Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox ..Replacing the front audio and USB assembly Lenovo System Toolbox ... Replacing the heat sink ...
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Windows 7 Ultimate 64 Recovery CD ..Index....Windows 7 Starter 32 Recovery CD ..Windows XP Professional Recovery CD . . . ThinkCentre Hardware Maintenance Manual...
Chapter 1. About this manual This manual contains service and reference information for ThinkCentre® computer machine types listed on the front cover. This manual is intended only for trained servicers who are familiar with Lenovo® computer products. Note: Be sure to read and understand the Chapter 2 “Safety information” on page 3 before using the information in this manual.
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Lenovo plans to transition to RoHS compliance well before the implementation date and expects its suppliers to be ready to support Lenovo's requirements and schedule in the EU. Products sold in 2005 will contain some RoHS compliant FRUs. The following statement pertains to these products and any product Lenovo produces containing RoHS compliant parts.
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(This practice ensures correct grounding of the units.) • If an electrical accident occurs: – Use caution; do not become a victim yourself. – Switch off power. – Send another person to get medical aid. ThinkCentre Hardware Maintenance Manual...
Voltage-selection switch Some computers are equipped with a voltage-selection switch located near the power-cord connection point on the computer. If your computer has a voltage-selection switch, ensure that you set the switch to match the voltage available at your electrical outlet. Setting the voltage-selection switch incorrectly can cause permanent damage to the computer.
Safety notices (multi-lingual translations) The caution and danger safety notices in this section are provided in the following languages: • English • Arabic • Brazilian/Portuguese • Chinese (simplified) • Chinese (traditional) ThinkCentre Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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• French • German • Hebrew • Italian • Korean • Spanish DANGER Electrical current from power, telephone and communication cables is hazardous. To avoid a shock hazard: • Do not connect or disconnect any cables or perform installation, maintenance, or reconfiguration of this product during an electrical storm.
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The device also might have more than one power cord. To remove all electrical current from the device, ensure that all power cords are disconnected from the power source. ThinkCentre Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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≥18 kg (37 lbs) ≥32 kg (70.5 lbs) ≥55 kg (121.2 lbs) PERIGO ThinkCentre Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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A corrente elétrica proveniente de cabos de alimentação, de telefone e de comunicações é perigosa. Para evitar risco de choque elétrico: • Não conecte nem desconecte nenhum cabo ou execute instalação, manutenção ou reconfiguração deste produto durante uma tempestade com raios. •...
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O dispositivo também pode ter mais de um cabo de alimentação. Para remover toda a corrente elétrica do dispositivo, assegure que todos os cabos de alimentação estejam desconectados da fonte de alimentação. ThinkCentre Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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(sauf instruction contraire mentionnée dans les procédures d'installation et de configuration). • Lorsque vous installez, que vous déplacez, ou que vous manipulez le présent produit ou des périphériques qui lui sont raccordés, reportez-vous aux instructions ci-dessous pour connecter et déconnecter les différents cordons. ThinkCentre Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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Connexion Déconnexion 1. Mettez les unités HORS TENSION. 1. Mettez les unités HORS TENSION. 2. Commencez par brancher tous les cordons sur les 2. Débranchez les cordons d'alimentation des prises. unités. 3. Débranchez les câbles d'interface des connecteurs. 3. Branchez les câbles d'interface sur des connecteurs. 4.
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Schutzkontakt anschließen. • Die Signalkabel nach Möglichkeit einhändig anschließen oder lösen, um einen Stromschlag durch Berühren von Oberflächen mit unterschiedlichem elektrischem Potenzial zu vermeiden. • Geräte niemals einschalten, wenn Hinweise auf Feuer, Wasser oder Gebäudeschäden vorliegen. ThinkCentre Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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• Die Verbindung zu den angeschlossenen Netzkabeln, Telekommunikationssystemen, Netzwerken und Modems ist vor dem Öffnen des Gehäuses zu unterbrechen, sofern in den Installations- und Konfigurationsprozeduren keine anders lautenden Anweisungen enthalten sind. • Zum Installieren, Transportieren und Öffnen der Abdeckungen des Computers oder der angeschlossenen Einheiten die Kabel gemäß...
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Mit dem Netzschalter an der Einheit und am Netzteil wird die Stromversorgung für die Einheit nicht unterbrochen. Die Einheit kann auch mit mehreren Netzkabeln ausgestattet sein. Um die Stromversorgung für die Einheit vollständig zu unterbrechen, müssen alle zum Gerät führenden Netzkabel vom Netz getrennt werden. ThinkCentre Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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• Collegare tutti i fili elettrici a una presa di alimentazione correttamente cablata e dotata di messa a terra. • Collegare alle prese elettriche appropriate tutte le apparecchiature che verranno utilizzate per questo prodotto. ThinkCentre Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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• Se possibile, utilizzare solo una mano per collegare o scollegare i cavi di segnale. • Non accendere assolutamente apparecchiature in presenza di incendi, perdite d'acqua o danno strutturale. • Scollegare i cavi di alimentazione, i sistemi di telecomunicazione, le reti e il modem prima di aprire i coperchi del dispositivo, salvo istruzioni contrarie relative alle procedure di installazione e configurazione.
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Il pulsante di controllo dell'alimentazione presente sull'unità e l'interruttore dell'alimentatore non disattivano l'alimentazione corrente fornita all'unità. E' possibile che l'unità disponga di più cavi di alimentazione. Per disattivare l'alimentazione dall'unità, accertarsi che tutti i cavi di alimentazione siano scollegati dalla fonte di alimentazione. ThinkCentre Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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• Cualquier equipo que se conecte a este producto también debe conectarse a tomas de corriente debidamente cableadas. • Siempre que sea posible, utilice una sola mano para conectar o desconectar los cables de señal. • No encienda nunca un equipo cuando hay señales de fuego, agua o daños estructurales. ThinkCentre Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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• Desconecte los cables de alimentación, los sistemas de telecomunicaciones, las redes y los módems conectados antes de abrir las cubiertas de los dispositivos, a menos que se indique lo contrario en los procedimientos de instalación y configuración. • Conecte y desconecte los cables, como se describe en la tabla siguiente, cuando instale, mueva o abra las cubiertas de este producto o de los dispositivos conectados.
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Además, el dispositivo podría tener más de un cable de alimentación. Para suprimir toda la corriente eléctrica del dispositivo, asegúrese de que todos los cables de alimentación estén desconectados de la toma de corriente. ThinkCentre Hardware Maintenance Manual...
Note: This section applies only to computer models that have an internal hard disk drive and preinstalled software from Lenovo. Use the ThinkVantage® Productivity Center program which is preinstalled on most ThinkCentre products for general information about the use, operation, and maintenance of the computer. The ThinkVantage Productivity Center program also contains information to help you solve problems and get repair service or other technical assistance.
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Input frequency range: 50 to 60 Hz Voltage-selection switch setting: 115 V ac – High range: Minimum: 200 V ac Maximum: 240 V ac Input frequency range: 50 to 60 Hz Voltage-selection switch setting: 230 V ac ThinkCentre Hardware Maintenance Manual...
Notes: To eliminate confusion, identical systems are considered identical only if they: 1. Are the exact machine type and models 2. Have the same BIOS level 3. Have the same adapters/attachments in the same locations 4. Have the same address jumpers/terminators/cabling ThinkCentre Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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5. Have the same software versions and levels 6. Have the same diagnostic diskettes (version) 7. Have the same configuration options set in the system 8. Have the same setup for operating-system-controlled files Comparing the configuration and software setup between “working and non-working” systems will often lead to problem resolution.
To run the Lenovo System Toolbox program, 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.
You can also download the latest version of the PC-Doctor for DOS diagnostic program from http://www.lenovo.com/support. The PC-Doctor for DOS diagnostic program runs independently of the Windows operating system. Use the PC-Doctor for DOS diagnostic program if you are unable to start the Windows operating system or if the two diagnostic programs preinstalled on your computer have not been successful in isolating a possible problem.
Navigating through the diagnostics programs Use the cursor movement keys to navigate within the menus. • The Enter key is used to select a menu item. • The Esc key is used to back up to the previous menu. • For online help, select F1. Running tests There are four ways to run the diagnostic tests.
To view details of a failure or to view a list of test results, use the following procedure from any test category screen: 1. Press F3 to activate the log file. 2. Press F3 again to save the file to diskette or press F2 to print the file. ThinkCentre Hardware Maintenance Manual...
When this option is set to Disable, the device connected to the External SATA connector cannot be accessed. To enable or disable a device, do the following: 1. Start the Setup Utility program. See “Starting the Setup Utility program” on page 39. ThinkCentre Hardware Maintenance Manual...
2. From the Setup Utility program main menu, select Devices. 3. Depending on the device you want to enable or disable, do one of the following: • Select USB Setup to enable or disable a USB device. • Select ATA Drive Setup to enable or disable an internal or external SATA device. 4.
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1. Make sure the component that is called out is connected and/or enabled. See Chapter 6 “Using the Setup Utility” on page 39. 2. Re-run test. 3. Replace the component that is called out in warning statement. 4. Replace the component under test. ThinkCentre Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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Diagnostic Error Code FRU/Action 1. Make sure the component that is called out is 000-198-XXX BIOS test aborted connected and/or enabled. See Chapter 6 “Using the Setup Utility” on page 39. 2. Flash the system and retest. See “Updating (flashing) BIOS from a disc”...
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001-273-XXX System IRQ6 (diskette drive) failure 1. Diskette Cable 2. Diskette drive 3. System board 001-274-XXX System IRQ7 failure 1. Device on IRQ7 2. System board 001-275-XXX System IRQ8 failure 1. Device on IRQ8 2. System board ThinkCentre Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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Diagnostic Error Code FRU/Action 001-276-XXX System IRQ9 failure 1. Device on IRQ9 2. System board 001-277-XXX System IRQ10 failure 1. Device on IRQ10 2. System board 001-278-XXX System IRQ11 failure 1. Device on IRQ11 2. System board 001-279-XXX System IRQ12 failure 1.
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2. System board 006-000-XXX Diskette interface Test Passed No action 006-0XX-XXX Diskette interface error 1. Diskette drive Cable 2. Diskette drive 3. System board 006-195-XXX Diskette interface Test aborted by user Information only Restart the test, if necessary. ThinkCentre Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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Diagnostic Error Code FRU/Action 006-196-XXX Diskette interface test halt, error threshold 1. Press F3 to review the log file. exceeded 2. Restart the test to reset the log file. 006-197-XXX Diskette interface test warning 1. If a component is called out, make sure it is connected and/or enabled .
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018-199-XXX PCI Card test failed, cause unknown 1. Go to “Undetermined problems” on page 62. 2. Flash the system and re-test. See “Updating (flashing) BIOS from a disc” on page 208. 3. Replace component under function test. ThinkCentre Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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Diagnostic Error Code FRU/Action 018-250-XXX PCI Card Services error 1. PCI card 2. Riser card, if installed 3. System board 020-000-XXX PCI Interface Test Passed No action 020-0XX-XXX PCI Interface error 1. PCI card 2. Riser card, if installed 3. System board 020-195-XXX PCI Test aborted by user Information only Restart the test, if necessary.
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030-03X-XXX 030-04X-XXX SCSI interface error 1. SCSI signal cable 2. Check AC/DC power adapter 3. SCSI device 4. SCSI adapter card, if installed 5. System board 030-195-XXX SCSI interface Test aborted by user Information only Restart the test, if necessary. ThinkCentre Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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Diagnostic Error Code FRU/Action 030-196-XXX SCSI interface test halt, error threshold 1. Press F3 to review the log file. exceeded 2. Restart the test to reset the log file. 030-197-XXX SCSI interface test warning 1. Make sure the component that is called out is connected and/or enabled.
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080-195-XXX Game Port interface Test aborted by user Information only Restart the test, if necessary. 080-196-XXX Game Port interface test halt, error 1. Press F3 to review the log file. threshold exceeded 2. Restart the test to reset the log file. ThinkCentre Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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Diagnostic Error Code FRU/Action 1. Make sure the component that is called out is 080-197-XXX Game Port interface test warning connected and/or enabled. See Chapter 6 “Using the Setup Utility” on page 39. 2. Re-run the test. 3. Replace the component that is called out in warning statement.
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See Chapter 6 “Using the Setup Utility” on page 39. 2. Flash the system and re-test. See “Updating (flashing) BIOS from a disc” on page 208. 3. Go to “Undetermined problems” on page 62. ThinkCentre Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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Diagnostic Error Code FRU/Action 170-199-XXX Voltage Sensor(s) test failed, cause 1. See “Undetermined problems” on page 62. unknown 2. Flash the system and re-test. See “Updating (flashing) BIOS from a disc” on page 208. 3. Replace component under function test. 170-250-XXX 170-251-XXX Voltage Sensor(s) Voltage 1.
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No action 302-000-XXX Mouse Test Passed No action 302-XXX-XXX Mouse error 1. Mouse 2. Check and test Keyboard 3. System board 303-000-XXX Joystick Test Passed No action 303-XXX-XXX Joystick error Remove the Joystick and re-test the system ThinkCentre Hardware Maintenance Manual...
Diagnostic Error Code FRU/Action No action 305-000-XXX Monitor DDC Test Passed 305-250-XXX Monitor DDC self test failure 1. Run the Setup Utility program to enable DDC 2. Cable 3. Monitor 4. Video card 5. System board 415-000-XXXModem Test Passed No action 415-XXX-XXX Modem error Remove the Modem and re-test the system Beep symptoms...
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Press F10 to exit. 0662 Configuration change has occurred This error message is displayed when a floppy drive change has been made. Press F10 to exit. ThinkCentre Hardware Maintenance Manual...
Error code POST error message Description/Action 1820 More than one external fingerprint If more than one external fingerprint reader is attached. Power off and reader is connected to a computer, remove all but the reader that you this error message will be displayed set up within your main operating to inform you to remove all of the system.
1. Turn off the computer and the power. 2. Remove or disconnect the following components (if installed) one at a time. a. External devices (modem, printer, or mouse) b. Any adapter cards c. Memory modules d. Extended video memory ThinkCentre Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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e. External Cache f. External Cache RAM g. Hard disk drive h. Diskette drive 3. Turn on the power and the computer to re-test the system. 4. Repeat steps 1 through 3 until you find the failing device or adapter cards. If all devices and adapter cards have been removed, and the problem continues, replace the system board.
Locating components Figure 3 “Component locations” on page 67 shows the locations of the various components in your computer. To open the computer cover, see “Opening the computer cover” on page 68. ThinkCentre Hardware Maintenance Manual...
Figure 3. Component locations Optical drive Heat sink Front bezel Memory module Hard disk drive (installed in some models) Battery System fan assembly Internal speaker Locating parts on the system board Figure 4 “System board parts locations” on page 68 shows the locations of the parts on the system board. Chapter 8 Replacing FRUs...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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7. Alternate tightening each screw a small and equal amount until the heat sink is secured to the system board. Do not over-tighten the screws. 8. Go to “Completing the parts replacement” on page 87. ThinkCentre Hardware Maintenance Manual...
Do not open your computer or attempt any repair before reading and understanding the “Important safety information” in the ThinkStation Safety and Warranty Guide that came with your computer. To obtain a copy of the ThinkStation 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.
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...
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CAUTION: The heat sink and microprocessor might be very hot. Turn off the computer and wait three to five minutes to let the computer cool before opening the computer cover. To replace the system board: 1. Open the computer cover. See “Opening the computer cover” on page 68. 2.
Replacing the system fan Attention 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 ThinkCentre Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide, go to: http://www.lenovo.com/support This section provides instructions on how to replace the system fan. To replace the system fan: 1. Open the computer cover. See “Opening the computer cover” on page 68. 2. Disconnect the system fan cable from the system fan connector on the system board. See “Locating parts on the system board”...
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...
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3. Disconnect the power cable from the optical drive first. 4. Press inward on the side tabs of the hard disk drive bracket. Place your finger on the tab located on the front of the hard disk drive bracket and then pivot the hard disk drive upward to remove it from the hard disk drive bay.
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...
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ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide, go to: http://www.lenovo.com/support This section provides instructions on how to replace the ac power adapter bracket. To replace the ac power adapter bracket, do the following: 1. Remove any media from the drives and turn off all attached devices and the computer.
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8. Connect the ac power adapter to the ac power adapter connector on the rear of your computer. See “Locating connectors on the rear of your computer” on page 65. 9. Connect the power cord to an workable electrical outlet. 10. Go to “Completing the parts replacement” on page 87. ThinkCentre Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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...
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...
Figure 28. Removing the internal speaker 6. Position the new internal speaker into the metal clips and push the internal speaker upwards until it is secured by the lock latch 7. Connect the new internal speaker cable to the system board. See “Locating parts on the system board”...
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6. Reconnect the external cables and power cords to the computer. See “Locating connectors on the rear of your computer” on page 65. 7. To update your configuration, see Chapter 6 “Using the Setup Utility” on page 39. ThinkCentre Hardware Maintenance Manual...
• MT 5296: all models • MT 3025, 3034, 3131, 3142, 3307, 3356, 4394, 5092, 6667, and 6673_SB Keyboard and Mouse Keyboard (Lenovo Preferred Pro USB -- without hub) FRU # US English • MT 3244: A1U A2U A9G A8U BIG B2G B3G B4U •...
Recovery discs Windows Vista 32 Home Basic Recovery CD Windows Vista 32 Home Basic FRU # US English • MT 3244: CTO • MT 3257: CTO • MT 3467: CTO • MT 3557: CTO 03T5086 • MT 3692: CTO • MT 3853: CTO •...
Windows 7 Starter 32 Recovery CD Windows 7 Starter 32 FRU # US English • MT 3244: • MT 3257: • MT 3467: • MT 3557: 03T0490 • MT 3692: • MT 3853: • MT 5226: • MT 5296: • MT 3025, 3034, 3131, 3142, 3307, 3356, 4394, 5092, 6667, and 6673_SB Windows XP Professional Recovery CD Windows XP Professional FRU #...
“Using passwords” on page 39. Operating system password Note: This section applies only to computer models that have an operating system preinstalled from Lenovo. An operating system password is very similar to a power-on password and denies access to the computer by an unauthorized user when the password is activated.
6. Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the update. Updating (flashing) BIOS from your operating system Note: Because Lenovo makes constant improvements to the Web site, the Web page contents are subject to change without notice, including the contents referenced in the following procedure.
3. Locate the Clear CMOS /Recovery jumper on the system board. Refer to “Locating parts on the system board” on page 67. 4. Remove any cables that impede access to the Clear CMOS /Recovery jumper. 5. Move the jumper from the standard position (pin 1 and pin 2) to the maintenance position (pin 2 and pin 3).
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