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IBM ThinkCentre 9212 User Manual

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    Thinkcentre ™ user guide types 9212 and 9213.

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    Thinkcentre ™ user guide types 9212 and 9213.

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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 (april 2005) © copyright international business machines corporation 2005. All rights reserved. Us government users restr...

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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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    Iv user guide.

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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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    To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or injury when using telephone equipment, always follow basic safety precautions, such as: v never install telephone wiring during a lightning storm. V never install telephone jacks in wet locations unless the jack is specifically designed for wet locati...

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    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. Important safety information xi.

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    Xii user guide.

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    Overview thank you for selecting this 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 inter...

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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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    Memory v support for four double data rate 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 subsystem v an ...

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    Expansion v five drive bays v two standard peripheral component interconnect (pci) adapter connectors v one pci express x1 adapter connector v one pci express x16 graphics adapter connector (some models) power v 310 w power supply with manual voltage selection switch v automatic 50/60 hz input frequ...

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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 11 usb connectors 2 voltage selection switch 12 keyboard connector 3 power connector 13 pci express x16 adapter connector (some models)...

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    Connector description audio line in connector used to receive audio signals from an external audio device, such as a stereo system. When you attach an external audio device, a cable is connected between the audio line out connector of the device and the audio line in connector of the computer. Audio...

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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 computer cover. To remove the computer cover: 1. Shut down your operating system, remove any media (diskettes, cds, or tapes) from the drives, and turn off...

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    Locating components the following illustration will help you locate the various components in your computer. 1 optical drive 6 optional pci adapter 2 memory modules 7 system board 3 power supply 8 speaker 4 hard disk drive 9 diskette drive 5 pci adapter connector identifying parts on the system boar...

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    The following illustration shows the locations of parts on the system board. 1 speaker connector 12 pci adapter connector 1 2 memory connector 4 13 pci adapter connector 2 3 memory connector 3 14 serial connector 2 4 memory connector 2 15 pci express x1 adapter connector 5 memory connector 1 16 clea...

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    2. Locate the memory connectors. See “identifying parts on the system board” on page 11. 3. Open the retaining clips. 4. Position the memory module over the memory connector. Make sure that the notch1on the memory module aligns correctly with the connector key2on the system board. Push the memory mo...

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    2. Push the blue adapter latch as shown and pivot it to the open position. 3. Remove the connector cover from the appropriate expansion connector. 4. Remove the adapter from its static-protective package. 5. Install the adapter into the appropriate connector on the system board. 6. Close the adapter...

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    Installing internal drives this section provides information and instructions for installing and removing 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 ...

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    Any bay that does not have a drive installed has a static shield and bay panel installed. The following illustration shows the locations of the drive bays. The following list describes the types and size of drives you can install in each bay: 1bay 1 - maximum height: 43.0 mm (1.7 in.) v optical driv...

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    Installing a drive in bay 1 or bay 2 1. Remove the computer cover. See “removing the cover” on page 10. 2. Remove the front bezel by pushing the blue release button as shown. 3. Remove the metal shield from the drive bay by using a flat-blade screwdriver to gently pry it loose. 4. If you are install...

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    V if you are installing an additional optical drive, set it as a slave device. V if there is a combination of optical and parallel ata hard disk drives in bays 1 and 2, set the hard disk drive as a master device and the optical drive as a slave device. Refer to the documentation that comes with your...

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    2. Remove the front bezel by pushing the blue release button as shown. 3. Remove the metal shield from drive bay 3 by using a flat-blade screwdriver to gently 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...

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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 you are installing. Use one of the following procedures for your drive connection. Connecting the first opti...

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    2. Connect the extra connector in the signal cable to the new drive. 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...

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    Identifying security locks the following illustration shows the locations of the security locks on the rear of the computer. 1 padlock loop 2 integrated cable lock 22 user guide.

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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 setup utility program to set passwords. See “using passwords” on page 27. What to do next v to wo...

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    Refer to “lithium battery notice” on page ix 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 computer cover. See “removing the cover” on page 10. 3. Locate the battery. See “identifying parts on the...

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    6. Replace the computer cover and connect the power cord. See “replacing the cover and connecting the cables.” 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...

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    Chapter 2. Using the setup utility program the setup utility program is stored in the electrically erasable programmable read-only memory (eeprom) of your computer. The setup utility program is used to view and change the configuration settings of your computer, regardless of which operating system ...

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    After you set an administrator password, a password prompt is displayed each time you try to access the setup utility program. If you type the wrong password, you will see an error message. If you type the wrong password three times, you must turn the computer off and start again. If both the user a...

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    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 key. Note: if you are using a usb keyboard and the startup device menu does not display using this method, press and release the f12 key repeatedly rather than le...

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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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    2. Locate the downloadable files for your machine type. 3. Under select your product, choose your machine type and click go . 4. In downloadable file by category, click bios . 5. Under download files - bios by date, click your machine type. 6. Scroll down and look for a .Txt file that has instructio...

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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 ball2, 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 cage4to dislodge dust and lint. 5. Look f...

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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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    Vary significantly. Some measurements may have been made on development-level systems and there is no guarantee that these measurements will be the same on generally available systems. Furthermore, some measurements may have been estimated through extrapolation. Actual results may vary. Users of thi...

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    Index a adapters connectors 13 installing 13 peripheral component interconnect (pci) 4 audio line in connector 9 audio line out connector 9 audio, subsystem 2 b battery location 12 boot-block recovery 32 c cables, connecting 12, 26 changing the battery 24 cleaning the mouse 33 cmos, clearing 25 conf...

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    S safety information v sata connectors 12 security features 3, 21 integrated cable lock 23, 24 security profile by device 28 serial connector 9 setup utility 27 system board connectors 12 identifying parts 11 location 12 memory 4, 12 system programs 31 u usb connectors 9 using passwords 27 security ...

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    Part number: 39j7678 printed in usa (1p) p/n: 39j7678.