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Lenovo ThinkStation P710 Hardware Maintenance Manual (220 pages)

Brand: Lenovo | Category: Desktop | Size: 18.17 MB

Table Of Contents3................................................................................................................................................................

Safety Information3................................................................................................................................................................

About This Manual6................................................................................................................................................................

Chapter 1. Read This First: Important Safety Information7................................................................................................................................................................

Power Cords And Power Adapters7................................................................................................................................................................

General Safety7................................................................................................................................................................

Electrical Safety8................................................................................................................................................................

Safety Inspection Guide10................................................................................................................................................................

Handling Electrostatic Discharge-sensitive Devices10................................................................................................................................................................

Grounding Requirements11................................................................................................................................................................

Safety Notices (multi-lingual Translations)11................................................................................................................................................................

Chapter 2. Product Overview33................................................................................................................................................................

Hardware Locations33................................................................................................................................................................

Front View33................................................................................................................................................................

Rear View35................................................................................................................................................................

Audio Line-out Connector37................................................................................................................................................................

Ps/2 Keyboard Connector37................................................................................................................................................................

Usb 2.0 Connectors37................................................................................................................................................................

Pci Card Area (pci Cards Available Vary By Model)37................................................................................................................................................................

Security-lock Slot37................................................................................................................................................................

Ethernet Connectors38................................................................................................................................................................

Computer Components39................................................................................................................................................................

Major Frus And Crus39................................................................................................................................................................

Parts On The System Board41................................................................................................................................................................

Internal Drives44................................................................................................................................................................

Machine Type And Model Label46................................................................................................................................................................

Computer Features46................................................................................................................................................................

Ps/2 Mouse Connector48................................................................................................................................................................

Usb 3.0 Connectors48................................................................................................................................................................

Computer Specifications50................................................................................................................................................................

Programs50................................................................................................................................................................

Accessing A Program On Your Computer50................................................................................................................................................................

Installing A Program That Is Ready To Be Installed (windows 7 Only)51................................................................................................................................................................

An Introduction To Lenovo Programs51................................................................................................................................................................

Chapter 3. Using Your Computer53................................................................................................................................................................

Registering Your Computer53................................................................................................................................................................

Setting The Computer Volume53................................................................................................................................................................

Using A Disc53................................................................................................................................................................

Guidelines About Using The Optical Drive53................................................................................................................................................................

Handling And Storing A Disc54................................................................................................................................................................

Playing And Removing A Disc54................................................................................................................................................................

Recording A Disc54................................................................................................................................................................

Connecting To A Network55................................................................................................................................................................

Connecting To An Ethernet Lan55................................................................................................................................................................

Connecting To A Wireless Lan55................................................................................................................................................................

Connecting To A Bluetooth-enabled Device56................................................................................................................................................................

Chapter 4. You And Your Computer57................................................................................................................................................................

Arranging Your Workspace57................................................................................................................................................................

Glare And Lighting57................................................................................................................................................................

Air Circulation57................................................................................................................................................................

Electrical Outlet Locations And Cable Lengths57................................................................................................................................................................

Comfort57................................................................................................................................................................

Accessibility Information58................................................................................................................................................................

Cleaning Your Computer61................................................................................................................................................................

Maintenance61................................................................................................................................................................

Basic Maintenance Tips61................................................................................................................................................................

Good Maintenance Practices62................................................................................................................................................................

Keeping Your Computer Current62................................................................................................................................................................

Moving Your Computer63................................................................................................................................................................

Chapter 5. Security65................................................................................................................................................................

Locking Your Computer65................................................................................................................................................................

Locking The Computer Cover65................................................................................................................................................................

Attaching A Kensington-style Cable Lock67................................................................................................................................................................

Viewing And Changing Security Settings In The Setup Utility Program67................................................................................................................................................................

Using Passwords And Windows Accounts67................................................................................................................................................................

Using Fingerprint Authentication68................................................................................................................................................................

Using The Cover Presence Switch68................................................................................................................................................................

Using Firewalls69................................................................................................................................................................

Protecting Data Against Viruses69................................................................................................................................................................

Computrace Agent Software Embedded In Firmware69................................................................................................................................................................

Trusted Platform Module (tpm)69................................................................................................................................................................

Bios Guard69................................................................................................................................................................

Chapter 6. Advanced Configuration71................................................................................................................................................................

Using The Setup Utility Program71................................................................................................................................................................

Starting The Setup Utility Program71................................................................................................................................................................

Enabling Or Disabling A Device71................................................................................................................................................................

Enabling Or Disabling The Automatic Power-on Of Your Computer71................................................................................................................................................................

Enabling Or Disabling The Erp Lps Compliance Mode72................................................................................................................................................................

Enabling Or Disabling The Configuration Change Detection72................................................................................................................................................................

Changing The Bios Settings Before Installing A New Operating System73................................................................................................................................................................

Using Bios Passwords73................................................................................................................................................................

Password Types73................................................................................................................................................................

Password Considerations74................................................................................................................................................................

Selecting A Startup Device75................................................................................................................................................................

Exiting The Setup Utility Program76................................................................................................................................................................

Updating And Recovering The Bios76................................................................................................................................................................

Bios Levels76................................................................................................................................................................

Updating The Bios76................................................................................................................................................................

Recovering From A Bios Update Failure77................................................................................................................................................................

Configuring Raid77................................................................................................................................................................

Configuring Raid With Intel Rste77................................................................................................................................................................

Quick Raid Setup Using The Lsi Megaraid Bios Configuration Utility80................................................................................................................................................................

Chapter 7. Troubleshooting, Diagnostics, And Recovery83................................................................................................................................................................

Basic Procedure For Resolving Computer Problems83................................................................................................................................................................

Troubleshooting83................................................................................................................................................................

Startup Problems83................................................................................................................................................................

Audio Problems84................................................................................................................................................................

Cd Or Dvd Problems85................................................................................................................................................................

Intermittent Problems86................................................................................................................................................................

Storage Drive Problems86................................................................................................................................................................

Ethernet Lan Problems86................................................................................................................................................................

Wireless Lan Problem87................................................................................................................................................................

Bluetooth Problems88................................................................................................................................................................

Performance Problems89................................................................................................................................................................

Serial Connector Problem90................................................................................................................................................................

Usb Device Problem90................................................................................................................................................................

Software And Driver Problems90................................................................................................................................................................

Diagnostics91................................................................................................................................................................

Lenovo Solution Center91................................................................................................................................................................

Uefi Diagnostic Program91................................................................................................................................................................

Hardware Diagnostics92................................................................................................................................................................

Recovery Information93................................................................................................................................................................

Recovery Information For Windows 793................................................................................................................................................................

Recovery Information For Windows 1094................................................................................................................................................................

Chapter 8. Service Checkout And Symptom-to-fru Index97................................................................................................................................................................

Service Checkout97................................................................................................................................................................

Problem Determination Tips97................................................................................................................................................................

Symptom-to-fru Index98................................................................................................................................................................

Hard Disk Drive Boot Error98................................................................................................................................................................

Power Supply Problems99................................................................................................................................................................

Beep Symptoms99................................................................................................................................................................

Post Error Codes100................................................................................................................................................................

Miscellaneous Error Conditions101................................................................................................................................................................

Undetermined Problems103................................................................................................................................................................

Chapter 9. Installing Or Replacing Hardware105................................................................................................................................................................

Handling Static-sensitive Devices105................................................................................................................................................................

Preparing Your Computer And Removing The Computer Cover105................................................................................................................................................................

Installing Or Replacing Hardware106................................................................................................................................................................

External Options106................................................................................................................................................................

Direct Cooling Air Baffle107................................................................................................................................................................

Device In The Optical-drive Bay108................................................................................................................................................................

Storage Drive In The Flex Bay Storage Enclosure111................................................................................................................................................................

Device In The 5.25-inch Flex Module116................................................................................................................................................................

Card Reader119................................................................................................................................................................

Optical-drive Bracket128................................................................................................................................................................

Cover Presence Switch130................................................................................................................................................................

Front Fan Assembly132................................................................................................................................................................

Internal Storage Drive133................................................................................................................................................................

Blind-connect Assembly151................................................................................................................................................................

Power Supply Assembly153................................................................................................................................................................

Pci Card155................................................................................................................................................................

Full-length Pci Card160................................................................................................................................................................

Super Capacitor Module162................................................................................................................................................................

Rear Fan Assembly165................................................................................................................................................................

Heat Sink And Fan Assembly167................................................................................................................................................................

Memory Module169................................................................................................................................................................

Flex Adapter171................................................................................................................................................................

Battery173................................................................................................................................................................

Microprocessor175................................................................................................................................................................

System Board179................................................................................................................................................................

Front Panel I/o Cable183................................................................................................................................................................

Internal Speaker186................................................................................................................................................................

Wi-fi Units188................................................................................................................................................................

Completing The Parts Replacement195................................................................................................................................................................

Chapter 10. Getting Information, Help, And Service199................................................................................................................................................................

Information Resources199................................................................................................................................................................

Accessing The User Guide In Various Languages199................................................................................................................................................................

Windows Help System199................................................................................................................................................................

Safety And Warranty199................................................................................................................................................................

Lenovo Web Site199................................................................................................................................................................

Lenovo Support Web Site200................................................................................................................................................................

Frequently Asked Questions200................................................................................................................................................................

Help And Service200................................................................................................................................................................

Calling For Service200................................................................................................................................................................

Using Other Services201................................................................................................................................................................

Purchasing Additional Services201................................................................................................................................................................

Appendix A. System Memory Speed203................................................................................................................................................................

Appendix B. Regulatory Information205................................................................................................................................................................

Export Classification Notice205................................................................................................................................................................

Electronic Emissions Notices205................................................................................................................................................................

Federal Communications Commission Declaration Of Conformity205................................................................................................................................................................

Eurasian Compliance Mark207................................................................................................................................................................

Brazil Audio Notice207................................................................................................................................................................

Mexico Wireless-radio Compliance Information207................................................................................................................................................................

Additional Regulatory Information207................................................................................................................................................................

Appendix C. Weee And Recycling Information209................................................................................................................................................................

Important Weee Information209................................................................................................................................................................

Recycling Information For Japan209................................................................................................................................................................

Recycling Information For Brazil210................................................................................................................................................................

Battery Recycling Information For Taiwan210................................................................................................................................................................

Battery Recycling Information For The European Union211................................................................................................................................................................

Appendix D. Restriction Of Hazardous Substances (rohs) Directive213................................................................................................................................................................

European Union Rohs213................................................................................................................................................................

China Rohs213................................................................................................................................................................

Turkish Rohs213................................................................................................................................................................

Ukraine Rohs214................................................................................................................................................................

India Rohs214................................................................................................................................................................

Appendix E. Energy Star Model Information215................................................................................................................................................................

Copyright Lenovo215................................................................................................................................................................

Appendix F. Notices217................................................................................................................................................................

Trademarks218................................................................................................................................................................

Lenovo ThinkStation P710 User Manual (170 pages)

Brand: Lenovo | Category: Desktop | Size: 12.65 MB

Table Of Contents3................................................................................................................................................................

Read This First: Important Safety Information7................................................................................................................................................................

Before Using This Manual7................................................................................................................................................................

Service And Upgrades7................................................................................................................................................................

Static Electricity Prevention8................................................................................................................................................................

Power Cords And Power Adapters8................................................................................................................................................................

Extension Cords And Related Devices8................................................................................................................................................................

Plugs And Outlets9................................................................................................................................................................

External Devices9................................................................................................................................................................

Heat And Product Ventilation9................................................................................................................................................................

Operating Environment10................................................................................................................................................................

Laser Compliance Statement10................................................................................................................................................................

Power Supply Statement11................................................................................................................................................................

Cleaning And Maintenance11................................................................................................................................................................

Chapter 1. Product Overview13................................................................................................................................................................

Hardware Locations13................................................................................................................................................................

Front View13................................................................................................................................................................

Rear View15................................................................................................................................................................

Audio Line-out Connector17................................................................................................................................................................

Ps/2 Keyboard Connector17................................................................................................................................................................

Usb 2.0 Connectors17................................................................................................................................................................

Pci Card Area (pci Cards Available Vary By Model)17................................................................................................................................................................

Security-lock Slot17................................................................................................................................................................

Ethernet Connectors18................................................................................................................................................................

Computer Components19................................................................................................................................................................

Parts On The System Board19................................................................................................................................................................

Internal Drives22................................................................................................................................................................

Machine Type And Model Label24................................................................................................................................................................

Computer Features24................................................................................................................................................................

Ps/2 Mouse Connector26................................................................................................................................................................

Usb 3.0 Connectors26................................................................................................................................................................

Computer Specifications28................................................................................................................................................................

Programs28................................................................................................................................................................

Accessing A Program On Your Computer28................................................................................................................................................................

Installing A Program That Is Ready To Be Installed (windows 7 Only)29................................................................................................................................................................

An Introduction To Lenovo Programs29................................................................................................................................................................

Chapter 2. Using Your Computer31................................................................................................................................................................

Registering Your Computer31................................................................................................................................................................

Setting The Computer Volume31................................................................................................................................................................

Using A Disc31................................................................................................................................................................

Guidelines About Using The Optical Drive31................................................................................................................................................................

Handling And Storing A Disc32................................................................................................................................................................

Playing And Removing A Disc32................................................................................................................................................................

Recording A Disc32................................................................................................................................................................

Connecting To A Network33................................................................................................................................................................

Connecting To An Ethernet Lan33................................................................................................................................................................

Connecting To A Wireless Lan33................................................................................................................................................................

Connecting To A Bluetooth-enabled Device34................................................................................................................................................................

Chapter 3. You And Your Computer35................................................................................................................................................................

Arranging Your Workspace35................................................................................................................................................................

Glare And Lighting35................................................................................................................................................................

Air Circulation35................................................................................................................................................................

Electrical Outlet Locations And Cable Lengths35................................................................................................................................................................

Comfort35................................................................................................................................................................

Accessibility Information36................................................................................................................................................................

Cleaning Your Computer39................................................................................................................................................................

Maintenance39................................................................................................................................................................

Basic Maintenance Tips39................................................................................................................................................................

Good Maintenance Practices39................................................................................................................................................................

Keeping Your Computer Current40................................................................................................................................................................

Moving Your Computer41................................................................................................................................................................

Chapter 4. Security43................................................................................................................................................................

Locking Your Computer43................................................................................................................................................................

Locking The Computer Cover43................................................................................................................................................................

Attaching A Kensington-style Cable Lock45................................................................................................................................................................

Viewing And Changing Security Settings In The Setup Utility Program45................................................................................................................................................................

Using Passwords And Windows Accounts45................................................................................................................................................................

Using Fingerprint Authentication46................................................................................................................................................................

Using The Cover Presence Switch46................................................................................................................................................................

Using Firewalls47................................................................................................................................................................

Protecting Data Against Viruses47................................................................................................................................................................

Computrace Agent Software Embedded In Firmware47................................................................................................................................................................

Trusted Platform Module (tpm)47................................................................................................................................................................

Bios Guard47................................................................................................................................................................

Chapter 5. Advanced Configuration49................................................................................................................................................................

Using The Setup Utility Program49................................................................................................................................................................

Starting The Setup Utility Program49................................................................................................................................................................

Changing The Display Mode Of The Setup Utility Program49................................................................................................................................................................

Changing The Display Language Of The Setup Utility Program49................................................................................................................................................................

Enabling Or Disabling A Device50................................................................................................................................................................

Enabling Or Disabling The Automatic Power-on Of Your Computer50................................................................................................................................................................

Enabling Or Disabling The Erp Lps Compliance Mode50................................................................................................................................................................

Enabling Or Disabling The Configuration Change Detection51................................................................................................................................................................

Changing The Bios Settings Before Installing A New Operating System51................................................................................................................................................................

Using Bios Passwords52................................................................................................................................................................

Selecting A Startup Device53................................................................................................................................................................

Exiting The Setup Utility Program54................................................................................................................................................................

Updating And Recovering The Bios54................................................................................................................................................................

Updating The Bios54................................................................................................................................................................

Recovering From A Bios Update Failure55................................................................................................................................................................

Configuring Raid55................................................................................................................................................................

Configuring Raid With Intel Rste55................................................................................................................................................................

Quick Raid Setup Using The Lsi Megaraid Bios Configuration Utility58................................................................................................................................................................

Chapter 6. Troubleshooting, Diagnostics, And Recovery61................................................................................................................................................................

Basic Procedure For Resolving Computer Problems61................................................................................................................................................................

Troubleshooting61................................................................................................................................................................

Startup Problems61................................................................................................................................................................

Audio Problems62................................................................................................................................................................

Cd Or Dvd Problems63................................................................................................................................................................

Intermittent Problems64................................................................................................................................................................

Storage Drive Problems64................................................................................................................................................................

Ethernet Lan Problems64................................................................................................................................................................

Wireless Lan Problem65................................................................................................................................................................

Bluetooth Problems66................................................................................................................................................................

Performance Problems67................................................................................................................................................................

Serial Connector Problem68................................................................................................................................................................

Usb Device Problem68................................................................................................................................................................

Software And Driver Problems68................................................................................................................................................................

Diagnostics69................................................................................................................................................................

Lenovo Solution Center69................................................................................................................................................................

Hardware Diagnostics69................................................................................................................................................................

Recovery Information70................................................................................................................................................................

Recovery Information For Windows 770................................................................................................................................................................

Recovery Information For Windows 1071................................................................................................................................................................

Chapter 7. Installing Or Replacing Hardware73................................................................................................................................................................

Handling Static-sensitive Devices73................................................................................................................................................................

Preparing Your Computer And Removing The Computer Cover73................................................................................................................................................................

Installing Or Replacing Hardware74................................................................................................................................................................

External Options74................................................................................................................................................................

Direct Cooling Air Baffle75................................................................................................................................................................

Device In The Optical-drive Bay76................................................................................................................................................................

Storage Drive In The Flex Bay Storage Enclosure79................................................................................................................................................................

Device In The 5.25-inch Flex Module84................................................................................................................................................................

Card Reader87................................................................................................................................................................

Optical-drive Bracket91................................................................................................................................................................

Cover Presence Switch93................................................................................................................................................................

Front Fan Assembly95................................................................................................................................................................

Internal Storage Drive96................................................................................................................................................................

Power Supply Assembly117................................................................................................................................................................

Pci Card118................................................................................................................................................................

Full-length Pci Card123................................................................................................................................................................

Super Capacitor Module125................................................................................................................................................................

Rear Fan Assembly128................................................................................................................................................................

Heat Sink And Fan Assembly130................................................................................................................................................................

Memory Module132................................................................................................................................................................

Flex Adapter134................................................................................................................................................................

Battery136................................................................................................................................................................

Wi-fi Units138................................................................................................................................................................

Completing The Parts Replacement145................................................................................................................................................................

Chapter 8. Getting Information, Help, And Service149................................................................................................................................................................

Information Resources149................................................................................................................................................................

Accessing The User Guide In Various Languages149................................................................................................................................................................

Windows Help System149................................................................................................................................................................

Safety And Warranty149................................................................................................................................................................

Lenovo Web Site149................................................................................................................................................................

Lenovo Support Web Site150................................................................................................................................................................

Frequently Asked Questions150................................................................................................................................................................

Help And Service150................................................................................................................................................................

Calling For Service150................................................................................................................................................................

Using Other Services151................................................................................................................................................................

Purchasing Additional Services151................................................................................................................................................................

Appendix A. System Memory Speed153................................................................................................................................................................

Appendix B. Regulatory Information155................................................................................................................................................................

Export Classification Notice155................................................................................................................................................................

Electronic Emissions Notices155................................................................................................................................................................

Federal Communications Commission Declaration Of Conformity155................................................................................................................................................................

Eurasian Compliance Mark157................................................................................................................................................................

Brazil Audio Notice157................................................................................................................................................................

Mexico Wireless-radio Compliance Information157................................................................................................................................................................

Additional Regulatory Information158................................................................................................................................................................

Appendix C. Weee And Recycling Information159................................................................................................................................................................

Important Weee Information159................................................................................................................................................................

Recycling Information For Japan159................................................................................................................................................................

Recycling Information For Brazil160................................................................................................................................................................

Battery Recycling Information For Taiwan160................................................................................................................................................................

Battery Recycling Information For The European Union161................................................................................................................................................................

Appendix D. Restriction Of Hazardous Substances (rohs) Directive163................................................................................................................................................................

European Union Rohs163................................................................................................................................................................

China Rohs163................................................................................................................................................................

Turkish Rohs163................................................................................................................................................................

Ukraine Rohs164................................................................................................................................................................

India Rohs164................................................................................................................................................................

Taiwan Rohs164................................................................................................................................................................

Appendix E. Energy Star Model Information165................................................................................................................................................................

Appendix F. Notices167................................................................................................................................................................

Trademarks168................................................................................................................................................................

Lenovo ThinkStation P710 Configuration Manual (49 pages)

How to Create and Configure RAID Arrays

Brand: Lenovo | Category: Desktop | Size: 2.27 MB

Lenovo ThinkStation P710 User Manual (36 pages)

Brand: Lenovo | Category: Digital Photo Frame | Size: 5.07 MB

Table Of Contents2................................................................................................................................................................

Statement3................................................................................................................................................................

Precautions4................................................................................................................................................................

Know The Dpf5................................................................................................................................................................

Product Presentation5................................................................................................................................................................

Use The Remote Control5................................................................................................................................................................

Connection6................................................................................................................................................................

Connecting To Pc With Usb Cable7................................................................................................................................................................

Interface7................................................................................................................................................................

Power On8................................................................................................................................................................

Play Photos8................................................................................................................................................................

Copy9................................................................................................................................................................

Delete10................................................................................................................................................................

Zoom11................................................................................................................................................................

Play Mode12................................................................................................................................................................

Slideshow With Music13................................................................................................................................................................

Ratio13................................................................................................................................................................

Slideshow Interval14................................................................................................................................................................

Transition Effect14................................................................................................................................................................

Play Music15................................................................................................................................................................

Play Movies16................................................................................................................................................................

Settings19................................................................................................................................................................

Storage20................................................................................................................................................................

Photo20................................................................................................................................................................

Music21................................................................................................................................................................

Movie21................................................................................................................................................................

Alarm22................................................................................................................................................................

System25................................................................................................................................................................

Others34................................................................................................................................................................

Trouble Shooting34................................................................................................................................................................