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... Locating parts on the system board . . . . . 10 Chapter 2. Notices 65 Television output notice 66 Trademarks 66 Index 67 © Copyright Lenovo 2009 iii Using the Setup Utility . . . 47 Starting the Setup Utility program 47 Viewing and changing settings 47 Using passwords 47 Password considerations 48 ...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.
... Locating parts on the system board . . . . . 10 Chapter 2. Notices 65 Television output notice 66 Trademarks 66 Index 67 © Copyright Lenovo 2009 iii Using the Setup Utility . . . 47 Starting the Setup Utility program 47 Viewing and changing settings 47 Using passwords 47 Password considerations 48 ...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.
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... your computer following the publication of the operating system vendor. Operating systems, certified or tested for compatibility1 (varies by Lenovo as compatible with preinstalled software. If it does, an operating system, device drivers to press. To determine if an operating system has been certified or tested for compatibility, check the Web site...
... your computer following the publication of the operating system vendor. Operating systems, certified or tested for compatibility1 (varies by Lenovo as compatible with preinstalled software. If it does, an operating system, device drivers to press. To determine if an operating system has been certified or tested for compatibility, check the Web site...
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...credentials, while guarding against unauthorized user access to enroll your fingerprint and associate it with maintaining your ThinkCentre® computer. Lenovo System Toolbox The Lenovo System Toolbox diagnostic program is available with your power-on password, hard disk drive password, and ...that you to a host of self recovery tools to -date, by downloading and installing software packages (TVT applications, device drivers, BIOS flashes, and other third party applications). ThinkVantage Client Security Solution: The ThinkVantage Client Security Solution (CSS) program ...
...credentials, while guarding against unauthorized user access to enroll your fingerprint and associate it with maintaining your ThinkCentre® computer. Lenovo System Toolbox The Lenovo System Toolbox diagnostic program is available with your power-on password, hard disk drive password, and ...that you to a host of self recovery tools to -date, by downloading and installing software packages (TVT applications, device drivers, BIOS flashes, and other third party applications). ThinkVantage Client Security Solution: The ThinkVantage Client Security Solution (CSS) program ...
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... computer" on how to the computer. CAUTION: The heat sink and microprocessor might be connected to making the physical connection. Remove any software or device drivers that come with the option to the computer. Installing external options External speakers, a printer, or a scanner can be very hot. For some external options, you...
... computer" on how to the computer. CAUTION: The heat sink and microprocessor might be connected to making the physical connection. Remove any software or device drivers that come with the option to the computer. Installing external options External speakers, a printer, or a scanner can be very hot. For some external options, you...
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...4, "Using the Setup Utility," on page 7. 7. To update your computer can obtain device drivers for operating systems that are not preinstalled at: http://www.lenovo.com/support Installation instructions are routed correctly before lowering the optical drive bay assembly. Close the ...computer cover. 5. Obtaining device drivers You can be prevented by a software lock that the cables are...
...4, "Using the Setup Utility," on page 7. 7. To update your computer can obtain device drivers for operating systems that are not preinstalled at: http://www.lenovo.com/support Installation instructions are routed correctly before lowering the optical drive bay assembly. Close the ...computer cover. 5. Obtaining device drivers You can be prevented by a software lock that the cables are...
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... of the hard disk drive to restore the contents of Product Recovery discs, so 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 ... Creating and using a Recovery Repair diskette v Recovering or installing device drivers v Setting a rescue device in a safe place after all other rescue and recovery operations such as rescuing individual files. © Copyright Lenovo 2009 39 The following list explains how Product Recovery discs are useful ...
... of the hard disk drive to restore the contents of Product Recovery discs, so 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 ... Creating and using a Recovery Repair diskette v Recovering or installing device drivers v Setting a rescue device in a safe place after all other rescue and recovery operations such as rescuing individual files. © Copyright Lenovo 2009 39 The following list explains how Product Recovery discs are useful ...
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... from the Product Recovery discs, all files currently on Windows XP, do the following : Attention: When you might not have to reinstall some software or drivers. Note: After restoring your computer. For more files currently on page 45. 4. Insert the Start Recovery disc into your computer. 3. Follow the instructions on page...
... from the Product Recovery discs, all files currently on Windows XP, do the following : Attention: When you might not have to reinstall some software or drivers. Note: After restoring your computer. For more files currently on page 45. 4. Insert the Start Recovery disc into your computer. 3. Follow the instructions on page...
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...a PC-Doctor diagnostics program, which enables you to recover or reinstall your computer. 2. Note: The recovery operations you want to reinstall device drivers for some devices. Click Start → All Programs → ThinkVantage → Create Recovery Media. 2. Turn off your Microsoft Office or ...or a secondary internal hard disk drive. 42 User Guide then, follow the instructions on the operating system. See "Recovering or installing device drivers" on page 45. 6. To start the Windows operating system, you hear beeps or see "Solving recovery problems" on page 44. 2....
...a PC-Doctor diagnostics program, which enables you to recover or reinstall your computer. 2. Note: The recovery operations you want to reinstall device drivers for some devices. Click Start → All Programs → ThinkVantage → Create Recovery Media. 2. Turn off your Microsoft Office or ...or a secondary internal hard disk drive. 42 User Guide then, follow the instructions on the operating system. See "Recovering or installing device drivers" on page 45. 6. To start the Windows operating system, you hear beeps or see "Solving recovery problems" on page 44. 2....
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... disk drive. 3. Not all device drivers can use the Add New Hardware program (located in the SWTOOLS\drivers folder. Double-click SETUP.EXE and follow the instructions on the World Wide Web at: http://www.lenovo.com/think/support To reinstall a device driver for example, AUDIO or VIDEO). 5.... release the F11 key. Open the C:\SWTOOLS folder. 4. Within the DRIVERS folder are several subfolders that are on page 42. If an error...
... disk drive. 3. Not all device drivers can use the Add New Hardware program (located in the SWTOOLS\drivers folder. Double-click SETUP.EXE and follow the instructions on the World Wide Web at: http://www.lenovo.com/think/support To reinstall a device driver for example, AUDIO or VIDEO). 5.... release the F11 key. Open the C:\SWTOOLS folder. 4. Within the DRIVERS folder are several subfolders that are on page 42. If an error...
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...to the Web site, Web page content (including the links referenced in the seven character machine type/model of files. Refer to : http://www.lenovo.com/support 2. Turn on the screen after the download begins. 4. During this happens, perform the following procedure) is subject to your computer ... off the computer and any cables that impede access to the list of your machine type and click Go → Continue → Downloads and drivers. Locate the Clear CMOS/Recovery jumper on page 12. 3. Follow the instructions on page 14. 4. b. Remove any cables that were disconnected and...
...to the Web site, Web page content (including the links referenced in the seven character machine type/model of files. Refer to : http://www.lenovo.com/support 2. Turn on the screen after the download begins. 4. During this happens, perform the following procedure) is subject to your computer ... off the computer and any cables that impede access to the list of your machine type and click Go → Continue → Downloads and drivers. Locate the Clear CMOS/Recovery jumper on page 12. 3. Follow the instructions on page 14. 4. b. Remove any cables that were disconnected and...
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...Rescue and Recovery workspace opens. 4. If you speak to view symptoms and solutions for computer problems, access the Lenovo troubleshooting center, update system drivers, and review system information. From the Rescue and Recovery workspace, select Launch Advanced Rescue and Recovery → ...diagnostics from the Rescue and Recovery workspace, do the following: 1. To run the Lenovo System Toolbox, click Start → All Programs → Lenovo Services → Lenovo System Toolbox. Diagnostic programs Diagnostic programs are two diagnostic programs preinstalled on your computer...
...Rescue and Recovery workspace opens. 4. If you speak to view symptoms and solutions for computer problems, access the Lenovo troubleshooting center, update system drivers, and review system information. From the Rescue and Recovery workspace, select Launch Advanced Rescue and Recovery → ...diagnostics from the Rescue and Recovery workspace, do the following: 1. To run the Lenovo System Toolbox, click Start → All Programs → Lenovo Services → Lenovo System Toolbox. Diagnostic programs Diagnostic programs are two diagnostic programs preinstalled on your computer...
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... (http://www.lenovo.com) The Lenovo Web site provides up-to-date information and services to make the most of Limited Warranty. Projectors - v Download the latest device drivers and software updates for your country or region. v Find the service and support phone number for ... tab to help system provides information about getting started, doing basic tasks, customizing settings for : - Safety and Warranty The ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide that is provided with your computer model and other supported products. Special offers v Purchase additional services, such...
... (http://www.lenovo.com) The Lenovo Web site provides up-to-date information and services to make the most of Limited Warranty. Projectors - v Download the latest device drivers and software updates for your country or region. v Find the service and support phone number for ... tab to help system provides information about getting started, doing basic tasks, customizing settings for : - Safety and Warranty The ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide that is provided with your computer model and other supported products. Special offers v Purchase additional services, such...
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...diagnostic programs that help and service. 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 or by telephone through the Customer Support Center. There might be changes... 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 application programs ...
...diagnostic programs that help and service. 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 or by telephone through the Customer Support Center. There might be changes... 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 application programs ...
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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 ...