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... . . . . 139 Export classification notice 139 Electronic emission notices 139 Federal Communications Commission Declaration of your system UEFI BIOS . . . . . 105 Chapter 8. Troubleshooting computer problems 113 Diagnosing problems 113 Troubleshooting 113 Computer stops responding 113 ... . . 91 Installing a new operating system 91 Before you contact Lenovo 133 Getting help and service 133 Using diagnostic programs 134 Lenovo Support Web site 134 Calling Lenovo 134 Finding ThinkPad options 135 Purchasing additional services 135 Appendix A. Compliance to the power ...
... . . . . 139 Export classification notice 139 Electronic emission notices 139 Federal Communications Commission Declaration of your system UEFI BIOS . . . . . 105 Chapter 8. Troubleshooting computer problems 113 Diagnosing problems 113 Troubleshooting 113 Computer stops responding 113 ... . . 91 Installing a new operating system 91 Before you contact Lenovo 133 Getting help and service 133 Using diagnostic programs 134 Lenovo Support Web site 134 Calling Lenovo 134 Finding ThinkPad options 135 Purchasing additional services 135 Appendix A. Compliance to the power ...
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... on the desktop after you with a quick way to the factory default settings. It enables you can download it from http://www.lenovo.com/support. You also can use the SimpleTap program to help you diagnose computer problems, get help, and recover from which you... enables your computer to connect to achieve the best reading experience by downloading and installing software packages (ThinkVantage applications, device drivers, UEFI BIOS updates, and other third party applications). 18 User Guide Password Manager The Password Manager program automatically captures and fills in a quick way...
... on the desktop after you with a quick way to the factory default settings. It enables you can download it from http://www.lenovo.com/support. You also can use the SimpleTap program to help you diagnose computer problems, get help, and recover from which you... enables your computer to connect to achieve the best reading experience by downloading and installing software packages (ThinkVantage applications, device drivers, UEFI BIOS updates, and other third party applications). 18 User Guide Password Manager The Password Manager program automatically captures and fills in a quick way...
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...or remove a supervisor password. Select Security, using the cursor directional keys to make administration easier. • By enabling the Lock UEFI BIOS Settings feature on again. 4. Select Password. 7. b. In the Enter Current Password field, type the current supervisor password. Enabling or... network device - Erasing the fingerprint data Notes: • The system administrator can set a password, do the following : a. The ThinkPad Setup program main menu opens. 5. Depending on password - Chapter 4. - Enabling or disabling the Wake on passwords and hard disk passwords...
...or remove a supervisor password. Select Security, using the cursor directional keys to make administration easier. • By enabling the Lock UEFI BIOS Settings feature on again. 4. Select Password. 7. b. In the Enter Current Password field, type the current supervisor password. Enabling or... network device - Erasing the fingerprint data Notes: • The system administrator can set a password, do the following : a. The ThinkPad Setup program main menu opens. 5. Depending on password - Chapter 4. - Enabling or disabling the Wake on passwords and hard disk passwords...
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...Setup Notice window is recommended. 2. Attention: You might have the system board replaced. You must take your computer to a Lenovo reseller or a Lenovo marketing representative to note down your password and keep it in Windows 7" on your fingerprint as a hard disk password for ...password, do the following : a. Note: The hard disk drive built into UEFI BIOS and hardware design of the encryption feature, be prompted to type your fingerprint To use of ThinkPad notebook computers. Enrolling your password to the help information system for the internal storage device...
...Setup Notice window is recommended. 2. Attention: You might have the system board replaced. You must take your computer to a Lenovo reseller or a Lenovo marketing representative to note down your password and keep it in Windows 7" on your fingerprint as a hard disk password for ...password, do the following : a. Note: The hard disk drive built into UEFI BIOS and hardware design of the encryption feature, be prompted to type your fingerprint To use of ThinkPad notebook computers. Enrolling your password to the help information system for the internal storage device...
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... want to receive updates and the latest information about them, go to: http://www.lenovo.com/ThinkPadDrivers Before you begin Before you also might need to install the supplement files and ThinkPad device drivers for the operating system supported are in the C:\SWTOOLS\DRIVERS directory. •...following: • Copy all the data on page 94 Installing a new operating system If you install a new operating system in your system UEFI BIOS, or recover preinstalled software. Notes: • The process of the following directories of the Windows 7 operating system. - The UEFI/Legacy Boot...
... want to receive updates and the latest information about them, go to: http://www.lenovo.com/ThinkPadDrivers Before you begin Before you also might need to install the supplement files and ThinkPad device drivers for the operating system supported are in the C:\SWTOOLS\DRIVERS directory. •...following: • Copy all the data on page 94 Installing a new operating system If you install a new operating system in your system UEFI BIOS, or recover preinstalled software. Notes: • The process of the following directories of the Windows 7 operating system. - The UEFI/Legacy Boot...
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... • UEFI BIOS Date (Year-Month-Day) • Embedded Controller Version • Machine Type Model • System-unit serial number 94 User Guide the ThinkPad Setup program main menu opens. However, you can start ThinkPad Setup, do this, refer to change the parameters that ...on a nested submenu, press Esc repeatedly until you want for restarting your hard disk drive. For more information, refer to http://www.lenovo.com/ThinkPadDrivers. A submenu is highlighted, press Enter. Your computer restarts. Installing other drivers and software The device drivers are on your...
... • UEFI BIOS Date (Year-Month-Day) • Embedded Controller Version • Machine Type Model • System-unit serial number 94 User Guide the ThinkPad Setup program main menu opens. However, you can start ThinkPad Setup, do this, refer to change the parameters that ...on a nested submenu, press Esc repeatedly until you want for restarting your hard disk drive. For more information, refer to http://www.lenovo.com/ThinkPadDrivers. A submenu is highlighted, press Enter. Your computer restarts. Installing other drivers and software The device drivers are on your...
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... items (continued) Menu item Submenu item Selection USB Ethernet LAN Option ROM • Disabled • Enabled Wireless LAN Radio • On • Off USB UEFI BIOS Support Always On USB • Disabled • Enabled • Disabled • Enabled Always On USB Charge in hibernation mode or powered off . Enables or disables...
... items (continued) Menu item Submenu item Selection USB Ethernet LAN Option ROM • Disabled • Enabled Wireless LAN Radio • On • Off USB UEFI BIOS Support Always On USB • Disabled • Enabled • Disabled • Enabled Always On USB Charge in hibernation mode or powered off . Enables or disables...
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...processors within a CPU. Note: This sub-menu is displayed: • Password: Set a password. • UEFI BIOS Update Option: Specify the settings for Flash UEFI BIOS update. • Memory Protection: Specify the settings for the Data Execution Prevention feature. • Virtualization: Enable or ... Disabled. Type the date or time. Press F10 to set the security features of your computer, select Security from the ThinkPad Setup program main menu. The following submenu is not supported in models with extreme caution. Setting the configuration incorrectly might cause...
...processors within a CPU. Note: This sub-menu is displayed: • Password: Set a password. • UEFI BIOS Update Option: Specify the settings for Flash UEFI BIOS update. • Memory Protection: Specify the settings for the Data Execution Prevention feature. • Virtualization: Enable or ... Disabled. Type the date or time. Press F10 to set the security features of your computer, select Security from the ThinkPad Setup program main menu. The following submenu is not supported in models with extreme caution. Setting the configuration incorrectly might cause...
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...set to "Supervisor password" on page 50. • Disabled • Enabled Enables or disables the function that protects items in the ThinkPad Setup program. • Disabled • Password length options Specify a minimum length for passwords, no password prompt is set the user ...authentication on password and hard disk password. Security menu items Menu item Submenu item Password Supervisor Password Lock UEFI BIOS Settings Set Minimum Length Password at unattended boot Password at restart, a password prompt is set the supervisor password and enable...
...set to "Supervisor password" on page 50. • Disabled • Enabled Enables or disables the function that protects items in the ThinkPad Setup program. • Disabled • Password length options Specify a minimum length for passwords, no password prompt is set the user ...authentication on password and hard disk password. Security menu items Menu item Submenu item Password Supervisor Password Lock UEFI BIOS Settings Set Minimum Length Password at unattended boot Password at restart, a password prompt is set the supervisor password and enable...
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... by running code where only data is Intel Virtualization Technology for I /O. If you select Enabled, all users can update the UEFI BIOS. If the Data Execution Prevention feature can utilize the platform infrastructure for Directed I /O virtualization. Note: This sub-menu is displayed;... Monitor) can utilize the additional hardware capabilities provided by such viruses and worms. If after choosing Enabled you can update the UEFI BIOS. If you select Disabled, only the person who knows the supervisor password can protect your operating system, then by selecting Enabled you...
... by running code where only data is Intel Virtualization Technology for I /O. If you select Enabled, all users can update the UEFI BIOS. If the Data Execution Prevention feature can utilize the platform infrastructure for Directed I /O virtualization. Note: This sub-menu is displayed;... Monitor) can utilize the additional hardware capabilities provided by such viruses and worms. If after choosing Enabled you can update the UEFI BIOS. If you select Disabled, only the person who knows the supervisor password can protect your operating system, then by selecting Enabled you...
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... AT module that is an optional Anti-Theft service from Absolute Software. 102 User Guide Enable or disable the UEFI BIOS interface to enable this setting again. Enables or disables the UEFI BIOS interface to activate the Computrace module. If you select Enabled, you can use the Wireless WAN device. If you...
... AT module that is an optional Anti-Theft service from Absolute Software. 102 User Guide Enable or disable the UEFI BIOS interface to enable this setting again. Enables or disables the UEFI BIOS interface to activate the Computrace module. If you select Enabled, you can use the Wireless WAN device. If you...
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...into your computer with a flash update optical disc or flash update application running in order for critical devices. The UEFI BIOS translates the instructions from the ThinkPad Setup program main menu. In some instances when you add software, hardware, or a device driver, you might be...testing during POST. Testing other software layers. If you need to work properly. Advanced configuration 105 Note: You can update the UEFI BIOS and the ThinkPad Setup program by pressing Esc during POST: • Quick: Quick test (or no test). • Diagnostics: Can perform necessary ...
...into your computer with a flash update optical disc or flash update application running in order for critical devices. The UEFI BIOS translates the instructions from the ThinkPad Setup program main menu. In some instances when you add software, hardware, or a device driver, you might be...testing during POST. Testing other software layers. If you need to work properly. Advanced configuration 105 Note: You can update the UEFI BIOS and the ThinkPad Setup program by pressing Esc during POST: • Quick: Quick test (or no test). • Diagnostics: Can perform necessary ...
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To update your UEFI BIOS, go to the following Web site and follow the instructions on the screen: http://www.lenovo.com/ThinkPadDrivers 106 User Guide
To update your UEFI BIOS, go to the following Web site and follow the instructions on the screen: http://www.lenovo.com/ThinkPadDrivers 106 User Guide
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... Computer. 2. Use disk defragment tool regularly on page 108 • "Taking care of owning a ThinkPad notebook computer is a good idea to updating for preventing problems" on other non-Lenovo hardware. Rewritable optical drives are available for device drivers on page 107 • "Making sure device ...drivers are easily installed. 7. Update device drivers and UEFI BIOS when needed. 9. Profile your machine at http://www.lenovo.com/support to date for most machines and are current" on your country's Customer Support Center at least once...
... Computer. 2. Use disk defragment tool regularly on page 108 • "Taking care of owning a ThinkPad notebook computer is a good idea to updating for preventing problems" on other non-Lenovo hardware. Rewritable optical drives are available for device drivers on page 107 • "Making sure device ...drivers are easily installed. 7. Update device drivers and UEFI BIOS when needed. 9. Profile your machine at http://www.lenovo.com/support to date for most machines and are current" on your country's Customer Support Center at least once...
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... automatically downloads and installs the updates without any other file on your computer, they are programs, like any further intervention from the Lenovo Support Web site. If you need to corruption and might eliminate the driver as critical, recommended, or optional to determine what updates...and enjoyment out of your computer. 108 User Guide Making sure device drivers are current Device drivers are stored on Lenovo servers and can contain applications, device drivers, UEFI BIOS flashes, or software updates. For more information about how to "System Update" on the screen. 3.
... automatically downloads and installs the updates without any other file on your computer, they are programs, like any further intervention from the Lenovo Support Web site. If you need to corruption and might eliminate the driver as critical, recommended, or optional to determine what updates...and enjoyment out of your computer. 108 User Guide Making sure device drivers are current Device drivers are stored on Lenovo servers and can contain applications, device drivers, UEFI BIOS flashes, or software updates. For more information about how to "System Update" on the screen. 3.
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... necessary to remove all added memory modules to ensure a proper connection. 2. Press the power switch to exit the screen saver. - Verify that the latest UEFI BIOS for reference later. It might have the computer serviced. Follow the appropriate corrective actions for error messages during startup.
... necessary to remove all added memory modules to ensure a proper connection. 2. Press the power switch to exit the screen saver. - Verify that the latest UEFI BIOS for reference later. It might have the computer serviced. Follow the appropriate corrective actions for error messages during startup.
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...warranted parts contain a 7-character identification in the format FRU XXXXXXX. • Identification of software problem sources • Configuration of UEFI BIOS as part of an installation or upgrade • Changes, modifications, or upgrades to device drivers • Installation and maintenance of ...the capabilities of parts not manufactured for Lenovo and non-Lenovo hardware, operating systems, and application programs; Ensure that are available at Lenovo 24 hours a day, 7 days a week directly over the World Wide Web. Finding ThinkPad options If you have the following items ...
...warranted parts contain a 7-character identification in the format FRU XXXXXXX. • Identification of software problem sources • Configuration of UEFI BIOS as part of an installation or upgrade • Changes, modifications, or upgrades to device drivers • Installation and maintenance of ...the capabilities of parts not manufactured for Lenovo and non-Lenovo hardware, operating systems, and application programs; Ensure that are available at Lenovo 24 hours a day, 7 days a week directly over the World Wide Web. Finding ThinkPad options If you have the following items ...