IBM ThinkCentre 8141 User Manual

IBM ThinkCentre 8141 User Manual

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  • Page 1: User Guide

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  • Page 4 Before using this information and the product it supports, be sure to read the “Important safety information” on page v and Appendix D, “Notices,” on page 41. Second Edition (May 2004) © Copyright International Business Machines Corporation 2004. All rights reserved. US Government Users Restricted Rights – Use, duplication or disclosure restricted by GSA ADP Schedule Contract with IBM Corp.
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Contents Important safety information ..v Chapter 2. Using the IBM Setup Utility program ....25 Conditions that require immediate action .
  • Page 6 User Guide...
  • Page 7: Important Safety Information

    Follow and retain all information included with your IBM computer. The information in this document does not alter the terms of your purchase agreement or the IBM Statement of Limited Warranty. Customer safety is important to IBM. Our products are developed to be safe and effective.
  • Page 8: General Safety Guidelines

    Always observe the following precautions to reduce the risk of injury and property damage. Service Do not attempt to service a product yourself unless instructed to do so by the IBM Support Center. Use only an IBM authorized service provider who is approved to repair your particular product.
  • Page 9: Extension Cords And Related Devices

    In addition many mobile products such as Thinkpad notebook PCs utilize a rechargeable battery pack to provide system power when in portable mode. Batteries supplied by IBM for use with your product have been tested for compatibility and should only be replaced with IBM approved parts.
  • Page 10: Heat And Product Ventilation

    Battery abuse or mishandling can cause the battery to overheat, which can cause gasses or flame to “vent” from the battery pack or coin cell. If your battery is damaged, or if you notice any discharge from your battery or the buildup of foreign materials on the battery leads, stop using the battery and obtain a replacement from the battery manufacturer.
  • Page 11: Additional Safety Information

    Additional 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.
  • Page 12: 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 13: 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.
  • Page 14 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. L’unité de CD-ROM/DVD-ROM est un appareil à laser. Aux État-Unis, l’unité de CD-ROM/DVD-ROM est certifiée conforme aux normes indiquées dans le sous-chapitre J du DHHS 21 CFR relatif aux produits à...
  • Page 15: Overview

    It also includes basic troubleshooting information, software recovery procedures, help and service information, and warranty information. Access IBM, on your desktop, provides a link to more information about your computer. If you have Internet access, the most up-to-date manuals for your computer are available from the World Wide Web.
  • Page 16 User Guide...
  • Page 17: Chapter 1. Installing Options

    System information The following information covers a variety of models. For information for your specific model, use the IBM Setup Utility. See Chapter 2, “Using the IBM Setup Utility program,” on page 25. Microprocessor (varies by model type) ®...
  • Page 18 Remote Program Load (RPL) and Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) v Wake on LAN v Wake on Ring (in the IBM Setup Utility program, this feature is called Serial Port Ring Detect for an external modem) v Remote Administration...
  • Page 19 1. The operating systems listed here are being certified or tested for compatibility at the time this publication goes to press. Additional operating systems might be identified by IBM as compatible with your computer following the publication of this booklet. Corrections and additions to this list are subject to change. To determine if an operating system has been certified or tested for compatibility, check the Web site of the operating system vendor.
  • Page 20: Specifications

    Specifications This section lists the physical specifications for your computer. Dimensions Heat output (approximate) in British thermal units (Btu) per hour: Height: 146 mm (5.7 in.) Minimum configuration: 256 Btu/hr (75 watts) Width: 442 mm (17.4 in.) Maximum configuration: 1058 Btu/hr (310 watts) Depth: 401 mm (15.8 in) Airflow Weight...
  • Page 21: Available Options

    Within the United States, call 1-800-IBM-2YOU (1-800-426-2968), your IBM reseller, or IBM marketing representative. v Within Canada, call 1-800-565-3344 or 1-800-IBM-4YOU. v Outside the United States and Canada, contact your IBM reseller or IBM marketing representative. Tools required To install some options in your computer, you might need a flat-blade or Phillips screwdriver.
  • Page 22: Installing External Options

    v Always handle components carefully. Handle adapters and memory modules by the edges. Never touch any exposed circuitry. 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.
  • Page 23: Locating The Connectors On The Front Of Your Computer

    Locating the connectors on the front of your computer The following illustration shows the locations of the connectors on the front of the computer. Note: Not all computer models will have the following connectors. n tr in k 1 IEEE 1394 connector 4 Microphone connector 2 USB connector 5 Headphone connector...
  • Page 24: Locating The Connectors On The Rear Of Your Computer

    Locating the connectors on the rear of your computer The following illustration shows the locations of the connectors on the rear of the computer. 1 PCI slots 9 Diagnostic LEDs 2 PCI Express (x1) slot 10 Power connector 3 PCI Express (x16) graphics slot 11 Audio line out connector 4 Ethernet connector 12 Audio line in connector...
  • Page 25: Obtaining Device Drivers

    Used to attach a keyboard that uses a standard keyboard connector. Obtaining device drivers You can obtain device drivers for operating systems that are not preinstalled at http://www.ibm.com/pc/support/ on the World Wide Web. Installation instructions are provided in README files with the device-driver files. Chapter 1. Installing options...
  • Page 26: Removing The Cover

    Removing the cover Important: Read “Important safety information” on page v and “Handling static-sensitive devices” on page 5 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 27: Locating Components

    The system board (sometimes called the planar or motherboard) is the main circuit board in your computer. It provides basic computer functions and supports a variety of devices that are IBM-installed or that you can install later. Chapter 1. Installing options...
  • Page 28: Installing Memory

    The following illustration shows the locations of parts on the system board. 1 12v power connector 13 SATA 2 connector 2 Diskette drive connector 14 SATA 1 connector 3 Speaker connector 15 Cover presence switch connector 4 DIMM connector 4 16 Power supply connector 5 DIMM connector 3 17 PCI Express (x16) graphics slot...
  • Page 29 240-pin, 1.8 V and can be used in any combination of 256 MB, 512 MB, and 1 GB sizes. Note: The type of memory required is also indicated in text near the IBM logo on the system board. To install a DIMM: 1.
  • Page 30: Installing Adapters

    6. 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. 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 31 3. Open the adapter-slot-cover latch and remove the slot cover for the appropriate expansion slot. 4. Remove the adapter from its static-protective package. 5. Install the adapter into the appropriate slot on the system board. 6. Close the adapter-slot-cover latch. What to do next: v To work with another option, go to the appropriate section.
  • Page 32: Installing Internal Drives

    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 3.5-inch diskette drive in bay 1 v A CD drive or DVD drive in bay 2 (some models) v A 3.5-inch hard disk drive in bay 4...
  • Page 33: Installing A Drive

    The following illustration shows the locations of the drive bays. The following list describes some of the drives that you can install in each bay and their height requirements: 1 Bay 1 - Maximum height: 25.8 mm (1.0 in.) 3.5-inch diskette drive (preinstalled) 2 Bay 2 - Maximum height: 43.0 mm (1.7 in.) CD drive or DVD drive (preinstalled in some models)
  • Page 34 4. Remove the metal shield from the drive bay by inserting a flat-blade screwdriver into one of the slots and gently prying it loose. 5. Make sure the drive that you are installing is set correctly as either a master or a slave device.
  • Page 35 8. A hard disk drive requires two cables; a power cable that connects to the power supply and a signal cable that connects to the system board. v A parallel ATA hard disk drive requires a four-wire power cable. v A serial ATA hard disk drive requires a five-wire power cable. The steps to connect a drive are different depending on the type of drive you are connecting.
  • Page 36: Installing Security Features

    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” on page 24. Installing security features To help prevent hardware theft and unauthorized access to your computer, several security lock options are available.
  • Page 37: Padlock Loop

    Padlock loop Your computer is equipped with a padlock loop that locks the cover to your computer when a padlock is installed. Using a padlock at least or at 5 mm or 3/16-inch can secure your computer cover to help prevent unauthorized people from gaining access to the inside of your computer.
  • Page 38: Integrated Cable Lock

    IBM. Go to http://www.pc.ibm.com/support and search on Kensington. Password protection To deter unauthorized use of your computer, you can use the IBM Setup Utility program to set a password. See “Using passwords” on page 25. What to do next: v To work with another option, go to the appropriate section.
  • Page 39: Erasing A Lost Or Forgotten Password (Clearing Cmos)

    9. Turn on the computer and all attached devices. 10. Use the IBM Setup Utility program to set the date and time and any passwords. See Chapter 2, “Using the IBM Setup Utility program,” on page 25.
  • Page 40: Replacing The Cover And Connecting The Cables

    5. Reconnect the external cables and power cords to the computer. See “Installing external options” on page 6. 6. To update the configuration, see Chapter 2, “Using the IBM Setup Utility program,” on page 25. User Guide...
  • Page 41: Chapter 2. Using The Ibm Setup Utility Program

    2. Press and hold the F1 key then turn on the computer. When you hear the multiple beeps, release the F1 key. Note: If a user password or an administrator password has been set, the IBM Setup Utility program menu is not displayed until you type your password.
  • Page 42: User Password

    Administrator Password. After you set an Administrator Password, a password prompt is displayed each time you try to access the IBM Setup Utility program. If both the user and administrator passwords are set, you can type either password.
  • Page 43: Setting, Changing, And Deleting A Password

    2. From the IBM Setup Utility program menu, select Security. 3. Select Security Profile by Device. 4. Select the desired devices and settings and press Enter. 5. Return to the IBM Setup Utility program menu and select Exit and then Save Settings. Selecting a startup device...
  • Page 44: Selecting A Temporary Startup Device

    Load Default Settings on the Exit menu. Exiting from the IBM Setup Utility program When you finish viewing or changing settings, press Esc to return to the IBM Setup Utility program menu (you might have to press Esc several times). If you want to save the new settings, select Save Settings before you exit.
  • Page 45: Appendix A. Updating System Programs

    They include the power-on self-test (POST), the basic input/output system (BIOS) code, and the IBM Setup Utility program. POST is a set of tests and procedures that is performed each time you turn on your computer. BIOS is a layer of software that translates instructions from other layers of software into electrical signals that the computer hardware can understand.
  • Page 46: Recovering From A Post/Bios Update Failure

    8. From your browser, Click Back to return to the list of files. Carefully follow the printed instructions to download, extract, and install the update. Recovering from a POST/BIOS update failure If power to your computer is interrupted while POST/BIOS is being updated (flash update), your computer might not restart correctly.
  • Page 47: Appendix B. Cleaning The Mouse

    To clean a mouse with a ball: 1. Turn off your computer. 2. Turn the mouse over, with the top side down, and look carefully at the bottom. Twist the retainer ring 1 to the unlocked position to remove the ball. © Copyright IBM Corp. 2004...
  • Page 48 3. Place your hand over the retainer ring and ball 2 , and then turn the mouse over, top side up, so that the retainer ring and ball fall out into your hand. 4. Wash the ball in warm, soapy water then dry it with a clean cloth. Blow air carefully into the ball cage 4 to dislodge dust and lint.
  • Page 49: Appendix C. Manual Modem Commands

    Dial one of the four telephone numbers (n=0-3) stored in the modem non-volatile memory. Commands are not echoed Commands are echoed Escape Characters - Switch from Data Mode to Command Mode (T.I.E.S. Command) Force modem on-hook (hang up) © Copyright IBM Corp. 2004...
  • Page 50 Command Function Force modem off-hook (make busy) Note: H1 command is not supported for Italy Display product-identification code Factory ROM checksum test Internal memory test Firmware ID Reserved ID Low speaker volume Low speaker volume Medium speaker volume High speaker volume Internal speaker off Internal speaker on until carrier detected Internal speaker always on...
  • Page 51: Extended At Commands

    Extended AT commands Command Function &C_ &C0 Force Carrier Detect Signal High (ON) &C1 Turn on CD when remote carrier is present &D0 &D_ Modem ignores the DTR signal &D1 Modem returns to Command Mode after DTR toggle &D2 Modem hangs up, returns to the Command Mode after DTR toggle &D3 Resets modem after DTR toggle...
  • Page 52: Mnp/V.42/V.42Bis/V.44 Commands

    Command Function &V1 Display Last Connection Statistics &W_ &W0 Stores the active profile as Profile 0 &W1 Stores the active profile as Profile 1 Disable auto-retrain Enable auto-retrain +MS? Displays the current Select Modulation settings +MS=? Displays a list of supported Select Modulation options +MS=a,b,c,e,f Select modulation where: a=0, 1, 2, 3, 9, 10, 11,...
  • Page 53: Fax Class 1 Commands

    Fax Class 1 commands +FAE=n Data/Fax Auto Answer +FCLASS=n Service Class +FRH=n Receive data with HDLC framing Receive data +FRM=n +FRS=n Receive silence +FTH=n Transmit data with HDLC framing +FTM=n Transmit data +FTS=n Stop transmission and wait Fax Class 2 commands +FCLASS=n Services class.
  • Page 54: Voice Commands

    +FPHCTO Phase C time out. +FPOLL Indicates polling request. +FPTS: Page transfer status. +FPTS= Page transfer status. +FREV? Identify revision. +FSPT Enable polling. +FTSI: Report the transmit station ID. Voice commands Select Baud Rate #BDR #CID Enable Caller ID detection and reporting format Select Data, Fax or Voice/Audio #CLS #MDL?
  • Page 55 Attention Switzerland User: If your Swisscom phone line does not have Taxsignal switched OFF, modem function may be impaired. The impairment may be resolved by a filter with the following specifications: Telekom PTT SCR-BE Taximpulssperrfilter-12kHz PTT Art. 444.112.7 Bakom 93.0291.Z.N Appendix C.
  • Page 56 User Guide...
  • Page 57: Appendix D. Notices

    Web sites. The materials at those Web sites are not part of the materials for this IBM product, and use of those Web sites is at your own risk.
  • Page 58: Television Output Notice

    Television output notice The following notice applies to models that have the factory-installed television-output feature. This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation.
  • Page 59: Index

    3 Advanced Power Management support 3 IBM Setup Utility 25 input/output (I/O) features 2 recovering from a POST/BIOS update failure 30 installing options removing the cover 10 adapters 14 replacing the cover 24 DIMMs 13 © Copyright IBM Corp. 2004...
  • Page 60 security features 3, 20 integrated cable lock 22 padlock loop 21 security profile by device 27 serial connector 9 system board connectors 12 identifying parts 11 location 12 memory 5, 12 system programs 29 USB connectors 9 using, security profile by device 27 video, subsystem 2 User Guide...
  • Page 62 Part Number: 19R0462 Printed in USA (1P) P/N: 19R0462...

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