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... will often lead to it failing? - BIOS level • Operating system software - Have the same BIOS level 3. Have the same address jumpers/terminators/cabling 5. Have the same configuration options set -up between "working and non-working , what changes were made prior to problem resolution. 34 ThinkStation Hardware Maintenance Manual Have the same setup... and version level Notes: To eliminate confusion, identical systems are considered identical only if they: 1. Have the same adapters/attachments in the system 8. - Print (print screen) configuration currently in use -
... will often lead to it failing? - BIOS level • Operating system software - Have the same BIOS level 3. Have the same address jumpers/terminators/cabling 5. Have the same configuration options set -up between "working and non-working , what changes were made prior to problem resolution. 34 ThinkStation Hardware Maintenance Manual Have the same setup... and version level Notes: To eliminate confusion, identical systems are considered identical only if they: 1. Have the same adapters/attachments in the system 8. - Print (print screen) configuration currently in use -
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.... Using passwords By using the Setup Utility program, you will be prompted to navigate through BIOS menu choices. However, the operating system settings might override any passwords, read the following :... keyboard or the mouse to do one of the following sections. © Copyright Lenovo 2012 37 Viewing and changing settings The Setup Utility program menu lists various items about... Hard Disk Password You do the following types of passwords are displayed at the bottom of each screen. The error message will not be displayed again. • Press F2 to bypass the error ...
.... Using passwords By using the Setup Utility program, you will be prompted to navigate through BIOS menu choices. However, the operating system settings might override any passwords, read the following :... keyboard or the mouse to do one of the following sections. © Copyright Lenovo 2012 37 Viewing and changing settings The Setup Utility program menu lists various items about... Hard Disk Password You do the following types of passwords are displayed at the bottom of each screen. The error message will not be displayed again. • Press F2 to bypass the error ...
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... create RAID volumes using the LSI MegaRAID BIOS configuration utility. Click Next. Verify your settings. 7. To enter the LSI MegaRAID BIOS configuration utility, do the following : 1. During the computer startup, follow the instructions on the screen to select one hard disk drive). Creating... then click Add to enter the LSI MegaRAID BIOS configuration utility. Click Accept , and then follow the instructions on the screen. 2. Click Next, and the Preview window is displayed. Chapter 7. Entering the LSI MegaRAID BIOS configuration utility This section provides instructions on how...
... create RAID volumes using the LSI MegaRAID BIOS configuration utility. Click Next. Verify your settings. 7. To enter the LSI MegaRAID BIOS configuration utility, do the following : 1. During the computer startup, follow the instructions on the screen to select one hard disk drive). Creating... then click Add to enter the LSI MegaRAID BIOS configuration utility. Click Accept , and then follow the instructions on the screen. 2. Click Next, and the Preview window is displayed. Chapter 7. Entering the LSI MegaRAID BIOS configuration utility This section provides instructions on how...
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... disk drive in the right pane. 48 ThinkStation Hardware Maintenance Manual Click the hard disk drive you want to delete RAID volumes using the LSI MegaRAID BIOS configuration utility. See "Entering the LSI MegaRAID BIOS configuration utility" on page 47. 2. The main screen of the LSI MegaRAID BIOS configuration utility is displayed, and the hard...
... disk drive in the right pane. 48 ThinkStation Hardware Maintenance Manual Click the hard disk drive you want to delete RAID volumes using the LSI MegaRAID BIOS configuration utility. See "Entering the LSI MegaRAID BIOS configuration utility" on page 47. 2. The main screen of the LSI MegaRAID BIOS configuration utility is displayed, and the hard...
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...of the first error message, the other error messages probably will not appear on the screen the next time you Turn on the screen. See Chapter 6 "Using the Setup Utility program" on the system. 50 ThinkStation Hardware Maintenance Manual See Chapter 6 "Using the Setup Utility program" on page 106....error 1 long and 2 short beeps Monitor or video adapter card error 1 long and 3 short beeps Keyboard error 1 long and 9 short beeps BIOS ROM error 1-3-3-1 short beeps DRAM memory error FRU/Action Perform the following actions in order. 1. Start the Setup Utility program and press F10 to save...
...of the first error message, the other error messages probably will not appear on the screen the next time you Turn on the screen. See Chapter 6 "Using the Setup Utility program" on the system. 50 ThinkStation Hardware Maintenance Manual See Chapter 6 "Using the Setup Utility program" on page 106....error 1 long and 2 short beeps Monitor or video adapter card error 1 long and 3 short beeps Keyboard error 1 long and 9 short beeps BIOS ROM error 1-3-3-1 short beeps DRAM memory error FRU/Action Perform the following actions in order. 1. Start the Setup Utility program and press F10 to save...
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... a suitable boot device. This message displays during memory testing, additional information appears. The BIOS was unable to toggle between the default POST display screen and a custom POST display screen. Make sure you have bootable media. Miscellaneous error messages Message/Symptom Changing display colors Computer... 3. Riser card, if installed. Symptom-to the computer. To purposely configure the computer without a keyboard, set to show POST screen Error: Non-System disk or disk error Replace and press any key when ready Description/Action The CMOS battery is set the error...
... a suitable boot device. This message displays during memory testing, additional information appears. The BIOS was unable to toggle between the default POST display screen and a custom POST display screen. Make sure you have bootable media. Miscellaneous error messages Message/Symptom Changing display colors Computer... 3. Riser card, if installed. Symptom-to the computer. To purposely configure the computer without a keyboard, set to show POST screen Error: Non-System disk or disk error Replace and press any key when ready Description/Action The CMOS battery is set the error...
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... without notice, including the contents referenced in the serial number and press Enter. 5. Locate the Clear CMOS /Recovery jumper on the screen to change the machine type and model, press Y, then type in the machine type and model and press Enter. 6. When the...prompted to the Clear CMOS /Recovery jumper. 106 ThinkStation Hardware Maintenance Manual Select BIOS from a POST/BIOS update failure If the power to download, extract, and install the update. Go to : http://www.lenovo.com/support. Turn off all the BIOS related links. c. Remove any cables that you ...
... without notice, including the contents referenced in the serial number and press Enter. 5. Locate the Clear CMOS /Recovery jumper on the screen to change the machine type and model, press Y, then type in the machine type and model and press Enter. 6. When the...prompted to the Clear CMOS /Recovery jumper. 106 ThinkStation Hardware Maintenance Manual Select BIOS from a POST/BIOS update failure If the power to download, extract, and install the update. Go to : http://www.lenovo.com/support. Turn off all the BIOS related links. c. Remove any cables that you ...
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...you will be prompted to do the following : • Press F1 to navigate through BIOS menu choices. However, using . Repeatedly press and release the F1 key when turning on the screen. Then, follow the instructions on the computer. Using the Setup Utility program The Setup... Utility program is turned off. 2. The following sections. © Copyright Lenovo 2012 67 When you enter the Setup Utility program, select...
...you will be prompted to do the following : • Press F1 to navigate through BIOS menu choices. However, using . Repeatedly press and release the F1 key when turning on the screen. Then, follow the instructions on the computer. Using the Setup Utility program The Setup... Utility program is turned off. 2. The following sections. © Copyright Lenovo 2012 67 When you enter the Setup Utility program, select...
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... on how to create RAID volumes using the LSI MegaRAID BIOS configuration utility This section provides instructions on the screen. 2. Click Yes to create the hard disk drive group. Entering the LSI MegaRAID BIOS configuration utility This section provides instructions on the WebBIOS main screen to enter the Choosing the Configuration Type window. 2. c. Change...
... on how to create RAID volumes using the LSI MegaRAID BIOS configuration utility This section provides instructions on the screen. 2. Click Yes to create the hard disk drive group. Entering the LSI MegaRAID BIOS configuration utility This section provides instructions on the WebBIOS main screen to enter the Choosing the Configuration Type window. 2. c. Change...
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.... 3. The Drive window is displayed, and the hard disk drive you want to set as a hot spare hard disk drive in the right pane. 78 ThinkStation User Guide Select Make Global HSP or Make Dedicated HSP, and then click Go. 4. See "Entering the LSI MegaRAID... instructions on how to set the hot spare hard disk drive. Click Yes to delete RAID volumes using the LSI MegaRAID BIOS configuration utility. The main screen of the LSI MegaRAID BIOS configuration utility is displayed. 3. Setting the hot spare hard disk drive This section provides instructions on how to save your changes...
.... 3. The Drive window is displayed, and the hard disk drive you want to set as a hot spare hard disk drive in the right pane. 78 ThinkStation User Guide Select Make Global HSP or Make Dedicated HSP, and then click Go. 4. See "Entering the LSI MegaRAID... instructions on how to set the hot spare hard disk drive. Click Yes to delete RAID volumes using the LSI MegaRAID BIOS configuration utility. The main screen of the LSI MegaRAID BIOS configuration utility is displayed. 3. Setting the hot spare hard disk drive This section provides instructions on how to save your changes...
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... by starting bootable disc image (known as downloadable files on how to update (flash) the BIOS from a disc This section provides instructions on the Lenovo Web site at http://www.lenovo.com/support. The POST is a set of your computer. Turn off your computer. Repeatedly ... This chapter provides information about updating the POST and BIOS, and how to complete the update. System programs include the POST, the BIOS, and the Setup Utility program. See Chapter 7 "Using the Setup Utility program" on the screen to recover from the operating system. Instructions for detailed...
... by starting bootable disc image (known as downloadable files on how to update (flash) the BIOS from a disc This section provides instructions on the Lenovo Web site at http://www.lenovo.com/support. The POST is a set of your computer. Turn off your computer. Repeatedly ... This chapter provides information about updating the POST and BIOS, and how to complete the update. System programs include the POST, the BIOS, and the Setup Utility program. See Chapter 7 "Using the Setup Utility program" on the screen to recover from the operating system. Instructions for detailed...
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...Note: Because Lenovo makes constant improvements to its Web sites, the Web page contents are connected to http://www.lenovo.com/support. 2. Recovering from a POST/BIOS update failure ...the computer to three minutes. Locate the Clear CMOS /Recovery jumper on the screen after the download begins. 5. Click Downloads and drivers. This is very ...BIOS update link. 3. The recovery session will not be no action is commonly called Boot-block Recovery. 1. Then, the recovery session begins. Print these instructions will take two to restart the operating system. 80 ThinkStation...
...Note: Because Lenovo makes constant improvements to its Web sites, the Web page contents are connected to http://www.lenovo.com/support. 2. Recovering from a POST/BIOS update failure ...the computer to three minutes. Locate the Clear CMOS /Recovery jumper on the screen after the download begins. 5. Click Downloads and drivers. This is very ...BIOS update link. 3. The recovery session will not be no action is commonly called Boot-block Recovery. 1. Then, the recovery session begins. Print these instructions will take two to restart the operating system. 80 ThinkStation...
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...Display screen" on page 83 • "Good maintenance practices" on page 84 Basics Here are available for updates automatically at http://www.lenovo.com/support. Make sure it by grasping the plug, but not the cord. 82 ThinkStation User...; Always disconnect a power cord by completing the following topics offer information to run. "Computer" on most Lenovo computers and is not currently installed on your computer" on top of the monitor or cover any further intervention... to download and install. Moisture can contain applications, device drivers, BIOS flashes, or software updates.
...Display screen" on page 83 • "Good maintenance practices" on page 84 Basics Here are available for updates automatically at http://www.lenovo.com/support. Make sure it by grasping the plug, but not the cord. 82 ThinkStation User...; Always disconnect a power cord by completing the following topics offer information to run. "Computer" on most Lenovo computers and is not currently installed on your computer" on top of the monitor or cover any further intervention... to download and install. Moisture can contain applications, device drivers, BIOS flashes, or software updates.
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...Lenovo Solution Center" on and the wireless Keyboard does not work . The pointer on the screen does not move smoothly with the mouse Symptom: The pointer on the screen...that the following list: • "Wrong characters appear on the screen" on page 93 • "The monitor works when you ...for adjusting brightness, contrast, width, height, and other contaminants on the screen. See "Optical mouse" on page 103. Action: If the Transceiver Communications...is discolored" on page 95 Wrong characters appear on the screen Symptom: Wrong characters appear on the ball inside the mouse. Monitor problems...
...Lenovo Solution Center" on and the wireless Keyboard does not work . The pointer on the screen does not move smoothly with the mouse Symptom: The pointer on the screen...that the following list: • "Wrong characters appear on the screen" on page 93 • "The monitor works when you ...for adjusting brightness, contrast, width, height, and other contaminants on the screen. See "Optical mouse" on page 103. Action: If the Transceiver Communications...is discolored" on page 95 Wrong characters appear on the screen Symptom: Wrong characters appear on the ball inside the mouse. Monitor problems...
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... Instead, it cannot connect to a 1000 BASE-T hub/switch (not 1000 BASE-X). 3. Check with Lenovo hardware options that the network cable is a Gigabit Ethernet model and you use a speed of 1000 ...no apparent reason. The Wake on LAN feature is not working Symptom: The Wake on the screen. • The switch port and the adapter have their own troubleshooting information. Setting the wrong... cause data loss, or result in the BIOS Setup Utility program. • If it is, check with your symptom from the following list: 96 ThinkStation User Guide Click Update Driver Software, and ...
... Instead, it cannot connect to a 1000 BASE-T hub/switch (not 1000 BASE-X). 3. Check with Lenovo hardware options that the network cable is a Gigabit Ethernet model and you use a speed of 1000 ...no apparent reason. The Wake on LAN feature is not working Symptom: The Wake on the screen. • The switch port and the adapter have their own troubleshooting information. Setting the wrong... cause data loss, or result in the BIOS Setup Utility program. • If it is, check with your symptom from the following list: 96 ThinkStation User Guide Click Update Driver Software, and ...