Lenovo PC 300GL User manual

Personal Computer
Installing Options in Your Personal Computer
PC 300GL Type 6561

Personal Computer
Installing Options in Your Personal Computer
PC 300GL Type 6561
IBM

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under Appendix C, “Notices” on page 82.
Second Edition (January 1998)
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Contents
Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . v
Laser Compliance Statement ................................ vi
Lithium Battery Notice .................................. vii
About This Book ..................................... viii
How This Book Is Organized ............................... ix
Related Publications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . x
Chapter 1. Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Available Options and Features .............................. 2
Tools Required . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Electrical Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Handling Static-Sensitive Devices ............................ 5
Chapter 2. Preparing to Install and Remove Options ................ 6
Disconnecting Cables and Removing the Cover .................... 6
Locating Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Internal View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Input/Output Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Chapter 3. Working with Options on the System Board .............. 10
Identifying Parts on the System Board .......................... 11
Working with System Memory .............................. 12
Memory Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Installing a Memory Module .............................. 14
Removing a Memory Module ............................. 16
Replacing a Microprocessor ................................ 17
Chapter 4. Working with Adapters ........................... 21
Adapters and the Riser Card ............................... 22
Adapter Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Plug and Play Adapters ................................. 23
Legacy Adapters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Installing Adapters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Routing a Cable from an Adapter to a Drive in Bay 1, 2, or 3 ........... 27
Removing the Side Cover ................................. 28
Replacing the Side Cover ................................. 29
Removing and Replacing the System Board ...................... 30
Removing and Replacing the Fan Assembly ...................... 35
Removing Adapters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
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Chapter 5. Working with Internal Drives ....................... 39
Drive Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Power and Signal Cables ................................ 42
Accessing Drive Bays .................................... 44
Removing the Metal Shield ............................... 45
Installing a Bay Panel .................................. 47
Working with Drives in Bays 1, 2, and 3 ........................ 48
Rotating the Drive Cage ................................. 48
Installing a Drive in Bay 1, 2, or 3 .......................... 50
Removing a Drive from Bay 1, 2, or 3 ........................ 53
Rotating the Drive Cage Back into Fixed Position ................. 55
Working With Drives in Bay 4 .............................. 56
Removing a Drive from Bay 4 ............................. 56
Installing a Drive in Bay 4 ............................... 58
Chapter 6. Working with Security Options ...................... 60
Installing a U-Bolt ...................................... 61
Erasing Lost or Forgotten Passwords .......................... 64
Chapter 7. Completing the Installation ........................ 68
Replacing the Cover and Connecting the Cables .................... 69
Updating the Computer Configuration ......................... 71
Starting the Configuration/Setup Utility Program ................. 72
Changing Settings and Exiting ............................. 74
Configuring an ISA Legacy Adapter ......................... 75
Configuring Startup Devices .............................. 76
Setting Passwords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Setting the Microprocessor Speed ........................... 78
Appendix A. Changing the Battery ........................... 79
Appendix B. Interrupt and DMA Resources ..................... 81
Appendix C. Notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Trademarks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
iv Installing Options in 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.
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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.
vi Installing Options in Your Personal Computer

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.
ATTENTION
Danger d'explosion en cas de remplacement incorrect de la batterie.
Remplacer uniquement par une batterie IBM de type 33F8354 ou d'un type
équivalent recommandé par le fabricant. La batterie contient du lithium et peut
exploser en cas de mauvaise utilisation, de mauvaise manipulation ou de mise au
rebut inappropriée.
Ne pas :
Lancer ou plonger dans l'eau
Chauffer à plus de 100°C (212°F)
Réparer ou désassembler
Mettre au rebut les batteries usagées conformément aux règlements locaux.
Safety Information vii

About This Book
Thank you for selecting an IBM Personal Computer.
This book provides instructions for installing, removing, and replacing most options.
Also, this book contains information to help you decide which options to add to
your computer.
Note: The illustrations in this publication might be slightly different from your
hardware.
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