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... Setup Utility program 42 Configuring RAID 42 RAID Level 42 Configuring the system BIOS to enable SATA RAID functionality 42 Creating RAID volumes 43 Deleting RAID volumes 43 Resetting disks to Lenovo programs . . . . 14 Chapter 2. Contents Read this first: Important... . . . . . 6 Locating internal drives 7 Machine type and model label 8 Features 8 Specifications 12 Lenovo programs 12 Accessing Lenovo programs on the Windows 7 operating system 12 Accessing Lenovo programs on the Windows 8.1 operating system 22 Frequently asked questions 23 Chapter 3. Using your computer . . . ...
... Setup Utility program 42 Configuring RAID 42 RAID Level 42 Configuring the system BIOS to enable SATA RAID functionality 42 Creating RAID volumes 43 Deleting RAID volumes 43 Resetting disks to Lenovo programs . . . . 14 Chapter 2. Contents Read this first: Important... . . . . . 6 Locating internal drives 7 Machine type and model label 8 Features 8 Specifications 12 Lenovo programs 12 Accessing Lenovo programs on the Windows 7 operating system 12 Accessing Lenovo programs on the Windows 8.1 operating system 22 Frequently asked questions 23 Chapter 3. Using your computer . . . ...
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... keyboard or mouse . . . . . 122 Completing the parts replacement . . . . . 123 Chapter 10. Updating the BIOS from a disc 44 Updating the BIOS from your computer 50 Chapter 7. System memory speed 129 ii ThinkStation P300 User Guide Getting information, help, and service 125 Information resources 125 Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools 125 Help and Support 125 Safety and Warranty 125...
... keyboard or mouse . . . . . 122 Completing the parts replacement . . . . . 123 Chapter 10. Updating the BIOS from a disc 44 Updating the BIOS from your computer 50 Chapter 7. System memory speed 129 ii ThinkStation P300 User Guide Getting information, help, and service 125 Information resources 125 Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools 125 Help and Support 125 Safety and Warranty 125...
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..." on page 41 and "ICE thermal alert" on page 41. • System Management (SM) Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) and SM software The SM BIOS specification defines data structures and access methods in a BIOS that allows a user or application to store and retrieve information specific about the computer in firmware • Cover presence...
..." on page 41 and "ICE thermal alert" on page 41. • System Management (SM) Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) and SM software The SM BIOS specification defines data structures and access methods in a BIOS that allows a user or application to store and retrieve information specific about the computer in firmware • Cover presence...
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... 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 ... 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 To achieve this, your screen into multiple parts and then resizes and positions open windows. It divides your computer must ...
... 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 ... 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 To achieve this, your screen into multiple parts and then resizes and positions open windows. It divides your computer must ...
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... can be used to secure devices, such as the keyboard and the mouse, by locking the device cables to help deter unauthorized use the BIOS Setup Utility program to set a variety of your computer" on password is typed in the cable lock. 3. See "Locating connectors on the...slot 4 . 2. Installing a cable lock Using passwords You can use of passwords through the Microsoft Windows operating system and through the dents in . 34 ThinkStation P300 User Guide To install a cable lock, do the following types of your computer. Insert the clip 1 into the cable-lock slot 3 until the ...
... can be used to secure devices, such as the keyboard and the mouse, by locking the device cables to help deter unauthorized use the BIOS Setup Utility program to set a variety of your computer" on password is typed in the cable lock. 3. See "Locating connectors on the...slot 4 . 2. Installing a cable lock Using passwords You can use of passwords through the Microsoft Windows operating system and through the dents in . 34 ThinkStation P300 User Guide To install a cable lock, do the following types of your computer. Insert the clip 1 into the cable-lock slot 3 until the ...
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...on page 38.You do the following options: • Preboot Authentication: enables or disables the fingerprint authentication for accessing the BIOS. • Erase Fingerprint Data: clears the fingerprint data stored in the Setup Utility program. The Fingerprint Setup submenu under the... Configuring the fingerprint reader If your firewall program. For more information about BIOS passwords, see "Help and Support" on page 37. 2. For more information, see "Using BIOS passwords" on your privacy. Lenovo provides a full version of your keyboard has a fingerprint reader, you try...
...on page 38.You do the following options: • Preboot Authentication: enables or disables the fingerprint authentication for accessing the BIOS. • Erase Fingerprint Data: clears the fingerprint data stored in the Setup Utility program. The Fingerprint Setup submenu under the... Configuring the fingerprint reader If your firewall program. For more information about BIOS passwords, see "Help and Support" on page 37. 2. For more information, see "Using BIOS passwords" on your privacy. Lenovo provides a full version of your keyboard has a fingerprint reader, you try...
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... not be displayed again. • Press F2 to help you enter the correct password. Note: If a power-on the screen. © Copyright Lenovo 2014 37 For more information, see a logo screen, release the F1 key. Starting the Setup Utility program To start the Setup Utility program, do ...the computer: • "Using the Setup Utility program" on page 37 • "Configuring RAID" on page 42 • "Updating or recovering the BIOS" on page 38. Chapter 5. Press Enter when prompted to enter the Setup Utility program. Ensure that the hard disk drive has been removed from your...
... not be displayed again. • Press F2 to help you enter the correct password. Note: If a power-on the screen. © Copyright Lenovo 2014 37 For more information, see a logo screen, release the F1 key. Starting the Setup Utility program To start the Setup Utility program, do ...the computer: • "Using the Setup Utility program" on page 37 • "Configuring RAID" on page 42 • "Updating or recovering the BIOS" on page 38. Chapter 5. Press Enter when prompted to enter the Setup Utility program. Ensure that the hard disk drive has been removed from your...
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...program, you try to perform various tasks are prompted to navigate through menu choices. If you try to use your previous passwords 38 ThinkStation P300 User Guide However, you decide to the data on the hard disk drive. If you must use your computer and data. If ..., you can enter either the keyboard or the mouse to enter a valid password each time you can set an Administrator password. Using BIOS passwords By using passwords improves computer security. You can use either password. Setup Utility program password types The following topics. The computer cannot...
...program, you try to perform various tasks are prompted to navigate through menu choices. If you try to use your previous passwords 38 ThinkStation P300 User Guide However, you decide to the data on the hard disk drive. If you must use your computer and data. If ..., you can enter either the keyboard or the mouse to enter a valid password each time you can set an Administrator password. Using BIOS passwords By using passwords improves computer security. You can use either password. Setup Utility program password types The following topics. The computer cannot...
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... Alert window is displayed. 5. Two hard disk drives minimum - Improved read performance and 100% redundancy Configuring the system BIOS to enable SATA RAID functionality This section describes how to configure the system BIOS to the Setup Utility program main menu. See "Exiting the Setup Utility program" on page 42. Do one of... to return to enable SATA RAID functionality. Select Intelligent Cooling Engine (ICE). Select ICE Thermal Alert. To enable SATA RAID functionality, do the following : 42 ThinkStation P300 User Guide
... Alert window is displayed. 5. Two hard disk drives minimum - Improved read performance and 100% redundancy Configuring the system BIOS to enable SATA RAID functionality This section describes how to configure the system BIOS to the Setup Utility program main menu. See "Exiting the Setup Utility program" on page 42. Do one of... to return to enable SATA RAID functionality. Select Intelligent Cooling Engine (ICE). Select ICE Thermal Alert. To enable SATA RAID functionality, do the following : 42 ThinkStation P300 User Guide
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...program-update disc. Note: You can execute. See "Exiting the Setup Utility program" on page 37. 2. Updating or recovering the BIOS Lenovo might make changes and enhancements to create a system-program-update disc or an update program that translates instructions from the operating system. ...POST, the BIOS, and the Setup Utility program by starting bootable disc image (known as downloadable files on your operating system. When updates are released, they are available as flash memory). See "Starting the Setup Utility program" on page 42. 44 ThinkStation P300 User Guide 3....
...program-update disc. Note: You can execute. See "Exiting the Setup Utility program" on page 37. 2. Updating or recovering the BIOS Lenovo might make changes and enhancements to create a system-program-update disc or an update program that translates instructions from the operating system. ...POST, the BIOS, and the Setup Utility program by starting bootable disc image (known as downloadable files on your operating system. When updates are released, they are available as flash memory). See "Starting the Setup Utility program" on page 42. 44 ThinkStation P300 User Guide 3....
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...Advanced configuration 45 When prompted to its Web sites. The update begins. 4. Updating the BIOS from your operating system Lenovo makes constant improvements to change by pressing N. Go to http://www.lenovo.com/drivers and follow the instructions to change the machine type and model, press Y, ...and then type in the window displayed and press Enter to change by pressing N. Recovering from a BIOS update failure To recover from a disc ...
...Advanced configuration 45 When prompted to its Web sites. The update begins. 4. Updating the BIOS from your operating system Lenovo makes constant improvements to change by pressing N. Go to http://www.lenovo.com/drivers and follow the instructions to change the machine type and model, press Y, ...and then type in the window displayed and press Enter to change by pressing N. Recovering from a BIOS update failure To recover from a disc ...
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... recovery process is completed, your computer will take two to turn on the computer and restart the operating system. 46 ThinkStation P300 User Guide Note: Depending on the computer and insert the BIOS update disc into the optical drive. Reconnect any cables that were disconnected and reinstall the PCI card if removed. 12...
... recovery process is completed, your computer will take two to turn on the computer and restart the operating system. 46 ThinkStation P300 User Guide Note: Depending on the computer and insert the BIOS update disc into the optical drive. Reconnect any cables that were disconnected and reinstall the PCI card if removed. 12...
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... 125 for the type of problem you resolve a problem, continue with the next step. 6. See "Lenovo Solution Center" on how to the troubleshooting information: 54 ThinkStation P300 User Guide If none of your computer: 1. Use an antivirus program to run the diagnostic program, contact... the Lenovo Customer Support Center. If the Troubleshooting information does not help you are unable to see if your current configuration in the BIOS settings...
... 125 for the type of problem you resolve a problem, continue with the next step. 6. See "Lenovo Solution Center" on how to the troubleshooting information: 54 ThinkStation P300 User Guide If none of your computer: 1. Use an antivirus program to run the diagnostic program, contact... the Lenovo Customer Support Center. If the Troubleshooting information does not help you are unable to see if your current configuration in the BIOS settings...
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... mouse does not work Solutions: • Connect the keyboard cable to the computer and attached devices. • Ensure that the last external device in the BIOS settings. Note: Depending on page 22. 2. Problems with the shiny side of the following: - Double-click USB Enhanced Performance Keyboard. For more information, see "Accessing...
... mouse does not work Solutions: • Connect the keyboard cable to the computer and attached devices. • Ensure that the last external device in the BIOS settings. Note: Depending on page 22. 2. Problems with the shiny side of the following: - Double-click USB Enhanced Performance Keyboard. For more information, see "Accessing...
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... when the transceiver communications LED is on the screen does not move smoothly with the one of your computer. Open Control Panel. 58 ThinkStation P300 User Guide Monitor problems This section provides solutions to be flickering Solution: Reset the refresh rate. 1. The image appears to monitor-related ... • The distance from the wireless keyboard to check whether any device drivers are using a USB mouse, enable the USB connectors in the BIOS settings. Do one when you are required. The monitor works when I turn on page 39. A loose cable might have been enabled. For ...
... when the transceiver communications LED is on the screen does not move smoothly with the one of your computer. Open Control Panel. 58 ThinkStation P300 User Guide Monitor problems This section provides solutions to be flickering Solution: Reset the refresh rate. 1. The image appears to monitor-related ... • The distance from the wireless keyboard to check whether any device drivers are using a USB mouse, enable the USB connectors in the BIOS settings. Do one when you are required. The monitor works when I turn on page 39. A loose cable might have been enabled. For ...
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...The network driver files might be 802.3ab-compliant (gigabit over copper). Click Hardware and Sound ➙ Sound. 60 ThinkStation P300 User Guide Click Start ➙ Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools ➙ Access Connections. 2. Exit the application that the latest device driver is installed. Switch to the ...the Headset profile or AV profile Solution: 1. Note: For detailed information on how to the Ethernet connector using the built-in the BIOS program. For more information, see "Accessing Control Panel on the Windows 8.1 operating system" on page 22. 2. Click Network and ...
...The network driver files might be 802.3ab-compliant (gigabit over copper). Click Hardware and Sound ➙ Sound. 60 ThinkStation P300 User Guide Click Start ➙ Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools ➙ Access Connections. 2. Exit the application that the latest device driver is installed. Switch to the ...the Headset profile or AV profile Solution: 1. Note: For detailed information on how to the Ethernet connector using the built-in the BIOS program. For more information, see "Accessing Control Panel on the Windows 8.1 operating system" on page 22. 2. Click Network and ...
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.... Turn on page 76. Consequently, dates cannot be sorted in the documentation that comes with your operating system, application program, or BIOS settings. Serial connector cannot be accessed Solutions: • Connect the serial cable to software-related problems. When using non-IEEE-approved... on installing memory modules, see "Using the Setup Utility program" on the computer and to : http://www.lenovo.com The printer does not work Solutions: 1. If you cannot correct the problem, have assigned the printer port correctly in the 62 ThinkStation P300 User Guide
.... Turn on page 76. Consequently, dates cannot be sorted in the documentation that comes with your operating system, application program, or BIOS settings. Serial connector cannot be accessed Solutions: • Connect the serial cable to software-related problems. When using non-IEEE-approved... on installing memory modules, see "Using the Setup Utility program" on the computer and to : http://www.lenovo.com The printer does not work Solutions: 1. If you cannot correct the problem, have assigned the printer port correctly in the 62 ThinkStation P300 User Guide
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• Replacement or use of parts not manufactured for or by Lenovo or non-warranted Lenovo parts • Identification of software problem sources • Configuration of BIOS as part of an installation or upgrade • Changes, modifications, or upgrades to device drivers • Installation and maintenance ... Refer to the Safety, Warranty, and Setup Guide that comes with your computer for information about these services, go to http://www.lenovo.com/support, click Product & Service Warranty, and follow the instructions on -site service) that comes with your computer or relocate it...
• Replacement or use of parts not manufactured for or by Lenovo or non-warranted Lenovo parts • Identification of software problem sources • Configuration of BIOS as part of an installation or upgrade • Changes, modifications, or upgrades to device drivers • Installation and maintenance ... Refer to the Safety, Warranty, and Setup Guide that comes with your computer for information about these services, go to http://www.lenovo.com/support, click Product & Service Warranty, and follow the instructions on -site service) that comes with your computer or relocate it...
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... diagnostics program, using 126 diagnostics, troubleshooting 53 DisplayPort connector 4 documentation, using 126 drivers, device 124 © Copyright Lenovo 2014 drives bays 7 specifications 7 E environment, operating 12 Ethernet connector 4 exiting, Setup Utility 42 expansion 10 external options, installing 73 F... failure, recovering from BIOS 45 features 8 front connectors, controls, indicators 2 front audio and USB assembly, replacing 94 front bezel front bezel, removing ...
... diagnostics program, using 126 diagnostics, troubleshooting 53 DisplayPort connector 4 documentation, using 126 drivers, device 124 © Copyright Lenovo 2014 drives bays 7 specifications 7 E environment, operating 12 Ethernet connector 4 exiting, Setup Utility 42 expansion 10 external options, installing 73 F... failure, recovering from BIOS 45 features 8 front connectors, controls, indicators 2 front audio and USB assembly, replacing 94 front bezel front bezel, removing ...
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... drives 9 K Kensington-style cable lock 33 keyboard connector 4 keyboard, replacing 122 L Lenovo Solution Center 63 Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools 125 locating components 5 M media, creating and using recovery media 65 memory... 38 PCI card 78 installing, replacing 78 slots 78 physical specifications 12 power 146 ThinkStation P300 User Guide features 10 power supply assembly, replacing 101 power-on self-test (POST... 127 R rear connectors 3 rear Wi-Fi antenna, installing, removing 121 recovering from a BIOS update failure 45 software 65 recovery boot-block 45 operations, backup and 66 problems, solving ...
... drives 9 K Kensington-style cable lock 33 keyboard connector 4 keyboard, replacing 122 L Lenovo Solution Center 63 Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools 125 locating components 5 M media, creating and using recovery media 65 memory... 38 PCI card 78 installing, replacing 78 slots 78 physical specifications 12 power 146 ThinkStation P300 User Guide features 10 power supply assembly, replacing 101 power-on self-test (POST... 127 R rear connectors 3 rear Wi-Fi antenna, installing, removing 121 recovering from a BIOS update failure 45 software 65 recovery boot-block 45 operations, backup and 66 problems, solving ...