Chapter 2. General Information; Access Ibm; Additional Information Resources; Features - IBM ThinkCentre 8127 Hardware Maintenance Manual

Chapter 2. General information

Access IBM

To find more information about the features on the computer you can use the
Access IBM Predesktop Area. To open the Access IBM Predesktop Area, use the
following procedure:
1. Shut down the operating system and turn off the computer.
2. Turn on the computer and look for the following prompt on the logo screen:
3. The Access IBM Predesktop Area opens.

Additional information resources

If you have Internet access, the most up-to-date information for your computer is
available from the World Wide Web.
You can find the following information:
v CRU removal and installation instructions
v Publications
v Troubleshooting information
v Parts information
v Downloads and drivers
v Links to other useful sources of information
To access this information, point your browser to:
http://www.ibm.com/pc/support/site.wss/document.do?Lndocid=part-video

Features

This section provides an overview of the computer features and preinstalled
software.
Microprocessor
v Intel
v Intel Pentium
v Intel Pentium 4 with HyperThreading (some models)
v Internal cache (size varies by model type)
Memory
Support for two 184-pin dual inline memory modules (DIMMs). Each DIMM
socket can support up to 1 GB of PC2700 double data rate (DDR) dynamic random
access memory (SDRAM) for a system maximum of 2 GB.
Internal drives
v 3.5-inch, half-inch (slim) diskette drive (some models)
v Hard disk drive
v Optical drives such as CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, DVD-ROM/CD-RW Combo,
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Press Enter when you see the prompt.
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Celeron (some models)
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CD-RW, or IBM Multi-Burner (some models)
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