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Personal Computer Installing Options in Your Personal Computer PC 300GL Type 6591 - Lenovo PC 300GL | Installing Options in your PC300GL - 6591 - Page 2
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Personal Computer Installing Options in Your Personal Computer PC 300GL Type 6591 IBM - Lenovo PC 300GL | Installing Options in your PC300GL - 6591 - Page 4
Note Before using this information and the product it supports, be sure to read the general information under Appendix This publication was developed for products and services offered in the United States of America. IBM may not offer the products, services, or features discussed in this document in - Lenovo PC 300GL | Installing Options in your PC300GL - 6591 - Page 5
28 Removing Adapters 31 Removing and Replacing the System Board 33 Removing and Replacing the Bottom Cover 38 Removing and Replacing the Fan 40 © Copyright IBM Corp. 1998 iii - Lenovo PC 300GL | Installing Options in your PC300GL - 6591 - Page 6
Working with Internal Drives 42 Internal Drives 43 Drive Bay Specifications 44 Power and Signal Cables 45 Working with Drives in Bays 1, 2, 3, 74 Replacing the Side Cover and Connecting the Cables 75 Updating the Computer Configuration 77 Starting the Configuration/Setup Utility Program - Lenovo PC 300GL | Installing Options in your PC300GL - 6591 - Page 7
. Remove signal cables from receptacles. Remove all cables from devices. Turn device ON. 1 In the U.K., by law, the telephone cable must be connected after the power cord. 2 In the U.K., by law, the power cord must be disconnected after the telephone line cable. © Copyright IBM Corp. 1998 v - Lenovo PC 300GL | Installing Options in your PC300GL - 6591 - 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 300GL | Installing Options in your PC300GL - 6591 - Page 9
battery is incorrectly replaced. When replacing the battery, use only IBM Part Number 33F8354 or an equivalent type battery recommended by the cas de remplacement incorrect de la batterie. Remplacer uniquement par une batterie IBM de type 33F8354 ou d'un type équivalent recommandé par le fabricant. - Lenovo PC 300GL | Installing Options in your PC300GL - 6591 - Page 10
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 - Lenovo PC 300GL | Installing Options in your PC300GL - 6591 - Page 11
and remove options. Chapter 2, "Preparing to Install and Remove Options" provides instructions for removing the cover and cables for your computer and for locating the components resources for your computer. Appendix C, "Notices" contains IBM notices and trademark information. About This Book ix - Lenovo PC 300GL | Installing Options in your PC300GL - 6591 - Page 12
Instructions for configuring, operating, and maintaining your computer - Information on diagnosing and solving computer problems and how to get help and service , Service, and Information" chapter in Using Your Personal Computer. It is also available on the World Wide Web at http://www.us.pc.ibm.com - Lenovo PC 300GL | Installing Options in your PC300GL - 6591 - Page 13
Technical Information Manual This publication is only available on the World Wide Web, at http://www.us.pc.ibm.com/support/desktop/desktop_support.html It contains more information about the technical aspects of your computer. About This Book xi - Lenovo PC 300GL | Installing Options in your PC300GL - 6591 - Page 14
xii Installing Options in Your Personal Computer - Lenovo PC 300GL | Installing Options in your PC300GL - 6591 - Page 15
options before, you might be able to perform some activities without detailed instructions. This chapter provides a brief introduction to the options and features that contains information to help you solve problems and get repair service or other technical assistance. © Copyright IBM Corp. 1998 1 - Lenovo PC 300GL | Installing Options in your PC300GL - 6591 - Page 16
. Your computer can be remotely started using an optional network adapter that supports Wake on LAN. For more information on Wake on LAN, see Using ports are provided for connecting powered speakers, an audio input device such as a CD-ROM, and a microphone. To help with power management, you can add - Lenovo PC 300GL | Installing Options in your PC300GL - 6591 - Page 17
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 - Lenovo PC 300GL | Installing Options in your PC300GL - 6591 - Page 18
of the computer. Note: Do not reconnect any cables or power cords until you reassemble the computer and put the cover back on. CAUTION: Never remove the cover on the power supply. If you have a problem with the power supply, have your computer serviced. 4 Installing Options in Your Personal Computer - Lenovo PC 300GL | Installing Options in your PC300GL - 6591 - 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 300GL | Installing Options in your PC300GL - 6591 - Page 20
chapter provides instructions for accessing and power might result in damage to your hardware unless you disconnect the power cord from the electrical outlet before opening the computer. 1 Unplug all power cables attached to the computer; this includes power cords, input/output (I/O) cables, and any - Lenovo PC 300GL | Installing Options in your PC300GL - 6591 - Page 21
4 If a cover lock is present, unlock the computer cover. (The cover lock is located at the rear of the computer on some models.) Cover Lock 5 One side of the cover is removable and has a cover-release tab at the back edge. 6 Pull out on the cover-release tab at the rear of the side cover and slide - Lenovo PC 300GL | Installing Options in your PC300GL - 6591 - Page 22
reference only. 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 Power supply 8 Installing Options in Your Personal Computer - Lenovo PC 300GL | Installing Options in your PC300GL - 6591 - Page 23
following illustration shows the external view of your computer as seen from the front. Note: The following illustration is for reference only. 1 Power-on button 2 Power-on light 3 Hard disk drive light 4 Client LAN light (not used) 5 Bay 1, CD-ROM drive 6 CD ROM eject button 7 CD ROM - Lenovo PC 300GL | Installing Options in your PC300GL - 6591 - Page 24
1 2 Input/Output Connectors Input/output (I/O) connectors provide ports for transferring information into and out of your computer. You can connect a variety of I/O devices to your computer, including a monitor, keyboard, mouse, and printer. For more information on the ports and their specific - Lenovo PC 300GL | Installing Options in your PC300GL - 6591 - Page 25
on the system board. This chapter also provides instructions for installing, removing, and replacing system board computer configuration after you install an option. Also, if you have problems configuring the option after it is installed, ConfigSafe allows you to Copyright IBM Corp. 1998 11 - Lenovo PC 300GL | Installing Options in your PC300GL - 6591 - Page 26
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 replace hardware in your computer, you will - Lenovo PC 300GL | Installing Options in your PC300GL - 6591 - Page 27
memory modules your computer uses are dual inline memory modules (DIMMs). The IBM-installed DIMMs that come with your computer are nonparity (NP) or ECC these guidelines: Use only 3.3 V dc unbuffered DIMMs. Each memory connector supports a maximum of 128 MB of memory. Install only ECC DIMMS to enable - Lenovo PC 300GL | Installing Options in your PC300GL - 6591 - Page 28
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 Mem 0. For the location of Mem 0, see "Identifying Parts on the System Board" on page 12. The following - Lenovo PC 300GL | Installing Options in your PC300GL - 6591 - Page 29
might result in damage to your hardware unless you disconnect the power cord from the wall before opening the computer. 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 - Lenovo PC 300GL | Installing Options in your PC300GL - 6591 - Page 30
4 Position the module above the connector so that the two notches on the bottom edge of the module align properly with the connector. Notches 5 Firmly push the module straight down into the connector until the retaining clips pop up and snugly fit around both ends of the module. 6 To install another - Lenovo PC 300GL | Installing Options in your PC300GL - 6591 - Page 31
might result in damage to your hardware unless you disconnect the power cord from the wall before opening the computer. Before you begin Read "Electrical Safety" on page 4 and "Handling Static-Sensitive Devices" on page 5. Turn off - Lenovo PC 300GL | Installing Options in your PC300GL - 6591 - Page 32
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 74. 18 Installing Options in Your Personal Computer - Lenovo PC 300GL | Installing Options in your PC300GL - 6591 - Page 33
4 and "Handling Static-Sensitive Devices" on page 5. Obtain a flash diskette for updating the system BIOS. If you do not have a flash diskette, refer to Updating the System BIOS in Using Your Personal Computer. Read the instructions that come with the new microprocessor. Turn off the computer and - Lenovo PC 300GL | Installing Options in your PC300GL - 6591 - Page 34
1 See "Identifying Parts on the System Board" on page 12 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 300GL | Installing Options in your PC300GL - 6591 - Page 35
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. Chapter 3. Working with Options on the System Board 21 - Lenovo PC 300GL | Installing Options in your PC300GL - 6591 - Page 36
the Microprocessor Speed" on page 84. Note: If a 167 POST error occurs when you start your computer, refer to Updating the System BIOS in Using Your Personal Computer and perform a flash update of the system programs. What to do next To work with another option, go to the appropriate section. To - Lenovo PC 300GL | Installing Options in your PC300GL - 6591 - Page 37
instructions for installing and removing adapters. When you are installing or removing adapters, it is important to resolve any resource conflicts that might arise. For example, if you install an ISA legacy adapter, you might need to manually you have problems configuring the IBM Corp. 1998 23 - Lenovo PC 300GL | Installing Options in your PC300GL - 6591 - Page 38
positions are next to the bottom of the riser card. If this cable is incorrectly attached, the computer might automatically restart each time you turn power off. 24 Installing Options in Your Personal Computer - Lenovo PC 300GL | Installing Options in your PC300GL - 6591 - Page 39
The diskette and IDE drive connectors are on the back side 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 Chapter 4. Working with Adapters 25 - Lenovo PC 300GL | Installing Options in your PC300GL - 6591 - Page 40
remove Plug and Play adapters, this information is interpreted by the basic input/output system (BIOS), which supports Plug and Play technology. If the required resources are available, the BIOS software automatically configures the adapter around the resources already in use by other devices. Most - Lenovo PC 300GL | Installing Options in your PC300GL - 6591 - Page 41
legacy devices. If you install a legacy adapter, you must manually configure it by setting switches on the adapter and by allocating ISA Resource]; 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 300GL | Installing Options in your PC300GL - 6591 - Page 42
might result in damage to your hardware unless you disconnect the power cord from the wall before opening the computer. 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. Turn off the computer - Lenovo PC 300GL | Installing Options in your PC300GL - 6591 - Page 43
2 Remove the screw and cover for the appropriate expansion slot. If you cannot access the expansion slot screw, see "Removing and Replacing the Bottom Cover" on page 38. Note: Some computers might have a single bracket that holds all the slot covers in place. Expansion-Slot Cover Riser Card 3 - Lenovo PC 300GL | Installing Options in your PC300GL - 6591 - Page 44
4 Install the adapter into the appropriate slot on the riser card and insert the holding screw. You might have to remove the system board and the fan in order to slide the adapter into the slot. Refer to "Removing and Replacing the Fan" on page 40 and "Removing and Replacing the System Board" on - Lenovo PC 300GL | Installing Options in your PC300GL - 6591 - Page 45
might result in damage to your hardware unless you disconnect the power cord from the wall before opening the computer. 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. Turn off the computer - Lenovo PC 300GL | Installing Options in your PC300GL - 6591 - Page 46
2 Remove the adapter and insert it into a static-protective package. You might have to remove the system board and the fan in order to slide the adapter out of the slot. Refer to "Removing and Replacing the Fan" on page 40 and "Removing and Replacing the System Board" on page 33. 3 If you are not - Lenovo PC 300GL | Installing Options in your PC300GL - 6591 - Page 47
to hold the system board in the proper position. The following procedures address both styles. To remove the system board: 1 Unplug the power supply before removing the system board. 2 Remove the bottom cover. (See "Removing and Replacing the Bottom Cover" on page 38.) Chapter 4. Working with - Lenovo PC 300GL | Installing Options in your PC300GL - 6591 - Page 48
the chassis. 2 Grasp and turn the latch clockwise to the extended position. This releases the system board from the riser card. 3 Grasp both 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 - Lenovo PC 300GL | Installing Options in your PC300GL - 6591 - Page 49
the chassis. 3 Grasp and turn the latch clockwise to the extended position. This releases the 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. CAUTION: Do not pull on the microprocessor, memory modules, memory - Lenovo PC 300GL | Installing Options in your PC300GL - 6591 - Page 50
To reinstall the system board: Style 1 1 Make sure the system-board latch handle is in the extended position. 2 Align the system-board rails with the tracks on the chassis. Grasp the rails and slide the board in until it is approximately 6 mm. (0.25 in.) from the riser card edge connector. 3 Rotate - Lenovo PC 300GL | Installing Options in your PC300GL - 6591 - Page 51
Style 2 1 Make sure the system-board latch handle is in the extended position. 2 Align the system-board rails with the tracks on the chassis. Grasp the rails and slide the board in until it is approximately 6 mm. (0.25 in.) from the riser card edge connector. 3 Rotate the latch handle counter- - Lenovo PC 300GL | Installing Options in your PC300GL - 6591 - Page 52
might result in damage to your hardware unless you disconnect the power cord from the wall before opening the computer. 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. Turn off the computer - Lenovo PC 300GL | Installing Options in your PC300GL - 6591 - Page 53
To replace the bottom cover: 1 Lay the computer on its side. 2 Hold the bottom cover at an angle and align the tabs on the end with the openings in the frame. 3 Fit the tabs into the openings and pivot the bottom cover until it is closed. 4 Align the holes and insert the two bottom screws. What to - Lenovo PC 300GL | Installing Options in your PC300GL - 6591 - Page 54
might result in damage to your hardware unless you disconnect the power cord from the wall before opening the computer. 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. Turn off the computer - Lenovo PC 300GL | Installing Options in your PC300GL - 6591 - Page 55
To replace the fan: 1 Locate the fan assembly as shown below. 2 Slide the fan assembly into position and push down on the tab to latch. 3 Connect the fan cable to the riser card. See the label inside the computer for the location of the fan connector. 4 Replace the bottom cover (see "Removing and - Lenovo PC 300GL | Installing Options in your PC300GL - 6591 - Page 56
Chapter 5. Working with Internal Drives This chapter provides information and instructions for installing and removing internal drives. When you are installing an internal drive, it is to the installed drive. For more information, see "Internal Drives" on page 43. 42 © Copyright IBM Corp. 1998 - Lenovo PC 300GL | Installing Options in your PC300GL - 6591 - Page 57
in one drive cage, and drive bays 5 and 6, at the back of your computer, are contained in another. Your computer comes with the following IBM-installed drives: A 3.5-inch diskette drive in bay 4 A 3.5-inch hard disk drive in bay 6 A CD-ROM drive in bay 1 (in some models) The following illustration - Lenovo PC 300GL | Installing Options in your PC300GL - 6591 - Page 58
bay and their height requirements. Table 2. Drive Bay Specifications Bay Drives Supported Max. Height mm (in.) 1 5.25-inch CD-ROM 41.3 bays: bay 1, 2, 3, or 4. You can install one diskette drive only in the PC 300GL. To properly mount a 3.5-inch drive into bay 1 or 2, you must use a 3.5- - Lenovo PC 300GL | Installing Options in your PC300GL - 6591 - Page 59
card and to integrated drive electronics (IDE) drives. The diskette drive is also powered through a cable attached to the riser card. The following cables are provided: Four-wire power cables connect most drives to the power supply. At the ends of these cables are plastic connectors that attach to - Lenovo PC 300GL | Installing Options in your PC300GL - 6591 - Page 60
riser card. If you replace any drives, it is important to remember which cables are attached to which drives. When you install a drive, ensure that the drive connector at the end of the signal cable is always connected to the drive; also, ensure that the drive connector at the other end is connected - Lenovo PC 300GL | Installing Options in your PC300GL - 6591 - Page 61
type, the drive cage is permanently mounted to the chassis and cannot be removed. To determine which type of chassis you have, look for the support bracket and screw that secures the front drive cage. If your chassis does not have these, then you have the permanently mounted drive cage. The - Lenovo PC 300GL | Installing Options in your PC300GL - 6591 - Page 62
might result in damage to your hardware unless you disconnect the power cord from the wall before opening the computer. Before you begin Read "Electrical Safety" on page 4 and "Handling Static-Sensitive Devices" on page 5. Read the instructions that come with the drive you want to install or replace - Lenovo PC 300GL | Installing Options in your PC300GL - 6591 - Page 63
cover and set it aside. 3 Remove the top-handle screw and the screw from the drive support bracket that holds the drive cage for bays 1 through 4 in place. Then, pull the drive cage towards the power supply until it stops, and lift it out of the computer. Chapter 5. Working with Internal Drives 49 - Lenovo PC 300GL | Installing Options in your PC300GL - 6591 - Page 64
Installing a Drive in the Removable Drive Cage Before you begin Read "Working with Drives in Bays 1, 2, 3, or 4" on page 47. Read the documentation that comes with the drive. Remove the drive cage. See "Removing the Drive Cage" on page 48. 1 With the front of the drive cage facing you, pull out the - Lenovo PC 300GL | Installing Options in your PC300GL - 6591 - Page 65
cage and slide it to the right until it docks against the front of the computer; be sure the screwholes in the drive cage and support bracket are aligned. 5 Insert and tighten the screw anchoring the drive cage at the side; then the screw on top near the handle. Chapter 5. Working - Lenovo PC 300GL | Installing Options in your PC300GL - 6591 - Page 66
6 Attach the cables. Refer to "Power and Signal Cables" on page 45 for an illustration showing the locations of the connectors on the riser card. 7 If you have installed a drive with - Lenovo PC 300GL | Installing Options in your PC300GL - 6591 - Page 67
8 To remove a bay panel: a. Locate the appropriate bay panel in the computer cover. b. Use the tip of a screwdriver, if necessary, to flex the plastic tabs holding the bay panel in the cover. c. Remove the bay panel. d. Continue to step 10 on page 54. Chapter 5. Working with Internal Drives 53 - Lenovo PC 300GL | Installing Options in your PC300GL - 6591 - Page 68
9 To install a bay panel: a. Align the right-hand edge of the bay panel with the matching opening in the front of the computer. b. Gently press the left edge closed until it snaps. c. Go to "Installing a Drive in the Removable Drive Cage" on page 50. 10 Go to the device-record form in Using Your - Lenovo PC 300GL | Installing Options in your PC300GL - 6591 - Page 69
Removing a Drive from the Removable Drive Cage Before you begin Read "Working with Drives in Bays 1, 2, 3, or 4" on page 47. Remove the drive cage. See "Removing the Drive Cage" on page 48. 1 Disconnect the cables from the drive you want to remove. 2 Remove the screws holding the drive in place; - Lenovo PC 300GL | Installing Options in your PC300GL - 6591 - Page 70
3 Place the removed drive in a static-protective package. 4 If you are going to install another drive, go to "Installing a Drive in the Removable Drive Cage" on page 50. 5 If you are not installing another drive: a. Insert the metal shield into the front drive cage. b. Install the bay panel into the - Lenovo PC 300GL | Installing Options in your PC300GL - 6591 - Page 71
of the computer; be sure the screwholes in the drive cage and the support bracket are aligned. d. Insert and tighten the screw anchoring the drive cage the handle. e. Attach the cables to the remaining drives. Refer to "Power and Signal Cables" on page 45 for an illustration showing the locations of - Lenovo PC 300GL | Installing Options in your PC300GL - 6591 - Page 72
Installing Drives in the Permanently Mounted Drive Cage Before you begin Read "Working with Drives in Bays 1, 2, 3, or 4" on page 47. Read the documentation that comes with the drive. This procedure is for those computers that have a permanently mounted front drive cage. 1 Remove the bay panel for - Lenovo PC 300GL | Installing Options in your PC300GL - 6591 - Page 73
3 Install the drive in the bay opening and secure it with the screws provided. 4 Attach the cables. Refer to "Power and Signal Cables" on page 45 for an illustration showing the locations of the connectors on the riser card. Chapter 5. Working with Internal Drives 59 - Lenovo PC 300GL | Installing Options in your PC300GL - 6591 - Page 74
5 If the installed drive has nonremovable media, replace the bay panel. 6 Go to the device-record form in Using Your Personal Computer and record the installation. 60 Installing Options in Your Personal Computer - Lenovo PC 300GL | Installing Options in your PC300GL - 6591 - Page 75
Removing Drives in the Permanently Mounted Drive Cage This procedure is for those machines that have a permanently mounted front drive cage. 1 If the drive being removed has nonremovable media, remove the bay panel. a. Locate the appropriate drive bay. b. Use the tip of a screwdriver to flex the - Lenovo PC 300GL | Installing Options in your PC300GL - 6591 - Page 76
2 Disconnect the cables from the drive you want to remove. 3 Remove the visible screws holding the drive and slide it out the front of the computer. 62 Installing Options in Your Personal Computer - Lenovo PC 300GL | Installing Options in your PC300GL - 6591 - Page 77
4 If you are not installing another drive, replace the bay panel. 5 Go to the device-record form in Using Your Personal Computer and record the removal. Chapter 5. Working with Internal Drives 63 - Lenovo PC 300GL | Installing Options in your PC300GL - 6591 - Page 78
Working with Drives in Bays 5 and 6 Before you begin Read "Working with Drives in Bays 1, 2, 3, or 4" on page 47. Read the documentation that comes with the drive. The drives in bays 5 and 6 must have nonremovable media. (Your computer comes with a hard disk drive in bay 6.) To install or remove - Lenovo PC 300GL | Installing Options in your PC300GL - 6591 - Page 79
2 Disconnect the cable from the hard disk drive in bay 6. If there is a drive in bay 5, disconnect its cable. 3 Lift the drive cage out of the computer. 4 If you are removing a drive, remove the screws holding the drive in the cage and slide the drive out of the cage. If you are installing a drive, - Lenovo PC 300GL | Installing Options in your PC300GL - 6591 - Page 80
5 Reinstall the rear drive cage and secure it with the screw or snap you removed in step 1. 6 Connect the cables to the drive. 7 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. 66 Installing Options in Your - Lenovo PC 300GL | Installing Options in your PC300GL - 6591 - Page 81
Personal Computer. The following list is a quick reference to these procedures: "Installing a U-Bolt" on page 68 "Erasing Lost or Forgotten Passwords" on page 70 © Copyright IBM Corp. 1998 67 - Lenovo PC 300GL | Installing Options in your PC300GL - 6591 - Page 82
" on page 4 and "Handling Static-Sensitive Devices" on page 5. Turn off the computer and all connected devices. Disconnect all external cables and power cords, and remove the computer cover (see "Disconnecting Cables and Removing the Side Cover" on page 6). Note: The external connectors on the rear - Lenovo PC 300GL | Installing Options in your PC300GL - 6591 - Page 83
3 Replace the computer cover. For more information, see "Replacing the Side Cover and Connecting the Cables" on page 75. 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 - Lenovo PC 300GL | Installing Options in your PC300GL - 6591 - Page 84
Plug and Play configuration information Port assignments I/O addresses and interrupts Other selectable features Within the security features are the settings for the power-on and administrator passwords. If you need to erase a lost or forgotten password, you must move a jumper to clear CMOS memory - Lenovo PC 300GL | Installing Options in your PC300GL - 6591 - Page 85
configuration information. Read "Electrical Safety" on page 4 and "Handling Static-Sensitive Devices" on page 5. Turn off the computer and disconnect the power cord from the rear of the chassis. Leave the other cables connected. Remove the computer cover (see "Disconnecting Cables and Removing the - Lenovo PC 300GL | Installing Options in your PC300GL - 6591 - Page 86
any system board components or crush the jumper. 21 3 1 2 3 21 3 CAUTION: Do not touch any of the internal components of the computer. 2 Reconnect the power cord and turn the computer back on. CMOS memory is now cleared and the passwords have been erased. After the POST completes, configuration - Lenovo PC 300GL | Installing Options in your PC300GL - 6591 - Page 87
the necessary changes, save the settings, and exit setup. Refer to "Updating the Computer Configuration" on page 77. When the message is displayed that instructs you to move the jumper to the normal position, turn power off. 5 Disconnect the power cord from the rear of the chassis. 6 Move the jumper - Lenovo PC 300GL | Installing Options in your PC300GL - 6591 - Page 88
options, you need to install any removed parts, 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 - Lenovo PC 300GL | Installing Options in your PC300GL - 6591 - Page 89
Replacing the Side 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 - Lenovo PC 300GL | Installing Options in your PC300GL - 6591 - Page 90
the computer, reconnect the telephone line to the wall outlet and the serial port. Plug the power cords into properly grounded electrical outlets. 8 Update the computer configuration. See "Updating the Computer Configuration" on page 77. Important In the United Kingdom, by law, the telephone cable - Lenovo PC 300GL | Installing Options in your PC300GL - 6591 - Page 91
drivers after updating the configuration settings. For more information, see the instructions that come with the option to determine if device drivers after an ISA legacy adapter is installed or removed, you must manually update the computer configuration and save the information. Notes: 1. Make - Lenovo PC 300GL | Installing Options in your PC300GL - 6591 - Page 92
change has occurred. You are then prompted to enter the Configuration/Setup Utility program to manually update the configuration settings or to confirm and save the settings that were automatically updated by the system programs. After you change an option and restart the computer, the following - Lenovo PC 300GL | Installing Options in your PC300GL - 6591 - Page 93
Select Option: System Summary Product Data Devices and I/O Ports Start Options Date and Time System Security Advanced Setup ISA Legacy Resources Power Management Save Settings Restore Settings Load Default Settings Exit Setup Note: The menu you see on your computer might look slightly different - Lenovo PC 300GL | Installing Options in your PC300GL - 6591 - Page 94
In the Configuration/Setup Utility menus, you can accept the configuration changes by viewing and saving the changes, or you can make manual changes and then save the settings. The following is a quick reference for identifying symbols in the Configuration/Setup Utility program. For information - Lenovo PC 300GL | Installing Options in your PC300GL - 6591 - Page 95
Configuring an ISA Legacy Adapter To configure an installed ISA legacy adapter, you might need to alter switch or jumper settings on the adapter. If there is a conflict, you must use the Configuration/Setup Utility program to set the ISA legacy resource information, such as memory locations, I/O - Lenovo PC 300GL | Installing Options in your PC300GL - 6591 - Page 96
Configuring Startup Devices Startup devices are devices where the computer looks for an operating system when 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 - Lenovo PC 300GL | Installing Options in your PC300GL - 6591 - Page 97
Utility Program" on page 78). 2 Select System Security from 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 Press Esc to - Lenovo PC 300GL | Installing Options in your PC300GL - 6591 - Page 98
Setting the Microprocessor Speed If you replaced the microprocessor with one of a different speed, you must change the microprocessor speed setting by using the Configuration/Setup Utility program. Do not select a speed setting that is faster than the speed the microprocessor is designed for. - Lenovo PC 300GL | Installing Options in your PC300GL - 6591 - Page 99
on page 4 and "Handling Static-Sensitive Devices" on page 5. Read the instructions that come with the replacement battery. Turn off the computer and all connected cables that might impede access to the battery. For instructions, see "Removing Adapters" on page 31. 2 Read "Lithium Battery Notice" on page - Lenovo PC 300GL | Installing Options in your PC300GL - 6591 - Page 100
3 Remove the old battery as shown in the following illustrations. 4 Install the new battery as shown in the following illustrations. Note: When the computer is turned on for the first time after the battery has been replaced, an error message might be displayed. This is normal. What to do next To - Lenovo PC 300GL | Installing Options in your PC300GL - 6591 - Page 101
Audio adapter (if installed) Audio adapter (if installed) Diskette Parallel Port Sys Resource Available Available Available 1 Can be modified to alternative settings or disabled. © Copyright IBM Corp. 1998 87 - Lenovo PC 300GL | Installing Options in your PC300GL - 6591 - Page 102
IBM operates. Any reference to an IBM product, program, or service is not intended to state or imply that only that IBM product, program, or service may be used. Subject to IBM IBM Corporation in the United States or other countries or both: IBM IntelliStation ThinkPad Wake on LAN Netfinity PC 300 - Lenovo PC 300GL | Installing Options in your PC300GL - 6591 - Page 103
cables connecting 76 disconnecting 6 electrical safety 4 IDE 45 © Copyright IBM Corp. 1998 cables (continued) types for internal drives 45 cage components, locating internal 8 configuration adapters 26, 77 computer, updating 77 erasing information 70 memory modules 14 resolving conflicts 77 - Lenovo PC 300GL | Installing Options in your PC300GL - 6591 - Page 104
removing top-handle 47 replacing bottom 38 replacing side 75 D device drivers 77 devices handling static-sensitive 5 startup 82 DIMMs See memory modules 5 hard disk drive 43, 44 hardware, removing 12 home page, IBM Personal Computer 3 I IDE devices connecting 45 primary connector 12 secondary - Lenovo PC 300GL | Installing Options in your PC300GL - 6591 - Page 105
P parallel port 10 passwords erasing 70 removing forgotten 70 setting 83 PCI slots 24 planar See system board plug and play adapters 26 ports 7, 76 power cords connecting 76 connectors (internal), location of 12 disconnecting 6 Index 91 - Lenovo PC 300GL | Installing Options in your PC300GL - 6591 - Page 106
38 fan 40 hardware 12 internal drives from bays 1, 2, 3, or 4 47 internal drives from bays 5 and 6 64 memory modules (DIMMs) 17 microprocessor 19 power-on password 70 side cover 6 replacement batteries, ordering 85 replacing battery 85 bottom cover 38 fan 40 microprocessor 19 side cover 75 resource - Lenovo PC 300GL | Installing Options in your PC300GL - 6591 - Page 107
tools required 3 trademarks 88 U U-bolt, installing 68 unknown power-on password, removing 70 updating computer configuration 77 upgrading memory modules 13 microprocessor 19 USB port 10 utility program, setup 77 W Wake on LAN, hardware for 2 World Wide Web home page 3 Index 93 - Lenovo PC 300GL | Installing Options in your PC300GL - 6591 - Page 108
IBM® Part Number: 05L1940 Printed in U.S.A. January 1998 5L194
Personal Computer
Installing Options in Your Personal Computer
PC 300GL
Type 6591