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...Utility program . . . . . 42 Chapter 5. Troubleshooting and diagnostics 45 Basic troubleshooting 45 Diagnostic programs 46 Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox 46 Lenovo System Toolbox 46 PC-Doctor for service 52 Using other services 53 Purchasing additional services 54 Appendix. Recovery information .... . . 35 Creating and using recovery media 35 Creating recovery media 35 Using recovery media 36 Installing or reinstalling device drivers ....
...Utility program . . . . . 42 Chapter 5. Troubleshooting and diagnostics 45 Basic troubleshooting 45 Diagnostic programs 46 Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox 46 Lenovo System Toolbox 46 PC-Doctor for service 52 Using other services 53 Purchasing additional services 54 Appendix. Recovery information .... . . 35 Creating and using recovery media 35 Creating recovery media 35 Using recovery media 36 Installing or reinstalling device drivers ....
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... password and supervisor password for BIOS access Software programs, preinstalled Your computer might come with preinstalled software programs. If it does, an operating system, device drivers to support built-in Windows 7 Professional, Windows 7 Ultimate, Windows Vista Business, or Windows Vista Ultimate) 2 User Guide v Wake on LAN v Wake on Ring (in the...
... password and supervisor password for BIOS access Software programs, preinstalled Your computer might come with preinstalled software programs. If it does, an operating system, device drivers to support built-in Windows 7 Professional, Windows 7 Ultimate, Windows Vista Business, or Windows Vista Ultimate) 2 User Guide v Wake on LAN v Wake on Ring (in the...
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...setup tasks to the factory default settings. 4 User Guide Software provided by Lenovo The following software programs are programs provided by downloading and installing software packages (TVT applications, device drivers, BIOS flashes, and other third party applications). Power Manager: The Power...computers with Windows Vista or Windows XP from Lenovo. Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools: The Lenovo ThinkVantage® Tools program guides you make the most of software that can adjust your ThinkCentre® computer. Note: The Lenovo System Toolbox program is preinstalled on computers ...
...setup tasks to the factory default settings. 4 User Guide Software provided by Lenovo The following software programs are programs provided by downloading and installing software packages (TVT applications, device drivers, BIOS flashes, and other third party applications). Power Manager: The Power...computers with Windows Vista or Windows XP from Lenovo. Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools: The Lenovo ThinkVantage® Tools program guides you make the most of software that can adjust your ThinkCentre® computer. Note: The Lenovo System Toolbox program is preinstalled on computers ...
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...an external option, see "Locating connectors on the front of your computer by replacing the failing hardware. Never touch any software or device drivers that come with the option to you, can expand the capabilities of your computer" on page 6 and "Locating connectors on how to ... v Limit your computer, such as external speakers, a printer, or a scanner. Handle memory modules, PCI cards, system boards, and microprocessors by Lenovo. 2. v If possible, remove the new part from the computer and you must install additional software in this is not possible, place the static-...
...an external option, see "Locating connectors on the front of your computer by replacing the failing hardware. Never touch any software or device drivers that come with the option to you, can expand the capabilities of your computer" on page 6 and "Locating connectors on how to ... v Limit your computer, such as external speakers, a printer, or a scanner. Handle memory modules, PCI cards, system boards, and microprocessors by Lenovo. 2. v If possible, remove the new part from the computer and you must install additional software in this is not possible, place the static-...
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...operated with a key. This is the same type of your computer. Obtaining device drivers You can obtain device drivers for Kensington at the rear of lock used to a security slot at : http://www.lenovo.com/support Figure 27. Installing security features There are provided in . Installing an integrated...cable lock, sometimes referred to as the Kensington lock, can order an integrated cable lock directly from Lenovo by a software lock that are not preinstalled at http://www.lenovo.com/support. The cable lock also locks the buttons used with other non-permanent fixture. The cable...
...operated with a key. This is the same type of your computer. Obtaining device drivers You can obtain device drivers for Kensington at the rear of lock used to a security slot at : http://www.lenovo.com/support Figure 27. Installing security features There are provided in . Installing an integrated...cable lock, sometimes referred to as the Kensington lock, can order an integrated cable lock directly from Lenovo by a software lock that are not preinstalled at http://www.lenovo.com/support. The cable lock also locks the buttons used with other non-permanent fixture. The cable...
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... The restoration process begins. 4. Device drivers for factory-installed devices are also available at http://www.lenovo.com/ support. Do one of your recovery media, select the desired startup device and press Enter. To install or reinstall a device driver for the device. Go to display ...to the factory default settings, do the following : v In the device subfolder, look for various devices installed in the SWTOOLS\DRIVERS subdirectory on the computer hard disk drive (usually drive C:). After restoring the computer to the factory default settings, you use recovery ...
... The restoration process begins. 4. Device drivers for factory-installed devices are also available at http://www.lenovo.com/ support. Do one of your recovery media, select the desired startup device and press Enter. To install or reinstall a device driver for the device. Go to display ...to the factory default settings, do the following : v In the device subfolder, look for various devices installed in the SWTOOLS\DRIVERS subdirectory on the computer hard disk drive (usually drive C:). After restoring the computer to the factory default settings, you use recovery ...
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v In the device subfolder, look for the detailed information about how to your Windows Help and Support information system for a SETUP.EXE file. Double-click the file and follow the instructions on the screen. v If the device subfolder contains a file with the .inf extension and you want to install the device driver using the INF file, refer to install the device driver. WIN98.txt. Follow the instructions to install the device driver. The TXT file contains information about how to complete the installation. Chapter 3. Recovery information 37
v In the device subfolder, look for the detailed information about how to your Windows Help and Support information system for a SETUP.EXE file. Double-click the file and follow the instructions on the screen. v If the device subfolder contains a file with the .inf extension and you want to install the device driver using the INF file, refer to install the device driver. WIN98.txt. Follow the instructions to install the device driver. The TXT file contains information about how to complete the installation. Chapter 3. Recovery information 37
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Go to download, extract, and install the update. Click Downloads and drivers. e. Click the TXT file that the recovery has started. Follow the printed instructions to http://www.lenovo.com/support. 2. Recovering from a POST/BIOS update failure If the power to your computer is interrupted while POST/BIOS is commonly... d. Print these instructions. Turn the computer on and, immediately during startup, press Ctrl+Home. 4. Updating (flashing) BIOS from your operating system Note: Because Lenovo makes constant improvements to the Web site, the Web page contents are not on . 2.
Go to download, extract, and install the update. Click Downloads and drivers. e. Click the TXT file that the recovery has started. Follow the printed instructions to http://www.lenovo.com/support. 2. Recovering from a POST/BIOS update failure If the power to your computer is interrupted while POST/BIOS is commonly... d. Print these instructions. Turn the computer on and, immediately during startup, press Ctrl+Home. 4. Updating (flashing) BIOS from your operating system Note: Because Lenovo makes constant improvements to the Web site, the Web page contents are not on . 2.
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... to view symptoms and solutions for DOS" on the screen. If you are unable to test devices, diagnose problems, create bootable diagnostic media, update system drivers, and review system information. Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox Note: The Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox program is a diagnostic program that no keys are used to test hardware components of the...
... to view symptoms and solutions for DOS" on the screen. If you are unable to test devices, diagnose problems, create bootable diagnostic media, update system drivers, and review system information. Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox Note: The Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox program is a diagnostic program that no keys are used to test hardware components of the...
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...the product it supports, be sure to read and understand the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide and "Notices," on page 51. Most computers come with your computer. v Download the latest device drivers and software updates for your computer problem, see "Diagnostic programs"...computer model and other supported products. You can get the latest technical information and download device drivers and updates from the Lenovo Support Web site at: http://www.lenovo.com/support Calling for hardware, operating systems, application programs, network setup and configuration, and ...
...the product it supports, be sure to read and understand the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide and "Notices," on page 51. Most computers come with your computer. v Download the latest device drivers and software updates for your computer problem, see "Diagnostic programs"...computer model and other supported products. You can get the latest technical information and download device drivers and updates from the Lenovo Support Web site at: http://www.lenovo.com/support Calling for hardware, operating systems, application programs, network setup and configuration, and ...
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... be available in all models of the countries where service is available, go to http://www.lenovo.com/support and click Support phone list or refer to the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide that is eligible for a complete explanation of service (such as part of...installation or upgrade v Changes, modifications, or upgrades to device drivers v Installation and maintenance of network operating systems (NOS) v Installation and maintenance of service. There might not be changes that apply to change without notice. Lenovo or your computer when you to the Microsoft Chapter 7. ...
... be available in all models of the countries where service is available, go to http://www.lenovo.com/support and click Support phone list or refer to the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide that is eligible for a complete explanation of service (such as part of...installation or upgrade v Changes, modifications, or upgrades to device drivers v Installation and maintenance of network operating systems (NOS) v Installation and maintenance of service. There might not be changes that apply to change without notice. Lenovo or your computer when you to the Microsoft Chapter 7. ...
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..., using 52 diagnostics, troubleshooting 45 documentation, using 52 drivers, device 32 drives internal 10 E environment, operating 3 Ethernet 1 Ethernet connector 8 exiting, Setup Utility 42 expansion 2 external options, installing 13 © Copyright Lenovo 2009 F failure, recovering from POST/BIOS update 44 features...information getting 51 important safety v resources 51 safety 51 warranty 51 Input/Output (I/O) features 2 installing device drivers 36 installing options security features 32 installing, replacing memory module 19 PCI card 17 internal drives 10 internal drives 1 K keyboard...
..., using 52 diagnostics, troubleshooting 45 documentation, using 52 drivers, device 32 drives internal 10 E environment, operating 3 Ethernet 1 Ethernet connector 8 exiting, Setup Utility 42 expansion 2 external options, installing 13 © Copyright Lenovo 2009 F failure, recovering from POST/BIOS update 44 features...information getting 51 important safety v resources 51 safety 51 warranty 51 Input/Output (I/O) features 2 installing device drivers 36 installing options security features 32 installing, replacing memory module 19 PCI card 17 internal drives 10 internal drives 1 K keyboard...
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... 54 R rear connectors 7 recovering from a POST/BIOS update failure 44 software 35 recovery Boot-block Recovery 44 recovery media, creating and using 35 reinstalling device drivers 36 removing computer cover 14 removing, reinstalling front bezel 15 replacing battery 21 hard disk drive 26 58 User Guide replacing (continued) heat sink and...
... 54 R rear connectors 7 recovering from a POST/BIOS update failure 44 software 35 recovery Boot-block Recovery 44 recovery media, creating and using 35 reinstalling device drivers 36 removing computer cover 14 removing, reinstalling front bezel 15 replacing battery 21 hard disk drive 26 58 User Guide replacing (continued) heat sink and...