Lenovo K300 Support Question
Lenovo K300 Support Question
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Question posted by clover4 on February 24th, 2011
K300 Memory Upgrade
Am attempting to upgrade memory from 4GB to 8GB. No matter what combo of the 4 2GB dimms I install, It won't recognize more than 4GB.
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Windows 7 Upgrade Instructions - Page 1
Windows7 Upgrade Instructions
Windows 7 Upgrade Instructions - Page 2
This Lenovo Windows7 Upgrade Disk will help customers upgrade their current operating system to Windows7.
Windows 7 Upgrade Instructions - Page 3
... need to the
previous operating system may also cause applications and drivers
already installed to :
http://consumersupport.lenovo.com
3. Rolling back to activate the new Windows7 operating system.
Find the product key information from Lenovo service site. To upgrade your operating system may cause loss of data and files, and backup data...
Windows 7 Upgrade Instructions - Page 4
... for assistance as necessary. Find
and double click the disk icon in
your computer's optical disk drive.
Upgrade Instructions:
1) Place the Windows7 Upgrade Disk in the
"Computer" window. The Windows7
installation window will disable the Rescue System. Upgrading to Windows7 will pop up.
2) Click the "Check compatibility online" option to check computer hardware compatibility...
Windows 7 Upgrade Instructions - Page 5
Windows7 Upgrade Instructions 3
3) Click the "Go online to get the latest updates for installation (recommended)" option to get important updates for installation.
4) Read the license terms and click the "I accept the license terms" check box.
Windows 7 Upgrade Instructions - Page 6
Be sure to backup data and files before upgrading.
4 Windows7 Upgrade Instructions Attention: To upgrade the system you must format the target partition, which will cause loss of Windows7 to a different disk partition.
6) Choose the target installation partition in the custom window. 5) Users have the option of selecting "Upgrade" to upgrade the current system directly or "Custom...
Windows 7 Upgrade Instructions - Page 7
Follow the instructions to begin and perform tasks following the instructions provided during the installation. 7) Installation will be upgraded to Windows7 after the "Capability report". Windows7 Upgrade Instructions 5
Your computer operating system will start after installation. Wait for installation to finish installation.
Windows 7 Upgrade Instructions - Page 8
Attention: Be sure to activate the Windows7 operating system after upgrade.
1) Open the "Control panel-system and security-system" window and click the activation link.
6 Windows7 Upgrade Instructions Activation Method: Follow the instructions below to activate the new Windows7 operating system within the time showed in the "Control panel-system and security-...
Windows 7 Upgrade Instructions - Page 9
2) Type the product key and click "next" to activate the system. Windows7 Upgrade Instructions 7
Lenovo IdeaCentre K3 Series Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 2
... information 28 Removing the computer cover 29 Removing the front bezel 30 Replacing a memory module 31 Replacing the hard disk drive 33 Replacing an optical drive 34 Replacing ... CPU 45 Replacing the keyboard 49 Replacing the mouse 49 Replacing the External speaker 50 Completing the installation 51
Chapter 8. Symptom-to-FRU Index 22
Hard disk drive boot error 22 Power Supply Problems...
Lenovo IdeaCentre K3 Series Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 4
... machine type model and FRU part number is a European Union legal requirement affecting the global electronics industry. hard disk drive, system board, microprocessor, LCD, and memory) •• eSupport can also be noncompliant, but in Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive (2002/95/EC) is displayed. Type the machine type (Example: 8129...
Lenovo IdeaCentre K3 Series Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 15
...appear if a problem or conflict is installed on all cables and power cords. 3. General Checkout
Attention The drives in quiet mode (no beep, no memory count and checkpoint code display) when ...false errors and unnecessary replacement of BIOS is found by POST.
• To enable beep, memory count, and checkpoint code display when a successful POST occurs, do the following procedure to help...
Lenovo IdeaCentre K3 Series Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 16
...? - Is this information available when requesting assistance from Service Support and Engineering functions. •• Machine type and model •• Processor or hard disk upgrades •• Failure symptom
- Power-on the display. BIOS level •• Operating system software - Are the exact machine type and models 2. If it failing...
Lenovo IdeaCentre K3 Series Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 26
..., eliminate the possibility
5 beeps
of interference by pauses (intervals without sound) during POST. If the video adapter
is an
Display memory error (system video add-in base memory (first 64KB block) 3 beeps Base memory read/write test error
4 beeps
Fatal error indicating a serious
Motherboard timer not operational problem with known good modules.
2 beeps...
Lenovo IdeaCentre K3 Series Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 27
.... POST does the following operations.
• Checks some basic system-board operations • Checks the memory operation • Starts the video operation • Verifies that the boot drive is working
If the... or POST. This series of the first error message, the other expansion cards
Cache memory test failed
are not generated
11 beeps
when all expansion
10 beeps
cards except the ...
Lenovo IdeaCentre K3 Series Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 31
... the computer and wait 3 to 5 minutes to the rear of the computer". 4. This includes power
cords, input/output (I/O) cables, and any media (diskettes, CDs, or memory cards) from electrical outlets. 3.
Remove any other cables that secure the computer cover at the rear of the chassis. 5. Refer to the computer. Remove the...
Lenovo IdeaCentre K3 Series Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 33
Chapter 7. Replacing hardware
3. Replacing a memory module
Attention Do not remove the computer cover or attempt any repair before reading the "Important safety information" in the Safety and ...of the Safety and Warranty Guide or HMM, go to the "Completing the installation". Refer to the Support Web site at http://consumersupport.lenovo.com
31 To obtain copies of the chassis.
4.
Lenovo IdeaCentre K3 Series Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 51
...standard keyboard connector at either the front or rear of the computer". Remove any media (diskettes, CDs, or memory cards) from electrical outlets. 3. Unplug all power cords from the drives, shut down your operating system, ... connectors on the rear of the computer or to the "Completing the installation". Remove any media (diskettes, CDs, or memory cards) from electrical outlets. 3.
Lenovo IdeaCentre K3 Series User Guide V1.0 - Page 32
... Start to launch the antivirus software.
3.4.2 Scanning for Viruses
Click Scan on the desktop to launch the scan program.
Note: Connect to launch the antivirus software. Or...Programs → McAfee → McAfee Security Center from the Start menu to the Internet before upgrading.
3.4.4 Help and Support
For more information on the Security Center home page to prevent malicious attacks...
Lenovo IdeaCentre K3 Series User Guide(AMD) V1.1 - Page 32
... → McAfee → McAfee Security Center from the Start menu to the Internet before upgrading.
3.4.4 Help and Support
For more about McAfee Security Center operation and settings.
Or, Double click the McAfee Security Center on the desktop to check for Viruses
Click Scan on the Security Center home page to launch the...
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