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    Personal Computer Installing Options in Your Personal Computer PC 300PL
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    Personal Computer Installing Options in Your Personal Computer PC 300PL IBM
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    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 1997. All rights reserved. Note to U.S. Government Users - Documentation related to restricted rights - Use
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    17 Installing Video Upgrades 18 Video Memory 18 Video Multimedia Upgrades 19 Upgrading a Microprocessor 21 Chapter 4. Working with Adapters and Internal Drives 26 Adapters and the Riser Card 27 Adapter Configuration 28 Plug and Play Adapters 28 Legacy Adapters 29 Installing Adapters 30
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    37 Internal Drives 39 Drive Specifications 40 Power and Signal Cables 41 SCSI Cable 42 Working with Drives in Bays 1, 2, and 3 43 Accessing Drive Bays 44 Additional Parts Required 45 Rotating the Drive Cage 45 Installing a Drive in Bay 1, 2, or 3 47 Removing a Drive from Bay 1, 2, or 3 50
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    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. 1997 v
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    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
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    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
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    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
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    with Adapters and Internal Drives" provides instructions for installing and removing adapters and drives. Chapter 5, " instructions for reassembling your computer after you have finished installing options. Information about using contains IBM notices and trademark information. About This Book ix
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    problems and how to get help and service - Warranty information Understanding Your Personal Computer This online publication (provided only with computers that have IBM-preinstalled software) includes general information about using personal computers and in-depth information about the specific
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    Technical Information Manual This publication is available on the World Wide Web only, at http://www.us.pc.ibm.com/cdt/treport.html. It contains information for individuals who want to know more about the technical aspects of their computer. About This Book xi
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    xii Installing Options in Your Personal Computer
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    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
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    adapters Internal drives Security U-bolt Additional options are available from IBM. An options package is available for your computer that includes a floor stand, bottom cover, and rear cover. Although these options are not covered in this book, they come with complete installation instructions. The
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    on the World Wide Web where you can get 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.us
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    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
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    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
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    and Remove Options This chapter provides instructions for accessing and locating the options you page 5. Remove any media (diskettes, compact discs, or tapes) from the drives, and then turn off all attached devices and the computer. 1 Disconnect all Personal Computer. 6 © Copyright IBM Corp. 1997
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    Note: For more information on ports, including infrared and universal serial bus (USB), refer to Understanding Your Personal Computer. 1 Keyboard Mouse Monitor Parallel Device Serial Device Ethernet Device USB Device Infrared Device SCSI Device Multimedia Device Audio Device 2 If
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    slide the cover forward until it comes free. 5 There may be a chassis intrusion detection switch enabled on your computer, which would require that you type in an administrator password after opening the cover. For information on the chassis intrusion detector, see "Chassis Intrusion Detector" in
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    with a diskette drive 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; if your computer comes with a SCSI adapter, it is installed in an expansion slot. For more information on drive bays, see "Internal Drives" on page
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    variety of I/O devices to your computer, including a monitor, keyboard, mouse, and printer. For more information on the ports and their specific technologies, see Understanding Your Personal Computer. The rear of your computer contains the I/O connectors. Adapters installed in expansion slots might
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    parts on the system board. Also, instructions are provided for accessing and installing options on Static-Sensitive Devices" on page 5. Read the instructions that come with the option you want to install instructions for installing, removing, and replacing system board components, specifically
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    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
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    memory modules (DIMMs). The IBM-installed DIMMs that come with your computer are nonparity (NP) or ECC (error correcting code) EDO (Extended Data Out) modules. When installing or replacing DIMMs, follow these rules: Use only 3.3 V unbuffered DIMMs. Each memory connector supports a maximum of 128 MB
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    Memory Configuration When you are adding or removing memory, you can use any combination of DIMM sizes 16, 32, 64, or 128 MB. A basic rule to follow is to fill each system memory connector sequentially, starting at
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    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
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    up and snugly fit around both ends of the module. Notches 5 To install another memory module, repeat steps 1-4. 6 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
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    both ends of the memory module connector, push outward on the retaining clips until the module is loosened. Note: Be careful not to push too hard on the retaining clips because the module may abruptly eject from the connector. 2 Lift the memory module out of the connector. 3 Store the module in
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    one of several video upgrade options. These options include different types of multimedia or a video memory upgrade. Important: Your computer supports a maximum of one video upgrade option. This means that you can add either a memory upgrade or a multimedia option, but not both. Video Memory
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    Your computer also supports the Matrox Rainbow Runner Studio multimedia upgrade modules (see the Using Your Personal Computer multimedia knockout area on the back of the computer. Follow the instructions included with the multimedia option from Matrox. Infrared Knockout Multimedia Knockout Before
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    upgrade module to any unpainted metal surface in the computer, and then remove the module from the package. Follow instructions included with the option. 2 Go to the device-record form in Using Your Personal Computer and record this installation. What to do next If you removed an adapter and want to
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    on microprocessor upgrades available for your computer, contact your place of purchase or your IBM reseller. If you do upgrade the microprocessor, use the instructions that come with the upgrade along with the instructions in this publication. CAUTION: The microprocessor and heat sink will be hot if
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    the nearest tab from the slot, then unhook the tab on the other side. Heat Sink Socket 7 Retaining Clip Socket 7 Tab Note: Thermal grease is used to seal the heat sink to the microprocessor. Be careful not to get the grease on your skin. If the grease touches your skin or
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    3 Remove the retaining clip and the heat sink. Slots Socket 7 Socket 7 4 Release the lever on the side of the microprocessor connector and lift it all the way up. This releases the microprocessor. Lift the microprocessor out of the socket. Microprocessor Lever Socket 7 Socket 7 5 Store the
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    7 Align the pins of the new microprocessor with the socket and insert the microprocessor until it is properly seated. Note: Be careful when inserting the microprocessor into the socket, because the pins of the microprocessor connect only one way. Lower the lever to lock the microprocessor into
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    9 Press down on the loop to rehook the clip to the tabs on the connector. Socket 7 Tab Socket 7 What to do next To work with another option, go to the appropriate section. To complete the installation, go to Chapter 6, "Completing the Installation" on page 66. Chapter 3. Working with Options on
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    by each drive bay. Also, it is important to correctly connect the internal drive cables to the installed drive. For more information, see "Internal Drives" on page 39. Before you begin Read "Electrical Safety" on page 4 and "Handling Static-Sensitive Devices" on page 5. Read the instructions that
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    Card Your computer uses a riser card slots on the riser card. Some models come with an IBM-installed SCSI adapter. For information on locating the riser card, Front Panel Audio Power (Back) Diskette Power Secondary IDE Diskette Drive SCSI Hard Disk LED System Front Panel Primary IDE (Back) CD-
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    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
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    manually configure it by setting switches on the adapter and by allocating system resources using being used by ISA legacy adapters are listed as [Available]. You must set the resources used by for the legacy adapter and prevents the BIOS from using these resources for the system or other Plug
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    devices. Disconnect all cables attached to the computer and remove the computer cover (see "Disconnecting Cables and Removing the Cover" on page 6). 1 Review the instructions that come with the adapter to determine if it must be installed in an ISA or PCI slot. 2 Remove the screw and cover for the
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    ISA adapter face up. If a component in the computer or on the adapter interferes with the installation, use another slot. If you are installing a full-sized ISA adapter in the bottom expansion slot, you must the Installation" on page 66. Chapter 4. Working with Adapters and Internal Drives 31
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    Removing the Side Cover If you cannot access the expansion slot screw, you must remove the computer side cover. 1 Remove the three 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
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    a. Push the system board latch down slightly to disengage the plastic tab on the latch from the system board support. b. Grasp and turn the latch to the extended position. This releases the system board. c. While pulling -Slot Cover Riser Card Chapter 4. Working with Adapters and Internal Drives 33
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    so that the tab on the underside of the latch can line up with the opening in the support. An illustration of the system board latch and the system board support follows. Latch Tab Support System Board Latch b. Align the system board in the track and slide it in until it stops at
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    adapter in place, it is important to engage the system board latch in the support to make sure it is fully seated. 6 When the system board and Side Cover" on page 36). 8 Go to the device-record form in Using Your Personal Computer, and write the adapter name next to the slot into which you
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    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 three screws. What to do next To work with another option, go to the appropriate section. To complete
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    the expansion slot screw, you must remove the computer side cover; see "Removing the Side Cover" on page 32. Chapter 4. Working with Adapters and Internal Drives 37
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    3 If you are not installing another adapter in this slot, install an expansion-slot cover. Expansion-Slot Cover 4 Go to the device-record form in Using Your Personal Computer and delete the name of the adapter you removed. Note: Removing an adapter frees up system resources. If you remove an ISA
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    . 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. Within this book, the bays are referred to as bay 1, bay 2, and so on. Your computer comes with the following IBM
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    be installed in the accessible bays: bay 1, 2, or 4. PC 300PL supports only one diskette drive. To properly mount a 3.5-inch drive into bay 1 or 2, you must use a 3.5-inch conversion kit for a 5.25-inch bay. For more information, see your place of purchase or IBM reseller. 40 Installing Options in
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    power and signal cables to internal drives: The diskette drive and hard disk drive that are preinstalled in your computer drive; also, ensure that the drive connector at the other end is connected to the riser card. This reduces electronic noise from the computer. If more than one IDE device is used
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    install more than two IDE hard disk drives, 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 PC 300PL supports only one diskette drive. To attach an
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    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.
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    hard drive, you must also remove the bay panel. To access a drive bay: 1 Remove the computer cover and set it aside. For instructions, see "Disconnecting Cables and Removing the Cover" on page 6. 2 With the front of the computer facing you, remove the metal shield that covers the bay you want to use
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    on page 45. To install a drive, go to "Installing a Drive in Bay 1, 2, or 3" on page 47. To remove a drive, go to "Removing a Drive from Bay 1, 2, or 3" on page 50. Additional Parts Required If you are adding a drive to your computer, you may need to obtain a drive bay conversion kit. If you plan to
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    rests on top of the computer frame. 3 Leave the cables attached for the time being. What to do next To install a drive, go to "Installing a Drive in Bay 1, 2, or 3" on page 47. To remove a drive, go to "Removing a Drive from Bay 1, 2, or 3" on page 50. 46 Installing Options in Your Personal Computer
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    a conversion kit. For information on purchasing a 3.5-inch conversion kit for a 5.25-inch bay, see your place of purchase or an IBM reseller. Remove the metal shield that covers the bay you want to use. See "Accessing Drive Bays" on page 44. 1 Touch the static-protective package containing the new
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    -record form in Using Your Personal Computer and record the new installation. What to do next To access an installed drive that has removable media, you must remove the appropriate bay panel. For more information, go to "Removing a Bay Panel" on page 49. To remove a drive from bay 1, 2, or 3, go to
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    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
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    1 Disconnect the cables from the drive 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 50 Installing Options in Your
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    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
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    is included in the package with your manuals. It is intended to be used in place of the bay panel for bay 1 when you upgrade or install a new CD-ROM drive or other removable media type device. It accommodates industry standard removable media type devices from several manufacturers. The picture
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    Cage Back into Fixed Position Important Before rotating the drive cage back into the fixed position, connect the cables for the drives in bays 1, 2, or 3. If more than one drive is installed, attach cables to the lowest drive first and work your way up. The following illustrations show the power
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    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 57 or "Removing a Drive from Bay 4" on page 55. To complete the installation, go to Chapter 6, "Completing the Installation" on page
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    page 6). 1 Loosen and remove the screw from the top of the diskette drive bracket, and disconnect the power and signal cables. 2 Slide the drive and bracket forward and out of the computer. Bay 4 3 Disassemble the drive from the bracket outside of the computer, loosening and removing the screws from
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    What to do next Go to the device-record form in Using Your Personal Computer and record the installation. To install a drive, go to "Installing a Drive in Bay 4" on page 57. To install the drive-bracket assembly and complete the installation, go to Chapter 6, "Completing the Installation" on page 66
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    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 Chapter 4. Working with Adapters and Internal
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    do next Go to the device-record form in Using Your Personal Computer and record the installation. To add a drive from bay 1, 2, or 3, see "Installing a Drive in Bay 1, 2, or 3" on page 47. To remove a drive from bay 1, 2, or 3, see "Removing a Drive from Bay 1, 2, or 3" on page 50. To complete the
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    ) 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. To guard against writing over page 62 "Setting the Diskette Write-Protect Switch" on page 65 © Copyright IBM Corp. 1997 59
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    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 which 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
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    4 Replace the computer cover. For more information, see "Replacing the Cover and Connecting the Cables" on page 67. 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,
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    Forgotten Passwords Note: To set a password, see "Setting Passwords" on page 76. To change or delete a password, see Using Your Personal Computer. Your computer uses complementary metal-oxide semiconductor (CMOS) memory on the system board for storing configuration and setup information. CMOS memory
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    label on the underside of the computer cover. 1 Move the jumper 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 crush the jumper. Chapter 5. Working with Security
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    clearing CMOS memory, you must reconfigure the computer. After reassembling the computer (go to Chapter 6, "Completing the Installation" on page 66), use the Configuration/Setup Utility program to reset the date and time, reset any passwords, and reconfigure the computer. For more information, refer
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    Write-Protect Switch The diskette write-protect switch controls whether you can write information to a diskette using a diskette drive. The ability to prevent writing to a diskette is particularly useful if you are concerned about the security of information that can be obtained through a network
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    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
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    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
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    4 Make sure you can see the volume control knob through the hole in front of the computer, and then push the cover back until it catches and fits the computer snugly. You should hear the cover click into place. 5 If the volume control knob doesn't line up with the hole, the sound card is probably
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    reconnect the telephone line to the wall outlet and the computer. Plug the power cords into properly grounded electrical outlets. 9 Update the computer configuration. See "Updating the Computer Configuration" on page 70. Important In the United Kingdom, by law, the telephone cable must be connected
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    using the Configuration/Setup Utility program, see Using Your Personal Computer. Also, you may 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
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    /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
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    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
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    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,
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    alter switch or jumper settings on the adapter. Also, 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
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    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
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    the Configuration/Setup Utility menu. 3 Select Administrator Password or Power-on Password. 4 Follow the instructions to change the password. For more information, see the passwords section of Using Your Personal Computer. 5 Remember to save the changes when you exit from the Configuration/Setup
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    4 and "Handling Static-Sensitive Devices" on page 5. Read the instructions that come with the replacement battery. Turn off the computer and all any adapters or cables that might impede access to the battery. For instructions, see "Removing Adapters" on page 37. 2 Read "Lithium Battery Notice" on
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    do next To work with another option, go to the appropriate section. To complete the replacement, go to Chapter 6, "Completing the Installation" on page 66. 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
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    Infrared Serial Port Audio Diskette Parallel Port Real Time Clock Available Available Available Mouse Coprocessor IDE Drives (0, 1) if installed IDE Drives (2, 3) if installed Table 4. DMA Resources DMA Request 0 1 2 32 4 5 to alternative settings or disabled. © Copyright IBM Corp. 1997 79
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    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
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    77 safety notice 77 bay panel installing 52 removing 49 bays, drive 39 bezel install 52 picture-frame 52 C cables connecting 69 disconnecting 6 © Copyright IBM Corp. 1997 cables (continued) electrical safety 4 IDE 41 SCSI 42 types for internal drives 41, 42 CD-ROM drive 9, 39, 40 chassis intrusion
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    internal drives bays 39 cables 41 specifications 40 drive-bracket assembly drive-support bracket E error messages, resource conflicts 28, 70 expansion slots for adapters 27 F fixed-disk drive 39, 40 floor stand H handling batteries 77 static-sensitive devices 5 hard disk drive 39, 40 home page, IBM
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    74 locating adapters 27 drive bays 39 expansion slots 27 types 13 microprocessor location on system board 12 replacing 21 upgrade 21 Modem Ring Detect, hardware for 2 monitor connector 10 motherboard See system board mouse port 10 N notices 80 O options adapters 28 available 2 internal drives
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    R Rainbow Runner, upgrade 19 removing adapters 37 administrator password 62 battery 78 bay panel 49 cover 8 internal drives from bay 4 55 internal drives from bays 1, 2, and 3 43, 50 memory modules (DIMMs) 17 microprocessor 21 power-on password 62 side cover 32 replacement batteries, ordering 77
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    updating computer configuration 70 upgrading diagram 19 memory modules 13 microprocessor 21 multimedia 18 Rainbow Runner 19 video memory 18 USB port 10 utility program, setup
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    IBM® Part Number: 05L1826 Printed in U.S.A. August 1997 5L1826
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