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... password (clearing CMOS 38 Replacing the cover and connecting the cables. . . 39 Chapter 4. Portions © IBM Corp. 2005. Troubleshooting and diagnostics 55 © Lenovo 2006, 2007. Contents Important safety information v Conditions that require immediate action . . . . . Setting up your computer . . 3 Installing the vertical stand 3 ...startup device sequence . . . . 51 Advanced settings 52 Exiting from a diskette . . . . 53 Chapter 7. Updating system programs 53 Using system programs 53 Updating (flashing) BIOS from the Setup Utility program . . . . . 52 Chapter 6.
... password (clearing CMOS 38 Replacing the cover and connecting the cables. . . 39 Chapter 4. Portions © IBM Corp. 2005. Troubleshooting and diagnostics 55 © Lenovo 2006, 2007. Contents Important safety information v Conditions that require immediate action . . . . . Setting up your computer . . 3 Installing the vertical stand 3 ...startup device sequence . . . . 51 Advanced settings 52 Exiting from a diskette . . . . 53 Chapter 7. Updating system programs 53 Using system programs 53 Updating (flashing) BIOS from the Setup Utility program . . . . . 52 Chapter 6.
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...diagnostics," on page 55 provides information about setting up your computer for comfort and the impact of helpful resources available from a POST/BIOS update failure. v Chapter 4, "Recovering software," on page 41 provides instructions on how to use the ThinkVantage® Rescue and ...for your computer. v Chapter 3, "Installing options," on page 13 provides information on page 73 provides notices and trademark information. © Lenovo 2006, 2007. Introduction This User Guide contains the following information: v Chapter 1, "Arranging your workspace," on page 1 provides information about...
...diagnostics," on page 55 provides information about setting up your computer for comfort and the impact of helpful resources available from a POST/BIOS update failure. v Chapter 4, "Recovering software," on page 41 provides instructions on how to use the ThinkVantage® Rescue and ...for your computer. v Chapter 3, "Installing options," on page 13 provides information on page 73 provides notices and trademark information. © Lenovo 2006, 2007. Introduction This User Guide contains the following information: v Chapter 1, "Arranging your workspace," on page 1 provides information about...
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... the Setup Utility program, this feature is called Serial Port Ring Detect for an external modem) v Remote Administration v Automatic power-on startup v System Management (SM) BIOS and SM software v Ability to store power-on self-test (POST) hardware test results Input/output features v 25-pin Extended Capabilities Port (ECP)/Extended Parallel...
... the Setup Utility program, this feature is called Serial Port Ring Detect for an external modem) v Remote Administration v Automatic power-on startup v System Management (SM) BIOS and SM software v Ability to store power-on self-test (POST) hardware test results Input/output features v 25-pin Extended Capabilities Port (ECP)/Extended Parallel...
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...) v Automatic 50/60 Hz input frequency switching v Advanced Power Management support v Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) support Security features v User and administrator passwords for BIOS access v Support for the addition of a padlock to secure the computer cover v Support for the addition of an integrated cable lock (Kensington lock) to support...
...) v Automatic 50/60 Hz input frequency switching v Advanced Power Management support v Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) support Security features v User and administrator passwords for BIOS access v Support for the addition of a padlock to secure the computer cover v Support for the addition of an integrated cable lock (Kensington lock) to support...
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.... You can designate where the Rescue and Recovery program stores the backup: 42 User Guide Restart your computer. 3. Insert the Start Recovery disc into your BIOS startup sequence. See "Setting a rescue device in your CD or DVD drive. 2. Restart your computer. 3. When using Product Recovery discs on your CD or DVD...
.... You can designate where the Rescue and Recovery program stores the backup: 42 User Guide Restart your computer. 3. Insert the Start Recovery disc into your BIOS startup sequence. See "Setting a rescue device in your CD or DVD drive. 2. Restart your computer. 3. When using Product Recovery discs on your CD or DVD...
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...you want to access the Rescue and Recovery workspace or the Windows environment, use the Recovery Repair diskette, do the following Web address: http://www.lenovo.com/think/support/site.wss/document.do?lndocid=MIGR-54483 3. v If you are unable to create. Help for more information. Start your... BIOS startup sequence. Follow the instructions on the diskette will be erased and the diskette will be formatted appropriately. 4. It is on CDs or DVDs, ...
...you want to access the Rescue and Recovery workspace or the Windows environment, use the Recovery Repair diskette, do the following Web address: http://www.lenovo.com/think/support/site.wss/document.do?lndocid=MIGR-54483 3. v If you are unable to create. Help for more information. Start your... BIOS startup sequence. Follow the instructions on the diskette will be erased and the diskette will be formatted appropriately. 4. It is on CDs or DVDs, ...
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... rescue device, CD drive, DVD drive, or USB hard disk drive defined as a startup device in a safe place as possible and store them in the BIOS startup sequence. When the Setup Confirmation window appears, press Enter. 9. Solving recovery problems If you are unable to start the Rescue and Recovery program from...
... rescue device, CD drive, DVD drive, or USB hard disk drive defined as a startup device in a safe place as possible and store them in the BIOS startup sequence. When the Setup Confirmation window appears, press Enter. 9. Solving recovery problems If you are unable to start the Rescue and Recovery program from...
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...and setup of software into electrical signals that can be run from a POST/BIOS update failure. Instructions for using a flash update diskette or by running a special update program from http://www.lenovo.com to create a system-program-update (flash) diskette or an update ...System programs are available at http://www.lenovo.com. Lenovo might make changes and enhancements to complete the update. © Lenovo 2006, 2007. Updating (flashing) BIOS from a diskette To update (flash) the BIOS from other layers of your computer using the POST/BIOS updates are available as an .iso...
...and setup of software into electrical signals that can be run from a POST/BIOS update failure. Instructions for using a flash update diskette or by running a special update program from http://www.lenovo.com to create a system-program-update (flash) diskette or an update ...System programs are available at http://www.lenovo.com. Lenovo might make changes and enhancements to complete the update. © Lenovo 2006, 2007. Updating (flashing) BIOS from a diskette To update (flash) the BIOS from other layers of your computer using the POST/BIOS updates are available as an .iso...
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...the applicable level of service. Getting information, help , that comes with a set of diagnostic programs that apply to http://www.lenovo.com/support/ and follow the instructions. If you identify hardware problems. For instructions on using the diagnostic programs, see "Information ...you that you have a hardware problem and deciding what action is determined to be caused by Lenovo or nonwarranted Lenovo parts v Identification of software problem sources v Configuration of BIOS as part of an installation or upgrade v Changes, modifications, or upgrades to device drivers v ...
...the applicable level of service. Getting information, help , that comes with a set of diagnostic programs that apply to http://www.lenovo.com/support/ and follow the instructions. If you identify hardware problems. For instructions on using the diagnostic programs, see "Information ...you that you have a hardware problem and deciding what action is determined to be caused by Lenovo or nonwarranted Lenovo parts v Identification of software problem sources v Configuration of BIOS as part of an installation or upgrade v Changes, modifications, or upgrades to device drivers v ...
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... 11 software 10 installing options adapters 30 internal drives 31 memory modules 29 security features 35 internal drives 14 K keyboard connector 21 L Lenovo Web site 62 locating components 23 M memory installing 29 modem commands Basic AT 65 Extended AT 67 Fax Class 1 69 Fax Class...antivirus software, updating 11 arranging your workspace 1 audio line in connector 21 audio line out connector 21 audio subsystem 14 B battery, changing 37 BIOS, updating (flashing) 53 C cables, connecting 39 changing startup device sequence 51 changing the battery 37 CMOS, clearing 38 components, internal 23 computer...
... 11 software 10 installing options adapters 30 internal drives 31 memory modules 29 security features 35 internal drives 14 K keyboard connector 21 L Lenovo Web site 62 locating components 23 M memory installing 29 modem commands Basic AT 65 Extended AT 67 Fax Class 1 69 Fax Class...antivirus software, updating 11 arranging your workspace 1 audio line in connector 21 audio line out connector 21 audio subsystem 14 B battery, changing 37 BIOS, updating (flashing) 53 C cables, connecting 39 changing startup device sequence 51 changing the battery 37 CMOS, clearing 38 components, internal 23 computer...
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... 76 User Guide system board (continued) memory 16, 29 system management 14 system programs 53 T ThinkVantage Productivity Center 61 trademarks 74 troubleshooting 55 U updating (flashing) BIOS 53 antivirus software 11 operating system 11 updating system programs 53 USB connectors 21 using passwords 49 security profile by device 50 Setup Utility 49...
... 76 User Guide system board (continued) memory 16, 29 system management 14 system programs 53 T ThinkVantage Productivity Center 61 trademarks 74 troubleshooting 55 U updating (flashing) BIOS 53 antivirus software 11 operating system 11 updating system programs 53 USB connectors 21 using passwords 49 security profile by device 50 Setup Utility 49...
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...with preinstalled software. Event log: Provides details of recent user activities and listings of diagnostic diskettes. - It is available on Lenovo-branded personal computers that can perform hardware tests and report results. - v Troubleshoot - Create diagnostic disks: Enables you to ...: Provides details about the computer and its hardware components. - This capability reduces time-consuming help topics. - Access BIOS: Opens the BIOS Setup Utility program. Windows environment The Rescue and Recovery Windows environment enables users to aid in support cost savings. You...
...with preinstalled software. Event log: Provides details of recent user activities and listings of diagnostic diskettes. - It is available on Lenovo-branded personal computers that can perform hardware tests and report results. - v Troubleshoot - Create diagnostic disks: Enables you to ...: Provides details about the computer and its hardware components. - This capability reduces time-consuming help topics. - Access BIOS: Opens the BIOS Setup Utility program. Windows environment The Rescue and Recovery Windows environment enables users to aid in support cost savings. You...
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... Therefore, the Windows Installer program does not support the overinstall behavior from an Admin Backup" on a system with the non-BIOS version of the Rescue and Recovery program for Windows 2000, Windows XP or Windows Vista® cannot be created when the ...with the registry or Active Directory. Installation Prior to installing the Rescue and Recovery program, you attempt to enter a password. © Copyright Lenovo 2008, 2009 5 Notes: 1. Microsoft Recovery Console looks for instructions. 3. The primary interface operates in the Windows PE environment. The Rescue and...
... Therefore, the Windows Installer program does not support the overinstall behavior from an Admin Backup" on a system with the non-BIOS version of the Rescue and Recovery program for Windows 2000, Windows XP or Windows Vista® cannot be created when the ...with the registry or Active Directory. Installation Prior to installing the Rescue and Recovery program, you attempt to enter a password. © Copyright Lenovo 2008, 2009 5 Notes: 1. Microsoft Recovery Console looks for instructions. 3. The primary interface operates in the Windows PE environment. The Rescue and...
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...program will be installed. Hard disk drive configuration: The Rescue and Recovery program is required. In shared memory configurations, the BIOS setting for maximum shared memory must meet or exceed the following requirements: Installation requirements: 2.4 GB of free space on ...this package, refer to the readme file that supports a resolution of the Rescue and Recovery program, see the Lenovo Web site: http://www.lenovo.com/thinkvantage Requirements for original equipment manufacturer (OEM) computers. 6 Rescue and Recovery 4.3 Deployment Guide Installation requirements This...
...program will be installed. Hard disk drive configuration: The Rescue and Recovery program is required. In shared memory configurations, the BIOS setting for maximum shared memory must meet or exceed the following requirements: Installation requirements: 2.4 GB of free space on ...this package, refer to the readme file that supports a resolution of the Rescue and Recovery program, see the Lenovo Web site: http://www.lenovo.com/thinkvantage Requirements for original equipment manufacturer (OEM) computers. 6 Rescue and Recovery 4.3 Deployment Guide Installation requirements This...
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... disk drive must comply with the command block specification in the section 2.0 Subclass code in "Scenario 2 - For supported Lenovo computers, required drivers are independent of an application or product to the Readme file and various utilities that supports a resolution of...RW) must fully support one or more of the following specifications: v ATAPI Removable Media Device BIOS Specification v BIOS Enhanced Disk Drive Services - 2 v Compaq Phoenix Intel® BIOS Boot Specification v El Torito Bootable CD-ROM Format Specification v USB Mass Storage Class Specification Overview ...
... disk drive must comply with the command block specification in the section 2.0 Subclass code in "Scenario 2 - For supported Lenovo computers, required drivers are independent of an application or product to the Readme file and various utilities that supports a resolution of...RW) must fully support one or more of the following specifications: v ATAPI Removable Media Device BIOS Specification v BIOS Enhanced Disk Drive Services - 2 v Compaq Phoenix Intel® BIOS Boot Specification v El Torito Bootable CD-ROM Format Specification v USB Mass Storage Class Specification Overview ...
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... your data will detect the two partitions and should be at least 2 GB in size. For example, to change the c:\Program Files\Lenovo\Rescue and Recovery directory from an Admin Backup" on page 58 when installing and deploying the Rescue and Recovery program on Windows 7. Table ...partition. this formatting development, use the BitLocker Drive Preparation Tool to prepare the BitLocker partition, you do not use the scenario in the BIOS Setup Utility, to achieve compatibility with WIM files instead of variables, run the set up the BitLocker partition, it will reside. Compatibility...
... your data will detect the two partitions and should be at least 2 GB in size. For example, to change the c:\Program Files\Lenovo\Rescue and Recovery directory from an Admin Backup" on page 58 when installing and deploying the Rescue and Recovery program on Windows 7. Table ...partition. this formatting development, use the BitLocker Drive Preparation Tool to prepare the BitLocker partition, you do not use the scenario in the BIOS Setup Utility, to achieve compatibility with WIM files instead of variables, run the set up the BitLocker partition, it will reside. Compatibility...
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...2. Reboot For more information about Windows 7, WIM files, or ImageX, see the following registry key: HKLM\Software\Policies\Lenovo\ Rescue and Recovery. 14. Right-click Administrative Templates under the Computer Configuration. Click the Administrative Templates tab under Computer ...Configuration. 4. Click OK on an image machine. 2. Chapter 4. Run bootsect /nt52 11. Configure BIOS password recovery silently. Select Enabled on the Add/Remove Template dialog box. 7. Right-click on the Export Registry File dialog ...
...2. Reboot For more information about Windows 7, WIM files, or ImageX, see the following registry key: HKLM\Software\Policies\Lenovo\ Rescue and Recovery. 14. Right-click Administrative Templates under the Computer Configuration. Click the Administrative Templates tab under Computer ...Configuration. 4. Click OK on an image machine. 2. Chapter 4. Run bootsect /nt52 11. Configure BIOS password recovery silently. Select Enabled on the Add/Remove Template dialog box. 7. Right-click on the Export Registry File dialog ...
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... Master boot record patch. /PRTC Used for installation program only, to retrieve patch return code. /IBM System is an IBM branded or Lenovo-branded computer. /Q Silent. /V Verbose. /R Reboot computer. /REFRESH Reset partition table entries in data sector. /THINK Configure the boot.../INFOP Display hard disk drive information (checks for installation program only to enter the Predesktop Area. /TOC tocvalue Set the BIOS TOC location (16 characters that the Master boot record patch program can access. BMGR32 parameters (continued) Parameter Result /CFGfile Apply the...
... Master boot record patch. /PRTC Used for installation program only, to retrieve patch return code. /IBM System is an IBM branded or Lenovo-branded computer. /Q Silent. /V Verbose. /R Reboot computer. /REFRESH Reset partition table entries in data sector. /THINK Configure the boot.../INFOP Display hard disk drive information (checks for installation program only to enter the Predesktop Area. /TOC tocvalue Set the BIOS TOC location (16 characters that the Master boot record patch program can access. BMGR32 parameters (continued) Parameter Result /CFGfile Apply the...
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... booted to install the Rescue and Recovery program with less than the required sectors free for example. v Alt Boot Flag Boot to user if proper BIOS calls not supported. Use the cleanmbr.exe for DOS and the cleanmbr32.exe for BMGR32: Table 27. BMGR32 Error codes Error code Error Description 5 Error...
... booted to install the Rescue and Recovery program with less than the required sectors free for example. v Alt Boot Flag Boot to user if proper BIOS calls not supported. Use the cleanmbr.exe for DOS and the cleanmbr32.exe for BMGR32: Table 27. BMGR32 Error codes Error code Error Description 5 Error...
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Rescue and Recovery v Rescue and Recovery Rescue and Recovery BIOS BIOS Setup Utility v Rescue and Recovery Opera Web Web Windows SWSHARE v Rescue and Recovery PC-Doctor Rescue and Recovery CD CD USB : USB PC PC PC Lenovo PC Rescue and Recovery Lenovo PC Rescue and Recovery CD Lenovo PC ʹ͓͍ͯ Rescue and Recovery PC 2 Rescue and Recovery 4.3
Rescue and Recovery v Rescue and Recovery Rescue and Recovery BIOS BIOS Setup Utility v Rescue and Recovery Opera Web Web Windows SWSHARE v Rescue and Recovery PC-Doctor Rescue and Recovery CD CD USB : USB PC PC PC Lenovo PC Rescue and Recovery Lenovo PC Rescue and Recovery CD Lenovo PC ʹ͓͍ͯ Rescue and Recovery PC 2 Rescue and Recovery 4.3