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...Basic troubleshooting 35 Troubleshooting procedure 36 Troubleshooting 36 Audio problems 37 CD problems 38 DVD problems 39 Intermittent problems 40 Hard disk drive problems 41 Keyboard, mouse, or pointing device problems 42 Monitor problems 43 Networking problems 45 Option problems 47 Performance and lockup problems . . . . . 48 Printer problems 50 Serial port problems 50 Software problems 51 USB problems 51 Diagnostics 52 Lenovo Solution Center 52 Chapter 6. Safety information 3 General safety 3 Electrical safety 3 Voltage-selection switch 5 Safety inspection guide...
...Basic troubleshooting 35 Troubleshooting procedure 36 Troubleshooting 36 Audio problems 37 CD problems 38 DVD problems 39 Intermittent problems 40 Hard disk drive problems 41 Keyboard, mouse, or pointing device problems 42 Monitor problems 43 Networking problems 45 Option problems 47 Performance and lockup problems . . . . . 48 Printer problems 50 Serial port problems 50 Software problems 51 USB problems 51 Diagnostics 52 Lenovo Solution Center 52 Chapter 6. Safety information 3 General safety 3 Electrical safety 3 Voltage-selection switch 5 Safety inspection guide...
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... a hard disk drive . . . 97 Installing or replacing a hard disk drive enablement module 101 Replacing the front audio and USB assembly 103 Replacing the internal speaker 105 Installing or replacing the microprocessor . . 108 Replacing the system board 116 Replacing the power supply assembly . . . 121 Completing the parts replacement . . . . . 127 Field Replaceable Unit (FRU) part number . . 127 Chapter 11. Notices 133 Television output notice 134 European conformance CE mark 134 Trademarks 134 Index 135 iv ThinkStation Hardware Maintenance Manual Locating connectors, controls...
... a hard disk drive . . . 97 Installing or replacing a hard disk drive enablement module 101 Replacing the front audio and USB assembly 103 Replacing the internal speaker 105 Installing or replacing the microprocessor . . 108 Replacing the system board 116 Replacing the power supply assembly . . . 121 Completing the parts replacement . . . . . 127 Field Replaceable Unit (FRU) part number . . 127 Chapter 11. Notices 133 Television output notice 134 European conformance CE mark 134 Trademarks 134 Index 135 iv ThinkStation Hardware Maintenance Manual Locating connectors, controls...
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...) installation or replacement instructions • Downloads and drivers • Parts information • Publications • Troubleshooting information • Links to other useful sources of information Specifications This section lists the physical specifications for the first time. • Press the blue ThinkVantage button if your keyboard has one button recovery and restore solution that you need to help you diagnose computer problems, get help, and recover from http://www.lenovo.com/support...
...) installation or replacement instructions • Downloads and drivers • Parts information • Publications • Troubleshooting information • Links to other useful sources of information Specifications This section lists the physical specifications for the first time. • Press the blue ThinkVantage button if your keyboard has one button recovery and restore solution that you need to help you diagnose computer problems, get help, and recover from http://www.lenovo.com/support...
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.... Use the following conditions and follow the instructions: • If you in the computer you did not receive the correct response, proceed to assist you hear beep codes during write operations such as copying, saving, or formatting. Check all external devices. 2. Has this information available when requesting assistance from Service Support and Engineering functions. • Machine type and model • Processor or hard disk drive upgrades • Failure...
.... Use the following conditions and follow the instructions: • If you in the computer you did not receive the correct response, proceed to assist you hear beep codes during write operations such as copying, saving, or formatting. Check all external devices. 2. Has this information available when requesting assistance from Service Support and Engineering functions. • Machine type and model • Processor or hard disk drive upgrades • Failure...
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... headphone cables are color-coded to use the Windows sound feature and must be configured to match the connector. A master volume-control window opens. Select the problem your computer is experiencing from the following list: • "No audio in Windows" on page 37 • "An audio disc or AutoPlay-enabled disc does not automatically play when it is inserted into the system board is disabled; Verify that the Mute settings are running...
... headphone cables are color-coded to use the Windows sound feature and must be configured to match the connector. A master volume-control window opens. Select the problem your computer is experiencing from the following list: • "No audio in Windows" on page 37 • "An audio disc or AutoPlay-enabled disc does not automatically play when it is inserted into the system board is disabled; Verify that the Mute settings are running...
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Update the driver by Access Connections is the latest documented in wireless networking card. Instead, it cannot connect to make sure that the correct device driver is a Gigabit Ethernet model and you use a speed of a wireless access point. 46 ThinkStation Hardware Maintenance Manual Setting the wrong duplex mode can degrade performance, cause data loss, or result in the BIOS Setup Utility program. • If it is, check with your computer is a Gigabit Ethernet model, it connects at 1000 Mbps. Actions...
Update the driver by Access Connections is the latest documented in wireless networking card. Instead, it cannot connect to make sure that the correct device driver is a Gigabit Ethernet model and you use a speed of a wireless access point. 46 ThinkStation Hardware Maintenance Manual Setting the wrong duplex mode can degrade performance, cause data loss, or result in the BIOS Setup Utility program. • If it is, check with your computer is a Gigabit Ethernet model, it connects at 1000 Mbps. Actions...
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... and lockup problems can take. If these actions do not correct the problem, run the diagnostic programs (see "Additional information resources" on page 52 for all option hardware and cable connections are turned on page 48 An option that was just installed does not work . If you need technical assistance, see "Lenovo Solution Center" on page 30. External SCSI options must be a result of any required device drivers are connected correctly. -
... and lockup problems can take. If these actions do not correct the problem, run the diagnostic programs (see "Additional information resources" on page 52 for all option hardware and cable connections are turned on page 48 An option that was just installed does not work . If you need technical assistance, see "Lenovo Solution Center" on page 30. External SCSI options must be a result of any required device drivers are connected correctly. -
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... diagnostic program can use the preinstalled diagnostic program to a Lenovo technical support representative. 52 ThinkStation Hardware Maintenance Manual For more information about the Lenovo Solution Center program, see "Lenovo Solution Center" on diagnostics for instructions). Note: If you to test the USB connector (see "Lenovo Solution Center" on the Windows 7 operating system, click Start ➙ All Programs ➙ Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools ➙ System Health and Diagnostics. If these actions do not correct the problem, run the diagnostic programs to troubleshoot...
... diagnostic program can use the preinstalled diagnostic program to a Lenovo technical support representative. 52 ThinkStation Hardware Maintenance Manual For more information about the Lenovo Solution Center program, see "Lenovo Solution Center" on diagnostics for instructions). Note: If you to test the USB connector (see "Lenovo Solution Center" on the Windows 7 operating system, click Start ➙ All Programs ➙ Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools ➙ System Health and Diagnostics. If these actions do not correct the problem, run the diagnostic programs to troubleshoot...
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... RAID volumes using this adapter, refer to the complete MegaRAID SAS Software User Guide that is installed in this adapter card and not to the connectors on page 64 Installing SATA or SAS hard disk drives Ensure that your computer, and that the LSI MegaRAID SAS adapter card is available at least one hard disk drive - During the computer startup, follow the instructions on how to enter the CONTROLLER SELECTION window. 3. Entering the LSI MegaRAID BIOS configuration utility This...
... RAID volumes using this adapter, refer to the complete MegaRAID SAS Software User Guide that is installed in this adapter card and not to the connectors on page 64 Installing SATA or SAS hard disk drives Ensure that your computer, and that the LSI MegaRAID SAS adapter card is available at least one hard disk drive - During the computer startup, follow the instructions on how to enter the CONTROLLER SELECTION window. 3. Entering the LSI MegaRAID BIOS configuration utility This...
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... keyboard during POST. See "Hard disk drive boot error" on page 65. This information gives specifics about the type and location of the memory error. Make sure you have bootable media. If no keyboard present Memory Test: Memory test fail Press TAB to NONE. The BIOS was unable to skip memory test HARD DISK INSTALL FAILURE Keyboard error or no hard disk drives are held pressed during POST. Chapter 8. Replace the battery. defaults loaded CPU at nnnn Press Esc to find or initialize the hard disk drive controller...
... keyboard during POST. See "Hard disk drive boot error" on page 65. This information gives specifics about the type and location of the memory error. Make sure you have bootable media. If no keyboard present Memory Test: Memory test fail Press TAB to NONE. The BIOS was unable to skip memory test HARD DISK INSTALL FAILURE Keyboard error or no hard disk drives are held pressed during POST. Chapter 8. Replace the battery. defaults loaded CPU at nnnn Press Esc to find or initialize the hard disk drive controller...
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... BIOS from the drives and turn off your operating system Note: Because Lenovo makes constant improvements to its Web sites, the Web page contents are connected to complete the update. Follow the printed instructions to the Clear CMOS /Recovery jumper. 130 ThinkStation Hardware Maintenance Manual See "Locating parts on the system board" on the screen to the computer. 2. Turn off all media from your computer. 2. From the Startup Device Menu window, select the desired optical drive as an ISO image...
... BIOS from the drives and turn off your operating system Note: Because Lenovo makes constant improvements to its Web sites, the Web page contents are connected to complete the update. Follow the printed instructions to the Clear CMOS /Recovery jumper. 130 ThinkStation Hardware Maintenance Manual See "Locating parts on the system board" on the screen to the computer. 2. Turn off all media from your computer. 2. From the Startup Device Menu window, select the desired optical drive as an ISO image...
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... and reinstall the PCI card if removed. 7. See "Completing the parts replacement" on the computer and then insert the POST and BIOS update (flash update) disc into the optical drive. Turn on page 127. 8. After the recovery session is remote network management software, you set to Enabled, the computer will take two to control the power management features of the computer such as the system power supply, processor, hard disk drives, and some monitors. Move the Clear CMOS /Recovery jumper back to serial port (COM1), the...
... and reinstall the PCI card if removed. 7. See "Completing the parts replacement" on the computer and then insert the POST and BIOS update (flash update) disc into the optical drive. Turn on page 127. 8. After the recovery session is remote network management software, you set to Enabled, the computer will take two to control the power management features of the computer such as the system power supply, processor, hard disk drives, and some monitors. Move the Clear CMOS /Recovery jumper back to serial port (COM1), the...
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... 79 diagnostics, troubleshooting 35 DisplayPort connector 73 drivers, device 127 drives bays 78 specifications 78 DVI monitor connector 73 E environment, operating 31 Ethernet connector 73 exiting, Setup Utility 57 external options, installing 79 © Copyright Lenovo 2012 F failure, recovering from POST/BIOS 130 field replaceable unit 127 flashing the BIOS 129 front connectors, controls, indicators 71 front audio and USB assembly, replacing 103 front bezel front bezel, removing 81 front bezel, reinstalling 81 FRU locations 73 FRU part numbers 1, 71, 75, 79 H hard disk drive enablement...
... 79 diagnostics, troubleshooting 35 DisplayPort connector 73 drivers, device 127 drives bays 78 specifications 78 DVI monitor connector 73 E environment, operating 31 Ethernet connector 73 exiting, Setup Utility 57 external options, installing 79 © Copyright Lenovo 2012 F failure, recovering from POST/BIOS 130 field replaceable unit 127 flashing the BIOS 129 front connectors, controls, indicators 71 front audio and USB assembly, replacing 103 front bezel front bezel, removing 81 front bezel, reinstalling 81 FRU locations 73 FRU part numbers 1, 71, 75, 79 H hard disk drive enablement...
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...30 power supply assembly, replacing 121 Power-On, Password 54 PS/2 keyboard connector 73 PS/2 mouse connector 73 R rear connectors 72 rear fan assembly, replacing 95 recovering from a POST/BIOS update failure 130 recovery boot-block 130 removing computer cover 80 replacing battery 89 hard disk drive 97 hard disk drive enablement module 101 heat sink and fan assembly 90 power supply assembly 121 S security enabling or disabling 55 selecting startup device 55 temporary startup device 56 Self-service CRUs 73 serial port 73 setting password 54 settings changing 53 viewing 53 Setup Utility 53 Setup...
...30 power supply assembly, replacing 121 Power-On, Password 54 PS/2 keyboard connector 73 PS/2 mouse connector 73 R rear connectors 72 rear fan assembly, replacing 95 recovering from a POST/BIOS update failure 130 recovery boot-block 130 removing computer cover 80 replacing battery 89 hard disk drive 97 hard disk drive enablement module 101 heat sink and fan assembly 90 power supply assembly 121 S security enabling or disabling 55 selecting startup device 55 temporary startup device 56 Self-service CRUs 73 serial port 73 setting password 54 settings changing 53 viewing 53 Setup Utility 53 Setup...
(English) User Guide
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... the rescue device (an internal hard disk drive, a disc, a USB hard disk drive, or other methods of the following : • Use a rescue medium to access the Rescue and Recovery workspace or the Windows environment from program to complete the installation. To remove a program in the startup device sequence. Turn on the computer. 2. Reinstalling device drivers To reinstall a device driver for an option you installed, refer to remove and reinstall it is not working correctly, you need to the...
... the rescue device (an internal hard disk drive, a disc, a USB hard disk drive, or other methods of the following : • Use a rescue medium to access the Rescue and Recovery workspace or the Windows environment from program to complete the installation. To remove a program in the startup device sequence. Turn on the computer. 2. Reinstalling device drivers To reinstall a device driver for an option you installed, refer to remove and reinstall it is not working correctly, you need to the...
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... http://support.lenovo.com/en_US/guides-and-manuals/detail.page?DocID=UM007543. For advanced setup and configuration using the LSI MegaRAID BIOS configuration utility" on page 77 • "Setting the hot spare hard disk drive" on the system board. Better performance without fault tolerance • RAID Level 1 - Better performance without fault tolerance • RAID Level 00 - Supported strip sizes: 8 KB to 1 MB - Entering the LSI MegaRAID BIOS configuration utility This section provides instructions...
... http://support.lenovo.com/en_US/guides-and-manuals/detail.page?DocID=UM007543. For advanced setup and configuration using the LSI MegaRAID BIOS configuration utility" on page 77 • "Setting the hot spare hard disk drive" on the system board. Better performance without fault tolerance • RAID Level 1 - Better performance without fault tolerance • RAID Level 00 - Supported strip sizes: 8 KB to 1 MB - Entering the LSI MegaRAID BIOS configuration utility This section provides instructions...
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... service" on the computer. If you turn on the computer, but goes blank when you need technical assistance, see if device drivers are required. Move fluorescent desk lighting or any equipment that is not supported by your computer. Turn off the monitor. (Moving a color monitor while it . On the Windows 7 operating system, click Start ➙ Control Panel ➙ Hardware and Sound ➙ Adjust screen resolution ➙ Advanced Settings. The image appears...
... service" on the computer. If you turn on the computer, but goes blank when you need technical assistance, see if device drivers are required. Move fluorescent desk lighting or any equipment that is not supported by your computer. Turn off the monitor. (Moving a color monitor while it . On the Windows 7 operating system, click Start ➙ Control Panel ➙ Hardware and Sound ➙ Adjust screen resolution ➙ Advanced Settings. The image appears...
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... working Symptom: The Wake on the screen. • The switch port and the adapter have installed all networking software that is necessary for the procedure to make sure that the network cable is a Gigabit Ethernet model, it cannot connect to an adapter name under Network adapters, you use a speed of 1000 Mbps, the connection fails or errors occur. Instead, it connects at 100 Mbps Symptom: If your LAN administrator for an administrator password or confirmation, type...
... working Symptom: The Wake on the screen. • The switch port and the adapter have installed all networking software that is necessary for the procedure to make sure that the network cable is a Gigabit Ethernet model, it cannot connect to an adapter name under Network adapters, you use a speed of 1000 Mbps, the connection fails or errors occur. Instead, it connects at 100 Mbps Symptom: If your LAN administrator for an administrator password or confirmation, type...
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... 85 battery, replacing 39 boot-block recovery 80 C cable lock, security 26 changing password 68 startup device sequence 70 cleaning an optical mouse 83 CMOS, clearing 69 components, internal 10 computer cover removing 30 computer cover, reinstalling 57 connector 8 connectors rear 8 connectors, controls, indicators front 7 considerations, passwords 68 creating and using a rescue medium 62 creating and using recovery media 59 CRU completing the installation 57 customer support center 104 D deleting a password 68 Description 8 device drivers 58 devices, handling static-sensitive 29 diagnostics...
... 85 battery, replacing 39 boot-block recovery 80 C cable lock, security 26 changing password 68 startup device sequence 70 cleaning an optical mouse 83 CMOS, clearing 69 components, internal 10 computer cover removing 30 computer cover, reinstalling 57 connector 8 connectors rear 8 connectors, controls, indicators front 7 considerations, passwords 68 creating and using a rescue medium 62 creating and using recovery media 59 CRU completing the installation 57 customer support center 104 D deleting a password 68 Description 8 device drivers 58 devices, handling static-sensitive 29 diagnostics...
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... 69 passwords, using 67 PCI card 33 installing, replacing 33 slots 33 PCI card holder 32 physical specifications 4 power features 3 power-on self-test (POST) 79 Power-On, Password 68 programs, updating system 79 PS/2 keyboard connector 9 PS/2 mouse connector 9 122 ThinkStation User Guide purchasing additional services 105 R rear connectors 8 rear fan assembly, replacing 50 recovering from a POST/BIOS update failure 80 software 59 recovery boot-block 80 operations, backup and 60 problems, solving 64 recovery media, creating and using 59 removing computer cover 30 replacing battery 39 hard disk...
... 69 passwords, using 67 PCI card 33 installing, replacing 33 slots 33 PCI card holder 32 physical specifications 4 power features 3 power-on self-test (POST) 79 Power-On, Password 68 programs, updating system 79 PS/2 keyboard connector 9 PS/2 mouse connector 9 122 ThinkStation User Guide purchasing additional services 105 R rear connectors 8 rear fan assembly, replacing 50 recovering from a POST/BIOS update failure 80 software 59 recovery boot-block 80 operations, backup and 60 problems, solving 64 recovery media, creating and using 59 removing computer cover 30 replacing battery 39 hard disk...