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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 ........................ix Safety information ........................ix Trademarks ..........................x Hardware and software assistance ..................x About this book ......................xi How this book is organized ......................xi Related information ........................xii Part 1: Reference information ............1 Chapter 1: First steps ....................
  • Page 4 Installing a printer driver for Windows Programs ..............17 Controlling the volume on multimedia systems ................. 19 Adjusting the speaker volume ....................19 Adjusting the headphone volume ..................19 Chapter 2: Input/Output device information ............21 About sound cards ......................... 21 About television cards ........................
  • Page 5 The Setup Utility Main Menu ................... 70 Working with Setup Utility screens ................. 71 Saving and restoring settings ..................72 Example of using the Setup Utility ..................72 Features of the Setup Utility ......................74 System Information ......................... 74 Video and Monitor ........................74 Disk Drives ..........................
  • Page 6 Guidelines for attaching additional IDE/AT interface drives .......... 96 Diskette interface drives ......................96 Connectors and settings for additional drives ..............97 Installing and removing a drive in bay 1 ..................98 Installing and removing a drive in bay 2 ..................100 Installing and removing a hard disk in bay 3 ................
  • Page 7 To install 256K: ......................... 132 To install 512K: ......................... 132 To upgrade from 256K to 512K ....................133 Resetting the jumper when installing cache memory ............133 Installing and removing memory modules .................. 135 Installing memory modules ....................136 Removing memory modules ....................137 Upgrading video memory ......................
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  • Page 9: Notices

    The IBM Aptiva PC has a power cord with a three-prong plug that is Your computer uses lithium batteries. There may be required to ground metal parts. It is the responsibility of the...

  • Page 10: Trademarks

    Trademarks Hardware and software assistance The following terms are trademarks of the IBM Corporation in the United States or other countries or both: See A Guide to HelpWare and All the Extras folder for informa- • Aptiva tion on getting hardware and software assistance.

  • Page 11: About This Book

    How this book is organized The Hardware Handbook contains general information about using the desktop and minitower models of the IBM Aptiva Personal Computer. It also provides hardware specifications and installation instructions for This book has two parts and an appendix.

  • Page 12: Related Information

    • Awide 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. Your computer comes with different types of online documentation. The software that came preloaded on your computer includes online tutorials and exercises that can help you learn how to use your computer.

  • Page 13: Part 1: Reference Information

    “Input/Output device information” on page 21 describes the input/output devices (such as a sound card, an Mwave card, and a modem) that come on some models of the IBM Aptiva PC. • “Troubleshooting” on page 43 describes potential computer problems and their solutions.
  • Page 14 Part 1 Reference information...

  • Page 15: Chapter 1: First Steps

    • Set up your monitor so that you can use it at its best performance. • Learn about the Rapid Resume Manager, an exclusive energy-saving feature found only on IBM PCs. • Install a printer driver on your computer. •...

  • Page 16: Adjusting Monitor Controls

    Adjusting monitor controls Contrast and brightness controls Use the contrast and brightness controls to sharpen and Your monitor has controls for adjusting the image that change the intensity of the image on your screen. (The you see on the screen. The instructions on the next few controls on your monitor may not be located behind a pages will help you identify and adjust these controls.

  • Page 17: Image Controls

    To adjust the contrast and brightness controls: Image controls Some monitors have controls that let you adjust the Be sure the monitor and system unit are turned on. shape and position of the images you see on the screen. (The power indicator lights on the monitor and These image controls are located on the front of the system unit are lit when they are on.) monitor underneath the screen, typically behind a door.

  • Page 18: Rotary Image Controls

    Rotary image controls Monitors with image control indicator lights If your monitor has an indicator light next to each image You adjust rotary image controls by turning knobs. 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 19: Digital Image Controls

    Monitors without image control indicator Reset 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 20: 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 21: Setting Up Your Monitor

    Setting up your monitor Utility will display the Summary View. To see all the options in the Setup Utility, press the Ctrl, Alt, and Delete keys at the same time to restart your The first time you turn on your computer, it system, then repeat Step 2.

  • Page 22: Selecting Monitor Settings

    To save your selection and exit the Setup Utility: each one. Press Esc until you return to the Main Menu. Selecting settings in OS/2 Warp: At the Main Menu, press Esc and then press Enter. These are the monitor settings that you can select if you are using OS/2* Warp.
  • Page 23 Selecting settings in Microsoft Windows: Double-click on the Video Configuration icon on the OS/2 Warp Desktop. These are the monitor settings you can select if you are using Microsoft Windows. Double-click on the Display Setting icon in the “Video Configuration” window. •...

  • Page 24: Performance Tips

    Click on one of the resolution settings that your monitor supports (ones that are not grayed out). Click on one of the supported color settings that your monitor supports. Click on the font size that you prefer. For additional information about these settings, see the note: Help topics in Display Select.

  • Page 25: Using Rapid Resume Manager

    Using Rapid Resume Manager Your IBM Aptiva Personal Computer comes with a How Rapid Resume stores special software group called Rapid Resume Manager. information Rapid Resume Manager contains programs that save energy and make using your computer easier. Rapid Resume Manager has the following programs: While you are working, the computer stores the information you are working on in temporary memory.

  • Page 26: Normal Operation Of Rapid Resume Manager

    Normal operation of Rapid Table 2: Rapid Resume Manager normal operation Resume Manager What happens: Explanation: Delay before mouse When your computer comes out The following table describes the way your computer works. of Standby, and the desktop will normally operate when each of the Rapid Resume reappears, it may take a few Manager features is enabled (turned on).

  • Page 27: Installing A Printer Driver

    Installing a printer driver Installing a printer driver in OS/2 Warp After you have attached your printer to your computer as described in the Read me first booklet, you need to Follow these instructions if you purchased a install the correct printer driver for the operating system computer that has OS/2 Warp preinstalled.
  • Page 28 OS/2 Warp. If you purchased a computer that came with a If a window appears that asks if you want to CD-ROM drive, insert the IBM Aptiva Multimedia “...install an equivalent Win-OS/2 printer driver...”, Exploration CD into the CD-ROM drive.

  • Page 29: Installing A Printer Driver For Windows Programs

    can drag a file to the printer icon when you want to Installing a printer driver for print that file. Windows Programs To change the default printer settings (such as paper source, paper size, and page orientation), Follow these instructions if you want to print click on Job properties...
  • Page 30 When you finish using the fax modem, change the default printer to your printer. For more information, see the online Aptiva Index entries about your fax software. Make sure the name of your printer appears in the “Default Printer”...

  • Page 31: Controlling The Volume On Multimedia Systems

    Controlling the volume on multimedia systems If you have a multimedia model of the IBM Aptiva Adjusting the headphone 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 headphones into the •...
  • Page 32 • 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 33: Chapter 2: Input/Output Device Information

    If you need more information about the sound card that came installed in your computer, please refer to the doc- umentation that came with it. Some IBM Aptiva PCs come with a sound card already The documentation that came with your sound installed.

  • Page 34: About Mwave Cards

    About Mwave cards Remove the adapter card screw. Carefully remove the card from the adapter card slot. Some IBM Aptiva PCs come with an Mwave card already Proceed to either Changing the I/O address or Dis- installed. abling the joystick port.

  • Page 35: Changing Jumper Settings On The Mwave Card

    Delete, turn the computer off. If you are using Microsoft Windows, close all open programs. From the “File” menu on the Program Manager screen, click on “Exit Windows”. Click on At the “Aptiva Menu” turn the computer off. About Mwave cards...

  • Page 36: Disabling The Joystick Port

    Disabling the joystick port Use the following table and picture to determine how to set the jumpers. To disable the joystick port on your Mwave adapter card, you must change the joystick jumper. This jumper is If you choose labeled on your Mwave adapter card as P10. Set P4 to: Set P5 to: I/O address:...
  • Page 37 Jumper Jumper IBM Aptiva PCs have built-in external serial ports already installed in the computer. The connectors for these ports are located on the back of your computer. These ports can be used to connect a serial mouse,...

  • Page 38: Connecting Your Modem To The Telephone Network

    Most people use a communications software application to operate their modem. Examples of these software applications include Windows Terminal and Microsoft Some IBM Aptiva PCs have a modem already installed. Works for Windows** Terminal. These applications Using a telephone network, a modem allows your com-...

  • Page 39: Using The Auto Answer Feature

    Tips on using your modem more information on S registers, see page 38. • The &W0&W1 portion of the command stores ATS0=0 into memory (NVRAM locations 0 and 1) for This section provides tips on: future use. • The command is directed to the modem’s port •...

  • Page 40: Using The Telephone With Your Modem

    modem tone. To turn Auto Answer off, use the com- A dialing sequence is similar to a command you type on mand: your computer. For example, in some areas the follow- ing dialing sequence disables Call Waiting: If you are using Auto Answer with a fax software applica- note: tion, setting a high number of rings will allow you to answer the telephone before the fax modem does.

  • Page 41: How Modems Work

    How modems work Data modems Data modems send and receive data in the form of If you are having problems connecting to other codes that represent letters, numbers, and spaces. Each modems, or are interested in learning more about how letter of a word is represented by a code.

  • Page 42: Connecting To Other Data Modems

    Primarily, modem standards and recommendations in your software before downloading a file from a bulletin the United States have been set by two organizations: board. • The International Telephone and Telegraph Corpora- Many different error detection and correction protocols tion set the Bell standards. are commonly used today.

  • Page 43: Fax Modems

    • Many network services have their own proprietary The fax machine scans a page line-by-line and records protocols. To connect to these services, you often the number and position of each dot in a scan line. This have to buy the protocol from the service. Other net- information is converted into a special code and trans- work services rely on V.42bis or MNP 4 and 5.
  • Page 44 This revised version includes two different sets of commands: Class 1 and Class 2. Some modems The modems already installed in IBM Aptiva PCs are support one class of command while others support preset to COM1 SERIAL PORT 1. The addresses and both.
  • Page 45 At the “Aptiva Menu” turn the computer off. Click on the down arrow in the “COM #” box of the “Modem / FAX” item. Changing modem addresses for non-Mwave adapter cards If you accidentally click on the wrong box, press note: Esc.

  • Page 46: Modem Commands

    Modem commands Table 3 lists common modem commands. The modems that are already installed in your computer are compatible with the Hayes AT command set. All commands in this table must be preceded by the letters AT unless otherwise indi- cated.
  • Page 47 Table 3: Modem commands (Continued) Code/Command Function 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 n=3 Speaker is off when dialing or receiving Online...
  • Page 48 Table 3: Modem commands (Continued) Code/Command Function &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 Returns a modem profile to the original factory setting Escape sequence...

  • Page 49: 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 50: 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 usu- ally 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 51 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 52 5. If you experience trouble with this built-in modem, contact your Authorized Seller, or the IBM Help Center – Aptiva PC, IBM Corporation, 3039 Cornwallis Rd., Dept. BM1 / Bldg. If your IBM Aptiva Personal Computer comes with a modem...
  • Page 53 Canadian Department of Before installing this equipment, users should ensure that it is permissible to be connected to the facilities of the local tele- Communications compliance communications company. The equipment must also be installed using an acceptable method of connection. In some statement cases, the company’s inside wiring associated with a single line individual service may be extended by means of a certified...
  • Page 54 Avant d’installer ce matériel, l’utilisateur doit s’assurer qu’il est INDICE DE CHARGE (IC) permis de le raccorder aux installations de l’entreprise locale de télécommunications. Le matériel doit également être installé en L’INDICE DE CHARGE (IC) assigné à chaque dispositif terminal suivant une méthode acceptée de raccordement.

  • Page 55: Chapter 3: 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 (Desktop) Power Indicator Light (Minitower) 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 56 Step 2 Did the system unit beep after it was turned on? Yes, once The system unit has passed the power-on self test (POST). Go to Step 3. Yes, more than once There is a problem with the system unit. Find the code in “Error codes, descriptions, and corrective actions”...
  • Page 57 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 60, and take the action listed. •...
  • Page 58 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. If the problem continues, check your A Guide to HelpWare and All the Extras folder for information on obtaining service.

  • Page 59: 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 beep in self-test.
  • Page 60 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 61 Table 6: Troubleshooting: Hardware problems (Continued) If the problem is: Here’s what to do: Can’t format diskette 1. Make sure the diskette is not write-protected. 2. Make sure you are using the correct type of diskette. 3. Make sure the drive power and signal cables are securely attached to the back of the drive.
  • Page 62 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 connected. Your Read me first booklet shows how the cord should be connected. 2. Make sure the telephone line works by plugging a working telephone into the same telephone outlet that the computer was plugged into.
  • Page 63 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 64 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 65 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 66 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 A Guide to HelpWare and All the Extras folder for information on unit, but the computer has not turned off after 5 obtaining service.
  • Page 67 Table 7: Troubleshooting: Software problems (Continued) If the problem is: Here’s what to do: Computer shuts off without pressing the on/off 1. In Rapid Resume Manager, check the Scheduler feature and the Automatic button. Power Off option of the Rapid Resume feature to see if either of them is set to turn the computer off.
  • Page 68 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 69 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 70 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 71 Table 9: Troubleshooting: Mwave multimedia problems If the problem is: Here’s what to do: You don’t hear sound from the audio Set the modem to operate at a lower transfer rate. See “Mwave Help” in the application when you start the modem. Mwave group.

  • Page 72: Error Codes, Descriptions, And Corrective Actions

    Error codes, descriptions, and corrective actions Table 10: 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 73 Table 10: Error codes, descriptions, and corrective actions (Continued) Error Code Description Here’s what to do: I/O Channel Parity Error 1. Make sure all adapter cards are installed correctly. For instructions on installing adapter cards in your desktop system unit, see “Working with your Adapter ROM Error desktop system unit”...
  • Page 74 Table 10: Error codes, descriptions, and corrective actions (Continued) Error Code Description Here’s what to do: Configuration Error • If you are using Rapid Resume, complete the following steps: Configuration Change Has - If you have not changed your hardware (installed or removed an option), Occurred check your A Guide to HelpWare and All the Extras folder for information on obtaining service.
  • Page 75 Table 10: 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 76 Table 10: Error codes, descriptions, and corrective actions (Continued) Error Code Description Here’s what to do: External Cache Size Error If you have removed cache memory from your computer, press Enter while the error message is displayed to enter the Setup Utility. Choose System Information from the Setup Utility Main Menu to verify that the new cache memory size is correct.
  • Page 77 Table 10: Error codes, descriptions, and corrective actions (Continued) Error Code Description Here’s what to do: Parallel Port Configuration If you changed a hardware option, press Enter while the error message is Error displayed to enter the Setup Utility. Choose Input/Output Ports from the Setup Utility Main Menu and verify that the Parallel Port setting is correct.
  • Page 78 Table 10: Error codes, descriptions, and corrective actions (Continued) Error Code Description Here’s what to do: 1780 Drive 1 (Hard Disk) Error 1. Make sure the cables to all drives are securely attached. 2. Press Enter while the error message is displayed to enter the Setup Utility. 1781 Drive 2 (Hard Disk) Error Choose System Information from the Setup Utility Main Menu and verify that...
  • Page 79 Table 10: Error codes, descriptions, and corrective actions (Continued) Error Code Description Here’s what to do: 5962 CD-ROM Configuration Error 1. Check that all CD-ROM drive cables are correctly and securely connected. 2. If you added, removed, or moved any drives in your system unit, press Enter while the error message is displayed to enter the Setup Utility.
  • Page 80 Error codes, descriptions, and corrective actions...

  • Page 81: Chapter 4: Working With The Setup Utility

    Working with the Setup Utility Using the Setup Utility Starting the Setup Utility The Setup Utility opens with a Main Menu that lists the The Setup Utility allows you to view and change features of the utility. When you choose a feature from important information about your computer and its the Main Menu, the Setup Utility displays screens that hardware.

  • Page 82: Making Changes With The Setup Utility

    Your computer comes with Rapid Resume enabled. If you have kept Rapid Resume enabled, the Setup Utility will display the Summary View. To see all the options in the Setup Utility, press the Ctrl, Alt, and Delete keys at the same time to restart your system, then repeat Step 2.

  • Page 83: Working With Setup Utility Screens

    To choose a feature from the Setup Utility Main Menu: Keys Function Press the down (↓ ↓ ) or up (↑ ↑ ) arrow key on the Press this key once if you want help for a selected menu item. keyboard until the feature you want is highlighted.

  • Page 84: Saving And Restoring Settings

    Saving and restoring settings Example of using the Setup After you make changes to a Setup Utility screen, you Utility will return to the Main Menu. To exit the Setup Utility: To give you an idea of how to work with the Setup From the Main Menu, press the Esc key.
  • Page 85 use the arrow keys on the keyboard to highlight it. The Date and Time screen looks like this: (The time setting is 14:39:26 in the picture). 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 86: Features Of The Setup Utility

    Features of the Setup Utility ROM drive installed on your system. This screen also shows if the mouse is installed. Video and Monitor The Setup Utility contains the following features, which you select from the Main Menu: The Video and Monitor screen shows the video •...

  • Page 87: Disk Drives

    computer to automatically set the best refresh rates for Hard Disk Drive and CD-ROM Drive: These options your monitor. show you entries for each hard disk drive and the CD- ROM drive that are already installed, or that can be Set Refresh Rates (resolution).

  • Page 88: Input/Output Ports

    Read Prefetch. If the Local Bus IDE mode is set for that have additional serial ports, you must make sure High Performance, you can enable this option for that each serial port has a different address. maximum hard disk performance. If you change serial port addresses on the Input/Output Ports screen, you may also need to make changes to A CD-ROM drive connected at the Drive 1 location may...

  • Page 89: Rapid Resume

    • ECP and EPP 1.7: This mode combines the Rapid Resume is an exclusive IBM energy-saving feature capabilities of the Extended Capabilities Port (ECP) with many useful options. Your computer comes with and Enhanced Parallel Port (EPP) modes. This mode Rapid Resume enabled (turned on).
  • Page 90 The following paragraphs describe each of the Rapid not used for 20 minutes, your display goes blank and the Resume options. hard disk in your computer starts using less power. APM BIOS Mode. The Basic Input/Output System Only energy-saving monitors power down during note: (BIOS) is the machine language that runs your Standby.

  • Page 91: Plug And Play

    Wake Up on Ring. This option allows you to have your Plug and Play computer turn on automatically when the phone rings. This is useful if you have a fax modem and use your The Plug and Play (PnP) screen shows the number of computer to receive faxes.

  • Page 92: Startup Options

    changes to the software that came with the adapter Be sure to read the documentation that came with the card. adapter card. You may need to make changes to the card that match the selections you make for Interrupt I/O Port Resources. This option allows you to allocate I/O Resources.

  • Page 93: Model Information

    the operating system files on diskette drive A first and Date and Time. Enter the time in 24-hour format hard disk 0 second. (hours, minutes, seconds). For example: • 12 midnight is 00:00:00 Hard disk 1 is the hard disk that came preinstalled in •...
  • Page 94 you create your password, be sure to write it down and performance of your computer’s BIOS. You may need to put it in a secure place. disable this option when you are using an application that attempts to write to the BIOS, such as a virus checking application.
  • Page 95 PCI Card Options. This option allows you to enable or disable PCI Card Bus Mastering during POST. Bus Mastering allows installed bus master PCI cards to process information without using the microprocessor. If PCI cards do not operate properly, you may need to disable this option.
  • Page 96 Features of the Setup Utility...

  • Page 97: Part 2: Installing Options

    Installing options Part 2 In this part, you will find these chapters: Minitower System • This is how the system board looks when installed in “Working with your desktop system unit” on your system unit: page 87 explains how to install adapter cards and drives in your system unit.
  • Page 98 Part 2 Installing options...

  • Page 99: Chapter 5: Working With Your Desktop System Unit

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

  • Page 100: Identifying Parts Of The System Unit

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

  • Page 101: Specifications Of The System Unit

    Specifications of the system unit The system unit of your computer has four bays (bays Riser card. Holds the adapter card connectors. are locations for drives) and three adapter card slots. Adapter card slots. Three openings for adapter cards. You may want to purchase a drive to install in any empty bay or an adapter card to install in any empty slot.

  • Page 102: Preparing To Install Adapter Cards

    Preparing to install adapter cards The system unit has three slots and five connectors for You can install a PCI adapter card in connector adapter cards. A maximum of three adapter cards can PCI – 1 or an AT adapter card in connector AT – 2. be installed in the system unit at one time.

  • Page 103: Video Adapter Cards

    Do not change any settings. Non–Plug and Play Change settings in the Plug and Play Setup Utility before installing the card. For instructions on changing the Plug and Play Setup Utility, see the Aptiva Index. Non–Plug and Play Plug and Play Change settings in the Plug and Play Setup Utility before installing the card.

  • Page 104: Installing Adapter Cards

    Installing adapter cards Before you install an adapter card, you must remove the Align and insert the adapter card into the adapter system unit cover. For instructions, see page 87. 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 105: Preparing To Install Drives

    Preparing to install drives Before you install an additional: Deciding which drive bay to use • Use the following table to help you determine where to Drive (of any type), you may need to purchase install your drive. power and signal cables. •...

  • Page 106: Removing A Drive Bay Panel

    Removing a drive bay panel Replacing a drive bay panel Check to see if the system unit cover has a panel Remove the system unit cover. For cover removal covering the bay you want to use. instructions, see page 87. If a panel covers the bay, remove the system unit Insert the panel into the opening (from the front of cover.

  • Page 107: 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 108: 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 109: 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 110: 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 92. Left bracket removal Drive attachment/removal Remove the screws and disconnect any drive...
  • Page 111 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 112: 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 92.
  • Page 113 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 99.

  • Page 114: 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 98. For instructions on removing a drive from bay 2, see page 100. Right bracket removal Drive attachment/removal Remove the screws and disconnect any drive...
  • Page 115 Installing and removing a hard disk in bay 3 (continued) Right bracket replacement Hard disk cable connections Slide the right bracket into the bay. Make sure you Connect all drive cables. Reinstall any drives you insert the catch into its slot on the front of the removed in bays 1 and 2.

  • Page 116: Installing And Removing A Hard Disk In Bay 4

    Installing and removing a hard disk in bay 4 Bay 4 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 98. For instructions on removing a drive from bay 2, see page 100. Right bracket removal Drive attachment/removal Remove the screws and disconnect any drive...
  • Page 117 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 118 Installing and removing a hard disk in bay 4...

  • Page 119: Chapter 6: Working With Your Minitower System Unit

    Working with your minitower system unit How to begin Slide the cover forward and completely remove it from the system unit. Follow these simple precautions: Turn off the system unit, monitor, and any external options (such as a printer). Disconnect the telephone cord and any external cables.

  • Page 120: Identifying Parts Of The System Unit

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

  • Page 121: Specifications Of The System Unit

    Specifications of the system unit The system unit of your computer has six bays (bays are (No external access.) locations for drives) and seven adapter card slots. You Power supply. Capable of providing at least 145 watts may want to purchase a drive to install in any empty bay of power to the system unit.

  • Page 122: Preparing To Install Adapter Cards

    Preparing to install adapter cards The system unit has seven slots and eight connectors You can install a PCI adapter card in connector for adapter cards. A maximum of seven adapter cards PCI – 2 or an AT adapter card in connector AT – 3. note: can be installed in the system unit at one time.

  • Page 123: Video Adapter Cards

    Do not change any settings. Non–Plug and Play Change settings in the Plug and Play Setup Utility before installing the card. For instructions on changing the Plug and Play Setup Utility, see the Aptiva Index. Non–Plug and Play Plug and Play Change settings in the Plug and Play Setup Utility before installing the card.

  • Page 124: Installing Adapter Cards

    Installing adapter cards Before you install an adapter card, you must remove the Align and insert the adapter card into the adapter system unit cover. For instructions, see page 107. card connector. Insert the screw. Lay the system unit on its side. To ensure that the sys- tem unit lays flat, make sure the base (bottom) of the system unit hangs over the edge of your work surface as Adapter Card...

  • Page 125: Removing Adapter Cards And Riser Card

    Removing adapter cards and riser card Before you remove an adapter card, you must remove the system unit cover. For instructions, see page 107. Adapter Card Lay the system unit on its side. To ensure that the sys- Riser Card tem unit lays flat, make sure the base (bottom) of the Screw system unit hangs over the edge of your work surface as...
  • Page 126 Disconnect the power cable from the riser card and remove the riser card screw. Then remove the riser card. Riser Card System Board (Back) (Bottom) (Top) Riser Card Connector (Front) To reinstall the adapter cards and the riser card, note: reverse the removal procedure.

  • Page 127: Preparing To Install Drives

    Preparing to install drives Before you install an additional: Before you install a drive, make sure you remove the system unit cover. For cover removal instructions, see • Drive (of any type), you may need to purchase page 107. power and signal cables. •...

  • Page 128: 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 129: 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 130: 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 131: Installing And Removing A Drive In Bay 1

    Installing and removing a drive in bay 1 Bay 1 can hold a 3.5-inch slim drive, such as a diskette, or tape drive. For drive removal, reverse the steps shown below. Insert the drive into the bay. Align the screw holes Connect the power and signal cables to the drive.

  • Page 132: Installing And Removing A Drive In Bay 2 Or 3

    Installing and removing a drive in bay 2 or 3 Bay 2 or 3 can hold up to a 5.25-inch half high drive, such as a diskette, tape, or CD-ROM drive. For drive removal, reverse these steps. Insert the drive into the bay. Align the screw holes Connect the power and signal cables to the drive.

  • Page 133: Installing And Removing A Drive In Bay 4

    Installing and removing a drive in bay 4 Bay 4 can hold up to a 3.5-inch half high drive, such as a diskette or tape drive. For drive removal reverse these steps. Insert the drive into the bay. Align the screw holes Connect the power and signal cables to the drive.

  • Page 134: Installing And Removing A Hard Disk In Bay 5

    Installing and removing a hard disk in bay 5 Bay 5 can hold a 3.5-inch slim hard disk. For hard disk removal, reverse these steps. To attach the mounting bracket, align the screw Insert the hard disk (with the bracket attached) into holes and insert the two screws.

  • Page 135: Installing And Removing A Hard Disk In Bay 6

    Installing and removing a hard disk in bay 6 Bay 6 can hold a 3.5-inch slim hard disk. For hard disk removal, reverse these steps. Insert the drive into the bay. Align the screw holes Connect the power and signal cables. (To ensure and insert the four screws.
  • Page 136 Installing and removing a hard disk in bay 6...

  • Page 137: Chapter 7: Working With Your System Board

    Working with your system board How to begin unit door to open it. FOR YOUR SAFETY, follow these simple precautions: Turn off the system unit, monitor, and any external options (such as a printer). System Unit Door Disconnect the telephone cord and any other cords and cables attached to the system unit, but do not disconnect the system unit power cord yet, or Press up on the cover release latch.
  • Page 138 Remove the system unit cover: Slide the cover forward and completely remove it from the system unit. Remove the screws. (Front View) (Back View) To prevent electrostatic charge from damaging any part of your computer, touch the computer’s Important: bare metal frame before you unplug the system unit, or wear an antistatic wrist strap while mak- ing hardware changes.

  • Page 139: 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 140: Specifications For The System Board

    Specifications for the system board The system board, sometimes called the planar or this jumper if you install cache memory modules. motherboard, is the main circuit board in the system Memory module sockets (for SIMMs). Your unit. It supports a variety of devices and provides other system board has two sets (banks) of sockets for basic computer functions that are preinstalled or that memory modules.

  • Page 141: Installing An Upgrade Processor

    Installing an upgrade processor No upgrade processor is available at this time. When an similar object to gently push out the leg that is upgrade processor becomes available, instructions for hooked on the catch underneath the tab. Take installing it should come packaged with it. Instructions extreme care not to push the leg too hard, or you for removing your old processor are given in this part.
  • Page 142 Install the new processor by following the instructions that came with it. Reinstall all hardware you removed to access the processor. Installing an upgrade processor...

  • Page 143: Installing Cache Memory

    Installing cache memory To install a cache memory module: Locate the two cache memory module sockets. If you have a desktop system, you may have to remove installed adapter cards and the drive and bracket installed in bay bank 0 1.

  • Page 144: To Install 256K

    The middle notch at the bottom divides the cache To install 256K: module into two unequal halves. Insert one 256K cache memory module into Bank 0. A Position the notch over the center divider in the properly-inserted module looks like this: socket as shown in the next picture, matching the wide half of the module to the wide half of the opening in the socket.

  • Page 145: To Upgrade From 256K To 512K

    To upgrade from 256K to 512K Resetting the jumper when installing cache memory If you already have a 256K module installed in Bank 0, you only need to insert a 256K module into Bank 1. A Your computer comes with a jumper preset for the old properly-inserted module looks like this: amount of cache memory.
  • Page 146 To reset the jumper, do the following: Locate the jumper you need to reset. Lift the jumper from Position 1 and move it to Position 2, as shown in the picture. Position 1 Position 2 Jumper Jumper Pins (0 or 256K) (512K) Reinstall all hardware you removed to access the cache memory module sockets.

  • Page 147: Installing And Removing Memory Modules

    Installing and removing memory modules If you have a desktop system, you may have to remove installed adapter cards. For instructions on removing adapter cards, see page 92. If you have a minitower system, you may have to remove installed adapter cards and the riser card.

  • Page 148: Installing Memory Modules

    modules. For example, you can have two 4MB Insert the module into the socket at a 45-degree memory modules installed in Socket 1 and Socket 2, angle as shown. Make sure the connectors line up and two 8MB memory modules installed in Socket 3 and the module is firmly held in the socket at and Socket 4.

  • Page 149: Removing Memory Modules

    Press forward firmly on the memory module to At the same time, push both clips downward. The move it into a vertical position. Both sides of the module will release and move forward. module will “click” when the module locks into place.

  • Page 150: Upgrading Video Memory

    Upgrading video memory dot, notch or bevel on the video memory module. If you have a desktop system, you may have to remove installed adapter cards. Position the end of the memory module with the For instructions on removing adapter dot, notch or bevel as shown.

  • Page 151: Reinstalling Video Drivers In Os/2 Warp

    Repeat these steps to install the second video Type: memory module. INSTALL and press Enter. The “Trident Display Drivers Reinstall all hardware you removed to access the Installation” window appears. video memory module sockets. The “Trident Display Drivers Installation” note- book automatically opens to the Screen section.

  • Page 152: Replacing The Battery

    Replacing the battery If you have a desktop system, you may have to remove installed adapter cards. For instructions on removing adapter cards, see page 92. If you have a minitower system, you may have to remove installed adapter cards Battery and the riser card.

  • Page 153: Appendix A: Reference Tables

    Reference tables Appendix Memory module placement This table shows how to place the single inline memory modules (SIMMs) on your system board. Use this information when adding or removing system memory. Table 13: Memory module placement Total memory Socket 1 Socket 2 Socket 3 Socket 4...
  • Page 154 Table 13: Memory module placement (Continued) Total memory Socket 1 Socket 2 Socket 3 Socket 4 64MB 32MB 32MB 64MB 32MB 32MB 72MB 32MB 32MB 72MB 32MB 32MB 80MB 32MB 32MB 80MB 32MB 32MB 96MB 16MB 16MB 32MB 32MB 96MB 32MB 32MB 16MB...

  • Page 155: Memory Map

    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 14: Memory map Address range Description 0-640KB (0-9FFFFH) Base memory 640-768KB (A0000-BFFFFH) VGA mode video memory 768-800KB (C0000-C7FFFH)

  • Page 156: 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 15: System I/O addresses Address range Function (hexadecimal)
  • Page 157 Table 15: System I/O addresses (Continued) Address range Function (hexadecimal) 01F0-01F7, 03F6 Primary IDE controller 0278-027F, 67B-67A Parallel port 3 02E8-02EF Serial port 4 02F8-02FF Serial port 2 0370-0371 Reserved 0378-037F, 77B-77A Parallel port 2 03BC-03BF, 7BC-7BE Parallel port 1 03C0-03CF, 3D4, 3D5, 03DA SVGA controller 03E8-03EF...

  • Page 158: 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 16: System board interrupts Interrupt request (IRQ) Function Power management Parity error or I/O channel check Timer...

  • Page 159: 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 17: DMA channel assignments DMA channel Assignment...
  • Page 160 Appendix...

  • Page 161: Index

    Index Numerics 010X System Board Error about this book cache control 0110 System Board Parity Error access cache memory 82, 131–134 0111 I/O Channel Parity Error Diskette Drive defined 0114 Adapter ROM Error adapter card enabling and disabling 0129 System Board Error allocating DMA channels to installing 131–134...
  • Page 162 DMA (Direct Memory Access) channel 0662 Diskette Drive Configuration Error installing and removing 95, 102, 116, assignments 122, 123 Drive 1 (Hard Disk) Error 0762 Math Coprocessor Configuration preparing to install 93, 115 Drive 2 (Hard Disk) Error Error read prefetch Drive 3 (Hard Disk) Error 0962 Parallel Port Configuration Error Hard Disk Configuration Error...
  • Page 163 memory settings power indicator lights cache 131–134 terms and definitions location DMA channel assignments used for problem solving using the tilt/swivel stand monitor (video) power saver feature Memory Error setup monitor 8, 78 Memory Size Error Monitor Mode printer driver motherboard, see system board defined midi...
  • Page 164 Security socket 127–128 installing adapter cards 90, 110 serial port publications installing drives 93–105, 115–123 changing addresses other IBM Aptiva Personal Computer removing the cover 107, 125 Serial Port Configuration Error specifications 89, 109 settings monitor 8–12 screen resolution Rapid Resume Setup Utility 69–83...
  • Page 165 video setup virus detection volume adjusting on multimedia systems control on CD-ROM drive controls in multimedia software headphones speaker Wake Up on Alarm defined setting the date and time turning on and off Wake Up on Ring defined 13, 79 indicating phone calls received turning on and off warranty and license agreement...
  • Page 166 Index...

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