Desktop Computer provides stable, manageable platform.
Press Release Summary:
ThinkCentre M50 features Intel Pentium® 4 processor with integrated L2 cache, Intel® 865 core chipset, support for up to 4 GB of 333 MHz DDR memory, and integrated Intel Extreme 2 video-graphics support. Select models offer Hyper-Threading technology, integrated 10/100 Ethernet, and NVIDIA GeForce MX 440 64 MB AGP8x adapter. All include Ultra ATA 100 HDDs. PC-Doctor runs diagnostics tests for major computer components, locally or remotely.
Original Press Release:
New IBM ThinkCentre M50 Series
At a Glance
The ThinkCentre M50 Pentium 4 systems provide:
o Stable platform to reduce testing and qualification costs
o Exceptional performance and room for growth:
o Fast Intel processors
o Hyper-Threading technology (select models)
o Outstanding 2D/3D graphics performance for demanding graphics applications
o Support for up to 4 GB of 333 MHz double data rate (DDR) memory
o Support for Serial ATA and ATA-100 devices
o ThinkVantage Technology which can:
o Make computing simpler and more secure
o Help lower your total cost
o Increase PC availability and control
o Multiple mechanical form factors with one common system board
o IBM embedded security subsystem (select models)
o Innovative tool-less mechanical designs allow for easy upgradeability and service support
Overview
The new ThinkCentre(TM) M50 systems are one of today's most advanced IBM business desktops. These systems provide a stable, manageable platform for customers who are interested in reducing the overall cost of PC hardware ownership.
M50 Family Leadership Design
o Stable platform for up to 18 months to help reduce testing and qualification costs
o Choice of chassis designs that share a common system board to help save time by simplifying deployment and management
o Durable steel chassis design provides support for today's large screen TFT Flat Panel and CRT displays
o Choice of Technologies to Meet User's Requirements
o Intel® 865G core chipset
o Intel Pentium® 4 processors
o Hyper-Threading technology (select models)
o Support for up to 4 GB of 333 MHz DDR memory
o Integrated Intel Extreme 2 video graphics support
o NVIDIA GeForce MX 440 64 MB (VGA) AGP8x adapter (select models)
o All models with Ultra ATA 100 HDDs
Easy to Use and Manage
o Outstanding optional image management and data migration solutions are available from IBM
o IBM offers a suite of industry-standard downloadable manageability tools to help reduce IT costs throughout the client life cycle
o IBM Rapid Restore(TM) Ultra software provides a hassle-free one-button recovery solution that lets you restore your previously saved system image including data, applications, and operating system
o Access IBM software provides easy access to key ThinkVantage® Technologies and IBM service and support
o Easier-to-service chassis designs help increase uptime, make upgrades easier, and make repairs faster with tool-less cover removal, tool-less slots, and internal bays that flip up and allow components to slide in on rails
o Easy-to-access high-speed USB 2.0 ports
Optimized for Connectivity
o Intel 10/100/1000 Ethernet integrated with Wake on LAN® support (select models)
o Intel 10/100 Ethernet integrated with Wake on LAN support (select models)
IBM Service and Support
o Service and support available globally
o Full range of optional services available for all customer sizes
For up-to-date marketing and technical information, visit the IBM Web site at: www.pc.ibm.com
Planned Availability
May 2003
Description
New ThinkCentre M50 Pentium 4 systems offer industry-leading technologies, superior management capabilities, and IBM quality, service, and support.
Outstanding Technologies
o Intel 865G chipset
o Pentium 4 processors with integrated L2 cache
o 333 MHz DDR system memory
o Enhanced IDE Ultra-ATA 100 HDDs
o Intel 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet integrated (select models)
o Intel 10/100 Ethernet integrated (select models)
o Leading Business Tools and Data Protection Software
o ConfigSafe (Microsoft(TM) Windows® 2000 Professional preload)
o Norton AntiVirus 2003 (OEM Version)
Diagnostics
PC-Doctor, runs diagnostics tests for major computer components either locally or remotely through the Internet or an intranet.
Remote Deployment Manager (RDM)
RDM is a server-based application that simplifies the setup, configuration, rollout, and ongoing lower-level management of networked IBM ThinkCentre desktop computers. Because RDM gains control of a PC before it boots its local operating system, many of the lower-level tasks that previously required a visit to each computer can now be performed over the network.
Asset Protection
Each system includes Norton AntiVirus 2003 (OEM version) software that is preloaded to help protect your critical business information.
ConfigSafe software (Windows 2000 Professional preload) tracks changes to system configuration files and allows you to conveniently restore your configuration when changes threaten system integrity.
