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Page 2 IBM without obligation. For copies of publications related to this product, call toll free 1-800-IBM-7282 in the Continental U.S.A. In Canada, call toll free 1-800-465-7999. © Copyright International Business Machines Corporation 1994. All rights reserved.
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 ................19 About built-in modems ........................19 Connecting your modem to the telephone network ............. 19 Types of built-in modems ....................... 19 Operating your modem ......................20 Tips on using your modem ......................21 Using the Auto Answer feature ....................21 Using the telephone with your modem .................
Page 5 Devices and I/O Ports ......................66 Video Setup ........................67 IDE Drives Setup ........................ 68 Date and Time .......................... 69 System Security ........................69 Start Options ..........................70 Advanced Setup ........................71 ISA Legacy Resources ......................72 Rapid Resume .......................... 73 Part 2: Installing options ..............
Page 6 Installing memory modules ....................103 Removing memory modules ....................104 Upgrading video memory ......................105 Replacing the battery ........................106 Appendix A: Reference tables ................107 Memory module placement ......................107 Memory map ..........................109 System Input/Output (I/O) addresses ................... 110 System board interrupts ........................
Page 7: Notices
FOR CONTINUED PROTECTION AGAINST THE RISK OF services do not imply that IBM intends to make these available ELECTRICAL SHOCK: in all countries in which IBM operates. Any reference to an IBM • Connect your computer only to an electrical outlet product, program, or service is not intended to state or imply of the correct voltage.
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 Your monitor has controls for adjusting the image that Contrast and brightness 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
To adjust the contrast and brightness controls: Image 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
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
Aptiva Index describes the Rapid Resume features and gives you step-by-step instructions for setting it up. You display mode A resolution setting associated with a can use the Aptiva Index by double-clicking on its icon in vertical frequency setting (and sometimes a color setting). For Program Manager.
Page 19: Selecting Monitor Settings
Selecting monitor settings Monitor Horizontal Frequency If your monitor and system unit came: These are the monitor settings that you can select. • Packaged together, your monitor horizontal • Monitor Horizontal Frequency. Sets the frequency was set correctly at the factory to give you computer’s video output frequency to match the the best performance from your monitor.
Page 20: Monitor Resolution, Number Of Colors, And Font Size
Once you have selected the correct monitor type or Make the Video Display Type selection. The monitor frequency, the computer knows which available selections include a list of IBM monitor resolutions and colors your monitor can support. In types, User Defined, and Custom. Use the right Display Select (where you select Monitor Resolution, arrow key to select a setting.
Page 21: Performance Tips
Performance tips Tips: The highest resolution and color settings are not always best. For example: Here are some general guidelines for working with your • monitor: Higher resolutions display more pels. While this allows more text and graphics to be displayed, it •...
Page 22 Performance tips...
Page 23: Chapter 2: System Performance
Use the Rapid Resume Manager, an exclusive will normally operate when one of the Rapid Resume energy-saving feature found only on IBM PCs. Manager features is turned on (enabled). See the Aptiva • Index for step-by-step instructions for enabling Rapid Install a printer driver on your computer.
Page 24: How Rapid Resume Saves Information
Table 2: Rapid Resume Manager normal operation How Rapid Resume saves What happens: Explanation: information Computer comes on This is a normal function of the When you use Rapid Resume, the contents of memory when the phone rings. Wake Up on Ring feature. You can are saved in a special file on your hard disk every time turn Wake Up on Ring off in Rapid you turn off your computer.
Page 25: Installing A Printer Driver
When you are finished Click on Start. The “Printers” window appears. using the fax modem, change the default printer back for printing. For more information, see the online Aptiva Click on Add>>. Index entries pertaining to your fax software.
Page 26 After you have made your selections, click on OK. A port is a connection on the back of the system unit in which you plug a device, such as a printer. Most printers are parallel printers, and therefore should be attached to parallel ports.
Page 27: Controlling The Volume On Multimedia Systems
Controlling the volume on multimedia systems If you have a multimedia model of The IBM Aptiva The multimedia software volume controls are located in Personal Computer, you can control the volume in three either the Soundblaster** group or the Multimedia ways: Utilities group in Windows Program Manager.
Page 28 • 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 29: 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 30: Operating Your Modem
V.42bis. cuted by the modem. Some IBM Aptiva PCs in the U.S. and Canada, and some To communicate with a modem from DOS, use the models in other countries, may have built-in modems ECHO command.
Page 31: Tips On Using Your Modem
Tips on using your modem This section provides tips on: the user’s guide that came with the communications software. • Using the Auto Answer feature with your modem communications software If your computer came with fax software already • installed, use the fax software documentation included Using the telephone with your modem in the box your computer came in or the fax software online Help for additional information.
Page 32 A dialing sequence is similar to a command you type on your computer. For example, in some areas the follow- ing dialing sequence disables Call Waiting: (# or *)70,,,(complete telephone number) The dialing sequence you type on your computer might look like this: *70,,,5554343.
Page 33: How Modems Work
How modems work If you are having problems connecting to other Microsoft Works for Windows), you should see the final modems, or are interested in learning more about how connection speed on the screen. This rate remains con- modems work, the information in this section can help stant throughout the session.
Page 34: 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 35: 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 36 CAS and SENDFAX are two other commonly used com- note: mand sets. These command sets are not supported by the built-in modems in IBM Aptiva PCs. • If your computer has a 2400 bps built-in modem with 9600 bps send fax and 4800 receive fax capabil- ities, your modem supports Class 1 fax commands.
Page 37: Communications Settings
Communications settings The built-in modems in IBM Aptiva PCs are preset to Conflicts may arise if you add adapter cards with serial COM1 SERIAL PORT 1. The addresses and interrupts ports or if you change the address settings on your supported by your computer are: modem.
Page 38 To change the hardware address settings on a built-in 2400 bps data modem, you must reset jumpers on the modem. To access the modem jumpers, remove the cover from the computer. To remove the cover, see page 79. The illustration shows how you should set the jumpers for each address.
Page 39: 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 40 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 41 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 42: 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 43: 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 44 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 45 If your IBM Aptiva Personal Computer has a built-in modem, 5. If you experience trouble with this built-in modem, contact the following Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and your Authorized Seller, or the Product Support Center –...
Page 46 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 47 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 48 Modem regulations...
Page 49: 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 50 Step 2 Did the system unit beep after it was turned on? Yes, more than once There is a problem with the system unit. If an error code: • Is displayed, find the code in “Error codes, descriptions, and corrective actions”...
Page 51 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 52, and take the action listed. •...
Page 52: 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. Error code (and description), more than one If an error code: beep in self-test, or continuous beep occurs •...
Page 53 Table 6: Troubleshooting: Hardware problems (Continued) If the problem is: Here’s what to do: Can’t read information on diskette or CD 1. Make sure you are using the correct type of diskette. Make sure the diskette is formatted correctly. 2. Make sure the diskette or CD is inserted into the drive correctly. 3.
Page 54 Table 6: Troubleshooting: Hardware problems (Continued) If the problem is: Here’s what to do: Mouse does not move the cursor 1. Move the mouse onto a mouse pad and try using it. 2. Make sure you are using a screen that allows the use of a mouse. Some screens do not.
Page 55 Table 6: Troubleshooting: Hardware problems (Continued) If the problem is: Here’s what to do: When the computer is turned on, a picture 1. Choose Start Options from the Configuration/Setup Utility main menu, and appears indicating a diskette should be make sure that Startup devices are set correctly. inserted into drive A 2.
Page 56 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 your AUTOEXEC.BAT file.
Page 57 Table 7: Troubleshooting: Software problems (Continued) If the problem is: Here’s what to do: The Rapid Resume Features screen does not Check your Services and Support Guide for information on obtaining service. appear in the Configuration/Setup Utility and the Rapid Resume Manager icon does not appear in Windows.
Page 58 Table 7: Troubleshooting: Software problems (Continued) If the problem is: Here’s what to do: Adapter cards don’t work after you turn the In the Rapid Resume menu of the Configuration/Setup Utility, make sure the computer on to resume working. Initialize Adapter Cards option is set to “Reload Device Drivers”. Some adapter cards do not operate correctly with Rapid Resume.
Page 59 Table 7: Troubleshooting: Software problems (Continued) If the problem is: Here’s what to do: Your computer turns on automatically when Either disable the Wake Up on Ring feature in Rapid Resume Manager or on you dial out on a rotary or pulse telephone. the Rapid Resume menu of the Configuration/Setup Utility, or disable the Auto Answer feature in your fax software.
Page 60 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 61 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 62: 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: System Board Error Turn the system unit off, wait 10 seconds, and then turn the system unit on again. System Board Parity Error 1.
Page 63 Table 9: 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 Services and Support Guide for information on obtaining service.
Page 64 Table 9: Error codes, descriptions, and corrective actions (Continued) Error Code Description Here’s what to do: Memory Size Error 1. If you added memory after Rapid Resume turned the computer off, press Enter while the error message is displayed to enter the Configuration/Setup Utility.
Page 65 Table 9: Error codes, descriptions, and corrective actions (Continued) Error Code Description Here’s what to do: Math Coprocessor Check your Services and Support Guide for information on obtaining service. Configuration Error Parallel Port Configuration If you changed a hardware option, press Enter while the error message is Error displayed to enter the Configuration/Setup Utility.
Page 66 Table 9: Error codes, descriptions, and corrective actions (Continued) Error Code Description Here’s what to do: 1780 Drive 0 (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 Configuration/ 1781 Drive 1 (Hard Disk) Error Setup Utility.
Page 67 Table 9: Error codes, descriptions, and corrective actions (Continued) Error Code Description Here’s what to do: 1802 PCI Error (I/O address not A PCI adapter card has requested an I/O address that is not available, or the PCI available) adapter card may be defective. Choose ISA Legacy Resources from the Configuration/Setup Utility main menu, and make sure the I/O port resources settings for ISA legacy adapter cards are correct.
Page 68 Table 9: Error codes, descriptions, and corrective actions (Continued) Error Code Description Here’s what to do: 1962 Boot Sequence Error 1. Choose Start Options from the Configuration/Setup Utility main menu, and make sure that Startup devices are set correctly. 2. Insert the Recovery diskette into drive A, and press F1. The Recovery diskette is the one that you were instructed to create in First Steps.
Page 69 Table 9: 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 Configuration/Setup Utility.
Page 70 Error codes, descriptions, and corrective actions...
Page 71: 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 72: Making Changes With The Configuration/Setup Utility
If you are using Rapid Resume (Rapid Resume is enabled), press Ctrl + Alt + Delete. If you are not using Rapid Resume, skip Step 2. This symbol will appear on the screen. Press F1 while the symbol is displayed to get the Configuration/Setup Utility.
Page 73: 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 Press the down (↓ ↓ ) or up (↑ ↑ ) arrow key on the screens to decrease the numerical value of a setting.
Page 74: Saving And Restoring Settings
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 75 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 76: 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. • Product Data System Summary • Product Data •...
Page 77: 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 78: 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 79: Date And Time
The IDE Drives Setup screen lists four IDE drive Date and Time selections: The Date and Time feature lets you change the date and • Hard Disk 0 is attached to Local Bus connector 1 on time on your computer. the system board and set as the Master device.
Page 80: Start Options
Follow the instructions on the screen to set or delete a (or Enter) key. However, the Power-on password will not Power-on password. The Power-on password can be up grant you full access to the Configuration/Setup utility; to seven characters long (letters, numbers, or both). only two or three features will appear in the main menu.
Page 81: Advanced Setup
• Tell the computer where to find the operating Use the Startup Devices options to tell the computer the system files devices to search for the operating system files and the • order in which it should search them. For example, if Enable Virus Detection when the computer is turned you select diskette drive A (also called Diskette Drive 0) as the First Startup Device, and Hard Disk 0 as the...
Page 82: Isa Legacy Resources
• The following paragraphs describe each of these DMA resources • options. Interrupt resources Cache Control. The Cache Control option allows you The following paragraphs describe each of these to enable or disable Cache memory and shows you the options. amount of Cache memory installed in your computer.
Page 83: Rapid Resume
Automatic Power Off. If Rapid Resume is enabled, this option lets you set the amount of time that will pass Rapid Resume is an exclusive IBM energy-saving feature before your computer turns off automatically. For with many useful options. Rapid Resume can:...
Page 84 The current state of the computer is saved before the Halt CPU When Idle. This option lets you halt the computer turns off. Any applications or programs open central processing unit (CPU) during Standby. This when the computer turns off will be open when you turn conserves power without affecting the operation of your the computer back on.
Page 85 Alarm Date and Time. If you are using the Wake Up on Alarm feature, these options let you set the date and time you want the computer to turn on automatically. Enter the date in the format shown on the screen. Enter the time in 24-hour format (hours, minutes, seconds).
Page 86 Features of the Configuration/Setup Utility...
Page 87: 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 88 Part 2 Installing options...
Page 89: 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 90: Identifying Parts Of The System Unit
Identifying parts of the system unit Identifying parts of the system unit...
Page 91: 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. On Adapter card slots. Three openings for adapter cards. most models, three bays come with drives installed and two card slots come with adapter cards installed.
Page 92: Preparing To Install Adapter Cards
Preparing to install adapter cards The system unit has three slots and five connectors for can install an adapter card in connector 3a or 3b, but adapter cards. A maximum of three adapter cards can you cannot have adapter cards installed in connectors be installed in the system unit at one time.
Page 93 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 94: 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 79. 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 95: 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 96 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 79. Locate the panel latches on the inside of the cover.
Page 97: 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 98: 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 99: 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 100: 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 84. Left bracket removal Drive attachment/removal Remove the screws and disconnect any drive...
Page 101 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 102: 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 84.
Page 103 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 91.
Page 104: 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 90. For instructions on removing a drive from bay 2, see page 92. Right bracket removal Drive attachment/removal Remove the screws and disconnect any drive...
Page 105 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 106: 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 90. For instructions on removing a drive from bay 2, see page 92. Right bracket removal Drive attachment/removal Remove the screws and disconnect any drive...
Page 107 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 108 Installing and removing a hard disk in bay 4...
Page 109: 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 110: 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 111: Specifications For The System Board
Specifications for the system board The system board is the main circuit board in the system Processor. Your computer has an Intel** Pentium** processor. unit. It supports a variety of devices, such as the mouse and keyboard, and provides other basic computer Local Bus connector 2.
Page 112: Installing And Removing Memory Modules
Installing and removing memory modules Before beginning these steps, you may have to remove sockets in the set. Also, you must use two memory installed adapter cards. For instructions on removing modules of the same size. adapter cards, see page 84. For example, if you install a 2MB memory module in Your system board has four memory module sockets Socket 3, you must also install a 2MB memory module...
Page 113: Installing Memory Modules
Installing memory modules Press forward firmly on the memory module to move it into a vertical position. Both sides of the module will click when the module locks into place. To install an additional memory module in an empty The newly installed memory module will be locked socket: into the socket in a vertical position with pins showing through the holes on each side.
Page 114: Removing Memory Modules
Removing memory modules Lift the module out of the socket. 72-pin To remove a memory module from its socket: Memory Module Locate the two clamps that hold the memory module in place. One clamp holds the left edge of the module and the other clamp holds the right edge.
Page 115: Upgrading Video Memory
Upgrading video memory Before beginning these steps, you may have to remove Repeat these steps to install the second video installed adapter cards. For instructions on removing memory module. adapter cards, see page 84. Notch Video Your system board comes with 1MB of video memory Memory Module installed and two empty video memory module sockets (Socket 1 and Socket 2 in the picture).
Page 116: Replacing The Battery
Replacing the battery Before beginning these steps, you may have to remove installed adapter cards. For instructions on removing adapter cards, see page 84. Battery Battery To replace the battery: Socket Locate the edge of the battery that is visible through the gap in the battery socket.
Page 117: Appendix A: Reference Tables
Reference tables Appendix A 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 11: Memory module placement Total memory Socket 1 Socket 2 Socket 3 Socket 4...
Page 118 Table 11: Memory module placement (Continued) Total memory Socket 1 Socket 2 Socket 3 Socket 4 32MB 16MB 16MB 32MB 16MB 16MB 36MB 16MB 16MB 36MB 16MB 16MB 40MB 16MB 16MB 40MB 16MB 16MB 48MB 16MB 16MB 48MB 16MB 16MB 64MB 16MB 16MB...
Page 119: 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 12: Memory map Address range Description 0-640KB (0-9FFFFH) Base memory 640-768KB (A0000-BFFFFH) VGA mode video memory 768-800KB (C0000-C7FFFH)
Page 120: 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 13: System I/O addresses Address range Function (hexadecimal)
Page 121 Table 13: System I/O addresses (Continued) Address range Function (hexadecimal) 01F0-01F7, 03F6 Primary IDE controller 0278-027F Parallel port 3 02E8-02EF Serial port 4 02F8-02FF Serial port 2 0378-037F Parallel port 2 03C0-03CF, 3D4, 3D5, 03DA SVGA controller 03E8-03EF Serial port 3 03F0-03F5, 03F7 Diskette controller 03F8-03FF...
Page 122: 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 14: System board interrupts Interrupt request (IRQ) Function Power management Parity error or I/O channel check Timer...
Page 123: 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 15: DMA channel assignments DMA channel Assignment...
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Page 125: Index
Index Numerics 1804 PCI Error (memory below 1MB not available) capacities 81, 85 010X System Board Error 1805 PCI Error (ROM error) panel, removing 0110 System Board Parity Error 1962 Boot Sequence Error Boot Sequence Error 0111 I/O Channel Parity Error 2462 Video Configuration Error 0114 Adapter ROM Error 24XX Video Error...
Page 126 Drive 1 (Hard Disk) Error Drive 2 (Hard Disk) Error 0762 Math Coprocessor Configuration Halt CPU When Idle Drive 3 (Hard Disk) Error Error hard disk drive connector 0962 Parallel Port Configuration Error IDE performance diskette 87, 101 installing and removing 87, 94 Local Bus 1 87, 101...
Page 127 memory module, see SIMM setting up and using PCI Error (ROM not available) Memory Size Error settings performance modem terms and definitions monitor 10, 11, 68 AT commands using the tilt/swivel stand planar, see system board changing software and hardware monitor (video) Plug and Play adapter cards addresses...
Page 128 SIMM (single inline memory module) socket 100–101 Video Configuration Error publications video display type, changing in the installing 102, 103 other IBM Aptiva Personal Computer x Configuration/Setup Utility placement of memory modules Video Error removing 102, 104 video memory socket location 100–101...
Page 129 turning on and off warranty and license agreement Index...
Page 130 Index...

IBM Aptiva Hardware Handbook

Notices

About this Book

Part 1: Reference Information

Chapter 1: Setting up and Using a Monitor

Chapter 2: System Performance

Chapter 3: Modem Information

Chapter 4: Troubleshooting

Chapter 5: Working with the Configuration/Setup Utility

Part 2: Installing Options

Chapter 6: Working with Your System Unit

Chapter 7: Working with Your System Board

Appendix A: Reference Tables

Index

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