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... on the system board . . . . . 10 Chapter 2. Troubleshooting and diagnostics 55 Basic troubleshooting 55 Diagnostic programs 57 Lenovo System Toolbox 57 PC-Doctor for Windows PE 57 PC-Doctor for service 63 Using other services 64 Purchasing additional services 64 Appendix... 6. Notices 65 Television output notice 66 Trademarks 66 Index 67 © Copyright Lenovo 2009 iii Updating system programs 51 Using system programs 51 Updating (flashing) BIOS from a disc 51 Updating (flashing) BIOS from your computer 7 Locating components 9 Locating parts on the rear of your...
... on the system board . . . . . 10 Chapter 2. Troubleshooting and diagnostics 55 Basic troubleshooting 55 Diagnostic programs 57 Lenovo System Toolbox 57 PC-Doctor for Windows PE 57 PC-Doctor for service 63 Using other services 64 Purchasing additional services 64 Appendix... 6. Notices 65 Television output notice 66 Trademarks 66 Index 67 © Copyright Lenovo 2009 iii Updating system programs 51 Using system programs 51 Updating (flashing) BIOS from a disc 51 Updating (flashing) BIOS from your computer 7 Locating components 9 Locating parts on the rear of your...
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...) v Intel matrix storage manager v Preboot Execution Environment (PXE) and Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) v Remote Administration v Secure Managed Client (SMC) (some models) v System Management (SM) BIOS and SM software v Wake on LAN® v Wake on Ring (in the Setup Utility program, this feature is called Serial Port Ring Detect for an...
...) v Intel matrix storage manager v Preboot Execution Environment (PXE) and Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) v Remote Administration v Secure Managed Client (SMC) (some models) v System Management (SM) BIOS and SM software v Wake on LAN® v Wake on Ring (in the Setup Utility program, this feature is called Serial Port Ring Detect for an...
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...systems listed here are subject to change. To determine if an operating system has been certified or tested for compatibility1 (varies by Lenovo as compatible with preinstalled software. Chapter 1. Product overview 3 Corrections and additions to this list are being certified or tested for...models, see the ThinkVantage® Productivity Center program for more information) v Power-On Password (POP) and Privileged Access Password (PAP) for BIOS access v Serial and parallel port I/O control v Startup sequence control v Startup without an internal hard disk drive do not have an operating ...
...systems listed here are subject to change. To determine if an operating system has been certified or tested for compatibility1 (varies by Lenovo as compatible with preinstalled software. Chapter 1. Product overview 3 Corrections and additions to this list are being certified or tested for...models, see the ThinkVantage® Productivity Center program for more information) v Power-On Password (POP) and Privileged Access Password (PAP) for BIOS access v Serial and parallel port I/O control v Startup sequence control v Startup without an internal hard disk drive do not have an operating ...
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...with your computer might vary depending on your ThinkCentre® computer. ThinkVantage Client Security Solution:...ThinkVantage Power Manager program, you keep updated are provided by Lenovo to help , and recover from Lenovo. See "Lenovo System Toolbox" on select Lenovo computers. ThinkVantage Productivity Center: The ThinkVantage Productivity Center program... a set up -to-date, by downloading and installing software packages (TVT applications, device drivers, BIOS flashes, and other third party applications). Chapter 1. ThinkVantage Rescue and Recovery: The ThinkVantage Rescue and...
...with your computer might vary depending on your ThinkCentre® computer. ThinkVantage Client Security Solution:...ThinkVantage Power Manager program, you keep updated are provided by Lenovo to help , and recover from Lenovo. See "Lenovo System Toolbox" on select Lenovo computers. ThinkVantage Productivity Center: The ThinkVantage Productivity Center program... a set up -to-date, by downloading and installing software packages (TVT applications, device drivers, BIOS flashes, and other third party applications). Chapter 1. ThinkVantage Rescue and Recovery: The ThinkVantage Rescue and...
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To use Product Recovery discs on your computer. 3. Note: After restoring your BIOS startup sequence. Note: If the Rescue and Recovery workspace fails to open, you might have to reinstall some software or drivers. Insert the Start Recovery ...
To use Product Recovery discs on your computer. 3. Note: After restoring your BIOS startup sequence. Note: If the Rescue and Recovery workspace fails to open, you might have to reinstall some software or drivers. Insert the Start Recovery ...
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...the computer and follow the instructions on the screen. It is on discs, insert the rescue disc and restart your computer. Start your BIOS startup sequence. When you hear beeps or see "Setting a rescue device in the startup sequence" on your computer. Follow the instructions...1. v Windows Vista: use Product Recovery discs to restore the original factory contents, perform a custom factory recovery, or to : http://www.lenovo.com/think/support/site.wss/document.do the following list explains how Product Recovery discs are using a Recovery Repair diskette If you will be able...
...the computer and follow the instructions on the screen. It is on discs, insert the rescue disc and restart your computer. Start your BIOS startup sequence. When you hear beeps or see "Setting a rescue device in the startup sequence" on your computer. Follow the instructions...1. v Windows Vista: use Product Recovery discs to restore the original factory contents, perform a custom factory recovery, or to : http://www.lenovo.com/think/support/site.wss/document.do the following list explains how Product Recovery discs are using a Recovery Repair diskette If you will be able...
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..., or USB hard disk drive) to create a Recovery Repair diskette, rescue media, and a set of Product Recovery discs as soon as a startup device in the BIOS startup sequence. v Use a Recovery Repair diskette to repair the Rescue and Recovery workspace or repair a file needed to the Setup Utility exit menu. 7. Press the...
..., or USB hard disk drive) to create a Recovery Repair diskette, rescue media, and a set of Product Recovery discs as soon as a startup device in the BIOS startup sequence. v Use a Recovery Repair diskette to repair the Rescue and Recovery workspace or repair a file needed to the Setup Utility exit menu. 7. Press the...
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... then press Enter. 5. When updates are released, they are available at http://www.lenovo.com. For most models, you turn on the Lenovo Web site at : http://www.lenovo.com/support To update (flash) the BIOS from a disc: 1. Note: You can download a self starting your computer using ...electrical signals that can execute. Turn off the computer and back on how to support systems without a diskette drive from: http://www.lenovo.com Updating (flashing) BIOS from other layers of software that is a layer of software into the optical drive. 3. The update begins. 4. When prompted ...
... then press Enter. 5. When updates are released, they are available at http://www.lenovo.com. For most models, you turn on the Lenovo Web site at : http://www.lenovo.com/support To update (flash) the BIOS from a disc: 1. Note: You can download a self starting your computer using ...electrical signals that can execute. Turn off the computer and back on how to support systems without a diskette drive from: http://www.lenovo.com Updating (flashing) BIOS from other layers of software that is a layer of software into the optical drive. 3. The update begins. 4. When prompted ...
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... the installation instructions for the computer and monitor to pin 2 and pin 3. 7. Click Back to return to your computer is interrupted while POST/BIOS is subject to : http://www.lenovo.com/support 2. Recovering from the standard position (pin 1 and pin 2) to electrical outlets. If this time you will automatically turn off the...
... the installation instructions for the computer and monitor to pin 2 and pin 3. 7. Click Back to return to your computer is interrupted while POST/BIOS is subject to : http://www.lenovo.com/support 2. Recovering from the standard position (pin 1 and pin 2) to electrical outlets. If this time you will automatically turn off the...
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... notice. Most computers come with the operating system or application program. If the problem is provided with your hardware available. Lenovo or your reseller will make selected Engineering Changes (ECs) that is caused by telephone through the Customer Support Center. Using ...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 Installation...
... notice. Most computers come with the operating system or application program. If the problem is provided with your hardware available. Lenovo or your reseller will make selected Engineering Changes (ECs) that is caused by telephone through the Customer Support Center. Using ...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 Installation...
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...programs, using 63 diagnostics, troubleshooting 55 disc, creating product recovery 39 diskette, creating and using a recovery repair 43 © Copyright Lenovo 2009 DisplayPort connector 8 documentation, using 63 drivers, device 36 drives bays 19 internal 18 specifications 19 E environment, operating 4 eSATA ...8 Ethernet 2 Ethernet connector 8 exiting, Setup Utility 50 expansion 2 external options, installing 12 F failure, recovering from POST/BIOS 52 features 1 flashing BIOS 51 folder, books online 61 front connectors 6 G getting help 61 information 61 service 61 H hard disk drive, replacing ...
...programs, using 63 diagnostics, troubleshooting 55 disc, creating product recovery 39 diskette, creating and using a recovery repair 43 © Copyright Lenovo 2009 DisplayPort connector 8 documentation, using 63 drivers, device 36 drives bays 19 internal 18 specifications 19 E environment, operating 4 eSATA ...8 Ethernet 2 Ethernet connector 8 exiting, Setup Utility 50 expansion 2 external options, installing 12 F failure, recovering from POST/BIOS 52 features 1 flashing BIOS 51 folder, books online 61 front connectors 6 G getting help 61 information 61 service 61 H hard disk drive, replacing ...
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...options (continued) memory module 14 security features 36 internal drives 1 K keyboard connector 8 keyboard, replacing 34 L Lenovo System Toolbox 57 Lenovo Web site 62 Lenovo Welcome 62 locating components 9 M media, creating and using rescue 42 memory module installing 14 system board 14 Microphone...61 programs, updating system 51 protection, password 37 purchasing additional services 64 R rear connectors 7 recovering device drivers 44 from a POST/BIOS update failure 52 information 39 recovery boot-block 52 operations, backup and 40 problems, solving 45 repair diskette, creating and using 43 ...
...options (continued) memory module 14 security features 36 internal drives 1 K keyboard connector 8 keyboard, replacing 34 L Lenovo System Toolbox 57 Lenovo Web site 62 Lenovo Welcome 62 locating components 9 M media, creating and using rescue 42 memory module installing 14 system board 14 Microphone...61 programs, updating system 51 protection, password 37 purchasing additional services 64 R rear connectors 7 recovering device drivers 44 from a POST/BIOS update failure 52 information 39 recovery boot-block 52 operations, backup and 40 problems, solving 45 repair diskette, creating and using 43 ...
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... center 61 trademarks 66 troubleshooting, basic 55 troubleshooting, diagnostics 55 U updating (flashing) BIOS 51 antivirus software 6 system programs 51 updating (flashing) BIOS 52 USB connector 8 using diagnostic programs 63 documentation 63 other services 64 passwords 47 recovery... repair diskette, creating and using 43 rescue media, creating and 42 Setup Utility 47 V VGA monitor connector 8 video subsystem 1 viewing and changing settings 47 W warranty information 62 Web site, Lenovo...
... center 61 trademarks 66 troubleshooting, basic 55 troubleshooting, diagnostics 55 U updating (flashing) BIOS 51 antivirus software 6 system programs 51 updating (flashing) BIOS 52 USB connector 8 using diagnostic programs 63 documentation 63 other services 64 passwords 47 recovery... repair diskette, creating and using 43 rescue media, creating and 42 Setup Utility 47 V VGA monitor connector 8 video subsystem 1 viewing and changing settings 47 W warranty information 62 Web site, Lenovo...