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  • Page 1 Hardware Handbook...
  • Page 2 IBM may make improvements and/or changes in the product(s) and/or program(s) at any time. Address comments about this publication to IBM Help Center – Aptiva PC, IBM Corporation, 3039 Cornwallis Rd., Dept. BM1/203, Research Triangle Park, NC 27709-2195 USA.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents Notices ........................vii Safety information ........................vii Trademarks ..........................viii Hardware and software assistance ..................viii About this book ......................ix How this book is organized ......................ix Related information ........................x Part 1: Reference information ............1 Chapter 1: Setting up and using a monitor ............
  • Page 4 Chapter 3: Modem information ................23 About built-in modems ........................23 Connecting your modem to the telephone network ............. 23 Types of built-in modems ....................... 23 Operating your modem ......................24 Tips on using your modem ......................25 Using the Auto Answer feature ....................25 Using the telephone with your modem .................
  • Page 5 Video Setup ........................69 IDE Drives Setup ........................ 70 Date and Time .......................... 71 System Security ........................71 Start Options ..........................72 Advanced Setup ........................74 ISA Legacy Resources ......................74 Rapid Resume .......................... 75 Part 2: Installing options ..............79 Chapter 6: Working with your system unit ............
  • Page 6 Jumper instructions for processor upgrades ................ 107 Installing cache memory ....................... 109 Installing and removing memory modules .................. 111 Installing memory modules ....................111 Removing memory modules ....................112 Upgrading video memory ......................113 Replacing the battery ........................114 Appendix A: Reference tables ................

  • Page 7: Notices

    The refer service or repairs to qualified service personnel. IBM Aptiva PC has a power cord with a three-prong plug that is required to ground metal parts. It is the responsibility of the Your computer uses lithium batteries.

  • Page 8: Trademarks

    Hardware and software assistance The following terms, denoted by an asterisk (*) in this publica- tion, are trademarks or service marks of the IBM Corporation in the United States and other countries: See your Services and Support Guide for information on get- ting hardware and software assistance.

  • Page 9: About This Book

    About this book How this book is organized The Hardware Handbook contains general information about using The IBM Aptiva* Personal Computer. It also provides hardware specifications and installation instructions for most options that you can add to your This book has two parts and an appendix.

  • Page 10: Related Information

    A Guide to All the Extras. This folder contains information about a wide selection of additional software offerings. Be sure to read this information to take full advantage of all the IBM Aptiva Personal Computer offerings. Online documentation. The software that came...

  • Page 11: Part 1: Reference Information

    IBM Aptiva PC. • “Modem information” describes the modems that come on some models of the IBM Aptiva PC, their features, and how they work. This chapter also explains how to send modem commands and includes a table of frequently used commands.
  • Page 12 Part 1 Reference information...

  • Page 13: Chapter 1: Setting Up And Using A Monitor

    Setting up and using a monitor You should have already followed the setup instructions To use the tilt/swivel stand, grasp the monitor with both in the Read Me First booklet to connect the monitor to hands and: the system unit. •...

  • Page 14: Adjusting Monitor Controls

    Adjusting monitor controls Contrast and brightness Your monitor has controls for adjusting the image that you see on the screen. The instructions on the next few controls pages will help you identify and adjust these controls. The following picture shows a typical monitor. Your Use the contrast and brightness controls to sharpen and monitor may or may not have a controls access door.

  • Page 15: Image Controls

    Image controls To adjust the contrast and brightness controls: Be sure the monitor and system unit are turned on. Some monitors have controls that let you adjust the (The power indicator lights on the monitor and shape and position of the images you see on the screen. system unit are lit when they are on.) These image controls are located on the front of the monitor underneath the screen, typically behind a door.
  • Page 16 Rotary image controls Monitors with image control indicator lights If your monitor has an indicator light next to each image You turn knobs to adjust rotary image controls. The control symbol, follow these steps to adjust the image knob for each control is located next to the symbol. controls: Press until the light next to the symbol for...
  • Page 17 Monitors without image control indicator Recall function lights For monitors with push button image controls, the image control settings for common display modes have If your monitor has push buttons next to each image been preset at the factory. (A display mode is a control symbol, adjust the image controls by pressing resolution setting associated with a vertical frequency the arrows next to the symbols to increase or decrease...

  • Page 18: Power Saver Feature

    Your IBM Aptiva Table 1: Monitor terms and definitions Personal Computer comes with Rapid Resume*, which lets your monitor and computer use less power.

  • Page 19: Setting Up Your Monitor In Os/2 Warp

    • Setting up your monitor in When you select more colors, most software applications will slow down. Only choose as many OS/2 Warp colors as you need. A color setting of 256 typically provides the fastest performance. • These are the monitor settings that you can select if you You can determine which settings are most purchased a computer with OS/2* Warp preinstalled.

  • Page 20: Setting Up Your Monitor In Microsoft Windows

    Click on Exit to close the CLMODE Utility Program, select, use the default selection. then click on OK. At the C:\ prompt, type: For additional information about these settings, note: click on the Help button. CD \OS2 Type: Close the ”System - Settings” notebook, shut SVGA ON down OS/2 Warp, and reboot (restart) your When the command prompt reappears, type:...
  • Page 21 The values you can choose for Monitor Resolution and complete the following steps unless you attach a Number of Colors depend on the: different monitor to your system unit. • Separately, complete the following steps to get the • Horizontal frequency setting your monitor supports. best performance from your monitor.
  • Page 22 Monitor Resolution, Number of Colors, Select the Video Display Type. The available selections include a list of IBM monitor types, User and Font Size (OS/2 Warp is installed) Defined, and Custom. Use the right arrow key to select a setting.

  • Page 23: Performance Tips

    Performance tips Monitor Resolution, Number of Colors, and Font Size (Microsoft Windows only) Here are some general guidelines for working with your monitor: Follow these instructions if you purchased a • Place your monitor away from sources of magnetic note: computer with only Microsoft Windows installed, interference, such as other monitors, unshielded not OS/2 Warp.
  • Page 24 Performance tips...

  • Page 25: Chapter 2: System Performance

    IBM Aptiva PC. Table 2: Rapid Resume Manager normal operation Using Rapid Resume Manager What happens: Explanation: Your IBM Aptiva Personal Computer comes with special Task List appears You were working in Windows when you turn the before you turned off your software called Rapid Resume Manager that saves computer on.

  • Page 26: How Rapid Resume Saves Information

    Table 2: Rapid Resume Manager normal operation Table 2: Rapid Resume Manager normal operation What happens: Explanation: What happens: Explanation: Can’t start the After you turn on the computer, System unit and This is a normal function of the computer from press Ctrl + Alt + Delete when you monitor are on, but Standby feature.

  • Page 27: Installing A Printer Driver

    Read Me First booklet, you need to install the correct printer driver for the operating system Get the IBM Aptiva CD-ROM that came with your you are using. A printer driver is a file that describes the computer, and have it ready.
  • Page 28 Verify that the IBM Aptiva CD-ROM is still in the Insert the IBM Aptiva CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive; if not, put it back in the drive.

  • Page 29: Installing A Printer Driver In Microsoft Windows

    closes. A new icon is added to the OS/2 Warp list. Look in the documentation that came with Desktop for the printer. your printer to find information on emulation modes. Then select the name of one of the printers it can emulate in this list. To change the default printer settings (such as paper source, paper size, and page orientation), click on Job properties...

  • Page 30: Controlling The Volume On Multimedia Systems

    Controlling the volume on multimedia systems Adjusting the headphone If you have a multimedia model of the IBM Aptiva Personal Computer, you can control the volume in three volume ways: • With the volume control on one of the speakers You may be able to plug your headphones into the •...
  • Page 31 • On all multimedia models of the IBM Aptiva PC, the headphones can be plugged into the Out jack on the sound card on the back of the system unit. This is the same jack you plug your speakers into.
  • Page 32 Controlling the volume on multimedia systems...

  • Page 33: Chapter 3: Modem Information

    • Use the telephone with your modem Most IBM Aptiva PCs purchased in the U.S. and Canada We’ve also included a section about how modems work that have built-in modems use one of the modems listed to help you understand the problems you may encoun- below.

  • Page 34: Operating Your Modem

    Some IBM Aptiva PCs in the U.S. and Canada, and some To communicate with a modem directly from your oper- models in other countries, may have built-in modems note: with more features than the modems listed here.

  • Page 35: Tips On Using Your Modem

    Tips on using your modem the user’s guide that came with the communications software. This section provides tips on: If your computer came with fax software already installed, use the fax software documentation included • Using the Auto Answer feature with your modem in the box your computer came in or the fax software communications software online Help for additional information.

  • Page 36: How Modems Work

    How modems work The dialing sequence you type on your computer might look like this: *70,,,5554343. The commas (,,,) pause the modem until the command is carried out, then the telephone number is dialed automatically. If you are having problems connecting to other modems, or are interested in learning more about how Call waiting will be disabled only for the duration of modems work, the information in this section can help...

  • Page 37: Data Modems

    OS/2 Warp), you should see the final connection speed Data modems use these standards for speeds up to on the screen. This rate remains constant throughout 14,400 bps: the session. • Bell 103 • Data modems Bell 212A • CCITT V.21, V.22, V.22bis,V.23, V.32, and V.32bis Data modems send and receive data in the form of codes that represent letters, numbers, and spaces.

  • Page 38: Fax Modems

    • Recently developed protocols include the Microcom Many network services have their own proprietary Network Protocol (MNP) and V.42bis. These protocols protocols. To connect to these services, you often are performed by “firmware.” Firmware is software built have to buy the protocol from the service. Other net- into the modem.

  • Page 39: Choosing Fax Software Applications

    Group 2 fax machines replaced the Group 1 machines. Most fax machines sold today are Group 3 machines. The built-in modems in IBM Aptiva PCs are preset to Generally, a Group 3 fax machine can connect most effi- COM1 SERIAL PORT 1. The addresses and interrupts...

  • Page 40: Changing Modem Addresses

    Conflicts may arise if you add adapter cards with serial To change the hardware address settings on a built-in ports or if you change the address settings on your 2400 bps data modem, you must reset jumpers on modem. You can resolve most of these conflicts by the modem.

  • Page 41: Modem Commands

    Modem commands Table 3 lists the modem commands you are likely to use most often. The built-in modems are compatible with the Hayes AT command set. All commands in this table must be preceded by the letters AT unless otherwise indicated. Not all of the AT commands are listed here.
  • Page 42 Table 3: Modem commands (Continued) Code/Command Function On/Off hook n=0 On hook n=1 Off hook Sets the volume of the speaker on the modem n=0 Low volume n=1 Low volume n=2 Medium volume n=3 High volume Controls when the modem speaker is in use n=0 Speaker off n=1 Speaker is on except when receiving n=2 Speaker on...
  • Page 43 Table 3: Modem commands (Continued) Code/Command Function Recalls modem profile 2 &Zn= Stores up to four telephone numbers in the modem’s memory &V The modem answers with the active profile and the phone numbers stored in NVRAM &W0 Saves the current register setting as profile 1 &W1 Saves the current register setting as profile 2 &F&W0&W1...

  • Page 44: Modem Return Codes

    Modem return codes The following table lists some codes that the modem sends to your computer in response to the commands you type. They are called return codes. Not all of the return codes are listed here. Table 4: Return codes Digit code Word code Meaning...

  • Page 45: S Registers

    S registers S registers are information storage areas inside the modem. The AT command set uses the S registers to configure modem options. Some S registers have default settings. For normal modem operations, the default settings are usually adequate. However, special circumstances may require you to change some defaults. To change or read the value of an S register, begin the command with the letters AT.
  • Page 46 Table 5: S registers (Continued) Register Function Range/units Default Carrier detect response time 0-255 /10ths of a second Carrier loss time 0-255 /10ths of a second Touch-tone dialing speed 50-255 /milliseconds Escape character detect time 0-25 /50ths of a second Reserved (Do not use) None Echo, response, dialing, originate/answer...
  • Page 47 5. If you experience trouble with this built-in modem, contact the Product Support Center – Aptiva PC, IBM Corporation, 3039 Cornwallis Rd., Dept. BM1/Bldg. 203, Research If your IBM Aptiva Personal Computer has a built-in modem, Triangle Park, NC 27709-2195, 1-800-772-2227, the following Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and Fax (919) 543-8716 for repair/warranty information.
  • Page 48 • An identification of either the individual or the business or connector assembly (telephone extension cord). The customer other entity sending the message. should be aware that compliance with the above conditions • may not prevent degradation of service in some situations. The telephone number of either the machine, the individ- ual, or the business or other entity sending the message.
  • Page 49 Avis de conformitè aux normes Pour sa propre protection, l’utilisateur doit s’assurer que tous les fils de mise à la terre de la source d’énergie du Ministètere des électrique, des lignes téléphoniques et des canalisations d’eau métalliques, s’il y en a, sont raccordés ensemble. Cette précau- Communications du Canada tion est particulièrement importante dans les régions rurales.
  • Page 50 Modem regulations...

  • Page 51: Chapter 4: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Problem solving steps Step 1 Are the power indicator lights on the system unit and monitor lit? Power Indicator Light Power Indicator Light Note: The locations of the power indicator lights may be different than those shown in these pictures. Power is reaching the system unit and monitor.
  • Page 52 Step 2 Did the system unit beep after it was turned on? There is a problem with the system unit. Find the code in “Error codes, Yes, more than once descriptions, and corrective actions” on page 57, and take the action listed. Yes, once The system unit has passed the power-on self test (POST).
  • Page 53 Step 3 Is anything displayed on the monitor? There is a problem with the system unit if: • A three or four digit error code appears. Find the code in “Error codes, descriptions, and corrective actions” on page 57, and take the action listed. •...
  • Page 54 Step 3 Is anything displayed on the monitor? (Continued) • The colors displayed are wrong. Check to make sure the monitor cable is correctly and securely connected to the system unit. Your Read Me First booklet shows how the cable should be connected. •...

  • Page 55: Troubleshooting Tables

    Troubleshooting tables Table 6: Troubleshooting: Hardware problems If the problem is: Here’s what to do: No beep during power-on self test (POST) Make sure that the system unit is turned on. Screen is black (no error code), more than one If you installed memory modules or adapter cards make sure you installed them beep in self-test.
  • Page 56 Table 6: Troubleshooting: Hardware problems (Continued) If the problem is: Here’s what to do: Can’t enter password 1. Make sure you are typing the correct password. 2. Make sure the keyboard cable is correctly and securely connected to the keyboard port (not the mouse port) on the back of the system unit. The keyboard port has this symbol next to it to help you: 3.
  • Page 57 Table 6: Troubleshooting: Hardware problems (Continued) If the problem is: Here’s what to do: Keyboard doesn’t work or only some keys 1. Make sure the keyboard cable is correctly and securely connected to the work keyboard port (not the mouse port) on the back of the system unit. The keyboard port has this symbol next to it to help you: 2.
  • Page 58 Table 6: Troubleshooting: Hardware problems (Continued) If the problem is: Here’s what to do: Modem/communications errors 1. Make sure the telephone cord is securely plugged into the telephone outlet in the wall and into the system unit. Your Read Me First booklet shows how the cord should be connected.
  • Page 59 Table 6: Troubleshooting: Hardware problems (Continued) If the problem is: Here’s what to do: Printer error 1. Make sure the printer cable is correctly and securely connected to the printer and to the parallel (printer) port on the back of the system unit. The printer port has this symbol next to it to help you: 2.
  • Page 60 Table 7: Troubleshooting: Software problems If the problem is: Here’s what to do: Computer automatically turns off instead of Make sure the Standby timer is set to a shorter period of time than the entering Standby. Automatic Power Off timer. You hear 3 beeps when you turn the computer Sometimes installing new software changes the information your computer off.
  • Page 61 Table 7: Troubleshooting: Software problems (Continued) If the problem is: Here’s what to do: When you turn the computer on, the desktop is 1. Make sure another person hasn’t used the computer and changed the not as you left it when you turned the computer desktop.
  • Page 62 Table 7: Troubleshooting: Software problems (Continued) If the problem is: Here’s what to do: You pressed the on/off button on the system Check your Services and Support Guide for information on obtaining service. unit, but the computer has not turned off after 5 minutes.
  • Page 63 Table 7: Troubleshooting: Software problems (Continued) If the problem is: Here’s what to do: You set the computer to start when the phone Either disable the Wake Up on Ring feature in Rapid Resume Manager or on rings in order to receive a fax, but it receives a the Rapid Resume menu of the Configuration/Setup Utility, or disable the Auto regular phone call instead.
  • Page 64 Table 7: Troubleshooting: Software problems (Continued) If the problem is: Here’s what to do: A POST error code appears after you turn your 1. Turn the system unit off. computer on using Rapid Resume. 2. If you have: • Not changed your hardware (installed or removed an option), find the error code in “Error codes, descriptions, and corrective actions”...
  • Page 65 Table 8: Troubleshooting: Monitor problems If the problem is: Here’s what to do: Discolored screen 1. Move the monitor away from any equipment that might cause magnetic interference; for example, other monitors, audio speakers, or microphones. (Some models of the computer come with microphones and speakers, which are shielded to prevent magnetic interference.) Turn the monitor off, wait 30 minutes, and then turn the monitor on again.
  • Page 66 Table 8: Troubleshooting: Monitor problems (Continued) If the problem is: Here’s what to do: Any of the following: 1. If you have enabled the Standby feature, press any key or move the mouse to exit Standby. • Totally blank screen 2.

  • Page 67: Error Codes, Descriptions, And Corrective Actions

    Error codes, descriptions, and corrective actions Table 9: Error codes, descriptions, and corrective actions Error Code Description Here’s what to do: No beep during power-on self Make sure that the system unit is turned on. test (POST) Screen is black (no error •...
  • Page 68 Table 9: Error codes, descriptions, and corrective actions (Continued) Error Code Description Here’s what to do: Bad CMOS Battery Make sure the battery is installed correctly. If the error continues, install a new battery. For instructions on installing the battery, see “Replacing the battery” on page 114.
  • Page 69 Table 9: Error codes, descriptions, and corrective actions (Continued) Error Code Description Here’s what to do: Memory Size Error 1. If you are using Rapid Resume and you have changed your hardware (installed or removed an option), press the on/off button on the system unit to turn it off.
  • Page 70 Table 9: Error codes, descriptions, and corrective actions (Continued) Error Code Description Here’s what to do: Keyboard Error 1. Make sure the keyboard and mouse cables are correctly and securely connected to the ports on the back of the system unit. The keyboard port has this symbol next to it to help you: The mouse port has this symbol next to it to help you: 2.
  • Page 71 Table 9: Error codes, descriptions, and corrective actions (Continued) Error Code Description Here’s what to do: 1162 Serial Port Configuration If you changed a hardware option, press Enter while the error message is Error displayed to enter the Configuration/Setup Utility. Choose Devices and I/O Ports from the Configuration/Setup Utility main menu and verify that the Serial Port settings are correct.
  • Page 72 Table 9: Error codes, descriptions, and corrective actions (Continued) Error Code Description Here’s what to do: 2462 Video Configuration Error 1. Make sure the monitor cables are correctly and securely connected to the system unit. 2. If you added or removed video memory, or if you installed a video adapter card, press Enter while the error message is displayed to enter the Configuration/Setup Utility.

  • Page 73: Chapter 5: Working With The Configuration/Setup Utility

    Working with the Configuration/Setup Utility Using the Configuration/Setup Utility Starting the Configuration/ Setup Utility The Configuration/Setup Utility lets you view and change important information about your computer and The Configuration/Setup Utility opens with a main menu its hardware. You may need to use the Configuration/ that lists the features of the utility.

  • Page 74: Making Changes With The Configuration/Setup Utility

    This symbol will appear on the screen. Press F1 while the symbol is displayed to get the Configuration/Setup Utility. If you are using Rapid Resume and you want to see all the options in the Configuration/Setup Utility, press the Ctrl, Alt, and Delete keys at the same time to restart your system, then repeat Step 2.

  • Page 75: Working With Configuration/Setup Utility Screens

    To choose a feature from the Configuration/Setup Utility Keys Function main menu: − − Use this key (the minus or hyphen key) on some screens to decrease the numerical value of a Press the down (↓ ↓ ) or up (↑ ↑ ) arrow key on the setting.

  • Page 76: Example Of Using The Configuration/Setup Utility

    Saving and restoring settings Example of using the After you make changes to a Configuration/Setup Utility Configuration/Setup Utility screen, you will return to the main menu. To give you an idea of how to work with the The main menu includes three options at the bottom of Configuration/Setup Utility, the following example walks the screen: Save Settings, Restore Settings, and Load you step-by-step through the process of changing the...
  • Page 77 hour setting is not highlighted, use the arrow keys The Date and Time screen looks like this: on the keyboard to highlight it. To change the hours, press the + key to increase the hour setting, or the – (minus) key to decrease it. Press the right arrow key (→...

  • Page 78: Features Of The Configuration/Setup Utility

    Features of the Configuration/Setup Utility The Configuration/Setup Utility contains the following installed on your system. This screen also shows if the features, which you select from the main menu: mouse is installed. • System Summary Product Data • Product Data •...

  • Page 79: Video Setup

    • Parallel Port. This option lets you change the parallel ECP: The Extended Capabilities Port mode (ECP) port address. Your computer has one parallel port with a provides higher speed data transfers than the special address (identifying location). If you add adapter Compatible mode.

  • Page 80: Ide Drives Setup

    When you select Custom as the Video Display Type, you can select a refresh rate for each resolution supported If you have attached an IBM monitor that is in the list of by your monitor. predefined types, select that setting. This is the only setting you need to make.

  • Page 81: Date And Time

    The IDE Drives Setup screen lists four IDE drive Parameter Table Type. This option lets your computer selections: use IDE hard disks larger than 528 MB with most operating systems. • Hard Disk 0 is attached to Local Bus connector 1 on the system board and set as the Master device.

  • Page 82: Start Options

    do not type the correct password, you cannot use the When you set an Administrator password, you can also computer. You can also choose to display or not display choose to have the Power-on password changeable by a password prompt. the user.
  • Page 83 • Determine whether your keyboard’s Num Lock Startup Devices (First – Fourth). When you turn your function is turned on or off when you start your computer on, it searches for the operating system files. computer The computer can search for these files on a hard disk, a •...

  • Page 84: Advanced Setup

    ISA Legacy Resources switch on the power strip. Choose the On/Off setting to turn the computer on from the on/off button on your computer. If you are installing an ISA legacy (non-Plug and Play or non-PCI) adapter card, you can use the ISA Legacy Advanced Setup Resources feature to manually configure the card.

  • Page 85: Rapid Resume

    You may need to make changes to the card that match the selections you make for I/O Port Rapid Resume is an exclusive IBM energy-saving feature Resources. For example, you may have to move with many useful options. Rapid Resume can: jumpers or switches on the adapter card, or make •...
  • Page 86 Automatic Power Off. If Rapid Resume is enabled, Monitor Mode. This option lets you change the power this option lets you set the amount of time that will pass mode used to blank the monitor during Standby. If you before your computer turns off automatically. For have an energy-saving monitor, the VESA DPMS setting example: 30 minutes means that if the mouse, turns the monitor back on the fastest.
  • Page 87 Wake Up on Alarm. This option lets you have the computer turn on automatically at a date and time you specify. Choose the date and time in the Alarm Date and Alarm Time fields. If you select Daily Event, you can set the Alarm Time but not the Date.
  • Page 88 Features of the Configuration/Setup Utility...

  • Page 89: Part 2: Installing Options

    Installing options Part 2 In this part, you will find these chapters: This is how the system board looks when installed in your system unit: • “Working with your system unit” explains how to install adapter cards and drives in your system unit.
  • Page 90 Part 2 Installing options...

  • Page 91: Chapter 6: Working With Your System Unit

    Working with your system unit How to begin Press up on the release latch. Slide the cover off completely. FOR YOUR SAFETY, follow these simple Cover Release Latch precautions: Turn off the system unit, monitor, and any external options (such as a printer). Disconnect the telephone cord from the system unit.

  • Page 92: Identifying Parts Of The System Unit

    Identifying parts of the system unit Identifying parts of the system unit...

  • Page 93: Specifications Of The System Unit

    Specifications of the system unit The system unit of your computer has four bays (bays Adapter card slots. Openings for adapter cards. are locations for drives) and four adapter card slots. On Adapter card connector 1. Holds AT adapter cards. most models, three bays come with drives installed and two card slots come with adapter cards installed.

  • Page 94: Preparing To Install Adapter Cards

    Preparing to install adapter cards The system unit has four slots and connectors for Adapter card settings adapter cards. You can install ISA-AT adapter cards. Adapter card specifications When you install an adapter card, you may have to set switches or move jumpers to make the card work properly with any cards that may be already installed.
  • Page 95 The following table can help you when installing adapter cards. Table 10: Adapter card configurations Adapter card or cards Adapter card you Action: currently installed: are installing: None Plug and Play Do not change any settings. Non–Plug and Play Do not change any settings. Plug and Play Plug and Play Do not change any settings.

  • Page 96: Installing Adapter Cards

    Installing adapter cards Before you install an adapter card, you must remove Align and insert the adapter card into the adapter the system unit cover. For instructions, see page 81. card connector. Insert the screw. (Reverse this step for card removal.) For some hardware changes, you may need to remove Adapter Card Connector preinstalled adapter cards.

  • Page 97: Installing A Video Adapter Card

    Installing a video adapter card Lift the jumper from its current position (this could be Position 1 or Position 2). If the jumper is cur- rently in Position 1, move it to Position 2. If the Before you install an adapter card, you must remove jumper is currently in Position 2, move it to Posi- the system unit cover.
  • Page 98 Align and insert the adapter card into the adapter card connector. Insert the screw. (Reverse this step for card removal.) Adapter Card Connector Adapter Card Plug your monitor cable into the video adapter card connector that extends from the adapter card slot out to the back of the system unit (instead of the monitor connector on the back of the system unit,...

  • Page 99: Preparing To Install Drives

    Preparing to install drives Before you install an additional: Before removing a bay panel, use the following table to help you determine where to install your drive. You can • Drive (of any type), you may need to purchase install a drive in any empty bay in which the drive fits. power and signal cables.
  • Page 100 Before you install a drive: Check to see if the system unit cover has a panel covering the bay you want to use. If a panel covers the bay, remove the system unit cover. For cover removal instructions, see page 81. Locate the panel latches on the inside of the cover.

  • Page 101: Installing Additional Drives

    Installing additional drives When you install additional drives, you have to use The following table shows the types of drives that can signal (also called data) cables that are attached to the be attached to each connector on the system board. correct connectors on the system board.

  • Page 102: Guidelines For Attaching Additional Ide/At Interface Drives

    If your computer came with a CD-ROM drive, it is Jumper setting for CD-ROM drive as a Master device: attached to Local Bus connector 2 and is set as a Master device. Interface Power Audio Jumpers Connector Connector Connector Guidelines for attaching additional IDE/AT interface drives •...

  • Page 103: Connectors And Settings For Additional Drives

    • Connectors and settings for If you are installing a third or fourth hard disk drive, attach it to Local Bus connector 2. additional drives Set the newly installed drive as a Master device if: – After you have installed a drive in your system unit, use It is the only drive attached to the connector.

  • Page 104: Installing And Removing A Drive In Bay 1

    Installing and removing a drive in bay 1 Bay 1 holds a 3.5-inch slim drive, such as a diskette or tape drive. Before beginning these steps, you may need to remove any installed adapter cards. For instructions on removing adapter cards, see page 86. Left bracket removal Drive attachment/removal Remove the screws and disconnect any drive...
  • Page 105 Installing and removing a drive in bay 1 (continued) Left bracket replacement Drive cable connection Insert the left bracket catches into the slots and Connect all drive cables. slide the bracket forward until it locks into place. Align the screw holes and insert the screws Power Cable Drive Signal Cable...

  • Page 106: Installing And Removing A Drive In Bay 2

    Installing and removing a drive in bay 2 Bay 2 holds up to a 5.25-inch half high drive, such as a diskette, tape, or CD-ROM drive. Before beginning these steps, you may need to remove any installed adapter cards. For instructions on removing adapter cards, see page 86.
  • Page 107 Installing and removing a drive in bay 2 (continued) Drive cable connections Left bracket replacement and drive cable connections Connect all drive cables. For instructions on replacing the left bracket and connecting the drive cables for any drive that may be attached to the left bracket, see page 95.

  • Page 108: Installing And Removing A Hard Disk In Bay 3

    Installing and removing a hard disk in bay 3 Bay 3 holds a 3.5-inch slim hard disk. Before beginning these steps, you must remove any drives installed in bays 1 and 2. For instructions on removing a drive from bay 1, see page 94. For instructions on removing a drive from bay 2, see page 96. Right bracket removal Drive attachment/removal Remove the screws and disconnect any drive...
  • Page 109 Installing and removing a hard disk in bay 3 (continued) Right bracket replacement Hard disk cable connections Slide the right bracket into the bay, making sure to Connect all drive cables. Reinstall any drives you insert the catch into its slot. Also make sure the removed in bays 1 and 2.

  • Page 110: Installing And Removing A Hard Disk In Bay 4

    Installing and removing a hard disk in bay 4 Bay 4 holds 3.5-inch slim hard disk. Before beginning these steps, you must remove any drives installed in bays 1 and 2. For instructions on removing a drive from bay 1, see page 94. For instructions on removing a drive from bay 2, see page 96. Right bracket removal Drive attachment/removal Remove the screws and disconnect any drive...
  • Page 111 Installing and removing a hard disk in bay 4 (continued) Right bracket replacement Hard disk cable connections Slide the right bracket into the bay, making sure to Connect all drive cables. Reinstall any drives you insert the catch into its slot. Also make sure the removed in bays 1 and 2.
  • Page 112 Installing and removing a hard disk in bay 4...

  • Page 113: Chapter 7: Working With Your System Board

    Working with your system board How to begin Press up on the release latch. Slide the cover off completely. FOR YOUR SAFETY, follow these simple Cover Release Latch precautions: Turn off the system unit, monitor, and any external options (such as a printer). Disconnect the telephone cord from the system unit.

  • Page 114: Identifying Parts Of The System Board

    Identifying parts of the system board If you plan to add or replace hardware in your computer, you will need to know the layout of the system board. This picture shows an example of the system board in your computer. Simply match the system board in your computer to this example to identify the parts of the system board.

  • Page 115: Specifications For The System Board

    Specifications for the system board The system board is the main circuit board in the system Processor. You can upgrade the existing processor to another SL Enhanced processor. unit. It supports a variety of devices, such as the mouse and keyboard, and provides other basic computer Processor jumper.

  • Page 116: Installing An Upgrade Processor

    Installing an upgrade processor Before beginning these steps, you must remove all To remove the old processor: drives and brackets installed in bays 1 to 4, and you may have to remove installed adapter cards. Instructions for Unlatch the processor socket handle and lift it all removing drives and brackets begin on page 94.

  • Page 117: Jumper Instructions For Processor Upgrades

    To install the upgrade processor: Push the socket handle down and snap it closed. Turn the processor so that the pin side (bottom) is Read the following instructions to determine if you facing you. Locate the corner of the processor that need to reset the processor jumper.
  • Page 118 To reset the jumper, do the following: Lift the jumper from Position 1, move it to Position 2. See the example. Locate the jumper you need to reset. Position 1 Position 2 Jumper Jumper Pins JP38 Reinstall all hardware you removed to access the processor socket.

  • Page 119: Installing Cache Memory

    Installing cache memory Before beginning these steps, you may have to remove installed adapter cards and the drive and bracket installed in bay 1. For instructions on removing adapter cards, see page 86. For instructions on removing the Tag Address drive and bracket in bay 1, see page 94.
  • Page 120 To install 128K: To insert a cache memory module, position the notched end of the module as shown. Align the module pins and insert the module into the socket. Before inserting a cache memory module into a Use the individual instructions that follow to install socket, make sure the notched end of the module 128K of cache memory.

  • Page 121: Installing And Removing Memory Modules

    Installing and removing memory modules Before beginning these steps, you may have to remove Insert the module straight down into the socket installed adapter cards and the drive and bracket until the connectors line up and the module is installed in bay 1. For instructions on removing adapter firmly in place.

  • Page 122: Removing Memory Modules

    Press back firmly on the memory module until At the same time, push both clamps outward both sides click, locking into place. The newly (away from the edges of the module). The module installed memory module will be at an angle with will release and move forward.

  • Page 123: Upgrading Video Memory

    Upgrading video memory Before beginning these steps, you may have to remove installed adapter cards. For instructions on removing adapter cards, see page 86. If your system board has a video memory module socket, you can upgrade the video memory to a maxi- mum of 1MB.

  • Page 124: Replacing The Battery

    Replacing the battery Before beginning these steps, you may have to remove installed adapter cards, the riser card, and all drives and brackets installed in bays 1 to 4. For instructions on removing adapter cards, see page 86. Instructions for removing drives and brackets begin on page 94.

  • Page 125: Appendix A: Reference Tables

    Reference tables Appendix A Memory map This table shows the hexadecimal addresses for the system memory regions. You may use this information for adapter cards that require you to set up memory regions. Table 11: Memory map Address range Description 0-640KB (0-9FFFFH) Base memory 640-768KB (A0000-BFFFFH)

  • Page 126: System Input/Output (I/O) Addresses

    System Input/Output (I/O) addresses This table shows the hexadecimal addresses for each of the system board I/O functions. You may want to use this information if you install an adapter card that requires you to set I/O addresses. Table 12: System I/O addresses Address range Function (hexadecimal)
  • Page 127 Table 12: System I/O addresses (Continued) Address range Function (hexadecimal) 0170-0177, 0376 Secondary IDE controller 01F0-01F7, 03F6 Primary IDE controller 0278-027F, 67B-67A Parallel port 3 02E8-02EF Serial port 4 02F8-02FF Serial port 2 0378-037F, 77B-77A Parallel port 2 03BC-03BF, 7BC-7BE Parallel port 1 03C0-03CF, 3D4, 3D5, 03DA SVGA controller...

  • Page 128: System Board Interrupts

    System board interrupts This table shows the system interrupt requests (IRQs) and their functions. You may use this information if you install an adapter card that requires you to set IRQs. Table 13: System board interrupts Interrupt request (IRQ) Function Power management Parity error or I/O channel check Timer...

  • Page 129: Dma Channel Assignments

    DMA channel assignments This table shows the channel assignments for direct memory access (DMA). DMA allows I/O devices to transfer data directly to and from memory. You may need to select an open DMA channel if you add an I/O device that uses DMA. Table 14: DMA channel assignments DMA channel Assignment...
  • Page 130 Appendix A...

  • Page 131: Index

    Index Numerics defined enabling and disabling 010X System Board Error about this book installing 0110 System Board Parity Error adapter card 128K 0111 I/O Channel Parity Error allocating DMA channels to socket location 0114 Adapter ROM Error allocating I/O ports to Tag Address socket 0129 System Board Error allocating interrupt resources to...
  • Page 132 Drive 1 (Hard Disk) Error 060X Diskette Drive Configuration Error installing and removing 91, 98 Drive 2 (Hard Disk) Error preparing to install Drive 3 (Hard Disk) Error 0662 Diskette Drive Configuration Error Hard Disk Configuration Error drive connector hardware diskette 91, 105 0762 Math Coprocessor Configuration...
  • Page 133 font size 10, 12, 13 monitor 9, 12, 13, 70 memory planar, see system board frequency 9, 10, 11 cache performance 9, 12, 13, 70 Plug and Play adapter cards DMA channel assignments power saver feature configuring problems with Pointing Device Error Memory Error resolution 9, 10, 12, 13...
  • Page 134 41–62 resetting jumpers monitor 8–13 socket 104–105 screen resolution publications SIMM (single inline memory module) other IBM Aptiva Personal Computer x video adapter card installing installing jumper removing Video Configuration Error Rapid Resume socket location 104–105 video display type, changing in the...
  • Page 135 turning on and off Wake Up on Ring defined 15, 76 indicating number of phone calls received turning on and off warranty and license agreement Index...
  • Page 136 Index...

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