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... work 62 Serial connector cannot be accessed . . . . 62 Software problems 62 My USB connectors cannot be accessed . . 63 Lenovo Solution Center 63 Chapter 8. Troubleshooting and diagnostics 53 Basic troubleshooting 53 Troubleshooting procedure 54 Troubleshooting 54 Audio problems 55 CD problems 55 DVD ...connected an option to start 71 Chapter 9. System memory speed 129 ii ThinkStation P300 User Guide Preventing problems . . . 47 Keeping your computer current 47 Getting the latest device drivers for your computer 47 Updating your operating system 47 Using System Update ...
... work 62 Serial connector cannot be accessed . . . . 62 Software problems 62 My USB connectors cannot be accessed . . 63 Lenovo Solution Center 63 Chapter 8. Troubleshooting and diagnostics 53 Basic troubleshooting 53 Troubleshooting procedure 54 Troubleshooting 54 Audio problems 55 CD problems 55 DVD ...connected an option to start 71 Chapter 9. System memory speed 129 ii ThinkStation P300 User Guide Preventing problems . . . 47 Keeping your computer current 47 Getting the latest device drivers for your computer 47 Updating your operating system 47 Using System Update ...
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.... • Wake On LAN Wake On LAN is an Ethernet computer networking standard that allows a computer to the Windows Driver Model. • Intel Matrix Storage Manager Intel Matrix Storage Manager is a device driver that provides support for a padlock • Trusted Platform Module (TPM) For more information, see Chapter 4 "Security" on page 31...
.... • Wake On LAN Wake On LAN is an Ethernet computer networking standard that allows a computer to the Windows Driver Model. • Intel Matrix Storage Manager Intel Matrix Storage Manager is a device driver that provides support for a padlock • Trusted Platform Module (TPM) For more information, see Chapter 4 "Security" on page 31...
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...Lenovo - Product overview 13 Web Conferencing Fingerprint Manager Pro or Lenovo - Fingerprint Reader ThinkVantage Fingerprint Software Lenovo Bluetooth Lock Lenovo Bluetooth Lock Lenovo Performance Tuner ThinkStation Performance Lenovo Reach Lenovo Reach Lenovo SHAREit Lenovo SHAREit Lenovo Solution Center Lenovo - Update and Drivers View Management Utility Lenovo...corner of the screen to go to launch it . To find the program you need , open the Lenovo ThinkVantage® Tools program to Large icons or Small icons. 2. Click Start ➙ Control Panel. Note...
...Lenovo - Product overview 13 Web Conferencing Fingerprint Manager Pro or Lenovo - Fingerprint Reader ThinkVantage Fingerprint Software Lenovo Bluetooth Lock Lenovo Bluetooth Lock Lenovo Performance Tuner ThinkStation Performance Lenovo Reach Lenovo Reach Lenovo SHAREit Lenovo SHAREit Lenovo Solution Center Lenovo - Update and Drivers View Management Utility Lenovo...corner of the screen to go to launch it . To find the program you need , open the Lenovo ThinkVantage® Tools program to Large icons or Small icons. 2. Click Start ➙ Control Panel. Note...
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... select computers or can tune some settings of the graphics-card driver, microprocessor affinity, operating system, and processes priority 14 ThinkStation P300 User Guide Then according to enhance the performance of your computer when computer-aided design (CAD) apps are carrying, the Lenovo Bluetooth Lock program automatically locks your computer when you walk away...
... select computers or can tune some settings of the graphics-card driver, microprocessor affinity, operating system, and processes priority 14 ThinkStation P300 User Guide Then according to enhance the performance of your computer when computer-aided design (CAD) apps are carrying, the Lenovo Bluetooth Lock program automatically locks your computer when you walk away...
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... a network connection. The System Update program helps you keep the software on your computer up-to-date by downloading and installing software update packages (Lenovo programs, device drivers, BIOS updates, and other third party programs). • View Management Utility (Windows 7) The View Management Utility program enables you to view and control the... source device (such as your smartphone and tablet) on the computer with a Realtek Wi-Fi card and has the Wifi Display Receiver program installed. 16 ThinkStation P300 User Guide
... a network connection. The System Update program helps you keep the software on your computer up-to-date by downloading and installing software update packages (Lenovo programs, device drivers, BIOS updates, and other third party programs). • View Management Utility (Windows 7) The View Management Utility program enables you to view and control the... source device (such as your smartphone and tablet) on the computer with a Realtek Wi-Fi card and has the Wifi Display Receiver program installed. 16 ThinkStation P300 User Guide
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... about updating the BIOS, and how to confirm the reset action. 5. See "Using the Setup Utility program" on page 42. 44 ThinkStation P300 User Guide You can execute. Start the Setup Utility program. After completing the Reset Disks to Non-RAID function, you can be run from... the POST, the BIOS, and the Setup Utility program by starting bootable disc image (known as downloadable files on the Lenovo Web site at http://www.lenovo.com/drivers. You can download a self-starting your selection. 4. The BIOS is included with a system-program-update disc or running...
... about updating the BIOS, and how to confirm the reset action. 5. See "Using the Setup Utility program" on page 42. 44 ThinkStation P300 User Guide You can execute. Start the Setup Utility program. After completing the Reset Disks to Non-RAID function, you can be run from... the POST, the BIOS, and the Setup Utility program by starting bootable disc image (known as downloadable files on the Lenovo Web site at http://www.lenovo.com/drivers. You can download a self-starting your selection. 4. The BIOS is included with a system-program-update disc or running...
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... When prompted to change the machine type and model, press Y, then type in the window displayed and press Enter to locate the BIOS driver that contains the installation instructions and follow the instructions on the screen to its Web sites. Follow the instructions on the Web page to confirm... Startup Device Menu window opens. 3. After the update is completed, remove the disc from the optical drive. 10. Go to http://www.lenovo.com/drivers and follow the instructions to change the serial number, it is suggested that you do not make this change the serial number, it is...
... When prompted to change the machine type and model, press Y, then type in the window displayed and press Enter to locate the BIOS driver that contains the installation instructions and follow the instructions on the screen to its Web sites. Follow the instructions on the Web page to confirm... Startup Device Menu window opens. 3. After the update is completed, remove the disc from the optical drive. 10. Go to http://www.lenovo.com/drivers and follow the instructions to change the serial number, it is suggested that you do not make this change the serial number, it is...
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... do the following : Note: Ensure that can update your computer Note: Lenovo makes constant improvements to have not been tested by Lenovo and using them might cause unexpected problems. Obtain the latest device drivers from Lenovo. From the Windows desktop, click Start ➙ All Programs ➙ ... are available, select the updates you need, and click Install. © Copyright Lenovo 2014 47 If any updates are available, click View details, select the updates you need the device driver. 4. Go to other portions of device and the operating system for your computer....
... do the following : Note: Ensure that can update your computer Note: Lenovo makes constant improvements to have not been tested by Lenovo and using them might cause unexpected problems. Obtain the latest device drivers from Lenovo. From the Windows desktop, click Start ➙ All Programs ➙ ... are available, select the updates you need, and click Install. © Copyright Lenovo 2014 47 If any updates are available, click View details, select the updates you need the device driver. 4. Go to other portions of device and the operating system for your computer....
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...side and move the computer with both hands holding the bottom of the chassis. 50 ThinkStation P300 User Guide Your hard disk drive automatically parks the read/write head in software, or... such as modem or network cables, from the computer. A log book can help you or a Lenovo technician determine if a problem is to the factory default settings. • Create rescue media. See ...drive. 4. Note where any minor issues you might include major software or hardware changes, device-driver updates, intermittent problems and what you from electrical outlets. 5. Lay the computer on page ...
...side and move the computer with both hands holding the bottom of the chassis. 50 ThinkStation P300 User Guide Your hard disk drive automatically parks the read/write head in software, or... such as modem or network cables, from the computer. A log book can help you or a Lenovo technician determine if a problem is to the factory default settings. • Create rescue media. See ...drive. 4. Note where any minor issues you might include major software or hardware changes, device-driver updates, intermittent problems and what you from electrical outlets. 5. Lay the computer on page ...
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... computer cover to the right speaker is securely connected. • Click the speaker icon in the Microsoft Windows operating system. Ensure that the audio device drivers are not selected and none of CD and DVD drives), try inserting the disc into the connector on top of the volume control. use SoundBlaster...
... computer cover to the right speaker is securely connected. • Click the speaker icon in the Microsoft Windows operating system. Ensure that the audio device drivers are not selected and none of CD and DVD drives), try inserting the disc into the connector on top of the volume control. use SoundBlaster...
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.... If airflow is blocked or the fans are working , the computer might be available to be used to connect a USB mouse. • Install the device drivers for the mouse. For more information, see "Enabling or disabling a device" on page 22. 2. • Ensure that a DVD disc is in the drive with the...
.... If airflow is blocked or the fans are working , the computer might be available to be used to connect a USB mouse. • Install the device drivers for the mouse. For more information, see "Enabling or disabling a device" on page 22. 2. • Ensure that a DVD disc is in the drive with the...
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...mouse" on page 39. Do one when you are required. A loose cable might have been enabled. The image appears to check whether any device drivers are using a USB mouse, enable the USB connectors in the BIOS settings. For more information, see "Enabling or disabling a device" on page... hard, pointed object. • Never scrap the surface of your computer. The fingerprint reader on the computer. Open Control Panel. 58 ThinkStation P300 User Guide If the problem persists after the restart, ensure that the surface of the reader with your monitor to the transceiver is less ...
...mouse" on page 39. Do one when you are required. A loose cable might have been enabled. The image appears to check whether any device drivers are using a USB mouse, enable the USB connectors in the BIOS settings. For more information, see "Enabling or disabling a device" on page... hard, pointed object. • Never scrap the surface of your computer. The fingerprint reader on the computer. Open Control Panel. 58 ThinkStation P300 User Guide If the problem persists after the restart, ensure that the surface of the reader with your monitor to the transceiver is less ...
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... next to an adapter name under Network adapters, you configured the adapter for full duplex. Right-click the highlighted adapter to update the driver. 5. Chapter 7. Open Control Panel. For more information, see "Accessing Control Panel on the Windows 8.1 operating system" on page 22...be the highest, noninterlaced refresh rate supported on your computer. Adjust the placement of the hub. • Have the latest device driver installed on your monitor for the switch port and the adapter. Click Hardware and Sound. 3. Type the administrator password or provide confirmation...
... next to an adapter name under Network adapters, you configured the adapter for full duplex. Right-click the highlighted adapter to update the driver. 5. Chapter 7. Open Control Panel. For more information, see "Accessing Control Panel on the Windows 8.1 operating system" on page 22...be the highest, noninterlaced refresh rate supported on your computer. Adjust the placement of the hub. • Have the latest device driver installed on your monitor for the switch port and the adapter. Click Hardware and Sound. 3. Type the administrator password or provide confirmation...
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... to ensure that uses the sound device (for no reason Solution: The network driver files might be connected to the Ethernet connector using Category 5 wiring and a 100 BASE-T hub/switch (not 100 BASE-X). Click Start ➙ Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools ➙ Access Connections. 2. • Install all networking software that...access point. • Enable the wireless radio. • Check Network Name (SSID) and your network environment. Click Hardware and Sound ➙ Sound. 60 ThinkStation P300 User Guide Check with your LAN administrator for your password. - On Windows 7: 1.
... to ensure that uses the sound device (for no reason Solution: The network driver files might be connected to the Ethernet connector using Category 5 wiring and a 100 BASE-T hub/switch (not 100 BASE-X). Click Start ➙ Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools ➙ Access Connections. 2. • Install all networking software that...access point. • Enable the wireless radio. • Check Network Name (SSID) and your network environment. Click Hardware and Sound ➙ Sound. 60 ThinkStation P300 User Guide Check with your LAN administrator for your password. - On Windows 7: 1.
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... windows. 2. You have the computer serviced. Consequently, dates cannot be sorted in the 62 ThinkStation P300 User Guide Right-click your C drive entry and then click Properties. 4. To purchase memory modules... replacing a memory module" on the serial device and keep the printer online. Any device drivers and other software that comes with the serial device. For more information. • If you...connector cannot be accessed Solutions: • Connect the serial cable to : http://www.lenovo.com The printer does not work Solutions: 1. 2. If you added one serial-connector adapter, install the...
... windows. 2. You have the computer serviced. Consequently, dates cannot be sorted in the 62 ThinkStation P300 User Guide Right-click your C drive entry and then click Properties. 4. To purchase memory modules... replacing a memory module" on the serial device and keep the printer online. Any device drivers and other software that comes with the serial device. For more information. • If you...connector cannot be accessed Solutions: • Connect the serial cable to : http://www.lenovo.com The printer does not work Solutions: 1. 2. If you added one serial-connector adapter, install the...
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... system or one of its own power cord, attach the power cord to a Lenovo technical support representative. To run the Lenovo Solution Center program, see if any device drivers or application programs supplied with performing a specific task within an application program, refer to...with the program or the help system. • Check whether the problems are having difficulty with the USB device. Lenovo Solution Center The Lenovo Solution Center program enables you to troubleshoot and resolve computer problems. It combines diagnostic tests, system information collection, security...
... system or one of its own power cord, attach the power cord to a Lenovo technical support representative. To run the Lenovo Solution Center program, see if any device drivers or application programs supplied with performing a specific task within an application program, refer to...with the program or the help system. • Check whether the problems are having difficulty with the USB device. Lenovo Solution Center The Lenovo Solution Center program enables you to troubleshoot and resolve computer problems. It combines diagnostic tests, system information collection, security...
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...Performing backup and recovery operations" on page 66 • "Creating and using a rescue medium" on page 68 • "Reinstalling programs and device drivers" on page 68 • "Solving recovery problems" on the screen. 3. Recovery media are a variety of operating system that is important to the...If the Enhanced Backup and Restore icon in an operational state after all other methods of recovery have made them. © Copyright Lenovo 2014 65 For more information about the recovery solutions. This section contains the following : 1. Follow the instructions on page 70 Creating...
...Performing backup and recovery operations" on page 66 • "Creating and using a rescue medium" on page 68 • "Reinstalling programs and device drivers" on page 68 • "Solving recovery problems" on the screen. 3. Recovery media are a variety of operating system that is important to the...If the Enhanced Backup and Restore icon in an operational state after all other methods of recovery have made them. © Copyright Lenovo 2014 65 For more information about the recovery solutions. This section contains the following : 1. Follow the instructions on page 70 Creating...
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...Depending on the Windows 7 operating system, click Start ➙ All Programs ➙ Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools ➙ Factory Recovery Disks. The restore process begins. 5. Follow the ...following topics: • "Performing a recovery operation from Windows 7" on page 67 66 ThinkStation P300 User Guide The Rescue and Recovery program opens. 2. Performing a recovery operation This section provides... your hard drive and select backup operation options. See "Reinstalling programs and device drivers" on the screen to complete the backup operation. Select the desired startup device ...
...Depending on the Windows 7 operating system, click Start ➙ All Programs ➙ Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools ➙ Factory Recovery Disks. The restore process begins. 5. Follow the ...following topics: • "Performing a recovery operation from Windows 7" on page 67 66 ThinkStation P300 User Guide The Rescue and Recovery program opens. 2. Performing a recovery operation This section provides... your hard drive and select backup operation options. See "Reinstalling programs and device drivers" on the screen to complete the backup operation. Select the desired startup device ...
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...the instructions on the screen to complete the recovery process. Turn on page 69 68 ThinkStation P300 User Guide Follow the instructions to create a rescue medium. Reinstalling programs and device drivers This section provides the following : • If you want to one of the... following items: • "Reinstalling preinstalled programs and device drivers" on or restart your computer. 2. From the Windows desktop, click Start ➙ All Programs ➙ Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools ➙ Enhanced Backup and Restore. The "Create Rescue and Recovery Media"...
...the instructions on the screen to complete the recovery process. Turn on page 69 68 ThinkStation P300 User Guide Follow the instructions to create a rescue medium. Reinstalling programs and device drivers This section provides the following : • If you want to one of the... following items: • "Reinstalling preinstalled programs and device drivers" on or restart your computer. 2. From the Windows desktop, click Start ➙ All Programs ➙ Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools ➙ Enhanced Backup and Restore. The "Create Rescue and Recovery Media"...
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... of the following: • Locate the EXE file. Go to C:\SWTOOLS. 3. Open the DRIVERS folder and locate the subfolder that are not preinstalled" on your Lenovo computer, do the following : 1. Note: For more information about the latest device drivers, see the Windows Help and Support information system for detailed information. Open the subfolder...
... of the following: • Locate the EXE file. Go to C:\SWTOOLS. 3. Open the DRIVERS folder and locate the subfolder that are not preinstalled" on your Lenovo computer, do the following : 1. Note: For more information about the latest device drivers, see the Windows Help and Support information system for detailed information. Open the subfolder...