IBM IntelliStation M Pro User manual

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IBM IntelliStation M Pro
Ty pes 6225 and 6228
Installation Guide


Note:
Before using this information and the product it supports, read the general information in Appendix B, “IBM Statement of Limited
Warranty Z125-4753-08 04/2004,” on page 53 and Appendix C, “Notices,” on page 71.
First Edition (December 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 IntelliStation Documentation CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Hardware and software requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Using the Documentation Browser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Related documentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Notices and statements used in this document . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Inventory checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Features and specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Controls and LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .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
Major components of your computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
System-board option connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
System-board internal connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
System-board external connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Removing the side cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Removing the bezel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Installing an adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Cabling an optional SCSI adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Installing internal drives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Installing memory modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Installing a security cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Completing the installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
Replacing the bezel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
Replacing the side cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
Cabling the computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
Turning on the computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
Running the operating-system setup program . . . . . . . . . . . .33
Turning off the computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
Chapter 3. Configuring the computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
Viewing the license agreement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
Using the built-in configuration programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
Starting the Configuration/Setup Utility program . . . . . . . . . . . .36
Starting the Boot Menu program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
Enabling the Broadcom NetXtreme Gigabit Ethernet Boot Agent . . . . . . .37
Configuring the Gigabit Ethernet controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
Starting the SCSISelect utility program (some models) . . . . . . . . . .37
Chapter 4. Completing the installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
Recording important numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
Registering your computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
Creating an emergency recovery-repair diskette in Windows . . . . . . . .40
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Creating an IBM Enhanced Diagnostics diskette in Windows . . . . . . . .41
Chapter 5. Solving problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
Diagnostic tools overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
Power-on self-test (POST) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
POST beep codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
POST error messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
Troubleshooting charts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45
CD-ROM drive problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45
Diskette drive problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46
Hard disk drive problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46
Keyboard, mouse, or pointing-device problems . . . . . . . . . . . .46
Memory problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
Microprocessor problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
Monitor problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
Power problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48
System-board error LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49
Product Recovery program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49
Appendix A. Getting help and technical assistance . . . . . . . . . .51
Before you call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51
Using the documentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51
Getting help and information from the World Wide Web . . . . . . . . . .52
Software service and support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52
Hardware service and support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52
Appendix B. IBM Statement of Limited Warranty Z125-4753-08 04/2004 53
Part 1 - General Terms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53
Part 2 - Country-unique Terms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56
Part 3 - Warranty Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68
Appendix C. Notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71
Edition notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71
Trademarks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72
Important notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72
Product recycling and disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73
Battery return program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73
Electronic emission notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) statement . . . . . . . . .74
Industry Canada Class B emission compliance statement . . . . . . . .75
Avis de conformité à la réglementation d’Industrie Canada . . . . . . . .75
European Union EMC Directive conformance statement . . . . . . . . .75
Japanese Voluntary Control Council for Interference (VCCI) statement . . .75
Power cords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79
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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.
Antes de instalar este producto, lea la información de seguridad.
Läs säkerhetsinformationen innan du installerar den här produkten.
© Copyright IBM Corp. 2004 v

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.
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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Statement 8:
CAUTION:
Never remove the cover on a power 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 a problem with one of these parts, contact
a service technician.
WARNING: Handling the cord on this product or cords associated with accessories
sold with this product, will expose you to lead, a chemical known to the State of
California to cause cancer, and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash
hands after handling.
ADVERTENCIA: El contacto con el cable de este producto o con cables de
accesorios que se venden junto con este producto, pueden exponerle al plomo, un
elemento químico que en el estado de California de los Estados Unidos está
considerado como un causante de cancer y de defectos congénitos, además de
otros riesgos reproductivos. Lávese las manos después de usar el producto.
Important:
All caution and danger statements in this documentation begin with a
number. This number is used to cross reference an English caution or
danger statement with translated versions of the caution or danger
statement in the IBM Safety Information document.
For example, if a caution statement begins with a number 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 performing the instructions. Read any additional
safety information that comes with your server or optional device before
you install the device.
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Chapter 1. Introduction
This Installation Guide contains instructions for setting up your IBM
®
IntelliStation
®
M Pro Types 6225 and 6228 computers and basic instructions for installing some
options. More detailed instructions for installing options are in the User’s Guide on
the IBM IntelliStation Documentation CD, which comes with your computer. This
document contains information about:
v Setting up and cabling your computer
v Starting and configuring your computer
v Setting up your operating system
Packaged
with this Installation Guide is the Device Drivers CD, which contains
device drivers and hardware-specific support software.
The IBM IntelliStation Documentation CD is also included. This CD provides
detailed information about your computer (see “The IntelliStation Documentation
CD” on page 2 for more detailed information).
You can obtain up-to-date information about your IntelliStation M Pro model and
other IBM products at http://www.ibm.com/intellistation/.
The computer model and serial numbers for the M Pro Types 6225 and 6228 are
on labels on the bottom of the computer and on the lower-right side of the bezel.
You will need these numbers to register your computer with IBM.
Model number
and serial number
Your computer comes with Microsoft
®
Windows
®
XP Professional or Red Hat
®
Enterprise Linux Workstation preinstalled (depending on your model).
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To install another operating system, follow the instructions in the documentation that
comes with the operating system and any updates. Then, follow the instructions in
the readme file on the Device Drivers CD to install the support software.
Note: If you install another operating system, you might need additional software or
device drivers. Some preinstalled device drivers are available on the Device
Drivers CD. If you experience problems with the device drivers that you
install from this CD, you can obtain the latest device drivers at
http://www.ibm.com/pc/support/.
Before installing any operating system, make sure that you obtain the latest
updates. Contact the operating system manufacturer or, if applicable, check the
manufacturer’s Web site to obtain the updates.
Additional information about operating systems is posted periodically at
http://www.ibm.com/pc/support/.
The IntelliStation Documentation CD
The IBM IntelliStation Documentation CD contains documentation for your computer
in Portable Document Format (PDF) and includes the IBM Documentation Browser
to help you find information quickly.
Hardware and software requirements
The IBM IntelliStation Documentation CD requires the following minimum hardware
and software:
v Microsoft Windows NT
®
4.0 (with Service Pack 3 or later), Windows 98, Windows
2000, or Red Hat Linux.
v 100 MHz microprocessor.
v 32 MB RAM.
v Adobe Acrobat Reader 3.0 (or later) or xpdf, which comes with Linux operating
systems. Acrobat Reader software is included on the CD, and you can install it
when you run the Documentation Browser.
Using the Documentation Browser
Use the Documentation Browser to browse the contents of the CD, read brief
descriptions of the documents, and view documents using Adobe Acrobat Reader or
xpdf. The Documentation Browser automatically detects the regional settings in use
on your system and presents the information in the language for that region (if
available). If a topic is not available in the language for that region, the English
version is displayed.
Use one of the following procedures to start the Documentation Browser:
v If Autostart is enabled, insert the documentation CD into your CD-ROM drive.
The Documentation Browser will start automatically.
v If Autostart is disabled or is not enabled for all users:
– If you are using a Windows operating system, insert the documentation CD
into your CD-ROM drive; then, click Start --> Run. In the Open field, type
e:\win32.bat
where e is the drive letter of your CD-ROM drive, and click OK.
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– If you are using Red Hat Linux, insert the documentation CD into your
CD-ROM drive and run the following command from the /mnt/cdrom directory:
sh runlinux.sh
Select your computer from the Product menu. The Available Topics list displays
all the documents for your computer. Some documents might be in folders. A plus
sign (+) indicates each folder or document that has additional topics under it. Click
the plus sign to display the additional documents.
When you select a document, a description of the document appears under Topic
Description. To select more than one document, press and hold the Ctrl key while
you select the documents. Click View Book to view the selected document or
documents in Acrobat Reader or xpdf. If you selected more than one document, all
the selected documents are opened in Acrobat Reader or xpdf.
To search all the documents, type a word or word string in the Search field and
click Search. The documents in which the word or word string appears are listed in
order of the most occurrences. Click a document to view it, and press Crtl+F to use
the Acrobat search function or press Alt+F to use the xpdf search function within the
document.
Click Help for detailed information about using the Documentation Browser.
Related documentation
This Installation Guide provides general information about your computer, including
information about features, how to configure the computer, and how to get help. In
addition to this Installation Guide, the following documentation comes with your
computer:
v User’s Guide
This document contains detailed information about your computer and how to
use and configure the functions of the computer.
v Safety 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 a number that you can use to locate the
corresponding statement in your language in the Safety Information document.
v Adaptec SCSI documentation
This document is in PDF on the Device Drivers CD. It contains information and
instructions for installing and configuring small computer system interface (SCSI)
device drivers and devices.
v Readme files on the Device Drivers CD
Several readme files on the CD contain information about 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 your computer.
v Hardware Maintenance Manual
This document is in PDF at http://www.ibm.com/pc/support/. It contains
information for trained service technicians.
Your computer might have features that are not described in the documentation that
you received 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 your system documentation.
Chapter 1. Introduction 3

These updates are available from the IBM Web site. Complete the following steps
to check for updated documentation and technical updates:
1. Go to http://www.ibm.com/pc/support/.
2. In the Learn section, click Online publications.
3. On the “Online publications” page, in the Brand field, select IntelliStation.
4. In the Family field, select IntelliStation M Pro.
5. Click Continue.
Notices and statements used in this document
The caution and danger statements used in this document also appear 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:
v Notes: These notices provide important tips, guidance, or advice.
v Important: These notices provide information that might help you avoid
inconvenient or problem situations.
v Attention: These notices indicate possible damage to programs, devices, or
data. An attention notice is placed just before the instruction or situation in which
damage could occur.
v Caution: These statements indicate situations that can be potentially hazardous
to you. A caution statement is placed just before the description of a potentially
hazardous procedure step or situation.
v Danger: These statements indicate situations that can be potentially lethal or
extremely hazardous to you. A danger statement is placed just before the
description of a potentially lethal or extremely hazardous procedure step or
situation.
Inventory checklist
Take an inventory of items as you unpack them to make sure that you have all of
the components. If any items are missing or damaged, contact your place of
purchase. The following items come with the IBM IntelliStation M Pro Types 6225
and 6228 computers:
v One keyboard
v One mouse
v One power cord
v One Device Drivers CD
v One IBM IntelliStation Documentation CD
v This Installation Guide
If you are missing an item, contact your place of purchase.
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Features and specifications
The following table provides a summary of the features and specifications of the
IntelliStation M Pro Types 6225 and 6228 computers. Depending on your model,
some features might not be available, or some specifications might not apply.
Table 1. Features and specifications
Microprocessor:
v Intel
™
Pentium 4 processor
v 1 MB Level-2 cache
v 800 MHz front-side bus (FSB)
Memory:
v Minimum: 512 MB
v Maximum: 4 GB
v Type: PC2-3200
v Connectors: four dual inline memory
module (DIMM) connectors
Internal
drives:
v Diskette: 1.44 MB (two mode)
(optional)
v Hard disk drive: SCSI or SATA
v One of the following drives:
– CD-ROM: IDE
– DVD/CD-RW combo: IDE
– CD-RW: IDE
Expansion
bays:
v One slim-high 3.5-inch drive bays
(one hard disk drive installed)
v Two half-high 5.25-inch bays (optical
drive installed in one bay)
v Two slim-high 3.5-inch bays
PCI
expansion slots:
v One PCI Express x1 slot
v One PCI Express x16 slot
v Two 33 MHz/32-bit PCI slots
Power
supply:
One 400 watts (115-230 V ac)
Cooling:
One speed-controlled fan
Integrated functions:
v Broadcom 5721 10/100/1000 Ethernet
controller with RJ-45 Ethernet connector
v Single-channel Ultra320 SCSI provided
by a mini-PCI card
v Two serial connectors
v One parallel connector
v Four-port serial ATA controller
v Two IEEE 1394 (FireWire) connectors
(four-pin on front, six-pin on rear)
v Eight Universal Serial Bus (USB)
connectors (two on front and six on
rear)
v Keyboard connector
v Mouse connector
v Audio connectors
– Line out (front and rear)
– Mic (front)
– Line in (rear)
v Single-channel IDE controller
Video
adapter: (depending on your
model)
v NVIDIA Quadro NVS 280 (DMS-59),
PCI Express x16, with 64 MB DDR
synchronous dynamic random access
memory (SDRAM) video memory and
dual analog connectors (or dual digital
monitor capability with the purchase of
an additional pigtail cable)
v NVIDIA Quadro FX 1300 (DVI-I), PCI
Express x16, with 128 MB DDR
SDRAM video memory with dual DVI-I
connectors
v NVIDIA Quadro FX 3400 (DVI-I), PCI
Express x16, with 256 MB GDDR3
SDRAM video memory with dual DVI-I
connectors
v ATI FireGL V3100 (DVI-I & VGA), PCI
Express x16, with 128 MB DDR
SDRAM video memory with one DVI-I
connector and one VGA connector
Electrical input:
v Sine-wave input (50 or 60 Hz) required
v Input voltage and frequency ranges
automatically selected
v Input voltage low range:
– Minimum: 90 V ac
– Maximum: 137 V ac
v Input voltage high range:
– Minimum: 180 V ac
– Maximum: 265 V ac
v Input kilovolt-amperes (kVA) approximately:
– Minimum: 0.12 kVA
– Maximum: 0.58 kVA
Heat
output:
Approximate heat output in British thermal
units (Btu) per hour
v Minimum configuration: 375 Btu (110 watts)
v Maximum configuration: 1936 Btu (568
watts)
Environment:
v Air temperature:
– Computer on: 10° to 35°C (50° to 95°F)
Altitude: 0 to 2134 m (7000 ft)
– Computer off: -40° to +60°C (-40° to
140°F)
Maximum altitude: 2133 m (7000 ft)
v Humidity (operating and storage): 8% to
80%
Acoustical
noise emissions:
v Sound power, idle: 4.5 bel
v Sound power, operating: 4.9 bel
Size:
v Height: 492 mm (19.4 in.)
v Depth: 450 mm (17.7 in.)
v Width: 175 mm (6.9 in.)
v Weight: 10.5 kg (23 lb) to 13.5 kg (30 lb)
depending upon configuration
Chapter 1. Introduction 5

Controls and LEDs
This section identifies the controls, LEDs, and front connectors on the IntelliStation
M Pro Types 6225 and 6228 computers. See “Cabling the computer” on page 32 for
an illustration of the connectors on the rear of the computer.
IEEE 1394 (Firewire)
connector
USB connector
USB connector
Line out connector
Microphone connector
CD-ROM drive activity LED
CD-eject button
Power-control button
1
3
9
4
AC power LED
Power supply
error LED
Diskette drive activity
LED (optional)
Diskette-eject
button (optional)
Hard disk drive
activity LED
Power-on LED
System error LED
Ethernet
activity LED
CD-ROM drive activity LED
When this LED is lit, it indicates that the CD-ROM drive is in use.
CD-eject button
Press this button to insert a CD into or remove a CD from the CD-ROM
drive.
AC power LED
When this green LED is lit, it indicates that the computer is connected to an
ac power source. This LED is on the rear of the computer.
Power supply error LED
When this amber LED is lit, it indicates that a power supply error has
occurred. This LED is on the rear of the computer.
Diskette drive activity LED
When this LED is lit, it indicates that the diskette drive is in use.
Diskette-eject button
Press this button to release a diskette from the diskette drive.
IEEE 1394 (FireWire) connectors
Use these connectors (four-pin on the front and six-pin on the rear) to
connect FireWire devices, such as digital video cameras and external hard
disk drives.
USB connectors
Use these connectors to connect USB devices to your computer, using
redundant Plug and Play technology.
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Microphone connector (pink)
Use this connector to connect a microphone to your computer when you
want to record voices or other sounds on the hard disk. You can also use
this connector (and a microphone) with speech-recognition software.
Line out connector (green)
Use this connector to send audio signals from the computer to external
devices, such as speakers with built-in amplifiers, headphones, multimedia
keyboards, or the audio line-in jack on a stereo system.
System-error LED
When this LED is lit, it indicates that a system error has occurred. An LED
on the system board might also be lit to help isolate the error. If the system
board LED is not lit, check the error log.
Hard disk drive activity LED
When this LED is lit, it indicates that the hard disk drive is in use.
Ethernet activity LED
When this LED is lit, it indicates that there is activity between the computer
and the network. There are two of these LEDs, one on the front and one on
the rear of the computer.
Power-on LED
When this LED is lit and not flashing, it indicates that the computer is
turned on. When this LED is flashing, it indicates that the computer is off
and still connected to an ac power source.
Power-control button
Press this button to turn the computer on or off.
Ethernet link status LED
When this LED is flickering, it indicates that there is an active connection on
the Ethernet connector. This LED is on the rear of the computer.
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