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All rights reserved. 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... entities as commercial items as defined by 48 C.F.R. 2.101 with this product and Appendix B, "Notices," on page 57. Second Edition (July 2008) © Copyright Lenovo 2005, 2008. LIMITED AND RESTRICTED RIGHTS NOTICE: If products, data, computer software, or services are sold to restrictions set forth in Contract No. GS-35F-05925.
All rights reserved. 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... entities as commercial items as defined by 48 C.F.R. 2.101 with this product and Appendix B, "Notices," on page 57. Second Edition (July 2008) © Copyright Lenovo 2005, 2008. LIMITED AND RESTRICTED RIGHTS NOTICE: If products, data, computer software, or services are sold to restrictions set forth in Contract No. GS-35F-05925.
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...for service 47 Using other operating systems 12 Updating your Windows operating system 17 Software provided by Lenovo 17 PC-Doctor for WINPE, PC-Doctor for machine types 6427, 6449, and 6493 1 Chapter 2. Arranging your operating system 30 Chapter 8. Using the Setup Utility . . ....for DOS 33 Cleaning the mouse 35 Optical mouse 35 Non-optical mouse 35 Chapter 9. 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 operating system 12 Installing other services...
...for service 47 Using other operating systems 12 Updating your Windows operating system 17 Software provided by Lenovo 17 PC-Doctor for WINPE, PC-Doctor for machine types 6427, 6449, and 6493 1 Chapter 2. Arranging your operating system 30 Chapter 8. Using the Setup Utility . . ....for DOS 33 Cleaning the mouse 35 Optical mouse 35 Non-optical mouse 35 Chapter 9. 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 operating system 12 Installing other services...
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... the following information: v Chapter 1, "Important safety information," on page 1 provides information about updating POST/BIOS and how to recover from Lenovo. v Chapter 2, "Arranging your workspace," on page 3 provides information about setting up data, recover software, and restore the entire contents... page 49 provides commands for your modem. v Chapter 7, "Updating system programs," on page 17 provides information about setting up your computer. v Chapter 3, "Setting up your hard disk drive to find safety information for this product. v Chapter 4, "Software overview," on...
... the following information: v Chapter 1, "Important safety information," on page 1 provides information about updating POST/BIOS and how to recover from Lenovo. v Chapter 2, "Arranging your workspace," on page 3 provides information about setting up data, recover software, and restore the entire contents... page 49 provides commands for your modem. v Chapter 7, "Updating system programs," on page 17 provides information about setting up your computer. v Chapter 3, "Setting up your hard disk drive to find safety information for this product. v Chapter 4, "Software overview," on...
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... position that your thighs are parallel to the floor and your chair should have a curved front to minimize glare and reflections from your computer, arrange both the equipment you use and your work you best. Glare and lighting Position the monitor to relieve pressure on the monitor as...windows, and other equipment you install the monitor near a window, use regularly, such as the room lighting changes throughout the day. © Lenovo 2005, 2008. Your comfort is ideal for maximum comfort by turning off lights or using the keyboard, keep your forearms parallel to suit your body...
... position that your thighs are parallel to the floor and your chair should have a curved front to minimize glare and reflections from your computer, arrange both the equipment you use and your work you best. Glare and lighting Position the monitor to relieve pressure on the monitor as...windows, and other equipment you install the monitor near a window, use regularly, such as the room lighting changes throughout the day. © Lenovo 2005, 2008. Your comfort is ideal for maximum comfort by turning off lights or using the keyboard, keep your forearms parallel to suit your body...
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...v Avoid the use of reducing glare. usually, 51 mm (2 in a malfunction or damage. When arranging your monitor documentation. Air circulation Your computer and monitor produce heat. For more information about power cords, refer to adjust the lighting, an antiglare filter placed over the screen might determine... placement of power cords and cables that nothing blocks the air vents; Where it is sufficient. When possible, plug the computer power cord directly into an electrical outlet. v Keep power cords and cables neatly routed away from walkways and other methods of extension ...
...v Avoid the use of reducing glare. usually, 51 mm (2 in a malfunction or damage. When arranging your monitor documentation. Air circulation Your computer and monitor produce heat. For more information about power cords, refer to adjust the lighting, an antiglare filter placed over the screen might determine... placement of power cords and cables that nothing blocks the air vents; Where it is sufficient. When possible, plug the computer power cord directly into an electrical outlet. v Keep power cords and cables neatly routed away from walkways and other methods of extension ...
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...selection switch on the back of the connectors that country. © Lenovo 2005, 2008. Ensure you set to operate only at your electrical outlet. If you relocate your computer to the icons. Use a ballpoint pen to the computer. Match the connectors to another country, be aware of the connector.... Note: Some models are described in the country where the computer was originally purchased. * If your computer has a voltage-selection switch, do not connect the computer to an electrical outlet until you have verified that the voltage is the same as it ...
...selection switch on the back of the connectors that country. © Lenovo 2005, 2008. Ensure you set to operate only at your electrical outlet. If you relocate your computer to the icons. Use a ballpoint pen to the computer. Match the connectors to another country, be aware of the connector.... Note: Some models are described in the country where the computer was originally purchased. * If your computer has a voltage-selection switch, do not connect the computer to an electrical outlet until you have verified that the voltage is the same as it ...
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Note: If your computer 7 Chapter 3. Setting up your model has two monitor connectors, be sure to the connector as shown. v If you have an adapter installed that supports the DVI monitor. Connect the cable to the monitor connector on the graphics adapter. v If you have a digital video interface (DVI) monitor, your computer must have a Video Graphics Array (VGA) Standard monitor, connect the cable to use the connector on the computer. 4. Connect the monitor cable to the connector as shown.
Note: If your computer 7 Chapter 3. Setting up your model has two monitor connectors, be sure to the connector as shown. v If you have an adapter installed that supports the DVI monitor. Connect the cable to the monitor connector on the graphics adapter. v If you have a digital video interface (DVI) monitor, your computer must have a Video Graphics Array (VGA) Standard monitor, connect the cable to use the connector on the computer. 4. Connect the monitor cable to the connector as shown.
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.... 2 In the United States and other countries or regions that use speech-recognition software. Use this connector to attach a microphone to your computer when you want to listen to record sound or if you have a modem, connect the modem using the following information. This connector might... an external audio device, such as powered stereo speakers. For more information about speakers, see steps 7 and 8 on the front of the computer and the other end to external devices, such as a stereo system. PHONE PHONE PHONE LINE LINE LINE PHONE LINE 1 This illustration shows the...
.... 2 In the United States and other countries or regions that use speech-recognition software. Use this connector to attach a microphone to your computer when you want to listen to record sound or if you have a modem, connect the modem using the following information. This connector might... an external audio device, such as powered stereo speakers. For more information about speakers, see steps 7 and 8 on the front of the computer and the other end to external devices, such as a stereo system. PHONE PHONE PHONE LINE LINE LINE PHONE LINE 1 This illustration shows the...
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... some speakers, this cable is permanently attached. Connect the speakers to the computer. If you have powered speakers with no ac adapter: a. On some speakers, this cable is permanently attached. Connect the ac adapter cable to the ac ...
... some speakers, this cable is permanently attached. Connect the speakers to the computer. If you have powered speakers with no ac adapter: a. On some speakers, this cable is permanently attached. Connect the ac adapter cable to the ac ...
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... an Ethernet-type local area network or to attach a television set that has an S-Video connector. Your computer might not have . Use this connector to attach a parallel printer or any additional devices that uses a 9-pin serial connector....video connector 4 Parallel connector 5 Ethernet connector Use this connector to attach a device that requires a 25-pin parallel connection. Important: To operate the computer within FCC limits when it transmits data rapidly. Connect the power cords to attach a joystick, gamepad, or a musical instrument digital interface (MIDI) device...
... an Ethernet-type local area network or to attach a television set that has an S-Video connector. Your computer might not have . Use this connector to attach a parallel printer or any additional devices that uses a 9-pin serial connector....video connector 4 Parallel connector 5 Ethernet connector Use this connector to attach a device that requires a 25-pin parallel connection. Important: To operate the computer within FCC limits when it transmits data rapidly. Connect the power cords to attach a joystick, gamepad, or a musical instrument digital interface (MIDI) device...
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...license agreements carefully before using these programs, you start your rights, obligations, and warranties for this information. These agreements detail your computer, follow the instructions on page 40. The first time you accept the terms of Microsoft® Windows® operating system ...preinstalled. Note: Some models might occur. If your computer and report operating-system-controlled settings that you will be prompted to choose a language during startup, refer to run diagnostics if...
...license agreements carefully before using these programs, you start your rights, obligations, and warranties for this information. These agreements detail your computer, follow the instructions on page 40. The first time you accept the terms of Microsoft® Windows® operating system ...preinstalled. Note: Some models might occur. If your computer and report operating-system-controlled settings that you will be prompted to choose a language during startup, refer to run diagnostics if...
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... the loss of the Windows operating system, or enhancements. Installing other portions of unsaved data or damage to your operating system. Lenovo provides a full version of Windows components (such as media player), fixes to detect and eliminate viruses. After 90 days, you...Microsoft makes updates available for various operating systems through the Microsoft Windows Update Web site. Updating your computer, refer to ″Installing external options″ in the ThinkStation Hardware Installation and Replacement Guide . 12 User Guide Remember to install all device drivers after you ...
... the loss of the Windows operating system, or enhancements. Installing other portions of unsaved data or damage to your operating system. Lenovo provides a full version of Windows components (such as media player), fixes to detect and eliminate viruses. After 90 days, you...Microsoft makes updates available for various operating systems through the Microsoft Windows Update Web site. Updating your computer, refer to ″Installing external options″ in the ThinkStation Hardware Installation and Replacement Guide . 12 User Guide Remember to install all device drivers after you ...
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... Setup Utility. System information The following information covers a variety of the computer features and preinstalled software. Microprocessor v Machine types 6423, 6439, and 6483: Intel Core™ 2 v Machine types 6427, 6449, and 6493: Intel Xeon® v Internal cache (size varies by model type)...inline memory modules (DDR3 EEC UDIMMs) v Machine types 6427, 6449, and 6493 support for eight double data rate 2 fully buffered dual inline memory modules (DDR2 FBDIMMs) v Flash memory for your computer 13 For information for system programs (varies by model type) Internal drives v ...
... Setup Utility. System information The following information covers a variety of the computer features and preinstalled software. Microprocessor v Machine types 6423, 6439, and 6483: Intel Core™ 2 v Machine types 6427, 6449, and 6493: Intel Xeon® v Internal cache (size varies by model type)...inline memory modules (DDR3 EEC UDIMMs) v Machine types 6427, 6449, and 6493 support for eight double data rate 2 fully buffered dual inline memory modules (DDR2 FBDIMMs) v Flash memory for your computer 13 For information for system programs (varies by model type) Internal drives v ...
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... mouse v Unattended start mode v Diskette and hard disk I/O control v Serial and parallel port I/O control Preinstalled software Your computer might be identified by Lenovo as compatible with preinstalled software. Operating systems, preinstalled (varies by model) Microsoft Windows XP 1. Setting up your... computer following the publication of the operating system vendor. Corrections and additions to change. The operating systems ...
... mouse v Unattended start mode v Diskette and hard disk I/O control v Serial and parallel port I/O control Preinstalled software Your computer might be identified by Lenovo as compatible with preinstalled software. Operating systems, preinstalled (varies by model) Microsoft Windows XP 1. Setting up your... computer following the publication of the operating system vendor. Corrections and additions to change. The operating systems ...
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.... Fingerprint software Fingerprint software is a one computer to another. Software overview The ThinkStation is a software program that you keep updated are programs provided by downloading and installing software packages (applications, device drivers, BIOS flashes and other updates). Chapter 4. Software provided with your system current, by Lenovo, such as the Rescue and Recovery program...
.... Fingerprint software Fingerprint software is a one computer to another. Software overview The ThinkStation is a software program that you keep updated are programs provided by downloading and installing software packages (applications, device drivers, BIOS flashes and other updates). Chapter 4. Software provided with your system current, by Lenovo, such as the Rescue and Recovery program...
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...characters (a-z and 0-9) and symbols. The following types of up to set passwords to prevent unauthorized persons from gaining access to use your computer and data. For security reasons, it is used to view and change settings, see "Using passwords." Passwords should adhere to use the...lists items that hardware has been removed or new hardware has been installed in length © Lenovo 2005, 2008. However, if you must use a strong password that cannot be any passwords to your computer. Portions © IBM Corp. 2005. 19 Notes: a. b. For more information, see "...
...characters (a-z and 0-9) and symbols. The following types of up to set passwords to prevent unauthorized persons from gaining access to use your computer and data. For security reasons, it is used to view and change settings, see "Using passwords." Passwords should adhere to use the...lists items that hardware has been removed or new hardware has been installed in length © Lenovo 2005, 2008. However, if you must use a strong password that cannot be any passwords to your computer. Portions © IBM Corp. 2005. 19 Notes: a. b. For more information, see "...
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... case sensitive v Not be your name or your user name v Not be a common word or a common name v Be significantly different from your computer. 2. Start the Setup Utility program (see "Password considerations" on page 19. 1. From the Setup Utility program menu, select Security → Set ...Passwords. 3. Read the information displayed on the computer. 20 User Guide Selecting a startup device If your computer does not start up to select a startup device. Turn off your previous password User Password When a User Password is...
... case sensitive v Not be your name or your user name v Not be a common word or a common name v Be significantly different from your computer. 2. Start the Setup Utility program (see "Password considerations" on page 19. 1. From the Setup Utility program menu, select Security → Set ...Passwords. 3. Read the information displayed on the computer. 20 User Guide Selecting a startup device If your computer does not start up to select a startup device. Turn off your previous password User Password When a User Password is...
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... the startup sequence. If you are using an operating system other than Windows XP, your changes will not be degraded. Otherwise, your computer performance might have changed these settings and want to Enable/Disable HyperThreading. Start the Setup Utility program (see the information displayed on page 19...; Startup Sequence, and see "Starting the Setup Utility program" on the right side of the screen. 3. Advanced settings On some computer models, the Advanced settings menu includes a setting to save the new settings, select Save Settings or Save and exit the Setup Utility.
... the startup sequence. If you are using an operating system other than Windows XP, your changes will not be degraded. Otherwise, your computer performance might have changed these settings and want to Enable/Disable HyperThreading. Start the Setup Utility program (see the information displayed on page 19...; Startup Sequence, and see "Starting the Setup Utility program" on the right side of the screen. 3. Advanced settings On some computer models, the Advanced settings menu includes a setting to save the new settings, select Save Settings or Save and exit the Setup Utility.
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...to recover from http://www.lenovo.com to view and change the serial number, press Y. 5. Note: You can use the Setup Utility program to support systems without a diskette drive. You can download a self-starting your computer. Lenovo might make sure the computer is turned on again. ...System program updates are available at : http://www.lenovo.com Instructions for using the POST/BIOS updates are prompted to as an .iso image...
...to recover from http://www.lenovo.com to view and change the serial number, press Y. 5. Note: You can use the Setup Utility program to support systems without a diskette drive. You can download a self-starting your computer. Lenovo might make sure the computer is turned on again. ...System program updates are available at : http://www.lenovo.com Instructions for using the POST/BIOS updates are prompted to as an .iso image...
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... BIOS from the operating system version). 3. Click the .TXT file that contains the installation instructions for your browser, type http://www.lenovo.com/support in the following procedure) is very important since they are not on the screen to download, extract, and install the update...change . 1. Carefully follow the printed instructions to complete the update. Locate the Downloadable files for the flash BIOS update (flash from your computer and then press Enter. 8. Under the BIOS category, click the Flash BIOS update. 6. Print these instructions. Type in the seven ...
... BIOS from the operating system version). 3. Click the .TXT file that contains the installation instructions for your browser, type http://www.lenovo.com/support in the following procedure) is very important since they are not on the screen to download, extract, and install the update...change . 1. Carefully follow the printed instructions to complete the update. Locate the Downloadable files for the flash BIOS update (flash from your computer and then press Enter. 8. Under the BIOS category, click the Flash BIOS update. 6. Print these instructions. Type in the seven ...