Chapter 2. General Information

Features

This section provides an overview of the computer features, preinstalled software, and specifications.

Microprocessor

Intel® PentiumIII with 256 KB of internal L2 cache memory and MMXtechnology or an Intel Celeronwith 256 KB of internal L2 cache memory and MMX technology

Memory

vSupport for two dual in-line memory modules (DIMMs)

v512 KB flash memory for system programs

Internal drives

v3.5-inch, 1.44 MB diskette drive (some models)

vInternal hard disk drive

vEIDE CD drive or DVD drive (some models)

Video controller

Dynamic video memory technology

Audio subsystem

16-bit integrated Sound Blaster Pro compatible audio subsystem

Connectivity

v10/100 Mbps integrated Intel ethernet controller that supports the Wake on LAN® feature

vModem (some models)

System management features

vRemote Program Load (RPL) and Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP)

vWake on LAN

vWake on Ring (in the Configuration/Setup Utility program, this feature is called Serial Port Ring Detect for an external modem and Modem Ring Detect for an internal modem)

vRemote Administration

vAutomatic power-on startup

vSystem Management (SM) BIOS and SM software

vAbility to store POST hardware test results

Input/output features

v25-pin, Extended Capabilities Port (ECP)/Extended Parallel Port (EPP)

vTwo 9-pin serial connectors

vFour 4-pin, USB connectors

vPS/2® mouse connector

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IBM 6348, 6342, 6339, 6346, 6341, 2257, 2256, 6337, 2254, 6347, 6336 manual General Information, Features

6339, 6337, 6342, 6341, 6336 specifications

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