BIOS Windows Management Instrumentation Interface Deployment Guide
Page 7
... explain how to modify BIOS settings, boot order using Windows Management Instrumentation (WMI) through the Lenovo client-management interface. Preface The purpose of ownership and to check for periodic updates to this guide, visit the following Web site: www.lenovo.com/support @Copyright Lenovo 2011 III If you... lower the total cost of this deployment guide as well as Visual Basic sample scripts to use when configuring BIOS settings. To learn more...
... explain how to modify BIOS settings, boot order using Windows Management Instrumentation (WMI) through the Lenovo client-management interface. Preface The purpose of ownership and to check for periodic updates to this guide, visit the following Web site: www.lenovo.com/support @Copyright Lenovo 2011 III If you... lower the total cost of this deployment guide as well as Visual Basic sample scripts to use when configuring BIOS settings. To learn more...
BIOS Windows Management Instrumentation Interface Deployment Guide
Page 10
... to change a single BIOS setting or all BIOS settings ·Bios password management , including update Administrator passwords, power-on passwords(POP), hard disk drive(HDD)passwords ·No dependency on a specific BIOS level Environment ·Remote...BIOS configuration tools Interface ·Easy to adopt for various management servers ·Replaces current SMI interface ·Common interface for different products Supported computers BIOS setup through WMI descripted in this document is supported on the following new Thinkcentre products only: ·Thinkcentre M91/M91p Lenovo BIOS...
... to change a single BIOS setting or all BIOS settings ·Bios password management , including update Administrator passwords, power-on passwords(POP), hard disk drive(HDD)passwords ·No dependency on a specific BIOS level Environment ·Remote...BIOS configuration tools Interface ·Easy to adopt for various management servers ·Replaces current SMI interface ·Common interface for different products Supported computers BIOS setup through WMI descripted in this document is supported on the following new Thinkcentre products only: ·Thinkcentre M91/M91p Lenovo BIOS...
BIOS Windows Management Instrumentation Interface Deployment Guide
Page 20
...Boot Sequence,CD/DVD Drive:Hard Drive:Network Card:USB Key:USB Floppy:USB Hard Disk Restoring default settings To restore default BIOS settings, use the Lenovo_LoadDefaultSettings class, and then use the Lenovo_SaveBiosSetting class to save the settings (see sample scripts). In ...is ″pap,abc,def,ascii,us ″- Changing an existing hardware password To update a password, specify a password type and format the password. English US, English UK, Lenovo BIOS Windows Management Instrumentation Interface Deployment Guide for password parameters is the second boot device and...
...Boot Sequence,CD/DVD Drive:Hard Drive:Network Card:USB Key:USB Floppy:USB Hard Disk Restoring default settings To restore default BIOS settings, use the Lenovo_LoadDefaultSettings class, and then use the Lenovo_SaveBiosSetting class to save the settings (see sample scripts). In ...is ″pap,abc,def,ascii,us ″- Changing an existing hardware password To update a password, specify a password type and format the password. English US, English UK, Lenovo BIOS Windows Management Instrumentation Interface Deployment Guide for password parameters is the second boot device and...
BIOS Windows Management Instrumentation Interface Deployment Guide
Page 21
..., make sure that the related item of them. ·A password cannot be updated through WMI. French-European, Belgian ·″gr″ - Please reference Table 4 for BIOS setup: ·Administrator password, POP,HDP and the item"Hardware Password Manager" ...this method when one power cycle. German, Czech, Slovak, Slovenian The following WMI limitations exist for detail relationship between items. @Copyright Lenovo 2011 13 Limitations Languages Chinese-Traditional, Danish, Dutch, French-Canadian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Spanish-European,...
..., make sure that the related item of them. ·A password cannot be updated through WMI. French-European, Belgian ·″gr″ - Please reference Table 4 for BIOS setup: ·Administrator password, POP,HDP and the item"Hardware Password Manager" ...this method when one power cycle. German, Czech, Slovak, Slovenian The following WMI limitations exist for detail relationship between items. @Copyright Lenovo 2011 13 Limitations Languages Chinese-Traditional, Danish, Dutch, French-Canadian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Spanish-European,...
BIOS Windows Management Instrumentation Interface Deployment Guide
Page 30
... cscript.exe SetAdminPassword.vbs [old password] [new password] [encoding] Example: cscript.exe SetAdminPassword.vbs oldpass newpass "ascii,us" ‟ ‟ Update Administrator password ‟ On Error Resume Next Dim colItems If WScript.Arguments.Count < > 3 Then WScript.Echo "SetAdminPassword.vbs [oldpassword] [newpassword] ... computer when a Administrator password exists Use the sample scripts in the ZIP file as needed Set objWMIService = GetObject("WinMgmts:" _ Lenovo BIOS Windows Management Instrumentation Interface Deployment Guide for Desktop 22 Note: You cannot set a single...
... cscript.exe SetAdminPassword.vbs [old password] [new password] [encoding] Example: cscript.exe SetAdminPassword.vbs oldpass newpass "ascii,us" ‟ ‟ Update Administrator password ‟ On Error Resume Next Dim colItems If WScript.Arguments.Count < > 3 Then WScript.Echo "SetAdminPassword.vbs [oldpassword] [newpassword] ... computer when a Administrator password exists Use the sample scripts in the ZIP file as needed Set objWMIService = GetObject("WinMgmts:" _ Lenovo BIOS Windows Management Instrumentation Interface Deployment Guide for Desktop 22 Note: You cannot set a single...
BIOS Windows Management Instrumentation Interface Deployment Guide
Page 31
Note: You cannot set a single BIOS setting on a remote computer. Syntax: cscript.exe SetAdminPasswordRemote.vbs [old password] [new password] [encoding] [hostname] Example: cscript.exe SetAdminPasswordRemote.vbs oldpass newpass "ascii,us" mattdev-c5 ‟ ‟ Update Administrator password ‟ On Error Resume Next Dim colItems If WScript.Arguments.Count < > 4 Then... Administrator password exists Use the sample scripts in colItems ObjItem.SetBiosPassword strRequest, strReturn Next WScript.Echo strRequest WScript.Echo " SetBiosPassword: " + strReturn @Copyright Lenovo 2011 23
Note: You cannot set a single BIOS setting on a remote computer. Syntax: cscript.exe SetAdminPasswordRemote.vbs [old password] [new password] [encoding] [hostname] Example: cscript.exe SetAdminPasswordRemote.vbs oldpass newpass "ascii,us" mattdev-c5 ‟ ‟ Update Administrator password ‟ On Error Resume Next Dim colItems If WScript.Arguments.Count < > 4 Then... Administrator password exists Use the sample scripts in colItems ObjItem.SetBiosPassword strRequest, strReturn Next WScript.Echo strRequest WScript.Echo " SetBiosPassword: " + strReturn @Copyright Lenovo 2011 23
Hardware Maintenance Manual
Page 4
...5049, 5070, and 7518 163 Mechanical FRUs 178 Keyboard and Mouse 185 Adapters and miscellaneous FRUs 228 Power Cords 232 Recovery discs 241 ii ThinkCentre Hardware Maintenance Manual Windows 7 Home Premium 32 Recovery CD 241 Windows 7 Professional 32 Recovery CD . . 244 Windows 7 Professional 64 ...and indicators on the front of your computer 116 Locating connectors on the rear of your operating system 366 Recovering from a POST and BIOS update failure 366 Power management 367 Replacing the system board 100 Replacing the primary hard disk drive . . . . 103 Replacing the secondary ...
...5049, 5070, and 7518 163 Mechanical FRUs 178 Keyboard and Mouse 185 Adapters and miscellaneous FRUs 228 Power Cords 232 Recovery discs 241 ii ThinkCentre Hardware Maintenance Manual Windows 7 Home Premium 32 Recovery CD 241 Windows 7 Professional 32 Recovery CD . . 244 Windows 7 Professional 64 ...and indicators on the front of your computer 116 Locating connectors on the rear of your operating system 366 Recovering from a POST and BIOS update failure 366 Power management 367 Replacing the system board 100 Replacing the primary hard disk drive . . . . 103 Replacing the secondary ...
Hardware Maintenance Manual
Page 56
.... Press F3 to reset the log file 50 ThinkCentre Hardware Maintenance Manual Re-start the test, if necessary 1. See "Updating (flashing) the BIOS from a disc" on page 365. 2. System board 1. See "Updating (flashing) the BIOS from a disc" on page 365 3. System board 1. Flash the system. See "Updating (flashing) the BIOS from a disc" on page 365. 2. Diagnostic Error...
.... Press F3 to reset the log file 50 ThinkCentre Hardware Maintenance Manual Re-start the test, if necessary 1. See "Updating (flashing) the BIOS from a disc" on page 365. 2. System board 1. See "Updating (flashing) the BIOS from a disc" on page 365 3. System board 1. Flash the system. See "Updating (flashing) the BIOS from a disc" on page 365. 2. Diagnostic Error...
Hardware Maintenance Manual
Page 57
... on page 43 2. Replace the component under function test 1. See Chapter 6 "Using the Setup Utility program" on page 43 2. See "Updating (flashing) the BIOS from a disc" on page 365 2. Flash the system. Run memory test 4. Make sure the component that is called out is called out... connected and/or enabled. Go to -FRU index 51 Go to "Undetermined problems" on page 365 2. System board 1. See "Updating (flashing) the BIOS from a disc" on page 365 3. System board System board System board Chapter 7. Replace component under test 1. Flash the system. See...
... on page 43 2. Replace the component under function test 1. See Chapter 6 "Using the Setup Utility program" on page 43 2. See "Updating (flashing) the BIOS from a disc" on page 365 2. Flash the system. Run memory test 4. Make sure the component that is called out is called out... connected and/or enabled. Go to -FRU index 51 Go to "Undetermined problems" on page 365 2. System board 1. See "Updating (flashing) the BIOS from a disc" on page 365 3. System board System board System board Chapter 7. Replace component under test 1. Flash the system. See...
Hardware Maintenance Manual
Page 73
... video adapter card (if present). 3. See Chapter 6 "Using the Setup Utility program" on page 43. 2. See "Recovering from a POST and BIOS update failure" on page 366. Perform the following actions in order. 1. Replace the system board. Make sure the memory module(s) are tones or a series...separated by pauses (intervals without sound) during POST. Perform the following actions in the connector(s). 2. See "Recovering from a POST and BIOS update failure" on page 366. 3. System board No action Remove the Modem and re-test the system Beep symptoms Beep symptoms are properly ...
... video adapter card (if present). 3. See Chapter 6 "Using the Setup Utility program" on page 43. 2. See "Recovering from a POST and BIOS update failure" on page 366. Perform the following actions in order. 1. Replace the system board. Make sure the memory module(s) are tones or a series...separated by pauses (intervals without sound) during POST. Perform the following actions in the connector(s). 2. See "Recovering from a POST and BIOS update failure" on page 366. 3. System board No action Remove the Modem and re-test the system Beep symptoms Beep symptoms are properly ...
Hardware Maintenance Manual
Page 372
...BIOS update link. 3. This is being updated, your computer. 2. Recovering from a POST and BIOS update failure If the power to the computer. 366 ThinkCentre Hardware Maintenance Manual Note: You can download a self-starting bootable disc image (known as the startup device. After the update is suggested that contains the instructions for your operating system Note: Because Lenovo... Desktops. Remove all media from a disc, do want to : http://www.lenovo.com/support To update (flash) the BIOS from the drives and turn off your computer might not restart correctly. Go to...
...BIOS update link. 3. This is being updated, your computer. 2. Recovering from a POST and BIOS update failure If the power to the computer. 366 ThinkCentre Hardware Maintenance Manual Note: You can download a self-starting bootable disc image (known as the startup device. After the update is suggested that contains the instructions for your operating system Note: Because Lenovo... Desktops. Remove all media from a disc, do want to : http://www.lenovo.com/support To update (flash) the BIOS from the drives and turn off your computer might not restart correctly. Go to...
Hardware Maintenance Manual
Page 373
...off. 10. Repeat step 1 through step 4. 11. Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) BIOS Being an ACPI BIOS system, the operating system is remote network management software, you to control the power management features of...to three minutes. Reinstall or close the computer cover and reconnect the power cords for Advanced Power Management (APM) BIOS mode is completed, there will be no action is needed from the standard position (pin 1 and pin 2)... the parts replacement" on the computer and then insert the POST and BIOS update (flash update) disc into the optical drive.
...off. 10. Repeat step 1 through step 4. 11. Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) BIOS Being an ACPI BIOS system, the operating system is remote network management software, you to control the power management features of...to three minutes. Reinstall or close the computer cover and reconnect the power cords for Advanced Power Management (APM) BIOS mode is completed, there will be no action is needed from the standard position (pin 1 and pin 2)... the parts replacement" on the computer and then insert the POST and BIOS update (flash update) disc into the optical drive.
Hardware Maintenance Manual
Page 377
... Utility 47 F failure, recovering from a POST and BIOS update 366 flashing the BIOS 365 front connectors, controls, indicators 74, 116 front audio and USB assembly, replacing 110, 159 front bezel removing, reinstalling 80, 122 © Copyright Lenovo 2011, 2012 front fan assembly, replacing 107 H hard...replacing 95, 139 I installing, replacing memory module 84, 125 PCI card 81, 126 internal speaker, replacing 111, 155 L Lenovo Solution Center 39 Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox 39 locating components 76, 118 M memory module 84, 125 installing, replacing 84, 125 microprocessor replacing 97, 147 O...
... Utility 47 F failure, recovering from a POST and BIOS update 366 flashing the BIOS 365 front connectors, controls, indicators 74, 116 front audio and USB assembly, replacing 110, 159 front bezel removing, reinstalling 80, 122 © Copyright Lenovo 2011, 2012 front fan assembly, replacing 107 H hard...replacing 95, 139 I installing, replacing memory module 84, 125 PCI card 81, 126 internal speaker, replacing 111, 155 L Lenovo Solution Center 39 Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox 39 locating components 76, 118 M memory module 84, 125 installing, replacing 84, 125 microprocessor replacing 97, 147 O...
Hardware Maintenance Manual
Page 378
R rear connectors 75, 117 rear fan assembly, replacing 108 recovering from a POST and BIOS update failure 366 recovery Boot-block Recovery 366 removing computer cover 79 removing, reinstalling front bezel 80, 122 replacing battery 92...and drives accessing 124 system fan assembly, replacing 153 T temporary startup device 46 the BIOS, updating (flashing) 365-366 ThinkVantage productivity center 33 U updating 372 ThinkCentre Hardware Maintenance Manual (flashing) the BIOS 365 updating (flashing) the BIOS 366 using passwords 43 Setup Utility 43 Setup Utility program 43 V viewing and changing ...
R rear connectors 75, 117 rear fan assembly, replacing 108 recovering from a POST and BIOS update failure 366 recovery Boot-block Recovery 366 removing computer cover 79 removing, reinstalling front bezel 80, 122 replacing battery 92...and drives accessing 124 system fan assembly, replacing 153 T temporary startup device 46 the BIOS, updating (flashing) 365-366 ThinkVantage productivity center 33 U updating 372 ThinkCentre Hardware Maintenance Manual (flashing) the BIOS 365 updating (flashing) the BIOS 366 using passwords 43 Setup Utility 43 Setup Utility program 43 V viewing and changing ...
(English) User Guide
Page 4
... compliance mode 80 Smart performance choices 81 Exiting from a POST/BIOS update failure . . 84 Chapter 9. Updating system programs 83 Using system programs 83 Updating (flashing) the BIOS from a disc . . . . 83 Updating (flashing) the BIOS from your computer 88 Chapter 10. Preventing problems . . .... 114 ii ThinkCentre User Guide Getting information, help, and service 111 Information resources 111 Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools 111 ThinkVantage Productivity Center . . . . . 111 Lenovo Welcome 111 Help and Support 111 Safety and Warranty 112 Lenovo Web site 112 Lenovo Support Web...
... compliance mode 80 Smart performance choices 81 Exiting from a POST/BIOS update failure . . 84 Chapter 9. Updating system programs 83 Using system programs 83 Updating (flashing) the BIOS from a disc . . . . 83 Updating (flashing) the BIOS from your computer 88 Chapter 10. Preventing problems . . .... 114 ii ThinkCentre User Guide Getting information, help, and service 111 Information resources 111 Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools 111 ThinkVantage Productivity Center . . . . . 111 Lenovo Welcome 111 Help and Support 111 Safety and Warranty 112 Lenovo Web site 112 Lenovo Support Web...
(English) User Guide
Page 20
...icon is a tool used to -date by downloading and installing software packages (ThinkVantage applications, device drivers, BIOS updates, and other third party applications). Lenovo provides a full version of your computer, parts on your hard disk drive with antivirus software that you ...provides information to help you can use to continue receiving the antivirus program updates. 1. Follow the instructions on your computer. 8 ThinkCentre User Guide ThinkVantage System Update The ThinkVantage System Update program helps you must renew the license to detect and eliminate viruses. Adobe...
...icon is a tool used to -date by downloading and installing software packages (ThinkVantage applications, device drivers, BIOS updates, and other third party applications). Lenovo provides a full version of your computer, parts on your hard disk drive with antivirus software that you ...provides information to help you can use to continue receiving the antivirus program updates. 1. Follow the instructions on your computer. 8 ThinkCentre User Guide ThinkVantage System Update The ThinkVantage System Update program helps you must renew the license to detect and eliminate viruses. Adobe...
(English) User Guide
Page 95
...on your computer. Lenovo might make changes and enhancements to change the machine type and model, press Y, then type in the serial number and press Enter. 5. Instructions for detailed information. However, if you turn on page 77 for using the POST and BIOS updates are performed each ...do the following: 1. When the Startup Device Menu opens, release the F12 key. 3. When prompted to : http://www.lenovo.com/support To update (flash) the BIOS from a disc This section provides instructions on the screen to change the configuration settings of tests and procedures that can be ...
...on your computer. Lenovo might make changes and enhancements to change the machine type and model, press Y, then type in the serial number and press Enter. 5. Instructions for detailed information. However, if you turn on page 77 for using the POST and BIOS updates are performed each ...do the following: 1. When the Startup Device Menu opens, release the F12 key. 3. When prompted to : http://www.lenovo.com/support To update (flash) the BIOS from a disc This section provides instructions on the screen to change the configuration settings of tests and procedures that can be ...
(English) User Guide
Page 96
... system Note: Because Lenovo makes constant improvements to its Web sites, the Web page contents are connected to the standard position (pin 1 and pin 2). 12. In the Enter a product number field, type your machine type: a. Select BIOS from the POST and BIOS update failure. Click the BIOS update link. 3. Print... called Boot-block Recovery. 1. Turn on page 13. 4. Click the TXT file that impede access to restart the operating system. 84 ThinkCentre User Guide See "Locating parts on the system board" on the computer to the Clear CMOS /Recovery jumper. 5. Repeat step 1 through step 4....
... system Note: Because Lenovo makes constant improvements to its Web sites, the Web page contents are connected to the standard position (pin 1 and pin 2). 12. In the Enter a product number field, type your machine type: a. Select BIOS from the POST and BIOS update failure. Click the BIOS update link. 3. Print... called Boot-block Recovery. 1. Turn on page 13. 4. Click the TXT file that impede access to restart the operating system. 84 ThinkCentre User Guide See "Locating parts on the system board" on the computer to the Clear CMOS /Recovery jumper. 5. Repeat step 1 through step 4....
(English) User Guide
Page 140
...internal drives 1 internal speaker, replacing 64 K keyboard connector 11 keyboard, replacing 66 L Lenovo Solution Center 109 Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox 109 Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools 111 Lenovo Welcome 6, 111 locating components 12 M media, creating and using recovery media 69 memory ...ThinkCentre User Guide features 3 power supply assembly, replacing 47 power-on self-test (POST) 83 Power-On, Password 78 productivity center, ThinkVantage 111 programs, updating system 83 purchasing additional services 114 R rear connectors 10 rear fan assembly, replacing 61 recovering from a POST/BIOS update...
...internal drives 1 internal speaker, replacing 64 K keyboard connector 11 keyboard, replacing 66 L Lenovo Solution Center 109 Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox 109 Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools 111 Lenovo Welcome 6, 111 locating components 12 M media, creating and using recovery media 69 memory ...ThinkCentre User Guide features 3 power supply assembly, replacing 47 power-on self-test (POST) 83 Power-On, Password 78 productivity center, ThinkVantage 111 programs, updating system 83 purchasing additional services 114 R rear connectors 10 rear fan assembly, replacing 61 recovering from a POST/BIOS update...
(English) User Guide
Page 141
... the BIOS, updating (flashing) 83-84 ThinkVantage productivity center 111 trademarks 116 troubleshooting, basic 91 troubleshooting, diagnostics 91 U updating (flashing) the BIOS 83 system programs 83 updating (flashing) the BIOS 84 ...USB connector 11 using a rescue medium, creating and 72 diagnostic programs 112 documentation 112 other services 113 passwords 77 Setup Utility 77 V VGA monitor connector 11 video subsystem 1 viewing and changing settings 77 W warranty information 112 workspace, backup and recovery 71 © Copyright Lenovo...
... the BIOS, updating (flashing) 83-84 ThinkVantage productivity center 111 trademarks 116 troubleshooting, basic 91 troubleshooting, diagnostics 91 U updating (flashing) the BIOS 83 system programs 83 updating (flashing) the BIOS 84 ...USB connector 11 using a rescue medium, creating and 72 diagnostic programs 112 documentation 112 other services 113 passwords 77 Setup Utility 77 V VGA monitor connector 11 video subsystem 1 viewing and changing settings 77 W warranty information 112 workspace, backup and recovery 71 © Copyright Lenovo...