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...the Setup Utility program . . . . . 54 Chapter 5. Troubleshooting and diagnostics 59 Basic troubleshooting 59 Diagnostic programs 60 Lenovo System Toolbox 61 PC-Doctor for Windows PE 61 PC-Doctor for service 67 Using other services 68 Purchasing additional services 68...Rescue and Recovery workspace . . . . 45 Creating and using rescue media 46 Creating and using a Recovery Repair diskette . . 47 Recovering or installing device drivers . . . . . 48 Setting a rescue device in the startup sequence . . 48 Solving recovery problems 49 Chapter 4. Updating system programs 55 Using system...
...the Setup Utility program . . . . . 54 Chapter 5. Troubleshooting and diagnostics 59 Basic troubleshooting 59 Diagnostic programs 60 Lenovo System Toolbox 61 PC-Doctor for Windows PE 61 PC-Doctor for service 67 Using other services 68 Purchasing additional services 68...Rescue and Recovery workspace . . . . 45 Creating and using rescue media 46 Creating and using a Recovery Repair diskette . . 47 Recovering or installing device drivers . . . . . 48 Setting a rescue device in the startup sequence . . 48 Solving recovery problems 49 Chapter 4. Updating system programs 55 Using system...
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Operating systems, certified or tested for compatibility1 (varies by Lenovo as compatible with preinstalled software. Corrections and additions to change. Product overview 3 Chapter 1. The operating systems listed here are subject ...Linux® 1. Additional operating systems might be available or supported in features, and other support programs are included. If it does, an operating system, device drivers to press. Security features v Cover presence switch (also called intrusion switch) (some models) v Diskette and hard disk drive I/O control v Keyboard with fingerprint ...
Operating systems, certified or tested for compatibility1 (varies by Lenovo as compatible with preinstalled software. Corrections and additions to change. Product overview 3 Chapter 1. The operating systems listed here are subject ...Linux® 1. Additional operating systems might be available or supported in features, and other support programs are included. If it does, an operating system, device drivers to press. Security features v Cover presence switch (also called intrusion switch) (some models) v Diskette and hard disk drive I/O control v Keyboard with fingerprint ...
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...The ThinkVantage Rescue and Recovery® (RnR) program is preinstalled on your hard disk drive. Product overview 5 Lenovo System Toolbox The Lenovo System Toolbox diagnostic program is a software application that includes a set of information and tools to data. Software ...and Recovery workspace on page 61 for more information. Software provided by downloading and installing software packages (TVT applications, device drivers, BIOS flashes, and other third party applications). A fingerprint reader keyboard is part of software that can cause hardware failures...
...The ThinkVantage Rescue and Recovery® (RnR) program is preinstalled on your hard disk drive. Product overview 5 Lenovo System Toolbox The Lenovo System Toolbox diagnostic program is a software application that includes a set of information and tools to data. Software ...and Recovery workspace on page 61 for more information. Software provided by downloading and installing software packages (TVT applications, device drivers, BIOS flashes, and other third party applications). A fingerprint reader keyboard is part of software that can cause hardware failures...
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...front of your computer" on page 7 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 page 8 to identify the required connector, and...software in addition to let the computer cool before reading and understanding the "Important safety information" in the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide that come with your computer" on how to remove the computer cover. Remove any..., you make the connection and install any software or device drivers that secures the computer cover. 14 User Guide
...front of your computer" on page 7 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 page 8 to identify the required connector, and...software in addition to let the computer cool before reading and understanding the "Important safety information" in the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide that come with your computer" on how to remove the computer cover. Remove any..., you make the connection and install any software or device drivers that secures the computer cover. 14 User Guide
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...are available. Installing the computer cover 7. Note: In most areas of the world, Lenovo requires the return of the chassis and reconnect the drive cables to the closed position until it with the device driver files. If the drive bay assembly was removed. 6. Reinstall the front bezel if...In addition to your computer" on page 51. Figure 37. Slide the drive bay assembly towards the rear of your computer can obtain device drivers for operating systems that the rail guides on the sides of the computer chassis. 3. Reconnect the external cables and power cords to Chapter 4,...
...are available. Installing the computer cover 7. Note: In most areas of the world, Lenovo requires the return of the chassis and reconnect the drive cables to the closed position until it with the device driver files. If the drive bay assembly was removed. 6. Reinstall the front bezel if...In addition to your computer" on page 51. Figure 37. Slide the drive bay assembly towards the rear of your computer can obtain device drivers for operating systems that the rail guides on the sides of the computer chassis. 3. Reconnect the external cables and power cords to Chapter 4,...
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... on different operating systems: v Windows XP: use the following : 1. Creating and using a Recovery Repair diskette v Recovering or installing device drivers v Setting a rescue device in the event of Product Recovery discs as early as a last resort to create only one set of recovery ...have made them. As a precautionary measure, it is equipped with recovery solutions provided by Lenovo. To create Product Recovery discs, do the following recovery methods: v Creating and using Product Recovery discs v Performing backup and recovery operations...
... on different operating systems: v Windows XP: use the following : 1. Creating and using a Recovery Repair diskette v Recovering or installing device drivers v Setting a rescue device in the event of Product Recovery discs as early as a last resort to create only one set of recovery ...have made them. As a precautionary measure, it is equipped with recovery solutions provided by Lenovo. To create Product Recovery discs, do the following recovery methods: v Creating and using Product Recovery discs v Performing backup and recovery operations...
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... correctly in your BIOS startup sequence. Note: If the Rescue and Recovery workspace fails to open , you might not have to reinstall some software or drivers. Note: After restoring your hard disk drive to the factory-installed contents, you to back up all your hard disk drive contents including the operating...
... correctly in your BIOS startup sequence. Note: If the Rescue and Recovery workspace fails to open , you might not have to reinstall some software or drivers. Note: After restoring your hard disk drive to the factory-installed contents, you to back up all your hard disk drive contents including the operating...
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...hard disk drive to the factory-installed contents, you can use the Microsoft Office CD or Microsoft Works CD. See "Recovering or installing device drivers" on your password when prompted. The rescue disc can perform using rescue media Rescue media such as a disc or a USB hard disk ...Microsoft Office or Microsoft Works preinstalled. v For information about other media. Notes: 1. Note: The recovery operations you to reinstall device drivers for some devices. Rescue media also contains a PC-Doctor diagnostic program, which enables you can be deleted in the recovery process.
...hard disk drive to the factory-installed contents, you can use the Microsoft Office CD or Microsoft Works CD. See "Recovering or installing device drivers" on your password when prompted. The rescue disc can perform using rescue media Rescue media such as a disc or a USB hard disk ...Microsoft Office or Microsoft Works preinstalled. v For information about other media. Notes: 1. Note: The recovery operations you to reinstall device drivers for some devices. Rescue media also contains a PC-Doctor diagnostic program, which enables you can be deleted in the recovery process.
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...repair operation and the repair operation cannot be completed, you might be reinstalled using rescue media" on the screen. Within the DRIVERS folder are several subfolders that are located on the software media that contains the Rescue and Recovery workspace. Use one of ...be named after the operating system, such as WIN98.txt. Recovering or installing device drivers Before you are available at: http://www.lenovo.com/think/support To reinstall a device driver for the device driver that device driver. Open the C:\SWTOOLS folder. 4. In the Add New Hardware program, when ...
...repair operation and the repair operation cannot be completed, you might be reinstalled using rescue media" on the screen. Within the DRIVERS folder are several subfolders that are located on the software media that contains the Rescue and Recovery workspace. Use one of ...be named after the operating system, such as WIN98.txt. Recovering or installing device drivers Before you are available at: http://www.lenovo.com/think/support To reinstall a device driver for the device driver that device driver. Open the C:\SWTOOLS folder. 4. In the Add New Hardware program, when ...
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...BIOS update failure If the power to your machine type as printers, monitors, and external drives. 2. Click Go → Continue → Downloads and drivers. Click the TXT file that were disconnected. Locate the Clear CMOS/Recovery jumper on page 15. 4. When prompted to electrical outlets. 9. b. Under... following: v Insert the POST/BIOS update (flash update) diskette into the diskette drive and turn on the screen to : http://www.lenovo.com/support 2. 5. Type in the seven character machine type/model of your operating system Note: The Web page content (including the links...
...BIOS update failure If the power to your machine type as printers, monitors, and external drives. 2. Click Go → Continue → Downloads and drivers. Click the TXT file that were disconnected. Locate the Clear CMOS/Recovery jumper on page 15. 4. When prompted to electrical outlets. 9. b. Under... following: v Insert the POST/BIOS update (flash update) diskette into the diskette drive and turn on the screen to : http://www.lenovo.com/support 2. 5. Type in the seven character machine type/model of your operating system Note: The Web page content (including the links...
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...Lenovo...Lenovo System Toolbox The Lenovo System Toolbox is part of the Lenovo... you to a Lenovo technical support representative....Lenovo System Toolbox runs successfully, run . The Lenovo...Lenovo System Toolbox, click Start → All Programs → Lenovo Services → Lenovo... System Toolbox. The Rescue and Recovery workspace opens. 4. Press the F1 key for Windows PE. Running diagnostics from : http://www.lenovo.com/support See "Lenovo...Lenovo...Lenovo System Toolbox and the PC-Doctor for detailed information. 2. When you are unable to the Lenovo...
...Lenovo...Lenovo System Toolbox The Lenovo System Toolbox is part of the Lenovo... you to a Lenovo technical support representative....Lenovo System Toolbox runs successfully, run . The Lenovo...Lenovo System Toolbox, click Start → All Programs → Lenovo Services → Lenovo... System Toolbox. The Rescue and Recovery workspace opens. 4. Press the F1 key for Windows PE. Running diagnostics from : http://www.lenovo.com/support See "Lenovo...Lenovo...Lenovo System Toolbox and the PC-Doctor for detailed information. 2. When you are unable to the Lenovo...
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...Start → All Programs → ThinkVantage →Productivity Center. v Access the Lenovo Limited Warranty. Be sure to find a particular word or phrase. Lenovo Web site (http://www.lenovo.com) The Lenovo Web site provides up-to-date information and services to make a selection from ...help system provides information about getting started, doing basic tasks, customizing settings for your computer. v Download the latest device drivers and software updates for your computer model and other supported products. Safety and Warranty The safety and warranty information that is...
...Start → All Programs → ThinkVantage →Productivity Center. v Access the Lenovo Limited Warranty. Be sure to find a particular word or phrase. Lenovo Web site (http://www.lenovo.com) The Lenovo Web site provides up-to-date information and services to make a selection from ...help system provides information about getting started, doing basic tasks, customizing settings for your computer. v Download the latest device drivers and software updates for your computer model and other supported products. Safety and Warranty The safety and warranty information that is...
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... 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 Installation and maintenance of network operating systems (NOS) v Installation and maintenance of service. The following...provided with your computer. Using the documentation and diagnostic programs If you can get the latest technical information and download device drivers and updates. If the problem is necessary to your computer, see "Information resources" on page 59. Getting information,...
... 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 Installation and maintenance of network operating systems (NOS) v Installation and maintenance of service. The following...provided with your computer. Using the documentation and diagnostic programs If you can get the latest technical information and download device drivers and updates. If the problem is necessary to your computer, see "Information resources" on page 59. Getting information,...
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..., handling static-sensitive 13 diagnostics Rescue and Recovery workspace 62 diagnostics programs, using 67 diagnostics, troubleshooting 59 © Copyright Lenovo 2008 discs, creating and using Product Recovery discs 43 diskette drive or card reader, replacing 29 diskette, creating and using ...a Recovery Repair 47 documentation, using 67 drivers, device 38 drives bays 23 internal 22 specifications 23 DVI monitor connector 9 E enabling, disabling device 52 environment, operating 4 Ethernet 2...
..., handling static-sensitive 13 diagnostics Rescue and Recovery workspace 62 diagnostics programs, using 67 diagnostics, troubleshooting 59 © Copyright Lenovo 2008 discs, creating and using Product Recovery discs 43 diskette drive or card reader, replacing 29 diskette, creating and using ...a Recovery Repair 47 documentation, using 67 drivers, device 38 drives bays 23 internal 22 specifications 23 DVI monitor connector 9 E enabling, disabling device 52 environment, operating 4 Ethernet 2...
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...security features 38 installing, diskette drive 25 internal drives 1 internal speaker, replacing 34 K keyboard connector 9 keyboard, replacing 36 L Lenovo System Toolbox 61 locating components 10 M media, creating and using rescue 46 memory module installing, replacing 17 system board 17 Microphone ...Productivity Center, ThinkVantage 65 programs, updating system 55 protection, password 40 purchasing additional services 68 R rear connectors 8 recovering device drivers 48 from a POST/BIOS update failure 56 software 43 recovery Boot-block 56 operations, backup and 44 problems, solving 49 Recovery...
...security features 38 installing, diskette drive 25 internal drives 1 internal speaker, replacing 34 K keyboard connector 9 keyboard, replacing 36 L Lenovo System Toolbox 61 locating components 10 M media, creating and using rescue 46 memory module installing, replacing 17 system board 17 Microphone ...Productivity Center, ThinkVantage 65 programs, updating system 55 protection, password 40 purchasing additional services 68 R rear connectors 8 recovering device drivers 48 from a POST/BIOS update failure 56 software 43 recovery Boot-block 56 operations, backup and 44 problems, solving 49 Recovery...