IBM IntelliStation M Pro User manual

IBM IntelliStation MPro
Ty pe 6218
User’s Guide
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IBM IntelliStation MPro
Ty pe 6218
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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