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Personal Computer Installing Options in Your Personal Computer PC 300PL Type 6862 PC 300GL Type 6275 - Lenovo PC 300PL | Installing Options in your PC - 6862, 6275 - Page 2
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Personal Computer Installing Options in Your Personal Computer PC 300PL Type 6862 PC 300GL Type 6275 IBM - Lenovo PC 300PL | Installing Options in your PC - 6862, 6275 - Page 4
services offered in the United States of America. IBM may not offer the products, services, IBM reseller or IBM marketing representative. © Copyright International Business Machines Corporation 1998. All rights reserved. Note to U.S. Government Users - Documentation related to restricted rights - Use - Lenovo PC 300PL | Installing Options in your PC - 6862, 6275 - Page 5
Card 31 Removing Adapters from the Riser Card 34 Installing an AGP Adapter 37 Removing the Side Cover 39 Replacing the Side Cover 40 © Copyright IBM Corp. 1998 iii - Lenovo PC 300PL | Installing Options in your PC - 6862, 6275 - Page 6
45 Internal Drives 45 Drive Specifications 47 Power and Signal Cables 48 Accessing Drive Bays 50 Removing the Metal Shield 51 Installing a Bay Panel 53 Working with Drives in Bays 1, 2, and 3 54 Rotating the Drive Cage 54 Installing a Drive in Bay 1, 2, or 3 56 Removing a Drive from Bay - Lenovo PC 300PL | Installing Options in your PC - 6862, 6275 - Page 7
moving or opening the covers of this product or attached devices. The power cord must be used with a properly grounded outlet. To Connect Turn everything OFF. To Disconnect Turn everything OFF. the power cord must be disconnected after the telephone line cable. © Copyright IBM Corp. 1998 v - Lenovo PC 300PL | Installing Options in your PC - 6862, 6275 - Page 8
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 - Lenovo PC 300PL | Installing Options in your PC - 6862, 6275 - Page 9
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 - Lenovo PC 300PL | Installing Options in your PC - 6862, 6275 - Page 10
About This Book Thank you for selecting an IBM Personal Computer. This book provides information about the PC 300PL and the PC 300GL. It provides instructions for installing, removing, and replacing most options. Also, this book contains information to help you decide which options to add to your - Lenovo PC 300PL | Installing Options in your PC - 6862, 6275 - Page 11
instructions for reassembling your computer after you have finished installing options. Information about using the Configuration/Setup Utility program is also provided. Appendix A, "PC 300PL Asset Security Settings" provides important information for the PC 300PL. If you have a PC 300PL model - Lenovo PC 300PL | Installing Options in your PC - 6862, 6275 - Page 12
Manual This publication contains information for trained service technicians. To obtain a copy, refer to the section on ordering publications in the "Getting Help, Service, and Information" chapter in Using Your Personal Computer. Also, this publication is on the World Wide Web at: http://www.pc.ibm - Lenovo PC 300PL | Installing Options in your PC - 6862, 6275 - Page 13
Technical Information Manual This publication contains more information about the technical aspects of your computer. It is available on the World Wide Web at: http://www.pc.ibm.com/us/support/treport.html About This Book xi - Lenovo PC 300PL | Installing Options in your PC - 6862, 6275 - Page 14
xii Installing Options in Your Personal Computer - Lenovo PC 300PL | Installing Options in your PC - 6862, 6275 - Page 15
without detailed instructions. This Using Your Personal Computer for general information on the use, operation, and maintenance of your computer. Using Your Personal Computer also contains information to help you solve problems and get repair service or other technical assistance. © Copyright IBM - Lenovo PC 300PL | Installing Options in your PC - 6862, 6275 - Page 16
Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) adapters (PC 300PL models only) Internal drives - CD-ROM - Hard disk - Security U-bolt The following is detected by the modem. Using an internal modem, you can use the Configuration/Setup Utility program to enable Modem Ring Detect, or using an external modem, you can - Lenovo PC 300PL | Installing Options in your PC - 6862, 6275 - Page 17
about IBM products and services, find the latest technical information, and download device drivers and updates. Some of these pages are: http://www.ibm.com Main IBM home page http://www.pc.ibm.com IBM Personal Computer home page http://www.pc.ibm.com/us/desktop/ IBM Commercial Desktop - Lenovo PC 300PL | Installing Options in your PC - 6862, 6275 - Page 18
and any attached devices, such as printers, monitors, and external drives. Note: Personal computer users in the United Kingdom who have a modem or fax machine power supply. If you have a problem with the power supply, have your computer serviced. 4 Installing Options in Your Personal Computer - Lenovo PC 300PL | Installing Options in your PC - 6862, 6275 - Page 19
computer components and options. Important When you add an option, do not open the static-protective package containing the option until you are instructed to do so. When you handle options and other computer components, take these precautions to avoid static electricity damage: Limit your movement - Lenovo PC 300PL | Installing Options in your PC - 6862, 6275 - Page 20
and Remove Options This chapter provides instructions for accessing and locating the options you on page 5. Remove any media (diskettes, compact discs, or tapes) from the drives, and then turn off all attached devices and the computer. 1 Unplug all power cords Audio 6 © Copyright IBM Corp. 1998 - Lenovo PC 300PL | Installing Options in your PC - 6862, 6275 - Page 21
the computer cover. (The cover lock is located on the rear of the computer in some models.) Cover Lock Attention If your computer is a PC 300PL model and you have set an administrator password, before removing the computer cover, read the important information in :hdref=remcov. 4 Find the tabs on - Lenovo PC 300PL | Installing Options in your PC - 6862, 6275 - Page 22
5 Lift the back edge and slide the cover forward until it comes free. 8 Installing Options in Your Personal Computer - Lenovo PC 300PL | Installing Options in your PC - 6862, 6275 - Page 23
installed in bay 4 and a hard disk drive installed in bay 3. If your computer comes with a CD-ROM drive, it is installed in bay 1. For more information on drive bays, see "Working with Drives in Bays 1, 2, and 3" on page 54 and "Working With Drives in Bay 4" on page 62. 1 This light is only used in - Lenovo PC 300PL | Installing Options in your PC - 6862, 6275 - Page 24
keyboard, mouse, and printer. For more information on the ports and their specific technologies, see Understanding Your Personal Computer. At the rear of your computer is , at the socket. See Using Your Personal Computer for more information on ports. 10 Installing Options in Your Personal - Lenovo PC 300PL | Installing Options in your PC - 6862, 6275 - Page 25
This chapter provides information about system board options discussed in this book. This chapter also provides instructions for installing, removing, and replacing system board components, specifically system memory and the microprocessor. For information on other system board components, see the - Lenovo PC 300PL | Installing Options in your PC - 6862, 6275 - Page 26
Accessing the System Board To access the system board, you must remove the computer cover. For information on removing the computer cover, see "Disconnecting Cables and Removing the Cover" on page 6. You might need to remove adapters in order to access some components of the system board. For more - Lenovo PC 300PL | Installing Options in your PC - 6862, 6275 - Page 27
Identifying Parts on the System Board The system board, also called the planar or motherboard, is the main circuit board in your computer. It provides basic computer functions and supports a variety of devices that are IBM-installed or that you can install later. If you plan to install, remove, or - Lenovo PC 300PL | Installing Options in your PC - 6862, 6275 - Page 28
DIMM 1 DIMM 2 The memory modules your computer uses are dual inline memory modules (DIMMs). The IBM-installed DIMMs that come with your computer are nonparity replacing DIMMs, follow these guidelines: Use only 3.3 V dc, unbuffered, 100 MHz DIMMS. Each memory connector supports a maximum of 128 MB of - Lenovo PC 300PL | Installing Options in your PC - 6862, 6275 - Page 29
Memory Configuration When you are adding or removing memory, you can use any combination of DIMM sizes 16, 32, 64, or 128 MB. The following table shows suggested memory configurations for your computer; this table and additional - Lenovo PC 300PL | Installing Options in your PC - 6862, 6275 - Page 30
Installing a Memory Module Before you begin Read "Electrical Safety" on page 4 and "Handling Static-Sensitive Devices" on page 5. Read the instructions that come with the new system memory. Turn off the computer and all other connected devices. Disconnect all cables attached to the computer and - Lenovo PC 300PL | Installing Options in your PC - 6862, 6275 - Page 31
up and snugly fit around both ends of the module. Notches 6 To install another memory module, repeat steps 1-4. 7 Go to the device-record form in Using Your Personal Computer and record this installation. What to do next To work with another option, go to the appropriate section. To complete the - Lenovo PC 300PL | Installing Options in your PC - 6862, 6275 - Page 32
on the retaining clips until the module is loosened. Lift the memory module out of the connector. Note: Be careful not to push too hard on the retaining clips because the module may abruptly eject from the connector. 3 4 Store the module in a static-protective package. 18 Installing Options in - Lenovo PC 300PL | Installing Options in your PC - 6862, 6275 - Page 33
What to do next To work with another option, go to the appropriate section. To complete the installation, go to Chapter 7, "Completing the Installation" on page 73. Chapter 3. Working with Options on the System Board 19 - Lenovo PC 300PL | Installing Options in your PC - 6862, 6275 - Page 34
Installing a Video-Memory Module Note: Because the PC 300PL model does not have a connector for installing a video-memory module upgrade, the following instructions are for PC 300GL computers only. Your PC 300PL computer comes with 4 MB of video memory. Therefore, installing a video-memory module on - Lenovo PC 300PL | Installing Options in your PC - 6862, 6275 - Page 35
3 Move the video-memory module toward the system board, and secure it with the two clips. What to do next To work with another option, go to the appropriate section. To complete the installation, go to Chapter 7, "Completing the Installation" on page 73. Chapter 3. Working with Options on the System - Lenovo PC 300PL | Installing Options in your PC - 6862, 6275 - Page 36
for your computer, contact your IBM reseller or IBM marketing representative. If you do upgrade the microprocessor, use the instructions that come with the upgrade along with the instructions in this publication. Note: Upgrading a processor may require a BIOS update. After replacing or upgrading - Lenovo PC 300PL | Installing Options in your PC - 6862, 6275 - Page 37
1 See "Identifying Parts on the System Board" on page 13 to locate the microprocessor socket. 2 Place your index fingers on the small tabs on the top of the microprocessor. Push in toward the microprocessor until the tabs release. Tabs 3 Carefully place one hand on the computer frame and with the - Lenovo PC 300PL | Installing Options in your PC - 6862, 6275 - Page 38
on the retainer tabs until they click into place. 7 Align the new microprocessor with the connector on the system board and slide it into the guides. Press the microprocessor down until it seats in the connector. 24 Installing Options in Your Personal Computer - Lenovo PC 300PL | Installing Options in your PC - 6862, 6275 - Page 39
replaced the microprocessor with one that has a different speed, you must update the microprocessor speed. To do this, you must access the switches on on the underside of the computer cover, or contact your place of purchase or IBM reseller. What to do next To work with another option, go to the - Lenovo PC 300PL | Installing Options in your PC - 6862, 6275 - Page 40
use Plug and Play technology, which enables the computer to automatically configure the adapter, provided that the required resources are available. Refer to the instructions after you install an adapter. Also, if you have problems configuring the adapter after it is installed, ConfigSafe allows you - Lenovo PC 300PL | Installing Options in your PC - 6862, 6275 - Page 41
Adapters and the Riser Card Your computer uses a riser card for expansion. The riser card contains expansion PCI PCI Shared ISA ISA CD Audio SCSI Hard Drive LED Power (Back) Asset ID Connector Secondary IDE Connector Diskette Drive Connector Fan Connector 340-Pin Connector System Front Panel - Lenovo PC 300PL | Installing Options in your PC - 6862, 6275 - Page 42
4. The front fan is controlled by the system management controller, and if the temperature of the box is at a low state, then the system management controller will turn the fan off. 28 Installing Options in Your Personal Computer - Lenovo PC 300PL | Installing Options in your PC - 6862, 6275 - Page 43
Play adapter comes with configuration specifications set in memory to provide installation information to the computer during startup. When you install or remove Plug and Play adapters, this information is interpreted by the basic input/output system (BIOS), which supports Plug and Play technology - Lenovo PC 300PL | Installing Options in your PC - 6862, 6275 - Page 44
adapter, you must manually configure it by setting switches on the adapter and by allocating system resources using the Configuration/Setup Utility ]; this reserves the resources for the legacy adapter and prevents the BIOS from using these resources for the system or other Plug and Play adapters. - Lenovo PC 300PL | Installing Options in your PC - 6862, 6275 - Page 45
Installing Adapters in the Riser Card Note: While all PC 300PL models have an AGP connector on the system board, not all PC 300GL models do. Therefore, the following instructions apply only to PC 300PL models. Before you begin Read "Electrical Safety" on page 4 and "Handling Static-Sensitive Devices - Lenovo PC 300PL | Installing Options in your PC - 6862, 6275 - Page 46
If you need to attach a cable from the adapter to a drive in bay 1, 2, or 3, see "Rotating the Drive Cage" on page 54 for instructions on how to rotate the drive cage to access the drive connector. Also, see "Routing a Cable from an Adapter to a Drive in Bay 1, 2, or 3" on page 43 for information on - Lenovo PC 300PL | Installing Options in your PC - 6862, 6275 - Page 47
modem wakeup feature, see "Notes" on page 27 for important information on cabling. What to do next Go to the device-record form in Using Your Personal Computer, and write the adapter name next to the slot into which you installed it. If you removed the side cover and the - Lenovo PC 300PL | Installing Options in your PC - 6862, 6275 - Page 48
Removing Adapters from the Riser Card Before you begin Read "Electrical Safety" on page 4 and "Handling Static-Sensitive Devices" on page 5. Turn off the computer and all other connected devices. Disconnect all cables attached to the computer (see "Disconnecting Cables and Removing the Cover" on - Lenovo PC 300PL | Installing Options in your PC - 6862, 6275 - Page 49
Note: Removing an adapter frees up system resources. If you remove an ISA legacy adapter, you must use the Configuration/Setup Utility program to set the previously used resources to [Available]. For more information, see Chapter 7, "Completing the Installation" on page 73. Chapter 4. Working with - Lenovo PC 300PL | Installing Options in your PC - 6862, 6275 - Page 50
What to do next Go to the device-record form in Using Your Personal Computer, and delete the name of the adapter you removed. If you removed the side cover or the system board, replace them. See " - Lenovo PC 300PL | Installing Options in your PC - 6862, 6275 - Page 51
Installing an AGP Adapter Note: All PC 300PL models have an Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) connector; PC 300GL do not. Therefore, the following instructions are for PC 300PL computers only. Before you begin Read "Electrical Safety" on page 4 and "Handling Static-Sensitive Devices" on page 5. Read - Lenovo PC 300PL | Installing Options in your PC - 6862, 6275 - Page 52
openings on the computer wall. Note: Some adapters support the attachment of secondary adapters, sometimes daughterboards calleddaughterboards Because chassis for access What to do next Go to the device-record form in Using Your Personal Computer, and add the name of the AGP adapter you installed. - Lenovo PC 300PL | Installing Options in your PC - 6862, 6275 - Page 53
Removing the Side Cover If you cannot access the expansion slot screw, you must remove the computer side cover. 1 Remove the screws from the side cover. 2 Swing open the plain end of the side cover like a gate. 3 Once the side cover is standing open, lift up slightly on the pronged end and remove - Lenovo PC 300PL | Installing Options in your PC - 6862, 6275 - Page 54
Replacing the Side Cover 1 Hold the side cover at an angle and align the pronged end with the slots. 2 Fit the prongs into the slots and swing the side cover closed. 3 Align the holes and insert the screws. What to do next To work with another option, go to the appropriate section. To complete the - Lenovo PC 300PL | Installing Options in your PC - 6862, 6275 - Page 55
Removing the System Board Before you begin Read "Electrical Safety" on page 4 and "Handling Static-Sensitive Devices" on page 5. Read the instructions that come with the optional device. Turn off the computer and all other connected devices. Disconnect all cables attached to the computer. Attention: - Lenovo PC 300PL | Installing Options in your PC - 6862, 6275 - Page 56
4 Grasp the rails supporting the system board and carefully slide the system board out and set it aside. CAUTION: Do not pull on the microprocessor, memory modules, memory sockets, - Lenovo PC 300PL | Installing Options in your PC - 6862, 6275 - Page 57
a Cable from an Adapter to a Drive in Bay 1, 2, or 3 Use the following instructions to route a cable from a drive installed in bay 1, 2, or 3 to an adapter. To access the connector on the drives, rotate the drive cage using the instructions in "Rotating the Drive Cage" on page 54. Chapter 4. Working - Lenovo PC 300PL | Installing Options in your PC - 6862, 6275 - Page 58
shows a cable being routed from a CD-ROM drive installed in bay 1 to an audio adapter. (The drive cage is shown in the rotated position.) 1 Connect the cable to the drive. 2 Route the cable through the small, plastic clamp. 3 Route the cable through the drive bracket and around the riser card - Lenovo PC 300PL | Installing Options in your PC - 6862, 6275 - Page 59
to read other types of media. Some types of drives available for your computer are: Diskette drives Hard disk drives Tape drives CD-ROM drives Internal drives are installed in bays at the front of your computer. The bays are referred to as bay 1, bay 2, and so on. © Copyright IBM Corp. 1998 45 - Lenovo PC 300PL | Installing Options in your PC - 6862, 6275 - Page 60
the following IBM-installed drives: A 3.5-inch diskette drive in bay 4. A 3.5-inch hard disk drive in bay 3. If your computer has a preinstalled CD-ROM drive, it is installed in bay 1. The following illustration shows the location of the drive bays in your computer. Drive Bay 1 Bay 4 Bay 3 Bay - Lenovo PC 300PL | Installing Options in your PC - 6862, 6275 - Page 61
2. Drive Specifications Bay Drives Max. Height mm (in.) 1 5.25-inch CD-ROM 41.3 (1.6) Tape backup drive 3.5-inch or 5.25-inch hard disk drive Min. Height mm (in.) - 2 5.25-inch CD-ROM 25.4 (1.0) 25.4 (1.0) Tape backup drive 3.5-inch or 5.25-inch hard disk drive 3 Hard disk drive 25 - Lenovo PC 300PL | Installing Options in your PC - 6862, 6275 - Page 62
with the PC 300PL has a second connector for attaching drives. - The narrower signal cable connects to the diskette drive and the diskette drive connector on connecting power and signal cables to internal drives: The diskette drive and hard disk drive that are preinstalled in your computer come with - Lenovo PC 300PL | Installing Options in your PC - 6862, 6275 - Page 63
speeds (Mode 1 or higher) to the primary hard disk drive signal cable (hard disk drives 0 and 1). On some models, to install more than one IDE hard disk drive, you must purchase an additional signal cable. The cable must meet the following specifications: - Maximum length: 0.46 meters (18 inches - Lenovo PC 300PL | Installing Options in your PC - 6862, 6275 - Page 64
installing a hard disk drive, you must also remove the bay panel. If you are installing or removing a drive in bays 1, 2, or 3, you must also rotate the drive cage. Before you begin Read "Electrical Safety" on page 4 and "Handling Static-Sensitive Devices" on page 5. Read the instructions that come - Lenovo PC 300PL | Installing Options in your PC - 6862, 6275 - Page 65
Panel" on page 52. To rotate the drive cage up and rest it on the power supply, go to "Rotating the Drive Cage" on page 54. To install a drive, go to "Installing a Drive in Bay 1, 2, or 3" on page 56. To remove a drive, go to "Removing a Drive from Bay 1, 2, or 3" on page 59. Chapter 5. Working with - Lenovo PC 300PL | Installing Options in your PC - 6862, 6275 - Page 66
the Cover" on page 6) and look inside at the back of the bay panel. 3 Use the tip of a screwdriver if necessary to flex the plastic tabs holding the bay panel in the cover. If you are planning to install a CD-ROM drive in bay 1, you must release the tab nearest the outside edge first. 4 Flex - Lenovo PC 300PL | Installing Options in your PC - 6862, 6275 - Page 67
in until you hear the tabs click into place. The following illustration shows a bay panel being installed in bay 1. 3 If applicable, repeat steps 1 and 2 to install another bay panel. What to do next To install a drive, go to "Installing a Drive in Bay 1, 2, or 3" on page 56. If you have installed - Lenovo PC 300PL | Installing Options in your PC - 6862, 6275 - Page 68
Drives in Bays 1, 2, and 3 To install or remove drives in bays 1, 2, or 3, you must rotate the drive cage up over the power supply of your computer. When you are facing the computer, the drive Devices" on page 5. Read the instructions that come with the drive you want to install or replace. - Lenovo PC 300PL | Installing Options in your PC - 6862, 6275 - Page 69
3 Leave the cables attached. What to do next To install a drive, go to "Installing a Drive in Bay 1, 2, or 3" on page 56. To remove a drive, go to "Removing a Drive from Bay 1, 2, or 3" on page 59. Chapter 5. Working with Internal Drives 55 - Lenovo PC 300PL | Installing Options in your PC - 6862, 6275 - Page 70
install a conversion kit. (For more information, contact your IBM reseller or IBM marketing representative.) You will also need a cable to connect to the hard disk drive. Remove the metal shield that covers the bay you want to use. See "Accessing Drive Bays" on page 50. 1 Touch the static-protective - Lenovo PC 300PL | Installing Options in your PC - 6862, 6275 - Page 71
illustration shows a signal cable being routed from a drive installed in bay 1 to the secondary IDE connector on the riser card. 1 The signal cable connects to the drive here. 2 Route the signal cable through the plastic clamp. A detailed illustration on using this clamp is shown on page 58 - Lenovo PC 300PL | Installing Options in your PC - 6862, 6275 - Page 72
up. Power Cables Signal Cables What to do next Go to the device-record form in Using Your Personal Computer and record the new installation. Rotate the drive cage back. For details, see "Rotating the Drive Cage Back into Fixed Position" on page 61. 58 Installing Options in Your Personal Computer - Lenovo PC 300PL | Installing Options in your PC - 6862, 6275 - Page 73
: 1 Disconnect the cables from the drive that you want to remove. 2 Loosen and remove the screws holding the drive in the drive cage, and then slide the drive out of the bay. a. The following illustration shows a 5.25-inch drive (a CD-ROM) being removed from bay 1. Drive Cage Chapter 5. Working with - Lenovo PC 300PL | Installing Options in your PC - 6862, 6275 - Page 74
3, you must remove the screws from the bottom of the drive, then slide the drive out of the bay. The following illustration shows the screws being removed from the drive and the drive cage. Hard Disk Drive (Bay 3) 3 Place the removed drive in a static-protective package. What to do next If you are - Lenovo PC 300PL | Installing Options in your PC - 6862, 6275 - Page 75
of the computer. 3 Insert and tighten the screws on top of the drive cage and computer frame. What to do next To work with a drive in bay 4, go to "Installing a Drive in Bay 4" on page 64 or "Removing a Drive from Bay 4" on page 62. To complete the installation, go to Chapter 7, "Completing the - Lenovo PC 300PL | Installing Options in your PC - 6862, 6275 - Page 76
This section discusses removing and installing a drive in bay 4. Normally, the diskette drive is installed in bay 4. Removing a Drive from Bay 4 If you remove a drive that has removable media and you do not intend to install a new drive immediately, replace the bay panel and the metal shield. Before - Lenovo PC 300PL | Installing Options in your PC - 6862, 6275 - Page 77
form in Using Your Personal Computer and record the removal. To replace a metal shield over the unused bay, go to "Removing the Metal Shield" on page 51. To replace a bay panel over the unused bay, go to "Installing a Bay Panel" on page 53. To install a drive, go to "Installing a Drive in Bay 4" on - Lenovo PC 300PL | Installing Options in your PC - 6862, 6275 - Page 78
Cables and Removing the Cover" on page 6). 1 Working outside the computer, insert the drive into the diskette drive bracket, then insert and tighten the side screws. 2 Insert the diskette drive bracket into the computer and tighten the top screw. Bay 4 64 Installing Options in Your Personal Computer - Lenovo PC 300PL | Installing Options in your PC - 6862, 6275 - Page 79
the device-record form in Using Your Personal Computer and record the installation. To add a drive from bay 1, 2, or 3, see "Rotating the Drive Cage" on page 54 and "Installing a Drive in Bay 1, 2, or 3" on page 56. To remove a drive from bay 1, 2, or 3, see "Rotating the Drive Cage" on page 54 and - Lenovo PC 300PL | Installing Options in your PC - 6862, 6275 - Page 80
(password) jumper on the system board. Note: Use the Configuration/Setup Utility program to set, change, or delete passwords. For more information, see Using Your Personal Computer. The following list is a Enabling the "read only," write protect, diskette operations. 66 © Copyright IBM Corp. 1998 - Lenovo PC 300PL | Installing Options in your PC - 6862, 6275 - Page 81
Installing a U-Bolt You can add a U-bolt to the rear of your computer. Adding a U-bolt enables you to add a security cable and lock that helps prevent hardware theft. After you add the security cable, make sure that it does not interfere with other cables that are connected to the computer. Note: - Lenovo PC 300PL | Installing Options in your PC - 6862, 6275 - Page 82
1 Locate the two holes for the U-bolt on the rear panel of the computer. The location of these holes differ by computer. 2 Use a screwdriver to remove the metal tabs that cover the holes. Next, insert the U-bolt through the holes and attach and tighten the nuts with an - Lenovo PC 300PL | Installing Options in your PC - 6862, 6275 - Page 83
5 Thread the cable through the U-bolt and around an object that is not a part of or permanently secured to the building structure or foundation, and from which it cannot be removed, then fasten the cable ends together with a lock. The following illustration shows an example of how this might work - Lenovo PC 300PL | Installing Options in your PC - 6862, 6275 - Page 84
change, or delete a password, see Using Your Personal Computer. Your computer uses complementary metal-oxide semiconductor (CMOS) memory on move the jumper designated for CMOS memory. Enhanced Security Information for PC 300PL Models Some models have a new, enhanced security feature that provides - Lenovo PC 300PL | Installing Options in your PC - 6862, 6275 - Page 85
from its normal position (pins 1 and 2) to pins 2 and 3. It might be helpful to use needle-nose pliers to move the jumper, but be careful not to scrape any system board components or are displayed. 3 Follow the instructions on the screen to continue. Chapter 6. Working with Security Options 71 - Lenovo PC 300PL | Installing Options in your PC - 6862, 6275 - Page 86
the settings, and exit setup. Refer to "Updating the Computer Configuration" on page 76. When the message that instructs you to move the jumper to the normal use the Configuration/Setup Utility program to set any passwords or other configuration parameters. For more information, refer to Using - Lenovo PC 300PL | Installing Options in your PC - 6862, 6275 - Page 87
the cover, and reconnect any cables, including power cords and telephone lines. Also, depending on the option installed, you might need to update information in the Configuration/Setup Utility program. The following list is a quick reference to these procedures: "Replacing the Cover and Connecting - Lenovo PC 300PL | Installing Options in your PC - 6862, 6275 - Page 88
Replacing the Cover and Connecting the Cables Before you begin Read "Electrical Safety" on page 4 and "Handling Static-Sensitive Devices" on page 5. 1 Ensure that all components have been reassembled correctly and that no tools or loose screws are left inside your computer. 2 Clear any cables that - Lenovo PC 300PL | Installing Options in your PC - 6862, 6275 - Page 89
configuration. See "Updating the Computer Configuration" on page 76. Note: If an error message related to the chassis-intrusion detector appears after you restart your computer, you must enter the administrator password. For more information, see Appendix A, "PC 300PL Asset Security Settings - Lenovo PC 300PL | Installing Options in your PC - 6862, 6275 - Page 90
using the Configuration/Setup Utility program, see Using Your Personal Computer. Also, you might need to install device drivers after updating the configuration settings. For more information, see the instructions most internal hard disk drives, the settings are automatically updated and you use the - Lenovo PC 300PL | Installing Options in your PC - 6862, 6275 - Page 91
/Setup Utility program to manually update the configuration settings or to confirm and save the settings that were automatically updated by the system programs. menu. If the preceding screen does not appear, use the following procedures to access the Configuration/Setup Utility menu. Chapter - Lenovo PC 300PL | Installing Options in your PC - 6862, 6275 - Page 92
the computer and wait a few seconds, and then restart the computer. Do not use Ctrl+Alt+Del to restart the computer. 2 When the Configuration/Setup Utility prompt appears change settings in the Configuration/Setup Utility program, type your administrator password at the password prompt. Configuration - Lenovo PC 300PL | Installing Options in your PC - 6862, 6275 - Page 93
configuration changes by viewing and saving the changes, or you can make manual changes and then save the settings. The following is a quick the Configuration/Setup Utility program. For information on the function of keys, see Using Your Personal Computer. If a bullet ( ) is beside a menu item, - Lenovo PC 300PL | Installing Options in your PC - 6862, 6275 - Page 94
settings on the adapter. If there is a conflict, you must use the Configuration/Setup Utility program to set the ISA legacy resource information, , you must reset to Available the system resources that are no longer being used. To do this, follow the above procedures and select Available at step 4. - Lenovo PC 300PL | Installing Options in your PC - 6862, 6275 - Page 95
it is powered on. After adding new devices to the computer, you might want to change the sequence of the startup devices. You can use the Configuration/Setup Utility program to configure startup devices. To configure startup devices: 1 Start the Configuration/Setup Utility program (see "Starting the - Lenovo PC 300PL | Installing Options in your PC - 6862, 6275 - Page 96
Asset Security Settings If you have set an administrator password on a PC 300PL system, read the following. The AssetCare and Asset ID settings in the in order to regain access to the Configuration/Setup Utility program. See Using Your Personal Computer for more information. 82 © Copyright - Lenovo PC 300PL | Installing Options in your PC - 6862, 6275 - Page 97
and "Handling Static-Sensitive Devices" on page 5. Read the instructions that come with the replacement battery. Turn off the computer and , remove any adapters or cables that might impede access to the battery. For instructions, see "Removing Adapters from the Riser Card" on page 34. 2 Read - Lenovo PC 300PL | Installing Options in your PC - 6862, 6275 - Page 98
do next To work with another option, go to the appropriate section. To complete the replacement, go to Chapter 7, "Completing the Installation" on page 73. Use the Configuration/Setup Utility program to set the date and time and any passwords. For information on setting the date and time, or setting - Lenovo PC 300PL | Installing Options in your PC - 6862, 6275 - Page 99
10 Available 11 Available 122 Mouse 13 Coprocessor 14 IDE Drives (0, 1) if installed 15 IDE Drives (2, 3) if installed Table 4. DMA Resources for the PC 300PL DMA Request Data Width 0 8 bits 1 8 bits be modified to alternative settings or disabled. © Copyright IBM Corp. 1998 85 - Lenovo PC 300PL | Installing Options in your PC - 6862, 6275 - Page 100
8 Real Time Clock 9 Available 10 Available 11 Available 123 Mouse 13 Coprocessor 14 IDE Drives (0, 1) if installed 15 IDE Drives (2, 3) if installed Table 6. DMA Resources for the PC 300GL DMA Request Data Width 0 8 bits 1 8 bits 2 8 bits 33 8 bits 4 - 5 16 bits 6 16 - Lenovo PC 300PL | Installing Options in your PC - 6862, 6275 - Page 101
may be used instead of the IBM product, program, or service. The evaluation and verification of operation in conjunction with other products, except those expressly designated by IBM, are the responsibility of the user. IBM may have patents or pending patent applications covering subject matter - Lenovo PC 300PL | Installing Options in your PC - 6862, 6275 - Page 102
changing settings 79 exiting 79 ISA legacy resources 29, 76 main menu 78 purpose 76 resource conflicts 29, 76 starting 77 startup devices 81 using 76 connecting cables, external 75 input/output devices 10 internal drives 48 internal drives in bays 1, 2, and 3 61 88 © Copyright IBM Corp. 1998 - Lenovo PC 300PL | Installing Options in your PC - 6862, 6275 - Page 103
disk drive, hard 45, 47 diskette drive 45, 47 diskette-drive connector, location of 13 disposing of batteries 83 DMA (direct memory access) resources 85, 86 drive See also internal drives bays 45 cables 48 specifications 47 drive cage 46, 48 conversion kit 46 installing drives 56 removing drives 59 - Lenovo PC 300PL | Installing Options in your PC - 6862, 6275 - Page 104
adapters 27 drive bays 45 expansion slots 27 internal components 9 system board components 13 lock, cover 6, 74 M memory See system memory memory modules configuration 15 installing 16 memory modules (continued) installing a video 20 location on system board 13 removing 18 types 14 microprocessor - Lenovo PC 300PL | Installing Options in your PC - 6862, 6275 - Page 105
installation 6 primary PCI slots 27 processor See microprocessor R removing adapters 34 administrator password 70 battery 84 bay panel 52 cover 8 internal drives from bay 4 62 internal drives from bays 1, 2, and 3 54, 59 memory modules (DIMMs) 18 microprocessor 22 power-on password 70 side cover 39 - Lenovo PC 300PL | Installing Options in your PC - 6862, 6275 - Page 106
telephone line connecting 75 disconnecting 6 tools required 3 trademarks 87 U U-bolt, installing 67 unknown power-on password, removing forgotten 70 updating computer configuration 76 upgrading memory modules 14 microprocessor 22 USB port 10 utility program, setup 76 W Wake on LAN, hardware for 2 - Lenovo PC 300PL | Installing Options in your PC - 6862, 6275 - Page 107
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IBM® Part Number: 06J0841 Printed in U.S.A. May 1998 6J 841
Personal Computer
Installing Options in Your Personal Computer
PC 300PL Type 6862
PC 300GL Type 6275