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... © Copyright Lenovo 2012 iii Additional service information 265 Security features 265 Hardware-controlled passwords 265 Operating system password 265 Vital Product Data 265 BIOS levels 265 Updating (flashing) the BIOS from a disc . . . . 265 Updating (flashing) the BIOS from your operating ...system 266 Recovering from a POST/BIOS update failure . . 266 Power management 267 Advanced Configuration...
... © Copyright Lenovo 2012 iii Additional service information 265 Security features 265 Hardware-controlled passwords 265 Operating system password 265 Vital Product Data 265 BIOS levels 265 Updating (flashing) the BIOS from a disc . . . . 265 Updating (flashing) the BIOS from your operating ...system 266 Recovering from a POST/BIOS update failure . . 266 Power management 267 Advanced Configuration...
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... 265. General checkout Attention The drives in problem determination. For the explanation of these messages, refer to determine and obtain the latest level BIOS, see "BIOS levels" on all external devices. 2. Power-off the computer and the power. Then, turn off the computer and all external devices.... 65. • If the computer displays a POST error, go to step 6. Look at step 7. 7. Is the failure repeatable? © Copyright Lenovo 2012 39 For more information on page 66. • If the computer hangs and no error is found by an application program, the operating system...
... 265. General checkout Attention The drives in problem determination. For the explanation of these messages, refer to determine and obtain the latest level BIOS, see "BIOS levels" on all external devices. 2. Power-off the computer and the power. Then, turn off the computer and all external devices.... 65. • If the computer displays a POST error, go to step 6. Look at step 7. 7. Is the failure repeatable? © Copyright Lenovo 2012 39 For more information on page 66. • If the computer hangs and no error is found by an application program, the operating system...
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... Print (print screen) configuration currently in the same locations 4. Have the same address jumpers/terminators/cabling 5. - BIOS level • Operating system software - Have the same software versions and levels 6. Are the exact machine type... and models 2. Have the same adapters/attachments in use - Is this configuration ever worked? - Have the same BIOS level 3. Has this the original reported failure? • Diagnostics version - Type and version level • Hardware ..., what changes were made prior to problem resolution. 40 ThinkCentre Hardware Maintenance Manual
... Print (print screen) configuration currently in the same locations 4. Have the same address jumpers/terminators/cabling 5. - BIOS level • Operating system software - Have the same software versions and levels 6. Are the exact machine type... and models 2. Have the same adapters/attachments in use - Is this configuration ever worked? - Have the same BIOS level 3. Has this the original reported failure? • Diagnostics version - Type and version level • Hardware ..., what changes were made prior to problem resolution. 40 ThinkCentre Hardware Maintenance Manual
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... information. • If the diagnostic programs detect a hardware failure, contact the Lenovo Customer Support Center. Run the diagnostic programs to hardware or software settings has caused... previous configuration, capture your safety, do the following the manufacturer's instructions. 42 ThinkCentre Hardware Maintenance Manual See "Additional information resources" on page 42 and follow the ...program detects a virus, remove the virus. 8. For your current configuration in the BIOS settings of problem you are experiencing. Usually, the operating system is operating correctly. 3....
... information. • If the diagnostic programs detect a hardware failure, contact the Lenovo Customer Support Center. Run the diagnostic programs to hardware or software settings has caused... previous configuration, capture your safety, do the following the manufacturer's instructions. 42 ThinkCentre Hardware Maintenance Manual See "Additional information resources" on page 42 and follow the ...program detects a virus, remove the virus. 8. For your current configuration in the BIOS settings of problem you are experiencing. Usually, the operating system is operating correctly. 3....
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...Performance Customization Keyboard program to operate properly: • Not enrolling your fingerprint correctly. 48 ThinkCentre Hardware Maintenance Manual See "Enabling or disabling a device" on the computer. Use the help...do the following could cause the fingerprint reader not to help system in the BIOS settings. Action: Erratic movement of the mouse pointer is securely attached to the ...pointing-device cable is generally caused by a buildup of mouse you need technical assistance, see "Lenovo Solution Center" on the ball inside the mouse. Depending on the type of dirt, oils...
...Performance Customization Keyboard program to operate properly: • Not enrolling your fingerprint correctly. 48 ThinkCentre Hardware Maintenance Manual See "Enabling or disabling a device" on the computer. Use the help...do the following could cause the fingerprint reader not to help system in the BIOS settings. Action: Erratic movement of the mouse pointer is securely attached to the ...pointing-device cable is generally caused by a buildup of mouse you need technical assistance, see "Lenovo Solution Center" on the ball inside the mouse. Depending on the type of dirt, oils...
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... switch is a Gigabit Ethernet model, it connects at 100 Mbps Symptom: If your computer is enabled by double-clicking the Access Connections icon in the BIOS Setup Utility program. • If it is, check with your LAN administrator for the procedure to make sure that the link partner is set to... 100 Mbps. The Wake on LAN feature is not working for no apparent reason. Instead, it cannot connect to verify this case-sensitive information. 52 ThinkCentre Hardware Maintenance Manual Actions: • Make sure that the correct device driver is the latest version.
... switch is a Gigabit Ethernet model, it connects at 100 Mbps Symptom: If your computer is enabled by double-clicking the Access Connections icon in the BIOS Setup Utility program. • If it is, check with your LAN administrator for the procedure to make sure that the link partner is set to... 100 Mbps. The Wake on LAN feature is not working for no apparent reason. Instead, it cannot connect to verify this case-sensitive information. 52 ThinkCentre Hardware Maintenance Manual Actions: • Make sure that the correct device driver is the latest version.
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...printer does not work as expected" on page 57 When using a sort feature, dates do not sort in the correct order. 56 ThinkCentre Hardware Maintenance Manual The printer is turned on and is securely connected to the serial port on the computer and to the correct parallel, ... the serial device is a printer, make sure it is in your operating system, application program, or BIOS settings. If these actions do not correct the problem, run the diagnostic programs (see "Lenovo Solution Center" on page 58 for instructions). Paper is securely connected to the serial device. Any device ...
...printer does not work as expected" on page 57 When using a sort feature, dates do not sort in the correct order. 56 ThinkCentre Hardware Maintenance Manual The printer is turned on and is securely connected to the serial port on the computer and to the correct parallel, ... the serial device is a printer, make sure it is in your operating system, application program, or BIOS settings. If these actions do not correct the problem, run the diagnostic programs (see "Lenovo Solution Center" on page 58 for instructions). Paper is securely connected to the serial device. Any device ...
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.... From the Setup Utility program main menu, select Security ➙ Configuration Change Detection, and press Enter. 3. Press F10 to navigate through BIOS menu choices. Press Enter when prompted to detect the removal of the screen. To enable the configuration change detection feature for the POST to ...program, select Save Changes and Exit at the bottom of which operating system you are available: • Power-On Password © Copyright Lenovo 2012 59 The keys used to view and change settings, start the Setup Utility program, do one of passwords are using the Setup ...
.... From the Setup Utility program main menu, select Security ➙ Configuration Change Detection, and press Enter. 3. Press F10 to navigate through BIOS menu choices. Press Enter when prompted to detect the removal of the screen. To enable the configuration change detection feature for the POST to ...program, select Save Changes and Exit at the bottom of which operating system you are available: • Power-On Password © Copyright Lenovo 2012 59 The keys used to view and change settings, start the Setup Utility program, do one of passwords are using the Setup ...
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...displayed when there is called the Power-On Self-Test, or POST. Then press F10 to save and exit the Setup Utility program. 66 ThinkCentre Hardware Maintenance Manual Perform a Boot-block recovery. This series of the system and some basic system-board operations • Checks the memory .... Press F1 to Save and exit. Start the Setup Utility program and press F10 to enter the Setup Utility program. See "Recovering from a POST/BIOS update failure" on page 59. 2. Replace the system board. A single problem can cause several error messages to Save and exit. 3. Replace the ...
...displayed when there is called the Power-On Self-Test, or POST. Then press F10 to save and exit the Setup Utility program. 66 ThinkCentre Hardware Maintenance Manual Perform a Boot-block recovery. This series of the system and some basic system-board operations • Checks the memory .... Press F1 to Save and exit. Start the Setup Utility program and press F10 to enter the Setup Utility program. See "Recovering from a POST/BIOS update failure" on page 59. 2. Replace the system board. A single problem can cause several error messages to Save and exit. 3. Replace the ...
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...on page 265. After you replace the system board, the VPD must be updated. Lenovo Customer Support Center 3. Levels 1 and 2 Support To update (flash) the BIOS, see "Updating (flashing) the BIOS from a disc" on page 59. Operating system password Note: This section applies only... password is activated. Use the following information to set the hardware controlled passwords. Lenovo support web site: http://www.lenovo.com/support 2. Updating (flashing) the BIOS from a disc. © Copyright Lenovo 2012 265 Vital Product Data Each computer has a unique Vital Product Data (VPD...
...on page 265. After you replace the system board, the VPD must be updated. Lenovo Customer Support Center 3. Levels 1 and 2 Support To update (flash) the BIOS, see "Updating (flashing) the BIOS from a disc" on page 59. Operating system password Note: This section applies only... password is activated. Use the following information to set the hardware controlled passwords. Lenovo support web site: http://www.lenovo.com/support 2. Updating (flashing) the BIOS from a disc. © Copyright Lenovo 2012 265 Vital Product Data Each computer has a unique Vital Product Data (VPD...
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...-block Recovery. 1. Remove the computer cover. 3. Updating (flashing) the BIOS from your computer. 2. Click Use Quick Path. 4. Click Click for updating (flashing) the BIOS from your operating system Note: Because Lenovo makes constant improvements to its Web sites, the Web page contents are connected...off all cables that you do the following procedure. Repeatedly press and release the F12 key when turning on page 75. 266 ThinkCentre Hardware Maintenance Manual Then, insert the disc into this happens, perform the following : 1. The update begins. 4. When prompted to...
...-block Recovery. 1. Remove the computer cover. 3. Updating (flashing) the BIOS from your computer. 2. Click Use Quick Path. 4. Click Click for updating (flashing) the BIOS from your operating system Note: Because Lenovo makes constant improvements to its Web sites, the Web page contents are connected...off all cables that you do the following procedure. Repeatedly press and release the F12 key when turning on page 75. 266 ThinkCentre Hardware Maintenance Manual Then, insert the disc into this happens, perform the following : 1. The update begins. 4. When prompted to...
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... Additional service information 267 Move the Clear CMOS /Recovery jumper back to electrical outlets. 8. Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) BIOS Being an ACPI BIOS system, the operating system is allowed to the Clear CMOS /Recovery jumper. 5. Automatic Power-On features The Automatic Power-On features...the PCI card if removed. 7. When you . 9. Reinstall the computer cover and reconnect the power cords for Advanced Power Management (APM) BIOS mode is completed, there will be turned on LAN-enabled and there is needed from the standard position (pin 1 and pin 2) to...
... Additional service information 267 Move the Clear CMOS /Recovery jumper back to electrical outlets. 8. Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) BIOS Being an ACPI BIOS system, the operating system is allowed to the Clear CMOS /Recovery jumper. 5. Automatic Power-On features The Automatic Power-On features...the PCI card if removed. 7. When you . 9. Reinstall the computer cover and reconnect the power cords for Advanced Power Management (APM) BIOS mode is completed, there will be turned on LAN-enabled and there is needed from the standard position (pin 1 and pin 2) to...
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... DisplayPort connector 73, 81, 88 drives bays 78, 86 specifications 78, 86 © Copyright Lenovo 2012 E environment, operating 35-37 Ethernet connector 73, 81, 88 exiting, Setup Utility 64 F failure, recovering from POST/BIOS 266 flashing the BIOS 265 front connectors, controls, indicators 71, 79, 87 front audio and USB assembly, replacing 132... installing or removing vertical stand 213 VESA mount bracket 215 internal speaker, replacing 133, 197, 259 K keyboard connector 73, 81 keyboard, replacing 149, 210, 261 L Lenovo Solution Center 58 locating components 73, 81, 89 271
... DisplayPort connector 73, 81, 88 drives bays 78, 86 specifications 78, 86 © Copyright Lenovo 2012 E environment, operating 35-37 Ethernet connector 73, 81, 88 exiting, Setup Utility 64 F failure, recovering from POST/BIOS 266 flashing the BIOS 265 front connectors, controls, indicators 71, 79, 87 front audio and USB assembly, replacing 132... installing or removing vertical stand 213 VESA mount bracket 215 internal speaker, replacing 133, 197, 259 K keyboard connector 73, 81 keyboard, replacing 149, 210, 261 L Lenovo Solution Center 58 locating components 73, 81, 89 271
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... rear WiFi antenna, installing, removing 146, 205 recovering from a POST/BIOS update failure 266 recovery boot-block 266 removing computer cover 94, 217 removing, reinstalling front bezel 154 replacing battery 106, 173, 232 272 ThinkCentre Hardware Maintenance Manual card reader 105 hard disk drive 124, 176, 251... 219 replacing 114, 192, 244 system board components and drives accessing 156 system fan, replacing 257 T temporary startup device 62 the BIOS, updating (flashing) 265-266 thermal sensor, replacing 135 troubleshooting, basic 41 troubleshooting, diagnostics 41 U updating (flashing) the...
... rear WiFi antenna, installing, removing 146, 205 recovering from a POST/BIOS update failure 266 recovery boot-block 266 removing computer cover 94, 217 removing, reinstalling front bezel 154 replacing battery 106, 173, 232 272 ThinkCentre Hardware Maintenance Manual card reader 105 hard disk drive 124, 176, 251... 219 replacing 114, 192, 244 system board components and drives accessing 156 system fan, replacing 257 T temporary startup device 62 the BIOS, updating (flashing) 265-266 thermal sensor, replacing 135 troubleshooting, basic 41 troubleshooting, diagnostics 41 U updating (flashing) the...
BIOS Windows Management Instrumentation Interface Deployment Guide
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... BIOS setting on a remote computer when a Administrator password exists 23 Set a Administrator password on the local computer when a Administrator password exists 24 Set a Administrator password on a remote computer when a Administrator password exists 25 Appendix B. Notices ...27 Trademarks ...28 @Copyright Lenovo... 2012 I Script Classes and Parameter 3 Configuring BIOS settings ...3 Return types ...5 Password Authentication ...5 Available BIOS setting names ...6 Chapter 3.
... BIOS setting on a remote computer when a Administrator password exists 23 Set a Administrator password on the local computer when a Administrator password exists 24 Set a Administrator password on a remote computer when a Administrator password exists 25 Appendix B. Notices ...27 Trademarks ...28 @Copyright Lenovo... 2012 I Script Classes and Parameter 3 Configuring BIOS settings ...3 Return types ...5 Password Authentication ...5 Available BIOS setting names ...6 Chapter 3.
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...sample scripts to use when configuring BIOS settings. This deployment guide is provided in their organizations. This guide is developed for IT professionals to modify BIOS settings, boot order using Windows Management Instrumentation (WMI) through the Lenovo client-management interface. This guide ...is to explain how to assist with configuring BIOS settings on computers in a ZIP file package that ...
...sample scripts to use when configuring BIOS settings. This deployment guide is provided in their organizations. This guide is developed for IT professionals to modify BIOS settings, boot order using Windows Management Instrumentation (WMI) through the Lenovo client-management interface. This guide ...is to explain how to assist with configuring BIOS settings on computers in a ZIP file package that ...
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...to their factory defaults, change single settings, reset or change these settings. The Lenovo BIOS WMI interface enables IT administrators to make queries on current BIOS settings, restore settings to allow management of functions, such as a standard feature ...client computers or remotely. Chapter 1. The Lenovo BIOS WMI interface provides a simplified way to access Lenovo BIOS settings. Lenovo has developed a BIOS interface that can be manipulated through Windows Management Instrumentation (WMI). Key benefits The Lenovo BIOS WMI interface provides the following illustration shows...
...to their factory defaults, change single settings, reset or change these settings. The Lenovo BIOS WMI interface enables IT administrators to make queries on current BIOS settings, restore settings to allow management of functions, such as a standard feature ...client computers or remotely. Chapter 1. The Lenovo BIOS WMI interface provides a simplified way to access Lenovo BIOS settings. Lenovo has developed a BIOS interface that can be manipulated through Windows Management Instrumentation (WMI). Key benefits The Lenovo BIOS WMI interface provides the following illustration shows...
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...;Easy to adopt for various management servers ·Replaces current SMI interface ·Common interface for different products Supported computers BIOS setup through WMI descripted in this document is supported on the following new Thinkcentre/Thinkstation products only: ·Thinkcentre M92/M92p/M82 ·Thinkstation E31 Lenovo BIOS Windows Management Instrumentation Interface Deployment Guide for Desktop 2
...;Easy to adopt for various management servers ·Replaces current SMI interface ·Common interface for different products Supported computers BIOS setup through WMI descripted in this document is supported on the following new Thinkcentre/Thinkstation products only: ·Thinkcentre M92/M92p/M82 ·Thinkstation E31 Lenovo BIOS Windows Management Instrumentation Interface Deployment Guide for Desktop 2
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Chapter 2. Script Classes and Parameter This chapter contains WMI implementation details for configuring BIOS settings. Interface Details @Copyright Lenovo 2012 3 Configuring BIOS settings The following interface details can be used to access Lenovo BIOS settings. ·Namespace: "\root\WMI" ·Base Class: "Lenovo_BIOSElement" ·Interface details (see Table 1) Table 1.
Chapter 2. Script Classes and Parameter This chapter contains WMI implementation details for configuring BIOS settings. Interface Details @Copyright Lenovo 2012 3 Configuring BIOS settings The following interface details can be used to access Lenovo BIOS settings. ·Namespace: "\root\WMI" ·Base Class: "Lenovo_BIOSElement" ·Interface details (see Table 1) Table 1.
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... SuportedKeyboard:7 SupportedEncodings:3 Port0HardDiskPasswordS tate:00 Port1HardDiskPasswordS tate:00 Port2HardDiskPasswordS tate:00 Port3HardDiskPasswordS tate:00 Port4HardDiskPasswordS tate:00 Port5HardDiskPasswordS tate:00 "pop,oldpop, newpop,ascii,us;" Lenovo BIOS Windows Management Instrumentation Interface Deployment Guide for Desktop 4
... SuportedKeyboard:7 SupportedEncodings:3 Port0HardDiskPasswordS tate:00 Port1HardDiskPasswordS tate:00 Port2HardDiskPasswordS tate:00 Port3HardDiskPasswordS tate:00 Port4HardDiskPasswordS tate:00 Port5HardDiskPasswordS tate:00 "pop,oldpop, newpop,ascii,us;" Lenovo BIOS Windows Management Instrumentation Interface Deployment Guide for Desktop 4