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...Test 11 Quick and Full erase - FRU Replacements. . . . . 27 Computer exploded view 28 A40/A40P/A40i system board layout . . . . . 29 System board locations 29... System board jumper settings 29 Clear CMOS/Flash Boot Block Recovery. . . 30 Processor Speed Settings 30 System board memory 30 Installing memory 30 © Copyright IBM...symptoms 58 POST error codes 59 Miscellaneous error messages 73 Undetermined problems 75 Chapter 7. Machine Type 6840, 6841 . . . . 83 Recovery CDs Win 98 Machine - Symptom-to use the...
...Test 11 Quick and Full erase - FRU Replacements. . . . . 27 Computer exploded view 28 A40/A40P/A40i system board layout . . . . . 29 System board locations 29... System board jumper settings 29 Clear CMOS/Flash Boot Block Recovery. . . 30 Processor Speed Settings 30 System board memory 30 Installing memory 30 © Copyright IBM...symptoms 58 POST error codes 59 Miscellaneous error messages 73 Undetermined problems 75 Chapter 7. Machine Type 6840, 6841 . . . . 83 Recovery CDs Win 98 Machine - Symptom-to use the...
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... System resource conflicts 132 Miscellaneous Information 134 Acronyms, Abbreviations, and Terms . . . . 134 Send Us Your Comments 136 Notices 138 Trademarks 139 iv Hardware Maintenance Manual A40 Type 6840 A40P Type 6841 A40i Type 2271: IBM NetVista Computer About this manual . . . . . 93 Important Safety Information 93 Chapter 10.
... System resource conflicts 132 Miscellaneous Information 134 Acronyms, Abbreviations, and Terms . . . . 134 Send Us Your Comments 136 Notices 138 Trademarks 139 iv Hardware Maintenance Manual A40 Type 6840 A40P Type 6841 A40i Type 2271: IBM NetVista Computer About this manual . . . . . 93 Important Safety Information 93 Chapter 10.
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...instructions or the Main Menu. v If the computer hangs with a POST error, go to -FRU Index″ on page 7). 2. Set all external devices. 6. For the test programs to Enhanced. DID YOU RECEIVE THE CORRECT RESPONSE? © Copyright IBM Corp. 2000 1 General Checkout This general checkout... sequence changed. For more information on how to the information supplied with a hardware option. Check for type 2271/6840/6841 computers. v If the computer hangs and no errors are detected by diagnostics, that software package. Make sure the system board is found by an...
...instructions or the Main Menu. v If the computer hangs with a POST error, go to -FRU Index″ on page 7). 2. Set all external devices. 6. For the test programs to Enhanced. DID YOU RECEIVE THE CORRECT RESPONSE? © Copyright IBM Corp. 2000 1 General Checkout This general checkout... sequence changed. For more information on how to the information supplied with a hardware option. Check for type 2271/6840/6841 computers. v If the computer hangs and no errors are detected by diagnostics, that software package. Make sure the system board is found by an...
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... 003 . 003 Run diagnostics. Select Automatic Hardware Power Management. 6. v If you cannot continue, replace the last device tested. 2 Hardware Maintenance Manual A40 Type 6840 A40P Type 6841 A40i Type 2271: IBM NetVista Computer Select APM. 4. If YES, proceed to -FRU Index″ on page 7) 2. Be sure APM BIOS Mode is enabled, do the following: 1. Set...
... 003 . 003 Run diagnostics. Select Automatic Hardware Power Management. 6. v If you cannot continue, replace the last device tested. 2 Hardware Maintenance Manual A40 Type 6840 A40P Type 6841 A40i Type 2271: IBM NetVista Computer Select APM. 4. If YES, proceed to -FRU Index″ on page 7) 2. Be sure APM BIOS Mode is enabled, do the following: 1. Set...
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General Information Features The NetVista type 2271/6840/6841 computers are available in the Configuration/Setup Utility program, this feature is the minitower with the A40 board. DIMM heights of 38.1 mm (1.5 inches) v 512 KB flash memory for a maximum of internal L2 cache memory Memory ... network adapter) v Wake on startup v System Management (SM) BIOS and SM software v Ability to store POST hardware test results © Copyright IBM Corp. 2000 3 Chapter 2. Microprocessor ® ™ Intel Pentium III microprocessor with all models come with 256 KB of 512 MB - Not...
General Information Features The NetVista type 2271/6840/6841 computers are available in the Configuration/Setup Utility program, this feature is the minitower with the A40 board. DIMM heights of 38.1 mm (1.5 inches) v 512 KB flash memory for a maximum of internal L2 cache memory Memory ... network adapter) v Wake on startup v System Management (SM) BIOS and SM software v Ability to store POST hardware test results © Copyright IBM Corp. 2000 3 Chapter 2. Microprocessor ® ™ Intel Pentium III microprocessor with all models come with 256 KB of 512 MB - Not...
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... operating systems listed here are subject to press. Operating systems (supported) ® ® v Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional v Microsoft Windows NT® Workstation Version 4.0 with your computer following the publication of the operating system vendor. 4 Hardware Maintenance Manual A40 Type 6840 A40P Type 6841 A40i Type 2271: IBM NetVista Computer
... operating systems listed here are subject to press. Operating systems (supported) ® ® v Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional v Microsoft Windows NT® Workstation Version 4.0 with your computer following the publication of the operating system vendor. 4 Hardware Maintenance Manual A40 Type 6840 A40P Type 6841 A40i Type 2271: IBM NetVista Computer
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...-amperes (kVA) (approximate): Note: The maximum altitude, 2134 m (7000 ft.), is available from IBM. Actual sound-pressure levels in .) Minimum: 90 V ac Weight Minimum configuration as shipped: 0.08 kVA the maximum altitude at which a large number of computers will operate. At higher altitudes, the maximum air temperatures are reported in use. v Sun...
...-amperes (kVA) (approximate): Note: The maximum altitude, 2134 m (7000 ft.), is available from IBM. Actual sound-pressure levels in .) Minimum: 90 V ac Weight Minimum configuration as shipped: 0.08 kVA the maximum altitude at which a large number of computers will operate. At higher altitudes, the maximum air temperatures are reported in use. v Sun...
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...hardware-related problems. v Setup Utility program v Power-On Self-Test (POST) - Running the Setup Utility program might exist on the computer. © Copyright IBM Corp. 2000 7 Power-off . 2. Diagnostics Setup Utility program 7 Product Recovery Program menu 8 Diagnostics 8 Diagnostics download 8 Navigating ...default settings) might alter those settings. This program includes settings for a few seconds until all in-use lights go off the computer and wait for the following: v System Summary v Product Data v Devices and I/O Ports v Start Options v Date and Time...
...hardware-related problems. v Setup Utility program v Power-On Self-Test (POST) - Running the Setup Utility program might exist on the computer. © Copyright IBM Corp. 2000 7 Power-off . 2. Diagnostics Setup Utility program 7 Product Recovery Program menu 8 Diagnostics 8 Diagnostics download 8 Navigating ...default settings) might alter those settings. This program includes settings for a few seconds until all in-use lights go off the computer and wait for the following: v System Summary v Product Data v Devices and I/O Ports v Start Options v Date and Time...
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... the emergency repair utility, and should not be used to the self-starting utility download and instructions. 8 Hardware Maintenance Manual A40 Type 6840 A40P Type 6841 A40i Type 2271: IBM NetVista Computer System info 3. v Select Desktop computing from the ″Downloadable files by Category″ pull-down menu. v Search for the machine type in the ″...
... the emergency repair utility, and should not be used to the self-starting utility download and instructions. 8 Hardware Maintenance Manual A40 Type 6840 A40P Type 6841 A40i Type 2271: IBM NetVista Computer System info 3. v Select Desktop computing from the ″Downloadable files by Category″ pull-down menu. v Search for the machine type in the ″...
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... test log" on the diagnostic version level you are using, the installed devices in all desired tests. Normally, all installed devices in the computer are verified in one or more extensive set of the diagnostic tests, the Module Test Menu is not in that device. Chapter 3. See...the diagnostic tests, the main menu appears. v An unrecognizable device is used to select a menu item. This will run all selected tests in the computer are highlighted on the menu. 2. Press the space bar. Repeat steps 2 and 3 above to select all categories. At the start of two ways...
... test log" on the diagnostic version level you are using, the installed devices in all desired tests. Normally, all installed devices in the computer are verified in one or more extensive set of the diagnostic tests, the Module Test Menu is not in that device. Chapter 3. See...the diagnostic tests, the main menu appears. v An unrecognizable device is used to select a menu item. This will run all selected tests in the computer are highlighted on the menu. 2. Press the space bar. Repeat steps 2 and 3 above to select all categories. At the start of two ways...
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... of memory and will produce the following error code format: Function Code Failure Type DeviceID Date ChkDigits Text 10 Hardware Maintenance Manual A40 Type 6840 A40P Type 6841 A40i Type 2271: IBM NetVista Computer Unpopulated sockets are noted by ........ Alert-On LAN™ test The Alert On LAN test does the following : v Determines if Asset...
... of memory and will produce the following error code format: Function Code Failure Type DeviceID Date ChkDigits Text 10 Hardware Maintenance Manual A40 Type 6840 A40P Type 6841 A40i Type 2271: IBM NetVista Computer Unpopulated sockets are noted by ........ Alert-On LAN™ test The Alert On LAN test does the following : v Determines if Asset...
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... supported by the drive, the test returns with ″N/A″. v DeviceID: Contains the component's unit-ID which the diagnostic test was run on the specified IBM computer. - v ChkDigits: Contains a 2-digit check-digit value to determine if any thresholds have been exceeded, an error message is active. v Checks the SMART RETURN STATUS command...
... supported by the drive, the test returns with ″N/A″. v DeviceID: Contains the component's unit-ID which the diagnostic test was run on the specified IBM computer. - v ChkDigits: Contains a 2-digit check-digit value to determine if any thresholds have been exceeded, an error message is active. v Checks the SMART RETURN STATUS command...
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..., use the following procedure. 1. The test takes about non-recoverable process. v Select Utility v Select Asset EEPROM Backup 12 Hardware Maintenance Manual A40 Type 6840 A40P Type 6841 A40i Type 2271: IBM NetVista Computer v Provides messages that warn the user that all copies of the hard drive. v Destroys all data is a non-recoverable process. Iomega Zip...
..., use the following procedure. 1. The test takes about non-recoverable process. v Select Utility v Select Asset EEPROM Backup 12 Hardware Maintenance Manual A40 Type 6840 A40P Type 6841 A40i Type 2271: IBM NetVista Computer v Provides messages that warn the user that all copies of the hard drive. v Destroys all data is a non-recoverable process. Iomega Zip...
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... 1 14 PCI slot 2 14 PCI slot 3 14 PCI slot 4 14 PCI slot 5 Removing the cover 1. Disengage the keylock (if any) on the side of the computer. © Copyright IBM Corp. 2000 15 Remove the two back thumb screws. 2. Chapter 4.
... 1 14 PCI slot 2 14 PCI slot 3 14 PCI slot 4 14 PCI slot 5 Removing the cover 1. Disengage the keylock (if any) on the side of the computer. © Copyright IBM Corp. 2000 15 Remove the two back thumb screws. 2. Chapter 4.
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Internal drive removal and replacement 16 Hardware Maintenance Manual A40 Type 6840 A40P Type 6841 A40i Type 2271: IBM NetVista Computer Push the side cover toward the rear, using the two embosses at the back of the cover. 4. 3. Remove the cover.
Internal drive removal and replacement 16 Hardware Maintenance Manual A40 Type 6840 A40P Type 6841 A40i Type 2271: IBM NetVista Computer Push the side cover toward the rear, using the two embosses at the back of the cover. 4. 3. Remove the cover.
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... internal drives in bays 5, 6 and 7 1. Install the drive into the bay. 4. Remove the cover (see "Removing the cover" on page 15). 18 Hardware Maintenance Manual A40 Type 6840 A40P Type 6841 A40i Type 2271: IBM NetVista Computer Align the screw holes and insert the two screws. 5.
... internal drives in bays 5, 6 and 7 1. Install the drive into the bay. 4. Remove the cover (see "Removing the cover" on page 15). 18 Hardware Maintenance Manual A40 Type 6840 A40P Type 6841 A40i Type 2271: IBM NetVista Computer Align the screw holes and insert the two screws. 5.
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Chapter 4. 2. Remove the side support bar. 3. Remove the front EMC shield for the specific drive bay. 4. Installing Options 19 Pivot the lower drive bay cage outward from the computer, into the locked position.
Chapter 4. 2. Remove the side support bar. 3. Remove the front EMC shield for the specific drive bay. 4. Installing Options 19 Pivot the lower drive bay cage outward from the computer, into the locked position.
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Connect the cables to install and slide the drive along the rail guides into operating position. 7. Press the tab that holds the cage in the open position and swing the cage back into the unoccupied drive bay. 6. Mount DASD rails on the drive you wish to the drive. 8. Connect the power and signal cables to the drive. 20 Hardware Maintenance Manual A40 Type 6840 A40P Type 6841 A40i Type 2271: IBM NetVista Computer 5.
Connect the cables to install and slide the drive along the rail guides into operating position. 7. Press the tab that holds the cage in the open position and swing the cage back into the unoccupied drive bay. 6. Mount DASD rails on the drive you wish to the drive. 8. Connect the power and signal cables to the drive. 20 Hardware Maintenance Manual A40 Type 6840 A40P Type 6841 A40i Type 2271: IBM NetVista Computer 5.
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Note: For drives not shown below, refer to the label on the hard disk drive for the NetVista series computers use jumpers to set the drives as primary (master) or secondary (slave). Installing Options 21 Chapter 4. Hard disk drive jumper settings IDE hard disk drives for the hard disk drive settings. 1 Primary (Master) Hard Disk Drive 2 Secondary (Slave) Hard Disk Drive Installing a security U-bolt To install a U-bolt, do the following: 1. Remove the cover.
Note: For drives not shown below, refer to the label on the hard disk drive for the NetVista series computers use jumpers to set the drives as primary (master) or secondary (slave). Installing Options 21 Chapter 4. Hard disk drive jumper settings IDE hard disk drives for the hard disk drive settings. 1 Primary (Master) Hard Disk Drive 2 Secondary (Slave) Hard Disk Drive Installing a security U-bolt To install a U-bolt, do the following: 1. Remove the cover.
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Attach and tighten the nuts with a lock. Replace the computer cover. Insert the U-bolt through the U-bolt and around an object that is not a part of or permanently secured to the building structure or foundation, ... adapter in a PCI or AGP expansion slot, do the following: 1. See "Replacing the cover" on page 15). 22 Hardware Maintenance Manual A40 Type 6840 A40P Type 6841 A40i Type 2271: IBM NetVista Computer then fasten the cable ends together with an appropriately sized or adjustable wrench. 4. Remove the cover (see "Removing the cover" on page...
Attach and tighten the nuts with a lock. Replace the computer cover. Insert the U-bolt through the U-bolt and around an object that is not a part of or permanently secured to the building structure or foundation, ... adapter in a PCI or AGP expansion slot, do the following: 1. See "Replacing the cover" on page 15). 22 Hardware Maintenance Manual A40 Type 6840 A40P Type 6841 A40i Type 2271: IBM NetVista Computer then fasten the cable ends together with an appropriately sized or adjustable wrench. 4. Remove the cover (see "Removing the cover" on page...