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... 15 Installing external options 16 Locating the connectors on the front of your computer 17 Locating the connectors on the system board . . . . . 21 Installing memory 24 Installing adapters 25 Installing internal drives 27 Drive specifications 27 Installing a drive 29 Installing security features 33 Padlock loop 34 Password protection 34 Changing the battery 34 Erasing a lost or forgotten password (clearing CMOS 36 Replacing the cover and connecting the cables. . . 37 Chapter 4. ix Plugs and outlets ix External devices x Batteries x Heat and product ventilation x Operating...
... 15 Installing external options 16 Locating the connectors on the front of your computer 17 Locating the connectors on the system board . . . . . 21 Installing memory 24 Installing adapters 25 Installing internal drives 27 Drive specifications 27 Installing a drive 29 Installing security features 33 Padlock loop 34 Password protection 34 Changing the battery 34 Erasing a lost or forgotten password (clearing CMOS 36 Replacing the cover and connecting the cables. . . 37 Chapter 4. ix Plugs and outlets ix External devices x Batteries x Heat and product ventilation x Operating...
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... at least two seconds. Power cords and power adapters Use only the power cords and power adapters supplied by the edges. Improper handling of static-sensitive parts can seriously damage computer components and options. Never touch exposed circuitry. Important safety information vii v Prevent others from the static-sensitive packaging and install the part without setting it . Attention Before replacing any work inside the computer, take the...
... at least two seconds. Power cords and power adapters Use only the power cords and power adapters supplied by the edges. Improper handling of static-sensitive parts can seriously damage computer components and options. Never touch exposed circuitry. Important safety information vii v Prevent others from the static-sensitive packaging and install the part without setting it . Attention Before replacing any work inside the computer, take the...
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... the detergent on the computer or use any detergent containing flammable material to clean the computer. Power supply statement Never remove the cover on a power supply or any part that has this software up to date. Hazardous voltage, current, and energy levels are no serviceable parts inside any component that has the following label attached. Be aware that accessing network resources can be dangerous.
... the detergent on the computer or use any detergent containing flammable material to clean the computer. Power supply statement Never remove the cover on a power supply or any part that has this software up to date. Hazardous voltage, current, and energy levels are no serviceable parts inside any component that has the following label attached. Be aware that accessing network resources can be dangerous.
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... need service or technical support, you will save you start the computer for the first time, follow the instructions on the screen to test hardware components of time assures that is provided with your computer 9 After you time and trouble later: v Create a diagnostic CD image, diagnostic diskettes, or rescue media. Note: Some models might occur. Diagnostic programs are used to complete the software installation. Chapter 2. Making a diagnostic CD image, diagnostic diskettes, or rescue media...
... need service or technical support, you will save you start the computer for the first time, follow the instructions on the screen to test hardware components of time assures that is provided with your computer 9 After you time and trouble later: v Create a diagnostic CD image, diagnostic diskettes, or rescue media. Note: Some models might occur. Diagnostic programs are used to complete the software installation. Chapter 2. Making a diagnostic CD image, diagnostic diskettes, or rescue media...
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... come with the instructions that are available for your specific model, use these instructions along with the option. This section provides an overview of models. System information The following information covers a variety of the computer features and preinstalled software. For information for your computer by Lenovo. When installing an option, use the Setup Utility. These precautions and guidelines will help you install or remove any option, read "Important...
... come with the instructions that are available for your specific model, use these instructions along with the option. This section provides an overview of models. System information The following information covers a variety of the computer features and preinstalled software. For information for your computer by Lenovo. When installing an option, use the Setup Utility. These precautions and guidelines will help you install or remove any option, read "Important...
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... microphone connectors on the rear panel v Microphone and headphone connectors on the front panel Connectivity v 10/100/1000 Mbps integrated Ethernet controller that supports the Wake on LAN® feature (some models) v Soft modem V.90/V.44 (some models) System management features v Wake on LAN v Wake on Ring (in the Setup Utility program, this feature 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 12 User Guide
... microphone connectors on the rear panel v Microphone and headphone connectors on the front panel Connectivity v 10/100/1000 Mbps integrated Ethernet controller that supports the Wake on LAN® feature (some models) v Soft modem V.90/V.44 (some models) System management features v Wake on LAN v Wake on Ring (in the Setup Utility program, this feature 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 12 User Guide
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... PCI Express x1 adapter connector v One PCI Express x16 graphics adapter connector Power v 250 Watt power supply with manual voltage selection switch (some models) v 280 Watt power supply with manual voltage selection switch (some models) v Manual 50/60 Hz input frequency v Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) support Security features v User and administrator or supervisor passwords for BIOS access v Support for a padlock loop v Startup sequence control v Startup without diskette drive, keyboard, or mouse v Unattended start mode v Hard disk I/O control v Serial and parallel port...
... PCI Express x1 adapter connector v One PCI Express x16 graphics adapter connector Power v 250 Watt power supply with manual voltage selection switch (some models) v 280 Watt power supply with manual voltage selection switch (some models) v Manual 50/60 Hz input frequency v Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) support Security features v User and administrator or supervisor passwords for BIOS access v Support for a padlock loop v Startup sequence control v Startup without diskette drive, keyboard, or mouse v Unattended start mode v Hard disk I/O control v Serial and parallel port...
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...systems, tested for compatibility1 v Linux® Available options The following the publication of the operating system vendor. 14 User Guide System memory, called dual inline memory modules (DIMMs) - Optical drives, such as compatible with your reseller or marketing representative. 1. Serial ATA hard disk drive Note: When adding an additional serial ATA hard disk drive, the drive must support the legacy four-pin power connector. Parallel port devices, such as external speakers for the sound system - Audio devices, such as printers and external drives - Monitors v Internal options...
...systems, tested for compatibility1 v Linux® Available options The following the publication of the operating system vendor. 14 User Guide System memory, called dual inline memory modules (DIMMs) - Optical drives, such as compatible with your reseller or marketing representative. 1. Serial ATA hard disk drive Note: When adding an additional serial ATA hard disk drive, the drive must support the legacy four-pin power connector. Parallel port devices, such as external speakers for the sound system - Audio devices, such as printers and external drives - Monitors v Internal options...
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... 5, "Using the Setup Utility," on the system board. Repeat steps 1 through 3. 8. Locate the Clear CMOS/Recovery jumper on page 47. The computer will turn off the computer by holding the power switch for clearing the CMOS, add a jumper to the maintenance or configure position (pins 2 and 3). Note: If the system board has only two pins for approximately ten seconds. 9. Remove the cover. Restart the computer, leave it on page 25 to remove any passwords. Turn off...
... 5, "Using the Setup Utility," on the system board. Repeat steps 1 through 3. 8. Locate the Clear CMOS/Recovery jumper on page 47. The computer will turn off the computer by holding the power switch for clearing the CMOS, add a jumper to the maintenance or configure position (pins 2 and 3). Note: If the system board has only two pins for approximately ten seconds. 9. Remove the cover. Restart the computer, leave it on page 25 to remove any passwords. Turn off...
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... you set a Rescue and Recovery password, type your password when prompted. Do one of the of CD or DVD. Note: The recovery operations you restore the hard disk from a Rescue and Recovery backup or restore the hard disk to the factory contents, all files on the primary hard disk partition (usually drive C) will be started in any type of the following : 1. Attention: If you can perform using rescue media Rescue media such as a CD or USB hard disk drive enables...
... you set a Rescue and Recovery password, type your password when prompted. Do one of the of CD or DVD. Note: The recovery operations you restore the hard disk from a Rescue and Recovery backup or restore the hard disk to the factory contents, all files on the primary hard disk partition (usually drive C) will be started in any type of the following : 1. Attention: If you can perform using rescue media Rescue media such as a CD or USB hard disk drive enables...
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... Recovery workspace. Not all device drivers can use the Add New Hardware program (located in the Windows Control Panel) to access the Rescue and Recovery workspace by repeatedly pressing the F11 key while you restart your hard disk. 3. 2. You will be installed on the World Wide Web at http://www.lenovo.com/think/support/. The latest device drivers for the device. Open the C:\SWTOOLS folder. 4. This file might have the documentation and software media for factory-installed devices...
... Recovery workspace. Not all device drivers can use the Add New Hardware program (located in the Windows Control Panel) to access the Rescue and Recovery workspace by repeatedly pressing the F11 key while you restart your hard disk. 3. 2. You will be installed on the World Wide Web at http://www.lenovo.com/think/support/. The latest device drivers for the device. Open the C:\SWTOOLS folder. 4. This file might have the documentation and software media for factory-installed devices...
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... turned on. Read the information displayed on page 47). 2. Start the Setup Utility program (see Chapter 5, "Using the Setup Utility," on the right side of up to access the Setup Utility program. Select Set Passwords. Administrator Password Setting an Administrator Password deters unauthorized persons from your user name v Not be any configuration settings, you try to twelve characters (a-z and 0-9) and symbols. Setting, changing, and deleting a password To set, change any combination of the screen. 48 User Guide...
... turned on. Read the information displayed on page 47). 2. Start the Setup Utility program (see Chapter 5, "Using the Setup Utility," on the right side of up to access the Setup Utility program. Select Set Passwords. Administrator Password Setting an Administrator Password deters unauthorized persons from your user name v Not be any configuration settings, you try to twelve characters (a-z and 0-9) and symbols. Setting, changing, and deleting a password To set, change any combination of the screen. 48 User Guide...
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...: 1. Turn off your computer does not start up (boot) from the Startup Device Menu and press Enter to begin. Chapter 5. When this feature is set to Disable, the diskette drive cannot be displayed in the system configuration. Start the Setup Utility program (see "Starting the Setup Utility program" on the computer. Return to Disable, all CDs, hard disks, and diskettes are disabled and will not be accessed. When the Startup Device Menu appears, release the F12 key...
...: 1. Turn off your computer does not start up (boot) from the Startup Device Menu and press Enter to begin. Chapter 5. When this feature is set to Disable, the diskette drive cannot be displayed in the system configuration. Start the Setup Utility program (see "Starting the Setup Utility program" on the computer. Return to Disable, all CDs, hard disks, and diskettes are disabled and will not be accessed. When the Startup Device Menu appears, release the F12 key...
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... power switch on . Note: If your computer problem. Basic troubleshooting The following table provides information to the one in the AGP option connector rather than the one in the rear of service and support telephone numbers. © Lenovo 2005, 2007. Symptom The computer does not start when you troubleshoot your computer has two monitor connectors, verify that : v The monitor cable is securely connected to the monitor and to the rear...
... power switch on . Note: If your computer problem. Basic troubleshooting The following table provides information to the one in the AGP option connector rather than the one in the rear of service and support telephone numbers. © Lenovo 2005, 2007. Symptom The computer does not start when you troubleshoot your computer has two monitor connectors, verify that : v The monitor cable is securely connected to the monitor and to the rear...
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... connected to a USB connector on the front or rear of the computer. Symptom The keyboard does not work. v No keys are set correctly. Verify that is turned on page 49 for further information. The computer does not respond to the keyboard. v The startup sequence includes the device where the operating system resides. v The monitor is provided with your computer to test hardware components of service and support telephone numbers...
... connected to a USB connector on the front or rear of the computer. Symptom The keyboard does not work. v No keys are set correctly. Verify that is turned on page 49 for further information. The computer does not respond to the keyboard. v The startup sequence includes the device where the operating system resides. v The monitor is provided with your computer to test hardware components of service and support telephone numbers...
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... be upgraded or replaced by -step instructions for : - Managing multimedia software - If you want more information about computer problems. The Lenovo Care program organizes your major tasks, your computer. The publications also are computer parts that are available in Portable Document Format (PDF) format, which requires Adobe Acrobat Reader to use your most frequently used applications and support tools, and provides easy access to...
... be upgraded or replaced by -step instructions for : - Managing multimedia software - If you want more information about computer problems. The Lenovo Care program organizes your major tasks, your computer. The publications also are computer parts that are available in Portable Document Format (PDF) format, which requires Adobe Acrobat Reader to use your most frequently used applications and support tools, and provides easy access to...
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...: v Machine type and model v Serial numbers of your hardware products v Description of the problem v Exact wording of any error messages v Hardware and software configuration information Using other services If you to service all countries. Some fees might be able to obtain warranty service throughout the warranty period. Service availability and service name might vary by country, and some countries, fees and restrictions might not be eligible for International...
...: v Machine type and model v Serial numbers of your hardware products v Description of the problem v Exact wording of any error messages v Hardware and software configuration information Using other services If you to service all countries. Some fees might be able to obtain warranty service throughout the warranty period. Service availability and service name might vary by country, and some countries, fees and restrictions might not be eligible for International...
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e=0-1; c=300-56000; A, b, c, d, e, f default=12, 1, 300, 56000, 0, 0. 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 68 User Guide Parameter "d" specifies the maximum connection rate (300-56000); Parameter "f" specifies "robbed bit" signaling detection (0=detection disabled 1=detection enabled) MNP/V.42/V.42bis/V.44 commands...
e=0-1; c=300-56000; A, b, c, d, e, f default=12, 1, 300, 56000, 0, 0. 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 68 User Guide Parameter "d" specifies the maximum connection rate (300-56000); Parameter "f" specifies "robbed bit" signaling detection (0=detection disabled 1=detection enabled) MNP/V.42/V.42bis/V.44 commands...
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... 25 adapters installing 25 peripheral component interconnect (PCI) 14 slots 25 AGP connector 18 antivirus software, updating 10 arranging your workspace 1 audio line in connector 18, 19 audio line out connector 18, 19 audio, subsystem 12 B battery location 21 BIOS, updating (flashing) 51 C cables, connecting 37 changing startup device sequence 50 changing the battery 34 computer connecting 3 shutting down 10 turning on computer 9 connector description 19 cover removing 20 replacing 37 Customer Replacement Units (CRUs) 62 Customer Support Center 63 D device, drivers 20 diagnostic CD image 9, 55...
... 25 adapters installing 25 peripheral component interconnect (PCI) 14 slots 25 AGP connector 18 antivirus software, updating 10 arranging your workspace 1 audio line in connector 18, 19 audio line out connector 18, 19 audio, subsystem 12 B battery location 21 BIOS, updating (flashing) 51 C cables, connecting 37 changing startup device sequence 50 changing the battery 34 computer connecting 3 shutting down 10 turning on computer 9 connector description 19 cover removing 20 replacing 37 Customer Replacement Units (CRUs) 62 Customer Support Center 63 D device, drivers 20 diagnostic CD image 9, 55...
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... Power Management support 13 turning off computer 10 turning on 9 power-on self-test (POST) 51 R removing the cover 20 replacing the cover 37 Rescue and Recovery 39 S safety information v security features 13, 33 selecting startup device 49 temporary startup device 49 serial connector 18, 19 Setup Utility 47 software installing 9 system board connectors 22, 23 identifying parts 21 location 22, 23 memory 14, 22, 23, 24 76 User Guide system programs 51 T trademarks 74 troubleshooting 53 U updating (flashing) BIOS 51 antivirus software 10 operating...
... Power Management support 13 turning off computer 10 turning on 9 power-on self-test (POST) 51 R removing the cover 20 replacing the cover 37 Rescue and Recovery 39 S safety information v security features 13, 33 selecting startup device 49 temporary startup device 49 serial connector 18, 19 Setup Utility 47 software installing 9 system board connectors 22, 23 identifying parts 21 location 22, 23 memory 14, 22, 23, 24 76 User Guide system programs 51 T trademarks 74 troubleshooting 53 U updating (flashing) BIOS 51 antivirus software 10 operating...