IBM THINKCENTRE 8090 user manual

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ThinkCentre

User Guide
Types 8086, 8087, 8088
Types 8089, 8090

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™ ThinkCentre
 User Guide Types 8086, 8087, 8088 Types 8089, 8090

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Note Before using this information and the product it supports, be sure to read the “Important safety information” on page v and AppendixE, “Notices,” on page 45. First Edition (June 2004) © Copyright International Business Machines Corporation 2004. All rights reserved. US Government Users Restricted Rights – Use, duplication or disclosure restricted by GSAADP Schedule Contract with IBM Corp.

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iv User Guide

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Important

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v Damage to a battery (such as cracks, dents, creases), dischar

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Always connect power cords

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Battery abuse or mishandling can cause the battery to overheat,

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Additional safety information DANGER Electrical current from power, telephone, and communication cables is hazardous. To avoid

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v Never touch uninsulated telephone wires or terminals unless the telephone line has been disconnected at the network interface. v Use

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Overview ® 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

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Chapter1. Installing options This chapter provides an introduction to the features and options that are available for your computer. You can expand the capabilities of your computer by adding memory or adapters. When installing an option, use these instructions along with the instructions

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Video subsystem An integrated graphics controller for a Video Graphics Array (VGA) monitor Audio subsystem v AC’97 with ADI 1981B Audio Codec v Line in and line out connectors

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v Support for the addition of an integrated cable lock (Kensington lock) v Startup sequence control v Startup without diskette drive, keyboard, or mouse v Unattended start mode v Hard disk I/O control v Serial and parallel port I/O control v Security profile by device IBM preinstalled

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Specifications This section lists the physical specifications for your computer. Dimensions He

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Supported operating positions To provide proper air flow to internal components, you must position your computer in one of the positions as illustrated below. Available options The following are some available options: v External options – Parallel port devices, such as printers an

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v Outside the United States and Canada, contact your IBM reseller or IBM marketing representative. Handling static-sensitive devices Static electricity, although harmless to you, can seriously damage computer components and options. When you add an option, do not open the stat