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  • Page 1 ™ ThinkCentre User Guide Types 8086, 8087, 8088 Types 8089, 8090...
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  • Page 4 Before using this information and the product it supports, be sure to read the “Important safety information” on page v and Appendix E, “Notices,” on page 45. First Edition (June 2004) © Copyright International Business Machines Corporation 2004. 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

    CMOS) . Closing the cover and connecting the cables © Copyright IBM Corp. 2004 Chapter 2. Using the IBM Setup Utility program ....25 . vi Starting the IBM Setup Utility program .
  • Page 6 User Guide...

  • Page 7: Important Safety Information

    This information can help you safely use your IBM and retain all information included with your IBM computer. The information in this document does not alter the terms of your purchase agreement or the IBM Statement of Limited Warranty. Customer safety is important to IBM. Our products are developed to be safe and effective.

  • Page 8: General Safety Guidelines

    Always observe the following precautions to reduce the risk of injury and property damage. Service Do not attempt to service a product yourself unless instructed to do so by the IBM Support Center. Use only an IBM authorized service provider who is approved to repair your particular product.

  • Page 9: Extension Cords And Related Devices

    In addition many mobile products such as Thinkpad notebook PCs utilize a rechargeable battery pack to provide system power when in portable mode. Batteries supplied by IBM for use with your product have been tested for compatibility and should only be replaced with IBM approved parts.

  • Page 10: Heat And Product Ventilation

    Battery abuse or mishandling can cause the battery to overheat, which can cause gasses or flame to “vent” from the battery pack or coin cell. If your battery is damaged, or if you notice any discharge from your battery or the buildup of foreign materials on the battery leads, stop using the battery and obtain a replacement from the battery manufacturer.

  • Page 11: Additional Safety Information

    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 12: Laser Compliance Statement

    Do not use the telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak. Laser compliance statement Some IBM Personal Computer models are equipped from the factory with a CD-ROM drive or a DVD-ROM drive. CD-ROM drives and DVD-ROM drives are also sold separately as options.

  • Page 13: Overview

    It also includes basic troubleshooting information, software recovery procedures, help and service information, and warranty information. 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.
  • Page 14 User Guide...

  • Page 15: Chapter 1. Installing Options

    System information The following information covers a variety of models. For information for your specific model, use the IBM Setup Utility. See Chapter 2, “Using the IBM Setup Utility program,” on page 25. Microprocessor (varies by model type) ®...
  • Page 16 Remote Program Load (RPL) and Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) v Wake on LAN v Wake on Ring (in the IBM Setup Utility program, this feature is called Serial Port Ring Detect for an external modem) v Remote Administration...
  • Page 17 1. The operating systems listed here are being certified or tested for compatibility at the time this publication goes to press. 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 certified or tested for compatibility, check the Web site of the operating system vendor.

  • Page 18: Specifications

    Specifications This section lists the physical specifications for your computer. Dimensions Height: 89 mm (3.5 in.) Width: 276 mm (10.9 in.) Depth: 273 mm (10.7 in) Weight Minimum configuration as shipped: 6.0 kg (13.2 lb) Maximum configuration: 6.4 kg (14.0 lb) Environment Air temperature: Operating at 0 - 3000 ft (914.4 m): 10°...

  • Page 19: Supported Operating Positions

    You can also obtain information by calling the following telephone numbers: v Within the United States, call 1-800-IBM-2YOU (1-800-426-2968), your IBM reseller, or IBM marketing representative. v Within Canada, call 1-800-565-3344 or 1-800-IBM-4YOU. Chapter 1. Installing options...

  • Page 20: Handling Static-Sensitive Devices

    Outside the United States and Canada, contact your IBM reseller or IBM marketing representative. Handling static-sensitive devices Static electricity, although harmless to you, can seriously damage computer components and options. When you add an option, do not open the static-protective package containing the option until you are instructed to do so.

  • Page 21: Installing External Options

    Installing external options This section shows the various external connectors on your computer to which you can attach external options, such as external speakers, a printer, or a scanner. For some external options, you must install additional software in addition to making the physical connection.

  • 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 locations of the connectors on the rear of the computer. 1 PCI connector 2 Integrated cable lock 3 Mouse connector 4 Keyboard connector 5 VGA monitor connector 6 Parallel connector 7 Serial connector Note: Some connectors on the rear of the computer are color-coded to help you to...

  • Page 23: Obtaining Device Drivers

    Audio line in connector 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. Description Used to attach a mouse, trackball, or other pointing device that uses a standard mouse connector.

  • Page 24: Opening The Cover

    Opening the cover Important: Read “Important safety information” on page v and “Handling static-sensitive devices” on page 6 before opening the cover. To open the computer cover: 1. Remove any media (DVDs, CDs, or tapes) from the drives, shut down your operating system, and turn off all attached devices and the computer.

  • Page 25: Locating Components

    The system board (sometimes 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. 5 Hard disk drive...

  • Page 26: Installing Memory

    The following illustration shows the locations of parts on the system board. 1 Hard drive cable connector 2 Optical bay cable connector 3 PCI riser connector 4 12v power connector 5 Power connector 6 Fan connector 7 Microprocessor Installing memory Your computer has two connectors for installing dual inline memory modules (DIMMs) that provide up to a maximum of 2.0 GB of system memory.
  • Page 27 2. Pivot the drive bay assembly upward to gain access to the system board. 3. To locate the memory connectors. See “Identifying parts on the system board” on page 11. 4. Open the retaining clips. 5. Make sure that the notch 1 on the memory module aligns correctly with the connector key 2 on the system board.

  • Page 28: Installing A Pci Adapter

    What to do next: v To work with another option, go to the appropriate section. v To complete the installation, go to “Closing the cover and connecting the cables” on page 23. Installing a PCI adapter This section provides information and instructions for installing a PCI adapter. Your computer has a riser card with one PCI expansion connector.
  • Page 29 5. Pull upward on the blue handle provided to remove the PCI riser from the computer. 6. Pivot the adapter latch upward then remove the slot cover for the expansion connector. 7. Remove the adapter from its static-protective package. 8. Install the adapter into the expansion connector in the PCI riser. 9.

  • Page 30: Installing Internal Drives

    Installing internal drives This section provides information and instructions for removing and replacing internal drives. Internal drives are devices that your computer uses to read and store data. Your computer does not have the capacity to install additional drives but you might want to install higher capacity drives or a different type of drive to enable your computer to read other types of media.

  • Page 31: Removing And Replacing A Hard Disk Drive

    2. Push the optical drive eject button and slide the optical drive out of the front of the computer. 3. Install the new drive into the bay. What to do next: v To work with another option, go to the appropriate section. v To complete the installation, go to “Closing the cover and connecting the cables”...
  • Page 32 2. Pivot the drive bay assembly upward to gain access to the hard disk drive. 3. Disconnect the signal and power cables from the rear of the hard disk drive. 4. Lift the hard disk drive and bracket up to remove it from the drive bay. 5.
  • Page 33 Note: A serial ATA hard disk drive does not have a master/slave jumper. 10. Depending on the type of drive you are installing, go to “Connecting a parallel ATA hard disk drive” or “Connecting a serial ATA hard disk drive.” Connecting a parallel ATA hard disk drive 1.

  • Page 34: Security Features

    Kensington. Password protection To deter unauthorized use of your computer, you can use the IBM Setup Utility program to set a password. When you turn on your computer you are prompted to type the password to unlock the keyboard for normal use.

  • Page 35: Changing The Battery

    Changing the battery Your computer has a special type of memory that maintains the date, time, and settings for built-in features, such as parallel-port assignments (configuration). A battery keeps this information active when you turn off the computer. The battery normally requires no charging or maintenance throughout its life; however, no battery lasts forever.

  • Page 36: Erasing A Lost Or Forgotten Password (Clearing Cmos)

    Note: When the computer is turned on for the first time after battery 10. Turn on the computer and all attached devices. 11. Use the IBM Setup Utility program to set the date and time and any passwords. See Chapter 2, “Using the IBM Setup Utility program,” on page 25.

  • Page 37: Closing The Cover And Connecting The Cables

    Also, depending on the option that is installed, you might need to confirm the updated information in the IBM Setup Utility program. To close the cover and connect cables to your computer: 1.
  • Page 38 7. Reconnect the external cables and power cords to the computer. See “Locating the connectors on the rear of your computer” on page 8. 8. To update the configuration, see Chapter 2, “Using the IBM Setup Utility program,” on page 25.

  • Page 39: Copyright Ibm Corp

    Exiting from the IBM Setup Utility program When you finish viewing or changing settings, press Esc to return to the IBM Setup Utility program menu (you might have to press Esc several times). If you want to save the new settings, select Save Settings before you exit. Otherwise, your changes will not be saved.

  • Page 40: User Password

    After you set an administrator password, a password prompt is displayed each time you try to access the IBM Setup Utility program. If you type the wrong password, you will see an error message. If you type the wrong password three times, you must turn the computer off and start again.

  • Page 41: Using Ide Drives Setup

    2. From the IBM Setup Utility program menu, select Devices. 3. Select IDE Drives Setup. 4. Select the desired devices and settings and press Enter. 5. Return to the IBM Setup Utility program menu and select Exit and then Save Settings. Selecting a startup device...
  • Page 42 1. Start the IBM Setup Utility program (see “Starting the IBM Setup Utility program” on page 25). 2. Select Startup. 3. Select Startup Sequence. See the information displayed on the right side of the screen. 4. Select the sequence of devices for the Primary Startup Sequence, the Automatic Startup Sequence, and the Error Startup Sequence.

  • Page 43: Appendix A. Updating System Programs

    They include the power-on self-test (POST), the basic input/output system (BIOS) code, and the IBM Setup Utility program. POST is a set of tests and procedures that is performed each time you turn on your computer. BIOS is a layer of software that translates instructions from other layers of software into electrical signals that the computer hardware can understand.

  • Page 44: Recovering From A Post/Bios Update Failure

    5. Under Download files - BIOS by date, click your machine type. 6. Scroll down and look for a .txt file that has instructions for Flash BIOS update from the operating system. Click the .txt file. 7. Print these instructions. This is very important since they are not on the screen after the download begins.
  • Page 45 the series of beeps will end, and the system will automatically turn off. Remove the diskette from the USB diskette drive. 11. Repeat steps 2 through 6 on page 30. 12. Move the Clear CMOS/Recovery jumper to its original position. 13.
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  • Page 47: Appendix B. Cleaning The Mouse

    To clean a mouse with a ball: 1. Turn off your computer. 2. Turn the mouse over, with the top side down, and look carefully at the bottom. Twist the retainer ring 1 to the unlocked position to remove the ball. © Copyright IBM Corp. 2004...
  • Page 48 3. Place your hand over the retainer ring and ball 2 , and then turn the mouse over, top side up, so that the retainer ring and ball fall out into your hand. 4. Wash the ball in warm, soapy water then dry it with a clean cloth. Blow air carefully into the ball cage 4 to dislodge dust and lint.

  • Page 49: Appendix C. Manual Modem Commands

    Basic AT commands In the following listings, all default settings are printed in bold text. Command DS=n © Copyright IBM Corp. 2004 Function Manually answer incoming call. Repeat last command executed. Do not precede A/ with AT or follow with ENTER.
  • Page 50 Command Sr=n User Guide Function Force modem off-hook (make busy) Note: H1 command is not supported for Italy Display product-identification code Factory ROM checksum test Internal memory test Firmware ID Reserved ID Low speaker volume Low speaker volume Medium speaker volume High speaker volume Internal speaker off Internal speaker on until carrier detected...

  • Page 51: Extended At Commands

    Extended AT commands Command &C_ &D_ &F_ &G_ &K_ &M_ &P_ &R_ &S_ &T_ &V Function &C0 Force Carrier Detect Signal High (ON) &C1 Turn on CD when remote carrier is present &D0 Modem ignores the DTR signal &D1 Modem returns to Command Mode after DTR toggle &D2 Modem hangs up, returns to the Command...

  • Page 52: Mnp/V.42/V.42Bis/V.44 Commands

    Command &W_ +MS? +MS=? +MS=a,b,c,e,f MNP/V.42/V.42bis/V.44 commands Command &Q_ +DS44=0, 0 +DS44=3, 0 +DS44? +DS44=? User Guide Function &V1 Display Last Connection Statistics &W0 Stores the active profile as Profile 0 &W1 Stores the active profile as Profile 1 Disable auto-retrain Enable auto-retrain Displays the current Select Modulation settings...

  • Page 53: Fax Class 1 Commands

    Fax Class 1 commands +FAE=n +FCLASS=n +FRH=n +FRM=n +FRS=n +FTH=n +FTM=n +FTS=n Fax Class 2 commands +FCLASS=n +FAA=n +FAXERR +FBOR +FBUF? +FCFR +FCLASS= +FCON +FCIG +FCIG: +FCR +FCR= +FCSI: +FDCC= +FDCS: +FDCS= +FDIS: +FDIS= +FDR +FDT= +FDTC: +FET: +FET=N +FHNG +FLID= +FLPL +FMDL?

  • Page 54: Voice Commands

    +FPHCTO +FPOLL +FPTS: +FPTS= +FREV? +FSPT +FTSI: Voice commands #BDR #CID #CLS #MDL? #MFR? #REV? #VBQ? #VBS #VBT #VCI? #VLS #VRA #VRN #VRX #VSDB #VSK #VSP #VSR #VSS #VTD #VTM #VTS #VTX User Guide Phase C time out. Indicates polling request. Page transfer status.
  • Page 55 Attention Switzerland User: If your Swisscom phone line does not have Taxsignal switched OFF, modem function may be impaired. The impairment may be resolved by a filter with the following specifications: Telekom PTT SCR-BE Taximpulssperrfilter-12kHz PTT Art. 444.112.7 Bakom 93.0291.Z.N Appendix C.
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  • Page 57: Appendix D. Customer Replaceable Unit (Cru) Parts List

    Chassis (including: cover, fans, chassis base, planar mounting bracket, etc.) Microprocessor Microprocessor fan sink Power supply, 200W System board © Copyright IBM Corp. 2004 Model number (RD01-D270) Field replaceable unit (FRU) number (22P7943) Model number (HP-U203MF3 or DPS-200PB-156 A) Field replaceable unit (FRU) number (89P6805)
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  • Page 59: Appendix E. Notices

    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 60: Television Output Notice

    Television output notice The following notice applies to models that have the factory-installed television-output feature. This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation.

  • Page 61: Index

    (I/O) features 2 installing options adapters 14 memory 12 memory modules 12 security features 20 © Copyright IBM Corp. 2004 keyboard connector 9 locating components 11 memory dual inline memory modules (DIMMs) 12 installing 12 system 12 memory modules, installing 12...
  • Page 62 security (continued) integrated cable lock 20 security profile by device 26 serial connector 9 system board connectors 12 identifying parts 11 location 12 memory 5, 12 system programs 29 USB connectors 9 using, security profile by device 26 video, subsystem 2 User Guide...
  • Page 64 Part Number: 19R2375 Printed in USA (1P) P/N: 19R2375...

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