IBM 8183 - ThinkCentre S50 User manual

ThinkCentre

™

User

Guide

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ThinkCentre

™

User

Guide

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Note

Before

using

this

information

and

the

product

supports,

sure

read

the

“Important

safety

information”

page

and

Appendix

“Notices,”

page

57.

sixth

Edition

(August

2004)

International

Business

Machines

Corporation

2004.

All

rights

reserved.

Government

Users

Restricted

Rights

–

Use,

duplication

disclosure

restricted

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Schedule

Contract

with

IBM

Corp.

Contents

Important

safety

information

Conditions

that

require

immediate

action

General

safety

guidelines

.vi

Service

.vi

Power

cords

and

power

adapters

.vi

Extension

cords

and

devices

. vii

Plugs

and

outlets

. vii

Batteries

. vii

Heat

and

product

ventilation

. viii

and

DVD

drive

safety

. viii

Additional

safety

information

. viii

Lithium

battery

notice

Modem

safety

information

Laser

compliance

statement

.xi

Chapter

Overview

Information

resources

Features

Available

options

Specifications

Supported

operating

positions

Chapter

Installing

options

Handling

static-sensitive

devices

Installing

external

options

Locating

controls

and

connectors

the

front

your

computer

Locating

connectors

the

rear

your

computer

Obtaining

device

drivers

Opening

the

cover

.10

Locating

components

.11

Accessing

system

board

components

and

drives

.12

Identifying

parts

the

system

board

.13

Installing

memory

.14

Installing

PCI

adapters

.15

Installing

internal

drives

.16

Removing

and

replacing

CD-ROM,

CD-RW,

DVD

optical

drive

.18

Removing

and

replacing

hard

disk

drive

.19

Removing

and

replacing

diskette

drive

.20

Connecting

serial

ATA

hard

disk

drive

.20

Connecting

IDE

drive

.21

Installing

security

features

.21

Identifying

security

locks

.21

Integrated

security

cable

.22

Rope

clip

.23

Cover

lock

.23

Password

protection

.23

Erasing

lost

forgotten

password

(clearing

CMOS)

.24

Closing

the

cover

and

connecting

the

cables

.24

Chapter

Using

the

IBM

Setup

Utility

Starting

the

IBM

Setup

Utility

program

.25

Viewing

and

changing

settings

.25

Exiting

from

the

IBM

Setup

Utility

program

.26

Using

passwords

.26

User

password

.26

Administrator

password

.26

Setting,

changing,

and

deleting

password

.26

Using

Security

Profile

Device

.27

Using

IDE

Drives

Setup

.27

Selecting

startup

device

.28

Selecting

temporary

startup

device

.28

Changing

the

startup

device

sequence

.28

Advanced

settings

.28

Appendix

Replacing

customer

replaceable

units

(CRU)

.29

CRU

list

.30

Removing

and

replacing

the

power

supply

assembly

Removing

and

replacing

the

system

board

assembly

Removing

the

microprocessor

.36

Replacing

the

microprocessor

.38

Removing

and

replacing

the

battery

.39

Removing

and

replacing

the

speaker

.40

Removing

and

replacing

the

power

button

and

LED

assembly

.41

Removing

and

replacing

the

fan

assembly

.42

Completing

the

installation

.44

Appendix

Updating

POST/BIOS

.45

POST/BIOS

.45

Updating

(flashing)

BIOS

from

diskette

.45

Updating

(flashing)

BIOS

from

your

operating

system

.45

Recovering

from

POST/BIOS

update

failure

.46

Appendix

Cleaning

the

mouse

.47

Cleaning

optical

mouse

.47

Cleaning

mouse

with

ball

.47

Appendix

Manual

modem

commands

.49

Basic

commands

.49

Extended

commands

.51

MNP/V.42/V.42bis/V.44

commands

.52

Fax

Class

commands

.53

Fax

Class

commands

.53

Voice

commands

.54

Appendix

Notices

.57

Trademarks

.58

Index

.59

IBM

Corp.

2004

iii

User

Guide

Important

safety

information

This

information

can

help

you

safely

use

your

IBM

personal

computer.

and

retain

all

information

included

with

your

IBM

computer.

The

information

this

document

does

not

alter

the

terms

your

purchase

agreement

the

IBM

Statement

Limited

Warranty.

Customer

safety

important

IBM.

Our

products

are

developed

safe

and

effective.

However,

personal

computers

are

electronic

devices.

Power

cords,

power

adapters,

and

other

features

can

create

potential

safety

risks

that

can

result

physical

injury

property

damage,

especially

misused.

reduce

these

risks,

the

instructions

included

with

your

product,

observe

all

warnings

the

product

and

the

operating

instructions,

and

review

the

information

included

this

document

carefully.

carefully

following

the

information

contained

this

document

and

provided

with

your

product,

you

can

help

protect

yourself

from

hazards

and

create

safer

computer

work

environment.

Note:

This

information

includes

references

power

adapters

and

batteries.

addition

mobile

personal

computers,

IBM

ships

some

products

(such

speakers

monitors)

with

external

power

adapters.

you

have

such

product,

this

information

applies

your

product.

addition,

your

computer

product

may

contain

coin-sized

internal

battery

that

provides

power

your

system

clock

even

when

the

machine

unplugged,

the

battery

safety

information

applies

all

computers.

Conditions

that

require

immediate

action

Products

can

become

damaged

due

misuse

neglect.

Some

product

damage

serious

enough

that

the

product

should

not

used

again

until

has

been

inspected

and,

necessary,

repaired

authorized

servicer.

with

any

electronic

device,

pay

attention

the

product

when

turned

on.

very

rare

occasions,

you

might

notice

odor

see

puff

smoke

sparks

vent

from

your

machine.

you

might

hear

sounds

popping,

cracking

hissing.

These

conditions

might

merely

mean

that

internal

electronic

component

has

failed

safe

and

controlled

manner.

Or,

they

might

indicate

potential

safety

issue.

However,

not

take

risks

attempt

diagnose

the

situation

yourself.

Frequently

inspect

your

computer

and

its

components

for

damage

wear

signs

danger.

you

have

any

question

about

the

condition

component,

not

use

the

product.

Contact

the

IBM

HelpCenter

the

product

manufacturer

for

instructions

how

inspect

the

product

and

have

repaired,

necessary.

the

unlikely

event

that

you

notice

any

the

conditions

listed

below,

you

have

any

safety

concerns

with

your

product,

stop

using

the

product

and

unplug

from

the

power

source

and

telecommunication

lines

until

you

can

speak

the

IBM

HelpCenter

for

further

guidance.

Power

cords,

plugs,

power

adapters,

extension

cords,

surge

protectors,

power

supplies

that

are

cracked,

broken

damaged.

Signs

overheating,

smoke,

sparks

fire.

IBM

Corp.

2004

Damage

battery

(such

cracks,

dents,

creases),

discharge

from

battery,

buildup

foreign

substances

the

battery.

cracking,

hissing

popping

sound,

strong

odor

that

comes

from

the

product.

Signs

that

liquid

has

been

spilled

object

has

fallen

onto

the

computer

product,

the

power

cord

power

adapter.

The

computer

product,

the

power

cord

power

adapter

has

been

exposed

water.

The

product

has

been

dropped

damaged

any

way.

The

product

does

not

operate

normally

when

you

the

operating

instructions.

Note:

you

notice

these

conditions

with

non-IBM

product

(such

extension

cord),

stop

using

that

product

until

you

can

contact

the

product

manufacturer

for

further

instructions,

until

you

get

suitable

replacement.

General

safety

guidelines

Always

observe

the

following

precautions

reduce

the

risk

injury

and

property

damage.

Service

not

attempt

service

product

yourself

unless

instructed

the

IBM

HelpCenter.

Use

only

IBM

authorized

service

provider

who

approved

repair

your

particular

product.

Note:

Some

parts

can

upgraded

replaced

the

customer.

These

parts

are

referred

Customer

Replaceable

Units,

CRUs.

IBM

expressly

identifies

CRUs

such,

and

provides

documentation

with

instructions

when

appropriate

for

customers

replace

those

parts.

You

must

closely

all

instructions

when

performing

such

replacements.

Always

make

sure

that

the

power

turned

off

and

that

the

product

unplugged

from

any

power

source

before

you

attempt

the

replacement.

you

have

any

questions

concerns,

contact

the

IBM

HelpCenter.

Power

cords

and

power

adapters

Use

only

the

power

cords

and

power

adapters

supplied

the

product

manufacturer.

Never

wrap

power

cord

around

the

power

adapter

other

object.

Doing

can

stress

the

cord

ways

that

can

cause

the

cord

fray,

crack

crimp.

This

can

present

safety

hazard.

Always

route

power

cords

that

they

will

not

walked

on,

tripped

over,

pinched

objects.

Protect

the

cord

and

power

adapters

from

liquids.

For

instance,

not

leave

your

cord

power

adapter

near

sinks,

tubs,

toilets,

floors

that

are

cleaned

with

liquid

cleansers.

Liquids

can

cause

short

circuit,

particularly

the

cord

power

adapter

has

been

stressed

misuse.

Liquids

can

also

cause

gradual

corrosion

the

power

cord

terminals

and/or

the

connector

terminals

the

adapter

which

can

eventually

result

overheating.

Always

connect

power

cords

and

signal

cables

the

correct

order

and

ensure

that

all

power

cord

connectors

are

securely

and

completely

plugged

into

receptacles.

User

Guide

not

use

any

power

adapter

that

shows

corrosion

the

input

pins

and/or

shows

signs

overheating

(such

deformed

plastic)

the

input

anywhere

the

power

adapter.

not

use

any

power

cords

where

the

electrical

contacts

either

end

show

signs

corrosion

overheating

where

the

power

cord

appears

have

been

damaged

any

way.

Extension

cords

and

devices

Ensure

that

extension

cords,

surge

protectors,

uninterruptible

power

supplies,

and

power

strips

that

you

use

are

rated

handle

the

electrical

requirements

the

product.

Never

overload

these

devices.

power

strips

are

used,

the

load

should

not

exceed

the

power

strip

input

rating.

Consult

electrician

for

information

you

have

questions

about

power

loads,

power

requirements,

and

input

ratings.

Plugs

and

outlets

receptacle

(power

outlet)

that

you

intend

use

with

your

computer

equipment

appears

damaged

corroded,

not

use

the

outlet

until

replaced

qualified

electrician.

not

bend

modify

the

plug.

the

plug

damaged,

contact

the

manufacturer

obtain

replacement.

Some

products

are

equipped

with

three-pronged

plug.

This

plug

fits

only

into

grounded

electrical

outlet.

This

safety

feature.

not

defeat

this

safety

feature

trying

insert

into

non-grounded

outlet.

you

cannot

insert

the

plug

into

the

outlet,

contact

electrician

for

approved

outlet

adapter

replace

the

outlet

with

one

that

enables

this

safety

feature.

Never

overload

electrical

outlet.

The

overall

system

load

should

not

exceed

percent

the

branch

circuit

rating.

Consult

electrician

for

information

you

have

questions

about

power

loads

and

branch

circuit

ratings.

sure

that

the

power

outlet

you

are

using

properly

wired,

easily

accessible,

and

located

the

equipment.

not

fully

extend

power

cords

way

that

will

stress

the

cords.

Connect

and

disconnect

the

equipment

from

the

electrical

outlet

carefully

Batteries

All

IBM

personal

computers

contain

non-rechargeable

coin

cell

battery

provide

power

the

system

clock.

addition

many

mobile

products

such

Thinkpad

notebook

PCs

utilize

rechargeable

battery

pack

provide

system

power

when

portable

mode.

Batteries

supplied

IBM

for

use

with

your

product

have

been

tested

for

compatibility

and

should

only

replaced

with

IBM

approved

parts.

Never

attempt

open

service

any

battery.

not

crush,

puncture,

incinerate

batteries

short

circuit

the

metal

contacts.

not

expose

the

battery

water

other

liquids.

Only

recharge

the

battery

pack

strictly

according

instructions

included

the

product

documentation.

Battery

abuse

mishandling

can

cause

the

battery

overheat,

which

can

cause

gasses

flame

“vent”

from

the

battery

pack

coin

cell.

your

battery

damaged,

you

notice

any

discharge

from

your

battery

the

buildup

Important

safety

information

vii

foreign

materials

the

battery

leads,

stop

using

the

battery

and

obtain

replacement

from

the

battery

manufacturer.

Batteries

can

degrade

when

they

are

left

unused

for

long

periods

time.

For

some

rechargeable

batteries

(particularly

Lithium

Ion

batteries),

leaving

battery

unused

discharged

state

could

increase

the

risk

battery

short

circuit,

which

could

shorten

the

life

the

battery

and

can

also

pose

safety

hazard.

not

let

rechargeable

Lithium-Ion

batteries

completely

discharge

store

these

batteries

discharged

state.

Heat

and

product

ventilation

Computers

generate

heat

when

turned

and

when

batteries

are

charging.

Notebook

PCs

can

generate

significant

amount

heat

due

their

compact

size.

Always

these

basic

precautions:

not

leave

the

base

your

computer

contact

with

your

lap

any

part

your

body

for

extended

period

when

the

computer

functioning

when

the

battery

charging.

Your

computer

produces

some

heat

during

normal

operation.

Extended

contact

with

the

body

could

cause

discomfort

or,

potentially,

skin

burn.

not

operate

your

computer

charge

the

battery

near

flammable

materials

explosive

environments.

Ventilation

slots,

fans

and/or

heat

sinks

are

provided

with

the

product

for

safety,

comfort,

and

reliable

operation.

These

features

might

inadvertently

become

blocked

placing

the

product

bed,

sofa,

carpet,

other

flexible

surface.

Never

block,

cover

disable

these

features.

and

DVD

drive

safety

and

DVD

drives

spin

discs

high

speed.

DVD

cracked

otherwise

physically

damaged,

possible

for

the

disc

break

apart

even

shatter

when

the

drive

use.

protect

against

possible

injury

due

this

situation,

and

reduce

the

risk

damage

your

machine,

the

following:

Always

store

CD/DVD

discs

their

original

packaging

Always

store

CD/DVD

discs

out

direct

sunlight

and

away

from

direct

heat

sources

Remove

CD/DVD

discs

from

the

computer

when

not

use

not

bend

flex

CD/DVD

discs,

force

them

into

the

computer

their

packaging

Check

CD/DVD

discs

for

cracks

before

each

use.

not

use

cracked

damaged

discs

Additional

safety

information

DANGER

Electrical

current

from

power,

telephone,

and

communication

cables

hazardous.

avoid

shock

hazard:

not

connect

disconnect

any

cables

perform

installation,

maintenance,

reconfiguration

this

product

during

electrical

storm.

Connect

all

power

cords

properly

wired

and

grounded

electrical

outlet.

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