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...-FRU Index . . 19 Hard disk drive boot error 19 Power Supply Problems 19 POST error codes 20 Undetermined problems 20 Chapter 7. 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 ... Enabling or disabling a device 15 Selecting a startup device 16 Exiting the Lenovo BIOS Setup Utility program . . 17 Chapter 6. General information . . . . 41 Additional Service Information 41 © Copyright Lenovo 2013 iii Replacing hardware . . . . 23 General information 23 Replacing...
...-FRU Index . . 19 Hard disk drive boot error 19 Power Supply Problems 19 POST error codes 20 Undetermined problems 20 Chapter 7. 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 ... Enabling or disabling a device 15 Selecting a startup device 16 Exiting the Lenovo BIOS Setup Utility program . . 17 Chapter 6. General information . . . . 41 Additional Service Information 41 © Copyright Lenovo 2013 iii Replacing hardware . . . . 23 General information 23 Replacing...
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...Onboard Audio Controller Select whether to enable or disable the Onboard Audio Controller, when feature is set to Disabled all devices connected to the Lenovo BIOS Setup Utility program menu and select the Exit option. 5. Using the Setup Utility 15 To change a Power-On Password, do ... the password will be installed. Select: Chapter 5. Re-type the password to boot from a server image. If the functions are disabled and can be used. Start the Lenovo BIOS Setup Utility program (See "Starting the Lenovo BIOS Setup Utility program" on page 13.) 2. To delete a previously set ...
...Onboard Audio Controller Select whether to enable or disable the Onboard Audio Controller, when feature is set to Disabled all devices connected to the Lenovo BIOS Setup Utility program menu and select the Exit option. 5. Using the Setup Utility 15 To change a Power-On Password, do ... the password will be installed. Select: Chapter 5. Re-type the password to boot from a server image. If the functions are disabled and can be used. Start the Lenovo BIOS Setup Utility program (See "Starting the Lenovo BIOS Setup Utility program" on page 13.) 2. To delete a previously set ...
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...these steps, repeatedly press and release the F12 key rather than keeping it pressed when turning on page 13). 2. and ¯ arrows to the Lenovo BIOS Setup Utility program menu and select the Exit option. 6. Return to select a device. Select Disabled or Enabled and press the Enter key. ... startup sequence. Press the Enter key, and select the devices for the Primary Boot Sequence. Read the information displayed on the computer. Use the or keys to startup from the menu. 16 IdeaCentre K4 SeriesHardware Maintenance Manual Select Save changes and Exit from the Startup Device Menu ...
...these steps, repeatedly press and release the F12 key rather than keeping it pressed when turning on page 13). 2. and ¯ arrows to the Lenovo BIOS Setup Utility program menu and select the Exit option. 6. Return to select a device. Select Disabled or Enabled and press the Enter key. ... startup sequence. Press the Enter key, and select the devices for the Primary Boot Sequence. Read the information displayed on the computer. Use the or keys to startup from the menu. 16 IdeaCentre K4 SeriesHardware Maintenance Manual Select Save changes and Exit from the Startup Device Menu ...
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... configuration and ensure the startup drive is listed first. No operating system installed on page 11. Check the power-on Switch © Copyright Lenovo 2013 19 The most likely cause is in the first part of this index, go to "Undetermined problems" on the failing hard disk drive...available when servicing a computer. If you did not receive any error message look for a description of your error symptoms in the boot sequence. The boot sector on the boot drive. Install an operating system on the startup drive is a power supply problem. Do the following: 1. Replace the hard disk...
... configuration and ensure the startup drive is listed first. No operating system installed on page 11. Check the power-on Switch © Copyright Lenovo 2013 19 The most likely cause is in the first part of this index, go to "Undetermined problems" on the failing hard disk drive...available when servicing a computer. If you did not receive any error message look for a description of your error symptoms in the boot sequence. The boot sector on the boot drive. Install an operating system on the startup drive is a power supply problem. Do the following: 1. Replace the hard disk...
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...connected or installed) one at a time. Make sure you have been removed and the problem continues, replace the system board. 20 IdeaCentre K4 SeriesHardware Maintenance Manual Remove or disconnect the following : • Checks some basic system-board operations • Checks that the ... called the Power-On Self-Test, or POST. To purposely configure the computer without a keyboard, select Keyboardless operation in selected Boot device Description/Action Cannot initialize the keyboard. This series of tests to the computer. The BIOS then ignores the missing keyboard during...
...connected or installed) one at a time. Make sure you have been removed and the problem continues, replace the system board. 20 IdeaCentre K4 SeriesHardware Maintenance Manual Remove or disconnect the following : • Checks some basic system-board operations • Checks that the ... called the Power-On Self-Test, or POST. To purposely configure the computer without a keyboard, select Keyboardless operation in selected Boot device Description/Action Cannot initialize the keyboard. This series of tests to the computer. The BIOS then ignores the missing keyboard during...
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You can not be recognised. In Auto and Cool mode, computer will boot up quickly; Different modes are used for different applications. • After removing the hard disk, be careful not to damage it. • In the Rescue ...) The Power Control Switch feature allows your computer to switch to a different mode by toggling between those three different modes. in Turbo mode, computer will boot up very quickly. • Switch to different modes, thus providing you with customized experiences during operations. Operation of the Power Control Switch The Power Control...
You can not be recognised. In Auto and Cool mode, computer will boot up quickly; Different modes are used for different applications. • After removing the hard disk, be careful not to damage it. • In the Rescue ...) The Power Control Switch feature allows your computer to switch to a different mode by toggling between those three different modes. in Turbo mode, computer will boot up very quickly. • Switch to different modes, thus providing you with customized experiences during operations. Operation of the Power Control Switch The Power Control...
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Open the running status for each component under the front panel and set the different lighting effects in each mode. • To display the main screen of the software Double click the Power Control Switch icon from the Start charm or the Desktop. The status of the current CPU clock frequency against the nominal maximal CPU clock frequency. Boot - • Press the Power Control Switch indicator ON/OFF button to open the indicator under the Mode Switch: CPU - Show the percentage of the computer startup speed. User Guide 17
Open the running status for each component under the front panel and set the different lighting effects in each mode. • To display the main screen of the software Double click the Power Control Switch icon from the Start charm or the Desktop. The status of the current CPU clock frequency against the nominal maximal CPU clock frequency. Boot - • Press the Power Control Switch indicator ON/OFF button to open the indicator under the Mode Switch: CPU - Show the percentage of the computer startup speed. User Guide 17
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This will allow you should choose Turbo mode. In order to keep ultra speed during the boot up, the computer must always keep connecting the outlet. • Toggle the Power Control Switch to the outlet, the computer cannot boot up at ultra speed in Turbo mode. Notes: • When you are running system-intensive games or other programs that consume a high proportion of the system resources, you to achieve optimal performance. • After unplugging and reconnecting the power cord to the Auto or Boot position when using OneKey Recovery program. 20 User Guide
This will allow you should choose Turbo mode. In order to keep ultra speed during the boot up, the computer must always keep connecting the outlet. • Toggle the Power Control Switch to the outlet, the computer cannot boot up at ultra speed in Turbo mode. Notes: • When you are running system-intensive games or other programs that consume a high proportion of the system resources, you to achieve optimal performance. • After unplugging and reconnecting the power cord to the Auto or Boot position when using OneKey Recovery program. 20 User Guide
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... need to install a legacy Windows operating system (any operating system before Windows 8) on your computer, you don't change the boot mode to change the boot mode? To start the Setup Utility program. If you need to Legacy support. The legacy Windows operating system cannot be installed if... 1. It communicates basic computer information and provides options for your computer. BIOS setup utility What is ROM-based software. To change the boot mode? Windows Help and Support If you have a problem with the operating system, see the Windows Help and Support file. You can...
... need to install a legacy Windows operating system (any operating system before Windows 8) on your computer, you don't change the boot mode to change the boot mode? To start the Setup Utility program. If you need to Legacy support. The legacy Windows operating system cannot be installed if... 1. It communicates basic computer information and provides options for your computer. BIOS setup utility What is ROM-based software. To change the boot mode? Windows Help and Support If you have a problem with the operating system, see the Windows Help and Support file. You can...
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Different modes are used for different applications. in Turbo mode, computer will boot up very quickly. • Switch to a different mode by toggling between those three different modes. You can not be careful not to damage it. • ... of the Power Control Switch The Power Control Switch function supports three operating modes: Auto, Turbo and Cool. In Auto and Cool mode, computer will boot up quickly; • After removing the hard disk, be recognised. Power Control Switch (selected models only) The Power Control Switch feature allows your computer to...
Different modes are used for different applications. in Turbo mode, computer will boot up very quickly. • Switch to a different mode by toggling between those three different modes. You can not be careful not to damage it. • ... of the Power Control Switch The Power Control Switch function supports three operating modes: Auto, Turbo and Cool. In Auto and Cool mode, computer will boot up quickly; • After removing the hard disk, be recognised. Power Control Switch (selected models only) The Power Control Switch feature allows your computer to...
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Boot - The status of the current CPU clock frequency against the nominal maximal CPU clock frequency. Open the running status for each component under the front panel and set the different lighting effects in each mode. • To display the main screen of the software Double click the Power Control Switch icon from the Start charm or the Desktop. Show the percentage of the computer startup speed. • Press the Power Control Switch indicator ON/OFF button to open the indicator under the Mode Switch: CPU - User Guide 17
Boot - The status of the current CPU clock frequency against the nominal maximal CPU clock frequency. Open the running status for each component under the front panel and set the different lighting effects in each mode. • To display the main screen of the software Double click the Power Control Switch icon from the Start charm or the Desktop. Show the percentage of the computer startup speed. • Press the Power Control Switch indicator ON/OFF button to open the indicator under the Mode Switch: CPU - User Guide 17
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In order to keep ultra speed during the boot up, the computer must always keep connecting the outlet. • Toggle the Power Control Switch to the outlet, the computer cannot boot up at ultra speed in Turbo mode. This will allow you should choose Turbo mode. Notes: • When you are running system-intensive games or other programs that consume a high proportion of the system resources, you to achieve optimal performance. • After unplugging and reconnecting the power cord to the Auto or Boot position when using OneKey Recovery program. 20 User Guide
In order to keep ultra speed during the boot up, the computer must always keep connecting the outlet. • Toggle the Power Control Switch to the outlet, the computer cannot boot up at ultra speed in Turbo mode. This will allow you should choose Turbo mode. Notes: • When you are running system-intensive games or other programs that consume a high proportion of the system resources, you to achieve optimal performance. • After unplugging and reconnecting the power cord to the Auto or Boot position when using OneKey Recovery program. 20 User Guide
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...Help and Support file on the computer to start the BIOS setup utility and select Startup → Boot Priority, then set boot mode to change the boot mode? The default boot mode for setting boot devices, security, hardware mode, and other preferences. To start the BIOS setup utility? The BIOS setup...Support If you have a problem with the operating system, see the Windows Help and Support file. Shut down the computer. 2. To change the boot mode. 36 User Guide To open the Windows Help and Support file, do I start the BIOS setup utility: 1. It communicates basic computer ...
...Help and Support file on the computer to start the BIOS setup utility and select Startup → Boot Priority, then set boot mode to change the boot mode? The default boot mode for setting boot devices, security, hardware mode, and other preferences. To start the BIOS setup utility? The BIOS setup...Support If you have a problem with the operating system, see the Windows Help and Support file. Shut down the computer. 2. To change the boot mode. 36 User Guide To open the Windows Help and Support file, do I start the BIOS setup utility: 1. It communicates basic computer ...