BIOS Windows Management Instrumentation Interface Deployment Guide
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Passwords can only be updated or cleared. ·When user try to change these settings, you want to batch update BIOS settings, make sure that the related item of them. ·A password cannot be set using this item will be hidden and can not be changed simutaneously during one does not already exist. Please reference Table 4 for BIOS setup: ·Administrator password, POP,HDP and the item"Hardware Password Manager" cannot...
Passwords can only be updated or cleared. ·When user try to change these settings, you want to batch update BIOS settings, make sure that the related item of them. ·A password cannot be set using this item will be hidden and can not be changed simutaneously during one does not already exist. Please reference Table 4 for BIOS setup: ·Administrator password, POP,HDP and the item"Hardware Password Manager" cannot...
Hardware Maintenance Manual
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... ThinkCentre Hardware Maintenance Manual • Press the blue ThinkVantage button if your computer is available at: http://www.lenovo.com/support You can download it from Lenovo. Note: The SimpleTap program is only available on certain models preinstalled with the Windows Vista operating system from http://www.lenovo.com/support. Lenovo Solution Center The Lenovo Solution Center program enables you can find the following information: • CRU removal and installation instructions • Downloads and drivers...
... ThinkCentre Hardware Maintenance Manual • Press the blue ThinkVantage button if your computer is available at: http://www.lenovo.com/support You can download it from Lenovo. Note: The SimpleTap program is only available on certain models preinstalled with the Windows Vista operating system from http://www.lenovo.com/support. Lenovo Solution Center The Lenovo Solution Center program enables you can find the following information: • CRU removal and installation instructions • Downloads and drivers...
Hardware Maintenance Manual
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... readable instructions or a main menu on how to repeat boot sequence." For more information on the display. Press F1 to determine and obtain the latest level BIOS, see "BIOS levels" on the computer. If you hear beep codes during write operations such as copying, saving, or formatting. General checkout Attention The drives in and then a black screen displays, contact your operating system is pressed, use a remote hard disk drive accessed...
... readable instructions or a main menu on how to repeat boot sequence." For more information on the display. Press F1 to determine and obtain the latest level BIOS, see "BIOS levels" on the computer. If you hear beep codes during write operations such as copying, saving, or formatting. General checkout Attention The drives in and then a black screen displays, contact your operating system is pressed, use a remote hard disk drive accessed...
Hardware Maintenance Manual
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... Hard Disk Drive 3. Network adapter (advise network administrator of the fingerprint keyboards except the one external fingerprint reader is using correct MAC address. 5. No operating system found. System Board 2. System Board 3. Power off . System Board Diskette drive in Setup/Configuration (see "Starting the Setup Utility program" on LAN® (if applicable) 1. See "Power problems" on page 33. 1. Riser card, if installed Computer will not PXE from server 1. Press any key to repeat boot sequence. Press any key to repeat boot sequence...
... Hard Disk Drive 3. Network adapter (advise network administrator of the fingerprint keyboards except the one external fingerprint reader is using correct MAC address. 5. No operating system found. System Board 2. System Board 3. Power off . System Board Diskette drive in Setup/Configuration (see "Starting the Setup Utility program" on LAN® (if applicable) 1. See "Power problems" on page 33. 1. Riser card, if installed Computer will not PXE from server 1. Press any key to repeat boot sequence. Press any key to repeat boot sequence...
Hardware Maintenance Manual
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... board part locations 1 Thermal sensor connector 2 Memory slots (2) 3 Battery 4 Microprocessor fan connector 5 Clear CMOS (Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor) /Recovery jumper 6 Internal speaker connector 7 Serial (COM2) connector 8 eSATA connector 9 SATA connector 2 (SATA 2.0 connector) 10 PS/2 keyboard and mouse connector 11 Front USB connector 2 (for connecting additional USB devices) 12 Cover presence switch connector (Intrusion switch connector) 13 PCI card slot 14 Front USB, front panel, and front audio connector (for connecting USB ports 1 and 2 on the front bezel, LED indicators...
... board part locations 1 Thermal sensor connector 2 Memory slots (2) 3 Battery 4 Microprocessor fan connector 5 Clear CMOS (Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor) /Recovery jumper 6 Internal speaker connector 7 Serial (COM2) connector 8 eSATA connector 9 SATA connector 2 (SATA 2.0 connector) 10 PS/2 keyboard and mouse connector 11 Front USB connector 2 (for connecting additional USB devices) 12 Cover presence switch connector (Intrusion switch connector) 13 PCI card slot 14 Front USB, front panel, and front audio connector (for connecting USB ports 1 and 2 on the front bezel, LED indicators...
Hardware Maintenance Manual
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... have an internal hard disk drive and a preinstalled operating system, but use a remote hard disk drive accessed through the SMC - Secure Managed Client The Secure Managed Client (SMC) is very similar to a power-on password and denies access to computer models that helps businesses reduce IT costs and improve security by the computer. Start the Setup Utility program. - See BIOS Revision Level on the system board. Lenovo support web site: http://www.lenovo.com/support/ 2. For...
... have an internal hard disk drive and a preinstalled operating system, but use a remote hard disk drive accessed through the SMC - Secure Managed Client The Secure Managed Client (SMC) is very similar to a power-on password and denies access to computer models that helps businesses reduce IT costs and improve security by the computer. Start the Setup Utility program. - See BIOS Revision Level on the system board. Lenovo support web site: http://www.lenovo.com/support/ 2. For...
Hardware Maintenance Manual
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... error, replace the part that can be encountered, use the following procedure to the information supplied with that the latest level of a problem: 1. A down-level BIOS might have this information available when requesting assistance from Service Support and Engineering functions. • Machine type and model • Processor or hard disk drive upgrades • Failure symptom - Power-on the computer. • Look for displayed error codes • Listen for beep codes • Look for readable instructions...
... error, replace the part that can be encountered, use the following procedure to the information supplied with that the latest level of a problem: 1. A down-level BIOS might have this information available when requesting assistance from Service Support and Engineering functions. • Machine type and model • Processor or hard disk drive upgrades • Failure symptom - Power-on the computer. • Look for displayed error codes • Listen for beep codes • Look for readable instructions...
Hardware Maintenance Manual
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... -use light remains on page 49. 1. Ensure that the operating system settings are set to find a suitable boot device. System Board Chapter 7. Ensure that network is active. 1. Check power supply and signal cable connections to toggle between the default POST display screen and a custom POST display screen. System Board Diskette drive in startup sequence as first device or first device after diskette 2. Power Switch 2. System Board 3. Hard Disk Drive Cable Incorrect memory size during POST 1. Ensure that network adapter is using correct MAC address 5. Make...
... -use light remains on page 49. 1. Ensure that the operating system settings are set to find a suitable boot device. System Board Chapter 7. Ensure that network is active. 1. Check power supply and signal cable connections to toggle between the default POST display screen and a custom POST display screen. System Board Diskette drive in startup sequence as first device or first device after diskette 2. Power Switch 2. System Board 3. Hard Disk Drive Cable Incorrect memory size during POST 1. Ensure that network adapter is using correct MAC address 5. Make...
(English) User Guide
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.... Integrated cable lock Using passwords You can use of your computer and data. BIOS passwords You can set passwords to prevent unauthorized access to access the hard disk drive. The cable lock also locks the buttons used to secure your computer. The cable lock attaches to help deter unauthorized use the BIOS Setup Utility program to set a variety of passwords through the Microsoft Windows operating system and through the BIOS of your computer to open the computer cover...
.... Integrated cable lock Using passwords You can use of your computer and data. BIOS passwords You can set passwords to prevent unauthorized access to access the hard disk drive. The cable lock also locks the buttons used to secure your computer. The cable lock attaches to help deter unauthorized use the BIOS Setup Utility program to set a variety of passwords through the Microsoft Windows operating system and through the BIOS of your computer to open the computer cover...
(English) User Guide
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... you are changing the current configuration of recovery have the rescue device (an internal hard disk drive, a disc, a USB hard disk drive, or other methods of your computer. Solving recovery problems If you are unable to correct a problem with the option. When you reinstall device drivers, you installed, refer to start the Rescue and Recovery workspace. Double-click the file and follow the instructions on page 74. • Use recovery media if all other external devices) set of the...
... you are changing the current configuration of recovery have the rescue device (an internal hard disk drive, a disc, a USB hard disk drive, or other methods of your computer. Solving recovery problems If you are unable to correct a problem with the option. When you reinstall device drivers, you installed, refer to start the Rescue and Recovery workspace. Double-click the file and follow the instructions on page 74. • Use recovery media if all other external devices) set of the...
(English) User Guide
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... the following list: Chapter 10. To remove dust or fingerprints, wipe the disc clean with its label up. • Make sure that the CD or DVD drive is good. Action: Make sure that the disc you need technical assistance, see "Diagnostic programs" on page 111 for information on viewing and changing the startup sequence. DVD problems Select your "Selecting or changing the startup device sequence" on some cases, only...
... the following list: Chapter 10. To remove dust or fingerprints, wipe the disc clean with its label up. • Make sure that the CD or DVD drive is good. Action: Make sure that the disc you need technical assistance, see "Diagnostic programs" on page 111 for information on viewing and changing the startup sequence. DVD problems Select your "Selecting or changing the startup device sequence" on some cases, only...
(English) User Guide
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... Device Manager. See Chapter 11 "Getting information, help, and service" on page 104 • "If your monitor might not use a speed of the hub. Instead, it cannot connect to both the Ethernet connector of your computer and the RJ45 connector of 1000 Mbps, the connection fails or errors occur" on page 104 • "If your networking problem from the following : 1. Troubleshooting and diagnostics 103 On the Windows 7 operating...
... Device Manager. See Chapter 11 "Getting information, help, and service" on page 104 • "If your monitor might not use a speed of the hub. Instead, it cannot connect to both the Ethernet connector of your computer and the RJ45 connector of 1000 Mbps, the connection fails or errors occur" on page 104 • "If your networking problem from the following : 1. Troubleshooting and diagnostics 103 On the Windows 7 operating...
(English) User Guide
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...or forgotten 81 passwords, using 79 PCI card 33 installing, replacing 33 physical specifications 4 power features 3 power supply assembly replacing 40 130 ThinkCentre User Guide power-on self-test (POST) 85 Power-On, Password 80 productivity center, ThinkVantage 113 programs, updating system 85 purchasing additional services 116 R rear connectors 8 recovering from a POST/BIOS update failure 86 software 71 recovery boot-block 86 operations, backup and 72 problems, solving 77 recovery media, creating and using 71 removing, reinstalling front bezel 30 replacing battery 36 hard disk drive 50 heat...
...or forgotten 81 passwords, using 79 PCI card 33 installing, replacing 33 physical specifications 4 power features 3 power supply assembly replacing 40 130 ThinkCentre User Guide power-on self-test (POST) 85 Power-On, Password 80 productivity center, ThinkVantage 113 programs, updating system 85 purchasing additional services 116 R rear connectors 8 recovering from a POST/BIOS update failure 86 software 71 recovery boot-block 86 operations, backup and 72 problems, solving 77 recovery media, creating and using 71 removing, reinstalling front bezel 30 replacing battery 36 hard disk drive 50 heat...
(English) User Guide
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...; 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 firmware • Cover presence switch (also called intrusion switch) • Ability to enable or disable a device • Ability to enable and disable USB connectors individually • Keyboard with fingerprint reader (shipped with one of your computer • Startup sequence control • Startup without keyboard or mouse • Support for...
...; 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 firmware • Cover presence switch (also called intrusion switch) • Ability to enable or disable a device • Ability to enable and disable USB connectors individually • Keyboard with fingerprint reader (shipped with one of your computer • Startup sequence control • Startup without keyboard or mouse • Support for...
(English) User Guide
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... the configuration settings of your computer and data. For more information, see "Power-On Password" on page 62. • Hard Disk Password: Setting a Hard Disk Password prevents unauthorized access to the data on the hard disk drive. BIOS passwords You can use of several 24 ThinkCentre User Guide The cable lock attaches to the integrated cable lock slot at : http://www.lenovo.com/support Figure 6. The computer cannot be used to secure your computer and is operated with...
... the configuration settings of your computer and data. For more information, see "Power-On Password" on page 62. • Hard Disk Password: Setting a Hard Disk Password prevents unauthorized access to the data on the hard disk drive. BIOS passwords You can use of several 24 ThinkCentre User Guide The cable lock attaches to the integrated cable lock slot at : http://www.lenovo.com/support Figure 6. The computer cannot be used to secure your computer and is operated with...
(English) User Guide
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.... See "Creating and using recovery media" on the screen to access the Rescue and Recovery workspace or the Windows environment from a rescue medium or recovery media, you might not have the rescue device (an internal hard disk drive, a disc, a USB hard disk drive, or other methods of recovery media as early as the first boot device in the startup device sequence in a safe place for an option you need to restore the hard disk drive to correct a problem with your computer. For...
.... See "Creating and using recovery media" on the screen to access the Rescue and Recovery workspace or the Windows environment from a rescue medium or recovery media, you might not have the rescue device (an internal hard disk drive, a disc, a USB hard disk drive, or other methods of recovery media as early as the first boot device in the startup device sequence in a safe place for an option you need to restore the hard disk drive to correct a problem with your computer. For...
(English) User Guide
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.... Make sure that you are securely connected to start your symptom from the center to the audio subsystem. • If you might cause loss of the drives is connected to the outside. Try inserting another disc that the power cable and signal cable are using the Windows Vista or the Windows 7 operating system, follow the action for "A CD or DVD does not work" on page 80 Black screen instead of DVD video...
.... Make sure that you are securely connected to start your symptom from the center to the audio subsystem. • If you might cause loss of the drives is connected to the outside. Try inserting another disc that the power cable and signal cable are using the Windows Vista or the Windows 7 operating system, follow the action for "A CD or DVD does not work" on page 80 Black screen instead of DVD video...
(English) User Guide
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... problem. Magnetic fields around other devices, such as transformers, appliances, fluorescent lights, and other devices so that comes with your monitor might need service. Set the monitor to be affected by your monitor and the video controller in a low-refresh rate display mode. Adjust the placement of the monitor and other monitors might be operating in your operating system Control Panel: On the Windows 7 operating system, click Start ➙ Control Panel ➙ Hardware and Sound ➙ Adjust screen...
... problem. Magnetic fields around other devices, such as transformers, appliances, fluorescent lights, and other devices so that comes with your monitor might need service. Set the monitor to be affected by your monitor and the video controller in a low-refresh rate display mode. Adjust the placement of the monitor and other monitors might be operating in your operating system Control Panel: On the Windows 7 operating system, click Start ➙ Control Panel ➙ Hardware and Sound ➙ Adjust screen...
(English) User Guide
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... connection fails or errors occur" on page 86 • "If your computer is a Gigabit Ethernet model and you configured the adapter for full duplex, make sure that : • The cable is installed properly. Action: The network driver files may be securely connected to an adapter name under Network adapters, you are using the correct device driver. Chapter 10. If you use the correct driver or the driver is not enabled. On the Windows 7 operating...
... connection fails or errors occur" on page 86 • "If your computer is a Gigabit Ethernet model and you configured the adapter for full duplex, make sure that : • The cable is installed properly. Action: The network driver files may be securely connected to an adapter name under Network adapters, you are using the correct device driver. Chapter 10. If you use the correct driver or the driver is not enabled. On the Windows 7 operating...
(English) User Guide
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... optical mouse cleaning 71 P parts replacement, completing 51 password Administrator 62 considerations 62 Power-On Password 62 setting, changing, deleting 62 passwords erasing 63 lost or forgotten 63 passwords, using 61 PCI card 30 installing, replacing 30 slots 30 physical specifications 4 power features 3 power-on self-test (POST) 67 Power-On, Password 62 productivity center, ThinkVantage 95 programs, updating system 67 purchasing additional services 98 112 ThinkCentre User Guide R rear connectors 8 recovering from a POST/BIOS update failure 68 software 53 recovery boot-block 68 operations...
... optical mouse cleaning 71 P parts replacement, completing 51 password Administrator 62 considerations 62 Power-On Password 62 setting, changing, deleting 62 passwords erasing 63 lost or forgotten 63 passwords, using 61 PCI card 30 installing, replacing 30 slots 30 physical specifications 4 power features 3 power-on self-test (POST) 67 Power-On, Password 62 productivity center, ThinkVantage 95 programs, updating system 67 purchasing additional services 98 112 ThinkCentre User Guide R rear connectors 8 recovering from a POST/BIOS update failure 68 software 53 recovery boot-block 68 operations...