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IntelliStation M Pro
Type 9229
Installation Guide
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Page 1: Installation Guide
Do you plan Install another to use Windows XP or operating system information about your Red Hat Linux ? computer on the IBM Web site at: http://www.ibm.com/support/ Complete the setup program System is ready to use. Register the computer: Go to http://www.ibm.com/support/mysupport/... - Page 2 You can view the compatibility matrix http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/ serverproven/compat/us/iserver.html/ View information about IBM Support Line at http://www.ibm.com/services/sl/products/ Is the or view support telephone numbers at computer working http://www.ibm.com/planetwide/...
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- Page 4 Note: Before using this information and the product it supports, read the general information in Appendix B, “Notices,” on page 51, and the Warranty and Support Information documentation on the IBM IntelliStation Documentation CD. First Edition (October 2006) © Copyright International Business Machines Corporation 2006. All rights reserved.
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
Registering the computer ..... 19 Creating an emergency recovery-repair diskette in Windows ..20 Creating an IBM Enhanced Diagnostics diskette or CD in Windows ..21 Chapter 5. - Page 6 Hardware service and support ....50 IBM Taiwan product service ....50 Appendix B.
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Page 7: Safety
Les sikkerhetsinformasjonen (Safety Information) før du installerer dette produktet. Antes de instalar este produto, leia as Informações sobre Segurança. Antes de instalar este producto, lea la información de seguridad. Läs säkerhetsinformationen innan du installerar den här produkten. © Copyright IBM Corp. 2006... - Page 8 2. First, remove power cords from outlet. 3. Attach signal cables to connectors. 3. Remove signal cables from connectors. 4. Attach power cords to outlet. 4. Remove all cables from devices. 5. Turn device ON. IBM IntelliStation M Pro Type 9229: Installation Guide...
- Page 9 Statement 2: CAUTION: ® When replacing the lithium battery, use only IBM Part Number 33F8354 or an equivalent type battery recommended by the manufacturer. If your system has a module containing a lithium battery, replace it only with the same module type made by the same manufacturer.
- Page 10 The device also might have more than one power cord. To remove all electrical current from the device, ensure that all power cords are disconnected from the power source. viii IBM IntelliStation M Pro Type 9229: Installation Guide...
- Page 11 Statement 8: CAUTION: Never remove the cover on a power supply or any part that has the following label attached. Hazardous voltage, current, and energy levels are present inside any component that has this label attached. There are no serviceable parts inside these components.
- Page 12 The battery is a lithium ion battery. To avoid possible explosion, do not burn the battery. Exchange it only with the IBM-approved part. Recycle or discard the battery as instructed by local regulations. In the United States, IBM has a process for collection of this battery. For information, call 1-800-426-4333.
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Page 13: Chapter 1. Introduction
For firmware updates, click Downloads and drivers. For documentation updates, under Search technical support, type 9229 and click Search. Note: Changes are made periodically to the IBM Web site. Procedures for locating firmware and documentation might vary slightly from what is described in this document. - Page 14 Before you install any operating system, be sure to obtain the latest updates for the operating system. Contact the operating-system manufacturer or, if applicable, check the manufacturer’s Web site to obtain the updates. Additional information about operating systems is posted periodically at http://www.ibm.com/support/. IBM IntelliStation M Pro Type 9229: Installation Guide...
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Page 15: The Intellistation Documentation Cd
The IntelliStation Documentation CD The IBM IntelliStation Documentation CD contains documentation for the computer in Portable Document Format (PDF) and includes the IBM Documentation Browser to help you find information quickly. Hardware and software requirements The IBM IntelliStation Documentation CD requires the following minimum hardware and software: ®... -
Page 16: Related Documentation
Problem Determination and Service Guide This document is in PDF on the IBM IntelliStation Documentation CD and at http://www.ibm.com/support/. This document contains information to help you solve problems yourself, and it contains information for service technicians. -
Page 17: Notices And Statements In This Document
Notices and statements in this document The caution and danger statements in this document are also in the multilingual Safety Information document, which is on the IBM IntelliStation Documentation CD. Each statement is numbered for reference to the corresponding statement in the Safety Information document. -
Page 18: Inventory Checklist
Inventory checklist Take an inventory of items as you unpack them, to make sure that you have all of the components. The following items come with the IBM IntelliStation M Pro Type 9229 computer: v One Universal Serial Bus (USB) keyboard... -
Page 19: Air Circulation
blinds to block the sunlight. You might have to adjust the brightness and contrast controls on the monitor as the lighting changes throughout the day. Where it is impossible to avoid reflections or to adjust the lighting, place an antiglare filter over the screen. However, these filters might affect the clarity of the screen image;... -
Page 20: Features And Specifications
One speed-controlled microprocessor cathode ray tube (CRT) type monitor, fan and one power-supply fan the monitor cable must come with a ferrite suppression on both ends of the v One power-supply fan monitor cable. IBM IntelliStation M Pro Type 9229: Installation Guide... -
Page 21: Controls, Leds, And Connectors
Controls, LEDs, and connectors The following illustration shows the controls, LEDs, and front connectors on the computer. See “Cabling the computer” on page 11 for an illustration of the connectors on the rear of the computer. CD or DVD drive activity LED AC power LED CD or DVD Power-supply... - Page 22 Power-on LED When this LED is lit, it indicates that the computer is turned on. Power-control button Press this button to turn the computer on or off. IBM IntelliStation M Pro Type 9229: Installation Guide...
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Page 23: Chapter 2. Cabling And Starting The Computer
See the User’s Guide on the IBM IntelliStation Documentation CD and the documentation that comes with the monitor for additional information. -
Page 24: Running The Operating-System Setup Program
When you turn off the computer and leave it connected to ac power, the computer can respond to requests, such as a remote request to turn on the computer. To remove all power from the computer, you must disconnect it from the power source. IBM IntelliStation M Pro Type 9229: Installation Guide... - Page 25 Some operating systems require an orderly shutdown before you turn off the computer. See the operating-system documentation for information about shutting down the operating system. Statement 5: CAUTION: The power control button on the device and the power switch on the power supply do not turn off the electrical current supplied to the device.
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Page 27: Chapter 3. Configuring The Computer
To view the license agreement in Windows XP, complete the following steps: 1. From the Windows XP desktop, click Start → All Programs → Access IBM. 2. Select IBM License Agreement. For Red Hat Linux, when you start the computer, the License Agreement window opens. -
Page 28: Starting The Configuration/Setup Utility Program
Enable and disable the Broadcom NetXtreme Gigabit Ethernet Boot Agent from the Configuration/Setup Utility program. To enable the Broadcom NetXtreme Gigabit Ethernet boot agent, complete the following steps: IBM IntelliStation M Pro Type 9229: Installation Guide... -
Page 29: Configuring The Broadcom Netxtreme Gigabit Ethernet Controller
For device drivers and information about configuring the Gigabit Ethernet controller, see http://www.ibm.com/support/. Using the LSI Logic Configuration Utility program Use the LSI Logic Configuration Utility program Manager to configure and manage redundant array of independent disks (RAID) arrays. - Page 30 If you select Raid Properties, SAS Topology, or Advanced Adapter Properties additional screens are displayed. See the User’s Guide on the IBM IntelliStation Documentation CD for more information about the LSI Logic Configuration Utility program. IBM IntelliStation M Pro Type 9229: Installation Guide...
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Page 31: Chapter 4. Completing The Installation
Use one of the following procedures to register the computer in Windows: v From the Windows XP desktop, click Start → All Programs → IBM Registration and then follow the instructions. If you do not have access to the Internet, you... -
Page 32: Creating An Emergency Recovery-Repair Diskette In Windows
Product Recovery program will be lost. If the hard disk drive on which the Product Recovery program is stored becomes damaged or if you replace the hard disk drive, contact IBM to order the IBM Product Recovery CD to recover the preinstalled operating system, application programs, and device drivers. -
Page 33: Creating An Ibm Enhanced Diagnostics Diskette Or Cd In Windows
You can create an IBM Enhanced Diagnostics diskette from the Product Recovery program. You can create an IBM Enhanced Diagnostics CD from the World Wide Web. Use one of the following methods to create a startable IBM Enhanced Diagnostics diskette. - Page 34 IBM IntelliStation M Pro Type 9229: Installation Guide...
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Page 35: Chapter 5. Solving Problems
Additional information is recorded in the system-error logs. (For detailed information, about POST beep codes and error messages see the information about error logs in the Problem Determination and Service Guide on the IBM IntelliStation Documentation CD. v Diagnostic programs, error codes, and error messages The diagnostic programs are the primary method of testing the major components of the computer. -
Page 36: Power-On Self-Test (Post)
The following table provides an abbreviated list of the POST error codes that might appear during startup. See the Problem Determination and Service Guide on the IBM IntelliStation Documentation CD for more information about the POST error codes. Table 2. POST error messages v Follow the suggested actions in the order in which they are listed in the Action column until the problem is solved. - Page 37 Table 2. POST error messages (continued) v Follow the suggested actions in the order in which they are listed in the Action column until the problem is solved. v See the part listing in the Problem Determination and Service Guide to determine which components are customer replaceable units (CRU) and which components are field replaceable units (FRU).
- Page 38 2. Reseat the battery. 3. Replace the following components one at a time, in the order shown, restarting the computer each time: a. Battery b. (Trained service technician only) System board IBM IntelliStation M Pro Type 9229: Installation Guide...
- Page 39 2. Update the BIOS code to set the serial VPD EEPROM at the time of manufacturing. number, see the Problem Determination If the system board has been replaced, the and Service Guide on the IBM system serial number will be invalid and IntelliStation Documentation CD. must be reset.
- Page 40 2. Replace the following components one at a time, in the order shown, restarting the computer each time: a. Diskette drive cable b. Diskette drive c. (Trained service technician only) System board IBM IntelliStation M Pro Type 9229: Installation Guide...
- Page 41 Table 2. POST error messages (continued) v Follow the suggested actions in the order in which they are listed in the Action column until the problem is solved. v See the part listing in the Problem Determination and Service Guide to determine which components are customer replaceable units (CRU) and which components are field replaceable units (FRU).
- Page 42 3. Replace the following components one at a time, in the order shown, restarting the computer each time: a. Failing adapter b. (Trained service technician only) System board IBM IntelliStation M Pro Type 9229: Installation Guide...
- Page 43 Table 2. POST error messages (continued) v Follow the suggested actions in the order in which they are listed in the Action column until the problem is solved. v See the part listing in the Problem Determination and Service Guide to determine which components are customer replaceable units (CRU) and which components are field replaceable units (FRU).
- Page 44 3. Replace the following components one at a time, in the order shown, restarting the computer each time: a. Failing adapter b. (Trained service technician only) System board IBM IntelliStation M Pro Type 9229: Installation Guide...
- Page 45 Table 2. POST error messages (continued) v Follow the suggested actions in the order in which they are listed in the Action column until the problem is solved. v See the part listing in the Problem Determination and Service Guide to determine which components are customer replaceable units (CRU) and which components are field replaceable units (FRU).
- Page 46 BIOS code, see the Problem Determination and Service Guide on the IBM IntelliStation Documentation CD. 2. (Trained service technician only) Reseat the microprocessor. 3. (Trained service technician only) Replace the microprocessor. IBM IntelliStation M Pro Type 9229: Installation Guide...
- Page 47 2. Update the BIOS code. For information about updating the BIOS code, see the Problem Determination and Service Guide on the IBM IntelliStation Documentation CD. 3. Replace the following components one at a time, in the order shown, restarting the computer each time: a.
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Page 48: Troubleshooting Tables
“ Viewing the test log” in the Problem Determination and Service Guide on the IBM IntelliStation Documentation CD for information about testing the computer. If you have just added new software or a new optional device and the computer is not working, complete the following steps before you use the troubleshooting tables: 1. -
Page 49: Cd Or Dvd Drive Problems
CD or DVD drive problems v Follow the suggested actions in the order in which they are listed in the Action column until the problem is solved. v See the parts listing in the Problem Determination and Service Guide to determine which components are customer replaceable units (CRU) and which components are field replaceable units (FRU). -
Page 50: Diskette Drive Problems
5. Replace the following components one at a time, in the order shown, restarting the computer each time. a. Diskette drive cable b. Diskette drive c. (Trained service technician only) System board IBM IntelliStation M Pro Type 9229: Installation Guide... -
Page 51: General Problems
See the Problem Determination and Service Guide on a similar problem has occurred. the IBM IntelliStation Documentation CD for the parts listing. Hard disk drive problems v Follow the suggested actions in the order in which they are listed in the Action column until the problem is solved. -
Page 52: Intermittent Problems
The mouse or pointing device drivers are installed correctly. 2. Replace the following components one at a time, in the order shown, restarting the computer each time: a. Mouse or pointing device b. (Trained service technician only) System board IBM IntelliStation M Pro Type 9229: Installation Guide... -
Page 53: Memory Problems
2. (Trained service technician only) Replace the microprocessor. Monitor or video problems Some IBM monitors have their own self-tests. If you suspect a problem with your monitor, see the documentation that comes with the monitor for instructions for testing and adjusting the monitor. - Page 54 The application program is not setting a display programs. mode that is higher than the capability of the monitor. v You installed the necessary device drivers for the applications. 2. Replace the monitor. IBM IntelliStation M Pro Type 9229: Installation Guide...
- Page 55 76 mm (3 in.). b. Non-IBM monitor cables might cause unpredictable problems. 2. Replace the following components one at a time, in the order shown, restarting the computer each time: a.
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Page 56: Power Problems
If the computer fails POST and the power-control button does not work, disconnect the power cord. 2. If the problem remains or if you are using an ACPI-aware operating system, the problem might be with the system board. IBM IntelliStation M Pro Type 9229: Installation Guide... -
Page 57: Serial Port Problems
Serial port problems v Follow the suggested actions in the order in which they are listed in the Action column until the problem is solved. v See the parts listing in the Problem Determination and Service Guide to determine which components are customer replaceable units (CRU) and which components are field replaceable units (FRU) v If an action step is preceded by “(Trained service technician only),”... -
Page 58: Universal Serial Bus Device Problems
USB device to see if a hardware upgrade limits of its hub port is or fix is available for the USB device. displayed on Windows operating systems. IBM IntelliStation M Pro Type 9229: Installation Guide... -
Page 59: System-Board Error Leds
An error LED is lit to indicate a problem with a specific component. The error LEDs remain lit until the error log is cleared, so that intermittent errors do not remain. See “Diagnostics” in the Problem Determination and Service Guide on the IBM IntelliStation Documentation CD for additional information. - Page 60 IBM IntelliStation M Pro Type 9229: Installation Guide...
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Page 61: Appendix A. Getting Help And Technical Assistance
If you need help, service, or technical assistance or just want more information about IBM products, you will find a wide variety of sources available from IBM to assist you. This appendix contains information about where to go for additional information about IBM and IBM products, what to do if you experience a problem with your system or optional device, and whom to call for service, if it is necessary. -
Page 62: Software Service And Support
You can find service information for IBM systems and optional devices at http://www.ibm.com/support/. Software service and support Through IBM Support Line, you can get telephone assistance, for a fee, with usage, configuration, and software problems with System x and xSeries servers, BladeCenter products, IntelliStation workstations, and appliances. For information about which products are supported by Support Line in your country or region, see http://www.ibm.com/services/sl/products/. -
Page 63: Appendix B. Notices
Web sites. The materials at those Web sites are not part of the materials for this IBM product, and use of those Web sites is at your own risk. IBM may use or distribute any of the information you supply in any way it believes appropriate without incurring any obligation to you. -
Page 64: Trademarks
When referring to processor storage, real and virtual storage, or channel volume, KB stands for approximately 1000 bytes, MB stands for approximately 1 000 000 bytes, and GB stands for approximately 1 000 000 000 bytes. IBM IntelliStation M Pro Type 9229: Installation Guide... -
Page 65: Product Recycling And Disposal
IBM makes no representations or warranties with respect to non-IBM products. Support (if any) for the non-IBM products is provided by the third party, not IBM. Some software may differ from its retail version (if available), and may not include user manuals or all program functionality. -
Page 66: Battery Return Program
United States, go to http://www.ibm.com/ibm/environment/ products/batteryrecycle.shtml or contact your local waste disposal facility. In the United States, IBM has established a return process for reuse, recycling, or proper disposal of used IBM sealed lead acid, nickel cadmium, nickel metal hydride, and battery packs from IBM equipment. -
Page 67: Electronic Emission Notices (Class B)
Consult an IBM authorized dealer or service representative for help. Properly shielded and grounded cables and connectors must be used in order to meet FCC emission limits. Proper cables and connectors are available from IBM authorized dealers. IBM is not responsible for any radio or television interference caused by using other than recommended cables and connectors or by unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment. -
Page 68: Industry Canada Class B Emission Compliance Statement
IBM cannot accept responsibility for any failure to satisfy the protection requirements resulting from a nonrecommended modification of the product, including the fitting of non-IBM option cards. This product has been tested and found to comply with the limits for Class B Information Technology Equipment according to CISPR 22/European Standard EN 55022. -
Page 69: Index
11 rear 11 controller intermittent problems 40 Ethernet 17 controls and indicators 9 creating an IBM Enhanced Diagnostics diskette 21 keyboard problems 40, 41 data rate, Ethernet controller 17 diagnostic LEDs tools 23 activity 9, 10 system board error 47... - Page 70 40, 41 mouse, USB 46 pointing device, USB 46 weight 8 power 44 serial port 45 software 45 troubleshooting 23 xSeries USB port 46 Web address 1 problems.CD or DVD drive 37 IBM IntelliStation M Pro Type 9229: Installation Guide...
- Page 72 Part Number: 40K2288 Printed in USA (1P) P/N: 40K2288...