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...the diagnostic programs . 40 Running tests 40 Viewing the test log 42 Chapter 6. General information . . . . 33 Lenovo Welcome 33 Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools 33 SimpleTap 33 Lenovo Solution Center 34 Additional information resources 34 Specifications 34 For machine types: 1982, 1983, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1990,... 79 Removing the computer cover 79 Removing and reinstalling the front bezel . . 80 Installing or replacing a PCI card 81 Installing or replacing a memory module . . . 84 Installing or replacing the optical drive . . . 86 Installing or replacing the card reader . . . . 88 ...
...the diagnostic programs . 40 Running tests 40 Viewing the test log 42 Chapter 6. General information . . . . 33 Lenovo Welcome 33 Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools 33 SimpleTap 33 Lenovo Solution Center 34 Additional information resources 34 Specifications 34 For machine types: 1982, 1983, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1990,... 79 Removing the computer cover 79 Removing and reinstalling the front bezel . . 80 Installing or replacing a PCI card 81 Installing or replacing a memory module . . . 84 Installing or replacing the optical drive . . . 86 Installing or replacing the card reader . . . . 88 ...
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... the computer cover 121 Removing and reinstalling the front bezel . . 122 Accessing the system board components and drives 124 Installing or replacing a memory module . . . 125 Installing or replacing a PCI card 127 Installing or replacing the card reader . . . . 129 Replacing the ... . . . . 112 Chapter 9. Notices 283 Television output notice 284 Europeanpean conformance CE mark . . . . . 284 Trademarks 284 Index 285 ii ThinkCentre Hardware Maintenance Manual FRU lists 161 Overall: 1982, 1983, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1990, 1992, 1993, 1994, and 1995 161 Mechanical FRUs 167 Keyboard...
... the computer cover 121 Removing and reinstalling the front bezel . . 122 Accessing the system board components and drives 124 Installing or replacing a memory module . . . 125 Installing or replacing a PCI card 127 Installing or replacing the card reader . . . . 129 Replacing the ... . . . . 112 Chapter 9. Notices 283 Television output notice 284 Europeanpean conformance CE mark . . . . . 284 Trademarks 284 Index 285 ii ThinkCentre Hardware Maintenance Manual FRU lists 161 Overall: 1982, 1983, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1990, 1992, 1993, 1994, and 1995 161 Mechanical FRUs 167 Keyboard...
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... are using the Setup Utility program, you type the correct password. When you are available: • Power-On Password © Copyright Lenovo 2011, 2012 43 Note: After you will be prompted to enter the Setup Utility program. Press Enter when prompted to your computer, regardless... 1. For more information, see a logo screen, release the F1 key. Select Enabled and press Enter. 4. Make sure your computer or the memory module size has decreased, an error message will be displayed when you start the computer and you enter the Setup Utility program, select Save Changes...
... are using the Setup Utility program, you type the correct password. When you are available: • Power-On Password © Copyright Lenovo 2011, 2012 43 Note: After you will be prompted to enter the Setup Utility program. Press Enter when prompted to your computer, regardless... 1. For more information, see a logo screen, release the F1 key. Select Enabled and press Enter. 4. Make sure your computer or the memory module size has decreased, an error message will be displayed when you start the computer and you enter the Setup Utility program, select Save Changes...
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Flash the system. See "Updating (flashing) the BIOS from a disc" on page 279. 2. System board 1. Run memory test 4. System board 1. System board 1. Flash the system. Flash the system. Run Setup 2. Reboot the system 2. Flash the system. ...System board Information only Re-start the test to review the log file 2. System board 1. System board 1. Press F3 to reset the log file 50 ThinkCentre Hardware Maintenance Manual In the following index, X can represent any number. See "Updating (flashing) the BIOS from a disc" on page 279. 2. ...
Flash the system. See "Updating (flashing) the BIOS from a disc" on page 279. 2. System board 1. Run memory test 4. System board 1. System board 1. Flash the system. Flash the system. Run Setup 2. Reboot the system 2. Flash the system. ...System board Information only Re-start the test to review the log file 2. System board 1. System board 1. Press F3 to reset the log file 50 ThinkCentre Hardware Maintenance Manual In the following index, X can represent any number. See "Updating (flashing) the BIOS from a disc" on page 279. 2. ...
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... in warning statement 4. Go to "Undetermined problems" on page 43 2. See "Updating (flashing) the BIOS from a disc" on page 279 2. System board 1. Run Setup 2. Run memory test 4. System board System board System board Chapter 7. Flash the system. System board 1. Reboot the system 2. Symptom-to "Undetermined problems" on page 43 2. Diagnostic Error...
... in warning statement 4. Go to "Undetermined problems" on page 43 2. See "Updating (flashing) the BIOS from a disc" on page 279 2. System board 1. Run Setup 2. Run memory test 4. System board System board System board Chapter 7. Flash the system. System board 1. Reboot the system 2. Symptom-to "Undetermined problems" on page 43 2. Diagnostic Error...
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... page 279 3. See "Updating (flashing) the BIOS from a disc" on page 43 2. System board 1. See "Updating (flashing) the BIOS from a disc" on page 279 3. Run memory test 4. System board Information only Re-start the test, if necessary Chapter 7. See Chapter 6 "Using the Setup Utility program" on page 279 2. Remove USB device...
... page 279 3. See "Updating (flashing) the BIOS from a disc" on page 43 2. System board 1. See "Updating (flashing) the BIOS from a disc" on page 279 3. Run memory test 4. System board Information only Re-start the test, if necessary Chapter 7. See Chapter 6 "Using the Setup Utility program" on page 279 2. Remove USB device...
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... error 185-000-XXX Asset Security Test Passed 185-XXX-XXX Asset Security failure 185-278-XXX Asset Security Chassis Intrusion 201-000-XXX System Memory Test Passed FRU/Action 1. See "Updating (flashing) the BIOS from a disc" on page 279 3. System board No action 1. See "Updating (flashing) the BIOS from a disc...
... error 185-000-XXX Asset Security Test Passed 185-XXX-XXX Asset Security failure 185-278-XXX Asset Security Chassis Intrusion 201-000-XXX System Memory Test Passed FRU/Action 1. See "Updating (flashing) the BIOS from a disc" on page 279 3. System board No action 1. See "Updating (flashing) the BIOS from a disc...
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...re-test the system 1. System board No action No action 1. Diskette drive 4. System board 1. Reseat the hard disk drive cable 4. Replace the memory module called out by the test 2. System board No action 1. Microprocessor No action 1. Reseat the hard disk drive cable 4. Mouse 2. System board...supply voltages 3. System board No action Remove the Joystick and re-test the system 66 ThinkCentre Hardware Maintenance Manual Check and test Keyboard 3. Diagnostic Error Code 201-XXX-XXX System Memory error 202-000-XXX System Cache Test Passed 202-XXX-XXX System Cache error 206-000...
...re-test the system 1. System board No action No action 1. Diskette drive 4. System board 1. Reseat the hard disk drive cable 4. Replace the memory module called out by the test 2. System board No action 1. Microprocessor No action 1. Reseat the hard disk drive cable 4. Mouse 2. System board...supply voltages 3. System board No action Remove the Joystick and re-test the system 66 ThinkCentre Hardware Maintenance Manual Check and test Keyboard 3. Diagnostic Error Code 201-XXX-XXX System Memory error 202-000-XXX System Cache Test Passed 202-XXX-XXX System Cache error 206-000...
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... Beep symptoms Beep symptoms are properly seated in order: 1. The following tables describes beep symptoms. Beep Symptom 3 short beeps and 1 long beep Memory not detected 2 short beeps Common POST Error FRU/Action Perform the following operations. • Checks some options. POST Error code 00CE 0210 POST ...305-250-XXX Monitor DDC self test failure 415-000-XXXModem Test Passed 415-XXX-XXX Modem error FRU/Action No action 1. Make sure the memory module(s) are tones or a series of tests is working If the POST detects a problem, an error message appears on the system, it...
... Beep symptoms Beep symptoms are properly seated in order: 1. The following tables describes beep symptoms. Beep Symptom 3 short beeps and 1 long beep Memory not detected 2 short beeps Common POST Error FRU/Action Perform the following operations. • Checks some options. POST Error code 00CE 0210 POST ...305-250-XXX Monitor DDC self test failure 415-000-XXXModem Test Passed 415-XXX-XXX Modem error FRU/Action No action 1. Make sure the memory module(s) are tones or a series of tests is working If the POST detects a problem, an error message appears on the system, it...
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...the problem. to enter the Setup Utility program. This error message is no keyboard detected. No operating system found Memory size decreased Note: If the problem is attached. System Security - System Security - Then press F10 to save and...data corrupted This error indicates that the data stored in the Security EEPROM Block 6 is displayed when the memory size has decreased. Setup data integrity check failure Press F1 to repeat boot sequence. Can not read the...be displayed to save and exit the Setup Utility program. 68 ThinkCentre Hardware Maintenance Manual
...the problem. to enter the Setup Utility program. This error message is no keyboard detected. No operating system found Memory size decreased Note: If the problem is attached. System Security - System Security - Then press F10 to save and...data corrupted This error indicates that the data stored in the Security EEPROM Block 6 is displayed when the memory size has decreased. Setup data integrity check failure Press F1 to repeat boot sequence. Can not read the...be displayed to save and exit the Setup Utility program. 68 ThinkCentre Hardware Maintenance Manual
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... parallel port device failure (system board port) 1. System Board 2. Video adapter (if present) 3. hard disk 2. Memory Module 3. Diskette Drive Cable Other display symptoms not listed above (including blank or illegible display) 1. Printer 2. System Board 70 ThinkCentre Hardware Maintenance Manual Diskette Drive Cable 3. Power switch/LED assembly 2. Power Supply RPL computer cannot access...
... parallel port device failure (system board port) 1. System Board 2. Video adapter (if present) 3. hard disk 2. Memory Module 3. Diskette Drive Cable Other display symptoms not listed above (including blank or illegible display) 1. Printer 2. System Board 70 ThinkCentre Hardware Maintenance Manual Diskette Drive Cable 3. Power switch/LED assembly 2. Power Supply RPL computer cannot access...
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...) Some or all devices and adapter cards have been removed, and the problem continues, replace the system board. Turn off the computer and the power. 2. Memory modules d. Extended video memory e. External Cache RAM g. Diskette drive 3. Chapter 7.
...) Some or all devices and adapter cards have been removed, and the problem continues, replace the system board. Turn off the computer and the power. 2. Memory modules d. Extended video memory e. External Cache RAM g. Diskette drive 3. Chapter 7.
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Component locations 1 Heat sink and fan assembly 2 Memory modules 3 Optical drive 4 Card reader (installed in some models) 5 Front audio and USB assembly 6 Internal speaker (installed in some models) 10 Cover presence switch (also called intrusion switch) 11 Rear fan 12 Power supply assembly 13 Microprocessor 76 ThinkCentre Hardware Maintenance Manual Figure 3. To remove...
Component locations 1 Heat sink and fan assembly 2 Memory modules 3 Optical drive 4 Card reader (installed in some models) 5 Front audio and USB assembly 6 Internal speaker (installed in some models) 10 Cover presence switch (also called intrusion switch) 11 Rear fan 12 Power supply assembly 13 Microprocessor 76 ThinkCentre Hardware Maintenance Manual Figure 3. To remove...
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System board part locations 1 Microprocessor 2 Microprocessor fan connector 3 Memory slot 1 (DIMM1) 4 Memory slot 2 (DIMM3) 5 Memory slot 3 (DIMM2) 6 Memory slot 4 (DIMM4) 7 Thermal sensor connector 8 24-pin power connector 9 Clear CMOS (Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor) /Recovery jumper 10 Battery 11 Power fan connector 12 Parallel ...
System board part locations 1 Microprocessor 2 Microprocessor fan connector 3 Memory slot 1 (DIMM1) 4 Memory slot 2 (DIMM3) 5 Memory slot 3 (DIMM2) 6 Memory slot 4 (DIMM4) 7 Thermal sensor connector 8 24-pin power connector 9 Clear CMOS (Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor) /Recovery jumper 10 Battery 11 Power fan connector 12 Parallel ...
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...section along with the instructions that come with your specific situation, place the static-protective package of the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide, go to: http://support.lenovo.com Notes: 1. Never touch exposed circuitry. • Prevent others from the package and your computer... media from electrical outlets. 3. Handle PCI cards, memory modules, system boards, and microprocessors by installing or replacing hardware. To obtain a copy of the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide, go to: http://support.lenovo.com This section provides instructions on the rear of your...
...section along with the instructions that come with your specific situation, place the static-protective package of the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide, go to: http://support.lenovo.com Notes: 1. Never touch exposed circuitry. • Prevent others from the package and your computer... media from electrical outlets. 3. Handle PCI cards, memory modules, system boards, and microprocessors by installing or replacing hardware. To obtain a copy of the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide, go to: http://support.lenovo.com This section provides instructions on the rear of your...
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... side of the card a small amount until it out of the slot. 5. Note: If you are installing a PCI Express x16 graphics card, make sure the memory slot retaining clips are closed before you install the graphics card. Grasp the card and gently pull it is held in place by a retaining latch...
... side of the card a small amount until it out of the slot. 5. Note: If you are installing a PCI Express x16 graphics card, make sure the memory slot retaining clips are closed before you install the graphics card. Grasp the card and gently pull it is held in place by a retaining latch...
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7. To complete the replacement, go to: http://support.lenovo.com This section provides instructions on how to a maximum of 16 GB system memory. When installing or replacing a memory module, use 2 GB or 4 GB DDR3 UDIMMs in any repair before reading and ...UDIMMs Three UDIMMs Four UDIMMs DIMM 1 X, 3 X, 3 DIMM 2 X, 4 DIMM 3 X X, 1 X, 1 X, 1 DIMM 4 X, 2 X, 2 X, 2 84 ThinkCentre Hardware Maintenance Manual Figure 10. Installing or replacing a memory module Attention: Do not open your computer. Pivot the card latch to the closed position to "Completing the parts replacement" on...
7. To complete the replacement, go to: http://support.lenovo.com This section provides instructions on how to a maximum of 16 GB system memory. When installing or replacing a memory module, use 2 GB or 4 GB DDR3 UDIMMs in any repair before reading and ...UDIMMs Three UDIMMs Four UDIMMs DIMM 1 X, 3 X, 3 DIMM 2 X, 4 DIMM 3 X X, 1 X, 1 X, 1 DIMM 4 X, 2 X, 2 X, 2 84 ThinkCentre Hardware Maintenance Manual Figure 10. Installing or replacing a memory module Attention: Do not open your computer. Pivot the card latch to the closed position to "Completing the parts replacement" on...
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..., you might prevent your access to the memory slots. See "Locating parts on the system board" on page 81. 6. Removing a memory module • If you are replacing an old memory module, open the retaining clips of the memory slot. Locate the memory slots. Figure 11. See "Installing or ...whether you are installing or replacing a memory module, do the following : • If you are installing a memory module, open the retaining clips and gently pull the memory module out of the memory slot into which you want to install the memory module. Remove any parts that might need...
..., you might prevent your access to the memory slots. See "Locating parts on the system board" on page 81. 6. Removing a memory module • If you are replacing an old memory module, open the retaining clips of the memory slot. Locate the memory slots. Figure 11. See "Installing or ...whether you are installing or replacing a memory module, do the following : • If you are installing a memory module, open the retaining clips and gently pull the memory module out of the memory slot into which you want to install the memory module. Remove any parts that might need...
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To install or replace an optical drive, do one of the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide, go to use. Depending on how to : http://support.lenovo.com This section provides instructions on whether you are installing or replacing an optical drive, do the following : •...disconnect all power cords from electrical outlets. 2. If there is a metal static shield installed in the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide that the notch 1 on the memory module aligns correctly with your computer or attempt any repair before reading and understanding the "Important safety information...
To install or replace an optical drive, do one of the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide, go to use. Depending on how to : http://support.lenovo.com This section provides instructions on whether you are installing or replacing an optical drive, do the following : •...disconnect all power cords from electrical outlets. 2. If there is a metal static shield installed in the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide that the notch 1 on the memory module aligns correctly with your computer or attempt any repair before reading and understanding the "Important safety information...
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... board" on page 112. Refer to Front USB connector 2 on the computer. To obtain a copy of the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide, go to : http://support.lenovo.com Your computer has a special type of memory that came with your computer or attempt any repair before reading and understanding the "Important safety information" in...
... board" on page 112. Refer to Front USB connector 2 on the computer. To obtain a copy of the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide, go to : http://support.lenovo.com Your computer has a special type of memory that came with your computer or attempt any repair before reading and understanding the "Important safety information" in...