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IBM NetVista A21 User Manual

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  • Page 1 User Guide Types 6336, 6337, 6339, 6341, 6342, 6346, 6347, 6348, 2254, 2256, 2257...
  • Page 3 User Guide Types 6336, 6337, 6339, 6341, 6342, 6346, 6347, 6348, 2254, 2256, 2257...
  • Page 4 Note Before using this information and the product it supports, be sure to read the “Safety Information” on page v and Appendix E, “Notices and trademarks” on page 69. Second Edition (May 2002) © Copyright International Business Machines Corporation 2001. All rights reserved. US Government Users Restricted Rights –...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Contents Safety Information ..... . . v Lithium battery notice ..... . . vi Modem safety information .
  • Page 6 Replacing the cover and connecting the cables ... . . 38 Chapter 5. Installing internal options — microtower model ..41 Removing the cover ..... . . 41 Locating components .

  • Page 7: Safety Information

    Safety Information DANGER Electrical current from power, telephone, and communication cables is hazardous. To avoid a shock hazard: v Do not connect or disconnect any cables or perform installation, maintenance, or reconfiguration of this product during an electrical storm. v Connect all power cords to a properly wired and grounded electrical outlet. v Connect to properly wired outlets any equipment that will be attached to this product.

  • Page 8: Lithium Battery Notice

    v Lorsque vous installez, que vous déplacez, ou que vous manipulez le présent produit ou des périphériques qui lui sont raccordés, reportez-vous aux instructions ci-dessous pour connecter et déconnecter les différents cordons. Connexion: Déconnexion: 1. Mettez les unités hors tension. 1.

  • Page 9: Laser Compliance Statement

    v Never install telephone jacks in wet locations unless the jack is specifically designed for wet locations. v Never touch uninsulated telephone wires or terminals unless the telephone line has been disconnected at the network interface. v Use caution when installing or modifying telephone lines. v Avoid using a telephone (other than a cordless type) during an electrical storm.
  • Page 10 DANGER Laser radiation when open. Do not stare into the beam, do not view directly with optical instruments, and avoid direct exposure to the beam. DANGER: Certains modèles d’ordinateurs personnels sont équipés d’origine d’une unité de CD-ROM ou de DVD-ROM. Mais ces unités sont également vendues séparément en tant qu’options.

  • Page 11: About This Book

    About this book This publication provides instructions for installing most options into your computer. This publication also includes an overview of computer features, locating connectors, and updating configuration settings. How this book is organized This book contains the following chapters and appendixes: v “Chapter 1, “Overview”“...

  • Page 12: Information Resources

    Information resources Access IBM, on your desktop, provides a link to more information about your computer. See the Quick Reference that comes with your computer for basic troubleshooting, software recovery procedures, and information about where to call for help and service.

  • Page 13: Chapter 1. Overview

    Chapter 1. Overview Adding hardware options to your computer is an easy way to increase its capabilities. Instructions for installing external and internal options are included in this publication. When adding an option, use these instructions along with the instructions that come with the option. This chapter provides a brief introduction to the options and features that are available for your computer.

  • Page 14: Small Desktop Model Computer

    Small desktop model computer Note: The following illustration shows two types of small desktop model computers. One model type has a door covering the drives. Desktop model computer User Guide...

  • Page 15: Microtower Model Computer

    Microtower model computer Features This section provides an overview of the computer features, preinstalled software, and specifications. Microprocessor ® ™ ™ Intel Pentium III with 256 KB of internal L2 cache memory and MMX ™ technology or an Intel Celeron with 128 KB of internal L2 cache memory and MMX technology Memory...
  • Page 16 v Remote Administration v Automatic power-on startup v System Management (SM) BIOS and SM software v Ability to store POST hardware test results Input/output features v 25-pin, Extended Capabilities Port (ECP)/Extended Parallel Port (EPP) v Two 9-pin serial connectors v Four 4-pin, USB connectors v PS/2 ®...

  • Page 17: Specifications

    Operating systems (supported) v Microsoft ® ® Windows Millennium Edition (Me) v Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional v Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition Operating systems (tested for compatibility) v Microsoft Windows 95 v Microsoft Windows NT ® Workstation Version 4.0 v Microsoft Windows XP Personal Specifications This section lists the physical specifications for your computer.

  • Page 18: Physical Specifications - Small Desktop Model

    Physical specifications — small desktop model Dimensions Heat output (approximate) in British thermal units (Btu) per hour: Height: 88 mm (3.4 in.) Minimum configuration: 187.8 Btu/hr (55 watts) Width: 305 mm (12.0 in.) Maximum configuration: 307.3 Btu/hr (90 watts) Depth: 380 mm (14.9 in.) Airflow Weight Approximately 0.25 cubic meters per minute (9 cubic...

  • Page 19: Physical Specifications - Desktop Model

    Physical specifications — desktop model Dimensions Heat output (approximate) in British thermal units (Btu) per hour: Height: 140 mm (5.5 in.) Minimum configuration: 204.9 Btu/hr (60 watts) Width: 425 mm (16.7 in.) Maximum configuration: 307.3 Btu/hr (90 watts) Depth: 425 mm (16.7 in) Airflow Weight Approximately 0.34 cubic meters per minute (12 cubic...

  • Page 20: Physical Specifications - Microtower Model

    Physical specifications — microtower model Dimensions Heat output (approximate) in British thermal units (Btu) per hour: Height: 381 mm (15 in.) Minimum configuration: 204.9 Btu/hr (60 watts) Width: 194 mm (7.6 in.) Maximum configuration: 307.3 Btu/hr (90 watts) Depth: 381 mm (15 in.) Airflow Weight Approximately 0.5 cubic meters per minute (18 cubic...

  • Page 21: Available Options

    Available options The following are some available options: v External options – Parallel port devices, such as printers and external drives – Serial port devices, such as external modems and digital cameras – Audio devices, such as external speakers for the sound system –...
  • Page 22 v Prevent others from touching components. v When you install a new option, touch the static-protective package containing the option to a metal expansion-slot cover or other unpainted metal surface on the computer for at least two seconds. This reduces static electricity in the package and your body.

  • Page 23: Chapter 2. Installing External Options

    Chapter 2. Installing external options This chapter shows the various external connectors on your computer to which you can attach external options, such as external speakers, a printer, or a scanner. For some external options, you must install additional software in addition to making the physical connection.
  • Page 24 1 Front USB connector 2 Front USB connector The following illustration shows the location of the connectors on the front of the desktop computer. 1 Front USB connector 2 Front USB connector The following illustration shows the location of the connectors on the front of the microtower computer.

  • Page 25: Locating The Connectors On The Rear Of Your Computer

    Locating the connectors on the rear of your computer The following illustration shows the location of the connectors on the rear of the small desktop model computer. 1 Mouse connector 8 Audio line in connector 2 Parallel connector 9 Audio line out connector 3 Ethernet connector 10 USB connectors 4 Serial connector...
  • Page 26 The following illustration shows the location of the connectors on the rear of the desktop model computer. 1 Power connector 8 Audio line in connector 2 Mouse connector 9 Audio line out connector 3 Parallel connector 10 USB connectors 4 Ethernet connector 11 Monitor connector 5 Serial connector 12 Serial connector...
  • Page 27 The following illustration shows the location of the connectors on the back of the microtower model computer. 1 Mouse connector 8 Audio line out connector 2 Keyboard connector 9 Audio line in connector 3 Serial connector 10 Microphone connector 4 Parallel connector 11 Serial connector 5 Monitor connector 12 PCI slots...

  • Page 28: Home Pna Network Adapter

    Connector Description Mouse connector Used to attach a mouse, trackball, or other pointing device that uses a PS/2 mouse connector. Keyboard connector Used to attach a keyboard that uses a PS/2 keyboard connector. Serial connectors Used to attach an external modem, serial printer, or other device that uses a 9-pin serial connector.

  • Page 29: Obtaining Device Drivers

    Connect each computer on a home PNA network directly to a telephone-line wall connector. If you have more computers than telephone-line wall connectors in a room, use a telephone splitter at the wall connector. Actual network transfer speeds depend on many factors, such as home wiring configuration, and are often less than the maximum possible.
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  • Page 31: Chapter 3. Installing Internal Options - Small Desktop Model

    Chapter 3. Installing internal options — small desktop model You can expand the capabilities of your computer by adding memory, drives, or adapters. When installing an option, use these instructions along with the instructions that come with the option. Removing the cover Important Read before removing the cover “Safety Information”...

  • Page 32: Locating Components

    Locating components The following illustration will help you locate the various components in your computer. 1 Power supply 5 DIMM 2 PCI slot 6 Hard disk drive 3 System board 7 CD drive or DVD drive 4 Microprocessor and heat sink 8 Diskette drive Identifying parts on the system board The system board, also called the planar or motherboard, is the main circuit board...

  • Page 33: Identifying Parts On The System Board

    See the following illustration for the location of parts on the system board. Fan connector Primary IDE connector Microprocessor Front USB connector DIMM 1 Virtual Clear CMOS/BIOS recovery jumper (JP14) DIMM 2 Battery Power connector PCI slot Power connector PCI slot Hard disk LED connector PCI slot Power LED connector...

  • Page 34: Installing Adapters

    2. To locate the DIMM connectors. See “Identifying parts on the system board” on page 20. 3. Open the retaining clips. 4. Make sure the notches in the DIMM align with the tabs on the connector. Push or insert the DIMM straight down into the connector until the retaining clips close.

  • Page 35: Installing Internal Drives

    2. Remove the slot screw and slot cover for the appropriate expansion slot. 3. Install the adapter and insert the retaining screw. What to do next: v To work with another option, go to the appropriate section. v To complete the installation, go to “Replacing the cover and connecting the cables”...

  • Page 36: Installing A Drive

    The following illustration shows the locations of the drive bays The following table describes some of the drives that you can install in each bay and their height requirements. 1 Bay 1 - Max Height: 25.4 mm (1.0 in.) 3.5-inch diskette drive (preinstalled in some models) 2 Bay 2 - Max Height: 41.3 mm (1.6 in.) CD-ROM drive (standard in some models)
  • Page 37 7. Each integrated drive electronics (IDE) drive requires two cables; a four-wire power cable that connects to the power supply, and a signal cable that connects to the system board. You might also have an audio cable to connect. To connect a CD drive or DVD drive to your computer, follow these steps. a.

  • Page 38: Installing A Rope Clip

    3. Insert the Rope Clip through the rear panel; then attach and tighten the nuts with an appropriately sized or adjustable wrench. 1 Rope Clip 2 Bolt holes 3 Nuts 4. Replace the computer cover. For more information, see “Replacing the cover and connecting the cables”...
  • Page 39 3. Place the cover over the computer and slide it to the rear until it is fully closed. Secure the cover with the screw. 4. Reconnect the external cables and cords to the computer. See Chapter 2, “Installing external options” on page 11. 5.
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  • Page 41: Chapter 4. Installing Internal Options - Desktop Model

    Chapter 4. Installing internal options — desktop model You can expand the capabilities of your computer by adding memory, drives, or adapters. When installing an option, use these instructions along with the instructions that come with the option. Removing the cover Important: Read “Safety Information”...

  • Page 42: Locating Components

    Locating components The following illustration will help you locate the various components in your computer. 1 CD-ROM drive 6 Diskette drive 2 Front USB connector 7 DIMM 3 Front USB connector 8 System board 4 Optional drive bay 9 Microprocessor and heat sink 5 Hard disk drive 10 PCI slot Identifying parts on the system board...

  • Page 43: Identifying Parts On The System Board

    See the following illustration for the location of parts on the system board. Fan connector Primary IDE connector Microprocessor Front USB connector DIMM 1 Virtual Clear CMOS/BIOS recovery jumper (JP14) DIMM 2 Battery Power connector PCI slot Power connector PCI slot Hard disk LED connector PCI slot Power LED connector...

  • Page 44: Installing Adapters

    2. To locate the DIMM connectors. See “Identifying parts on the system board” on page 30. 3. Open the retaining clips. 4. Make sure the notches in the DIMM align with the tabs on the connector. Push or insert the DIMM straight down into the connector until the retaining clips close.

  • Page 45: Installing Internal Drives

    2. Remove the adapter slot cover latch and the slot cover for the appropriate expansion slot. 3. Remove the adapter from its static-protective package. 4. Install the adapter into the appropriate slot on the system board. 5. Install the adapter slot cover latch. What to do next: v To work with another option, go to the appropriate section.

  • Page 46: Drive Specifications

    Internal drives are devices that your computer uses to read and store data. You can add drives to your computer to increase storage capacity and to enable your computer to read other types of media. Some of the different drives that are available for your computer are: v Hard disk drives v Tape drives...

  • Page 47: Installing A Drive

    Notes: 1. Drives that are greater than 41.3 mm (1.6 in.) high cannot be installed. 2. Install removable media (tape or CD) drives in the accessible bay: bay 1 or 2. Installing a drive To install an internal drive, follow these steps. 1.
  • Page 48 v If it is an additional CD drive or DVD drive, set as a slave device. v If it is a hard disk drive, set as a slave device. Refer to the documentation that comes with your drive for master/slave jumper information.
  • Page 49 3. Connect one end of the signal cable to the drive and the other to the secondary IDE connector on the system board. To reduce electronic noise, use the connectors at the end of the cable only. 4. Your computer has extra power connectors for additional drives. Connect a power connector to the drive.

  • Page 50: Installing A Rope Clip

    3. Insert the Rope Clip through the rear panel; then attach and tighten the nuts with an appropriately sized or adjustable wrench. 1 Rope Clip 2 Bolt holes 3 Nuts 4. Replace the computer cover. For more information, see “Replacing the cover and connecting the cables”...
  • Page 51 3. Position the cover over the chassis and pivot the cover down over the computer until the cover snaps into place. 4. Reconnect the external cables and cords to the computer. See Chapter 2, “Installing external options” on page 11. 5.
  • Page 52 User Guide...

  • Page 53: Chapter 5. Installing Internal Options - Microtower Model

    Chapter 5. Installing internal options — microtower model You can expand the capabilities of your computer by adding memory, drives, or adapters. When installing an option, use these instructions along with the instructions that come with the option. Removing the cover Important: Read “Safety Information”...

  • Page 54: Locating Components

    Locating components The following illustration will help you locate the various components in your computer. 1 Microprocessor and heat sink 3 PCI adapter 2 DIMM 4 Power supply Moving the power supply To perform some operations inside the computer, you might need to move the power supply to access parts of the system board that are difficult to see or hard to reach.
  • Page 55 2. Push the metal tab and slide the power supply unit inward. 3. Rotate the power supply outward as shown. Chapter 5. Installing internal options — microtower model...
  • Page 56 4. Remove the power supply and carefully lay it to the side. 5. To replace the power supply, reverse these steps. Identifying parts on the system board The system board, also called the planar or motherboard, is the main circuit board in your computer.

  • Page 57: Identifying Parts On The System Board

    See the following illustration for the location of parts on the system board. Fan connector Primary IDE connector Microprocessor Front USB connector DIMM 1 Virtual Clear CMOS/BIOS recovery jumper (JP14) DIMM 2 Battery Power connector PCI slot Power connector PCI slot Hard disk LED connector PCI slot Power LED connector...

  • Page 58: Installing Adapters

    2. You might have to remove an adapter to gain access to the DIMM slots. See “Installing adapters”. 3. To locate the DIMM connectors. See “Identifying parts on the system board” on page 44. 4. Open the retaining clips. 5. Make sure the notches in the DIMM align with the tabs on the connector. Push or insert the DIMM straight down into the connector until the retaining clips close.

  • Page 59: Installing Internal Drives

    2. Remove the adapter slot cover for the appropriate expansion slot. 3. Remove the adapter from its static-protective package. 4. Install the adapter into the appropriate slot on the system board. 5. Install the screws that secure the adapter. What to do next v To work with another option, go to the appropriate section.

  • Page 60: Drive Specifications

    When you install an internal drive, it is important to note what type and size of drive that you can install in each bay. Also, it is important to correctly connect the internal drive cables to the installed drive. Drive specifications Your computer comes with the following IBM-installed drives: v A CD drive or DVD drive in bay 1 (some models) v A 3.5-inch diskette disk drive in bay 3...

  • Page 61: Installing A Drive

    Installing a drive To install an internal drive, follow these steps. 1. Remove the cover. See “Removing the cover” on page 41. Note: If your computer has a CD drive or DVD drive, you might need to remove the signal and power cables from the drive. 2.
  • Page 62 5. Install the drive into the bay. Align the screw holes, and insert the two screws. 6. Each integrated drive electronics (IDE) drive requires two cables; a four-wire power cable that connects to the power supply and a signal cable that connects to the system board.
  • Page 63 5. If you have a CD-ROM drive audio cable, connect it to the drive and the system board. To connect an additional IDE CD drive or DVD drive 1. Locate the secondary IDE connector on the system board and the three-connector signal cable.

  • Page 64: Installing A Rope Clip

    3. Insert the Rope Clip through the rear panel; then attach and tighten the nuts with an appropriately sized or adjustable wrench. 1 Rope Clip 2 Bolt holes 3 Nuts 4. Replace the computer cover. For more information, see “Replacing the cover and connecting the cables”.
  • Page 65 3. Position the cover over the chassis so that the front edge is approximately one inch away from the front bezel. 4. Lower the cover down over the chassis so that the rail guides engage the rails. 5. Slide the cover forward. You might need to lift the front of the cover slightly to align it properly.
  • Page 66 User Guide...

  • Page 67: Chapter 6. Updating The Computer Configuration

    Chapter 6. Updating the computer configuration This chapter includes information about updating configuration settings, installing device drivers (if required, after a new option has been installed), and erasing a lost or forgotten password. For more information about using the Configuration/Setup Utility program, see Access IBM on your desktop.

  • Page 68: Configuring Pci Adapters

    v An X over an icon indicates that the device is disabled. A circled exclamation point over an icon indicates a resource conflict. If an X or a circled exclamation point appears over an icon, click Properties to learn more about the source of the problem.
  • Page 69 6. Replace the cover and connect the power cord. See “Replacing the cover and connecting the cables” on page 26 (small desktop model), “Replacing the cover and connecting the cables” on page 38 (desktop model), or “Replacing the cover and connecting the cables” on page 52 (microtower model). 7.
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  • Page 71: Appendix A. Changing The Battery

    Appendix A. Changing the battery Your computer has a special type of memory that maintains the date, time, and settings for built-in features, such as parallel-port assignments (configuration). A battery keeps this information active when you turn off the computer. The battery normally requires no charging or maintenance throughout its life;...
  • Page 72 6. Install the new battery. 7. Replace any adapters that were removed to gain access to the battery. See “Installing adapters” on page 22 (small desktop model), “Installing adapters” on page 32 (desktop model), or “Installing adapters” on page 46 (microtower model) for instructions for replacing adapters.

  • Page 73: Appendix B. Updating System Programs

    Appendix B. Updating System Programs The following contains information about updating system programs (POST/BIOS) and how to recover from a POST/BIOS update failure. System programs System programs are the basic layer of software that is built into your computer. They include the power-on self-test (POST), the basic input/output system (BIOS) code, and the Configuration/Setup Utility program.
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  • Page 75: Appendix C. System Address Maps

    Appendix C. System address maps The following charts represent how the hard disk stores different types of information. Address ranges and byte sizes are approximate. System memory map The first 640 KB of system board RAM is mapped starting at address hex 00000000.
  • Page 76 Table 2. I/O address map (continued) Address range (hex) Size (bytes) Description 0072, bits 6:0 6 bits RTC address 0073 RTC data 0080 POST checkpoint register during POST only 008F Refresh page register 0080 – 008F DMA page registers 0090 – 0091 General I/O locations, available to PCI bus 0092 PS/2 keyboard controller registers...

  • Page 77: Dma I/O Address Map

    Table 2. I/O address map (continued) Address range (hex) Size (bytes) Description 03F7, bit 7 1 bit Diskette disk change channel 03F7, bits 6:0 7 bits Primary IDE channel status port 03F8 – 03FF COM1 0400 – 047F Available 0480 – 048F DMA channel high page registers 0490 –...
  • Page 78 Table 3. DMA I/O address map (continued) Address (hex) Description Bits Byte pointer 008B Channel 5, page table address register 00 – 07 008F Channel 4, page table address/refresh register 00 – 07 00C0 Channel 4, memory address register 00 – 15 00C2 Channel 4, transfer count register 00 –...

  • Page 79: Appendix D. Interrupt Request And Direct Memory Access Channel Assignments

    Appendix D. Interrupt request and direct memory access channel assignments The following tables list the IRQ and DMA channel assignments. Table 4. IRQ channel assignments System resource Critical system error System-management interrupt for power management Timer Keyboard Cascade interrupt from slave PIC COM2 (some models only) COM1 LPT2/audio (if present)
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  • Page 81: Appendix E. Notices And Trademarks

    Appendix E. Notices and trademarks This publication was developed for products and services offered in the U.S.A. IBM may not offer the products, services, or features discussed in this document in other countries. Consult your local IBM representative for information on the products and services currently available in your area.

  • Page 82: Trademarks

    home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited. Trademarks The following terms are trademarks of the IBM Corporation in the United States or other countries or both: Wake on LAN PS/2 Celeron, Pentium, MMX, and AnyPoint are trademarks of Intel Corporation in the United States, other countries, or both.

  • Page 83: Index

    Index drives (continued) removable media 9, 34, 47 adapter, configuring 56 specifications 23, 34, 48 adapters tape 34, 47 installing desktop model 32 microtower model 46 small desktop model 22 environment, operating 6, 7, 8 peripheral component interconnect (PCI) 9 Ethernet connector 13, 14, 15, 16 slots 22, 32, 46 address map...
  • Page 84 mouse connector 13, 14, 15, 16 USB connectors 13, 14, 15, 16 moving the power supply 42 verify, installing option 55 noise level 6, 7, 8 video, controller 3 options available 9 external 9, 11 installing desktop model 29 microtower model 41 small desktop model 19 internal 9, 19, 29, 41 parallel connector 13, 14, 15, 16...
  • Page 86 Part Number: 25P6007 Printed in U.S.A. (1P) P/N: 25P6007...

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