IBM 6889 - IntelliStation M - Pro User manual

IntelliStation M Pro
User Guide
Professional Workstation (Type 6889)

IntelliStation M Pro
User Guide
Professional Workstation (Type 6889)
IBM

Note
Before using this information and the product it supports, be sure to read the general information
under Appendix B, “Product Warranties and Notices” on page 143.
First Edition (September 1998)
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Contents
Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vii
Danger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . viii
Laser Compliance Statement ............................... viii
Lithium Battery Notice ................................... ix
Related Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . x
Chapter 1. IBM IntelliStation M Pro Overview ................... 1
Features at a Glance ..................................... 2
System Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Euro Sign Support Information .............................. 8
Chapter 2. Setting Up Your Computer ......................... 9
Installing Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Locating Your Computer .................................. 9
Connecting Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Turning on Power ...................................... 12
Finishing the Installation .................................. 12
Chapter 3. Arranging Your Workspace ........................ 13
Comfort . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Glare and Lighting ..................................... 14
Air Circulation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Electrical Outlets and Cable Lengths ........................... 14
Chapter 4. Operating Your Computer ......................... 15
Using Controls and Status Indicators .......................... 16
Starting Your Computer .................................. 17
Using a Mouse ........................................ 18
Shutting Down . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Using System Management Features ........................... 19
Wake on LAN ...................................... 19
Alert on LAN ....................................... 20
RPL or DHCP ....................................... 20
POST/BIOS Update Over the Network ....................... 20
Changing Keyboard Speed ................................. 20
Using Video Features .................................... 21
Installing Video Device Drivers ............................ 21
Changing Monitor Settings ............................... 21
Using Audio Features .................................... 22
Updating System Programs ................................ 23
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ROM Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Using a CD-ROM Drive .................................. 25
Handling a CD ...................................... 26
Loading a CD ....................................... 26
Using Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Locking the Cover .................................... 27
Locking the Keyboard .................................. 27
Optional Security U-Bolt ................................ 27
Chapter 5. Using the Configuration/Setup Utility Program ............ 29
Starting and Using the Program ............................. 30
Viewing and Changing Settings ............................ 31
Exiting the Program ................................... 33
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
System Summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Product Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Devices and I/O Ports .................................. 36
Start Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Date and Time ...................................... 41
System Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Advanced Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
ISA Legacy Resources .................................. 45
Power Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Instructions for Common Procedures .......................... 49
Viewing the System Summary ............................. 49
Setting the Date and Time ............................... 50
Understanding the Power-On Password ....................... 50
Understanding the Administrator Password .................... 54
Enhanced Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Setting the Startup Sequence .............................. 60
Setting Remote Administration ............................ 61
Understanding Power Management ......................... 61
Quick Reference for Network-Related Settings ..................... 65
Chapter 6. Taking Care of Your Computer ...................... 69
Basics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Cleaning Your Computer ................................. 69
Computer and Keyboard ................................ 69
Monitor Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Mouse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Replacing the Battery .................................... 70
Moving Your Computer .................................. 71
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Chapter 7. Installing Options Overview ....................... 73
Electrical Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Handling Static-Sensitive Devices ............................ 75
Available Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Memory DIMM Options .................................. 77
Locating Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
External View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Using the Stabilizing Feet ................................. 79
Disconnecting Cables and Removing the Cover .................... 80
Internal Views . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Input/Output Device Connectors ............................. 82
Identifying Parts on the System Board .......................... 83
Chapter 8. Solving Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Using Diagnostic Tools ................................... 85
Power-On Self-Test (POST) ............................... 85
Types of Error Messages ................................ 87
Solving POST Error Message Problems ....................... 88
POST Message Charts .................................. 91
Error Messages Specific to the Integrated Ethernet Subsystem ......... 112
Troubleshooting Charts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
IBM Enhanced Diagnostics ................................ 125
Installing Files from Option Diskettes ......................... 127
Chapter 9. Getting Help, Service, and Information ................ 129
Service Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
Before You Call for Service ............................... 130
Getting Customer Support and Service ........................ 131
Using Electronic Support Services .......................... 131
Using the World Wide Web ............................. 132
Getting Information by Fax .............................. 133
Getting Help Online .................................. 133
Getting Help by Telephone .............................. 134
Getting Help Around the World .......................... 135
Purchasing Additional Services ............................. 136
Enhanced PC Support Line .............................. 136
900-Number Operating System and Hardware Support Line ......... 136
Network and Server Support Line ......................... 137
Ordering Support Line Services ........................... 137
Warranty and Repair Services ............................ 137
Ordering Publications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138
Appendix A. Computer Records . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
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Serial Numbers and Keys ................................ 139
Device Records . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
Appendix B. Product Warranties and Notices ................... 143
Warranty Statements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
IBM Statement of Limited Warranty for United States, Puerto Rico, and
Canada (Part 1 - General Terms) .......................... 144
IBM Statement of Warranty Worldwide except Canada, Puerto Rico, Turkey,
United States (Part 1 - General Terms) ...................... 147
Part 2 - Worldwide Country-Unique Terms .................... 150
Notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154
Year 2000 Readiness and Instructions ....................... 154
Trademarks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155
Electronic Emission Notices ............................. 156
Power Cord Notice ................................... 158
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161
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Safety Information
Turn everything OFF.
Attach signal cables to
receptacles.
First, remove power cord from
outlet.
To Disconnect
Turn device ON.
DANGER:
Turn everything OFF.
To Connect
Remove signal cables from
receptacles.
Remove all cables from devices.
Attach power cord to outlet.
First, attach all cables to devices.
In the U.K., by law, the power
cord must be disconnected after the
telephone line cable.
2
In the U.K., by law, the telephone
cable must be connected after the
power cord.
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1
Electrical current from power, telephone, and communication
cables is hazardous. To avoid shock hazard, connect and
disconnect cables as shown below when installing, moving or
opening the covers of this product or attached devices. The
power cord must be used with a properly grounded outlet.
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Danger
To avoid a shock hazard, do not connect or disconnect any cables or perform
installation, maintenance, or reconfiguration of this product during an electrical
storm.
Laser Compliance Statement
Some IBM Personal Computer models are equipped from the factory with a
CD-ROM drive. CD-ROM drives are also sold separately as options. The CD-ROM
drive is a laser product. The CD-ROM drive is certified in the U.S. to conform to
the requirements of the Department of Health and Human Services 21 Code of
Federal Regulations (DHHS 21 CFR) Subchapter J for Class 1 laser products.
Elsewhere, the drive is certified to conform to the requirements of the International
Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) 825 and CENELEC EN 60 825 for Class 1 laser
products.
When a CD-ROM drive is installed, note the following.
CAUTION:
Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those
specified herein might result in hazardous radiation exposure.
Removing the covers of the CD-ROM drive could result in exposure to hazardous
laser radiation. There are no serviceable parts inside the CD-ROM drive. Do not
remove the CD-ROM drive covers.
Some CD-ROM drives contain an embedded Class 3A or Class 3B laser diode. Note
the following.
DANGER
Laser radiation when open. Do not stare into the beam, do not view
directly with optical instruments, and avoid direct exposure to the beam.
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Lithium Battery Notice
CAUTION:
Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.
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 disposed of.
Do not:
Throw or immerse into water
Heat to more than 100°C (212°F)
Repair or disassemble
Dispose of the battery as required by local ordinances or regulations.
ATTENTION
Danger d'explosion en cas de remplacement incorrect de la batterie.
Remplacer uniquement par une batterie IBM de type 33F8354 ou d'un type
équivalent recommandé par le fabricant. La batterie contient du lithium et peut
exploser en cas de mauvaise utilisation, de mauvaise manipulation ou de mise au
rebut inappropriée.
Ne pas :
Lancer ou plonger dans l'eau
Chauffer à plus de 100°C (212°F)
Réparer ou désassembler
Mettre au rebut les batteries usagées conformément aux règlements locaux.
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Related Information
The following documentation together with this document, contain information
about your computer.
Installing Options in Your IntelliStation M Pro
This online publication (provided on the Ready-to-Configure Utility program
CD (RTC-CD) that comes with your computer) includes information for adding
memory, adapters, drives, and other options to your computer. It is also
available as a printable file (.PDF) from the World Wide Web at:
http://www3.pc.ibm.com/support?page=IBM+IntelliStation
Understanding Your IntelliStation M Pro
This online publication (provided on the RTC-CD that comes with your
computer) includes general information about using personal computers and
in-depth information about the specific features of your computer. This
document is also available as part of the IBM-preinstalled software.
About Your Software
This publication (provided only with computers that have IBM-preinstalled
software) contains information about the preinstalled software package.
Graphics Adapter README files
These files on the RTC-CD contain instructions for installing device drivers for
the graphics adapter.
IBM Audio Feature README File
This file on the RTC-CD contains instructions for installing device drivers for the
integrated Crystal 4235 audio controller.
Ethernet Feature README File
This file on the RTC-CD contains instructions for installing device drivers for the
integrated Ethernet controller.
Adaptec SCSI Documentation
This documentation, included on the RTC-CD, contains information about
installing SCSI device drivers, configuring the SCSI controller, and instructions
for installing and configuring SCSI devices.
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The following publications contain more information about your computer.
Hardware Maintenance Manual
This publication contains information for trained service technicians. It can be
found on the World Wide Web at:
http://www3.pc.ibm.com/support?page=IBM+IntelliStation
It can also be ordered from IBM. To purchase a copy, refer to Chapter 9,
“Getting Help, Service, and Information” on page 129.
Technical Information Manual
This publication contains information for individuals who want to know more
about the technical aspects of their computer. It can be found on the World
Wide Web at:
http://www3.pc.ibm.com/support?page=IBM+IntelliStation
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Chapter 1. IBM IntelliStation M Pro Overview
Thank you for selecting an IBM IntelliStation M Pro. Your computer incorporates
many of the latest advances in computer technology and is easy to expand and
upgrade as your needs change.
This chapter provides an overview of the computer features, preinstalled software,
and system specifications.
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Features at a Glance
The following information covers a variety of models. For a listing of features for
your specific model, refer to the System Summary screen in the
Configuration/Setup Utility program. For more information, see “Viewing the
System Summary” on page 49.
Microprocessor
Intel Pentium II microprocessor
Support for dual microprocessors
Memory
Four 3.3 V, synchronous, 168-pin, dual in-line memory module (DIMM) sockets
Installed: synchronous dynamic random access memory (SDRAM) error
correcting code (ECC), 100 MHz DIMMs. See “Memory DIMM Options” on
page 77 for more information.
Support for:
– Up to 1024 MB (1 GB) of SDRAM
– 32 MB, 64 MB, 128 MB, and 256 MB DIMMs in either single-sided or
double-sided configurations
– DIMM heights up to 2.5 inches
Flash memory for system programs
L2 Cache Memory
512 KB L2 cache memory integrated into microprocessor
Removable Media Drives
Standard: One 3.5-inch, 1.44 MB diskette drive
Maximum: Two diskette drives and one tape backup
Options: 5.25-inch, 1.2 MB diskette drive; 3.5-inch, 1.44 MB diskette drive;
internal tape drive
Internal Hard Disk Drives
Standard: One EIDE or one SCSI hard disk drive
Maximum IDE and EIDE devices: Four total (includes CD-ROM)
Maximum SCSI devices: Refer to the SCSI documentation that comes with your
computer.
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CD-ROM Drive
One IDE CD-ROM drive
Video Subsystem
One of the following is preinstalled:
– Matrox Millenium G200 graphics adapter
– Matrox Millennium II AGP graphics adapter
– STB GLyder MAX-2+ AGP graphics adapter
– Intergraph Intense 3D Pro 3400 PCI graphics adapter
Audio Subsystem
Integrated Crystal 4235 audio subsystem
SoundBlaster applications supported
Ethernet Subsystem
Integrated Intel EtherExpress Pro/100B Ethernet Controller with Wake on LAN
Provides both 10Base-T and 100Base-TX connectivity
System Management
RPL (remote program load) and DHCP (dynamic host configuration protocol)
Wake on LAN, wake up on ring, and wake up on alarm
Alert on LAN (supported on certain models)
Update POST and BIOS over the network
Automatic power-on startup sequence
Desktop Management Interface (DMI) BIOS and DMI software
Store POST hardware test results
Remote reset from LAN
Built-in system-management hardware (temperature sensors, fan-speed monitor,
chassis-intrusion detector, power supply and processor voltage monitor, and
power-switch bypass)
Input/Output Features
25-pin, ECP/EPP parallel port
Two 9-pin, 16550 UART serial ports
Two 4-pin, USB ports
Mouse port
Keyboard port
15-pin monitor port (on graphics adapter)
Three audio ports (line in, line out, and microphone)
Ethernet RJ-45 port
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Expansion
Six drive bays
Six expansion slots (one dedicated AGP, four dedicated PCI, and one shared
ISA/PCI)
Support for PCI/ISA Plug and Play adapters
Support for dual microprocessors
Support for additional internal and external SCSI devices (the number of
internal devices that can be installed is limited by the number of available drive
bays and power and cooling requirements)
Support for an optional Adaptec ARO-1130 PCI RAIDport adapter
Power
330 W, 115/230 V ac, 50/60 Hz
Automatic ac voltage sensing in power supply
Built-in overload and surge protection
Advanced Power Management
Wake on LAN support
Security
AssetCare
Asset ID
Power-on and administrator passwords
Lockable cover
U-bolt
Startup sequence control
Startup without diskette drive, keyboard, or mouse
Unattended start mode
Diskette and hard disk I/O control
Serial and parallel port I/O control
IBM-Preinstalled Software
Your computer might come with preinstalled software. If so, an operating system,
device drivers to support built-in features, and other support programs are
included. See About Your Software for a detailed description of the preinstalled
software.
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Operating Systems (Supported)
Microsoft Windows NT Version 4.0
Microsoft Windows 95
Microsoft Windows 98
Operating Systems (Tested for Compatibility)1
IBM DOS Version 7.0
MS DOS Versions 6.2, 7.0
Novell Netware Versions 3.12, 4.11
SCO OpenServer 5.0.4
Solaris V2.6
DEC PathWorks V5
DEC Net
1The operating systems listed here are being tested for compatibility at the time this publication goes to
press. Additional operating systems might be identified by IBM as compatible with your computer
following the publication of this booklet. Corrections and additions to the list are available in IBM's
online compatibility report, which can be found on the World Wide Web
(http://www.pc.ibm.com/us/cdt). For additional information, see Chapter 9, “Getting Help, Service,
and Information” on page 129.
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System Specifications
Size
Depth: 445 mm (17.5 in.)
Width: 200 mm (7.9 in.)
Height: 492 mm (19.4 in.)
Weight
Maximum configuration (as shipped): 17.3 kg (38 lb)
Environment
Air temperature:
– System on: 10° to 35°C (50° to 95°F) at altitude 0–2134 m (7000 ft)
– System off: −40° to 70°C (−40° to 158°F)
Humidity:
– System on: 8% to 80%
– System off: 8% to 80%
Heat Output
Approximate heat output in British thermal units (Btu) per hour:
– Maximum configuration (as shipped): 306 Btu/hour (90 watts)
– Maximum configuration (theoretical)2: 1564 Btu/hour (460 watts)
Electrical Input
Sine-wave input (50/60 Hz) is required
Input voltage:
– Low range:
- Minimum: 90 V ac
- Maximum: 137 V ac
– High range:
- Minimum: 180 V ac
- Maximum: 265 V ac
– Input kilovolt-amperes (kVA) (approximately):
- Maximum (configuration as shipped): 0.75 kVA
2Under typical maximum configurations, the heat output will be substantially below the theoretical
maximum.
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