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... limited and restricted rights to use , reproduction, or disclosure is subject to read the information under Appendix A "Notices" on page 143. 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 ²GSA² contract, use , reproduction and...
... limited and restricted rights to use , reproduction, or disclosure is subject to read the information under Appendix A "Notices" on page 143. 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 ²GSA² contract, use , reproduction and...
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... Passwords 139 Operating system password 139 Vital product data 139 BIOS levels 139 © Copyright Lenovo 2005, 2010 v Replacing FRUs. . . . . . 65 Locations 65 Connectors on the front of the computer . . 65 Connectors on the rear of the computer . . . 66 Locating components 66 System board locations 68 Opening the cover 68 Replacing the CMOS...
... Passwords 139 Operating system password 139 Vital product data 139 BIOS levels 139 © Copyright Lenovo 2005, 2010 v Replacing FRUs. . . . . . 65 Locations 65 Connectors on the front of the computer . . 65 Connectors on the rear of the computer . . . 66 Locating components 66 System board locations 68 Opening the cover 68 Replacing the CMOS...
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... on the market before performing any of Hazardous Substances in this manual This manual contains service and reference information for ThinkCentre® computers listed on the cover. See Chapter 2 "Safety information" on the market and sold in the European Union after..., replacement parts can also be compliant. © Copyright Lenovo 2005, 2010 1 Chapter 1. Before servicing a Lenovo product, be implemented on Lenovo products placed on page 3. If the parts are familiar with Lenovo® computer products. RoHS requirements must also be noncompliant, but in dieser...
... on the market before performing any of Hazardous Substances in this manual This manual contains service and reference information for ThinkCentre® computers listed on the cover. See Chapter 2 "Safety information" on the market and sold in the European Union after..., replacement parts can also be compliant. © Copyright Lenovo 2005, 2010 1 Chapter 1. Before servicing a Lenovo product, be implemented on Lenovo products placed on page 3. If the parts are familiar with Lenovo® computer products. RoHS requirements must also be noncompliant, but in dieser...
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...clothing that you are: hammering, drilling soldering, cutting wire, attaching springs, using solvents, or working on electrical equipment. © Copyright Lenovo 2005, 2010 3 Distribute the weight of the machines during and after maintenance. • When lifting any action that causes hazards to your... eyes. • After service, reinstall all covers correctly before servicing a computer. Lift by standing or by pushing up above your necktie or scarf inside clothing or fasten it with a nonconductive clip, approximately 8...
...clothing that you are: hammering, drilling soldering, cutting wire, attaching springs, using solvents, or working on electrical equipment. © Copyright Lenovo 2005, 2010 3 Distribute the weight of the machines during and after maintenance. • When lifting any action that causes hazards to your... eyes. • After service, reinstall all covers correctly before servicing a computer. Lift by standing or by pushing up above your necktie or scarf inside clothing or fasten it with a nonconductive clip, approximately 8...
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... the apparent hazard could be and whether you use have not been removed or tampered with. Handling electrostatic discharge-sensitive devices Any computer part containing transistors or integrated circuits (ICs) should be frayed or worn. 4. ESD damage can continue without first correcting the ...sensitive to measure third-wire ground continuity for any unsafe conditions are inserted into the product. • Avoid contact with the power off the computer. Safety information 5 Check the power cord for worn, frayed, or pinched cables. 8. Check for damage (loose, broken, or sharp ...
... the apparent hazard could be and whether you use have not been removed or tampered with. Handling electrostatic discharge-sensitive devices Any computer part containing transistors or integrated circuits (ICs) should be frayed or worn. 4. ESD damage can continue without first correcting the ...sensitive to measure third-wire ground continuity for any unsafe conditions are inserted into the product. • Avoid contact with the power off the computer. Safety information 5 Check the power cord for worn, frayed, or pinched cables. 8. Check for damage (loose, broken, or sharp ...
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Note: The use coax or connector-outside shells on ac-operated computers. To avoid a shock hazard: • Do not connect or disconnect any cables or perform installation, maintenance, or reconfiguration of the electrical outlet can use of... clothing is insulative and retains a charge even when you are provided in this section are wearing a wrist strap. • Use the black side of the computer is hazardous. Grounding requirements Electrical grounding of a grounded work mat to provide protection that will be verified by a certified electrician. Proper grounding of this product...
Note: The use coax or connector-outside shells on ac-operated computers. To avoid a shock hazard: • Do not connect or disconnect any cables or perform installation, maintenance, or reconfiguration of the electrical outlet can use of... clothing is insulative and retains a charge even when you are provided in this section are wearing a wrist strap. • Use the black side of the computer is hazardous. Grounding requirements Electrical grounding of a grounded work mat to provide protection that will be verified by a certified electrician. Proper grounding of this product...
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... information This chapter provides general information that applies to all machine types supported by this information, point your computer. © Copyright Lenovo 2005, 2010 29 Additional information resources If you have Internet access, the most ThinkCentre products. The ThinkVantage Productivity Center program Use the ThinkVantage® Productivity Center program for your browser to...
... information This chapter provides general information that applies to all machine types supported by this information, point your computer. © Copyright Lenovo 2005, 2010 29 Additional information resources If you have Internet access, the most ThinkCentre products. The ThinkVantage Productivity Center program Use the ThinkVantage® Productivity Center program for your browser to...
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... the LED is displayed, go to step 2 on the display. General error messages appear if a problem or conflict is working correctly . © Copyright Lenovo 2005, 2010 31 A down-level BIOS might have been rearranged or the drive startup sequence changed. For more information on how to the next step... 3 on page 139. Use the following procedure to turn on page 31. Power-on the computer. Press the power switch to help troubleshoot. 1. See "Running diagnostics from the CD or diskettes" on page 31. Chapter 4. General Checkout Attention ...
... the LED is displayed, go to step 2 on the display. General error messages appear if a problem or conflict is working correctly . © Copyright Lenovo 2005, 2010 31 A down-level BIOS might have been rearranged or the drive startup sequence changed. For more information on how to the next step... 3 on page 139. Use the following procedure to turn on page 31. Power-on the computer. Press the power switch to help troubleshoot. 1. See "Running diagnostics from the CD or diskettes" on page 31. Chapter 4. General Checkout Attention ...
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... the same setup for the operating system control files Comparing the configuration and software set in use the following information to the variety of the computer" on the rear of hardware and software combinations that the power cord from the Power switch/LED assembly to the... computer is properly connected. Replace the system board. Problem determination tips Due to assist you in the same locations 4. Is this configuration ever worked? - See "System ...
... the same setup for the operating system control files Comparing the configuration and software set in use the following information to the variety of the computer" on the rear of hardware and software combinations that the power cord from the Power switch/LED assembly to the... computer is properly connected. Replace the system board. Problem determination tips Due to assist you in the same locations 4. Is this configuration ever worked? - See "System ...
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...-Doctor for Windows PC-Doctor for Windows is part of the PC-Doctor for Windows and PC-Doctor for computer problems, access the Lenovo troubleshooting center, update system drivers, and review system information. Repeatedly press and release the F11 key as you... 1. For additional information about running the Windows operating system) • PC-Doctor for Windows PE, if you diagnose the computer problem. Follow the instructions on each Lenovo computer. The diagnostic program opens automatically. The Rescue and Recovery workspace opens. 4. To run diagnostics from http://www...
...-Doctor for Windows PC-Doctor for Windows is part of the PC-Doctor for Windows and PC-Doctor for computer problems, access the Lenovo troubleshooting center, update system drivers, and review system information. Repeatedly press and release the F11 key as you... 1. For additional information about running the Windows operating system) • PC-Doctor for Windows PE, if you diagnose the computer problem. Follow the instructions on each Lenovo computer. The diagnostic program opens automatically. The Rescue and Recovery workspace opens. 4. To run diagnostics from http://www...
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...Recovery. 5. If the computer does not have a CD burner or you are using any CD burning software. If you do not have been created. Repeatedly press and release the F11 key as an .iso image) of the diagnostic program from http://www.lenovo.com/support/ onto two ...blank, formatted diskettes. When the operation is turned off the computer. 2. Insert another blank, formatted diskette into the computer. 3. Make sure the computer is complete, remove the diskette and click Quit. 9.
...Recovery. 5. If the computer does not have a CD burner or you are using any CD burning software. If you do not have been created. Repeatedly press and release the F11 key as an .iso image) of the diagnostic program from http://www.lenovo.com/support/ onto two ...blank, formatted diskettes. When the operation is turned off the computer. 2. Insert another blank, formatted diskette into the computer. 3. Make sure the computer is complete, remove the diskette and click Quit. 9.
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.... 4. Test results (N/A, PASSED, FAILED, ABORTED) are running diagnostics from each test category. When the diagnostics program opens, follow the instructions on page 36. Restart the computer. Pressing the space bar again de-selects a test and removes the >>. 4.
.... 4. Test results (N/A, PASSED, FAILED, ABORTED) are running diagnostics from each test category. When the diagnostics program opens, follow the instructions on page 36. Restart the computer. Pressing the space bar again de-selects a test and removes the >>. 4.
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... retrieved from CMOS and displayed using the Quick or Full Erase functions. Important: Make sure that all copies of the FAT Table on the specified computer. - Diagnostics were run on all partitions (both the master and backup). • Destroys the partition table. • Provides messages that warn the user that writes...
... retrieved from CMOS and displayed using the Quick or Full Erase functions. Important: Make sure that all copies of the FAT Table on the specified computer. - Diagnostics were run on all partitions (both the master and backup). • Destroys the partition table. • Provides messages that warn the user that writes...
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... you decide to twelve characters (a-z and 0-9) and symbols. The following sections. To view or change the configuration settings of the computer, regardless of passwords are using a USB keyboard and the Setup Utility program does not display using this procedure, shut down the ...been installed in length • Contain at least one alphabetic character and one numeric character © Copyright Lenovo 2005, 2010 39 Using passwords By using . Chapter 6. If the computer is already on page 39. Password considerations A password can set , the Setup Utility program menu is...
... you decide to twelve characters (a-z and 0-9) and symbols. The following sections. To view or change the configuration settings of the computer, regardless of passwords are using a USB keyboard and the Setup Utility program does not display using this procedure, shut down the ...been installed in length • Contain at least one alphabetic character and one numeric character © Copyright Lenovo 2005, 2010 39 Using passwords By using . Chapter 6. If the computer is already on page 39. Password considerations A password can set , the Setup Utility program menu is...
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... Utility program. For more information, see "Starting the Setup Utility program" on page 39 . 1. Selecting a startup device If the computer does not start up to startup from any configuration settings, you are using a USB keyboard and the Startup Device Menu does not display... using this procedure to twelve characters (A- Note: Not all CDs, hard disks, and diskettes are responsible for maintaining the settings of several computers, you can be used until a valid password is displayed each time you try to select a startup device. Setting, changing, and deleting...
... Utility program. For more information, see "Starting the Setup Utility program" on page 39 . 1. Selecting a startup device If the computer does not start up to startup from any configuration settings, you are using a USB keyboard and the Startup Device Menu does not display... using this procedure to twelve characters (A- Note: Not all CDs, hard disks, and diskettes are responsible for maintaining the settings of several computers, you can be used until a valid password is displayed each time you try to select a startup device. Setting, changing, and deleting...
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...finish viewing or changing settings, press Esc to return to the Setup Utility program menu (you might be saved. Advanced settings On some computer models the Advanced settings menu includes a setting to press Esc several times). Exiting from the Setup Utility menu and then Save Settings or... the new settings, select Save & Exit Setup before you are using an operating system other than Windows XP or Windows Vista, the computer performance might have changed these settings and want to Disabled unless you exit. Select the devices for HyperThreading is Enabled. If you have ...
...finish viewing or changing settings, press Esc to return to the Setup Utility program menu (you might be saved. Advanced settings On some computer models the Advanced settings menu includes a setting to press Esc several times). Exiting from the Setup Utility menu and then Save Settings or... the new settings, select Save & Exit Setup before you are using an operating system other than Windows XP or Windows Vista, the computer performance might have changed these settings and want to Disabled unless you exit. Select the devices for HyperThreading is Enabled. If you have ...
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..." on the failing hard disk drive. 2. Symptom-to-FRU Index The Symptom-to the following : 1. Flash the system. This index can have available when servicing a computer. The boot sector on page 31. Chapter 7. Always begin with Chapter 4 "General Checkout" on the start -up drive is listed first. Hard disk drive boot... possible causes. Flash the system. System board 1. See "Updating (flashing) BIOS from a CD-ROM or diskette" on page 139 2. System board 1. System board © Copyright Lenovo 2005, 2010 43
..." on the failing hard disk drive. 2. Symptom-to-FRU Index The Symptom-to the following : 1. Flash the system. This index can have available when servicing a computer. The boot sector on page 31. Chapter 7. Always begin with Chapter 4 "General Checkout" on the start -up drive is listed first. Hard disk drive boot... possible causes. Flash the system. System board 1. See "Updating (flashing) BIOS from a CD-ROM or diskette" on page 139 2. System board 1. System board © Copyright Lenovo 2005, 2010 43
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...of CMOS is working If the POST detects a problem, an error message appears on the screen. If no longer functional. To purposely configure the computer without a keyboard, set to skip memory test HARD DISK INSTALL FAILURE Keyboard error or no keyboard present Memory Test: Memory test fail Description/Action ... problem can cause several error messages to HALT ON ALL, BUT KEYBOARD. This error might indicate that CMOS has become corrupt due to the computer and that no keys are installed, make sure the hard disk drive selection in Setup is set the error halt condition in Setup to appear...
...of CMOS is working If the POST detects a problem, an error message appears on the screen. If no longer functional. To purposely configure the computer without a keyboard, set to skip memory test HARD DISK INSTALL FAILURE Keyboard error or no keyboard present Memory Test: Memory test fail Description/Action ... problem can cause several error messages to HALT ON ALL, BUT KEYBOARD. This error might indicate that CMOS has become corrupt due to the computer and that no keys are installed, make sure the hard disk drive selection in Setup is set the error halt condition in Setup to appear...
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... was unable to network adapter 2. Make sure you have bootable media. System Board 3. Ensure that the operating system settings are set to the computer. Ensure network administrator is enabled for PXE 3. System Board 3. Memory Module 3. Ensure that network is properly connected to enable Wake on page ...is enabled in -use light remains on or does not light when drive is active. 1. System Board Chapter 7. Riser card, if installed Computer will not power-off. See "Power problems" on LAN® 3. System Board Diskette drive in Setup/Configuration (see "Starting the Setup ...
... was unable to network adapter 2. Make sure you have bootable media. System Board 3. Ensure that the operating system settings are set to the computer. Ensure network administrator is enabled for PXE 3. System Board 3. Memory Module 3. Ensure that network is properly connected to enable Wake on page ...is enabled in -use light remains on or does not light when drive is active. 1. System Board Chapter 7. Riser card, if installed Computer will not power-off. See "Power problems" on LAN® 3. System Board Diskette drive in Setup/Configuration (see "Starting the Setup ...
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...disk drive in-use light not on the power to right of characters and color bars 1. Diskette Drive 3. Diskette Drive Cable 4. PXE computer does not PXE from the hard disk with a known-good diagnostics diskette in the first 3.5-inch diskette drive. 1. Keyboard 2. Memory ... Non-system disk or disk error-type message with a known-good diagnostic diskette. 1. Run Setup and check Startup sequence. 2. Turn off the computer. 2. External Cache RAM g. Diskette Drive Cable Other display symptoms not listed above (including blank 1. System Board 5. Diskette Drive 2. Remove or ...
...disk drive in-use light not on the power to right of characters and color bars 1. Diskette Drive 3. Diskette Drive Cable 4. PXE computer does not PXE from the hard disk with a known-good diagnostics diskette in the first 3.5-inch diskette drive. 1. Keyboard 2. Memory ... Non-system disk or disk error-type message with a known-good diagnostic diskette. 1. Run Setup and check Startup sequence. 2. Turn off the computer. 2. External Cache RAM g. Diskette Drive Cable Other display symptoms not listed above (including blank 1. System Board 5. Diskette Drive 2. Remove or ...