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... POST/BIOS update failure . . 40 Chapter 6. Getting information, help, and service 45 Information resources 45 Online Books folder 45 Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools 45 v vii Chapter 1. Recovery information. . . 29 Creating and using recovery media 29 Creating recovery media 29 Using...board . . . . . 9 Chapter 2. Installing or replacing hardware 11 Handling static-sensitive devices 11 Installing or replacing hardware 11 Installing external options 11 Opening the computer cover 12 Removing and reinstalling the front bezel . . 12 Installing or replacing a memory module . . . 13 ...
... POST/BIOS update failure . . 40 Chapter 6. Getting information, help, and service 45 Information resources 45 Online Books folder 45 Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools 45 v vii Chapter 1. Recovery information. . . 29 Creating and using recovery media 29 Creating recovery media 29 Using...board . . . . . 9 Chapter 2. Installing or replacing hardware 11 Handling static-sensitive devices 11 Installing or replacing hardware 11 Installing external options 11 Opening the computer cover 12 Removing and reinstalling the front bezel . . 12 Installing or replacing a memory module . . . 13 ...
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... and six on the rear panel) • Ethernet connector • One DisplayPort connector • One 9-pin serial port (optional) • One Personal System/2® (PS/2®) keyboard connector (optional) • One PS/2 mouse connector (optional) • One VGA monitor connector • Three audio connectors on the rear panel (audio line-in connector, audio... deter unauthorized use of your computer • Startup sequence control • Startup without keyboard or mouse • Support for an integrated cable lock (Kensington lock) 2 ThinkCentre User Guide
... and six on the rear panel) • Ethernet connector • One DisplayPort connector • One 9-pin serial port (optional) • One Personal System/2® (PS/2®) keyboard connector (optional) • One PS/2 mouse connector (optional) • One VGA monitor connector • Three audio connectors on the rear panel (audio line-in connector, audio... deter unauthorized use of your computer • Startup sequence control • Startup without keyboard or mouse • Support for an integrated cable lock (Kensington lock) 2 ThinkCentre User Guide
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... option. Power Manager The Power Manager program provides convenient, flexible, and complete power management for computers that includes a set up, understand, maintain, and enhance your computer. Product Recovery The Product Recovery program enables you to restore the contents of Lenovo... Manager The Password Manager program helps you automatically capture and fill in features of the hard disk drive to enroll your ThinkCentre® computer. A fingerprint reader keyboard is available with your information, including vital security information like passwords, encryption keys...
... option. Power Manager The Power Manager program provides convenient, flexible, and complete power management for computers that includes a set up, understand, maintain, and enhance your computer. Product Recovery The Product Recovery program enables you to restore the contents of Lenovo... Manager The Password Manager program helps you automatically capture and fill in features of the hard disk drive to enroll your ThinkCentre® computer. A fingerprint reader keyboard is available with your information, including vital security information like passwords, encryption keys...
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... or other external recording device. Rear connector locations 1 VGA monitor connector 2 USB connectors (3) 3 Ethernet connector 4 Audio line-in connector 5 PS/2 keyboard and mouse connectors (optional) 6 Serial port (optional) 7 Integrated cable lock slot 8 Cover-release button 9 PCI card slot 10 Audio line-out connector 11 Microphone connector 12 USB connectors (3) 13 DisplayPort connector...
... or other external recording device. Rear connector locations 1 VGA monitor connector 2 USB connectors (3) 3 Ethernet connector 4 Audio line-in connector 5 PS/2 keyboard and mouse connectors (optional) 6 Serial port (optional) 7 Integrated cable lock slot 8 Cover-release button 9 PCI card slot 10 Audio line-out connector 11 Microphone connector 12 USB connectors (3) 13 DisplayPort connector...
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...want to record sound or if you can use a Category 5 Ethernet cable. Component locations 1 Optical drive 2 Front bezel 8 ThinkCentre User Guide 5 Heat sink 6 Memory module If you have more than eight USB devices, you can purchase a USB hub, ...Used to attach a keyboard that use a VGA monitor connector. Connector DisplayPort connector Ethernet connector Microphone connector Serial port (optional) PS/2 keyboard connector (optional) PS/2 mouse connector (optional) USB connector VGA monitor connector Description Used to attach a high-performance monitor, a direct-drive monitor, or other...
...want to record sound or if you can use a Category 5 Ethernet cable. Component locations 1 Optical drive 2 Front bezel 8 ThinkCentre User Guide 5 Heat sink 6 Memory module If you have more than eight USB devices, you can purchase a USB hub, ...Used to attach a keyboard that use a VGA monitor connector. Connector DisplayPort connector Ethernet connector Microphone connector Serial port (optional) PS/2 keyboard connector (optional) PS/2 mouse connector (optional) USB connector VGA monitor connector Description Used to attach a high-performance monitor, a direct-drive monitor, or other...
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... setting the part down. Installing or replacing hardware This section provides instructions on the computer for the option. © Copyright Lenovo 2010 11 For some external options, you , can connect external options to install or replace hardware for your computer. Chapter 2. Never touch any software or device drivers ..., use the appropriate instructions in this is not possible, place the static-protective package that the part came in the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide that come with the instructions that are ready to making the physical connection.
... setting the part down. Installing or replacing hardware This section provides instructions on the computer for the option. © Copyright Lenovo 2010 11 For some external options, you , can connect external options to install or replace hardware for your computer. Chapter 2. Never touch any software or device drivers ..., use the appropriate instructions in this is not possible, place the static-protective package that the part came in the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide that come with the instructions that are ready to making the physical connection.
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Note: In most areas of the world, Lenovo requires the return of your computer to physical locks, you installed do not interfere with a key. Installation instructions are several security options available to help you prevent hardware theft and unauthorized access to your computer and is ...In addition to a desk, table, or other computer cables. Note: Make sure that are not preinstalled at : http://www.lenovo.com/support 26 ThinkCentre User Guide This is operated with other non-permanent fixture. Cable routing 4. Close the computer cover as the Kensington lock, can ...
Note: In most areas of the world, Lenovo requires the return of your computer to physical locks, you installed do not interfere with a key. Installation instructions are several security options available to help you prevent hardware theft and unauthorized access to your computer and is ...In addition to a desk, table, or other computer cables. Note: Make sure that are not preinstalled at : http://www.lenovo.com/support 26 ThinkCentre User Guide This is operated with other non-permanent fixture. Cable routing 4. Close the computer cover as the Kensington lock, can ...
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...Works preinstalled. Follow the instructions on the screen to reinstall device drivers for this option) After you have failed. After restoring your computer to the factory default settings,...disk drive is required for some devices. The Rescue and Recovery program opens. 30 ThinkCentre User Guide Depending on the type of the hard disk drive, restore only the ... system and applications. From the Windows desktop, click Start ➙ All Programs ➙ Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools ➙ Enhanced Backup and Restore. Performing a backup operation This section provides instructions...
...Works preinstalled. Follow the instructions on the screen to reinstall device drivers for this option) After you have failed. After restoring your computer to the factory default settings,...disk drive is required for some devices. The Rescue and Recovery program opens. 30 ThinkCentre User Guide Depending on the type of the hard disk drive, restore only the ... system and applications. From the Windows desktop, click Start ➙ All Programs ➙ Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools ➙ Enhanced Backup and Restore. Performing a backup operation This section provides instructions...
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... Rescue and Recovery workspace The Rescue and Recovery workspace resides in a protected, hidden area of your hard drive and select backup operation options. This solution is available even if you did not back up your hard disk drive that operates independently from the Windows operating system... main window, click the Launch advanced Rescue and Recovery arrow. 3. From the Windows desktop, click Start ➙ All Programs ➙ Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools ➙ Enhanced Backup and Restore. Click the Restore your last backup operation. In the Rescue and Recovery main window, click Launch...
... Rescue and Recovery workspace The Rescue and Recovery workspace resides in a protected, hidden area of your hard drive and select backup operation options. This solution is available even if you did not back up your hard disk drive that operates independently from the Windows operating system... main window, click the Launch advanced Rescue and Recovery arrow. 3. From the Windows desktop, click Start ➙ All Programs ➙ Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools ➙ Enhanced Backup and Restore. Click the Restore your last backup operation. In the Rescue and Recovery main window, click Launch...
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...drive to other partitions intact. Note: If the Rescue and Recovery workspace fails to create a rescue medium on different operating systems. 32 ThinkCentre User Guide The recovery operations you can restore the factory default settings even if you can also run the PC-Doctor for some devices.... medium vary depending on page 34. 4. Repeatedly press and release the F11 key when turning on page 33. 2. When you have the option to restore the factory default settings to the factory default settings, all files on your hard disk drive. Some computers come with Microsoft Office ...
...drive to other partitions intact. Note: If the Rescue and Recovery workspace fails to create a rescue medium on different operating systems. 32 ThinkCentre User Guide The recovery operations you can restore the factory default settings even if you can also run the PC-Doctor for some devices.... medium vary depending on page 34. 4. Repeatedly press and release the F11 key when turning on page 33. 2. When you have the option to restore the factory default settings to the factory default settings, all files on your hard disk drive. Some computers come with Microsoft Office ...
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...password To set , change, or delete a password. Enabling or disabling a device This section provides information on the hard disk drive. When this option is disabled, the device connected to enable or disable a USB connector. When this feature is typed in . Start the Setup Utility program. If...-On Password is turned on page 35. Start the Setup Utility program. See "Starting the Setup Utility program" on page 35. 36 ThinkCentre User Guide From the Setup Utility program main menu, select Security. 3. Note: A password can type either password. For more information, see ...
...password To set , change, or delete a password. Enabling or disabling a device This section provides information on the hard disk drive. When this option is disabled, the device connected to enable or disable a USB connector. When this feature is typed in . Start the Setup Utility program. If...-On Password is turned on page 35. Start the Setup Utility program. See "Starting the Setup Utility program" on page 35. 36 ThinkCentre User Guide From the Setup Utility program main menu, select Security. 3. Note: A password can type either password. For more information, see ...
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...47 diagnostics, troubleshooting 41 DisplayPort connector 8 documentation, using 47 drivers, device 26 © Copyright Lenovo 2010 E environment, operating 4 Ethernet 1 Ethernet connector 8 exiting, Setup Utility 37 expansion 2 external options, installing 11 F failure, recovering from POST/BIOS 40 features 1 flashing the BIOS 39 folder, ...safety vii resources 45 safety 46 warranty 46 Input/Output (I/O) features 2 installing device drivers 33 installing options memory module 13 security features 26 internal drives 1 internal speaker, replacing 19 K keyboard connector 8 keyboard, replacing 25 51
...47 diagnostics, troubleshooting 41 DisplayPort connector 8 documentation, using 47 drivers, device 26 © Copyright Lenovo 2010 E environment, operating 4 Ethernet 1 Ethernet connector 8 exiting, Setup Utility 37 expansion 2 external options, installing 11 F failure, recovering from POST/BIOS 40 features 1 flashing the BIOS 39 folder, ...safety vii resources 45 safety 46 warranty 46 Input/Output (I/O) features 2 installing device drivers 33 installing options memory module 13 security features 26 internal drives 1 internal speaker, replacing 19 K keyboard connector 8 keyboard, replacing 25 51
(English) Power Manager Deployment Guide
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...to use its energy efficiency features. Power Manager also gives the IT administrator numerous options for client computers, and inhibit the users'ability to meet some users' needs,... Source Optimized, Timers off (Presentation), Maximum Performance, Video Playback, Maximum Energy Saving, and ThinkCentre Default. The IT administrator can be far more substantial. Moving the slider to cover both.... the computer display. Power Manager power plans provide many more energy. For © Copyright Lenovo 2008, 2012 1 In this document, no distinction will be made and the term "power...
...to use its energy efficiency features. Power Manager also gives the IT administrator numerous options for client computers, and inhibit the users'ability to meet some users' needs,... Source Optimized, Timers off (Presentation), Maximum Performance, Video Playback, Maximum Energy Saving, and ThinkCentre Default. The IT administrator can be far more substantial. Moving the slider to cover both.... the computer display. Power Manager power plans provide many more energy. For © Copyright Lenovo 2008, 2012 1 In this document, no distinction will be made and the term "power...
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... configure General setting policies, do the following: • For Windows XP client computers Under Computer Configuration, click Administrative Templates ➙ Lenovo ThinkVantage Components ➙ Power Manager ➙ General setting. • For Windows Vista and Windows 7 client computers Under Computer Configuration,... outside Power Manager. If you enable this policy setting is enabled, users can create a power plan using the Power Options tool in the active power plan. Table 1. This table provides detailed information about each policy setting. Specifies whether to modify...
... configure General setting policies, do the following: • For Windows XP client computers Under Computer Configuration, click Administrative Templates ➙ Lenovo ThinkVantage Components ➙ Power Manager ➙ General setting. • For Windows Vista and Windows 7 client computers Under Computer Configuration,... outside Power Manager. If you enable this policy setting is enabled, users can create a power plan using the Power Options tool in the active power plan. Table 1. This table provides detailed information about each policy setting. Specifies whether to modify...
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...In the added block, rename PART !!CException1_PART EDITTEXT as PART !!CException11_PART EDITTEXT, and CException1_VALUENAME as CException11_VALUENAME. 3. (Optional) Referring to Administrative Templates by default. Add the PWMGPO.ADM file to the example in step 2, create more... click Start ➙ Run, and type gpedit.msc. The Add/Remove Templates window opens. User Configuration ® Administrative Template ® Lenovo ThinkVantage Components ® Desktop Power Manager for this power agenda. Working with the updated PWMGPO.ADM file. Under Computer Configuration, right-click ...
...In the added block, rename PART !!CException1_PART EDITTEXT as PART !!CException11_PART EDITTEXT, and CException1_VALUENAME as CException11_VALUENAME. 3. (Optional) Referring to Administrative Templates by default. Add the PWMGPO.ADM file to the example in step 2, create more... click Start ➙ Run, and type gpedit.msc. The Add/Remove Templates window opens. User Configuration ® Administrative Template ® Lenovo ThinkVantage Components ® Desktop Power Manager for this power agenda. Working with the updated PWMGPO.ADM file. Under Computer Configuration, right-click ...
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...settings EnergyWise Description Specifies whether to measure, report, and reduce the energy consumption of the EnergyWise solution. Configurable options include: • Not configured • Enabled • Disabled If you enable this policy setting, you enable... click Classic Administrative Templates ➙ Administrative Templates ➙ Lenovo ThinkVantage Components ➙ Desktop Power Manager for the Windows 7 operating system The Cisco EnergyWise solution collaborates with the EnergyWise solution. Configurable options include: • Not configured • Enabled •...
...settings EnergyWise Description Specifies whether to measure, report, and reduce the energy consumption of the EnergyWise solution. Configurable options include: • Not configured • Enabled • Disabled If you enable this policy setting, you enable... click Classic Administrative Templates ➙ Administrative Templates ➙ Lenovo ThinkVantage Components ➙ Desktop Power Manager for the Windows 7 operating system The Cisco EnergyWise solution collaborates with the EnergyWise solution. Configurable options include: • Not configured • Enabled •...
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... of the role is used as the default name value. Role Note: The client computer name is different on each client computer. Configurable options include: • Not configured • Enabled • Disabled If you enable this policy setting, you disable or do not configure this... default value of the role. Therefore, the default name value is cisco. If you must input the role of the EnergyWise domain. Configurable options include: • Not configured • Enabled • Disabled If you enable this policy setting, you disable or do not configure this policy...
... of the role is used as the default name value. Role Note: The client computer name is different on each client computer. Configurable options include: • Not configured • Enabled • Disabled If you enable this policy setting, you disable or do not configure this... default value of the role. Therefore, the default name value is cisco. If you must input the role of the EnergyWise domain. Configurable options include: • Not configured • Enabled • Disabled If you enable this policy setting, you disable or do not configure this policy...
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.... Customizing the ADM file To deploy more information about the Cisco EnengyWise solution, contact Cisco technical support. b. Table 6. Configurable options include: • Not configured • Enabled • Disabled If you enable this policy setting, you must input the device... Deployments (continued) Policy settings Description Device Specifies the device type of EnergyWise . Specifies the importance of the client computer. Configurable options include: • Not configured • Enabled • Disabled If you enable this policy setting, you must input the keyword...
.... Customizing the ADM file To deploy more information about the Cisco EnengyWise solution, contact Cisco technical support. b. Table 6. Configurable options include: • Not configured • Enabled • Disabled If you enable this policy setting, you must input the device... Deployments (continued) Policy settings Description Device Specifies the device type of EnergyWise . Specifies the importance of the client computer. Configurable options include: • Not configured • Enabled • Disabled If you enable this policy setting, you must input the keyword...
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... to, assign Full Control permission to this object and all child objects. Then, select Allow inheritable permissions from the parent to propagate to all subkeys option, and click OK. 7. The Add Object window opens. The Select Registry Key window opens. g. The Select Registry Key window opens. e. The advanced window opens....Appendix A. Configurations for the following key: USERS\.DEFAULT\Control Panel\PowerCfg by doing the following : a. Click Edit. Select the Propagate inheritable permissions to all subkeys option, and click OK. © Copyright Lenovo 2008, 2012 33
... to, assign Full Control permission to this object and all child objects. Then, select Allow inheritable permissions from the parent to propagate to all subkeys option, and click OK. 7. The Add Object window opens. The Select Registry Key window opens. g. The Select Registry Key window opens. e. The advanced window opens....Appendix A. Configurations for the following key: USERS\.DEFAULT\Control Panel\PowerCfg by doing the following : a. Click Edit. Select the Propagate inheritable permissions to all subkeys option, and click OK. © Copyright Lenovo 2008, 2012 33
BIOS Windows Management Instrumentation Interface Deployment Guide
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... and values are not changed even if the "load default" is requested. Table 4. Settings might vary on the presence of available BIOS settings Item Name Option Value Related item Floppy Driver A Serial Port1 Address Serial Port2 Address Parallel Port Address Parallel Port Mode "Disabled","Enabled" "3F8/IRQ4","2F8/IRQ3","3E8/IRQ4... &Rear USB Ports USB Support &Rear USB Ports USB Support &Rear USB Ports USB Support &Rear USB Ports USB Support &Rear USB Ports USB Support Lenovo BIOS Windows Management Instrumentation Interface Deployment Guide for Desktop 6
... and values are not changed even if the "load default" is requested. Table 4. Settings might vary on the presence of available BIOS settings Item Name Option Value Related item Floppy Driver A Serial Port1 Address Serial Port2 Address Parallel Port Address Parallel Port Mode "Disabled","Enabled" "3F8/IRQ4","2F8/IRQ3","3E8/IRQ4... &Rear USB Ports USB Support &Rear USB Ports USB Support &Rear USB Ports USB Support &Rear USB Ports USB Support &Rear USB Ports USB Support Lenovo BIOS Windows Management Instrumentation Interface Deployment Guide for Desktop 6