IBM A60 Type 6833 User Manual

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  • Page 1 NetVista™ User Guide A60 Type 6833 A60i Type 6832...
  • Page 3 NetVista™ User Guide A60 Type 6833 A60i Type 6832...
  • Page 4 “Appendix C. Notices and trademarks”on page 41. First Edition (February 2001) © Copyright International Business Machines Corporation 2001. All rights reserved. US Government Users Restricted Rights – Use, duplication or disclosure restricted by GSA ADP Schedule Contract with IBM Corp.
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Contents Safety Information ....vii Removing the power supply ..... . 15 Locating components .
  • Page 6 User Guide...
  • Page 7: Safety Information

    Ne mettez jamais un équipement sous tension en cas d’incendie ou d’inondation, ou en présence de dommages matériels. • Avant de retirer les carters de l’unité, mettez celle-ci hors tension et déconnectez ses cordons d’alimentation, ainsi que les câbles qui la relient aux © Copyright IBM Corp. 2001...
  • Page 8: Lithium Battery Notice

    CAUTION: Danger 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.
  • Page 9: Laser Compliance Statement

    En cas de fuite de gaz, n’utilisez jamais un téléphone situé à proximité de la fuite. Laser compliance statement Some IBM Personal Computer models are equipped from the factory with a CD-ROM drive, a DVD-ROM drive, or a CD-RW drive. CD-ROM drives, DVD-ROM drives, and CD-RW drives are also sold separately as options.
  • Page 10 DANGER Laser radiation when open. Do not stare into the beam, do not view directly with optical instruments, and avoid direct exposure to the beam. DANGER Certains modèles d'ordinateurs personnels sont équipés d'origine d'une unité de CD- ROM, DVD-ROM, ou de CD-RW. Mais ces unités sont également vendues séparément en tant qu'options.
  • Page 11: About This Book

    “Appendix A. Changing the battery“ provides instructions to help you change the battery if you need to. • “Appendix B. Updating System Programs“ provides instructions to help you update your system programs. • “Appendix C. Notices and trademarks“ contains notice and trademark information. © Copyright IBM Corp. 2001...
  • Page 12: Information Resources

    Information resources Access IBM, on your desktop, provides a link to more information about your computer. If you have Internet access, the most up-to-date manuals for your computer are available from the World Wide Web. To access this information, point your browser http://www.ibm.com/pc/support...
  • Page 13: Chapter 1. Overview

    Before you install any option, read “Safety Information” on page vii. These precautions and guidelines will help you work safely. See Access IBM for general information about the use, operation, and maintenance of your computer. Access IBM also contains information to help you solve problems and get repair service or other technical assistance.
  • Page 14: Features

    Features This section provides an overview of the computer features, preinstalled software, and specifications. Not all models come with all features that are summarized here. Microprocessor ® ™ Intel Pentium 4 with Intel NetBurst Micro Architecture, 256 KB of Internal ™...
  • Page 15 1.The operating systems listed here are being tested for compatibility at the time this publication was produced. Additional operating systems might be identified by IBM as compatible with your computer following the publication of this booklet. Corrections and additions to this list are subject to change. To determine if an operating system has been tested for compatibility, check the Web site of...
  • Page 16: Specifications

    ® • Microsoft Windows NT Version 3.51 • Microsoft Windows NT Workstation Version 4.0 • DOS Version 7.0 Specifications This section lists the physical specifications for the NetVista computer. Your computer has three 32-bit PCI expansion slots, one AGP slot, and four drive bays. Note: The computer is classified as a Class B digital device.
  • Page 17 Dimensions Heat output (approximate) in British thermal units (Btu) per hour: Height: 381 mm (15 in.) Minimum configuration: 240 Btu/hr (75 watts) Width: 194 mm (7.6 in.) Maximum configuration: 940 Btu/hr (275 watts) Depth: 381 mm (15 in.) Airflow Weight Approximately 0.34 cubic meters per minute (12 cubic Minimum configuration as shipped: 8.3 kg (18.25 lb) feet per minute) maximum...
  • Page 18: Available Options

    Diskette drives and other removable media drives For the latest information about available options, see the following World Wide Web pages: • http://www.ibm.com/pc/us/options/ • http://www.ibm.com/pc/support/ Tools required To install some options in your computer, you might need a flat-blade screwdriver.
  • Page 19 computer for at least two seconds. This reduces static electricity in the package and your body. • When possible, remove the option and install it directly in the computer without setting the option down. When this is not possible, place the static-protective package that the option came in on a smooth, level surface and place the option on it.
  • Page 20 User Guide...
  • Page 21: Chapter 2. Installing External Options

    Locating the connectors on the front of your computer The following illustration shows the location of the connectors on the front of the computer. 1 CD-ROM headphone connector 2 Front USB connector 3 Front USB connector © Copyright IBM Corp. 2001...
  • Page 22: Locating The Connectors On The Rear Of Your Computer

    Locating the connectors on the rear of your computer The following illustration shows the location of the connectors on the rear of the computer. Your computer might not have all of the connectors shown here. 1 Power connector 8 Audio line in connector 2 Mouse connector 9 Audio line out connector 3 Keyboard connector...
  • Page 23: High-Performance Video Adapter

    Connector Description USB connectors Used to attach a device that requires a Universal Serial Bus (USB) connection, such as a USB scanner or USB printer. If you have more than four USB devices, you can purchase a USB hub, which you can use to connect additional USB devices. Serial connector Used to attach an external modem, serial printer, or other device that uses a 9-pin serial connector.
  • Page 24: High-Performance Audio Adapter

    Connector Description 1 Digital video interface (DVI) connector Used to attach a digital monitor. This connector provides the signals that are necessary to support the Display Power Management Signaling (DPMS) standard. 2 S-Video connector out Used to attach a television set that has an S-Video connector. The S-Video cable (required to connect the television set to the adapter) is a separately purchased item.
  • Page 25: Modem

    Connector Description 1 MIDI/joystick connector Used to attach a joystick, gamepad, or a musical instrument digital interface (MIDI) device such as a MIDI keyboard. 2 Audio line out connector (1) Used to send audio signals from the computer to external devices, such as powered stereo speakers (speakers with built-in amplifiers), headphones, multimedia keyboards, or the audio line in connector on a stereo system or other external recording device.
  • Page 26: Obtaining Device Drivers

    Obtaining device drivers You can obtain device drivers for operating systems that are not preinstalled at http://www.ibm.com/pc/support/ on the World Wide Web. Installation instructions are provided in README files with the device driver files. User Guide...
  • Page 27: Chapter 3. Installing Internal Options

    Removing the power supply To access the system board, you need to remove the power supply. You can also remove the power supply for easier installation of internal drives and adapters. © Copyright IBM Corp. 2001...
  • Page 28 To remove the power supply. Remove the screw that secures the power supply to the computer. Pull up the power supply. Gently swing the power supply outward, and remove the power cables. When disconnecting cables, be sure to note where they are attached, so you can correctly reattach them later.
  • Page 29: Locating Components

    Locating components The following illustration will help you locate the various components in your computer. 1 CD drive, DVD drive, CD-RW drive, or DVD-CDRW drive 6 Accelerated graphics port (AGP) slot 2 Diskette drive 7 PCI slots 3 Power button 8 Fan and heat sink 4 Lower drive-bay cage 9 Power supply...
  • Page 30: 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. See the following illustration for the location of parts on the system board.
  • Page 31: Installing Memory

    Your computer has four connectors for Rambus in-line memory modules (RIMMs) that provide up to a maximum of 1.5 GB of system memory (dual channel RDRAM). The IBM-installed RIMMs that come with your computer are non-ECC (error checking and correction) Rambus dynamic random access memory (RDRAM) modules.
  • Page 32 Note: Be careful not to push too hard on the retaining clips, because the RIMM or C-RIMM might eject too quickly. Store the RIMM or C-RIMM in a static-protective package. Do not discard or lose this part. It might be needed later if you change your memory configuration. Installing a RIMM or C-RIMM To install a RIMM or C-RIMM: Touch the static-protective package containing the RIMM to any unpainted metal...
  • Page 33: Installing Adapters

    Installing adapters This section provides information and instructions for installing and removing adapters. Adapter slots Your computer has three expansion slots for peripheral component interconnect (PCI) adapters and one slot for an accelerated graphics port (AGP) adapter. You can install an adapter up to 330 mm (13 inches) long.
  • Page 34: Installing Internal Drives

    Note: If you are installing a Wake on LAN-supported network adapter, attach the Wake on LAN cable that comes with the adapter to the Wake on LAN connector on the system board. See “Identifying parts on the system board” on page 18. What to do next •...
  • Page 35: Drive Specifications

    Also, it is important to correctly connect the internal drive cables to the installed drive. Drive specifications Your computer comes with the following IBM-installed drives: • A CD drive, DVD drive, or DVD-CDRW drive in bay 1 (some models) •...
  • Page 36: Power And Signal Cables For Internal Drives

    Bay 1 - Maximum Height: 41.3 mm (1.6 in.) CD-ROM drive (standard in some models) DVD-ROM drive (standard in some models) CD-RW drive (standard in some models) DVD-CDRW drive (standard in some models) 5.25-inch hard disk drive Bay 2 - Maximum Height: 41.3 mm (1.6 in.) CD-RW drive (standard in some models) 5.25-inch hard disk drive...
  • Page 37: Installing Internal Drives In Bays 1, And 2

    — The narrower signal cable has two connectors for attaching the diskette drive to the diskette-drive connector on the system board. Note: To locate connectors on the system board, see “Identifying parts on the system board” on page 18. The following are some important points to remember when connecting power and signal cables to internal drives: •...
  • Page 38 Insert a flat-blade screwdriver into the slot on the bay panel in the drive bay into which you are installing the drive. Gently pry the bay panel loose from the drive bay. Remove the metal EMI (electro-magnetic interference) shield by carefully pushing it out from the inside with a screwdriver.
  • Page 39: Installing Internal Drives In Bay 4

    If the drive that you installed is a removable-media drive, place the bezel frame that comes with your computer over the drive bay. Connect the power and signal cables to the drive. What to do next • To work with another option, go to the appropriate section. •...
  • Page 40 Remove the four screws that secure the rails to the hard disk drive being removed. Mount the rails to the hard disk drive being installed and secure it with the screws. Reinstall the hard disk drive into the drive cage until it snaps into place. Connect the cables to the drive being installed.
  • Page 41: Replacing The Power Supply

    Replacing the power supply To replace the power supply: Insert the power supply into the grooves at the rear of the computer and reconnect the cables. Gently swing the power supply into the computer. Press down on the power supply to lock it in place.
  • Page 42: Replacing The Cover And Connecting The Cables

    Secure the power supply with the screw. Replacing the cover and connecting the cables After working with options, you need to install any removed parts, replace the cover, and reconnect any cables, including power cords and telephone lines. Also, depending on the option that is installed, you might need to confirm the updated information in the BIOS Setup Utility program.
  • Page 43 Secure the cover with the three screws. Reconnect the external cables and cords to the computer. See “Chapter 3. Installing external options,” on page 9 and the Quick Reference. To update the configuration, see “Chapter 4. Updating the computer configuration,” on page 33.
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  • Page 45: Chapter 4. Updating The Computer Configuration

    In the System Properties window, click the Device Manager tab. Note: If you are running Windows 2000, in the System Properties window, click the Hardware tab first; then click the Device Manager tab. Click View devices by type. © Copyright IBM Corp. 2001...
  • Page 46: Configuring Pci Adapters

    Erasing a lost or forgotten password (clearing CMOS) This section applies to lost or forgotten passwords. For more information about lost or forgotten passwords, see Access IBM. To erase a forgotten password: Turn off the computer and all attached devices.
  • Page 47 Press Esc. 10. Select Exit from the menu. 11. Select Exit Saving Changes. 12. Follow the directions on the screen. Note: You must remove the cover again to place the jumper to the normal setting.
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  • Page 49: Appendix A. Changing The Battery

    This is normal after replacing the battery. Turn on the computer and all attached devices. 10. Use the BIOS Setup Utility program to set the date and time and any passwords. © Copyright IBM Corp. 2001...
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  • Page 51: Appendix B. Updating System Programs

    POST, BIOS, and the BIOS Setup Utility program by starting your computer using a flash update diskette. IBM might make changes and enhancements to the system programs. When updates are released, they are available as downloadable files on the World Wide Web (see the Quick Reference).
  • Page 52 Locate the Clear CMOS/Recovery jumper on the system board, removing any adapters that impede access to the jumper. See “Identifying parts on the system board” on page 18. Remove the jumper from the system board. Replace the cover. See “Replacing the cover and connecting the cables” on page 10.
  • Page 53: Appendix C. Notices And Trademarks

    Web sites. The materials at those Web sites are not part of the materials for this IBM product, and use of those Web sites is at your own risk.
  • Page 54 Macrovision Corporation. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited. Trademarks The following terms are trademarks of the IBM Corporation in the United States or other countries or both: NetVista OS/2...
  • Page 55 Index internal adapter device audio drivers configuring startup password video drives erasing adapters bays lost or forgotten accelerated graphics port (AGP) power diskette Advanced Configuration and installing Power Interface (AC- peripheral component intercon- hard disk PI) support nect (PCI) installing cables slots internal...
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  • Page 58 IBM@ Part Number: 23P1213 23P1213 23P1213...

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