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... communicate with the unique challenges that they encounter. This guide is to explain how to modify BIOS settings, boot order using Windows Management Instrumentation (WMI) through the Lenovo client-management interface. To learn more about the technologies that contains this guide is intended for IT... professionals to assist with your Lenovo® authorized representative. Preface The purpose of ownership and to check for periodic updates to this guide, visit the following Web site: www.lenovo.com/support @Copyright Lenovo 2012 III If you lower the total cost ...
... communicate with the unique challenges that they encounter. This guide is to explain how to modify BIOS settings, boot order using Windows Management Instrumentation (WMI) through the Lenovo client-management interface. To learn more about the technologies that contains this guide is intended for IT... professionals to assist with your Lenovo® authorized representative. Preface The purpose of ownership and to check for periodic updates to this guide, visit the following Web site: www.lenovo.com/support @Copyright Lenovo 2012 III If you lower the total cost ...
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... the ability to change a single BIOS setting or all BIOS settings ·Bios password management , including update Administrator passwords, power-on passwords(POP), hard disk drive(HDD)passwords ·No dependency on a specific BIOS level Environment ·Remote or local...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...
... the ability to change a single BIOS setting or all BIOS settings ·Bios password management , including update Administrator passwords, power-on passwords(POP), hard disk drive(HDD)passwords ·No dependency on a specific BIOS level Environment ·Remote or local...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...
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... computer when a Administrator password exists" on . Changing an existing hardware password To update a password, specify a password type and format the password. German, Czech, Slovak, Slovenian Lenovo BIOS Windows Management Instrumentation Interface Deployment Guide for sample scripts). In the following example, the... password "pop":Power-on page 22for sample scripts). 2. Lenovo_BiosSetting class (see "List all BIOS settings on the local computer" on page 20 and "List all BIOS settings on the remote computer" on password "abc":raw ascii character "1e302e":scancode Parameter 3...
... computer when a Administrator password exists" on . Changing an existing hardware password To update a password, specify a password type and format the password. German, Czech, Slovak, Slovenian Lenovo BIOS Windows Management Instrumentation Interface Deployment Guide for sample scripts). In the following example, the... password "pop":Power-on page 22for sample scripts). 2. Lenovo_BiosSetting class (see "List all BIOS settings on the local computer" on page 20 and "List all BIOS settings on the remote computer" on password "abc":raw ascii character "1e302e":scancode Parameter 3...
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...: · Administrator password, POP and HDP cannot be set using this item will be hidden and cannot be updated through WMI. If you want to batch update BIOS settings, make sure that the related item of them. ·A password cannot be changed simultaneously during one . ...Limitations The following WMI limitations exist for detail relationship between items. @Copyright Lenovo 2012 15 Passwords can only be updated or cleared. ·When...
...: · Administrator password, POP and HDP cannot be set using this item will be hidden and cannot be updated through WMI. If you want to batch update BIOS settings, make sure that the related item of them. ·A password cannot be changed simultaneously during one . ...Limitations The following WMI limitations exist for detail relationship between items. @Copyright Lenovo 2012 15 Passwords can only be updated or cleared. ·When...
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...when a Administrator password exists Use the sample scripts in the ZIP file as needed Set objWMIService = GetObject("WinMgmts:" _ Lenovo BIOS Windows Management Instrumentation Interface Deployment Guide for Desktop 24 Syntax: cscript.exe SetAdminPassword.vbs [old password] [new password] [...encoding] Example: cscript.exe SetAdminPassword.vbs oldpass newpass "ascii,us" ' ' Update Administrator password ' On Error Resume Next Dim colItems If WScript.Arguments.Count < > 3 Then WScript.Echo "SetAdminPassword.vbs [oldpassword] [...
...when a Administrator password exists Use the sample scripts in the ZIP file as needed Set objWMIService = GetObject("WinMgmts:" _ Lenovo BIOS Windows Management Instrumentation Interface Deployment Guide for Desktop 24 Syntax: cscript.exe SetAdminPassword.vbs [old password] [new password] [...encoding] Example: cscript.exe SetAdminPassword.vbs oldpass newpass "ascii,us" ' ' Update Administrator password ' On Error Resume Next Dim colItems If WScript.Arguments.Count < > 3 Then WScript.Echo "SetAdminPassword.vbs [oldpassword] [...
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... strRequest, strReturn Next WScript.Echo strRequest WScript.Echo " SetBiosPassword: " + strReturn @Copyright Lenovo 2012 25 Syntax: cscript.exe SetAdminPasswordRemote.vbs [old password] [new password] [encoding] [hostname...] Example: cscript.exe SetAdminPasswordRemote.vbs oldpass newpass "ascii,us" mattdev-c5 ' ' Update Administrator password ' On Error Resume Next Dim colItems If WScript.Arguments.Count < > 4 Then...password if one does not already exist. Note: You cannot set a single BIOS setting on a remote computer when a Administrator password exists Use the sample scripts...
... strRequest, strReturn Next WScript.Echo strRequest WScript.Echo " SetBiosPassword: " + strReturn @Copyright Lenovo 2012 25 Syntax: cscript.exe SetAdminPasswordRemote.vbs [old password] [new password] [encoding] [hostname...] Example: cscript.exe SetAdminPasswordRemote.vbs oldpass newpass "ascii,us" mattdev-c5 ' ' Update Administrator password ' On Error Resume Next Dim colItems If WScript.Arguments.Count < > 4 Then...password if one does not already exist. Note: You cannot set a single BIOS setting on a remote computer when a Administrator password exists Use the sample scripts...
Hardware Maintenance Manual (HMM) (June 2012) - ThinkStation E31 (type 2551, 2552, 2553, 2554, 2555)
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... mark 172 Trademarks 172 Index 173 iv ThinkStation Hardware Maintenance Manual Additional service information 167 Security features 167 Hardware-controlled passwords 167 Operating system password 167 Vital product data 167 BIOS levels 167 Updating (flashing) the BIOS 167 Updating (flashing) the BIOS from a disc. . . 167 Updating (flashing) the BIOS from a POST/BIOS update failure . . 168 Power management 169 Automatic configuration...
... mark 172 Trademarks 172 Index 173 iv ThinkStation Hardware Maintenance Manual Additional service information 167 Security features 167 Hardware-controlled passwords 167 Operating system password 167 Vital product data 167 BIOS levels 167 Updating (flashing) the BIOS 167 Updating (flashing) the BIOS from a disc. . . 167 Updating (flashing) the BIOS from a POST/BIOS update failure . . 168 Power management 169 Automatic configuration...
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... necessary settings. The Wake on LAN feature is not working for full duplex. Actions: • Make sure that WOL is enabled in the BIOS Setup Utility program. • If it is, check with your LAN administrator for an administrator password or confirmation, type the password or provide ...5. Update the driver by referring to the network at 1000 Mbps. Instead, it cannot connect to an adapter name under Network adapters, you configured the adapter for full duplex, make sure the switch port is set to a 1000 BASE-T hub/switch (not 1000 BASE-X). Actions: 46 ThinkStation Hardware ...
... necessary settings. The Wake on LAN feature is not working for full duplex. Actions: • Make sure that WOL is enabled in the BIOS Setup Utility program. • If it is, check with your LAN administrator for an administrator password or confirmation, type the password or provide ...5. Update the driver by referring to the network at 1000 Mbps. Instead, it cannot connect to an adapter name under Network adapters, you configured the adapter for full duplex, make sure the switch port is set to a 1000 BASE-T hub/switch (not 1000 BASE-X). Actions: 46 ThinkStation Hardware ...
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...time you turn on the screen. A single problem can cause several error messages to enter the Setup Utility program. See "Recovering from a POST/BIOS update failure" on page 53. 2. Replace the memory module(s). 3. This series of tests that the boot drive is caused by the microprocessor fan, ... message is no keyboard detected. Start the Setup Utility program and press F10 to save and exit the Setup Utility program. 64 ThinkStation Hardware Maintenance Manual Then press F10 to Save and exit. Then press F10 to save and exit the Setup Utility program. 0164 Memory...
...time you turn on the screen. A single problem can cause several error messages to enter the Setup Utility program. See "Recovering from a POST/BIOS update failure" on page 53. 2. Replace the memory module(s). 3. This series of tests that the boot drive is caused by the microprocessor fan, ... message is no keyboard detected. Start the Setup Utility program and press F10 to save and exit the Setup Utility program. 64 ThinkStation Hardware Maintenance Manual Then press F10 to Save and exit. Then press F10 to save and exit the Setup Utility program. 0164 Memory...
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... BIOS installed in the nonvolatile memory on page 167. Use the following : • Passwords • Vital Product Data • Management Information Format (MIF) Hardware-controlled passwords Hardware-controlled passwords are set using the Setup Utility program. After you replace the system board, the VPD must be updated. Lenovo support web site: http://www.lenovo...
... BIOS installed in the nonvolatile memory on page 167. Use the following : • Passwords • Vital Product Data • Management Information Format (MIF) Hardware-controlled passwords Hardware-controlled passwords are set using the Setup Utility program. After you replace the system board, the VPD must be updated. Lenovo support web site: http://www.lenovo...
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..., and install the update. After the update is completed, remove the disc from your operating system Note: Because Lenovo makes constant improvements to its Web sites, the Web page contents are connected to the computer. 2. d. Recovering from the POST and BIOS update failure. If this ...: You can download a self-starting bootable disc image (known as the startup device. The update begins. 4. When prompted to the Clear CMOS /Recovery jumper. 168 ThinkStation Hardware Maintenance Manual Select BIOS from a disc, do not make this happens, perform the following : 1. Click the TXT...
..., and install the update. After the update is completed, remove the disc from your operating system Note: Because Lenovo makes constant improvements to its Web sites, the Web page contents are connected to the computer. 2. d. Recovering from the POST and BIOS update failure. If this ...: You can download a self-starting bootable disc image (known as the startup device. The update begins. 4. When prompted to the Clear CMOS /Recovery jumper. 168 ThinkStation Hardware Maintenance Manual Select BIOS from a disc, do not make this happens, perform the following : 1. Click the TXT...
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... the parts replacement" on the computer and then insert the POST and BIOS update (flash update) disc into the optical drive. Then, the recovery session begins. Automatic configuration and power interface (ACPI) BIOS Being an ACPI BIOS system, the operating system is detected on the modem. • PCI...and reconnect any cables that were disconnected. 14. Reinstall the computer cover and reconnect the power cords for Advanced Power Management (APM) BIOS mode is remote network management software, you . 9. 5. Move the jumper from you can be no action is completed, there will...
... the parts replacement" on the computer and then insert the POST and BIOS update (flash update) disc into the optical drive. Then, the recovery session begins. Automatic configuration and power interface (ACPI) BIOS Being an ACPI BIOS system, the operating system is detected on the modem. • PCI...and reconnect any cables that were disconnected. 14. Reinstall the computer cover and reconnect the power cords for Advanced Power Management (APM) BIOS mode is remote network management software, you . 9. 5. Move the jumper from you can be no action is completed, there will...
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...not work 48 description 47 Optional-service CRUs 79 optional-service FRUs, tower computers 71 P part numbers 69 © Copyright Lenovo 2012 part numbers, tower computers 73, 81 parts replacement, completing, desktop computers 165 parts replacement, completing, tower computers 118 ... 49 insufficient hard disk drive space 48 insufficient memory 50 physical specifications desktop computers 30 tower computers 29 POST/BIOS update failure, recovering from updating from a disc 168 power management automatic configuration and power interface 169 automatic power-on features 169 power supply assembly...
...not work 48 description 47 Optional-service CRUs 79 optional-service FRUs, tower computers 71 P part numbers 69 © Copyright Lenovo 2012 part numbers, tower computers 73, 81 parts replacement, completing, desktop computers 165 parts replacement, completing, tower computers 118 ... 49 insufficient hard disk drive space 48 insufficient memory 50 physical specifications desktop computers 30 tower computers 29 POST/BIOS update failure, recovering from updating from a disc 168 power management automatic configuration and power interface 169 automatic power-on features 169 power supply assembly...
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... system board parts, desktop computers 82 system board parts, tower computers 74 T television output notice 172 tertiary hard disk drive, replacing, tower computers 108 the BIOS, updating (flashing) 167 thermal function , monitoring 57 thermal sensor, replacing 158 ThinkVantage Rescue and Recovery program 31 tips, problem determination 33 tower computers components, internal 71... fan assembly 100 secondary hard disk drive 106 solid state drive 102 tertiary hard disk drive 108 specifications 29 static-sensitive devices, handling 85 176 ThinkStation Hardware Maintenance Manual
... system board parts, desktop computers 82 system board parts, tower computers 74 T television output notice 172 tertiary hard disk drive, replacing, tower computers 108 the BIOS, updating (flashing) 167 thermal function , monitoring 57 thermal sensor, replacing 158 ThinkVantage Rescue and Recovery program 31 tips, problem determination 33 tower computers components, internal 71... fan assembly 100 secondary hard disk drive 106 solid state drive 102 tertiary hard disk drive 108 specifications 29 static-sensitive devices, handling 85 176 ThinkStation Hardware Maintenance Manual
(English) User Guide
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... . . . . . 108 Printer problems 109 Serial port problems 109 Software problems 110 USB problems 111 Lenovo Solution Center 111 Chapter 12. Updating system programs 89 ii ThinkStation User Guide Using system programs 89 Updating (flashing) the BIOS from a disc . . . . 89 Updating (flashing) the BIOS from your computer 94 Chapter 11. Getting information, help, and service 113 Information resources...
... . . . . . 108 Printer problems 109 Serial port problems 109 Software problems 110 USB problems 111 Lenovo Solution Center 111 Chapter 12. Updating system programs 89 ii ThinkStation User Guide Using system programs 89 Updating (flashing) the BIOS from a disc . . . . 89 Updating (flashing) the BIOS from your computer 94 Chapter 11. Getting information, help, and service 113 Information resources...
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...Enhanced Backup and Restore icon in the Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools program is not preinstalled with antivirus software that you need to -date by downloading and installing software packages (ThinkVantage applications, device drivers, BIOS updates, and other third party applications). When ...the installation process completes, the Enhanced Backup and Restore icon is activated. See "Lenovo Solution Center" on your Windows 7 model is dimmed, ...
...Enhanced Backup and Restore icon in the Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools program is not preinstalled with antivirus software that you need to -date by downloading and installing software packages (ThinkVantage applications, device drivers, BIOS updates, and other third party applications). When ...the installation process completes, the Enhanced Backup and Restore icon is activated. See "Lenovo Solution Center" on your Windows 7 model is dimmed, ...
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Repeatedly press and release the F12 key when turning on page 81 for using the POST and BIOS updates are performed each time you turn on the Lenovo Web site at http://www.lenovo.com. From the Startup Device Menu window, select the desired optical drive as downloadable files on your computer. 2. Then, insert the...
Repeatedly press and release the F12 key when turning on page 81 for using the POST and BIOS updates are performed each time you turn on the Lenovo Web site at http://www.lenovo.com. From the Startup Device Menu window, select the desired optical drive as downloadable files on your computer. 2. Then, insert the...
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...standard position (pin 1 and pin 2) to three minutes. Reconnect any cables that are subject to restart the operating system. 90 ThinkStation User Guide The recovery session will be displayed. 8. Move the Clear CMOS /Recovery jumper back to your computer is interrupted while the ... the Clear CMOS /Recovery jumper on the computer and then insert the POST and BIOS update (flash update) disc into the optical drive. Wait a few minutes. Follow the printed instructions to http://www.lenovo.com/support. 2. If this time, a warning message will take two to the maintenance position (pin...
...standard position (pin 1 and pin 2) to three minutes. Reconnect any cables that are subject to restart the operating system. 90 ThinkStation User Guide The recovery session will be displayed. 8. Move the Clear CMOS /Recovery jumper back to your computer is interrupted while the ... the Clear CMOS /Recovery jumper on the computer and then insert the POST and BIOS update (flash update) disc into the optical drive. Wait a few minutes. Follow the printed instructions to http://www.lenovo.com/support. 2. If this time, a warning message will take two to the maintenance position (pin...
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... PCI card 37 internal drives 1 internal speaker, replacing 65 K keyboard connector 10 keyboard, replacing 70 L Lenovo Solution Center 111 Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools 113 Lenovo Welcome 6, 113 locating components 11 M media, creating and using recovery media 73 memory module installing, replacing...physical specifications 5 power 142 ThinkStation User Guide features 3 power supply assembly, replacing 55 power-on self-test (POST) 89 Power-On, Password 82 programs, updating system 89 purchasing additional services 115 R rear connectors 9 recovering from a POST/BIOS update failure 90 software 73 ...
... PCI card 37 internal drives 1 internal speaker, replacing 65 K keyboard connector 10 keyboard, replacing 70 L Lenovo Solution Center 111 Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools 113 Lenovo Welcome 6, 113 locating components 11 M media, creating and using recovery media 73 memory module installing, replacing...physical specifications 5 power 142 ThinkStation User Guide features 3 power supply assembly, replacing 55 power-on self-test (POST) 89 Power-On, Password 82 programs, updating system 89 purchasing additional services 115 R rear connectors 9 recovering from a POST/BIOS update failure 90 software 73 ...
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... startup device 84 the BIOS, updating (flashing) 89-90 trademarks 118 troubleshooting, basic 95 troubleshooting, diagnostics 95 U updating (flashing) the BIOS 89 system programs 89 updating (flashing) the BIOS 90 USB 2.0 connector 10... USB 3.0 connector 10 using a rescue medium, creating and 76 diagnostic program 114 documentation 114 other services 115 passwords 81 Setup Utility 81 V VGA monitor connector 10 video subsystem 1 viewing and changing settings 81 W warranty information 113 workspace, backup and recovery 75 © Copyright Lenovo...
... startup device 84 the BIOS, updating (flashing) 89-90 trademarks 118 troubleshooting, basic 95 troubleshooting, diagnostics 95 U updating (flashing) the BIOS 89 system programs 89 updating (flashing) the BIOS 90 USB 2.0 connector 10... USB 3.0 connector 10 using a rescue medium, creating and 76 diagnostic program 114 documentation 114 other services 115 passwords 81 Setup Utility 81 V VGA monitor connector 10 video subsystem 1 viewing and changing settings 81 W warranty information 113 workspace, backup and recovery 75 © Copyright Lenovo...