IBM IntelliStation M Pro User manual

IBM IntelliStation MPro
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User’s Guide
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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 Appendix B, “Notices,” on page 77.
First Edition (September 2005)
©Copyright International Business Machines Corporation 2005. All rights reserved.
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Contents
Safety ............................ vii
Chapter 1. Introducing the IntelliStation MPro computer ........1
Related documentation ......................1
Notices and statements in this document ................3
Features and specifications .....................4
What the computer offers .....................5
Software............................5
Preinstalled software ......................6
Software on CD ........................7
Software available on the World Wide Web ..............7
Reliability, availability, and serviceability features .............8
Chapter 2. Operating the computer .................9
Controls and LEDs ........................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 .......13
Creating an IBM Enhanced Diagnostics Diskette or CD in Windows ....14
Using video features .......................15
Video device drivers ......................15
Changing monitor settings ....................16
Using audio features .......................16
Using security features ......................17
Anti-intrusion features .....................17
Component protection .....................17
Data protection ........................17
Locking the keyboard .....................17
Updating system programs ....................18
Managing the 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 .............22
Starting the Configuration/Setup Utility program ............22
Configuration/Setup Utility menu choices ..............22
Using passwords .......................24
Using the Boot Menu program ...................25
Enabling the Broadcom NetXtreme Gigabit Ethernet Boot Agent .......26
Using the Adaptec HostRAID configuration programs ...........26
Using the Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility program (for SATA RAID) ...27
Using the SCSISelect Utility program (for SCSI RAID) .........28
Using the SAS/SATA Configuration Utility (for Serial Attached SCSI RAID) 29
Using ServeRAID Manager ....................30
Configuring the controller ....................30
Viewing the configuration ....................31
Configuring the Broadcom NetXtreme Gigabit Ethernet controller ......32
Using the SCSISelect Utility program (some models) ...........32
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Starting the SCSISelect Utility program ...............32
SCSISelect menu choices ....................32
Chapter 4. Installing options ...................35
Installation guidelines ......................35
System reliability considerations .................35
Handling static-sensitive devices .................36
36
Major components of the computer ................37
System-board option connectors .................38
System-board internal connectors and jumpers ............39
System-board external connectors .................40
Removing the side cover ....................41
Removing the bezel ......................42
Removing the internal drive-bay bracket ..............43
Removing the air baffle .....................44
Installing an adapter ......................45
Cabling an optional SCSI adapter .................48
Installing internal drives.....................49
Installing memory modules ...................62
Installing asecurity cable ....................64
Replacing the air baffle .....................64
Replacing the internal drive-bay bracket...............65
Replacing the bezel ......................66
Replacing the side cover ....................67
Connecting external options ....................67
Input/output connectors ......................68
Audio connectors .......................68
Auxiliary-device (pointing-device) connector .............69
Ethernet (RJ-45) connector ...................69
IEEE 1394 (FireWire) connector (some models) ............69
Keyboard connector ......................70
Parallel connector .......................70
Serial connectors .......................70
Ultra320 SCSI connector ....................71
Universal Serial Bus connectors .................72
Video connector .......................72
Appendix A. Getting help and technical assistance ..........75
Before you call .........................75
Using the documentation .....................75
Getting help and information from the World Wide Web ..........76
Software service and support ...................76
Hardware service and support ...................76
Appendix B. Notices ......................77
Edition notice .........................77
Trademarks ..........................78
Important notes.........................78
Product recycling and disposal ...................79
Battery return program ......................80
Electronic emission notices ....................81
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) statement .........81
Industry Canada Class Bemission compliance statement ........81
Avis de conformité àla réglementation d’Industrie Canada ........81
European Union EMC Directive conformance statement .........81
Japanese Voluntary Control Council for Interference (VCCI) statement ...82
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Power cords ..........................82
Index ............................85
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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.
Safety ix

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.
WARNING: Handling the cord on this product or cords associated with accessories
sold with this product, will expose you to lead, achemical 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 ocon 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 yde 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 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 performing the instructions. Read any additional
safety information that comes with your server 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. Introducing the IntelliStation MPro computer
The IBM
® IntelliStation ® MPro Type 6218 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/.
The computer model and serial numbers for the MPro Type 6218 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 the computer with IBM.
Note: The illustrations in this document might differ slightly from your hardware.
Model number
and serial number
Related documentation
This User’s Guide provides general information about the computer, including
information about features, how to configure the computer, how to install options,
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 on the IntelliStation Documentation CD and at
http://www.ibm.com/support/. This document contains information to help you
solve problems that might occur in the computer.
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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.
vAdaptec 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.
vReadme 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 the computer.
vIBM IntelliStation Documentation CD
This CD contains all of the IBM IntelliStation MPro Type 6218 documents in
Portable Document Format (PDF). 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
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. 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. In the Browse by topic section, click Publications.
3. On the Publications page, in the Brand field, select IntelliStation.
4. In the Family field, select IntelliStation MPro.
5. In the Type field, select 6218.
6. Click Continue.
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Notices and statements in this document
The caution and danger statements that appear 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 table provides asummary of the features and specifications of the
computer. Depending on the 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:
vIntel
™ Pentium 4processor
v2MB Level-2 cache
v800 MHz front-side bus (FSB)
Memory:
vMinimum: 1GB
vMaximum: 8GB
vType: PC2-4200, dual-data-rate 2
(DDR2) un-buffered error correcting
code (ECC)
vConnectors: four dual inline memory
module (DIMM) connectors
Internal drives:
vDiskette: 1.44 MB (two mode)
(optional)
vHard disk drive: SATA, SCSI, 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)
vTwo half-high 5.25-inch bays (optical
drive installed in one bay)
vTwo slim-high 3.5-inch internal drive
bays (one hard disk drive installed)
PCI expansion slots:
vOne PCI Express x1 slot
vOne PCI Express x8 slot (x4
electrical)
vOne PCI Express x16 slot (support
x16 video cards only)
vOne 33 MHz/32-bit PCI slot
Power supply:
One 400-watts (115-230 Vac)
Cooling:
vOne speed-controlled fan and one
power supply fan
Integrated functions:
vBroadcom 5721 10/100/1000 Ethernet
controller with RJ-45 Ethernet connector
vSingle-channel SCSI provided by a
mini-PCI card
vTwo serial connectors
vOne parallel connector
vThree-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 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)
vATI FireGL V3100 (DVI-I), PCI Express
x16, with 128 MB DDR SDRAM video
memory with dual DVI-I and VGA
connectors
vNVIDIA FX 1400 (DVI-I), PCI Express
x16, with 128 MB DDR SDRAM video
memory with dual DVI-I connectors
vATI FireGL V7100 (DVI-I), PCI Express
x16, with 256 MB GDDR3 SDRAM
video memory with dual DVI-I
connectors
v3DLabs Wildcat Realizm 800 (DVI-I).
PCI Express x16, with 512 MB GDDR3
(512-bit Unified) and 128 MB GDDR3
(128-bit direct burst) SDRAM video
memory with dual DVI-I connectors
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
vInput voltage high range:
–Minimum: 180 Vac
–Maximum: 265 Vac
vInput kilovolt-amperes (kVA) approximately:
–Minimum: 0.12 kVA
–Maximum: 0.58 kVA
Heat output:
Approximate heat output in British thermal
units (Btu) per hour:
vMinimum configuration: 433 Btu (127 watts)
per hour
vMaximum configuration: 1948 Btu (571
watts) per hour
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)
v
Humidity (operating and storage): 8% to
80%
Acoustical noise emissions:
vSound power, idle: 4.3 bel
vSound power, operating: 4.9 bel
Size:
vHeight: 435 mm (17.12 in.)
vDepth: 445 mm (17.5 in.)
vWidth: 178 mm (7 in.)
vWeight: 10.5 kg (23 lb) to 13.5 kg (30 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 (slot 2). This high-performance adapter supports high resolutions and
includes many performance-enhancing features for the operating-system
environment.
vLarge system-memory capacity
The computer supports up to 8.0 GB of system memory. The memory controller
provides ECC support for up to four industry-standard PC2-4200, 1.8 V, 240-pin,
unbuffered, double-data-rate 2(DDR2), 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 “Managing the computer” on page 18 for more information.
vIntegrated network support
The computer comes with an integrated Ethernet controller, which supports
connection to a10-Mbps, 100-Mbps, or 1-Gbps network. For more information,
see “Configuring the Broadcom NetXtreme Gigabit Ethernet controller” on page
32. The controller supports Wake on LAN technology.
Software
The IBM IntelliStation MPro computer comes with Microsoft Windows
® XP
Professional or Red Hat Enterprise Linux Workstation preinstalled 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.
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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.
vAdobe Acrobat Reader
You can use this program to read files in PDF, including the online
documentation. You can download the most current versions of Adobe Acrobat
Reader for other languages and operating systems from the Adobe Web site at
http://www.adobe.com.
vDevice Drivers
Device drivers for factory-installed features are preinstalled on the computer. The
latest device drivers are also available at http://www.ibm.com/support/.
vIBM Drive Letter Access
You can use this program to copy files to CD-R or CD-RW media.
vIBM Product Registration
You can use this program to register the computer with IBM. When you register
the computer with IBM, information is entered into adatabase, which enables
IBM to contact you in case of arecall or other problems. Some IBM locations
offer extended privileges and services to registered users.
vSonic RecordNow Business Edition and DLA
You can use this program 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 models with DVD read capability. You can use this
program to play DVDs.
vDVDCreator
This software comes on models with DVD write capability. You can use this
program to create 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 that contains detailed
information about the computer.
vPC-Doctor
This program contains diagnostic tools that you can use within the operating
system. In addition to isolating hardware problems, these tools provide
information about the computer operating environment and some software
components. Support documentation is built into the help system.
vProduct Recovery Program
You can use this program to recover the operating system and other software
programs in the event of asystem failure.
Important: The Product Recovery Program is on ahidden, hard disk drive
partition. Do not delete or otherwise destroy this partition.
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.
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