IBM IntelliStation A Pro 6217 User manual

IntelliStation APro
Ty pe 6217
User’s Guide
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IntelliStation APro
Ty pe 6217
User’s Guide
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Note:
Before using this information and the product it supports, be sure to read the information in Appendix B, “Notices,” on page 75.
First Edition (June 2005)
©Copyright International Business Machines Corporation 2005. All rights reserved.
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Contents
Safety ............................v
Chapter 1. Introducing the IntelliStation APro computer.........1
Related documentation ......................1
Notices and statements in this document ................2
Features and specifications .....................3
What your computer offers .....................4
Software............................4
Preinstalled software ......................5
Software 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 ....................11
Running the operating-system setup program.............11
Installing other operating systems .................12
Viewing the license agreement ..................12
Registering your computer....................13
Creating an emergency recovery-repair diskette in Windows .......13
Creating an IBM Enhanced Diagnostics diskette or CD in Windows ....14
Using video features .......................15
Video device drivers ......................15
Changing monitor settings ....................15
Using audio features .......................16
Using security features ......................16
Anti-intrusion features .....................17
Component protection .....................17
Data protection ........................17
Locking the keyboard .....................17
Updating system programs ....................18
Managing your computer .....................18
Shutting down the operating system .................19
Turning off the computer .....................19
Chapter 3. Configuring the computer ................21
Using the Configuration/Setup Utility program .............21
Starting the Configuration/Setup Utility program ............22
Configuration/Setup Utility menu choices ..............22
Passwords .........................24
Enabling the Broadcom NetXtreme Gigabit Ethernet Boot Agent .......25
Using the Adaptec HostRAID configuration programs ...........25
Using the Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility programs (for Serial ATA RAID) 26
Using the SCSISelect Utility program (for SCSI RAID) .........27
Using ServeRAID Manager ....................28
Configuring the controller ....................28
Viewing the configuration ....................29
Configuring the Gigabit Ethernet controller ...............30
Using the SCSISelect Utility program (some models) ...........30
Starting the SCSISelect Utility program ...............30
SCSISelect menu choices ....................30
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Chapter 4. Installing options ...................33
Installation guidelines ......................33
System reliability considerations .................33
Handling static-sensitive devices .................34
Installing options in your computer..................35
Major components of your computer ................35
System-board option connectors .................36
System-board internal connectors .................37
System-board external connectors .................38
Optional microprocessor board connectors..............38
Removing the side cover ....................39
Removing and installing the support bracket .............40
Removing the bezel ......................41
Installing an adapter ......................42
Cabling an optional SCSI adapter .................44
Installing internal drives.....................46
Installing memory modules ...................55
Installing asecond microprocessor ................58
Installing an external SCSI cable .................62
Installing asecurity rope clip ...................63
Replacing the bezel ......................64
Replacing the side cover ....................64
Connecting external options ....................65
Input/output connectors ......................65
Audio connectors .......................66
Auxiliary-device (pointing-device) connector .............67
Ethernet (RJ-45) connector ...................67
IEEE 1394A (FireWire) connector .................67
Keyboard connector ......................68
Parallel connector .......................68
Serial connectors .......................68
Ultra320 SCSI connector ....................68
Universal Serial Bus connectors .................69
Video connector .......................70
Appendix A. Getting help and technical assistance ..........73
Before you call .........................73
Using the documentation .....................73
Getting help and information from the World Wide Web ..........73
Software service and support ...................74
Hardware service and support ...................74
Appendix B. Notices ......................75
Edition notice .........................75
Trademarks ..........................76
Important notes.........................76
Product recycling and disposal ...................77
Battery return program ......................77
Electronic emission notices ....................78
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) statement .........78
Industry Canada Class Bemission compliance statement ........79
Avis de conformité àla réglementation d’Industrie Canada ........79
European Union EMC Directive conformance statement .........79
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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