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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.

This publication supports several computer models. Information in this section will help you identify your computer and help you find the chapter that contains information specific to your computer.

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 along with the option.

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Contents

ThinkCentre User GuidePage ThinkCentre User GuideFourth Edition August xiii ContentsImportant safety information OverviewChapter 4. Types 8189, 8190 Conditions that require immediate action Important safety informationGeneral safety guidelines ServicePower cords and power adapters Important safety information Extension cords and related devicesPlugs and outlets BatteriesHeat and product ventilation CD and DVD drive safetyDANGER Additional safety informationDANGER To avoid a shock hazardDanger d’explosion en cas de remplacement incorrect de la batterie Lithium battery noticeModem safety information Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replacedConsignes de sécurité relatives au modem Laser compliance statementxii User Guide DANGEROverview Information resourcesxiii Identifying your computer See Chapter 1, “Types 8185, 8186, 8192, 8413, and 8430,” on pageSee Chapter 3, “Types 8196 and 8197,” on page Memory FeaturesChapter 1. Types 8185, 8186, 8192, 8413, and System informationVideo subsystem System management featuresInput/output features Internal drivesOperating systems preinstalled varies by model type PowerSecurity features IBM preinstalled softwareThis section lists the physical specifications for your computer SpecificationsAvailable options Tools requiredHandling static-sensitive devices Locating the connectors on the front of your computer Installing external optionsLocating the connectors on the rear of your computer Obtaining device drivers ConnectorDescription Removing the cover 5DIMM Locating componentsIdentifying parts on the system board 1Power supplyInstalling memory What to do next Installing adaptersTo install an adapter 14 User Guide Installing internal drivesDrive specifications What to do nextInstalling a CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive 16 User Guide 1Rope clip 2Integrated cable lock Installing security featuresIdentifying security locks What to do next18 User Guide Rope clipWhat to do next Password protectionChanging the battery Integrated cable lock20 User Guide Erasing a lost or forgotten password clearing CMOSReplacing the cover and connecting the cables 22 User Guide Memory Chapter 2. Types 8128, 8187, 8188, 8193, 8414, andFeatures System informationInternal drives System management featuresInput/output features PowerOperating systems tested for compatibility2 Security featuresIBM preinstalled software Operating systems preinstalled varies by model type26 User Guide SpecificationsAvailable options Tools requiredHandling static-sensitive devices 28 User Guide Installing external optionsLocating the connectors on the front of your computer 1USB connector 2USB connectorLocating the connectors on the rear of your computer 30 User Guide Obtaining device driversRemoving the cover Locating components Identifying parts on the system board32 User Guide Installing memory Installing adapters What to do next34 User Guide What to do next Installing internal drives Drive specifications36 User Guide Installing a drive v If it is the first CD drive or DVD drive, set it as a master device Connecting the first CD drive or DVD drive 40 User Guide Connecting a serial ATA hard disk driveInstalling security features What to do nextIdentifying security locks Rope clip1 Rope clip 2 Integrated cable lock 42 User Guide What to do next Password protectionChanging the battery Integrated cable lock44 User Guide Erasing a lost or forgotten password clearing CMOSReplacing the cover and connecting the cables 46 User Guide Memory Chapter 3. Types 8196 andFeatures System informationInternal drives System management featuresInput/output features PowerOperating systems tested for compatibility3 Security featuresIBM preinstalled software Operating systems preinstalled varies by model type50 User Guide SpecificationsAvailable options Tools requiredHandling static-sensitive devices 52 User Guide Installing external optionsLocating the connectors on the front of your computer 14PCI slots Locating the connectors on the rear of your computerConnector Obtaining device driversDescription 56 User Guide Removing the cover1Microprocessor and heat sink 6Power supplyLocating components Identifying parts on the system board58 User Guide Installing memoryWhat to do next 60 User Guide Installing adaptersWhat to do next Installing internal drivesDrive specifications Installing a drive62 User Guide v If it is the first CD drive or DVD drive, set it as a master device 64 User Guide Connecting the first CD drive or DVD driveInstalling security features Connecting a serial ATA hard disk driveWhat to do next 66 User Guide Identifying security locksRope clip 1 Rope clip 2 Integrated cable lock 3 Padlock loopChapter 3. Types 8196 and 8197 What to do next Password protectionChanging the battery Integrated cable lockErasing a lost or forgotten password clearing CMOS 70 User Guide Replacing the cover and connecting the cablesChapter 3. Types 8196 and 8197 72 User Guide Memory Chapter 4. Types 8189, 8190, 8194, 8195, 8415, 8432, andFeatures System informationVideo subsystem System management featuresInput/output features Internal drivesOperating systems preinstalled varies by model type PowerSecurity features IBM preinstalled software76 User Guide SpecificationsAvailable options Tools requiredHandling static-sensitive devices 78 User Guide Installing external options2Microphone connector Locating the connectors on the front of your computer1IEEE 1394 connector 4USB connector80 User Guide Locating the connectors on the rear of your computerConnector Obtaining device driversDescription 82 User Guide Removing the cover1Microprocessor and heat sink 5Power supplyLocating components Identifying parts on the system board84 User Guide Installing memoryWhat to do next Installing adapters86 User Guide What to do nextDrive specifications Installing internal drives88 User Guide Installing a drivev If it is the first CD drive or DVD drive, set it as a master device 90 User Guide Connecting the first CD drive or DVD driveInstalling security features Connecting a serial ATA hard disk driveWhat to do next Identifying security locks Rope clip92 User Guide Chapter 4. Types 8189, 8190, 8194, 8195, 8415, 8432, and 8433 What to do next Password protectionChanging the battery Integrated cable lockErasing a lost or forgotten password clearing CMOS 96 User Guide Replacing the cover and connecting the cablesChapter 4. Types 8189, 8190, 8194, 8195, 8415, 8432, and 8433 98 User Guide Exiting from the IBM Setup Utility program Chapter 5. Using the IBM Setup Utility programStarting the IBM Setup Utility program Viewing and changing settingsUsing Security Profile by Device User passwordAdministrator password Setting, changing, and deleting a passwordChanging the startup sequence Using IDE Drives SetupSelecting a startup device Selecting a temporary startup device102 User Guide Advanced settingsSystem programs Updating flashing BIOS from a disketteUpdating flashing BIOS from your operating system Appendix A. Updating system programsRecovering from a POST/BIOS update failure Appendix B. Cleaning the mouse Cleaning an optical mouseCleaning a mouse with a ball 8. Replace the ball and the retainer ring Appendix C. Manual modem commands Basic AT commandsATH ENTER 108 User Guide Appendix C. Manual modem commands Extended AT commands110 User Guide MNP/V.42/V.42bis/V.44 commandsFax Class 2 commands Fax Class 1 commands112 User Guide Voice commandsAttention Switzerland User Telekom PTT SCR-BE Taximpulssperrfilter-12kHz PTT ArtBakom 93.0291.Z.N 114 User Guide CRU parts list Appendix D. Customer replaceable unit CRU parts list116 User Guide Appendix E. Notices IBM Director of Licensing IBM Corporation North Castle DriveArmonk, NY U.S.A Trademarks Television output noticedrives continued Index APage Page 1P P/N 13R9196 Part Number 13R9196 Printed in USA