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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 . . 62 CMOS) . . 38 Safety and Warranty . . 62 Lenovo Web site (http://www.lenovo.com) . . 62 Chapter 3. Recovery information . . . 39 Help and service . 63 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 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 v PCI V.90 Data/Fax modem (some models)
- 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: 317 mm (12.48 inches) Height: 99 mm (3.90 inches) Depth: 355 mm (13.98 inches) Weight Maximum configuration as shipped: 7.5 kg (16.53 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 57 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 Hard disk drive (some models) 4 Optical drive 2 Microprocessor, heat sink and fan 5 Memory slots (4) assembly... -
Page 18: Locating Parts On The System Board
Locating parts on the system board Figure 4 shows the location of the parts on the system board. Figure 4. System board parts locations 1 PCI adapter card slot 11 Memory slots (4) 2 PCI Express x16 graphics adapter 12 24-pin power connector card slot 3 Battery 13 Serial (COM 2) connector... -
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 5. Press the buttons on the sides of the computer and pivot the computer cover upward to open. Figure 5. Opening the computer cover Chapter 2. Installing options and replacing hardware...
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Page 22: Accessing The System Board Components And Drives
“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 four slots for installing or replacing DDR3 DIMMs (double data rate 3 dual inline memory modules) that provide up to a maximum of 8 GB system memory. - Page 23 When installing or replacing a memory module, use the following guidelines: v Use 1.8 V, 240-pin, DDR3 DIMMs (double data rate 3 dual inline memory modules). v Use 1 GB or 2 GB memory modules in any combination up to a maximum of 8 To install or replace a memory module: 1.
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Page 24: Installing Or Replacing An 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 install or replace an adapter card. - Page 25 To install or replace an adapter card: 1. Open the computer cover. See “Opening the computer cover” on page 12. 2. Rotate the adapter card retainer to the open position. If you are installing an adapter card, remove the appropriate slot cover. If you are replacing an adapter card, remove the adapter card that is currently installed.
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Page 26: Installing Internal Drives
4. Install the adapter card into the appropriate adapter card slot on the system board and rotate the adapter card retainer to the closed position. See “Locating parts on the system board” on page 10. Figure 11. Installing the adapter card What to do next: v To work with another option, go to the appropriate section. -
Page 27: Drive Specifications
When you install an internal drive, it is important to note the type and size of the drive that you can install in each bay. Also, it is important to correctly connect the internal drive cables to the installed drive. Drive specifications Your computer comes with the following factory-installed drives: v A 3.5-inch hard disk drive in bay 1... - Page 28 “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 install a drive in bay 2.
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Page 29: Connecting A Sata Drive
5. Slide the drive into the bay until it locks into position. Figure 14. Installing a drive in bay 2 6. Pivot the optical drive bay assembly upward to gain access to the cable connections and connect the signal cable and the power cable for the drive. 7. -
Page 30: 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 31 4. Push the blue handle of the hard disk drive bracket inwards to release the two clips 1 that secure the hard disk drive to the chassis and then pivot the hard disk drive upwards. Figure 16. Removing the hard disk drive 5.
- Page 32 7. To install a new hard disk drive into the bracket, flex the bracket and align pin 1 , pin 2 , pin 3 , and pin 4 on the bracket with the holes in the hard disk drive. Figure 17. Installing the hard disk drive bracket Important: Do not touch the circuit board on the bottom of the hard disk drive.
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Page 33: 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 34 4. Press the optical drive lock 1 and slide the optical drive out of the rear of the drive bay assembly. Figure 19. Removing the old optical drive 5. Remove the optical drive retainer from the drive being replaced and then install the retainer on the left side of the new drive to be installed.
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Page 35: 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 36 4. Remove the old battery. Figure 22. Removing the old battery 5. Install a new battery. Figure 23. Installing a new battery 6. Reinstall the hard disk drive if removed. See “Replacing the hard disk drive” on page 22. 7. Close the computer cover and connect the cables. See “Completing the parts replacement”...
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Page 37: Replacing The Power Supply Assembly
“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 power supply assembly. - Page 38 5. Disconnect the power supply assembly cables from all drives and from the power connectors 1 and 2 on the system board. Note: You might need to remove the hard disk drive to gain easy access to the power connector 2 . See “Replacing the hard disk drive” on page Figure 25.
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Page 39: Replacing The Heat Sink And Fan Assembly
9. Install and tighten the four screws at the rear of the chassis to secure the power supply assembly. Note: Use only the screws provided by Lenovo. 10. Reconnect all the power supply assembly cables to the drives and the system board. - Page 40 4. Remove the heat sink and fan assembly from the system board by pivoting the lever 1 that secures the heat sink and fan assembly until it is fully in the up position. Note: It helps to remove the hard disk drive before this step. See “Replacing the hard disk drive”...
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Page 41: Replacing The Card Reader
“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 card reader. -
Page 42: 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 43: 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 44: Installing Security Features
7. 7. 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 45: 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 32. -
Page 46: 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 47: 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 48: 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 49: 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 50: 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 51: 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 52: 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 53: 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 54 User Guide...
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Page 55: 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 56: 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 57: 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 58: 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 47. 2. Select Startup → Startup Sequence. See the information displayed on the right side of the screen. -
Page 59: 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 60: 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 61 14. Reconnect any cables that were disconnected and reinstall the hard disk drive if removed. 15. Close the computer cover and reconnect the power cords for the computer and monitor to electrical outlets. Refer to “Completing the parts replacement” on page 35. 16.
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Page 63: 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 64 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 65: 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 66: 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 67: 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 68 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 69: Chapter 7. Getting Information, Help, And Service
It provides easy access to various technologies, such as: v Client Security Solution v Productivity Center v Product Recovery 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 70: 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 71: 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 72: 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 73: 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 74: 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 75: Index
11 bay 2 20 diagnostics programs, using 63 device drivers 44 diagnostics, troubleshooting 55 installing options disc, creating product recovery 39 adapter card 16 diskette, creating and using a recovery repair 43 internal drives 18 © Copyright Lenovo 2009... - Page 76 51 protection, password 37 keyboard connector 8 purchasing additional services 64 keyboard, replacing 34 rear connectors 7 Lenovo System Toolbox 57 recovering Lenovo Web site 62 device drivers 44 Lenovo Welcome 62 from a POST/BIOS update failure 52...
- Page 77 43 rescue media, creating and 42 Setup Utility 47 VGA monitor connector 8 video subsystem 1 viewing and changing settings 47 warranty information 62 Web site, Lenovo 62 workspace, backup and recovery 41 Index...
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- Page 80 Part Number: 53Y9876 Printed in USA (1P) P/N: 53Y9876...