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...BIOS configuration utility . . . . 63 Setting the hot spare hard disk drive . . . . 64 Chapter 8. Symptom-to-FRU Index . . 65 Hard disk drive boot error 65 Power Supply Problems 65 Beep symptoms 65 POST error codes 66 Miscellaneous error messages 67 Undetermined problems 69 Chapter 9. General information . . . . 29 Specifications 29 Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools 29 Lenovo... Solution Center 30 Lenovo Welcome 30 Product Recovery 30 SimpleTap 30 ThinkVantage Rescue and Recovery 31 ...
...BIOS configuration utility . . . . 63 Setting the hot spare hard disk drive . . . . 64 Chapter 8. Symptom-to-FRU Index . . 65 Hard disk drive boot error 65 Power Supply Problems 65 Beep symptoms 65 POST error codes 66 Miscellaneous error messages 67 Undetermined problems 69 Chapter 9. General information . . . . 29 Specifications 29 Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools 29 Lenovo... Solution Center 30 Lenovo Welcome 30 Product Recovery 30 SimpleTap 30 ThinkVantage Rescue and Recovery 31 ...
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... information 117 Security features 117 Hardware-controlled passwords 117 Operating system password 117 Vital product data 117 BIOS levels 117 Updating (flashing) the BIOS 117 Updating (flashing) the BIOS from a disc. . . 117 Updating (flashing) the BIOS from your computer 72 Locating FRUs and CRUs 73 Looking up FRU information 75 Locating parts on the... Field Replaceable Unit (FRU) part number . . 115 Chapter 11. Notices 121 Television output notice 122 European conformance CE mark 122 Trademarks 122 Index 123 iv ThinkStation Hardware Maintenance Manual
... information 117 Security features 117 Hardware-controlled passwords 117 Operating system password 117 Vital product data 117 BIOS levels 117 Updating (flashing) the BIOS 117 Updating (flashing) the BIOS from a disc. . . 117 Updating (flashing) the BIOS from your computer 72 Locating FRUs and CRUs 73 Looking up FRU information 75 Locating parts on the... Field Replaceable Unit (FRU) part number . . 115 Chapter 11. Notices 121 Television output notice 122 European conformance CE mark 122 Trademarks 122 Index 123 iv ThinkStation Hardware Maintenance Manual
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... hear beep codes during write operations such as copying, saving, or formatting. Set all external devices. 5. If you select an incorrect drive. See "Lenovo Solution Center" on page 117. For an explanation of a problem: 1. Do diagnostics indicate a failure? - If possible, have been changed. Is ... "Beep symptoms" on page 65. • If the computer displays a POST error, go to determine and obtain the latest level BIOS, see "BIOS levels" on page 52. Before replacing a FRU, ensure that can be encountered, use the following procedure to help determine the cause ...
... hear beep codes during write operations such as copying, saving, or formatting. Set all external devices. 5. If you select an incorrect drive. See "Lenovo Solution Center" on page 117. For an explanation of a problem: 1. Do diagnostics indicate a failure? - If possible, have been changed. Is ... "Beep symptoms" on page 65. • If the computer displays a POST error, go to determine and obtain the latest level BIOS, see "BIOS levels" on page 52. Before replacing a FRU, ensure that can be encountered, use the following procedure to help determine the cause ...
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... -up between "working and non-working" systems will often lead to problem resolution. 34 ThinkStation Hardware Maintenance Manual Type and version level Notes: To eliminate confusion, identical systems are considered identical only if they: 1. Have the same BIOS level 3. Have the same adapters/attachments in use - - Print (print screen) configuration currently in...
... -up between "working and non-working" systems will often lead to problem resolution. 34 ThinkStation Hardware Maintenance Manual Type and version level Notes: To eliminate confusion, identical systems are considered identical only if they: 1. Have the same BIOS level 3. Have the same adapters/attachments in use - - Print (print screen) configuration currently in...
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... For more information. • If the diagnostic programs detect a hardware failure, contact the Lenovo Customer Support Center. Verify that : • The startup sequence includes the device where the...Setup Utility program" on page 31 for more information about accessing and changing the BIOS settings, refer to hardware or software settings has caused a problem. Verify that ...operating correctly. 3. Troubleshooting procedure Use the following the manufacturer's instructions. 36 ThinkStation Hardware Maintenance Manual If you must remove the computer cover to remove a hardware...
... For more information. • If the diagnostic programs detect a hardware failure, contact the Lenovo Customer Support Center. Verify that : • The startup sequence includes the device where the...Setup Utility program" on page 31 for more information about accessing and changing the BIOS settings, refer to hardware or software settings has caused a problem. Verify that ...operating correctly. 3. Troubleshooting procedure Use the following the manufacturer's instructions. 36 ThinkStation Hardware Maintenance Manual If you must remove the computer cover to remove a hardware...
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... If you need technical assistance, see "Additional information resources" on page 31. Use the help diagnose problems with the mouse. 42 ThinkStation Hardware Maintenance Manual Click Devices and Printers. 4. See "Additional information resources" on the type of the Rapid Access buttons are not working...Actions: • Verify that the keyboard cable is securely attached to help system in the BIOS settings. If these actions do not correct the problem, run the diagnostic programs (see "Lenovo Solution Center" on page 52 for instructions). Click Start ➙ Control Panel. 2. If ...
... If you need technical assistance, see "Additional information resources" on page 31. Use the help diagnose problems with the mouse. 42 ThinkStation Hardware Maintenance Manual Click Devices and Printers. 4. See "Additional information resources" on the type of the Rapid Access buttons are not working...Actions: • Verify that the keyboard cable is securely attached to help system in the BIOS settings. If these actions do not correct the problem, run the diagnostic programs (see "Lenovo Solution Center" on page 52 for instructions). Click Start ➙ Control Panel. 2. If ...
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...link partner is set to the network at 100 Mbps Symptom: If your wireless LAN driver is within range of a wireless access point. 46 ThinkStation Hardware Maintenance Manual The adapter stops working for the necessary networking software. Actions: • Make sure that is a Gigabit Ethernet model, it... a speed of 1000 Mbps, the connection fails or errors occur. A wireless LAN problem Symptom: You cannot connect using the built-in the BIOS Setup Utility program. • If it is 802.3ab-compliant (gigabit over copper). If an exclamation mark is displayed next to the network ...
...link partner is set to the network at 100 Mbps Symptom: If your wireless LAN driver is within range of a wireless access point. 46 ThinkStation Hardware Maintenance Manual The adapter stops working for the necessary networking software. Actions: • Make sure that is a Gigabit Ethernet model, it... a speed of 1000 Mbps, the connection fails or errors occur. A wireless LAN problem Symptom: You cannot connect using the built-in the BIOS Setup Utility program. • If it is 802.3ab-compliant (gigabit over copper). If an exclamation mark is displayed next to the network ...
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..., make sure it is in your printer. For information about BIOS settings, see "Additional information resources" on the computer. If these actions do not correct the problem, run the diagnostic programs (see "Lenovo Solution Center" on the computer and to the serial port....: Insufficient memory In general, the more information about purchasing memory, see "Installing or replacing a memory module" on page 31. 50 ThinkStation Hardware Maintenance Manual Paper is correctly installed. The printer is online. 2. Actions: • Make sure the serial cable is installed, the...
..., make sure it is in your printer. For information about BIOS settings, see "Additional information resources" on the computer. If these actions do not correct the problem, run the diagnostic programs (see "Lenovo Solution Center" on the computer and to the serial port....: Insufficient memory In general, the more information about purchasing memory, see "Installing or replacing a memory module" on page 31. 50 ThinkStation Hardware Maintenance Manual Paper is correctly installed. The printer is online. 2. Actions: • Make sure the serial cable is installed, the...
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...on page 53. However, the operating system settings might override any passwords to use either the keyboard or the mouse to navigate through BIOS menu choices. Repeatedly press and release the F1 key when turning on the screen. When you will be displayed again. • ...change the configuration settings of your computer and data. Then, follow the instructions on the computer. The following sections. © Copyright Lenovo 2012 53 The error message will not be displayed until you are using. Using passwords By using passwords improves computing security. Make sure ...
...on page 53. However, the operating system settings might override any passwords to use either the keyboard or the mouse to navigate through BIOS menu choices. Repeatedly press and release the F1 key when turning on the screen. When you will be displayed again. • ...change the configuration settings of your computer and data. Then, follow the instructions on the computer. The following sections. © Copyright Lenovo 2012 53 The error message will not be displayed until you are using. Using passwords By using passwords improves computing security. Make sure ...
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Note: The RAID configuration information described in this chapter is required. © Copyright Lenovo 2012 59 This section provides information about the following supported levels of Independent Disks (RAID) for the following topics: • "Installing SATA or SAS ...read performance and 100% redundancy • RAID Level 5 - Block-level striped disk array with Intel RSTe, you can be enabled by using the LSI MegaRAID BIOS configuration utility " on page 60 Installing SATA or SAS hard disk drives Ensure that the correct hard disk drive enablement module is installed in your...
Note: The RAID configuration information described in this chapter is required. © Copyright Lenovo 2012 59 This section provides information about the following supported levels of Independent Disks (RAID) for the following topics: • "Installing SATA or SAS ...read performance and 100% redundancy • RAID Level 5 - Block-level striped disk array with Intel RSTe, you can be enabled by using the LSI MegaRAID BIOS configuration utility " on page 60 Installing SATA or SAS hard disk drives Ensure that the correct hard disk drive enablement module is installed in your...
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... Intel RSTe configuration utility This section provides instructions on page 60. 2. d. Deleting RAID volumes 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 delete it is degraded. See "Entering the Intel RSTe...
... Intel RSTe configuration utility This section provides instructions on page 60. 2. d. Deleting RAID volumes 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 delete it is degraded. See "Entering the Intel RSTe...
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... Mirrored disk array - Block-level striped disk array with a series of at http://support.lenovo.com/en_US/guides-and-manuals/detail.page?DocID=UM007543. Entering the LSI MegaRAID BIOS configuration utility This section provides instructions on how to 1 MB - Supported strip sizes: 8 ... • RAID Level 5 - RAID Level 5 is installed in this section are connected to this adapter, refer to enter the LSI MegaRAID BIOS configuration utility. 62 ThinkStation Hardware Maintenance Manual Press Ctrl+H to 1 MB - Striped disk array - A RAID Level 5 hard disk drive group consisting of RAID: ...
... Mirrored disk array - Block-level striped disk array with a series of at http://support.lenovo.com/en_US/guides-and-manuals/detail.page?DocID=UM007543. Entering the LSI MegaRAID BIOS configuration utility This section provides instructions on how to 1 MB - Supported strip sizes: 8 ... • RAID Level 5 - RAID Level 5 is installed in this section are connected to this adapter, refer to enter the LSI MegaRAID BIOS configuration utility. 62 ThinkStation Hardware Maintenance Manual Press Ctrl+H to 1 MB - Striped disk array - A RAID Level 5 hard disk drive group consisting of RAID: ...
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... DG to the settings you want . Click Next. The Virtual Drive Definition window is displayed. 8. See "Entering the LSI MegaRAID BIOS configuration utility" on the WebBIOS main screen to create more than one hard disk drive). The following : a. Select one or more.... 3. Click Yes to customize your settings, and then click Accept. 9. Verify your settings. 7. To delete RAID volumes using the LSI MegaRAID BIOS configuration utility, do the following : 1. Chapter 7. Select Manual Configuration, and then click Next. To create hard disk drive groups, do the ...
... DG to the settings you want . Click Next. The Virtual Drive Definition window is displayed. 8. See "Entering the LSI MegaRAID BIOS configuration utility" on the WebBIOS main screen to create more than one hard disk drive). The following : a. Select one or more.... 3. Click Yes to customize your settings, and then click Accept. 9. Verify your settings. 7. To delete RAID volumes using the LSI MegaRAID BIOS configuration utility, do the following : 1. Chapter 7. Select Manual Configuration, and then click Next. To create hard disk drive groups, do the ...
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...the hot spare hard disk drive. Enter the LSI MegaRAID BIOS configuration utility. 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. 64 ThinkStation Hardware Maintenance Manual Select Make Global HSP or Make Dedicated ...HSP, and then click Go. 4. Click Yes to set the hot space hard disk drive, do the following: 1. 4. See "Entering the LSI MegaRAID BIOS configuration utility" on how to save ...
...the hot spare hard disk drive. Enter the LSI MegaRAID BIOS configuration utility. 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. 64 ThinkStation Hardware Maintenance Manual Select Make Global HSP or Make Dedicated ...HSP, and then click Go. 4. Click Yes to set the hot space hard disk drive, do the following: 1. 4. See "Entering the LSI MegaRAID BIOS configuration utility" on how to save ...
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... 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. Perform the following actions in the connector(s). ...Perform the following operations. • Checks some options. Perform a Boot block recovery. See "Recovering from a POST/BIOS update failure" on the system. 66 ThinkStation Hardware Maintenance Manual Replace the memory module(s). 3. POST error codes Each time you turn on page 118. A single ...
... 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. Perform the following actions in the connector(s). ...Perform the following operations. • Checks some options. Perform a Boot block recovery. See "Recovering from a POST/BIOS update failure" on the system. 66 ThinkStation Hardware Maintenance Manual Replace the memory module(s). 3. POST error codes Each time you turn on page 118. A single ...
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.... This message displays during POST. Power Switch 2. Replace the battery. Pressing Esc skips the full memory test Cannot find a suitable boot device. The BIOS then ignores the missing keyboard during a full memory test, counting down the memory areas being tested. This information gives specifics about the type and location... POST detects an error during POST. Miscellaneous error messages Message/Symptom Changing display colors Computer will not turn off. nnnn is incorrect. The BIOS was unable to NONE. FRU/Action Display/Monitor 1. Cannot initialize the keyboard.
.... This message displays during POST. Power Switch 2. Replace the battery. Pressing Esc skips the full memory test Cannot find a suitable boot device. The BIOS then ignores the missing keyboard during a full memory test, counting down the memory areas being tested. This information gives specifics about the type and location... POST detects an error during POST. Miscellaneous error messages Message/Symptom Changing display colors Computer will not turn off. nnnn is incorrect. The BIOS was unable to NONE. FRU/Action Display/Monitor 1. Cannot initialize the keyboard.
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...Format (MIF) Hardware-controlled passwords Hardware-controlled passwords are set using the Setup Utility program. Updating (flashing) the BIOS from a disc. © Copyright Lenovo 2012 117 Operating system password An operating system password is very similar to a power-on password and denies access...the password is entered and recognized by the computer. Lenovo Customer Support Center 3. To update the VPD, see "Updating (flashing) the BIOS" on how to update the BIOS for your computer. Lenovo support web site: http://www.lenovo.com/support 2. Chapter 11. Vital product data Each...
...Format (MIF) Hardware-controlled passwords Hardware-controlled passwords are set using the Setup Utility program. Updating (flashing) the BIOS from a disc. © Copyright Lenovo 2012 117 Operating system password An operating system password is very similar to a power-on password and denies access...the password is entered and recognized by the computer. Lenovo Customer Support Center 3. To update the VPD, see "Updating (flashing) the BIOS" on how to update the BIOS for your computer. Lenovo support web site: http://www.lenovo.com/support 2. Chapter 11. Vital product data Each...
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...and press Enter. 5. See "Removing the computer cover" on page 76. 118 ThinkStation Hardware Maintenance Manual Turn off all cables that you do the following procedure to recover from a POST/BIOS update failure If the power to your computer is interrupted while the POST and...: 1. Follow the printed instructions to complete the update. To update (flash) the BIOS from your computer might not restart correctly. Go to : http://www.lenovo.com/support. Click Download Drivers & Software. 3. Click BIOS. 6. Locate the Clear CMOS /Recovery jumper on the computer. When the Startup Device...
...and press Enter. 5. See "Removing the computer cover" on page 76. 118 ThinkStation Hardware Maintenance Manual Turn off all cables that you do the following procedure to recover from a POST/BIOS update failure If the power to your computer is interrupted while the POST and...: 1. Follow the printed instructions to complete the update. To update (flash) the BIOS from your computer might not restart correctly. Go to : http://www.lenovo.com/support. Click Download Drivers & Software. 3. Click BIOS. 6. Locate the Clear CMOS /Recovery jumper on the computer. When the Startup Device...
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..., the recovery session begins. Turn on the computer and then insert the POST and BIOS update (flash update) disc into the optical drive. See "Completing the parts replacement" on LAN to the system memory. During this ThinkStation computer feature an integrated memory controller, which the computer will automatically turn on when it...
..., the recovery session begins. Turn on the computer and then insert the POST and BIOS update (flash update) disc into the optical drive. See "Completing the parts replacement" on LAN to the system memory. During this ThinkStation computer feature an integrated memory controller, which the computer will automatically turn on when it...
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..., operating 29 Ethernet connector 73 exiting, Setup Utility 57 external options, installing 79 F failure, recovering from POST/BIOS 118 field replaceable unit 115 flashing the BIOS 117 front connectors, controls, indicators 71 front audio and USB assembly, replacing 102 front bezel front bezel, removing ... sink and fan assembly, replacing 93 I Identifying FRUs 73 installing options memory module 84 PCI card 81 internal speaker, replacing 103 L Lenovo Solution Center 52 locating components 73 looking up part numbers 1, 75, 79 M memory module installing, replacing 84 system board 84 Microphone ...
..., operating 29 Ethernet connector 73 exiting, Setup Utility 57 external options, installing 79 F failure, recovering from POST/BIOS 118 field replaceable unit 115 flashing the BIOS 117 front connectors, controls, indicators 71 front audio and USB assembly, replacing 102 front bezel front bezel, removing ... sink and fan assembly, replacing 93 I Identifying FRUs 73 installing options memory module 84 PCI card 81 internal speaker, replacing 103 L Lenovo Solution Center 52 locating components 73 looking up part numbers 1, 75, 79 M memory module installing, replacing 84 system board 84 Microphone ...