IBM IntelliStation M Pro User manual

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Installation Guide
Installation Guide
Types 6220 and 6230
IntelliStation M Pro
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IBM IntelliStation M Pro
Types6220and6230
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 63 and Appendix C, “Notices”, on page 81.
First Edition (August 2003)
© Copyright International Business Machines Corporation 2003. 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 IBM Documentation Browser ...............2
Related publications .......................3
Notices and statements used in this book ...............3
Inventory checklist ........................4
Features and specifications — M Pro Type 6220 (desktop model) ......5
Features and specifications —- M Pro Type 6230 (tower model) .......6
Controls and LEDs ........................7
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 the M Pro Type 6220 (desktop model) ........12
Installing options in the M Pro Type 6230 (tower model) .........21
Completing the installation.....................40
Cabling the computer .....................40
Turning on the computer ....................41
Running the operating system setup program ............42
Turning off the computer .....................43
Chapter 3. Installing software ...................45
Viewing the license agreement ...................45
Using the built-in configuration programs ...............45
Starting the Configuration/Setup Utility program ............46
Starting the Intel Gigabit Ethernet Utility program ...........46
Starting the SCSISelect utility program (some models) .........46
Configuring the Gigabit Ethernet controller ...............47
Chapter 4. Completing the installation ...............49
Recording important numbers ...................49
Registering your computer.....................49
Creating an emergency recovery-repair diskette in Windows ........49
Creating an IBM Enhanced Diagnostics Diskette in Windows ........50
Creating an IBM Enhanced Diagnostics Diskette in Red Hat Linux ......51
Chapter 5. Solving problems ...................53
Diagnostic tools overview .....................53
Power-on self-test (POST).....................54
POST beep codes ......................54
POST error messages .....................54
Troubleshooting charts ......................55
CD-ROM drive problems ....................55
Diskette drive problems.....................55
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Hard disk drive problems ....................56
Keyboard, mouse, or pointing-device problems ............56
Memory problems .......................56
Microprocessor problems ....................57
Monitor problems .......................57
Power problems .......................58
System-board error LEDs .....................58
Product Recovery program ....................58
Appendix A. Getting help and technical assistance ..........61
Before you call .........................61
Using the documentation .....................61
Getting help and information from the World Wide Web ..........61
Software service and support ...................62
Hardware service and support ...................62
Appendix B. IBM Statement of Limited Warranty Z125-4753-07 11/2002 ..63
Part 1 - General Terms ......................63
Part 2 - Country-unique Terms ...................66
Part3-Warranty Information ...................77
Appendix C. Notices ......................81
Edition notice .........................81
Trademarks ..........................82
Important notes.........................82
Product recycling and disposal ...................83
Electronic emission notices ....................83
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) statement .........83
Industry Canada Class B emission compliance statement ........84
Avis de conformité à la réglementation d’Industrie Canada ........84
European Union EMC Directive conformance statement .........84
Japanese Voluntary Control Council for Interference (VCCI) statement . . . 84
Power cords ..........................84
Index ............................87
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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.
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Statement 1:
DANGER
Electrical current from power, telephone, and communication cables is
hazardous.
To avoid a shock 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 a properly 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
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:
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 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.
Statement 23
CAUTION:
Do not place any object weighing more than 50 kg (110 lb) on top of rack-mounted
devices.
>50 kg (110 lb)
Declaración 23
PRECAUCIÓN:
No coloque ningún objeto que pese más de 50 kg (110 libras) encima de los
dispositivos montados en bastidor.
>50 kg (110 libras)
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Hinweis 23
ACHTUNG:
Keine Gegenstände, die mehr als 50 kg wiegen, auf Rack-Einheiten ablegen.
>50 kg
Notice nø 23
ATTENTION:
Ne posez pas d’objet dont le poids dépasse 50 kg sur les unités montées en armoire.
>50 kg
Varningsmeddelande 23
VARNING:
Placera inte något föremål som väger mer än 50 kg ovanpå rackmonterade enheter.
>50 kg
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Merknad 23
ADVARSEL:
Ikke sett gjenstander som veier mer enn 50 kg oppå enheter som er montert i et
kabinett.
>50 kg
Avviso 23
ATTENZIONE:
Non poggiare oggetti che pesano più di 50 kg sulla parte superiore delle unità montate
in rack.
>50 kg
Turvaohje 23
Varoitus:
Telineeseen asennettujen laitteiden päälle ei saa asettaa yli 50 kilon painoista esinettä.
>50 kg
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Voorschrift 23
WAARSCHUWING:
Plaats geen objecten die meer dan 50 kg wegen op apparaten die in het rek zijn
gemonteerd.
>50 kg
Forskrift 23
Pas på!:
Anbring ikke genstande, der vejer mere end 50 kg, oven på enheder, der er monteret i
rack.
>50 kg
Instrução 23
CUIDADO:
Não coloque nenhum objeto com peso superior a 50 kg (110 lbs.) sobre dispositivos
montados em rack.
>50 kg (110 lbs)
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Instrução 23
CUIDADO:
Não coloque nenhum objeto com peso superior a 50 kg (110 lbs.) sobre dispositivos
montados em rack.
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Instrução 23
>50 kg (110 lbs)
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.
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