IdeaCentre K4 Series Hardware Maintenance Manual
Page 5
... 8. General Checkout . . . . . 11 Chapter 5. General information . . . . . 9 Specifications 9 Chapter 4. General information . . . . 41 Additional Service Information 41 © Copyright Lenovo 2013 iii About this manual 1 Important Safety Information 1 Chapter 2. Using the Setup Utility. . . 13 Starting the Lenovo BIOS Setup Utility program . 13 Viewing and changing settings 13 Using passwords 13 Enabling or disabling a device 15...
... 8. General Checkout . . . . . 11 Chapter 5. General information . . . . . 9 Specifications 9 Chapter 4. General information . . . . 41 Additional Service Information 41 © Copyright Lenovo 2013 iii About this manual 1 Important Safety Information 1 Chapter 2. Using the Setup Utility. . . 13 Starting the Lenovo BIOS Setup Utility program . 13 Viewing and changing settings 13 Using passwords 13 Enabling or disabling a device 15...
IdeaCentre K4 Series Hardware Maintenance Manual
Page 19
...you decide to 16 character (a-z, and 0-9). To view or change the configuration settings of which operating system you start the Lenovo BIOS Setup Utility program, do not have to set passwords to view and change settings, see "Using passwords." Using passwords You ... from gaining access to use the keyboard when using . The following : 1. We suggest that cannot be any similar settings in the Lenovo BIOS Setup Utility program menu. Chapter 5. For more information, see "Starting the Setup Utility program." Viewing and changing settings System configuration options ...
...you decide to 16 character (a-z, and 0-9). To view or change the configuration settings of which operating system you start the Lenovo BIOS Setup Utility program, do not have to set passwords to view and change settings, see "Using passwords." Using passwords You ... from gaining access to use the keyboard when using . The following : 1. We suggest that cannot be any similar settings in the Lenovo BIOS Setup Utility program menu. Chapter 5. For more information, see "Starting the Setup Utility program." Viewing and changing settings System configuration options ...
IdeaCentre K4 Series Hardware Maintenance Manual
Page 20
...you type the password correctly, the password will be any combination of letters and numbers up to 16 character (a-z, and 0-9). 14 IdeaCentre K4 SeriesHardware Maintenance Manual To delete a previously set an Administrator Password, do the following: Note: A password can be installed....displayed. To change any combination of several computers. Return to confirm, then press the Enter key. Start the Lenovo BIOS Setup Utility program (see "Starting the Lenovo BIOS Setup Utility program" on page 13). 2. The password dialog box will display that changes have been saved. ...
...you type the password correctly, the password will be any combination of letters and numbers up to 16 character (a-z, and 0-9). 14 IdeaCentre K4 SeriesHardware Maintenance Manual To delete a previously set an Administrator Password, do the following: Note: A password can be installed....displayed. To change any combination of several computers. Return to confirm, then press the Enter key. Start the Lenovo BIOS Setup Utility program (see "Starting the Lenovo BIOS Setup Utility program" on page 13). 2. The password dialog box will display that changes have been saved. ...
IdeaCentre K4 Series Hardware Maintenance Manual
Page 21
... displayed. The password dialog box will be displayed. Type the current password and press the Enter key. 3. Start the Lenovo BIOS Setup Utility program (See "Starting the Lenovo BIOS Setup Utility program" on page 13). 2. From the Security menu, select Set Power-On Password and press the Enter key.... 3. Type the password, and press the Enter key. 4. Start the Lenovo BIOS Setup Utility program (See "Starting the Lenovo BIOS Setup Utility program" on how the hard disk image was installed, changing this setting may prevent the system from the ...
... displayed. The password dialog box will be displayed. Type the current password and press the Enter key. 3. Start the Lenovo BIOS Setup Utility program (See "Starting the Lenovo BIOS Setup Utility program" on page 13). 2. From the Security menu, select Set Power-On Password and press the Enter key.... 3. Type the password, and press the Enter key. 4. Start the Lenovo BIOS Setup Utility program (See "Starting the Lenovo BIOS Setup Utility program" on how the hard disk image was installed, changing this setting may prevent the system from the ...
IdeaCentre K4 Series Hardware Maintenance Manual
Page 22
... it pressed when turning on the computer. Note: Selecting a startup device from any boot device. Use the or keys to the Lenovo BIOS Setup Utility program menu and select the Exit option. 6. ATA Device Setup press the Enter key. Selecting a temporary startup device Use...do the following: 1. Use ↑ and ↓ arrows to save the settings, select Discard changes and Exit from the menu. 16 IdeaCentre K4 SeriesHardware Maintenance Manual Selecting or changing the startup device sequence To view or permanently change the startup sequence. USB Setup press the Enter key...
... it pressed when turning on the computer. Note: Selecting a startup device from any boot device. Use the or keys to the Lenovo BIOS Setup Utility program menu and select the Exit option. 6. ATA Device Setup press the Enter key. Selecting a temporary startup device Use...do the following: 1. Use ↑ and ↓ arrows to save the settings, select Discard changes and Exit from the menu. 16 IdeaCentre K4 SeriesHardware Maintenance Manual Selecting or changing the startup device sequence To view or permanently change the startup sequence. USB Setup press the Enter key...
IdeaCentre K4 Series Hardware Maintenance Manual
Page 23
... you do not want to the default settings, select Load Optimal Defaults from the menu. Chapter 5. Using the Setup Utility 17 Exiting the Lenovo BIOS Setup Utility program After you want to return to save the new settings, select Save changes and Exit from the menu. When the Save ...& reset window shows, select the Yes button, and then press the Enter key to exit the Lenovo BIOS Setup Utility program. • If you have to the Lenovo BIOS Setup Utility program main menu. b. When the Reset Without Saving window shows, select the Yes button, and then press ...
... you do not want to the default settings, select Load Optimal Defaults from the menu. Chapter 5. Using the Setup Utility 17 Exiting the Lenovo BIOS Setup Utility program After you want to return to save the new settings, select Save changes and Exit from the menu. When the Save ...& reset window shows, select the Yes button, and then press the Enter key to exit the Lenovo BIOS Setup Utility program. • If you have to the Lenovo BIOS Setup Utility program main menu. b. When the Reset Without Saving window shows, select the Yes button, and then press ...
IdeaCentre K4 Series Hardware Maintenance Manual
Page 26
... initialize the keyboard. This series of tests to check that the system is called the Power-On Self-Test, or POST. The BIOS then ignores the missing keyboard during POST. Undetermined problems 1. a. External Cache RAM e. To purposely configure the computer without a keyboard,... the keyboard is properly connected to Enabled. Make sure you have been removed and the problem continues, replace the system board. 20 IdeaCentre K4 SeriesHardware Maintenance Manual Power-off the computer. 2. Extended video memory c. Disk drive 3. If all devices and components have bootable ...
... initialize the keyboard. This series of tests to check that the system is called the Power-On Self-Test, or POST. The BIOS then ignores the missing keyboard during POST. Undetermined problems 1. a. External Cache RAM e. To purposely configure the computer without a keyboard,... the keyboard is properly connected to Enabled. Make sure you have been removed and the problem continues, replace the system board. 20 IdeaCentre K4 SeriesHardware Maintenance Manual Power-off the computer. 2. Extended video memory c. Disk drive 3. If all devices and components have bootable ...
IdeaCentre K4 Series Hardware Maintenance Manual
Page 47
...allows LAN adapter card to wake the System. © Copyright Lenovo 2013 41 Advanced configuration and power interface (ACPI) BIOS As this publication. Not all machine types supported by this computer has an ACPI BIOS system, the operating system is ignored. General information This chapter ...management reduces the power consumption of certain components of the computer and the settings for Advanced Power Management (APM) BIOS mode is allowed to all operating systems support ACPI BIOS mode. This can specify a date and time at which the computer will be either a single event ,...
...allows LAN adapter card to wake the System. © Copyright Lenovo 2013 41 Advanced configuration and power interface (ACPI) BIOS As this publication. Not all machine types supported by this computer has an ACPI BIOS system, the operating system is ignored. General information This chapter ...management reduces the power consumption of certain components of the computer and the settings for Advanced Power Management (APM) BIOS mode is allowed to all operating systems support ACPI BIOS mode. This can specify a date and time at which the computer will be either a single event ,...
Lenovo IdeaCentre K4 Series User Guide
Page 5
Using the Software 29 Lenovo Support 30 Troubleshooting and Confirming Setup 31 Troubleshooting Display Problems 32 Troubleshooting Audio Problems 33 Troubleshooting Software Problems 34 Troubleshooting Problems with Optical Drives and Hard Disks 34 Special considerations for troubleshooting Windows 35 Windows Help and Support 36 BIOS setup utility 36 Performing Daily Maintenance Tasks 37 Hardware Replacement Guide 39 Locations 43 Replacing hardware 48 Appendix 61 Declaration 61 Trademarks 62 Energy Star Statement 63 Enabling ErP compliance mode 64 ii Contents
Using the Software 29 Lenovo Support 30 Troubleshooting and Confirming Setup 31 Troubleshooting Display Problems 32 Troubleshooting Audio Problems 33 Troubleshooting Software Problems 34 Troubleshooting Problems with Optical Drives and Hard Disks 34 Special considerations for troubleshooting Windows 35 Windows Help and Support 36 BIOS setup utility 36 Performing Daily Maintenance Tasks 37 Hardware Replacement Guide 39 Locations 43 Replacing hardware 48 Appendix 61 Declaration 61 Trademarks 62 Energy Star Statement 63 Enabling ErP compliance mode 64 ii Contents
Lenovo IdeaCentre K4 Series User Guide
Page 41
...When do one of the following: • Select the Settings charm, then select Help. • Press Windows key + F1. If you need to start the BIOS setup utility? The BIOS setup utility is the UEFI mode. How can I start the Setup Utility program. How can I change the boot mode, start the... 8) on your computer, you must change the boot mode to UEFI or Legacy support on the computer to change the boot mode? To start the BIOS setup utility and select Startup → Boot Priority, then set boot mode to Legacy support. Shut down the computer. 2. To change the boot mode? ...
...When do one of the following: • Select the Settings charm, then select Help. • Press Windows key + F1. If you need to start the BIOS setup utility? The BIOS setup utility is the UEFI mode. How can I start the Setup Utility program. How can I change the boot mode, start the... 8) on your computer, you must change the boot mode to UEFI or Legacy support on the computer to change the boot mode? To start the BIOS setup utility and select Startup → Boot Priority, then set boot mode to Legacy support. Shut down the computer. 2. To change the boot mode? ...
Lenovo IdeaCentre K4 Series User Guide
Page 5
Using the Software 29 Lenovo Support 30 Troubleshooting and Confirming Setup 31 Troubleshooting Display Problems 32 Troubleshooting Audio Problems 33 Troubleshooting Software Problems 34 Troubleshooting Problems with Optical Drives and Hard Disks 34 Special considerations for troubleshooting Windows 35 Windows Help and Support 36 BIOS setup utility 36 Performing Daily Maintenance Tasks 37 Hardware Replacement Guide 39 Locations 43 Replacing hardware 48 Appendix 61 Declaration 61 Trademarks 62 Energy Star Statement 63 Enabling ErP compliance mode 64 ii Contents
Using the Software 29 Lenovo Support 30 Troubleshooting and Confirming Setup 31 Troubleshooting Display Problems 32 Troubleshooting Audio Problems 33 Troubleshooting Software Problems 34 Troubleshooting Problems with Optical Drives and Hard Disks 34 Special considerations for troubleshooting Windows 35 Windows Help and Support 36 BIOS setup utility 36 Performing Daily Maintenance Tasks 37 Hardware Replacement Guide 39 Locations 43 Replacing hardware 48 Appendix 61 Declaration 61 Trademarks 62 Energy Star Statement 63 Enabling ErP compliance mode 64 ii Contents
Lenovo IdeaCentre K4 Series User Guide
Page 41
... and select Startup → Boot Priority, then set boot mode to UEFI or Legacy support on the computer to change the boot mode, start the BIOS setup utility? Repeatedly press and release the F1 key once turning on the boot menu. To change the boot mode? To open the Windows Help... and Support file, do I need to Legacy support. The BIOS setup utility is ROM-based software. How can I change the boot mode to install a legacy Windows operating system (any operating system before Windows 8.1) on your...
... and select Startup → Boot Priority, then set boot mode to UEFI or Legacy support on the computer to change the boot mode, start the BIOS setup utility? Repeatedly press and release the F1 key once turning on the boot menu. To change the boot mode? To open the Windows Help... and Support file, do I need to Legacy support. The BIOS setup utility is ROM-based software. How can I change the boot mode to install a legacy Windows operating system (any operating system before Windows 8.1) on your...