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IBM NetVista 6838 Hardware Maintenance Manual

IBM NetVista 6838 Hardware Maintenance Manual (130 pages)

Hardware Maintenence Manual for Netvista 6838 and 6848 systems

Brand: IBM | Category: Desktop | Size: 3.62 MB

Table of Contents

About this Manual

5
Chapter 1. General Checkout

9
Chapter 2. General Information

11
- Features and Specifications for Type 6838
  12
- Features and Specifications for Type 6848
  13
Chapter 3. Diagnostics

15
- Post
  15
  - POST Beep Code Descriptions
    15
- Small Computer System Interface Messages (some Models)
  15
- IBM Enhanced Diagnostics
  16
  - Text Messages
    17
  - Starting the Diagnostic Programs
    17
    
    Using the Diagnostics CD
    18
    
    Downloading the Diagnostics Program
    18
    
    Using the Diagnostic Diskette
    18
  - Viewing the Test Log
    19
- System Board Memory
  19
  - RIMM Diagnostic Approach
    21
- Recovering Your Operating System and Preinstalled Software
  21
- Clearing CMOS
  25
- Replacing the Battery
  25
Chapter 4. Configuration

27
- Using the Configuration/Setup Utility Program
  27
- Using the Scsiselect Utility Program (some Models)
  30
  - Starting the Scsiselect Utility Program
    30
  - Choices Available from the Scsiselect Menu
    30
Chapter 5. Installing Options Type 6838, 6848

33
- Before You Begin
  33
- Before You Begin System Reliability Considerations
  33
  - System Reliability Considerations
    33
- I/O Connector/Port Locations - Type 6838 and 6848
  34
- Removing the Cover
  34
- Internal Drive Removal and Replacement
  35
  - Installing Internal Drives in Bays 1, 2 and 3
    36
    
    CD-ROM Drive Jumper Settings
    37
  - Installing Internal Drives in Bays 4, 5, 6 and 7
    38
    
    Hard Disk Drive Jumper Settings
    40
- Installing a Security U-Bolt
  40
- Installing Memory Modules
  41
- Installing Adapters
  43
  - Adapter Slots
    43
  - AGP Adapter
    45
  - Audio Adapter
    46
  - ADSL Modem
    46
- Replacing the Cover
  46
- Copyright IBM Corp
  47
Chapter 6. FRU Information (Service Only)

47
- Types 6838 and 6848 Removals
  47
  - System Board Layout
    47
    
    System Board Jumper Settings
    47
    
    System Board Memory
    48
    
    RIMM Diagnostic Approach
    50
  - Replacing a System Board
    50
  - Replacing a Processor
    51
  - Speaker Removal
    51
  - Power Supply
    52
    
    20-Pin Main Power Supply Connection
    52
    
    6-Pin Power Supply Connection
    53
    
    Power Supply Removal
    54
Chapter 7. Symptom-To-FRU Index

55
- RIMM Memory Errors
  56
- Hard Disk Drive Boot Error
  56
- Beep Symptoms
  56
- Diagnostic Error Codes
  57
- POST Error Codes
  74
- Miscellaneous Error Messages
  77
- Undetermined Problems
  79
- Security Features
  79
  - Passwords
    79
    
    Power-On Password
    80
    
    Removing a Power-On Password
    80
    
    Administrator Password
    80
    
    Administrator Password Control
    80
    
    Operating System Password
    80
  - Vital Product Data
    80
  - Management Information Format (MIF)
    81
  - Alert on LAN
    81
- BIOS Levels
  81
- Flash (BIOS/VPD) Update Procedure
  82
- Flash Recovery Boot Block Jumper
  82
- Power Management
  83
- Network Settings
  85
- Flash over LAN (Update POST/BIOS over Network)
  85
- Wake on LAN
  85
Chapter 8. Parts Listing

87
- System, Type 6838
  87
- Keyboards
  89
- Power Cords
  90
- System, Type 6848
  91
- Keyboards
  93
- Power Cords
  94
Chapter 9. Related Service Information

95
- Safety Information
  95
- Send Us Your Comments
  126
- Problem Determination Tips
  127
- Notices
  127
- Trademarks
  128

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