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... you have Internet access, the most up-to access the Lenovo App Shop, from http://www.lenovo.com/simpletap. with the Windows 7 operating system. The red launch point is available at: http://www.lenovo.com/support You can download various applications and computer software. See "Lenovo Solution Center" on the desktop. To start the SimpleTap program, do any of information Specifications This section lists the physical specifications for...
... you have Internet access, the most up-to access the Lenovo App Shop, from http://www.lenovo.com/simpletap. with the Windows 7 operating system. The red launch point is available at: http://www.lenovo.com/support You can download various applications and computer software. See "Lenovo Solution Center" on the desktop. To start the SimpleTap program, do any of information Specifications This section lists the physical specifications for...
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.... 4. Do diagnostics indicate a failure? - Before replacing a FRU, ensure that can be encountered, use the following procedure to "POST error codes" on page 265. Check all display controls to assist you in the computer you cannot continue, replace the last device tested. Set all cables and power cords. 3. If you receive an error, replace the part that software package. Then, turn off the computer and all external devices. 5. Run the Diagnostic programs. See "Diagnostics" on...
.... 4. Do diagnostics indicate a failure? - Before replacing a FRU, ensure that can be encountered, use the following procedure to "POST error codes" on page 265. Check all display controls to assist you in the computer you cannot continue, replace the last device tested. Set all cables and power cords. 3. If you receive an error, replace the part that software package. Then, turn off the computer and all external devices. 5. Run the Diagnostic programs. See "Diagnostics" on...
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... • "Serial port problems" on page 56 • "Software problems" on page 56 • "USB problems" on page 57 Audio problems Select your external speakers (and headphones, if used) are connected to the correct audio connector on the computer. In most cases, if an audio adapter is installed in one external speaker only" on page 44 • "No audio in DOS applications or games" on the adapter. • Make sure that the audio device drivers are using powered external speakers that...
... • "Serial port problems" on page 56 • "Software problems" on page 56 • "USB problems" on page 57 Audio problems Select your external speakers (and headphones, if used) are connected to the correct audio connector on the computer. In most cases, if an audio adapter is installed in one external speaker only" on page 44 • "No audio in DOS applications or games" on the adapter. • Make sure that the audio device drivers are using powered external speakers that...
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... Symptom: Unable to use a startable (bootable) recovery medium, such as the Product Recovery CD, to your CD or DVD drive. If these actions do not correct the problem, run the diagnostic programs (see "Lenovo Solution Center" on page 58 for instructions). If you are securely connected to the outside. Refer to start your symptom from the following list: • "Black screen instead of DVD video" on page 45...
... Symptom: Unable to use a startable (bootable) recovery medium, such as the Product Recovery CD, to your CD or DVD drive. If these actions do not correct the problem, run the diagnostic programs (see "Lenovo Solution Center" on page 58 for instructions). If you are securely connected to the outside. Refer to start your symptom from the following list: • "Black screen instead of DVD video" on page 45...
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... problem, run the diagnostic programs (see "Additional information resources" on page 58. Keyboard, mouse, or pointing device problems Select your symptom from the Setup Utility program Actions: • Ensure that all hard disk drive signal cables and power cables are connected correctly. • Ensure that your computer is blocked or the fans are not working . If you need technical assistance, see "Lenovo Solution Center" on page 34. If airflow is installed with the operating...
... problem, run the diagnostic programs (see "Additional information resources" on page 58. Keyboard, mouse, or pointing device problems Select your symptom from the Setup Utility program Actions: • Ensure that all hard disk drive signal cables and power cables are connected correctly. • Ensure that your computer is blocked or the fans are not working . If you need technical assistance, see "Lenovo Solution Center" on page 34. If airflow is installed with the operating...
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... Ethernet connector of 1000 Mbps, the connection fails or errors occur" on the screen. • The switch port and the adapter have installed all networking software that : • The cable is installed properly. If you are using the correct device driver. Click Hardware and Sound. 3. The maximum allowable distance from the following : 1. If an exclamation mark is displayed next to hub is 100 meters. Click Update Driver Software, and then follow the instructions...
... Ethernet connector of 1000 Mbps, the connection fails or errors occur" on the screen. • The switch port and the adapter have installed all networking software that : • The cable is installed properly. If you are using the correct device driver. Click Hardware and Sound. 3. The maximum allowable distance from the following : 1. If an exclamation mark is displayed next to hub is 100 meters. Click Update Driver Software, and then follow the instructions...
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... problem, run the diagnostic programs (see your SCSI documentation. • Verify that previously worked does not work now Symptom: An option that the option and any of the following : 1. Insufficient free hard disk drive space Symptom: Insufficient free hard disk drive space The Windows operating system will slow down and might produce errors if the hard disk drive gets too full. Right-click your C drive entry and then click Properties. 54 ThinkCentre Hardware Maintenance Manual Click Start...
... problem, run the diagnostic programs (see your SCSI documentation. • Verify that previously worked does not work now Symptom: An option that the option and any of the following : 1. Insufficient free hard disk drive space Symptom: Insufficient free hard disk drive space The Windows operating system will slow down and might produce errors if the hard disk drive gets too full. Right-click your C drive entry and then click Properties. 54 ThinkCentre Hardware Maintenance Manual Click Start...
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... processor microcode update found . Security password retry count exceeded Press F1 to enter the Setup Utility program. POST Error code POST Error message 1762 Configuration change has occurred Description/Action This error message is displayed when a hard disk drive or optical drive change has been made. 1820 1962 0162 0167 0175 0176 Press F1 to repeat boot sequence. to enter the Setup Utility program. Unauthorized security data change requested System Security - Power off and remove all...
... processor microcode update found . Security password retry count exceeded Press F1 to enter the Setup Utility program. POST Error code POST Error message 1762 Configuration change has occurred Description/Action This error message is displayed when a hard disk drive or optical drive change has been made. 1820 1962 0162 0167 0175 0176 Press F1 to repeat boot sequence. to enter the Setup Utility program. Unauthorized security data change requested System Security - Power off and remove all...
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... power supply and signal cable connections to enable Wake on page 65. 68 ThinkCentre Hardware Maintenance Manual Ensure Wake on LAN feature is active. 1. Ensure no interrupt or I/O address conflicts 6. System Board Diskette drive in Setup/Configuration (see "Starting the Setup Utility program" on or does not light when drive is enabled in -use light remains on page 59) 4. Diskette Drive Cable Flashing cursor with a known-good diagnostics diskette in startup sequence as first device or first device after diskette 2. Primary Hard Disk Drive 3. Network adapter...
... power supply and signal cable connections to enable Wake on page 65. 68 ThinkCentre Hardware Maintenance Manual Ensure Wake on LAN feature is active. 1. Ensure no interrupt or I/O address conflicts 6. System Board Diskette drive in Setup/Configuration (see "Starting the Setup Utility program" on or does not light when drive is enabled in -use light remains on page 59) 4. Diskette Drive Cable Flashing cursor with a known-good diagnostics diskette in startup sequence as first device or first device after diskette 2. Primary Hard Disk Drive 3. Network adapter...
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... change the machine type and model, it is completed, remove the disc from a disc, do the following : 1. Follow the printed instructions to complete the update. Remove all media from a POST/BIOS update failure If the power to your operating system, do the following : 1. Locate the Clear CMOS /Recovery jumper on the computer. Repeatedly press and release the F12 key when turning on the system board. The update begins. 4. Follow the instructions on the screen to download, extract, and install...
... change the machine type and model, it is completed, remove the disc from a disc, do the following : 1. Follow the printed instructions to complete the update. Remove all media from a POST/BIOS update failure If the power to your operating system, do the following : 1. Locate the Clear CMOS /Recovery jumper on the computer. Repeatedly press and release the F12 key when turning on the system board. The update begins. 4. Follow the instructions on the screen to download, extract, and install...
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...A ac power adapter bracket, replacing 235 ac power adapter, replacing 233 accessing system board components and drives 156 Administrator, password 60 audio line-in connector 72, 80 audio line-out connector 72, 80 B basic troubleshooting 41 battery, replacing 106, 173, 232 boot-block recovery 266 C cables, connecting 210 card reader, installing 102, 161 card reader, replacing 105 changing password 60 startup device sequence 62 CMOS, clearing 61 components, internal 73, 81, 89 computer cover opening 154 removing 94, 217 computer cover, reinstalling 150, 262 connector 72, 88 connector description...
...A ac power adapter bracket, replacing 235 ac power adapter, replacing 233 accessing system board components and drives 156 Administrator, password 60 audio line-in connector 72, 80 audio line-out connector 72, 80 B basic troubleshooting 41 battery, replacing 106, 173, 232 boot-block recovery 266 C cables, connecting 210 card reader, installing 102, 161 card reader, replacing 105 changing password 60 startup device sequence 62 CMOS, clearing 61 components, internal 73, 81, 89 computer cover opening 154 removing 94, 217 computer cover, reinstalling 150, 262 connector 72, 88 connector description...
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...159 slots 95 physical specifications 35 power supply assembly replacing 184 power supply assembly, replacing 107 power switch board, replacing 237 Power-On, Password 60 R rear connectors 72, 80, 88 rear fan assembly, replacing 130 rear WiFi antenna, installing or removing 254 rear WiFi antenna, installing, removing 146, 205 recovering from a POST/BIOS update failure 266 recovery boot-block 266 removing computer cover 94, 217 removing, reinstalling front bezel 154 replacing battery 106, 173, 232 272 ThinkCentre Hardware Maintenance Manual card reader 105 hard disk drive 124, 176, 251 hard disk...
...159 slots 95 physical specifications 35 power supply assembly replacing 184 power supply assembly, replacing 107 power switch board, replacing 237 Power-On, Password 60 R rear connectors 72, 80, 88 rear fan assembly, replacing 130 rear WiFi antenna, installing or removing 254 rear WiFi antenna, installing, removing 146, 205 recovering from a POST/BIOS update failure 266 recovery boot-block 266 removing computer cover 94, 217 removing, reinstalling front bezel 154 replacing battery 106, 173, 232 272 ThinkCentre Hardware Maintenance Manual card reader 105 hard disk drive 124, 176, 251 hard disk...
(English) User Guide
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... or DVD 20 Chapter 3. Product overview 1 Features 1 Specifications 4 Software overview 5 Software provided by Lenovo 5 Adobe Reader 7 Antivirus software 7 Locations 7 Locating connectors, controls, and indicators on the front of your computer 8 Locating connectors on the rear of your computer 9 Locating components 11 Locating parts on the system board . . . . 11 Locating internal drives 14 Machine type and model label 15 Chapter 2. Security 27 Security features 27 Attaching an integrated cable lock 28 Using passwords 28 BIOS passwords 28 Windows passwords 29 Configuring...
... or DVD 20 Chapter 3. Product overview 1 Features 1 Specifications 4 Software overview 5 Software provided by Lenovo 5 Adobe Reader 7 Antivirus software 7 Locations 7 Locating connectors, controls, and indicators on the front of your computer 8 Locating connectors on the rear of your computer 9 Locating components 11 Locating parts on the system board . . . . 11 Locating internal drives 14 Machine type and model label 15 Chapter 2. Security 27 Security features 27 Attaching an integrated cable lock 28 Using passwords 28 BIOS passwords 28 Windows passwords 29 Configuring...
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...HD) audio • Audio line-in some models) Connectivity • 100/1000 Mbps integrated Ethernet controller © Copyright Lenovo 2012 1 For information about the computer features. See Chapter 7 "Using the Setup Utility program" on the front panel • Internal speaker (installed in connector, audio line-out connector, and microphone connector on the rear panel • Microphone connector and headphone connector on page 97. Chapter 1. Internal drives • Optical drive: DVD-ROM or DVD-R (optional) • Serial Advanced Technology Attachment (SATA) hard disk drive •...
...HD) audio • Audio line-in some models) Connectivity • 100/1000 Mbps integrated Ethernet controller © Copyright Lenovo 2012 1 For information about the computer features. See Chapter 7 "Using the Setup Utility program" on the front panel • Internal speaker (installed in connector, audio line-out connector, and microphone connector on the rear panel • Microphone connector and headphone connector on page 97. Chapter 1. Internal drives • Optical drive: DVD-ROM or DVD-R (optional) • Serial Advanced Technology Attachment (SATA) hard disk drive •...
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.... BIOS passwords You can use of your computer to help deter unauthorized use the BIOS Setup Utility program to set , you try to access the hard disk drive. For more information, see "Hard Disk Password" on page 98. 28 ThinkCentre User Guide When a Hard Disk Password is set a variety of passwords through the Microsoft Windows operating system and through the BIOS of your computer and data. Integrated cable lock Using passwords You can set , you are prompted to type a valid password each...
.... BIOS passwords You can use of your computer to help deter unauthorized use the BIOS Setup Utility program to set , you try to access the hard disk drive. For more information, see "Hard Disk Password" on page 98. 28 ThinkCentre User Guide When a Hard Disk Password is set a variety of passwords through the Microsoft Windows operating system and through the BIOS of your computer and data. Integrated cable lock Using passwords You can set , you are prompted to type a valid password each...
(English) User Guide
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... preinstalled from Lenovo, do the following : • Use a rescue medium to access the Rescue and Recovery workspace or the Windows environment, do one of reinstalling a program varies from a rescue medium or recovery media, you might not have the rescue device (an internal hard disk drive, a disc, a USB hard disk drive, or other appropriate EXE files for more information about temporarily or permanently changing the startup device sequence. To remove a program in...
... preinstalled from Lenovo, do the following : • Use a rescue medium to access the Rescue and Recovery workspace or the Windows environment, do one of reinstalling a program varies from a rescue medium or recovery media, you might not have the rescue device (an internal hard disk drive, a disc, a USB hard disk drive, or other appropriate EXE files for more information about temporarily or permanently changing the startup device sequence. To remove a program in...
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... as a CD or DVD to recover from failures that prevent you did to resolve them, and any remaining cables are attached to the factory default settings. • Create rescue media. Use cleaning fluids developed for LCD maintenance. Lenovo provides the Rescue and Recovery program to prevent performance problems caused by an excessive number of fragmented files. • Clean out your hard disk drive. This prevents damage...
... as a CD or DVD to recover from failures that prevent you did to resolve them, and any remaining cables are attached to the factory default settings. • Create rescue media. Use cleaning fluids developed for LCD maintenance. Lenovo provides the Rescue and Recovery program to prevent performance problems caused by an excessive number of fragmented files. • Clean out your hard disk drive. This prevents damage...
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... highlighted adapter. 5. If your computer is a Gigabit Ethernet model, it cannot connect to the network at 1000 Mbps. Click Device Manager. Setting the wrong duplex mode can degrade performance, cause data loss, or result in the BIOS Setup Utility program. • If it connects at 1000 Mbps. Click Hardware and Sound. 3. The network cable must be corrupt or missing. If you use a speed of 1000 Mbps, the connection fails or errors...
... highlighted adapter. 5. If your computer is a Gigabit Ethernet model, it cannot connect to the network at 1000 Mbps. Click Device Manager. Setting the wrong duplex mode can degrade performance, cause data loss, or result in the BIOS Setup Utility program. • If it connects at 1000 Mbps. Click Hardware and Sound. 3. The network cable must be corrupt or missing. If you use a speed of 1000 Mbps, the connection fails or errors...
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... other software supplied with hints and tips for the USB device. • Reset the device by the program. To run the Lenovo Solution Center program on page 127 for details. Note: If you are available. Troubleshooting and diagnostics 125 USB problems Symptom: The USB connectors cannot be downloaded from the World Wide Web. • If the software program used to work correctly, but does not work correctly now, click Start ➙ Control Panel...
... other software supplied with hints and tips for the USB device. • Reset the device by the program. To run the Lenovo Solution Center program on page 127 for details. Note: If you are available. Troubleshooting and diagnostics 125 USB problems Symptom: The USB connectors cannot be downloaded from the World Wide Web. • If the software program used to work correctly, but does not work correctly now, click Start ➙ Control Panel...
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... 99 passwords, using 97 PCI card 37 154 ThinkCentre User Guide installing, replacing 37 physical specifications 4 power features 3 power supply assembly replacing 62 power-on self-test (POST) 103 Power-On, Password 98 programs, updating system 103 purchasing additional services 129 R rear connectors 9 rear WiFi antenna, installing, removing 82 recovering from a POST/BIOS update failure 104 software 89 recovery boot-block 104 operations, backup and 90 problems, solving 94 recovery media, creating and using 89 removing, reinstalling front bezel 32 replacing battery 51 hard disk drive 54...
... 99 passwords, using 97 PCI card 37 154 ThinkCentre User Guide installing, replacing 37 physical specifications 4 power features 3 power supply assembly replacing 62 power-on self-test (POST) 103 Power-On, Password 98 programs, updating system 103 purchasing additional services 129 R rear connectors 9 rear WiFi antenna, installing, removing 82 recovering from a POST/BIOS update failure 104 software 89 recovery boot-block 104 operations, backup and 90 problems, solving 94 recovery media, creating and using 89 removing, reinstalling front bezel 32 replacing battery 51 hard disk drive 54...