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.../BIOS update failure . . . 52 Chapter 6. Notices 65 Television output notice 66 Trademarks 66 Index 67 © Copyright Lenovo 2009 iii Installing options and replacing hardware 11 Handling static-sensitive devices 11 Installing options and replacing hardware . . . . ... and Recovery workspace . . . . 41 Creating and using rescue media 42 Creating and using a Recovery Repair diskette . . 43 Recovering or installing device drivers . . . . . 44 Setting a rescue device in the startup sequence . . 45 Solving recovery problems 45 Chapter 4. Contents Important safety information v ...
.../BIOS update failure . . . 52 Chapter 6. Notices 65 Television output notice 66 Trademarks 66 Index 67 © Copyright Lenovo 2009 iii Installing options and replacing hardware 11 Handling static-sensitive devices 11 Installing options and replacing hardware . . . . ... and Recovery workspace . . . . 41 Creating and using rescue media 42 Creating and using a Recovery Repair diskette . . 43 Recovering or installing device drivers . . . . . 44 Setting a rescue device in the startup sequence . . 45 Solving recovery problems 45 Chapter 4. Contents Important safety information v ...
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Operating systems, certified or tested for compatibility1 (varies by Lenovo as compatible with preinstalled software. The operating systems listed here are being certified or tested for compatibility at the time this list are included. Additional .... Computer models without diskette drive, keyboard, or mouse v Support for compatibility, check the Web site of this booklet. If it does, an operating system, device drivers to press.
Operating systems, certified or tested for compatibility1 (varies by Lenovo as compatible with preinstalled software. The operating systems listed here are being certified or tested for compatibility at the time this list are included. Additional .... Computer models without diskette drive, keyboard, or mouse v Support for compatibility, check the Web site of this booklet. If it does, an operating system, device drivers to press.
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... you to a host of information and tools to help , and recover from Lenovo. ThinkVantage Client Security Solution: The ThinkVantage Client Security Solution (CSS) program is available with your ThinkCentre® computer. ThinkVantage System Update: The ThinkVantage System Update (TVSU) program helps...tools to -date, by Lenovo to achieve the best balance between system performance and power saving. By using the ThinkVantage Power Manager program, you keep updated are provided by downloading and installing software packages (TVT applications, device drivers, BIOS flashes, and other...
... you to a host of information and tools to help , and recover from Lenovo. ThinkVantage Client Security Solution: The ThinkVantage Client Security Solution (CSS) program is available with your ThinkCentre® computer. ThinkVantage System Update: The ThinkVantage System Update (TVSU) program helps...tools to -date, by Lenovo to achieve the best balance between system performance and power saving. By using the ThinkVantage Power Manager program, you keep updated are provided by downloading and installing software packages (TVT applications, device drivers, BIOS flashes, and other...
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... computer. To open the computer cover. Turn off all power cords from the drives, shut down your computer" on page 7. 4. Remove any software or device drivers that are connected to the computer. When installing an external option, see "Locating connectors on the front of your computer" on page 6 and "Locating connectors...
... computer. To open the computer cover. Turn off all power cords from the drives, shut down your computer" on page 7. 4. Remove any software or device drivers that are connected to the computer. When installing an external option, see "Locating connectors on the front of your computer" on page 6 and "Locating connectors...
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... computer cover. 5. If a computer cover lock is typed in readme files with the device-driver files. 2. Reconnect the external cables and power cords to your computer can obtain device drivers for operating systems that locks the keyboard until a correct password is installed, lock the computer cover...security options are routed correctly before lowering the optical drive bay assembly. Obtaining device drivers You can be prevented by a software lock that are not preinstalled at: http://www.lenovo.com/support Installation instructions are provided in . 36 User Guide Note: In most...
... computer cover. 5. If a computer cover lock is typed in readme files with the device-driver files. 2. Reconnect the external cables and power cords to your computer can obtain device drivers for operating systems that locks the keyboard until a correct password is installed, lock the computer cover...security options are routed correctly before lowering the optical drive bay assembly. Obtaining device drivers You can be prevented by a software lock that are not preinstalled at: http://www.lenovo.com/support Installation instructions are provided in . 36 User Guide Note: In most...
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... of the hard disk drive to the Access Help online help system for additional information about the Rescue and Recovery program provided by Lenovo. Follow the instructions on different operating systems: v Windows XP: use the following recovery methods: v Creating and using Product Recovery... after you get familiar with a recordable CD or DVD drive, you can perform using a Recovery Repair diskette v Recovering or installing device drivers v Setting a rescue device in the startup sequence v Solving recovery problems Refer to the same state as possible. Product Recovery discs are ...
... of the hard disk drive to the Access Help online help system for additional information about the Rescue and Recovery program provided by Lenovo. Follow the instructions on different operating systems: v Windows XP: use the following recovery methods: v Creating and using Product Recovery... after you get familiar with a recordable CD or DVD drive, you can perform using a Recovery Repair diskette v Recovering or installing device drivers v Setting a rescue device in the startup sequence v Solving recovery problems Refer to the same state as possible. Product Recovery discs are ...
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... disk drive v On a secondary hard disk drive installed in your optical drive. 2. Note: If the Rescue and Recovery workspace fails to reinstall some software or drivers. Follow the instructions on the screen. Insert the Start Recovery disc into your computer v On an externally attached USB hard disk drive v On a network drive...
... disk drive v On a secondary hard disk drive installed in your optical drive. 2. Note: If the Rescue and Recovery workspace fails to reinstall some software or drivers. Follow the instructions on the screen. Insert the Start Recovery disc into your computer v On an externally attached USB hard disk drive v On a network drive...
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... following : 1. The Rescue and Recovery workspace opens after a short delay. v For information about other media. See "Recovering or installing device drivers" on page 45. 6. To start the Windows operating system, you can be deleted in any type of rescue media you from the rescue media...recovery process. After restoring a hard disk drive to the original factory contents, you to run diagnostics from gaining access to reinstall device drivers for some devices. When you must use the Rescue files feature in the Rescue and Recovery workspace to copy files from a Rescue...
... following : 1. The Rescue and Recovery workspace opens after a short delay. v For information about other media. See "Recovering or installing device drivers" on page 45. 6. To start the Windows operating system, you can be deleted in any type of rescue media you from the rescue media...recovery process. After restoring a hard disk drive to the original factory contents, you to run diagnostics from gaining access to reinstall device drivers for some devices. When you must use the Rescue files feature in the Rescue and Recovery workspace to copy files from a Rescue...
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... to reinstall that are located on the World Wide Web at: http://www.lenovo.com/think/support To reinstall a device driver for factory-installed devices are named for example, AUDIO or VIDEO). 5. Other device drivers are on page 42. This file might have the documentation and software media ...for the device. v If the device subfolder contains a file with the .txt extension. release the F11 key. Open the DRIVERS folder. Start your rescue media to access the Windows environment after the operating system, such as WIN98.TXT. Use one of your computer (...
... to reinstall that are located on the World Wide Web at: http://www.lenovo.com/think/support To reinstall a device driver for factory-installed devices are named for example, AUDIO or VIDEO). 5. Other device drivers are on page 42. This file might have the documentation and software media ...for the device. v If the device subfolder contains a file with the .txt extension. release the F11 key. Open the DRIVERS folder. Start your rescue media to access the Windows environment after the operating system, such as WIN98.TXT. Use one of your computer (...
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...The recovery session will hear a series of files. Remove the disc from the standard position (pin 1 and pin 2) to : http://www.lenovo.com/support 2. Type in the following procedure commonly called Boot-block Recovery. 1. Follow the instructions on the screen to "Accessing the system board... computer is interrupted while POST/BIOS is being updated (flash update), your machine type and click Go → Continue → Downloads and drivers. In the Enter a product number field, type your computer might not restart correctly. Unplug all power cords from the operating system version)....
...The recovery session will hear a series of files. Remove the disc from the standard position (pin 1 and pin 2) to : http://www.lenovo.com/support 2. Type in the following procedure commonly called Boot-block Recovery. 1. Follow the instructions on the screen to "Accessing the system board... computer is interrupted while POST/BIOS is being updated (flash update), your machine type and click Go → Continue → Downloads and drivers. In the Enter a product number field, type your computer might not restart correctly. Unplug all power cords from the operating system version)....
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...PC-Doctor for Windows PE if you diagnose the computer problem. Shut down the operating system and turn on the screen. Lenovo System Toolbox The Lenovo System Toolbox is a diagnostic program that determine software and usage problems. PC-Doctor for Windows PE The PC-Doctor for...system is part of the Rescue and Recovery workspace on page 58 for computer problems, access the Lenovo troubleshooting center, update system drivers, and review system information. The Lenovo System Toolbox also has problem determination aids that works through the Windows operating system and enables you ...
...PC-Doctor for Windows PE if you diagnose the computer problem. Shut down the operating system and turn on the screen. Lenovo System Toolbox The Lenovo System Toolbox is a diagnostic program that determine software and usage problems. PC-Doctor for Windows PE The PC-Doctor for...system is part of the Rescue and Recovery workspace on page 58 for computer problems, access the Lenovo troubleshooting center, update system drivers, and review system information. The Lenovo System Toolbox also has problem determination aids that works through the Windows operating system and enables you ...
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...Access Help, use the left panel to make the most of Limited Warranty. Safety and Warranty The ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide that is provided with your personal preference, protecting data, expanding and upgrading, and...v Find the service and support phone number for your computer. Lenovo Welcome The Lenovo Welcome program introduces you to some innovative built-in features of Lenovo and guides you through a few important setup tasks to find a...8594; Productivity Center. v Download the latest device drivers and software updates for your computer contains information on select...
...Access Help, use the left panel to make the most of Limited Warranty. Safety and Warranty The ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide that is provided with your personal preference, protecting data, expanding and upgrading, and...v Find the service and support phone number for your computer. Lenovo Welcome The Lenovo Welcome program introduces you to some innovative built-in features of Lenovo and guides you through a few important setup tasks to find a...8594; Productivity Center. v Download the latest device drivers and software updates for your computer contains information on select...
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... the documentation and diagnostic programs If you can 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 warranty terms. You must retain your country 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 and maintenance of network operating systems (NOS) v Installation and maintenance of diagnostic programs that...
... the documentation and diagnostic programs If you can 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 warranty terms. You must retain your country 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 and maintenance of network operating systems (NOS) v Installation and maintenance of diagnostic programs that...
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... 42 product recovery disc 39 CRU completing the installation 35 customer support center 63 D deleting password 48 device drivers 36 installing 44 recovering 44 devices, handling static-sensitive 11 diagnostics 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 connector 8 Ethernet 2 Ethernet connector...
... 42 product recovery disc 39 CRU completing the installation 35 customer support center 63 D deleting password 48 device drivers 36 installing 44 recovering 44 devices, handling static-sensitive 11 diagnostics 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 connector 8 Ethernet 2 Ethernet connector...
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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 ...39 productivity center, ThinkVantage 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 ...
...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 ...39 productivity center, ThinkVantage 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 ...