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Personal Computer Installing Options in Your Personal Computer PC 300PL Type 6892 PC 300GL Type 6285 - Lenovo PC 300PL | Installing Options in your PC - 6892, 6285 - Page 2
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Personal Computer Installing Options in Your Personal Computer PC 300PL Type 6892 PC 300GL Type 6285 IBM - Lenovo PC 300PL | Installing Options in your PC - 6892, 6285 - 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 - 6892, 6285 - Page 5
Installing Adapters in the Riser Card 31 Removing Adapters from the Riser Card 34 Installing an AGP Adapter 37 Opening the Bottom Cover 39 © Copyright IBM Corp. 1998 iii - Lenovo PC 300PL | Installing Options in your PC - 6892, 6285 - Page 6
44 Chapter 5. Working with Internal Drives 46 Internal Drives 47 Drive Bay Specifications 48 Power and Signal Cables 49 Working with Drives in Bays 1, 2, 3, or 4 51 Removable Drive Cage Instructions 52 Non-Removable Drive Cage Instructions 60 Working with Drives in Bays 5 and 6 67 Chapter - Lenovo PC 300PL | Installing Options in your PC - 6892, 6285 - 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 - 6892, 6285 - 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 - 6892, 6285 - 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 - 6892, 6285 - Page 10
for selecting an IBM Personal Computer. This book provides instructions for installing, removing, and replacing most options. Also, this book contains information that will help you decide which options to add to your computer. This publication provides information for the PC 300PL and the PC 300GL - Lenovo PC 300PL | Installing Options in your PC - 6892, 6285 - 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 - 6892, 6285 - 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. It is also available on the World Wide Web at: http://www.pc.ibm - Lenovo PC 300PL | Installing Options in your PC - 6892, 6285 - 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/cdt/treport.html About This Book xi - Lenovo PC 300PL | Installing Options in your PC - 6892, 6285 - Page 14
xii Installing Options in Your Personal Computer - Lenovo PC 300PL | Installing Options in your PC - 6892, 6285 - Page 15
safely. Refer to Using Your Personal Computer for general information on the use, operation, and maintenance of your computer. Using Your Personal Computer also contains information for helping you solve problems and get repair service or other technical assistance. © Copyright IBM Corp. 1998 1 - Lenovo PC 300PL | Installing Options in your PC - 6892, 6285 - Page 16
Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) adapter (PC 300PL models only) Internal drives - CD-ROM - Hard disk Security U-bolt The following are 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 - Lenovo PC 300PL | Installing Options in your PC - 6892, 6285 - Page 17
information 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/cdt IBM Commercial Desktop - Lenovo PC 300PL | Installing Options in your PC - 6892, 6285 - 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 - 6892, 6285 - 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 - 6892, 6285 - Page 20
or Remove Options This chapter provides instructions for accessing and locating the options on page 5. Remove any media (diskettes, compact discs, or tapes) from the drives, and then turn off all attached devices and the computer. If you plan to Personal Computer. 6 © Copyright IBM Corp. 1998 - Lenovo PC 300PL | Installing Options in your PC - 6892, 6285 - Page 21
at the rear of the computer on some models.) Cover Lock Attention If your computer is a PC 300PL model and you have set an administrator password, read the important information in Appendix A, "PC 300PL Asset Security Settings" on page 86 about the chassis-intrusion feature of the computer before - Lenovo PC 300PL | Installing Options in your PC - 6892, 6285 - Page 22
4 Locate the cover-release tab. 5 Pull out on the cover-release tab at the rear of the side cover and slide the cover toward the front of the computer. Lift the cover off. CoverRelease Tab Important When you need to access the inside of the computer, you should allow the feet to hang off the edge of - Lenovo PC 300PL | Installing Options in your PC - 6892, 6285 - Page 23
Components The following information helps you locate components. Use it as a reference when you need to install shown. 1 Drive cage for bays 1 through 4 2 System board 3 Riser card 4 Adapter card 5 Expansion slots 6 Drive Cage for Bays 5 and 6 7 Bay 6, hard disk drive 8 Bay 5 9 - Lenovo PC 300PL | Installing Options in your PC - 6892, 6285 - Page 24
emergency eject 8 Bay 2 9 Bay 3 1 Bay 4, 3.5" diskette drive Socket 7 Your computer comes with a diskette drive installed in bay 4 and a hard disk drive installed in bay 6. If your computer comes with a CD-ROM drive, it is installed in bay 1. 1 The client LAN light is used with integrated - Lenovo PC 300PL | Installing Options in your PC - 6892, 6285 - Page 25
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 one green, at the socket. See Using Your Personal Computer for more information on ports. Chapter 2. Preparing to Install or - Lenovo PC 300PL | Installing Options in your PC - 6892, 6285 - Page 26
provides instructions for installing, removing, and replacing system board components, specifically system after you install an option. Also, if you have problems configuring the option after it is installed, ConfigSafe allows you use, the microprocessor can become very hot. 12 © Copyright - Lenovo PC 300PL | Installing Options in your PC - 6892, 6285 - Page 27
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 CMOS Request jumper 8 AGP connector (PC 300PL models only) 9 Video memory connector (PC 300GL models only) Note: An illustration - Lenovo PC 300PL | Installing Options in your PC - 6892, 6285 - 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 non- or 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 - 6892, 6285 - 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. Be sure to fill each system-memory connector sequentially, starting at DIMM 0. For the - Lenovo PC 300PL | Installing Options in your PC - 6892, 6285 - 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 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 - 6892, 6285 - Page 31
pop up and snugly fit around both ends of the module. 6 To install another memory module, repeat steps 1-5. 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 - 6892, 6285 - Page 32
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 the connector. Note: Be careful not to push too hard on the retaining clips because the module may abruptly eject from the connector. 18 - Lenovo PC 300PL | Installing Options in your PC - 6892, 6285 - Page 33
3 Store the module in a static-protective package. 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 76. Chapter 3. Working with Options on the System Board 19 - Lenovo PC 300PL | Installing Options in your PC - 6892, 6285 - Page 34
Installing a Video-Memory Module Because PC 300PL models do not have a connector for installing a video-memory module upgrade, the following instructions are for PC 300GL computer only. If your computer comes with 4 MB of video memory, installing a video-memory module on the system board is not an - Lenovo PC 300PL | Installing Options in your PC - 6892, 6285 - Page 35
3 Move the video-memory module toward the system board until it is secured by 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 76. Chapter 3. Working with Options on the - Lenovo PC 300PL | Installing Options in your PC - 6892, 6285 - Page 36
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 microprocessor may require a BIOS update. After replacing or upgrading - Lenovo PC 300PL | Installing Options in your PC - 6892, 6285 - 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 - 6892, 6285 - 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 - 6892, 6285 - 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 - 6892, 6285 - 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 - 6892, 6285 - Page 41
Riser Card Your computer uses a riser card for expansion. The riser card contains expansion slots that slots and connectors on the riser card. ISA ISA ISA PCI PCI PCI CD Audio Fan SCSI Hard Disk LED Wake on LAN Asset ID Antenna Chassis-Intrusion Detector Internal Speaker 340-Pin Connector Alert - Lenovo PC 300PL | Installing Options in your PC - 6892, 6285 - Page 42
The diskette and IDE drive connectors are on the backside of the riser card. When installing optional drives, refer to the following illustration for the location of the appropriate connectors. Diskette Drive Secondary IDE LED Panel Primary IDE Power 28 Installing Options in Your Personal Computer - Lenovo PC 300PL | Installing Options in your PC - 6892, 6285 - 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 - 6892, 6285 - 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 - 6892, 6285 - Page 45
Installing Adapters in the Riser Card 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 adapter. Determine if the adapter must be installed in an ISA or PCI slot. Turn off the computer and all - Lenovo PC 300PL | Installing Options in your PC - 6892, 6285 - Page 46
of an ISA adapter face up. Expansion-Slot Cover Adapter Card Riser Card 3 Install the bracket and the screw. 4 If you installed a network adapter that uses Wake on LAN or Alert on LAN, attach the cable from the riser card to the adapter. See page 27 to locate the Wake on - Lenovo PC 300PL | Installing Options in your PC - 6892, 6285 - Page 47
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 bottom cover, the fan, - Lenovo PC 300PL | Installing Options in your PC - 6892, 6285 - 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 - 6892, 6285 - 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 76. Chapter 4. Working with - Lenovo PC 300PL | Installing Options in your PC - 6892, 6285 - 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 bottom cover, the fan, or the system board, replace - Lenovo PC 300PL | Installing Options in your PC - 6892, 6285 - Page 51
Installing an AGP Adapter Note: While all PC 300PL models have an AGP connector on the system board, all PC 300GL models 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 - Lenovo PC 300PL | Installing Options in your PC - 6892, 6285 - Page 52
accessible through the slot on the computer wall. Note: Some adapters support the attachment of daughter cards. Because a daughter card might provide wall 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 - 6892, 6285 - Page 53
and replacing the bottom cover. 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 - Lenovo PC 300PL | Installing Options in your PC - 6892, 6285 - Page 54
To replace the bottom cover: 1 Hold the bottom cover at an angle and align the tabs on the end with the openings in the frame. 2 Fit the tabs into the openings and pivot the bottom cover until it is closed. 3 Align the holes and insert the two screws. 40 Installing Options in Your Personal Computer - Lenovo PC 300PL | Installing Options in your PC - 6892, 6285 - Page 55
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 system board from the riser card. 4 Grasp the rails supporting the system board and carefully slide the system board out and set it aside. - Lenovo PC 300PL | Installing Options in your PC - 6892, 6285 - Page 56
CAUTION: Do not pull on the microprocessor, memory modules, memory sockets, or other system-board components to remove the system board. Latch System Board Rail Lift Here Tab Tab Lift Here System Board Pull Here To reinstall the system board: 1 Make sure the system-board latch handle is in - Lenovo PC 300PL | Installing Options in your PC - 6892, 6285 - Page 57
CAUTION: Do not push on the microprocessor, memory modules, memory sockets, or other system-board components to install the system board. 4 Push down on the latch handle to engage the tab on the under side into the opening in the chassis. This holds the latch in the latched position. System Board - Lenovo PC 300PL | Installing Options in your PC - 6892, 6285 - Page 58
4 and "Handling Static-Sensitive Devices" on page 5. Read the instructions that come with the optional device. Turn off the computer and all You might have to remove the bottom cover in order to move the fan. For instructions, see "Opening the Bottom Cover" on page 39. 1 Disconnect the fan cable - Lenovo PC 300PL | Installing Options in your PC - 6892, 6285 - Page 59
3 Replace the fan by aligning the two hooks on the bottom of the fan assembly with the slots on the computer wall. Next, insert the tab on the fan assembly into the slot on the computer wall. 4 Connect the fan cable to the connector on the riser card. Chapter 4. Working with Adapters 45 - Lenovo PC 300PL | Installing Options in your PC - 6892, 6285 - Page 60
chapter provides information and instructions for installing and removing internal drives. When you are installing an internal drive, it is important to note which drive types and sizes you can install in each bay. Also, it is important to correctly connect the internal drive cables to the installed - Lenovo PC 300PL | Installing Options in your PC - 6892, 6285 - Page 61
that your computer uses to read and store data. You can add drives to your computer to increase storage capacity and to enable your computer to read other types of media. Some types of drives available for your computer are: Hard disk drives CD-ROM drives Internal drives are installed in bays at the - Lenovo PC 300PL | Installing Options in your PC - 6892, 6285 - Page 62
Drive Bay Specifications The following table describes the drives you can install in each bay and their height requirements. Table 1. Drive Bay Specifications Bay Drives Supported 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 - Lenovo PC 300PL | Installing Options in your PC - 6892, 6285 - Page 63
your computer: - The wider signal cable attaches to the installed hard disk drive and to the primary IDE connector on the back of the riser card. Note: The IDE signal cable provided with the PC 300PL has a second connector for attaching drives. - The narrower signal cable attaches to the diskette - Lenovo PC 300PL | Installing Options in your PC - 6892, 6285 - Page 64
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) - Wire size: 28 AWG - Cable capacitive loading: 200 pF maximum You can install one diskette drive only. 50 Installing Options - Lenovo PC 300PL | Installing Options in your PC - 6892, 6285 - Page 65
the front drive cage. If the drive support bracket is present, you must remove the drive cage before installing or removing drives (see "Removable Drive Cage Instructions" on page 52). The following illustration shows a computer with a removable drive cage. Front Drive Cage Drive Support Bracket Non - Lenovo PC 300PL | Installing Options in your PC - 6892, 6285 - Page 66
Removable Drive Cage Instructions The following instructions are for computers that have a removable drive cage for bays 1 through 4. To determine if your computer has this type of drive cage, see "Working with Drives in Bays 1, 2, 3, or 4" on page 51. The steps for installing or removing a drive in - Lenovo PC 300PL | Installing Options in your PC - 6892, 6285 - Page 67
illustrations show the computer in an upright position. When installing or removing drives, you might find it easier to lay the computer on its side. 1 Remove the Drive Cage a Disconnect any cables connected to drives 1 through 4. b Remove the top-handle cover and set it aside. Chapter 5. Working - Lenovo PC 300PL | Installing Options in your PC - 6892, 6285 - Page 68
screw and the screw from the drive support bracket. Next, move the drive cage towards the power supply until it stops, and then lift it away from the computer. 2 Install or Remove the Drive To install a drive: a Remove the metal shield for the drive bay you want to use by pulling out the tabs on - Lenovo PC 300PL | Installing Options in your PC - 6892, 6285 - Page 69
the drive into the drive bay. Insert and tighten the screws that hold the drive in place. The following illustration shows a CD-ROM drive being installed in bay 1. To remove a drive: a Remove the screws holding the drive in place; then slide the drive out of the bay. b Place the removed drive in - Lenovo PC 300PL | Installing Options in your PC - 6892, 6285 - Page 70
right until it docks against the front of the computer; be sure the holes (for the screws) in the drive cage and support bracket are aligned. b Insert and tighten the screw anchoring the drive cage at the side; then insert and tighten the screw on top. 56 Installing Options in Your Personal Computer - Lenovo PC 300PL | Installing Options in your PC - 6892, 6285 - Page 71
c Replace the top-handle cover. d Attach the cables to the drives. If necessary, refer to page 28 for an illustration showing the locations of the drive connectors on the riser card. Chapter 5. Working with Internal Drives 57 - Lenovo PC 300PL | Installing Options in your PC - 6892, 6285 - Page 72
4 Remove or Replace a Bay Panel To remove a bay panel: If you have installed a drive with removable media, you must remove the bay panel. Use the tip of a screwdriver to release the bay panel. 58 Installing Options in Your Personal Computer - Lenovo PC 300PL | Installing Options in your PC - 6892, 6285 - Page 73
drive with non-removable media, or if the drive bay is empty, you must install a bay panel (if not already installed). Align the right-hand edge of the bay Go to the device-record form in Using Your Personal Computer and record the installation or removal of the drive. To work with another option, go - Lenovo PC 300PL | Installing Options in your PC - 6892, 6285 - Page 74
Drive Cage Instructions The following instructions are for computers that have a non-removable drive cage for bays 1 through 4. To determine if your computer has this type of drive cage, see "Working with Drives in Bays 1, 2, 3, or 4" on page 51. "Installing a Drive" on page 61 "Removing a Drive - Lenovo PC 300PL | Installing Options in your PC - 6892, 6285 - Page 75
removing drives, you might find it easier to lay the computer on its side. Installing a Drive 1 Use the tip of a screwdriver to remove the bay panel for the appropriate drive bay. The following illustration shows a bay panel being removed from drive bay 2. Chapter 5. Working with Internal Drives 61 - Lenovo PC 300PL | Installing Options in your PC - 6892, 6285 - Page 76
2 If knockouts are present in the drive bay opening, twist them with a screwdriver or pliers to remove. The following illustration shows the type of knockouts in bay 1. The following illustration shows the type of knockout in bays 2 and 3. 62 Installing Options in Your Personal Computer - Lenovo PC 300PL | Installing Options in your PC - 6892, 6285 - Page 77
. Note: As shown in the following illustration, only two screws are needed to secure the drive within the drive bay. 4 Attach the cables to the drives. If necessary, refer to page 28 for an illustration showing the locations of the drive connectors on the riser card. Chapter 5. Working with Internal - Lenovo PC 300PL | Installing Options in your PC - 6892, 6285 - Page 78
-removable media, replace the bay panel. What to do next If you installed a CD-ROM drive and want to connect the drive to the CD-ROM audio connector, see page 27 to locate the CD-ROM audio connector on the riser card. Go to the device-record form in Using Your Personal Computer and - Lenovo PC 300PL | Installing Options in your PC - 6892, 6285 - Page 79
Removing a Drive Note: The following instructions are for computers that have a non-removable drive cage. 1 Disconnect all cables from the drive you want to remove. 2 Use the tip of a screwdriver to remove the panel for the appropriate drive bay. Chapter 5. Working with Internal Drives 65 - Lenovo PC 300PL | Installing Options in your PC - 6892, 6285 - Page 80
the front of the computer. 4 If you are not installing another drive, replace the bay panel. What to do next Go to the device-record form in Using Your Personal Computer and record the removal of the drive. To install a drive, see "Installing a Drive" on page 61. To work with another option, go to - Lenovo PC 300PL | Installing Options in your PC - 6892, 6285 - Page 81
with Drives in Bays 5 and 6 Any drives installed in bays 5 and 6 must be devices with non-removable media, such as hard disk drives. (Your computer comes with a hard disk drive in bay 6.) To install or remove drives in these bays, you must remove the drive cage. This section contains instructions - Lenovo PC 300PL | Installing Options in your PC - 6892, 6285 - Page 82
2 Remove the screw holding the drive cage and carefully slide the drive cage away from the computer. 3 Do one of the following: To install a drive, slide the drive into the bay and secure it with the screws. The following illustration shows a drive being installed in bay 5. 68 Installing Options in - Lenovo PC 300PL | Installing Options in your PC - 6892, 6285 - Page 83
of the cage. The following illustration shows a drive being removed from bay 6. 4 Reinstall the drive cage and secure it with the screw you removed in step 2 on page 68. 5 Connect the cables to the drive. What to do next Go to the device-record form in Using Your Personal Computer, and record the - Lenovo PC 300PL | Installing Options in your PC - 6892, 6285 - Page 84
system board. Note: Use the Configuration/Setup Utility program to set, change, or delete passwords. For more information, see Using Your Personal Computer. The 73 Enabling/Disabling the Administrative Password in the Using Your Personal Computer. Enabling the "read only," write protect, diskette - Lenovo PC 300PL | Installing Options in your PC - 6892, 6285 - Page 85
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. Before - Lenovo PC 300PL | Installing Options in your PC - 6892, 6285 - Page 86
3 Replace the computer cover. For more information, see "Replacing the Cover and Connecting the Cables" on page 77. 4 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, - Lenovo PC 300PL | Installing Options in your PC - 6892, 6285 - Page 87
password after completing this procedure, see Using Your Personal Computer. Your computer uses complementary metal-oxide semiconductor (CMOS) move a jumper to clear CMOS memory. Enhanced Security Information for PC 300PL Models Some models have a new, Enhanced Security feature that provides extra - Lenovo PC 300PL | Installing Options in your PC - 6892, 6285 - Page 88
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. 74 Installing Options in Your Personal Computer - Lenovo PC 300PL | Installing Options in your PC - 6892, 6285 - Page 89
setup. Refer to "Updating the Computer Configuration" on page 79. When the message is displayed that instructs you to move the computer (go to Chapter 7, "Completing the Installation" on page 76), use the Configuration/Setup Utility program to set any passwords or other configuration parameters - Lenovo PC 300PL | Installing Options in your PC - 6892, 6285 - Page 90
replace the cover, 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 the completion procedures: "Replacing the Cover and - Lenovo PC 300PL | Installing Options in your PC - 6892, 6285 - Page 91
Replacing the Cover and Connecting the Cables Before you begin Read "Electrical Safety" on page 4 and "Handling Static-Sensitive Devices" on page 5. If you set the computer in an upright position, ensure that the stabilizer feet are hanging over the edge of the table so that they don't break. 1 - Lenovo PC 300PL | Installing Options in your PC - 6892, 6285 - Page 92
configuration. See "Updating the Computer Configuration" on page 79. 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 - 6892, 6285 - Page 93
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 - 6892, 6285 - Page 94
/Setup Utility program to manually update the configuration settings or to confirm and save the settings that were automatically updated by the system programs. 82. If the preceding screen does not appear, use the following procedures to access the Configuration/Setup Utility menu. 80 Installing - Lenovo PC 300PL | Installing Options in your PC - 6892, 6285 - Page 95
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 - 6892, 6285 - Page 96
configuration changes by viewing and saving the changes, or you can make manual changes and then save the settings. The following is a quick in 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 - 6892, 6285 - Page 97
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 - 6892, 6285 - Page 98
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 change the sequence of startup devices. To change the sequence of startup devices: 1 Start the Configuration/Setup Utility - Lenovo PC 300PL | Installing Options in your PC - 6892, 6285 - Page 99
Chapter 7. Completing the Installation 85 - Lenovo PC 300PL | Installing Options in your PC - 6892, 6285 - Page 100
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. 86 © Copyright - Lenovo PC 300PL | Installing Options in your PC - 6892, 6285 - Page 101
and "Handling Static-Sensitive Devices" on page 5. Read the instructions that come with the replacement battery. Turn off the computer necessary, 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 - 6892, 6285 - Page 102
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 76. Use the Configuration/Setup Utility program to set the date and time and any passwords. For information on setting the date and time, refer to - Lenovo PC 300PL | Installing Options in your PC - 6892, 6285 - Page 103
PC 300PL and PC 300GL. Note: The interrupt and DMA settings might change under configuration control or can be changed by using 12 Mouse 13 Coprocessor 14 IDE Drives (0, 1), if installed 15 IDE Drives (2, 3), if installed Table 3. DMA Resources for the PC 300PL DMA Request Data Width 0 - Lenovo PC 300PL | Installing Options in your PC - 6892, 6285 - Page 104
time clock 9 Available 10 Available 11 Available 12 Mouse 13 Coprocessor 14 IDE Drives (0, 1), if installed 15 IDE Drives (2, 3), if installed Table 5. DMA Resources for the PC 300GL DMA Request Data Width 0 8 bits 1 8 bits 2 8 bits 3 8 bits 4 - 5 16 bits 6 16 bits - Lenovo PC 300PL | Installing Options in your PC - 6892, 6285 - Page 105
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 - 6892, 6285 - Page 106
panel installing 59 removing 58, 61, 65 bays, drive 47 bottom cover removal 39 C cables connecting 78 92 cables (continued) disconnecting 6 electrical safety 4 IDE 49 types for internal drives 49 cage installing drives 54 permanently mounted 60 removable 53 removing drives 54, 65, 67 cage, rear 67 - Lenovo PC 300PL | Installing Options in your PC - 6892, 6285 - Page 107
87 DMA (direct memory access) resources 89, 90 drive See also internal drives bays 47 cables 49 cage location 9 cage, front 60 cage, front permanently mounted 65 cage, permanently mounted 60 cage, removable 54 specifications 48 E erasing passwords 73 error messages, resource conflicts expansion - Lenovo PC 300PL | Installing Options in your PC - 6892, 6285 - Page 108
internal drives (continued) height requirements 48 height restrictions 26, 46 installing in bays 1 through 4 65 installing in bays 1, 2, 3, or 4 51, 54, 60 installing in bays 5 and 6 67 introduction 47 options 47, 48 removing from bays 1, 2, 3, or 4 54, 65 removing from bays 5 and 6 67 types 47, 48 - Lenovo PC 300PL | Installing Options in your PC - 6892, 6285 - Page 109
Port Ring Detect, hardware for 2 side cover removing 6 cover replacing 77 signal cables for internal drives 49 slots adapters 31 expansion 27, 31 specifications, drive bay 48 startup devices, configuring 84 static-sensitive devices, handling 5 system board accessing 13 components 2 description - Lenovo PC 300PL | Installing Options in your PC - 6892, 6285 - Page 110
T tape drive 48 telephone line connecting 78 disconnecting 6 tools required 3 trademarks 91 U U-bolt, installing 71 unknown power-on password, removing 73 updating computer configuration 79 upgrading memory modules 14 microprocessor 22 USB port 11 utility program, setup 79 W Wake on LAN, hardware - Lenovo PC 300PL | Installing Options in your PC - 6892, 6285 - Page 111
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IBM® Part Number: 06J0846 Printed in U.S.A. May 1998 6J 846
Personal Computer
Installing Options in Your Personal Computer
PC 300PL Type 6892
PC 300GL Type 6285