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Table of Contents
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Table of Contents
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Chapter 1. About this Manual
7
Important Safety Information
7
Strategy for Replacing Frus for CTO, CMV, and GAV Products
8
Product Definition
8
FRU Identification for CTO, CMV, and GAV Products
9
Chapter 2. General Information
11
Access IBM
11
Additional Information Resources
11
Features
11
Specifications
15
Chapter 3. General Checkout
17
Chapter 4. IBM Enhanced Diagnostics
19
Diagnostics Program Download
19
Running IBM Enhanced Diagnostics from the Access IBM Predesktop Area
19
Navigating through the Diagnostics Programs
19
Running Diagnostics Tests
19
Test Selection
20
Test Results
20
Fixed Disk Advanced Test (FDAT)
21
Quick and Full Erase - Hard Drive
22
Viewing the Test Log
23
Chapter 5. Using the IBM Setup Utility
25
Starting the IBM Setup Utility Program
25
Viewing and Changing Settings
25
Exiting from the IBM Setup Utility Program
25
Using Passwords
25
User Password
25
Administrator Password
26
Setting, Changing, and Deleting a Password
26
Security Settings for Access IBM Predesktop Area
26
Using Security Profile by Device
27
Using IDE Drives Setup
27
Selecting a Startup Device
28
Selecting a Temporary Startup Device
28
Changing the Startup Device Sequence
28
Advanced Settings
28
Chapter 6. Replacing Frus
29
Locating Controls and Connectors on the Front of the Computer
29
Locating Connectors on the Rear of the Computer
30
Opening the Cover
31
Locating Components
32
Accessing System Board Components and Drives
33
Identifying Parts on the System Board
34
Replacing Memory
35
Replacing a PCI Adapter
36
Replacing the Battery
37
Replacing the Power Supply
38
Replacing the System Board, Microprocessor, and Heat Sink
40
Replacing the Microprocessor
44
Replacing Internal Drives
44
Replacing a CD-ROM, CD-RW, or DVD Optical Drive
46
Replacing the Hard Disk Drive
46
Connecting a Serial ATA Hard Disk Drive
47
Replacing the Diskette Drive
48
Connecting an IDE Hard Disk or CD Drive
48
Replacing the Speaker
49
Replacing the Power Button and LED Assembly
49
Replacing the Fan Assembly
50
Closing the Cover and Connecting the Cables
52
Copyright IBM Corp
53
Chapter 7. Symptom-To-FRU Index
53
Hard Disk Drive Boot Error
53
Power Supply Errors
53
Diagnostic Error Codes
55
Beep Symptoms
76
No-Beep Symptoms
78
POST Error Codes
79
Miscellaneous Error Messages
93
Undetermined Problems
95
Chapter 8. Parts Listing
97
Machine Type 8127
97
Machine Type 8183
101
Machine Type 8184
115
Machine Type 8320
122
Machine Type 8416
131
Machine Type 8417
133
Machine Type 8418
139
Machine Type 8419
143
Machine Type 8429
147
Chapter 9. Additional Service Information
151
Security Features
151
Passwords
151
Erasing a Lost or Forgotten Password (Clearing CMOS)
152
Vital Product Data
152
Management Information Format (MIF)
153
BIOS Levels
153
Flash Update Procedures
154
Updating (Flashing) BIOS from a Diskette
154
Updating (Flashing) BIOS from Your Operating System
154
Recovering from a POST/BIOS Update Failure
154
Power Management
156
Automatic Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) BIOS
156
Advanced Power Management
156
Automatic Hardware Power Management Features
156
Setting Automatic Hardware Power Management Features
156
Automatic Power-On Features
157
Chapter 10. Related Service Information
159
Safety Information
159
General Safety
159
Electrical Safety
160
Safety Inspection Guide
161
Handling Electrostatic Discharge-Sensitive Devices
162
Grounding Requirements
163
Safety Notices (Multi-Lingual Translations)
163
Send Us Your Comments
192
Problem Determination Tips
193
Notices
193
Trademarks
194
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ThinkCentre 8127
Category
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Language
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