Stability and manageability for the enterprise

IBM ThinkCentre M Series desktops

IBM recommends Microsoft®
Windows® XP Professional
for Business.

The evolution of the business desktop

Presenting advanced, easy-to-
manage, IBM ThinkCentre M50
desktops. These systems offer a
choice of Intel Pentium Processors,
a variety of designs and all kinds of
deployment-friendly features in
select models.

Roll out quickly, more easily

Testing configurations and fixing
problems before you deploy systems
can take months. To help reduce how
often you perform these tests, IBM
IBM ThinkCentre M50 desktop shown with optional IBM ThinkVision monitor
offers select ThinkCentre M50 models
Highlights with stable platforms for up to 18
months after general availability.

 Accomplish more tasks at  With no planned hardware Business advantage – It’s in here
once. Leverage the speed changes for up to 12 months To help decrease expenses over the
of up to 3.2GHz Intel® after general availability, lifetime of your PCs, look inside for
IBM ThinkVantage Technologies and
Pentium 4 Processors with
®
ThinkCentre M50 Workhorse
ThinkVantage Design elements. You’ll
Hyper-Threading Technology models give you time to deploy.
see how to work more confidently and
(select models). efficiently – and gain more time to
 Roll out all over the world more focus on strategic goals.
 Reduce deployment testing easily with select models that
thanks to select IBM are available in 68 countries.
ThinkCentre M50 models that
feature a stable platform for  Save money by simplifying
up to 18 months after general IT support. ThinkCentre M50
availability. systems share a common
system board and software
image.

Go to ibm.com/pc/europe/thinkcentre
to locate an IBM reseller or for more information.
 Get the edge: IBM ThinkVantage Technologies and Designs
• Simplify rollouts with downloadable
System Migration Assistant, transfer
existing files and settings to a new
machine.
• Rely on the most secure desktops in
the industry with the IBM Embedded
Security Subsystem 2.0 (on selected
models). It provides built-in hardware
• Put online1 and on-system information
at your employees’ fingertips with
Access IBM. With the push of a
button, staff can gain answers to
common IT questions.
• Give your help desk a break with IBM
Rapid Restore Ultra software. It backs
up and restores everything from data
“ With the introduction of three
new ThinkCentre desktop
PCs, IBM is looking beyond
the normal incremental
improvements in speed and
style to get users to make
purchasing decisions based
upon lower support costs.”
– Information Week, May 2003

and downloadable software-based and applications to software images.

protection. Nobody offers stronger PC According to Technology Business
security as a standard feature. Research (March 2003), using Rapid
Restore software can save up to $400
• Rest on strong foundations these
per incident in IT support costs.
durable steel chassis are designed to
support the weight of even large CRT • Phase out older technology safely –
monitors. Erase confidential data from end-of-
life ThinkCentre M50 desktops with
• Service, maintain and upgrade
IBM Secure Data Disposal.
ThinkCentre M50 desktops more easily,
thanks to an easy-open chassis and
components, that in most cases, snap
in and out without the need of tools.

IBM ThinkCentre M50 desktop with

optional IBM ThinkVision monitor.

Simplify maintenance across your enterprise Offices in Oslo?

Consolidate multiple languages, hardware platforms, work group applications and IBM is there – With service
operating systems into a single master image with optional IBM ImageUltra Builder. Or and support in more than 160
choose ImageUltra Services for expert help creating your master image. countries3 worldwide, IBM offers
help just about anywhere you
have offices. In fact, IBM is one
of the largest service and support
organisations in the world. Even
Warranty coverage like a blanket IBM ThinkCentre M50 desktops

IBM offers a one- or three-year limited warranty2 with the purchase of IBM ThinkCentre help. They provide a wealth of

systems. In addition, IBM provides international warranty service coverage and optional online and on-system resources at

service plans for greater protection.With IBM, you sleep easier. the push of a button.
 IBM ThinkCentre M50 desktop specifications
Machine type
Intel Processor/Level 2 Cache
Pentium 4 (800MHz FSB)
Pentium 4 (800MHz FSB)
Pentium 4 (533MHz FSB)
Preloaded operating system5
Video graphics (integrated)
Core chipset
DDR 333MHz (PC2700)
Memory 6 /max capacity7
Hard disk drive
ATA/100 or Serial ATA
(2 Serial Connectors)
Optical drive
Audio (integrated)
Enhance performance
8189, 8187 8185
Tower, Desktop Small Desktop IBM ThinkVision L190p 19”
4 Hybrid LCD monitor
up to 3.0GHz/1MB* T07HBxx
up to 3.2GHz/512KB*
up to 2.8GHz/1MB Up to 2.8GHz/1MB*
Microsoft Windows XP Professional
Intel Extreme Graphics 2 (integrated), 8X AGP slot for
optional graphics card**
Intel 865G Intel 865G
256MB or 512MB/ 4.0GB 256MB or 512MB/4.0GB
Stand swivels, tilts and adjusts in
40 (7200 rpm)
8
40 (7200RPM) height for easy viewing. Features
or 80 (7200 rpm) analog and digital inputs and wide
depending on model
viewing angles to make it easy to
CD-ROM, DVD-ROM CD-ROM see. Ideal replacement for a 17” or
SoundMAX Cadenza (ADI 1981B); internal speaker; line in, line out, 19” CRT.
microphone port; front microphone and headphone ports

Connectivity (integrated) Intel PRO/100 Network Connection with Wake on LAN or Intel PRO/1000
Connection with Wake on LAN
IBM Embedded Security select models select models
22P7036
Subsystem 2.0
IBM Multi-Burner Plus
Slots x bays 8189: 4x5, 8187: 4x4 8185: 4x3
Reads and writes all
Dimensions 8189: 191x406x413mm 8185: 360x412x104mm DVD and CD formats.
8187: 425x414x140mm
Ports 8 USB 2.0 (2 front access), 1 serial, 1 parallel, PS/2 mouse, keyboard, VGA
Keyboard and mouse IBM Preferred Pro Full-size Keyboard and standard mouse (PS/2) or IBM USB 09N4253/09N4254
Optical Wheel Mouse
IBM 80GB/160 GB
*
Processors at 800 MHz FSB and/or 3.06GHz are Hyper-Threading capable Serieal ATA Hard Drive
**
NVIDIA GeForce4 MX440 64MB (VGA); ATI RADEON 9200 64MB (VGA and TV-out); ATI RADEON 9600
Increase storage
PRO 128MB (VGA, DVI-I and TV-out).
capacity.
For important warranty information, see page 4. 160GB hard drive

IBM recommends Microsoft Windows XP Professional for Business

IBM ThinkCentre M50 software

Preloaded operating
system(varies by model)
Tested operating systems 9
Included software10 (preloaded)
(downloadable)
(licence – CD not included )
Visit ibm.com/pc/europe/
Microsoft Windows XP Professional
accessories to browse
the complete selection of
Windows XP Professional, Windows XP Home Edition, Windows 2000
Professional, Windows 98 Second Edition, Windows NT 4.0 Workstation, IBM accessories and upgrades.
OS/2 (select models)
• Access IBM • Intervideo WinDVD player
–Access Help (DVD models only)
–Access Support • Norton AntiVirus (OEM Edition)
• Adobe Acrobat Reader • PC-Doctor
• IBM Rapid Restore • Update Connector 11
Ultra software
• IBM Client Security Software • IBM Director Agent
(Embedded Security Subsystem • Software Delivery Assistant
models only) • System Migration Assistant
• IBM Rescue and Recovery with
Rapid Restore
• Lotus SmartSuite Millennium • Lotus Notes Standalone Client

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Accessories and upgrades
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2 Support unrelated to warranty issues may be
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3 International Warranty Service is available in
any country in which this product is sold and
serviced. Service delivery methods and parts
availability vary by country, may be different
from that in the country of purchase, and are
subject to change without notice. Fees and
restrictions may apply in some countries.
4 At processor speed.
5 Drivers available via the Internet. HelpCenter
supports only preloaded OS.
6 For ThinkCentre desktops without a separate
video card, memory supports both system
and video. Accessible system memory may
be up to 64MB less than the amount stated,
depending on video mode.
7 Maximum memory capacity may require the
replacement of standard component with
largest supported component available.
8 For hard disk drive, GB equals one thousand
million bytes. Accessible capacity is less; up to
4GB is service partition.
9 Delivered with Microsoft Windows XP
Professional or Home Edition preloaded and a
recovery partition on the hard disk drive.
10 Some software may vary from its retail version
(if any) and may not include user manuals or
all program functionality. Warranty service and © Copyright IBM Corporation 2004
support for non-IBM products are provided
directly to you by third parties, not IBM.
IBM makes no representations or warranties
regarding non-IBM products. For non-IBM
software, applicable third-party software
licenses may apply.
February 2004
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11 Update Connector is available at no charge
to registered ThinkCentre customers during
the limited warranty period. Line charges may
apply.
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intended to imply that only IBM products,
programs or services may be used. Any
functionally equivalent product, program or
service may be used instead.
IBM hardware products are manufactured
from new parts, or new and used parts. In
some cases, the hardware product may not be
new and may have been previously installed.
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