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.
12
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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