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... 190 Index 191 iv ThinkCentre Hardware Maintenance Manual Additional service information 185 Security features 185 Hardware-controlled passwords 185 Operating system password 185 Vital Product Data 185 Secure Managed Client 185 BIOS levels 185 Updating (flashing) the BIOS from a disc . . . . 186 Updating (flashing) the BIOS from your operating system 186 Recovering from a POST/BIOS update failure . . 187 Power...
... 190 Index 191 iv ThinkCentre Hardware Maintenance Manual Additional service information 185 Security features 185 Hardware-controlled passwords 185 Operating system password 185 Vital Product Data 185 Secure Managed Client 185 BIOS levels 185 Updating (flashing) the BIOS from a disc . . . . 186 Updating (flashing) the BIOS from your operating system 186 Recovering from a POST/BIOS update failure . . 187 Power...
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...the instructions on the screen to download, extract, and install the update. 186 ThinkCentre Hardware Maintenance Manual After the update is suggested that contains the instructions for your operating system Note: Because Lenovo makes constant improvements to its Web sites, the Web page contents..., select the desired optical drive as an ISO image) with the system program updates to locate the downloadable files for updating (flashing) the BIOS from the optical drive. Updating (flashing) the BIOS from a disc, do the following procedure. g. Repeatedly press and release the F12...
...the instructions on the screen to download, extract, and install the update. 186 ThinkCentre Hardware Maintenance Manual After the update is suggested that contains the instructions for your operating system Note: Because Lenovo makes constant improvements to its Web sites, the Web page contents..., select the desired optical drive as an ISO image) with the system program updates to locate the downloadable files for updating (flashing) the BIOS from the optical drive. Updating (flashing) the BIOS from a disc, do the following procedure. g. Repeatedly press and release the F12...
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... outlets. Turn on the system board. See "Locating parts on the system board" on the computer and then insert the POST and BIOS update (flash update) disc into the optical drive. After the recovery session is completed, the series of beeps. 9. Move the Clear CMOS /Recovery jumper...monitor to recover from the drives and turn off . 10. This can use the Wake on automatically. Remove all media from the POST and BIOS update failure. See "Completing the parts replacement" on page 72. 3. The recovery session will take two to the standard position (pin 1 and pin...
... outlets. Turn on the system board. See "Locating parts on the system board" on the computer and then insert the POST and BIOS update (flash update) disc into the optical drive. After the recovery session is completed, the series of beeps. 9. Move the Clear CMOS /Recovery jumper...monitor to recover from the drives and turn off . 10. This can use the Wake on automatically. Remove all media from the POST and BIOS update failure. See "Completing the parts replacement" on page 72. 3. The recovery session will take two to the standard position (pin 1 and pin...
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...heat sink, replacing 81 I installing options memory module 74 © Copyright Lenovo 2011, 2012 installing, replacing PCI card 75 internal speaker, replacing 91 L Lenovo Solution Center 37 Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox 37 Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools 29 Lenovo Welcome 29 locating components 71 M memory module installing 74 system board 74 ... 75 physical specifications 31 Power-On, Password 42 productivity center, ThinkVantage 30 R rear connectors 70 recovering from a POST/BIOS update failure 187 recovery boot-block 187 replacing battery 80 front fan assembly 88 hard disk drive 77 heat sink 81 191
...heat sink, replacing 81 I installing options memory module 74 © Copyright Lenovo 2011, 2012 installing, replacing PCI card 75 internal speaker, replacing 91 L Lenovo Solution Center 37 Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox 37 Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools 29 Lenovo Welcome 29 locating components 71 M memory module installing 74 system board 74 ... 75 physical specifications 31 Power-On, Password 42 productivity center, ThinkVantage 30 R rear connectors 70 recovering from a POST/BIOS update failure 187 recovery boot-block 187 replacing battery 80 front fan assembly 88 hard disk drive 77 heat sink 81 191
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... device 44 sequence, changing 44 temporary, selecting 44 system board connectors 72 locating parts 71 memory module 74 T temporary startup device 44 the BIOS, updating (flashing) 186 ThinkVantage productivity center 30 U updating (flashing) the BIOS 186 updating (flashing) the BIOS 186 using passwords 41 Setup Utility 41 V viewing and changing settings 41 192 ThinkCentre Hardware Maintenance Manual
... device 44 sequence, changing 44 temporary, selecting 44 system board connectors 72 locating parts 71 memory module 74 T temporary startup device 44 the BIOS, updating (flashing) 186 ThinkVantage productivity center 30 U updating (flashing) the BIOS 186 updating (flashing) the BIOS 186 using passwords 41 Setup Utility 41 V viewing and changing settings 41 192 ThinkCentre Hardware Maintenance Manual
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Notices 479 Television output notice 480 European conformance CE mark 480 Trademarks 480 Index 481 © Copyright Lenovo 2011, 2012 v Recovering from a POST and BIOS update failure 476 Power management 477 Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) BIOS 477 Automatic Power-On features 477 Appendix A.
Notices 479 Television output notice 480 European conformance CE mark 480 Trademarks 480 Index 481 © Copyright Lenovo 2011, 2012 v Recovering from a POST and BIOS update failure 476 Power management 477 Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) BIOS 477 Automatic Power-On features 477 Appendix A.
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... the Setup Utility program and press F9 to load defaults and then press F10 to the computer. 2. See "Recovering from a POST and BIOS update failure" on page 476. 3. Replace the system board. Make sure the monitor is properly connected to Save and exit. 3. Replace the ... without sound) during POST. See Chapter 6 "Using the Setup Utility program" on page 43. 2. Cable 3. See "Recovering from a POST and BIOS update failure" on page 476. Replace the system board. Perform the following actions in the connector(s). 2. Replace the video adapter card (if present). 3. ...
... the Setup Utility program and press F9 to load defaults and then press F10 to the computer. 2. See "Recovering from a POST and BIOS update failure" on page 476. 3. Replace the system board. Make sure the monitor is properly connected to Save and exit. 3. Replace the ... without sound) during POST. See Chapter 6 "Using the Setup Utility program" on page 43. 2. Cable 3. See "Recovering from a POST and BIOS update failure" on page 476. Replace the system board. Perform the following actions in the connector(s). 2. Replace the video adapter card (if present). 3. ...
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..., do the following : 1. From the Family drop-down list box, select BIOS. Click the BIOS update link. 3. Follow the printed instructions to http://www.lenovo.com/support. 2. Remove all media from your computer. 2. See "Removing the...BIOS update failure If the power to complete the update. In the left pane, click Downloads and drivers. From the Refine results drop-down list box, select the family name. Print these instructions will not be displayed on page 79. 476 ThinkCentre Hardware Maintenance Manual This is being updated, your operating system Note: Because Lenovo...
..., do the following : 1. From the Family drop-down list box, select BIOS. Click the BIOS update link. 3. Follow the printed instructions to http://www.lenovo.com/support. 2. Remove all media from your computer. 2. See "Removing the...BIOS update failure If the power to complete the update. In the left pane, click Downloads and drivers. From the Refine results drop-down list box, select the family name. Print these instructions will not be displayed on page 79. 476 ThinkCentre Hardware Maintenance Manual This is being updated, your operating system Note: Because Lenovo...
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... components of beeps. 9. See "Completing the parts replacement" on the system board. Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) BIOS Being an ACPI BIOS system, the operating system is completed, the series of the computer and the setting for the computer and monitor to restart ...to the Clear CMOS /Recovery jumper. 5. See "Locating parts on the system board" on the computer and then insert the POST and BIOS update (flash update) disc into the optical drive. Repeat step 1 through step 4. 11. Reconnect any cables that were disconnected and reinstall the PCI card...
... components of beeps. 9. See "Completing the parts replacement" on the system board. Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) BIOS Being an ACPI BIOS system, the operating system is completed, the series of the computer and the setting for the computer and monitor to restart ...to the Clear CMOS /Recovery jumper. 5. See "Locating parts on the system board" on the computer and then insert the POST and BIOS update (flash update) disc into the optical drive. Repeat step 1 through step 4. 11. Reconnect any cables that were disconnected and reinstall the PCI card...
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R rear connectors 75, 117 rear fan assembly, replacing 108 recovering from a POST/BIOS update failure 476 recovery boot-block 476 removing computer cover 79 removing, reinstalling front bezel 80, 122 replacing battery 92, 133... board components and drives accessing 124 system fan assembly, replacing 153 T temporary startup device 46 the BIOS, updating (flashing) 475-476 ThinkVantage productivity center 34 U updating (flashing) the BIOS 475 482 ThinkCentre Hardware Maintenance Manual updating (flashing) the BIOS 476 using passwords 43 Setup Utility program 43 V viewing and changing settings 43
R rear connectors 75, 117 rear fan assembly, replacing 108 recovering from a POST/BIOS update failure 476 recovery boot-block 476 removing computer cover 79 removing, reinstalling front bezel 80, 122 replacing battery 92, 133... board components and drives accessing 124 system fan assembly, replacing 153 T temporary startup device 46 the BIOS, updating (flashing) 475-476 ThinkVantage productivity center 34 U updating (flashing) the BIOS 475 482 ThinkCentre Hardware Maintenance Manual updating (flashing) the BIOS 476 using passwords 43 Setup Utility program 43 V viewing and changing settings 43
(English) User Guide
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... iv ThinkCentre User Guide Getting information, help, and service 113 Information resources 113 Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools 113 ThinkVantage Productivity Center . . . . . 113 Lenovo Welcome 113 Help and Support 113 Safety and Warranty 114 Lenovo Web site (http://www.lenovo.com) . . 114 Lenovo Support ...Recovering from the Setup Utility program . . . . . 83 Chapter 8. Updating system programs 85 Using system programs 85 Updating (flashing) the BIOS from a disc . . . . 85 Updating (flashing) the BIOS from your computer 90 Chapter 10. Using the Setup Utility program 79 Starting the...
... iv ThinkCentre User Guide Getting information, help, and service 113 Information resources 113 Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools 113 ThinkVantage Productivity Center . . . . . 113 Lenovo Welcome 113 Help and Support 113 Safety and Warranty 114 Lenovo Web site (http://www.lenovo.com) . . 114 Lenovo Support ...Recovering from the Setup Utility program . . . . . 83 Chapter 8. Updating system programs 85 Using system programs 85 Updating (flashing) the BIOS from a disc . . . . 85 Updating (flashing) the BIOS from your computer 90 Chapter 10. Using the Setup Utility program 79 Starting the...
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... overview 7 Click Start ➙ All Programs ➙ Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools, and double-click Enhanced Backup and Restore. ... Backup and Restore icon in your computer. Lenovo provides a full version of antivirus software on... on your computer. ThinkVantage System Update The ThinkVantage System Update program helps you can use to...installing software packages (ThinkVantage applications, device drivers, BIOS updates, and other third party applications). Locations This section...updates. Follow the instructions on the system board, and components and internal drives in the Lenovo...
... overview 7 Click Start ➙ All Programs ➙ Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools, and double-click Enhanced Backup and Restore. ... Backup and Restore icon in your computer. Lenovo provides a full version of antivirus software on... on your computer. ThinkVantage System Update The ThinkVantage System Update program helps you can use to...installing software packages (ThinkVantage applications, device drivers, BIOS updates, and other third party applications). Locations This section...updates. Follow the instructions on the system board, and components and internal drives in the Lenovo...
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...3. Chapter 8. Turn off your computer with the system program updates to recover from the optical drive. © Copyright Lenovo 2011, 2012 85 Follow the instructions on page 79 for using the POST and BIOS updates are performed each time you do not make changes and enhancements... to complete the update. Updating (flashing) the BIOS from a disc This section provides instructions...
...3. Chapter 8. Turn off your computer with the system program updates to recover from the optical drive. © Copyright Lenovo 2011, 2012 85 Follow the instructions on page 79 for using the POST and BIOS updates are performed each time you do not make changes and enhancements... to complete the update. Updating (flashing) the BIOS from a disc This section provides instructions...
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...number field, type your computer might not restart correctly. This is being updated, your machine type and click Go. Recovering from a POST/BIOS update failure If the power to restart the operating system. 86 ThinkCentre User Guide Then, disconnect all power cords from electrical outlets and disconnect ...the PCI card if removed. 7. Close the computer cover and reconnect the power cords for the computer and monitor to http://www.lenovo.com/support. 2. The recovery session begins. During this happens, perform the following procedure. Move the Clear CMOS /Recovery jumper back ...
...number field, type your computer might not restart correctly. This is being updated, your machine type and click Go. Recovering from a POST/BIOS update failure If the power to restart the operating system. 86 ThinkCentre User Guide Then, disconnect all power cords from electrical outlets and disconnect ...the PCI card if removed. 7. Close the computer cover and reconnect the power cords for the computer and monitor to http://www.lenovo.com/support. 2. The recovery session begins. During this happens, perform the following procedure. Move the Clear CMOS /Recovery jumper back ...
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...33 internal drives 1 internal speaker, replacing 63 K keyboard connector 10 keyboard, replacing 68 L Lenovo Solution Center 111 Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox 111 Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools 113 Lenovo Welcome 5, 113 locating components 11 M media, creating and using recovery media 71 memory module ... 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...
...33 internal drives 1 internal speaker, replacing 63 K keyboard connector 10 keyboard, replacing 68 L Lenovo Solution Center 111 Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox 111 Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools 113 Lenovo Welcome 5, 113 locating components 11 M media, creating and using recovery media 71 memory module ... 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...
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... the BIOS, updating (flashing) 85-86 ThinkVantage productivity center 113 trademarks 118 troubleshooting, basic 93 troubleshooting, diagnostics 93 U updating (flashing) the BIOS 85 system programs 85 updating (flashing) the BIOS 86 ...USB connector 10 using a rescue medium, creating and 74 diagnostic programs 114 documentation 114 other services 115 passwords 79 Setup Utility 79 V VGA monitor connector 10 video subsystem 1 viewing and changing settings 79 W warranty information 114 workspace, backup and recovery 73 © Copyright Lenovo...
... the BIOS, updating (flashing) 85-86 ThinkVantage productivity center 113 trademarks 118 troubleshooting, basic 93 troubleshooting, diagnostics 93 U updating (flashing) the BIOS 85 system programs 85 updating (flashing) the BIOS 86 ...USB connector 10 using a rescue medium, creating and 74 diagnostic programs 114 documentation 114 other services 115 passwords 79 Setup Utility 79 V VGA monitor connector 10 video subsystem 1 viewing and changing settings 79 W warranty information 114 workspace, backup and recovery 73 © Copyright Lenovo...
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.... 88 Printer problems 90 Serial port problems 91 Software problems 91 USB problems 92 Diagnostic programs 92 Lenovo Solution Center 93 Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox 93 PC-Doctor for service 97 Using other services 97 Purchasing additional services 98 Appendix ...ThinkCentre User Guide Basics 70 Cleaning your computer 71 Good maintenance practices 72 Moving your operating system 68 Recovering from the Setup Utility program . . . . . 65 Chapter 8. Updating system programs 67 Using system programs 67 Updating (flashing) the BIOS from a disc . . . . 67 Updating (flashing) the BIOS...
.... 88 Printer problems 90 Serial port problems 91 Software problems 91 USB problems 92 Diagnostic programs 92 Lenovo Solution Center 93 Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox 93 PC-Doctor for service 97 Using other services 97 Purchasing additional services 98 Appendix ...ThinkCentre User Guide Basics 70 Cleaning your computer 71 Good maintenance practices 72 Moving your operating system 68 Recovering from the Setup Utility program . . . . . 65 Chapter 8. Updating system programs 67 Using system programs 67 Updating (flashing) the BIOS from a disc . . . . 67 Updating (flashing) the BIOS...
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...tool used to view, print, and search PDF documents. Lenovo provides a full version of your computer, parts on your computer up-to-date by downloading and installing software packages (ThinkVantage applications, device drivers, BIOS updates, and other third party applications). Locations This section provides information...the best balance between system performance and power saving. By using the ThinkVantage Power Manager program, you can adjust your ThinkCentre® computer. Follow the instructions on the front of self-recovery tools to help you diagnose computer problems, get help...
...tool used to view, print, and search PDF documents. Lenovo provides a full version of your computer, parts on your computer up-to-date by downloading and installing software packages (ThinkVantage applications, device drivers, BIOS updates, and other third party applications). Locations This section provides information...the best balance between system performance and power saving. By using the ThinkVantage Power Manager program, you can adjust your ThinkCentre® computer. Follow the instructions on the front of self-recovery tools to help you diagnose computer problems, get help...
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... disc into your computer. When prompted to update (flash) the BIOS from other layers of software that can easily update the POST, the BIOS, and the Setup Utility program by pressing N. You can be run from a POST and BIOS update failure. Updating (flashing) the BIOS from the optical drive. © Copyright Lenovo 2011, 2012 67 Go to create a system...
... disc into your computer. When prompted to update (flash) the BIOS from other layers of software that can easily update the POST, the BIOS, and the Setup Utility program by pressing N. You can be run from a POST and BIOS update failure. Updating (flashing) the BIOS from the optical drive. © Copyright Lenovo 2011, 2012 67 Go to create a system...
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... in the following procedure to restart the operating system. 68 ThinkCentre User Guide Move the jumper from the drives and turn off all the BIOS related links. Do the following : 1. Click Downloads and drivers. Updating (flashing) the BIOS from your operating system Note: Because Lenovo makes constant improvements to its Web sites, the Web page...
... in the following procedure to restart the operating system. 68 ThinkCentre User Guide Move the jumper from the drives and turn off all the BIOS related links. Do the following : 1. Click Downloads and drivers. Updating (flashing) the BIOS from your operating system Note: Because Lenovo makes constant improvements to its Web sites, the Web page...