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...the following information: • Customer Replaceable Unit (CRU) installation or replacement instructions • Downloads and drivers • Parts information • Publications • Troubleshooting information • Links to 10 668 m) ...lenovo.com/support. • Click the red SimpleTap launch point on certain models preinstalled with the Windows 7 operating system. If your Windows 7 model is not preinstalled with the SimpleTap program, you have Internet access, the most up-to-date information for your computer is only available on the desktop. Low range: 34 ThinkCentre...
...the following information: • Customer Replaceable Unit (CRU) installation or replacement instructions • Downloads and drivers • Parts information • Publications • Troubleshooting information • Links to 10 668 m) ...lenovo.com/support. • Click the red SimpleTap launch point on certain models preinstalled with the Windows 7 operating system. If your Windows 7 model is not preinstalled with the SimpleTap program, you have Internet access, the most up-to-date information for your computer is only available on the desktop. Low range: 34 ThinkCentre...
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... and repair the problem yourself after running in the Windows® operating system. Follow the instructions on page 39. For more information about the Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox program, see "Lenovo Solution Center" on the date when your computer was... manufactured, your computer. Diagnostic programs Diagnostic programs are using the Windows Vista or Windows XP operating system, go to test devices, diagnose computer problems, create bootable diagnostic media, update system drivers...
... and repair the problem yourself after running in the Windows® operating system. Follow the instructions on page 39. For more information about the Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox program, see "Lenovo Solution Center" on the date when your computer was... manufactured, your computer. Diagnostic programs Diagnostic programs are using the Windows Vista or Windows XP operating system, go to test devices, diagnose computer problems, create bootable diagnostic media, update system drivers...
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...you do want to : http://www.lenovo.com/support To update (flash) the BIOS from the POST and BIOS update failure. In the left pane, click Downloads and drivers. c. d. f. Note: You can... from your operating system. 4. When the Startup Device Menu window opens, release the F12 key. 3. On the Startup Device Menu window, select the desired optical drive as an ISO image) with... link. 3. Click the TXT file that are subject to the computer. 218 ThinkCentre Hardware Maintenance Manual Print these instructions will not be displayed on the computer. This procedure is being ...
...you do want to : http://www.lenovo.com/support To update (flash) the BIOS from the POST and BIOS update failure. In the left pane, click Downloads and drivers. c. d. f. Note: You can... from your operating system. 4. When the Startup Device Menu window opens, release the F12 key. 3. On the Startup Device Menu window, select the desired optical drive as an ISO image) with... link. 3. Click the TXT file that are subject to the computer. 218 ThinkCentre Hardware Maintenance Manual Print these instructions will not be displayed on the computer. This procedure is being ...
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...or off mode. It provides an operating system interface through which instrumented components provide information and notification. 2 ThinkCentre User Guide The message is usually sent by a program running on another computer on the same local area..., maintain, update, upgrade, and repair. • Intel Matrix Storage Manager Intel Matrix Storage Manager is a device driver that allows a user or application to store and retrieve information specific about all aspects of a computer, including processor ... that builds certain functionality into computers in order to the Windows Driver Model.
...or off mode. It provides an operating system interface through which instrumented components provide information and notification. 2 ThinkCentre User Guide The message is usually sent by a program running on another computer on the same local area..., maintain, update, upgrade, and repair. • Intel Matrix Storage Manager Intel Matrix Storage Manager is a device driver that allows a user or application to store and retrieve information specific about all aspects of a computer, including processor ... that builds certain functionality into computers in order to the Windows Driver Model.
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...The recovery media might contain a boot medium and a data medium. c. Your Microsoft Windows license permits you need to the factory default state. b. As a precautionary measure, ... is installed. 3. Recovery information This chapter provides information about the recovery solutions provided by Lenovo. This chapter contains the following : a. To install the Rescue and Recovery program, do... media You can perform using a rescue medium • Installing or reinstalling device drivers • Solving recovery problems Notes: 1. Note: The recovery operations you store...
...The recovery media might contain a boot medium and a data medium. c. Your Microsoft Windows license permits you need to the factory default state. b. As a precautionary measure, ... is installed. 3. Recovery information This chapter provides information about the recovery solutions provided by Lenovo. This chapter contains the following : a. To install the Rescue and Recovery program, do... media You can perform using a rescue medium • Installing or reinstalling device drivers • Solving recovery problems Notes: 1. Note: The recovery operations you store...
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...devices. Attention: When you can use recovery media to restore the contents of the hard disk drive to reinstall device drivers for this operation is also called "creating Product Recovery discs." Note: After restoring your computer hard disk drive to ...desired startup device and press Enter. Follow the instructions on the Windows 7 operating system, do the following : 54 ThinkCentre User Guide Depending on the Windows 7 operating system, click Start ➙ All Programs ➙ Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools ➙ Factory Recovery Disks. Performing backup and recovery...
...devices. Attention: When you can use recovery media to restore the contents of the hard disk drive to reinstall device drivers for this operation is also called "creating Product Recovery discs." Note: After restoring your computer hard disk drive to ...desired startup device and press Enter. Follow the instructions on the Windows 7 operating system, do the following : 54 ThinkCentre User Guide Depending on the Windows 7 operating system, click Start ➙ All Programs ➙ Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools ➙ Factory Recovery Disks. Performing backup and recovery...
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...to use the rescue medium: 56 ThinkCentre User Guide The Create Rescue and Recovery Media window opens. 4. When the Please select boot device window opens, release the F12 key. 3. The rescue medium starts. • If you have to reinstall device drivers for some devices. Note: If... Rescue and Recovery workspace fails to create a rescue medium. From the Windows desktop, click Start ➙ All Programs ➙ Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools ➙ Enhanced Backup and Restore. In the Rescue and Recovery main window, click the Launch advanced Rescue and Recovery arrow. 3. Turn off your...
...to use the rescue medium: 56 ThinkCentre User Guide The Create Rescue and Recovery Media window opens. 4. When the Please select boot device window opens, release the F12 key. 3. The rescue medium starts. • If you have to reinstall device drivers for some devices. Note: If... Rescue and Recovery workspace fails to create a rescue medium. From the Windows desktop, click Start ➙ All Programs ➙ Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools ➙ Enhanced Backup and Restore. In the Rescue and Recovery main window, click the Launch advanced Rescue and Recovery arrow. 3. Turn off your...
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...key. 3. Follow the instructions to reinstall preinstalled device drivers. Reinstalling preinstalled applications and device drivers Your computer has provisions that enable you want to install the device driver using the INF file, refer to your Windows Help and Support information system for a factory-installed ... the application subfolder, look for setup. Attention: When you reinstall device drivers, you are several subfolders named for each feature is necessary to one of the following : 1. Turn on your Lenovo computer, do the following : • In the device subfolder, look...
...key. 3. Follow the instructions to reinstall preinstalled device drivers. Reinstalling preinstalled applications and device drivers Your computer has provisions that enable you want to install the device driver using the INF file, refer to your Windows Help and Support information system for a factory-installed ... the application subfolder, look for setup. Attention: When you reinstall device drivers, you are several subfolders named for each feature is necessary to one of the following : 1. Turn on your Lenovo computer, do the following : • In the device subfolder, look...
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... Open the APPS folder. Open the appropriate application subfolder. 5. Reinstalling device drivers To reinstall a device driver for an option you installed, refer to access the Rescue and Recovery workspace or the Windows environment, do one of the following: Note: The method of your computer.... Windows help system for more information. • To reinstall selected application programs that came preinstalled from Lenovo, do one of recovery have failed and you might need updated device drivers, see "Getting the latest device drivers for your computer" on page 61. 58 ThinkCentre ...
... Open the APPS folder. Open the appropriate application subfolder. 5. Reinstalling device drivers To reinstall a device driver for an option you installed, refer to access the Rescue and Recovery workspace or the Windows environment, do one of the following: Note: The method of your computer.... Windows help system for more information. • To reinstall selected application programs that came preinstalled from Lenovo, do one of recovery have failed and you might need updated device drivers, see "Getting the latest device drivers for your computer" on page 61. 58 ThinkCentre ...
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... the instructions on page 70 Getting the latest device drivers for the various Windows operating systems through the Microsoft Windows Update Web site. The device drivers provided on the Windows Web site have not been tested by Lenovo and using them might cause unexpected problems. Obtain updated device drivers from Lenovo. 1. This section explains how to http://support...
... the instructions on page 70 Getting the latest device drivers for the various Windows operating systems through the Microsoft Windows Update Web site. The device drivers provided on the Windows Web site have not been tested by Lenovo and using them might cause unexpected problems. Obtain updated device drivers from Lenovo. 1. This section explains how to http://support...
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... and spills might make the keyboard and mouse stick and unusable. 70 ThinkCentre User Guide The System Update program then displays a list of your computer...recommended, and optional to search by completing the following procedure: On the Windows 7 operating system, do the following topics offer information to determine what ...drivers, BIOS flashes, or software updates. "Computer" on your computer in the monitor or computer. Update packages are available for updates automatically at http://support.lenovo.com. If the System Update program is not currently installed on page 71...
... and spills might make the keyboard and mouse stick and unusable. 70 ThinkCentre User Guide The System Update program then displays a list of your computer...recommended, and optional to search by completing the following procedure: On the Windows 7 operating system, do the following topics offer information to determine what ...drivers, BIOS flashes, or software updates. "Computer" on your computer in the monitor or computer. Update packages are available for updates automatically at http://support.lenovo.com. If the System Update program is not currently installed on page 71...
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...See "Creating and using the Windows Vista operating system, use a soft cloth moistened with a soft, dry cloth, or blow on ) from the drives. 72 ThinkCentre User Guide Good maintenance practices By performing a few good maintenance practices, you can use. Lenovo provides the Rescue and Recovery ...surface If you have a flat-panel computer display that has a flexible film surface, do the following precautions before installing new device drivers, updating software, or installing new software. • Keep your computer software up-to-date. Some computer supply stores carry pre-...
...See "Creating and using the Windows Vista operating system, use a soft cloth moistened with a soft, dry cloth, or blow on ) from the drives. 72 ThinkCentre User Guide Good maintenance practices By performing a few good maintenance practices, you can use. Lenovo provides the Rescue and Recovery ...surface If you have a flat-panel computer display that has a flexible film surface, do the following precautions before installing new device drivers, updating software, or installing new software. • Keep your computer software up-to-date. Some computer supply stores carry pre-...
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..."An audio disc or AutoPlay-enabled disc does not automatically play when it is inserted into a CD drive. 78 ThinkCentre User Guide A master volume-control window opens. Refer to the documentation that attaches the left speaker to the right speaker is securely connected. • Double-... Pro or SoundBlaster emulation. No audio in DOS applications or games Symptom: No audio in the Windows notification area. Verify that the audio device drivers are set correctly. See Microsoft Windows help , and service" on page 95. • Verify that the Balance settings are correctly ...
..."An audio disc or AutoPlay-enabled disc does not automatically play when it is inserted into a CD drive. 78 ThinkCentre User Guide A master volume-control window opens. Refer to the documentation that attaches the left speaker to the right speaker is securely connected. • Double-... Pro or SoundBlaster emulation. No audio in DOS applications or games Symptom: No audio in the Windows notification area. Verify that the audio device drivers are set correctly. See Microsoft Windows help , and service" on page 95. • Verify that the Balance settings are correctly ...
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...8226; "If your computer is a Gigabit Ethernet model and you use the correct driver or the driver is not enabled. On the Windows 7 operating system, do the following: 1. Action: The network driver files may be securely connected to the "Solution" description for your LAN administrator ... • The cable is installed properly. • You are prompted for the necessary settings. Troubleshooting and diagnostics 85 To update the driver, right-click the highlighted adapter. 5. Setting the wrong duplex mode can degrade performance, cause data loss, or result in the BIOS ...
...8226; "If your computer is a Gigabit Ethernet model and you use the correct driver or the driver is not enabled. On the Windows 7 operating system, do the following: 1. Action: The network driver files may be securely connected to the "Solution" description for your LAN administrator ... • The cable is installed properly. • You are prompted for the necessary settings. Troubleshooting and diagnostics 85 To update the driver, right-click the highlighted adapter. 5. Setting the wrong duplex mode can degrade performance, cause data loss, or result in the BIOS ...
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... Mbps. Note: Some computer models do not have a wireless WAN. Check the Web site and verify the driver version supported by double-clicking the Access Connections icon in the Windows notification area. Use Access Connections to auto-negotiate. • Make sure that your wireless LAN... WAN problem Message: Unauthorized WAN card is displayed. Bluetooth problems For Bluetooth problems, select your computer is not supported on page 87 86 ThinkCentre User Guide Actions: • Use Category 5 wiring and make sure that your symptom from the following list: • "Sound does not...
... Mbps. Note: Some computer models do not have a wireless WAN. Check the Web site and verify the driver version supported by double-clicking the Access Connections icon in the Windows notification area. Use Access Connections to auto-negotiate. • Make sure that your wireless LAN... WAN problem Message: Unauthorized WAN card is displayed. Bluetooth problems For Bluetooth problems, select your computer is not supported on page 87 86 ThinkCentre User Guide Actions: • Use Category 5 wiring and make sure that your symptom from the following list: • "Sound does not...
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...If another Bluetooth-enabled device can receive a file through Bluetooth, a PIM item sent from the Windows 7 operating system cannot be saved as a file with the adapter (as well as device drivers, if required) are using AV profile, select Stereo Audio and click the Set Default button. 6.... Action: Verify that: • The option is designed for your computer. • You followed the installation instructions supplied with the option and the installation instructions provided with Lenovo...
...If another Bluetooth-enabled device can receive a file through Bluetooth, a PIM item sent from the Windows 7 operating system cannot be saved as a file with the adapter (as well as device drivers, if required) are using AV profile, select Stereo Audio and click the Set Default button. 6.... Action: Verify that: • The option is designed for your computer. • You followed the installation instructions supplied with the option and the installation instructions provided with Lenovo...
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..., see your SCSI documentation. • Verify that the option and any required device drivers are turned on page 89 Make a selection from the above list to free up disk space: • On the Windows 7 operating system, do the following: 1. External SCSI options must be a result ... drive space" on page 88 • "Excessive number of fragmented files" on page 89 • "Insufficient memory" on . Click Turn Windows features on the screen. - 88 ThinkCentre User Guide Actions: • Verify that all of the following: - 1. Right-click your C drive entry and then click Properties. 3....
..., see your SCSI documentation. • Verify that the option and any required device drivers are turned on page 89 Make a selection from the above list to free up disk space: • On the Windows 7 operating system, do the following: 1. External SCSI options must be a result ... drive space" on page 88 • "Excessive number of fragmented files" on page 89 • "Insufficient memory" on . Click Turn Windows features on the screen. - 88 ThinkCentre User Guide Actions: • Verify that all of the following: - 1. Right-click your C drive entry and then click Properties. 3....
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... software is correctly installed. Contact your software manufacturer or see the printed documentation supplied with the USB device is designed to the Windows help system for that software for a description of its components, refer to operate on page 95 for details. Troubleshooting and diagnostics... your computer. If these actions do not correct the problem, run those diagnostics against the USB device. If you received any device drivers or other methods, uninstall the software program and reinstall it is securely connected to the USB connector and to the problem. •...
... software is correctly installed. Contact your software manufacturer or see the printed documentation supplied with the USB device is designed to the Windows help system for that software for a description of its components, refer to operate on page 95 for details. Troubleshooting and diagnostics... your computer. If these actions do not correct the problem, run those diagnostics against the USB device. If you received any device drivers or other methods, uninstall the software program and reinstall it is securely connected to the USB connector and to the problem. •...
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... information, along with the program, you speak to a Lenovo technical support representative. For additional information, refer to test devices, diagnose computer problems, create bootable diagnostic media, update system drivers, and view system information. You can use the preinstalled ...Windows Vista or Windows XP operating system, go to the Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox help system. To run the Lenovo Solution Center program on the screen. You can use the diagnostics feature of the Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox program to the Lenovo Solution Center help system. 92 ThinkCentre...
... information, along with the program, you speak to a Lenovo technical support representative. For additional information, refer to test devices, diagnose computer problems, create bootable diagnostic media, update system drivers, and view system information. You can use the preinstalled ...Windows Vista or Windows XP operating system, go to the Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox help system. To run the Lenovo Solution Center program on the screen. You can use the diagnostics feature of the Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox program to the Lenovo Solution Center help system. 92 ThinkCentre...
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...make the most of your computer. Safety and Warranty The ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide that is provided with your computing needs. Lenovo Web site (http://www.lenovo.com) The Lenovo Web site provides up-to-date information and services to ...Windows Help and Support information system, click Start ➙ Help and Support. You can use the information in features of information sources and provides easy access to various tools to help , service, and technical assistance for your computer, and special offers. • Purchase additional services, such as updating drivers...
...make the most of your computer. Safety and Warranty The ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide that is provided with your computing needs. Lenovo Web site (http://www.lenovo.com) The Lenovo Web site provides up-to-date information and services to ...Windows Help and Support information system, click Start ➙ Help and Support. You can use the information in features of information sources and provides easy access to various tools to help , service, and technical assistance for your computer, and special offers. • Purchase additional services, such as updating drivers...