IBM Dock I manual

IBM ThinkPad Dock I User’s Guide Title: C74AMST CreationDate: 06/23/93 17:09:07[...]

Title: C74AMST CreationDate: 06/23/93 17:09:07[...]

IBM ThinkPad Dock I User’s Guide Title: C74AMST CreationDate: 06/23/93 17:09:07[...]

Note Before using this information and the product it supports, be sure to read the general information under Appendix E, “Product Warranties, Notices, and Statements” on page E-1. First Edition (July 1993) The following paragraph does not apply to the United Kingdom or any country where such provisions are inconsistent with local law: INTERNAT[...]

CAUTION: Do not operate the Dock I when the bottom cover is removed. To install the bottom cover, see “Installing the Bottom Cover” on page 4-5. Electrical Safety Notice DANG ER: The Dock I has no power switch. Power is controlled by the computer’s power switch. For emergencies, always use easily accessible electrical outlets to turn off the [...]

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About This Manual This manual contains the information that is needed when you use the IBM * ThinkPad * Dock I (hereinafter referred to as the Dock I ). It is organized into the following chapters and appendixes: Chapter 1, “Introduction” introduces the Dock I and describes its features. Chapter 2, “Using the Dock I” provides the procedures[...]

trademarks, service marks, FCC statement, CDCC statement, and EC directive conformance statement. viii IBM ThinkPad Dock I User’s Guide Title: C74AMST CreationDate: 06/23/93 17:09:07[...]

Contents Electrical Safety Notice ......................... iii About This Manual ........................... vii Chapter 1. Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1 Checking the Items .......................... 1-3 Locating Dock I Features ....................... 1-4 Front View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

Installing and Removing the Internal CD-ROM Drive ..... 4-11 Installing the Internal CD-ROM Drive ............. 4-11 Removing the Internal CD-ROM Drive ............. 4-13 Installing and Removing the Internal SCSI Hard Disk ..... 4-14 Installing the Internal SCSI Hard Disk ............. 4-14 Removing the Internal SCSI Hard Disk ............ 4-16 Ins[...]

Troubleshooting Charts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7 Computer Keyboard Problems .................. 6-7 External Display (CRT) Problems ................ 6-8 External Keyboard, External Numeric Keypad, or Pointing Device Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-10 Intermittent Problems . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

Notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E-5 Trademarks and Service Marks ................... E-5 Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statement .... E-6 Canadian Department of Communications Compliance Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E-6 Avis de conformité aux normes du m[...]

Chapter 1. Introduction The Dock I provides expandability for your IBM ThinkPad notebook models (hereinafter referred to as the computer ), while providing the same usability as a desktop computer system. Option cables connected or disconnected to your computer can be connected to the Dock I so you can easily carry your computer. Because the Dock I[...]

Desktop-Equivalent Features One full-size or half-size, AT-bus 16-bit slot A less than 1-inch-high drive location for an internal storage device An internal and external SCSI device connectors 1-2 IBM ThinkPad Dock I User’s Guide Title: C74AMST CreationDate: 06/23/93 17:09:07[...]

Checking the Items Check that you have the following items. If any are missing or damaged, call your IBM marketing representative or dealer. Dock I Manual Option Diskette Power Cord Security Lock Keys Notes 1. An extra key is provided as a spare. 2. The key number is necessary when replacing lost keys. See “Ordering Additional Security Lock Keys?[...]

Locating Dock I Features This section identifies the features for the Dock I. Symbols for connectors are embossed on the back of the Dock I above each connector for easy identification. Front View Name of Feature Description 1 Guide Pins The guide pins are used as guides when attaching the computer. There are the matching alignment holes on the com[...]

Name of Feature Description 6 Location for less than 1-inch-High Drive The Dock I can accommodate one storage device here. The blank bezel is removed when installing an internal option. 7 Status Indicators The status indicators are LEDs (light-emitting diode) that indicate the current status of the Dock I by their On/Off states. Each status indicat[...]

Rear View Name of Feature Description 1 Mouse/Pointing Device Connector The mouse/pointing device connector (6-pin) connects a mouse or other pointing device cable. 2 Serial Connector The serial connector (9-pin) usually connects a modem or serial-printer signal cable. 3 External SCSI Connector The external SCSI connector (60-pin) connects an exter[...]

Name of Feature Description 8 Video-In Connector The video-in connector (15-pin) is used to view video images of multimedia on the TFT LCD of the computer. CAUTION: The removable cap prevents damage to the pins of the external display signal cable connector if it is inadvertently connected. 9 External Display Connector The external display connecto[...]

Name of Feature Description 14 External Diskette Drive Connector (26-pin) Connects the 3.5-inch diskette drive that has been removed from the computer and set up with the IBM ThinkPad 750 FDD External Attachment Kit (an IBM option). 15 Keyboard/Numeric Keypad Connector The keyboard/numeric keypad connector (6-pin) connects the keyboard or numeric k[...]

Dock I Status Indicators The LED status indicators indicate the current status of the Dock I by their On/Off states or their colors (green and orange). Each LED indicator has a matching special symbol below it. The following figure and table show the name, color, and meaning of each LED indicator. Symbol Name of LED Indicator LED Color Meaning 1 Do[...]

Symbol Name of LED Indicator LED Color Meaning 3 Warning Orange Turns on or blinks when you attempt any of the following operations. This LED warns you not to continue the operation. For what happens if you continue the operation, see “Warning Function” on page 1-12. Removing a computer that is working with a Dock I. Removing a computer that is[...]

Changing Modes When you are operating a computer that has been attached to the Dock I, you cannot put the computer in hibernation mode. You will hear a warning beep from the computer if you attempt this. However, you can enter suspend and standby modes. The following table summarizes these conditions. Attempt to Enter Can the Computer Enter the Mod[...]

Warning Function When computer power is turned off, attaching or removing the computer to or from the Dock I causes no problems. Make sure that if you attach or remove the computer to or from the Dock I you observe the following rules. Rules of Attachment and Removal When computer power is on, attaching or removing the computer, or changing the ope[...]

Current Status This Will Occur An application is running on the computer. These operations are not allowed. This operation may cause all application memory-related data to be lost even though you stop the attachment in the middle of the operation. Power Is Turned Off This operation turns off the power of the computer and the Dock I. The computer ha[...]

Removing the Computer from the Dock I Do not remove the computer from the Dock I when the computer is in one of the following modes: Operating mode Standby mode Suspend mode When the computer is in one of these modes and you inadvertently move the slide-knob, the release/lock lever snaps open 1 , the warning indicator blinks, and the warning beep s[...]

Warning: Computer and Dock I power will turn off if you pull the release/lock lever any further after the warning beep is heard and the warning indicator blinks. All application memory-related data may be lost. Chapter 1. Introduction 1-15 Title: C74AMST CreationDate: 06/23/93 17:09:07[...]

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Chapter 2. Using the Dock I This chapter contains the procedures for the initial and basic operations when using the Dock I. This chapter contains : Setting Up the Dock I ......................... 2-2 Attaching and Removing the Computer .............. 2-3 Attaching the Computer ..................... 2-3 Removing the Computer ..................... 2[...]

Setting Up the Dock I Before you attach the computer to the Dock I, do the following. To install the internal CD-ROM drive: Go to “Installing and Removing the Internal CD-ROM Drive” on page 4-11. To install the internal SCSI hard disk: Go to “Installing and Removing the Internal SCSI Hard Disk” on page 4-14. To install the ThinkPad hard dis[...]

Attaching and Removing the Computer CAUTION: Do not operate the Dock I with the bottom cover removed. To install the bottom cover, see “Installing the Bottom Cover” on page 4-5. This section describes the procedures for attaching and removing the computer to and from the Dock I. Attaching the Computer To attach the computer to the Dock I, do th[...]

4 . Unlock the security lock on the front of the Dock I by turning the key to the middle position. 5 . Slide and open the door 1 o n the rear of the computer . When you have removed the computer, close the door. 2-4 IBM ThinkPad Dock I User’s Guide Title: C74AMST CreationDate: 06/23/93 17:09:07[...]

6 . Important Handle the computer gently; the hard disk is very shock-sensitive. Turn the computer upside down. Slide the locking lever 1 o n the bottom of your computer outward. This is done to make sure that the hard disk inside the computer cannot be removed. When you have removed the computer, slide the locking lever inward. Chapter 2. Using th[...]

7 . Look at the Dock I. If the hooks 1 are raised as shown, you cannot attach the computer. Move the slide-knob 2 to the left. The hooks 3 are lowered and the release/lock lever 4 snaps open. 2-6 IBM ThinkPad Dock I User’s Guide Title: C74AMST CreationDate: 06/23/93 17:09:07[...]

8 . Important Wait at least ten seconds before you re-attach the computer after it has been removed. Handle the computer gently; the hard disk is very shock-sensitive. Place the computer on top of the Dock I and slide the computer in until the guide pins 1 fit into the alignment holes 6 . Use both the docking-knob 7 and the lever cover 2 a s finger[...]

9 . Snap the release/lock lever 1 closed. Notes 1. Sound from the cooling fan inside the Dock I is normal. 2. When the computer is installed correctly, the docked indicator turns on and stays on. 10. Lock the security lock on the front of the Dock I by turning the key to the extreme right position. Remove the key and keep it in a safe place. 2-8 IB[...]

11. Open the LCD of the computer, turn on all external devices, then turn on the computer. Notes 1. If the warning beep sounds and the warning indicator blinks, make sure that the release/lock lever is locked. See step 9 on page 2-8. 2. The Dock I is not equipped with a power switch. The power switch of the computer turns on and off the power of it[...]

Removing the Computer To remove the computer from the Dock I, do the following: 1 . See “Rules of Attachment and Removal” on page 1-12. 2 . Shut down the application program. Turn off the computer; this also turns off the Dock I. Close the LCD of the computer. 3 . Unlock the security lock on the front of the Dock I by turning the key to the mid[...]

5 . Pull the release/lock lever 1 until it stops. 6 . Important Handle the computer gently; the hard disk is very shock-sensitive. Remove the computer from the Dock I. Chapter 2. Using the Dock I 2-11 Title: C74AMST CreationDate: 06/23/93 17:09:07[...]

7 . To prevent unauthorized persons from using your Dock I, lock the security lock on the front of the Dock I by turning the key to the extreme left position. Remove the key and keep it in a safe place. Key Positions The key positions and their functions are explained in “Key Positions and Their Functions” on page 3-2. You have completed the re[...]

Using the Display Stand The display stand is available as an IBM option. You can use the display stand separately from the Dock I. If you are going to view the screen when the external display is on the display stand and are going to type on the keyboard of the notebook computer, open the LCD at an angle of 180 degrees and keep it out of the way un[...]

Carrying the Dock I with the Computer Attached Correctly Attached? Before you carry the Dock I with the computer attached, make sure that: 1. The release/lock lever is locked. If it is not locked, the computer could separate from the Dock I. 2. The computer (represented by 2 ) is not attached to the Dock I (represented by 3 ) with the hooks 1 as sh[...]

When you carry the Dock I with the computer attached for longer distances, use the carrying case. The carrying case is available as an IBM accessory. The handle can be used as a palm rest when you operate the computer. Note: If you are going to use the computer keyboard with the Dock I attached for more than 30 minutes continuously or more than a t[...]

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Chapter 3. Using the Security Features This chapter contains information on how you can protect your Dock I against theft or unauthorized use. There are two ways to secure the Dock I; use the security lock or attach the it to a work surface. This chapter contains: Using the Security Lock ....................... 3-2 Security Lock Description .......[...]

Using the Security Lock You can secure the Dock I and the computer by using the security lock on the front of the Dock I. The following describes the security lock and shows the various ways to use it. Security Lock Description The security lock secures the following: Bottom Cover When the bottom cover is locked by the security lock, the bottom cov[...]

Key Position Explanation Can the Bottom Cover Be Removed? Can the Dock I Power Be Turned On or Off? Can the Key Be Removed? Unlock Turn to this position to remove the bottom cover. Yes Yes (On or Off). No Lock 1 The key is turned to this position when the Dock I is used. No Yes (On or Off). Yes Lock 2 The key is turned to this position to prevent u[...]

Securing the Dock I with the Security Hook You can secure the Dock I to a table or desk by routing a chain or cable through the security hook at the rear of the Dock I. Note You must purchase the chain or cable and lock. The diameter of the chain or cable must be approximately 4 mm (0.15 in.) or less. 3-4 IBM ThinkPad Dock I User’s Guide Title: C[...]

Ordering Additional Security Lock Keys Information for ordering additional keys may be obtained by writing to the address given on the tag attached to the keys. When requesting additional keys, be sure to include the key number from the tag. An additional charge is required. The following information should be recorded. The key number is on the tag[...]

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Chapter 4. Installing and Removing IBM Options Options are devices that you can attach to or install inside the Dock I to expand the capabilities of your computer. This chapter provides the instructions to add internal options to your computer. This chapter contains : Handling Internal Options ...................... 4-2 Removing and Installing the [...]

Handling Internal Options Warning: Do not open the static-protective package containing the option until you are instructed to install the option. Static electricity can damage the option. When you are instructed to install the option, observe these precautions as you open the static-protective package: Touch the static-protective package containin[...]

Removing and Installing the Bottom Cover This section describes the procedures for removing and installing the bottom cover of the Dock I. Removing the Bottom Cover To remove the bottom cover, do the following: 1 . Unlock the security lock on the front of the Dock I by turning the key to the middle position. Move the slide-knob to the left. (Refer [...]

3 . Open the bottom cover. You can remove the cable guide cover 1 if a cable from inside the Dock I cannot be routed through the cable opening 2 . You have completed the removal of the bottom cover. 4-4 IBM ThinkPad Dock I User’s Guide Title: C74AMST CreationDate: 06/23/93 17:09:07[...]

Installing the Bottom Cover To install the bottom cover, do the following: 1 . Install the cable guide cover 1 in the bottom cover if a cable from inside the Dock I can be routed through the cable opening. Close the bottom cover. 2 . Tighten the four screws ( 1 2 3 4 ) using a coin. Chapter 4. Installing and Removing IBM Options 4-5 Title: C74AMST [...]

You have completed the installation of the bottom cover. 4-6 IBM ThinkPad Dock I User’s Guide Title: C74AMST CreationDate: 06/23/93 17:09:07[...]

Removing and Installing the Blank Bezel This section describes the procedures for removing and installing the blank bezel 1 . Chapter 4. Installing and Removing IBM Options 4-7 Title: C74AMST CreationDate: 06/23/93 17:09:07[...]

Removing the Blank Bezel To remove the blank bezel, do the following: 1 . If you install an option in this compartment, press the latches 2 of the blank bezel 1 at the same time to remove it 3 . 2 . If you do not need to reinstall the blank bezel 1 because of an option, for example, the internal CD-ROM drive, place the blank bezel in the order of 2[...]

Installing the Blank Bezel To install the blank bezel, perform the installation procedure in the reverse order. Chapter 4. Installing and Removing IBM Options 4-9 Title: C74AMST CreationDate: 06/23/93 17:09:07[...]

Releasing the Latches To release the latches for an internal storage device, press the left and right latches ( 1 and 2 ) at the same time as shown. 4-10 IBM ThinkPad Dock I User’s Guide Title: C74AMST CreationDate: 06/23/93 17:09:07[...]

Installing and Removing the Internal CD-ROM Drive The Dock I can accommodate one internal CD-ROM drive. This section describes the procedures for installing and removing the internal CD-ROM drive. CAUTION: 1. This CD-ROM drive uses a laser system. To ensure correct use of this product, read the manual that came with the CD-ROM drive carefully and k[...]

4 . Insert the connector 1 of the flat-ribbon cable into the connector 2 of the CD-ROM drive. 5 . Note If the audio connector 1 and the power connector 2 are fastened together with a twist-tie, undo the twist-tie and separate them. Insert the CD-ROM drive into the compartment 5 . Insert the power connector 2 into the connector 3 . Insert the audio [...]

6 . Insert the CD-ROM in until it stops 3 . Insert the connector 2 into the connector 1 . Latches If you need to remove the CD-ROM, you must release the latches. See “Releasing the Latches” on page 4-10. 7 . If you have removed an adapter card, reinstall it. See “Installing an Adapter Card” on page 4-22. 8 . Install the bottom cover. See ?[...]

Installing and Removing the Internal SCSI Hard Disk The Dock I can accommodate one, under-1-inch-high internal SCSI hard disk. This section describes the procedures for installing and removing the internal SCSI hard disk for the Dock I. Installing the Internal SCSI Hard Disk To install the internal SCSI hard disk in the Dock I, do the following: 1 [...]

5 . Note If the power connector 2 and the other small connector (not shown) are fastened together with a twist-tie, undo the twist-tie and separate them. Insert the SCSI hard disk into the compartment 4 . Insert the power connector 2 into the connector 3 . Insert the connector 5 into the connector 1 . Push the SCSI hard disk in until it stops. Latc[...]

8 . Install the bottom cover. See “Installing the Bottom Cover” on page 4-5. You have completed the installation of the internal SCSI hard disk in the Dock I. SCSI Information Read Chapter 5, “Using the SCSI Controller and Support Software” on page 5-1 before you use the internal SCSI hard disk. Removing the Internal SCSI Hard Disk To remov[...]

Installing and Removing the ThinkPad Hard Disk Drive The Dock I can accommodate one ThinkPad hard disk drive. This section describes the procedures for installing and removing the ThinkPad hard disk drive. Installing the ThinkPad Hard Disk Drive To install the ThinkPad hard disk drive in the Dock I, do the following: 1 . Remove the bottom cover. Se[...]

5 . Insert the ThinkPad hard disk drive into the compartment 3 . Insert the connector 2 of the flat-ribbon cable into the connector 1 of the Dock I. Push the ThinkPad hard disk drive in until it stops. Latches If you need to remove the ThinkPad hard disk drive, you must release the latches. See “Releasing the Latches” on page 4-10. 6 . Install [...]

Installing and Removing the Audio Cable This section describes the procedures for installing and removing the audio cable. Installing the Audio Cable To install the audio cable in the Dock I, do the following: 1 . Remove the bottom cover. See “Removing the Bottom Cover” on page 4-3. Chapter 4. Installing and Removing IBM Options 4-19 Title: C74[...]

2 . Insert the plug 7 of the audio cable into the speaker-in jack 6 of the adapter card. Insert the plug (white) 4 o f the audio cable into the speaker-in-left jack (white) 3 of the Dock I. Insert the plug (red) 1 of the audio cable into the speaker-in-right jack (red) 2 of the Dock I. Route the audio cable through the openings 5 . 4-20 IBM ThinkPa[...]

3 . Install the bottom cover. See “Installing the Bottom Cover” on page 4-5. You have completed the installation of the audio cable in the Dock I. Removing the Audio Cable To remove the audio cable, perform the installation procedure in the reverse order. Chapter 4. Installing and Removing IBM Options 4-21 Title: C74AMST CreationDate: 06/23/93 [...]

Installing and Removing an Adapter Card The Dock I can accommodate one full- or half-size, AT-bus 16-bit adapter card. This section describes the procedures for installing and removing the adapter card. Installing an Adapter Card To install the adapter card in the Dock I, do the following: 1 . Remove the bottom cover. See “Removing the Bottom Cov[...]

Removing the Adapter Card To remove the adapter card, perform the installation procedure in the reverse order. do the following: Chapter 4. Installing and Removing IBM Options 4-23 Title: C74AMST CreationDate: 06/23/93 17:09:07[...]

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Chapter 5. Using the SCSI Controller and Support Software This chapter explains: How to set up the SCSI controller’s configuration. How to install the option device drivers that are supported on the Dock I Option Diskette. The device driver options, when installed, enable your option devices to work in conjunction with your IBM ThinkPad. Installi[...]

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Setting up the SCSI Controller Configuration This section explains how to set up the SCSI controller’s configuration. Default Settings The configuration of the SCSI controller is preset to the default. The default settings will serve most installations. The default configuration of the SCSI controller and ROM BIOS is set up as follows. The SCSI c[...]

SCSI Controller Board Layout The following figure is a diagram showing the SCSI controller’s board layout. Locate the following switches and jumpers in the Dock I 1 SCSI Controller’s Memory Address Switches 2 SCSI Controller’s IRQ Jumpers 5-4 IBM ThinkPad Dock I User’s Guide Title: C74AMST CreationDate: 06/23/93 17:09:07[...]

SCSI Controller’s Memory Address Settings For future reference, if you select an alternate address, record it here. SCSI Controller’s Alternate Memory Address: Memory Address Switches Settings Memory Address Range SCSI SW0 SCSI SW1 1 2 3 4 Off On SCSI SW0 SCSI SW1 Off Off CA00h–CBFFh On Off C800h–C9FFh Off On CE00h–CFFFh On On DE00h–DFF[...]

For future reference, if you select an interrupt, record it here. IRQ No.: SCSI ID Important Ensure that no more than 5 SCSI devices (internal or external) are attached to the Dock I SCSI controller. Ensure that no more than 3 meters (approximately 10 feet) total maximum of cable length are used. There are eight SCSI IDs—7 through 0. SCSI ID 7 is[...]

Write down the SCSI IDs of SCSI devices attached to your Dock I to complete the following table. SCSI ID SCSI Device 7 SCSI Controller 6 Hard Disk Drive 5 Hard Disk Drive 4 IBM 3.5-inch SCSI Rewritable Optical Disk Drive, or IBM 5.25-inch SCSI Rewritable Optical Disk Drive 3 IBM PS/2 CD-ROM Drive (external) 2 1 0 SCSI ID SCSI Device 7 SCSI Controll[...]

Checking Your Work Be sure that your installation meets the following requirements. Requirements Each SCSI device connected to the SCSI controller is set to a different SCSI ID. If you have an internal device, that device is terminated. If you have only one external device, that device is terminated. If you have more than one external device, the l[...]

Installing Support Software This section provides an overview of the installation of support software including the Dock I Option Diskette. Before You Begin Some SCSI devices are shipped with diskettes called: Option diskettes Option/device driver diskettes Most SCSI hard disk drives do not require these diskettes. Most SCSI devices other than hard[...]

1 . You will need to have IBM DOS installed on your hard disk. 2 . By referring to the instructions supplied with the SCSI device, install the DOS device drivers for the device. 3 . If the SCSI device is one of these, it is required to update the DOS device driver on the Dock I Option Diskette. If the SCSI device is other than these, the installati[...]

4 . Insert the Dock I Option Diskette into drive A. At the operating system prompt, type UINSTALL and press Enter . This screen appears. 5 . Press Enter . This screen appears. Note The reference to “SOURCE medium” on this screen means the Dock I Option Diskette. Chapter 5. Using the SCSI Controller and Support Software 5-11 Title: C74AMST Creat[...]

6 . Press Enter . This screen appears. Note IBM SCSI MAGNETO OPTICAL DEVICE DRIVER is used for the IBM 5.25-inch Rewritable Optical Disk Drive. IBM SCSI REWRITABLE OPTICAL DEVICE DRIVER is used for the IBM 3.5-inch Rewritable Optical Disk Drive. 7 . Select a device name of the SCSI device option you have attached. Press Enter . This screen appears.[...]

8 . Use the letter and path name of the drive where you want this device driver to be installed. The default is C: . Press Enter . The installation process begins. Follow the screen prompts to complete the option installation. This screen appears. Operation Completed Successfully. The installation is complete. Press F3 to exit the Installation Opt[...]

Installing the OS/2 Device Drivers This section explains how to install the device drivers for an IBM OS/2 operating-system environment, Version 2.1. SCSI Adapter Support Installation for the Dock I You will need to have installed the SCSI adapter support during or after the installation of the IBM OS/2 version 2.1. To install the SCSI adapter supp[...]

5 . In the panel, identify SCSI Adapter Support . Then click on the “OK” button. Highlight the Future Domain ** 85 IBM from the “Select SCSI Adapter(s)” menu. Then click on the “OK” button. SCSI Device Support Installation OS/2 version 2.1 ships with a generic hard disk device driver built into the operating system. By adding support fo[...]

2 . If the SCSI device is one of these, it is required to update the OS/2 device driver on the Dock I Option Diskette. If the SCSI device is a CD-ROM drive and the instructions supplied with the device contain no information about OS/2 version 2.0, go to “Installing the OS/2 Version 2.1 CD-ROM Device Driver” on page 5-18. IBM 3.5-inch Rewritabl[...]

7 . From the “System Setup” window, open the “Device Driver Install” icon. This starts the “OS/2 2.1 Device Driver Install” program (also known as “DDINSTAL”). 8 . Set the source directory to A:IBMDEV . Accept the default destination directory by clicking on the “Install...” button. This brings up a list of device drivers to be[...]

9 . Click on one of these entries. Then click on the “OK” button. The DDINSTAL program automatically copies the necessary files from the Dock I Option Diskette to the system hard disk and automatically updates your CONFIG.SYS file. Note The IBM SCSI Magneto Optical Driver is used for the IBM 5.25-inch SCSI Rewritable Optical Disk Drive. The IBM[...]

2 . From the OS/2 desktop, open the “OS/2 System” icon. 3 . From the “OS/2 System” window, open the “Selective Install” icon. 4 . In the “System Configuration” window, identify “CD-ROM Device Support” and click on the “OK” button. 5 . Highlight IBM CD-ROM II from “Select CD-ROM Device(s)”. Chapter 5. Using the SCSI Contr[...]

6 . Follow instructions on the screen to install the CD-ROM device driver. PLAYCD Utility The PLAYCD utility program is not installed during this installation procedure. The PLAYCD.EXE and CDPLAY.HLP files are available on the CD-ROM Option/Device Driver Diskette. If these files are needed, use the OS/2 COPY command to copy the individual files fro[...]

If your SCSI drives are new, using the appropriate IBM DOS or OS/2 utility programs is the only step you need. The SCSI diagnostics utility helps you troubleshoot SCSI controller and device problems through a series of menus. Starting the SCSI Diagnostics Utility This section explains how to run the SCSI diagnostics utility from the Dock I Option D[...]

4 . A screen similar the following appears. 5 . The cursor highlights the first option device, which is the device with the lowest SCSI ID. Select the device you want to test by highlighting the device and pressing Enter . 5-22 IBM ThinkPad Dock I User’s Guide Title: C74AMST CreationDate: 06/23/93 17:09:07[...]

6 . The SCSI FIXED/REMOVAL DRIVE MENU appears. This menu lists 7 possible test options. If your installation has no hard disk drives, only Test Options 0, 1, 2, 3, and 4 appear on this menu. The individual tests are described briefly below the figure of the menu. Adapter Diagnostics Three pass/fail tests are run on the SCSI controller to check ROM,[...]

Read/Write Test This test issues Write commands, the Reads them back and compares the two to verify that they are handled properly by the drive. This test will destroy any data you may have on the drive. Low-Level Format Drive This function will perform a low-level format of your drive, destroying any data that it may have on it. It is not necessar[...]

Chapter 6. Solving Problems Computer and Dock I problems can be caused by your computer, the Dock I, or both. To simplify diagnosing problems, isolate your computer and diagnose it first. Then test the Dock I with the computer attached. The diagnostic program on your computer diagnoses the Dock I and the computer when attached. Many problems can be[...]

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Before the Testing Is Started Before starting the test, do the following: Important You may hear a continuous beep. This beep can be a message from the warning function of the Dock I. See “Warning Function” on page 1-12 for the cause of the beep before you do the following. 1 . Turn off the Dock I using the computer power switch. 2 . Remove the[...]

5 . You are here because you did not find any problems on your computer. Connect the cables to the Dock I. 6 . Attach your computer to the Dock I. (See “Attaching the Computer” on page 2-3.) 7 . You will test the Dock I with the computer installed. Go to the next page. 6-4 IBM ThinkPad Dock I User’s Guide Title: C74AMST CreationDate: 06/23/93[...]

Testing Your Dock I Important If you are instructed to get service during the following procedures, take your computer and the security lock key with the Dock I. In this chapter, the system unit stands for both the computer and the Dock I. The power-on self-test (POST) runs automatically from your computer. If the test goes to completion without de[...]

Screen Messages Action 195 (The computer in hibernation mode might be attached to the Dock I) 1. Turn off the computer. 2. Remove the computer. 3. Attach the computer to the Dock I. Blank screen or any other screen response Go to “LCD Problems” on page 6-12. Other messages Go to step 2. Yes The computer has successfully completed the POST and t[...]

Troubleshooting Charts Troubleshooting Chart Page Computer Keyboard Problems 6-7 External Display (CRT) Problems 6-8 External Keyboard, External Numeric Keypad, or Pointing Device Problems 6-10 Intermittent Problems 6-12 LCD Problems 6-12 Option Problems 6-14 Printer Problems 6-15 Screen Messages 6-15 Other Problems 6-15 Computer Keyboard Problems [...]

External Display (CRT) Problems Problems Action Blank screen. Verify that: 1. The power cord for the external display is plugged into a working electrical outlet and into the external display. 2. The external display is turned on and the brightness and contrast controls for the display are turned up. 3. The signal cable for the external display is [...]

Problems Action Wrong characters appear on the screen. Verify that operating systems and application programs have been installed and configured correctly. If they are already installed and configured, have the system unit serviced. Chapter 6. Solving Problems 6-9 Title: C74AMST CreationDate: 06/23/93 17:09:07[...]

External Keyboard, External Numeric Keypad, or Pointing Device Problems Problems Action All or some keyboard keys do not work. When the external keyboard is connected, the computer keyboard does not work. Verify that the external keyboard is correctly connected to the keyboard/numeric keypad connector. Verify that the external keyboard cable is fir[...]

Problems Action The mouse or pointing device does not work. The mouse or pointing-device does not work when it is connected to the mouse connector on the numeric keypad. Reconnect it to the mouse or pointing device connector of the Dock I. Verify that the device driver for the mouse is installed. Verify that the mouse or pointing-device cable is se[...]

Intermittent Problems Problems Action Does your Dock I have an intermittent problem? A problem can be difficult to find because it occurs just once in a while. If your Dock I has such a problem, verify that: 1. The computer is firmly attached to the Dock I. 2. All cables and power cords are securely connected to the rear of the Dock I and to the at[...]

Problems Action Blank screen with one beep. Note If you are using an external display, go to “External Display (CRT) Problems” on page 6-8. When you are using an external display with a display adapter, a blank screen is normal. When you return to operating mode from suspend mode, one beep sounds and the suspend LED on the computer blinks and a[...]

Option Problems Problems Action An IBM option that was just installed does not work. Verify that: 1. The computer and Dock I hardware settings do not conflict. 2. The option is designed for the Dock I. 3. Be sure to follow the instructions supplied with the option. 4. The option is installed correctly. 5. You have not loosened any other installed o[...]

Printer Problems Problems Action The printer does not work. Verify that: 1. The printer is turned on and is ready to print. 2. The printer signal cable is connected to the correct connector on the Dock I. (For the location of the printer connector, see “parallel connector” on “Locating Dock I Features” on page 1-4.) 3. You have correctly as[...]

Problems Action Broken security lock. Have the Dock I with the security lock key serviced. See “Ordering Additional Security Lock Keys” on page 3-5. Cannot read nor write from and to the internal ThinkPad hard disk. Verify that a hard-disk password is removed. Status indicators not working. Have the system unit serviced. 1. The hard disk in-use[...]

Getting Service Important When visiting the service representative, take your computer and key for the security lock along with the Dock I. If your Dock I needs service, you can: Call an IBM-authorized service representative to come and repair it. Take it to an IBM-authorized service center for repair. Call your place of purchase. When requesting s[...]

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Appendix A. Starting up the OS from the Dock I When the computer is attached to the Dock I, you can start up the operating system from the additional hard disk in the Dock I. The procedures for starting up the operating system from the additional hard disk varies depending on which operating system you have installed on the additional hard disk. Th[...]

Planning for the Operating System Startup When you attach the computer to the Dock I, keep in mind the following. When installing the operating system, confirm the following. – The configuration of all additional hard disks attached to the Dock I. – All external SCSI devices are turned on. The drive letter assigned to the partitions on the comp[...]

Figure A-2. Drive Letters assigned on the computer when attached to the Dock I. The drive letter assigned to the partition containing OS/2 2.1 changes to E when attached to the Dock I. Hard Disk Drive on the Computer Additional Hard Disk Pr i m a r y ( DO S) No dr i ve l e t t er C: E: B oot M anager Logi cal D r i ve (O S /2 2 .1 o r l a t e r) Pr[...]

Starting DOS To start up DOS from the additional hard disk attached to the Dock I, you must change the startup sequence. To change the startup sequence, do the following. 1 . Install the additional hard disk to the Dock I. 2 . Check the devices you have installed or attached. Then assign serial numbers (1 through 4) only to the hard disk devices yo[...]

ThinkPad Hard Disk in the computer ThinkPad Hard Disk in the Dock I Diskette Drive in the computer Diskette Drive connected to the Dock I Hard Disk/Dis k ette Drive Drive Number SCSI Hard Disk (SCSI ID Number 6) SCSI Hard Disk (SCSI ID Number 5) SCSI Hard Disk (SCSI ID Number 4) SCSI Hard Disk (SCSI ID Number 3) SCSI Hard Disk (SCSI ID Number 2) SC[...]

4 . The Easy-Setup menu appears. Select Start Up . 5 . In the Start Up menu, 1 indicates startup numbers and 2 indicates drive numbers. By referring to the table that you have completed in step 2, click up to four drive number icons in the order of the startup numbers. A diskette drive where the Installation Diskette of DOS will be inserted must be[...]

You have completed the setup for starting up the operating system from the additional hard disk installed in to the Dock I. When you turn on the computer attached to the Dock I the next time, the operating system on the additional hard disk will start up. When the Computer Is Removed Whenever you remove the computer from the Dock I and turn on the [...]

Starting OS/2 2.1 from the Additional Hard Disk To start up OS/2 2.1 from the additional hard disk, you must use the Boot Manager. Note In the Start Up menu, click on the “Reset” icon for the Boot Manager to start up correctly. 1 2 3 4 11 22 3 4 FDD-1 HDD-1 N et wo r k FDD-2 HD D-2 HDD-3 HDD-4 Reset Have the OS/2 Installation Diskette and Diske[...]

3 . Insert the Installation Diskette into the diskette drive and turn on the Dock I using the power switch of the computer. Follow the instructions on the screen until the Installation Drive Selection screen is displayed. 4 . From the Installation Drive Selection screen, select option 2, Specify a different drive or partition to display the FDISK s[...]

7 . If you are installing the operating system on the additional hard disk, set the partition for the additional hard disk drive to installable, then install the operating system. 8 . If you have already installed OS/2 2.1, save the changes and exit the program. 9 . When the Boot Manager Menu appears on the screen, select the option for the additio[...]

Boot Manager Menu The Boot Manager starts up the operating system that is selected from the Boot Manager menu, regardless of its contents, if there is a matching partition assigned the selected drive letter. Appendix A. Starting up the OS from the Dock I A-11 Title: C74AMST CreationDate: 06/23/93 17:09:07[...]

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Appendix B. SCSI Information This appendix explains SCSI connectors, termination, and cables of the Dock I. This appendix contains : Device Ordering and the Boot Drive ................ B-2 External SCSI Connector ....................... B-2 Internal SCSI Connector ....................... B-3 Termination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

Device Ordering and the Boot Drive Hard disk drives are recognized by the system in the order of the SCSI controller’s memory addresses (for multiple controllers). This is followed by the order of the SCSI ID of each hard disk drive on each SCSI controller in the system, starting at SCSI ID 6 through SCSI ID 0. If there are only SCSI hard disk dr[...]

Pin I/O Signal Pin I/O Signal 17 N/A GND 47 N/A GND 18 I/O SCSI PARITY 48 O REQ 19 N/A GND 49 N/A GND 20 N/A GND 50 I/O I/O 21 N/A GND 51 N/A GND 22 N/A GND 52 (Open) 23 N/A GND 53 (Open) 24 N/A GND 54 (Open) 25 (Open) 55 (Open) 26 N/A TERMPWR 56 (Open) 27 N/A GND 57 (Open) 28 N/A GND 58 (Open) 29 N/A GND 59 (Open) 30 N/A GND 60 (Open) Internal SCS[...]

Pin I/O Signal Pin I/O Signal 15 N/A GND 40 O RST 16 I/O SCSIDATA (7) 41 N/A GND 17 N/A GND 42 I MSG 18 I/O SCSI PARITY 43 N/A GND 19 N/A GND 44 I/O SEL 20 N/A GND 45 N/A GND 21 N/A GND 46 I/O C/D 22 N/A GND 47 N/A GND 23 N/A GND 48 O REQ 24 N/A GND 49 N/A GND 25 (Open) 50 I/O I/O Termination The SCSI controller specification defines cable and term[...]

ft) maximum. This three-meter length includes both internal SCSI cables (inside the Dock I or external SCSI device) as well as external SCSI cables (outside the Dock I or external SCSI device). The following table shows the SCSI cable length for the Dock I, IBM storage enclosures, and SCSI cables. Cable Length Dock I Model 001 (internal cable) 0.2 [...]

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Appendix C. Using the Selectable Program Load When an adapter card, for example, an audio adapter card, is installed in the Dock I, an application program that enables the adapter card to operate is loaded into the memory of the computer. When you use the computer in a stand-alone mode the application program does not need to be loaded into the mem[...]

@echo off QExpUnit > nul If ErrorLevel 255 goto error If ErrorLevel 2 goto exp2 If ErrorLevel 1 goto exp1 If ErrorLevel goto exp :exp rem rem Start the programs here which are to be run when no Dock I, rem or the port replicator without PCMCIA is connected to the computer rem goto end :exp1 rem rem Start the programs here which are to be run whe[...]

Appendix D. Specifications The Dock I has the following specifications. The IBM power cord part numbers available in each country are covered in “Electrical Characteristics” on page D-2. Physical Characteristics Depth 251 mm ( 9.9 in.) Height Front 69 mm ( 2.7 in.) Rear 102 mm ( 4.0 in.) Width 410 mm (16.1 in.) Weight (without options) 2.7 kg ([...]

Electrical Characteristics Heat Output Base Configuration 181 BTUs/hr † Maximum Configuration 358 BTUs/hr Input Voltage—Sine-wave Input (50 or 60 Hz) †† Low Range Minimum 100 V ac Maximum 125 V ac High Range Minimum 200 V ac Maximum 240 V ac Input Kilovolt-Amperes (k VA) (approximately) Configuration as shipped from IBM 0.053 k VA Maximum C[...]

S/N ratio (dB) > 5 0 Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) (%) < 1 Speaker-In to Embedded Speaker Input frequency 1 kHz, Speaker impedance 8 Output (W) > 2 † S/N ratio (dB) > 45 †† Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) (%) < 2 † † Notes: † Speaker-In level 200 mVrms, Minimum attenuation †† Output level 50 mW IBM Power Cords For y[...]

amperes (minimum), 250 volts. The cord set should be marked <HAR> and have the appropriate safety approvals for the country in which the equipment will be installed. IBM power cords for a specific country are usually available only in that country: Country IBM Power Cord Part Number Country IBM Power Cord Part Number Country IBM Power Cord Pa[...]

Country IBM Power Cord Part Number Switzerland 14F0051 Taiwan 13F9959 Thailand 1838574 Trinidad (West Indies) 13F9959 Turkey 13F9979 U.K. 14F0033 U.S.A. 13F9959 Uruguay 13F9940 Venezuela 13F9959 Yugoslavia 13F9979 Appendix D. Specifications D-5 Title: C74AMST CreationDate: 06/23/93 17:09:07[...]

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Appendix E. Product Warranties, Notices, and Statements This appendix contains : Notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E-5 Trademarks and Service Marks ................... E-5 Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statement .... E-6 Canadian Department of Communications Compliance Statement . . . . . . . . . . [...]

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International Business Machines Corporation Armonk, New York 10504 Statement of Limited Warranty The warranties provided by IBM in this Statement of Limited Warranty apply only to Machines you originally purchase for your use, and not for resale, from IBM or an IBM authorized reseller. The term “Machine” means an IBM machine, its features, conv[...]

Depending on the Machine, the service may be 1) a “Repair” service at your location (called “On-site”) or at one of IBM's or a reseller's service locations (called “Carry-in”) or 2) an “Exchange” service, either On-site or Carry-in. When a type of service involves the exchange of a Machine or part, the item IBM or your res[...]

Notices References in this publication to IBM products, programs, or services do not imply that IBM intends to make these available in all countries in which IBM operates. Any reference to an IBM product, program, or service is not intended to state or imply that only IBM's product, program, or service may be used. Any functionally equivalent [...]

Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statement Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can [...]

European Community (EC) Directive Conformance Statement This product is in conformity with the protection requirements of EC Council Directive 89/336/EEC on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to electromagnetic compatibility. A Declaration of Conformity with the requirements of the Directive has been signed by IBM United Ki[...]

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Index Numerics 104XXXX XXX, error code 6-15 209XXXX XXX, error code 6-15 210XXXX XXX, error code 6-15 211XXXX XXX, error code 6-15 212XXXX XXX, error code 6-15 213XXXX XXX, error code 6-15 214XXXX XXX, error code 6-15 215XXXX XXX, error code 6-15 216XXXX XXX, error code 6-15 217XXXX XXX, error code 6-15 A adapter card installing 4-22 removing 4-23 [...]

headphone jack 1-5 hooks 1-5 I I/O address, default 5-3 internal CD-ROM drive installing 4-11 removing 4-13 internal SCSI hard disk installing 4-14 removing 4-16 internal self test 6-5 interrupt select, default 5-3 interrupt settings (default), SCSI controller 5-5 interrupt settings (SCSI controller), disabling 5-5 IRQ jumpers, location 5-4 J jumpe[...]

problems (continued) intermittent 6-12 keyboard keys do not work 6-7, 6-10 LCD 6-12 mouse does not work 6-11 only the cursor appears. 6-13 options 6-14 pointing device 6-10 pointing device does not work 6-11 printer 6-15 printer does not work 6-15 prompt appears 6-15 screen is blank 6-8 screen is distorted 6-8, 6-13 screen is unreadable 6-8, 6-13 s[...]

SCSI diagnostics utility 5-20 SCSI diagnostics utility, starting 5-21 SCSI ID assignment 5-6 SCSI ID assignment, current 5-7 SCSI ID assignment, recommended 5-7 SCSI technical information cable length calculation B-5 cable length specifications B-4 device ordering and boot drive B-2 external SCSI connector B-2 internal SCSI connector B-3 terminatio[...]

troubleshooting charts (continued) XXXXX KB OK and computer hangs 6-15 V video-in connector 1-7 W warning function 1-12 rules of attachment and removal 1-12 when you remove the computer 1-14 warning, status indicator 1-10 Index X-5 Title: C74AMST CreationDate: 06/23/93 17:09:07[...]

Part Number: 71G4054 Printed in Japan 71G4 54 Title: C74AMST CreationDate: 06/23/93 17:09:07[...]