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Chapter 10. Replacing FRUs (types 6427 and 6493)... 125 Locations . Controls and connectors on the front of the computer . Connectors on the rear of the computer Internal components . System board connectors and components .
It is intended only for trained servicers who are familiar with Lenovo Before servicing a Lenovo product, be sure to read the Safety Information. See Chapter 2, “Safety information,” on page 3. The Symptom-to-FRU Index and Additional Service Information chapters are not specific to any machine type and are applicable to all ThinkStation computers.
FRU part numbers. Lenovo plans to transition to RoHS compliance well before the implementation date and expects its suppliers to be ready to support Lenovo’s requirements and schedule in the EU. Products sold in 2005, will contain some RoHS compliant FRUs.
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CAUTION: Electrical current from power, telephone, and communication cables can be hazardous. To avoid personal injury or equipment damage, disconnect the attached power cords, telecommunication systems, networks, and modems before you open the server/workstation covers, unless instructed otherwise in the installation and configuration procedures.
v Always look carefully for possible hazards in your work area. Examples of these hazards are moist floors, nongrounded power extension cables, power surges, and missing safety grounds. v Do not touch live electrical circuits with the reflective surface of a plastic dental mirror.
If any unsafe conditions are present, you must determine how serious the apparent hazard could be and whether you can continue without first correcting the problem. Consider these conditions and the safety hazards they present: v Electrical hazards, especially primary power (primary voltage on the frame can cause serious or fatal electrical shock).
v Prevent the part from touching your clothing. Most clothing is insulative and retains a charge even when you are wearing a wrist strap. v Use the black side of a grounded work mat to provide a static-free work surface. The mat is especially useful when handling ESD-sensitive devices.
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v Connect to properly wired outlets any equipment that will be attached to this product. v When possible, use one hand only to connect or disconnect signal cables. v Never turn on any equipment when there is evidence of fire, water, or structural damage.
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CAUTION: When replacing the lithium battery, use only Part Number 33F8354 or an equivalent type battery recommended by the manufacturer. If your system has a module containing a lithium battery, replace it only with the same module type made by the same manufacturer. The battery contains lithium and can explode if not properly used, handled, or disposed of.
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CAUTION: The power control button on the device and the power switch on the power supply do not turn off the electrical current supplied to the device. The device also might have more than one power cord. To remove all electrical current from the device, ensure that all power cords are disconnected from the power source.
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≥18 kg (37 lbs) ≥32 kg (70.5 lbs) ≥55 kg (121.2 lbs) Chapter 2. Safety information...
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PERIGO A corrente elétrica proveniente de cabos de alimentação, de telefone e de comunicações é perigosa. Para evitar risco de choque elétrico: v Não conecte nem desconecte nenhum cabo ou execute instalação, manutenção ou reconfiguração deste produto durante uma tempestade com raios. v Conecte todos os cabos de alimentação a tomadas elétricas corretamente instaladas e aterradas.
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CUIDADO: Ao substituir a bateria de lítio, utilize apenas uma bateria com Número de Peça 33F8354 ou um tipo de bateria equivalente recomendado pelo Se o seu sistema possui um módulo com uma bateria de lítio, substitua-o apenas por um módulo do mesmo tipo e do mesmo fabricante.
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CUIDADO: O botão de controle de alimentação do dispositivo e o botão para ligar/desligar da fonte de alimentação não desligam a corrente elétrica fornecida ao dispositivo. O dispositivo também pode ter mais de um cabo de alimentação. Para remover toda a corrente elétrica do dispositivo, assegure que todos os cabos de alimentação estejam desconectados da fonte de alimentação.
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DANGER Le courant électrique provenant de l’alimentation, du téléphone et des câbles de transmission peut présenter un danger. Pour éviter tout risque de choc électrique : v Ne manipulez aucun câble et n’effectuez aucune opération d’installation, d’entretien ou de reconfiguration de ce produit au cours d’un orage. v Branchez tous les cordons d’alimentation sur un socle de prise de courant correctement câblé...
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ATTENTION: Remplacer la pile au lithium usagée par une pile de référence identique exclusivement, (référence 33F8354), ou suivre les instructions du fabricant qui en définit les équivalences. Si votre système est doté d’un module contenant une pile au lithium, vous devez le remplacer uniquement par un module identique, produit par le même fabricant.
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≥18 kg (37 lbs) ≥32 kg (70.5 lbs) ≥55 kg (121.2 lbs) ATTENTION: Soulevez la machine avec précaution. ATTENTION: L’interrupteur de contrôle d’alimentation de l’unité et l’interrupteur dubloc d’alimentation ne coupent pas le courant électrique alimentantl’unité. En outre, le système peut être équipé de plusieurs cordonsd’alimentation. Pour mettre l’unité...
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VORSICHT An Netz-, Telefon- und Datenleitungen können gefährliche Spannungen anliegen. Aus Sicherheitsgründen: v Bei Gewitter an diesem Gerät keine Kabel anschließen oder lösen. Ferner keine Installations-, Wartungs- oder Rekonfigurationsarbeiten durchführen. v Gerät nur an eine Schutzkontaktsteckdose mit ordnungsgemäß geerdetem Schutzkontakt anschließen. v Alle angeschlossenen Geräte ebenfalls an Schutzkontaktsteckdosen mit ordnungsgemäß...
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CAUTION: Eine verbrauchte Lithiumbatterie nur durch eine Batterie mit der Teilenummer 33F8354 oder eine gleichwertige, vom Hersteller empfohlene Batterie ersetzen. Enthält das System ein Modul mit einer Lithiumbatterie, dieses nur durch ein Modul desselben Typs und von demselben Hersteller ersetzen. Die Batterie enthält Lithium und kann bei unsachgemäßer Verwendung, Handhabung oder Entsorgung explodieren.
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≥18 kg ≥32 kg ≥55 kg ACHTUNG: Arbeitsschutzrichtlinien beim Anheben der Maschine beachten. ACHTUNG: Mit dem Netzschalter an der Einheit und am Netzteil wird die Stromversorgung für die Einheit nicht unterbrochen. Die Einheit kann auch mit mehreren Netzkabeln ausgestattet sein. Um die Stromversorgung für die Einheit vollständig zu unterbrechen, müssen alle zum Gerät führenden Netzkabel vom Netz getrennt werden.
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PERICOLO La corrente elettrica proveniente dai cavi di alimentazione, del telefono e di comunicazione può essere pericolosa. Per evitare il rischio di scosse elettriche: v Non collegare o scollegare qualsiasi cavo oppure effettuare l’installazione, la manutenzione o la riconfigurazione del prodotto durante un temporale. v Collegare tutti i fili elettrici a una presa di alimentazione correttamente cablata e dotata di messa a terra.
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ATTENZIONE: Quando si sostituisce la batteria al litio, utilizzare solo il Numero parte 33F8354 o un tipo di batteria equivalente consigliato dal produttore. Se sul sistema è presente un modulo che contiene una batteria al litio, sostituirlo solo con un tipo di modulo dello stesso tipo della stessa casa di produzione.
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≥18 kg ≥32 kg ≥55 kg ATTENZIONE: Prestare attenzione nel sollevare l’apparecchiatura. ATTENZIONE: Il pulsante di controllo dell’alimentazione presente sull’unità e l’interruttore dell’alimentatore non disattivano l’alimentazione corrente fornita all’unità. E’ possibile che l’unità disponga di più cavi di alimentazione. Per disattivare l’alimentazione dall’unità, accertarsi che tutti i cavi di alimentazione siano scollegati dalla fonte di alimentazione.
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PELIGRO La corriente eléctrica procedente de cables de alimentación, teléfonos y cables de comunicación puede ser peligrosa. Para evitar el riesgo de descarga eléctrica: v No conecte ni desconecte los cables ni realice ninguna tarea de instalación, mantenimiento o reconfiguración de este producto durante una tormenta eléctrica.
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PRECAUCIÓN: Cuando sustituya una batería de litio, utilice solamente una batería número de pieza 33F8354 u otra de tipo equivalente recomendada por el fabricante. Si su sistema dispone de un módulo que contiene una batería de litio, reemplácelo sólo con el mismo tipo de módulo, del mismo fabricante. La batería contiene litio y puede explotar si no se utiliza, manipula o desecha correctamente.
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≥18 kg ≥32 kg ≥55 kg PRECAUCIÓN: Adopte procedimientos seguros al levantar el equipo. PRECAUCIÓN: El botón de control de alimentación del dispositivo y el interruptor de alimentación de la fuente de alimentación no desconectan la corriente eléctrica suministrada al dispositivo. Además, el dispositivo podría tener más de un cable de alimentación.
Client Security Solutions v Factory Recovery v System Updates v Service and support Note: ThinkVantage Technologies are only available on select Lenovo computers. To access the ThinkVantage Productivity Center program, open the Start menu from the Microsoft and click Productivity Center.
Specifications This section lists the physical specifications for your computer. Types (6423, 6427, 6483, and 6493) This section lists the physical specifications. Dimensions machine types 6423 and 6483: Width: 175 mm (6.9 in.) Height: 478 mm (18.8 in.) floor to top of handle Depth: 460 mm (18.1 in.) Weight machine types 6423 and 6483: Maximum configuration: 16.33 kg (36 lbs)
Problem determination tips Due to the variety of hardware and software combinations that can be encountered, use the following information to assist you in problem determination. If possible, have this information available when requesting assistance from Service Support and Engineering functions. v Machine type and model v Processor or hard disk upgrades v Failure symptom...
PC-Doctor for Windows PE The PC-Doctor for Windows PE diagnostic program is part of the Rescue and Recovery workspace on each Lenovo computer. Use PC-Doctor for Windows PE, if you are unable to start the Windows operating system or if PC-Doctor for Windows has not been successful in isolating a possible problem.
To create a diagnostic CD image, download a self-starting bootable CD image (known as an .iso image) of the diagnostic program from http:// www.lenovo.com/support/. After you download the image, you can create the CD using any CD burning software. If the computer does not have a CD burner or you do not have Internet access, see “Creating diagnostic diskettes.”...
7. When prompted, insert a blank, formatted diskette into the diskette drive and continue to follow the instructions on the screen. 8. When the operation is complete, remove the diskette and click Quit. 9. Insert another blank, formatted diskette into the diskette drive and continue to follow the instructions on the screen.
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Test results (N/A, PASSED, FAILED, ABORTED) are displayed in the field beside the test description and in the test log. See “Viewing the test log” on page 47. To select one or more tests, use the following procedure. 1. Open the corresponding test category. 2.
The Full Erase Hard Drive provides a DOS utility that performs the following: v Performs all the steps in Quick Erase. v Provides a DOS utility that writes random data to all sectors of the hard drive. v Provides an estimate of time to completion along with a visual representation of completion status.
v Contain at least one alphabetic character, one numeric character, and one symbol v Contain at least one of the following symbols: , . / ` ; ’ [] v You can also use the space bar v Setup Utility program and hard disk drive passwords are not case sensitive v Not be your name or your user name v Not be a common word or a common name v Be significantly different from your previous password...
Note: If you are using a USB keyboard and the Startup Device Menu does not 3. Select the desired startup device from the Startup Device Menu and press Enter to begin. Note: Selecting a startup device from the Startup Device menu does not permanently change the startup sequence.
This section provides information that is applicable only for a Windows environment. For information about configuring RAID in a Linux contact your Linux software provider. The following RAID configurations are supported on the Lenovo ThinkStation: v RAID Level 0 – Striped disk array – Two drives minimum.
4. Use the up and down arrow to select Enabled, and press F10 to save the new settings. Configuring the system BIOS to enable SAS RAID 0 functionality To configure the system BIOS to enable SAS RAID 0 functionality, use the LSI Logic Config Utility as the SAS Configuration Utility.
9. Press Delete to confirm erasing data from the disk. Configuring mirrored volume disks for Integrated Mirrored Array (IM) two disk, with an optional hot spare disk or Integrated Mirrored Enhanced Array (IME) three to five disks, with an optional hot spare disk: To configure mirrored volume disks, with an optional hot spare disk: 1.
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7. When the Keep Data/Erase Disk message is displayed, press F3 to keep the data currently on this disk. The value in the Array Disk column changes to Primary. 8. Use the arrow keys to select the secondary (mirrored) disk for the IM volume. Select Yes as the value for the Array Disk column.
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1. Turn off the computer and disconnect all external devices. 2. Power-on the computer. 3. There are three LEDs to help you determine if the power supply and system board are working correctly. The power button LED is located on the front of the computer and the two diagnostic LEDs are located on the power supply at the rear of the computer.
Diagnostic error codes Refer to the following diagnostic error codes when using the diagnostic tests. See “Running tests” on page 45 for the specific type for information about the Diagnostic programs. In the following index, X can represent any number. Diagnostic Error Code 000-000-XXX BIOS Test Passed...
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Diagnostic Error Code 000-196-XXX BIOS test halt, error threshold exceeded 000-197-XXX BIOS test warning 000-198-XXX BIOS test aborted 000-199-XXX BIOS test failed, cause unknown 000-250-XXX BIOS APM failure 000-270-XXX BIOS ACPI failure 001-000-XXX System Test Passed 001-00X-XXX System Error 001-01X-XXX System Error 001-024-XXX System Addressing test failure...
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Diagnostic Error Code 001-032-XXX System Device Controller failure 001-034-XXX System Device Buffer Allocation failure 001-035-XXX System Device Reset condition detected 001-036-XXX System Register error 001-038-XXX System Extension failure 001-039-XXX System DMI data structure error 001-040-XXX System IRQ failure 001-041-XXX System DMA failure 001-195-XXX System Test aborted by user 001-196-XXX...
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Diagnostic Error Code 001-254-XXX 001-255-XXX 001-256-XXX 001-257-XXX System DMA error 001-260-XXX 001-264-XXX System IRQ error 001-268-XXX System IRQ1 failure 001-269-XXX System IRQ2 failure 001-270-XXX System IRQ3 failure 001-271-XXX System IRQ4 failure 001-272-XXX System IRQ5 failure 001-273-XXX System IRQ6 (diskette drive) failure 001-274-XXX System IRQ7 failure 001-275-XXX...
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Diagnostic Error Code 001-286-XXX 001-287-XXX 001-288-XXX System Timer failure 001-292-XXX System CMOS RAM error 001-293-XXX System CMOS Battery 001-298-XXX System RTC date/time update failure 001-299-XXX System RTC periodic interrupt failure 001-300-XXX System RTC Alarm failure 001-301-XXX System RTC Century byte error 005-000-XXX Video Test Passed 005-00X-XXX...
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Diagnostic Error Code 005-036-XXX Video Register error 005-038-XXX System BIOS extension failure 005-040-XXX Video IRQ failure 005-195-XXX Video Test aborted by user 005-196-XXX Video test halt, error threshold exceeded 005-197-XXX Video test warning 005-198-XXX Video test aborted 005-199-XXX Video test failed, cause unknown 005-2XX-XXX 005-3XX-XXX Video subsystem error...
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Diagnostic Error Code 006-197-XXX Diskette interface test warning 006-198-XXX Diskette interface test aborted 006-199-XXX Diskette interface test failed, cause unknown 006-25X-XXX Diskette interface Error 011-000-XXX Serial port Interface Test Passed 011-001-XXX Serial port Presence 011-002-XXX 011-003-XXX Serial port Timeout/Parity error 011-013-XXX 011-014-XXX Serial port Control Signal/Loopback test...
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Diagnostic Error Code 011-197-XXX Serial port test warning 011-198-XXX Serial port test aborted 011-199-XXX Serial port test failed, cause unknown 011-2XX-XXX Serial port signal failure 014-000-XXX Parallel port Interface Test Passed 014-001-XXX Parallel port Presence 014-002-XXX 014-003-XXX Parallel port Timeout/Parity error 014-013-XXX 014-014-XXX Parallel port Control Signal/Loopback test...
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Diagnostic Error Code 014-196-XXX Parallel port test halt, error threshold exceeded 014-197-XXX Parallel port test warning 014-198-XXX Parallel port test aborted 014-199-XXX Parallel port test failed, cause unknown 014-2XX-XXX 014-3XX-XXX Parallel port failure 015-000-XXX USB port Interface Test Passed 015-001-XXX USB port Presence 015-002-XXX USB port Timeout...
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Diagnostic Error Code 015-036-XXX USB port Register error 015-040-XXX USB port IRQ failure 015-195-XXX USB port Test aborted by user 015-196-XXX USB port test halt, error threshold exceeded 015-197-XXX USB port test warning 015-198-XXX USB port test aborted 015-199-XXX USB port test failed, cause unknown 018-000-XXX PCI Card Test Passed 018-0XX-XXX...
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Diagnostic Error Code 018-197-XXX PCI Card test warning 018-198-XXX PCI Card test aborted 018-199-XXX PCI Card test failed, cause unknown 018-250-XXX PCI Card Services error 020-000-XXX PCI Interface Test Passed 020-0XX-XXX PCI Interface error 020-195-XXX PCI Test aborted by user 020-196-XXX PCI test halt, error threshold exceeded 020-197-XXX...
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Diagnostic Error Code 020-198-XXX PCI test aborted 020-199-XXX PCI test failed, cause unknown 020-262-XXX PCI system error 025-000-XXX IDE interface Test Passed 025-00X-XXX 025-01X-XXX IDE interface failure 025-027-XXX IDE interface Configuration/Setup error 025-02X-XXX 025-03X-XXX 025-04X-XXX IDE Interface failure 025-195-XXX IDE interface Test aborted by user 025-196-XXX IDE interface test halt, error threshold exceeded...
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Diagnostic Error Code 025-198-XXX IDE interface test aborted 025-199-XXX IDE interface test failed, cause unknown 030-000-XXX SCSI interface Test Passed 030-00X-XXX 030-01X-XXX SCSI interface failure 030-027-XXX SCSI interface Configuration/Setup error 030-03X-XXX 030-04X-XXX SCSI interface error 030-195-XXX SCSI interface Test aborted by user 030-196-XXX SCSI interface test halt, error threshold exceeded...
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Diagnostic Error Code 030-198-XXX SCSI interface test aborted 030-199-XXX SCSI interface test failed, cause unknown 035-000-XXX RAID interface Test Passed 035-0XX-XXX RAID interface Failure 035-195-XXX RAID interface Test aborted by user 035-196-XXX RAID interface test halt, error threshold exceeded 035-197-XXX RAID interface test warning 035-198-XXX RAID interface test aborted...
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Diagnostic Error Code 071-00X-XXX 071-01X-XXX 071-02X-XXX Audio port error 071-03X-XXX Audio port failure 071-04X-XXX Audio port failure 071-195-XXX Audio port Test aborted by user 071-196-XXX Audio port test halt, error threshold exceeded 071-197-XXX Audio port test warning 071-198-XXX Audio port test aborted 071-199-XXX Audio port test failed, cause unknown 071-25X-XXX...
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Diagnostic Error Code 080-196-XXX Game Port interface test halt, error threshold exceeded 080-197-XXX Game Port interface test warning 080-198-XXX Game Port interface test aborted 080-199-XXX Game Port interface test failed, cause unknown 086-000-XXX Mouse Port interface Test Passed 086-001-XXX Mouse Port interface Presence 086-032-XXX Mouse Port interface Device controller failure...
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Diagnostic Error Code 086-197-XXX Mouse Port interface test warning 086-198-XXX Mouse Port interface test aborted 086-199-XXX Mouse Port interface test failed, cause unknown 089-000-XXX Microprocessor Test Passed 089-XXX-XXX Microprocessor failure 089-195-XXX Microprocessor Test aborted by user 089-196-XXX Microprocessor test halt, error threshold exceeded 089-197-XXX Microprocessor test warning...
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Diagnostic Error Code 170-0XX-XXX Voltage Sensor(s) failure 170-195-XXX Voltage Sensor(s) Test aborted by user 170-196-XXX Voltage Sensor(s) test halt, error threshold exceeded 170-197-XXX Voltage Sensor(s) test warning 170-198-XXX Voltage Sensor(s) test aborted 170-199-XXX Voltage Sensor(s) test failed, cause unknown 170-250-XXX 170-251-XXX Voltage Sensor(s) Voltage limit error 170-254-XXX...
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Diagnostic Error Code 175-197-XXX Thermal Sensor(s) test warning 175-198-XXX Thermal Sensor(s) test aborted 175-199-XXX Thermal Sensor(s) test failed, cause unknown 175-250-XXX 175-251-XXX Thermal Sensor(s) limit error 185-000-XXX Asset Security Test Passed 185-XXX-XXX Asset Security failure 185-278-XXX Asset Security Chassis Intrusion 201-000-XXX System Memory Test Passed 201-XXX-XXX...
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Diagnostic Error Code 215-000-XXX CD-ROM Drive Test Passed 215-XXX-XXX CD-ROM Drive error 217-000-XXX Hard Disk Drive Test Passed 217-25X-XXX 217-26X-XXX Hard Disk Drive (IDE) error 217-28X-XXX 217-29X-XXX Hard Disk Drive (SCSI) error 220-000-XXX Hi-Capacity Cartridge Drive Test Passed 220-XXX-XXX Hi-Capacity Cartridge Drive error 301-XXX-XXX Keyboard error 301-000-XXX...
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Diagnostic Error Code 415-000-XXX Modem Test Passed 415-XXX-XXX Modem error FRU/Action No action Remove the Modem and re-test the system Chapter 8. Symptom-to-FRU Index...
Beep symptoms Beep symptoms are tones or a series of tones separated by pauses (intervals without sound) during POST. The following tables describes beep symptoms. Beep Symptom 2 short beeps CMOS setting error 1 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...
POST error codes Each time you power-on the system, it performs a series of tests that check the operation of the system and some options. This series of tests is called the Power-On Self-Test, or POST. POST does the following operations. v Checks some basic system-board operations v Checks the memory operation v Starts the video operation...
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POST Error Message Press TAB to show POST screen Error: Non-System disk or disk error Replace and press any key when ready Hardware Maintenance Manual Description/Action Pressing the TAB key permits the user to toggle between the default POST display screen and a custom POST display screen.
Miscellaneous error messages Message/Symptom Changing display colors Computer will not power-off. See “Power Supply Errors” on page 59. Computer will not RPL from server Computer will not perform a Wake on LAN (if applicable) Dead computer. See “Power Supply Errors” on page 59.
Message/Symptom Non-system disk or disk error-type message with a known-good diagnostic diskette. Other display symptoms not listed above (including blank or illegible display) Power-on indicator or hard disk drive in-use light not on, but computer works correctly Printer problems Program loads from the hard disk with a known-good diagnostics diskette in the first 3.5-inch diskette drive RPL computer cannot access programs from...
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e. External Cache f. External Cache RAM g. Hard disk drive h. Diskette drive 3. Power-on the computer to re-test the system. 4. Repeat steps 1 through 3 until you find the failing device or adapter. If all devices and adapters have been removed, and the problem continues, replace the system board.
Locations This section contains illustrations to help locate the various connectors, controls, and components of the computer. Controls and connectors on the front of the computer Note: Not all computer models will have the following controls and connections. Optical drive (some models) 3.5 Diskette drive or card reader (some models) USB connectors (2)
Connectors on the rear of the computer Some connectors on the rear of your computer are color-coded to help you determine where to connect the cables on your computer. Power cord connector Ethernet connector Serial connector (some models) Audio-line-out sub/center connector Audio-line-in connector Audio-line-out front speakers...
Internal components To open the computer cover, see “Opening the cover” on page 94. System board Microprocessor Memory modules Optical disk drives Diskette drive Front panel USB and Audio connectors Power switch and LED assembly Hardware Maintenance Manual Internal speaker Front fan assembly Hard disk drive Hard disk drive fan...
System board connectors and components COM2 Battery 12 volt power connector, graphics Rear fan connector Microprocessor heat sink fan connector Microprocessor 12 V power connector Microprocessor and heat sink Memory slots (4) Front hard disk drive fan connector 24- pin system power connector Diskette drive connector SATA connectors (2) Auxiliary USB connector...
Opening the cover To open the computer cover: 1. Remove any media (diskettes, CDs, or tapes) from the drives, shut down your operating system. Turn off all attached devices. Turn off the computer. 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.
Removing the front bezel To remove the front bezel: 1. Open the cover. See “Opening the cover” on page 94. 2. Disengage the bezel latches 1 , one at a time while rotating the bezel away from the computer just enough to keep the latches disengaged. 3.
Accessing system board components and drives To access system board components: 1. Open the computer cover. See “Opening the cover” on page 94. 2. Unlatch and open the adapter card retainer 1 . 3. Remove the hard disk drive fan and bracket if necessary (some models). See “Replacing a fan assembly”...
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Chapter 9. Replacing FRUs (types 6423 and 6483)
Replacing the battery Your computer has a special type of memory that maintains the date, time, and settings for built-in features, such as serial-port assignments (configuration). A battery keeps this information active when you turn off the computer. The battery normally requires no charging or maintenance throughout its life; however, no battery lasts forever.
Replacing the power supply assembly To replace the power-supply assembly: 1. Open the computer cover. See “Opening the cover” on page 94. 2. Locate the power-supply assembly. See “Internal components” on page 92. 3. Disconnect the power-supply cables 1 , 2 , and 3 from the system-board connectors, all adapter cards (some models) and from all drives.
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7. Install the new power-supply assembly into the chassis so that the screw holes in the power-supply assembly align with those in the chassis. Note: Use only the screws provided by Lenovo. 8. Install and tighten the four screws at the rear of the chassis to secure the power-supply assembly.
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9. Ensure that the power supply is the correct replacement. Some power supplies auto sense the voltage, some power supplies are voltage specific, and some power supplies have a voltage selection switch. If there is a selection switch use a ballpoint pen to slide the switch, if necessary. Note: For models that have a switch: v If the voltage supply range is 100–127 V ac, set the switch to 115 V.
Replacing an adapter card 1. Turn off the computer and allow the computer to cool for 3-5 minutes. 2. Open the computer cover. See “Opening the cover” on page 94. 3. Unlatch and open the card retainer 1 . 4. Take note of the location of all cable connections on the adapter card. It will be necessary to reconnect them properly when installing a new card.
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7. Release the card support retaining latches. Grasp the adapter card and pull the card out of the slot. Note: The card is a tight fit, so it might be necessary to remove each side a 8. Reverse this procedure to install the card, and then proceed to step 9. 9.
Replacing the heat sink 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. This section provides instructions on how to replace and install the heat sink. To replace the heat sink: 1.
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heat sink and fan assembly. Do not put the heat sink and fan assembly anywhere except on the microprocessor after the plastic cover has been removed and the grease exposed. b. Some heat sink part numbers will have orientation labels showing "Front of System."...
Replacing the microprocessor 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. This section provides instructions on how to replace the microprocessor. To replace the microprocessor: 1.
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Notes: a. Note the orientation of the notches 1 on the microprocessor. This is important when reinstalling the microprocessor on the new system board. b. Do not drop anything onto the microprocessor socket while it is exposed. The socket pins must be kept as clean as possible. 6.
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7. Lower the microprocessor straight down into the microprocessor socket of the system board. 8. Close the microprocessor retainer and clamp it with the small handle. 9. Place the heat sink into position and replace the 4 screws to secure the heat sink to the system board.
Replacing the system board 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. This section provides instructions on how to remove and install the system board. To replace the system board: 1.
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10. Remove the microprocessor socket cover from the new system board. 11. Remove the microprocessor from the failing system board and install it on the new system board. See “Replacing the microprocessor” on page 107. 12. The failing system board must be returned with a microprocessor socket cover to protect the pins during shipping and handling.
Replacing a hard disk drive This section provides instructions on how to replace a hard disk drive. Attention When replacing a hard disk drive in a RAID configured array, depending on which type of array is used, rebuilding the RAID array might be required. If the array is redundant, make sure to connect the new drive to the same port from which the replaced drive was removed.
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5. Install the new drive into the bracket, flex the bracket, and align the pins 1 through 4 on the bracket with the holes in the hard disk drive. Do not touch the circuit board 5 on the bottom of the hard disk drive. 6.
Replacing an optical drive This section provides instructions on how to replace the optical drive. 1. Open the computer cover. See “Opening the cover” on page 94. 2. Remove the front bezel. See “Removing the front bezel” on page 95. 3.
Replacing the diskette drive or optional card reader This section provides instructions on how to replace the diskette drive or card reader. 1. Open the computer cover. See “Opening the cover” on page 94. 2. Locate the drive cable connectors. See “System board connectors and components”...
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7. Connect the flat cable to the new diskette drive. 8. If the front bezel was removed, install the bezel. 9. Go to “Completing the FRU replacement” on page 123. Hardware Maintenance Manual...
Replacing a memory module This section provides instructions on how to replace a memory module. 1. Open the computer cover. See “Opening the cover” on page 94. 2. Locate the memory-module connectors 1 and 2 . 3. Remove the memory module being replaced by opening the retaining clips. Chapter 9.
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4. Position the replacement memory module over the memory slot. Make sure the notch 1 on the memory module aligns correctly with the connector key 2 on the system board. Push the memory module straight down into the connector until the retaining clips close. 5.
Replacing a fan assembly This section provides instructions on how to replace a fan assembly. Some models will have three fans. See “Internal components” on page 92. 1. Open the computer cover. See “Opening the cover” on page 94. 2. If necessary, remove the adapter cards to access the failing fan. See “Accessing system board components and drives”...
Replacing the internal speaker This section provides instructions on how to replace the internal speaker. 1. Open the computer cover. See “Opening the cover” on page 94. 2. Remove the front bezel. See “Removing the front bezel” on page 95. 3.
Replacing the front panel connector assembly This section provides instructions on how to replace the front panel connector assembly. 1. Open the computer cover. See “Opening the cover” on page 94. 2. Remove the front bezel. See “Removing the front bezel” on page 95. 3.
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17. Connect the front panel connector assembly cables to the system board. See “System board connectors and components” on page 93. 18. Replace the plastic adapter retainer in the front of the computer. 19. Replace any adapters that were removed. See “Replacing an adapter card” on page 103.
Completing the FRU replacement After replacing FRUs, you need to install any removed parts, replace the cover, and reconnect any cables, including telephone lines and power cords. Also, depending on the FRU that is replaced, you might need to confirm the updated information in the Setup Utility program.
Locations This section contains illustrations to help locate the various connectors, controls, and components of the computer. Controls and connectors on the front of the computer Note: Not all computer models will have the following controls and connections. Optical drive (some models) Hard drive activity light 3.5 Diskette drive or card reader (some models)
Connectors on the rear of the computer Some connectors on the rear of your computer are color-coded to help you determine where to connect the cables on your computer. Power cord connector Ethernet connector Serial connector (some models) Audio-line-out sub/center connector Audio-line-in connector Audio-line-out front speakers...
Internal components To open the computer cover, see “Opening the cover” on page 94. Power-supply assembly Memory modules Microprocessor heat sinks (2) Optical drives (such as a CD or DVD drive) 3 bays Internal speaker 3.5 inch diskette drive or card reader Front USB and audio connectors Hardware Maintenance Manual Power switch and LED assembly...
System board connectors and components Memory slots (8) 24 Pin power connector 10 Pin power connector Rear exhaust fan connector Microprocessor and heat sink Microprocessor fan 1 connector 8 Pin power connector Microprocessor fan 2 connector Front USB connector HDD fan connector Auxiliary LED connectors Diskette drive connector Auxiliary USB connector 2...
Opening the cover To open the computer cover: 1. Remove any media (diskettes, CDs, or tapes) from the drives, shut down your operating system. Turn off all attached devices. Turn off the computer. 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.
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To replace the cover: 1. Align the cover with the chassis. 2. Close the cover. 3. Engage the cover latch. 4. Check to be sure the cover is latched. 5. Secure the cover using your locking device. Chapter 10. Replacing FRUs (types 6427 and 6493)
Removing the front bezel To remove the front bezel: 1. Open the cover. See “Opening the cover” on page 130. 2. Disengage the bezel latches 1 , one at a time while rotating the bezel away from the computer just enough to keep the latches disengaged. 3.
Accessing system board components and drives To access system board components: 1. Open the computer cover. See “Opening the cover” on page 130. 2. Unlatch and open the adapter card retainer. 3. Take note of the location of all cable connections on the adapter cards. It will be necessary to reconnect them properly when replacing the cards.
Replacing the battery Your computer has a special type of memory that maintains the date, time, and settings for built-in features, such as serial-port assignments (configuration). A battery keeps this information active when you turn off the computer. The battery normally requires no charging or maintenance throughout its life; however, no battery lasts forever.
Replacing the power supply assembly To replace the power-supply assembly: 1. Open the computer cover. See “Opening the cover” on page 130. 2. Locate the power-supply assembly. See “Internal components” on page 128. 3. Disconnect the power-supply cables 1 , 2 , and 3 from the system-board connectors, all adapter cards (some models) and from all drives.
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7. Remove the power supply retaining screws located inside the computer chassis. 8. Slide the power-supply assembly toward the front of the computer, remove it from the chassis. Chapter 10. Replacing FRUs (types 6427 and 6493)
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9. Install the new power-supply assembly into the chassis so that the screw holes in the power-supply assembly align with those in the chassis. Note: Use only the screws provided by Lenovo. 10. Install and tighten the four screws at the rear of the chassis to secure the power-supply assembly.
Replacing an adapter card 1. Turn off the computer and allow the computer to cool for 3-5 minutes. 2. Open the computer cover. See “Opening the cover” on page 130. 3. Unlatch and open the card retainer. 4. Take note of the location of all cable connections on the adapter card. It will be necessary to reconnect them properly when installing a new card.
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8. Reverse this procedure to install the card, and then proceed to the next step. 9. Go to “Completing the FRU replacement” on page 158. Hardware Maintenance Manual...
Replacing the heat sink 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. This section provides instructions on how to replace the heat sink. To replace the heat sink: 1.
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4. Carefully lift the heat sink off of the system board. 5. Remove the plastic cover from the bottom of the new heat sink to expose the heat sink grease (this cover protects the heat sink grease from contamination). Notes: a.
Replacing the microprocessor 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. This section provides instructions on how to replace the microprocessor. To replace the microprocessor: 1.
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Notes: a. Note the orientation of the notches 1 on the microprocessor. This is important when reinstalling the microprocessor on the new system board. b. Do not drop anything onto the microprocessor socket while it is exposed. The socket pins must be kept as clean as possible. 6.
Replacing the system board This section provides instructions on how to replace the system board. 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.
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9. Remove the heat sink from the failing system board. See “Replacing the heat sink” on page 141. 10. Remove the microprocessor from the failing system board. See “Replacing the microprocessor” on page 107. 11. Remove the microprocessor socket cover from the new system board. 12.
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19. Connect all cables to the system board. See the system board illustration for your machine type at “System board connectors and components” on page 129. 20. Go to “Completing the FRU replacement” on page 158. Chapter 10. Replacing FRUs (types 6427 and 6493)
Replacing a hard disk drive This section provides instructions on how to replace the hard disk drive. Note: When replacing a hard disk drive in a raid configured array, depending on which type of array is used, rebuilding the raid array might be required. If the array is redundant, make sure to connect the new drive to the same port from which the replaced drive was removed.
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6. Install the hard disk drive and bracket into the drive bay. 7. Connect the signal and power cables to the rear of the new hard disk drive. 8. Go to “Completing the FRU replacement” on page 158. Chapter 10. Replacing FRUs (types 6427 and 6493)
Replacing an optical drive This section provides instructions on how to replace the optical drive. 1. Open the computer cover. See “Opening the cover” on page 130. 2. Remove the front bezel. See “Removing the front bezel” on page 132. 3.
Replacing the diskette drive or optional card reader This section provides instructions on how to replace the diskette drive or card reader. 1. Open the computer cover. See “Opening the cover” on page 130. 2. Locate the drive or card reader cable connectors. See “System board connectors and components”...
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Replacing a memory module This section provides instructions on how to replace a memory module. Your computer has eight slots for installing or replacing DDR2 DIMMs (double data rate 2 dual inline memory modules). When installing or replacing memory modules, use the following guidelines: v Install the DIMMs in identical pairs, which means the DIMMs of a pair should be the same size, speed, and organization.
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v It is valid to install only one DIMM in DIMM slot 1 . To replace a memory module, do the following: 1. Open the computer cover. See “Opening the cover” on page 130. 2. Locate the memory module slots. See “System board connectors and components”...
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6. Go to “Completing the FRU replacement” on page 158. Chapter 10. Replacing FRUs (types 6427 and 6493)
Replacing a fan assembly This section provides instructions on how to replace the fan assembly. These removal instructions apply to the both the front fan and the rear fan. 1. Open the computer cover. See “Opening the cover” on page 130. 2.
Replacing the internal speaker This section provides instructions on how to replace the internal speaker. 1. Open the computer cover. See “Opening the cover” on page 130. 2. Remove the front bezel. See “Removing the front bezel” on page 132. 3.
Completing the FRU replacement After replacing FRUs, you need to install any removed parts, replace the cover, and reconnect any cables, including telephone lines and power cords. Also, depending on the FRU that is replaced, you might need to confirm the updated information in the Setup Utility program.
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Item # Hard disk drive, 1000GB (1TB) SATA - 7200 rpm, 3 Gb/s (models) Hard disk drive, 146GB SAS - 15000 rpm, 3 Gb/s, 32MB cache (models 22M 22A 22Q 22K 22R 22E 22J 28M 28A 28Q 28T 28K 28R 28E 28J 28U 28G 28F 52U 52F 61U 61F 61M 61E 61J 64M 64E 64J) Hard disk drive, 300GB SAS - 15000 rpm, 3 Gb/s, 32MB cache (models CTO) Hard disk drive fan and bracket Asm, 70x25 (all models)
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6423 Power Cords - C13 Line Cord - China - C13 (models) Line Cord - Japan - C13 (models 26E 26J 27E 27J 28E 28J 29E 29J 31E 31J 32E 32J 33E 34E 35E 36E 37E 38E 33J 34J 35J 36J 37J 38J) Line Cord - Japan - C13 (models 26E 26J 27E 27J 28E 28J 29E 29J 31E 31J 32E 32J 33E 34E 35E 36E 37E 38E 33J 34J 35J 36J 37J 38J) Line Cord - Brazil - C13 (models)
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6423 Windows XP Pro Recovery DVDs Russian (models 45G 46G) Turkish (models 45G 46G) Hungarian (models 45G 46G) Greek (models 45G 46G) Simplified Chinese (models) Taiwan (models) HongKong (models) Korea (models) Slovenian (models 45G 46G) Arabic (models 45G 46G) Russian English (models 45G 46G) Portuguese (models 45G 46G) Multilingual 1 XP-P -- EN, NL, FR, GR, IT (models 45G 46G) Multilingual 2 XP-P -- EN, DK, FI, NO, SV (models 45G 46G)
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6423 Vista Home Basic 32 Recovery DVDs HK (models ) KR (models ) SL (models ) RE (models ) 6423 Vista Business 32 Recovery DVDs English (models) Russian English (models) French (models) German (models) Spanish (models) Brazilian (models) Italian (models) Japanese (models) Norwegian (models) Swedish (models)
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Line Cord - Korea - C13 (models) Line Cord - Korea - C13 (models) Line Cord - Hong Kong , UK, Ireland, Singapore, Malaysia, Brunei (models 27A 28A 29A 31A 32A 33A 27G 28G 29G 31G 32G 33G 34G 38A 39A 41A 43G 44G 45G 46G 47G 48G) Line Cord - Hong Kong, UK, Ireland, Singapore, Malaysia, Brunei - C13 (models) Line Cord - Hong Kong, UK, Ireland, Singapore, Malaysia, Brunei - C13 (models) Line Cord - Italy (models 27G 28G 29G 31G 32G 33G 34G 43G 44G 45G 46G 47G 48G)
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6427 Windows XP Home Recovery DVDs RE (models) HU (models) CZ (models) TR (models) GK (models) Japanese (models) Simplified Chinese (models) Taiwan-TC (models) Hong Kong-TC (models) Korea (models) 6427 Windows XP Pro Recovery DVDs English (models 73U 35U 36U 37U 38A 39A 41A 38M 39M 41M 42M 38Q 39Q 41Q 38R 39R 41R 42R 73E 35E 36E 37E 43G 44G 45G) French (models 73F 35F 36F 37F) German (models 43G 44G 45G)
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6427 Windows XP Pro Recovery DVDs Multilingual 2 XP-P -- EN, DK, FI, NO, SV (models 43G 44G 45G) English (models 83G 84G 85G 86G 87G 88U 88G 89U 89E 91U 91G) Japanese (models 89J) 6427 Vista Home Basic 32 Recovery DVDs US/UK/AP/TH (models) FR/CF (models) GR (models)
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6427 Vista Business 32 Recovery DVDs Italian (models) Japanese (models) Norwegian (models) Swedish (models) Danish (models) Dutch (models) Czech (models) Finnish (models) Polish (models) Russian (models) Turkish (models) Hungarian (models) Greek (models) Simplified Chinese (models) Traditional Chinese-TC (models) Traditional Chinese-HK (models) Korean (models) Slovenian (models) Romanian (models)
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6427 Vista Home Pre 32 Recovery DVDs Russian (models) Turkish (models) Hungarian (models) Greek (models) Simplified Chinese (models) Traditional Chinese (models) Traditional Chinese (models) Korean (models) Slovenian (models) Hebrew (models) Romanian (models) Bulgarian (models) Croatian (models) Portuguese (models) Serbian-Latin (models) Ukrainian (models) Slovakian (models) 6427 Vista Business 64 Recovery DVDs...
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6483 Keyboards (PS2 Preferred Pro) US English (models) Arabic (models) Arabic/French (models) Belgian/French (models) Belgian/UK (models) Bulgarian (models) Hong Kong/Taiwan (models) Czech (models) Danish (models) Dutch (models) French (models) French Canadian 445 (models) French Canadian 58 (models) German (models) Greek (models) Hebrew (models) Hungarian (models) Iceland (models)
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6483 Keyboards (Wireless) US English (models) Belgium French (models) Belgium English (models) Chinese/US (models) Czech (ABB) (models) Danish (models) Dutch (models) French (models) French Canadian (models) French Canadian (models) German (models) Greek (models) Greek/US (models) Hungarian (models) Iceland (models) Italy (models) Japanese (models) Norwegian (models) Polish (models)
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6483 Vista Business 32 Recovery DVDs Brazilian (models) Italian (models) Japanese (models) Norwegian (models) Swedish (models) Danish (models) Dutch (models) Czech (models) Finnish (models) Polish (models) Russian (models) Turkish (models) Hungarian (models) Greek (models) Simplified Chinese (models) Traditional Chinese-TC (models) Traditional Chinese-HK (models) Korean (models) Slovenian (models)
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6483 Vista Home Pre 32 Recovery DVDs Polish (models) Russian (models) Turkish (models) Hungarian (models) Greek (models) Simplified Chinese (models) Traditional Chinese (models) Traditional Chinese (models) Korean (models) Slovenian (models) Hebrew (models) Romanian (models) Bulgarian (models) Croatian (models) Portuguese (models) Serbian-Latin (models) Ukrainian (models) Slovakian (model)
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To determine the current Level of BIOS: – Start the Setup Utility. – Select Standard CMOS Features. v Sources for obtaining the latest level BIOS available 1. Lenovo support web site: http://www.lenovo.com/support/ 2. Lenovo Customer Support Center 3. Levels 1 and 2 Support To update (flash) the BIOS, see “Flash update procedures.”...
Note: Due to the constant improvements made to the Web site, Web page content (including the links referenced in the following procedure) is subject to change. 1. From your browser, type http://www.lenovo.com/support in the address field and press Enter. 2. Locate the Downloadable files for your machine type as follows: a.
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2. Unplug all power cords from electrical outlets, and unplug any external options from the computer, including the USB mouse and the USB keyboard, if they are connected. Open the computer cover. See “Opening the cover” on page 94. 3. Access the system board. See “Accessing system board components and drives”...
Power management Power management reduces the power consumption of certain components of the computer such as the system power supply, processor, hard disk drives, and some monitors. Automatic configuration and power interface (ACPI) BIOS Being an ACPI BIOS system, the operating system is allowed to control the power management features of the computer and the setting for Advanced Power Management (APM) BIOS mode is ignored.
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 ThinkStation Rescue and Recovery...
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Part Number: 43C9807 Printed in USA (1P) P/N: 43C9807...