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IBM PC 300PL Installation Manual
Summary of PC 300PL
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Personal computer installing options in your personal computer pc 300pl.
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Personal computer installing options in your personal computer pc 300pl ibm.
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Note before using this information and the product it supports, be sure to read the general information under appendix c, “notices” on page 80. Second edition (august 1997) the following paragraph does not apply to the united kingdom or any country where such provisions are inconsistent with local l...
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Contents safety information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Iv laser compliance statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . V lithium battery notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Vi about ...
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Removing adapters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 internal drives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 drive specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 power and si...
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Safety information turn everything off. Attach signal cables to receptacles. First, remove power cord from outlet. To disconnect turn device on. Danger: turn everything off. To connect remove signal cables from receptacles. Remove all cables from devices. Attach power cord to outlet. First, attach a...
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Laser compliance statement some ibm personal computer models are equipped from the factory with a cd-rom drive. Cd-rom drives are also sold separately as options. The cd-rom drive is a laser product. The cd-rom drive is certified in the u.S. To conform to the requirements of the department of health...
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Lithium battery notice caution: danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. When replacing the battery, use only ibm part number 33f8354 or an equivalent type battery recommended by the manufacturer. The battery contains lithium and can explode if not properly used, handled, or disposed ...
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About this book thank you for selecting an ibm personal computer. This book provides instructions for installing, removing, and replacing most options. Also, this book contains information to help you decide which options to add to your computer. Note: the illustrations in this publication might be ...
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How this book is organized this book contains the following chapters and appendixes: chapter 1, “overview” provides an introduction to the options and features for your computer. Safety precautions and handling techniques are discussed along with the required tools you will need to install and remov...
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Related publications the following publications, together with this book, contain information about your computer. Setting up your personal computer this publication contains instructions to help you set up your computer. Using your personal computer this publication contains the following: – instru...
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Technical information manual this publication is available on the world wide web only, at http://www.Us.Pc.Ibm.Com/cdt/treport.Html . It contains information for individuals who want to know more about the technical aspects of their computer. About this book xi.
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Xii installing options in your personal computer.
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Chapter 1. Overview adding hardware options to your computer is an easy way to increase its capabilities. Instructions for removing, installing, and replacing options and features are included in this book. When adding an option, use these instructions along with the instructions that come with the ...
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Available options and features the following are some of the available options and features that are discussed in this book: system board components – system memory, called dual in-line memory modules (dimms) – microprocessor upgrades – switch for diskette-write protection – jumper for erasing lost ...
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Ibm provides help in selecting drives, cables, and other options for your computer. For the latest information about available options: within the united states, call 1-800-ibm-2you (1-800-426-2968), your place of purchase, or your ibm reseller. Within canada, call 1-800-565-3344 or 1-800-465-7999. ...
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Electrical safety caution: electrical current from power, telephone, and communication cables can be hazardous. To avoid any shock hazard, disconnect all power cords and cables as described in the following information. For your safety, always do the following before removing the cover: 1. Shut down...
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Handling static-sensitive devices have you ever walked across a carpeted floor, then touched an object and received a small electrical shock? That's static electricity, and although harmless to you, it can seriously damage computer components and options. Important when you add an option, do not ope...
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Chapter 2. Preparing to install and remove options this chapter provides instructions for accessing and locating the options you want to install or remove. Disconnecting cables and removing the cover before you begin read “electrical safety” on page 4 and “handling static-sensitive devices” on page ...
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Note: for more information on ports, including infrared and universal serial bus (usb), refer to understanding your personal computer. 1 monitor serial device infrared device usb device parallel device scsi device ethernet device multimedia device audio device keyboard mouse 2 if necessary, unlock t...
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3 find the tabs on the rear of the computer cover and lift them up, then gently pull the cover toward you to release the back edge. Next, hold the cover by the sides and pull it forward about half an inch. Lift tabs 4 lift the back edge and slide the cover forward until it comes free. 5 there may be...
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Locating components the following information helps you locate components and serves as a reference when you need to install options or connect input/output devices. Internal view the following illustration shows the internal view of your computer as seen from the front. For information on removing ...
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Input/output connectors input/output (i/o) connectors provide ports for transferring information into and out of your computer. You can connect a variety of i/o devices to your computer, including a monitor, keyboard, mouse, and printer. For more information on the ports and their specific technolog...
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Chapter 3. Working with options on the system board this chapter provides information about system board options discussed in this book. The information in this chapter helps you identify parts on the system board. Also, instructions are provided for accessing and installing options on the system bo...
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Identifying parts on the system board the system board, also called the planar or motherboard, is the main circuit board in your computer. It provides basic computer functions and supports a variety of devices that are ibm-installed or that you can install later. If you plan to install, remove, or r...
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Working with system memory you can add memory to your computer to increase system performance. Your computer has three connectors for installing system-memory modules. The maximum amount of system memory your computer supports is 384 mb. Note: to locate the memory connectors inside your computer, se...
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Memory configuration when you are adding or removing memory, you can use any combination of dimm sizes 16, 32, 64, or 128 mb. A basic rule to follow is to fill each system memory connector sequentially, starting at mem 0. The following table shows suggested memory configurations for your computer; t...
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Installing a memory module before you begin read “electrical safety” on page 4 and “handling static-sensitive devices” on page 5. Read the instructions that come with the new system memory. Turn off the computer and all other connected devices. Disconnect all cables attached to the computer and remo...
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4 firmly push the module straight down into the connector until the retaining clips pop up and snugly fit around both ends of the module. Notches 5 to install another memory module, repeat steps 1–4. 6 go to the device-record form in using your personal computer and record this installation. What to...
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Removing a memory module before you begin read “electrical safety” on page 4 and “handling static-sensitive devices” on page 5. Turn off the computer and all other connected devices. Disconnect all cables attached to the computer and remove the computer cover (see “disconnecting cables and removing ...
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Installing video upgrades your computer supports one of several video upgrade options. These options include different types of multimedia or a video memory upgrade. Important: your computer supports a maximum of one video upgrade option. This means that you can add either a memory upgrade or a mult...
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Video multimedia upgrades your computer also supports the matrox rainbow runner studio multimedia upgrade modules (see the using your personal computer for more information about these multimedia upgrades). These multimedia upgrades require the additional installation of a cable and connector with a...
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You will be able to upgrade your computer's multimedia functionality in only one of the ways shown in the following illustration. Video memory upgrade rainbow runner studio upgrade to install video option upgrades: 1 touch the static-protective package containing the upgrade module to any unpainted ...
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Upgrading a microprocessor your computer comes with an intel microprocessor installed on the system board. It can be either a pentium or a pentium with mmx technology. (to see which microprocessor is installed in your computer, refer to the configuration/setup utility program.) for the latest inform...
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Caution: when removing the heat sink and the microprocessor, be careful not to scrape any system board component. Also, the retaining clip is under tension and may disengage suddenly if it is not held while it is being removed. 1 locate the microprocessor on the system board (see “identifying parts ...
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3 remove the retaining clip and the heat sink. Socket 7 socket 7 socket 7 socket 7 slots 4 release the lever on the side of the microprocessor connector and lift it all the way up. This releases the microprocessor. Lift the microprocessor out of the socket. Lever microprocessor socket 7 socket 7 soc...
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7 align the pins of the new microprocessor with the socket and insert the microprocessor until it is properly seated. Note: be careful when inserting the microprocessor into the socket, because the pins of the microprocessor connect only one way. Lower the lever to lock the microprocessor into posit...
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9 press down on the loop to rehook the clip to the tabs on the connector. Socket 7 socket 7 tab socket 7 socket 7 what to do next to work with another option, go to the appropriate section. To complete the installation, go to chapter 6, “completing the installation” on page 66. Chapter 3. Working wi...
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Chapter 4. Working with adapters and internal drives this chapter provides information and instructions for installing and removing adapters and internal drives. When you are installing or removing adapters, it is important to resolve any resource conflicts that might arise. For example, if you inst...
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Adapters and the riser card your computer uses a riser card for expansion. The riser card contains expansion slots that connect adapters to the industry standard architecture (isa) and peripheral component interconnect (pci) buses. You can install a variety of adapters in the expansion slots on the ...
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Adapter configuration along with the documentation that comes with your adapter, use the following information to help with adapter configuration. Plug and play adapters a new method for configuring adapters is used by your computer. Plug and play is a configuration method that makes expanding your ...
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Legacy adapters adapters that are not plug and play compatible are known as legacy devices. If you install a legacy adapter, you must manually configure it by setting switches on the adapter and by allocating system resources using the configuration/setup utility program. In the configuration/setup ...
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Installing adapters before you begin read “electrical safety” on page 4 and “handling static-sensitive devices” on page 5. Read the instructions that come with the new adapter. Turn off the computer and all other connected devices. Disconnect all cables attached to the computer and remove the comput...
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4 install the adapter into the appropriate slot on the riser card. Except for adapters installed on the single-slot side, the components of a pci adapter face down toward the system board and the components of an isa adapter face up. If a component in the computer or on the adapter interferes with t...
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Removing the side cover if you cannot access the expansion slot screw, you must remove the computer side cover. 1 remove the three screws from the side cover. 2 swing open the plain end of the side cover like a gate. 3 once the side cover is standing open, lift up slightly on the pronged end and rem...
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Installing a full-sized isa adapter to install a full-sized isa adapter in the bottom expansion slot, you must first remove the side cover and the system board. 1 remove the side cover. (see “removing the side cover” on page 32.) 2 remove the system board. A. Push the system board latch down slightl...
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4 slide the full-sized adapter into the bottom expansion slot, pressing on both ends to make sure it is properly seated in the riser card. Adapter card 5 reinsert the system board in the computer. A. Make sure the system board latch is sticking out so that the tab on the underside of the latch can l...
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Engage the support and draw the system board all the way in to seat in the connector. Because you cannot see the connection with the full-sized adapter in place, it is important to engage the system board latch in the support to make sure it is fully seated. 6 when the system board and adapter are s...
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Replacing the side cover 1 hold the side cover at an angle and align the pronged end with the slots. 2 fit the prongs into the slots and swing the side cover closed. 3 align the holes and insert the three screws. What to do next to work with another option, go to the appropriate section. To complete...
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Removing adapters before you begin read “electrical safety” on page 4 and “handling static-sensitive devices” on page 5. Turn off the computer and all other connected devices. Disconnect all external cables and power cords, and then remove the computer cover (see “disconnecting cables and removing t...
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3 if you are not installing another adapter in this slot, install an expansion-slot cover. Expansion-slot cover 4 go to the device-record form in using your personal computer and delete the name of the adapter you removed. Note: removing an adapter frees up system resources. If you remove an isa leg...
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Internal drives internal drives are devices that your computer uses to read and store data. You can add drives to your computer to increase storage capacity and to enable your computer to read other types of media. Some types of drives available for your computer are: diskette drives hard disk dri...
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Drive specifications the following table describes the drives you can install in each bay and their height requirements. Table 2. Drive specifications bay drives max. Height mm (in.) min. Height mm (in.) 1 5.25-inch cd-rom 41.3 (1.6) — 2 tape backup drive cd-rom drive hard disk drive 25.4 (1.0) 25.4...
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Power and signal cables your computer uses cables to connect the power supply to the riser card and to integrated drive electronics (ide) drives. The diskette drive is powered through a cable attached to the riser card. The following cables are provided: four-wire power cables connect most drives to...
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To optimize performance when installing more than two hard disk drives, be sure to attach hard disk drives with faster data transfer speeds (mode 1 or higher) to the primary hard disk drive signal cable (hard disk drives 0 and 1). On some models, to install more than two ide hard disk drives, you mu...
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Working with drives in bays 1, 2, and 3 to install or remove drives in bays 1, 2, or 3, you must rotate the drive cage up over the power supply of your computer. When you are facing the computer, the drive cage is located at the front, right corner. Before you begin read “electrical safety” on page ...
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Accessing drive bays your computer comes with drives preinstalled in bays 3 and 4. Your computer may also come with drives preinstalled in bays 1 or 2. Any drive bay that lacks a preinstalled drive has a metal shield mounted on the computer frame and a bay panel mounted in the cover of the computer....
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What to do next to remove a bay panel, go to “removing a bay panel” on page 49. To rotate the drive cage up and rest it on the power supply, go to “rotating the drive cage” on page 45. To install a drive, go to “installing a drive in bay 1, 2, or 3” on page 47. To remove a drive, go to “removing a d...
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2 carefully rotate the cage out of the computer toward the power supply. The cage will pivot back until it rests on top of the computer frame. 3 leave the cables attached for the time being. What to do next to install a drive, go to “installing a drive in bay 1, 2, or 3” on page 47. To remove a driv...
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Installing a drive in bay 1, 2, or 3 before you begin read “working with drives in bays 1, 2, and 3” on page 43. Read “rotating the drive cage” on page 45. Read the documentation that comes with the drive. Notes: for information on installing scsi drives, refer to the adaptec scsi documentation that...
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4 attach the cables. Refer to “adapters and the riser card” on page 27 for an illustration showing the locations of the connectors on the riser card. Power cables signal cables 5 go to the device-record form in using your personal computer and record the new installation. What to do next to access a...
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Removing a bay panel 1 locate the appropriate bay panel in the computer cover. 2 remove the cover (see “disconnecting cables and removing the cover” on page 6) and look inside at the back of the bay panel. 3 use the tip of a screwdriver if necessary to flex the plastic tabs holding the bay panel in ...
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Removing a drive from bay 1, 2, or 3 before you begin read “working with drives in bays 1, 2, and 3” on page 43. Read “rotating the drive cage” on page 45. After you have rotated the drive cage from the computer frame: 1 disconnect the cables from the drive you want to remove. 2 loosen and remove th...
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B. To remove a 3.5-inch hard disk drive from bay 3, you must remove the screws from the bottom of the drive, then slide the drive out of the bay. The following illustration shows the screws being removed from the drive and the drive cage. Hard disk drive (bay 3) 3 place the removed drive in a static...
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Installing a bay panel or bezel bay panels for drives 1 and 2 snap into the computer cover from the outside. (you do not have to take the cover off when installing a bay panel.) a picture-frame bezel is included in the package with your manuals. It is intended to be used in place of the bay panel fo...
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Rotating the drive cage back into fixed position important before rotating the drive cage back into the fixed position, connect the cables for the drives in bays 1, 2, or 3. If more than one drive is installed, attach cables to the lowest drive first and work your way up. The following illustrations...
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3 insert and tighten the screws on top of the drive cage and computer frame. What to do next to work with a drive in bay 4, go to “installing a drive in bay 4” on page 57 or “removing a drive from bay 4” on page 55. To complete the installation, go to chapter 6, “completing the installation” on page...
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Removing a drive from bay 4 before you begin read “electrical safety” on page 4 and “handling static-sensitive devices” on page 5. Turn off the computer and all other connected devices. Disconnect all cables attached to the computer and remove the computer cover (see “disconnecting cables and removi...
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What to do next go to the device-record form in using your personal computer and record the installation. To install a drive, go to “installing a drive in bay 4” on page 57. To install the drive-bracket assembly and complete the installation, go to chapter 6, “completing the installation” on page 66...
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Installing a drive in bay 4 before you begin read “electrical safety” on page 4 and “handling static-sensitive devices” on page 5. Turn off the computer and all other connected devices. Disconnect all cables attached to the computer and remove the computer cover (see “disconnecting cables and removi...
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3 attach the power and signal cables. Refer to “adapters and the riser card” on page 27 for an illustration showing the locations of the connectors on the riser card. What to do next go to the device-record form in using your personal computer and record the installation. To add a drive from bay 1, ...
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Chapter 5. Working with security options this chapter describes some of the security options that are available for your computer. Before you begin read “electrical safety” on page 4 and “handling static-sensitive devices” on page 5. Turn off the computer and all other connected devices. Disconnect ...
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Installing a u-bolt you can add a u-bolt to the rear of your computer. Adding a u-bolt enables you to add a security cable and lock which helps prevent hardware theft. After you add the security cable, make sure that it does not interfere with other cables that are connected to the computer. Before ...
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4 replace the computer cover. For more information, see “replacing the cover and connecting the cables” on page 67. 5 thread the cable through the u-bolt and around an object that is not a part of or permanently secured to the building structure or foundation, and from which it cannot be removed, th...
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Erasing lost or forgotten passwords note: to set a password, see “setting passwords” on page 76. To change or delete a password, see using your personal computer. Your computer uses complementary metal-oxide semiconductor (cmos) memory on the system board for storing configuration and setup informat...
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Before you begin using the configuration/setup utility program, record all configuration information. Read “electrical safety” on page 4 and “handling static-sensitive devices” on page 5. Turn off the computer and all connected devices. Disconnect all external cables and power cords, and remove the ...
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2 wait one minute and then move the jumper back to its normal position (pins 1 and 2). This clears cmos memory. What to do next after clearing cmos memory, you must reconfigure the computer. After reassembling the computer (go to chapter 6, “completing the installation” on page 66), use the configur...
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Setting the diskette write-protect switch the diskette write-protect switch controls whether you can write information to a diskette using a diskette drive. The ability to prevent writing to a diskette is particularly useful if you are concerned about the security of information that can be obtained...
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Chapter 6. Completing the installation after working with options, you need to install any removed parts, replace the cover, and reconnect any cables, including power cords and telephone lines. Also, depending on the option installed, you might need to update information in the configuration/setup u...
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Replacing the cover and connecting the cables before you begin read “electrical safety” on page 4 and “handling static-sensitive devices” on page 5. 1 ensure that all components have been reassembled correctly and that no tools or loose screws are left inside your computer. 2 clear any cables that m...
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4 make sure you can see the volume control knob through the hole in front of the computer, and then push the cover back until it catches and fits the computer snugly. You should hear the cover click into place. 5 if the volume control knob doesn't line up with the hole, the sound card is probably ou...
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7 reconnect the external cables and cords to the computer. Monitor serial device infrared device usb device parallel device scsi device ethernet device multimedia device audio device keyboard mouse 8 if you have a modem or fax machine attached to the computer, reconnect the telephone line to the wal...
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Updating the computer configuration important the configuration information in this section applies to installing options. For more information on using the configuration/setup utility program, see using your personal computer. Also, you may need to install device drivers after updating the configur...
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Starting the configuration/setup utility program when you restart the computer for the first time after working with most options, a message appears indicating that a configuration change has occurred. You are then prompted to enter the configuration/setup utility program to manually update the conf...
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To access the configuration/setup utility program: 1 turn on the computer. If your computer is on when you start this procedure, you must shut down the operating system, turn off the computer and wait a few seconds, and then restart the computer. Do not use ctrl+alt+del to restart the computer. 2 wh...
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Changing settings and exiting in the configuration/setup utility menus, you can accept the configuration changes by viewing and saving the changes, or you can make manual changes and then save the settings. The following is a quick reference for identifying symbols in the configuration/setup utility...
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Configuring an isa legacy adapter to configure an installed isa legacy adapter, you might need to alter switch or jumper settings on the adapter. Also, you must use the configuration/setup utility program to set the isa legacy resource information, such as memory locations, i/o assignments, and dma ...
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Configuring startup devices startup devices are devices that the computer initiates when it is powered on. After adding new devices to the computer, you might want to change the sequence of the startup devices. You can use the configuration/setup utility program to configure startup devices. To conf...
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Setting passwords if you used the cmos-clear jumper to erase the computer configuration and setup information, you must reconfigure the computer, set the date and time, and reset the power-on or administrator passwords. Note: for more information on password protection and setting the date and time,...
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Appendix a. Changing the battery if you replace the original lithium battery with a heavy-metal battery or a battery with heavy-metal components, be aware of the following environmental consideration. Batteries and accumulators that contain heavy metals must not be disposed of with normal domestic w...
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4 install the new battery. Note: when the computer is turned on for the first time after battery replacement, an error message might be displayed. This is normal after replacing the battery. What to do next to work with another option, go to the appropriate section. To complete the replacement, go t...
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Appendix b. Interrupt and dma resources this appendix lists the settings for the default interrupt and direct memory access (dma) resources for your computer. Note: the interrupt and dma settings might change under configuration control. Table 3. Interrupt resources interrupt request system resource...
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Appendix c. Notices references in this publication to ibm products, programs, or services do not imply that ibm intends to make these available in all countries in which ibm operates. Any reference to an ibm product, program, or service is not intended to state or imply that only that ibm product, p...
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Index a adapters configuring 74 error messages 70 installing 30 legacy 29 plug and play 28 removing 37 resource conflicts 28, 29, 70 slots 27 types 28 adding adapters 30 internal drives 43, 47 internal drives in bay 4 57 memory modules (dimms) 15 security u-bolt 60 b battery disposing of 77 handling...
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Cover (continued) replacing side 36 d device drivers 70 devices handling static-sensitive 5 startup 75 dimms see memory modules direct memory access (dma) resources 79 disconnecting cables, external 6 safety 4 disk drive, hard 39, 40 diskette drive 39, 40 diskette write-protect switch 65 diskette-dr...
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Isa slots 27 j jumper cmos clear 62, 76 location on system board 12 k keyboard port 10 l laser compliance statement vi latch, system board 12, 33 legacy adapters 29, 74 locating adapters 27 drive bays 39 expansion slots 27 internal components 9 system board components 12 lock, cover 7, 68 m memory s...
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R rainbow runner, upgrade 19 removing adapters 37 administrator password 62 battery 78 bay panel 49 cover 8 internal drives from bay 4 55 internal drives from bays 1, 2, and 3 43, 50 memory modules (dimms) 17 microprocessor 21 power-on password 62 side cover 32 replacement batteries, ordering 77 rep...
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Updating computer configuration 70 upgrading diagram 19 memory modules 13 microprocessor 21 multimedia 18 rainbow runner 19 video memory 18 usb port 10 utility program, setup 70 v video memory 18 multimedia 18 multimedia port 10 voltage regulator module (vrm), location of 12 w wake on lan, hardware ...
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Ibm part number: 05l1826 printed in u.S.A. August 1997 ð5l1826.