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IBM ThinkCentre 8143 User Manual
Summary of ThinkCentre 8143
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Thinkcentre ™ user guide types 8143, 8144, 8146 types 8422, 8423, 8427.
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Thinkcentre ™ user guide types 8143, 8144, 8146 types 8422, 8423, 8427.
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Note before using this information and the product it supports, be sure to read the “important safety information” on page v and appendix d, “notices,” on page 43. Second edition (june 2004) © copyright international business machines corporation 2004. All rights reserved. Us government users restri...
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Contents important safety information . . . . . . V conditions that require immediate action . . . . . V general safety guidelines . . . . . . . . . . Vi service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Vi power cords and power adapters . . . . . . Vi extension cords and related devices . . . . . Vii plugs and...
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Important safety information this information can help you safely use your ibm ® personal computer. Follow and retain all information included with your ibm computer. The information in this document does not alter the terms of your purchase agreement or the ibm statement of limited warranty. Custom...
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V damage to a battery (such as cracks, dents, creases), discharge from a battery, or a buildup of foreign substances on the battery. V a cracking, hissing or popping sound, or strong odor that comes from the product. V signs that liquid has been spilled or an object has fallen onto the computer prod...
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Always connect power cords and signal cables in the correct order and ensure that all power cord connectors are securely and completely plugged into receptacles. Do not use any power adapter that shows corrosion at the ac input pins and/or shows signs of overheating (such as deformed plastic) at the...
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Battery abuse or mishandling can cause the battery to overheat, which can cause gasses or flame to “vent” from the battery pack or coin cell. If your battery is damaged, or if you notice any discharge from your battery or the buildup of foreign materials on the battery leads, stop using the battery ...
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Additional safety information danger electrical current from power, telephone, and communication cables is hazardous. To avoid a shock hazard: v do not connect or disconnect any cables or perform installation, maintenance, or reconfiguration of this product during an electrical storm. V connect all ...
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V lorsque vous installez, que vous déplacez, ou que vous manipulez le présent produit ou des périphériques qui lui sont raccordés, reportez-vous aux instructions ci-dessous pour connecter et déconnecter les différents cordons. Connexion: 1. Mettez les unités hors tension. 2. Commencez par brancher t...
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V never touch uninsulated telephone wires or terminals unless the telephone line has been disconnected at the network interface. V use caution when installing or modifying telephone lines. V avoid using a telephone (other than a cordless type) during an electrical storm. There may be a remote risk o...
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Danger: certains modèles d’ordinateurs personnels sont équipés d’origine d’une unité de cd-rom ou de dvd-rom. Mais ces unités sont également vendues séparément en tant qu’options. L’unité de cd-rom/dvd-rom est un appareil à laser. Aux État-unis, l’unité de cd-rom/dvd-rom est certifiée conforme aux n...
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Overview thank you for selecting an ibm ® computer. Your computer incorporates many of the latest advances in computer technology and can be upgraded as your needs change. Adding hardware options to your computer is an easy way to increase its capabilities. Instructions for installing external and i...
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Chapter 1. Installing options this chapter provides an introduction to the features and options that are available for your computer. You can expand the capabilities of your computer by adding memory, adapters, or drives. When installing an option, use these instructions along with the instructions ...
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V support for four double data rate (ddr or ddr2) dual inline memory modules (dimms) v 512 kb flash memory for system programs internal drives v 3.5-inch, slim, 1.44 mb diskette drive v serial advanced technology attachment (sata) internal hard disk drive v optical drive (some models) video subsyste...
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Expansion v five drive bays v two standard peripheral component interconnect (pci) adapter slots v one pci express x1 adapter slot v one pci express x16 graphics adapter slot power v 310 w power supply with manual voltage selection switch v automatic 50/60 hz input frequency switching v advanced pow...
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Available options the following are some available options: v external options – parallel port devices, such as printers and external drives – serial port devices, such as external modems and digital cameras – audio devices, such as external speakers for the sound system – usb devices, such as print...
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Specifications this section lists the physical specifications for your computer. Dimensions height: 492 mm (19.4 in.) width: 175 mm (6.9 in.) depth: 450 mm (17.7 in.) weight minimum configuration: 10.5 kg (23 lb) maximum configuration: 13.5 kg (30 lb) environment air temperature: system on: 10° to 3...
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Handling static-sensitive devices static electricity, although harmless to you, can seriously damage computer components and options. When you add an option, do not open the static-protective package containing the option until you are instructed to do so. When you handle options and other computer ...
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Locating the connectors on the front of your computer the following illustration shows the locations of the connectors on the front of the computer. Note: not all computer models will have the following connectors. 1 3 9 4 1 ieee 1394 connector 4 microphone connector 2 usb connector 5 headphone conn...
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Locating the connectors on the rear of your computer the following illustration shows the locations of the connectors on the rear of the computer. 1 diagnostic leds 10 ps/2 mouse connector 2 voltage selection switch 11 usb connectors (4) 3 power connector 12 usb connectors (2) 4 audio line out conne...
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Connector description mouse connector used to attach a mouse, trackball, or other pointing device that uses a standard mouse connector. Keyboard connector used to attach a keyboard that uses a standard keyboard connector. Serial connector used to attach an external modem, serial printer, or other de...
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Removing the cover important read “important safety information” on page v and “handling static-sensitive devices” on page 6 before removing the cover. To remove the cover: 1. Shut down your operating system, remove any media (diskettes, cds, or tapes) from the drives, and turn off all attached devi...
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Locating components the following illustration will help you locate the various components in your computer. 1 dimms 2 power supply 3 hard disk drive 4 pci slot 5 optional pci adapter identifying parts on the system board the system board (sometimes called the planar or motherboard ) is the main cir...
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The following illustration shows the locations of parts on the system board. 1 12v power connector 14 sata 1 ide connector 2 diskette drive connector 15 cover presence switch connector 3 speaker connector 16 power supply connector 4 dimm connector 4 17 pci express x16 graphics slot 5 dimm connector ...
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1. Remove the cover. See “removing the cover” on page 10. 2. Locate the dimm connectors. See “identifying parts on the system board” on page 11. V if the two dimm connectors closest to the edge of the board are a yellow color, your system board has ddr type memory. Ddr dimms are 184-pin, 2.5 v and c...
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Installing adapters this section provides information and instructions for installing and removing adapters. Your computer has four expansion slots. There are two slots for pci adapters, one for a pci express x16 adapter, and one for a pci express x1 adapter. To install an adapter: 1. Remove the cov...
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What to do next v to work with another option, go to the appropriate section. V to complete the installation, go to “replacing the cover and connecting the cables” on page 25. Installing internal drives this section provides information and instructions for installing and removing internal drives. I...
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The following list describes the types and size of drives you can install in each bay: 1 bay 1 - maximum height: 43.0 mm (1.7 in.) v optical drive such as cd and dvd (preinstalled in some models) v 3.5-inch hard disk drive (requires a special mounting bracket) v 5.25-inch removable media drive 2 bay...
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Installing a drive in bay 1 or bay 2 1. Remove the cover. See “removing the cover” on page 10. 2. Remove the front bezel by pushing the blue release button as shown. 3. Remove the static shield from the drive bay by using a flat-blade screwdriver to gently pry it loose. 4. Remove the plastic panel i...
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Refer to the documentation that comes with your drive for master/slave jumper information. 6. Install a retainer bracket on the side of the drive. 7. Install the drive into the bay until it snaps into position. 8. Continue at “connecting drives” on page 20. Installing a hard disk drive in bay 3 1. R...
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3. Remove the knockout from drive bay 3 by using a flat-blade screwdriver to pry it loose. 4. Pata drives must be jumpered as either a master or a slave device. Sata hard disk drives do not require either a master or a slave device jumper. If you are installing an sata hard disk drive, continue to s...
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7. Install the drive into the bay until it snaps into position. 8. Continue at “connecting drives.” connecting drives the steps to connect a drive are different depending on the type of drive. Use one of the following procedures for your drive connection. Connecting the first optical drive 1. The dr...
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3. Locate the extra four-wire power connector and connect it to the drive. Connecting a serial ata hard disk drive a serial hard disk drive can be connected to any available sata ide connector. 1. Locate the signal cable that comes with the new drive. 2. Locate an available sata ide connector on the...
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Integrated cable lock with an integrated cable lock (sometimes referred to as a kensington lock), you can secure your computer to a desk, table, or other non-permanent fixture. This lock also secures the computer cover. The cable lock attaches to a security slot at the rear of your computer and is o...
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Padlock your computer is equipped with a padlock loop such that the cover cannot be removed when a padlock is installed. ® password protection to deter unauthorized use of your computer, you can use the ibm setup utility program to set passwords. See “using passwords” on page 27. What to do next v t...
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Refer to “lithium battery notice” on page x for information about replacing and disposing of the battery. To change the battery: 1. Turn off the computer and all attached devices. 2. Remove the cover. See “removing the cover” on page 10. 3. Locate the battery. See “identifying parts on the system bo...
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7. Restart the computer, leave it on for approximately 10 seconds. Turn off the computer by holding the power switch for approximately 5 seconds. The computer will turn off. 8. Repeat steps 2 through 4 on page 24. 9. Move the jumper back to the standard (pins 1 and 2). 10. Replace the cover and conn...
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Chapter 2. Using the ibm setup utility program the ibm setup utility program is stored in the electrically erasable programmable read-only memory (eeprom) of your computer. The ibm setup utility program is used to view and change the configuration settings of your computer, regardless of which opera...
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V if you type an incorrect password, you will see an error message. If you type an incorrect password three consecutive times, you must turn the computer off and start again. V if you set both a user password and an ide drive user password to the same string, you will be prompted for the password on...
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Attention make sure that the ide drive master password is stored in a safe place. If both the ide drive user password and the ide drive master password are lost or forgotten, the ide hard disk drive must be replaced. If both the ide drive user password and the ide drive master password are to be set...
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Selecting a temporary startup device use this procedure to startup from any boot device. Note: not all cds, hard disks, and diskettes are startable (bootable). 1. Turn off your computer. 2. Press and hold the f12 key then turn on the computer. When the startup device menu appears, release the f12 ke...
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Appendix a. Updating system programs this appendix contains information about updating system programs and how to recover from a post/bios update failure. System programs system programs are the basic layer of software that is built into your computer. They include the power-on self-test (post), the...
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8. From your browser, click back to return to the list of files. Carefully follow the printed instructions to download, extract, and install the update. Recovering from a post/bios update failure if power to your computer is interrupted while post/bios is being updated (flash update), your computer ...
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Appendix b. Cleaning the mouse this appendix provides instructions on how to clean your mouse. The procedure will be different depending on which type of mouse you have. Cleaning an optical mouse if you experience some problems with your optical mouse, check the following: 1. Turn the mouse over and...
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3. Place your hand over the retainer ring and ball 2 , and then turn the mouse over, top side up, so that the retainer ring and ball fall out into your hand. 4. Wash the ball in warm, soapy water then dry it with a clean cloth. Blow air carefully into the ball cage 4 to dislodge dust and lint. 5. Lo...
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Appendix c. Manual modem commands the following section lists commands for manually programming your modem. Commands are accepted by the modem while it is in command mode. Your modem is automatically in command mode until you dial a number and establish a connection. Commands may be sent to your mod...
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Command function h1 force modem off-hook (make busy) note: h1 command is not supported for italy i_ i0 display product-identification code i1 factory rom checksum test i2 internal memory test i3 firmware id i4 reserved id l_ l0 low speaker volume l1 low speaker volume l2 medium speaker volume l3 hig...
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Extended at commands command function &c_ &c0 force carrier detect signal high (on) &c1 turn on cd when remote carrier is present &d_ &d0 modem ignores the dtr signal &d1 modem returns to command mode after dtr toggle &d2 modem hangs up, returns to the command mode after dtr toggle &d3 resets modem ...
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Command function &v1 display last connection statistics &w_ &w0 stores the active profile as profile 0 &w1 stores the active profile as profile 1 %e_ %e0 disable auto-retrain %e1 enable auto-retrain +ms? Displays the current select modulation settings +ms=? Displays a list of supported select modula...
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Fax class 1 commands +fae=n data/fax auto answer +fclass=n service class +frh=n receive data with hdlc framing +frm=n receive data +frs=n receive silence +fth=n transmit data with hdlc framing +ftm=n transmit data +fts=n stop transmission and wait fax class 2 commands +fclass=n services class. +faa=...
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+fphcto phase c time out. +fpoll indicates polling request. +fpts: page transfer status. +fpts= page transfer status. +frev? Identify revision. +fspt enable polling. +ftsi: report the transmit station id. Voice commands #bdr select baud rate #cid enable caller id detection and reporting format #cls ...
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Attention switzerland user: if your swisscom phone line does not have taxsignal switched off, modem function may be impaired. The impairment may be resolved by a filter with the following specifications: telekom ptt scr-be taximpulssperrfilter-12khz ptt art. 444.112.7 bakom 93.0291.Z.N appendix c. M...
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Appendix d. Notices ibm may not offer the products, services, or features discussed in this document in all countries. Consult your local ibm representative for information on the products and services currently available in your area. Any reference to an ibm product, program, or service is not inte...
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Television output notice the following notice applies to models that have the factory-installed television-output feature. This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain u.S. Patents and other intellectual property rights owned by macrovision ...
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Index a adapters installing 14 peripheral component interconnect (pci) 4 slots 14 audio line in connector 9 audio line out connector 9 audio, subsystem 2 b battery location 11 boot-block recovery 32 c cables, connecting 12, 25 changing the battery 23 cleaning the mouse 33 cmos, clearing 24 configura...
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R recovering from a post/bios update failure 32 removing the cover 10 replacing the cover 25 s safety information v sata connectors 12 security features 3, 21 hard disk drive 27 integrated cable lock 22, 23 security profile by device 29 serial connector 9 setup utility 27 system board connectors 12 ...
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Part number: 19r0450 printed in usa (1p) p/n: 19r0450