IBM Partner Pavilion 6793, 6343, 6349, 6791, 6790, 6792, 6795, 6825 Overview, Identifying your computer

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Chapter 1. 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 internal options are included in this publication. When adding an option, use these instructions along with the instructions that come with the option.

This chapter provides a brief introduction to the options and features that are available for your computer. Also, important information about required tools, electrical safety, and static-sensitive devices is included.

Important

Before you install any option, read “Safety Information” on page v. These precautions and guidelines will help you work safely.

Go to Access IBM for general information about the use, operation, and maintenance of your computer. Access IBM also contains information to help you solve problems and get repair service or other technical assistance.

Identifying your computer

To properly install options, you will need to know the machine type/model of your computer. You can find this number on the small label on the front of your computer. An example of the machine type/model number is 6790xxx.

The information in this publication supports several computer types and models. The following illustrations will help you identify your computer.

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Contents Page Page Page Page Contents Index To connect To disconnect Safety InformationModem safety information Lithium battery noticeConsignes de sécurité relatives au modem Laser compliance statementViii User Guide How this book is organized About this bookInformation resources Identifying your computer OverviewUser Guide Microprocessor FeaturesExpansion Physical specifications small desktop model SpecificationsPhysical specifications desktop model Physical specifications microtower model Tools required Available optionsHandling static-sensitive devices Overview User Guide Locating the connectors on the front of your computer Installing external optionsUSB connector Locating the connectors on the rear of your computer User Guide Installing external options Obtaining device drivers Connector DescriptionRemoving the cover Installing internal options small desktop modelIdentifying parts on the system board Locating componentsInstalling DIMMs Installing memoryWhat to do next Installing adaptersInstalling internal options small desktop model What to do next Drive specifications Installing internal drivesInstalling a drive Installing a Rope Clip Replacing the cover and connecting the cables Installing internal options small desktop model User Guide Installing internal options desktop model Locating components Installing internal options desktop model Installing adapters Installing internal drives Drive specifications Installing a drive To connect the first IDE CD drive or DVD drive To connect an additional IDE CD drive or DVD drive Replacing the cover and connecting the cables Installing internal options desktop model User Guide Installing internal options microtower model Moving the power supply Installing internal options microtower model Installing memory Installing adapters User Guide Installing internal drives Installing a drive Installing internal options microtower model To connect the first IDE CD drive or DVD drive Installing a Rope Clip Replacing the cover and connecting the cables Installing internal options microtower model User Guide Using the IBM Setup Utility program Setting, changing, and deleting a password Administrator passwordErasing a lost or forgotten password clearing Cmos Other settings in the IBM Setup Utility program Using Security Profile by DeviceStartup sequence Changing the startup sequenceUser Guide Appendix A. Changing the battery User Guide Appendix B. Updating System Programs Recovering from a POST/BIOS update failureSystem programs User Guide System memory map Appendix C. System address mapsAddress map LPT3 COM1 DMA I/O address mapAddress hex Description Bits Byte pointer Following tables list the IRQ and DMA channel assignments User Guide Television output notice Appendix E. Notices and trademarksIBM TrademarksDMA IRQ IndexLocation 19, 31 Memory Page Part Number 25P4024