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IBM 621858U - IntelliStation M - Pro 6218 Installation Manual

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IntelliStation M Pro
Type 6218

Installation Guide

Welcome. . .
Thank you for buying an IBM
IntelliStation M Pro computer.
This
Installation Guide
information for setting up,
installing options, and configuring
your computer.
This book also contains
information for every day use,
and solving problems.
You can find the most current
information about your
computer on the IBM Web site at:
http://www.ibm.com/pc/support/
contains
System is ready to use.
Register your computer:
Go to http://www.ibm.com/pc/register/
Install options and applications
Set up the computer
Start the computer
No
Did the computer
start correctly?
Yes
Do you plan
No
to use Windows XP or
Red Hat Linux ?
Yes
Complete the setup
program
Go to the Computer Support
flow chart inside this cover page
Install another
operating system

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  • Page 1: Installation Guide

    Do you plan Install another to use Windows XP or operating system information about your Red Hat Linux ? computer on the IBM Web site at: http://www.ibm.com/pc/support/ Complete the setup program System is ready to use. Register your computer: Go to http://www.ibm.com/pc/register/...
  • Page 2 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 http://www.pc.ibm.com/us/compat/ intellistation/ View information about IBM Support Line at http://www.ibm.com/services/sl/products/ Problem or view support telephone numbers at solved? http://www.ibm.com/planetwide/ View support telephone numbers at http://www.ibm.com/planetwide/...
  • Page 3 IBM IntelliStation M Type 6218 Installation Guide...
  • Page 4 Note: Before using this information and the product it supports, read the general information in Appendix B, “Notices,” on page 55, and the Warranty and Support Information documentation on the IBM IntelliStation Documentation CD. First Edition (September 2005) © Copyright International Business Machines Corporation 2005. All rights reserved.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Registering the computer ..... 25 Creating an emergency recovery-repair diskette in Windows ..26 Creating an IBM Enhanced Diagnostics diskette or CD in Windows ..27 Chapter 5.
  • Page 6 Power cords ......60 Index ......63 IBM IntelliStation M Pro Type 6218: Installation Guide...

  • Page 7: Safety

    Les sikkerhetsinformasjonen (Safety Information) før du installerer dette produktet. Antes de instalar este produto, leia as Informações sobre Segurança. Antes de instalar este producto, lea la información de seguridad. Läs säkerhetsinformationen innan du installerar den här produkten. © Copyright IBM Corp. 2005...
  • Page 8 2. First, remove power cords from outlet. 3. Attach signal cables to connectors. 3. Remove signal cables from connectors. 4. Attach power cords to outlet. 4. Remove all cables from devices. 5. Turn device ON. IBM IntelliStation M Pro Type 6218: Installation Guide...
  • Page 9 CAUTION: ® When replacing the lithium battery,us e 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.
  • Page 10 The device also might have more than one power cord. To remove all electrical current from the device, ensure that all power cords are disconnected from the power source. viii IBM IntelliStation M Pro Type 6218: Installation Guide...
  • Page 11 IBM Safety Information document. For example, if a caution statement begins with a number 1, translations for that caution statement appear in the IBM Safety Information document under statement 1. Be sure to read all caution and danger statements in this documentation before performing the instructions.
  • Page 12 IBM IntelliStation M Pro Type 6218: Installation Guide...

  • Page 13: Chapter 1. Introduction

    The IBM IntelliStation Documentation CD is also included. This CD provides detailed information about the computer (see “The IntelliStation Documentation CD” on page 2 for more detailed information). You can obtain up-to-date information about the computer and other IBM products ® at http://www.ibm.com /intellistation/.

  • Page 14: The Intellistation Documentation Cd

    The IntelliStation Documentation CD The IBM IntelliStation Documentation CD contains documentation for the computer in Portable Document Format (PDF) and includes the IBM Documentation Browser to help you find information quickly. Hardware and software requirements The IBM IntelliStation Documentation CD requires the following minimum hardware and software: ®...

  • Page 15: Related Documentation

    Safety Information This document is in PDF on the IBM IntelliStation Documentation CD. It contains translated caution and danger statements. Each caution and danger statement that appears in the documentation has a number that you can use to locate the corresponding statement in your language in the Safety Information document.

  • Page 16: Notices And Statements In This Document

    IBM IntelliStation Documentation CD This CD contains all of the IBM IntelliStation M Pro Type 6218 documents in Portable Document Format (PDF). The computer might have features that are not described in the documentation that you received with the computer.

  • Page 17: Inventory Checklist

    Take an inventory of items as you unpack them to make sure that you have all of the components. If any items are missing or damaged, contact your place of purchase. The following items come with the IBM IntelliStation M Pro Type 6218 computer:...

  • Page 18: Air Circulation

    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 60. IBM IntelliStation M Pro Type 6218: Installation Guide...

  • Page 19: Features And Specifications

    Features and specifications The following table provides a summary of the features and specifications of the computer. Depending on the model, some features might not be available, or some specifications might not apply. Use the Configuration/Setup Utility program to determine the type and speed of the microprocessor. Table 1.

  • Page 20: Controls And Leds

    When this LED is lit, it indicates that the diskette drive is in use. Diskette-eject button Press this button to release a diskette from the diskette drive. Note: The diskette drive is an optional feature on some models. IBM IntelliStation M Pro Type 6218: Installation Guide...
  • Page 21 IEEE 1394 (FireWire) connectors Use these connectors (four-pin on the front and six-pin on the rear) to connect FireWire devices, such as digital video cameras and external hard disk drives. USB connectors Use these connectors to connect USB devices to the computer, using redundant Plug and Play technology.
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  • Page 23: Chapter 2. Cabling And Starting The Computer

    See the User’s Guide on the IBM IntelliStation Documentation CD and the documentation that comes with the monitor for additional information.

  • Page 24: Running The Operating-System Setup Program

    When you turn off the computer and leave it connected to ac power, the computer can respond to requests, such as a remote request to turn on the computer. To remove all power from the computer, you must disconnect it from the power source. IBM IntelliStation M Pro Type 6218: Installation Guide...
  • Page 25 Some operating systems require an orderly shutdown before you turn off the computer. See the operating-system documentation for information about shutting down the operating system. Statement 5: CAUTION: The power control button on the device and the power switch on the power supply do not turn off the electrical current supplied to the device.
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  • Page 27: Chapter 3. Configuring The Computer

    To view the license agreement in Windows XP, complete the following steps: 1. From the Windows XP desktop, click Start → All Programs → Access IBM. 2. Select IBM License Agreement. For Red Hat Linux, when you start the computer, the License Agreement window opens.

  • Page 28: Starting The Configuration/Setup Utility Program

    For information about how to start this utility, see “Starting the SCSISelect Utility program (some models)” on page 23. See the User’s Guide on the IBM IntelliStation Documentation CD for detailed instructions for using the configuration programs.

  • Page 29: Using The Boot Menu Program

    2. For SAS and Ultra320 SCSI models, SATA HostRAID must be set to disabled. Use the Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility programs and SCSISelect Utility (also referred as IBM ServeRAID-8e), to add RAID level-0 and level-1 functionality to the integrated SATA controller and the integrated SCSI controller. RAID level-0 is striping where the drives are seen as a single volume, and increases performances.
  • Page 30 To update the firmware and BIOS code for an optional Serveraid adapter, you must use the IBM ServeRAID Support CD that comes with the ServeRAID option. v If you install a different type of RAID adapter in the computer, use the configuration method described in the instructions that come with that adapter to view or change SCSI settings for attached devices.
  • Page 31 If the CD did not come with the computer, you can download the IBM ServeRAID-8e (Adaptec HostRAID) Support CD from http://www.ibm.com/support/. Configuring the controller: To use the Array Configuration Utility program to configure a RAID level-1 for the computer, complete the following steps: 1.
  • Page 32 SCSI settings for attached devices. See the documentation on the IBM ServeRAID-8e (Adaptec HostRAID) Support CD for additional information about how to use the SCSI HostRAID feature.

  • Page 33: Using Serveraid Manager

    See the documentation on the IBM ServeRAID-8e (Adaptec HostRAID) Support CD, for additional information about using the Array Configuration Utility program to create, configure, and manage arrays.

  • Page 34: Configuring The Controller

    ServeRAID Manager in Startable CD mode. To run the ServeRAID Manager program in Startable-CD mode, turn on the computer; then, insert the IBM ServeRAID Support CD into the CD-ROM drive. If the ServeRAID Manager program detects an unconfigured controller and ready drives, the program automatically starts the Configuration wizard.

  • Page 35: Viewing The Configuration

    For device drivers and information about configuring the Gigabit Ethernet controller, see http://www.ibm.com/support/. Starting the SCSISelect Utility program (some models) To start the SCSISelect Utility program, complete the following steps: 1.
  • Page 36 IBM IntelliStation M Pro Type 6218: Installation Guide...

  • Page 37: Chapter 4. Completing The Installation

    Use one of the following procedures to register the computer in Windows: v From the Windows XP desktop, click Start → All Programs → IBM Registration and then follow the instructions. If you do not have access to the Internet, you...

  • Page 38: Creating An Emergency Recovery-Repair Diskette In Windows

    Enter. 6. Follow the instructions on the screen. See “Creating an IBM Enhanced Diagnostics diskette or CD in Windows” on page 27 for information about how to create an IBM Enhanced Diagnostics diskette. IBM IntelliStation M Pro Type 6218: Installation Guide...

  • Page 39: Creating An Ibm Enhanced Diagnostics Diskette Or Cd In Windows

    Disable Internal Floppy Support). The IBM Enhanced Diagnostics diskette is a self-starting diagnostic diskette that is used to test hardware components on the computer. You can create only an IBM Enhanced Diagnostics diskette from the Product Recovery program. You can create an IBM Enhanced Diagnostics diskette or CD from the World Wide Web.
  • Page 40 (CD-RW or DVD/CD-RW combo drive). For more information about using the IBM Enhanced Diagnostics program, see the Problem Determination and Service Guide on the IBM IntelliStation Documentation IBM IntelliStation M Pro Type 6218: Installation Guide...

  • Page 41: Chapter 5. Solving Problems

    If you cannot locate and correct the problem using the information in this section, see Appendix A, “Getting help and technical assistance,” on page 53. You may also refer to the Problem Determination and Service Guide on the IBM IntelliStation Documentation CD.

  • Page 42: Power-On Self-Test (Post)

    The following table provides an abbreviated list of the POST error codes that might appear during startup. Note: See the Problem Determination and Service Guide on the IBM IntelliStation Documentation CD for more information about the POST error codes. IBM IntelliStation M Pro Type 6218: Installation Guide...
  • Page 43 Table 2. POST error messages v Follow the suggested actions in the order in which they are listed in the Action column until the problem is solved. v See the part listing in the Problem Determination and Service Guide to determine which components are customer replaceable units (CRU) and which components are field replaceable units (FRU).
  • Page 44 2. Reseat the battery. 3. Replace the following components one at a time, in the order shown, restarting the computer each time: a. Battery b. (Trained service technician only) System board IBM IntelliStation M Pro Type 6218: Installation Guide...
  • Page 45 Table 2. POST error messages (continued) v Follow the suggested actions in the order in which they are listed in the Action column until the problem is solved. v See the part listing in the Problem Determination and Service Guide to determine which components are customer replaceable units (CRU) and which components are field replaceable units (FRU).
  • Page 46 2. Replace the following components one at a time, in the order shown, restarting the computer each time: a. Diskette drive cable b. Diskette drive c. (Trained service technician only) System board IBM IntelliStation M Pro Type 6218: Installation Guide...
  • Page 47 Table 2. POST error messages (continued) v Follow the suggested actions in the order in which they are listed in the Action column until the problem is solved. v See the part listing in the Problem Determination and Service Guide to determine which components are customer replaceable units (CRU) and which components are field replaceable units (FRU).
  • Page 48 3. Replace the following components one at a time, in the order shown, restarting the computer each time: a. Failing adapter b. (Trained service technician only) System board IBM IntelliStation M Pro Type 6218: Installation Guide...
  • Page 49 Table 2. POST error messages (continued) v Follow the suggested actions in the order in which they are listed in the Action column until the problem is solved. v See the part listing in the Problem Determination and Service Guide to determine which components are customer replaceable units (CRU) and which components are field replaceable units (FRU).
  • Page 50 3. Replace the following components one at a time, in the order shown, restarting the computer each time: a. Failing adapter b. (Trained service technician only) System board IBM IntelliStation M Pro Type 6218: Installation Guide...
  • Page 51 Table 2. POST error messages (continued) v Follow the suggested actions in the order in which they are listed in the Action column until the problem is solved. v See the part listing in the Problem Determination and Service Guide to determine which components are customer replaceable units (CRU) and which components are field replaceable units (FRU).
  • Page 52 3. (Trained service technician only) Replace the microprocessor. 19990650 AC power has been restored. 1. Reseat the power cord. 2. (Trained service technician only) Check for interruption of the external power. 3. Replace the power cord. IBM IntelliStation M Pro Type 6218: Installation Guide...

  • Page 53: Troubleshooting Tables

    If you cannot find the problem in these tables, see “Running the diagnostic programs” and “ Viewing the test log” in the Problem Determination and Service Guide on the IBM IntelliStation Documentation CD for information about testing the computer. If you have just added new software or a new optional device and the computer is not working;...

  • Page 54: Diskette Drive Problems

    5. Replace the following components one at a time, in the order shown, restarting the computer each time. a. Diskette drive cable b. Diskette drive c. (Trained service technician only) System board. IBM IntelliStation M Pro Type 6218: Installation Guide...

  • Page 55: General Problems

    General problems v Follow the suggested actions in the order in which they are listed in the Action column until the problem is solved. v See the parts listing in the Problem Determination and Service Guide to determine which components are customer replaceable units (CRU) and which components are field replaceable units (FRU) v If an action step is preceded by “(Trained service technician only),”...

  • Page 56: Intermittent Problems

    If there is no airflow, the fan is not working. This can cause the computer to overheat and shut down. v Make sure that the SCSI bus and devices are configured correctly and that the last external device in each SCSI chain is terminated correctly. IBM IntelliStation M Pro Type 6218: Installation Guide...

  • Page 57: Keyboard, Mouse, Or Pointing-Device Problems

    Keyboard, mouse, or pointing-device problems v Follow the suggested actions in the order in which they are listed in the Action column until the problem is solved. v See the parts listing in the Problem Determination and Service Guide to determine which components are customer replaceable units (CRU) and which components are field replaceable units (FRU).

  • Page 58: Memory Problems

    The computer emits a continuous beep during the POST, 1. (Trained service technician only) Reseat the indicating that the startup (boot) microprocessor is not microprocessor. working correctly. 2. (Trained service technician only) Replace the microprocessor. IBM IntelliStation M Pro Type 6218: Installation Guide...

  • Page 59: Monitor Or Video Problems

    Monitor or video problems v Follow the suggested actions in the order in which they are listed in the Action column until the problem is solved. v See the parts listing in the Problem Determination and Service Guide to determine which components are customer replaceable units (CRU) and which components are field replaceable units (FRU).
  • Page 60 2. Replace the following components one at a time, in the order shown, restarting the computer each time: a. Video adapter (if one is installed) b. (Trained service technician only) System board. IBM IntelliStation M Pro Type 6218: Installation Guide...

  • Page 61: Power Problems

    Power problems v Follow the suggested actions in the order in which they are listed in the Action column until the problem is solved. v See the parts listing in the Problem Determination and Service Guide to determine which components are customer replaceable units (CRU) and which components are field replaceable units (FRU).

  • Page 62: Serial Port Problems

    2. If you received any error messages when using the software program, see the information that comes with the software for a description of the messages and suggested solutions to the problem. 3. Contact the place where you purchased the software. IBM IntelliStation M Pro Type 6218: Installation Guide...

  • Page 63: Universal Serial Bus Port Problems

    Universal Serial Bus port problems v Follow the suggested actions in the order in which they are listed in the Action column until the problem is solved. v See the parts listing in the Problem Determination and Service Guide to determine which components are customer replaceable units (CRU) and which components are field replaceable units (FRU).

  • Page 64: System-Board Error Leds

    If the hard disk drive, including the partition where the Product Recovery program is located, becomes damaged or if you replace the hard disk drive, contact IBM to order the IBM Product Recovery CD to recover the preinstalled operating system, application programs, and device drivers.

  • Page 65: Appendix A. Getting Help And Technical Assistance

    If you need help, service, or technical assistance or just want more information about IBM products, you will find a wide variety of sources available from IBM to assist you. This appendix contains information about where to go for additional...

  • Page 66: Getting Help And Information From The World Wide Web

    Getting help and information from the World Wide Web On the World Wide Web, the IBM Web site has up-to-date information about IBM Eserver and IntelliStation systems, optional devices, services, and support. The address for IBM xSeries and BladeCenter information is http://www.ibm.com/eserver/xseries/.

  • Page 67: Appendix B. Notices

    Web sites. The materials at those Web sites are not part of the materials for this IBM product, and use of those Web sites is at your own risk. IBM may use or distribute any of the information you supply in any way it believes appropriate without incurring any obligation to you.

  • Page 68: Trademarks

    Other company, product, or service names may be trademarks or service marks of others. Important notes Processor speeds indicate the internal clock speed of the microprocessor; other factors also affect application performance. IBM IntelliStation M Pro Type 6218: Installation Guide...

  • Page 69: Product Recycling And Disposal

    IBM makes no representations or warranties with respect to non-IBM products. Support (if any) for the non-IBM products is provided by the third party, not IBM. Some software may differ from its retail version (if available), and may not include user manuals or all program functionality.

  • Page 70: Battery Return Program

    In the United States, IBM has established a return process for reuse, recycling, or proper disposal of used IBM sealed lead acid, nickel cadmium, nickel metal hydride, and battery packs from IBM equipment. For information on proper disposal of these batteries, contact IBM at 1-800-426-4333.

  • Page 71: Electronic Emission Notices

    Consult an IBM authorized dealer or service representative for help. Properly shielded and grounded cables and connectors must be used in order to meet FCC emission limits. Proper cables and connectors are available from IBM authorized dealers. IBM is not responsible for any radio or television interference caused by using other than recommended cables and connectors or by unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment.

  • Page 72: Japanese Voluntary Control Council For Interference (Vcci) Statement

    Japanese Voluntary Control Council for Interference (VCCI) statement Power cords For your safety, IBM provides a power cord with a grounded attachment plug to use with this IBM product. To avoid electrical shock, always use the power cord and plug with a properly grounded outlet.
  • Page 73 IBM power cord part number Used in these countries and regions 13F9979 Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Andorra, Angola, Armenia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Belgium, Benin, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cambodia, Cameroon, Cape Verde, Central African Republic, Chad, Comoros, Congo (Democratic Republic of), Congo (Republic of), Cote D’lvoire...
  • Page 74 Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guam, Guatemala, Haiti, Honduras, Jamaica, Mexico, Micronesia (Federal States of), Netherlands Antilles, Nicaragua, Panama, Peru, Philippines, Saudi Arabia, Thailand, Taiwan, United States of America, Venezuela IBM IntelliStation M Pro Type 6218: Installation Guide...

  • Page 75: Index

    7 rear 11 creating intermittent problems 44 an emergency recovery diskette in Windows 26 an IBM Enhanced Diagnostics diskette 27 keyboard problems 45, 46 data rate, Ethernet controller 23 diagnostic tools 29 LEDs diskette activity 8, 9...
  • Page 76 Windows 26 Red Hat xSeries registering your computer 25 Web address 1 registering your computer 25 registering your computer in Red Hat Linux 25 running the operating system setup program 12 IBM IntelliStation M Pro Type 6218: Installation Guide...
  • Page 78 Part Number: 31R1996 Printed in USA (1P) P/N: 31R1996...

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