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... 24 4.4 Checking For, and Correcting Disk Errors 25 4.5 Defragmenting the Disk(s 25 4.6 Performing Daily Maintenance Tasks 25 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting and Confirming Setup 27 5.1 Troubleshooting Display Problems 28 5.2 Troubleshooting Audio Problems 29 Contents 31040540_3000 H_UG_EN_V3.0.indd 1 2009.9.7 2:30:44 PM
... 24 4.4 Checking For, and Correcting Disk Errors 25 4.5 Defragmenting the Disk(s 25 4.6 Performing Daily Maintenance Tasks 25 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting and Confirming Setup 27 5.1 Troubleshooting Display Problems 28 5.2 Troubleshooting Audio Problems 29 Contents 31040540_3000 H_UG_EN_V3.0.indd 1 2009.9.7 2:30:44 PM
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5.3 Troubleshooting Software Problems 29 5.4 Troubleshooting Problems with Optical Drives and Hard Disks 30 5.5 Special considerations for troubleshooting Windows 31 Contents 31040540_3000 H_UG_EN_V3.0.indd 2 2009.9.7 2:30:44 PM
5.3 Troubleshooting Software Problems 29 5.4 Troubleshooting Problems with Optical Drives and Hard Disks 30 5.5 Special considerations for troubleshooting Windows 31 Contents 31040540_3000 H_UG_EN_V3.0.indd 2 2009.9.7 2:30:44 PM
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... follow the instructions to continue. 4.3 Cleaning Up the Disk Do the following periodically to a known functional level: 1. If software problems develop in the originally installed software, you install additional software, or otherwise modify system settings. Check the settings of additional software. To... back up the system status before you can develop problems due to erroneous operation or the installation of the restored system to ensure they match settings that the restore operation has completed ...
... follow the instructions to continue. 4.3 Cleaning Up the Disk Do the following periodically to a known functional level: 1. If software problems develop in the originally installed software, you install additional software, or otherwise modify system settings. Check the settings of additional software. To... back up the system status before you can develop problems due to erroneous operation or the installation of the restored system to ensure they match settings that the restore operation has completed ...
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Chapter Troubleshooting and Confirming Setup This chapter contains the following 1 topics: ÿ Troubleshooting and Problem Resolution 2 Note: The description of the TV-Tuner card in this manual is only used for the machines which have a 3 TV-Tuner card. 4 5 31040540_3000 H_UG_EN_V3.0.indd 27 User Guide 27 2009.9.7 2:31:09 PM It does not apply to those machines that do not have the TV-Tuner card.
Chapter Troubleshooting and Confirming Setup This chapter contains the following 1 topics: ÿ Troubleshooting and Problem Resolution 2 Note: The description of the TV-Tuner card in this manual is only used for the machines which have a 3 TV-Tuner card. 4 5 31040540_3000 H_UG_EN_V3.0.indd 27 User Guide 27 2009.9.7 2:31:09 PM It does not apply to those machines that do not have the TV-Tuner card.
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...change display property settings. Check that the signal cable to the monitor is securely connected to the Windows Classic view. 5.1 Troubleshooting Display Problems Problem: Blank screen or no image is properly connected. • If an error message appears on the screen, write down the computer ...cable of the monitor. This message may not apply if you set your computer: • If you troubleshoot your Lenovo® computer to the connector on the computer graphics card; Problem: You need to : • Change the desktop background • Select a screen saver • Select colors...
...change display property settings. Check that the signal cable to the monitor is securely connected to the Windows Classic view. 5.1 Troubleshooting Display Problems Problem: Blank screen or no image is properly connected. • If an error message appears on the screen, write down the computer ...cable of the monitor. This message may not apply if you set your computer: • If you troubleshoot your Lenovo® computer to the connector on the computer graphics card; Problem: You need to : • Change the desktop background • Select a screen saver • Select colors...
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... a running program normally. Open the Task Manager window by pressing Ctrl, Alt and Delete at the same time. 2. If the problem persists, consult with Lenovo Service. 5.2 Troubleshooting Audio Problems Problem: No sound from the computer. 3. Problem: No sound from the headphone connector - Sound from the speakers is securely inserted into the headphone connector. • Adjust...
... a running program normally. Open the Task Manager window by pressing Ctrl, Alt and Delete at the same time. 2. If the problem persists, consult with Lenovo Service. 5.2 Troubleshooting Audio Problems Problem: No sound from the computer. 3. Problem: No sound from the headphone connector - Sound from the speakers is securely inserted into the headphone connector. • Adjust...
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... computer. 5. If the CD/DVD cannot be able to read , replace it with Optical Drives and Hard Disks Problem: The Optical drive is still no icon, contact Lenovo Service. This can cause system program disorder or even failure during system initialization. This is supposed to the system, ...the program does not have its own uninstaller, run it . 2. Check to uninstall the program. 3. If not, reload the CD or DVD. Problem resolution: During installation never abort the install process by powering the system off or through other drastic means. Find the applicable program from Start menu...
... computer. 5. If the CD/DVD cannot be able to read , replace it with Optical Drives and Hard Disks Problem: The Optical drive is still no icon, contact Lenovo Service. This can cause system program disorder or even failure during system initialization. This is supposed to the system, ...the program does not have its own uninstaller, run it . 2. Check to uninstall the program. 3. If not, reload the CD or DVD. Problem resolution: During installation never abort the install process by powering the system off or through other drastic means. Find the applicable program from Start menu...
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...watch TV, be obtained. When you want to retrieve this number. 2. When you want to occupy some hard disk space. Troubleshooting and problem resolution: For computers equipped with the computer and was shipped with the OneKey Recovery feature, the system recovery feature needs to watch analog ... hard disk as 1024 bytes (For example, the nominal capacity 1G is 1000M, while the actual capacity 1G is expressed in troubleshooting system problems: 1. The serial number was provided separately by the system, is deleted. But the actual hard disk capacity is expressed in the binary...
...watch TV, be obtained. When you want to retrieve this number. 2. When you want to occupy some hard disk space. Troubleshooting and problem resolution: For computers equipped with the computer and was shipped with the OneKey Recovery feature, the system recovery feature needs to watch analog ... hard disk as 1024 bytes (For example, the nominal capacity 1G is 1000M, while the actual capacity 1G is expressed in troubleshooting system problems: 1. The serial number was provided separately by the system, is deleted. But the actual hard disk capacity is expressed in the binary...
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... 4. Safety information 4 General safety...4 Electrical safety...5 Safety inspection guide 7 Handling electrostatic discharge-sensitive devices 8 Grounding requirements 8 Safety notices...9 Chapter 3. Contents Contents Chapter 1. General Checkout 13 Problem determination tips 14 Chapter 5. Using the Setup Utility (Type G31 16 Starting the Setup Utility program 16 Viewing and changing settings 16 Using passwords 17...
... 4. Safety information 4 General safety...4 Electrical safety...5 Safety inspection guide 7 Handling electrostatic discharge-sensitive devices 8 Grounding requirements 8 Safety notices...9 Chapter 3. Contents Contents Chapter 1. General Checkout 13 Problem determination tips 14 Chapter 5. Using the Setup Utility (Type G31 16 Starting the Setup Utility program 16 Viewing and changing settings 16 Using passwords 17...
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... front bezel 41 Replacing a memory module 42 ii Symptom-to-FRU Index 34 Hard disk drive boot error 34 Power Supply Problems 35 Beep symptoms 36 POST error codes 37 Undetermined problems 39 Chapter 9. Using the Setup Utility (Type RS690 22 Starting the Setup Utility program 22 Viewing and changing settings 22...
... front bezel 41 Replacing a memory module 42 ii Symptom-to-FRU Index 34 Hard disk drive boot error 34 Power Supply Problems 35 Beep symptoms 36 POST error codes 37 Undetermined problems 39 Chapter 9. Using the Setup Utility (Type RS690 22 Starting the Setup Utility program 22 Viewing and changing settings 22...
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... conditions and the safety hazards they present: •• Electrical hazards, especially primary power (primary voltage on the frame can continue without first correcting the problem. Check inside the unit for any unsafe conditions are present, you must not be the appropriate type as metal filings, contamination, water or other liquids...
... conditions and the safety hazards they present: •• Electrical hazards, especially primary power (primary voltage on the frame can continue without first correcting the problem. Check inside the unit for any unsafe conditions are present, you must not be the appropriate type as metal filings, contamination, water or other liquids...
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... the drive startup sequence changed. Power-off the computer and all cables and power cords. 3. Set all external devices. 13 General error messages appear if a problem or conflict is found by POST. • To enable beep, memory count, and checkpoint code display when a successful POST occurs, do the following procedure to... quiet mode (no beep, no memory count and checkpoint code display) when no errors are servicing might cause false errors and unnecessary replacement of the problem: 1.
... the drive startup sequence changed. Power-off the computer and all cables and power cords. 3. Set all external devices. 13 General error messages appear if a problem or conflict is found by POST. • To enable beep, memory count, and checkpoint code display when a successful POST occurs, do the following procedure to... quiet mode (no beep, no memory count and checkpoint code display) when no errors are servicing might cause false errors and unnecessary replacement of the problem: 1.
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...Have the same setup for readable instructions or a main menu on the display. Have the same address jumpers/terminators/cabling 5. Problem determination tips Due to assist you in use the following conditions and follow the instructions: • If you cannot continue, ... the last device tested. Has this the original reported failure? •• Diagnostics version - Print (print screen) configuration currently in problem determination. BIOS level •• Operating system software - Is this configuration ever worked? - If possible, have this information available when...
...Have the same setup for readable instructions or a main menu on the display. Have the same address jumpers/terminators/cabling 5. Problem determination tips Due to assist you in use the following conditions and follow the instructions: • If you cannot continue, ... the last device tested. Has this the original reported failure? •• Diagnostics version - Print (print screen) configuration currently in problem determination. BIOS level •• Operating system software - Is this configuration ever worked? - If possible, have this information available when...
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General Checkout Comparing the configuration and software set-up between "working and non-working" systems will often lead to problem resolution. 15 Chapter 4.
General Checkout Comparing the configuration and software set-up between "working and non-working" systems will often lead to problem resolution. 15 Chapter 4.
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... be used to help you did receive a POST error message diagnose the POST error message first. • If you decide which FRUs to "Undetermined problems" on page 27. Notes • If you have available when servicing a computer. No operating system installed on Install an operating system on page 13.... boot drive. 34 Hardware Maintenance Manual Symptom-to-FRU Index 8 The Symptom-to correct the problem using this index. the start -up drive is in the boot sequence. If you are unable to -FRU index lists error symptoms and ...
... be used to help you did receive a POST error message diagnose the POST error message first. • If you decide which FRUs to "Undetermined problems" on page 27. Notes • If you have available when servicing a computer. No operating system installed on Install an operating system on page 13.... boot drive. 34 Hardware Maintenance Manual Symptom-to-FRU Index 8 The Symptom-to correct the problem using this index. the start -up drive is in the boot sequence. If you are unable to -FRU index lists error symptoms and ...
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The drive is corrupted. Power Supply Problems If you suspect a power problem, use the following for proper Reseat connectors installation. •• Power Cord •• On/Off Switch connector •• On/Off Switch Power Supply ...
The drive is corrupted. Power Supply Problems If you suspect a power problem, use the following for proper Reseat connectors installation. •• Power Cord •• On/Off Switch connector •• On/Off Switch Power Supply ...
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... memory (first 64KB block) 3 beeps Base memory read/write test error 4 beeps Fatal error indicating a serious Motherboard timer not operational problem with known good modules. 2 beeps Parity error in card, replace or reseat the adapter) video adapter. Consult your system 8042 Gate... (cannot manufacturer's technical support. Before declaring the motherboard beyond all other expansion cards are absent, one at a time until the problem happens again. Remove all expansion cards except the video adapter. • If beep codes are generated when all hope, eliminate the...
... memory (first 64KB block) 3 beeps Base memory read/write test error 4 beeps Fatal error indicating a serious Motherboard timer not operational problem with known good modules. 2 beeps Parity error in card, replace or reseat the adapter) video adapter. Consult your system 8042 Gate... (cannot manufacturer's technical support. Before declaring the motherboard beyond all other expansion cards are absent, one at a time until the problem happens again. Remove all expansion cards except the video adapter. • If beep codes are generated when all hope, eliminate the...
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...expansion 10 beeps cards except the video adapter. This series of interference by a malfunctioning add-in cards is working If the POST detects a problem, an error message appears on the screen. When you correct the cause of the first error message, the other expansion cards Cache memory ...shutdown register read/write • If beep codes are generated error when all other expansion cards are absent, one at a time until the problem happens again. Symptom-to appear. Insert the cards back into the system one of the system and some basic system-board operations • Checks...
...expansion 10 beeps cards except the video adapter. This series of interference by a malfunctioning add-in cards is working If the POST detects a problem, an error message appears on the screen. When you correct the cause of the first error message, the other expansion cards Cache memory ...shutdown register read/write • If beep codes are generated error when all other expansion cards are absent, one at a time until the problem happens again. Symptom-to appear. Insert the cards back into the system one of the system and some basic system-board operations • Checks...
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...the optical drive is properly connected to the computer. Power-off the computer. 2. Repeat steps 1 through 3 until you have been removed, and the problem continues, replace the system board. 39 Remove or disconnect the following components (if installed) one at a time. Hard disk drive h. Undetermined... problems If this computer has a parallel ATA hard disk drive, make sure that the hard disk drive is jumpered as a slave. 1. Power-on...
...the optical drive is properly connected to the computer. Power-off the computer. 2. Repeat steps 1 through 3 until you have been removed, and the problem continues, replace the system board. 39 Remove or disconnect the following components (if installed) one at a time. Hard disk drive h. Undetermined... problems If this computer has a parallel ATA hard disk drive, make sure that the hard disk drive is jumpered as a slave. 1. Power-on...
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Liquid crystal display (LCD) notice 16 Selection of Operation Environment 17 Chapter 2 Lenovo Limited Warranty 21 What this Warranty Covers 21 How to Obtain Warranty Service 22 What Your Service Provider Will Do to Correct Problems 22 Replacement of a Product or Part 22 Your Additional Responsibilities 23 Use of Personal Information 23 What...
Liquid crystal display (LCD) notice 16 Selection of Operation Environment 17 Chapter 2 Lenovo Limited Warranty 21 What this Warranty Covers 21 How to Obtain Warranty Service 22 What Your Service Provider Will Do to Correct Problems 22 Replacement of a Product or Part 22 Your Additional Responsibilities 23 Use of Personal Information 23 What...