IBM IntelliStation A Pro User manual

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Installation Guide
Installation Guide
Type 6224
IntelliStation A Pro
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IntelliStation A Pro
Ty pe 6224
Installation Guide
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Note:
Before using this information and the product it supports, be sure to read the general information in Appendix B, “IBM Statement of
Limited Warranty Z125-4753-07 11/2002,” on page 65 and Appendix C, “Notices,” on page 81.
First Edition (May 2004)
© Copyright International Business Machines Corporation 2004. All rights reserved.
US Government Users Restricted Rights – Use, duplication or disclosure restricted by GSA ADP Schedule Contract
with IBM Corp.

Contents
Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .v
Chapter 1. Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
The IBM IntelliStation Documentation CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Hardware and software requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Using the Documentation Browser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Related documents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Notices and statements used in this document . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Inventory checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Features and specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Controls, LEDs, and connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Chapter 2. Installing the hardware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Selecting a location 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Completing the installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
Cabling the computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
Turning on the computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
Running the operating system setup program . . . . . . . . . . . .41
Turning off the computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41
Chapter 3. Installing software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
Viewing the license agreement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
Using the built-in configuration programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
Starting the Configuration/Setup Utility program . . . . . . . . . . . .44
Enabling the Broadcom NetXtreme Gigabit Ethernet Boot Agent . . . . . .44
Using the Adaptec HostRAID configuration programs . . . . . . . . . .44
Using ServeRAID Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
Configuring the controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48
Viewing the configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49
Configuring the Gigabit Ethernet controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49
Starting the SCSISelect utility program (some models) . . . . . . . . . .49
Chapter 4. Completing the installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51
Recording important numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51
Registering your computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51
Creating an emergency recovery-repair diskette in Windows . . . . . . . .51
Creating an IBM Enhanced Diagnostics Diskette in Windows . . . . . . . .52
Chapter 5. Solving problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55
Diagnostic tools overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55
Power-on self-test (POST) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56
POST beep codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56
POST error messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56
Troubleshooting charts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57
CD-ROM drive problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57
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Diskette drive problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58
Hard disk drive problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58
Keyboard, mouse, or pointing-device problems . . . . . . . . . . . .58
Memory problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59
Microprocessor problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59
Monitor problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59
Power problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60
System-board error LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60
Microprocessor-board error LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61
Product Recovery program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62
Appendix A. Getting help and technical assistance . . . . . . . . . .63
Before you call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63
Using the documentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63
Getting help and information from the World Wide Web . . . . . . . . . .64
Software service and support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64
Hardware service and support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64
Appendix B. IBM Statement of Limited Warranty Z125-4753-07 11/2002 . .65
Part 1 - General Terms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65
Part 2 - Country-unique Terms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68
Part 3 - Warranty Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79
Appendix C. Notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81
Edition notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81
Trademarks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82
Important notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82
Product recycling and disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83
Battery return program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83
Electronic emission notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) statement . . . . . . . . .84
Industry Canada Class B emission compliance statement . . . . . . . .84
Avis de conformité à la réglementation d’Industrie Canada . . . . . . . .85
European Union EMC Directive conformance statement . . . . . . . . .85
Power cords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89
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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 u dit 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 a shock hazard:
v Do not connect or disconnect any cables or perform installation,
maintenance, or reconfiguration of this product during an electrical
storm.
v Connect all power cords to a properly wired and grounded electrical
outlet.
v Connect to properly wired outlets any equipment that will be attached to
this product.
v When possible, use one hand only to connect or disconnect signal
cables.
v Never turn on any equipment when there is evidence of fire, water, or
structural damage.
v Disconnect the attached power cords, telecommunications systems,
networks, and modems before you open the device covers, unless
instructed otherwise in the installation and configuration procedures.
v Connect 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
a module containing a lithium 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:
v Throw or immerse into water
v Heat to more than 100°C (212°F)
v Repair 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:
v Do 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.
v Use 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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