ThinkCentre
User Guide Types
Types 8148, 8149, 8174, Types 8176, 8177
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ThinkCentre
User Guide Types
Types 8148, 8149, 8174, Types
Third Edition May
Contents
Chapter 4. Using the IBM Setup Utility
Important safety information
Conditions that require immediate action
Power cords and power adapters
General safety guidelines
Service
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Batteries
Extension cords and related devices
Plugs and outlets
Important safety information
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CD and DVD drive safety
Heat and product ventilation
To avoid a shock hazard
Additional safety information
DANGER
DANGER
Do not
Lithium battery notice
Modem safety information
Ne pas
Laser compliance statement
Consignes de sécurité relatives au modem
DANGER
DANGER
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Overview
Information resources
8178,” on page
Identifying your computer
See Chapter 1, “Types 8149, 8177, and
See Chapter 2, “Types
System information
Features
Chapter 1. Types 8149, 8177, and
Memory
Power
System management features
Input/output features
Video subsystem
Security features
IBM preinstalled software
Weight
Specifications
Dimensions
Environment
Handling static-sensitivedevices
Available options
Tools required
Installing external options
7AGP slot some models
Description
Obtaining device drivers
Connector
Removing the cover
Locating components
Identifying parts on the system board
Installing memory
Installing adapters
What to do next
5.Install the adapter-slot-coverlatch
What to do next
Installing internal drives
Drive specifications
Installing a drive
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Connecting the first CD drive or DVD drive
What to do next
Installing security features
Connecting a serial ATA hard disk drive
Identifying security locks
Rope clip
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Integrated cable lock
Password protection
Changing the battery
What to do next
To change the battery
Replacing the cover and connecting the cables
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System information
Chapter 2. Types 8126, 8174, 8175, and
Features
Memory
Power
System management features
Input/output features
Internal drives
Security features
IBM preinstalled software
Specifications
Height 398 mm 15.67 in Width 180 mm 7.08 in
Handling static-sensitivedevices
Available options
Tools required
The following are some available options
Installing external options
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1USB connector 2USB connector
7 VGA monitor connector
Description
Connector
Obtaining device drivers
Removing the cover
To remove the cover
Identifying parts on the system board
6Power supply
Locating components
1Microprocessor and heat sink
Installing memory
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To install a DIMM
What to do next
Installing adapters
To install an adapter
What to do next
Installing internal drives
5.Secure the adapter with the screw as shown
Drive specifications
vA CD drive or DVD drive in bay
Installing a drive
To install an internal drive, follow these steps
Connecting the first CD drive or DVD drive
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An additional drive can be connected to either the primary IDE or secondary IDE connector
Installing security features
Connecting a serial ATA hard disk drive
What to do next
1 Rope clip
Identifying security locks
Rope clip
2 Integrated cable lock 3 Padlock loop
Chapter 2. Types 8126, 8174, 8175, and
Integrated cable lock
Password protection
Changing the battery
What to do next
To change the battery
Replacing the cover and connecting the cables
8.Repeat steps 2 through 4 on page
Chapter 2. Types 8126, 8174, 8175, and
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System information
Chapter 3. Types 8084, 8085, 8147, 8148, and
Features
Memory
Internal drives
System management features
Input/output features
Video subsystem
IBM preinstalled software
Power
Security features
Specifications
Height 413 mm 16.25 in Width 191 mm 7.5 in
Handling static-sensitivedevices
Available options
Tools required
The following are some available options
Installing external options
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2Microphone connector
1IEEE 1394 connector
4USB connector
5USB connector
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Description
Connector
Obtaining device drivers
Removing the cover
To remove the cover
Identifying parts on the system board
5Power supply
Locating components
1Microprocessor and heat sink
Installing memory
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What to do next
Installing adapters
To install a DIMM
What to do next
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Installing internal drives
Drive specifications
Installing a drive
To install an internal drive, follow these steps
4.Remove the metal shield from the drive bay by inserting a flat-bladescrewdriver into one of the slots and gently prying it loose
Connecting the first CD drive or DVD drive
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What to do next
Installing security features
Connecting a serial ATA hard disk drive
Rope clip
To install a rope clip
Identifying security locks
Chapter 3. Types 8084, 8085, 8147, 8148, and
Integrated cable lock
Password protection
Changing the battery
What to do next
To change the battery
Replacing the cover and connecting the cables
8.Repeat steps 2 through 4 on page
Chapter 3. Types 8084, 8085, 8147, 8148, and
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Viewing and changing settings
Chapter 4. Using the IBM Setup Utility program
Starting the IBM Setup Utility program
Exiting from the IBM Setup Utility program
Using Security Profile by Device
Administrator password
Setting, changing, and deleting a password
Selecting a startup device
Changing the startup sequence
Advanced settings
Selecting a temporary startup device
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Appendix A. Updating system programs
Updating flashing BIOS from a diskette
Updating flashing BIOS from your operating system
System programs
Recovering from a POST/BIOS update failure
Cleaning a mouse with a ball
Appendix B. Cleaning the mouse
Cleaning an optical mouse
8.Replace the ball and the retainer ring
ATH ENTER
Appendix C. Manual modem commands
Basic AT commands
Command
Extended AT commands
MNP/V.42/V.42bis/V.44 commands
Fax Class 1 commands
Fax Class 2 commands
Voice commands
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Attention Switzerland User
Telekom PTT SCR-BE Taximpulssperrfilter-12kHz
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CRU parts list
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North Castle Drive Armonk, NY U.S.A
Appendix E. Notices
IBM Director of Licensing IBM Corporation
Television output notice
Trademarks
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