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1. sss 29 Windows Help and Support ior Arsen la 30 BIOS Setup Utility soe RR ette t eu 30 Performing Daily Maintenance Tasks ss m 31 Hardware Replacement Guide 33 OCATIONS sci coco oe a o a o ROC PUO M pea mE RU TERRE 37 R placing hardware ee erben 39 issuance 53 lip re ation ss testen 83 Trademarks ns iin 54 Enabling ErP compliance mode ig ace HH 54 Contents Using the Computer Hardware po pO This chapter contains the following Oo o topics gt Introduction to the computer hardware Information on computer connections po Note The descriptions in this chapter might be 9 different from what you see on your computer depending on the computer model and configuration L User Guide 1 mm Front view of the chassis A Attention Be careful not to block any air vents on the computer Blocked EmJEmHmrmummui air vents can cause overheating SE E ONG Microphone connector Headphone connector USB 3 0 connector USB 2 0 connector Overclock switch button Power button Engine Srart but2. L e If you want to install an operating system and back it up with OneKey Recovery you must format the C partition in NTFS format and o install the operating system on the C partition o Otherwise the OneKey Recovery system cannot po run UserGuide 19 EN EEE EEE MU A SW E Note about the service partition The files and relevant data used by the rescue system are saved in the service partition Deleting this partition will make the rescue system unusable For more detailed information see the following instructions From the Search charm select Apps Control Panel Administrative Tools Computer Management Disk Management you can see the service partition which must not be deleted Note The recovery files and relevant data used by the rescue system are saved in the service partition If the service partition is deleted or damaged by someone other than authorized Lenovo service personnel Lenovo will not be liable for any losses arising therefrom in any way OneKey Recovery OneKey Recovery is an easy to use application You can use it to restore your computer to the system default or to a previously backed up state Detailed Operation Procedure 1 Repeatedly press and release the F2 key once turning on the computer until the Lenovo Rescue System opens then select OneKey Recovery Note System Recovery will overwrite all of the data on the C drive To prevent loss of da
3. The Charms Bar Charms provide new and faster ways to perform many basic tasks To display the charms do one of the following e Move the cursor to the top right or bottom right corner of the screen f your computer is equipped with touch screen swipe in from the right edge of the screen e Press the Windows key Sil C Shutting down the computer To shut down the computer 1 Move the cursor to the top right or bottom right corner of the screen then click Settings If your computer is equipped with touch screen swipe in from the right edge of the screen then tap Settings 2 Select Power Shutdown 16 User Guide Switching between apps Sometimes you want to get back to an app you were just using or quickly switch through your recent apps To switch between apps Move the cursor to the top left corner then click to bring in the next app If your computer is equipped with touch screen swipe in from the left edge of the screen to bring in the next app Closing an app To close an app do one of the following e Move the cursor to the top left corner of the screen When the thumbnail appears drag it to the bottom of the screen e Move the cursor to the top edge of the screen When the cursor becomes a hand drag the app page to the bottom of the screen e f your computer is equipped with touch screen swipe in from the top edge of the screen When the app page becomes smaller drag it to the bottom of
4. CIE OL TT ET EEE gojan e EERERES 1 c JN H H System fan connectors 8 pins power connector Memory slots 4 Microprocessor and socket Microprocessor fan connector 24 pins power connector USB 3 0 connectors 2 eSATA connectors SATA connectors 2 Front panel connectors EmBHmEEEUBBE es User Guide USB 2 0 connectors 3 LPC debug connector Clear CMOS jumper PCI Express X 1 adapter slots 2 PCI Express X 16 graphics adapter slots 2 Ei El E3 E 3 El Front audio connector Replacing hardware A Attention Do not remove the computer cover or attempt any repair before reading the Important safety information in the Safety and Warranty Guide that was included with your computer To obtain copies of the Safety and Warranty Guide go to the Support Web site at http support lenovo com General information Pre disassembly instructions Before proceeding with the disassembly procedure make sure that you do the following 1 Turn off the power to the system and all peripherals 2 Unplug all power and signal cables from the computer 3 Place the system on a flat stable surface Removing the computer cover EN Attention e Turn off the computer and wait 3 to 5 minutes to let it cool down before removing the cover e For this procedur
5. cleaner to clean in otherwise inaccessible corners e To clean the keyboard thoroughly shut down the computer and scrub it gently with a wet cloth Do not use the keyboard until it is dry Do not do any of the following e Allow water to enter the computer e Use a heavily dampened cloth e Spray water directly onto the surface of the monitor or inside the computer LCD monitor should be cleaned daily Use a dry cloth to brush dust from the monitor and keyboard every day Keep all surfaces clean and free of grease stains User Guide 31 32 User Guide Hardware Replacement Guide po po This chapter contains the following 4 topics Identifying internal components Identifying parts on the system board gt Removing the computer cover Replacing a memory module gt Replacing a hard disk drive o gt Replacing a solid state drive 9 gt Replacing an optical drive gt Replacing a graphics card gt Replacing the keyboard and mouse User Guide 33 mm T L This guide is intended to be used by customers who are replacing Customer Replaceable Units CRUs as well as trained service personnel who are replacing Field Replaceable Units FRUs In this guide CRUs and FRUs will often be referred to as parts Overview Note Tra
6. the install process by powering the system off or through other drastic means This can cause system program problems or even failure during system initialization During the uninstall process never directly delete the files or folders This is harmful to the operating system and might cause a system wide malfunction Use the following procedure to properly uninstall programs 1 Back up all documents and system settings related to the program before removing it If the program has its own uninstaller run it directly to uninstall the program If the program does not have its own uninstaller then select Apps Control Panel from the Search charm From the Control Panel choose Programs Programs and Features Find the applicable program from the Programs and Features dialog box and then select Uninstall Change 6 Perform the instructions displayed to uninstall the software Troubleshooting Problems with Optical Drives and Hard Disks Problem The Optical drive is unable to read a CD DVD Troubleshooting and problem resolution 1 Check to determine if there is an optical drive icon in the resource manager of the operating system If not restart your computer If there is still no icon contact Lenovo Service Otherwise continue with the next step of this procedure 28 User Guide 2 Confirm that the CD DVD has been properly placed in the drive If not reload the CD or DVD Otherwise continue with the next step of t
7. 2 Remove the four screws that secure the graphic card bracket to the chassis and remove the bracket as shown User Guide 49 Remove the two screws that secure the graphics card to the chassis Disconnect the power cables from the graphics card Push the pin to unlock the graphics card El and then lift up the graphics card to remove it A E 7 KZ See I 6 To install the new graphics card a Attach the new graphics card to the same adapter connector b Connect the power cables to the new graphics card c Secure the new graphics card to the chassis with the two screws 7 Reattach the graphic card bracket and computer cover 50 User Guide Replacing the keyboard and mouse Note Your keyboard will be connected to a USB connector at either the front or the rear of the computer To replace the keyboard 1 Remove any media disks CDs or memory cards from the drives shut down the computer and turn off all attached devices 2 Unplug all power cords from electrical outlets Locate the connector for the keyboard Refer to Front view of the chassis and Rear view of the chassis gt 4 Disconnect the defective keyboard cable from the computer and connect the new keyboard cable to the same connector The mouse can be replaced using the same method User Guide 51 52 User Guide Appendix Declaration Thank you for using Lenovo products Carefully read all do
8. LENOVO Erazer X7 Series User Guide Version 2 0 2013 03 rsi 31504505 ce lenovo Important Safety Information Before using this manual it is important that you read and understand all of the related safety information for this product Refer to the Safety and Warranty Guide that you received with this product for the latest safety information Reading and understanding this safety information reduces the risk of personal injury or product damage The interface and functions shown in this User Guide are provided for reference only and may differ from actual product appearance Product design and specifications may be changed without notice A Danger Be aware of extremely hazardous or potentially lethal situations gt Attention Be aware of possible damage to programs devices or data Note Pay attention to this important information Copyright Lenovo 2013 All rights reserved LIMITED AND RESTRICTED RIGHTS NOTICE If data or software is delivered pursuant a General Services Administration GSA contract use reproduction or disclosure is subject to restrictions set forth in Contract No GS 35F 05925 Contents Important Safety Information Using the Computer Hardware 1 Front viw Of tlie classis erkennen 2 Rear view ofthe Chassin une nete af nen ee 3 Basic Connector instructions icici oh ki 4 Co
9. ble 5 DVI to HDMI Im n mur DVI HDMI cable i r F HDMI to HDMI Homi il D W E HDMI cable Li e apy ea j8 D il al EEE Jo HDMI DVI cable EM m UserGuide 7 Connecting to the Internet To connect to the Internet you ll need a contract with an Internet Service Provider ISP and some hardware IPSs and ISP offerings vary by country Contact your ISP for offerings available in your country Your computer is designed to support a wireless Selected models only or wired network that connects your computer to other devices Wired network connection For wired networks connect one end of an Ethernet cable purchased separately to the Ethernet connector on your computer and then connect the other end to the network router or broadband modem Consult your ISP for detailed setup instructions Note Broadband modem and router installation procedures vary depending on the manufacturer Follow the manufacturer s instructions Wireless network connection For wireless networks you can use the built in wireless LAN antenna to access your wireless home network To connect your computer to the wireless network 1 Move the cursor to the top right or bottom right corner of the screen then click Settings If your computer is equipped with touch screen swipe in from the right edge of the screen then tap Settings 2 Click or tap the network icon afff then select the name of your router Click or tap Connect th
10. button Check to see if the monitor power cord is loose if so plug the power cord securely into the monitor Check to see if the signal cable to the monitor is securely connected to the connector on the computer graphics card if not shut down the computer then connect the signal cable of the monitor securely to the connector on the computer graphics card Problem You need to change the display property settings Setting display background and icon properties 1 Right click the desktop anywhere except over an icon then select Personalize from the pop up menu From here select the appropriate options to e Change the desktop background e Select a screen saver e Select Windows color options for borders and taskbar e Select a themes Right click the desktop anywhere except over an icon then select Screen resolution from the pop up menu to change the appearance 26 User Guide Problem Ripple on screen Troubleshooting and problem resolution 1 Check to see if any of the following devices are located less than one meter from the computer refrigerators electric fans electric dryers UPS systems regulators fluorescent lamps or other computers that may be generating magnetic interference Move any interfering devices away from the computer If the problem persists contact Lenovo Service Troubleshooting Audio Problems Problem No sound from the integrated speakers Troubleshooting and problem resolutio
11. cuments shipped with your computer before you install and use the product for the first time Lenovo is not responsible for any loss except when caused by installation and operations performed by Lenovo professional service personnel You are responsible if you fail to operate the product according to instructions and requirements in the manuals included with your computer or operate the product inappropriately This manual could include technical inaccuracies or typographical errors Changes are made periodically to the information herein these changes will be incorporated in new editions of the publication To provide better service Lenovo reserves the right to improve and or modify the products and software programs described in the manuals included with your computer and the content of the manual at any time without additional notice The manuals included with your computer are provided to help you use Lenovo s products appropriately For the configuration of the product refer to the related contract if any or product packing list or consult the distributor for the product sales The content of the manuals included with your computer is protected by copyright laws and rules None of the manuals included with your computer may be reproduced or transcribed by any means or translated into any language without prior written permission of Lenovo The software interface and function and hardware configuration described in the manuals inc
12. dule straight down into the connector until the retaining clips close 5 Reattach the computer cover User Guide 41 Replacing a hard disk drive Note For this procedure it helps to lay the computer on a flat stable surface To replace a hard disk drive 1 Remove the computer cover Refer to Removing the computer cover 2 Disconnect the data and power cables from the hard disk drive Hi 3 Lift the hard disk drive up and out of the drive bay A2 User Guide 4 Remove the hard disk drive from the bracket as shown 5 To install the new hard disk drive a Line up the new hard disk drive with the bracket and place it into position b Secure the new hard disk drive to the bracket with the four screws c Slide the new hard disk drive into the drive bay and snap it into place d Connect the data and power cables to the new hard disk drive 6 Reattach the computer cover User Guide 43 Replacing a solid state drive Note For this procedure it helps to lay the computer on a flat stable surface To replace a solid state drive 1 Remove the computer cover Refer to Removing the computer cover 2 Disconnect the data and power cables from the solid state drive Hi 3 Lift the solid state drive up and out of the drive bay AA User Guide 4 Remove the four screws that secure the solid state drive to the bracket S Ve 5 Toinstall the new solid
13. e it helps to lay the computer on a flat stable surface To remove the computer cover 1 Remove any media disks CDs or memory cards from the drives shut down the computer and turn off all attached devices 2 Unplug all power cords from electrical outlets User Guide 39 3 Disconnect all cables attached to the computer This includes power cords input output I O cables and any other cables that are connected to the computer Refer to Locating connectors on the rear of the computer 4 Remove the two screws that secure the computer cover at the rear of the chassis 5 Lift up the computer cover then slide it out to remove it 6 To reattach the computer cover a Line up the computer cover with the chassis and place it into position b Secure the computer cover to the chassis with the two screws Both covers can be removed using the same method 40 User Guide Replacing amemory module Note For this procedure it helps to lay the computer on a flat stable surface To replace a memory module Remove the computer cover Refer to Removing the computer cover Locate the memory modules Refer to Locating internal components 3 Open the retaining clips as shown and remove the memory module to be replaced 4 Position the new memory module over the connector Make sure that the notch on the memory module is aligned correctly with the connector key EJ Push the memory mo
14. en follow the steps on the screen Test the wireless network by opening your Web browser and accessing any Web site 8 User Guide Hot swappable hard disk frame selected models only Depending on its configuration your PC may have drive bays which enable you to connect hard disk drives purchased separately easily The hard disk can be connected at the front of your computer using a hot swappable hard disk frame Hot swappable hard disk drive frame 3 5 or 2 5 hard disk drive purchased separately Installing 3 5 hard disk drive purchased separately User Guide 9 Installing 2 5 hard disk drive solid state drive purchased separately You can plug in the hot swappable hard disk while the computer system using it is working without damaging the hard disk data You can back up the data on this hot swappable hard disk at any time for data maintenance or data transmission Notes e Do not unplug the hard disk while it is copying data as this may result in loss of data e After connecting the hard disk and all the cables wait a moment to allow the system to recognize the hard disk Do not install the operating system on the hot swappable hard disk Do not unplug the hard disk while it is running a program as this may result in the system crashing e After removing the hard disk be careful not to damage it e n the Rescue System program the hot swappable hard disk can not be recog
15. h access to product support upgrades and alerts on topics Take advantage of award winning Lenovo services User Guide The User Guide provides more information about your computer Service and Warranty You can extend the warranty of your computer through this option Lenovo provides flexible options to meet your personal or business needs 24 User Guide Troubleshooting and Confirming Setup po po This chapter contains the following o topic 9 gt Troubleshooting and Problem Resolution User Guide 25 gt L Solving Problems Follow these tips when troubleshooting your computer f you added or removed a part before the problem started review the installation procedures to ensure that the part is correctly installed f a peripheral device does not work ensure that the device is properly connected f an error message appears on the screen write down the exact message This message may help support personnel diagnose and fix the problem s f an error message occurs in a program see the Help document of this program Troubleshooting Display Problems Problem Blank screen or no image is displayed on the monitor Troubleshooting and problem resolution T 2 Check to see if the monitor has been turned on if not press the Power
16. his procedure 3 Check the specifications that came with your computer to confirm that this optical drive is capable of reading this type of CD or DVD 4 Ifthe CD DVD cannot be read replace it with a known good CD DVD such as one that was shipped with the computer 5 If the known good CD cannot be read visually check the operating side of the CD DVD for defects Problem The capacity of the hard disk as indicated by the system is less than the nominal capacity Troubleshooting and problem resolution For computers equipped with the OneKey Recovery feature the system recovery feature needs to occupy some hard disk space This may account for the apparent hard disk capacity deficit Further Technical Explanation The nominal capacity of the hard disk is expressed in the decimal system as 1000 bytes But the actual hard disk capacity is expressed in the binary system as 1024 bytes For example the nominal capacity 1G is 1000M while the actual capacity 1G is 1024M The capacity of the hard disk shown in Windows can be calculated according to the calculations in the following example The nominal capacity of the hard disk is 40G while its actual capacity should be 40 x 1000 x 1000 x 1000 1024 x 1024 x 1024 37G If the Service partition of 3G 3 x 1000 x 1000 x 1000 1024 x 1024 x 1024 2 79G is subtracted the capacity of the hard disk shown in the system can be obtained The capacity of the hard disk as calculated
17. ined service personnel should refer to the Hardware Maintenance Manual HMM for parts ordering information This guide does not include procedures for the replacement of all parts It is expected that trained service personnel are already able to replace cables switches and certain mechanical parts without the need for step by step procedures Note Use only parts provided by Lenovo The description of the TV Tuner card in this manual applies only to computer models with a TV Tuner card and therefore does not apply to models without a TV Tuner card This guide contains instructions for replacing the following parts e Memory modules e Hard disk drive e Solid state drive e Optical disk drive e Graphics card e Keyboard and mouse Safety information for replacing CRUs Do not open your computer or attempt any repairs before reading the Important safety information in the Safety and Warranty Guide that was included with your computer An electronic copy of the Safety and Warranty Guide can also be obtained online from the Lenovo Support Web site at http support lenovo com 34 User Guide Additional information resources The most up to date information for your computer is available online at http support lenovo com You can find the following information online e Customer replacement unit removal and installation information e Publications e Troubleshooting information e Parts information e Link
18. luded with your computer might not match exactly the actual configuration of the computer that you purchase You are welcome to contact us about the manuals included with your computer For the latest information or any questions or comments contact or visit the Lenovo Web site Service Web site http support lenovo com User Guide 53 Trademarks Lenovo and the Lenovo logo IdeaCentre and IdeaCentre logo are trademarks of Lenovo in the United States other countries or both Microsoft Windows and Windows Vista are trademarks of the Microsoft group of companies Intel Inside is a trademark of Intel Corporation in the U S and or other countries AMD the AMD Arrow logo ATI AMD Athlon AMD LIVE AMD Opteron AMD Phenom AMD Sempron Catalyst Cool n Quiet CrossFire PowerPlay Radeon and The Ultimate Visual Experience are trademarks of Advanced Micro Devices Inc Other company product or service names referred to herein or in other Lenovo publications may be trademarks or service marks of others All rights reserved Names or marks of certain companies mentioned in the manuals included with your computer or this document do not necessarily indicate that related software or hardware is included The actual configuration of the product depends on the packing list description Enabling ErP compliance mode You can enable the energy related products directive ErP compliance mode through the Power menu in the Setup U
19. n Adjust the Windows volume control select the speaker icon from the Settings Charm or click the arrow on taskbar to show the hidden icons in Windows desktop mode then click the speaker icon Ensure that the volume is turned up and the sound is not muted Adjust the volume bass or treble controls to eliminate distortion Reinstall the audio driver Disconnect any headphones from the headphone connector sound from the speakers is automatically disabled when headphones are connected to the computer s side panel headphone connector Problem No sound from headphones Troubleshooting and problem resolution Check the headphone cable connection ensure that the headphone cable is securely inserted into the headphone connector Adjust the Windows volume control select the speaker icon from the Settings Charm or click the arrow on taskbar to show the hidden icons in Windows desktop mode then click the speaker icon Ensure that the volume is turned up and the sound is not muted User Guide 27 Troubleshooting Software Problems Problem You are unable to exit a running program normally Troubleshooting and problem resolution 1 Press the Ctrl Alt and Delete keys at the same time then select the Task Manager option from the pop up dialog box 2 Select the problem program then click the End Task button Problem You need to install or uninstall a program Problem resolution During installation never abort
20. ng the processor disable the overclocking and restart your computer User Guide 13 14 User Guide Using Windows 8 po po This chapter contains the following 4 topics gt Switching between the main Windows 8 interfaces The Charms Bar gt Shutting down the computer D gt Switching between apps Closing an app i x Opening other system programs i N Windows Help and Support A Attention The Windows 8 operating system N is provided by Microsoft Corporation Please use it in accordance with the END USER D LICENSE AGREEMENT EULA between you 9 and Microsoft For any question related to the po operating system please contact Microsoft vo directly User Guide 15 mm D L Switching between the main Windows 8 interfaces Windows 8 comes with two main user interfaces the Start Screen and the Windows desktop To switch from the Start Screen to the Windows desktop do one of the following e Select the Windows desktop tile on the Start Screen e Press the Windows key Sil D To switch from the desktop to the Start Screen do one of the following e Select Start from the Charms Bar e Move the cursor to the bottom left corner then select the Start Screen thumbnail when it is displayed e Press the Windows key Bil
21. nized 10 User Guide Overclocking Your computer is delivered with an application that enables you to overclock the Processor This is useful if you want higher performance for certain applications such as video editing or games Depending on the computer model you can enable overclocking in one of the following ways e Using the button in the Lenovo ERAZER Control Center e using the Overclock OC switch on the computer s front cover Regardless of how you enable or disable overclocking you will always need to restart your computer When you launch the Lenovo ERAZER Control Center a notification to this effect will appear A Attention Back up your data on external storage media after each update or change We do not accept liability for compensation claims arising from loss of data or any consequential loss or damage Processor overclocking using the button in the Lenovo ERAZER Control Center 1 Launch the Lenovo ERAZER Control Center by double clicking the desktop shortcut 2 User Account Control now informs you about changes being made to your computer Confirm the query with Yes You will see the program s main page with some information regarding your computer User Guide 11 3 Open the OC Genie tab 4 Click the OC Genie button to enable overclocking A message prompts you to restart your computer Note If computer is fitted with an OC switch on the front cover then the OC Genie b
22. nnecting your computer s c eee ead tee Rete te de Te edad Ce dete 5 7 1 Audio configuration instructions nennen nennen ran 5 Connecting the power COFG reet o t eed t i eh Ut y e es 6 Display connecting instructions when playing Blu ray Discs T Connecting to thelntermete sso antenne 8 Hot swappable hard disk frame selected models only 9 Overclocking iste e e ee e b e eet Reds 11 Using Windows 8 cere crece eere cerent nnn 15 Switching between the main Windows 8 interfaces sseseesss 16 The Gharms Bar scioxodb atico no e GERD OE RR 16 Sh tting down the COTmpultet is acte o c e e Dur e erp dee 16 Switching between apps 17 Closingiari apps cem epp enda ER RT e aa dde dues PRA nr nr 17 Opening other system programs 7 Windows Help and Support seele hend 17 Using the Rescue System 19 OneKey HecoVery cns iate E UR ies ahead demesne 20 Driver and Application Installation 21 Using the Software snnennes 23 LENOVO SUPPOSE 25 ereignete 24 Contents i Troubleshooting and Confirming Setup 25 Troubleshooting Display Problems 26 Troubleshooting Audio Problems ee 27 Troubleshooting Software Problems ursnmnsersnnners nennen nennen ernennen 28 Troubleshooting Problems with Optical Drives and Hard Disks 28 Special considerations for troubleshooting Windows
23. o I need to change the boot mode The default boot mode for your computer is the UEFI mode If you need to install a legacy Windows operating system any operating system before Windows 8 on your computer you must change the boot mode to Legacy support The legacy Windows operating system cannot be installed if you don t change the boot mode 30 User Guide Performing Daily Maintenance Tasks Cleaning the computer components Because many of the computer components consist of sophisticated integrated circuit boards it is very important to periodically clean the computer to prevent dust buildup The cleaning supplies you need to clean the components include a vacuum cleaner a soft cotton cloth pure water preferably purified or distilled water and cotton swabs A Attention Before you clean your computer disconnect the computer from the electrical outlet Clean your computer with a soft cloth dampened with water Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners which may contain flammable substances Note To avoid damaging the computer or display do not spray cleaning solution directly onto the display Only use products specifically designed for cleaning displays and follow the instructions included with the product The following are general methods for cleaning the components e You can use a soft cloth to remove dust on the surface of the computer the monitor the printer the speakers and the mouse e You can use a vacuum
24. p Speaker setup dialog box and proceed with the speaker setup by following the prompts 7 1 surround sound can be used once this configuration procedure is complete Note If the audio configuration interfaces above are different from those on your computer you may use the above steps as a reference to configure the 7 1 surround sound audio device system in your actual audio configuration interface and read the electronic Help information for further assistance Connecting the power cord Connect the power cord to an electrical outlet We recommend using a grounded connection or a surge protector 6 User Guide Display connecting instructions when playing Blu ray Discs Note Only some models are equipped with Blu ray optical drive Check the connectors available on your computer and display and select an appropriate cable according to the table below Other types of cables do not meet the requirements of the Blu ray standard You need to purchase the cable separately if the computer is not equipped with the corresponding cable This table will help you to identify the connectors on your computer and display Connection Type Computer Cable Display DVI to DVI all ja j DVI ca
25. r unpainted metal surface on the computer for at least two seconds This will reduce static electricity in the package and your body e When possible remove the new part from its anti static packaging and install it directly into the computer without setting the part down If this is not possible place the part on top of its anti static packaging on a smooth flat surface before installing it e Do not place parts on the computer cover or other metal surface 36 User Guide Locations Identifying internal components The following illustration shows the components inside your computer A LA S NN GX lx N Heat sink Power supply Motherboard Memory modules Graphics card EH Solid state drive Hard disk drive User Guide 37 Identifying parts on the system board The system board also known as the mainboard or motherboard is the main circuit board in your computer It provides basic computer functions and supports a variety of devices that are factory installed or that you can install later The following illustration shows the locations of the different parts on the system board EEE E TN LL mm a g CBE 83355 li CEEEB Gees LL CC
26. s to other useful sources of information Tools required To disassemble the computer you will need the following tools e Wrist grounding strap and conductive mat for preventing electrostatic discharge e Flat screwdriver e Phillips screwdriver e Hex screwdriver e Plastic flat screwdriver e Plastic tweezers Note The screws used for the different components vary in size During the disassembly procedure group the screws with their corresponding components to avoid a mismatch when replacing the components Handling static sensitive devices Static electricity although harmless to you can seriously damage computer components When replacing a part do not open the anti static packaging containing the new part until the defective part has been removed from the computer and you are ready to install the new part When handling parts and other computer components the following precautions should be taken in order to avoid static electricity damage e Limit your movements as movement can cause the build up of static electricity e Always handle parts and other computer components with care and handle adapters memory modules system boards and microprocessors by their edges Never touch any exposed circuitry User Guide 35 e Prevent others from touching parts and other computer components e Before replacing a new part first place the anti static packaging containing the part against a metal expansion slot cover or othe
27. state drive a Line up the new solid state drive with the bracket and place it into position b Secure the new solid state drive to the bracket with the four screws c Slide the new solid state drive into the drive bay and snap it into place d Connect the data and power cables to the new solid state drive 6 Reattach the computer cover User Guide 45 Replacing an optical drive Note For this procedure it helps to lay the computer on a flat stable surface To replace an optical drive 1 Remove the computer cover Refer to Removing the computer cover 2 Disconnect the data and power cables from the rear of the optical drive 3 Remove the screw that secures the hard disk drive to the chassis 46 User Guide 4 Remove the two screws and pull the clip outward to release the optical drive from the chassis El Ell User Guide 47 5 Open the front door then slide out the optical drive as shown B O 6 To install the new optical drive a Slide the new optical drive into the bay from the front until it snaps into position b Connect the data and power cables to the new disk drive 7 Reattach the computer cover 48 User Guide Replacing a graphics card Note For this procedure it helps to lay the computer on a flat stable surface To replace a graphics card 1 Remove the computer cover Refer to Removing the computer cover
28. ta be sure to back up relevant data before performing system recovery 2 Follow the on screen instructions to select the backup task you want to restore from and the disk where you want to install the operating system then press Next to start the restore 3 Please wait during the process of system recovery Do not interrupt the operation during the recovery process 4 After the system is recovered successfully the software will prompt you to restart the computer Restart the computer and start the operating system 20 User Guide Driver and Application Installation The Driver and Application Installation function in the rescue system provides a way for the user to conveniently reinstall all of the Lenovo applications and drivers that were shipped with your Lenovo hardware Method 1 Automatic Installation Repeatedly press and release the F2 key once turning on the computer until the Lenovo Rescue System opens then select Drivers and Application Installation Follow the on screen prompts to install the Lenovo drivers and applications Click OK to start installing the Lenovo Drivers and Application Installation software The system will restart After the system has restarted the drivers and application installation process will continue until it has completed Method 2 Manual Installation In the Windows system Select Driver and Application Installation from the Search charm After starting the procedure install the dri
29. the screen Opening other system programs There is a fast way to open other system programs To open the menu do one of the following e Move the cursor to the bottom left corner of the screen When the thumbnail appears right click with the mouse to open the menu e Press the Windows key SH X Windows Help and Support If you have a problem with the operating system see the Windows Help and Support file To open the Windows Help and Support file do one of the following e Select the Settings charm then select Help e Press the Windows key Sil F1 You can read the Windows Help and Support file on your computer You can also get online help and support by clicking on one of the two links listed under More to explore User Guide 17 18 User Guide Using the Rescue System This chapter contains the following topics po OneKey Recovery gt Driver and Application Installation po A Attention Using OneKey Recovery will result 9 in loss of data e You can restore the C drive of the computer to factory default settings or to the last system D backup status using OneKey Recovery If you D do this all of the existing data on drive C will be lost but the content and format of the other 9 partitions of the hard disk drive will remain po unchanged
30. tility program This mode reduces electricity consumption when your computer is in standby mode or turned off To enable ErP compliance mode in the Setup Utility program do the following 1 Repeatedly press and release the F1 key when turning on the computer to start the Setup Utility program 2 From the Setup Utility program main menu select Power ErP and press Enter 3 Select Enabled and press Enter Press F10 to save changes and exit the Setup Utility program Press Enter when prompted to confirm Note When ErP compliance mode is enabled you only can wake up your computer by pressing the power switch 54 User Guide
31. ton Memory card readers Optical drives Hot swappable hard disk frame Expansion hard disk frame slots bays User Guide Rear view of the chassis If the rear view configuration shown in this chapter is different from the rear of your computer please refer to the rear of your computer BE E ERBEBHEUEESG Power connector PCI Express X 16 graphics adapter slots some models are equipped with a graphics card PCI Express X 1 adapter slots some models are equipped with a WIFI card or TV tuner card Audio connectors Ethernet connector USB 3 0 connectors USB 2 0 connectors Optical S P DIF connector Coaxial S P DIF connector USB 8 0 standard B connector Power supply for portable HDD Output 12Vdc Max 3A User Guide 3 Note If your model has two VGA monitor connectors be sure to use the connector on the graphics adapter Basic connector instructions Note Your computer may not have all of the connectors described in this section Connector Description Microphone Use this connector to attach a microphone to yo
32. tor Connect to the HDMI connector on your display or TV optional Note If your computer is equipped with a wireless keyboard or mouse follow the installation instructions for those devices Connecting your computer Use the following information when connecting your computer e Look for the small connector icons on the back of your computer Match the connectors to the icons e f your computer cables and connector panel have color coded connectors match the color of the cable end with the color of the connector Note Your computer may not have all of the connectors described in this section 7 1 Audio configuration instructions Use the following illustration when connecting a 7 1 surround sound audio system o6 n Q9 EH mt n Side surround connector Rear surround connector Center Low frequency output connector Microphone input connector Audio line out connector EI Audio line in connector Note For more detailed settings from Control panel select Hardware and Sound Lenovo HD Audio Manager Follow the instructions to configure advanced settings UserGuide 5 Sound configuration is as follows 1 Right click the Sound icon in the system property bar and select the Sounds option to set up sounds in the pop up dialog box Select a playback device from the Playback dialog box then click the Configure button to configure it Select 7 1 surround from audio channels in the pop u
33. ur computer when you want to record sound or if you use speech recognition software Headphone Use this connector to attach headphones to your computer when you want to listen to music or other sounds without disturbing anyone Audio line in connector Used to receive audio signals from an external audio device such as a stereo system When you attach an external audio device a cable is connected between the audio line out connector of the device and the audio line in connector of the computer Audio line out connector Used to send audio signals from the computer to external devices such as powered stereo speakers speakers with built in amplifiers headphones multimedia keyboards or the audio line in connector on a stereo system or other external recording device Memory card reader Use to view and share digital photos music and videos stored on a media card Power connector Connect to the power cable The appearance of this connector may vary USB connector Use this connector to attach a device that requires a USB connection Ethernet connector Use this connector to attach the computer to an Ethernet type local area network VGA connector optional Used to attach a VGA monitor or other devices that use a VGA monitor connector 4 User Guide DVI connector optional Used to attach a DVI monitor or other devices that use a DVI monitor connector HDMI connec
34. using this method may be slightly different from the actual capacity due to the rounding of totals Special considerations for troubleshooting Windows Record the following information as it may be useful later when troubleshooting system problems The drivers for this computer model only support the Windows 8 system User Guide 29 Windows Help and Support If you have a problem with the operating system see the Windows Help and Support file To open the Windows Help and Support file do one of the following e Select the Settings charm then select Help e Press Windows key Sii F1 You can read the Windows Help and Support file on your computer You can also get online help and support by clicking on one of the two links listed under More to explore BIOS setup utility What is the BIOS setup utility The BIOS setup utility is ROM based software It communicates basic computer information and provides options for setting boot devices security hardware mode and other preferences How can start the BIOS setup utility To start the BIOS setup utility 1 Shut down the computer 2 Repeatedly press and release the F1 key once turning on the computer to start the Setup Utility program How can I change the boot mode There are two boot modes UEFI and Legacy To change the boot mode start the BIOS setup utility and select Startup Boot Priority then set boot mode to UEFI or Legacy support on the boot menu When d
35. utton is for information only If the button shows Disable this indicates that overclocking is disabled by the OC switch if the button shows Enable overclocking is enabled by the OC switch 5 To disable overclocking click the Enable button and restart your computer 12 User Guide Processor overclocking using the Overclock OC switch on the front cover If your computer has an OC switch on its front cover you simply need to press the switch in order to overclock the processor the switch should click into position Restart your computer for the change to take effect If you have launched the Lenovo ERAZER Control Center a notification to that effect will appear on the screen To disable overclocking press the switch again and restart your computer Configuring settings in the Lenovo ERAZER Control Center After activating processor overclocking you can configure a number of settings in the Lenovo ERAZER Control Center For example you can regulate overclocking using settings under CPU Ratio You will need to restart your computer after making changes Note A warning will appear if you configure the CPU Ratio beyond its default setting The Lenovo ERAZER Control Center is also a monitoring tool that shows you information about the motherboard memory and processor The data provided is purely for information and cannot be changed Note If your computer becomes abnormal or black screen after overclocki
36. vers and software manually by following the prompts Notes 1 Do not install software which is already installed on the computer 2 Make sure that the Drivers and Application Installation software has been automatically installed before starting the operating system The manual installation function can only be used after the software has been installed User Guide 21 22 User Guide Using the Software This chapter contains the following topic po Software instructions Note The interface and functionality of these 9 Rae 9 features will depend on which software l a was shipped with the computer model you L po purchased User Guide 23 mm Lenovo Support The Lenovo Support program enables you to register your computer with Lenovo download and view user manuals for your computer get the warranty information of your computer and explore help and support information To open this program do the following Click the Lenovo Support icon from the Start Screen or Search Screen The main functions of this program are listed below This program supports online upgrades The functions shown below are for reference only functionality will depend on the program icons currently displayed Registration Registration provides you wit
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