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
Conditions that require immediate action
Important safety information
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General safety guidelines
Service
Power cords and power adapters
Important safety information
Extension cords and related devices
Plugs and outlets
Batteries
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CD and DVD drive safety
Heat and product ventilation
DANGER
Additional safety information
DANGER
To avoid a shock hazard
Ne pas
Lithium battery notice
Modem safety information
Do not
Consignes de sécurité relatives au modem
Laser compliance statement
DANGER
DANGER
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Overview
Information resources
See Chapter 2, “Types
Identifying your computer
See Chapter 1, “Types 8149, 8177, and
8178,” on page
Memory
Features
Chapter 1. Types 8149, 8177, and
System information
Video subsystem
System management features
Input/output features
Power
IBM preinstalled software
Security features
Environment
Specifications
Dimensions
Weight
Handling static-sensitivedevices
Available options
Tools required
Installing external options
7AGP slot some models
Description
Obtaining device drivers
Connector
Removing the cover
Identifying parts on the system board
Locating components
Installing memory
What to do next
Installing adapters
What to do next
5.Install the adapter-slot-coverlatch
Drive specifications
Installing internal drives
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
Rope clip
Identifying security locks
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What to do next
Password protection
Changing the battery
Integrated cable lock
To change the battery
Replacing the cover and connecting the cables
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Memory
Chapter 2. Types 8126, 8174, 8175, and
Features
System information
Internal drives
System management features
Input/output features
Power
IBM preinstalled software
Security features
Height 398 mm 15.67 in Width 180 mm 7.08 in
Specifications
The following are some available options
Available options
Tools required
Handling static-sensitivedevices
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Installing external options
1USB connector 2USB connector
7 VGA monitor connector
Description
Connector
Obtaining device drivers
To remove the cover
Removing the cover
1Microprocessor and heat sink
6Power supply
Locating components
Identifying parts on the system board
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Installing memory
What to do next
To install a DIMM
To install an adapter
Installing adapters
What to do next
Installing internal drives
5.Secure the adapter with the screw as shown
vA CD drive or DVD drive in bay
Drive specifications
To install an internal drive, follow these steps
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
An additional drive can be connected to either the primary IDE or secondary IDE connector
2 Integrated cable lock 3 Padlock loop
Identifying security locks
Rope clip
1 Rope clip
Chapter 2. Types 8126, 8174, 8175, and
What to do next
Password protection
Changing the battery
Integrated cable lock
To change the battery
8.Repeat steps 2 through 4 on page
Replacing the cover and connecting the cables
Chapter 2. Types 8126, 8174, 8175, and
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Memory
Chapter 3. Types 8084, 8085, 8147, 8148, and
Features
System information
Video subsystem
System management features
Input/output features
Internal drives
IBM preinstalled software
Power
Security features
Height 413 mm 16.25 in Width 191 mm 7.5 in
Specifications
The following are some available options
Available options
Tools required
Handling static-sensitivedevices
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Installing external options
5USB connector
1IEEE 1394 connector
4USB connector
2Microphone connector
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Description
Connector
Obtaining device drivers
To remove the cover
Removing the cover
1Microprocessor and heat sink
5Power supply
Locating components
Identifying parts on the system board
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Installing memory
What to do next
Installing adapters
To install a DIMM
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What to do next
Drive specifications
Installing internal drives
To install an internal drive, follow these steps
Installing a drive
4.Remove the metal shield from the drive bay by inserting a flat-bladescrewdriver into one of the slots and gently prying it loose
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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
Rope clip
To install a rope clip
Identifying security locks
Chapter 3. Types 8084, 8085, 8147, 8148, and
What to do next
Password protection
Changing the battery
Integrated cable lock
To change the battery
8.Repeat steps 2 through 4 on page
Replacing the cover and connecting the cables
Chapter 3. Types 8084, 8085, 8147, 8148, and
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Exiting from the IBM Setup Utility program
Chapter 4. Using the IBM Setup Utility program
Starting the IBM Setup Utility program
Viewing and changing settings
Selecting a startup device
Administrator password
Setting, changing, and deleting a password
Using Security Profile by Device
Changing the startup sequence
Advanced settings
Selecting a temporary startup device
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System programs
Updating flashing BIOS from a diskette
Updating flashing BIOS from your operating system
Appendix A. Updating 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 2 commands
Fax Class 1 commands
Voice commands
PTT Art. Bakom 93.0291.Z.N
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
Trademarks
Television output notice
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