Lenovo ThinkCentre 8811 Hardware Maintenance Manual
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Summarization of Contents
Chapter 1. About this manual
Important Safety Information
Key safety instructions to read before servicing the computer.
Strategy for replacing FRUs for CTO, CMV, and GAV products
Details on replacing FRUs for CTO, CMV, and GAV products.
Chapter 2. Safety information
General safety
Rules to ensure general safety when servicing the computer.
Electrical safety
Precautions for working with electrical equipment.
Safety inspection guide
Guide to identify potentially unsafe conditions on products.
Handling electrostatic discharge-sensitive devices
Procedures for handling ESD-sensitive devices to prevent damage.
Grounding requirements
Requirements for electrical grounding for operator safety and system function.
Safety notices (multi-lingual translations)
Caution and danger safety notices provided in multiple languages.
Chapter 3. General information
The ThinkVantage™ Productivity Center program
Information about the ThinkVantage Productivity Center program.
Additional information resources
Where to find the most up-to-date information for computers.
Physical specifications
Details physical specifications for each computer type.
Chapter 4. General Checkout
Problem determination tips
Information to assist in problem determination for hardware and software combinations.
Chapter 5. Diagnostics
PC-Doctor for Windows
Diagnostic program that works through the Windows operating system.
PC-Doctor for DOS
Diagnostic program that runs independently of the Windows operating system.
Creating a diagnostic CD image
Instructions to download and create a self-starting bootable CD image.
Creating diagnostic diskettes
Instructions to download and create diagnostic diskettes.
Running diagnostics from the CD or diskettes
Procedure for running diagnostics from diskettes using a USB drive.
Running diagnostics from the Rescue and Recovery workspace
Procedure to run diagnostic programs from the Rescue and Recovery workspace.
Navigating through the diagnostics programs
Guidance on using cursor movement keys and Enter/Esc keys for navigation.
Running tests
Details the four ways to run diagnostic tests.
Test results
Displays test results and error code format.
Fixed disk advanced test (FDAT)
A highly configurable fixed-disk test suite.
Quick and Full erase - hard drive
Details the two hard drive format utilities: Quick and Full Erase.
Viewing the test log
Instructions on how to view error details or test results.
Chapter 6. Using the Setup Utility
Starting the Setup Utility program
Procedure to start the Setup Utility program.
Viewing and changing settings
Describes how to view and change system configuration topics.
Exiting from the Setup Utility program
Instructions on how to exit the Setup Utility program.
Using passwords
Information on setting passwords to prevent unauthorized access.
Selecting a startup device
Procedures to select a startup device if the computer does not boot as expected.
Advanced settings
Details advanced settings such as HyperThreading configuration.
Chapter 7. Symptom-to-FRU Index
Hard disk drive boot error
Lists possible causes and FRU/actions for hard disk drive boot errors.
Power Supply Errors
Procedures to use if suspecting a power problem.
Diagnostic error codes
Reference for diagnostic error codes when using diagnostic tests.
Beep symptoms
Diagnoses beep symptoms based on tones and pauses.
No-beep symptoms
Information for troubleshooting when no beep occurs during POST.
POST error codes
Lists POST error codes and corresponding FRU/actions.
Miscellaneous error messages
Provides FRU/action for various miscellaneous error messages.
Undetermined problems
Steps to take when problems cannot be diagnosed.
Chapter 8. FRU lists
Machine Type 6487
Lists field replaceable units (FRUs) for Machine Type 6487.
Machine Type 6488
Lists field replaceable units (FRUs) for Machine Type 6488.
Machine Type 8009
Lists field replaceable units (FRUs) for Machine Type 8009.
Machine Type 8791
Lists field replaceable units (FRUs) for Machine Type 8791.
Machine Type 8801
Lists field replaceable units (FRUs) for Machine Type 8801.
Machine Type 8813
Lists field replaceable units (FRUs) for Machine Type 8813.
Machine Type 8816
Lists field replaceable units (FRUs) for Machine Type 8816.
Chapter 9. Additional Service Information
Security features
Details security features including passwords and vital product data.
Hardware controlled Passwords
Explains hardware controlled passwords set via the Setup Utility.
Operating system password
Describes the operating system password and its function.
Vital product data
Information about the unique Vital Product Data (VPD) code.
BIOS levels
Information on determining current and latest BIOS levels.
Flash update procedures
Details how to flash (update) the BIOS.
Appendix. Notices
Television output notice
Notice regarding the factory-installed television-output feature.
Trademarks
Lists trademarks of Lenovo, IBM, Intel, and Microsoft.
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