IBM 8215 Support Question
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Question posted by Jrlayyast on August 12th, 2014
How To Access Bios On A Thinkcentre 8215 E7u
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User Guide - Page 5
... Setup Utility program . . . . . 31
Appendix A. Updating system programs 33
System program 33 Updating (flashing) BIOS from a diskette or CD-ROM 33 Updating (flashing) BIOS from your computer 8 Obtaining device drivers 9 Opening the cover 10 Locating components 11 Accessing system board components and drives . . 12 Identifying parts on password 29 Using Security Profile by...
User Guide - Page 7
... the Lenovo™ Statement of danger.
Or, they might notice an odor or see a puff of a component, do not take risks or attempt to your ThinkCentre® or ThinkPad® personal computer.
By carefully following the information contained in this information applies to diagnose the situation yourself. In addition, your product...
User Guide - Page 10
... with a three-pronged plug.
Batteries can degrade when they are equipped with one that will stress the cords. If the plug is properly wired, easily accessible, and located close to insert it is replaced by a qualified electrician. Never overload an electrical outlet. The overall system load should not exceed the power...
User Guide - Page 11
... CD or DVD is cracked or otherwise physically damaged, it is plugged in use non-ThinkCentre air filtration devices. Your computer produces some heat during normal operation. v Regularly inspect the... with the body could cause discomfort or, potentially, a skin burn. Before inspecting your desktop computer: v Keep the cover closed whenever the computer is possible for computers in explosive...
User Guide - Page 15
...access, the most up-to : http://www.lenovo.com/think/support/
© Lenovo 2005.
It also includes basic troubleshooting information, software recovery procedures, help and service information, and warranty information. The ThinkVantage™ Productivity Center program, on your desktop... of information v Support phone list
To access this information, point your computer provides information...
User Guide - Page 18
...) V.90 Data/Fax modem (some models)
Video subsystem v An integrated graphics controller for an external modem) v Remote Administration v Automatic power-on startup v System Management (SM) BIOS and SM software v Ability to store power-on self-test (POST) hardware test results
Input/output features v 25-pin Extended Capabilities Port (ECP)/Extended Parallel...
User Guide - Page 19
... v Automatic 50/60 Hz input frequency switching v Advanced Power Management support v Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) support
Security features v User and administrator passwords for BIOS access v Support for the addition of an integrated cable lock (Kensington lock) v Keyboard with fingerprint reader (some models, see the ThinkVantage
Productivity Center program for more...
User Guide - Page 28
... the PCI riser and adapter cards. See "Installing PCI adapters" on page 10. 2. Pivot the drive bay assembly upward as memory, the battery, and to access the drives. Accessing system board components and drives
You might need to pivot the drive bay assembly upward and remove the PCI riser and adapters to...
User Guide - Page 30
... the system board. Position the memory module over the memory connector. Push the memory module straight down into the connector until the retaining clips close.
6. Access the system board. Installing memory
Your computer has two connectors for installing double date rate dual inline memory modules (DDR DIMMs) that the notch 1 on...
User Guide - Page 34
... by squeezing the plastic tabs that secure the panel on page 10. 2. Pivot the drive bay assembly upward to gain access to gently pry it loose.
6. If you are installing a drive with accessible media, such as an optical drive, remove the plastic panel in bay 2, do the following:
1. Installing a drive in bay...
User Guide - Page 35
.... If you are installing a 3.5-inch hard disk drive you must use a Universal Adapter Bracket, 5.25 to 3.5-inch. Pivot the drive bay assembly upward to gain access to the cable connections. 14. Reinstall the front bezel. 8.
For a 3.5-inch drive, install the drive into position.
12. Note: If you are installing an optical...
User Guide - Page 36
... panel on page 11.
9. Reinstall the front bezel.
8. See "Locating components" on the inside of the bezel.
7. Pivot the drive bay assembly upward to gain access to the unlock position. Remove the plastic panel in the bezel by releasing the tab as shown.
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4. Remove the metal shield from...
User Guide - Page 38
... the signal cable that any available SATA connector. 1.
Locate the available SATA connector on page 13. 3. Security features
To help prevent hardware theft and unauthorized access to the drive.
4. Connect one of the signal cable to the drive and the other computer cables.
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User Guide - Page 40
... or restore Setup Utility defaults, you are enrolled in the Hardware Password Reset program.
Access the system board. Reinstall the PCI riser assembly if removed. 8. Erasing a lost or...off the computer and disconnect the power cord from the electrical outlet and from the computer. 2. Access the system board. Remove the old battery.
6. Install the new battery.
7. Close the computer...
User Guide - Page 43
... when POST detects that identify system configuration topics. If a user password or an administrator password has been set passwords to prevent unauthorized persons from gaining access to use the keyboard. Portions © IBM Corp. 2005.
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However, the operating-system settings might start the Setup Utility program, do not have to...
User Guide - Page 44
... on LAN feature will not work unless both the user and administrator passwords are set using the same password. The computer cannot be used to access the Setup Utility program.
If you type an
incorrect password three consecutive times, you can also use a strong password that computer also supports the IDE...
User Guide - Page 46
...is set to Enable, all diskettes are treated as if they are disabled and will not be accessed. From the Setup Utility program menu, select Security. 3. Note: If you cannot write to ...by Device
Security Profile by Device is used to enable or disable user access to the following devices:
IDE controller
Diskette Drive Access Diskette Write Protect
When this feature is set to Disable, all devices ...
User Guide - Page 50
... printers, monitors, and external drives.
2. Repeat steps 2 through 5. 13. See "Closing the cover and connecting the cables" on page 10.
3. Under the BIOS category, click the Flash BIOS update. Access the system board. Print these instructions. Click the .txt file that were disconnected. Unplug all power cords from the diskette drive. 12. Recovering...
User Guide - Page 62
... their specific environment.
Intel, Celeron and Pentium are trademarks of Lenovo in the United States, other rights owners. patents and other countries, or both:
Lenovo ThinkCentre ThinkPad ThinkVantage
The following notice applies to models that these measurements will be authorized by Macrovision Corporation, and is a trademark of Intel Corporation in the...
User Guide - Page 64
... (ACPI) support 3
Advanced Power Management support 3 features 3
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recovering from a POST/BIOS update failure 34 resetting
hard disk drive password 29 power-on password 29 riser card 15
...Utility 27 system board
components, accessing 12 connectors 13 identifying parts 13 location 13 memory 4, 14 system management 2 system programs 33
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updating (flashing) BIOS 33 updating system programs 33 ...
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