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User Guide Ty Pe S 8128, 8185, 8186, 8187, 8188 Ty Pe S 8189, 8190, 8192, 8193, 8194 Ty Pe S 8195, 8196, 8197, 8413, 8414 Ty Pe S 8415, 8430, 8431, 8432, 8433 ThinkCentre™ User Guide Ty pe s 8128, 8185, 8186, 8187, 8188 Ty pe s 8189, 8190, 8192, 8193, 8194 Ty pe s 8195, 8196, 8197, 8413, 8414 Ty pe s 8415, 8430, 8431, 8432, 8433 ThinkCentre™ User Guide Ty pe s 8128, 8185, 8186, 8187, 8188 Ty pe s 8189, 8190, 8192, 8193, 8194 Ty pe s 8195, 8196, 8197, 8413, 8414 Ty pe s 8415, 8430, 8431, 8432, 8433 Note Before using this information and the product it supports, be sure to read the “Important safety information” on page v and Appendix E, “Notices,” on page 117. Fourth Edition (August 2004) © Copyright International Business Machines Corporation 2004. All rights reserved. US Government Users Restricted Rights – Use, duplication or disclosure restricted by GSA ADP Schedule Contract with IBM Corp. Contents Important safety information . .v Available options . .27 Conditions that require immediate action. .v Tools required . .27 General safety guidelines . .vi Handling static-sensitive devices . .27 Service . .vi Installing external options . .28 Power cords and power adapters . .vi Locating the connectors on the front of your Extension cords and related devices . vii computer . .28 Plugs and outlets . vii Locating the connectors on the rear of your Batteries . vii computer . .29 Heat and product ventilation . viii Obtaining device drivers . .30 CD and DVD drive safety . viii Removing the cover . .31 Additional safety information . .ix Locating components . .32 Lithium battery notice . .x Identifying parts on the system board . .32 Modem safety information. .x Installing memory . .33 Laser compliance statement . .xi Installing adapters . .34 Installing internal drives . .36 Overview . xiii Drive specifications. .36 Installing a drive . .37 Information resources. xiii Installing security features . .40 Identifying your computer . xiv Identifying security locks . .41 Rope clip . .41 Chapter 1. Types 8185, 8186, 8192, 8413, Integrated cable lock . .43 and 8430 . .1 Password protection . .43 Features . .1 Changing the battery . .43 Specifications . .4 Erasing a lost or forgotten password (clearing Available options . .5 CMOS) . .44 Tools required . .5 Replacing the cover and connecting the cables. .45 Handling static-sensitive devices. .5 Installing external options . .6 Chapter 3. Types 8196 and 8197 . .47 Locating the connectors on the front of your Features . .47 computer . .6 Specifications . .50 Locating the connectors on the rear of your Available options . .51 computer . .7 Tools required . .51 Obtaining device drivers . .8 Handling static-sensitive devices . .51 Removing the cover . .9 Installing external options . .52 Locating components . .10 Locating the connectors on the front of your Identifying parts on the system board . .10 computer . .53 Installing memory . .11 Locating the connectors on the rear of your Installing adapters . .12 computer . .54 Installing internal drives . .14 Obtaining device drivers . .55 Drive specifications. .14 Removing the cover . .56 Installing a CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive . .15 Locating components . .57 Installing security features . .17 Identifying parts on the system board . .57 Identifying security locks . .17 Installing memory . .58 Rope clip . .18 Installing adapters . .60 Integrated cable lock . .19 Installing internal drives . .61 Password protection . .19 Drive specifications. .62 Changing the battery . .19 Installing a drive . .62 Erasing a lost or forgotten password (clearing Installing security features . .65 CMOS) . .20 Identifying security locks . .66 Replacing the cover and connecting the cables. .21 Rope clip . .66 Integrated cable lock . .68 Chapter 2. Types 8128, 8187, 8188, Password protection . .68 8193, 8414, and 8431. .23 Changing the battery . .68 Features . .23 Erasing a lost or forgotten password (clearing Specifications . .26 CMOS) . .69 © Copyright IBM Corp. 2004 iii Replacing the cover and connecting the cables. .70 Administrator password. 100 Setting, changing, and deleting a password . 100 Chapter 4. Types 8189, 8190, 8194, Using Security Profile by Device . 100 8195, 8415, 8432, and 8433 . .73 Using IDE Drives Setup . 101 Selecting a startup device . 101 Features . .73 Selecting a temporary startup device . 101 Specifications . .76 Changing the startup sequence . 101 Available options . .77 Advanced settings. 102 Tools required . .77 Handling static-sensitive devices . .77 Installing external options . .78 Appendix A. Updating system Locating the connectors on the front of your programs . 103 computer . .79 System programs . 103 Locating the connectors on the rear of your Updating (flashing) BIOS from a diskette . 103 computer . .80 Updating (flashing) BIOS from your operating Obtaining device drivers . .81 system . 103 Removing the cover . .82 Recovering from a POST/BIOS update failure . 104 Locating components . .83 Identifying parts on the system board . .83 Appendix B. Cleaning the mouse . 105 Installing memory . .84 Cleaning an optical mouse . 105 Installing adapters . .85 Cleaning a mouse with a ball . 105 Installing internal drives . .87 Drive specifications. .87 Appendix C. Manual modem Installing a drive . .88 Installing security features . .91 commands . 107 Identifying security locks . .92 Basic AT commands . 107 Rope clip . .92 Extended AT commands. 109 Integrated cable lock . .94 MNP/V.42/V.42bis/V.44 commands . .110 Password protection . .94 Fax Class 1 commands . 111 Changing the battery . .94 Fax Class 2 commands . 111 Erasing a lost or forgotten password (clearing Voice commands . .112 CMOS) . .95 Replacing the cover and connecting the cables. .96 Appendix D. Customer replaceable unit (CRU) parts list. .115 Chapter 5. Using the IBM Setup Utility program . .99 Appendix E. Notices . .117 Starting the IBM Setup Utility program . .99 Television output notice . .118 Viewing and changing settings . .99 Trademarks . .118 Exiting from the IBM Setup Utility program . .99 Using passwords . .99 Index . .119 User password . 100 iv User Guide Important safety information This information can help you safely use your IBM® personal computer. Follow and retain all information included with your IBM computer. The information in this document does not alter the terms of your purchase agreement or the IBM Statement of Limited Warranty. Customer safety is important to IBM. Our products are developed to be safe and effective. However, personal computers are electronic devices. Power cords, power adapters, and other features can create potential safety risks that can result in physical injury or property damage, especially if misused. To reduce these risks, follow the instructions included with your product, observe all warnings on the product and in the operating instructions, and review the information included in this document carefully. By carefully following the information contained in this document and provided with your product, you can help protect yourself from hazards and create a safer computer work environment. Note: This information includes references to power adapters and batteries. In addition to mobile personal computers, IBM ships some products (such as speakers or monitors) with external power adapters. If you have such a product, this information applies to your product. In addition, your computer product may contain a coin-sized internal battery that provides power to your system clock even when the machine is unplugged, so the battery safety information applies to all computers. Conditions that require immediate action Products can become damaged due to misuse or neglect. Some product damage is serious enough that the product should not be used again until it has been inspected and, if necessary, repaired by an authorized servicer. As with any electronic device, pay close attention to the product when it is turned on. On very rare occasions, you might notice an odor or see a puff of smoke or sparks vent from your machine. Or you might hear sounds like popping, cracking or hissing. These conditions might merely mean that an internal electronic component has failed in a safe and controlled manner. Or, they might indicate a potential safety issue. However, do not take risks or attempt to diagnose the situation yourself. Frequently inspect your computer and its components for damage or wear or signs of danger. If you have any question about the condition of a component, do not use the product. Contact the IBM HelpCenter® or the product manufacturer for instructions on how to inspect the product and have it repaired, if necessary. In the unlikely event that you notice any of the conditions listed below, or if you have any safety concerns with your product, stop using the product and unplug it from the power source and telecommunication lines until you can speak to the IBM HelpCenter for further guidance. v Power cords, plugs, power adapters, extension cords, surge protectors, or power supplies that are cracked, broken or damaged. v Signs of overheating, smoke, sparks or fire. © Copyright IBM Corp. 2004 v v Damage to a battery (such as cracks, dents, creases), discharge from a battery, or a buildup of foreign substances on the battery. v A cracking, hissing or popping sound, or strong odor that comes from the product. v Signs that liquid has been spilled or an object has fallen onto the computer product, the power cord or power adapter. v The computer product, the power cord or power adapter has been exposed to water. v The product has been dropped or damaged in any way. v The product does not operate normally when you follow the operating instructions. Note: If you notice these conditions with a non-IBM
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