Turning On The Computer - IBM 622138U - IntelliStation Z - Pro 6221 User Manual

IEEE 1394 (FireWire) connector (some models)
Line-out connector (green)
Microphone connector (pink)
Power-control button
Power-on LED
System error LED
USB ports

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 (standby mode).
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
3. You can install a circular disk over the power-control button to prevent
Approximately 20 seconds after the computer is connected to ac power, the
power-control button becomes active, and you can turn on the computer and start
the operating system by pressing the power-control button. The computer can also
be turned on in any of the following ways:
v If a power failure occurs while the computer is turned on, the computer will
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IBM IntelliStation Z Pro Type 6221: User's Guide
This connector is used to connect IEEE 1394 devices to your computer.
This connector sends stereo audio signals from the computer to external
devices, such as speakers with built-in amplifiers, headphones, or the audio
line-in jack on a stereo system.
This connector is used to connect a microphone to record voice or other
sounds on the hard disk. You can also use this connector (and a
microphone) with speech recognition software.
Press this button to turn the computer on and off manually. You can install a
circular disk, called the power-control button shield, over the power-control
button to prevent accidental manual power-off. This disk is provided with
your computer.
When this LED is lit and does not flash, it indicates that the computer is
turned on. When this LED is flashing, it indicates that the computer is off
and still connected to an ac power source (standby mode).
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. See
"System-board error LEDs" on page 85 and Chapter 5, "Solving problems"
on page 61 for additional information.
Use these automatically configures ports to connect universal serial bus
(USB) v2.0 devices to your computer, using Plug and Play technology.
computer.
and while it is powering-up.
accidental manual power-off. This disk, known as the power-control button
shield, comes with your computer.
restart automatically when power is restored.