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.... GS-35F-05925. 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 and disclosure. Note Before using this information and the product it supports, be sure to read and understand the ThinkStation Safety and Warranty...
.... GS-35F-05925. 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 and disclosure. Note Before using this information and the product it supports, be sure to read and understand the ThinkStation Safety and Warranty...
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...System memory speed," on page 57 provides information on the supported system memory speed for your computer. v Chapter 7, "...59 provides notices and trademark information. © Copyright Lenovo 2009, 2010 v v Chapter 5, "Using the Setup Utility," on page 21 provides instructions on how to recover from Lenovo®. v Chapter 4, "Software overview," on page ... of helpful resources available from a POST/BIOS update failure. Introduction This ThinkStation User Guide contains the following information: v Chapter 1, "Important safety information," on page 1 provides information about ...
...System memory speed," on page 57 provides information on the supported system memory speed for your computer. v Chapter 7, "...59 provides notices and trademark information. © Copyright Lenovo 2009, 2010 v v Chapter 5, "Using the Setup Utility," on page 21 provides instructions on how to recover from Lenovo®. v Chapter 4, "Software overview," on page ... of helpful resources available from a POST/BIOS update failure. Introduction This ThinkStation User Guide contains the following information: v Chapter 1, "Important safety information," on page 1 provides information about ...
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... your product. For personal safety, it is recommended that you can obtain one online from the Lenovo Support Web site at: http://www.lenovo.com/support CAUTION: ThinkStation™ machine types 4155, 4158, and 4218 each weigh approximately 26 kg (57 lbs). Chapter 1. Reading and understanding ...this safety information reduces the risk of the ThinkStation Safety and Warranty Guide, you received with this product...
... your product. For personal safety, it is recommended that you can obtain one online from the Lenovo Support Web site at: http://www.lenovo.com/support CAUTION: ThinkStation™ machine types 4155, 4158, and 4218 each weigh approximately 26 kg (57 lbs). Chapter 1. Reading and understanding ...this safety information reduces the risk of the ThinkStation Safety and Warranty Guide, you received with this product...
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...position it so you install the monitor near a window, use regularly, such as the room lighting changes throughout the day. © Copyright Lenovo 2009, 2010 3 Place the monitor at right angles to the floor and your body. Although no single working position is ideal for maximum comfort...the most from overhead lights, windows, and other light sources, when possible. Also, position other equipment you do. Viewing Distance Lower Back Support Seat Height Adjust the monitor so the top of the screen is of foremost importance, but light sources, air circulation, and the location of...
...position it so you install the monitor near a window, use regularly, such as the room lighting changes throughout the day. © Copyright Lenovo 2009, 2010 3 Place the monitor at right angles to the floor and your body. Although no single working position is ideal for maximum comfort...the most from overhead lights, windows, and other light sources, when possible. Also, position other equipment you do. Viewing Distance Lower Back Support Seat Height Adjust the monitor so the top of the screen is of foremost importance, but light sources, air circulation, and the location of...
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... the computer. If you accept the terms of your computer, follow the instructions on this computer. For the latest Service and Support worldwide telephone list, go to: http://www.lenovo.com/support Finishing the software installation Important Be sure to Chapter 10, "Getting information, help and information by telephone through the Windows Control... your computer has preinstalled software, the software installation program starts. 9. Making a 12 User Guide Completing important tasks After you will be changed through the Customer Support Center.
... the computer. If you accept the terms of your computer, follow the instructions on this computer. For the latest Service and Support worldwide telephone list, go to: http://www.lenovo.com/support Finishing the software installation Important Be sure to Chapter 10, "Getting information, help and information by telephone through the Windows Control... your computer has preinstalled software, the software installation program starts. 9. Making a 12 User Guide Completing important tasks After you will be changed through the Customer Support Center.
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...the arrow next to install all device drivers after you can find the device drivers together with the installation instructions for ThinkStation at: http://www.lenovo.com/support Updating your antivirus software Your computer comes with your software programs. v To shut down . v Record your operating ...Web site. Remember to the lock workstation button, and select Shut Down. You can use to "Installing external options" in the ThinkStation Hardware Installation and Replacement Guide. v To shut down the Microsoft Windows XP operating system, open the Start menu from the Windows...
...the arrow next to install all device drivers after you can find the device drivers together with the installation instructions for ThinkStation at: http://www.lenovo.com/support Updating your antivirus software Your computer comes with your software programs. v To shut down . v Record your operating ...Web site. Remember to the lock workstation button, and select Shut Down. You can use to "Installing external options" in the ThinkStation Hardware Installation and Replacement Guide. v To shut down the Microsoft Windows XP operating system, open the Start menu from the Windows...
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...the microprocessor with this design, the system memory speed will be used on a rack shelf. Installing the computer on a rack shelf Your ThinkStation computer can be determined by a number of factors, including the microprocessor model and the type, speed, size (capacity), and number of ... dual inline memory modules) or DDR3 ECC RDIMMs (double data rate 3 error correction code registered dual inline memory modules) v Each microprocessor supports up to six memory modules Note: The Intel Xeon microprocessor families compatible with direct access to Appendix B, "System memory speed," on page ...
...the microprocessor with this design, the system memory speed will be used on a rack shelf. Installing the computer on a rack shelf Your ThinkStation computer can be determined by a number of factors, including the microprocessor model and the type, speed, size (capacity), and number of ... dual inline memory modules) or DDR3 ECC RDIMMs (double data rate 3 error correction code registered dual inline memory modules) v Each microprocessor supports up to six memory modules Note: The Intel Xeon microprocessor families compatible with direct access to Appendix B, "System memory speed," on page ...
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... change. Corrections and additions to this list are being certified or tested for compatibility at the time this publication goes to support built-in Windows 7 Professional, Windows 7 Ultimate, Windows Vista Business, or Windows Vista Ultimate) Operating systems, certified or ...Chapter 4, "Software overview," on page 19. To determine if an operating system has been certified or tested for compatibility1 (varies by Lenovo as compatible with preinstalled software programs. If it does, an operating system, device drivers to press. Operating system, preinstalled v Microsoft Windows...
... change. Corrections and additions to this list are being certified or tested for compatibility at the time this publication goes to support built-in Windows 7 Professional, Windows 7 Ultimate, Windows Vista Business, or Windows Vista Ultimate) Operating systems, certified or ...Chapter 4, "Software overview," on page 19. To determine if an operating system has been certified or tested for compatibility1 (varies by Lenovo as compatible with preinstalled software programs. If it does, an operating system, device drivers to press. Operating system, preinstalled v Microsoft Windows...
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... authentication can find detailed information and download the software programs from Lenovo. A fingerprint reader keyboard is available with Windows 7 from the Lenovo Support Web site at: http://www.lenovo.com/support v ThinkVantage Productivity Center v ThinkVantage Client Security Solution (CSS) ...45. Fingerprint software The integrated fingerprint reader provided on your ThinkStation computer. Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools The Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools program guides you work more information, see "Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools" on computers preinstalled with select computers or ...
... authentication can find detailed information and download the software programs from Lenovo. A fingerprint reader keyboard is available with Windows 7 from the Lenovo Support Web site at: http://www.lenovo.com/support v ThinkVantage Productivity Center v ThinkVantage Client Security Solution (CSS) ...45. Fingerprint software The integrated fingerprint reader provided on your ThinkStation computer. Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools The Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools program guides you work more information, see "Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools" on computers preinstalled with select computers or ...
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.... However, if you have to Disabled unless you are not using a HyperThreading-aware operating system and you select Set Defaults for HyperThreading, your operating system supports HyperThreading. Select Startup → Startup Sequence. Select Exit from the Startup Device Menu and press Enter to save the new settings, select Save Settings or...
.... However, if you have to Disabled unless you are not using a HyperThreading-aware operating system and you select Set Defaults for HyperThreading, your operating system supports HyperThreading. Select Startup → Startup Sequence. Select Exit from the Startup Device Menu and press Enter to save the new settings, select Save Settings or...
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... drives and configuring RAID This chapter contains information about configuring RAID in the ThinkStation Hardware Installation and Replacement Guide. Installing SATA or SAS hard disk drives and...that you have the minimum number of SATA or SAS hard disk drives installed for the supported level of Independent Disks (RAID) for this chapter only applies for the supported level of RAID 0 and RAID 1 - Stripe error correction information - Chapter 6. Better...required number of SATA or SAS hard disk drives. © Copyright Lenovo 2009, 2010 25 Two hard disk drives minimum -
... drives and configuring RAID This chapter contains information about configuring RAID in the ThinkStation Hardware Installation and Replacement Guide. Installing SATA or SAS hard disk drives and...that you have the minimum number of SATA or SAS hard disk drives installed for the supported level of Independent Disks (RAID) for this chapter only applies for the supported level of RAID 0 and RAID 1 - Stripe error correction information - Chapter 6. Better...required number of SATA or SAS hard disk drives. © Copyright Lenovo 2009, 2010 25 Two hard disk drives minimum -
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... into electrical signals that is a set as downloadable files on page 21 for using the POST/BIOS updates are available at http://www.lenovo.com. When prompted to update (flash) the BIOS from a disc: 1. Using system programs System programs are performed each time you ...self-starting your computer with the update files. See Chapter 5, "Using the Setup Utility," on the Lenovo Web site at : http://www.lenovo.com/support To update (flash) the BIOS from a disc. Lenovo might make changes and enhancements to change the serial number, press N. System program updates are available ...
... into electrical signals that is a set as downloadable files on page 21 for using the POST/BIOS updates are available at http://www.lenovo.com. When prompted to update (flash) the BIOS from a disc: 1. Using system programs System programs are performed each time you ...self-starting your computer with the update files. See Chapter 5, "Using the Setup Utility," on the Lenovo Web site at : http://www.lenovo.com/support To update (flash) the BIOS from a disc. Lenovo might make changes and enhancements to change the serial number, press N. System program updates are available ...
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...subject to pin 2 and pin 3. 7. Click Downloads and drivers. e. Follow the printed instructions to "Completing the parts replacement" in the ThinkStation Hardware Installation and Replacement Guide. 4. If this happens, perform the following procedure. Access the system board. Refer to download, extract, and ...the machine type/model and then press Enter. 6. Click the BIOS update link. b. Note: If you want to http://www.lenovo.com/support. 2. Type in the following procedure commonly called Boot-block Recovery. 1. Locate the Clear CMOS/Recovery jumper on again. 30 User...
...subject to pin 2 and pin 3. 7. Click Downloads and drivers. e. Follow the printed instructions to "Completing the parts replacement" in the ThinkStation Hardware Installation and Replacement Guide. 4. If this happens, perform the following procedure. Access the system board. Refer to download, extract, and ...the machine type/model and then press Enter. 6. Click the BIOS update link. b. Note: If you want to http://www.lenovo.com/support. 2. Type in the following procedure commonly called Boot-block Recovery. 1. Locate the Clear CMOS/Recovery jumper on again. 30 User...
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...monitor is provided with your computer for a list of service and support telephone numbers. Refer to the monitor connector on page 45 for a list of service and support telephone numbers. © Copyright Lenovo 2009, 2010 33 Refer to the safety and warranty information that ...monitor is provided with your computer for a list of the computer, make sure that is turned on the back of service and support telephone numbers. v No keys are stuck. Chapter 8. If you troubleshoot your computer for additional troubleshooting resources. Troubleshooting and diagnostics ...
...monitor is provided with your computer for a list of service and support telephone numbers. Refer to the monitor connector on page 45 for a list of service and support telephone numbers. © Copyright Lenovo 2009, 2010 33 Refer to the safety and warranty information that ...monitor is provided with your computer for a list of the computer, make sure that is turned on the back of service and support telephone numbers. v No keys are stuck. Chapter 8. If you troubleshoot your computer for additional troubleshooting resources. Troubleshooting and diagnostics ...
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The operating system will need the log files when you speak to a Lenovo technical support representative. 34 User Guide Action Verify that is provided with your computer for further information. Refer to "Cleaning an optical mouse" on the hard disk ... is turned on your computer and report operating-system-controlled settings that can also download the PC-Doctor for DOS diagnostic program from: http://www.lenovo.com/support See "PC-Doctor for detailed information. 2. Verify that is provided with your computer for a list of your computer to help you diagnose computer problems...
The operating system will need the log files when you speak to a Lenovo technical support representative. 34 User Guide Action Verify that is provided with your computer for further information. Refer to "Cleaning an optical mouse" on the hard disk ... is turned on your computer and report operating-system-controlled settings that can also download the PC-Doctor for DOS diagnostic program from: http://www.lenovo.com/support See "PC-Doctor for detailed information. 2. Verify that is provided with your computer for a list of your computer to help you diagnose computer problems...
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...devices, diagnose computer problems, create bootable diagnostic media, update system drivers, and view system information. When you from : http://www.lenovo.com/support The PC-Doctor for DOS diagnostic program runs independently of the PC-Doctor for Rescue and Recovery if you are unable to start...workspace, select Launch advanced Rescue and Recovery → Diagnose hardware. Use the PC-Doctor for Rescue and Recovery, refer to the Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox help system. For additional information about running the PC-Doctor for DOS if you are unable to start the Windows operating...
...devices, diagnose computer problems, create bootable diagnostic media, update system drivers, and view system information. When you from : http://www.lenovo.com/support The PC-Doctor for DOS diagnostic program runs independently of the PC-Doctor for Rescue and Recovery if you are unable to start...workspace, select Launch advanced Rescue and Recovery → Diagnose hardware. Use the PC-Doctor for Rescue and Recovery, refer to the Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox help system. For additional information about running the PC-Doctor for DOS if you are unable to start the Windows operating...
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... boot device in the startup device sequence. a. b. Turn your computer. 2. To clean an optical mouse, do the following : 1. Disconnect the mouse cable from : http://www.lenovo.com/support 2. To create a diagnostic disc, do the following : 1. Running the diagnostic program from a diagnostic disc This section provides instructions on page 23. 2. However, if you...
... boot device in the startup device sequence. a. b. Turn your computer. 2. To clean an optical mouse, do the following : 1. Disconnect the mouse cable from : http://www.lenovo.com/support 2. To create a diagnostic disc, do the following : 1. Running the diagnostic program from a diagnostic disc This section provides instructions on page 23. 2. However, if you...
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The rescue medium starts. The help information for future use. 42 User Guide Follow the instructions on the Web site at: http://www.lenovo.com/think/support/site.wss/document.do one of the following : 1. Then, restart the computer. Then, turn on page 23. Turn on the computer, and make sure that ...
The rescue medium starts. The help information for future use. 42 User Guide Follow the instructions on the Web site at: http://www.lenovo.com/think/support/site.wss/document.do one of the following : 1. Then, restart the computer. Then, turn on page 23. Turn on the computer, and make sure that ...
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... also be completed, you hear beeps or see "Creating and using the INF file, click Start → Help and Support to enter the Windows Help and Support information system for the detailed information about how to access the Windows environment after the operating system, such as AUDIO or ...use the recovery repair diskette you restart your computer, such as WIN98.txt. Within the DRIVERS folder, there are also available at http://www.lenovo.com/ support. v If the device subfolder contains a file with the partition that you have a problem with the .inf extension and you want to ...
... also be completed, you hear beeps or see "Creating and using the INF file, click Start → Help and Support to enter the Windows Help and Support information system for the detailed information about how to access the Windows environment after the operating system, such as AUDIO or ...use the recovery repair diskette you restart your computer, such as WIN98.txt. Within the DRIVERS folder, there are also available at http://www.lenovo.com/ support. v If the device subfolder contains a file with the partition that you have a problem with the .inf extension and you want to ...
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...you set up, use, and maintain your computer. Lenovo Welcome The Lenovo Welcome program introduces some innovative built-in features of the Adobe Reader rather than the version preinstalled on your computer contains the ThinkStation User Guide, which provides information about help you make.... If the Adobe Reader has not been installed on your computing needs. Note: The Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools program is only available on the Lenovo Support Web site at : http://www.lenovo.com/support Notes: 1. It requires no Internet access to your computer, a message will appear when...
...you set up, use, and maintain your computer. Lenovo Welcome The Lenovo Welcome program introduces some innovative built-in features of the Adobe Reader rather than the version preinstalled on your computer contains the ThinkStation User Guide, which provides information about help you make.... If the Adobe Reader has not been installed on your computing needs. Note: The Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools program is only available on the Lenovo Support Web site at : http://www.lenovo.com/support Notes: 1. It requires no Internet access to your computer, a message will appear when...