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  • Page 1: User Guide

    ThinkCentre User Guide Machine Types: 0104, 0154, 7539, and 7548...
  • Page 3 ThinkCentre User Guide Machine Types: 0104, 0154, 7539, and 7548...
  • Page 4 First Edition (November 2010) © Copyright Lenovo 2010. 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. 2.101with limited and restricted rights to use, reproduction and disclosure.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Diagnostic programs ... . Integrated cable lock ..Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox ..Padlock ....
  • Page 6 Purchasing additional services ..Lenovo Welcome ... . Appendix A. Notices ..71 Access Help ....

  • 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 ThinkCentre User Guide...

  • Page 9: Chapter 1. Product Overview

    Chapter 1. Product overview This chapter provides information about the computer features, specifications, software programs provided by Lenovo, and locations of connectors, components, parts on the system board, and internal drives. This chapter contains the following topics: • “Features” on page 1: This section provides information about the computer features.
  • Page 10 • Headphone connector and microphone connector on the front panel • Audio line-in connector, audio line-out connector, and microphone connector on the rear panel • Internal speaker (available in some models) Connectivity 10/100/1000 Mbps integrated Ethernet controller System management features •...

  • Page 11: Specifications

    The operating system(s) 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 manual. This list is 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.

  • Page 12: Software Overview

    This section provides information about the software provided with your Windows operating system. Software provided by Lenovo The following software programs are provided by Lenovo to help you improve productivity and reduce the cost associated with maintaining your computer. Software programs provided with your computer might vary depending on your model type and preinstalled operating system.
  • Page 13 The Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools program guides you to a host of information sources and provides easy access to various tools to help you work more easily and securely. For more information, see “Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools” on page 67. Lenovo Welcome The Lenovo Welcome program introduces some innovative built-in features of Lenovo to you and guides you through some important setup tasks to help you make the most of your computer.

  • Page 14: Locations

    See “Online Books folder” on page 67 for more information about accessing and viewing the publications. Antivirus software Your computer comes with antivirus software that you can use to detect and eliminate viruses. Lenovo provides a full version of antivirus software on your computer with a free 30-day subscription. After 30 days, you must renew the license to continue receiving the antivirus software updates.

  • Page 15: Locating Connectors And Parts On The Rear Of Your Computer

    Optical drive eject/close button USB connector Power switch Microphone connector Hard disk drive activity indicator Headphone connector Power indicator USB connector Locating connectors and parts on the rear of your computer Figure 2 “Rear connector and part locations” on page 7 shows the locations of the connectors and parts on the rear of your computer.

  • Page 16: Locating Components

    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.

  • Page 17: Locating Parts On The System Board

    Figure 3. Component locations Heat sink and fan assembly Front bezel Power supply assembly Front fan assembly Memory modules (2) Hard disk drive Optical drive (available in some models) PCI card (available in some models) Front USB and audio assembly Heat sink fan duct Locating parts on the system board Figure 4 “System board part locations”...

  • Page 18: Locating Internal Drives

    Figure 4. System board part locations 4-pin power connector Clear Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor (CMOS) /Recovery jumper Microprocessor Cover presence switch connector (also called intrusion switch connector) Microprocessor fan connector Internal speaker connector Memory slots (4) Front audio connector Serial (COM 2) connector PCI card slots (2) 24-pin power connector PCI Express x1 card slot...
  • Page 19 Figure 5 “Drive bay locations” on page 11 shows the locations of the drive bays in your computer. Figure 5. Drive bay locations Bay 1 - Optical drive bay (with an optical drive installed in some models) Bay 2 - Slim card reader drive bay Bay 3 - SATA hard disk drive bay Chapter 1 Product overview...
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  • Page 21: Chapter 2. Installing Or Replacing Hardware

    PCI cards, or drives, and maintain your computer by replacing the failing hardware. Notes: 1. Use only computer parts provided by Lenovo. 2. When installing or replacing an option, use the appropriate instructions in this section along with the instructions that come with the option.

  • Page 22: Removing The Computer Cover

    Do not open your computer or attempt any repair before reading and understanding the “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 remove the computer cover. CAUTION: Turn off the computer and wait three to five minutes to let the computer cool before removing the computer cover.

  • Page 23: Removing And Reinstalling The Front Bezel

    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 remove and reinstall the front bezel. To remove and reinstall the front bezel, do the following: 1.

  • Page 24: Accessing The System Board Components And Drives

    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 access the system board components and drives.

  • Page 25: Installing Or Replacing A Pci Card

    Do not open your computer or attempt any repair before reading and understanding the “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 Chapter 2 Installing or replacing hardware...
  • Page 26 This section provides instructions on how to install or replace a PCI card. Your computer has one standard PCI card slot, two PCI Express x1 card slots, and one PCI Express x16 graphics card slot. See “Locating parts on the system board” on page 9. To install or replace a PCI card, do the following: 1.
  • Page 27 Figure 11. Removing the PCI card • If you are installing a PCI card, remove the appropriate PCI card slot cover. See “Locating parts on the system board” on page 9 to identify the types of PCI card slots. 4. Remove the new PCI card from its static-protective package. Chapter 2 Installing or replacing hardware...

  • Page 28: Installing Or Replacing A Memory Module

    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 a memory module. Your computer has four memory slots for installing or replacing DDR3 SDRAM DIMMs that provide up to a maximum of 16 GB of system memory.
  • Page 29 3. Lay the computer on its side for easier access to the system board. 4. Locate the memory slots on the system board. See “Locating parts on the system board” on page 9. 5. Remove any parts and disconnect any cables that might prevent your access to the memory slots. 6.

  • Page 30: Replacing The Battery

    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 configuration information for built-in features.

  • Page 31: Replacing The Heat Sink And Fan Assembly

    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 heat sink and fan assembly.
  • Page 32 The heat sink and fan assembly might be very hot. Turn off the computer and wait three to five minutes to let the computer cool before removing the computer cover. To replace the heat sink and fan assembly, do the following: 1.
  • Page 33 6. Follow this sequence to remove the four screws that secure the heat sink and fan assembly to the system board: a. Partially remove screw , then fully remove screw , and then fully remove screw b. Partially remove screw , then fully remove screw , and then fully remove screw Note: Carefully remove the four screws from the system board to avoid any possible damage to the...

  • Page 34: Replacing The Microprocessor

    Do not open your computer or attempt any repair before reading and understanding the “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 microprocessor. CAUTION: The heat sink and microprocessor might be very hot.
  • Page 35 2. Remove the computer cover. See “Removing the computer cover” on page 14. 3. Remove the heat sink and fan assembly. See “Replacing the heat sink and fan assembly” on page 23. Note: Place the heat sink and fan assembly on its side so that the thermal grease on the bottom of it does not get in contact with anything.

  • Page 36: Replacing The Power Supply Assembly

    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. Although there are no moving parts in your computer after the power cord has been disconnected, the following warnings are required for your safety and proper Underwriters Laboratories (UL) certification.
  • Page 37 DANGER Hazardous moving parts. Keep fingers and other body parts away. CAUTION: Never remove the cover on a power supply or any part that has the following label attached. Hazardous voltage, current, and energy levels are present inside any component that has this label attached.
  • Page 38 Figure 23. Removing the heat sink fan duct 5. Disconnect the power supply assembly cables from all drives and from the 24-pin power connector and 4-pin power connector on the system board. See “Locating parts on the system board” on page 9. Note: You might also need to release the power supply assembly cables from some cable clips or ties that secure the cables to the chassis.
  • Page 39 Then, install the three screws to secure the new power supply assembly in place. Note: Use only screws provided by Lenovo. Figure 25. Installing the power supply assembly 9.

  • Page 40: Replacing The Optical Drive

    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. To replace the optical drive, do the following: 1.
  • Page 41 5. Disconnect the signal cable and the power cable from the optical drive. 6. Hold the optical drive and remove the two screws that secure the optical drive. Figure 27. Removing the optical drive screws 7. Press the drive bay assembly clip inward and pivot the drive bay assembly downward as shown.
  • Page 42 8. Slide the optical drive out of the front of the computer. Figure 29. Removing the optical drive 9. Slide the new optical drive into the optical drive bay from the front of the computer. Figure 30. Installing a new optical drive ThinkCentre User Guide...

  • Page 43: Replacing The Hard Disk Drive

    Do not open your computer or attempt any repair before reading and understanding the “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 Chapter 2 Installing or replacing hardware...
  • Page 44 This section provides instructions on how to replace the hard disk drive. To replace the hard disk drive, do the following: 1. Remove all media from the drives and turn off all attached devices and the computer. Then, disconnect all power cords from electrical outlets and disconnect all cables that are connected to the computer. 2.
  • Page 45 5. Hold the hard disk drive and remove the four screws that secure the hard disk drive. Then, remove the hard disk drive from the drive bay assembly and disconnect the signal cable and the power cable from the rear of the hard disk drive to completely remove it from the chassis. Figure 34.

  • Page 46: Replacing The Card Reader

    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. Note: The card reader is available only in some models.

  • Page 47: Replacing The Front Fan Assembly

    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 front fan assembly. To replace the front fan assembly, do the following:...
  • Page 48 1. Remove all media from the drives and turn off all attached devices and the computer. Then, disconnect all power cords from electrical outlets and disconnect all cables that are connected to the computer. 2. Remove the computer cover. See “Removing the computer cover” on page 14. 3.

  • Page 49: Replacing The Keyboard

    Do not open your computer or attempt any repair before reading and understanding the “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. Chapter 2...

  • Page 50: Replacing The Mouse

    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 mouse. To replace the mouse, do the following: 1.

  • Page 51: Completing The Parts Replacement

    4. Connect a new mouse to the appropriate connector on the computer. Your mouse might be connected to a PS/2 mouse connector or a USB connector . Depending on where you want to connect your mouse, see “Locating connectors, controls, and indicators on the front of your computer” on page 6 or “Locating connectors and parts on the rear of your computer”...

  • Page 52: Obtaining Device Drivers

    Setup Utility program. See Chapter 4 “Using the Setup Utility program” on page 55. Note: In most areas of the world, Lenovo requires the return of the defective Customer Replaceable Units (CRUs). Information about this will come with the new CRUs or will come a few days after you receive the new CRUs.

  • Page 53: Integrated Cable Lock

    The cable lock also locks the computer cover. See Figure 43 “Installing an integrated cable lock” on page 45. This is the same type of lock used with many notebook computers. You can order an integrated cable lock from Lenovo by searching for Kensington at: http://www.lenovo.com/support Note: Make sure that the integrated cable lock you installed does not interfere with other computer cables.

  • Page 54: Padlock

    Padlock Your computer is equipped with a padlock loop so that the computer cover cannot be removed when a padlock is installed. Figure 44. Installing a padlock Password protection To deter unauthorized use of your computer, you can use the Setup Utility program to set a password. When you turn on your computer, you are prompted to type the password.
  • Page 55 5. Move the jumper from the standard position (pin 1 and pin 2) to the maintenance position (pin 2 and pin 3). 6. Reinstall any parts and reconnect any cables that have been removed or disconnected. 7. Reinstall the computer cover and reconnect the power cords for the computer and monitor. See “Completing the parts replacement”...
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  • Page 57: Chapter 3. Recovery Information

    Recovery program or the Product Recovery program installed. If the Enhanced Backup and Restore icon in the Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools program is dimmed, it indicates that you need to install the Rescue and Recovery program manually before enabling its features. To install the Rescue and Recovery program, do the following: a.

  • Page 58: Using Recovery Media

    To create recovery media on the Windows 7 operating system, click Start ➙ All Programs ➙ Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools ➙ Factory Recovery Disks. Then, follow the instructions on the screen. Using recovery media This section provides instructions on how to use recovery media on the Windows 7 operating system.

  • Page 59: Performing A Recovery Operation

    1. From the Windows desktop, click Start ➙ All Programs ➙ Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools ➙ Enhanced Backup and Restore. The Rescue and Recovery program opens. 2. In the Rescue and Recovery main window, click the Launch advanced Rescue and Recovery arrow.

  • Page 60: Creating And Using A Rescue Medium

    This section provides instructions on how to create a rescue medium on the Windows 7 operating system. To create a rescue medium on the Windows 7 operating system, do the following: 1. From the Windows desktop, click Start ➙ All Programs ➙ Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools ➙ Enhanced Backup and Restore. The Rescue and Recovery program opens.

  • Page 61: Installing Or Reinstalling Device Drivers

    Device drivers for factory-installed devices are located on the computer hard disk drive (usually drive C:) in the SWTOOLS\DRIVERS subdirectory. The latest device drivers for factory-installed devices are also available at http://www.lenovo.com/support. Other device drivers are on the software media that come with individual devices.
  • Page 62 • Use recovery media if all other methods of recovery have failed and you need to restore the hard disk drive to the factory default settings. See “Creating and using recovery media” on page 49. Note: If you are unable to access the Rescue and Recovery workspace or the Windows environment from a rescue medium or recovery media, you might not have the rescue device (an internal hard disk drive, a disc, a USB hard disk drive, or other external devices) set as the first boot device in the startup device sequence.

  • Page 63: Chapter 4. Using The Setup Utility Program

    • Set Power-On Password • Set Administrator Password You do not have to set a password to use your computer. However, using a password improves computing security. If you decide to set a password, read the following sections. © Copyright Lenovo 2010...

  • Page 64: Password Considerations

    Password considerations A password can be any combination of up to 16 (1 to 16) 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: Note: The Setup Utility program passwords are not case sensitive.

  • Page 65: Selecting A Startup Device

    SATA Controller When this option is set to Disabled, all devices connected to the SATA connectors (such as the hard disk drive and the optical drive) are disabled and will not be displayed in the system configuration. USB Setup Use this option to set up USB connectors. To enable or disable a device, do the following: 1.

  • Page 66: Exiting The Setup Utility Program

    2. Select Startup ➙ Primary Boot Sequence. Read the information displayed on the right side of the screen. 3. Select the first boot device, second boot device, and so on. 4. Press Esc to return to the Startup menu. Then, select the devices for the Automatic Boot Sequence and Error Boot Sequence.

  • Page 67: Chapter 5. Updating System Programs

    Utility program by starting your computer with a system-program-update disc or running a special update program from your operating system. Lenovo might make changes and enhancements to the POST and 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 and BIOS updates are available in a TXT file that is included with the update files.

  • Page 68: Updating (Flashing) The Bios From Your Operating System

    Updating (flashing) the BIOS from your operating system Note: Because Lenovo makes constant improvements to its Web sites, the Web page contents are subject to change without notice, including the contents referenced in the following procedure.
  • Page 69 12. Reinstall any parts and reconnect any cables that have been removed or disconnected. 13. Reinstall the computer cover and reconnect power cords and all other external cables. See “Completing the parts replacement” on page 43. 14. Turn on the computer and remove the disc from the optical drive. Chapter 5 Updating system programs...
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  • Page 71: Chapter 6. Troubleshooting And Diagnostic Programs

    You can also get the latest service and support telephone numbers and a PDF version of the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide from the Lenovo Support Web site at: http://www.lenovo.com/support...

  • Page 72: Diagnostic Programs

    2. If you are unable to isolate and repair the problem yourself after running the programs, save and print the log files created by the programs. You will need the log files when you speak to a Lenovo technical support representative.

  • Page 73: Cleaning An Optical Mouse

    To create a diagnostic disc, do the following: 1. Download a self-starting bootable disc image (known as an ISO image) of the diagnostic program from: http://www.lenovo.com/support 2. Use any disc burning software to create a diagnostic disc with the ISO image.
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  • Page 75: Chapter 7. Getting Information, Help, And Service

    Internet access to view the publication. To view the publication, click Start ➙ All Programs ➙ Online Books ➙ Online Books, then double-click the publication for your computer. The publication is also available on the Lenovo Support Web site at: http://www.lenovo.com/support Notes: 1.

  • Page 76: Lenovo Welcome

    Lenovo Welcome The Lenovo Welcome program introduces some innovative built-in features of Lenovo to you and guides you through some important setup tasks to help you make the most of your computer. Access Help The Access Help information system provides information about getting started, doing basic tasks, customizing settings for your personal preference, protecting data, expanding and upgrading, and troubleshooting.

  • Page 77: Using The Documentation And Diagnostic Programs

    Support Web site at: http://www.lenovo.com/support Calling for service During the warranty period, you can get help and information from the Lenovo Customer Support Center by telephone. The following services are available during the warranty period: • Problem determination - Trained service personnel are available to assist you with determining a hardware problem and deciding what action is necessary to solve the problem.

  • Page 78: 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...

  • Page 79: Appendix A. Notices

    Lenovo representative for information on the products and services currently available in your area. Any reference to a Lenovo product, program, or service is not intended to state or imply that only that Lenovo product, program, or service may be used. Any functionally equivalent product, program, or service that does not infringe any Lenovo intellectual property right may be used instead.

  • Page 80: Television Output Notice

    Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited. European conformance CE mark Trademarks Lenovo, the Lenovo logo, Rescue and Recovery, ThinkCentre, and ThinkVantage are trademarks of Lenovo in the United States, other countries, or both. Microsoft and Windows are trademarks of the Microsoft group of companies.

  • Page 81: Index

    Input/Output (I/O) features drivers, device installing drives device drivers © Copyright Lenovo 2010...
  • Page 82 PS/2 keyboard connector replacing PS/2 mouse connector purchasing additional services Lenovo Customer Support Center Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools rear connectors Lenovo Web site recovering Lenovo Welcome from a POST and BIOS update failure...
  • Page 83 VGA monitor connector service video subsystem and help viewing or changing settings getting Lenovo Customer Support Center services other purchasing additional warranty information Set Administrator Password Web site, Lenovo Set Power-On Password workspace, backup and recovery...
  • Page 84 ThinkCentre User Guide...
  • Page 86 Part Number: 0A22638 Printed in USA (1P) P/N: 0A22638 *0A22638*...

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