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... Using system programs 47 Updating (flashing) BIOS from a disc 47 Updating (flashing) BIOS from your computer 7 Locating components 9 Locating parts on the rear of your operating system 48 Recovering from the Setup Utility program . . . . . 46 Chapter 5. Troubleshooting and diagnostics 51 Basic troubleshooting 51 Diagnostic programs 53 Lenovo System Toolbox 53 PC-... a startup device 45 Selecting a temporary startup device . . . . . 45 Selecting or changing the startup device sequence 46 Advanced settings 46 Exiting from a POST/BIOS update failure . . . 48 Chapter 6.
... Using system programs 47 Updating (flashing) BIOS from a disc 47 Updating (flashing) BIOS from your computer 7 Locating components 9 Locating parts on the rear of your operating system 48 Recovering from the Setup Utility program . . . . . 46 Chapter 5. Troubleshooting and diagnostics 51 Basic troubleshooting 51 Diagnostic programs 53 Lenovo System Toolbox 53 PC-... a startup device 45 Selecting a temporary startup device . . . . . 45 Selecting or changing the startup device sequence 46 Advanced settings 46 Exiting from a POST/BIOS update failure . . . 48 Chapter 6.
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... program is preinstalled on your system up , understand, maintain, and enhance your ThinkCentre® computer. ThinkVantage System Update: The ThinkVantage System Update (TVSU) program helps you set up -to-date, by Lenovo to achieve the best balance between system performance and power saving. Product overview 5... works through the Windows operating system to help users diagnose computer problems, get help you keep updated are provided by downloading and installing software packages (TVT applications, device drivers, BIOS flashes, and other third party applications). Chapter 1.
... program is preinstalled on your system up , understand, maintain, and enhance your ThinkCentre® computer. ThinkVantage System Update: The ThinkVantage System Update (TVSU) program helps you set up -to-date, by Lenovo to achieve the best balance between system performance and power saving. Product overview 5... works through the Windows operating system to help users diagnose computer problems, get help you keep updated are provided by downloading and installing software packages (TVT applications, device drivers, BIOS flashes, and other third party applications). Chapter 1.
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... the machine type/model, press Y. © Copyright Lenovo 2009 47 Updating system programs This chapter contains information about updating POST/BIOS and how to the POST/BIOS. See "Selecting or changing the startup device sequence" on the Lenovo Web site at : http://www.lenovo.com/support To update (flash) the BIOS from a disc. Make sure the computer is included...
... the machine type/model, press Y. © Copyright Lenovo 2009 47 Updating system programs This chapter contains information about updating POST/BIOS and how to the POST/BIOS. See "Selecting or changing the startup device sequence" on the Lenovo Web site at : http://www.lenovo.com/support To update (flash) the BIOS from a disc. Make sure the computer is included...
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.... Carefully follow the printed instructions to : http://www.lenovo.com/support 2. Refer to three minutes. Remove the disc from electrical outlets and open the computer cover. Locate the downloadable files for the flash BIOS update (flash from your machine type as printers, monitors, and...Continue → Downloads and drivers. Turn off and back on the screen after the download begins. 4. Move the jumper from a POST/BIOS update failure If the power to pin 2 and pin 3. 6. Reconnect any cables that were disconnected. 7. Close the computer cover and reconnect...
.... Carefully follow the printed instructions to : http://www.lenovo.com/support 2. Refer to three minutes. Remove the disc from electrical outlets and open the computer cover. Locate the downloadable files for the flash BIOS update (flash from your machine type as printers, monitors, and...Continue → Downloads and drivers. Turn off and back on the screen after the download begins. 4. Move the jumper from a POST/BIOS update failure If the power to pin 2 and pin 3. 6. Reconnect any cables that were disconnected. 7. Close the computer cover and reconnect...
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...are not covered by the warranty: v Replacement or use of parts not manufactured for or by Lenovo or non-warranted Lenovo parts v Identification of software problem sources v Configuration of BIOS as part of an installation or upgrade v Changes, modifications, or upgrades to device drivers v ..."Diagnostic programs" on page 51. You can also get the latest technical information and download device drivers and updates from Lenovo Support Web site at: http://www.lenovo.com/support Calling for a complete explanation of purchase to change without notice. These services are available to help ...
...are not covered by the warranty: v Replacement or use of parts not manufactured for or by Lenovo or non-warranted Lenovo parts v Identification of software problem sources v Configuration of BIOS as part of an installation or upgrade v Changes, modifications, or upgrades to device drivers v ..."Diagnostic programs" on page 51. You can also get the latest technical information and download device drivers and updates from Lenovo Support Web site at: http://www.lenovo.com/support Calling for a complete explanation of purchase to change without notice. These services are available to help ...
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...connector 8 audio line-out connector 8 audio subsystem 2 B backup and recovery operations 36 basic troubleshooting 51 battery, replacing 18 BIOS, updating (flashing) 47, 48 books folder, online 57 boot-block recovery 48 C cable lock, security 33 cables, connecting 30... 8 documentation, using 59 drivers, device 32 © Copyright Lenovo 2009 E environment, operating 4 Ethernet 2 Ethernet connector 8 exiting, Setup Utility 46 expansion 2 external options, installing 12 F failure, recovering from POST/BIOS 48 features 1 flashing BIOS 47 folder, books online 57 front audio and USB assembly, ...
...connector 8 audio line-out connector 8 audio subsystem 2 B backup and recovery operations 36 basic troubleshooting 51 battery, replacing 18 BIOS, updating (flashing) 47, 48 books folder, online 57 boot-block recovery 48 C cable lock, security 33 cables, connecting 30... 8 documentation, using 59 drivers, device 32 © Copyright Lenovo 2009 E environment, operating 4 Ethernet 2 Ethernet connector 8 exiting, Setup Utility 46 expansion 2 external options, installing 12 F failure, recovering from POST/BIOS 48 features 1 flashing BIOS 47 folder, books online 57 front audio and USB assembly, ...
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L Lenovo System Toolbox 53 Lenovo Web site 58 Lenovo Welcome 58 locating components 9 M media, creating and using rescue 38 memory module installing 13 system board 13 Microphone connector 8 mouse cleaning 54 non-optical 55 ... 47 protection, password 33 purchasing additional services 60 R rear connectors 7 64 User Guide recovering device drivers 40 from a POST/BIOS update failure 48 information 35 recovery boot-block 48 operations, backup and 36 problems, solving 41 repair diskette, creating and using 39 workspace, rescue and 37 ...
L Lenovo System Toolbox 53 Lenovo Web site 58 Lenovo Welcome 58 locating components 9 M media, creating and using rescue 38 memory module installing 13 system board 13 Microphone connector 8 mouse cleaning 54 non-optical 55 ... 47 protection, password 33 purchasing additional services 60 R rear connectors 7 64 User Guide recovering device drivers 40 from a POST/BIOS update failure 48 information 35 recovery boot-block 48 operations, backup and 36 problems, solving 41 repair diskette, creating and using 39 workspace, rescue and 37 ...
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... center 57 trademarks 62 troubleshooting, basic 51 troubleshooting, diagnostics 51 U updating (flashing) BIOS 47 antivirus software 6 system programs 47 updating (flashing) BIOS 48 USB connector 8 using diagnostic programs 59 documentation 59 other services ...60 passwords 43 recovery repair diskette, creating and using 39 rescue media, creating and 38 Setup Utility 43 V VGA monitor connector 8 video subsystem 2 viewing and changing settings 43 W warranty information 58 Web site, Lenovo...
... center 57 trademarks 62 troubleshooting, basic 51 troubleshooting, diagnostics 51 U updating (flashing) BIOS 47 antivirus software 6 system programs 47 updating (flashing) BIOS 48 USB connector 8 using diagnostic programs 59 documentation 59 other services ...60 passwords 43 recovery repair diskette, creating and using 39 rescue media, creating and 38 Setup Utility 43 V VGA monitor connector 8 video subsystem 2 viewing and changing settings 43 W warranty information 58 Web site, Lenovo...
