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IBM IntelliStation MPro
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IBM IntelliStation MPro
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User’s Guide
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Note:
Before using this information and the product it supports, read the information in “Notices,” on page 63.
Second Edition (February 2007)
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Contents
Safety ............................v
Chapter 1. The IntelliStation MPro computer .............1
Related documentation ......................1
Notices and statements in this document ................2
Features and specifications .....................3
What the computer offers .....................4
Software............................4
Preinstalled software ......................5
Device drivers and diagnostics on CD ................6
Software available on the World Wide Web ..............6
Reliability, availability, and serviceability features .............7
Chapter 2. Operating the computer .................9
Controls, LEDs, and connectors ...................9
Turning on the computer .....................10
Using preinstalled software ....................12
Running the operating-system setup program ............12
Installing other operating systems .................12
Viewing the license agreement ..................13
Registering the computer ....................13
Creating an emergency recovery-repair diskette in Windows XP ......13
Creating an IBM Enhanced Diagnostics diskette or CD in Windows XP ...14
Accessing the IBM Enhanced Diagnostics in Windows Vista .......15
Using video features .......................15
Video device drivers ......................15
Changing monitor settings ....................15
Using audio features .......................16
Using security features ......................16
Anti-intrusion features .....................16
Component protection .....................17
Data protection ........................17
Updating system programs ....................17
Managing the computer......................17
Shutting down the operating system .................18
Turning off the computer .....................19
Chapter 3. Configuring the computer ................21
Using the Configuration/Setup Utility program .............21
Starting the Configuration/Setup Utility program ............21
Configuration/Setup Utility menu choices ..............22
Using passwords .......................24
Using the Boot Menu program ...................24
Enabling the Broadcom NetXtreme Gigabit Ethernet Boot Agent .......25
Configuring the Broadcom NetXtreme Gigabit Ethernet controller ......25
Using the LSI Logic Configuration Utility program ............25
Starting the LSI Logic Configuration Utility program ..........26
Formatting aSAS/SATA hard disk drive ...............27
Creating aRAID array of SAS/SATA hard disk drives ..........27
Configuring aPS/2 keyboard or mouse ................27
Chapter 4. Installing optional devices................29
Installation guidelines ......................29
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System reliability considerations .................29
Handling static-sensitive devices .................30
Major components of the computer .................31
System-board optional-device connectors ..............32
System-board internal connectors .................33
System-board external connectors .................34
Removing the side cover ....................35
Removing the bezel ......................36
Removing the internal drive-bay bracket ..............37
Removing the air baffle .....................38
Installing an adapter ......................39
Installing internal drives.....................42
Installing memory modules ...................51
Installing asecurity cable ....................53
Completing the installation.....................53
Replacing the air baffle .....................53
Replacing the internal drive-bay bracket...............54
Replacing the bezel ......................55
Replacing the side cover ....................56
Connecting external devices ....................57
Input/output connectors ......................57
Audio connectors .......................58
Auxiliary-device (pointing-device) connector .............59
Ethernet (RJ-45) connector ...................59
IEEE 1394 (FireWire) connector (some models) ............59
Keyboard connector ......................60
Parallel connector .......................60
Serial connectors .......................60
Universal Serial Bus connectors .................60
Video connector .......................61
Appendix. Notices .......................63
Trademarks ..........................64
Important notes.........................64
Product recycling and disposal ...................65
Battery return program ......................66
Index ............................69
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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.
Antes de instalar este producto, lea la información de seguridad.
Läs säkerhetsinformationen innan du installerar den här produkten.
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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.
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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 26:
CAUTION:
Do not place any object on top of rack-mounted devices.
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Statement 28:
CAUTION:
The battery is alithium ion battery. To avoid possible explosion, do not burn
the battery. Exchange it only with the IBM-approved part. Recycle or discard
the battery as instructed by local regulations. In the United States, IBM has a
process for collection of this battery. For information, call 1-800-426-4333.
Have the IBM part number for the battery unit available when you call.
Important:
Each caution and danger statement in this documentation begins with a
number. This number is used to cross reference an English-language
caution or danger statement with translated versions of the caution or
danger statement in the IBM Safety Information document.
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 you perform the instructions. Read any additional
safety information that comes with your computer or optional device
before you install the device.
Important:
This computer is suitable for use on an IT power distribution system
whose maximum phase to phase voltage is 240 Vunder any
distribution fault condition.
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Chapter 1. The IntelliStation MPro computer
The IBM®IntelliStation®MPro Type 9229 computer incorporates many of the latest
advances in computing technology and can be expanded and upgraded as your
needs change.
You can obtain up-to-date information about the computer and other IBM computer
products at http://www.ibm.com/intellistation/.
Related documentation
This User’s Guide provides general information about the computer, including
information about features, how to configure the computer, how to install optional
devices, and how to solve problems and get help. In addition to this User’s Guide,
the following documentation comes with the computer:
vInstallation Guide
This printed document contains setup and installation instructions.
vProblem Determination and Service Guide
This document is in Portable Document Format (PDF) on the IBM IntelliStation
Documentation CD and at http://www.ibm.com/support/. It contains information to
help you solve problems that might occur in the 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 services and assistance.
vReadme files on the Device Drivers and IBM Enhanced Diagnostics CD
Several readme files on the CD contain information about the 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 the computer.
Diagnostics test programs are also stored on the Device Drivers and IBM
Enhanced Diagnostics CD. These programs provide the primary methods of
testing system components.
Depending on the 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
comes with the computer. The documentation might be updated occasionally to
include information about those features, or technical updates might be available to
provide additional information that is not included in the computer documentation.
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/support/.
2. Under Search technical support type 9229 and click Search.
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Notices and statements in this document
The caution and danger statements in this document are also 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:
vNote: These notices provide important tips, guidance, or advice.
vImportant: These notices provide information or advice that might help you avoid
inconvenient or problem situations.
vAttention: These notices indicate potential 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.
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Features and specifications
The following information is asummary of the features and specifications of the
computer. Depending on the computer model, some features might not be available,
or some specifications might not apply. Use the Configuration/Setup Utility program
to determine the type and speed of the microprocessor.
Table 1. Features and specifications
Microprocessor:
vSupports one Intel®Core™2Duo
dual-core or quad-core
microprocessor
v2or 4MB Level-2 cache
v1066 MHz front-side bus (FSB)
Memory:
vMinimum: 512 MB
vMaximum: 8GB
vType: PC2-5300, dual-data-rate 2
(DDR2) unbuffered error correcting
code (ECC)
vConnectors: four dual inline memory
module (DIMM) connectors
Internal drives:
vHard disk drive: SATA or SAS
vOne of the following drives:
–DVD/CD-RW combo: IDE
–CD-RW: IDE
Expansion bays:
vOne slim-high 3.5-inch external drive
bay (optional diskette drive)
vTwo half-high 5.25-inch bays (optical
drive installed in one bay)
vThree slim-high 3.5-inch internal drive
bays (one hard disk drive installed)
PCI expansion slots:
vOne PCI Express x8 slot (x4
electrical)
vTwo PCI Express x16 slots (one x16
or two x8)
vOne PCI 32-bit/33 MHz slot
Note: When you install the NVIDIA
Quadro FX 3500 video adapter in the
computer, do not set the analog
resolution above 1600 x1200 @60 Hz.
This is the highest resolution supported
for the NVIDIA Quadro FX 3500 video
adapter. In addition, when you use a
cathode ray tube (CRT) type monitor,
the monitor cable must come with a
ferrite suppression on both ends of the
monitor cable.
Integrated functions:
vBroadcom 5752 10/100/1000 Ethernet
controller with RJ-45 Ethernet connector
vTwo serial connectors
vOne parallel connector
vFour-port serial ATA controller
vTwo IEEE 1394 (FireWire) ports
(four-pin on front, six-pin on rear)
vEight Universal Serial Bus (USB)
connectors (two on front and six on
rear)
vKeyboard connector
vMouse connector
vAudio connectors
–Line out (front and rear)
–Mic (front)
–Line in (rear)
v
Single-channel IDE controller
Video adapter: (depending on the model)
vNVIDIA Quadro NVS 285 (DMS-59),
PCI Express x16, with 128 MB DDR2
SDRAM and dual analog connectors,
(or dual digital monitor capability with
the purchase of an additional pigtail
cable)
vNVIDIA Quadro FX 550 (DVI-I), PCI
Express x16, with 128 MB GDDR3s
synchronous dynamic random access
memory (SDRAM) and dual DVI-I
connectors
vNVIDIA Quadro FX 1500 (dual-link
DVI-I), PCI Express x16, with 256 MB
GDDR3 SDRAM and two dual DVI-I
connectors
vNVIDIA Quadro FX 3500 (DVI-I), PCI
Express x16, with 256 MB GDDR3
SDRAM and two dual DVI-I connectors
Power supply:
One 400-watts (115 -230 Vac)
Cooling:
vOne speed-controlled microprocessor
fan and one power-supply fan
vOne power-supply fan
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: 0.10 kVA
–Maximum: 0.37 kVA
Heat output:
Approximate heat output in British thermal
units (Btu) per hour:
vMinimum configuration: 341 Btu per hour
(100 watts)
vMaximum configuration: 1239 Btu per hour
(363 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: 4.0 bel
vSound power, operating: 4.4 bel
Size:
vHeight: 430 mm (16.9 in.)
vDepth: 445 mm (17.5 in.)
vWidth: 178 mm (7.0 in.)
vWeight: 12.5 kg (27.5 lb) to 15.5 kg (34.1
lb) depending upon configuration
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What the computer offers
The computer uses the following features and technologies:
vPCI Express x16 graphics
The computer comes with agraphics adapter installed in the PCI Express x16
slot. This high-performance adapter supports high resolutions and includes many
performance-enhancing features for the operating-system environment.
Note: When you install the NVIDIA Quadro FX 3500 video adapter in the
computer, do not set the analog resolution above 1600 x1200 @60 Hz.
This is the highest resolution supported for the NVIDIA Quadro FX 3500
video adapter. In addition, when you use CRT type monitor, the monitor
cable must come with aferrite suppression on both ends of the monitor
cable.
vLarge system-memory capacity
The computer supports up to 8GB of system memory. The memory controller
supports error correcting code (ECC) for up to four industry-standard PC2-5300,
667 MHz, 1.8 V, 240-pin, double-data-rate 2(DDR2), unbuffered, synchronous
dynamic random access memory (SDRAM) dual inline memory modules
(DIMMs).
vSystems-management capabilities
The computer comes with features that anetwork administrator or file server can
use to remotely manage and control the computer. These features include Wake
on LAN®,Remote Administration, IBM Director Agent, and System Migration
Assistant. See “Software available on the World Wide Web” on page 6and
“Managing the computer” on page 17 for more information.
vIntegrated network support
The computer comes with an integrated Ethernet controller, which supports
connection to a10 Mbps, 100 Mbps, or 1Gbps network. For more information,
see “Configuring the Broadcom NetXtreme Gigabit Ethernet controller” on page
25. The controller supports Wake on LAN technology.
Software
The computer comes with preinstalled Microsoft®Windows®1 XP Professional,
Windows Vista Business, or Red Hat Enterprise Linux®Workstation and avariety of
software, including application programs, diagnostic tools, and device drivers.
Important: The software, other than the operating system, is licensed under the
terms of the IBM International License Agreement for Non-Warranted
Programs. Use of the computer signifies acceptance of this license
agreement. For detailed instructions for viewing the license agreement,
see “Viewing the license agreement” on page 13.
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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Preinstalled software
In addition to the operating system, the preinstalled software includes some or all of
the following programs. Some programs might require setup and configuration
before use.
vDevice drivers
Device drivers for factory-installed features are preinstalled on the computer and
on the Device Drivers and IBM Enhanced Diagnostics CD. The latest device
drivers are also available at http://www.ibm.com/support/.
vDVDCreator
This software comes on Windows XP models that have DVD write capability. You
can use it to create DVDs.
vIBM Drive Letter Access
You can use this program on Windows XP models to copy files to CD-R or
CD-RW media.
vIBM Enhanced Diagnostics
The IBM Enhanced Diagnostics that comes on the Device Drivers and IBM
Enhanced Diagnostics CD is aself-starting diagnostics CD that is used to test
hardware components in the computer.
vIntervideo MediaOne
You can use this program to read or create copies of CDs or DVDs.
vNorton Internet Security
You can use this program to detect and remove viruses from the computer.
vOnline Books
You can use this program to access documentation for the computer.
vProduct Recovery program
You can use this program on Windows XP and Windows Vista models to recover
the operating system and other software programs in the event of asystem
failure.
Attention: The Product Recovery program is on ahidden hard disk drive
partition. Do not delete or otherwise destroy this partition.
vSonic RecordNow Business Edition
You can use this program on Windows XP models to record data or audio to
CD-R or CD-RW media or to create copies of existing CDs.
vWinDVD or LinDVD
This software comes on Windows XP and Red Hat Linux models that have DVD
read capability. You can use it to play DVDs.
You must have Internet access to use some of these programs. For more
information about connecting to the Internet, see the operating-system
documentation that comes with the computer.
See “Using preinstalled software” on page 12 for additional information about the
preinstalled software.
Important:
1. You can reinstall the device drivers and applications that come with the
computer from the directories on the hard disk.
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2. The device drivers and some programs are also available at
http://www.ibm.com/support/ and on the Device Drivers and IBM Enhanced
Diagnostics CD.
Device drivers and diagnostics on CD
In addition to the IBM-preinstalled programs and device drivers, device drivers and
diagnostics test programs are also provided on the Device Drivers and IBM
Enhanced Diagnostics CD.
Software available on the World Wide Web
The following software is available from the IBM Web site:
vIBM Director Agent
You can use IBM Director Agent to view detailed information about the hardware
and software, set up alerts, monitor avariety of system resources, and manage
your asset security. IBM Director Agent streamlines and automates personal
computer (PC) systems-management and support tasks, such as asset
deployment and tracking.
vRemote Deployment Manager
Remote Deployment Manager (RDM) is agraphical, server-based system
deployment program that enables mass unattended installations of operating
systems, software images, device drivers, and basic input/output system (BIOS)
code updates to remote systems. When RDM is used with the Wake on LAN
feature, it can remotely turn on the computer so that the installation can be done
while the computer is not being used.
See the product documentation for these tools to determine whether the operating
system supports them. To download any of the tools or to get information about
them, go to http://www.ibm.com/eserver/xseries/systems_management/.
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Reliability, availability, and serviceability features
Three important computer design features are reliability, availability, and
serviceability (RAS). The RAS features help to ensure the integrity of the data that
is stored in the computer, the availability of the computer when you need it, and the
ease with which you can diagnose and correct problems.
The computer has the following RAS features:
v24 hours aday, 7days aweek2customer support
v3-year parts and 3-year labor limited warranty
vAdvanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI)
vAlert Standard Format
vAutomatic computer restart after apower failure
vAutomatic error retry or recovery
vBoot-block recovery
vBuilt-in, menu-driven configuration and setup programs
vBuilt-in, menu-driven SAS configuration programs (some models)
vCooling fan with speed-sensing capability
vError codes and messages
vECC DDR2 SDRAM with serial presence detect (SPD)
vHard disk drive partition-based diagnostic programs
vIntegrated Ethernet controller
vIntegrated IEEE 1394 (FireWire) support
vIntegrated SAS support using aSAS adapter
vMonitoring support for temperatures, voltages, and fan speed
vPower supply error LED
vPower-on self-test (POST)
vPredictive Failure Analysis®(PFA) on hard disk drives
vRead-only memory (ROM) checksums
vUpgradeable BIOS and power-on self-test (POST) code
vWake on LAN capability
2. Service availability will vary by country. Response time varies; may exclude holidays.
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