSI device While pressing the connected cables down so that they are not above the SCSI device push in the SCSI device until it completely stops and is latch...

Page 65: ...gh to reach the connector 2 unlatch the cable clamp 3 from the cable connector 1 and remove the cable clamp to extend the cable While pressing the connected cables down so that they are not above the...

Page 66: ...backup unit push in the unit until it completely stops and is latched Latch If you need to remove devices you must release the latch See Releasing the Latch on page 71 1 5 If the device to install is...

Page 67: ...evices in the 1 inch high drive space Removing Devices To remove devices from the 1 inch high drive space perform the installation procedures in the reverse order Chapter 4 Installing and Removing IBM...

Page 68: ...See Handling Internal Options on page 38 for their handling 3 If the device to install is the IDE device attach it to its optional installation kit See the manual that came with the kit for the attach...

Page 69: ...y are not above the device push in the device compartment until it completely stops and is latched CAUTION i This CD ROM drive uses a laser system To ensure correct use of this product read the manual...

Page 70: ...cable 2 to the connector of the IDE 1 Connect the other connector of the IDE cable to the connector 3 of the Dock II While pressing the connected cables down so that they are not above the half high c...

Page 71: ...e half high compartment push in the SCSI device until it completely stops and is latched 1 5 If the device to install is a removable media device the CD ROM drive for example remove the blank bezel fr...

Page 72: ...drive space Removing Devices To remove devices from the half high drive space perform the installation procedures in the reverse order 56 IBM ThinkPad Dock II User s Guide Title C78JAMST CreationDate...

Page 73: ...installing and removing the adapter cards Installing the Adapter Cards To install the adapter cards in the Dock II do the following 1 Remove the top cover See Removing the Top Cover on page 64 2 Remov...

Page 74: ...card has switches or jumpers use the switch and jumper instructions supplied with the adapter Record any switch or jumper information in this guide for future reference 58 IBM ThinkPad Dock II User s...

Page 75: ...card reinstall the screw you removed in step 3 on page 58 8 If the inserted adapter card has an external cable to be connected remove the blank bezel that covers the ISA slots from the top cover See R...

Page 76: ...nstallation of the adapter card Removing the Adapter Cards To remove the adapter cards from the Dock II perform the installation procedures in the reverse order 60 IBM ThinkPad Dock II User s Guide Ti...

Page 77: ...ing the PCMCIA card lock bar To install the PCMCIA cards and the PCMCIA card lock bar see Securing the PCMCIA Cards on page 33 To remove the PCMCIA cards from the slots remove the PCMCIA card lock bar...

Page 78: ...in the Dock II even if you are instructed to do so The SCSI terminator automatically controls the termination This SCSI terminator is not a removable part 2 Turn on all external SCSI devices before yo...

Page 79: ...n external keyboard is connected to the expansion unit See Rear View on page 6 for information about these connectors Symbols of connectors are printed above each connector for easy identification To...

Page 80: ...See Undocking the Computer on page 24 2 Unplug all power cords of the devices connected to the Dock II from their electrical outlets 3 Unlock the security lock on the left side of the Dock II by turn...

Page 81: ...6 Pull the top cover to the front of the Dock II about 30 mm 1 0 in then lift it up You have completed the removal of the top cover Chapter 4 Installing and Removing IBM Options 65 Title C78JAMST Crea...

Page 82: ...to the middle position 2 Make sure that the tray is fully inserted to the rear of the Dock II 3 Place the top cover on the Dock II about 30 mm 1 0 in from the rear so that the cut out 1 is over the s...

Page 83: ...etely stops 5 Tighten the two thumbscrews You have completed the installation of the top cover Chapter 4 Installing and Removing IBM Options 67 Title C78JAMST CreationDate 05 06 94 19 15 58 All manual...

Page 84: ...1 inch high and the half high drive locations and should be removed when a removable media device is installed The bezel 2 should be removed when ISA adapter cards that need connection of the externa...

Page 85: ...ep the removed blank bezel for future use You have completed the removal of the blank bezel Installing the Blank Bezel for the 1 Inch High and Half High Drives To install the blank bezel 1 push it in...

Page 86: ...the removed blank bezel for future use You have completed the removal of the blank bezel Installing the Blank Bezel for the ISA Adapter Cards To install the blank bezel place the bezel over the ISA sl...

Page 87: ...is inserted To remove the storage device the latch must be released To release the latch to remove an internal storage device press the latch 1 in an outward direction 1 Chapter 4 Installing and Remov...

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Page 89: ...upersedes all other documents when conflicting instructions are given All relevant documents should be used This chapter contains Default Settings 74 Connecting Peripherals 74 Assigning SCSI IDs 74 Te...

Page 90: ...Negotiation Enabled Port Address 340h 35Fh SCSI Bus Parity Checking Enabled SCSI Bus Reset at Host Adapter Initialization Enabled Greater than 1 GByte Support Disabled BIOS Support for More than 2 Dri...

Page 91: ...CSI Bus The last physical SCSI device on either end of the SCSI but must have a set of resistors called terminators Terminators must be removed from or disabled on all other devices on the SCSI bus Th...

Page 92: ...switch settings on the peripherals Devices Connected to SCSI Bus Host Adapter Termination External devices only host adapter at end of bus Enabled Internal and external devices host adapter in middle...

Page 93: ...ne which value to select Note The Configuration Manager assigns the host adapter s IRQ and other resources at system bootup It will override any IRQ changes made in the SCSISelect utility If you selec...

Page 94: ...will no longer be used Switch Block Settings The Dock II switch block 1 is located at the upper left hand corner of the board 1 To get access to the switch block remove the top cover of the Dock II Se...

Page 95: ...0h to DFFFFh CC000h to CFFFFh D4000h to D7FFFh BIOS disabled board inactive on reset D8000h to DBFFFh C8000h to CBFFFh D0000h to D3FFFh BIOS disabled board active on reset sw4 Port Address Off On 340h...

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Page 97: ...for service If the diagnostic programs on your computer cannot be loaded refer to the troubleshooting charts and other information supplied with your computer The troubleshooting charts and other info...

Page 98: ...ion Problems 96 Printer Problems 99 Other Problems 99 Getting Service 101 82 IBM ThinkPad Dock II User s Guide Title C78JAMST CreationDate 05 06 94 19 15 58 All manuals and user guides at all guides c...

Page 99: ...he computer from the Dock II See Undocking the Computer on page 24 3 Connect the cables except the adapters the storage device or the external keyboard to the computer 4 Test your computer refer to th...

Page 100: ...o the Dock II 6 Dock your computer to the Dock II See Docking the Computer on page 19 7 You will test the Dock II with the computer installed Go to the next page 84 IBM ThinkPad Dock II User s Guide T...

Page 101: ...beep and one of the following occurs The Diskette and F1 prompts shown below appear F 2 F 3 F 4 F 5 F 6 F 7 F 8 F 9 F 1 0 F 1 1 F 1 2 F 1 If an operating system or application software is installed t...

Page 102: ...r press Enter If you cannot go past the first screen have the system unit serviced If the Dock II stops during testing and does not continue have the system unit serviced If testing does not find a pr...

Page 103: ...The external keyboard connector may not be securely connected to the Dock II Chapter 6 Solving Problems 87 Title C78JAMST CreationDate 05 06 94 19 15 58 All manuals and user guides at all guides com...

Page 104: ...l or some keyboard keys on the computer keyboard do not work When the external keyboard is connected the computer keyboard does not work Verify the connection of the external numeric keypad external k...

Page 105: ...ck II 4 The external display is selected as the display device using the Fn key Function or the ThinkPad Features 5 When you are using a video adapter connect the external display signal cable to the...

Page 106: ...upplied with the external display If the tests show the external display works correctly have the system unit serviced Wrong characters appear on the screen Verify that operating systems and applicati...

Page 107: ...from the Dock II and turn on the computer Try to operate the computer keyboard If the computer keyboard works have the external keyboard serviced All or some external numeric keypad keys do not work V...

Page 108: ...atible with the IBM PS 2 mouse disable the TrackPoint II pointing device by doing the following 1 Press and hold down F1 then turn on the computer to start Easy Setup Hold down F1 until the Main Menu...

Page 109: ...n the Dock II is turned on air is flowing from the louvers on the back side of the Dock II If there is no air flow the fan is not working This causes the Dock II to overheat and shut down 4 The SCSI d...

Page 110: ...one beep Note If you are using an external display go to External Display CRT Problems on page 89 When you are using an external display with a display adapter a blank screen is normal When you retur...

Page 111: ...unit serviced Only the cursor _ appears If you are using an external display with a display adapter the cursor _ is normal Otherwise have the system unit serviced Screen is unreadable or distorted Ha...

Page 112: ...n the Expansion Unit diagnostics and SCSI subsystem diagnostics on the Dock II Option Diskette Note If a SCSI adapter card is installed in the ISA adapter card slot remove it before running the diagno...

Page 113: ...d on before the Dock II is turned on If the above items are correct run the Expansion Unit diagnostics and SCSI subsystem diagnostics on the Dock II Option Diskette Note If a SCSI adapter card is inst...

Page 114: ...agnostic instructions use those instructions to test the PC card If the above items are correct run the Expansion Unit diagnostics on the Dock II Option Diskette Note If a SCSI adapter card is install...

Page 115: ...show that the printer works correctly have the system unit serviced Other Problems Problems Action Broken security lock Have the Dock II with the security lock key serviced See Ordering Additional Sec...

Page 116: ...rity lock on the left side of the Dock II is turned to the middle position then try removing the computer again If the problem still occurs run the Expansion Unit diagnostics on the Dock II Option Dis...

Page 117: ...nty service for the Dock II call the IBM HelpCenter See the statement of limited warranty on page 143 When requesting service describe the error message or problem to the service representative Error...

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Page 119: ...ng up the operating system from the additional hard disk varies depending on which operating system you have installed on the additional hard disk This appendix contains Planning for the Operating Sys...

Page 120: ...inally assigned drive letter for the hard disk is changed as shown in the following examples the operating system cannot be started up correctly Examples Hard Disk Drive in the Computer B o o t M a n...

Page 121: ...rive letters will vary depending on the defined startup sequence and on the operating system or the device drivers used If you have changed your startup sequence in the Easy Setup menu you must be ext...

Page 122: ...en assign serial numbers 1 through 4 only to the hard disk devices you have checked from the top to the bottom of the first table Then assign serial numbers 1 through 2 to the diskette drives The seco...

Page 123: ...d Hard Disk in the Dock II or IDE Hard Disk Diskette Drive connected to the Dock II 3 Dock the computer to the Dock II and turn on all external devices and the system 4 The Easy Setup menu appears Sel...

Page 124: ...st be clicked third 1 2 3 4 1 1 2 2 3 4 FDD 1 HDD 1 Network FDD 2 HDD 2 HDD 3 HDD 4 Reset 6 Insert the Installation Diskette of the operating system into the diskette drive and install the operating s...

Page 125: ...tem on the hard disk drive of the computer starts up Error code I999 3 1 is displayed to indicate that the bootable additional hard disk is not present You can ignore this error code Appendix A Starti...

Page 126: ...t To boot the OS 2 2 1 operating system from the SCSI HDD the SCSI ID of the HDD should be set to 0 to have the Boot Manager recognize the HDD You need the OS 2 Installation Diskette and Diskette 1 th...

Page 127: ...splay the FDISK screen 5 If you have not created a Boot Manager partition do so now at the FDISK screen Otherwise go to step 6 on page 112 For more information refer to the manuals that came with the...

Page 128: ...ble then install the operating system 8 If you have already installed the OS 2 2 1 operating system save the changes and exit the program 9 When the Boot Manager menu appears on the screen select the...

Page 129: ...ally removed from the Boot Manager menu and stays removed until the computer is docked to the Dock II Boot Manager Menu The Boot Manager starts up the operating system that is selected from the Boot M...

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Page 131: ...rs to your computer s hard disk drive The configuration and installation process is explained with a series of screens in both the DOS and Windows version of EZ SCSI In nearly every case your computer...

Page 132: ...ithout rebooting the system you only need to 1 Close the display to suspend the operation 2 Connect your computer to the Dock II 3 Open the display to resume the operation SCSI devices are now ready t...

Page 133: ...ntinue with installation Click Help on any screen to view more information To close a Help window select File and Exit or double click the Control menu box in the upper left corner of the window 6 Fol...

Page 134: ...ss to the Adaptec SCSI device drivers and ASPI managers It also includes several formatting utilities and an audio CD Player application Note Adaptec EZ SCSI for DOS does not install any Windows appli...

Page 135: ...o memory when you start your computer If you want to copy the files to a different directory or control the changes to your configuration files follow the instructions on the screen Press F1 on any sc...

Page 136: ...ROM drive support and other topics In the DOS environment you can view the file in any text processor In Windows you can double click its icon in the Adaptec SCSI group Adaptec SCSI Interrogator Windo...

Page 137: ...ou start scsifmt from the DOS prompt To make scsifmt run in monochrome mode type scsifmt m This option may be useful if the scsifmt screens do not display correctly on your computer or monochrome VGA...

Page 138: ...nue press ENTER To exit press ESC The following Adaptec SCSI Host Adapter s have been found Adaptec AHA 1540 1542 Port 330h ENTER Continue ESC Exit F1 Help Adaptec SCSI Low Level Formatter v1 3 scsifm...

Page 139: ...isk device or Verify to scan the disk device for defects then press Enter CAUTION A low level format erases all data from the disk Back up important data on the disk device before you format it 5 If y...

Page 140: ...defects It allows you to reassign the bad blocks on the disk device to prevent data from being stored there 6 Repeat steps 3 on page 123 4 on page 123 and 5 on page 123 as needed to Format or Verify o...

Page 141: ...ption of the DOS format utility If you want to boot from a SCSI disk you must be using DOS 3 3 or later After you partition a disk device with afdisk you should also run the DOS format utility on the...

Page 142: ...Target 0 HA 0 Target 4 QUANTUM LP105S 910109405 IOMEGA BETA90 ENTER Select arrows Up and Down F1 Help Esc Exit Adaptec SCSI Disk Setup Program v3 3 afdisk lists all installed SCSI disk devices includ...

Page 143: ...k displays a screen similar to the following You can view information for this device but you cannot change its partitions with afdisk Select SCSI Device to Partition HA 0 Target 0 HA 0 Target 4 QUANT...

Page 144: ...The following table shows the translation schemes used by Adaptec SCSI host adapters Drive Capacity Translation Scheme Number of Cylinders Less than 1 GByte 64 heads 32 sectors per track Equal to numb...

Page 145: ...want just one partition on the disk device skip to step 5 on page 130 4 To change the Start Cylinder and End Cylinder values select them with the Up and Down Arrow keys or and enter different values...

Page 146: ...reate more partitions press Ins and repeat steps 3 on page 128 4 on page 129 and 5 There are limits to the size of the partition depending on which version of DOS you are using The following table exp...

Page 147: ...Esc and select Yes when you are asked if you want to quit If you have changed the disk partitions a screen message reminds you that you must restart your computer before you can access the newly crea...

Page 148: ...a power source and are turned on Technical Support If you cannot solve your problem after reading this troubleshooting information contact Adaptec technical support When you call have this informatio...

Page 149: ...application program does not need to be loaded into the memory of the computer The application program can be loaded automatically when the computer is docked to the Dock II To do this modify the AUT...

Page 150: ...goto end exp1 rem rem Start the programs here which are to be run when the port replicator rem with PCMCIA slots is connected to the computer rem goto end exp2 rem rem Start the programs here which ar...

Page 151: ...e Operating Environment Temperature 5 C to 35 C 41 F to 95 F Relative Humidity 8 to 95 non condensing Maximum Wet Bulb 29 4 C 85 F Non operating Environment Temperature 5 C to 43 C 41 F to 109 F Relat...

Page 152: ...IBM Power Cords on page 137 Notes British Thermal Units per hour This product is also designed for an IT power system with Phase to Phase voltage not exceeding 240 V ac Audio Circuit Specifications S...

Page 153: ...cord and plug with a correctly grounded outlet IBM power cords used in the United States and Canada are listed by Underwriters Laboratories UL and certified by the Canadian Standards Association CSA F...

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Page 155: ...an 14F0033 Venezuela 13F9959 Pakistan 14F0015 former Yugoslavia 13F9979 Panama 13F9959 Papua New Guinea 13F9940 Paraguay 13F9940 People s Republic of China 14F0033 Peru 13F9959 Philippines 13F9959 Pol...

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Page 157: ...n FCC Statement 147 Canadian Department of Communications Compliance Statement 147 Avis de conformit aux normes du minist re des Communications du Canada 148 European Community EC Directive Conformanc...

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Page 159: ...e Date of Installation unless IBM or your reseller informs you otherwise During the warranty period IBM or your reseller will provide warranty service under the type of service designated for the Mach...

Page 160: ...it when you are responsible for the transportation charges Extent of Warranty IBM does not warrant uninterrupted or error free operation of a Machine Misuse accident modification unsuitable physical o...

Page 161: ...eir possibility Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you This warranty gives you spe...

Page 162: ...overing subject matter in this document The furnishing of this document does not give you any license to these patents You can send license inquiries in writing to the IBM Director of Licensing IBM Co...

Page 163: ...the receiver is connected Consult an IBM authorized dealer or service representative for help Properly shielded and grounded cables and connectors must be used in order to meet FCC emission limits Pro...

Page 164: ...Statement This product is in conformity with the protection requirements of EC Council Directive 89 336 EEC on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to electromagnetic compatibil...

Page 165: ...device drivers for SCSI 115 diskette drive in use status indicator 9 display shelf 39 Dock II securing 32 docked status indicator 8 docking computer 16 19 rules 16 DOS starting up from a hard disk 106...

Page 166: ...erating 17 standby 10 17 suspend 10 17 mouse pointing device connector 7 N numeric keypad connector 7 O operating mode 17 operating system startup planning 104 option diskette 3 options 38 external 63...

Page 167: ...99 status indicator 99 ThinkPad hard disk 99 wrong characters appear on the screen 90 95 XXXXX KB OK and computer hangs 100 procedures 1 inch high device installation 46 1 inch high device removal 51...

Page 168: ...8 diskette drive in use 9 docked 8 status indicators continued hard disk in use 9 PC card in use 9 power on 8 security key 9 suspend status 9 warning 9 suspend mode 10 17 suspend status status indica...

Page 169: ...mputer 24 rules 16 unlatch hole 5 unlock 31 V volume control 5 W warning function 10 warning status indicator 9 Index 153 Title C78JAMST CreationDate 05 06 94 19 15 58 All manuals and user guides at a...

Page 170: ...Part Number 84G9682 Printed in Japan 84G9682 Title C78JAMST CreationDate 05 06 94 19 15 58 All manuals and user guides at all guides com...

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