Table Of Contents - Lenovo ThinkCentre M90z 0852 User Manual

Contents
Important safety information . . . . . . v
Chapter 1. Product overview . . . . . . 1
Features . . . . . .
Single-touch and multi-touch feature .
Specifications . . . .
Software overview . .
Software provided with your Windows operating
system . . . . .
Locating computer controls, connectors, and parts .
Front view . . . .
Rear view . . . .
Component locations .
System board part and connector locations .
Chapter 2. Installing or replacing
hardware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Installing or replacing hardware
Installing external options
Installing a computer wall mount .
Removing the computer cover .
Removing or reinstalling the frame stand .
Removing or reinstalling the lift stand .
Removing or reinstalling the rear I/O assembly
cover . . . . .
Removing or reinstalling the wall mount cover
Removing or reinstalling the wall mount
Installing or replacing a memory module .
Replacing the battery .
Replacing the hard disk drive .
Replacing the optical drive .
Replacing the heat sink .
Replacing the microprocessor .
Replacing the WI-FI card .
Replacing the Bluetooth module
Replacing the multi-touch board .
Replacing the ambient light sensor
Replacing the ExpressCard .
Replacing the internal speakers .
Replacing the integrated camera with
microphone . . .
Replacing the microprocessor fan assembly .
Replacing the card reader.
Replacing the rear I/O assembly .
Replacing the right I/O assembly .
Replacing the power supply .
Replacing the keyboard .
Replacing the mouse .
Completing the parts replacement .
Obtaining device drivers .
Basic security features .
Integrated cable lock .
Password protection
Erasing lost or forgotten passwords (clearing
CMOS) . . . . .
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Chapter 3. Recovery information . . . 59
Creating and using recovery media .
Creating recovery media .
Using recovery media .
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Performing backup and recovery operations .
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Performing a backup operation .
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Performing a recovery operation .
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Using the Rescue and Recovery workspace .
Creating and using a rescue medium .
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Creating a rescue medium .
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Using a rescue medium .
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Installing or reinstalling device drivers .
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Solving recovery problems .
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Chapter 4. Using the Setup Utility
program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Starting the Setup Utility program .
Viewing or changing settings
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Using passwords
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Password considerations .
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Administrator password .
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Power-on password
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Hard disk drive password
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Setting, changing, or deleting a password .
Enabling or disabling a device .
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Selecting a startup device.
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Selecting a temporary startup device .
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Viewing or changing the startup device sequence 70
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Exiting the Setup Utility program .
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Chapter 5. Updating system programs
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. 30 Using system programs .
. 33 Updating (flashing) the BIOS from a disc
. 36 Updating (flashing) the BIOS from your operating
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. 39 Recovering from a POST/BIOS update failure .
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Chapter 6. Troubleshooting and
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diagnostic programs . . . . . . . . . 75
Basic troubleshooting .
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Diagnostic programs .
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Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox .
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PC-Doctor for Rescue and Recovery .
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PC-Doctor for DOS .
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Cleaning an optical mouse .
. 52
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Chapter 7. Getting information, help,
. 54
and service . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
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Information resources .
. 56
Online Books folder
. 56
Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools .
. 57
ThinkVantage Productivity Center .
. 57
Lenovo Welcome
Access Help .
. 58
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