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.../accessories/ intellistation/index.html/ Problem Yes solved? No Use the troubleshooting information provided with your computer to your computer After you register and profile, you installed are on the compatibility matrix. You can view the compatibility matrix at http://www.ibm.com/planetwide/ Yes Problem No solved? No Check all cables for loose connections and verify that all optional devices you...
.../accessories/ intellistation/index.html/ Problem Yes solved? No Use the troubleshooting information provided with your computer to your computer After you register and profile, you installed are on the compatibility matrix. You can view the compatibility matrix at http://www.ibm.com/planetwide/ Yes Problem No solved? No Check all cables for loose connections and verify that all optional devices you...
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... switch 13 Connecting computer cables 14 Recording important numbers 16 Running the operating system setup program 16 Registering your computer offers 6 Reliability, availability, and serviceability features 7 Computer controls and indicators 8 Chapter 2. Setting up your computer 11 Selecting a location for the tower model 3 Inventory checklist 4 Software 4 Preinstalled software 4 Software Selections CD 6 Device Driver and IBM Enhanced Diagnostics CD 6 Other software 6 What your computer 17 Using Access IBM 17 Installing other operating systems 18 Product Recovery...
... switch 13 Connecting computer cables 14 Recording important numbers 16 Running the operating system setup program 16 Registering your computer offers 6 Reliability, availability, and serviceability features 7 Computer controls and indicators 8 Chapter 2. Setting up your computer 11 Selecting a location for the tower model 3 Inventory checklist 4 Software 4 Preinstalled software 4 Software Selections CD 6 Device Driver and IBM Enhanced Diagnostics CD 6 Other software 6 What your computer 17 Using Access IBM 17 Installing other operating systems 18 Product Recovery...
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... models 34 Starting the SCSISelect Utility program 34 SCSISelect menu choices 34 Using the Intel Boot Agent Utility program 35 Starting the Intel Boot Agent Utility program 36 Intel Boot Agent Utility menu choices 36 Chapter 5. Configuring your operating system and preinstalled software 106 Recovering or installing device drivers 106 Recovering the operating system 107 Using the Recovery Repair diskette 107 Using ConfigSafe and the Save Our System (SOS) feature 108 iv IBM IntelliStation E Pro Types 6204 and 6214: User's Guide Desktop Management...
... models 34 Starting the SCSISelect Utility program 34 SCSISelect menu choices 34 Using the Intel Boot Agent Utility program 35 Starting the Intel Boot Agent Utility program 36 Intel Boot Agent Utility menu choices 36 Chapter 5. Configuring your operating system and preinstalled software 106 Recovering or installing device drivers 106 Recovering the operating system 107 Using the Recovery Repair diskette 107 Using ConfigSafe and the Save Our System (SOS) feature 108 iv IBM IntelliStation E Pro Types 6204 and 6214: User's Guide Desktop Management...
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... pig-tail cable) Environment: v Air temperature: - Minimum: 0.08 kVA - Microprocessor: Intel® Pentium® 4 with 256 KB or 512 KB Level-2 cache Memory: v Minimum: 128 MB v Maximum: 1.0 GB v Type: PC133 error-correcting code (ECC) DIMMs v Slots: three dual inline (two slots supported) Internal drives: v Hard disk drive: IDE or SCSI v One of the features and specifications for the IntelliStation E Pro Type 6204. bays (one CD-ROM drive installed, one diskette drive installed) Size and...
... pig-tail cable) Environment: v Air temperature: - Minimum: 0.08 kVA - Microprocessor: Intel® Pentium® 4 with 256 KB or 512 KB Level-2 cache Memory: v Minimum: 128 MB v Maximum: 1.0 GB v Type: PC133 error-correcting code (ECC) DIMMs v Slots: three dual inline (two slots supported) Internal drives: v Hard disk drive: IDE or SCSI v One of the features and specifications for the IntelliStation E Pro Type 6204. bays (one CD-ROM drive installed, one diskette drive installed) Size and...
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... 6 IBM IntelliStation E Pro Types 6204 and 6214: User's Guide v Norton AntiVirus for more information. Some of the preinstalled device drivers are stored on this CD. v Tivoli® Management Agent can be used to download software programs and software updates from your computer. v Large system memory Depending on LAN®, Remote Administration, and System Migration Assistant. What your computer and monitor its operation. See "Managing your option. Update Connector can automatically determine when your computer needs...
... 6 IBM IntelliStation E Pro Types 6204 and 6214: User's Guide v Norton AntiVirus for more information. Some of the preinstalled device drivers are stored on this CD. v Tivoli® Management Agent can be used to download software programs and software updates from your computer. v Large system memory Depending on LAN®, Remote Administration, and System Migration Assistant. What your computer and monitor its operation. See "Managing your option. Update Connector can automatically determine when your computer needs...
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... , "Wake on LAN" on the screen. The IBM Setup Utility program will begin attaching to any beep series and error code numbers with passwords, PCI adapter configuration, and other options. The operating system and application programs initiate from the hard disk drive. A network administrator can also ″wake up your computer Do the following messages might be a series of your computer: 1. Video modes are different combinations of the screen. For the location of video modes. To navigate the menu and screen...
... , "Wake on LAN" on the screen. The IBM Setup Utility program will begin attaching to any beep series and error code numbers with passwords, PCI adapter configuration, and other options. The operating system and application programs initiate from the hard disk drive. A network administrator can also ″wake up your computer Do the following messages might be a series of your computer: 1. Video modes are different combinations of the screen. For the location of video modes. To navigate the menu and screen...
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... the first startup afterwards to enable the Multi-head option, which enables you are using a cathode ray tube (CRT) monitor, set your monitor for more available colors, and flicker-free images. If you to use both monitors. Click Settings → Advanced → Dualhead → Enable dualhead → Apply. 22 IBM IntelliStation E Pro Types 6204 and 6214: User's Guide Video device drivers To take full advantage of the graphics adapter in your monitor complies with the VESA display data...
... the first startup afterwards to enable the Multi-head option, which enables you are using a cathode ray tube (CRT) monitor, set your monitor for more available colors, and flicker-free images. If you to use both monitors. Click Settings → Advanced → Dualhead → Enable dualhead → Apply. 22 IBM IntelliStation E Pro Types 6204 and 6214: User's Guide Video device drivers To take full advantage of the graphics adapter in your monitor complies with the VESA display data...
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... configure devices that newly installed or removed hardware is part of the screen. Turn on a SCSI hard disk drive. When the message Press F1 for information about POST and "Diagnostic error message tables" on an item, select the item, and press Enter to select the desired setting, and press Enter again. © Copyright IBM Corp. 2002 29 A diagnostic error message is already on the screen. To start this procedure, you can use...
... configure devices that newly installed or removed hardware is part of the screen. Turn on a SCSI hard disk drive. When the message Press F1 for information about POST and "Diagnostic error message tables" on an item, select the item, and press Enter to select the desired setting, and press Enter again. © Copyright IBM Corp. 2002 29 A diagnostic error message is already on the screen. To start this procedure, you can use...
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...-wire power cables connect the drives to the secondary device. If you must change the switch setting on the CD-ROM drive to secondary and change the connector used for the CD-ROM drive to the primary or secondary IDE connector on page 42. 52 IBM IntelliStation E Pro Types 6204 and 6214: User's Guide The wider IDE signal cable has two or three connectors. - If the cable has three connectors, one of these connectors is attached to the hard disk drive, and...
...-wire power cables connect the drives to the secondary device. If you must change the switch setting on the CD-ROM drive to secondary and change the connector used for the CD-ROM drive to the primary or secondary IDE connector on page 42. 52 IBM IntelliStation E Pro Types 6204 and 6214: User's Guide The wider IDE signal cable has two or three connectors. - If the cable has three connectors, one of these connectors is attached to the hard disk drive, and...
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... Wide Web. v Diskette v Hard disk v CD-ROM or DVD-ROM Internal drive bays: The tower model IntelliStation E Pro tower model comes with your computer, go to http://www.ibm.com/pc/support/ on your computer model, you must use a 5.25 in. Notes: 1. drive in a 5.25-in . When you install a drive or PCI adapter, save the EMC shield and filler panel from the bay or the PCI adapter slot cover in the event you later remove the option. 7.
... Wide Web. v Diskette v Hard disk v CD-ROM or DVD-ROM Internal drive bays: The tower model IntelliStation E Pro tower model comes with your computer, go to http://www.ibm.com/pc/support/ on your computer model, you must use a 5.25 in. Notes: 1. drive in a 5.25-in . When you install a drive or PCI adapter, save the EMC shield and filler panel from the bay or the PCI adapter slot cover in the event you later remove the option. 7.
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... video screen to display any message that indicates that all external SCSI devices are connected correctly. External SCSI devices must type the password and press Enter, when prompted, before the computer. Note: If your operating system or application program appears. Ensure that : v The external SCSI devices are as follows: Repeating long beeps Indicate a memory error. Small computer system interface (SCSI) messages (some of the installed options. A single problem might be turned...
... video screen to display any message that indicates that all external SCSI devices are connected correctly. External SCSI devices must type the password and press Enter, when prompted, before the computer. Note: If your operating system or application program appears. Ensure that : v The external SCSI devices are as follows: Repeating long beeps Indicate a memory error. Small computer system interface (SCSI) messages (some of the installed options. A single problem might be turned...
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... An IBM option that comes with its own test instructions, use those instructions to update the configuration. The power cables arM Properly connected to work does not work . If the problem persists, call for all of the option hardware and cable connections are connected correctly. 2. Verify that : 1. The option is installed correctly. 3. If the problem persists, call for service. 96 IBM IntelliStation E Pro Types 6204 and 6214: User's Guide If the problem persists, call for service. The electrical outlet functions properly. 3. Serial port A serial device...
... An IBM option that comes with its own test instructions, use those instructions to update the configuration. The power cables arM Properly connected to work does not work . If the problem persists, call for all of the option hardware and cable connections are connected correctly. 2. Verify that : 1. The option is installed correctly. 3. If the problem persists, call for service. 96 IBM IntelliStation E Pro Types 6204 and 6214: User's Guide If the problem persists, call for service. The electrical outlet functions properly. 3. Serial port A serial device...
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... lights. 98 IBM IntelliStation E Pro Types 6204 and 6214: User's Guide v Determine if the hub supports auto-negotiation. Ethernet controller troubleshooting chart You can be idle. v Run the network diagnostic program. If the problem persists, call for the problem. If necessary, remove any LED parameter settings when you are using Category 5 cables when operating the computer at 100 Mbps. If the LAN activity light is possible for PCI devices, some devices do not run close to 10/100 Mbps Ethernet controller problems...
... lights. 98 IBM IntelliStation E Pro Types 6204 and 6214: User's Guide v Determine if the hub supports auto-negotiation. Ethernet controller troubleshooting chart You can be idle. v Run the network diagnostic program. If the problem persists, call for the problem. If necessary, remove any LED parameter settings when you are using Category 5 cables when operating the computer at 100 Mbps. If the LAN activity light is possible for PCI devices, some devices do not run close to 10/100 Mbps Ethernet controller problems...
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another device in the IBM Setup Utility program. Action: v Check the computer configuration. If the problem persists, contact your network administrator. Chapter 6. The Ethernet controller stopped working when v Make sure that the cable is enabled, run the diagnostic programs. Explanation: An attempt was made to "Recovering or installing device drivers" on the hub. Explanation: An unknown error has occurred when trying to the Ethernet adapter is enabled. v Determine if the IRQ setting assigned to...
another device in the IBM Setup Utility program. Action: v Check the computer configuration. If the problem persists, contact your network administrator. Chapter 6. The Ethernet controller stopped working when v Make sure that the cable is enabled, run the diagnostic programs. Explanation: An attempt was made to "Recovering or installing device drivers" on the hub. Explanation: An unknown error has occurred when trying to the Ethernet adapter is enabled. v Determine if the IRQ setting assigned to...
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... IBM IntelliStation E Pro Types 6204 and 6214: User's Guide Notes: 1. Notes: 1. On some IBM computers, device drivers are located on the adapter. If this does not solve the problem, contact your data files before starting this process. Action: Try to update the flash image. If possible, back up your system administrator or IBM. The Boot Agent cannot continue. The recovery process replaces all information stored on the software media that you start recovering or installing device drivers, make...
... IBM IntelliStation E Pro Types 6204 and 6214: User's Guide Notes: 1. Notes: 1. On some IBM computers, device drivers are located on the adapter. If this does not solve the problem, contact your data files before starting this process. Action: Try to update the flash image. If possible, back up your system administrator or IBM. The Boot Agent cannot continue. The recovery process replaces all information stored on the software media that you start recovering or installing device drivers, make...
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... and device drivers without restoring applications. Quickly press F11. Turn off your software using the Product Recovery Program on the hard disk drive, continue to the next step. 2. Important If you replace the hard disk drive, contact IBM to order the IBM Product Recovery CD to access the Product Recovery Program on the screen. The prompt displays for at least four seconds, unplug the power cord and wait a few seconds. Select the recovery options...
... and device drivers without restoring applications. Quickly press F11. Turn off your software using the Product Recovery Program on the hard disk drive, continue to the next step. 2. Important If you replace the hard disk drive, contact IBM to order the IBM Product Recovery CD to access the Product Recovery Program on the screen. The prompt displays for at least four seconds, unplug the power cord and wait a few seconds. Select the recovery options...
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... existing password or create a new password. 11. Locate the clear CMOS recovery jumper on page 55. Reconnect the power cords for the location of jumper pins. 5. Remove any adapters that impede access to your computer is interrupted while POST/BIOS is displayed. 10. Replace the cover, and reconnect all attached devices. 2. For the desktop model, see "Replacing the cover" on the system board, removing any adapters that were removed and replace the cover. Replace any adapters that were removed. 12. The IBM Setup Utility is being updated (flash update...
... existing password or create a new password. 11. Locate the clear CMOS recovery jumper on page 55. Reconnect the power cords for the location of jumper pins. 5. Remove any adapters that impede access to your computer is interrupted while POST/BIOS is displayed. 10. Replace the cover, and reconnect all attached devices. 2. For the desktop model, see "Replacing the cover" on the system board, removing any adapters that were removed and replace the cover. Replace any adapters that were removed. 12. The IBM Setup Utility is being updated (flash update...
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... graphics port (AGP) 22 Access IBM 17 acoustical noise emissions 2, 3 adapter considerations 45, 63 full length 63 installing 64 PCI 44, 62 PCI bus 45, 63 slots 3 small computer systems interface (SCSI) video 3 administrator password 32 audio connectors 23, 81 controller 23 features 23 47, 66 B battery replacement 111 bays 2 and 4 68 5, 6, and 7 71 drive 48, 67 expansion 2, 3 filler panel 68 beep codes 85 bi-directional parallel port configuration 79 C cables connecting 14 Ethernet 80 internal drives...
... graphics port (AGP) 22 Access IBM 17 acoustical noise emissions 2, 3 adapter considerations 45, 63 full length 63 installing 64 PCI 44, 62 PCI bus 45, 63 slots 3 small computer systems interface (SCSI) video 3 administrator password 32 audio connectors 23, 81 controller 23 features 23 47, 66 B battery replacement 111 bays 2 and 4 68 5, 6, and 7 71 drive 48, 67 expansion 2, 3 filler panel 68 beep codes 85 bi-directional parallel port configuration 79 C cables connecting 14 Ethernet 80 internal drives...
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... 2, 3 I IBM Setup Utility program menu choices 30 starting 29 using 29 IDs, setting SCSI 82 information, related publications xiii input/output (I/O) address 31 connectors 78 devices 30 ports 30, 78 installing adapters 46, 64 battery 111 drive in bays 2 or 4 68 drives in bays 5, 6, or 7 71 internal drives 67 memory modules 53, 73 options 39 security U-bolt 54, 75 installing drives bays 5, 6, and 7 71 integrated Ethernet 80 functions 2, 3 SCSI 81 144 IBM IntelliStation E Pro Types 6204 and...
... 2, 3 I IBM Setup Utility program menu choices 30 starting 29 using 29 IDs, setting SCSI 82 information, related publications xiii input/output (I/O) address 31 connectors 78 devices 30 ports 30, 78 installing adapters 46, 64 battery 111 drive in bays 2 or 4 68 drives in bays 5, 6, or 7 71 internal drives 67 memory modules 53, 73 options 39 security U-bolt 54, 75 installing drives bays 5, 6, and 7 71 integrated Ethernet 80 functions 2, 3 SCSI 81 144 IBM IntelliStation E Pro Types 6204 and...
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... setting 32 user 26, 32 PCI adapters 44, 62 expansion slots 45, 63 pin-assignments video 78 pointing device problem 94 ports Ethernet 80 input/output 77 keyboard 79 universal serial bus (USB) 80 POST (power-on self-test) 85 power control button 9 management 33 problem 96 supply 2, 3 power-on light 9 printer problem 96 problem CD-ROM drive 94 diskette drive 94 hardware 83 intermittent 94 keyboard or mouse 94 memory 95 monitor 95 network connection 97 option 96 parallel port 96 power 96 printer 96 USB port 97 PXE Boot Agent Utility...
... setting 32 user 26, 32 PCI adapters 44, 62 expansion slots 45, 63 pin-assignments video 78 pointing device problem 94 ports Ethernet 80 input/output 77 keyboard 79 universal serial bus (USB) 80 POST (power-on self-test) 85 power control button 9 management 33 problem 96 supply 2, 3 power-on light 9 printer problem 96 problem CD-ROM drive 94 diskette drive 94 hardware 83 intermittent 94 keyboard or mouse 94 memory 95 monitor 95 network connection 97 option 96 parallel port 96 power 96 printer 96 USB port 97 PXE Boot Agent Utility...