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Stable, manageable offerings with outstanding expandability

IBM ThinkCentre M51 desktops

Help save money by simplifying

IT support. ThinkCentre M51

systems can share a common

software image with

ThinkCentre S51 systems1

Upgrade graphics performance

with the PCI Express Graphics

slot on IBM ThinkCentre M51

models

Roll out internationally easily

with select models available in

68 countries.

Work quickly while multiple

applications are running with

Intel Pentium 4 Processors

with HT Technology

Speed rollouts. Perform

deployment-related tests less

often, thanks to select IBM

ThinkCentre M51 models that

feature a stable platform for up

to 18 months after general

availability

IBM recommends Microsoft Windows XP Professional for Business.

The evolution of the business desktop.

Presenting advanced, easy-to-manage

IBM ThinkCentre M51 desktops. These

deployment-friendly systems offer

many tool-less features that can

dramatically simplify IT management.

All models also feature Intel Pentium 4

Processors with HT Technology, as well

as a PCI Express Graphics slot that can

improve graphics performance for

critical systems management

applications and more.

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

offers select ThinkCentre M51 models

with stable platforms for up to 18

months after general availability.

Business advantage. Its in here.

To help decrease expenses over the

lifetime of your PCs, look inside for

IBM ThinkVantage Technologies.

Youll see how to work more

confidently and efficiently and gain

more time to focus on strategic goals.

Highlights

IBM ThinkCentre M51 desktop shown with optional IBM ThinkVision monitor

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Rest on strong foundations. The

durable steel chassis in both

Desktop and Tower designs offers

excellent usability and airflow.

Put online2 and on-system

information at your employees'

fingertips with Access IBM. With

the push of a button, you and your

staff can gain answers to common

IT questions.

Give your help desk a break. Meet

IBM Rescue and Recovery with

Rapid Restore software. Its

preloaded on ThinkCentre M51

desktops. With this enhanced,

one-button solution, staff can

restore system images themselves

in the event of a software crash

often without a call to the

help desk.

Phase out older technology safely.

Erase confidential data with

IBM Secure Data Disposal

(available via download).

Simplify PC rollouts and image

maintenance with optional IBM

ImageUltra Builder. It helps

consolidate multiple languages,

hardware platforms, work group

applications and operating

systems into a single, smart,

master image.

More ways to make rollouts easier.

With downloadable System

Migration Assistant, transfer

existing files, applications and

settings more easily from system

to system.

Rely on the most secure desktops

in the industry with the IBM

Embedded Security Subsystem

2.0. It provides built-in hardware

and downloadable software-

based protection. Nobody offers

stronger PC security as a standard

feature.

Get the edge: IBM ThinkVantage Technologies and Design IBM recommends Microsoft Windows XP Professional for Business.

IBM ThinkCentre M51 desktop with optional IBM ThinkVision monitor.

IBM is there. With award-winning

IBM Service and Support in more

than 160 countries4 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 IBM ThinkCentre M51

desktops help. They provide

access to a wealth of online and

on-system resources at the push of

a button.

Offices in Oslo?Maintenance and upgrades are a snap

Service, maintain and upgrade ThinkCentre M51 desktops more easily, thanks to an easy-

open chassis and components that, in most cases, snap in and out without tools.

Warranty coverage like a blanket

IBM offers a one- or three-year limited warranty3 with the purchase of IBM ThinkCentre

systems. In addition, IBM provides international warranty service coverage4 and

optional service plans for greater protection. With IBM, you sleep easier.

For important warranty information, see page 4.

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IBM ThinkCentre M51 desktop specifications

8141 Desktop, 8143 Tower

Processor (Processor speed, Level 2 cache, FSB)

Intel Pentium 4 Processors with HT Technology Intel Pentium 4 Processor 640 with HT Technology (up to 3.20GHz, 2MB L2,

800MHz)

Preloaded operating system5 Microsoft Windows XP Professional

Video graphics (integrated) Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 900, PCI Express 16-lane graphics slot

Core chipset Intel 915G Express

DDR 400MHz (PC3200) Memory6/max capacity 7

256MB or 512MB/ 4.0GB

Hard disk drive Serial ATA (2 Serial Connectors)

40GB8 or 80GB (7200RPM)

Optical drive CD-ROM, DVD-ROM

Audio (integrated) SoundMAX Cadenza (ADI 1981B); internal speaker; line in, line out, microphone port; front microphone and headphone ports

Connectivity (integrated) Integrated Gigabit Ethernet

IBM Embedded Security Subsystem 2.0

All models

Slots x bays 8143: 4x58141: 4x4

Dimensions 8143: 492x175x450mm (19.4x6.9x17.7in)8141: 146x442x401mm (5.7x17.4x15.8in)

Ports 8 USB 2.0 (2 front access), 2 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 Optical Wheel Mouse

= 64MB ATI RADEON X300 SE (Dual VGA); 64MB ATI RADEON X300 Pro (VGA, DVI-I and TV-out); 128MB ATI RADEON X600 XT (VGA, DVI-I and TV-out)

Enhance performance

IBM ThinkVision L170p/L191p

flat panel monitors

T19HBxx

Space-saving and height adjustable.

Tilts and swivels for easy viewing.

IBM 48X/32X/48X/16X

Max CD-RW/DVD-ROM

Combination Drive

Get two drives in one with

this high-speed, high-

capacity read/write storage solution.9

IBM 80GB/160GB

Serial ATA Hard Drives

Get massive storage

and great performance

for your desktop system.

IBM Memory Keys

256MB/512MB

Portable Storage the

size of your thumbIBM ThinkCentre M51 software

Tested operating systems10 Microsoft Windows XP Professional, Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition, OS/2 (select models)For a listing of completed Linux certifications, visit: http://www-306.ibm.com/pc/support/site.wss/document.do?lndocid=MIGR-48NT8D

Included software11 (preloaded) Access IBM Access Help Adobe Acrobat Reader IBM RecordNow and DLA (CD-RW models only) IBM Rescue and Recovery

Intervideo WinDVD player (DVD models only) Norton AntiVirus (OEM Edition) PC-Doctor Update Connector12

(downloadable) IBM Client Security Software IBM Director Agent

Software Delivery Assistant System Migration Assistant

(licenceCD not included ) Lotus SmartSuite Millennium Lotus Notes Stand-alone Client

22P9228, 22P9230

09N4253/09N4254

73P3300

05-PCD-000251a (02/05) AD/JT

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1 IBM recommends that customers prepare their software image in accordance with Microsoft disk duplicating guidelines.

2 Internet access not included. 3 Limited warranty: Support unrelated to a

warranty issue may be subject to additional charges.

4 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.

5 Delivered with Microsoft Windows XP preloaded and a Recovery Partition on the hard disk drive.

6 Memory: For PCs without a separate video card, memory supports both system and video. Accessible system memory is up to 64MB less than the amount stated, depending on video mode.

7 Maximum memory and hard disk drive capacity may require the replacement of standard component with largest supported component available.

8 Hard drive: GB=billion bytes. Accessible capacity is less; up to 4GB is service partition.

9 Drivers available via the Internet. HelpCenter supports only preloaded operating system.

10 Included software may differ from its retail version (if available), and may not include user manuals or all program functionality. Licence agreements may apply.

11 Update Connector is available at no charge to registered ThinkCentre customers during the limited warranty period. Line charges may apply.

12 Certain IBM logo products are not manufactured, warranted or supported by IBM. IBM logos and trademarks used under licence. Contact IBM for details.

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 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. Regardless, IBM warranty terms apply.

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February 2005