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NetVista
N2800e Thin Client Express
Reference
September 2000
To view or print the latest update, go to http://www.ibm.com/nc/pubs
SA23-2808-00
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™ NetVista N2800e Thin Client Express Reference September 2000 To view or print the latest update, go to http://www.ibm.com/nc/pubs SA23-2808-00
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Note Before using this information and the product that it supports, be sure to read “Safety notices” on page v and “Notices” on page 61. First Edition (September 2000) © Copyright International Business Machines Corporation 2000. All rights reserved. US Government Users Restricted Rights – Use, duplication or disclosure restricted by GSA ADP Schedule Contract with IBM Corp.
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Contents Maintaining and reconfiguring PPP dialer Safety notices............ v parameters ..............23 Danger notices .............v Using the PPP dialer to access flash images....24 Caution notices .............vi Troubleshooting PPP dialer problems......24 Handling static-sensitive devices .......vi Altering the flash image of a About this book........... vii workstation............. 25 Who should read this book.........vii Information available on the World Wide Web . . vii Performing a s
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Trademarks ..............63 Glossary of abbreviations ...... 65 Electronic Emission Notices.........63 Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Index ............... 67 Statement..............63 iv
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Safety notices ® Safety notices contain information that is related to using the IBM NetVista thin client in a safe manner. These notices can be in the form of a danger, caution, or attention notice. Danger notices The following danger notices call attention to situations that are potentially lethal or extremely hazardous. These notices pertain throughout this book. DANGER To prevent a possible electrical shock during an electrical storm, do not connect or disconnect cables or station protectors
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DANGER To reduce the risk of electrical shock use only AC power sources approved by IBM. (RSFTD216) Caution notices A caution notice applies to a situation that is potentially hazardous to people because of some existing condition. CAUTION: The battery is a lithium battery. To avoid possible explosion, do not burn or charge the battery. Exchange only with the IBM-approved part. Discard the battery as instructed by local regulations. (RSFTC227) Handling static-sensitive devices When you handle co
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About this book IBM NetVista N2800e Thin Client Express Reference (SA23-2808) provides information for the Type 8364 (Model Cxx) IBM NetVista N2800e Thin Client Express (hereafter referred to as workstation or thin client). This publication contains information on hardware setup, software configuration and update, hardware problem resolution, hardware upgrade options, parts replacement, and ordering. Who should read this book The following should find the information in this publication helpful:
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v If you are mailing comments from a country other than the United States, you can give the form to the local IBM branch office or IBM representative for postage-paid mailing. v If you prefer to send comments by FAX, use either of the following telephone numbers: – United States and Canada: 1-800-937-3430 – Other countries: 1-507-253-5192 v If you prefer to send comments electronically, use the following network identification: – IBMMAIL, to IBMMAIL(USIB56RZ) – RCHCLERK@us.ibm.com Be sure to inc
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Understanding your NetVista Thin Client Express The IBM NetVista N2800e Thin Client Express offers a fast and simple way to access applications on the following platforms: ® v Windows NT Server 4.0 v Windows NT Server 4.0, Terminal Server Edition (TSE) v Windows NT Workstation 4.0 ® v Windows 2000 Server v Windows 2000 Professional v Windows 2000 Advanced Server As both a hardware and a software solution, Thin Client Express includes essential ™ Network Station Manager V2R1 functions on a pre-in
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Learning about the hardware This section provides detailed hardware information about the N2800e Thin Client Express — Hardware Type 8364 (Model Cxx), hereafter referred to as N2800e Thin Client Express. Standard hardware The standard N2800e Thin Client Express hardware includes the following: v 64 MB of SDRAM DIMM random access memory (RAM) (see “Appendix A. Replacing hardware parts” on page 41). v 4 MB SGRAM video memory v Integrated Ethernet communication v 16-bit internal and external sound
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Communication hardware Your N2800e Thin Client Express includes an integrated Ethernet connection. For a 10 Megabit (Mb) line speed operation, you need a category 3 or higher Unshielded Twisted Pair (UTP) type of cable. For a 100 Mb line speed operation, you need a category 5 UTP type of cable. Refer to “Appendix G. Connector pin information” on page 59 for communication cable specifications. Monitor specifications A basic video graphics adapter (VGA) class monitor that meets the Video Electroni
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expand the RAM of the N2800e by installing 32, 64, or 128 MB DIMMs. “Appendix B. Hardware maintenance procedures” on page 45 provides information on how to exchange memory. Refer to “Appendix A. Replacing hardware parts” on page 41 for detailed memory specifications and orderable N2800e Thin Client Express parts. Note: Use of the Netscape browser requires 64 MB of RAM. Learning about the hardware 5
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Setting up the hardware Unpacking your hardware Unpack your hardware. Contact your reseller, or IBM, if you do not have these standard parts: 1 Thin client logic unit 2 Base 3 Mouse 4 Keyboard 5 Power cable Selecting the voltage for your location: Attention: You may damage the thin client if you do not select the correct voltage. 1. Locate the voltage switch A on the bottom of the thin client. 2. Use a pen, or similar object, to slide the switch A to the correct setting for your lo
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Installing the support base Slide the base B onto the notched bottom of the thin client A until it latches securely. Connecting your hardware Read “Safety notices” on page v before continuing. 1. Connect the devices listed below to the appropriate ports: 1 USB devices 2 Network cable 3 Serial device 2 4 Serial device 1 5 Parallel devices 6 Monitor 7 Mouse 8 Keyboard 13 Headphones 14 Microphone 2. Tighten all device cable connections. 3. Connect the thin client power cable
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Startup sequence This is a typical startup sequence of events for the NetVista Thin Client Express. If any of these events do not occur, see “Resolving hardware problems” on page 31. 1. The following devices show light-emitting diode (LED) indications: v Logic unit (system LED and network status LED) v Keyboard 1 v Monitor 2 v Any USB devices 2. The following internal hardware components initialize: v Memory v L1 cache v Video memory v Keyboard controller 3. The IBM NetVista thin client screen a
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