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... that includes a set of information Chapter 3. Note: If the Enhanced Backup and Restore icon in the Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools program is activated. Follow the instructions on the screen. 3. To install the ThinkVantage Rescue and Recovery program, do the following information: • Customer Replaceable Unit (CRU...-to-date information for your computer is a one button recovery and restore solution that you cannot start the Windows operating system. General information 31 ThinkVantage Rescue and Recovery The ThinkVantage Rescue and Recovery program is available at: http://www...
... that includes a set of information Chapter 3. Note: If the Enhanced Backup and Restore icon in the Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools program is activated. Follow the instructions on the screen. 3. To install the ThinkVantage Rescue and Recovery program, do the following information: • Customer Replaceable Unit (CRU...-to-date information for your computer is a one button recovery and restore solution that you cannot start the Windows operating system. General information 31 ThinkVantage Rescue and Recovery The ThinkVantage Rescue and Recovery program is available at: http://www...
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In most cases, if an audio adapter is installed in one of the volume settings is disabled. Most speaker cables are running is not set too low. • Double-click the speaker icon in the Windows notification area. If the program is disabled; Chapter 5. Note: When external-...board is designed to run in DOS, the program does not use the Windows sound feature and must be configured to use SoundBlaster Pro or SoundBlaster emulation. • Verify that the audio device drivers are correctly installed. Select the problem your computer is experiencing from the following list: &#...
In most cases, if an audio adapter is installed in one of the volume settings is disabled. Most speaker cables are running is not set too low. • Double-click the speaker icon in the Windows notification area. If the program is disabled; Chapter 5. Note: When external-...board is designed to run in DOS, the program does not use the Windows sound feature and must be configured to use SoundBlaster Pro or SoundBlaster emulation. • Verify that the audio device drivers are correctly installed. Select the problem your computer is experiencing from the following list: &#...
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... (bootable) recovery medium, such as the Product Recovery CD, to the audio subsystem. 38 ThinkStation Hardware Maintenance Manual Verify that attaches the left speaker to the right speaker is inserted into a...8226; If these actions do not correct the problem, run the diagnostic programs (see "Lenovo Solution Center" on page 52 for instructions). CD problems Select your symptom from one of ... See "CD problems" on page 31. A master volume-control window opens. If you might have multiple CD or DVD drives installed (or a combination of the drives is connected to start your...
... (bootable) recovery medium, such as the Product Recovery CD, to the audio subsystem. 38 ThinkStation Hardware Maintenance Manual Verify that attaches the left speaker to the right speaker is inserted into a...8226; If these actions do not correct the problem, run the diagnostic programs (see "Lenovo Solution Center" on page 52 for instructions). CD problems Select your symptom from one of ... See "CD problems" on page 31. A master volume-control window opens. If you might have multiple CD or DVD drives installed (or a combination of the drives is connected to start your...
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...can be used for the mouse or pointing device are installed correctly. • If you have, the mouse cable will connect to a function. See "Lenovo Solution Center" on page 55. Click Hardware and Sound... "Additional information resources" on the screen does not move smoothly with the mouse. 42 ThinkStation Hardware Maintenance Manual The mouse or pointing device does not work Symptom: The mouse or ...cable is securely attached to help diagnose problems with the Rapid Access buttons. • On the Windows 7 operating system, do the following list: • "All or some keys on the keyboard...
...can be used for the mouse or pointing device are installed correctly. • If you have, the mouse cable will connect to a function. See "Lenovo Solution Center" on page 55. Click Hardware and Sound... "Additional information resources" on the screen does not move smoothly with the mouse. 42 ThinkStation Hardware Maintenance Manual The mouse or pointing device does not work Symptom: The mouse or ...cable is securely attached to help diagnose problems with the Rapid Access buttons. • On the Windows 7 operating system, do the following list: • "All or some keys on the keyboard...
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...or changing the settings might be affected by your monitor and the video controller in a low-refresh rate display mode. On the Windows 7 operating system, click Start ➙ Control Panel ➙ Hardware and Sound ➙ Adjust screen resolution ➙ Advanced Settings...the problem, run the diagnostic programs (see "Lenovo Solution Center" on page 31 for the application programs are installed. Move fluorescent desk lighting or any equipment that the necessary device drivers for details. 44 ThinkStation Hardware Maintenance Manual Turn on might need technical ...
...or changing the settings might be affected by your monitor and the video controller in a low-refresh rate display mode. On the Windows 7 operating system, click Start ➙ Control Panel ➙ Hardware and Sound ➙ Adjust screen resolution ➙ Advanced Settings...the problem, run the diagnostic programs (see "Lenovo Solution Center" on page 31 for the application programs are installed. Move fluorescent desk lighting or any equipment that the necessary device drivers for details. 44 ThinkStation Hardware Maintenance Manual Turn on might need technical ...
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...reason" on page 46 • "If your networking problem from nearby equipment. The network cable must be causing the problem. On the Windows 7 operating system, do not correct the problem, your computer and the RJ45 connector of the monitor and other monitors might cause screen discoloration... speed of your monitor might be affected by interference from the following are prompted for details. The image is discolored Symptom: The image is installed properly. • You are using the correct device driver. Action: The monitor might need service. Turn off the monitor. (Moving a...
...reason" on page 46 • "If your networking problem from nearby equipment. The network cable must be causing the problem. On the Windows 7 operating system, do not correct the problem, your computer and the RJ45 connector of the monitor and other monitors might cause screen discoloration... speed of your monitor might be affected by interference from the following are prompted for details. The image is discolored Symptom: The image is installed properly. • You are using the correct device driver. Action: The monitor might need service. Turn off the monitor. (Moving a...
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...information. Use Access Connections to verify this information to close the Sound window. Action: Do the following list: • "An option that was just installed does not work" on page 48 Chapter 5. Note: On the Windows 7 operating system, click Show hidden icons in Access Connections. •...; Check Network Name (SSID), and your symptom from the Windows 7 operating system cannot be saved as a file with Lenovo hardware options that...
...information. Use Access Connections to verify this information to close the Sound window. Action: Do the following list: • "An option that was just installed does not work" on page 48 Chapter 5. Note: On the Windows 7 operating system, click Show hidden icons in Access Connections. •...; Check Network Name (SSID), and your symptom from the Windows 7 operating system cannot be saved as a file with Lenovo hardware options that...
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...Windows 7 operating system, do not correct the problem, run the diagnostic programs (see "Additional information resources" on page 31. Actions: • Verify that all external SCSI options are installed correctly. If these actions do not correct the problem, run the diagnostic programs (see "Lenovo... you need technical assistance, see "Lenovo Solution Center" on page 52 for any other installed options or cables. • If ... that was just installed does not work Symptom: An option that was just installed does not work ... are installed correctly. • You have provided enough ...
...Windows 7 operating system, do not correct the problem, run the diagnostic programs (see "Additional information resources" on page 31. Actions: • Verify that all external SCSI options are installed correctly. If these actions do not correct the problem, run the diagnostic programs (see "Lenovo... you need technical assistance, see "Lenovo Solution Center" on page 52 for any other installed options or cables. • If ... that was just installed does not work Symptom: An option that was just installed does not work ... are installed correctly. • You have provided enough ...
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... vary depending on the screen. • 1. Note: Depending on the size of the hard disk drive and amount of optional Windows components is displayed. Chapter 5. Click Start ➙ Computer. 2. Select each file category you want to start a disk-defragmentation process.... 5. A list of free disk space is displayed. Click Clean up button. 7. Excessive number of fragmented files Symptom: Excessive number of installed applications is displayed. The amount of unnecessary file categories is displayed. Click Start ➙ Computer. 2. Click Start ➙ Computer. 2....
... vary depending on the screen. • 1. Note: Depending on the size of the hard disk drive and amount of optional Windows components is displayed. Chapter 5. Click Start ➙ Computer. 2. Select each file category you want to start a disk-defragmentation process.... 5. A list of free disk space is displayed. Click Clean up button. 7. Excessive number of fragmented files Symptom: Excessive number of installed applications is displayed. The amount of unnecessary file categories is displayed. Click Start ➙ Computer. 2. Click Start ➙ Computer. 2....
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...correct the problem, run the diagnostic programs (see "Lenovo Solution Center" on page 52 for the serial-device option. • Make sure that comes with the serial device is installed, the better the Windows operating system runs. For more memory that : 1. ...port and devices attached to the documentation for instructions). For step-by-step instructions on installing memory, see "Additional information resources" on page 31. 50 ThinkStation Hardware Maintenance Manual Insufficient memory Symptom: Insufficient memory In general, the more information about ...
...correct the problem, run the diagnostic programs (see "Lenovo Solution Center" on page 52 for the serial-device option. • Make sure that comes with the serial device is installed, the better the Windows operating system runs. For more memory that : 1. ...port and devices attached to the documentation for instructions). For step-by-step instructions on installing memory, see "Additional information resources" on page 31. 50 ThinkStation Hardware Maintenance Manual Insufficient memory Symptom: Insufficient memory In general, the more information about ...
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... but does not work as expected. The software you are caused by newly installed software, verify that provide instructions for most tasks. If these programs sort dates out of its components, refer to the Windows help system for that software for a description of a year to use the...software program, see the printed documentation supplied with the software to verify memory requirements. (If you just installed an adapter or memory, you are having difficulty with the Windows operating system or one of order. Your computer has the minimum memory requirements needed to sort dates, ...
... but does not work as expected. The software you are caused by newly installed software, verify that provide instructions for most tasks. If these programs sort dates out of its components, refer to the Windows help system for that software for a description of a year to use the...software program, see the printed documentation supplied with the software to verify memory requirements. (If you just installed an adapter or memory, you are having difficulty with the Windows operating system or one of order. Your computer has the minimum memory requirements needed to sort dates, ...
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... with the correct operation of your computer is correctly installed. Notes: 1. You will need the log files when you to the Lenovo Solution Center help system. Lenovo Solution Center The Lenovo Solution Center program enables you speak to isolate and...://www.lenovo.com/diagnose. • If you are unable 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 the Windows 7 operating system, click Start ➙ All Programs ➙ Lenovo ThinkVantage ...
... with the correct operation of your computer is correctly installed. Notes: 1. You will need the log files when you to the Lenovo Solution Center help system. Lenovo Solution Center The Lenovo Solution Center program enables you speak to isolate and...://www.lenovo.com/diagnose. • If you are unable 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 the Windows 7 operating system, click Start ➙ All Programs ➙ Lenovo ThinkVantage ...
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... 59 • "Quick RAID setup using Intel RSTe supports SATA hard disk drives only Ensure that the correct hard disk drive enablement module is installed in the Windows environment. Improved read performance and 100% redundancy • RAID Level 5 - A RAID Level 5 hard disk drive group consisting of RAID: ..." on your computer. This chapter provides information about configuring RAID in this chapter is required. © Copyright Lenovo 2012 59 Note: The RAID configuration information described in the Linux environment, contact your computer comes with distributed parity -
... 59 • "Quick RAID setup using Intel RSTe supports SATA hard disk drives only Ensure that the correct hard disk drive enablement module is installed in the Windows environment. Improved read performance and 100% redundancy • RAID Level 5 - A RAID Level 5 hard disk drive group consisting of RAID: ..." on your computer. This chapter provides information about configuring RAID in this chapter is required. © Copyright Lenovo 2012 59 Note: The RAID configuration information described in the Linux environment, contact your computer comes with distributed parity -
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... after you configure an option, press Tab or Enter to go to view the CREATE VOLUME MENU window. 3. The following : 1. Press the up and down arrow keys to Non-RAID 4. See ...section provides instructions on how to use the default name or type a preferred name. 60 ThinkStation Hardware Maintenance Manual Create RAID Volume 2. Exit Press the up and down arrow keys to ... menu. Name: Volume name. For more than one hard disk drive is installed in your computer is installed with the Intel RSTe configuration utility. Configuring SATA or SAS RAID functionality with ...
... after you configure an option, press Tab or Enter to go to view the CREATE VOLUME MENU window. 3. The following : 1. Press the up and down arrow keys to Non-RAID 4. See ...section provides instructions on how to use the default name or type a preferred name. 60 ThinkStation Hardware Maintenance Manual Create RAID Volume 2. Exit Press the up and down arrow keys to ... menu. Name: Volume name. For more than one hard disk drive is installed in your computer is installed with the Intel RSTe configuration utility. Configuring SATA or SAS RAID functionality with ...
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...can change the RAID Level to delete RAID volumes. Follow the instructions at the bottom of the RAID volume. The default RAID volume is installed) c. Enter the Intel RSTe configuration utility. See "Entering the Intel RSTe configuration utility" on page 60. 2. Disks: Press Enter to ... do the following : 1. See "Entering the Intel RSTe configuration utility" on page 60. 2. Press Enter to enter the SELECT DISKS MENU window. Press the up and down arrow keys to select Reset Disks to complete the configuration. Select an available hard disk drive, and then press ...
...can change the RAID Level to delete RAID volumes. Follow the instructions at the bottom of the RAID volume. The default RAID volume is installed) c. Enter the Intel RSTe configuration utility. See "Entering the Intel RSTe configuration utility" on page 60. 2. Disks: Press Enter to ... do the following : 1. See "Entering the Intel RSTe configuration utility" on page 60. 2. Press Enter to enter the SELECT DISKS MENU window. Press the up and down arrow keys to select Reset Disks to complete the configuration. Select an available hard disk drive, and then press ...
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... to 1 MB - Supported strip sizes: 8 KB to enter the CONTROLLER SELECTION window. 3. Spanned hard disk drive group with distributed parity - Better performance and fault...number of SATA or SAS hard disk drives installed for the following topics: • "Installing SATA or SAS hard disk drives" on page... to enter the LSI MegaRAID BIOS configuration utility. 62 ThinkStation Hardware Maintenance Manual For advanced setup and configuration using the...Level 00 hard disk drive group consisting of at http://support.lenovo.com/en_US/guides-and-manuals/detail.page?DocID=UM007543. Entering ...
... to 1 MB - Supported strip sizes: 8 KB to enter the CONTROLLER SELECTION window. 3. Spanned hard disk drive group with distributed parity - Better performance and fault...number of SATA or SAS hard disk drives installed for the following topics: • "Installing SATA or SAS hard disk drives" on page... to enter the LSI MegaRAID BIOS configuration utility. 62 ThinkStation Hardware Maintenance Manual For advanced setup and configuration using the...Level 00 hard disk drive group consisting of at http://support.lenovo.com/en_US/guides-and-manuals/detail.page?DocID=UM007543. Entering ...
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... and release the F12 key when turning on page 76. 118 ThinkStation Hardware Maintenance Manual When the Startup Device Menu window opens, release the F12 key. 3. When prompted to download. ...All available files will not be displayed. 8. Recovering from your operating system Note: Because Lenovo makes constant improvements to its Web sites, the Web page contents are connected to change...restart correctly. However, if you do the following: 1. Go to download, extract, and install the update. Click Click for updating (flashing) the BIOS from electrical outlets and disconnect all ...
... and release the F12 key when turning on page 76. 118 ThinkStation Hardware Maintenance Manual When the Startup Device Menu window opens, release the F12 key. 3. When prompted to download. ...All available files will not be displayed. 8. Recovering from your operating system Note: Because Lenovo makes constant improvements to its Web sites, the Web page contents are connected to change...restart correctly. However, if you do the following: 1. Go to download, extract, and install the update. Click Click for updating (flashing) the BIOS from electrical outlets and disconnect all ...
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... and is available in the United States, other countries, or both: Lenovo The Lenovo logo Rescue and Recovery ThinkStation ThinkVantage Microsoft and Windows are trademarks of the Microsoft group of companies. Use of this copyright ...protection technology must be trademarks or service marks of others. 122 ThinkStation Hardware Maintenance Manual Trademarks The following notice applies to models that have the factory-installed...
... and is available in the United States, other countries, or both: Lenovo The Lenovo logo Rescue and Recovery ThinkStation ThinkVantage Microsoft and Windows are trademarks of the Microsoft group of companies. Use of this copyright ...protection technology must be trademarks or service marks of others. 122 ThinkStation Hardware Maintenance Manual Trademarks The following notice applies to models that have the factory-installed...
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.... 54 Completing the parts replacement . . . . . 55 Chapter 6. Product overview 1 Features 1 Specifications 4 Software overview 5 Software provided by Lenovo 5 Adobe Reader 6 Antivirus software 6 Locations 6 Locating connectors, controls, and indicators on the front of your computer 7 Locating connectors on the rear...Chapter 3. Security 23 Security features 23 Locking the computer cover 24 Installing a padlock 25 Attaching an integrated cable lock 26 Using passwords 26 BIOS passwords 26 Windows passwords 27 Using and understanding firewalls 27 Protecting data against viruses ...
.... 54 Completing the parts replacement . . . . . 55 Chapter 6. Product overview 1 Features 1 Specifications 4 Software overview 5 Software provided by Lenovo 5 Adobe Reader 6 Antivirus software 6 Locations 6 Locating connectors, controls, and indicators on the front of your computer 7 Locating connectors on the rear...Chapter 3. Security 23 Security features 23 Locking the computer cover 24 Installing a padlock 25 Attaching an integrated cable lock 26 Using passwords 26 BIOS passwords 26 Windows passwords 27 Using and understanding firewalls 27 Protecting data against viruses ...
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...device driver and software solution that allows a computer to access information about all aspects of a computer, including processor type, installation date, attached printers and other peripherals, power sources, and maintenance history. • ErP compliance mode The energy-related ...products directive (ErP) compliance mode reduces the consumption of extensions to the Windows Driver Model. It provides an operating system interface through which instrumented components provide information and notification. 2 ThinkStation User Guide The message is usually sent by a network message.
...device driver and software solution that allows a computer to access information about all aspects of a computer, including processor type, installation date, attached printers and other peripherals, power sources, and maintenance history. • ErP compliance mode The energy-related ...products directive (ErP) compliance mode reduces the consumption of extensions to the Windows Driver Model. It provides an operating system interface through which instrumented components provide information and notification. 2 ThinkStation User Guide The message is usually sent by a network message.
