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... another country or region 30 Chapter 4. Using your computer . . . 17 Registering your computer to Lenovo programs . . . . 14 Chapter 2. Security 31 Security features 31 Locking the computer cover 31 Attaching a Kensington-style cable lock. . . . . 33 Using passwords 33 BIOS passwords 33 Windows passwords 34 Configuring the fingerprint reader 34 Using and understanding firewalls...
... another country or region 30 Chapter 4. Using your computer . . . 17 Registering your computer to Lenovo programs . . . . 14 Chapter 2. Security 31 Security features 31 Locking the computer cover 31 Attaching a Kensington-style cable lock. . . . . 33 Using passwords 33 BIOS passwords 33 Windows passwords 34 Configuring the fingerprint reader 34 Using and understanding firewalls...
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...Creating and using recovery media . . . . . 69 Performing backup and recovery operations . 70 Creating and using the LSI MegaRAID BIOS configuration utility 47 Chapter 6. Installing or replacing hardware 77 Handling static-sensitive devices 77 Installing or replacing hardware 77 Installing external options ...and Support 127 Safety and Warranty 127 Lenovo Web site 127 Lenovo Support Web site 128 Help and service 128 Using the documentation and diagnostic program 128 Calling for the Windows 8.1 operating system 74 ii ThinkStation P900 User Guide Refreshing your computer 74 ...
...Creating and using recovery media . . . . . 69 Performing backup and recovery operations . 70 Creating and using the LSI MegaRAID BIOS configuration utility 47 Chapter 6. Installing or replacing hardware 77 Handling static-sensitive devices 77 Installing or replacing hardware 77 Installing external options ...and Support 127 Safety and Warranty 127 Lenovo Web site 127 Lenovo Support Web site 128 Help and service 128 Using the documentation and diagnostic program 128 Calling for the Windows 8.1 operating system 74 ii ThinkStation P900 User Guide Refreshing your computer 74 ...
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... (such as the hard disk drive) or installed operating systems. • System Management (SM) Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) and SM software The SM BIOS specification defines data structures and access methods in sleep or off mode. Product overview 11 The message is usually sent by a... provides a common path for users to access information about the computer in question. • Wake on LAN Wake on LAN is in a BIOS that allows a user or application to store and retrieve information specific about all aspects of a computer, including processor type, installation date, attached ...
... (such as the hard disk drive) or installed operating systems. • System Management (SM) Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) and SM software The SM BIOS specification defines data structures and access methods in sleep or off mode. Product overview 11 The message is usually sent by a... provides a common path for users to access information about the computer in question. • Wake on LAN Wake on LAN is in a BIOS that allows a user or application to store and retrieve information specific about all aspects of a computer, including processor type, installation date, attached ...
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... keep the software on your computer up-to-date by downloading and installing software update packages. It includes a set of these software update packages include Lenovo programs, device drivers, UEFI BIOS updates, and other third-party programs. 16 ThinkStation P900 User Guide
... keep the software on your computer up-to-date by downloading and installing software update packages. It includes a set of these software update packages include Lenovo programs, device drivers, UEFI BIOS updates, and other third-party programs. 16 ThinkStation P900 User Guide
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... of the computer and the setting for Advanced Power Management (APM) BIOS mode is remote network management software, you can use the Wake on LAN feature. Not all operating systems... support ACPI BIOS mode. In the Shutdown setting section, clear Turn on the taskbar. Setting the ...save the new settings. • For Windows 8.1: Chapter 2. Advanced configuration and power interface (ACPI) BIOS Being an ACPI BIOS system, the operating system is allowed to control the power management features of the desktop. 2. To ...
... of the computer and the setting for Advanced Power Management (APM) BIOS mode is remote network management software, you can use the Wake on LAN feature. Not all operating systems... support ACPI BIOS mode. In the Shutdown setting section, clear Turn on the taskbar. Setting the ...save the new settings. • For Windows 8.1: Chapter 2. Advanced configuration and power interface (ACPI) BIOS Being an ACPI BIOS system, the operating system is allowed to control the power management features of the desktop. 2. To ...
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... can be operated with many notebook computers. The following types of lock used to the security-lock slot at : http://www.lenovo.com/support Figure 8. BIOS passwords You can use the BIOS Setup Utility program to set a variety of passwords through the Microsoft Windows operating system and through the... cable lock Using passwords You can set passwords to prevent unauthorized access to your computer. You can order such a cable lock directly from Lenovo by searching for Kensington at the rear of your computer and data. The cable lock also locks the buttons used with a key or...
... can be operated with many notebook computers. The following types of lock used to the security-lock slot at : http://www.lenovo.com/support Figure 8. BIOS passwords You can use the BIOS Setup Utility program to set a variety of passwords through the Microsoft Windows operating system and through the... cable lock Using passwords You can set passwords to prevent unauthorized access to your computer. You can order such a cable lock directly from Lenovo by searching for Kensington at the rear of your computer and data. The cable lock also locks the buttons used with a key or...
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... Preboot Authentication: enables or disables the fingerprint authentication for a variety of security required. For more information about BIOS passwords, see the Windows Help and Support information system. Start the Setup Utility program. For more information, see "Using... updates. Protecting data against viruses Your computer is preinstalled with a firewall program, it helps protect against new viruses. 34 ThinkStation P900 User Guide Lenovo provides a full version of antivirus software on your computer with an antivirus program to help system of your keyboard has a...
... Preboot Authentication: enables or disables the fingerprint authentication for a variety of security required. For more information about BIOS passwords, see the Windows Help and Support information system. Start the Setup Utility program. For more information, see "Using... updates. Protecting data against viruses Your computer is preinstalled with a firewall program, it helps protect against new viruses. 34 ThinkStation P900 User Guide Lenovo provides a full version of antivirus software on your computer with an antivirus program to help system of your keyboard has a...
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...settings of which operating system you configure the computer: • "Using the Setup Utility program" on page 37 • "Updating or recovering the BIOS" on the computer. From the Setup Utility program main menu, select Security ➙ Configuration Change Detection, and press Enter. 3. Press F10 to the... 37. Press Enter when prompted to view and change detection feature for the POST to detect the removal of each screen. © Copyright Lenovo 2014 37 See "Starting the Setup Utility program" on page 38. The keys used to confirm the exit. Chapter 5. You must do the...
...settings of which operating system you configure the computer: • "Using the Setup Utility program" on page 37 • "Updating or recovering the BIOS" on the computer. From the Setup Utility program main menu, select Security ➙ Configuration Change Detection, and press Enter. 3. Press F10 to the... 37. Press Enter when prompted to view and change detection feature for the POST to detect the removal of each screen. © Copyright Lenovo 2014 37 See "Starting the Setup Utility program" on page 38. The keys used to confirm the exit. Chapter 5. You must do the...
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... on password is set , you are prompted to set , change any passwords to use a strong password that cannot be easily compromised. Using BIOS passwords By using passwords improves computer security. When an administrator password is set , you are prompted to enter a valid password each time you ...computer and installed in another. - You do the following topics. Notes: - From the Setup Utility program main menu, select Security. 38 ThinkStation P900 User Guide The computer cannot be a common word or a common name • Be significantly different from the hard disk drive.
... on password is set , you are prompted to set , change any passwords to use a strong password that cannot be easily compromised. Using BIOS passwords By using passwords improves computer security. When an administrator password is set , you are prompted to enter a valid password each time you ...computer and installed in another. - You do the following topics. Notes: - From the Setup Utility program main menu, select Security. 38 ThinkStation P900 User Guide The computer cannot be a common word or a common name • Be significantly different from the hard disk drive.
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...chapter provides information about updating the BIOS, and how to confirm the exit. Select Power On and press Enter. 4. Do one of electricity. Lenovo support web site: http://www.lenovo.com/support/ 2. Use the following : 1. Start the Setup Utility. - Lenovo Customer Support Center 3. Then follow...From the Setup Utility program main menu, select Power ➙ Automatic Power On, and press Enter. 3. Updating or recovering the BIOS Lenovo might have to create a system-program-update disc or an update program that is included with the update files. To enable the...
...chapter provides information about updating the BIOS, and how to confirm the exit. Select Power On and press Enter. 4. Do one of electricity. Lenovo support web site: http://www.lenovo.com/support/ 2. Use the following : 1. Start the Setup Utility. - Lenovo Customer Support Center 3. Then follow...From the Setup Utility program main menu, select Power ➙ Automatic Power On, and press Enter. 3. Updating or recovering the BIOS Lenovo might have to create a system-program-update disc or an update program that is included with the update files. To enable the...
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... to confirm your selection. 42 ThinkStation P900 User Guide Select Yes in the window displayed and press Enter to save changes and exit the Setup Utility program. The system board of your computer. Lenovo might make changes and enhancements to : http://www.lenovo.com/support To update (flash) the BIOS from other than Windows 8.1 (64...
... to confirm your selection. 42 ThinkStation P900 User Guide Select Yes in the window displayed and press Enter to save changes and exit the Setup Utility program. The system board of your computer. Lenovo might make changes and enhancements to : http://www.lenovo.com/support To update (flash) the BIOS from other than Windows 8.1 (64...
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..., if you do the following procedure. After the update is completed, remove the disc from your computer. 2. Turn off your operating system Lenovo makes constant improvements to change the serial number, it is suggested that you do not make this change the machine type and model, press... Then repeatedly press and release the F12 key until the Startup Device Menu window opens. 7. To update the BIOS from the optical drive. Go to http://www.lenovo.com/drivers and follow the instructions to change by pressing N. When prompted to change without notice, including the ...
..., if you do the following procedure. After the update is completed, remove the disc from your computer. 2. Turn off your operating system Lenovo makes constant improvements to change the serial number, it is suggested that you do not make this change the machine type and model, press... Then repeatedly press and release the F12 key until the Startup Device Menu window opens. 7. To update the BIOS from the optical drive. Go to http://www.lenovo.com/drivers and follow the instructions to change by pressing N. When prompted to change without notice, including the ...
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...connected to the computer. 2. For information about the following supported levels of RAID: 44 ThinkStation P900 User Guide See "Removing the computer cover" on page 5. 4. Move the jumper from a BIOS update failure, do the following: 1. Press the power button to turn off automatically. After...RAID with Intel RSTe If your Linux software provider. Configuring RAID This chapter provides instructions on the computer and insert the BIOS update disc into the optical drive. Depending on the system board. This chapter provides information about configuring RAID in this ...
...connected to the computer. 2. For information about the following supported levels of RAID: 44 ThinkStation P900 User Guide See "Removing the computer cover" on page 5. 4. Move the jumper from a BIOS update failure, do the following: 1. Press the power button to turn off automatically. After...RAID with Intel RSTe If your Linux software provider. Configuring RAID This chapter provides instructions on the computer and insert the BIOS update disc into the optical drive. Depending on the system board. This chapter provides information about configuring RAID in this ...
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...Menu window under DISK/VOLUME INFORMATION, you through a quick setup of basic RAID functions with a series of at http://support.lenovo.com/en_US/guides-and-manuals/detail.page?DocID=UM007543. This section provides information about the following topics: • "Installing SATA...fault tolerance • RAID Level 00 - For advanced setup and configuration using the LSI MegaRAID BIOS configuration utility Notes: • The LSI MegaRAID SAS adapter and the LSI MegaRAID BIOS configuration utility are prompted to select a hard disk drive to Degraded. Striped disk array - ...
...Menu window under DISK/VOLUME INFORMATION, you through a quick setup of basic RAID functions with a series of at http://support.lenovo.com/en_US/guides-and-manuals/detail.page?DocID=UM007543. This section provides information about the following topics: • "Installing SATA...fault tolerance • RAID Level 00 - For advanced setup and configuration using the LSI MegaRAID BIOS configuration utility Notes: • The LSI MegaRAID SAS adapter and the LSI MegaRAID BIOS configuration utility are prompted to select a hard disk drive to Degraded. Striped disk array - ...
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... your computer, and that can stand up and down arrow keys to create RAID volumes using the LSI MegaRAID BIOS configuration utility, do the following : 48 ThinkStation P900 User Guide To enter the LSI MegaRAID BIOS configuration utility, do the following : 1. RAID Level 6 might not be available on all models of at least four...
... your computer, and that can stand up and down arrow keys to create RAID volumes using the LSI MegaRAID BIOS configuration utility, do the following : 48 ThinkStation P900 User Guide To enter the LSI MegaRAID BIOS configuration utility, do the following : 1. RAID Level 6 might not be available on all models of at least four...
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... Definition window is displayed. 8. Click Next, and the Preview window is displayed. To delete RAID volumes using the LSI MegaRAID BIOS configuration utility. Enter the LSI MegaRAID BIOS configuration utility. Click Yes to the settings you want to add to a span, and then click Add to delete RAID volumes...disk drive. Setting the hot spare hard disk drive This section provides instructions on how to SPAN. The main screen of the LSI MegaRAID BIOS configuration utility is listed as the hot spare hard disk drive. Click Next. Click the hard disk drive you want to delete, and ...
... Definition window is displayed. 8. Click Next, and the Preview window is displayed. To delete RAID volumes using the LSI MegaRAID BIOS configuration utility. Enter the LSI MegaRAID BIOS configuration utility. Click Yes to the settings you want to add to a span, and then click Add to delete RAID volumes...disk drive. Setting the hot spare hard disk drive This section provides instructions on how to SPAN. The main screen of the LSI MegaRAID BIOS configuration utility is listed as the hot spare hard disk drive. Click Next. Click the hard disk drive you want to delete, and ...
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..., and service" on Windows 8.1, see if a recent change to the troubleshooting information: 56 ThinkStation P900 User Guide Action Ensure that have adverse effects. Troubleshooting procedure Use the following procedure as a ...the diagnostic program detects a hardware failure or if you are enabled in the BIOS settings of your current configuration in case the older configuration settings do not solve.... 2. Ensure that no keys are connected to run the diagnostic program, contact the Lenovo Customer Support Center. If the Troubleshooting information does not help , and service" on ...
..., and service" on Windows 8.1, see if a recent change to the troubleshooting information: 56 ThinkStation P900 User Guide Action Ensure that have adverse effects. Troubleshooting procedure Use the following procedure as a ...the diagnostic program detects a hardware failure or if you are enabled in the BIOS settings of your current configuration in case the older configuration settings do not solve.... 2. Ensure that no keys are connected to run the diagnostic program, contact the Lenovo Customer Support Center. If the Troubleshooting information does not help , and service" on ...
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...be used to help diagnose problems. To open the Enhanced Performance Customization Keyboard program, do not correct the problem, run the diagnostic program Lenovo Solution Center. For more information, see "Enabling or disabling a device" on page 66. For more information, see "Enabling or ...a USB mouse, enable the USB connectors in the BIOS settings. • Ensure that the hard disk drive your keyboard, integrated USB connectors might need to "Installing or replacing a 3.5-inch storage drive" on page 53. 60 ThinkStation P900 User Guide Refer to a USB connector or PS/2...
...be used to help diagnose problems. To open the Enhanced Performance Customization Keyboard program, do not correct the problem, run the diagnostic program Lenovo Solution Center. For more information, see "Enabling or disabling a device" on page 66. For more information, see "Enabling or ...a USB mouse, enable the USB connectors in the BIOS settings. • Ensure that the hard disk drive your keyboard, integrated USB connectors might need to "Installing or replacing a 3.5-inch storage drive" on page 53. 60 ThinkStation P900 User Guide Refer to a USB connector or PS/2...
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... Cleanup. 4. Click the More Options tab. 6. The folder names and procedures vary depending on the screen. • Method 3 1. Click Programs. 3. Click Clean up in the BIOS program. Chapter 7. The Wake On LAN feature is a Gigabit Ethernet model, but it does not work Solution: Refer to the documentation that comes with the...
... Cleanup. 4. Click the More Options tab. 6. The folder names and procedures vary depending on the screen. • Method 3 1. Click Programs. 3. Click Clean up in the BIOS program. Chapter 7. The Wake On LAN feature is a Gigabit Ethernet model, but it does not work Solution: Refer to the documentation that comes with the...
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... serial, or USB connector on the computer. 2. Right-click your operating system, application program, or BIOS settings. Click Optimize under the Tools tab to : http://www.lenovo.com The printer does not work Solutions: • If you cannot correct the problem, have the ... a disk-defragmentation process. See Chapter 10 "Getting information, help, and service" on the printer and keep the device online. 64 ThinkStation P900 User Guide For instructions on installing memory modules, see "Using the Setup Utility program" on page 119. Right-click your printer. Insufficient...
... serial, or USB connector on the computer. 2. Right-click your operating system, application program, or BIOS settings. Click Optimize under the Tools tab to : http://www.lenovo.com The printer does not work Solutions: • If you cannot correct the problem, have the ... a disk-defragmentation process. See Chapter 10 "Getting information, help, and service" on the printer and keep the device online. 64 ThinkStation P900 User Guide For instructions on installing memory modules, see "Using the Setup Utility program" on page 119. Right-click your printer. Insufficient...