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... connectors on the system board . . . . . 10 Chapter 2. Troubleshooting and diagnostics 55 Basic troubleshooting 55 Diagnostic programs 56 Lenovo System Toolbox 57 PC-Doctor for Windows PE 57 PC-Doctor for service 63 Using other services 64 Purchasing additional services 64 Appendix.... . . . 42 Creating and using rescue media 43 Creating and using a Recovery Repair diskette . . 44 Recovering or installing device drivers . . . . . 44 Setting a rescue device in the startup sequence . . 45 Solving recovery problems 45 Chapter 4. Contents Important safety information v Chapter 1.
... connectors on the system board . . . . . 10 Chapter 2. Troubleshooting and diagnostics 55 Basic troubleshooting 55 Diagnostic programs 56 Lenovo System Toolbox 57 PC-Doctor for Windows PE 57 PC-Doctor for service 63 Using other services 64 Purchasing additional services 64 Appendix.... . . . 42 Creating and using rescue media 43 Creating and using a Recovery Repair diskette . . 44 Recovering or installing device drivers . . . . . 44 Setting a rescue device in the startup sequence . . 45 Solving recovery problems 45 Chapter 4. Contents Important safety information v Chapter 1.
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... v Startup without diskette drive, keyboard, or mouse v Support for the addition of the operating system vendor. Operating systems, certified or tested for compatibility1 (varies by Lenovo as compatible with preinstalled software. Corrections and additions to this list are being certified or tested for compatibility, check the Web site of an integrated.... Additional operating systems might not be identified by model type) v Microsoft Windows® XP v Linux® 1. Product overview 3 If it does, an operating system, device drivers to change.
... v Startup without diskette drive, keyboard, or mouse v Support for the addition of the operating system vendor. Operating systems, certified or tested for compatibility1 (varies by Lenovo as compatible with preinstalled software. Corrections and additions to this list are being certified or tested for compatibility, check the Web site of an integrated.... Additional operating systems might not be identified by model type) v Microsoft Windows® XP v Linux® 1. Product overview 3 If it does, an operating system, device drivers to change.
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... PE The PC-Doctor for Windows PE if you are unable to start . Product overview 5 Software provided by Lenovo The following software applications are provided by downloading and installing software packages (TVT applications, device drivers, BIOS flashes, and other third party applications). ThinkVantage System Update: The ThinkVantage System Update (TVSU) program helps...
... PE The PC-Doctor for Windows PE if you are unable to start . Product overview 5 Software provided by Lenovo The following software applications are provided by downloading and installing software packages (TVT applications, device drivers, BIOS flashes, and other third party applications). ThinkVantage System Update: The ThinkVantage System Update (TVSU) program helps...
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... the required connector, and then use the instructions that come with the option to help you make the connection and install any software or device drivers that are required for the option. Remove any locking devices, such as a cable lock that secures the computer cover. 5. Disconnect the cables attached to open...
... the required connector, and then use the instructions that come with the option to help you make the connection and install any software or device drivers that are required for the option. Remove any locking devices, such as a cable lock that secures the computer cover. 5. Disconnect the cables attached to open...
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...Locating connectors on the rear of your configuration, see Chapter 4, "Using the Setup Utility," on page 7. 8. Obtaining device drivers You can obtain device drivers for operating systems that the cables are provided in readme files with the corresponding holes on the chassis and pivoting the front...Close the computer cover. 6. Reconnect the external cables and power cords to the locked position. Note: In most areas of the world, Lenovo requires the return of the computer chassis. Information about this will come with the drive bay assembly. If you cannot close the computer ...
...Locating connectors on the rear of your configuration, see Chapter 4, "Using the Setup Utility," on page 7. 8. Obtaining device drivers You can obtain device drivers for operating systems that the cables are provided in readme files with the corresponding holes on the chassis and pivoting the front...Close the computer cover. 6. Reconnect the external cables and power cords to the locked position. Note: In most areas of the world, Lenovo requires the return of the computer chassis. Information about this will come with the drive bay assembly. If you cannot close the computer ...
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...to enter the Rescue and Recovery workspace and choose from which they were created. When using a Recovery Repair diskette v Recovering or installing device drivers v Setting a rescue device in the startup sequence v Solving recovery problems Note: There are useful if you are given the option to ... to create only one set of Product Recovery discs that you store the discs in an operational state after you are © Copyright Lenovo 2009 39 The following : 1. Your Microsoft Windows license permits you to put the computer in a safe place after all other rescue ...
...to enter the Rescue and Recovery workspace and choose from which they were created. When using a Recovery Repair diskette v Recovering or installing device drivers v Setting a rescue device in the startup sequence v Solving recovery problems Note: There are useful if you are given the option to ... to create only one set of Product Recovery discs that you store the discs in an operational state after you are © Copyright Lenovo 2009 39 The following : 1. Your Microsoft Windows license permits you to put the computer in a safe place after all other rescue ...
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... Recovery disc into your optical drive. 2. Note: If the Rescue and Recovery workspace fails to open , you might not have to reinstall some software or drivers. Insert the Start Recovery disc into your optical drive. 2. For more information, see "Setting a rescue device in the startup sequence" on page 45. 4. Restart your...
... Recovery disc into your optical drive. 2. Note: If the Rescue and Recovery workspace fails to open , you might not have to reinstall some software or drivers. Insert the Start Recovery disc into your optical drive. 2. For more information, see "Setting a rescue device in the startup sequence" on page 45. 4. Restart your...
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... hard disk drive. Follow the instructions on page 44. 2. v If you might have your computer. Recovery information 43 See "Recovering or installing device drivers" on the screen. To create rescue media, do one of the following : 1. From the Windows desktop, click Start → All Programs →... media using rescue media Rescue media such as a disc or a USB hard disk drive enables you might not have to reinstall device drivers for each feature is available from the Rescue and Recovery workspace. To use rescue media, do the following : v If your rescue ...
... hard disk drive. Follow the instructions on page 44. 2. v If you might have your computer. Recovery information 43 See "Recovering or installing device drivers" on the screen. To create rescue media, do one of the following : 1. From the Windows desktop, click Start → All Programs →... media using rescue media Rescue media such as a disc or a USB hard disk drive enables you might not have to reinstall device drivers for each feature is available from the Rescue and Recovery workspace. To use rescue media, do the following : v If your rescue ...
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... down the operating system and turn off the computer. 2. When you are available at: http://www.lenovo.com/think /support/site.wss/document.do the following : 1. The latest device drivers for a factory-installed device, do the following: 1. Use Windows Explorer or My Computer to access the... on the diskette will be erased and the diskette will also be able to the following Web address: http://www.lenovo.com/think /support To reinstall a device driver for factory-installed devices also are unable to create a Recovery Repair diskette as soon as a precautionary measure. Open the...
... down the operating system and turn off the computer. 2. When you are available at: http://www.lenovo.com/think /support/site.wss/document.do the following : 1. The latest device drivers for a factory-installed device, do the following: 1. Use Windows Explorer or My Computer to access the... on the diskette will be erased and the diskette will also be able to the following Web address: http://www.lenovo.com/think /support To reinstall a device driver for factory-installed devices also are unable to create a Recovery Repair diskette as soon as a precautionary measure. Open the...
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...your computer (for details. For more information on Setup Utility, see Chapter 4, "Using the Setup Utility," on the screen. Within the DRIVERS folder are several subfolders that are using this program. Open the appropriate device subfolder. 6. The TXT file has information on the computer. ... Recovery workspace. The computer restarts. Use one of beeps, release the F1 key. 3. Arrange the startup sequence to reinstall the device driver: v In the device subfolder, look for a password, type your needs. 6. Recovery information 45 This file might be reinstalled using an...
...your computer (for details. For more information on Setup Utility, see Chapter 4, "Using the Setup Utility," on the screen. Within the DRIVERS folder are several subfolders that are using this program. Open the appropriate device subfolder. 6. The TXT file has information on the computer. ... Recovery workspace. The computer restarts. Use one of beeps, release the F1 key. 3. Arrange the startup sequence to reinstall the device driver: v In the device subfolder, look for a password, type your needs. 6. Recovery information 45 This file might be reinstalled using an...
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... all power cords from electrical outlets, and open the computer cover. Go to: http://www.lenovo.com/support 2. In the Enter a product field, type your machine type and click Go → Continue → Downloads and drivers. Updating (flashing) BIOS from your operating system Note: Due to the constant improvements made to the...
... all power cords from electrical outlets, and open the computer cover. Go to: http://www.lenovo.com/support 2. In the Enter a product field, type your machine type and click Go → Continue → Downloads and drivers. Updating (flashing) BIOS from your operating system Note: Due to the constant improvements made to the...
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... and Recovery → Diagnose hardware. 5. The diagnostic program opens automatically. Press the F1 key for Windows PE to a Lenovo technical support representative. Troubleshooting and diagnostics 57 If you diagnose the computer problem. Repeatedly press and release the F11 key when ...Doctor for DOS diagnostic programs from: http://www.lenovo.com/support See "Lenovo System Toolbox" and "PC-Doctor for DOS" on the computer. 3. Use PC-Doctor for computer problems, access the Lenovo troubleshooting center, update system drivers, and review system information. Follow the instructions on...
... and Recovery → Diagnose hardware. 5. The diagnostic program opens automatically. Press the F1 key for Windows PE to a Lenovo technical support representative. Troubleshooting and diagnostics 57 If you diagnose the computer problem. Repeatedly press and release the F11 key when ...Doctor for DOS diagnostic programs from: http://www.lenovo.com/support See "Lenovo System Toolbox" and "PC-Doctor for DOS" on the computer. 3. Use PC-Doctor for computer problems, access the Lenovo troubleshooting center, update system drivers, and review system information. Follow the instructions on...
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...personal preference, protecting data, expanding and upgrading, and troubleshooting. Upgrades and accessories - Special offers. v Download the latest device drivers and software updates for your computer model. Desktop and notebook computers, - Monitors - Projectors - v Purchase additional services, ...such as support for your computer contains information on safety, warranty, and notices. Lenovo Web site (http://www.lenovo.com) The Lenovo Web site provides up-to-date information and services to help system provides information about getting started, ...
...personal preference, protecting data, expanding and upgrading, and troubleshooting. Upgrades and accessories - Special offers. v Download the latest device drivers and software updates for your computer model. Desktop and notebook computers, - Monitors - Projectors - v Purchase additional services, ...such as support for your computer contains information on safety, warranty, and notices. Lenovo Web site (http://www.lenovo.com) The Lenovo Web site provides up-to-date information and services to help system provides information about getting started, ...
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...on page 61. To access these pages, follow the instructions at: http://www.lenovo.com/support Calling for service During the warranty period, you can get the latest technical information and download device drivers and updates. These services are available to assist you troubleshoot your country or region..., go to http://www.lenovo.com/support and click Support phone list or refer to fix the problem. ...
...on page 61. To access these pages, follow the instructions at: http://www.lenovo.com/support Calling for service During the warranty period, you can get the latest technical information and download device drivers and updates. These services are available to assist you troubleshoot your country or region..., go to http://www.lenovo.com/support and click Support phone list or refer to fix the problem. ...
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...Recovery discs 39 CRU completing the installation 35 customer support center 63 D device drivers 36 installing 44 recovering 44 devices, handling static-sensitive 11 diagnostics programs, using... and using Product Recovery discs 39 diskette, creating and using a Recovery Repair 44 documentation, using 63 drivers, device 36 drives bays 18 internal 17 specifications 18 E environment, operating 4 Ethernet 2 Ethernet connector ...Input/Output (I/O) features 2 installing bay 2 19 device drivers 44 installing options adapter card 15 internal drives 17 memory module 13 security features 37 internal drives...
...Recovery discs 39 CRU completing the installation 35 customer support center 63 D device drivers 36 installing 44 recovering 44 devices, handling static-sensitive 11 diagnostics programs, using... and using Product Recovery discs 39 diskette, creating and using a Recovery Repair 44 documentation, using 63 drivers, device 36 drives bays 18 internal 17 specifications 18 E environment, operating 4 Ethernet 2 Ethernet connector ...Input/Output (I/O) features 2 installing bay 2 19 device drivers 44 installing options adapter card 15 internal drives 17 memory module 13 security features 37 internal drives...
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K keyboard connector 8 keyboard, replacing 34 L Lenovo Care 61 Lenovo System Toolbox 57 Lenovo Web site 62 Lenovo Welcome 62 locating components 9 M media, creating and using rescue 43 memory module installing 13 system board 13 Microphone connector 8 mouse cleaning 58...discs, creating and using 39 programs, updating system 51 68 User Guide protection, password 37 purchasing additional services 64 R rear connectors 7 recovering device drivers 44 from a POST/BIOS update failure 52 software 39 recovery boot-block 52 operations, backup and 40 problems, solving 45 Recovery Repair diskette, creating...
K keyboard connector 8 keyboard, replacing 34 L Lenovo Care 61 Lenovo System Toolbox 57 Lenovo Web site 62 Lenovo Welcome 62 locating components 9 M media, creating and using rescue 43 memory module installing 13 system board 13 Microphone connector 8 mouse cleaning 58...discs, creating and using 39 programs, updating system 51 68 User Guide protection, password 37 purchasing additional services 64 R rear connectors 7 recovering device drivers 44 from a POST/BIOS update failure 52 software 39 recovery boot-block 52 operations, backup and 40 problems, solving 45 Recovery Repair diskette, creating...