IBM Dock I - Manual

About This Manual This manual contains the information that is needed when you usethe 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, “U...

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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

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

Notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E-5 Trademarks and Service Marks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E-5 Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statement . . . . E-6 Canadian Department of Communications Compliance Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

Chapter 1. Introduction The Dock I provides expandability for your IBM ThinkPad notebookmodels (hereinafter referred to as the computer), while providing thesame usability as a desktop computer system. Option cablesconnected or disconnected to your computer can be connected to theDock I so you can e...

Checking the Items Check that you have the following items. If any are missing or damaged, call your IBM marketingrepresentative 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...

Locating Dock I Features This section identifies the features for the Dock I. Symbols forconnectors are embossed on the back of the Dock I above eachconnector for easy identification. Front View Name of Feature Description 1 Guide Pins The guide pins are used as guides when attaching the computer.Th...

Rear View Name of Feature Description 1 Mouse/PointingDevice Connector The mouse/pointing device connector (6-pin) connects a mouse orother pointing device cable. 2 Serial Connector The serial connector (9-pin) usually connects a modem orserial-printer signal cable. 3 External SCSIConnector The exte...

Name of Feature Description 8 Video-InConnector The video-in connector (15-pin) is used to view video images ofmultimedia on the TFT LCD of the computer. CAUTION:The removable cap prevents damage to the pins of the externaldisplay signal cable connector if it is inadvertently connected. 9 External D...

Dock I Status Indicators The LED status indicators indicate the current status of the Dock Iby their On/Off states or their colors (green and orange). Each LEDindicator has a matching special symbol below it. The following figure and table show the name, color, and meaningof each LED indicator. Symb...

Changing Modes When you are operating a computer that has been attached to theDock I, you cannot put the computer in hibernation mode. You willhear a warning beep from the computer if you attempt this.However, you can enter suspend and standby modes. Thefollowing table summarizes these conditions. A...

Warning Function When computer power is turned off, attaching or removing thecomputer to or from the Dock I causes no problems. Make sure thatif you attach or remove the computer to or from the Dock I youobserve the following rules. Rules of Attachment and Removal When computer power is on, attachin...

Current Status This Will Occur An application is running onthe computer. These operations are not allowed. This operation may cause all application memory-related data tobe lost even though you stop the attachment in the middle ofthe operation. Power Is Turned Off This operation turns off the power ...

Removing the Computer from the Dock I Do not remove the computer from the Dock I when the computer isin one of the following modes: Operating mode Standby mode Suspend mode When the computer is in one of these modes and you inadvertentlymove the slide-knob, the release/lock lever snaps open 1 , the ...

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

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 theInternal CD-ROM Drive” on page 4-11. To install the internal SCSI hard disk: Go to “Installing and Removing theInternal SCSI Hard Disk” on pag...

Attaching and Removing the Computer CAUTION:Do not operate the Dock I with the bottom cover removed. Toinstall the bottom cover, see “Installing the Bottom Cover” onpage 4-5. This section describes the procedures for attaching and removingthe computer to and from the Dock I. Attaching the Computer T...

6. Important Handle the computergently; the hard disk isvery shock-sensitive. Turn the computer upside down.Slide the locking lever 1 on the bottom of your computeroutward. This is done to make sure that thehard disk inside the computercannot be removed. When you have removed thecomputer, slide the ...

9. Snap the release/lock lever 1 closed. Notes 1. Sound from the cooling fan inside the Dock I isnormal. 2. When the computer is installed correctly, thedocked indicator turnson and stays on. 10. Lock the security lock on thefront of the Dock I by turningthe key to the extreme rightposition. Remove ...

Removing the Computer To remove the computer from the Dock I, do the following: 1. See “Rules of Attachment andRemoval” on page 1-12. 2. Shut down the applicationprogram. Turn off thecomputer; this also turns off theDock I. Close the LCD of thecomputer. 3. Unlock the security lock on thefront of the...

7. To prevent unauthorizedpersons from using your Dock I,lock the security lock on thefront of the Dock I by turningthe key to the extreme leftposition. Remove the key and keep it in asafe place. Key Positions The key positions and theirfunctions are explained in“Key Positions and TheirFunctions” on...

Using the Display Stand The display stand is available as an IBM option. You can use thedisplay stand separately from the Dock I. If you are going to view the screen when the external display is onthe display stand and are going to type on the keyboard of thenotebook computer, open the LCD at an ang...

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...

Chapter 3. Using the Security Features This chapter contains information on how you can protect yourDock I against theft or unauthorized use. There are two ways tosecure the Dock I; use the security lock or attach the it to a worksurface. This chapter contains:Using the Security Lock . . . . . . . ....

Using the Security Lock You can secure the Dock I and the computer by using the securitylock on the front of the Dock I. The following describes the securitylock and shows the various ways to use it. Security Lock Description The security lock secures the following: Bottom Cover When the bottom cove...

Securing the Dock I with the Security Hook You can secure the Dock I to atable or desk by routing a chainor cable through the securityhook at the rear of the Dock I. Note You must purchase the chainor cable and lock. Thediameter of the chain orcable must be approximately4 mm (0.15 in.) or less. 3-4 ...

Ordering Additional Security Lock Keys Information for ordering additional keys may be obtained bywriting to the address given on the tag attached to the keys. Whenrequesting additional keys, be sure to include the key number fromthe tag. An additional charge is required. The following information s...

Chapter 4. Installing and Removing IBM Options Options are devices that you can attach to or install inside the DockI to expand the capabilities of your computer. This chapter providesthe instructions to add internal options to your computer. This chapter contains : Handling Internal Options . . . ....

Handling Internal Options Warning: Do not open the static-protective package containing the option until you are instructed to install the option. Static electricitycan damage the option. When you are instructed to install the option, observe theseprecautions as you open the static-protective packag...

Removing and Installing the Bottom Cover This section describes the procedures for removing and installingthe bottom cover of the Dock I. Removing the Bottom Cover To remove the bottom cover, do the following: 1. Unlock the security lock on thefront of the Dock I by turningthe key to the middle posi...

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 cablefrom inside the Dock I can berouted through the cableopening. Close the bottomcover. 2. Tighten the four screws ( 1 2 3 4 ) using a coin. Chapter 4. Installing ...

Removing and Installing the Blank Bezel This section describes the procedures for removing and installingthe 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 thiscompartment, press the latches 2 of the blank bezel 1 at the same time to remove it 3 . 2. If you do not need to reinstallthe blank bezel 1 because of an option, for example, theinternal CD-ROM d...

Installing the Blank Bezel To install the blank bezel, perform the installation procedure in thereverse 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 leftand 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 removingthe internal CD-ROM drive. CAUTION: 1. This CD-ROM drive uses a laser system. To ensure correct use of this product, read the manua...

6. Insert the CD-ROM in until itstops 3 . Insert the connector 2 into the connector 1 . Latches If you need to remove theCD-ROM, you must releasethe latches. See “Releasingthe Latches” on page 4-10. 7. If you have removed an adaptercard, reinstall it. See “Installing an Adapter Card” on page 4-22. 8...

Installing and Removing the Internal SCSI Hard Disk The Dock I can accommodate one, under-1-inch-high internal SCSIhard disk. This section describes the procedures for installing and removingthe internal SCSI hard disk for the Dock I. Installing the Internal SCSI Hard Disk To install the internal SC...

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 theDock I. SCSI Information Read Chapter 5, “Using the SCSI Controller and SupportSoftware” on page 5-1 before you use the internal SCSI harddisk. Removin...

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 removingthe ThinkPad hard disk drive. Installing the ThinkPad Hard Disk Drive To install the ThinkPad hard disk drive in the Dock I, ...

5. Insert the ThinkPad hard diskdrive into the compartment 3 . Insert the connector 2 of the flat-ribbon cable into theconnector 1 of the Dock I. Push the ThinkPad hard diskdrive in until it stops. Latches If you need to remove theThinkPad hard disk drive,you must release the latches.See “Releasing ...

Installing and Removing the Audio Cable This section describes the procedures for installing and removingthe 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. Install...

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 thereverse order. Chapter 4. Installing and Removing IBM Options...

Installing and Removing an Adapter Card The Dock I can accommodate one full- or half-size, AT-bus 16-bitadapter card. This section describes the procedures for installingand removing the adapter card. Installing an Adapter Card To install the adapter card in the Dock I, do the following: 1. Remove t...

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

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 optiondevices to work ...

Setting up the SCSI Controller Configuration This section explains how to set up the SCSI controller’sconfiguration. Default Settings The configuration of the SCSI controller is preset to the default. Thedefault settings will serve most installations. The default configuration of the SCSI controller...

SCSI Controller Board Layout The following figure is a diagram showing the SCSI controller’sboard layout. Locate the following switches and jumpers in theDock 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 CreationDat...

SCSI Controller’s Memory Address Settings For future reference, if you select an alternate address, record ithere. SCSI Controller’s Alternate Memory Address: Memory AddressSwitches Settings MemoryAddress Range SCSISW0 SCSISW1 1 2 3 4 O ff O n SC SI SW 0 S C SI SW 1 Off Off CA00h–CBFFh On Off C800h–...

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. Th...

Write down the SCSI IDs of SCSI devices attached to your Dock I tocomplete 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, orIBM 5.25-inch SCSI Rewritable Optical Disk Drive 3 IBM PS/2 CD-ROM Drive (ext...

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...

Installing Support Software This section provides an overview of the installation of supportsoftware 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 t...

4. Insert the Dock I OptionDiskette into drive A. At theoperating system prompt, type UINSTALL and press Enter. This screen appears. 5. Press Enter. This screenappears. Note The reference to “SOURCEmedium” on this screenmeans the Dock I OptionDiskette. Chapter 5. Using the SCSI Controller and Suppor...

Installing the OS/2 Device Drivers This section explains how to install the device drivers for an IBMOS/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 orafter the installation of the IBM OS...

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 clickon the “OK” button. SCSI Device Support Installation OS/2 version 2.1 ships with a generic hard disk device driver builtinto the ope...

6. Follow instructions on thescreen to install the CD-ROMdevice driver. PLAYCD Utility The PLAYCD utilityprogram is not installedduring this installationprocedure. ThePLAYCD.EXE andCDPLAY.HLP files areavailable on the CD-ROMOption/Device DriverDiskette. If these files areneeded, use the OS/2 COPYcom...

Read/Write Test This test issues Write commands, the Reads them back and compares the two to verify that they are handled properlyby the drive. This test will destroy any data you may have on thedrive. Low-Level Format Drive This function will perform a low-level format of your drive, destroying any...

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 yourcomputer and diagnose it first. Then test the Dock I with thecomputer attached. The diagnostic program on your computerdiagnoses the Dock I and th...

Before the Testing Is Started Before starting the test, do the following: Important You may hear a continuous beep. This beep can be a messagefrom the warning function of the Dock I. See “WarningFunction” on page 1-12 for the cause of the beep before you dothe following. 1. Turn off the Dock I using...

Testing Your Dock I Important If you are instructed to get service during the followingprocedures, take your computer and the security lock key withthe Dock I. In this chapter, the system unit stands for both the computer andthe Dock I. The power-on self-test (POST) runs automatically from yourcompu...

Screen Messages Action 195 (The computer in hibernation mode mightbe 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 otherscreen response Go to “LCD Problems” on page 6-12. Other messages Go to step 2. Yes The comput...

Troubleshooting Charts Troubleshooting Chart Page Computer Keyboard Problems 6-7 External Display (CRT) Problems 6-8 External Keyboard, External Numeric Keypad, orPointing Device Problems 6-10 Intermittent Problems 6-12 LCD Problems 6-12 Option Problems 6-14 Printer Problems 6-15 Screen Messages 6-1...

Intermittent Problems Problems Action Does your Dock I have anintermittent problem? A problem can be difficult to find because it occurs just once in awhile. 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 c...

Option Problems Problems Action An IBM option that wasjust installed does notwork. 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...

Printer Problems Problems Action The printer does notwork. Verify that: 1. The printer is turned on and is ready to print. 2. The printer signal cable is connected to the correct connector onthe Dock I. (For the location of the printer connector, see“parallel connector” on “Locating Dock I Features”...

Getting Service Important When visiting the service representative, take your computerand 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 repai...

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

Starting DOS To start up DOS from the additional hard disk attached to the DockI, you must change the startup sequence. To change the startup sequence, do the following. 1. Install the additional hard diskto the Dock I. 2. Check the devices you haveinstalled or attached. Then assign serial numbers (...

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 thatyou have completed in step 2,click up to four drive numbericons in the order of the startupnumbers. A diskette drive where theInstallation...

You have completed the setup for starting up the operating system fromthe additional hard disk installed in to the Dock I. When you turn on thecomputer attached to the Dock I the next time, the operating system on theadditional hard disk will start up. When the Computer Is Removed Whenever you remov...

Starting OS/2 2.1 from the Additional Hard Disk To start up OS/2 2.1 from the additional hard disk, you must usethe Boot Manager. Note In the Start Up menu, click on the “Reset” icon for the BootManager to start up correctly. 1 2 3 4 1 1 2 2 3 4 FDD-1 HDD-1 N e t w o r k FDD-2 HDD-2 HDD-3 HDD-4 R e ...

7. If you are installing theoperating system on theadditional hard disk, set thepartition for the additional harddisk drive to installable, theninstall the operating system. 8. If you have already installedOS/2 2.1, save the changes andexit the program. 9. When the Boot Manager Menuappears on the sc...

Boot Manager Menu The Boot Manager starts up the operating system that is selectedfrom the Boot Manager menu, regardless of its contents, if thereis 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 17:0...

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

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...

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 SC...

ft) maximum. This three-meter length includes both internal SCSIcables (inside the Dock I or external SCSI device) as well as externalSCSI cables (outside the Dock I or external SCSI device). The following table shows the SCSI cable length for the Dock I, IBMstorage enclosures, and SCSI cables. Cabl...

Appendix C. Using the Selectable Program Load When an adapter card, for example, an audio adapter card, isinstalled in the Dock I, an application program that enables theadapter card to operate is loaded into the memory of the computer.When you use the computer in a stand-alone mode the applicationp...

Appendix D. Specifications The Dock I has the following specifications. The IBM power cordpart numbers available in each country are covered in “ElectricalCharacteristics” 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 ...

Electrical Characteristics Heat Output Base Configuration 181 BTUs/hr † MaximumConfiguration 358 BTUs/hr InputVoltage—Sine-waveInput (50 or 60 Hz)†† LowRange Minimum 100 V ac Maximum 125 V ac HighRange Minimum 200 V ac Maximum 240 V ac InputKilovolt-Amperes(k VA)(approximately) Configuration asshipp...

S/N ratio (dB) > 50 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 l...

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 youruse, and not for resale, from IBM or an IBM authorized reseller. The term “Mach...

Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statement Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class Bdigital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to providereasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential instal...

European Community (EC) Directive Conformance Statement This product is in conformity with the protection requirements of EC Council Directive89/336/EEC on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating toelectromagnetic compatibility. A Declaration of Conformity with the requirements o...