IBM NetVista 6644 User manual

IBM
User Guide
NetVista
Type 6644, 6645, and 6646

IBM
User Guide
NetVista
Type 6644, 6645, and 6646

Before using this information and the product it supports, be sure to read
“Safety information” on page vii and “Product warranty and notices” on
page 77.
Note
First Edition (June 2000)
© COPYRIGHT INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION, 2000. All
rights reserved.
Note to U.S. Government Users — Documentation related to restricted rights — Use,
duplication or disclosure is subject to restrictions set forth in GSA ADP Schedule Contract
with IBM Corp.

© Copyright IBM Corp. 2000 iii
Contents
Safety information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vii
Lithium battery notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . viii
Modem safety information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . viii
Laser compliance statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ix
About this book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xi
Conventions used in this book. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xi
Related information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xii
Chapter 1. Product overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Identifying your computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Hardware features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Microprocessor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Internal drives. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Graphics subsystem. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Audio subsystem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Communications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
System management features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Keyboard and mouse features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Expansion capability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Security features (varies by model) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Supported operating systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
IBM preinstalled software. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Additional software. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Access IBM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Chapter 2. Setting up your computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Selecting a location for your computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Selecting the position of your computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Installing the pedestal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Attaching the rubber feet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Arranging your workspace. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Comfort . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Glare and lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Air circulation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Electrical outlets and cable lengths . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Connecting cables. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
USB connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Audio connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Other connectors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Recording identification numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Starting the computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

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Chapter 3. Operating and caring for your computer. . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Controls and status indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Starting your computer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Shutting down the computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Using the Rapid Access III keyboard. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Using the IBM ScrollPoint III mouse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Using a CD-ROM drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Handling a CD disc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Inserting and removing a CD disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Using video features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Video device drivers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Using audio features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Controlling volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Recording and playing back sound. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Using power-management features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Using the Windows Start menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Using the Standby button on the keyboard. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Using the power button. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Setting power schemes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
How to wake up the system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Using security features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Locking the cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Locking the keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Taking care of your computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Basics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Cleaning your computer and keyboard. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Monitor and screen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Mouse. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Moving your computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Chapter 4. Using the Configuration/Setup Utility program . . . . . . . 27
Starting and using the Configuration/Setup Utility program. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Viewing and changing settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Exiting from the Configuration/Setup Utility program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Using passwords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Power-on password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Administrator password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Setting, changing, and deleting a password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Using Security Profile by Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Other settings in the Configuration/Setup Utility program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
The startup sequence. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Changing the startup sequence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Pentium III microprocessor serial number feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Chapter 5. Installing options. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Handling static-sensitive devices. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Backing up configuration settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Available options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Tools required . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

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Component locations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
System board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Disconnecting cables. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Removing the computer cover. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Installing memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Installing an adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Removing the CD-ROM drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Replacing the hard disk drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Chapter 6. Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Troubleshooting procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Power-on self-test (POST) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
POST error codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Device troubleshooting charts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Audio problems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
CD-ROM drive problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Display/monitor problems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
General problems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Intermittent problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Keyboard, mouse, or pointing device problems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Memory problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Modem problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Optional-device problems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Software problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Universal Serial Bus (USB) problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
IBM Enhanced Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Running the IBM Enhanced Diagnostics program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Replacing the battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Chapter 7. IBM HelpWare support and services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Before you call for service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Printed documentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Online documentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Help files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
README files. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Diagnostic programs provided with your computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
IBM Update Connector. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Using electronic services. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
The World Wide Web . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Getting information by fax. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Getting help by telephone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
30-day "Up and Running" support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Technical support for software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Hardware warranty service. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
What to do before you call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Purchasing additional support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
How to purchase additional support. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
900 number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

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Flat rate. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Single incident . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Multiple-incident packs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Getting more information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
International Warranty Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Appendix A. Computer records. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Appendix B. Product warranty and notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Warranty Statements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
IBM Statement of Limited Warranty for United States, Puerto Rico, and Canada
(Part 1 - General Terms) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
IBM Statement of Warranty Worldwide except Canada, Puerto Rico, Turkey,
United States (Part 1 - General Terms) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Part 2 - Worldwide Country-Unique Terms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Notices. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Processing date data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Trademarks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Power cord notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93

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Safety information
DANGER
Electrical current from power, telephone, and communication cables is
hazardous.
To avoid a shock hazard:
• Do not connect or disconnect any cables or perform installation,
maintenance, or reconfiguration of this product during an electrical storm.
• Connect all power cords to a properly wired and grounded electrical outlet.
• Connect to properly wired outlets any equipment that will be attached to
this product.
• When possible, use one hand only to connect or disconnect signal cables.
• Never turn on any equipment when there is evidence of fire, water, or
structural damage.
• 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.
• Connect and disconnect cables as described in the following table when
installing, moving, or opening covers on this product or attached devices.
To connect:
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.
To disconnect:
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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Lithium battery notice
CAUTION:
Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.
When replacing the battery, use only IBM Part Number 33F8354 or an
equivalent type battery recommended by the manufacturer. The battery
contains lithium and can explode if not properly used, handled, or disposed of.
Do not:
• Throw or immerse into water
•Heat to more than 100°
°°
°C (212°
°°
°F)
• Repair or disassemble
Dispose of the battery as required by local ordinances or regulations.
Modem safety information
To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or injury when using telephone
equipment, always follow basic safety precautions, such as:
• Never install telephone wiring during a lightning storm.
• Never install telephone jacks in wet locations unless the jack is specifically
designed for wet locations.
• Never touch uninsulated telephone wires or terminals unless the telephone
line has been disconnected at the network interface.
• Use caution when installing or modifying telephone lines.
• Avoid using a telephone (other than a cordless type) during an electrical
storm. There may be a remote risk of electric shock from lightning.
• Do not use the telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak.
CAUTION:
To reduce the risk of fire, use only No.26 AWG or larger telecommunication
line cord.

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Laser compliance statement
Some IBM Personal Computer models are equipped from the factory with a CD-
ROM drive. CD-ROM drives and DVD-ROM drives are also sold separately as
options. CD-ROM drives and DVD-ROM drives are laser products. These drives
are certified in the U.S. to conform to the requirements of the Department of
Health and Human Services 21 Code of Federal Regulations (DHHS 21 CFR)
Subchapter J for Class 1 laser products. Elsewhere, these drives are certified to
conform to the requirements of the International Electrotechnical Commission
(IEC) 825 and CENELEC EN 60 825 for Class 1 laser products.
When a CD-ROM drive or a DVD-ROM drive is installed, note the following.
CAUTION:
Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those
specified herein might result in hazardous radiation exposure.
Removing the covers of the CD-ROM drive or DVD-ROM drive could result in
exposure to hazardous laser radiation. There are no serviceable parts inside the
CD-ROM drive or DVD-ROM drive. Do not remove the drive covers.
Some CD-ROM drives and DVD-ROM drives 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.
Laser radiation when open. Do not stare into the beam, do not view
directly with optical instruments, and avoid direct exposure to the beam.
DANGER

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About this book
This book will help you become familiar with your IBM®computer and its
features. It describes how to operate, maintain, and install options in your
computer. In the unlikely event you experience problems, you will find helpful
troubleshooting information and instructions for obtaining service in this book.
Conventions used in this book
The conventions used in this book denote text with special meaning. The
following are explanations of the conventions.
Highlighted text is also used as a convention in this book. There are several ways
that text is highlighted, and each highlighting convention has a specific purpose.
Convention Purpose
DANGER A DANGER notice is used to call attention to a
situation that is potentially lethal or extremely
hazardous to people.
CAUTION A CAUTION notice is used to call attention to a
situation that is potentially hazardous to people.
Attention An Attention notice contains important information
that can help you avoid damage to the hardware or
software that comes with your computer.
Note: A Note contains information you might find
especially useful.
Important An Important notice warns you about possible
problems you could encounter.

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Related information
The following is a description of the publications that contain additional
information about your computer. These documents are available in Adobe
Acrobat PDF files at http://www.ibm.com/pc/support on the World Wide Web.
• Quick Reference Manual
This publication provides an overview of the following information: safety,
setting up your computer, recovering your operating system, getting help and
service, warranty, and other notices.
•About Your Software
This publication contains information about the operating system, device
drivers, applications, and product recovery software.
•Hardware Maintenance Manual
This publication, for trained service technicians, can also be ordered from
IBM. To purchase a copy, refer to “Chapter 7. IBM HelpWare support and
services,” on page 65.
•Technical Information Manual
This publication contains information for individuals who want to know
more about the technical aspects of their computer.
Highlight Purpose
Bold Bold text is used to identify items on the screen you
are instructed to click or double-click. Bold text is also
used in table titles, in numbered lists, and in certain
other lists to call attention to a term or phrase being
defined.
Example Example text is used to show text that you need to
type from your keyboard.
Italic Italic font is used to show proper names of books and
disks, and to emphasize a particular word or
instruction. This font also is used to show variable
information, such as numbers in an error code or a
drive letter.

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Chapter 1. Product overview
Thank you for selecting an IBM computer. Your computer incorporates many of
the latest advances in computer technology. This chapter provides an overview of
the computer, features, and preinstalled software. The artwork shown below is
for reference only. Some components are sold separately and other components
shown vary by model.
Identifying your computer
In most instances, the best way to identify your computer is by the machine
type/model number. The machine type/model number indicates the various
features of the computer, such as the type of microprocessor and the number of
bays. You can find this number on the small label on the front of your computer
behind the access door. An example of a machine type/model number is 6644-
xxx.
Hardware features
The following information covers a variety of models. For a listing of features for
your specific model, refer to the System Summary screen in the
Configuration/Setup Utility. For more information, see “Chapter 4. Using the
Configuration/Setup Utility program,” on page 27.

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Microprocessor
•Intel
®Celeron™or Pentium®III microprocessor
• Internal L2 cache memory (varies by model)
• 66 MHz or 133 MHz front side bus (FSB) (varies by model)
•Memory
• Two dual inline memory module (DIMM) sockets
• 100 MHz or 133 MHz synchronous dynamic random access memory
(SDRAM) operating at a maximum of 100MHz
• 64 MB, 128, and 256 MB non-ECC DIMMs (supported)
• Maximum SDRAM of 512 MB
• 512 KB flash memory for system programs
Internal drives
• One EIDE hard disk drive
• One CD-ROM (varies by model)
Graphics subsystem
Integrated high-performance graphics controller
Audio subsystem
• Integrated, 16-bit Sound Blaster Pro compatible audio controller with three
audio connectors (line/headphone out, line in, and microphone)
• Built in speaker to support multimedia applications
Communications
• Low-profile Ethernet controller
• Low-profile Peripheral Component Interconnect (PCI) modem (optional)
System management features
•WakeonLAN
®
•WakeonRing
•WakeonAlarm
• Alert on LAN™
• Automatic power-on startup
• System Management BIOS and software
• Ability to store power-on self-test (POST) hardware test results

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Keyboard and mouse features
• IBM Preferred USB (Universal Serial Bus) Keyboard
• IBM Rapid Access™III USB (Universal Serial Bus) Keyboard
• Two USB connectors on the Rapid Access III keyboard
• IBM ScrollPoint™ III USB (Universal Serial Bus) Mouse
• IBM Sleek USB (Universal Serial Bus) Mouse (some models)
Expansion capability
• Two low-profile PCI adapter expansion slots (one available)
• Five USB connectors
• Two DIMM sockets (one available)
Power
• 95 watts
• Manual switch between ranges, 90–137 or 180–265 V ac
• Automatic switching, 57–63 or 47–53 Hz input frequency range
• Built-in overload and surge protection
• Advanced Power Management support
• Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) support
Security features (varies by model)
• Power-on and administrator passwords
• Cover lock (some models only)
• Startup sequence control
• Unattended start mode
• Diskette and hard disk I/O control
• Alert on LAN
Supported operating systems
• Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional

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Software
This section describes the IBM-preinstalled software and other software that
comes with your computer.
IBM preinstalled software
Your computer comes with preinstalled software. An operating system, device
drivers to support built-in features, and other support programs are included. See
the About Your Software publication for a detailed description of the preinstalled
software.
Additional software
Your computer comes with a Software Selections CD that includes additional
software that you might choose to install. See the About Your Software publication
for a description of the additional software that comes with your computer.
Access IBM
The Access IBM program is preinstalled on your computer and is accessible from
the Windows desktop. It provides the following:
For more information about Access IBM, see the About Your Software publication
that comes with your computer.
Start up This selection provides topics about setting up
your computer.
How Do I...? This selection provides topics describing how to
complete specific tasks.
Customize This selection provides information about
customizing the Access IBM program.
Get help This selection provides help information and
ways of getting help from IBM.
View license and warranty This selection gives you access to the warranty
for your computer and the license that covers
the programs preinstalled by IBM (excluding the
operating system) and those programs on the
Software Selections CD that are not covered by
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Chapter 2. Setting up your computer
This chapter provides information for setting up your computer for the first time.
You will need the following:
•Computer
• Pedestal
•Powercord
•Keyboard
•Mouse
• Monitor (sold separately)
If you are missing an item, contact your place of purchase.
Selecting a location for your computer
Make sure you have an adequate number of properly grounded electrical outlets
for the computer and any other attached devices. Select a location for the
computer where it will remain dry. Leave about 50 mm (2 in.) of space around the
computer for proper air circulation.
Selecting the position of your computer
You can use your computer in a vertical or horizontal position. For proper
computer operation in the vertical position, the pedestal must be installed. To use
the computer in a horizontal position, you can attach rubber feet to the base of the
computer.
Read the safety information before setting up your computer. See “Safety
information” on page vii.
Before you begin
For proper computer operation in the vertical position, the pedestal must
be installed. Refer to the pedestal instructions for installation procedures.
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Installing the pedestal
To install the pedestal, do the following:
1 Turn the computer over.
2. Set the pedestal down 1, and slide it into place 2.
3. Turn the computer over.
To remove the pedestal, do as follows:
1 Turn the computer over.
2. Pull the pedestal release upwards 1, and slide the pedestal out 2.
3. Turn the computer over.
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