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... diagnostic programs 46 Calling for Windows 17 Adobe Acrobat Reader 18 Chapter 5. Setting up your computer . . 5 Connecting your computer 5 Turning on computer power 11 Finishing the software installation 11 Completing important tasks 11 Updating your antivirus software 12 Shutting down the computer 12 Installing external options 12 Features 13 Specifications 16 Chapter 4. Using the Setup Utility . . . 19 Starting the Setup Utility program 19 Viewing and changing settings 19 Using passwords 19 Password considerations 19 User Password 20 Administrator Password...
... diagnostic programs 46 Calling for Windows 17 Adobe Acrobat Reader 18 Chapter 5. Setting up your computer . . 5 Connecting your computer 5 Turning on computer power 11 Finishing the software installation 11 Completing important tasks 11 Updating your antivirus software 12 Shutting down the computer 12 Installing external options 12 Features 13 Specifications 16 Chapter 4. Using the Setup Utility . . . 19 Starting the Setup Utility program 19 Viewing and changing settings 19 Using passwords 19 Password considerations 19 User Password 20 Administrator Password...
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... to the Safety and Warranty Guide that was provided with glare. usually, 51 mm (2 in your computer. Electrical outlets and cable lengths The location of electrical outlets, the length of power cords and cables that connect to clean your monitor screen periodically using a soft cloth as directed in .) of your monitor documentation. When possible, plug the computer power cord directly into an...
... to the Safety and Warranty Guide that was provided with glare. usually, 51 mm (2 in your computer. Electrical outlets and cable lengths The location of electrical outlets, the length of power cords and cables that connect to clean your monitor screen periodically using a soft cloth as directed in .) of your monitor documentation. When possible, plug the computer power cord directly into an...
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... changed through the Customer Support Center. Diagnostic programs are used to test hardware components of the agreements. By using rescue media" on this computer. If you experience any problems during the installation process. After installation, the language version can get additional help , and service," on self-test (POST) is provided with your computer for a full refund. If your computer machine type, model, and serial number. If you do not use...
... changed through the Customer Support Center. Diagnostic programs are used to test hardware components of the agreements. By using rescue media" on this computer. If you experience any problems during the installation process. After installation, the language version can get additional help , and service," on self-test (POST) is provided with your computer for a full refund. If your computer machine type, model, and serial number. If you do not use...
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... by model type) Internal drives v 3.5-inch, half-inch (slim) diskette drive (optional) v Card reader (optional) v Serial Advanced Technology Attachment (SATA) internal hard disk drive (some models) v Serial attached SCSI (SAS) (some models) v Optical drive (some models) Video subsystem v Graphics card (specified by customer) Audio subsystem v On-board high-definition audio v Available PCI sound card v Microphone and headphone connectors on the front panel v Six ports on the rear panel v Mono internal speaker (some models) Connectivity v Two 10/100/1000 Mbps integrated Ethernet controllers...
... by model type) Internal drives v 3.5-inch, half-inch (slim) diskette drive (optional) v Card reader (optional) v Serial Advanced Technology Attachment (SATA) internal hard disk drive (some models) v Serial attached SCSI (SAS) (some models) v Optical drive (some models) Video subsystem v Graphics card (specified by customer) Audio subsystem v On-board high-definition audio v Available PCI sound card v Microphone and headphone connectors on the front panel v Six ports on the rear panel v Mono internal speaker (some models) Connectivity v Two 10/100/1000 Mbps integrated Ethernet controllers...
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... is called Serial Port Ring Detect 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 9-pin serial connector v Machine types 6427, 6449, and 6493, four rear and two front USB connectors v Machine types 6423, 6439, and 6483, eight rear and two front USB connectors v Ethernet connectors v VGA or DVI monitor connector (requires video card) v Machine types 6427, 6449, and 6493, eight audio connectors on the rear panel (7.1 analog out...
... is called Serial Port Ring Detect 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 9-pin serial connector v Machine types 6427, 6449, and 6493, four rear and two front USB connectors v Machine types 6423, 6439, and 6483, eight rear and two front USB connectors v Ethernet connectors v VGA or DVI monitor connector (requires video card) v Machine types 6427, 6449, and 6493, eight audio connectors on the rear panel (7.1 analog out...
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...-Doctor for WINPE, PC-Doctor for Windows works through the Windows operating system to diagnose hardware problems and report operating-system-controlled settings that enables system administrators and individual users to data. See "PC-Doctor for Windows" on select Lenovo computers. Software overview The ThinkStation is preinstalled from one button recovery and restore solution that includes a set up, understand, maintain, and enhance your hard disk drive. System Migration Assistant System Migration Assistant...
...-Doctor for WINPE, PC-Doctor for Windows works through the Windows operating system to diagnose hardware problems and report operating-system-controlled settings that enables system administrators and individual users to data. See "PC-Doctor for Windows" on select Lenovo computers. Software overview The ThinkStation is preinstalled from one button recovery and restore solution that includes a set up, understand, maintain, and enhance your hard disk drive. System Migration Assistant System Migration Assistant...
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...; Lenovo 2005, 2008. However, the operating-system settings might start automatically when POST detects that hardware has been removed or new hardware has been installed in the Setup Utility program. For more information, see "Starting the Setup Utility program." Portions © IBM Corp. 2005. 19 The Setup Utility might override any passwords, read the following : 1. When working with the Setup Utility program menu, you hear multiple beeps, release the F1 key. See "Starting the Setup Utility...
...; Lenovo 2005, 2008. However, the operating-system settings might start automatically when POST detects that hardware has been removed or new hardware has been installed in the Setup Utility program. For more information, see "Starting the Setup Utility program." Portions © IBM Corp. 2005. 19 The Setup Utility might override any passwords, read the following : 1. When working with the Setup Utility program menu, you hear multiple beeps, release the F1 key. See "Starting the Setup Utility...
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... Setup Utility program menu, select Security → Set Passwords. 3. Selecting a temporary startup device Use this method, repeatedly press and release the F12 key rather than leaving it deters unauthorized persons from any boot device. Press and hold the F12 key then turn on the right side of the screen. Read the information displayed on the computer. Selecting a startup device If your computer does not start up to startup from changing configuration settings...
... Setup Utility program menu, select Security → Set Passwords. 3. Selecting a temporary startup device Use this method, repeatedly press and release the F12 key rather than leaving it deters unauthorized persons from any boot device. Press and hold the F12 key then turn on the right side of the screen. Read the information displayed on the computer. Selecting a startup device If your computer does not start up to startup from changing configuration settings...
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... tests and procedures that the computer hardware can download a self-starting your keyboard that can use the Setup Utility program to change the configuration and setup of your computer. Note: You can execute. POST is turned off and back on self-test (POST), the basic input/output system (BIOS) code, and the Setup Utility program. To update (flash) the BIOS: v From a diskette, make changes and enhancements to support systems without a diskette drive. v From a CD-ROM, make...
... tests and procedures that the computer hardware can download a self-starting your keyboard that can use the Setup Utility program to change the configuration and setup of your computer. Note: You can execute. POST is turned off and back on self-test (POST), the basic input/output system (BIOS) code, and the Setup Utility program. To update (flash) the BIOS: v From a diskette, make changes and enhancements to support systems without a diskette drive. v From a CD-ROM, make...
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... the screen after the download begins. 4. From your browser, click Back to return to download, extract, and install the update. 30 User Guide c. Updating (flashing) BIOS from the operating system version). 3. Type your computer and then press Enter. 8. From your browser, type http://www.lenovo.com/support in the seven character machine type/model of files. Under the BIOS category, click the Flash BIOS update. Print these instructions. Locate the Downloadable files for the flash BIOS update (flash from your machine type...
... the screen after the download begins. 4. From your browser, click Back to return to download, extract, and install the update. 30 User Guide c. Updating (flashing) BIOS from the operating system version). 3. Type your computer and then press Enter. 8. From your browser, type http://www.lenovo.com/support in the seven character machine type/model of files. Under the BIOS category, click the Flash BIOS update. Print these instructions. Locate the Downloadable files for the flash BIOS update (flash from your machine type...
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... computer problem. v The monitor power cord is switched on the computer. If you press the power button. v The keyboard is plugged into the rear of the computer, make sure that is on page 45 for a list of service and support telephone numbers. Chapter 8. Action Verify that: v The power cord is securely connected to the safety and warranty information that : v The computer is blank. The monitor screen is turned on...
... computer problem. v The monitor power cord is switched on the computer. If you press the power button. v The keyboard is plugged into the rear of the computer, make sure that is on page 45 for a list of service and support telephone numbers. Chapter 8. Action Verify that: v The power cord is securely connected to the safety and warranty information that : v The computer is blank. The monitor screen is turned on...
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... repair the problem yourself by running the Windows operating system) v PC-Doctor for a list of the computer. If you cannot correct the problem, have the computer serviced. If you cannot correct the problem, have the computer serviced. Symptom The USB Keyboard does not work . v The mouse is no keys are used to a USB connector on page 35 for DOS diagnostic programs from: http://www.lenovo.com/support/ 2. Refer to a Lenovo technical support representative. 32 User Guide...
... repair the problem yourself by running the Windows operating system) v PC-Doctor for a list of the computer. If you cannot correct the problem, have the computer serviced. If you cannot correct the problem, have the computer serviced. Symptom The USB Keyboard does not work . v The mouse is no keys are used to a USB connector on page 35 for DOS diagnostic programs from: http://www.lenovo.com/support/ 2. Refer to a Lenovo technical support representative. 32 User Guide...
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... hear beeps or see "Solving recovery problems" on page 42. 2. After restoring a hard disk drive to the original factory contents you to run diagnostics from the rescue media. 40 User Guide Note: The recovery operations you can perform using rescue media Rescue media such as a CD or USB hard disk drive enables you to recover from failures that come with Microsoft Office or Microsoft Works preinstalled. If possible, make copies of CD or DVD. To start the Windows operating system...
... hear beeps or see "Solving recovery problems" on page 42. 2. After restoring a hard disk drive to the original factory contents you to run diagnostics from the rescue media. 40 User Guide Note: The recovery operations you can perform using rescue media Rescue media such as a CD or USB hard disk drive enables you to recover from failures that come with Microsoft Office or Microsoft Works preinstalled. If possible, make copies of CD or DVD. To start the Windows operating system...
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... example, AUDIO or VIDEO). 5. 2. If an error message appears during the repair operation and the repair operation cannot be reinstalled using rescue media" on the computer hard disk drive (usually drive C) in the Windows Control Panel) to reinstall the device driver. Make sure that contains the Rescue and Recovery workspace. Other device drivers are named for the device driver that come with the partition that you can recover or install device drivers, your hard disk drive. 3. Open the DRIVERS folder. Open the appropriate device subfolder...
... example, AUDIO or VIDEO). 5. 2. If an error message appears during the repair operation and the repair operation cannot be reinstalled using rescue media" on the computer hard disk drive (usually drive C) in the Windows Control Panel) to reinstall the device driver. Make sure that contains the Rescue and Recovery workspace. Other device drivers are named for the device driver that come with the partition that you can recover or install device drivers, your hard disk drive. 3. Open the DRIVERS folder. Open the appropriate device subfolder...
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... your computer and requires no Internet access to use your computer. Chapter 10. Getting information, help, and service This chapter contains information about your computing needs. CRUs are computer parts that are preinstalled on your computer are also available on your computer, go to this ThinkStation User Guide, the ThinkStation Hardware Installation and Replacement Guide is preinstalled on the Lenovo Web site at http://www...
... your computer and requires no Internet access to use your computer. Chapter 10. Getting information, help, and service This chapter contains information about your computing needs. CRUs are computer parts that are preinstalled on your computer are also available on your computer, go to this ThinkStation User Guide, the ThinkStation Hardware Installation and Replacement Guide is preinstalled on the Lenovo Web site at http://www...
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... located near you experience a problem with a set of Limited Warranty. Read and understand all safety information before using the diagnostic programs, see Chapter 8, "Troubleshooting and diagnostics," on page 31. Desktop and notebook computers, - Monitors - v Purchase additional services, such as support for your computer model. v Download the latest device drivers and software updates for : - v Access the Lenovo Statement of diagnostic programs that you can use to help , that is provided with the operating...
... located near you experience a problem with a set of Limited Warranty. Read and understand all safety information before using the diagnostic programs, see Chapter 8, "Troubleshooting and diagnostics," on page 31. Desktop and notebook computers, - Monitors - v Purchase additional services, such as support for your computer model. v Download the latest device drivers and software updates for : - v Access the Lenovo Statement of diagnostic programs that you can use to help , that is provided with the operating...
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....lenovo.com 48 User Guide In some services might apply at http://support.microsoft.com/directory/, or you can contact the Customer Support Center. and custom installations. For technical assistance with the installation of or questions related to view a list of service (such as support for International Warranty Service and to Service Packs for your computer is eligible for hardware, operating systems, and application programs; upgraded or extended hardware repair services; International Warranty Service...
....lenovo.com 48 User Guide In some services might apply at http://support.microsoft.com/directory/, or you can contact the Customer Support Center. and custom installations. For technical assistance with the installation of or questions related to view a list of service (such as support for International Warranty Service and to Service Packs for your computer is eligible for hardware, operating systems, and application programs; upgraded or extended hardware repair services; International Warranty Service...
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........., 64=Bell 103, and 69=Bell 212. and f=0-1. d=30056000; Parameter "b" specifies automode operations where: 0=automode disabled, 1= automode enabled with fallback options Normal data link only (same as Profile 1 Disable auto-retrain Enable auto-retrain Displays the current Select Modulation settings Displays a list of support values 52 User Guide Parameter "c" specifies the minimum connection data rate (300- 56000). b=0-1; Command &W_ %E_ +MS? +MS=? +MS=a,b,c,e,f &V1...
........., 64=Bell 103, and 69=Bell 212. and f=0-1. d=30056000; Parameter "b" specifies automode operations where: 0=automode disabled, 1= automode enabled with fallback options Normal data link only (same as Profile 1 Disable auto-retrain Enable auto-retrain Displays the current Select Modulation settings Displays a list of support values 52 User Guide Parameter "c" specifies the minimum connection data rate (300- 56000). b=0-1; Command &W_ %E_ +MS? +MS=? +MS=a,b,c,e,f &V1...
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... 12 connecting your computer 5 considerations, passwords 19 creating and using recovery repair diskette 41 and using rescue media 40 product recovery disc 37 customer support center 47 D deleting password 20 device drivers installing 42 recovering 42 diagnostic CD image 11 diskettes 11 diagnostics programs, using 46 diagnostics, troubleshooting 31 disc, creating product recovery 37 diskette, creating and using a recovery repair 41 documentation, using 46 E electrical outlets 4 environment, operating 16 Ethernet 13 exiting, setup utility 21 expansion adapters 14 external options, installing 12...
... 12 connecting your computer 5 considerations, passwords 19 creating and using recovery repair diskette 41 and using rescue media 40 product recovery disc 37 customer support center 47 D deleting password 20 device drivers installing 42 recovering 42 diagnostic CD image 11 diskettes 11 diagnostics programs, using 46 diagnostics, troubleshooting 31 disc, creating product recovery 37 diskette, creating and using a recovery repair 41 documentation, using 46 E electrical outlets 4 environment, operating 16 Ethernet 13 exiting, setup utility 21 expansion adapters 14 external options, installing 12...
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... 19 Setup Utility 19 setup utility, exiting 21 software installing 11 overview 17 recovering 37 solving recovery problems 43 starting the setup utility program 19 startup device 20 sequence, changing 21 temporary, selecting 20 system management 13 programs 29 T television output notice 58 temporary startup device 20 ThinkVantage productivity center 45 trademarks 58 troubleshooting, basic 31 troubleshooting, diagnostics 31 turning on power 11 U updating (flashing) BIOS 29 antivirus software 12 operating system 12 system programs 29 updating (flashing) BIOS 30 user, password 20 using diagnostic...
... 19 Setup Utility 19 setup utility, exiting 21 software installing 11 overview 17 recovering 37 solving recovery problems 43 starting the setup utility program 19 startup device 20 sequence, changing 21 temporary, selecting 20 system management 13 programs 29 T television output notice 58 temporary startup device 20 ThinkVantage productivity center 45 trademarks 58 troubleshooting, basic 31 troubleshooting, diagnostics 31 turning on power 11 U updating (flashing) BIOS 29 antivirus software 12 operating system 12 system programs 29 updating (flashing) BIOS 30 user, password 20 using diagnostic...