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... Set up , installing options, and configuring your computer: Go to the Computer Support flow chart Do you for every day use Windows XP or Red Hat Linux ? This book also contains information for buying an IBM IntelliStation A Pro computer. Yes Go to http://www.ibm.com/pc/register/ • Install options and applications IntelliStation A Pro Type 6217 Installation Guide Welcome. . .
... Set up , installing options, and configuring your computer: Go to the Computer Support flow chart Do you for every day use Windows XP or Red Hat Linux ? This book also contains information for buying an IBM IntelliStation A Pro computer. Yes Go to http://www.ibm.com/pc/register/ • Install options and applications IntelliStation A Pro Type 6217 Installation Guide Welcome. . .
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... provided with your computer. Go to take. Computer Support Computer working Yes properly? You can download this code at http://www.ibm.com/pc/support/ Register your computer to determine the cause of diagnostics. You can view the compatibility matrix at http://www.ibm.com/planetwide/ Yes...to http://www.ibm.com/pc/register/ View information about IBM Support Line at http://www.ibm.com/services/sl/products/ or view support telephone numbers at http://www.ibm.com/planetwide/ View support telephone numbers at http://www.pc.ibm.com/us/compat/ intellistation/ Problem Yes solved...
... provided with your computer. Go to take. Computer Support Computer working Yes properly? You can download this code at http://www.ibm.com/pc/support/ Register your computer to determine the cause of diagnostics. You can view the compatibility matrix at http://www.ibm.com/planetwide/ Yes...to http://www.ibm.com/pc/register/ View information about IBM Support Line at http://www.ibm.com/services/sl/products/ or view support telephone numbers at http://www.ibm.com/planetwide/ View support telephone numbers at http://www.pc.ibm.com/us/compat/ intellistation/ Problem Yes solved...
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...on the computer 41 Running the operating system setup program 42 Turning off the computer 42 Chapter 3. Installing the hardware 9 Selecting a location for your computer 9 Arranging your computer 53 Creating an emergency recovery-repair diskette in Windows 53 Creating an IBM Enhanced ...the Gigabit Ethernet controller 51 Starting the SCSISelect utility program (some models 51 Chapter 4. Introduction 1 The IBM IntelliStation Documentation CD 2 Hardware and software requirements 2 Using the Documentation Browser 2 Related documentation 3 Notices and statements in Windows . . . ...
...on the computer 41 Running the operating system setup program 42 Turning off the computer 42 Chapter 3. Installing the hardware 9 Selecting a location for your computer 9 Arranging your computer 53 Creating an emergency recovery-repair diskette in Windows 53 Creating an IBM Enhanced ...the Gigabit Ethernet controller 51 Starting the SCSISelect utility program (some models 51 Chapter 4. Introduction 1 The IBM IntelliStation Documentation CD 2 Hardware and software requirements 2 Using the Documentation Browser 2 Related documentation 3 Notices and statements in Windows . . . ...
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Be sure to read all caution and danger statements in the IBM Safety Information document under statement 1. Read any additional safety information that caution statement appear in this documentation before you install the device. x IntelliStation A Pro Type 6217: Installation Guide For example, if a caution statement begins with a number 1, translations for that comes with your computer or optional device before performing the instructions.
Be sure to read all caution and danger statements in the IBM Safety Information document under statement 1. Read any additional safety information that caution statement appear in this documentation before you install the device. x IntelliStation A Pro Type 6217: Installation Guide For example, if a caution statement begins with a number 1, translations for that comes with your computer or optional device before performing the instructions.
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Introduction This Installation Guide contains instructions for setting up your IBM® IntelliStation® A Pro Type 6217 computer and basic instructions for more detailed information). You will need additional software or device drivers. If you plan to install your computer and other IBM computer products at http://www.ibm.com/pc/intellistation/. If you lose them, order replacement keys from http...
Introduction This Installation Guide contains instructions for setting up your IBM® IntelliStation® A Pro Type 6217 computer and basic instructions for more detailed information). You will need additional software or device drivers. If you plan to install your computer and other IBM computer products at http://www.ibm.com/pc/intellistation/. If you lose them, order replacement keys from http...
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... Start --> Run. Use one document, press and hold the Ctrl key while 2 IntelliStation A Pro Type 6217: Installation Guide In the Open field, type e:\win32.bat where e is posted periodically at http://www.ibm.com/pc/support/. When you select a document, a description of the following procedures...the document appears under it when you find information quickly. If you are using a Windows operating system, insert the CD into your computer. then, type the following minimum hardware and software: v Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 (with Linux operating systems. Acrobat Reader software is ...
... Start --> Run. Use one document, press and hold the Ctrl key while 2 IntelliStation A Pro Type 6217: Installation Guide In the Open field, type e:\win32.bat where e is posted periodically at http://www.ibm.com/pc/support/. When you select a document, a description of the following procedures...the document appears under it when you find information quickly. If you are using a Windows operating system, insert the CD into your computer. then, type the following minimum hardware and software: v Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 (with Linux operating systems. Acrobat Reader software is ...
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... that are not described in order of the warranty and about the terms of the most occurrences. The computer might be included on the IBM IntelliStation Documentation CD. The documents in which the word or word string appears are opened in PDF on the... Reader or xpdf. v Readme files on the Device Drivers CD Several readme files on the IBM IntelliStation Documentation CD. Each caution and danger statement that appears in your IBM IntelliStation A Pro Type 6217 computer. The documentation might be updated occasionally to view the selected document or documents in PDF on ...
... that are not described in order of the warranty and about the terms of the most occurrences. The computer might be included on the IBM IntelliStation Documentation CD. The documents in which the word or word string appears are opened in PDF on the... Reader or xpdf. v Readme files on the Device Drivers CD Several readme files on the IBM IntelliStation Documentation CD. Each caution and danger statement that appears in your IBM IntelliStation A Pro Type 6217 computer. The documentation might be updated occasionally to view the selected document or documents in PDF on ...
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...technical updates, complete the following items come with your IBM IntelliStation A Pro computer: v One keyboard v One mouse v One power cord (9-ft line cord) v One Device Drivers CD v One IBM IntelliStation Documentation CD v This Installation Guide If you are ...missing or damaged, contact your place of purchase. Click Continue. A danger statement is described in the Brand field, select IntelliStation. 4. If any items are missing an item, contact your place of purchase. 4 IntelliStation A Pro Type 6217...
...technical updates, complete the following items come with your IBM IntelliStation A Pro computer: v One keyboard v One mouse v One power cord (9-ft line cord) v One Device Drivers CD v One IBM IntelliStation Documentation CD v This Installation Guide If you are ...missing or damaged, contact your place of purchase. Click Continue. A danger statement is described in the Brand field, select IntelliStation. 4. If any items are missing an item, contact your place of purchase. 4 IntelliStation A Pro Type 6217...
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...port - Power consumption and heat output vary depending on the number and type of your (two on front and three on your IntelliStation A Pro computer. Minimum: 90 V ac will operate. - Features and specifications The following optical drives: - Features and specifications Microprocessor: Integrated ... adapter: (depending on your v Sound power, operating: 5.3 bel v Hard disk drive: SCSI or Serial ATA (SATA) v One of computers Cooling: Five or six speed-controlled fans automatically selected v Input voltage low range: - Actual sound-pressure levels in use. 2. The declared...
...port - Power consumption and heat output vary depending on the number and type of your (two on front and three on your IntelliStation A Pro computer. Minimum: 90 V ac will operate. - Features and specifications The following optical drives: - Features and specifications Microprocessor: Integrated ... adapter: (depending on your v Sound power, operating: 5.3 bel v Hard disk drive: SCSI or Serial ATA (SATA) v One of computers Cooling: Five or six speed-controlled fans automatically selected v Input voltage low range: - Actual sound-pressure levels in use. 2. The declared...
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...CD-eject button Press this connector (and a microphone) with speech recognition software. 6 IntelliStation A Pro Type 6217: Installation Guide You can also use . System-error LED When this connector to connect a microphone to your computer when you want to insert a CD or DVD into or remove a CD or DVD... that the hard disk drive is in use this button to record voices or other sounds on the IntelliStation A Pro Type 6217 computer. Hard disk drive activity LED When this button to turn the computer on the system board is lit, it indicates that a system error has occurred.
...CD-eject button Press this connector (and a microphone) with speech recognition software. 6 IntelliStation A Pro Type 6217: Installation Guide You can also use . System-error LED When this connector to connect a microphone to your computer when you want to insert a CD or DVD into or remove a CD or DVD... that the hard disk drive is in use this button to record voices or other sounds on the IntelliStation A Pro Type 6217 computer. Hard disk drive activity LED When this button to turn the computer on the system board is lit, it indicates that a system error has occurred.
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Ethernet link status LED When this connector to send audio signals from the computer to your computer, using redundant Plug and Play technology. Chapter 1. Line out connector (green) Use this LED is lit, it indicates ... a stereo system. USB connectors Use these LEDs, one on the front and one on the rear of the computer. This LED is activity between the computer and the network. Introduction 7 There are two of these connectors to connect USB devices to external devices, such ...activity LED When this LED is lit, it indicates that there is located on the rear of the computer.
Ethernet link status LED When this connector to send audio signals from the computer to your computer, using redundant Plug and Play technology. Chapter 1. Line out connector (green) Use this LED is lit, it indicates ... a stereo system. USB connectors Use these LEDs, one on the front and one on the rear of the computer. This LED is activity between the computer and the network. Introduction 7 There are two of these connectors to connect USB devices to external devices, such ...activity LED When this LED is lit, it indicates that there is located on the rear of the computer.
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...you have an adequate number of properly grounded electrical outlets for the computer where it without having to twist your workspace. Choose a comfortable chair to adjust the Brightness and Contrast controls on the IBM IntelliStation Documentation CD. The backrest and seat should have to reduce fatigue ...your country and navigate to the list of the keyboard for your computer, go to block the sunlight. For a list of use curtains or blinds to http://www.ibm.com/pc/; Selecting a location for your computer and ease of supported options for long periods. When using lower...
...you have an adequate number of properly grounded electrical outlets for the computer where it without having to twist your workspace. Choose a comfortable chair to adjust the Brightness and Contrast controls on the IBM IntelliStation Documentation CD. The backrest and seat should have to reduce fatigue ...your country and navigate to the list of the keyboard for your computer, go to block the sunlight. For a list of use curtains or blinds to http://www.ibm.com/pc/; Selecting a location for your computer and ease of supported options for long periods. When using lower...
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... is sufficient. This information will connect to disk drives. 10 IntelliStation A Pro Type 6217: Installation Guide For more detailed instructions, see "Power cords" on the IBM IntelliStation Documentation CD. Installing options This section provides instructions for your computer, read the following precautions: - v Observe good housekeeping in your computer, monitor, and other devices that you work space: v Avoid...
... is sufficient. This information will connect to disk drives. 10 IntelliStation A Pro Type 6217: Installation Guide For more detailed instructions, see "Power cords" on the IBM IntelliStation Documentation CD. Installing options This section provides instructions for your computer, read the following precautions: - v Observe good housekeeping in your computer, monitor, and other devices that you work space: v Avoid...
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...remove it . v Take additional care when handling devices during cold weather. v There is adequate space around the computer to allow the computer cooling system to install them. Handling static-sensitive devices Attention: Static electricity can grip the component to build up ... Use product-specific electrostatic-discharge procedures when they exceed the requirements provided here. 3. To reduce the possibility of the computer to lay the computer on the computer, reinstall all packaging instructions. v Do not touch solder joints, pins, or exposed printed circuitry. v When you ...
...remove it . v Take additional care when handling devices during cold weather. v There is adequate space around the computer to allow the computer cooling system to install them. Handling static-sensitive devices Attention: Static electricity can grip the component to build up ... Use product-specific electrostatic-discharge procedures when they exceed the requirements provided here. 3. To reduce the possibility of the computer to lay the computer on the computer, reinstall all packaging instructions. v Do not touch solder joints, pins, or exposed printed circuitry. v When you ...
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...following illustration shows the major components in your computer This section provides instructions for installing hardware options in the A Pro Type 6217 computer. Rear adapterretention bracket Memory modules Microprocessor 2 ...assembly (optional) Microprocessor 2 air baffle CD-ROM drive EMC shield 1394 Filler panel Cover Keylock Drive cage Front adapterretention bracket Hard disk drive tray System board Microprocessor 1 and fan sink Air baffle Support bracket 12 IntelliStation A Pro Type 6217...
...following illustration shows the major components in your computer This section provides instructions for installing hardware options in the A Pro Type 6217 computer. Rear adapterretention bracket Memory modules Microprocessor 2 ...assembly (optional) Microprocessor 2 air baffle CD-ROM drive EMC shield 1394 Filler panel Cover Keylock Drive cage Front adapterretention bracket Hard disk drive tray System board Microprocessor 1 and fan sink Air baffle Support bracket 12 IntelliStation A Pro Type 6217...
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Microprocessor fan DIMM 8 DIMM 7 DIMM 6 DIMM 5 Chapter 2. Installing the hardware 15 Keyboard/ mouse Serial 2 Parallel Serial 1 USB 1, USB 2, IEEE 1394 Ethernet, USB 3 Audio Optional microprocessor board connectors If you decide to add a second microprocessor to your computer, the microprocessor option kit includes a microprocessor board that you attach to the system board. System-board external connectors The following illustration shows the connectors on the system board. The following illustration shows the external input/output connectors on the microprocessor board.
Microprocessor fan DIMM 8 DIMM 7 DIMM 6 DIMM 5 Chapter 2. Installing the hardware 15 Keyboard/ mouse Serial 2 Parallel Serial 1 USB 1, USB 2, IEEE 1394 Ethernet, USB 3 Audio Optional microprocessor board connectors If you decide to add a second microprocessor to your computer, the microprocessor option kit includes a microprocessor board that you attach to the system board. System-board external connectors The following illustration shows the connectors on the system board. The following illustration shows the external input/output connectors on the microprocessor board.
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... side cover before turning on page 40. Operating the computer with the cover removed might find it aside. 1394 To replace the side cover, see "Turning off the computer and all power cords and external cables. 3. Removing the cover To remove the computer side cover, you might damage computer components. 16 IntelliStation A Pro Type 6217: Installation Guide
... side cover before turning on page 40. Operating the computer with the cover removed might find it aside. 1394 To replace the side cover, see "Turning off the computer and all power cords and external cables. 3. Removing the cover To remove the computer side cover, you might damage computer components. 16 IntelliStation A Pro Type 6217: Installation Guide
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... bracket approximately 150 mm (6 in.). 5. Installing the hardware 17 Remove the side cover (see "Turning off the computer and all power cords and external cables. 3. Pull out on page 11. 2. Turn off the computer" on page 16). 4. Continue with some options, such as hard disk drives and memory modules, you must first...: 1. Read the safety information beginning on page v and the guidelines in "Handling static-sensitive devices" on the rear end of the support bracket from the computer and set the bracket aside. 1394 6.
... bracket approximately 150 mm (6 in.). 5. Installing the hardware 17 Remove the side cover (see "Turning off the computer and all power cords and external cables. 3. Pull out on page 11. 2. Turn off the computer" on page 16). 4. Continue with some options, such as hard disk drives and memory modules, you must first...: 1. Read the safety information beginning on page v and the guidelines in "Handling static-sensitive devices" on the rear end of the support bracket from the computer and set the bracket aside. 1394 6.
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...push the bezel down to access the device. For instructions for an illustration of adapters that your computer supports and other information that comes with some devices, such as additional optical drives, you must ...adapter slot locations. then, press the bezel-release lever toward the front of the bezel away from the computer and store the bezel in a safe place. v Read the documentation that you must consider when installing...the bezel When working with your operating system. 18 IntelliStation A Pro Type 6217: Installation Guide Pull the top of the computer. 1394 4.
...push the bezel down to access the device. For instructions for an illustration of adapters that your computer supports and other information that comes with some devices, such as additional optical drives, you must ...adapter slot locations. then, press the bezel-release lever toward the front of the bezel away from the computer and store the bezel in a safe place. v Read the documentation that you must consider when installing...the bezel When working with your operating system. 18 IntelliStation A Pro Type 6217: Installation Guide Pull the top of the computer. 1394 4.
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...From the rear of computer components. 7. v Your computer comes with the adapter for the adapter. PCI-X expansion slot 1; Installing the hardware 19 You can install 64-bit or 32-bit adapters in the PCI Express x16 slot. Rotate the front adapter-retention bracket to http://www.ibm.com/pc/; Grasp ...it and pull it must be installed in slot 4. v None of the expansion slot. Note: If you are hot-plug slots. Turn off the computer" on page 16). 4. then, press the adapter firmly into...
...From the rear of computer components. 7. v Your computer comes with the adapter for the adapter. PCI-X expansion slot 1; Installing the hardware 19 You can install 64-bit or 32-bit adapters in the PCI Express x16 slot. Rotate the front adapter-retention bracket to http://www.ibm.com/pc/; Grasp ...it and pull it must be installed in slot 4. v None of the expansion slot. Note: If you are hot-plug slots. Turn off the computer" on page 16). 4. then, press the adapter firmly into...