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...Selecting or changing the startup device sequence 41 Exiting from a POST/BIOS update failure . . . 44 Chapter 6. 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... 55 Television output notice 56 Trademarks 56 Index 57 © Copyright Lenovo 2009 iii Updating system programs 43 Using system programs 43 Updating (flashing) BIOS from a disc 43 Updating (flashing) BIOS from your computer 7 Locating components 9 Locating parts on the system ...
...Selecting or changing the startup device sequence 41 Exiting from a POST/BIOS update failure . . . 44 Chapter 6. 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... 55 Television output notice 56 Trademarks 56 Index 57 © Copyright Lenovo 2009 iii Updating system programs 43 Using system programs 43 Updating (flashing) BIOS from a disc 43 Updating (flashing) BIOS from your computer 7 Locating components 9 Locating parts on the system ...
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... programs, part and connector locations, and internal drives. See Chapter 4, "Using the Setup Utility," on startup v System Management (SM) Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) and SM software © Copyright Lenovo 2009 1 Microprocessor v Intel® Celeron® microprocessor v Intel Celeron dual-core microprocessor v Intel Pentium® dual-core microprocessor v Intel Core™2 Duo...
... programs, part and connector locations, and internal drives. See Chapter 4, "Using the Setup Utility," on startup v System Management (SM) Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) and SM software © Copyright Lenovo 2009 1 Microprocessor v Intel® Celeron® microprocessor v Intel Celeron dual-core microprocessor v Intel Pentium® dual-core microprocessor v Intel Core™2 Duo...
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...) v Three audio connectors on page 3. v Wake on LAN v Wake on Ring (in the Setup Utility program, this feature is called Serial Port Ring Detect 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...
...) v Three audio connectors on page 3. v Wake on LAN v Wake on Ring (in the Setup Utility program, this feature is called Serial Port Ring Detect 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...
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... on computers preinstalled with the innovative technologies provided by downloading and installing software packages (TVT applications, device drivers, BIOS flashes, and other third party applications). ThinkVantage System Update: The ThinkVantage System Update program helps you can adjust...operating-system-controlled settings that you maintain your ThinkCentre® computer. This diagnostic program works through a few important setup tasks to -date by Lenovo, and get more information. Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox The Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox program helps you should keep ...
... on computers preinstalled with the innovative technologies provided by downloading and installing software packages (TVT applications, device drivers, BIOS flashes, and other third party applications). ThinkVantage System Update: The ThinkVantage System Update program helps you can adjust...operating-system-controlled settings that you maintain your ThinkCentre® computer. This diagnostic program works through a few important setup tasks to -date by Lenovo, and get more information. Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox The Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox program helps you should keep ...
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...can be run from the operating system. For most models, you want to update (flash) BIOS from a disc This section provides instructions on your computer. Go to: http://www.lenovo.com Updating (flashing) BIOS from a disc. When the Startup Device Menu opens, release the F12 key. 3. In ...the configuration and setup of software built into the optical drive and press Enter. Chapter 5. Instructions for using the POST/BIOS updates are available at http://www.lenovo.com. Turn off your computer. Insert the disc into your computer. System program updates are available in a TXT ...
...can be run from the operating system. For most models, you want to update (flash) BIOS from a disc This section provides instructions on your computer. Go to: http://www.lenovo.com Updating (flashing) BIOS from a disc. When the Startup Device Menu opens, release the F12 key. 3. In ...the configuration and setup of software built into the optical drive and press Enter. Chapter 5. Instructions for using the POST/BIOS updates are available at http://www.lenovo.com. Turn off your computer. Insert the disc into your computer. System program updates are available in a TXT ...
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... instructions for your machine type: a. If this happens, perform the following to http://www.lenovo.com/support. 2. Remove the POST/BIOS update (flash update) disc from your operating system. 3. Updating (flashing) BIOS from your operating system Note: Because Lenovo makes constant improvements to the Web site, the Web page contents are not on the...
... instructions for your machine type: a. If this happens, perform the following to http://www.lenovo.com/support. 2. Remove the POST/BIOS update (flash update) disc from your operating system. 3. Updating (flashing) BIOS from your operating system Note: Because Lenovo makes constant improvements to the Web site, the Web page contents are not on the...
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For a list of the Lenovo Support phone numbers for your country or region, go to the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide that is provided with your computer or relocate it to a country where your desktop or notebook computer machine ... non-warranted Lenovo parts v Identification of software problem sources v Configuration of or questions related to Service Packs for International Warranty Service, which automatically entitles you to change without notice. To determine whether your computer is provided with the installation of BIOS as depot, carry-in the servicing country. ...
For a list of the Lenovo Support phone numbers for your country or region, go to the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide that is provided with your computer or relocate it to a country where your desktop or notebook computer machine ... non-warranted Lenovo parts v Identification of software problem sources v Configuration of or questions related to Service Packs for International Warranty Service, which automatically entitles you to change without notice. To determine whether your computer is provided with the installation of BIOS as depot, carry-in the servicing country. ...
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...software 5 audio line-in connector 8 audio line-out connector 8 audio subsystem 1 B basic troubleshooting 45 battery, replacing 21 BIOS, updating (flashing) Boot-block Recovery 44 43, 44 C cable lock, security 32 changing startup device sequence 41 cleaning ...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 1 flashing BIOS 43 front bezel removing, reinstalling 15 front connectors 6 G getting help 51 information 51 service 51 H hard disk drive...
...software 5 audio line-in connector 8 audio line-out connector 8 audio subsystem 1 B basic troubleshooting 45 battery, replacing 21 BIOS, updating (flashing) Boot-block Recovery 44 43, 44 C cable lock, security 32 changing startup device sequence 41 cleaning ...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 1 flashing BIOS 43 front bezel removing, reinstalling 15 front connectors 6 G getting help 51 information 51 service 51 H hard disk drive...
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... assembly, replacing 22 power-on self-test (POST) 43 programs, updating system 43 protection, password 33 purchasing additional services 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... connectors 10 locating parts 10 location 10 T television output notice 56 temporary startup device 41 trademarks 56 troubleshooting, basic 45 troubleshooting, diagnostics 45 U updating (flashing) BIOS 43 system programs 43 updating (flashing...
... assembly, replacing 22 power-on self-test (POST) 43 programs, updating system 43 protection, password 33 purchasing additional services 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... connectors 10 locating parts 10 location 10 T television output notice 56 temporary startup device 41 trademarks 56 troubleshooting, basic 45 troubleshooting, diagnostics 45 U updating (flashing) BIOS 43 system programs 43 updating (flashing...
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...DOS 33 Creating a diagnostic disc 33 Running the diagnostic program from a POST/BIOS update failure . . 92 Power management 93 Automatic configuration and power interface (ACPI) BIOS 93 Automatic Power-On features 93 © Copyright Lenovo 2009, 2010 v General information. . . . 29 Additional information resources 29... controlled Passwords 91 Operating system password 91 Vital product data 91 BIOS levels 91 Flash update procedures 91 Updating (flashing) BIOS from a disc 92 Updating (flashing) BIOS from your operating system 92 Recovering from a diagnostic disc 33 Navigating...
...DOS 33 Creating a diagnostic disc 33 Running the diagnostic program from a POST/BIOS update failure . . 92 Power management 93 Automatic configuration and power interface (ACPI) BIOS 93 Automatic Power-On features 93 © Copyright Lenovo 2009, 2010 v General information. . . . 29 Additional information resources 29... controlled Passwords 91 Operating system password 91 Vital product data 91 BIOS levels 91 Flash update procedures 91 Updating (flashing) BIOS from a disc 92 Updating (flashing) BIOS from your operating system 92 Recovering from a diagnostic disc 33 Navigating...
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...both. Use the following information to assist you in the computer you do receive the correct response, proceed to determine and obtain the latest level BIOS, see "BIOS levels" on all cables and power cords. 3. If you are servicing might cause false errors and unnecessary replacement of hardware and software combinations ... response, proceed to the variety of the system board. If you cannot continue, replace the last device tested. Is the failure repeatable? © Copyright Lenovo 2009, 2010 31 Chapter 4. Before replacing any FRUs, ensure that software package.
...both. Use the following information to assist you in the computer you do receive the correct response, proceed to determine and obtain the latest level BIOS, see "BIOS levels" on all cables and power cords. 3. If you are servicing might cause false errors and unnecessary replacement of hardware and software combinations ... response, proceed to the variety of the system board. If you cannot continue, replace the last device tested. Is the failure repeatable? © Copyright Lenovo 2009, 2010 31 Chapter 4. Before replacing any FRUs, ensure that software package.
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Is this configuration ever worked? - Have the same BIOS level 3. Type and version level Notes: To eliminate confusion, identical systems are considered identical only if they: 1. Are the exact machine type and models 2. Have ... setup for the operating system control files Comparing the configuration and software set in the system 8. Has this the original reported failure? • Diagnostics version - BIOS level • Operating system software - Have the same adapters/attachments in use - Have the same configuration options set -up between "working and non-working , what...
Is this configuration ever worked? - Have the same BIOS level 3. Type and version level Notes: To eliminate confusion, identical systems are considered identical only if they: 1. Are the exact machine type and models 2. Have ... setup for the operating system control files Comparing the configuration and software set in the system 8. Has this the original reported failure? • Diagnostics version - BIOS level • Operating system software - Have the same adapters/attachments in use - Have the same configuration options set -up between "working and non-working , what...
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...data error 000-027-XXX BIOS Configuration/Setup error 000-034-XXX BIOS Buffer Allocation failure 000-035-XXX BIOS Reset Condition detected 000-036-XXX BIOS Register error 000-038-XXX BIOS Extension failure 000-039-XXX BIOS DMI data error 000-195-XXX BIOS Test aborted by user 000... tests" on page 91 2. System board 1. System board 1. Flash the system. Diagnostic error codes Refer to reset the log file 42 ThinkCentre Hardware Maintenance Manual See "Flash update procedures" on page 34 for the specific type for information about the Diagnostic programs. In the following diagnostic...
...data error 000-027-XXX BIOS Configuration/Setup error 000-034-XXX BIOS Buffer Allocation failure 000-035-XXX BIOS Reset Condition detected 000-036-XXX BIOS Register error 000-038-XXX BIOS Extension failure 000-039-XXX BIOS DMI data error 000-195-XXX BIOS Test aborted by user 000... tests" on page 91 2. System board 1. System board 1. Flash the system. Diagnostic error codes Refer to reset the log file 42 ThinkCentre Hardware Maintenance Manual See "Flash update procedures" on page 34 for the specific type for information about the Diagnostic programs. In the following diagnostic...
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... system. Symptom-to "Undetermined problems" on page 91 2. Diagnostic Error Code 000-197-XXX BIOS test warning 000-198-XXX BIOS test aborted 000-199-XXX BIOS test failed, cause unknown 000-250-XXX BIOS APM failure 000-270-XXX BIOS ACPI failure 001-000-XXX System Test Passed 001-00X-XXX System Error 001...
... system. Symptom-to "Undetermined problems" on page 91 2. Diagnostic Error Code 000-197-XXX BIOS test warning 000-198-XXX BIOS test aborted 000-199-XXX BIOS test failed, cause unknown 000-250-XXX BIOS APM failure 000-270-XXX BIOS ACPI failure 001-000-XXX System Test Passed 001-00X-XXX System Error 001...
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...-031-XXX Video Device Cable failure 005-032-XXX Video Device Controller failure 005-036-XXX Video Register error 005-038-XXX System BIOS extension failure 005-040-XXX Video IRQ failure 005-195-XXX Video Test aborted by user 005-196-XXX Video test halt, error...-XXX Video test warning 005-198-XXX Video test aborted FRU/Action 1. See Chapter 6 "Diagnostics, Test and Recovery Information" on page 63 46 ThinkCentre Hardware Maintenance Manual Replace the component called out in warning statement 4. Replace the component under test 1. System board 1. Press F3 to "Undetermined problems"...
...-031-XXX Video Device Cable failure 005-032-XXX Video Device Controller failure 005-036-XXX Video Register error 005-038-XXX System BIOS extension failure 005-040-XXX Video IRQ failure 005-195-XXX Video Test aborted by user 005-196-XXX Video test halt, error...-XXX Video test warning 005-198-XXX Video test aborted FRU/Action 1. See Chapter 6 "Diagnostics, Test and Recovery Information" on page 63 46 ThinkCentre Hardware Maintenance Manual Replace the component called out in warning statement 4. Replace the component under test 1. System board 1. Press F3 to "Undetermined problems"...
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... the Setup Utility program and press F7 to load defaults and then press F10 to -FRU Index 59 Hard Disk Drive Cable 2. See "Updating (flashing) BIOS from your operating system" on page 37. 2. Reseat the hard disk drive cable 4. Mouse 2. The following tables describes beep symptoms. Beep Symptom 2 short beeps CMOS...
... the Setup Utility program and press F7 to load defaults and then press F10 to -FRU Index 59 Hard Disk Drive Cable 2. See "Updating (flashing) BIOS from your operating system" on page 37. 2. Reseat the hard disk drive cable 4. Mouse 2. The following tables describes beep symptoms. Beep Symptom 2 short beeps CMOS...
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...message appears on the screen the next time you correct the cause of CMOS is properly connected to a weak CMOS battery. 60 ThinkCentre Hardware Maintenance Manual Replace the video adapter card (if present). 3. Replace the system board. Make sure the keyboard is incorrect. Replace... the keyboard. 3. Perform the following actions in order. 1. Perform a Boot block recovery. See "Updating (flashing) BIOS from your operating system" on page 37. 2. Make sure the memory module(s) are properly seated in the connector(s). 2. Replace the memory module...
...message appears on the screen the next time you correct the cause of CMOS is properly connected to a weak CMOS battery. 60 ThinkCentre Hardware Maintenance Manual Replace the video adapter card (if present). 3. Replace the system board. Make sure the keyboard is incorrect. Replace... the keyboard. 3. Perform the following actions in order. 1. Perform a Boot block recovery. See "Updating (flashing) BIOS from your operating system" on page 37. 2. Make sure the memory module(s) are properly seated in the connector(s). 2. Replace the memory module...
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...(Advise network administrator of new MAC address) Chapter 7. Symptom-to find or initialize the hard disk drive controller or the drive. The BIOS was unable to -FRU Index 61 Miscellaneous error messages Message/Symptom Changing display colors Computer will not RPL from server FRU/Action Display/Monitor ... and that network adapter is enabled for RPL 3. Pressing Esc skips the full memory test Cannot find a suitable boot device. The BIOS then ignores the missing keyboard during POST. Make sure you have bootable media. Ensure that network is set the error halt condition in...
...(Advise network administrator of new MAC address) Chapter 7. Symptom-to find or initialize the hard disk drive controller or the drive. The BIOS was unable to -FRU Index 61 Miscellaneous error messages Message/Symptom Changing display colors Computer will not RPL from server FRU/Action Display/Monitor ... and that network adapter is enabled for RPL 3. Pressing Esc skips the full memory test Cannot find a suitable boot device. The BIOS then ignores the missing keyboard during POST. Make sure you have bootable media. Ensure that network is set the error halt condition in...
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... procedures" on page 37. Chapter 10. After you replace the system board, the VPD must be updated. Lenovo Customer Support Center 3. Flash update procedures This section details how to determine the current level of BIOS can cause false errors and unnecessary FRU replacement. Security features Security features in the nonvolatile memory on...
... procedures" on page 37. Chapter 10. After you replace the system board, the VPD must be updated. Lenovo Customer Support Center 3. Flash update procedures This section details how to determine the current level of BIOS can cause false errors and unnecessary FRU replacement. Security features Security features in the nonvolatile memory on...
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...This is completed, remove the disc from your operating system. 3. System program updates are available at: http://www.lenovo.com/support To update (flash) BIOS from a disc. After the update is very important because they are subject to change without notice, including the ... BIOS in the following to easily locate all the BIOS related links. To update (flash) BIOS from the optical drive. 92 ThinkCentre Hardware Maintenance Manual Turn the computer on the computer. Remove the POST/BIOS update (flash update) disc from your operating system Note: Because Lenovo makes...
...This is completed, remove the disc from your operating system. 3. System program updates are available at: http://www.lenovo.com/support To update (flash) BIOS from a disc. After the update is very important because they are subject to change without notice, including the ... BIOS in the following to easily locate all the BIOS related links. To update (flash) BIOS from the optical drive. 92 ThinkCentre Hardware Maintenance Manual Turn the computer on the computer. Remove the POST/BIOS update (flash update) disc from your operating system Note: Because Lenovo makes...