User Manual
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...) v Flash memory for system programs (varies by model type) Internal drives v SATA II (Serial Advanced Technology Attachment) internal hard disk drive v Optical drive (some models) System management features v Preboot Execution Environment (PXE) v Wake on LAN® © Copyright Lenovo 2008 3 Chapter 2. This section provides an overview of models. See Chapter 4, "Using the Setup Utility," on the rear panel v Mono internal speaker Connectivity v 10/100/1000 Mbps integrated Ethernet controller v Peripheral Component Interconnect (PCI) V.90 Data/Fax modem (some models) Video...
...) v Flash memory for system programs (varies by model type) Internal drives v SATA II (Serial Advanced Technology Attachment) internal hard disk drive v Optical drive (some models) System management features v Preboot Execution Environment (PXE) v Wake on LAN® © Copyright Lenovo 2008 3 Chapter 2. This section provides an overview of models. See Chapter 4, "Using the Setup Utility," on the rear panel v Mono internal speaker Connectivity v 10/100/1000 Mbps integrated Ethernet controller v Peripheral Component Interconnect (PCI) V.90 Data/Fax modem (some models) Video...
User Manual
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..., to the SATA connectors (such as hard disk drives or the optical drive) are case sensitive v Not be your name or your user name v Not be used until a valid password is set to access the Setup Utility program. See Chapter 4, "Using the Setup Utility," on the right side of up to set an Administrator Password in the system configuration. 10 User Guide When this feature is set to Disabled, all devices connected to change , or delete a password, do the...
..., to the SATA connectors (such as hard disk drives or the optical drive) are case sensitive v Not be your name or your user name v Not be used until a valid password is set to access the Setup Utility program. See Chapter 4, "Using the Setup Utility," on the right side of up to set an Administrator Password in the system configuration. 10 User Guide When this feature is set to Disabled, all devices connected to change , or delete a password, do the...
User Manual
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... turned on the computer. Troubleshooting and diagnostics This chapter describes some basic troubleshooting and diagnostic programs. If your computer problem is provided with your computer has a secondary power switch on the back of the computer, make sure that is not described here, see "Connecting your computer for a list of service and support telephone numbers. © Copyright Lenovo 2008 15 v The monitor signal cable is securely connected to the monitor...
... turned on the computer. Troubleshooting and diagnostics This chapter describes some basic troubleshooting and diagnostic programs. If your computer problem is provided with your computer has a secondary power switch on the back of the computer, make sure that is not described here, see "Connecting your computer for a list of service and support telephone numbers. © Copyright Lenovo 2008 15 v The monitor signal cable is securely connected to the monitor...
User Manual
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... used when diagnosing problems while running the Windows operating system) 16 User Guide If you cannot correct the problem, have the computer serviced. Refer to test hardware components of your computer and report operating-system-controlled settings that is securely connected to the keyboard. If you diagnose problems: v PC-Doctor for a list of the computer. The computer beeps multiple times before the operating system starts. The computer does not respond to a USB connector...
... used when diagnosing problems while running the Windows operating system) 16 User Guide If you cannot correct the problem, have the computer serviced. Refer to test hardware components of your computer and report operating-system-controlled settings that is securely connected to the keyboard. If you diagnose problems: v PC-Doctor for a list of the computer. The computer beeps multiple times before the operating system starts. The computer does not respond to a USB connector...
User Manual
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... the service and support phone number for your country or region. You can also do the following: v Shop for hardware, operating systems, application programs, network setup and configuration, and custom installations. v Purchase additional services, such as support for : - v Download the latest device drivers and software updates for your computer model. To open Access Help, click Start → All Programs → ThinkVantage → Access Help. Desktop and notebook computers, - After you . 32 User Guide Lenovo Web...
... the service and support phone number for your country or region. You can also do the following: v Shop for hardware, operating systems, application programs, network setup and configuration, and custom installations. v Purchase additional services, such as support for : - v Download the latest device drivers and software updates for your computer model. To open Access Help, click Start → All Programs → ThinkVantage → Access Help. Desktop and notebook computers, - After you . 32 User Guide Lenovo Web...
User Manual
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... with the installation of or questions related to Service Packs for your computer is eligible for hardware, operating systems, and application programs; upgraded or extended hardware repair services; Service availability and service name might apply. Have the following information available: v Machine type and model v Serial numbers of your hardware products v Description of the problem v Exact wording of any error messages v Hardware and software configuration information Using other services If you call. Service centers in certain...
... with the installation of or questions related to Service Packs for your computer is eligible for hardware, operating systems, and application programs; upgraded or extended hardware repair services; Service availability and service name might apply. Have the following information available: v Machine type and model v Serial numbers of your hardware products v Description of the problem v Exact wording of any error messages v Hardware and software configuration information Using other services If you call. Service centers in certain...
User Manual
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... BIOS, updating (flashing) 13, 14 books folder, online 31 boot-block recovery 14 C changing password 10 startup device sequence 11 cleaning the mouse 19 commands basic AT 35 fax class 1 39 fax class 2 39 manual modem 35 MNP/V.42/V.42bis/V.44 38 voice 40 considerations, passwords 10 creating and using recovery repair diskette 27 and using rescue media 26 diagnostic CD/DVD image 17 product recovery disc 23 customer support center 33 D deleting password 10 device drivers installing...
... BIOS, updating (flashing) 13, 14 books folder, online 31 boot-block recovery 14 C changing password 10 startup device sequence 11 cleaning the mouse 19 commands basic AT 35 fax class 1 39 fax class 2 39 manual modem 35 MNP/V.42/V.42bis/V.44 38 voice 40 considerations, passwords 10 creating and using recovery repair diskette 27 and using rescue media 26 diagnostic CD/DVD image 17 product recovery disc 23 customer support center 33 D deleting password 10 device drivers installing...
User Manual
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... operations, backup and recovery 24 optical mouse 19 overview, software 7 P password administrator 10 considerations 10 setting, changing, deleting 10 user 10 passwords, using 9 physical specifications 5 power Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) support 4 features 4 power-on self-test (POST) 13 product recovery disc, creating 23 productivity center, ThinkVantage 31 programs, updating system 13 purchasing additional services 34 R recovering device drivers 28 from a POST/BIOS update failure 14 software 23 recovery boot-block 14 operations, backup and 24 problems, solving 29 repair...
... operations, backup and recovery 24 optical mouse 19 overview, software 7 P password administrator 10 considerations 10 setting, changing, deleting 10 user 10 passwords, using 9 physical specifications 5 power Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) support 4 features 4 power-on self-test (POST) 13 product recovery disc, creating 23 productivity center, ThinkVantage 31 programs, updating system 13 purchasing additional services 34 R recovering device drivers 28 from a POST/BIOS update failure 14 software 23 recovery boot-block 14 operations, backup and 24 problems, solving 29 repair...
Hardware Maintenance Manual
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..., 9853, 9949 69 Locations 69 Rear connectors 69 Computer components 70 System board connectors 70 Removing the cover 71 Accessing system board components and drives . 72 Replacing a memory module 73 Replacing the CMOS battery 74 Replacing the power supply 75 Replacing the system board 76 Replacing the microprocessor 79 Replacing the hard disk drive 82 Replacing an optical drive 84 Replacing the diskette drive 84 Replacing the power switch/LED assembly . . . 85 Replacing the front panel card 86 Replacing the system fan assembly 87 Replacing a PCI adapter 87 Completing the FRU...
..., 9853, 9949 69 Locations 69 Rear connectors 69 Computer components 70 System board connectors 70 Removing the cover 71 Accessing system board components and drives . 72 Replacing a memory module 73 Replacing the CMOS battery 74 Replacing the power supply 75 Replacing the system board 76 Replacing the microprocessor 79 Replacing the hard disk drive 82 Replacing an optical drive 84 Replacing the diskette drive 84 Replacing the power switch/LED assembly . . . 85 Replacing the front panel card 86 Replacing the system fan assembly 87 Replacing a PCI adapter 87 Completing the FRU...
Hardware Maintenance Manual
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... information about the use, operation, and maintenance of information To access this publication. General information This chapter provides general information that applies to all machine types supported by this information, go to other technical assistance. You can find the following information: • CRU removal and installation instructions • Publications • Troubleshooting information • Parts information • Downloads and drivers • Links to http://www.lenovo.com/support/.
... information about the use, operation, and maintenance of information To access this publication. General information This chapter provides general information that applies to all machine types supported by this information, go to other technical assistance. You can find the following information: • CRU removal and installation instructions • Publications • Troubleshooting information • Parts information • Downloads and drivers • Links to http://www.lenovo.com/support/.
Hardware Maintenance Manual
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... of hardware and software combinations that the latest level of the system board. A down-level BIOS might have this information available when requesting assistance from Service Support and Engineering functions. • Machine type and model • Processor or hard disk upgrades • Failure symptom - For more information on how to assist you receive an error, replace the part that software package. Check all external devices. 2. General error messages appear if a problem or...
... of hardware and software combinations that the latest level of the system board. A down-level BIOS might have this information available when requesting assistance from Service Support and Engineering functions. • Machine type and model • Processor or hard disk upgrades • Failure symptom - For more information on how to assist you receive an error, replace the part that software package. Check all external devices. 2. General error messages appear if a problem or...
Hardware Maintenance Manual
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... the CD-ROM, diskette, or hard disk as expected, use one of the following symbols You can type either password. Selecting a temporary startup device Use this method, repeatedly press and release the F12 key rather than leaving it deters unauthorized persons from the Startup Device Menu and press Enter to begin. 42 ThinkCentre Hardware Maintenance Manual Select the desired startup device from changing configuration settings. Read the information displayed on the computer. Turn off the...
... the CD-ROM, diskette, or hard disk as expected, use one of the following symbols You can type either password. Selecting a temporary startup device Use this method, repeatedly press and release the F12 key rather than leaving it deters unauthorized persons from the Startup Device Menu and press Enter to begin. 42 ThinkCentre Hardware Maintenance Manual Select the desired startup device from changing configuration settings. Read the information displayed on the computer. Turn off the...
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... 67 1. Re-run test 3. Replace the component under function test 1. Go to "Undetermined problems" on page 41 2. Remove USB device(s) and re-test 2. Run memory test 4. System board 1. Flash the system. Symptom-to review the log file 2. Press F3 to -FRU Index 53 Re-start the test to "Undetermined problems" on page 775 2. Go to reset the log file 1. Flash the system and re-test. System board 1. See "Updating (flashing) BIOS from a CD-ROM or diskette...
... 67 1. Re-run test 3. Replace the component under function test 1. Go to "Undetermined problems" on page 41 2. Remove USB device(s) and re-test 2. Run memory test 4. System board 1. Flash the system. Symptom-to review the log file 2. Press F3 to -FRU Index 53 Re-start the test to "Undetermined problems" on page 775 2. Go to reset the log file 1. Flash the system and re-test. System board 1. See "Updating (flashing) BIOS from a CD-ROM or diskette...
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... that network adapter is enabled for RPL 3. This message displays during POST. Power Switch 2. Make sure the keyboard is correctly installed. This information gives specifics about the type and location of new MAC address) Chapter 7. Make sure the boot drive is set the error halt condition in Setup is properly connected to NONE. Riser card, if installed 1. If no keys are installed, make sure the hard disk drive selection in Setup to find or initialize the hard disk drive controller or the drive. Ensure...
... that network adapter is enabled for RPL 3. This message displays during POST. Power Switch 2. Make sure the keyboard is correctly installed. This information gives specifics about the type and location of new MAC address) Chapter 7. Make sure the boot drive is set the error halt condition in Setup is properly connected to NONE. Riser card, if installed 1. If no keys are installed, make sure the hard disk drive selection in Setup to find or initialize the hard disk drive controller or the drive. Ensure...
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... Serial or parallel port device failure (adapter port) 1. Cable 4. External devices (modem, printer, or mouse) b. External Cache f. Power-on the keyboard do not work 1. Run Setup and check Startup sequence. 2. External Device 3. System Board Some or all devices and adapters have been removed, and the problem continues, replace the system board. Memory modules d. System Board 5. Remove or disconnect the following components (if installed) one at a time. a. Symptom-to re-test the system. 4. Diskette Drive 3. If network administrator is jumpered as a master and the optical...
... Serial or parallel port device failure (adapter port) 1. Cable 4. External devices (modem, printer, or mouse) b. External Cache f. Power-on the keyboard do not work 1. Run Setup and check Startup sequence. 2. External Device 3. System Board Some or all devices and adapters have been removed, and the problem continues, replace the system board. Memory modules d. System Board 5. Remove or disconnect the following components (if installed) one at a time. a. Symptom-to re-test the system. 4. Diskette Drive 3. If network administrator is jumpered as a master and the optical...
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... system power supply, processor, hard disk drives, and some monitors. Remove the BIOS flash diskette from a POST/BIOS update failure Attention: If an interruption occurs during startup, press Ctrl and Home keys (Ctrl + Home) at which the computer will see a screen indicating that Flash recovery has started. Note: If your computer and then press Enter. 6. Type the seven-character serial number of the computer and the setting for Advanced Power Management (APM) BIOS mode is ignored. Power management Power management reduces the power...
... system power supply, processor, hard disk drives, and some monitors. Remove the BIOS flash diskette from a POST/BIOS update failure Attention: If an interruption occurs during startup, press Ctrl and Home keys (Ctrl + Home) at which the computer will see a screen indicating that Flash recovery has started. Note: If your computer and then press Enter. 6. Type the seven-character serial number of the computer and the setting for Advanced Power Management (APM) BIOS mode is ignored. Power management Power management reduces the power...
(English) Rescue and Recovery 4.3 Deployment Guide
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... environment . . . . 36 Configuring the Opera browser 41 Changing the video resolution 47 Startup applications 47 Passwords 48 Password access 48 Log files 49 Create Rescue Media 49 Chapter 4. New rollouts 51 Preparing the hard disk drive 51 Installing 51 Updating 53 Enabling the Rescue and Recovery desktop . . . 53 Scenario 2 - Performing a Bare Metal Restore from an Admin Backup 58 Scenario 7 - Best practices 51 Scenario 1 - Manually creating the Service Partition of S drive 58 Appendix...
... environment . . . . 36 Configuring the Opera browser 41 Changing the video resolution 47 Startup applications 47 Passwords 48 Password access 48 Log files 49 Create Rescue Media 49 Chapter 4. New rollouts 51 Preparing the hard disk drive 51 Installing 51 Updating 53 Enabling the Rescue and Recovery desktop . . . 53 Scenario 2 - Performing a Bare Metal Restore from an Admin Backup 58 Scenario 7 - Best practices 51 Scenario 1 - Manually creating the Service Partition of S drive 58 Appendix...
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... assigns it access rights so that only the account that can be downloaded separately for the Individual language files for backups The mapping network drive function relies on the registry settings located at HKLM\Software\Lenovo\MND. Install the Rescue and Recovery program using MSIEXE: 22 Rescue and Recovery 4.3 Deployment Guide To silently install the setup files using the MSIEXE file: a. Rejuvenating or restoring the operating system and...
... assigns it access rights so that only the account that can be downloaded separately for the Individual language files for backups The mapping network drive function relies on the registry settings located at HKLM\Software\Lenovo\MND. Install the Rescue and Recovery program using MSIEXE: 22 Rescue and Recovery 4.3 Deployment Guide To silently install the setup files using the MSIEXE file: a. Rejuvenating or restoring the operating system and...
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... key settings: HKLM\SOFTWARE\Lenovo\Rescue and Recovery\Settings\OSAppsList The OSAppsList setting will be viewed or transmitted to choose Restore. If the Simplified User Interface setting is disabled. The Diagnostics tool available in the Predesktop Area of the Rescue and Recovery program aids in this external file will be placed in a location which can be displayed each time the Rescue and Recovery program is started unless the setting...
... key settings: HKLM\SOFTWARE\Lenovo\Rescue and Recovery\Settings\OSAppsList The OSAppsList setting will be viewed or transmitted to choose Restore. If the Simplified User Interface setting is disabled. The Diagnostics tool available in the Predesktop Area of the Rescue and Recovery program aids in this external file will be placed in a location which can be displayed each time the Rescue and Recovery program is started unless the setting...
(English) Rescue and Recovery 4.5 Deployment Guide
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... you are starting with WIM files and Windows 7" on page 50 Scenario 1 - New rollouts" on each machine by roughly one storage device attached). Installing with a clean hard disk drive, you are going to install the Rescue and Recovery program. Manually creating the Service Partition of the EXE (Without the .EXE) set BUILDID=z936zisXXXXus00.exe :: This is to install Windows on Lenovo-branded computers. At the DOS prompt, type the...
... you are starting with WIM files and Windows 7" on page 50 Scenario 1 - New rollouts" on each machine by roughly one storage device attached). Installing with a clean hard disk drive, you are going to install the Rescue and Recovery program. Manually creating the Service Partition of the EXE (Without the .EXE) set BUILDID=z936zisXXXXus00.exe :: This is to install Windows on Lenovo-branded computers. At the DOS prompt, type the...