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... sold to governmental entities as commercial items as defined by 48 C.F.R. 2.101 with limited and restricted rights to restrictions set forth in Contract No. LENOVO products, data, computer software, and services have been developed exclusively at private expense and are delivered pursuant a General Services Administration ″GSA″ contract, use, reproduction, or... it supports, be sure to read and understand the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide and "Notices," on page 69. First Edition (August 2010) © Copyright Lenovo 2010.
... sold to governmental entities as commercial items as defined by 48 C.F.R. 2.101 with limited and restricted rights to restrictions set forth in Contract No. LENOVO products, data, computer software, and services have been developed exclusively at private expense and are delivered pursuant a General Services Administration ″GSA″ contract, use, reproduction, or... it supports, be sure to read and understand the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide and "Notices," on page 69. First Edition (August 2010) © Copyright Lenovo 2010.
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Installing or replacing hardware 13 Handling static-sensitive devices 13 Installing or replacing hardware 13 Installing external options 14 Removing the computer cover 14 Removing and reinstalling the front bezel . . . 15 Installing or replacing a PCI card 17 Installing or replacing ... system board . . . . . 11 Locating internal drives 11 Chapter 2. Troubleshooting and diagnostic programs 59 Basic troubleshooting 59 Diagnostic programs 60 Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox 60 PC-Doctor for Rescue and Recovery . . . . . 60 PC-Doctor for service 65 Using other services 66 Purchasing ...
Installing or replacing hardware 13 Handling static-sensitive devices 13 Installing or replacing hardware 13 Installing external options 14 Removing the computer cover 14 Removing and reinstalling the front bezel . . . 15 Installing or replacing a PCI card 17 Installing or replacing ... system board . . . . . 11 Locating internal drives 11 Chapter 2. Troubleshooting and diagnostic programs 59 Basic troubleshooting 59 Diagnostic programs 60 Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox 60 PC-Doctor for Rescue and Recovery . . . . . 60 PC-Doctor for service 65 Using other services 66 Purchasing ...
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... to help you locate your specific model, use the Setup Utility program. System information The following topics: v "Features": This section provides information about the computer features, specifications, preinstalled software programs, and locations of models. This chapter contains the following information covers a variety of connectors, components, parts on the system... Optical drive v Serial Advanced Technology Attachment (SATA) hard disk drive Video subsystem v Integrated graphics card functioning through a Video Graphics Array (VGA) connector © Copyright Lenovo 2010 1
... to help you locate your specific model, use the Setup Utility program. System information The following topics: v "Features": This section provides information about the computer features, specifications, preinstalled software programs, and locations of models. This chapter contains the following information covers a variety of connectors, components, parts on the system... Optical drive v Serial Advanced Technology Attachment (SATA) hard disk drive Video subsystem v Integrated graphics card functioning through a Video Graphics Array (VGA) connector © Copyright Lenovo 2010 1
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... and microphone connector) v VGA monitor connector on the rear panel For more information, refer to "Locating connectors, controls, and indicators on the front of your computer" on page 7 and "Locating connectors and parts on the rear of your...
... and microphone connector) v VGA monitor connector on the rear panel For more information, refer to "Locating connectors, controls, and indicators on the front of your computer" on page 7 and "Locating connectors and parts on the rear of your...
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... programs to help you work more information, see "Software overview" on password and an administrator password to deter unauthorized use of your computer following operating systems: v Microsoft® Windows® 7 v Microsoft Windows Vista® v Microsoft Windows XP Professional (preinstalled through ... fingerprint reader (shipped with some models) v Startup sequence control v Startup without keyboard or mouse v Support for compatibility1 (varies by Lenovo as compatible with one of the following power supplies: v 280-watt auto-sensing power supply v 280-watt power supply with a ...
... programs to help you work more information, see "Software overview" on password and an administrator password to deter unauthorized use of your computer following operating systems: v Microsoft® Windows® 7 v Microsoft Windows Vista® v Microsoft Windows XP Professional (preinstalled through ... fingerprint reader (shipped with some models) v Startup sequence control v Startup without keyboard or mouse v Support for compatibility1 (varies by Lenovo as compatible with one of the following power supplies: v 280-watt auto-sensing power supply v 280-watt power supply with a ...
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... and several preinstalled applications. Software provided by Lenovo The following software programs are provided by Lenovo to 60 Hz Voltage-selection switch setting: 230 V ac Software overview The computer comes with your computer might vary depending on your computer. Dimensions Width: 160 mm (6.3 inches) ... ac Input frequency range: 50 to help you improve productivity and reduce the cost associated with your computer. Software provided with your Windows operating system This section provides information about the software provided with maintaining your Windows operating system....
... and several preinstalled applications. Software provided by Lenovo The following software programs are provided by Lenovo to 60 Hz Voltage-selection switch setting: 230 V ac Software overview The computer comes with your computer might vary depending on your computer. Dimensions Width: 160 mm (6.3 inches) ... ac Input frequency range: 50 to help you improve productivity and reduce the cost associated with your computer. Software provided with your Windows operating system This section provides information about the software provided with maintaining your Windows operating system....
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... sources and provides easy access to various tools to help you work more information, see "Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools" on computers preinstalled with the Windows 7 operating system from Lenovo. ThinkVantage Rescue and Recovery: The ThinkVantage Rescue and Recovery® (RnR) program is only...the hard disk drive to the factory default settings. Note: The Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools program is only available on your computer up , understand, and maintain your computer, and enhance your computer performance. For more easily and securely. Note: The ThinkVantage Productivity ...
... sources and provides easy access to various tools to help you work more information, see "Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools" on computers preinstalled with the Windows 7 operating system from Lenovo. ThinkVantage Rescue and Recovery: The ThinkVantage Rescue and Recovery® (RnR) program is only...the hard disk drive to the factory default settings. Note: The Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools program is only available on your computer up , understand, and maintain your computer, and enhance your computer performance. For more easily and securely. Note: The ThinkVantage Productivity ...
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...software, refer to help system of your password and enable simple and secure user access. Antivirus software Your computer comes with the innovative technologies provided by Lenovo, such as part of the Rescue and Recovery workspace to the help you diagnose hardware problems. It can...receiving the antivirus software updates. drivers, BIOS updates, and other third party applications). Use the PC-Doctor for computers that you are programs provided by Lenovo, and get familiar with antivirus software that support this option. After 30 days, you to enroll your ThinkCentre...
...software, refer to help system of your password and enable simple and secure user access. Antivirus software Your computer comes with the innovative technologies provided by Lenovo, such as part of the Rescue and Recovery workspace to the help you diagnose hardware problems. It can...receiving the antivirus software updates. drivers, BIOS updates, and other third party applications). Use the PC-Doctor for computers that you are programs provided by Lenovo, and get familiar with antivirus software that support this option. After 30 days, you to enroll your ThinkCentre...
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... drive eject/close button 5 USB connector 6 Headphone connector 7 Microphone connector 8 USB connector Chapter 1. Product overview 7 Locations This section provides information to help you locate your computer. Locating connectors, controls, and indicators on the front of your computer Figure 1 shows the locations of the connectors, controls, and indicators on the front of your...
... drive eject/close button 5 USB connector 6 Headphone connector 7 Microphone connector 8 USB connector Chapter 1. Product overview 7 Locations This section provides information to help you locate your computer. Locating connectors, controls, and indicators on the front of your computer Figure 1 shows the locations of the connectors, controls, and indicators on the front of your...
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Figure 2. Some connectors on the rear of your computer. Rear connector and part locations 1 Voltage-selection switch (available on some models) 2 Power cord connector 3 Serial port 4 VGA monitor connector 5 USB connectors (4) 6 Microphone connector 7 Audio ... (2) 12 Serial port (available on some models) 8 User Guide Locating connectors and parts on the rear of your computer Figure 2 shows the locations of the connectors and parts on the rear of your computer are color-coded to help you determine where to connect the cables on some models) 13 Ethernet connector...
Figure 2. Some connectors on the rear of your computer. Rear connector and part locations 1 Voltage-selection switch (available on some models) 2 Power cord connector 3 Serial port 4 VGA monitor connector 5 USB connectors (4) 6 Microphone connector 7 Audio ... (2) 12 Serial port (available on some models) 8 User Guide Locating connectors and parts on the rear of your computer Figure 2 shows the locations of the connectors and parts on the rear of your computer are color-coded to help you determine where to connect the cables on some models) 13 Ethernet connector...
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...Serial port Used to attach an external modem, a serial printer, or other external recording devices. If the USB connectors on your computer are not enough for a local area network (LAN). Product overview 9 Connector Description Audio line-in connector Used to receive audio signals from the...external devices, such as powered stereo speakers (speakers with built-in amplifiers), headphones, multimedia keyboards, the audio line-in connector of the computer. Ethernet connector Used to attach a device that use a VGA monitor connector. PS/2 mouse connector Used to attach a VGA monitor ...
...Serial port Used to attach an external modem, a serial printer, or other external recording devices. If the USB connectors on your computer are not enough for a local area network (LAN). Product overview 9 Connector Description Audio line-in connector Used to receive audio signals from the...external devices, such as powered stereo speakers (speakers with built-in amplifiers), headphones, multimedia keyboards, the audio line-in connector of the computer. Ethernet connector Used to attach a device that use a VGA monitor connector. PS/2 mouse connector Used to attach a VGA monitor ...
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Figure 3. Component locations 1 Heat sink and fan assembly 2 Memory modules (2) 3 Front bezel 4 Optical drive 5 System board 6 Rear fan assembly 7 Power supply assembly 10 User Guide To remove the computer cover and gain access to the inside of the various components in your computer. Locating components Figure 3 shows the locations of the computer, see "Removing the computer cover" on page 14.
Figure 3. Component locations 1 Heat sink and fan assembly 2 Memory modules (2) 3 Front bezel 4 Optical drive 5 System board 6 Rear fan assembly 7 Power supply assembly 10 User Guide To remove the computer cover and gain access to the inside of the various components in your computer. Locating components Figure 3 shows the locations of the computer, see "Removing the computer cover" on page 14.
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... PS/2 keyboard and mouse connector Locating internal drives Internal drives are devices that you can add drives to your computer to increase storage capacity and enable your computer to read and store data. Chapter 1. Refer to read other types of media. Product overview 11 Internal drives... are referred to as bay 1, bay 2, and so on how to install or replace internal drives for your computer uses to the appropriate section in Chapter 2, "Installing or replacing hardware," on page 13 for instructions on . Figure 4. You can install or...
... PS/2 keyboard and mouse connector Locating internal drives Internal drives are devices that you can add drives to your computer to increase storage capacity and enable your computer to read and store data. Chapter 1. Refer to read other types of media. Product overview 11 Internal drives... are referred to as bay 1, bay 2, and so on how to install or replace internal drives for your computer uses to the appropriate section in Chapter 2, "Installing or replacing hardware," on page 13 for instructions on . Figure 4. You can install or...
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Figure 5. Secondary SATA hard disk drive bay 12 User Guide Drive bay locations 1 Bay 1 - Figure 5 shows the locations of the drive bays in your computer. Optical drive bay (with a 3.5-inch SATA hard disk drive installed) 4 Bay 4 - Primary SATA hard disk drive bay (with an optical drive installed) 2 Bay 2 - Slim card reader drive bay 3 Bay 3 -
Figure 5. Secondary SATA hard disk drive bay 12 User Guide Drive bay locations 1 Bay 1 - Figure 5 shows the locations of the drive bays in your computer. Optical drive bay (with a 3.5-inch SATA hard disk drive installed) 4 Bay 4 - Primary SATA hard disk drive bay (with an optical drive installed) 2 Bay 2 - Slim card reader drive bay 3 Bay 3 -
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... others from the static-protective package and directly install it in your body. Use only computer parts provided by the edges. Handle PCI cards, memory modules, system boards, and microprocessors by Lenovo. 2. v Before you to install or replace hardware for at least two seconds. Installing or replacing hardware This section ... it on any other unpainted metal surface on how to do this section along with the instructions that come with the option. © Copyright Lenovo 2010 13 Installing or replacing hardware This chapter provides instructions on the computer for your...
... others from the static-protective package and directly install it in your body. Use only computer parts provided by the edges. Handle PCI cards, memory modules, system boards, and microprocessors by Lenovo. 2. v Before you to install or replace hardware for at least two seconds. Installing or replacing hardware This section ... it on any other unpainted metal surface on how to do this section along with the instructions that come with the option. © Copyright Lenovo 2010 13 Installing or replacing hardware This chapter provides instructions on the computer for your...
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...option, see "Locating connectors, controls, and indicators on the front of your computer" on page 7 and "Locating connectors and parts on the rear of the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide, go to: http://www.lenovo.com/support This section provides instructions on how to making the physical connection. ...To obtain a copy of your computer" on page 40. 14 User Guide Disconnect all other cables that are connected to ...
...option, see "Locating connectors, controls, and indicators on the front of your computer" on page 7 and "Locating connectors and parts on the rear of the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide, go to: http://www.lenovo.com/support This section provides instructions on how to making the physical connection. ...To obtain a copy of your computer" on page 40. 14 User Guide Disconnect all other cables that are connected to ...
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...to: http://www.lenovo.com/support This section provides instructions on page 14. Chapter 2. Remove the two screws that are connected to the computer. 2. Remove all media from electrical outlets and disconnect all attached devices and the computer. See "Removing the computer cover" on ...how to remove it. Remove the computer cover. Installing or replacing hardware 15 Then, disconnect...
...to: http://www.lenovo.com/support This section provides instructions on page 14. Chapter 2. Remove the two screws that are connected to the computer. 2. Remove all media from electrical outlets and disconnect all attached devices and the computer. See "Removing the computer cover" on ...how to remove it. Remove the computer cover. Installing or replacing hardware 15 Then, disconnect...
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..., do the following: 1. Then, disconnect all power cords from the drives and turn off all cables that came with your computer or attempt any repair before reading and understanding the "Important safety information" in the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide that are connected to ...or replace a PCI card. See "Locating parts on the system board" on how to : http://www.lenovo.com/support This section provides instructions on page 11. See "Removing the computer cover" on page 14. 3. Figure 9. Remove all media from electrical outlets and disconnect all attached devices and...
..., do the following: 1. Then, disconnect all power cords from the drives and turn off all cables that came with your computer or attempt any repair before reading and understanding the "Important safety information" in the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide that are connected to ...or replace a PCI card. See "Locating parts on the system board" on how to : http://www.lenovo.com/support This section provides instructions on page 11. See "Removing the computer cover" on page 14. 3. Figure 9. Remove all media from electrical outlets and disconnect all attached devices and...
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...to install or replace a memory module. To obtain a copy of hardware, go to the appropriate section. Chapter 2. Installing the PCI card 7. Your computer has two memory slots for installing or replacing DDR3 SDRAM DIMMs that came with another piece of the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide, go to... : http://www.lenovo.com/support This section provides instructions on page 37. When installing or replacing a memory module, use 1 GB or 2 GB DDR3 SDRAM DIMMs...
...to install or replace a memory module. To obtain a copy of hardware, go to the appropriate section. Chapter 2. Installing the PCI card 7. Your computer has two memory slots for installing or replacing DDR3 SDRAM DIMMs that came with another piece of the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide, go to... : http://www.lenovo.com/support This section provides instructions on page 37. When installing or replacing a memory module, use 1 GB or 2 GB DDR3 SDRAM DIMMs...
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...Guide Then, disconnect all power cords from the drives and turn off all cables that might prevent your access to the memory slots. 6. Lay the computer on page 11. 5. Removing the memory module v If you want to install the memory module. Do one of the following : 1. Remove all... media from electrical outlets and disconnect all attached devices and the computer. Remove the computer cover. See "Locating parts on the system board" on its side for easier access to the system board. 4. See "Removing the...
...Guide Then, disconnect all power cords from the drives and turn off all cables that might prevent your access to the memory slots. 6. Lay the computer on page 11. 5. Removing the memory module v If you want to install the memory module. Do one of the following : 1. Remove all... media from electrical outlets and disconnect all attached devices and the computer. Remove the computer cover. See "Locating parts on the system board" on its side for easier access to the system board. 4. See "Removing the...