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  • Page 2: First Edition (July 2000)

    Note Before using this information and the product it supports, be sure to read the general information under Appendix 1, “Product warranties and notices” on page 70. First Edition (July 2000) The following paragraph does not apply to any state or country where such provisions are inconsistent with local law: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION PROVIDES THIS PUBLICATION “AS IS”...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents 2000)................. IRST DITION ................. AFETY INFORMATION ..............ODEM AFETY NFORMATION ............... ASER COMPLIANCE STATEMENT VIII ................ITHIUM BATTERY NOTICE ..................BOUT THIS BOOK 1 - IBM PC300 O HAPTER VERVIEW ..........1 OMPONENTS INCLUDED WITH ALL MODELS ..................2 YSTEM UMMARY 2 - S HAPTER ETTING UP...
  • Page 4 ............25 DVANCED HIPSET EATURES PTION ............27 NTEGRATED ERIPHERALS PTION ............30 OWER ANAGEMENT ETUP PTION PNP/PCI C ............34 ONFIGURATION PTION PCI H ..............35 EALTH TATUS PTION ..............36 REQUENCY ONTROL PTION ............37 EFAULTS PTION ............37 PTIMIZED EFAULTS PTION ..........37 UPERVISOR AND ASSWORDS ..............38 ETUP PTION...
  • Page 5 ................. 61 ENERAL PROBLEMS ................61 NTERMITTENT PROBLEMS ........ 61 EYBOARD MOUSE OR POINTING DEVICE PROBLEMS .................. 62 EMORY ROBLEMS ..................62 PTION PROBLEMS ..63 OPTION THAT PREVIOUSLY WORKED DOES NOT WORK NOW ..............63 ARALLEL PORT ROBLEMS ................64 ERIAL PORT PROBLEMS ..................

  • Page 6: Safety Information

    Safety information Electrical current from power, telephone, and communication cables is hazardous. To avoid shock hazard, connect and disconnect cables as shown below when installing, moving or opening the covers of this product or attached devices. The power cord must be used with a properly grounded outlet. NOTE: In the U.K., by law, the telephone cable must be connected after the power cord.

  • Page 7: Modem Safety Information

    Modem Safety Information To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or injury when using telephone equipment, always follow basic safety precautions, such as: Never install telephone wiring during a lightning storm. Never install telephone jacks in wet locations unless the jack is specifically designed for wet locations.

  • Page 8: Laser Compliance Statement

    Laser compliance statement Some IBM Personal Computer models are equipped from the factory with a CD-ROM drive or a DVD-ROM drive. CD-ROM drives and DVD-ROM drives are also sold separately as options. CD-ROM drives and DVD-ROM drives are laser products. These drives are certified in the U.S. to conform to the requirements of the Department of Health and Human Services 21 Code of Federal Regulations (DHHS 21 CFR) Subchapter J for Class 1 laser products.

  • Page 9: Lithium Battery Notice

    Lithium battery notice CAUTION: Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. When replacing the battery, use only IBM Part Number 33F8354 or an equivalent type battery recommended by the manufacturer. The battery contains lithium and can explode if not properly used, handled, or disposed of.

  • Page 11: Ibm Pc300 Overview

    Thank you for selecting an IBM PC300. Your computer incorporates many of the latest advances in computer technology and can be upgraded as your needs change. This section provides an overview of the computer features, preinstalled software, and specifications. Identifying your computer In most instances, the best way to identify your computer is by the machine type/model number.

  • Page 12: System Summary

    System Summary Processor • Intel Celeron processor with integrated 128KB level two cache (Some models) • Intel Pentium III processor with integrated 256KB level two cache Clocks • 66MHz clock to Celeron processor front side bus • 100MHz clock to Pentium III processor front side bus •...
  • Page 13 Ambient Air 10 ~ 35 degree C 8 ~ 80 % • Power On 10 ~ 43 degree C 8 ~ 80 % • Power Off...

  • Page 14: Selecting A Location For Your Computer

    Before you begin, be sure to read “Safety Information” on page vi. Use these instructions to set up your computer. Selecting a location for your computer Make sure you have an adequate number of properly grounded electrical outlets for all devices. Select a location for the computer where it will remain dry.
  • Page 15 Adjust the monitor so that the top of the screen is at, or slightly below, eye level. Place the monitor at a comfortable viewing distance, usually 51 to 61 cm (20 to 24 in.), and position it so that you can view it without having to twist your body.

  • Page 16: Switches, Indicators And Connectors

    Switches, Indicators and Connectors Storage Bay Knob Power-On Switch Power-On Light Hard-Disk Drive Light Diskette Eject Button Diskette Drive Light Power Connector Voltage Selection Switch Power Switch Keyboard Mouse USB PORT Serial Parallel SVGA Monitor Midi Port Line in/out PCI Adapter slot...

  • Page 17: Connect Power Cords

    Connect Power cords The voltage selector switch should be preset for your area; however, contact your local power company if you are uncertain of the voltage for your area. • If the voltage supply range in your area is 100-127V, set the voltage selector switch so you can see 115V or 115.

  • Page 18: Connecting The System Components

    Connecting the system components Most cable connectors are color-coded to match the location at the back of the system unit where you connect the cable. Read “Safety information” on page vi in the User Guide to learn about connecting cables. PS2KBM is a stack of two PS/2 mini-DIN ports.

  • Page 19: External Connector Color Coding

    External Connector Color Coding To help identify the external connectors, many connectors now use standard colors as shown in the table below. Connector Color Analog VGA Blue Audio line in Light blue Audio line out Lime Digital monitor / flat panel White IEEE 1394 Grey...
  • Page 20 Turning on power Turn on the monitor and other external devices first. Turn on the computer. When the self-test is done, the IBM® logo screen disappears. If your computer has preinstalled software, the software installation program begins. If you experience any problems during startup, refer to Chapter 6 “Troubleshooting”...

  • Page 21: Chapter 3 - Operating And Caring For Your Computer

    This chapter provides information to help you in the day-to-day use and care of your computer. Starting your computer See “Switches Indicators and Connectors” on page 6 for an illustration indicating the location of the power buttons on your computer. If your computer has a power switch on the back, ensure this is set to position I = On.

  • Page 22: Using Audio Features

    comes with your monitor usually includes the resolutions and refresh rates that the monitor supports. If you need additional information, contact the manufacturer of the monitor. To minimize screen flicker and jitter, set your monitor for the highest noninterlaced refresh rate that the monitor supports. If your monitor complies with the VESA Display Data Channel (DDC) standard, it is probably already set to the highest refresh rate that the monitor and video controller can support.

  • Page 23: Using Diskettes

    Using diskettes You can use 3.5-inch diskettes in the diskette drive of your computer. The information that follows will help you use 3.5-inch diskettes. Handling and storing diskettes Inside the protective diskette case is a flexible disk with a magnetic coating. This disk can be damaged by heat, dust, a magnetic field, or even a fingerprint.

  • Page 24: Using Acd-Rom Drive

    Using a CD-ROM drive Some models have a preinstalled CD-ROM drive. CD-ROM drives can play back or read from a CD, but cannot write information to it. CD-ROM drives use industry standard, 12 cm (4.75-inch) CDs. Follow these guidelines when using a CD-ROM drive: Do not place the drive where there is: –...

  • Page 25: Updating System Programs

    3. Close the tray by pressing the Eject/Load button or by gently pushing the tray forward. When the tray is closed, the indicator light on the front of the drive will activate to indicate that the drive is in use. 4.

  • Page 26: Taking Care Of Your Computer

    Taking care of your computer This section provides guidelines for the proper handling and care of your computer. Basics Here are some basic points about keeping your computer functioning properly: Keep your computer in a clean, dry environment. Make sure it rests on a flat, sturdy surface.

  • Page 27: Moving Your Computer

    mouse by moving it in the direction indicated by the arrow on the retainer. 4. Turn the mouse right-side up, and the retainer and ball will drop out. 5. Wash the ball in warm, soapy water and dry it well. 6.

  • Page 28: Starting The Setup Utility

    This chapter explains how to use and modify the BIOS setup utility that is stored on the System Board. The setup utility stores data about the System Board components and the configuration of devices that are connected to it. This information is used to test and initialize components at start-up time and to make sure everything runs properly when the system is operating.
  • Page 29 Some options (marked with a triangle) lead to tables of items that usually have a value on the right side. The value of the first item is highlighted, and you can use the cursor arrow keys to select any of the other values in the table of items. When an item is highlighted, you can change the value by pressing the PageUp or PageDown keys to scroll through the available values.

  • Page 30: Standard Cmos Features Option

    Standard CMOS Features Option This option displays a table of items which defines basic information about your system. 10268MB Date and Time The Date and Time items show the current date and time held by your computer. If you are running a Windows OS, these items are automatically updated whenever you make changes to the Windows Date and Time Properties utility.
  • Page 31 10263 19885 19884 IDE HDD Auto-Detection Press Enter while this item is highlighted if you want the setup utility to automatically detect and configure a hard disk drive on the IDE channel. IDE Primary/Secondary Master/Slave If you leave this item at Auto, the system will automatically detect and configure any IDE devices it finds.

  • Page 32: Advanced Bios Features Setup Option

    Video Default: EGA/VGA This item defines the video mode of the system. This System Board has a built- in VGA graphics system so you must leave this item at the default value. Halt On Default: All But Keyboard This item defines the operation of the system POST (Power On Self Test) routine.
  • Page 33 CPU Internal Cache Default: Enabled All the processors that can be installed in this System Board use internal (level 1) cache memory to improve performance. Leave this item at the default value Enabled for better performance. External Cache Default: Enabled The processors that can be installed in this system use an integrated L2 cache memory to improve performance.
  • Page 34 Typematic Rate Setting Default: Disabled If this item is enabled, you can use the following two items to set the typematic rate and the typematic delay settings for your keyboard. Typematic Rate (Chars/Sec) Default: 6 If the item Typematic Rate Setting is enabled, you can use this item to define how many characters per second are generated by a held-down key.

  • Page 35: Advanced Chipset Features Option

    Advanced Chipset Features Option This option displays a table of items that define critical timing parameters of the System Board components including the memory, and the system logic. Generally, you should leave the items on this page at their default values unless you are very familiar with the technical specifications of your system hardware.
  • Page 36 CPU Latency Timer Default: Disabled This item sets a timing parameter for CPU access. Since the CPU timing is determined by the system hardware, leave this item at the default value. Delayed Transaction Default: Enabled If the chipset has an embedded 32-bit write buffer to support delay transaction cycles, you can enable this item to provide compliance with PCI Ver.

  • Page 37: Integrated Peripherals Option

    Integrated Peripherals Option This option displays a list of items that defines the operation of some peripheral components on the system’s input/output ports. On-Chip Primary PCI IDE Default: Enabled On-Chip Secondary PCI IDE Default: Enabled Use these items to enable or disable the PCI IDE channels that are integrated on this System Board.
  • Page 38 Each IDE channel supports a master device and a slave device. This motherboard supports UltraDMA. UltraDMA technology provides faster access to IDE devices. If you install a device which supports UltraDMA, change the appropriate item on this list to Auto. USB Controller Default: Enabled Use this item to enable the USB ports that are integrated on this System Board.
  • Page 39 Onboard Parallel Port Default: 378/IRQ7 This item lets you disable the built-in parallel port, or enable it by assigning an I/O address and an Interrupt Request Line (IRQ). Parallel Port Mode Default: ECP ECP Mode Use DMA Default: 3 This item defines the operation of the parallel port. If you are connected to a parallel device that supports the higher-performance EPP (enhanced parallel port) or the ECP (extended capabilities port) make the appropriate changes to this item.

  • Page 40: Power Management Setup Option

    Power Management Setup Option This option displays items that let you control the system power management. Operating systems take care of much of the power management. This mainboard supports ACPI (advanced configuration and power interface). The system has various power saving modes including powering down the hard disk, turning off the video, suspending to RAM, and a software power down that allows the system to be automatically resumed by certain events.
  • Page 41 ACPI Suspend Type Default: S1 (POS) Use this item to define how your system suspends. In the default, S1(POS), the suspend mode is equivalent to a software power down. If you select S3 (STR), the suspend mode is a suspend to RAM – the system shuts down with the exception of a refresh current to the system memory.
  • Page 42 Suspend Mode Default: Disabled If you have selected User Define for the Power Management item, you can set this item to a timeouts from 1 Min to 1 Hour. The system will go into the power- saving suspend mode if the timeout passes without any system activity. HDD Power Down Default: Disabled If you have selected User Define for the Power Management item, you can set...
  • Page 43 enable this feature, new setup items appear to let you set the alarm. Date (of Month) Alarm lets you select a day from 1 to 31. Time Alarm lets you select a time for the alarm in hours, minutes, and seconds. Primary IDE 0 Default: Disabled Primary IDE 1...

  • Page 44: Pnp/Pci Configuration Option

    PNP/PCI Configuration Option This option displays a table of items that configures how PNP (Plug and Play) and PCI expansion cards operate in your system. Reset Configuration Data Default: Disabled If you enable this item and restart the system, any PNP configuration data stored in the BIOS setup is cleared from memory.

  • Page 45: Pci Health Status Option

    PCI Health Status Option On mainboards which support hardware monitoring, this item lets you monitor the parameters for critical voltages, critical temperatures, and fan speeds. If this option is active on your system, we recommend that you accept the default values.

  • Page 46: Frequency Control Option

    Frequency Control Option This item allows you to set the clock speed and system bus for your system. The clock speed and system bus are determined by the kind of processor you have installed in your system. Auto Detect DIMM/PCI Clk Default: Disabled When this item is enabled, BIOS will disabled the clock signal of free DIMM and PCI slots.

  • Page 47: Load Fail-Safe Defaults Option

    CPU/DIMM/PCI Clock CPU Clock ratio These items appear if you have set the CPU Internal Core Speed to Manual. Use the CPU/DIMM/PCI Clock to set the system bus frequency for the installed processor (usually 133 MHz,100 MHz or 66 MHz). Then use CPU Clock Ratio to set a multiple.

  • Page 48: Save And Exit Setup Option

    8 characters or numbers. The password will differentiate between upper case and lower characters. Press Enter after you have typed in the password. If you are deleting a password that is already installed just press Enter when the password dialog box appears. 3.

  • Page 49: Chapter 5 - Installing Options

    You can expand the capabilities of your computer by adding memory, drives, or adapters. When adding an option, use these instructions along with the instructions that come with the option. Attention Before you install or remove any option, read the “Safety Information”...

  • Page 50: Available Options

    Available options The following are some available options: System memory, called dual in-line memory modules (DIMMs) Peripheral component interconnect (PCI) adapters Internal drives CD-ROM (on some models) Hard disk Diskette drives and other removable media drives. For the latest information about available options, see the following World Wide Web pages: http://www.ibm.com/pc/us/options/ http://www.ibm.com/pc/support/...

  • Page 51: Removing The Cover

    Removing the cover Important: Read “Safety information” on page vi and “Handling static-sensitive devices” on page 39 before removing the cover. To remove the cover: 1. Shut down your operating system, remove any media (diskettes, CDs, or tapes) from the drives, and turn off all attached devices and the computer. 2.

  • Page 52: Working With Options On The System Board

    Working with options on the system board This section provides instructions for installing options and setting the diskette write protect switch on the system board. Accessing the system board To access the system board, you must remove the computer cover. For information on removing the computer cover, see “Removing the cover”...

  • Page 53: Mainboard Guide

    Mainboard Guide Use the following illustration and key to identify the components on your mainboard. CPUFAN1 DIMM1 DIMM2 ATX1 Socket-370 COM2 FDD1 IDE2 SIR1 IDE1 CASFAN1 LED1 TV-Out/LCD Panel Riser Slot PANEL1 PCI1 WOM1 MODEM2 PCI2 LED2 USB1 WOL1 NOTE: See the key to components on the next page...
  • Page 54 Key to Mainboard Components Component Description Socket-370 Socket for PPGA Celeron Processor PCI 1, 2 Two 32-bit PCI Slots TV-Out/LCD Slot for a TV-Out/LCD Panel Riser card. Panel Riser DIMM 1, 2 Two slots for 168-pin SDRAM memory module FDD1 Connector for floppy disk drives IDE1, IDE2 Primary and secondary IDE channels...

  • Page 55: Working With Memory

    Working with memory You can add memory to your computer to increase system performance. Your computer has two connectors for installing memory modules that provide up to a maximum of 256MB of system SDRAM. Your computer uses dual inline memory modules (DIMMs). The IBM-installed DIMMs that come with your computer are unbuffered, synchronous dynamic random access memory (SDRAM).
  • Page 56 To install a DIMM: Remove the retaining screw from the adapter slot cover (if fitted) Open the module retaining clips on the DIMM socket. 3. Make sure that the notches in the DIMM are properly aligned with the connector. Push the DIMM straight down into the connector until the retaining clips close.

  • Page 57: Install Acd-Rom

    Install a CD-ROM This section describes how to install IDE devices such as a CD-ROM drive. Note: Ribbon cable connectors are usually keyed so that they can only be installed correctly on the device connector. If the connector is not keyed make sure that you match the pin-1 side of the cable connector with the pin- 1 side of the device connector.

  • Page 58: Installing A Socket-370 Processor

    Installing a Socket-370 Processor To install the mainboard with a PPGA Celeron processor, follow the steps below. Locate the Socket-370 and CPUFAN1 CPUFAN1 Socket-370 Pin-1 corner Locking lever On the mainboard, locate the socket-370 and CPUFAN1. On the socket-370, pull the locking lever away from the socket to unhook it and then raise the locking lever to the upright position.

  • Page 59: Working With Adaptors

    Working With Adaptors This System Board has two 32-bit PCI expansion slots and one TV-Out/LCD Panel Riser slot. PCI Slots: The PCI slots can be used to install add-in cards that have the 32-bit PCI (Peripheral Components Interconnect) interface. TV-Out/LCD Panel Riser: The TV-Out/LCD Panel Riser slot allows for the installation of a riser card for exporting the system’s video output to an TV receiver or an external LCD panel.

  • Page 60: Add-In Card Options

    Add-in Card Options The System Board has two features that can be used if you have installed either a fax/modem card or a network adapter card. WOL1: Wake on LAN If you have installed a network adapter (LAN adapter), you can use the cable provided with the card to plug into the WOL1 connector on the System Board.

  • Page 61: Troubleshooting The Windows Desktop With Configsafe

    This chapter describes troubleshooting and recovery tools for computers that have IBM preinstalled software. These tools are: ConfigSafe program Emergency Recovery diskette IBM Device Drivers and Diagnostics CD Product Recovery CDs Product Recovery program on the hard disk (2169, A20, A40, and A40p models) Note: Not all computers have all of these tools.
  • Page 62 The snapshot feature can automatically save your system configuration information on a regular schedule, the timing of which you can select. The first snapshot is taken the first time you start the computer. To open the ConfigSafe program, follow these steps: Shut down your operating system.

  • Page 63: Reinstalling The Operating System

    Reinstalling the operating system IBM Personal Computer models 2169, A20, A40, and A40p have the Product Recovery program on a hidden partition of the hard disk. All other computer models will use either the Product Recovery CDs, the Device Drivers and Diagnostics CD, or the CDs or diskettes that came with your own operating system.

  • Page 64: Diagnosing Hardware

    Diagnosing hardware If restoring the settings from the ConfigSafe program or reinstalling the operating system and device drivers does not solve the problem, try using the IBM Enhanced Diagnostics program. The IBM Enhanced Diagnostics program helps isolate hardware problems and runs independently of the operating system.

  • Page 65: Recovering Or Installing Device Drivers

    Select Save Settings and press Enter before you exit from the program. Turn off your computer. Recovering or installing device drivers Read the following information before installing or reinstalling individual device drivers. Restoring the factory-preinstalled device drivers is part of the Product Recovery program, Product Recovery CDs, and the Device Drivers and Diagnostics CD.

  • Page 66: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Note If your computer does not start when you press the power switch, do the following: – Make sure your computer and monitor are connected to working electrical outlets. – Make sure all cables are securely connected to the correct locations. If this does not correct the problem, have the computer serviced.

  • Page 67: Power-On Self-Test (Post)

    Power-on self-test (POST) Each time you turn on your computer, it performs a series of tests that check the basic operation of the base computer. This series of tests is called the power-on self-test (POST). POST does the following: – Checks basic system board operations –...

  • Page 68: Post Error

    POST error The computer might display more than one error message. Often, the first error to occur causes subsequent errors. When using the POST message information in this section, always begin by following the suggested action for the first error message that appears on your computer screen. Code description and action: Floppy disk(s) fail (40) Hard disk(s) Diagnosis fail...

  • Page 69: Monitor Problems

    Monitor Problems General monitor problems. Some IBM monitors have their own self-tests. If you suspect a problem with our monitor, see the information supplied with the monitor for adjustment and testing instructions. If you cannot find the problem, check the other listings on monitor problems in this section.

  • Page 70: Screen Flickers

    Screen flickers. Set the monitor for the highest, noninterlaced refresh rate supported by your monitor and the video controller in your computer. Attention: Using a resolution or refresh rate that is not supported by your monitor might damage it. You can reset the refresh rate through your operating system, following the instructions provided in the README files.

  • Page 71: General Problems

    Only the cursor appears. Have the computer serviced. Wrong characters appear on the screen. Have the computer serviced. General problems The computer does not start when you press the power switch. Verify that: All cables are securely connected to the proper connectors on the computer.

  • Page 72: Memory Problems

    If you cannot correct the problem, have the computer serviced. The mouse or pointing device does not work. Verify that: The mouse or pointing-device cable is securely attached to the proper connector on the computer. Depending on the type of mouse you have, the mouse cable will connect to either the mouse or serial connector.

  • Page 73: A Nibm Option That Previously Worked Does Not Work Now

    The option is designed for your computer. You followed the installation instructions supplied with the option and in Chapter 5, “Installing options” on page 39. All option files (if required) are installed correctly. See “Installing files from Option Diskettes” on page 66 for information about installing option files. You have not loosened any other installed options or cables.

  • Page 74: Serial-Port Problems

    If you cannot correct the problem, have the computer serviced. Serial-port problems The serial port cannot be accessed. Each port is assigned a unique address. For information on how to set a new port address, see Chapter 4, “Using the Configuration/Setup Utility program”...

  • Page 75: Universal Serial Bus Port Problems

    The software is designed to operate on your computer. Other software works on your computer. The software you are using works on another computer. If you received any error messages while using the software program, see the information supplied with the software for a description of the messages and solutions to the problem.

  • Page 76: Recovering From Apost/Bios Update Failure

    7. When you finish running the diagnostic program, press Esc and turn off the computer. To create an IBM Enhanced Diagnostics diskette from the image on the hidden partition: 1. Turn off your computer and any attached devices. 2. Turn on all attached devices; then turn on your computer. 3.

  • Page 77: Ibm Technical Support Home Page

    If you need help, service, technical assistance, or just want more information about IBM products, you will find a wide variety of sources available from IBM to assist you. IBM Technical Support Home Page The IBM Personal Systems Group support site provides a wide range of technical support information and solutions.
  • Page 78 Assistance with the setup of the system unit Up and running support for preloaded or bundled operating system and applications Note: Up and running support is defined as installing the application, clicking on its program icon and verifying start up of the application. Assistance with the installation of supported Options By IBM Assistance with the installation of supported non-IBM options when purchased through IBM Direct/Shop IBM and bundled with an IBM system...

  • Page 79: Other Ibm Websites

    Response time will vary depending on the number and complexity of incoming calls. An updated list of telephone numbers is maintained on the IBM PC Support website. Other IBM Websites For further information on IBM, visit the following pages: IBM Corporate Homepage http://www.ibm.com IBM Personal Systems Group http://www.ibm.com/pc...

  • Page 80: Warranty Statements

    This appendix includes product warranty and other notices. Warranty Statements The warranty statements consist of two parts: Part 1 and Part 2. Part 1 varies by country. Part 2 is the same for both statements. Be sure to read both Part 1 and Part 2.
  • Page 81 Machine - NetVista A40p Types 6569, 6649, 6579, PC 300PL Types 6565, 6584, and 6594 Warranty period* Bangladesh, China, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Thailand, and Vietnam - Parts: Three (3) years Labor: One (1) year** Japan - Parts: One (1) year Labor: One (1) year All other countries not listed - Parts: Three (3) years Labor: Three (3) years...
  • Page 82 Machine, without charge, under the type of service designated for the Machine and will manage and install engineering changes that apply to the Machine. If a Machine does not function as warranted during the warranty period, and IBM or your reseller are unable to either 1) make it do so or 2) replace it with one that is at least functionally equivalent, you may return it to your place of purchase and your money will be refunded.
  • Page 83 IBM or your reseller provides certain types of repair and exchange service, either at your location or at a service center, to keep Machines in, or restore them to, conformance with their Specifications. IBM or your reseller will inform you of the available types of service for a Machine based on its country of installation.
  • Page 84 Neither IBM nor your reseller is responsible for any of your confidential, proprietary or personal information contained in a Machine which you return to IBM or your reseller for any reason. You should remove all such information from the Machine prior to its return. Production Status Each IBM Machine is manufactured from new parts, or new and used parts.
  • Page 85 Part 2 -Worldwide Country-Unique Terms ASIA PACIFIC AUSTRALIA: The IBM Warranty for Machines: The following paragraph is added to this Section: The warranties specified in this Section are in addition to any rights you may have under the Trade Practices Act 1974 or other legislation and are only limited to the extent permitted by the applicable legislation.
  • Page 86 EUROPE, MIDDLE EAST, AFRICA (EMEA) The following terms apply to all EMEA countries. The terms of this Statement of Warranty apply to Machines purchased from an IBM reseller. If you purchased this Machine from IBM, the terms and conditions of the applicable IBM agreement prevail over this warranty statement.
  • Page 87 period for Machines is six months. In case IBM or your reseller are unable to repair an IBM Machine, you can alternatively ask for a partial refund as far as justified by the reduced value of the unrepaired Machine or ask for a cancellation of the respective agreement for such Machine and get your money refunded.
  • Page 88 The following replaces the second paragraph of this Section: Unless otherwise provided by mandatory law, IBM and your reseller are not liable for any of the following: (items 1 and 2 unchanged) 3) indirect damages, even if IBM or your reseller is informed of their possibility.
  • Page 89 IBM intellectual property right may be used instead. However, it is the user’s responsibility to evaluate and verify the operation of any non-IBM product, program, or service. IBM may have patents or pending patent applications covering subject matter described in this document. The furnishing of this document does not give you any license to these patents.
  • Page 90 with do not process date data correctly. The foregoing is a Year 2000 Readiness Disclosure. Trademarks The following terms are trademarks of the IBM Corporation in the United States or other countries or both: HelpCenter NetVista PC300 Microsoft, Windows, and Windows NT are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.

  • Page 91: Power Cord Notice

    Class A notices NetVista A20 Type 6269, NetVista A40 Types 6568 and 6578, NetVista A40p Types 6569 and 6579 PC 300GL Types 6268, 6278, 6288, 6563, 6564, and 6574, PC 300PL Types 6565, 6584, and 6594, PC300 type 2169 European Union EMC Directive conformance statement This product is in conformity with the protection requirements of EU Council Directive 89/336/EEC on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to electromagnetic compatibility.

  • Page 92: Ibm Power Cord Part Number

    appropriate safety approvals for the country in which the equipment will be installed. IBM power cords for a specific country or region are usually available only in that country or region. IBM power cord part number Used in these countries and regions 13F9940 Argentina, Australia, China (PRC), New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, Uruguay, Western Samoa...

  • Page 93: Jumper Settings

    Jumper Settings Check all the mainboard jumpers to ensure that the board is configured correctly. How to Set Jumpers A jumper consists of two or more pins mounted on the mainboard. Some jumpers might be arranged in a OPEN series with each pair of pins numbered differently. Jumpers are used to change the electronic circuits on the mainboard.
  • Page 94 In this manual, all the jumper illustrations clearly show the pin numbers. When you are setting the jumpers, make sure that the jumper caps are placed on the correct pins to select the function or feature that you want to enable or disable JP1: Clear CMOS memory jumper Use this 3-pin jumper to clear all the current data stored in the CMOS memory.

  • Page 95: Panel Connectors

    Panel connectors PANEL1: Panel connectors for switches and indicators The panel connector is used to implement the switches and indicators on your system case. Note: Only pins 15, 16 (Hard Disk Indicator) and pins 21, 22 (Power Switch) are used on 2169 standard models. Connector J2, referred to on the system board diagram on pages 43 and 44, is used for the power on LED.

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