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- Page 3 ThinkCentre User Guide...
- Page 4 © Copyright Lenovo 2009. All rights reserved. LENOVO products, data, computer software, and services have been developed exclusively at private expense and are sold to governmental entities as commercial items as defined by 48 C.F.R. 2.101 with limited and restricted rights to use, reproduction and disclosure.
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
Access Help . . 58 CMOS) . . 34 Safety and Warranty . . 58 Lenovo Web site (http://www.lenovo.com) . . 58 Chapter 3. Recovery information . . . 35 Help and service . 59 Creating and using Product Recovery discs . - Page 6 User Guide...
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Page 7: Important Safety Information
If you no longer have a copy of the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide, you can ® obtain a Portable Document Format (PDF) version from the Lenovo Support Web site at: http://www.lenovo.com/support... - Page 8 User Guide...
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Page 9: Chapter 1. Product Overview
Important: Before you install or replace any option, be sure to read and understand the “Important safety information” first. These precautions and guidelines will help you work safely. Note: Use only computer parts provided by Lenovo. Features This section provides an overview of the computer features and preinstalled software. - Page 10 Video subsystem Integrated graphics for a VGA (Video Graphics Array) connector and DisplayPort connector Audio subsystem v Audio line-in connector, audio line-out connector, and microphone connector on the rear panel v High Definition (HD) with ADI 1882 Audio Codec v Microphone connector and headphone connector on the front panel v Mono internal speaker (some models) Connectivity v 10/100/1000 Mbps integrated Ethernet controller...
- Page 11 1. The operating systems listed here are being certified or tested for compatibility at the time this publication goes to press. Additional operating systems might be identified by Lenovo as compatible with your computer following the publication of this booklet. Corrections and additions to this list are subject to change. To determine if an operating system has been certified or tested for compatibility, check the Web site of the operating system vendor.
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Page 12: Specifications
Specifications This section lists the physical specifications for your computer. Dimensions Width: 275 mm (10.83 inches) Height: 80 mm (3.15 inches) Depth: 238 mm (9.37 inches) Weight Maximum configuration as shipped: 4.18 kg (9.22 lbs) Environment Air temperature: Operating: 10° to 35°C (50° to 95°F) Non-operating: -40°... -
Page 13: Software Overview
PC-Doctor for Windows PE The PC-Doctor for Windows PE diagnostic program is preinstalled on your hard disk drive. It is part of the Rescue and Recovery workspace on each Lenovo computer to diagnose hardware problems and report operating-system-controlled settings that can cause hardware failures. Use PC-Doctor for Windows PE if you... -
Page 14: Locations
Windows operating system or if Lenovo System Toolbox has not been successful in isolating a possible problem. See “PC-Doctor for Windows PE” on page 53 for more information. Adobe Reader Adobe Reader is a tool used to view, print, and search PDF documents. -
Page 15: Locating Connectors On The Rear Of Your Computer
Locating connectors on the rear of your computer Figure 2 shows the location of the connectors on the rear of your computer. Some connectors on the rear of your computer are color-coded to help you determine where to connect the cables on your computer. Figure 2. - Page 16 Connector Description Audio line-in connector Used to receive audio signals from an external audio device, such as a stereo system. When you attach an external audio device, a cable is connected between the audio line-out connector of the device and the audio line-in connector of the computer.
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Page 17: Locating Components
Locating components To open the computer cover, see “Opening the computer cover” on page 12. Figure 3 shows the location of the various components in your computer. Figure 3. Component locations 1 Optical drive 5 Heat sink 2 Front bezel 6 Battery 3 Hard disk drive (some models) 7 Memory slots (2) -
Page 18: Locating Parts On The System Board
Locating parts on the system board The system board (sometimes called the planar or motherboard) is the main circuit board in your computer. It provides basic computer functions and supports a variety of devices. Figure 4 shows the location of the parts on the system board. Figure 4. -
Page 19: Chapter 2. Installing Options And Replacing Hardware
“Important safety information” in the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide that came with your computer. To obtain a copy of the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide, go to: http://www.lenovo.com/support Note: Use only computer parts provided by Lenovo. © Copyright Lenovo 2009... -
Page 20: Installing External Options
Installing external options External speakers, a printer, or a scanner can be connected to your computer. For some external options, you must install additional software in addition to making the physical connection. When installing an external option, see “Locating connectors on the front of your computer” on page 6 and “Locating connectors on the rear of your computer”... -
Page 21: Installing Or Replacing A Memory Module
“Important safety information” in the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide that came with your computer. To obtain a copy of the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide, go to: http://www.lenovo.com/support Your computer has two slots for installing SODIMMs (small outline dual inline memory modules) that provide up to a maximum of 4 GB of system memory. - Page 22 3. If you are replacing an old memory module, open the retaining clips and remove the memory module being replaced as shown. Figure 6. Removing the memory module 4. Insert the notched end 2 of the new memory module into the slot 1 . Press the memory module firmly and pivot the memory module until it snaps into place.
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Page 23: Replacing The Hard Disk Drive
“Important safety information” in the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide that came with your computer. To obtain a copy of the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide, go to: http://www.lenovo.com/support This section provides instructions on how to replace the hard disk drive if your computer has one. -
Page 24: Replacing The Optical Drive
“Important safety information” in the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide that came with your computer. To obtain a copy of the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide, go to: http://www.lenovo.com/support This section provides instructions on how to replace the optical drive. - Page 25 2. Remove the front bezel by releasing the two tabs and pivoting the bezel forward to remove it completely. Figure 10. Removing the front bezel 3. Disconnect the signal cable and the power cable from the rear of the optical drive.
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Page 26: Replacing The Battery
“Important safety information” in the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide that came with your computer. To obtain a copy of the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide, go to: http://www.lenovo.com/support Your computer has a special type of memory that maintains the date, time, and settings for built-in features, such as parallel-port assignments (configuration). -
Page 27: Replacing The Heat Sink
“Important safety information” in the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide that came with your computer. To obtain a copy of the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide, go to: http://www.lenovo.com/support CAUTION: The heat sink might be very hot. Turn off the computer and wait three to five minutes to let the computer cool before opening the computer cover. - Page 28 3. Remove the four screws that secure the heat sink to the system board. Note: Carefully remove the four screws from the system board to avoid any possible damage to the system board. The four screws cannot be removed from the heat sink and fan assembly. Figure 16.
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Page 29: Replacing The Microprocessor
“Important safety information” in the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide that came with your computer. To obtain a copy of the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide, go to: http://www.lenovo.com/support CAUTION: The heat sink and microprocessor might be very hot. Turn off the computer and wait three to five minutes to let the computer cool before opening the computer cover. - Page 30 6. Lift the microprocessor straight up and out of the socket. Notes: a. Your microprocessor and socket might look different from the one illustrated. b. Note the orientation of the microprocessor in the socket. You can either look for the small triangle 1 on one corner of the microprocessor or note the orientation of the notches 2 on the microprocessor.
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Page 31: Replacing The Adapter Card
“Important safety information” in the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide that came with your computer. To obtain a copy of the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide, go to: http://www.lenovo.com/support This section provides instructions on how to replace the adapter card. - Page 32 3. Press inward on the two side tabs and then pivot the system board to release it from the chassis. Figure 19. Releasing the system board 4. Place the system board on a clean and flat surface. 5. Locate the adapter card slot. See “Locating parts on the system board” on page 10.
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Page 33: Replacing The Internal Speaker
“Important safety information” in the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide that came with your computer. To obtain a copy of the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide, go to: http://www.lenovo.com/support This section provides instructions on how to replace the internal speaker. - Page 34 This section provides instructions on how to replace the front audio and USB assembly. To replace the front audio and USB assembly: 1. Open the computer cover. See “Opening the computer cover” on page 12. 2. Remove the front bezel by releasing the two tabs and pivoting the bezel forward.
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Page 35: Replacing The Ac Power Adapter
“Important safety information” in the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide that came with your computer. To obtain a copy of the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide, go to: http://www.lenovo.com/support This section provides instructions on how to replace the AC power adapter. - Page 36 5. Connect the new AC power adapter cable to the power adapter connector on the chassis and the electrical outlet. Figure 24. Connecting the AC power adapter 6. Go to “Completing the parts replacement” on page 30. User Guide...
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Page 37: Replacing The Keyboard
“Important safety information” in the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide that came with your computer. To obtain a copy of the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide, go to: http://www.lenovo.com/support This section provides instructions on how to replace the keyboard. To replace the keyboard: 1. -
Page 38: Completing The Parts Replacement
2. Unplug all power cords from electrical outlets. 3. Locate the connector for the mouse. Note: Your mouse might be connected to a standard mouse connector 1 or a USB connector 2 . Depending on where your mouse is connected, see “Locating connectors on the rear of your computer”... - Page 39 2. Make sure that the cables are routed correctly before closing the computer cover. Figure 27. Cable routing Important Correctly route all power supply cables to avoid interference when closing the computer cover. Keep cables clear of the hinges and sides of the computer chassis.
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Page 40: Installing Security Features
6. To update your configuration, see Chapter 4, “Using the Setup Utility,” on page Note: In most areas of the world, Lenovo requires the return of the defective Customer Replaceable Unit (CRU). Information about this will come with the CRU or will come a few days after the CRU arrives. -
Page 41: Integrated Cable Lock
The cable lock also locks the buttons used to open the computer cover. This is the same type of lock used with many notebook computers. You can order a security cable directly from Lenovo by searching on Kensington at: http://www.lenovo.com/support Figure 29. -
Page 42: Erasing Lost Or Forgotten Passwords (Clearing Cmos)
Erasing lost or forgotten passwords (clearing CMOS) This section contains instructions on erasing some lost or forgotten passwords, such as a user password. For more information about lost or forgotten passwords, go to the ThinkVantage Productivity Center program. To access the ThinkVantage Productivity Center program, click Start → All Programs →... -
Page 43: Chapter 3. Recovery Information
Chapter 3. Recovery information This chapter will help you get familiar with recovery solutions provided by Lenovo. This section explains how and when to use the following recovery methods: v Creating and using Product Recovery discs v Performing backup and recovery operations... -
Page 44: Performing Backup And Recovery Operations
v Windows Vista: use Product Recovery discs to restore your computer to the original factory contents only. When using Product Recovery discs on Windows XP, you are given the option to enter the Rescue and Recovery workspace and choose from a variety of recovery operations. -
Page 45: Using The Rescue And Recovery Workspace
v On recordable CDs or DVDs (a recordable CD or DVD drive is required for this option) After you have backed up your hard disk drive, you can restore the complete contents of the hard disk drive, restore selected files only, or restore only the Windows operating system and applications. -
Page 46: Creating And Using Rescue Media
Attention: If you restore the hard disk drive from a Rescue and Recovery backup or restore the hard disk drive to the factory contents, all files on the primary hard disk drive partition (usually drive C) will be deleted in the recovery process. If possible, make copies of important files. -
Page 47: Creating And Using A Recovery Repair Diskette
To create a Recovery Repair diskette, do the following: 1. Start your computer and the operating system. 2. Go to: http://www.lenovo.com/think/support/site.wss/document.do?lndocid=MIGR-54483 3. Insert a diskette into the diskette drive. Information on the diskette will be erased and the diskette will be formatted appropriately. -
Page 48: Recovering Or Installing Device Drivers
The latest device drivers for factory-installed devices also are available on the World Wide Web at: http://www.lenovo.com/think/support To reinstall a device driver for a factory-installed device, do the following: 1. Start your computer and operating system. -
Page 49: Setting A Rescue Device In The Startup Sequence
Setting a rescue device in the startup sequence Before you start the Rescue and Recovery program from a CD, DVD, USB hard disk drive, or any external device, you must first change the startup sequence in the Setup Utility. To view or change the startup sequence, do the following: 1. - Page 50 User Guide...
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Page 51: Chapter 4. Using The Setup Utility
Power-On Password v Privileged Access Password v Hard Disk User Password You do not have to set any passwords to use your computer. However, if you decide to set any passwords, read the following sections. © Copyright Lenovo 2009... -
Page 52: Password Considerations
Password considerations A password can be any combination of up to 12 alphabetic and numeric characters. For security reasons, it is recommended to use a strong password that cannot be easily compromised. To set a strong password, use the following guidelines: v Have at least eight characters in length v Contain at least one alphabetic character and one numeric character v Setup Utility program and hard disk drive passwords are not case sensitive... -
Page 53: Enabling Or Disabling A Device
Enabling or disabling a device This section provides information on how to enable or disable user access to the following devices: Serial ATA When this feature is set to Disabled, all devices connected to the SATA connectors (such as hard disk drives or the optical drive) are disabled and will not be displayed in the system configuration. -
Page 54: Selecting Or Changing The Startup Device Sequence
Selecting or changing the startup device sequence To view or permanently change the configured startup device sequence, do the following: 1. Start the Setup Utility program. See “Starting the Setup Utility program” on page 43. 2. Select Startup → Startup Sequence. See the information displayed on the right side of the screen. -
Page 55: Chapter 5. Updating System Programs
Lenovo might make changes and enhancements to the POST/BIOS. When updates are released, they are available as downloadable files on the Lenovo Web site at http://www.lenovo.com. Instructions for using the POST/BIOS updates are available in a TXT file that is included with the update files. For most models, you can download either an update program to create a system-program-update (flash) disc or an update program that can be run from the operating system. -
Page 56: Updating (Flashing) Bios From Your Operating System
(including the links referenced in the following procedure) is subject to change. 1. Go to: http://www.lenovo.com/support 2. Locate the downloadable files for your machine type as follows: a. In the Enter a product number field, type your machine type and click Go →... - Page 57 15. Turn on the computer to restart the operating system. Chapter 5. Updating system programs...
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Page 59: Chapter 6. Troubleshooting And Diagnostics
Safety and Warranty Guide. If you cannot correct the problem, have the computer serviced. Refer to the safety and warranty information that is provided with your computer for a list of service and support telephone numbers. © Copyright Lenovo 2009... - Page 60 Symptom Action The keyboard does not work. Verify that: The computer does not respond v The computer is turned on. to the keyboard. v The monitor is turned on and the brightness and contrast controls are set correctly. v The keyboard is securely connected to the keyboard connector on the computer.
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Page 61: Diagnostic Programs
Lenovo troubleshooting center, update system drivers, and review system information. To run the Lenovo System Toolbox, click Start → All Programs → Lenovo Services → Lenovo System Toolbox. Follow the instructions on the screen. For additional information about running the diagnostic program, refer to the Lenovo System Toolbox help system. -
Page 62: Pc-Doctor For Dos
The PC-Doctor for DOS diagnostic program runs independently of the Windows operating system. Use PC-Doctor for DOS, if you are unable to start the Windows operating system or if Lenovo System Toolbox and PC-Doctor for Windows PE have not been successful in isolating a possible problem. You can run PC-Doctor for DOS from a diagnostic CD/DVD image that you create. -
Page 63: Non-Optical Mouse
a. If there is a smudge on the lens, gently clean the area with a plain cotton-tipped swab. b. If there is debris in the lens, gently blow the debris away from the area. 4. Check the surface on which you are using the mouse. If you have a very intricate picture or pattern beneath the mouse it may be difficult for the digital signal processor (DSP) to determine changes in the mouse position. - Page 64 7. Look for a buildup of dirt on the plastic rollers 3 inside the ball cage. This buildup usually appears as a stripe running across the middle of the rollers. 8. If the rollers are dirty, clean them by using a cotton swab soaked in isopropyl (rubbing) alcohol.
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Page 65: Chapter 7. Getting Information, Help, And Service
It provides easy access to various technologies, such as: v Client Security Solution v Product Recovery v Productivity Center v Rescue and Recovery v Service and support v System Update Note: ThinkVantage Technologies are only available on select Lenovo computers. © Copyright Lenovo 2009... -
Page 66: Lenovo Welcome
Programs → ThinkVantage → Productivity Center. Lenovo Welcome The Lenovo Welcome program introduces you to some innovative built-in features of Lenovo and guides you through a few important setup tasks to help you make the most of your computer. Access Help... -
Page 67: Help And Service
Engineering Change management - There might be changes that are required after a product has been sold. Lenovo or your reseller will make selected Engineering Changes (ECs) that apply to your hardware available. -
Page 68: Using Other Services
Service availability and service name might vary by country or region. For more information about these services, go to the Lenovo Web site at: http://www.lenovo.com User Guide... -
Page 69: Appendix. Notices
Web sites. The materials at those Web sites are not part of the materials for this Lenovo product, and use of those Web sites is at your own risk. -
Page 70: Television Output Notice
Macrovision Corporation. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited. Trademarks The following terms are trademarks of Lenovo in the United States, other countries, or both: Lenovo Rescue and Recovery... -
Page 71: Index
59 internal speaker, replacing 25 diagnostics, troubleshooting 51 disc, creating product recovery 35 diskette, creating and using a recovery repair 39 DisplayPort connector 8 documentation, using 59 keyboard connector 8 drivers, device 32 keyboard, replacing 29 © Copyright Lenovo 2009... - Page 72 40 Lenovo System Toolbox 53 from a POST/BIOS update failure 48 Lenovo Web site 58 information 35 Lenovo Welcome 58 recovery locating components 9 boot-block 48 operations, backup and 36 problems, solving 41 repair diskette, creating and using 39...
- Page 73 39 rescue media, creating and 38 Setup Utility 43 VGA monitor connector 8 video subsystem 2 viewing and changing settings 43 warranty information 58 Web site, Lenovo 58 workspace, backup and recovery 37 Index...
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