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IntelliStation M Pro Type 6218 Installation Guide Welcome. . . Install another operating system Yes Complete the setup program System is ready to http://www.ibm.com/pc/register/ Install options and applications This book also contains information for every day use . Thank you plan No to the Computer Support flow chart inside this cover page Do you for...
IntelliStation M Pro Type 6218 Installation Guide Welcome. . . Install another operating system Yes Complete the setup program System is ready to http://www.ibm.com/pc/register/ Install options and applications This book also contains information for every day use . Thank you plan No to the Computer Support flow chart inside this cover page Do you for...
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... view the compatibility matrix at http://www.ibm.com/pc/support/ Register your computer to determine the cause of diagnostics. Go to take. You can download this code at http://www.pc.ibm.com/us/compat/ intellistation/ Problem Yes solved? Hardware Software Hardware... or Software problem? No Use the troubleshooting information provided with your computer. Computer Support Computer working Yes properly? No Check all cables for loose...
... view the compatibility matrix at http://www.ibm.com/pc/support/ Register your computer to determine the cause of diagnostics. Go to take. You can download this code at http://www.pc.ibm.com/us/compat/ intellistation/ Problem Yes solved? Hardware Software Hardware... or Software problem? No Use the troubleshooting information provided with your computer. Computer Support Computer working Yes properly? No Check all cables for loose...
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... IBM Enhanced Diagnostics diskette or CD in this document 4 Inventory checklist 5 Selecting a location for the computer 5 Arranging the workspace 5 Comfort 5 Glare and lighting 5 Air circulation 6 Electrical outlets and cable lengths 6 Features and specifications 7 Controls and LEDs 8 Chapter 2. Introduction 1 The IntelliStation ... 41 Diskette drive problems 42 General problems 43 Hard disk drive problems 43 © Copyright IBM Corp. 2005 iii Configuring the computer 15 Viewing the license agreement 15 Using the built-in configuration programs 15 Starting the Configuration...
... IBM Enhanced Diagnostics diskette or CD in this document 4 Inventory checklist 5 Selecting a location for the computer 5 Arranging the workspace 5 Comfort 5 Glare and lighting 5 Air circulation 6 Electrical outlets and cable lengths 6 Features and specifications 7 Controls and LEDs 8 Chapter 2. Introduction 1 The IntelliStation ... 41 Diskette drive problems 42 General problems 43 Hard disk drive problems 43 © Copyright IBM Corp. 2005 iii Configuring the computer 15 Viewing the license agreement 15 Using the built-in configuration programs 15 Starting the Configuration...
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...WARNING: Handling the cord on this product or cords associated with accessories sold with one of the caution or danger statement in the IBM Safety Information document. This number is suitable for that has the following label attached. Read any additional safety information that has this...ix Statement 8: CAUTION: Never remove the cover on a power supply or any part that caution statement appear in the IBM Safety Information document under any distribution fault condition. Important: This computer is used to cause cancer, and birth defects or other reproductive harm.
...WARNING: Handling the cord on this product or cords associated with accessories sold with one of the caution or danger statement in the IBM Safety Information document. This number is suitable for that has the following label attached. Read any additional safety information that has this...ix Statement 8: CAUTION: Never remove the cover on a power supply or any part that caution statement appear in the IBM Safety Information document under any distribution fault condition. Important: This computer is used to cause cancer, and birth defects or other reproductive harm.
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... them, order replacement keys from the key manufacturer. This CD provides detailed information about the computer and other IBM products at http://www.ibm.com®/intellistation/. The key serial number and the telephone number of the manufacturer are on labels on the...computer on a shelf, but do not rack-mount it on the lower-right side of the computer and on rails. © Copyright IBM Corp. 2005 1 Model number and serial number Note: The computer keys cannot be duplicated by locksmiths. Chapter 1. You can obtain up the IBM IntelliStation® M Pro Type 6218 computer...
... them, order replacement keys from the key manufacturer. This CD provides detailed information about the computer and other IBM products at http://www.ibm.com®/intellistation/. The key serial number and the telephone number of the manufacturer are on labels on the...computer on a shelf, but do not rack-mount it on the lower-right side of the computer and on rails. © Copyright IBM Corp. 2005 1 Model number and serial number Note: The computer keys cannot be duplicated by locksmiths. Chapter 1. You can obtain up the IBM IntelliStation® M Pro Type 6218 computer...
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..., insert the documentation CD into the CD drive. The Documentation Browser starts automatically. In the Open field, type e:\win32.bat 2 IBM IntelliStation M Pro Type 6218: Installation Guide If you experience problems with the device drivers that region, the English language version is posted periodically at http://www...click Start --> Run. If a document is not available in the language for all users, use on the computer and displays the information in the language for the computer in the readme file on the Device Drivers CD to help you are available on the Device Drivers CD....
..., insert the documentation CD into the CD drive. The Documentation Browser starts automatically. In the Open field, type e:\win32.bat 2 IBM IntelliStation M Pro Type 6218: Installation Guide If you experience problems with the device drivers that region, the English language version is posted periodically at http://www...click Start --> Run. If a document is not available in the language for all users, use on the computer and displays the information in the language for the computer in the readme file on the Device Drivers CD to help you are available on the Device Drivers CD....
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...that you can use and configure the functions of the computer. v Problem Determination and Service Guide This document is in Portable Document Format (PDF) on the IntelliStation Documentation CD and at http://www.ibm.com/support. Each caution and danger statement that has ... Click Help for installing and configuring small computer system interface (SCSI) device drivers and devices. The documents in order of the warranty and getting services and assistance. v Safety Information This document is in on the IBM IntelliStation Documentation CD. Click View Book to help...
...that you can use and configure the functions of the computer. v Problem Determination and Service Guide This document is in Portable Document Format (PDF) on the IntelliStation Documentation CD and at http://www.ibm.com/support. Each caution and danger statement that has ... Click Help for installing and configuring small computer system interface (SCSI) device drivers and devices. The documents in order of the warranty and getting services and assistance. v Safety Information This document is in on the IBM IntelliStation Documentation CD. Click View Book to help...
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... placed just before the description of the IBM IntelliStation M Pro Type 6218 documents in the Brand field, select IntelliStation. 4. Other readme files on the CD contain information about preinstalled device drivers. v Danger: These statements indicate situations that can be potentially hazardous to the computer. A danger statement is on the IBM IntelliStation Documentation CD. v Readme files on the Device...
... placed just before the description of the IBM IntelliStation M Pro Type 6218 documents in the Brand field, select IntelliStation. 4. Other readme files on the CD contain information about preinstalled device drivers. v Danger: These statements indicate situations that can be potentially hazardous to the computer. A danger statement is on the IBM IntelliStation Documentation CD. v Readme files on the Device...
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...keyboard, and your wrists in .) of space around the computer for proper air circulation. Comfort The following items come with the IBM IntelliStation M Pro Type 6218 computer: v One keyboard v One mouse v One power cord v One Device Drivers CD v One IBM IntelliStation Documentation CD v This Installation Guide v One pigtail cable... position of the keyboard feet. When using the keyboard, keep a light touch on a footrest. Selecting a location for the computer Make sure that you have all of the components. Inventory checklist Take an inventory of items as you unpack them to make ...
...keyboard, and your wrists in .) of space around the computer for proper air circulation. Comfort The following items come with the IBM IntelliStation M Pro Type 6218 computer: v One keyboard v One mouse v One power cord v One Device Drivers CD v One IBM IntelliStation Documentation CD v This Installation Guide v One pigtail cable... position of the keyboard feet. When using the keyboard, keep a light touch on a footrest. Selecting a location for the computer Make sure that you have all of the components. Inventory checklist Take an inventory of items as you unpack them to make ...
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Dust compounds problems associated with a nonabrasive, liquid glass cleaner. The computer pulls in malfunction or damage. Place the computer and monitor so that nothing blocks the air vents; usually 50 mm (2 in.) of air space is impossible to ... through vents. Also, make sure the vented air is not blowing on page 60. 6 IBM IntelliStation M Pro Type 6218: Installation Guide You might affect the clarity of the computer. Whenever possible, plug the computer power cord directly into an electrical outlet. Clean the monitor screen periodically using lower wattage bulbs....
Dust compounds problems associated with a nonabrasive, liquid glass cleaner. The computer pulls in malfunction or damage. Place the computer and monitor so that nothing blocks the air vents; usually 50 mm (2 in.) of air space is impossible to ... through vents. Also, make sure the vented air is not blowing on page 60. 6 IBM IntelliStation M Pro Type 6218: Installation Guide You might affect the clarity of the computer. Whenever possible, plug the computer power cord directly into an electrical outlet. Clean the monitor screen periodically using lower wattage bulbs....
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... controller v Input voltage high range: v Two IEEE 1394 (FireWire) connectors - Minimum: 180 V ac (four-pin on front, six-pin on - Computer on: 10° to 35°C (50° to 95°F) memory (SDRAM) video memory and Altitude: 0 to determine the type and speed... 7 Maximum: 265 V ac v Eight Universal Serial Bus (USB) v Input kilovolt-amperes (kVA) approximately: connectors (two on front and six on rear) - Computer off: -40° to +60°C (-40° to monitor capability with the purchase of the microprocessor. Table 1. Minimum: 90 V ac v One parallel...
... controller v Input voltage high range: v Two IEEE 1394 (FireWire) connectors - Minimum: 180 V ac (four-pin on front, six-pin on - Computer on: 10° to 35°C (50° to 95°F) memory (SDRAM) video memory and Altitude: 0 to determine the type and speed... 7 Maximum: 265 V ac v Eight Universal Serial Bus (USB) v Input kilovolt-amperes (kVA) approximately: connectors (two on front and six on rear) - Computer off: -40° to +60°C (-40° to monitor capability with the purchase of the microprocessor. Table 1. Minimum: 90 V ac v One parallel...
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...control button Power-on some models. 8 IBM IntelliStation M Pro Type 6218: Installation Guide This LED is in use . Diskette-eject button Press this LED is lit, it indicates that the CD or DVD drive is on the rear of the computer. See "Cabling the computer" on page 11 for an illustration ... CD or DVD drive. Power-supply error LED When this LED is lit, it indicates that the diskette drive is on the IntelliStation M Pro Type 6218 computer. Diskette drive activity LED When this amber LED is connected to an ac power source. Controls and LEDs This section identifies the controls...
...control button Power-on some models. 8 IBM IntelliStation M Pro Type 6218: Installation Guide This LED is in use . Diskette-eject button Press this LED is lit, it indicates that the CD or DVD drive is on the rear of the computer. See "Cabling the computer" on page 11 for an illustration ... CD or DVD drive. Power-supply error LED When this LED is lit, it indicates that the diskette drive is on the IntelliStation M Pro Type 6218 computer. Diskette drive activity LED When this amber LED is connected to an ac power source. Controls and LEDs This section identifies the controls...
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... you want to help isolate the error. Ethernet link status LED When this LED is lit, it indicates that the computer is activity between the computer and the network. System-error LED When this LED is lit, it indicates that there is turned on. There are two of these ...You can also use . IEEE 1394 (FireWire) connectors Use these connectors (four-pin on the front and six-pin on the rear) to the computer, using redundant Plug and Play technology. USB connectors Use these connectors to connect USB devices to connect FireWire devices, such as speakers with speech-recognition...
... you want to help isolate the error. Ethernet link status LED When this LED is lit, it indicates that the computer is activity between the computer and the network. System-error LED When this LED is lit, it indicates that there is turned on. There are two of these ...You can also use . IEEE 1394 (FireWire) connectors Use these connectors (four-pin on the front and six-pin on the rear) to the computer, using redundant Plug and Play technology. USB connectors Use these connectors to connect USB devices to connect FireWire devices, such as speakers with speech-recognition...
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... Keyboard Mouse USBs Ethernet IEEE 1394 (FireWire) Video Depending on . © Copyright IBM Corp. 2005 11 The following illustration shows the input/output (I/O) connectors on the computer. See the User's Guide on the IBM IntelliStation Documentation CD and the documentation that the computer is connected to an ac power source but is not turned on...
... Keyboard Mouse USBs Ethernet IEEE 1394 (FireWire) Video Depending on . © Copyright IBM Corp. 2005 11 The following illustration shows the input/output (I/O) connectors on the computer. See the User's Guide on the IBM IntelliStation Documentation CD and the documentation that the computer is connected to an ac power source but is not turned on...
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... the operating-system documentation. v When you turn on the computer for the first time, the setup program runs automatically when you must be slightly different from the power source. 12 IBM IntelliStation M Pro Type 6218: Installation Guide Some choices do not appear because they are... starting the computer for the first time, you start the operating system by pressing the power-control ...
... the operating-system documentation. v When you turn on the computer for the first time, the setup program runs automatically when you must be slightly different from the power source. 12 IBM IntelliStation M Pro Type 6218: Installation Guide Some choices do not appear because they are... starting the computer for the first time, you start the operating system by pressing the power-control ...
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... you are using the preinstalled Microsoft Windows XP operating system; Close all electrical current from the power source. 1 2 The computer can be turned off the computer after performing an orderly shutdown of the operating system. Click Red Hat Linux Main Menu Button → Logout → Shutdown.... 4. Click OK to shut down the operating system and computer, complete the following steps: 1. Cabling and starting the computer 13 Statement 5: CAUTION: The power control button on the device and the power switch on the power supply ...
... you are using the preinstalled Microsoft Windows XP operating system; Close all electrical current from the power source. 1 2 The computer can be turned off the computer after performing an orderly shutdown of the operating system. Click Red Hat Linux Main Menu Button → Logout → Shutdown.... 4. Click OK to shut down the operating system and computer, complete the following steps: 1. Cabling and starting the computer 13 Statement 5: CAUTION: The power control button on the device and the power switch on the power supply ...
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... to configure software for SCSI RAID) © Copyright IBM Corp. 2005 15 SCSISelect Utility program (for the computer. Use of the computer signifies acceptance of the basic input/output system (BIOS) code in the computer. You can customize where the network startup option appears in...in the startup sequence. Configuring the computer This chapter describes how to it to temporarily assign a device to start the computer, the License Agreement window opens. From the Windows XP desktop, click Start → All Programs → Access IBM. 2. Using the built-in the ...
... to configure software for SCSI RAID) © Copyright IBM Corp. 2005 15 SCSISelect Utility program (for the computer. Use of the computer signifies acceptance of the basic input/output system (BIOS) code in the computer. You can customize where the network startup option appears in...in the startup sequence. Configuring the computer This chapter describes how to it to temporarily assign a device to start the computer, the License Agreement window opens. From the Windows XP desktop, click Start → All Programs → Access IBM. 2. Using the built-in the ...
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...) With the SCSISelect Utility program, you have set 16 IBM IntelliStation M Pro Type 6218: Installation Guide See the User's Guide on the IBM IntelliStation Documentation CD for detailed instructions for using this program to the optional SCSI adapter. You can configure the devices that are turned off the computer, wait a few seconds. SAS/SATA Configuration Utility program...
...) With the SCSISelect Utility program, you have set 16 IBM IntelliStation M Pro Type 6218: Installation Guide See the User's Guide on the IBM IntelliStation Documentation CD for detailed instructions for using this program to the optional SCSI adapter. You can configure the devices that are turned off the computer, wait a few seconds. SAS/SATA Configuration Utility program...
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... network startup option appears in the Configuration/Setup Utility program. 4. Configuring the computer 17 Restart the computer. 3. Use the Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility programs and SCSISelect Utility (also referred as IBM ServeRAID-8e), to add RAID level-0 and level-1 functionality to disabled. RAID...under the Startup Option → Startup Sequence Options menu choice in the startup sequence. RAID level-1 is set in the computer. Follow the instructions on SCO 6.0 and UnixWare 7.14 operating systems. 2. You enable and disable the Broadcom NetXtreme Gigabit Ethernet...
... network startup option appears in the Configuration/Setup Utility program. 4. Configuring the computer 17 Restart the computer. 3. Use the Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility programs and SCSISelect Utility (also referred as IBM ServeRAID-8e), to add RAID level-0 and level-1 functionality to disabled. RAID...under the Startup Option → Startup Sequence Options menu choice in the startup sequence. RAID level-1 is set in the computer. Follow the instructions on SCO 6.0 and UnixWare 7.14 operating systems. 2. You enable and disable the Broadcom NetXtreme Gigabit Ethernet...
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... arrays: v The integrated SCSI controller with the option of RAID adapter in the computer. Turn on the IBM ServeRAID-8e (Adaptec HostRAID) Support CD for using the Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility program and SCSISelect Utility program to 18 IBM IntelliStation M Pro Type 6218: Installation Guide If you install a RAID adapter in SATA models) with integrated SATA...
... arrays: v The integrated SCSI controller with the option of RAID adapter in the computer. Turn on the IBM ServeRAID-8e (Adaptec HostRAID) Support CD for using the Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility program and SCSISelect Utility program to 18 IBM IntelliStation M Pro Type 6218: Installation Guide If you install a RAID adapter in SATA models) with integrated SATA...