Recovery Information; Recovery Information For Windows 7 - Lenovo ThinkStation P710 User Manual

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• An Android device with the Lenovo Workstation Diagnostics app installed
See "Front view" on page 1.
2. Wait about 10 to 15 seconds for the diagnostic data to transfer from the computer to the USB device.
During the data transfer, the diagnostic indicator blinks quickly. When the data transfer finishes, the
indicator stops blinking and stays on.
Note: Diagnostic data is available for transfer through the diagnostic USB connector only when the
diagnostic indicator is illuminated or blinks at an error detection. In normal conditions, the diagnostic
USB connector functions as a standard USB 3.0 connector.
3. Depending on whether you are using a USB key or an Android device (such as a smartphone), do
one of the following:
• If you are using a USB key, go to http://support.lenovo.com/workstation_diagnostics for information
about how to read the error data on the USB key.
• If you are using an Android device with the Lenovo Workstation Diagnostics app installed, open the
application for details about the error. For more information on the Lenovo Workstation Diagnostics
app, go to
http://www.thinkworkstationsoftware.com/diags.
For more information about how to use the diagnostic USB connector on your computer, decipher the error
codes, or use the Lenovo Workstation Diagnostics app, go to:
http://www.thinkworkstationsoftware.com/diags
The hardware diagnostic function is enabled on your computer by default. To disable the function, do
the following:
1. Start the Setup Utility program. See "Starting the Setup Utility program" on page 37.
2. From the Setup Utility program main menu, select Advanced ➙ Diagnostic function, and then press
Enter.
3. Select Real-time Diagnostic Monitoring and press Enter. Then select Disabled and press Enter.
4. Press F10 to save changes and exit the Setup Utility program.

Recovery information

This section provides instructions on how to recover your operating system.
Note: If a device does not work normally after recovering the operating system, update the device driver.
See "Keeping your computer current" on page 28.

Recovery information for Windows 7

To recover your Windows 7 operating system, use the following solutions:
• Use Windows recovery solutions.
– Use System Restore to restore system files and settings to an earlier point.
1. Click the Start button to open the Start menu.
2. Click Control Panel. View Control Panel by Large icons or Small icons, and then click Recovery
➙ Open System Restore.
3. Follow the instructions on the screen.
– Use the Windows recovery environment by doing one of the following:
– After several consecutive failed boot attempts, the Windows recovery environment might start
automatically. Follow the instructions on the screen to choose the appropriate recovery solution.
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