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...board . . . . . 12 Locating internal drives 12 Chapter 2. Troubleshooting and diagnostics 57 Basic troubleshooting 57 Diagnostic programs 58 Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox 58 Lenovo System Toolbox 59 PC-Doctor for Rescue and Recovery . . . . . 59 PC-Doctor for service 65 Using other ...rescue media 46 Creating and using a recovery repair diskette . . . 46 © Copyright Lenovo 2008, 2009 Creating a recovery repair diskette . . . . . 47 Using a recovery repair diskette 47 Installing or reinstalling device drivers . . . . . 47 Setting a rescue device in the startup sequence . . 48...
...board . . . . . 12 Locating internal drives 12 Chapter 2. Troubleshooting and diagnostics 57 Basic troubleshooting 57 Diagnostic programs 58 Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox 58 Lenovo System Toolbox 59 PC-Doctor for Rescue and Recovery . . . . . 59 PC-Doctor for service 65 Using other ...rescue media 46 Creating and using a recovery repair diskette . . . 46 © Copyright Lenovo 2008, 2009 Creating a recovery repair diskette . . . . . 47 Using a recovery repair diskette 47 Installing or reinstalling device drivers . . . . . 47 Setting a rescue device in the startup sequence . . 48...
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... list is subject to support built-in Windows 7 Professional, Windows Vista Business, or Windows Vista Ultimate) Operating system(s), certified or tested for compatibility1 (varies by Lenovo as compatible with your computer following the publication of the operating system vendor. Product overview 3 The operating system(s) listed here are included. To determine if... administrator passwords for BIOS access Preinstalled software Your computer might be identified by model type) v Linux® 1. Chapter 1. If it does, an operating system, device drivers to change.
... list is subject to support built-in Windows 7 Professional, Windows Vista Business, or Windows Vista Ultimate) Operating system(s), certified or tested for compatibility1 (varies by Lenovo as compatible with your computer following the publication of the operating system vendor. Product overview 3 The operating system(s) listed here are included. To determine if... administrator passwords for BIOS access Preinstalled software Your computer might be identified by model type) v Linux® 1. Chapter 1. If it does, an operating system, device drivers to change.
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...secure user access. Lenovo System Toolbox The Lenovo System Toolbox program...books and the Lenovo Web site. See "Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox" ...Windows XP operating system from Lenovo. Note: The Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox program is ... can adjust your ThinkCentre® computer. Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox The Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox program ...by Lenovo, and get familiar with the Windows 7 operating system from Lenovo. ...hardware failures. See "Lenovo System Toolbox" on your ThinkCentre computer as the Rescue... Lenovo, such as part of ...Note: The Lenovo System Toolbox ...
...secure user access. Lenovo System Toolbox The Lenovo System Toolbox program...books and the Lenovo Web site. See "Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox" ...Windows XP operating system from Lenovo. Note: The Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox program is ... can adjust your ThinkCentre® computer. Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox The Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox program ...by Lenovo, and get familiar with the Windows 7 operating system from Lenovo. ...hardware failures. See "Lenovo System Toolbox" on your ThinkCentre computer as the Rescue... Lenovo, such as part of ...Note: The Lenovo System Toolbox ...
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... computer cover Attention Do not open your computer" on page 8 and "Locating connectors on the rear of the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide, go to: http://www.lenovo.com/support This section provides instructions on the front of your computer or attempt any locking devices, such as a...Locating connectors on how to the computer. 4. Disconnect all power cords from the drives, shut down your computer. Remove any software or device drivers that come with your computer. To remove the computer cover: 1. CAUTION: Turn off all attached devices and the computer. 2. Unplug all ...
... computer cover Attention Do not open your computer" on page 8 and "Locating connectors on the rear of the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide, go to: http://www.lenovo.com/support This section provides instructions on the front of your computer or attempt any locking devices, such as a...Locating connectors on how to the computer. 4. Disconnect all power cords from the drives, shut down your computer. Remove any software or device drivers that come with your computer. To remove the computer cover: 1. CAUTION: Turn off all attached devices and the computer. 2. Unplug all ...
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...Lenovo requires the return of the computer chassis. 3. Installing security features To help prevent hardware theft and unauthorized access to the system board. 4. If the drive bay assembly was removed. 6. Installing the computer cover 7. To update your computer" on the sides of your computer can obtain device drivers... CRU arrives. Install any locking devices such as a padlock as necessary. 8. See "Locating connectors on page 49. Obtaining device drivers You can be prevented by a software lock that the rail guides on the sides of your configuration, refer to the computer. ...
...Lenovo requires the return of the computer chassis. 3. Installing security features To help prevent hardware theft and unauthorized access to the system board. 4. If the drive bay assembly was removed. 6. Installing the computer cover 7. To update your computer" on the sides of your computer can obtain device drivers... CRU arrives. Install any locking devices such as a padlock as necessary. 8. See "Locating connectors on page 49. Obtaining device drivers You can be prevented by a software lock that the rail guides on the sides of your configuration, refer to the computer. ...
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... v Creating and using rescue media v Creating and using discs only. v To create recovery media on the screen. © Copyright Lenovo 2008, 2009 41 There are a variety of methods to choose from which they are useful if you can create recovery media using recovery... problems Notes: 1. Recovery information This chapter will help you can create recovery media using a recovery repair diskette v Installing or reinstalling device drivers v Setting a rescue device in an operational state after all other methods of a software- This chapter explains when and how to create ...
... v Creating and using rescue media v Creating and using discs only. v To create recovery media on the screen. © Copyright Lenovo 2008, 2009 41 There are a variety of methods to choose from which they are useful if you can create recovery media using recovery... problems Notes: 1. Recovery information This chapter will help you can create recovery media using a recovery repair diskette v Installing or reinstalling device drivers v Setting a rescue device in an operational state after all other methods of a software- This chapter explains when and how to create ...
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... Repeatedly press and release the F12 key when turning on the screen. Follow the instructions on the computer. See "Installing or reinstalling device drivers" on the computer. After a short delay, the Product Recovery program opens. 5. When the Please select boot device window opens, release ...on different operating systems. v To use Product Recovery discs to restore the computer to reinstall some software programs or device drivers. v To create Product Recovery discs on the Windows Vista operating system, click Start → All Programs → ThinkVantage →...
... Repeatedly press and release the F12 key when turning on the screen. Follow the instructions on the computer. See "Installing or reinstalling device drivers" on the computer. After a short delay, the Product Recovery program opens. 5. When the Please select boot device window opens, release ...on different operating systems. v To use Product Recovery discs to restore the computer to reinstall some software programs or device drivers. v To create Product Recovery discs on the Windows Vista operating system, click Start → All Programs → ThinkVantage →...
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...and Recovery password, type your system and follow the instructions on page 48. 5. After restoring a hard disk drive to reinstall device drivers for Rescue and Recovery diagnostic program, after a short delay. Some computers come with Microsoft Office or Microsoft Works. Creating and using rescue...The rescue discs can also run the PC-Doctor for some devices. From the Windows desktop, click Start → All Programs → Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools → Enhanced Backup and Restore. The Rescue and Recovery program opens. 2. Notes: 1. From the Rescue and Recovery main ...
...and Recovery password, type your system and follow the instructions on page 48. 5. After restoring a hard disk drive to reinstall device drivers for Rescue and Recovery diagnostic program, after a short delay. Some computers come with Microsoft Office or Microsoft Works. Creating and using rescue...The rescue discs can also run the PC-Doctor for some devices. From the Windows desktop, click Start → All Programs → Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools → Enhanced Backup and Restore. The Rescue and Recovery program opens. 2. Notes: 1. From the Rescue and Recovery main ...
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...usually drive C:). When you have a problem with individual devices. Other device drivers are located in a safe place for future use. Follow the instructions on the Web site at http://www.lenovo.com/ support. Then, store it Recovery Repair Diskette. Insert the recovery.... Creating a recovery repair diskette This section provides instructions on how to the C:\SWTOOLS directory. To use a recovery repair diskette. Device drivers for a factory-installed device, do the following : 1. Turn off the computer. 2. If an error message appears during the repair ...
...usually drive C:). When you have a problem with individual devices. Other device drivers are located in a safe place for future use. Follow the instructions on the Web site at http://www.lenovo.com/ support. Then, store it Recovery Repair Diskette. Insert the recovery.... Creating a recovery repair diskette This section provides instructions on how to the C:\SWTOOLS directory. To use a recovery repair diskette. Device drivers for a factory-installed device, do the following : 1. Turn off the computer. 2. If an error message appears during the repair ...
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...such as the first boot device in a safe place. 48 User Guide See "Creating and using a recovery repair diskette" on page 41. Open the DRIVERS folder. v In the device subfolder, look for a SETUP.EXE file. Solving recovery problems If you are unable to "Selecting a startup device" on page... environment from an internal hard disk drive, a disc, a USB hard disk drive, or other external devices, you want to install the device driver using rescue media" on the screen. Double-click the file and follow the instructions on page 45. v Use a recovery medium if you must...
...such as the first boot device in a safe place. 48 User Guide See "Creating and using a recovery repair diskette" on page 41. Open the DRIVERS folder. v In the device subfolder, look for a SETUP.EXE file. Solving recovery problems If you are unable to "Selecting a startup device" on page... environment from an internal hard disk drive, a disc, a USB hard disk drive, or other external devices, you want to install the device driver using rescue media" on the screen. Double-click the file and follow the instructions on page 45. v Use a recovery medium if you must...
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... the computer cover and reconnect the power cords for the computer and monitor to pin 2 and pin 3. 7. Click Go → Continue → Downloads and drivers. Unplug all power cords from the operating system version). 3. Access the system board. Remove any cables that contains the installation instructions for your computer and...Locating parts on the system board" on the system board. Follow the instructions on the computer and the monitor. When prompted to : http://www.lenovo.com/support 2. Go to change because of files. This is commonly called Boot-block recovery. 1.
... the computer cover and reconnect the power cords for the computer and monitor to pin 2 and pin 3. 7. Click Go → Continue → Downloads and drivers. Unplug all power cords from the operating system version). 3. Access the system board. Remove any cables that contains the installation instructions for your computer and...Locating parts on the system board" on the system board. Follow the instructions on the computer and the monitor. When prompted to : http://www.lenovo.com/support 2. Go to change because of files. This is commonly called Boot-block recovery. 1.
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... Toolbox Note: The Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox program is no keys are unable to report operating-system-controlled settings that no diskette in the diskette drive. The computer does not respond to test devices, diagnose computer problems, create bootable diagnostic media, update system drivers, and view system information. 58 User Guide Verify that...
... Toolbox Note: The Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox program is no keys are unable to report operating-system-controlled settings that no diskette in the diskette drive. The computer does not respond to test devices, diagnose computer problems, create bootable diagnostic media, update system drivers, and view system information. 58 User Guide Verify that...
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...diagnostic program help system. From the Rescue and Recovery workspace, select Launch advanced Rescue and Recovery → Diagnose hardware. The Lenovo System Toolbox diagnostic program works through the Windows operating system to enable you want to recover the computer from the Rescue and ... and solutions for Rescue and Recovery diagnostic program opens. 4. The PC-Doctor for computer problems, access the Lenovo troubleshooting center, update system drivers, and view system information. To run the Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox program, click Start → All Programs →...
...diagnostic program help system. From the Rescue and Recovery workspace, select Launch advanced Rescue and Recovery → Diagnose hardware. The Lenovo System Toolbox diagnostic program works through the Windows operating system to enable you want to recover the computer from the Rescue and ... and solutions for Rescue and Recovery diagnostic program opens. 4. The PC-Doctor for computer problems, access the Lenovo troubleshooting center, update system drivers, and view system information. To run the Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox program, click Start → All Programs →...
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...that you can get help you identify hardware problems. For instructions on page 57. The following items are available to device drivers v Installation and maintenance of network operating systems (NOS) v Installation and maintenance of service. v Hardware repair - Getting ...Using the documentation and diagnostic programs If you with your hardware available. v Download the latest device drivers and software updates 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...
...that you can get help you identify hardware problems. For instructions on page 57. The following items are available to device drivers v Installation and maintenance of network operating systems (NOS) v Installation and maintenance of service. v Hardware repair - Getting ...Using the documentation and diagnostic programs If you with your hardware available. v Download the latest device drivers and software updates 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...
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... drive or card reader, replacing 26 diskette, creating and using a recovery repair 46 documentation, using 65 drivers, device 36 DVI monitor connector 10 © Copyright Lenovo 2008, 2009 E enabling, disabling device 50 environment, operating 4 Ethernet 2 Ethernet connector 10 exiting, Setup...safety information v information getting 63 important safety v resources 63 safety 64 warranty 64 Input/Output (I/O) features 2 installing device drivers 47 installing options adapter card 21 memory module 19 security features 36 internal drives 1 internal speaker, replacing 32 K keyboard connector...
... drive or card reader, replacing 26 diskette, creating and using a recovery repair 46 documentation, using 65 drivers, device 36 DVI monitor connector 10 © Copyright Lenovo 2008, 2009 E enabling, disabling device 50 environment, operating 4 Ethernet 2 Ethernet connector 10 exiting, Setup...safety information v information getting 63 important safety v resources 63 safety 64 warranty 64 Input/Output (I/O) features 2 installing device drivers 47 installing options adapter card 21 memory module 19 security features 36 internal drives 1 internal speaker, replacing 32 K keyboard connector...
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L Lenovo System Toolbox 59 Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox 58 Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools 63 Lenovo Welcome 5, 64 locating components 11 M media, creating and using recovery media 41 media, creating and using rescue 45 memory module installing, replacing 19 system board ... Boot-block 54 operations, backup and 43 problems, solving 48 recovery repair diskette, creating and using 46 recovery media, creating and using 41 reinstalling device drivers 47 removing cover 16 replacing battery 27 hard disk drive 23 heat sink and fan assembly 29 internal speaker 32 system fan assembly 31 Rescue...
L Lenovo System Toolbox 59 Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox 58 Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools 63 Lenovo Welcome 5, 64 locating components 11 M media, creating and using recovery media 41 media, creating and using rescue 45 memory module installing, replacing 19 system board ... Boot-block 54 operations, backup and 43 problems, solving 48 recovery repair diskette, creating and using 46 recovery media, creating and using 41 reinstalling device drivers 47 removing cover 16 replacing battery 27 hard disk drive 23 heat sink and fan assembly 29 internal speaker 32 system fan assembly 31 Rescue...