Turning On The Computer - IBM IntelliStation M Pro User Manual

IEEE 1394 (FireWire) connectors
USB connectors
Microphone connector (pink)
Line out connector (green)
System-error LED
Hard disk drive activity LED
Ethernet activity LED
Power-on LED
Power-control button
Ethernet link status LED

Turning on the computer

When the computer is connected to an ac power source but is not turned on, the
operating system does not run, and all core logic is shut down; however, the
computer can respond to remote requests to turn on the computer. The power-on
LED flashes to indicate that the computer is connected to an ac power source but is
not turned on.
Notes:
1. Turn on all external devices, such as the monitor, before turning on the
2. The power-on LED on the front of the computer is lit when the computer is on
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Note: The diskette drive is an optional feature on some models.
Use these connectors (four-pin on the front and six-pin on the rear) to
connect FireWire devices, such as digital video cameras and external hard
disk drives.
Use these connectors to connect USB devices to the computer, using
redundant Plug and Play technology.
Use this connector to connect a microphone to the computer when you
want to record voices or other sounds on the hard disk. You can also use
this connector (and a microphone) with speech-recognition software.
Use this connector to send audio signals from the computer to external
devices, such as speakers with built-in amplifiers, headphones, multimedia
keyboards, or the audio line-in jack on a stereo system.
When this LED is lit, it indicates that a system error has occurred. An LED
on the system board might also be lit to help isolate the error. If the system
board LED is not lit, check the error log.
When this LED is lit, it indicates that the hard disk drive is in use.
When this LED is lit, it indicates that there is activity between the computer
and the network. There are two of these LEDs, one on the front and one on
the rear of the computer.
When this LED is lit, it indicates that the computer is turned on.
Press this button to turn the computer on or off.
When this LED is flickering, it indicates that there is an active connection on
the Ethernet connector. This LED is on the rear of the computer.
computer.
and while it is being turned on.