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IBM 8185 - ThinkCentre M50 - 256 MB RAM Hardware Maintenance Manual (290 pages)

IBM Computer Hardware User Manual

Brand: IBM | Category: Computer Hardware | Size: 8 MB

Table of Contents
5
Chapter 1. About this Manual

7
- Important Safety Information
  7
Chapter 2. General Information

9
- Features
  9
- Physical Specifications
  11
Chapter 3. General Checkout

17
Chapter 4. IBM Enhanced Diagnostics

21
- Diagnostics Program Download
  21
- Navigating through the Diagnostics Programs
  21
- Running Diagnostics Tests
  21
  - Test Selection
    22
  - Test Results
    22
  - Fixed Disk Advanced Test (FDAT)
    22
  - Quick and Full Erase - Hard Drive
    24
- Viewing the Test Log
  24
Chapter 5. IBM Setup Utility Program

25
Chapter 6. Replacing Frus

29
Chapter 7. Symptom-To-FRU Index

75
- Hard Disk Drive Boot Error
  75
- Power Supply Errors
  76
- Diagnostic Error Codes
  76
- Beep Symptoms
  95
- No-Beep Symptoms
  97
- POST Error Codes
  98
- Miscellaneous Error Messages
  113
- Undetermined Problems
  115
- Power Supply Connectors
  116
  - Connector P1
    116
  - Connector P2, P3, P4, and P7
    116
  - Connector P5 (Diskette Drive)
    116
  - Connector P6
    116
  - Connector P8 (Serial ATA)
    116
Chapter 8. Additional Service Information

117
- Security Features
  117
- Passwords
  117
  - Removing a Power-On Password
    117
  - Operating System Password
    118
- Vital Product Data
  118
- BIOS Levels
  118
- Erasing a Lost or Forgotten Password (Clearing CMOS)
  119
- Flash Update Procedures
  119
- Updating (Flashing) BIOS from a Diskette or CD-ROM
  119
- Updating (Flashing) BIOS from Your Operating System
  119
- Recovering from a POST/BIOS Update Failure
  120
- Power Management
  121
- Automatic Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) BIOS
  121
- Advanced Power Management
  121
- Automatic Hardware Power Management Features
  121
- Setting Automatic Hardware Power Management Features
  121
- Automatic Power-On Features
  122
- Product Recovery Program
  123
Chapter 9. Parts Listing

125
- Type 8128
  125
- Type 8185
  127
- Type 8186
  136
- Type 8187
  140
- Type 8188
  155
- Type 8189
  164
- Type 8190
  178
- Type 8192
  184
- Type 8193
  186
- Type 8194
  194
- Type 8195
  208
- Type 8196
  217
- Type 8197
  221
- Type 8413
  224
- Type 8414
  229
- Type 8415
  235
- Type 8430
  238
- Type 8431
  242
- Type 8432
  247
- Type 8433
  250
Chapter 10. Related Service Information

253
- Safety Information
  253
- General Safety
  253
- Electrical Safety
  254
- Safety Inspection Guide
  255
- Handling Electrostatic Discharge-Sensitive Devices
  256
- Grounding Requirements
  257
- Safety Notices (Multi-Lingual Translations)
  257
- Send Us Your Comments
  286
- Problem Determination Tips
  287
- Notices
  287
- Trademarks
  288

IBM 8185 - ThinkCentre M50 - 256 MB RAM User Manual (138 pages)

User Guide

Brand: IBM | Category: Desktop | Size: 3 MB

User Guide
1
Table of Contents
5
Conditions that Require Immediate Action
7
Important Safety Information

7
- General Safety Guidelines
  8
  - Service
    8
- Power Cords and Power Adapters
  8
  - Extension Cords and Related Devices
    9
  - Plugs and Outlets
    9
  - Batteries
    9
  - Heat and Product Ventilation
    10
  - CD and DVD Drive Safety
    10
- Additional Safety Information
  11
- Lithium Battery Notice
  12
- Modem Safety Information
  12
- Laser Compliance Statement
  13
- Information Resources
  15
Overview

15
- Identifying Your Computer
  16
Chapter 1. Types 8185, 8186, 8192, 8413, and 8430

17
- Features
  17
- Specifications
  20
- Available Options
  21
- Tools Required
  21
- Handling Static-Sensitive Devices
  21
- Installing External Options
  22
- Removing the Cover
  25
- Locating Components
  26
- Identifying Parts on the System Board
  26
- Installing Memory
  27
- Installing Adapters
  28
- Installing Internal Drives
  30
  - Drive Specifications
    30
  - Installing a CD-ROM or DVD-ROM Drive
    31
- Installing Security Features
  33
  - Identifying Security Locks
    33
  - Rope Clip
    34
  - Integrated Cable Lock
    35
  - Password Protection
    35
- Changing the Battery
  35
- Erasing a Lost or Forgotten Password (Clearing CMOS)
  36
- Replacing the Cover and Connecting the Cables
  37
Chapter 2. Types 8128, 8187, 8188, 8193, 8414, and 8431

39
- Features
  39
- Specifications
  42
  - Available Options
    43
  - Tools Required
    43
  - Handling Static-Sensitive Devices
    43
  - Installing External Options
    44
    
    Locating the Connectors on the Front of Your Computer
    44
    
    Locating the Connectors on the Rear of Your Computer
    45
    
    Obtaining Device Drivers
    46
  - Removing the Cover
    47
  - Locating Components
    48
  - Identifying Parts on the System Board
    48
  - Installing Memory
    49
  - Installing Adapters
    50
  - Installing Internal Drives
    52
    
    Drive Specifications
    52
    
    Installing a Drive
    53
  - Installing Security Features
    56
    
    Identifying Security Locks
    57
    
    Rope Clip
    57
    
    Integrated Cable Lock
    59
    
    Password Protection
    59
  - Changing the Battery
    59
  - Erasing a Lost or Forgotten Password (Clearing CMOS)
    60
  - Replacing the Cover and Connecting the Cables
    61
Chapter 3. Types 8196 and 8197

63
- Features
  63
  - Specifications
    66
- Available Options
  67
- Tools Required
  67
  - Handling Static-Sensitive Devices
    67
- Installing External Options
  68
- Removing the Cover
  72
  - Locating Components
    73
  - Identifying Parts on the System Board
    73
  - Installing Memory
    74
  - Installing Adapters
    76
  - Installing Internal Drives
    77
    
    Drive Specifications
    78
    
    Installing a Drive
    78
  - Installing Security Features
    81
    
    Identifying Security Locks
    82
    
    Rope Clip
    82
    
    Integrated Cable Lock
    84
    
    Password Protection
    84
  - Changing the Battery
    84
  - Erasing a Lost or Forgotten Password (Clearing CMOS)
    85
  - Replacing the Cover and Connecting the Cables
    86
Chapter 4. Types 8189, 8190, 8194, 8195, 8415, 8432, and 8433

89
- Features
  89
- Specifications
  92
- Available Options
  93
- Tools Required
  93
- Handling Static-Sensitive Devices
  93
- Installing External Options
  94
- Removing the Cover
  98
- Locating Components
  99
- Identifying Parts on the System Board
  99
- Installing Memory
  100
- Installing Adapters
  101
- Installing Internal Drives
  103
  - Drive Specifications
    103
  - Installing a Drive
    104
- Installing Security Features
  107
  - Identifying Security Locks
    108
  - Rope Clip
    108
  - Integrated Cable Lock
    110
  - Password Protection
    110
- Changing the Battery
  110
- Erasing a Lost or Forgotten Password (Clearing CMOS)
  111
- Replacing the Cover and Connecting the Cables
  112
Chapter 5. Using the IBM Setup Utility Program

115
- Starting the IBM Setup Utility Program
  115
- Viewing and Changing Settings
  115
- Exiting from the IBM Setup Utility Program
  115
- Using Passwords
  115
  - User Password
    116
  - Administrator Password
    116
  - Setting, Changing, and Deleting a Password
    116
- Using Security Profile by Device
  116
- Using IDE Drives Setup
  117
- Selecting a Startup Device
  117
  - Selecting a Temporary Startup Device
    117
  - Changing the Startup Sequence
    117
- Advanced Settings
  118
Appendix A. Updating System Programs

119
- System Programs
  119
  - Updating (Flashing) BIOS from a Diskette
    119
  - Updating (Flashing) BIOS from Your Operating System
    119
- Recovering from a POST/BIOS Update Failure
  120
Appendix B. Cleaning the Mouse

121
- Cleaning an Optical Mouse
  121
- Cleaning a Mouse with a Ball
  121
Appendix C. Manual Modem Commands

123
- Basic at Commands
  123
- Extended at Commands
  125
- Mnp/V.42/V.42Bis/V.44 Commands
  126
- Fax Class 1 Commands
  127
- Fax Class 2 Commands
  127
- Voice Commands
  128
Appendix D. Customer Replaceable Unit (CRU) Parts List

131
Appendix E. Notices

133
- Television Output Notice
  134
- Trademarks
  134
Index

135

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IBM 8185 - ThinkCentre M50 - 256 MB RAM Hardware Maintenance Manual (290 pages)

Table of Contents

Chapter 1. About this Manual

Chapter 2. General Information

Chapter 3. General Checkout

Chapter 4. IBM Enhanced Diagnostics

Chapter 5. IBM Setup Utility Program

Chapter 6. Replacing Frus

Chapter 7. Symptom-To-FRU Index

Chapter 8. Additional Service Information

Chapter 9. Parts Listing

Chapter 10. Related Service Information

IBM 8185 - ThinkCentre M50 - 256 MB RAM User Manual (138 pages)

Table of Contents

Important Safety Information

Overview

Chapter 1. Types 8185, 8186, 8192, 8413, and 8430

Chapter 2. Types 8128, 8187, 8188, 8193, 8414, and 8431

Chapter 3. Types 8196 and 8197

Chapter 4. Types 8189, 8190, 8194, 8195, 8415, 8432, and 8433

Chapter 5. Using the IBM Setup Utility Program

Appendix A. Updating System Programs

Appendix B. Cleaning the Mouse

Appendix C. Manual Modem Commands

Appendix D. Customer Replaceable Unit (CRU) Parts List

Appendix E. Notices

Index

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