IBM 62174DU - IntelliStation A - Pro 6217 User manual

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Contents
Safety ............................v
Chapter 1. Introduction ......................1
The IBM IntelliStation Documentation CD ...............2
Hardware and software requirements ................2
Using the Documentation Browser .................2
Related documentation ......................3
Notices and statements in this document ................4
Inventory checklist ........................4
Features and specifications .....................5
Controls, LEDs, and connectors ...................6
Chapter 2. Installing the hardware .................9
Selecting alocation for your computer .................9
Arranging your workspace .....................9
Comfort ...........................9
Glare and lighting .......................9
Air circulation ........................10
Electrical outlets and cable lengths ................10
Installing options ........................10
Installation guidelines .....................10
Installing options in your computer.................12
Completing the installation.....................40
Cabling the computer .....................40
Turning on the computer ....................41
Running the operating system setup program ............42
Turning off the computer .....................42
Chapter 3. Installing software ...................45
Viewing the license agreement ...................45
Using the built-in configuration programs ...............45
Starting the Configuration/Setup Utility program ............46
Enabling the Broadcom NetXtreme Gigabit Ethernet Boot Agent ......46
Using the Adaptec HostRAID configuration programs ..........46
Using ServeRAID Manager ....................49
Configuring the controller ....................50
Viewing the configuration ....................51
Configuring the Gigabit Ethernet controller ...............51
Starting the SCSISelect utility program (some models) ..........51
Chapter 4. Completing the installation ...............53
Recording important numbers ...................53
Registering your computer.....................53
Creating an emergency recovery-repair diskette in Windows ........53
Creating an IBM Enhanced Diagnostics Diskette or CD in Windows .....54
Chapter 5. Solving problems ...................57
Diagnostic tools ........................57
Power-on self-test (POST).....................58
POST beep codes ......................58
POST error codes.......................58
Troubleshooting tables ......................62
CD or DVD drive problems ...................62
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Diskette drive problems.....................63
Hard disk drive problems ....................63
Keyboard, mouse, or pointing-device problems ............64
Memory problems .......................65
Microprocessor problems ....................65
Monitor problems .......................66
Power problems .......................67
System-board error LEDs .....................68
Microprocessor-board error LEDs ..................69
Product Recovery program ....................70
Appendix A. Getting help and technical assistance ..........71
Before you call .........................71
Using the documentation .....................71
Getting help and information from the World Wide Web ..........71
Software service and support ...................72
Hardware service and support ...................72
Appendix B. Notices ......................73
Edition notice .........................73
Trademarks ..........................74
Important notes.........................74
Product recycling and disposal ...................75
Battery return program ......................75
Electronic emission notices ....................76
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) statement .........76
Industry Canada Class Bemission compliance statement ........76
Avis de conformité àla réglementation d’Industrie Canada ........77
European Union EMC Directive conformance statement .........77
Power cords ..........................77
Index ............................81
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Safety
Before installing this product, read the Safety Information.
Antes de instalar este produto, leia as Informações de Segurança.
Pred instalací tohoto produktu si prectete prírucku bezpecnostních instrukcí.
Læs sikkerhedsforskrifterne, før du installerer dette produkt.
Lees voordat udit product installeert eerst de veiligheidsvoorschriften.
Ennen kuin asennat tämän tuotteen, lue turvaohjeet kohdasta Safety Information.
Avant d’installer ce produit, lisez les consignes de sécurité.
Vor der Installation dieses Produkts die Sicherheitshinweise lesen.
Prima di installare questo prodotto, leggere le Informazioni sulla Sicurezza.
Les sikkerhetsinformasjonen (Safety Information) før du installerer dette produktet.
Antes de instalar este produto, leia as Informações sobre Segurança.
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Antes de instalar este producto, lea la información de seguridad.
Läs säkerhetsinformationen innan du installerar den här produkten.
Statement 1:
DANGER
Electrical current from power, telephone, and communication cables is
hazardous.
To avoid ashock hazard:
vDo not connect or disconnect any cables or perform installation,
maintenance, or reconfiguration of this product during an electrical
storm.
vConnect all power cords to aproperly wired and grounded electrical
outlet.
vConnect to properly wired outlets any equipment that will be attached to
this product.
vWhen possible, use one hand only to connect or disconnect signal
cables.
vNever turn on any equipment when there is evidence of fire, water, or
structural damage.
vDisconnect the attached power cords, telecommunications systems,
networks, and modems before you open the device covers, unless
instructed otherwise in the installation and configuration procedures.
vConnect and disconnect cables as described in the following table when
installing, moving, or opening covers on this product or attached
devices.
To Connect: To Disconnect:
1. Turn everything OFF.
2. First, attach all cables to devices.
3. Attach signal cables to connectors.
4. Attach power cords to outlet.
5. Turn device ON.
1. Turn everything OFF.
2. First, remove power cords from outlet.
3. Remove signal cables from connectors.
4. Remove all cables from devices.
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Statement 2:
CAUTION:
When replacing the lithium battery, use only IBM Part Number 33F8354 or an
equivalent type battery recommended by the manufacturer. If your system has
amodule containing alithium battery, replace it only with the same module
type made by the same manufacturer. The battery contains lithium and can
explode if not properly used, handled, or disposed of.
Do not:
vThrow or immerse into water
vHeat to more than 100°C (212°F)
vRepair or disassemble
Dispose of the battery as required by local ordinances or regulations.
Statement 3:
CAUTION:
When laser products (such as CD-ROMs, DVD drives, fiber optic devices, or
transmitters) are installed, note the following:
vDo not remove the covers. Removing the covers of the laser product could
result in exposure to hazardous laser radiation. There are no serviceable
parts inside the device.
vUse of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than
those specified herein might 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 view directly
with optical instruments, and avoid direct exposure to the beam.
Safety vii

Statement 4:
≥18 kg (39.7 lb) ≥32 kg (70.5 lb) ≥55 kg (121.2 lb)
CAUTION:
Use safe practices when lifting.
Statement 5:
CAUTION:
The power control button on 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
from the device, ensure that all power cords are disconnected from the power
source.
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Statement 8:
CAUTION:
Never remove the cover on apower supply or any part that has the following
label attached.
Hazardous voltage, current, and energy levels are present inside any
component that has this label attached. There are no serviceable parts inside
these components. If you suspect aproblem with one of these parts, contact
aservice technician.
Statement 23
CAUTION:
Do not place any object weighing more than 50 kg (110 lb) on top of rack-mounted
devices.
>50 kg (110 lb)
WARNING: Handling the cord on this product or cords associated with accessories
sold with this product, will expose you to lead, achemical 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 ocon cables de
accesorios que se venden junto con este producto, pueden exponerle al plomo, un
elemento químico que en el estado de California de los Estados Unidos está
considerado como un causante de cancer yde defectos congénitos, además de
otros riesgos reproductivos. Lávese las manos después de usar el producto.
Important:
All caution and danger statements in this documentation begin with anumber. This
number is used to cross reference an English caution or danger statement with
translated versions of the caution or danger statement in the IBM Safety Information
document.
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For example, if acaution statement begins with anumber 1, translations for that
caution statement appear in the IBM Safety 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 with
your computer or optional device before you install the device.
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Chapter 1. Introduction
This Installation Guide contains instructions for setting up your IBM
® IntelliStation ®
APro Type 6217 computer and basic instructions for installing some options. More
detailed instructions for installing options are in the User’s Guide on the IBM
IntelliStation Documentation CD, which comes with your computer. This document
contains information about:
vSetting up and cabling your computer
vStarting and configuring your computer
vSetting up your operating system
You can obtain up-to-date information about your computer and other IBM computer
products at http://www.ibm.com/pc/intellistation/.
Packaged with this Installation Guide is the Device Drivers CD, which contains
device drivers and hardware-specific support software.
The IBM IntelliStation Documentation CD is also included. This CD provides
detailed information about your computer (see “The IBM IntelliStation
Documentation CD” on page 2for more detailed information).
The computer model and serial numbers are on labels on the lower-right front of the
bezel and on the bottom of the computer. You will need these numbers to register
your computer with IBM.
Note: Your computer keys cannot be duplicated by locksmiths. If you lose them,
order replacement keys from the key manufacturer. The key serial number and the
telephone number of the manufacturer are on atag attached to the keys.
If you plan to install your computer in arack, you must purchase aTower-to-Rack
Conversion Kit.For alist of supported options for your computer, go to
http://www.ibm.com/pc/; then, select your country and navigate to the list of options
for your computer.
Note: Disregard the bezel in the conversion kit and use your original bezel when
installing the computer in arack.
Your computer comes with Microsoft Windows
®1 XP Professional or Red Hat
Enterprise Linux WS (Workstation) preinstalled (depending on your model). To
install another operating system, follow the instructions in the documentation that
comes with the operating system and any updates. Then, follow the instructions in
the readme file on the Device Drivers CD to install the support software.
Note: If you install another operating system, you might need additional software or
device drivers. Some preinstalled device drivers are available on the Device Drivers
CD. If you experience problems with the device drivers installed from this CD, you
can obtain the latest device drivers from http://www.ibm.com/pc/support/.
1. The Microsoft
® Certificate of Authenticity is your assurance that the Windows software in your computer is legally licensed from
Microsoft Corporation.
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Before installing any operating system, make sure that you obtain the latest updates
for that operating system. Contact the operating system manufacturer or, if
applicable, check the manufacturer’s Web site to obtain the updates.
Additional information about operating systems is posted periodically at
http://www.ibm.com/pc/support/.
The IBM IntelliStation Documentation CD
The IBM IntelliStation Documentation CD contains documentation for your computer
in Portable Document Format (PDF) and includes the IBM Documentation Browser
to help you find information quickly.
Hardware and software requirements
The IBM IntelliStation Documentation CD requires the following minimum hardware
and software:
vMicrosoft Windows NT 4.0 (with Service Pack 3or later), Windows 98, Windows
2000, or Red Hat Linux.
v100 MHz microprocessor.
v32 MB of RAM.
vAdobe Acrobat Reader 3.0 (or later) or xpdf, which comes with Linux operating
systems. Acrobat Reader software is included on the CD, and you can install it
when you run the Documentation Browser.
Using the Documentation Browser
Use the Documentation Browser to browse the contents of the CD, read brief
descriptions of the documents, and view documents using Adobe Acrobat 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 adocument is not available in the language for that region, the English
version is displayed.
Use one of the following procedures to start the Documentation Browser:
vIf Autostart is enabled, insert the CD into your CD-ROM drive. The
Documentation Browser starts automatically.
vIf Autostart is disabled or is not enabled for all users, use one of the following
procedures:
–If you are using aWindows operating system, insert the CD into your
CD-ROM drive and click Start --> Run.In the Open field, type
e:\win32.bat
where eis the drive letter of the CD-ROM drive, and click OK.
–If you are using Red Hat Linux, insert the CD into your CD-ROM drive; then,
type the following command from the /mnt/cdrom directory:
sh runlinux.sh
Select your computer from the Product menu. The Available Topics list displays
all the documents for your computer. Some documents might be in folders. Aplus
sign (+) indicates each folder or document that has additional documents under it.
Click the plus sign to display the additional documents.
When you select adocument, adescription of the document appears under Topic
Description.To select more than one document, press and hold the Ctrl key while
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you select the documents. Click View Book to view the selected document or
documents in Acrobat Reader or xpdf. If you selected more than one document, all
the selected documents are opened in Acrobat Reader or xpdf.
To search all the documents, type aword or word string in the Search field and
click Search.The documents in which the word or word string appears are listed in
order of the most occurrences. Click adocument to view it, and press Crtl+F to use
the Acrobat search function or Alt+F to use the xpdf search function within the
document.
Click Help for detailed information about using the Documentation Browser.
Related documentation
This Installation Guide provides general information about your computer, including
information about features, how to configure the computer, and setup and
installation instructions. In addition to this Installation Guide,the following
documentation comes with your computer.
vUser’s Guide
This document is in Portable Document Format (PDF) on the IBM IntelliStation
Documentation CD. It contains general information about your computer and how
to use and configure the functions of the computer.
vProblem Determination and Service Guide
This document is in PDF on the IBM IntelliStation Documentation CD and at
http://www.ibm.com/pc/support/. It contains information to help you solve
problems that might occur in your IBM IntelliStation APro Type 6217 computer.
vSafety Information
This document is in PDF on the IBM IntelliStation Documentation CD. It contains
translated caution and danger statements. Each caution and danger statement
that appears in the documentation has anumber that you can use to locate the
corresponding statement in your language in the Safety Information document.
vWarranty and Support Information
This document is in PDF on the IBM IntelliStation Documentation CD. It contains
information about the terms of the warranty and about service and assistance.
vAdaptec SCSI documentation
This document is in PDF on the Device Drivers CD. It contains information and
instructions for installing and configuring small computer system interface (SCSI)
device drivers and devices.
vReadme files on the Device Drivers CD
Several readme files on the CD contain information about preinstalled device
drivers. Other readme files on the CD contain information about the various
adapters and devices that might be installed in or attached to your computer.
vIBM IntelliStation Documentation CD
This CD contains all of the IBM IntelliStation APro Type 6217 documents in
Portable Document Format (PDF).
Depending on your computer model, additional documentation might be included on
the IBM IntelliStation Documentation CD.
The computer might have features that are not described in the documentation that
you received with the computer. The documentation might be updated occasionally
to include information about those features, or technical updates might be available
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to provide additional information. These updates are available from the IBM Web
site. To check for updated documentation and technical updates, complete the
following steps:
Note: Changes are made periodically to the IBM Web site. The actual procedure
might vary slightly from what is described in this document.
1. Go to http://www.ibm.com/pc/support/.
2. In the Browse by topic section, click Publications.
3. On the Publications page, in the Brand field, select IntelliStation.
4. In the Family field, select IntelliStation APro.
5. Click Continue.
Notices and statements in this document
The caution and danger statements used in this document also appear in the
multilingual Safety Information document, which is on the IBM IntelliStation
Documentation CD. Each statement is numbered for reference to the corresponding
statement in the Safety Information document.
The following notices and statements are used in this document:
vNotes: These notices provide important tips, guidance, or advice.
vImportant: These notices provide information that might help you avoid
inconvenient or problem situations.
vAttention: These notices indicate possible damage to programs, devices, or
data. An attention notice is placed just before the instruction or situation in which
damage could occur.
vCaution: These statements indicate situations that can be potentially hazardous
to you. Acaution statement is placed just before the description of apotentially
hazardous procedure step or situation.
vDanger: These statements indicate situations that can be potentially lethal or
extremely hazardous to you. Adanger statement is placed just before the
description of apotentially lethal or extremely hazardous procedure step or
situation.
Inventory checklist
Take an inventory of items as you unpack them to make sure that you have all of
the components. If any items are missing or damaged, contact your place of
purchase. The following items come with your IBM IntelliStation APro computer:
vOne keyboard
vOne mouse
vOne power cord (9-ft line cord)
vOne Device Drivers CD
vOne IBM IntelliStation Documentation CD
vThis Installation Guide
If you are missing an item, contact your place of purchase.
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Features and specifications
The following table provides asummary of the features and specifications of your
IntelliStation APro computer. Depending on your model, some features might not
be available, or some specifications might not apply.
Table 1. Features and specifications
Microprocessor:
vSupports up to two AMD Opteron
microprocessors (two 64-bit memory
channels per microprocessor)
v1MB Level-2 cache
v800 MHz front-side bus (FSB) with
data rate of 1.6 GHz
Memory:
vMinimum: 1GB
vMaximum: 16 GB (depending on your
configuration)
vType: PC2700 (2 GB DIMMs only) or
PC3200 double-data-rate (DDR)
registered
vConnectors: Four or eight dual inline
memory module (DIMM) connectors,
depending on your configuration
Internal Drives:
vHard disk drive: SCSI or Serial ATA
(SATA)
vOne of the following optical drives:
–CD-ROM: IDE
–CD-RW: IDE
–DVD-ROM: IDE
–DVD-RAM Multiburner Plus: IDE
–DVD/CD-RW combo: IDE
Expansion bays:
vThree slim-high 3.5-inch drive bays
(one hard disk drive installed in some
models)
vTwo half-high 5.25-inch bays (optical
drive installed in one bay)
vOne slim-high 3.5-inch
removable-media or hard disk drive
bay
PCI expansion slots:
vFour 100 MHz/64-bit PCI-X slots
vOne 133 MHz/64-bit PCI-X slot
vOne PCI Express x16 slot
Power supply:
One 530 watts (115-230 Vac)
Cooling:
Five or six speed-controlled fans
Integrated functions:
vBroadcom 5703 10/100/1000 Ethernet
controller with RJ-45 Ethernet connector
vIntegrated RAID capability
vTwo serial ports
vOne parallel port
vDual port Serial ATA controller
vTwo IEEE 1394A (FireWire) ports
(four-pin on front, six-pin on rear)
vFive Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports
(two on front and three on rear)
vKeyboard port
vMouse port
vAudio ports
–Line out (front and rear)
–Mic (front and rear)
–Line in (rear only)
v
Dual-channel IDE controller
Video adapter: (depending on your
model)
vNVIDIA Quadro NVS 280 (DMS-59),
PCI Express x16, 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)
vNVIDIA Quadro FX 1400 (DVI-I), PCI
Express x16, with 128 MB DDR
synchronous dynamic random access
memory (SDRAM) with dual DVI-I
connectors
vNVIDIA Quadro FX 3400 (DVI-I), PCI
Express x16, with 256 MB GDDR3
SDRAM video memory with dual DVI-I
connectors
v3Dlabs Wildcat Realizm 800 (DVI-I),
PCI Express x16, with 512 MB GDDR3
(512-bit Unified) and 128 MB GDDR3
(128-bit direct burst) SDRAM video
memory with dual DVI-I connectors
Electrical input:
vSine-wave input (50 or 60 Hz) required
vInput voltage and frequency ranges
automatically selected
vInput voltage low range:
–Minimum: 90 Vac
–Maximum: 137 Vac
v
Input voltage high range:
–Minimum: 180 Vac
–Maximum: 265 Vac
vInput kilovolt-amperes (kVA)
approximately:
–Minimum: 0.24 kVA
–Maximum: 0.86 kVA
Heat output:
Approximate heat output in British thermal
units (Btu) per hour:
vMinimum configuration: 787 Btu (230 watts)
vMaximum configuration: 3012 Btu (882
watts)
Environment:
vAir temperature:
–Computer on: 10° to 35°C (50° to 95°F).
Altitude: 0to 2134 m(7000 ft)
–Computer off: -40° to +60°C (-40° to
140°F). Maximum altitude: 2133 m(7000
ft)
vHumidity (operating and storage): 8% to
80%
Acoustical noise emissions:
vSound power, idle: 4.7 bel
vSound power, operating: 5.3 bel
Size:
vHeight: 438 mm (17.25 in.)
vDepth: 483 mm (19 in.)
vWidth: 165 mm (6.5 in.)
vWeight: 16.3 kg (36 lb) to 20.8 kg (45.8 lb)
depending upon configuration
Notes:
1. Power consumption and heat output vary
depending on the number and type of
optional features installed and the
power-management optional features in
use.
2. These levels were measured in controlled
acoustical environments according to the
procedures specified by the American
National Standards Institute (ANSI) S12.10
and ISO 7779 and are reported in
accordance with ISO 9296. Actual
sound-pressure levels in agiven location
might exceed the average values stated
because of room reflections and other
nearby noise sources. The declared
sound-power levels indicate an upper limit,
below which alarge number of computers
will operate.
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Controls, LEDs, and connectors
This section identifies the controls, LEDs, and front connectors on the IntelliStation
APro Type 6217 computer. See “Cabling the computer” on page 40 for an
illustration of the connectors on the rear of the computer.
CD-eject
button
CD or DVD drive
activity LED
Hard disk drive
activity LED
Power-on
LED
Power-control
button
System error LED
Ethernet link status LED
Ethernet transmit/
receive activity LED
1394
1394
Line out connector
Microphone connector
IEEE 1394 (FireWire) connector
USB 5 connector
USB 4 connector
Ethernet
transmit/receive
activity LED
CD or DVD drive activity LED
When this LED is lit, it indicates that the CD or DVD drive is in use.
CD-eject button
Press this button to insert aCD or DVD into or remove aCD or DVD from
the CD or DVD drive.
Hard 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 LED is flashing, it indicates that the computer is off
and still connected to an ac power source (standby mode).
Power-control button
Press this button to turn the computer on or off.
System-error LED
When this amber LED is lit, it indicates that asystem error has occurred.
An LED on the system board is also lit to help isolate the error.
IEEE 1394A (FireWire) connectors
Use these connectors (four-pin on the front and six-pin on the rear) to
connect FireWire devices, such as digital video cameras and external hard
disk drives.
Mic connector (pink)
Use this connector to connect amicrophone to your computer when you
want to record voices or other sounds on the hard disk. You can also use
this connector (and amicrophone) with speech recognition software.
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Line out connector (green)
Use this connector to send audio signals from the computer to external
devices, such as speakers with built-in amplifiers, headphones, multimedia
keyboards, or the audio line-in jack on astereo system.
USB connectors
Use these connectors to connect USB devices to your computer, using
redundant Plug and Play technology.
Ethernet transmit/receive activity LED
When this LED is lit, it indicates that there is activity between the computer
and the network. There are two of these LEDs, one on the front and one on
the rear of the computer.
Ethernet link status LED
When this LED is lit, it indicates that there is an active connection on the
Ethernet port. This LED is located on the rear of the computer.
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