IBM PC 300PL Types 6862 User manual

Using Your Personal Computer
PC 300PL

Using Your Personal Computer
PC 300PL
IBM

Note
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Second Edition (July 1997)
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Contents
Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . v
Laser Compliance Statement ................................ vi
Lithium Battery Notice .................................. vii
About This Book ...................................... ix
Related Publications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . x
Chapter 1. Your IBM Personal Computer ....................... 1
What Your IBM Personal Computer Offers ....................... 2
Microprocessor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
System Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
L2 Cache . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
ISA Bus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
PCI Bus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Expansion with Adapters ................................ 3
High-Capacity Hard Disk Drives ........................... 3
CD-ROM Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
ECP/EPP Parallel Port ................................. 3
Serial Ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Universal Serial Bus Ports ............................... 4
Infrared Port (Optional) ................................. 4
Integrated Video Graphics Controller ........................ 5
Integrated Audio Controller .............................. 5
Integrated Ethernet Controller ............................. 5
System-Management Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
IBM-Preinstalled Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Operating-System Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Ease-of-Use Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Ergonomic Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Advanced Power Management ............................ 7
Asset Security Features ................................. 7
Service and Support ................................... 8
Expandability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Connectivity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Features at a Glance ..................................... 11
System Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Chapter 2. Arranging Your Workspace ........................ 17
Comfort . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Glare and Lighting ..................................... 18
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Air Circulation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Electrical Outlets and Cable Lengths ........................... 18
Chapter 3. Operating Your Personal Computer ................... 19
Using Controls and Status Indicators .......................... 20
Starting Your Personal Computer ............................ 21
Using a Mouse ........................................ 21
Shutting Down . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Using Video Features .................................... 23
Video Device Drivers .................................. 24
Video Controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Video Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Using Audio Features .................................... 26
Using System-Management Features ........................... 27
System Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Using a CD-ROM Drive .................................. 30
Handling a CD ...................................... 31
Loading a CD ....................................... 31
Asset Security Features ................................... 32
Password Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Startup-Sequence Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Hard Disk Drive and Diskette Drive Access Control ............... 33
I/O Port Control ..................................... 34
Enhanced Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Asset Information Protection .............................. 34
Chassis-Intrusion Detector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Updating the POST/BIOS Over the Network .................... 35
Cover Lock and U-Bolt Cabling ............................ 35
Operating System Security ............................... 35
Chapter 4. Configuring Your Computer ........................ 37
Using the Configuration/Setup Utility Program .................... 37
Starting the Configuration/Setup Utility Program ................... 38
Viewing and Changing Settings in the Configuration/Setup Utility Program .. 40
Exiting from the Configuration/Setup Utility Program ................ 41
Viewing the System Summary .............................. 42
Setting the Date and Time ................................. 42
Changing Plug and Play Control Features ....................... 43
Passwords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Power-On Password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Administrator Password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Enhanced Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Enabling and Disabling Enhanced Security ..................... 52
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Setting, Changing, and Deleting an Administrator Password Protected by
Enhanced Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Erasing a Lost or Forgotten Administrator Password Protected by Enhanced
Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Advanced Power Management .............................. 53
Automatic Power Management Features ....................... 53
Automatic Power-On Features ............................. 55
System-Management Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Ethernet Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
RPL and DHCP ...................................... 56
Automatic Power-On Startup Sequence ....................... 58
Wake on LAN ...................................... 58
Update POST/BIOS from Network .......................... 58
Chapter 5. Taking Care of Your Computer ...................... 61
Basics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Cleaning Your Computer ................................. 61
Computer and Keyboard ................................ 61
Monitor Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Mouse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Replacing the Battery .................................... 63
Moving Your Computer .................................. 63
Chapter 6. Solving Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Using Diagnostic Tools ................................... 65
Power-On Self-Test (POST) ............................... 66
Error Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Solving POST Error Message Problems ....................... 68
POST Message Charts .................................. 71
Troubleshooting Charts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Diagnostic Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Installing Files from Option Diskettes ......................... 100
Managing TSR Programs (DOS or Microsoft Windows 3.1x) ........... 100
Error Messages Specific to the Integrated Ethernet Subsystem .......... 101
RPL-Related Error Messages ............................. 101
DHCP-Related Error Messages ............................ 102
Chapter 7. Getting Help, Service, and Information ................ 103
Before You Call for Service ............................... 103
Getting Customer Support and Service ........................ 104
Using Electronic Support Services .......................... 104
Using the World Wide Web ............................. 105
Getting Information by Fax .............................. 105
Contents v

Getting Help Online .................................. 106
Getting Help by Telephone .............................. 106
Getting Help Around the World .......................... 107
Purchasing Additional Services ............................. 107
Enhanced PC Support Line .............................. 107
900-Number Operating System and Hardware Support Line ......... 108
Network and Server Support Line ......................... 108
Ordering Support Line Services ........................... 108
Warranty and Repair Services ............................ 109
Ordering Publications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
Appendix A. Computer Records . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
Serial Numbers and Keys ................................ 111
Device Records . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
Appendix B. Product Warranties, License Information, and Notices ..... 115
Hardware Limited Warranty .............................. 115
License Information for System Programs ...................... 118
Program Name . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
Additional Terms and Conditions .......................... 118
Program Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
U.S. Government Users Restricted Rights ..................... 119
Other Documentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
Other Additional Terms and Conditions ...................... 119
Notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
Trademarks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
Electronic Emission Notices ............................. 121
Telecommunication Notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
Power Cord Notice ................................... 125
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
vi Using Your Personal Computer

Safety Information
Turn everything OFF.
Attach signal cables to
receptacles.
First, remove power cord from
outlet.
To Disconnect
Turn device ON.
DANGER:
Turn everything OFF.
To Connect
Remove signal cables from
receptacles.
Remove all cables from devices.
Attach power cord to outlet.
First, attach all cables to devices.
In the U.K., by law, the power
cord must be disconnected after the
telephone line cable.
2
In the U.K., by law, the telephone
cable must be connected after the
power cord.
12
1
Electrical current from power, telephone, and communication
cables is hazardous. To avoid shock hazard, connect and
disconnect cables as shown below when installing, moving or
opening the covers of this product or attached devices. The
power cord must be used with a properly grounded outlet.
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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 are also sold separately as options. The CD-ROM
drive is a laser product. The CD-ROM drive is 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, the drive is 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 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.
Opening the CD-ROM drive could result in exposure to hazardous laser radiation.
There are no serviceable parts inside the CD-ROM drive. Do not open.
Some CD-ROM drives contain an embedded Class 3A or Class 3B laser diode. Note
the following.
DANGER
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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