Hardware Announcement
August 3, 2004
IBM ThinkCentre M51 Desktop and Tower models
with Intel processor technology
Overview
The ThinkCentre M51 series is the
next stable platform from IBM that
offers a blend of essential features
and technology, including Intel
Graphics Media Accelerator 900
performance, eight USB 2.0 ports,
numerous security features and
powerful software tools to backup
and protect your data
—
all at an
affordable price.
Intel Pentium
4 processors
• Pentium 4 Processor 530
supporting Hyper-Threading
Technology
− Clock speed: 3.00 GHz
− L2 cache: 1 MB
− FSB: 800 MHz
• Pentium 4 Processor 540
supporting Hyper-Threading
Technology
− Clock speed: 3.20 GHz
− L2 cache: 1 MB
− FSB: 800 MHz
M51 family leadership design
• Intel 915G core chipset
• IBM Embedded Security
Subsystem
• Support for up to 4 GB of 400 MHz
PC-3200 DDR1 SDRAM memory
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• Durable steel enclosure supports
optional large-screen TFT Flat
Panel and CRT displays (sold
separately)
• Serial ATA HDD
• Integrated Intel Graphics Media
Accelerator 900 support
Easy to use and manage
• The M51 systems provide
easy-to-access high-speed USB
2.0 ports
• Rescue and Recovery
with
Rapid Restore
software offers a
one-button recovery solution that
lets you restore your previously
saved system image including
data, applications and operating
system
• Access IBM software provides
easy access to key IBM
ThinkVantage
technologies and
IBM service and support
• The easy-to-service desktop and
tower chassis designs helps
maximize uptime, make upgrades
easy and make repairs fast with
tool-less cover removal, tool-less
slots and internal bays that flip up
and allow components to slide in
on rails
Optimized for connectivity
• Integrated Gigabit Ethernet
(standard on all models)
IBM service and support
Service and support available
globally.
For up-to-date marketing and
technical information, visit the IBM
Web site at
http://www.pc.ibm.com
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For models without a separate video
card, memory supports both system
and video. Accessible system
memory may be up to 128 MB less
than the amount stated, depending on
video mode.
Planned availability date
September 3, 2004
At a glance
The ThinkCentre M51 systems
offer:
• Excellent performance and
room for growth:
− Fast Intel Pentium 4
processors
− Integrated Gigabit Ethernet
− Outstanding 2D/3D graphics
performance for demanding
graphics applications
• Innovative tool-less mechanical
designs for easy upgradeability
and service support
• ThinkVantage technologies
which can:
− Help make computing
simpler
− Help lower your total cost
− Help increase PC availability
and control
This announcement is provided for your information only. For additional information, contact your IBM representative.
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