User manual IBM INTELLISTATION E PRO 6204

® IntelliStation E Pro ® Types 6204 and 6214 User's Guide Welcome. . . Thank you for buying an IBM IntelliStation E Pro computer. This User's Guide contains information for setting up, installing options, and preparing applications to run on your computer. This book also contains information regarding everyday use and solving problems. You can find the most current information about your computer at http://www.ibm.com/pc/support/ on the IBM Web site. Start the computer Set up the computer Did the computer start correctly? No Go to the Solving Problems chapter Yes Do you plan to use Windows 2000 or Windows XP? No Install another operating system Complete the setup program System is ready to use. · Use Access IBM on your to register your computer · Install options and applications Computer Support Computer working properly? Yes Register and profile your computer After you register and profile, you will be able to: · Diagnose problems using the IBM Online Assistant · Participate in the IBM discussion forum · Receive e-mail notifications of technical updates related to your profiled products Register at: http://www.ibm.com/pc/register Profile at: http://www.ibm.com/pc/support No Check all cables for loose connections and verify that all optional devices you installed are on the Compatibility Matrix. You can view the Compatibility Matrix at: http://www.ibm.com/pc/accessories/ index.html Problem solved? Yes No Phone an IBM HelpCenter®. You can view the HelpCenter phone numbers in the Support Phone list at: http://www.ibm.com/pc/support Use the troubleshooting information provided with your computer to determine the cause of the problem and the action to take. Problem solved? Yes No Flash the latest levels of BIOS and download the latest level of diagnostics. You can download this code at: http://www.ibm.com/pc/support Yes Problem solved? No IBM® IntelliStation® E Pro IBM User's Guide First Edition (October 2001) © Copyright International Business Machines Corporation 2000, 2001. All rights reserved. US Government Users Restricted Rights ­ Use, duplication or disclosure restricted by GSA ADP Schedule Contract with IBM Corp. Contents Safety information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vii Preface. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xiii Related Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xiii Notices and statements used in this book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xiii Chapter 1. Introducing the IntelliStation E Pro . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Features and specifications for the desktop model . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Features and specifications for the tower model . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Inventory checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Preinstalled software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Software Selections CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Other software CDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . What your IntelliStation E Pro computer offers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Reliability, availability, and serviceability features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Computer controls and indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chapter 2. Setting up your computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Selecting a location for your computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Arranging your workspace . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Comfort. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Glare and lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Air circulation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Electrical outlets and cable lengths . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Moving the stabilizing feet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Setting the voltage-selection switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Connecting computer cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Recording important numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Running the operating system setup program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Registering your computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Using Access IBM. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Installing other operating systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Product Recovery Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Creating emergency diskettes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Creating a Recovery Repair diskette . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Creating a Norton AntiVirus Rescue diskette . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chapter 3. Operating your computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Turning on your computer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Using video features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Video device drivers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Changing monitor settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Using audio features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Line in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Line out. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Microphone. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Managing your computer on a network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Wake on LAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Intel Boot Agent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . LANClient Control Manager (LCCM) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . System Migration Assistant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Desktop Management Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Using security features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . © Copyright IBM Corp. 2000, 2001 1 2 3 3 4 4 5 6 6 7 8 11 11 11 11 11 12 12 12 13 13 15 15 16 16 17 17 17 18 18 19 19 19 20 20 21 21 21 21 21 21 22 22 22 22 22 iii Anti-intrusion features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Component protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Data protection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Locking the keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Shutting down your operating system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Turning off your computer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chapter 4. Configuring your computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Using the IBM Setup Utility program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Starting the IBM Setup Utility program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . IBM Setup Utility main menu choices. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Using the SCSISelect Utility program (some models) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Starting the SCSISelect Utility program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SCSISelect menu choices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Using the Intel Boot Agent Utility program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Starting the Intel Boot Agent Utility program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Intel Boot Agent Utility menu choices. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chapter 5. Installing options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Before you begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . System reliability considerations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Handling static-sensitive devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Desktop model . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Major components of the desktop model . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . System board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Installing options in a desktop model . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tower model . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Major components of the tower model . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . System and PCI extender boards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Installing options in a tower model . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Connecting external options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Input/output connector locations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Input/output connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 23 23 23 24 24 27 27 27 28 32 32 32 33 34 34 37 37 37 37 38 38 39 41 54 54 55 58 73 74 75 Chapter 6. Solving problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83 Diagnostic tools overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83 Power-on self-test (POST) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85 Small computer system interface (SCSI) messages (some models) . . . . . . . . . . . . 85 Diagnostic programs and error messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86 Text messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86 Starting the diagnostic programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87 Viewing the test log . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88 Diagnostic error message tables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89 Other diagnostic programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92 Troubleshooting charts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92 Software error messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96 Troubleshooting the Ethernet controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97 Ethernet controller messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98 Intel Boot Agent messages. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105 Recovering your operating system and preinstalled software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106 Recovering or installing device drivers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106 Recovering the operating system. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106 Using the Recovery Repair diskette. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107 Using ConfigSafe and the Save Our System (SOS) feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107 Erasing a lost or forgotten password (clearing CMOS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108 Recovering from a POST/BIOS update failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110 iv IBM® IntelliStation® E Pro: User's Guide Replacing the battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Getting information, help, and service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Getting information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Getting help and service. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Purchasing additional services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Appendix A. Using the Software Selections CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Features of the Software Selections CD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Starting the Software Selections CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Installing software using the Software Selections CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Appendix B. Caring for your computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Basics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cleaning your computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Computer and keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Monitor screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mouse. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Moving your computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110 111 111 112 114 115 115 115 116 117 117 117 117 117 117 118 Appendix C. Computer records. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119 Serial numbers and keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119 Appendix D. Viewing the license agreement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121 Appendix E. Warranty information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Warranty period . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Warranty service and support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Before you call for service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Calling for service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . IBM Statement of Limited Warranty Z125-4753-06 8/2000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Part 1 - General Terms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Part 2 - Country-unique Terms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Appendix F. Notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Edition notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Trademarks. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Important notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Electronic emission notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Federal Communications Commission (FCC) statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Industry Canada Class A emission compliance statement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Australia and New Zealand Class A statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . United Kingdom telecommunications safety requirement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . European Union EMC Directive conformance statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Taiwan electrical emission statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Japanese Voluntary Control Council for Interference (VCCI) statement . . . . . . Power cords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123 123 123 123 124 125 125 127 133 133 134 134 135 135 135 135 136 136 136 136 136 Contents v vi IBM® IntelliStation® E Pro: User's Guide Safety information Before installing this product, read the Safety Information. Antes de instalar este produto, leia as Informações de Segurança. Pred instalací tohoto produktu si prectete prírucku bezpecnostních instrukcí. Læs sikkerhedsforskrifterne, før du installerer dette produkt. Lees voordat u dit product installeert eerst de veiligheidsvoorschriften. Ennen kuin asennat tämän tuotteen, lue turvaohjeet kohdasta Safety Information. Avant d'installer ce produit, lisez les consignes de sécurité. Vor der Installation dieses Produkts die Sicherheitshinweise lesen. Prima di installare questo prodotto, leggere le Informazioni sulla Sicurezza. Les sikkerhetsinformasjonen (Safety Information) før du installerer dette produktet. © Copyright IBM Corp. 2000, 2001 vii 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. Statement 1 DANGER Electrical current from power, telephone, and communication cables is hazardous. To avoid a shock hazard: · Do not connect or disconnect any cables or perform installation, maintenance, or reconfiguration of this product during an electrical storm. Connect all power cords to a properly wired and grounded electrical outlet. Connect to properly wired outlets any equipment that will be attached to this product. When possible, use one hand only to connect or disconnect signal cables. Never turn on any equipment when there is evidence of fire, water, or structural damage. Disconnect the attached power cords, telecommunications systems, networks, and modems before you open the device covers, unless instructed otherwise in the installation and configuration procedures. · · · · · To connect: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Turn everything OFF. First, attach all cables to devices. Attach signal cables to connectors. Attach power cords to outlet. Turn device ON. To disconnect: 1. 2. 3. 4. Turn everything OFF. First, remove power cords from outlet. Remove signal cables from connectors. Remove all cables from devices. viii IBM® IntelliStation® E Pro: User's Guide 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. The battery contains lithium and can explode if not properly used, handled, or disposed of. Do not: · · · Throw or immerse into water. Heat to more than 100 C (212 F) Repair or disassemble Dispose of the battery as required by local ordinances or regulations. Statement 3 CAUTION: When laser products (such as CD-ROMs, DVD drives, fiber optic devices, or transmitters) are installed, note the following: · Do not remove the covers. Removing the covers of the laser product could result in exposure to hazardous laser radiation. There are no serviceable parts inside the device. Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein might result in hazardous radiation exposure. · DANGER Some laser products contain an embedded Class 3A or Class 3B laser diode. Note the following. Laser radiation when open. Do not stare into Safety information ix Statement 4 18 kg (39.7 lbs) 32 kg (70.5 lbs) 55 kg (121.2 lbs) CAUTION: Use safe practices when lifting. 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. 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. 2 1 x IBM® IntelliStation® E Pro: User's Guide 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. If you suspect a problem with one of these parts, contact a service technician. Safety information xi xii IBM® IntelliStation® E Pro: User's Guide Preface This book will help you become familiar with your IBM® IntelliStation® E Pro computer and its many features. This book describes how to set up, configure, operate, maintain, and install options in your computer. Information about software, problem solving, and getting help are also included. Related Information The following documentation contains additional information about your computer. Because your computer comes with IBM-preinstalled software, you might be able to view some of these documents in Access IBM. See "Using Access IBM" on page 16. The IBM documents listed below can also be found at http://www.ibm.com on the World Wide Web. · Hardware Maintenance Manual This publication contains information for trained service technicians. It can be found at http://www.ibm.com/pc/support on the World Wide Web. · README files on the Device Driver and IBM Enhanced Diagnostics CD Several README files on this CD contain diagnostic tools and preinstalled device drivers. Other README files on this CD contain information about the various adapters and devices that might be attached to your computer. · Adaptec SCSI documentation This publication, accessible through Access IBM, contains information and instructions for installing and configuring small computer systems interface (SCSI) device drivers and devices. · Safety Information This publication, accessible through Access IBM, contains multilingual caution and danger statements. Notices and statements used in this book The caution and danger statements used in this book also appear in the multilingual safety information book that is accessible through Access IBM. Each statement is numbered for easy reference corresponding to statements in the safety book. The notices and statements are as follows: · · · Notes: These notices provide important tips, guidance, or advice. Important: These notices provide information or advice that might help you avoid inconvenient or problem situations. Attention: These notices indicate potential damage to programs, devices, or data. An attention notice is placed just before the instruction or situation in which damage could occur. Caution: These statements indicate situations that can be potentially hazardous to you. A caution statement is placed just before the description of a potentially hazardous procedure step or situation. Danger: These statements indicate situations that can be potentially lethal or extremely hazardous to you. A danger statement is placed just before the description of a potentially lethal or extremely hazardous procedure step or situation. · · © Copyright IBM Corp. 2000, 2001 xiii xiv IBM® IntelliStation® E Pro: User's Guide Chapter 1. Introducing the IntelliStation E Pro Thank you for selecting an IBM IntelliStation E Pro computer. Your computer incorporates many of the latest advances in computing technology and can be expanded and upgraded as your needs change. If you have access to the Internet, you can obtain up-to-date information about your computer and other IBM computer products at http://www.ibm.com/pc/intellistation on the World Wide Web. Refer to the following illustrations for the location of the computer model and serial number labels. You will need these numbers to register your computer with IBM. Note: The illustrations in this document might differ slightly from your hardware. Desktop model: Serial number Tower model: Serial number © Copyright IBM Corp. 2000, 2001 1 Features and specifications for the desktop model The following table provides a summary of the features and specifications. Some features and specifications are not available on all models. Microprocessor: Pentium 4 with 256 KB Level-2 cache Memory: · · · · Minimum: 128 MB Maximum: 1.0 GB Type: PC133 DIMMs Slots: three dual inline Intel® ® Size and weight: · · · · Height: 104 mm (4.1 in.) Depth: 412 mm (16.2 in.) Width: 360 mm (14.2 in.) Weight: approximately 9.1 kg (20 lb) when fully configured or 6.8 kg (15.0 lb) minimum Environment: · Air temperature: -- Computer on: 10° to 35° C (50.0° to 95.0° F). Altitude: 0 to 2133 m (6998.0 ft) Computer off: 10° to 43° C (50.0° to 109.4° F). Maximum altitude: 2133 m (6998.0 ft) Computer on: 8% to 80% Computer off: 8% to 80% -- Integrated functions: · 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX Ethernet controller on the system board with RJ-45 Ethernet port Two serial ports One parallel port Two USB ports Keyboard port Mouse port Audio ports -- -- -- · Line out Line in Mic · Humidity: -- -- Internal drives: · · Hard disk drive: IDE One of the following: -- -- -- CD-ROM: IDE DVD-ROM: IDE CD-RW: IDE · · · · · · Heat output: Approximate heat output in British thermal units (Btu) per hour · · Minimum configuration: 257 Btu (75 watts) Maximum configuration: 686 Btu (200 watts) Expansion bays: · Two 5.25-in. bays (one CDROM drive installed, one hard disk drive installed) One 3.5-in. bay (one diskette drive installed) Electrical input: · · Sine-wave input (50-60 Hz) required Input voltage low range: -- Minimum: 90 V ac Maximum: 137 V ac Minimum: 180 V ac Maximum: 265 V ac -- · -- -- · · PCI expansion slots: Three 33 MHz/32-bit lowprofile slots on the system board Power supply: 160 watt (90-240 V ac) Video adapter: NVidia Quadro2 EX LP AGP adapter with 32 MB video memory · · Dual-channel bus mastering IDE controller Acoustical noise emissions: Sound power, idling: 5.1 bel maximum Sound power, operating: 5.2 bel maximum Input voltage high range: Input kilovolt-amperes (kVA) approximately: -- -- Minimum: 0.08 kVA Maximum: 0.52 kVA 2 IBM® IntelliStation® E Pro: User's Guide Features and specifications for the tower model The following table provides a summary of the features and specifications. Some features and specifications are not available on all models. Microprocessor: · Pentium 4 with 256 KB Level-2 cache Intel® ® Size and weight: · · · · Height: 445 mm (17.5 in.) Depth: 498 mm (19.6 in.) Width: 165 mm (6.5 in.) Weight: approximately 19.5 kg (43 lb) when fully configured or 15.9 kg (35 lb) minimum Environment: · Air temperature: -- Computer on: 10° to 35° C (50.0° to 95.0° F). Altitude: 0 to 2133 m (6998.0.7 ft) Computer off: 10° to 43° C (50.0° to 109.4° F). Maximum altitude: 2133 m (6998.0 ft) Computer on: 8% to 80% Computer off: 8% to 80% Memory: · · · · Minimum: 128 MB Maximum: 1.5 GB Type: PC133 DIMMs Slots: three dual inline -- Integrated functions: · 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX Ethernet controller on the system board with RJ-45 Ethernet port Two serial ports One parallel port Two USB ports Keyboard port Mouse port Audio ports -- -- -- · Line out Line in Mic · Humidity: -- -- Internal drives: · · Hard disk drive: IDE or SCSI One of the following: -- -- -- CD-ROM: IDE DVD-ROM: IDE CD-RW: IDE · · · · · · Heat output: Approximate heat output in British thermal units (Btu) per hour · · Minimum configuration: 257 Btu (75 watts) Maximum configuration: 1455 Btu (425 watts) Expansion bays: · · Two 5.25-in. bays (1 CD-ROM drive installed) Five 3.5-in. bays (1 diskette drive installed) Electrical input: · · Sine-wave input (50-60 Hz) required Input voltage low range: -- Minimum: 90 V ac Maximum: 137 V ac Minimum: 180 V ac Maximum: 265 V ac -- · -- -- · PCI expansion slots: · · Three 33 MHz/32-bit slots on the system board Two 33 MHz/32-bit slots on the adapter extender card Dual-channel bus mastering IDE controller Acoustical noise emissions: · · Sound power, idling: 5.1 bel maximum Sound power, operating: 5.2 bel maximum Input voltage high range: Power supply: 340 watt (90-240 V ac) Video adapter: (depending on your model) · Matrox G450 AGP adapter with 16 MB SDRAM video memory NVidia Quadro2 Pro AGP adapter with 64 MB SDRAM video memory Input kilovolt-amperes (kVA) approximately: -- -- Minimum: 0.08 kVA Maximum: 0.52 kVA · Inventory checklist Take an inventory of items as you unpack them to ensure that you have all of the components. If any items are missing or damaged, contact your place of purchase. The following is a list of items shipped with your IBM IntelliStation E Pro computer: · · One keyboard One mouse Chapter 1. Introducing the IntelliStation E Pro 3 · · · One power cord (9-ft line cord) One compact disc with device drivers This User's Guide Software Your IBM IntelliStation E Pro computer comes with either Microsoft® Windows® 2000 Professional Workstation1 or Windows XP® Professional preinstalled and variety of software, including application programs, diagnostic tools, and device drivers. Some software is preinstalled on your computer, and some software is on the Software Selections CD and on the Device Drivers and IBM Enhanced Diagnostics CD that come with your computer. Important The software, other than the Microsoft operating system, is licensed under the terms of the IBM International License Agreement for Non-Warranted Programs. Use of your computer signifies acceptance of this license agreement. For detailed instructions about viewing the license agreement, see Appendix D, "Viewing the license agreement," on page 121. Preinstalled software In addition to the Microsoft operating system, your preinstalled software includes the following programs: · Access IBM provides links to selected IBM Web sites and the IBM Assistant, a help system for many tasks. Access IBM also provides shortcuts to help accomplish many of these tasks. Double-click the Access IBM icon on the desktop to display the Access IBM menu. If this icon is not on your desktop, find Access IBM in the Start menu. Adobe Acrobat Reader is used to display portable document format (PDF) files. You can download the most current versions of Adobe Acrobat Reader for other languages and operating systems from the Adobe Web site at http://www.adobe.com on the World Wide Web. ConfigSafe is a comprehensive configuration tracking and recovery tool. It provides features that you can use to restore your system if your computer becomes damaged, unusable, or unstartable. IBM Backup and Restore provides a link to the Web site from which you can download the IBM Backup and Restore program. The program creates and stores a backup image of the primary partition (drive C) of your hard disk drive. You can recover this backup image in the event that drive C becomes damaged or unusable. IBM Product Registration program can be used to register your computer with IBM. When you register your computer with IBM, information is entered into an IBM database, which enables IBM to contact you in case of a recall or other severe problem. In addition, some locations offer extended privileges and services to registered users. Online Books enables you to access documentation that contains detailed information about your computer. PC-Doctor for Windows is a program to help you locate and resolve some problems that might occur with your computer. · · · · · · 1.The Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity is your assurance that the Windows software in your computer is legally licensed from Microsoft Corporation. 4 IBM® IntelliStation® E Pro: User's Guide · Device drivers for factory-installed features are preinstalled on your computer. The latest device drivers are also available at http://www.ibm.com/pc/support on the World Wide Web. Product Recovery Program enables you to recover your operating system, applications, and device drivers, if necessary. Important The Product Recovery Program is on a hidden, hard disk drive partition. Do not delete or otherwise destroy this partition. · You must have Internet access to use some of these programs. For more information about connecting to the Internet, refer to the operating system documentation that comes with your computer. See Chapter 3, "Operating your computer," on page 19 for additional information about your preinstalled software. For more information about using the recovery programs and solving problems, see Chapter 6, "Solving problems," on page 83. Important: 1. You can reinstall the device drivers and applications that come with your computer from the directories on your hard disk drive. For more information about recovering your computer software, see "Recovering your operating system and preinstalled software" on page 106. 2. The device drivers and some programs are also available at http://www.ibm/com/pc/support on the World Wide Web and on the Device Drivers and IBM Enhanced Diagnostics CD. Software Selections CD The Software Selections CD contains application programs and support software for use with your computer, such as: IBM Universal Manageability (UM) Services Provides a link to the Web site from which you can download the IBM Universal Manageability Services program. UM Services streamline and automate personal computer (PC) systems management and support tasks, such as asset deployment and tracking. Use IBM Update Connector to download software programs, software updates, data, and data updates from the IBM Web site. Update Connector automatically determines whether your computer needs available updates, and, if so, it downloads and installs them at your option. Use Norton AntiVirus for IBM to detect and remove viruses from your computer. A network administrator can use this program to gather information about your computer and monitor its operation. You can use this program to create and store a backup image of the primary partition (drive C) of your hard disk drive. You can recover this backup image in the event that drive C becomes damaged or unusable. You can download the latest version of this program by using the IBM Backup and Restore link in the preinstalled software. IBM Update ConnectorTM Norton AntiVirus for IBM Tivoli® Management Agent IBM Backup and Restore Chapter 1. Introducing the IntelliStation E Pro 5 Other software CDs Some IntelliStation models come with additional CDs. These CDs include software that you can install and programs that you can run to test hardware components of your computer. Lotus® SmartSuite Lotus SmartSuite contains a package of powerful, awardwinning productivity applications and everything you need to access the Internet. Your computer comes with either a Lotus SmartSuite CD or a proof of entitlement to receive one free CD-ROM version of Lotus SmartSuite. To install your SmartSuite package, insert the Lotus SmartSuite CD into your CD-ROM drive, or contact your network administrator for assistance. The diagnostic test programs are stored on the Device Drivers and IBM Enhanced Diagnostics CD that comes with your computer. These programs provide the primary methods of testing system components. Some of the preinstalled device drivers are also stored on this CD. Device Drivers and IBM Enhanced Diagnostics CD What your IntelliStation E Pro computer offers Your computer takes advantage of advancements in data storage, memory, systems management, and network environments. Your computer includes: · High performance accelerated graphics port (AGP) graphics Your computer comes with an AGP graphics adapter installed. This highperformance adapter supports high resolutions and includes many performanceenhancing features for your operating-system environment. · Large system memory The memory bus in your computer supports up to 1.5 GB of system memory. The memory controller provides error code correction (ECC) support for up to three industry-standard PC133, 3.3V, 168-pin, 133 Megahertz (MHz), unregistered, synchronous dynamic random access memory (SDRAM) dual inline memory modules (DIMMs). · Systems-management capabilities Your computer comes with features that a network administrator or file server can can use to remotely manage and control your computer. Some of the features include: Wake on LAN®, Remote Administration, and System Migration Assistant. See "Managing your computer on a network" on page 21 for more information. · Integrated network environment support Your computer comes with an Ethernet controller on the system board. This Ethernet controller has an interface for connecting to 10-Mbps or 100-Mbps networks. The computer automatically selects between 10BASE-T and 100BASE-TX environments. The controller provides full-duplex (FDX) capability, which enables simultaneous transmission and reception of data on the Ethernet local area network (LAN). 6 IBM® IntelliStation® E Pro: User's Guide Reliability, availability, and serviceability features Three important computer design features are reliability, availability, and serviceability (RAS). The RAS features help to ensure the integrity of the data that is stored on your computer, the availability of the computer when you need it, and the ease with which you can diagnose and repair problems. The following is an abbreviated list of the RAS features that your computer supports. Many of these features are explained in later chapters of this publication. · Reliability features -- -- -- -- -- Boot block recovery Cooling fans with speed-sensing capability Error code correction (ECC) front-side buses (FSBs) ECC L2 cache and system memory Parity checking on the small computer system interface (SCSI) and peripheral component interconnect (PCI) buses -- Advanced configuration and power interface (ACPI) -- Power-on self-test (POST) -- Synchronous dynamic random access memory (SDRAM) with serial presence detect (SPD) · Availability features -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- · -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- Advanced Desktop Management Interface (DMI) features Auto-restart initial program load (IPL) power supply Automatic error retry or recovery Automatic computer restart after power failure Built-in, menu-driven configuration and setup programs Built-in, menu-driven SCSI configuration programs (some models) Monitoring support for temperatures, voltages, and fan speed Upgradable basic input/output system (BIOS), diagnostics, and POST Wake on LAN (WOL) capability 24 hours a day, 7 days a week Customer support 3-year warranty Adaptec built-in self-test (BIST) Preinstalled Ethernet adapter CD-ROM-based diagnostics programs Diagnostic support of Ethernet adapters Error codes and messages Processor serial number access Read-only memory (ROM) checksums Vital product data (VPD); includes serial number information and replacement part numbers, stored in nonvolatile memory, for easier remote maintenance Serviceability features Chapter 1. Introducing the IntelliStation E Pro 7 Computer controls and indicators This section identifies the controls and indicators of the tower and desktop models. Ethernet transmit/ receive activity Ethernet speed 100 Mbs Diskette drive activity light Diskette eject button CD-ROM drive activity light CD eject button Power-control button Power-on light Hard disk drive activity light Note: The front bezel door is not shown here so that the drive bays are visible. Ethernet speed 100 Mbps CD eject button CD-ROM drive activity light Diskette eject button Diskette drive activity light Hard disk drive activity light Power-on light Power control button Ethernet transmit receive activity CD-ROM drive eject button: opens and closes the CD tray. CD-ROM drive activity light: indicates when the CD-ROM drive is in use. 8 IBM® IntelliStation® E Pro: User's Guide Diskette drive activity light: indicates when the diskette drive is in use. Diskette drive eject button: releases a diskette from the drive. Ethernet speed 100 Mbps: when this light is on, the Ethernet speed is 100 Mbps. When this light is off, the Ethernet speed is 10 Mbps. Ethernet transmit/receive activity: when this light is on, there is activity between the computer and the network. Power-control button: enables you to turn the computer on or off manually. Power-on light: indicates when your computer is turned on. Hard disk drive activity light: indicates when the hard disk drive is in use. Chapter 1. Introducing the IntelliStation E Pro 9 10 IBM® IntelliStation® E Pro: User's Guide Chapter 2. Setting up your computer This chapter provides information about setting up your computer and preparing it to run your applications. Read the "Safety information" on page vii before setting up your computer. You will need the following items: · · · · · Computer Computer power cord Keyboard Mouse Monitor (sold separately with signal cable and power cord) If you are missing an item, contact your place of purchase. Selecting a location for your computer Make sure you have an adequate number of properly grounded electrical outlets for the computer, monitor, and any other devices. Select a location for the computer where it will remain dry. Leave about 50 mm (2 in.) of space around the computer for proper air circulation. For information on arranging your computer and ease-of-use, see the following sections. Arranging your workspace To get the most from your computer, arrange both the equipment you use and your work area to suit your needs and the kind of work you do. Your comfort is of foremost importance, but light sources, air circulation, and the location of electrical outlets can also affect the way you arrange your workspace. Comfort The following guidelines will help you decide what working position suits you best. Choose a chair to reduce fatigue from sitting in the same position for long periods. The backrest and seat should adjust independently and provide good support. The seat should have a curved front to relieve pressure on the thighs. Adjust the seat so that your thighs are parallel to the floor and your feet are either flat on the floor, or on a footrest. When using the keyboard, keep your forearms parallel to the floor and your wrists in a neutral, comfortable position. Try to keep a light touch on the keyboard, and your hands and fingers relaxed. Change the angle of the keyboard for maximum comfort by adjusting the position of the keyboard feet. Adjust the monitor so that the top of the screen is at, or slightly below, eye level. Place the monitor at a comfortable viewing distance, usually 51 to 61 cm (20 to 24 in.), and position it so that you can view it without having to twist your body. Glare and lighting Position the monitor to minimize glare and reflections from overhead lights, windows, and other light sources. Place the monitor at right angles to light sources whenever possible. Reduce overhead lighting, if necessary, by turning off lights or using lower © Copyright IBM Corp. 2000, 2001 11 wattage bulbs. If you install the monitor near a window, use curtains or 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; try them only after you have exhausted other methods of reducing glare. Dust compounds problems associated with glare. Clean your monitor screen periodically using a soft cloth moistened with a nonabrasive, liquid glass cleaner. Air circulation Your computer and monitor produce heat. The computer fan pulls in fresh air and forces out hot air. The monitor lets hot air escape through vents. Blocking the air vents can cause overheating, possibly resulting in malfunction or damage. Place the computer and monitor so that nothing blocks the air vents; usually 51 mm (2 in.) of air space is sufficient. Also, make sure the vented air is not blowing on someone else. Electrical outlets and cable lengths The location of electrical outlets and the length of device power cords and cables might determine the final placement of your computer. When arranging your work space: · · Avoid the use of extension cords. Whenever possible, plug the computer power cord directly into an electrical outlet. Keep power cords and cables neatly routed away from walkways and other areas where they might be accidentally dislodged. For more information about power cords, see "Power cords" on page 136. Moving the stabilizing feet The four feet attached to the bottom of the tower model computer provide additional stability when the feet are placed in the stabilizing position. Complete the following steps to place the feet in the stabilizing position. 1. Place the computer on its side. 2. Locate the release tab inside a foot; then, lift up on the tab. 3. Rotate the foot inward to the unlocked position; then, remove the foot from the computer. 4. Align the post in the center of the foot with the hole on the bottom of the computer and place the foot between the guides indicated on the computer. 12 IBM® IntelliStation® E Pro: User's Guide 5. Rotate the foot outward until the foot locks into place. Release tab Guides Feet (unlocked position) Release tab Feet (locked position) Guides 6. Complete steps 2 on page 12 through 5. for each foot. Note: When you need to access the inside of the computer to install options, you might find it easier to lay the computer on its side. If you do so, make sure that the feet are in the non-stabilizing position. Otherwise, the feet might break off the computer because of the weight of the computer. Setting the voltage-selection switch If you have a desktop model, check the position of the voltage-selection switch located beside the power cord connector. Use a ballpoint pen to slide the switch, if necessary. · · If the voltage supply range in your location is 90-137 V ac, set the switch to 115 V. If the voltage supply range in your location is 180-265 V ac, set the switch to 230 V. Voltage switch 115 Connecting computer cables Use the following steps to set up your computer. Look for the small icons on the following pages, and on the back of your computer. Chapter 2. Setting up your computer 13 Your computer connector panel has color-coded connectors. If the cables use the color-code conventions on your computer, match the color of the cable end with the color of the connector. For example, match a blue cable end with a blue panel connector, a red cable end with a red panel connector, and so on. 1. Connect the monitor cable to the monitor connector. Tighten the screws; then, connect the keyboard cable to the keyboard connector, and connect the mouse cable to the mouse connector. Monitor Keyboard Mouse TXETQER 2. Connect any additional devices you have. · Connect a printer or parallel device to the parallel connector. Parallel TXETQER · Connect a serial device or external modem to the serial connector. Serial Device TXETQER · Connect Universal Serial Bus (USB) devices to either of the USB connectors. USB Device TXETQER · Connect optional devices, such as speakers, microphones, or headphones, for models with an audio device. From left to right or top to bottom, depending on your model, the audio connectors are Line in, Line out, and Mic. Audio 14 IBM® IntelliStation® E Pro: User's Guide · Connect the Ethernet cable to the RJ-45 Ethernet connector. Important: To operate the computer within FCC Class A limits, use a category 5 Ethernet cable. Ethernet TXETQER 3. Connect the power cord to the power connector located on the rear of the computer. If there is a label covering the power connector, remove it. Power TXETQER 4. Connect the power cords into properly grounded electrical outlets. Note: When the power cord is first plugged in, the computer might turn on for a few seconds, then turn off. This is normal. Recording important numbers Locate the serial, model, and type numbers. Record this information in Appendix C, "Computer records," on page 119. You will need these numbers when communicating with IBM about your computer. Running the operating system setup program If you are starting your computer for the first time, the Microsoft Windows setup program runs automatically when you start the computer. The program will prompt you to make choices or type information. If you need more detailed information than is provided in this User's Guide, see your Microsoft operating-system manual. Important information to know before you start: · · · The setup program might be slightly different from the one described in your operating-system manual. Some choices do not appear because they are preset. During the setup procedure, you must indicate that you accept the license agreement. The Microsoft registration information will already be displayed in the registration field. If the Product ID number is not already displayed, you must type it. The Product ID is on a label attached to the computer. To complete the setup program, you will need the following information. · · The Microsoft documentation that comes with your computer. Network information (if applicable) from your network administrator. Chapter 2. Setting up your computer 15 · The printer model and port, if a printer is attached directly to your computer. Important After turning on your computer for the first time, you must complete the operating system setup procedure before turning off your computer; otherwise, unexpected results might occur. After the setup procedure finishes and the computer restarts, the Windows desktop opens. Your computer is ready for use. Registering your computer Registering your computer helps IBM provide better service to you. When IBM receives your registration information, it is placed into a central technical support database. If you need technical assistance, the technical support representative will have information about your computer. In addition, comments about your computer are reviewed by a team dedicated to customer satisfaction and are taken into consideration in making improvements to IBM computers. To register your computer, use one of the following methods: · Register through Access IBM. In Access IBM, click Get started. Click Registering your IBM Computer, and then follow the instructions in the window. (See "Using Access IBM" for further information.) If you have Windows 2000 Professional Workstation, click the IBM Register icon on the desktop and follow the directions. Register your computer at http://www.ibm.com/pc/register on the World Wide Web. Note: The Register program that starts through Access IBM or the IBM Registration icon will enable you to print the registration information and provide a mailing address in the event no Internet access is available. · · Using Access IBM Access IBM is an interface through which you can quickly access information or perform specific tasks. The choices available from the Access IBM main menu are as follows: · About your computer Select this choice to display information about tasks that are typically performed immediately after installing a new computer, personalizing your computer to fit your needs, protecting your data, upgrading your computer hardware, purchasing IBM services, purchasing IBM options, solving problems, and viewing the IBM International License Agreement. · Tools & Tips Select this choice to display information about access support, diagnostic programs, data backup and recovery tools, AntiVirus tools, data transfer tools, configuration backup and restoration tools, and online books. · On the Web Select this choice to display information about obtaining additional information and support on the World Wide Web. 16 IBM® IntelliStation® E Pro: User's Guide Complete the following steps to use Access IBM. 1. Double-click the Access IBM icon on the Windows desktop. If the Access IBM icon is not available on your desktop, click Start Programs Access IBM. 2. Click one of the categories listed on the menu (for example, Get Started). 3. Click a topic. Installing other operating systems Your computer comes with Microsoft Windows 2000 or Microsoft Windows XP preinstalled. To install another operating system, follow the instructions in the documentation provided with the operating system and any updates. Then, follow the instructions in the README file on the Device Driver and IBM Enhanced Diagnostics CD to install the support software. Note: If you install another operating system, you might need additional software or device drivers. Hardware-specific support software is available on the Device Driver and IBM Enhanced Diagnostics CD. If you experience problems with the device drivers installed from this CD, you can obtain the latest device drivers at http://www.ibm.com/pc/support on the World Wide Web. Before installing any operating system, be sure you obtain the latest updates. Contact the operating system manufacturer or, if applicable, check the manufacturer's World Wide Web site to obtain the updates. Additional information about operating systems is posted periodically at http://www.ibm.com/pc/support on the World Wide Web. Product Recovery Program The Product Recovery Program reinstalls your computer operating system and preinstalled software. It is on the hidden partition on the hard disk. The Product Recovery Program runs independently of the operating system. If you are using FDISK, Disk Management, or another utility to reformat the hard disk drive, you might see the partition where the Product Recovery Program is stored. Do not delete this partition or the Product Recovery Program will be lost. If your hard disk drive, including the partition where the Product Recovery Program resides, becomes damaged or you replace the hard disk drive, contact IBM to order the IBM Product Recovery CD to recover your preinstalled operating system, application programs and device drivers. See "Getting information, help, and service" on page 111 for details. Creating emergency diskettes At your earliest opportunity, create a Recovery Repair diskette, a Norton AntiVirus Rescue diskette, and an IBM Enhanced Diagnostics diskette, and store them in a safe place. Use the following sections to help you create a Recovery Repair diskette and a Norton AntiVirus Rescue diskette. See "Creating an IBM Enhanced Diagnostics diskette" on page 87 for information on how to create an IBM Enhanced Diagnostics diskette. Chapter 2. Setting up your computer 17 Creating a Recovery Repair diskette In the unlikely event that your desktop becomes unusable, the Recovery Repair diskette will enable you to access the Product Recovery Program. Additional information about the diskette is in Access IBM. For more information about using this diskette, refer to "Using the Recovery Repair diskette" on page 107. Do the following to create the Recovery Repair diskette: 1. From the Access IBM menu, click Protect data. 2. Click Creating emergency diskettes. 3. Click Recovery Repair diskette. 4. Follow the instructions on the screen. Creating a Norton AntiVirus Rescue diskette The Norton AntiVirus program periodically checks your drives for computer viruses. Additional information about creating and using the diskette is in Access IBM. Do the following to create the Norton AntiVirus Rescue diskettes: 1. From the Access IBM menu, click Protect data. 2. Click Creating emergency diskettes. 3. Click Norton AntiVirus Rescue Disks. 4. Follow the instructions on the screen. 18 IBM® IntelliStation® E Pro: User's Guide Chapter 3. Operating your computer This chapter provides information for the day-to-day use of your computer. Turning on your computer Do the following to start your computer: 1. Turn on all peripheral devices first. 2. Press the power-control button on your computer. For the location of the powercontrol button, see "Computer controls and indicators" on page 8. What you see and hear when you start up your computer depends on the features installed and the settings in the IBM Setup Utility program. If power-on self-test (POST) detects a problem, there might be a series of beeps or no beep, and a numeric error message might appear on the screen. Write down any beep series and error code numbers with descriptions, then see "Troubleshooting charts" on page 92 for the explanation of error codes. During startup, the following messages might be displayed briefly: · · · To start the Product Recovery Program, Press F11 Hit if you want to run SETUP Press CTRL+A for SCSISelect Utility (some models only) To use these features, press the appropriate function key or keys quickly. The messages appear for only seconds. For more information about these messages, see "Using the IBM Setup Utility program" on page 27 and "Using the SCSISelect Utility program (some models)" on page 32. During startup, you might not see Hit if you want to run SETUP. If you want to see the prompt, see instructions for displaying the prompt in "Using the IBM Setup Utility program" on page 27. The IBM Setup Utility program will help you configure your computer with passwords, PCI adapter configuration, and other options. The IBM Setup Utility menu is displayed at the top of the screen. To navigate the menu and screen items, follow the directions on the right of the screen. The operating system and application programs initiate from the hard disk drive. If your computer is attached to a network, the computer will begin attaching to any LANs and remote applications to which you have access. A network administrator can also "wake up" your computer (start it remotely) to download programs or gather information about computer performance. For more information see, "Wake on LAN" on page 21. Using video features Your computer has an accelerated graphics port (AGP) graphics adapter that renders 2D or 3D image quality and that uses a standard video protocol for displaying text and graphic images on a monitor screen. The adapter supports a variety of video modes. Video modes are different combinations of resolution, refresh rate, and color defined by a video standard for displaying text or graphics. © Copyright IBM Corp. 2000, 2001 19 Video device drivers To take full advantage of the graphics adapter in your computer, some operating systems and application programs require custom software, called video device drivers. These device drivers provide greater speed, higher resolution, more available colors, and flicker-free images. Device drivers for the graphics adapter and a README file with instructions for installing the device drivers are provided on the Device Driver and IBM Enhanced Diagnostics CD that comes with your computer and in the IBMTOOLS\DRIVERS directory on the hard disk drive. You can use the device driver installation instructions if you need to reinstall the device drivers or if you need information on obtaining and installing updated device drivers. For more information about installing device drivers, see "Recovering or installing device drivers" on page 106. Changing monitor settings To get the best possible image on your screen and to reduce flicker, you might need to reset the resolution and refresh rate of your monitor. You can view and change monitor settings through your operating system using the instructions provided in the README files on the Device Driver and IBM Enhanced Diagnostics CD or on the hard disk drive in the drivers directory that comes with your computer. See your operating system documentation for more information on monitor settings. Attention: Before changing monitor settings, review the documentation that comes with your monitor. Using a resolution or refresh rate that is not supported by your monitor might cause the screen to become unreadable and could damage the monitor. The information that comes with your monitor usually includes resolution and screen refresh rates that your monitor supports. If you need additional information, contact the manufacturer of the monitor. If you are using a cathode ray tube (CRT) monitor, set your monitor for the highest noninterlaced refresh rate that the monitor supports. If your monitor complies with the VESA display data channel (DDC) standard, it is probably already set to the highest refresh rate the monitor and video controller can support. If you are not sure if your monitor is DDC-compliant, see the documentation provided with the monitor. If you are using a flat-panel monitor, the refresh rate does not have to be set to the highest noninterlaced refresh rate that the flat-panel monitor supports. Flat-panel monitors produce flicker-free images even when they are operating at a minimum 60 Hz noninterlaced rate. If you have a dual-monitor video adapter and you connect both monitors, you will be prompted at the first startup afterwards to enable the Multi-head option, which enables you to use both monitors. Click Yes to enable the option and use both monitors. Note: If you click No at the prompt, but want to use both monitors, you will need to enable the multi-head option through the video adapter settings. For the Matrox Millennium G450 video adapter, for example, you can enable the option using the following procedure: · If you have Windows 2000: 1. Right-click the Matrox PowerDesk icon on the right-hand portion of the Windows 2000 task bar, and select Display properties. 2. Click Settings Advanced Dualhead Enable dualhead Apply. 3. If asked if you would like to keep this setting, click Yes. 20 IBM® IntelliStation® E Pro: User's Guide · If you have Windows XP Professional: 1. Click Settings Start Control Panel Appearance and Themes Display. 2. Click Advanced Dualhead Enable dualhead Apply. 3. If asked if you would like to keep this setting, click Yes. Using audio features Your computer has an integrated audio controller that supports Sound Blaster applications and is compatible with the Microsoft Windows Sound System. Your computer also has a single internal speaker and three audio connectors. Using the audio controller, you can record and play back sound and music to enhance multimedia applications. Optionally, you can connect two stereo speakers to the Line out connector to enjoy improved sound with multimedia applications. The audio connectors in your computer are 3.5 mm (0.125-in.) mini-jacks. For the location of the audio connectors, refer to "Input/output connectors" on page 75. Line in This connector accepts external devices, such as line output from a stereo, television, or a musical instrument. Line out This connector is used to send audio signals from the computer to external devices, such as speakers, headphones, or the audio line-in jack on a stereo system. Note: The internal speaker on the computer is disabled when any devices are attached to this connector. Microphone This connector accepts a microphone to record voice or other sounds on the hard disk. With a microphone attached, you can also use speech recognition software. Managing your computer on a network Your computer comes with features that a network administrator or file server can use to remotely manage and control your computer. The following sections describe some of these network management tools. IBM Universal Manageability Services (UM Services) streamline and automate personal computer (PC) systems management and support tasks, such as asset deployment and tracking. These utilities are available for IBM computers at no additional charge, helping to reduce total cost of ownership of networked computers so that you can focus vital company resources on essential business activities. Go to http://www.ibm.com/pc/us/software/sysmgmt/ on the World Wide Web for more information about available system management programs. Wake on LAN A network administrator can use the Wake on LANTM feature to turn on your computer from a remote location. When the Wake on LAN feature is used with network Chapter 3. Operating your computer 21 management software, many functions, such as data transfers, software updates, and POST or BIOS updates can be performed on many computers simultaneously. Intel Boot Agent The Intel Boot Agent is a software program that enables your computer to startup using a program code image supplied by a remote server. The features of Intel Boot Agent are as follows: · · · · · Compliant with the Wired for Management Baseline 2.0 (WfM 2.0) Incorporates the software defined in the PXE Boot Agent specification Includes support for Remote Program Load (RPL) runtime and loader software (10/100 adapters only) Compatible with legacy boot agent environments that use BOOTP protocol Supported by remote installation programs such as LCCM and Microsoft RIS For information about configuring the Intel Boot Agent, see "Using the Intel Boot Agent Utility program" on page 33. LANClient Control Manager (LCCM) LANClient Control Manager (LCCM) is a graphical, server-based program that performs mass unattended installations of operating systems, software, device drivers, and BIOS code updates to remote systems. Used with the Wake on LAN feature, LCCM can remotely turn on your computer, so that the installation can be done while the computer is not being used. For more information or to download this software go to http://www.ibm.com/pc/us/desktop/lccm on the World Wide Web. System Migration Assistant System Migration Assistant (SMA) helps administrators remotely transfer configurations, profile settings, printer device drivers, and files from an IBM or nonIBM PC to supported IBM systems. For more information or to download this software go to http://www.ibm.com/pc/us/software/sysmgmt/products/sma on the World Wide Web. Desktop Management Interface DMI is a method for gathering information about the hardware and software in your computer. In a network environment, network administrators can use DMI to remotely monitor and control your computer. Using security features To deter unauthorized use of your computer, you can use anti-intrusion features and other security features that are provided with your computer. Anti-intrusion features IBM anti-intrusion features help protect against the theft of computer components, such as the microprocessor, system memory modules, or disk drives. A cover lock is built into your computer to prevent the cover from being removed. Two identical keys for the cover lock are also supplied. A tag attached to the keys has the key serial number and the address of the key manufacturer. 22 IBM® IntelliStation® E Pro: User's Guide Important Record the key-code number along with the manufacturer address and phone number in the space provided in "Appendix C. Computer Records". Because locksmiths are not authorized to duplicate cover-lock keys, you must order replacement keys from the key manufacturer. You will need the key code when ordering replacement keys. You can also set the chassis-intrusion detector switch inside the computer to alert the network system administrator each time the computer cover is removed. For more information about setting the chassis-intrusion alert, see Chapter 4, "Configuring your computer," on page 27. Component protection Your computer has individual component serial numbers that can be registered with a third-party security company. You can also register the entire system. By registering computer components, you can improve the chances of identifying the components if they are ever stolen and recovered. For more information about component registration, see the IBM support page at http://www.ibm.com/pc/us/desktop/assetid/ on the World Wide Web. Data protection You can lose data from the hard disk for a variety of reasons. Security violations, viruses, or hard disk drive failures can all contribute to data loss. To help protect against the loss of valuable information, IBM has incorporated the following datasaving features in your computer. SMART hard disk drive Your computer comes with a SMART hard disk drive that is enabled to report potential hard disk failures. If an error is detected, a DMI-compliant warning message is sent to the computer screen and, if the computer is part of a network, to an administrator console. When an error is detected, the data on the hard disk can be backed up and the drive replaced. SMART ReactionTM To help back up important data, IBM provides SMART ReactionTM software on the computers with preinstalled software and also on the IBM Software Selections CD. SMART Reaction is a client/server software application that helps users and administrators respond effectively to a warning issued by the SMART hard disk drive. Virus protection Your computer has built-in virus protection that can be enabled through the IBM Setup Utility program. This built-in protection checks for viruses in only the boot record. Also, Norton AntiVirus for IBM is installed on the hard disk and on the IBM Software Selections CD. Locking the keyboard You can lock the keyboard so that others are unable to use it. If a user password is set using the IBM Setup Utility program, the keyboard is locked when you turn on the computer. You must type the correct password before the keyboard will unlock. See Setting Security Passwords in Access IBM or "Security" on page 29. Some operating systems have a keyboard and mouse lock-up feature. See the documentation that comes with your operating system for more information. Chapter 3. Operating your computer 23 Shutting down your operating system When you are ready to turn off the computer, use the shutdown procedure for your operating system to save data and prevent damage to your applications. See your operating system manual for more information. If you have Windows 2000, do the following to shut down your computer: 1. Save and close all files with which you are working. 2. Close all open applications. 3. Click the Windows Start button. 4. Click Shut Down; then click OK to confirm. If you have Windows XP Professional, do the following to shut down your computer: 1. Save and close all files with which you are working. 2. Close all open applications. 3. Click the Windows Start button. 4. Click Turn Off Computer; then click Turn Off to confirm. Turning off your computer You can turn off your computer as follows: 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. 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. 2 1 · Press the power control button on the front of the computer. This starts orderly shutdown of the operating system, if this feature is supported by your operating system, and places the computer in standby mode. Note: After turn off the computer, wait at least 5 seconds before you press the power control button to turn on the computer again. · Press and hold the power control button for more than 4 seconds to cause an immediate shutdown of the computer and place the computer in standby mode. You can use this feature if the operating system stops functioning. 24 IBM® IntelliStation® E Pro: User's Guide · If you cannot use the power control button to turn off your computer, disconnect the computer power cords from the electrical outlets. Note: After disconnecting the power cords, wait approximately 15 seconds for your computer to stop running. Important In some circumstances, your computer might not turn off immediately when you press the power control button. If this happens, press and hold the power-control button until the computer turns off. Chapter 3. Operating your computer 25 26 IBM® IntelliStation® E Pro: User's Guide Chapter 4. Configuring your computer The following configuration programs are available to configure your computer: · IBM Setup Utility program The IBM Setup Utility program is part of the basic input/output system (BIOS) code that comes with your computer. You can use this program to configure serial port assignments, change interrupt request (IRQ) settings, change the device startup sequence, set the date and time, and set passwords. · SCSISelect Utility program (some models) If your computer comes with a SCSI adapter, you can use the built-in SCSISelect Utility program to configure devices that are attached to the SCSI adapter. Use this program to change default values, resolve configuration conflicts, and perform a low-level format on a SCSI hard disk drive. · Intel Boot Agent Utility program The Intel Boot Agent Utility program is part of the BIOS code that comes with your computer. You can use this program to change network startup protocols and startup order and to set menu wait times. Using the IBM Setup Utility program This section provides the instructions for starting the IBM Setup Utility program and descriptions of the menu choices that are available. Starting the IBM Setup Utility program The IBM Setup Utility program starts automatically when POST detects that newly installed or removed hardware is not reflected in your current configuration. A diagnostic error message is displayed. See "Power-on self-test (POST)" on page 85 for details about POST and "Diagnostic error message tables" on page 89 for information about the error messages. To start the IBM Setup Utility program: 1. Turn on the computer and watch the monitor screen. If your computer is already on when you start this procedure, you must shut down the operating system, turn off the computer, wait a few seconds until all in-use lights go off, and restart the computer. (Do not use Ctrl+Alt+Del to restart the computer.) 2. When the message Press F1 for Setup appears in the lower-left corner of the screen during startup, press F1. (This prompt appears on the screen for only a few seconds. You must press F1 quickly.) Note: If you have set both user and administrator passwords, you must type the administrator password to access the full IBM Setup Utility menu. 3. Follow the instructions that appear on the screen. Use the left and right arrow keys to select menu choices on the menu bar at the top of the screen. To change a setting on an item, select the item, and press Enter to activate a setting selection dialogue box. Use the up and down arrow keys to select the desired setting, and press Enter again. © Copyright IBM Corp. 2000, 2001 27 IBM Setup Utility main menu choices The IBM Setup Utility main menu appears at the top of the IBM Setup Utility program screen. Using the items of this menu, you can select settings that you want to change. Item specific Help information for each menu item appears on the right hand side of the IBM Setup Utility program screen. Select the item to view this information. The choices on some menus might differ slightly, depending on the BIOS version on your computer. Main Devices Startup IBM Setup Utility Advanced Security Power Exit System Summary Product Data: MachineType/Model Flash EEPROM Revision Level Boot Block Revision Level System Board Identifier System Serial Number BIOS Date (MM/DD/YY) System UUID System Time (HH:MM:SS) System Date (MM/DD/YY) Language: Item Specific Help ASOK999 20KT05AUS 2005A SYSTEMBOARD 1234567 06/27/01 Select this option to view a summary of the system hardware configuration [09:44:40] [07/02/2001] [English (US)] F1 Help Esc Exit Select Item -/+ Change Values F9 Setup Defaults Select Menu Enter Select Sub-Menu F10 Save and Exit The following sections provide descriptions of the main menu choices. Main This choice is automatically selected when the IBM Setup Utility program starts. Here, you can view general information about your computer, such as a summary of components and computer configuration. The type and speed of the microprocessor, the amount of memory that is installed, the machine type and model number, the computer serial number, and the revision level or issue date of the BIOS code that is stored in the flash electronically erasable programmable ROM (EEPROM), appears under System Summary on this menu choice. You can also view the language that your computer is set to display. Changes that you make to configuration settings appear on this summary screen. You cannot edit the fields of the configuration and system information, but you can set the system date and time. The system time is in a 24-hour format: hour:minute:second. Devices Select this choice to view or change the assignments for devices and input/output ports. PS/2 Mouse: Select this choice to set whether a PS/2 pointing device is installed. Diskette Drive A: Select this choice to set the type of diskette drive installed in your computer. You can disable the diskette drive, or you can enable various types of diskette drives. Serial Port Setup: Select this choice to configure your computer serial ports. If the port is set to Enabled, you can set the base input/output (I/O) address and the interrupt. If the port is set to Automatic, the operating system automatically configures these settings. 28 IBM® IntelliStation® E Pro: User's Guide USB Setup: Select this choice to configure the USB ports in your computer. The USB Support setting can be Enabled or Disabled. USB device support determines whether BIOS support for USB devices will be enabled when you startup the computer. Parallel Port Setup: Select this choice to configure the parallel port of your computer. If the port is set to Enabled, you can set the base input/output (I/O) address, the interrupt, and the direct memory address (DMA). If the port is set to Automatic, the operating system automatically configures these settings. Video Setup: Select this choice to view the Video Setup menu. Select Active Video determines which video mode will be active when you startup your computer. You can select PCI, AGP, or Integrated in the menu. If the selected video is not available, the computer will select a default video. IDE Drives Setup: Select this choice to view or change the settings for IDE drives 0, 1, 2, or 3. You can set each drive for Compatible or High Performance. If an IDE device attached to the system board IDE controller does not function properly or causes other IDE devices attached to the same controller to function improperly, set this field to the Compatible mode. Audio Setup: Select this choice to enable or disable Audio Support. Network Setup: Select this choice to set the system board Ethernet controller to Enabled or Disabled. You can also enable Intel Boot Agent and PXE base code. The menu also displays the MAC address for the computer. Startup Select this choice to view or change the start options. Start options take effect when you start your computer. You can select keyboard operating characteristics, such as the keyboard speed and whether the computer starts with the keyboard number lock on or off. You also can enable the computer to run without a diskette drive, monitor, or keyboard. The computer uses a startup sequence to determine the device from which the operating system starts. For example, you can define a startup sequence that checks for a startable diskette in the diskette drive, then checks the hard disk drive in bay 1, and then checks a network adapter. You can enable a virus-detection test that checks for changes in the master boot record at startup. Advanced Select this choice to change the values for advanced hardware features, such as PCI configuration and Plug and Play operating system settings. A message appears above the choices on this menu to alert you that the system might malfunction if these options are configured incorrectly. Follow the instructions on the screen carefully. This choice identifies the microprocessor serial number in the microprocessor. The setting cannot be changed. Security This choice appears at the top of the IBM Setup Utility screen. Select this choice to set several security features, including adapter ROM security, security profile by device, remote administration, and password protection. When you select Set Chapter 4. Configuring your computer 29 Passwords in the Security menu, you can implement either user password protection or administrator password protection. Adapter ROM Security: Set the field for this choice to Yes to lock the keyboard during adapter ROM initialization. Use this setting with an administrator password to prevent the use of adapter ROM based utilities. Security Profile by Device: Select this menu choice to control the level of security for bootable devices. Remote Administration: Select this choice to enable Remote Administration and Network Boot Integrity Services (BIS) protocol. Enable Remote Administration to run utilities, such as the POST/BIOS Update Utility, without having to type an administrator password. Select whether to use the network Boot Integrity Services (BIS) protocol prior to startup from the network. Before allowing a network startup, BIS ensures that the startup image is valid and is authorized for your computer. Set Passwords: Select this choice to set user and administrator passwords and to set password protocols for updating the BIOS code and authorizing password changes. User password: After you set a user password, you can enable the unattended-start mode. This locks the keyboard and mouse, but enables the computer to start the operating system. The keyboard and mouse remain locked until you type the correct password. You can use any combination of up to seven characters (A­Z, a­z, 0­9, and blanks) for your user password. Keep a record of your password in a secure place. If you forget the user password, you can regain access to the computer through one of the following methods: · · · If an administrator password is set, type the administrator password at the poweron prompt. Start the IBM Setup Utility program and change the user password. Change the position of the CMOS recovery jumper. See "Erasing a lost or forgotten password (clearing CMOS)" on page 108. Remove the battery and then install the battery. Administrator password: Select this choice to set an administrator password. The administrator password provides access to all choices on the IBM Setup Utility main menu. You can set, change, or delete both the administrator and user passwords and enable a user to change the user password. Attention: If you set an administrator password and then forget it, you cannot override or remove it. You must replace the system board. 30 IBM® IntelliStation® E Pro: User's Guide The following table provides a summary of the password features. Table 1. Power-on and administrator password features. Type of password User password · · Administrator password · · · Administrator and user password · · Results Type the password to complete the system startup. A limited set of choices are available on the IBM Setup Utility main menu. No password is required to start the system. Type the password to access the IBM Setup Utility program. All choices are available on the IBM Setup Utility main menu. You can type either password to complete the system startup. The administrator password provides access to all choices on the IBM Setup Utility main menu. You can set, change, or delete both the administrator and user passwords, and enable you to change the user password. The user password provides access to a limited set of choices on the IBM Setup Utility main menu. This limited access might include changing or deleting the power-on password. · Power Select this choice to enable or disable system power settings. ACPI BIOS IRQ: This field controls what IRQ the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) uses. ACPI Standby Mode: Select which power level your computer uses in standby mode. If S1 is selected, power is maintained to all devices, but all processor activity is halted. If S3 is selected, power is maintained only for the main memory. Exit from the S3 state might not be supported by all installed adapters. APM BIOS Mode: This field controls the Advanced Power Management (APM) support to your operating system. Enable this setting when your operating system supports APM-enabled computers. When this option is set to disabled, all APM BIOS support is disabled. Power Savings: Maximum power savings conserves the greatest amount of system power. Maximum performance conserves power but optimizes the performance of the computer. To alter these settings, choose Customized. To turn off power management, choose Disabled. After Power Failure: This field controls whether the system will stay on after ac power is removed and then restored. Select Power On if you use a power strip to turn on the computer. Select Stay Off if you want the computer to remain off after power is restored. Select Last State to have the computer return to its previous state. Low Power Entry and Exit Activity Monitor: Select this choice to set up the system activities that will be monitored for automatic power management. Automatic Power On: Select this choice to control Automatic Power On when your computer is unattended. You can set the Wake on LAN feature, Serial Port A Ring Detect, PCI Modem Ring Detect, Wake Up on Alarm, and PCI Wakeup. Exit When you finish viewing or changing settings, select Exit from the menu bar at the top of the IBM Setup Utility screen, then select Save and exit the Setup Utility and press Chapter 4. Configuring your computer 31 Enter. If you do not want to save your changes, select Exit the Setup Utility without saving and press Enter. If you want to save a change, but you do not want to leave the IBM Setup Utility program, select Save Settings and press Enter. You can select Restore Settings to load previous values for all Setup items, or your can Load Default Settings for the computer. Using the SCSISelect Utility program (some models) SCSISelect is a built-in, menu-driven configuration utility program that you can use for models that come with a SCSI adapter to: · · · View the default SCSI IDs Locate and correct configuration conflicts Perform a low-level format on a SCSI hard disk The following sections provide the instructions needed to start the SCSISelect Utility program and descriptions of the menu choices available. Starting the SCSISelect Utility program To start the SCSISelect utility program: 1. Turn on the computer. 2. When the <<< Press for SCSISelectTM Utility! >>> prompt appears, press Ctrl+A. Note: If an administrator password has been set, a prompt appears asking you to type the password to start the SCSISelect Utility program. 3. When the Would you like to configure the host adapter or run the SCSI disk utility? question appears, make your selection and press Enter. 4. Use the arrow keys to select a choice from the menu. · · Press Esc to return to the previous menu. Press the F5 key to switch between color and monochrome modes (if your monitor permits). 5. Follow the instructions on the screen to change the settings of the selected items, and press Enter. SCSISelect menu choices The following choices appear on the SCSISelect Utility menu: · Configure/View Host Adapter Settings Select this choice to view or change the SCSI controller settings. To reset the SCSI controller to its default values, press F6; then, follow the instructions that appear on the screen. 32 IBM® IntelliStation® E Pro: User's Guide You can view or change the following controller settings: -- Host Adapter SCSI ID Select this choice to view the SCSI controller ID, normally 7. -- SCSI Parity Checking Select this choice to view the assigned value of Enabled. -- Host Adapter SCSI Termination Select this choice to view the assigned value of Enabled. -- Boot Device Options Select this choice to configure startable device parameters. Before you can make updates, you must know the ID of the device for which you want to configure parameters. -- SCSI Device Configuration Select this choice to configure SCSI device parameters. Before you can make updates, you must know the ID of the device whose parameters you want to configure. Note: The Maximum Sync Transfer Rate represents the transfer rate for Ultra SCSI devices. ­ ­ ­ The transfer rate for Ultra3 SCSI LVD devices is 160 MBps The transfer rate for Ultra2 SCSI LVD devices is 80 MBps The transfer rate for Fast SCSI devices is 20 MBps -- Advanced Configuration Options Select this choice to view or change the settings for advanced configuration options. · SCSI Disk Utilities Select this choice to view the SCSI IDs that are assigned to each device or to format a SCSI device. To use the utility program, select a drive from the list. Read the screens carefully before making a selection. Note: If you press Ctrl+A before the selected drives are ready, an Unexpected SCSI Command Failure screen might appear. Restart the computer and watch the SCSISelect messages as each drive spins up. After the drive that you want to view or format spins up, press Ctrl+A. Using the Intel Boot Agent Utility program The Intel Boot Agent Utility program is a built-in, menu-driven configuration utility program that you can use to customize the network and startup protocols of your computer through an operating system independent configuration program contained within the adapter flash ROM. Attention: If you change the startup order using the Intel Boot Agent Utility program, startup sequence settings in the IBM Setup Utility program might not function properly.