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1. Figure 8 Integrated cable lock Using passwords You can set a variety of passwords through the Microsoft Windows operating system and through the BIOS of your computer to help deter unauthorized use of your computer BIOS passwords You can use the BIOS Setup Utility program to set passwords to prevent unauthorized access to your computer and data The following types of passwords are available e Power On Password When a Power On Password is set you are prompted to type a valid password each time the computer is turned on The computer cannot be used until the valid password is typed in For more information see Power On Password on page 60 e Hard Disk Password Setting a Hard Disk Password prevents unauthorized access to the data on the hard disk drive When a Hard Disk Password is set you are prompted to type a valid password each time you try to access the hard disk drive For more information see Hard Disk Password on page 60 Chapter 3 Security 21 e Administrator Password Setting an Administrator Password deters unauthorized users from changing configuration settings If you are responsible for maintaining the configuration settings of several computers you might want to set an Administrator Password For more information see Administrator Password on page 60 You do not have to set any passwords to use your computer However using passwords improves c
2. Figure 29 Removing the secondary hard disk drive Remove the hard disk drive cage from the chassis by simply sliding it outward Pull on the blue handle to release and remove the hard disk drive from the hard disk drive cage Flex the sides of the blue bracket to remove the hard disk drive from the bracket To install a new hard disk drive into the blue bracket flex the bracket and align pin E ping pin B and pin J on the bracket with the corresponding holes in the hard disk drive Do not touch the circuit board on the bottom of the hard disk drive oO ON O Figure 30 Installing the hard disk drive into the bracket 10 Slide the new hard disk drive into the hard disk drive cage until it snaps into position Chapter 4 Installing or replacing hardware 43 11 Install the hard disk drive cage into the chassis until it snaps into position underneath the metal tab Make sure that the hard disk drive cage release button is secured in the chassis se 52255 25 Figure 31 Installing the secondary hard disk drive 12 Connect the signal cable and the power cable to the new hard disk drive What to do next e To work with another piece of hardware go to the appropriate section e To complete the installation or replacement go to Completing the parts replacement on page 49 Replacing the front fan assembly Attention Do
3. ITTTTT TG EED 9080908900 J Figure 37 Reinstalling the computer cover 5 Install the screws to secure the computer cover 6 If there is a padlock available lock the computer cover See Locking the computer cover on page 20 7 If there is an integrated cable lock available lock the computer See Attaching an integrated cable lock on page 21 8 Reconnect the external cables and power cords to the computer See Locating connectors on the rear of your computer on page 8 9 To update your configuration refer to Chapter 6 Using the Setup Utility program on page 59 Note In most areas of the world Lenovo requires the return of the defective Customer Replaceable Unit CRU Information about this will come with the CRU or will come a few days after the CRU arrives Obtaining device drivers You can obtain device drivers for operating systems that are not preinstalled at http support lenovo com Installation instructions are provided in readme files with the device driver files 50 ThinkStation User Guide Chapter 5 Recovery information This chapter provides information about the recovery solutions provided by Lenovo This chapter contains the following topics e Creating and using recovery media e Performing backup and recovery operations e Using the Rescue and Recovery workspace e Creating and using a rescue medium e Installing or reinstalling device drivers e Solvi
4. Sitting in the same position for a long time can cause fatigue The backrest and seat of your chair should adjust independently and provide good support The seat should have a curved front to relieve pressure on the thighs Adjust the seat so that your thighs are parallel to the floor and your feet are either flat on the floor or on a footrest When using the keyboard keep your forearms parallel to the floor and your wrists in a comfortable position Use a light touch on the keyboard and your hands and fingers relaxed Change the angle of the keyboard for maximum comfort by adjusting the position of the keyboard feet Copyright Lenovo 2011 15 Adjust the monitor so the top of the screen is at or slightly below eye level Place the monitor at a comfortable viewing distance usually 51 to 61 cm 20 to 24 inches and position it so you can view it without having to twist your body Also position other equipment you use regularly such as the telephone or a mouse within easy reach Glare and lighting Position the monitor to minimize glare and reflections from overhead lights windows and other light sources Reflected light from shiny surfaces can cause annoying reflections on your monitor screen Place the monitor at right angles to windows and other light sources when possible Reduce overhead lighting if necessary by turning off lights or using lower wattage bulbs If you install the monitor near a window use curtains or bl
5. 1 2 3 66 Press Ctrl l when prompted to enter the Intel Matrix Storage Manager option ROM configuration utility during the computer startup Use the up and down arrow keys to select Reset Disks to Non RAID and press Enter Use the arrow keys and the space key to mark individual physical hard disk drives to be reset and then press Enter to complete the selection When prompted press Y to confirm the reset action After completing the Reset Disks to Non RAID function you can e See Deleting RAID volumes on page 66 for RAID volume deletion e See Creating RAID volumes on page 65 for RAID volume creation e Use the up and down arrow keys to select Exit and press Enter ThinkStation User Guide Chapter 8 Updating system programs This chapter provides information about updating the POST and BIOS and how to recover from a POST and BIOS update failure Using system programs System programs are the basic layer of software built into your computer System programs include the POST the BIOS and the Setup Utility program The POST is a set of tests and procedures that are performed each time you turn on your computer The BIOS is a layer of software that translates instructions from other layers of software into electrical signals that the computer hardware can execute You can use the Setup Utility program to view or change the configuration settings of your computer See Chapter 6 Using the Setup Utili
6. Declarac es de Reciclagem no Brasil Descarte de um Produto Lenovo Fora de Uso Equipamentos el tricos e eletr nicos nao devem ser descartados em lixo comum mas enviados a pontos de coleta autorizados pelo fabricante do produto para que sejam encaminhados e processados por empresas especializadas no manuseio de res duos industriais devidamente certificadas pelos org os ambientais de acordo com a legisla o local A Lenovo possui um canal espec fico para auxili lo no descarte desses produtos Caso voc possua um produto Lenovo em situa o de descarte ligue para o nosso SAC ou encaminhe um e mail para reciclar lenovo com informando o modelo n mero de s rie e cidade a fim de enviarmos as instru es para o correto descarte do seu produto Lenovo Battery recycling information for Taiwan 13 a El 84 ThinkStation User Guide Battery recycling information for the European Union EU Notice This mark applies only to countries within the European Union EU Batteries or packaging for batteries are labeled in accordance with European Directive 2006 66 EC concerning batteries and accumulators and waste batteries and accumulators The Directive determines the framework for the return and recycling of used batteries and accumulators as applicable throughout the European Union This label is applied to various batteries to indicate that the battery is not to be thrown away but rather reclaimed upon end of li
7. Wake on Ring Wake on Ring sometimes referred to as Wake on Modem is a specification that allows supported computers and devices to resume from sleep or hibernation mode Windows Management Instrumentation WMI Windows Management Instrumentation is a set of extensions to the Windows Driver Model It provides an operating system interface through which instrumented components provide information and notification 2 ThinkStation User Guide Input Output I O features 9 pin serial port one standard Eight Universal Serial Bus USB connectors two on the front panel and six on the rear panel One Ethernet connector One Personal System 2 PS 2 keyboard connector optional One PS 2 mouse connector optional Three audio connectors on the rear panel audio line in connector audio line out connector and microphone connector Two audio connectors on the front panel microphone connector and headphone connector For more information see Locating connectors controls and indicators on the front of your computer on page 7 and Locating connectors on the rear of your computer on page 8 Expansion One card reader drive bay One PCI Express x1 card slot One PCI Express x16 graphics card slot Two hard disk drive bays Two optical drive bays Two PCI card slots Power supply Your computer comes with one 280 watt automatic voltage sensing power supply Security features Computrace Agent software embedded in fi
8. 8 Turn on the computer and then insert the POST and BIOS update flash update disc into the optical drive Wait a few minutes Then the recovery session begins The recovery session will take two to three minutes During this time a warning message will be displayed and no action is needed from you 9 After the recovery session is completed there will be no video and your computer will automatically turn off 10 Repeat step 1 through step 4 11 Move the Clear CMOS Recovery jumper back to the standard position pin 1 and pin 2 12 Reconnect any cables that were disconnected and reinstall the PCI card if removed 13 Reinstall the computer cover and reconnect any cables that were disconnected 14 Turn on the computer to restart the operating system 68 ThinkStation User Guide Chapter 9 Troubleshooting and diagnostics This chapter describes some basic troubleshooting and diagnostic programs If your computer problem is not described here see Chapter 10 Getting information help and service on page 73 for additional troubleshooting resources Basic troubleshooting The following table provides information to help you troubleshoot your computer problems Note If you cannot correct the problem have the computer serviced For a list of service and support telephone numbers refer to the ThinkStation Safety and Warranty Guide that comes with your computer or go to the Lenovo Support Web site at http Awww lenovo c
9. to the following 1 Start the Setup Utility program See Starting the Setup Utility program on page 59 2 Set the Administrator Password See Setting changing and deleting a password on page 60 3 From the Security submenu select Chassis Intrusion Detection gt Enabled The cover presence switch connector on the system board is enabled When the cover presence switch detects that your computer cover is not properly installed or closed when you turn on the computer an error message will be displayed To bypass the error message and log in to the operating system do the following 1 Properly install or close your computer cover See Completing the parts replacement on page 49 2 Press F1 to enter the Setup Utility program Then press F10 to save and exit the Setup Utility program The error message will not be displayed again Ability to enable and disable devices and USB connectors For more information see Enabling or disabling a device on page 61 Integrated fingerprint reader available on some models Depending on the models of your computer the keyboard may have an integrated fingerprint reader By enrolling your fingerprint and associating it with a Power on Password a Hard Disk Password or both passwords beforehand you can start the computer log on to the system and enter the Setup Utility program by swiping your finger over the reader without typing a password Thus fingerprint authentication c
10. Purchasing additional services During and after the warranty period you can purchase additional services such as support for hardware operating systems and application programs network setup and configuration services upgraded or extended hardware repair services and custom installations services Service availability and service name might vary by country or region For more information about these services go to the Lenovo Web site at http www lenovo com Chapter 10 Getting information help and service 75 76 ThinkStation User Guide Appendix A Notices Lenovo may not offer the products services or features discussed in this document in all countries Consult your local Lenovo representative for information on the products and services currently available in your area Any reference to a Lenovo product program or service is not intended to state or imply that only that Lenovo product program or service may be used Any functionally equivalent product program or service that does not infringe any Lenovo intellectual property right may be used instead However it is the user s responsibility to evaluate and verify the operation of any other product program or service Lenovo may have patents or pending patent applications covering subject matter described in this document The furnishing of this document does not give you any license to these patents You can send license inquiries in writing to Lenovo United State
11. Recovery arrow 3 Click the Restore your system from a backup icon 4 Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the recovery operation For more information about performing a recovery operation from the Rescue and Recovery workspace see Using the Rescue and Recovery workspace on page 53 Using the Rescue and Recovery workspace The Rescue and Recovery workspace resides in a protected hidden area of your hard disk drive that operates independently from the Windows operating system This enables you to perform recovery operations even if you cannot start the Windows operating system You can perform the following recovery operations from the Rescue and Recovery workspace e Rescue files from your hard disk drive or from a backup The Rescue and Recovery workspace enables you to locate files on your hard disk drive and transfer them to a network drive or other recordable media such as a USB device or a disc This solution is available even if you did not back up your files or if changes were made to the files since your last backup operation You can also rescue individual files from a Rescue and Recovery backup located on your local hard disk drive a USB device or a network drive e Restore your hard disk drive from a Rescue and Recovery backup If you have backed up your hard disk drive using the Rescue and Recovery program you can restore the hard disk drive from a Rescue and Recovery backup even if you cannot start the Wi
12. ThinkVantage Rescue and Recovery program manually before enabling its features To install the ThinkVantage Rescue and Recovery program do the following 1 Click Start gt All Programs gt Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools and double click Enhanced Backup and Restore 2 Follow the instructions on the screen 3 When the installation process completes the Enhanced Backup and Restore icon is activated Adobe Reader The Adobe Reader program is a tool used to view print and search PDF documents Antivirus software Your computer comes with antivirus software that you can use to detect and eliminate viruses Lenovo provides a full version of antivirus software on your hard disk drive with a free 30 day subscription After 30 days you must renew the license to continue receiving the antivirus program updates Locations This section provides information to help you locate the connectors on the front and rear of your computer parts on the system board and components and internal drives in your computer 6 ThinkStation User Guide Locating connectors controls and indicators on the front of your computer Figure 1 Front connector control and indicator locations on page 7 shows the locations of the connectors controls and indicators on the front of your computer Figure 1 Front connector control and indicator locations E Optical drive eject close button H Hard disk driv
13. Wee the BIOS from your peal system s Recovering from a POST BIOS update iaiu Chapter 9 gee te and diagnostics Basic troubleshooting Diagnostic programs Lenovo Solution Center Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox PC Doctor for DOS ii ThinkStation User Guide 59 59 59 59 60 60 60 60 60 61 61 61 62 62 63 63 65 65 65 65 66 66 67 67 67 68 68 69 69 70 70 71 71 Lenovo Diagnostics Cleaning an optical mouse Chapter 10 Getting information ee and service Information resources F Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools Lenovo Welcome Help and Support Safety and Warranty re Lenovo Web site http www aoa com Lenovo Support Web site Help and service Using the doctimentation nd disdnostie programs Calling for service Using other services Purchasing additional services Appendix A Notices Trademarks AppendixB a information Export classification notice Television output notice Electronic emissions notices Federal Communications Commission Declaration of Conformity Additional regulatory information Appendix C WEEE and recycling information Important information for the Eu opea Directive 2002 96 EC Recycling information Recycling information for Brazil Battery recycling information for Taiwan Battery recycling information for the European Union N EL Index 72 72 73 73 73 73 73 73 73 74 74 74 7
14. allow the cold computer to rise slowly to an optimal operating temperature of 10 C 35 C 50 F 95 F before use This process could take two hours in extreme conditions Failure to allow your computer to rise to an optimal operating temperature before use could result in irreparable damage to your computer If possible place your computer in a well ventilated and dry area without direct exposure to sunshine Keep electrical appliances such as an electric fan radio high powered speakers air conditioner and microwave oven away from your computer because the strong magnetic fields generated by these appliances can damage the monitor and data on the hard disk drive Do not place any beverages on top of or beside the computer or other attached devices If liquid is spilled on or in the computer or an attached device a short circuit or other damage might occur Do not eat or smoke over your keyboard Particles that fall into your keyboard can cause damage Modem safety information CAUTION To reduce the risk of fire use only No 26 AWG or larger for example No 24 AWG telecommunication line cord listed by Underwriters Laboratories UL or certified by the Canadian Standards Association CSA To reduce the risk of fire electrical shock or injury when using telephone equipment always follow basic safety precautions such as e Never install telephone wiring during a lightning storm e Never install telephone jacks in wet locatio
15. and print the log files created by the programs You will need the log files when you speak to a Lenovo technical support representative Lenovo Solution Center The Lenovo Solution Center program enables you to troubleshoot and resolve computer problems It combines diagnostic tests system information collection security status and support information along with hints and tips for maximum system performance Notes e The Lenovo Solution Center program is available only on models preinstalled with the Windows 7 operating system If your Windows 7 model is not preinstalled with the program you can download it from http www lenovo com diagnose e f you are using the Windows Vista or Windows XP operating system go to http www lenovo com diagnose for the latest information on diagnostics for your computer To run the Lenovo Solution Center program on the Windows 7 operating system click Start gt All Programs gt Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools gt System Health and Diagnostics Follow the instructions on the screen For additional information refer to the Lenovo Solution Center help system Note If you are unable to isolate and repair the problem yourself after running the program save and print the log files created by the program You will need the log files when you speak to a Lenovo technical support representative 70 ThinkStation User Guide Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox The Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox program helps you
16. compliance mode The energy related products directive ErP compliance mode reduces the consumption of electricity when your computer is in standby or off mode For more information see Enabling ErP compliance mode on page 62 Intel Standard Manageability Intel Standard Manageability is hardware and firmware technology that builds certain functionality into computers in order to make them easier and less expensive for businesses to monitor maintain update upgrade and repair Intel Matrix Storage Manager Intel Matrix Storage Manager is a device driver that provides support for SATA RAID 5 arrays and SATA RAID 10 arrays on specific Intel chipset system boards to facilitate increased hard disk performance Preboot Execution Environment PXE The Preboot Execution Environment is an environment to start computers using a network interface independent of data storage devices such as the hard disk drive or installed operating systems System Management SM Basic Input Output System BIOS and SM software The SM BIOS specification defines data structures and access methods in a BIOS that allows a user or application to store and retrieve information specific about the computer in question Wake on LAN Wake on LAN is an Ethernet computer networking standard that allows a computer to be turned on or woken up by a network message The message is usually sent by a program running on another computer on the same local area network
17. cover do the following 1 Remove any media from the drives and turn off all attached devices and the computer 2 Disconnect all power cords from electrical outlets 3 Disconnect the power cords Input Output cables and any other cables that are connected to the computer See Locating connectors controls and indicators on the front of your computer on page 7 and Locating connectors on the rear of your computer on page 8 4 Remove any locking device that secures the computer cover such as a padlock or an integrated cable lock See Locking the computer cover on page 20 and Attaching an integrated cable lock on page 21 5 Remove any screws that secure the computer cover 6 Press the cover release button on the side of the computer and slide the cover to the rear of the computer to remove the cover 228 rg es seer III 077 288 u2255 122 ER DPPP S55 a Figure 9 Removing the computer cover 26 ThinkStation User Guide Removing and reinstalling the front bezel Attention Do not open your computer or attempt any repair before reading and understanding the Important safety information on page iii This section provides instructions on how to remove and reinstall the front bezel To remove and reinstall the front bezel do the following 1 Turn off the computer and disconnect all power cords from electrical outlets 2 Remove t
18. deleted and replaced by the factory default files To use recovery media on the Windows 7 operating system do the following 1 Depending on the type of your recovery media connect the boot medium memory key or other USB storage device to the computer or insert the boot disc into the optical drive 2 Repeatedly press and release the F12 key when turning on the computer When the Please select boot device window opens release the F12 key 3 Select the desired startup device and press Enter The restore process begins 4 Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the operation Note After restoring your computer hard disk drive to the factory default state you might have to reinstall device drivers for some devices See Reinstalling device drivers on page 56 Performing backup and recovery operations The Rescue and Recovery program enables you to back up all your hard disk drive contents including the operating system data files software programs and personal settings You can designate where the Rescue and Recovery program stores the backup e Ina protected area of your hard disk drive e On the secondary hard disk drive if a secondary hard disk drive is installed in your computer e Onan attached external USB hard disk drive e On a network drive e On recordable discs a recordable optical drive is required for this option After you have backed up the contents of the hard disk drive you can restore the comp
19. difficult for the digital signal processor DSP to determine changes in the mouse position 5 Reconnect the mouse cable to the computer 6 Turn your computer back on 72 ThinkStation User Guide Chapter 10 Getting information help and service This chapter contains information about help service and technical assistance for products manufactured by Lenovo Information resources You can use the information in this section to access useful resources relating to your computing needs Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools The Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools program guides you to a host of information sources and provides easy access to various tools to help you work more easily and securely To access the Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools program click Start gt All Programs gt Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools Lenovo Welcome The Lenovo Welcome program introduces you to some innovative built in features of Lenovo and guides you through a few important setup tasks to help you make the most of your computer Help and Support The Windows Help and Support information system guides you to various help and support information from Lenovo and Microsoft such as updating drivers accessing ThinkVantage Technologies and accessing user manuals To access the Windows Help and Support information system click Start gt Help and Support Safety and Warranty The ThinkStation Safety and Warranty Guide that is provided with your computer contains inform
20. e Always handle components carefully Handle adapters memory modules and other circuit boards by the edges Never touch exposed circuitry e Prevent others from touching components e When you install a static sensitive option or CRU touch the static protective package containing the part to a metal expansion slot cover or other unpainted metal surface on the computer for at least two seconds This reduces static electricity in the package and your body e When possible remove the static sensitive part from the static protective packaging and install the part without setting it down When this is not possible place the static protective packaging on a smooth level surface and place the part on it e Do not place the part on the computer cover or other metal surface Power cords and power adapters Use only the power cords and power adapters supplied by the product manufacturer The power cords shall be safety approved For Germany it shall be HO5VV F 3G 0 75 mm or better For other countries the suitable types shall be used accordingly Never wrap a power cord around a power adapter or other object Doing so can stress the cord in ways that can cause the cord to fray crack or crimp This can present a safety hazard Always route power cords so that they will not be walked on tripped over or pinched by objects Protect power cord and power adapters from liquids For instance do not leave your power cord or power adapter
21. fan assembly by aligning the new rubber mounts with the corresponding holes in the chassis and push the rubber mounts through the holes Chapter 4 Installing or replacing hardware 47 7 Pull on the tips of the rubber mounts until the rear fan assembly is secured in place Figure 35 Installing the rear fan assembly 8 Connect the rear fan assembly cable to the rear fan connector on the system board See Locating parts on the system board on page 11 What to do next e To work with another piece of hardware go to the appropriate section e To complete the installation or replacement go to Completing the parts replacement on page 49 Replacing the keyboard or mouse Attention Do not open your computer or attempt any repair before reading and understanding the Important safety information on page iii This section provides instructions on how to replace the keyboard or mouse To replace the keyboard or mouse do the following 1 Disconnect the old keyboard cable or mouse cable from the computer 48 ThinkStation User Guide 2 Connect a new keyboard or mouse to one of the USB connectors on the computer Depending on where you want to connect the new keyboard or mouse see Locating connectors controls and indicators on the front of your computer on page 7 or Locating connectors on the rear of your computer on page 8 Figure 36 Connecting the USB keybo
22. have had with that program To remove a program in your system see Microsoft Windows help system for detailed information To reinstall the program do one of the following Note The method of reinstalling a program varies from program to program Refer to the documentation provided with the program to see if your program has special installation instructions e To reinstall most commercially available programs in your system see Microsoft Windows help system for more information e To reinstall selected application programs that came preinstalled from Lenovo do the following 1 Turn on the computer 2 Go to the C SWTOOLS directory 3 Open the APPS folder Within the APPS folder there are several subfolders named for various applications installed in your computer 4 Open the appropriate application subfolder 5 In the application subfolder look for a SETUP EXE file or other appropriate EXE files for setup Double click the file and follow the instructions on the screen to complete the installation Reinstalling device drivers To reinstall a device driver for an option you installed refer to the documentation that comes with the option When you reinstall device drivers you are changing the current configuration of your computer Reinstall device drivers only when it is necessary to correct a problem with your computer For more information about reinstalling device drivers that came with your computer see Reinsta
23. not open your computer or attempt any repair before reading and understanding the Important safety information on page iii This section provides instructions on how to replace the front fan assembly Note The front fan assembly is only available in some models To replace the front fan assembly do the following 1 Turn off the computer and disconnect all power cords from electrical outlets 2 Remove the computer cover See Removing the computer cover on page 26 3 Remove the front bezel See Removing and reinstalling the front bezel on page 27 4 Disconnect the front fan assembly cable from the front fan connector on the system board See Locating parts on the system board on page 11 44 ThinkStation User Guide 5 Release the two tabs J that attach the front fan assembly to the chassis as shown and then completely remove the front fan from the chassis wsesecnccneence 800000009099999 800888809999999 seeseescencees 2566eee ou 1a a 70 000000088 Figure 32 Removing the front fan assembly Chapter 4 Installing or replacing hardware 45 6 Insert the two tabs J of the new front fan assembly into the corresponding holes in the chassis and press the other two tabs J through the holes until the front fan assembly is secured in place 0 een Figure 33 Installing the front fan assembly 7 Connect the front fan assembly cable to the front fan
24. until the defective part has been removed from the computer and you are ready to install the new part Static electricity although harmless to you can seriously damage computer components and parts When you handle parts and other computer components take these precautions to avoid static electricity damage e Limit your movement Movement can cause static electricity to build up around you e Always handle parts and other computer components carefully Handle PCI cards memory modules system boards and microprocessors by the edges Never touch any exposed circuitry e Prevent others from touching the parts and other computer components e Before you replace a new part touch the static protective package containing the part to a metal expansion slot cover or other unpainted metal surface on the computer for at least two seconds This reduces static electricity in the package and your body e When possible remove the new part from the static protective packaging and install it directly in the computer without setting the part down When this is not possible place the static protective package that the part came in on a smooth level surface and place the part on it e Do not place the part on the computer cover or other metal surface Installing or replacing hardware This section provides instructions on how to install or replace hardware for your computer You can expand the capabilities of your computer and maintain your compu
25. updating flashing the BIOS from your operating system 4 Print these instructions This is very important because these instructions will not be displayed on the screen after the download begins 5 Follow the printed instructions to download extract and install the update Recovering from a POST BIOS update failure If the power to your computer is interrupted while the POST and BIOS is being updated your computer might not restart correctly If this happens perform the following procedure to recover from the POST and BIOS update failure This procedure is commonly called Boot block Recovery 1 Remove all media from the drives and turn off all attached devices and the computer Then disconnect all power cords from electrical outlets and disconnect all cables that are connected to the computer 2 Remove the computer cover See Removing the computer cover on page 26 3 Locate the Clear CMOS Recovery jumper on the system board See Locating parts on the system board on page 11 4 Remove any cables that impede access to the Clear CMOS Recovery jumper 5 Move the jumper from the standard position pin 1 and pin 2 to the maintenance position pin 2 and pin 3 6 Reconnect any cables that were disconnected and reinstall the PCI card if removed 7 Reinstall the computer cover and reconnect the power cords for the computer and monitor to electrical outlets See Completing the parts replacement on page 49
26. will automatically adjust to the voltage at the electrical outlet regardless of the country or region where the computer is being connected Replacement power cords If you relocate your computer to a country or region that uses an electrical outlet style different from the type you are currently using you will have to purchase either electrical plug adapters or new power cords You can order power cords directly from Lenovo Chapter 2 You and your computer 17 For power cord information and part numbers go to http www lenovo com powercordnotice 18 ThinkStation User Guide Chapter 3 Security This chapter provides information about how to protect your computer from theft and unauthorized use Security features The following security features are available on your computer Computrace Agent software embedded in firmware The Computrace Agent software is an IT asset management and computer theft recovery solution The software detects if changes have been made on the computer such as hardware software or the computer call in location Note You might have to purchase a subscription to activate the Computrace Agent software Cover presence switch also called intrusion switch available in some models The cover presence switch prevents your computer from logging in to the operating system when the computer cover is not properly installed or closed To enable the cover presence switch connector on the system board
27. 4 75 75 77 78 79 79 79 79 79 81 83 83 83 84 84 85 87 Important safety information CAUTION Before using this manual be sure to read and understand all the related safety information for this product Refer to the information in this section and the safety information in the ThinkStation Safety and Warranty Guide that you received with this product Reading and understanding this safety information reduces the risk of personal injury and damage to your product If you no longer have a copy of the ThinkStation Safety and Warranty Guide you can obtain a Portable Document Format PDF version from the Lenovo Support Web site at http support lenovo com The Lenovo Support Web site also provides the ThinkStation Safety and Warranty Guide and this ThinkStation User Guide in additional languages Service and upgrades Do not attempt to service a product yourself unless instructed to do so by the Customer Support Center or your documentation Only use a Service Provider who is approved to repair your particular product Note Some computer parts can be upgraded or replaced by the customer Upgrades typically are referred to as options Replacement parts approved for customer installation are referred to as Customer Replaceable Units or CRUs Lenovo provides documentation with instructions when it is appropriate for customers to install options or replace CRUs You must closely follow all instructions when install
28. Change management There might be changes that are required after a product has been sold Lenovo or your reseller will make selected Engineering Changes ECs that apply to your hardware available These items are not covered by the warranty e Replacement or use of parts not manufactured for or by Lenovo or non warranted Lenovo parts e Identification of software problem sources e Configuration of BIOS as part of an installation or upgrade e Changes modifications or upgrades to device drivers 74 ThinkStation User Guide e Installation and maintenance of network operating systems NOS e Installation and maintenance of application programs Refer to the ThinkStation Safety and Warranty Guide that comes with your computer for information about your warranty type and duration You must retain your proof of purchase to obtain warranty service For a list of the Lenovo Support phone numbers for your country or region go to http www lenovo com support phone or refer to the ThinkStation Safety and Warranty Guide that comes with your computer Note Phone numbers are subject to change without notice If the number for your country or region is not provided contact your Lenovo reseller or Lenovo marketing representative If possible be at your computer when you call Have the following information available e Machine type and model e Serial numbers of your hardware products e Description of the problem e Exact wording of any error mess
29. Gropiusplatz 10 D 70563 Stuttgart 80 ThinkStation User Guide Informationen in Hinsicht EMVG Paragraf 4 Abs 1 4 Das Ger t erf llt die Schutzanforderungen nach EN 55024 und EN 55022 Klasse B Korea Class B compliance statement BS JOS BSSSAIIAM OIE H5862 ANDTAMBI ISM FE IAW ASE AS 3402 SH DE AAN ASS USU Japanese VCCI Class B statement CORB Q7ABRHRHRECT CORE RERA TEATS EXAWELTUETIN CORBA IVAPTLEVAY RBI RL TE MEnNSC ZEBERBIERLILENSURT FUR BLAS CE TIEL UMW RMUELTREW VCCI B Japan compliance statement for products which connect to the power mains with rated current less than or equal to 20 A per phase AADEKENN 20A AF OMBICNT SM RE RR Bae Sets JISC 61000 3 2 Am Lenovo product service information for Taiwan BE Lenovo mR AATF fa Be Pes AB AR D8 BRS B2 BALPEREESREARCKTABZ BRAS BG 0800 666 975 Keyboard and mouse compliance statement for Taiwan 7S AE I CES Se De he A A N ZPS 2SRUSB AN SRE Additional regulatory information For additional regulatory information refer to the ThinkCentre Regulatory Notice shipped with your computer Depending on the configuration of your computer and the country or region where the computer was purchased you might have received additional printed regulatory notices All regulatory notices are available on the Lenovo Support Web site in electronic format To access electronic copies of the documentation go to http support lenovo com and click U
30. Memory slot 1 DIMM1 EJ Memory slot 2 DIMM2 E Memory slot 3 DIMM3 Gi Memory slot 4 DIMM4 Thermal sensor connector EE 24 pin power connector Ej Battery EQ SATA connectors 1 and 2 SATA 3 0 connectors SATA connector 3 SATA 2 0 connector EH eSATA connector EE Front fan connector Front panel connector for power switch and LED indicators Front USB connector 1 for connecting USB port 1 and 2 on the front bezel Front USB connector 2 for connecting additional USB devices Clear CMOS Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor Recovery jumper Internal speaker connector Front audio connector for connecting the microphone and headphone connectors on the front bezel EIJ PCI card slots 2 BJ PCI Express x1 card slot E PCI Express x16 graphics card slot E Rear fan connector EZJ Cover presence switch connector Intrusion switch connector E Microprocessor HJ PS 2 keyboard and mouse connector Chapter 1 Product overview 11 Locating internal drives Internal drives are devices that your computer uses to read and store data You can add drives to your computer to increase storage capacity and enable your computer to read other types of media Internal drives are installed in bays In this manual the bays are referred to as bay 1 bay 2 and so on When installing or replacing an internal drive it is important to note the type and size of the drive that you can install or replace in each bay and correc
31. To view or change settings start the Setup Utility program See Starting the Setup Utility program on page 59 Then follow the instructions on the screen You can use either the keyboard or the mouse to navigate through BIOS menu choices The keys used to perform various tasks are displayed at the bottom of each screen Using passwords By using the Setup Utility program you can set passwords to prevent unauthorized access to your computer and data The following types of passwords are available e Power On Password e Administrator Password e Hard Disk Password You do not have to set any passwords to use your computer However using passwords improves computing security If you decide to set any passwords read the following sections Password considerations A password can be any combination of up to 64 alphabetic and numeric characters For security reasons it is recommended to use a strong password that cannot be easily compromised To set a strong password use the following guidelines Copyright Lenovo 2011 59 e Have at least eight characters in length e Contain at least one alphabetic character and one numeric character e Setup Utility program and hard disk drive passwords are not case sensitive e Not be your name or your user name e Not be a common word or a common name e Be significantly different from your previous passwords Power On Password When a Power On Password is set you are prompted to type a
32. abel attached There are no serviceable parts inside these components If you suspect a problem with one of these parts contact a service technician Cleaning and maintenance Keep your computer and workspace clean Shut down the computer and then disconnect the power cord before cleaning the computer Do not spray any liquid detergent directly on the computer or use any detergent containing flammable material to clean the computer Spray the detergent on a soft cloth and then wipe the computer surfaces Copyright Lenovo 2011 vii viii ThinkStation User Guide Chapter 1 Product overview This chapter provides information about the computer features specifications software programs provided by Lenovo and locations of connectors components parts on the system board and internal drives Features This section introduces the computer features The information covers a variety of models To view the information about your specific model do one of the following e Go into the Setup Utility program by following the instructions in Chapter 6 Using the Setup Utility program on page 59 Then select Main gt System Summary to view the information e In the Windows environment click Start right click Computer and select Properties to view the information Microprocessor Your computer comes with one of the following microprocessors internal cache size varies by model type e Intel Celeron microprocessor e I
33. ackup and recovery operations Performing a backup operation Performing a recovery operation Using the Rescue and Recovery workspace Creating and using a rescue medium Creating a rescue medium Using a rescue medium Reinstalling preinstalled applications ahd deve drivers Reinstalling software programs Reinstalling device drivers Solving recovery problems Chapter 6 Using the Zr pon program 21 21 21 22 22 22 22 25 25 25 25 26 27 27 30 32 34 36 38 40 42 44 46 48 49 51 51 51 52 52 52 53 53 54 54 54 55 56 56 56 59 Starting the Setup Utility program Viewing and changing settings Using passwords Password considerations Power On Password Administrator Password Hard Disk Password Setting changing and deleting a password Erasing lost or forgotten Bean clearing CMOS Sink Gy Gee De Enabling or disabling a device Selecting a startup device gt Rt i Selecting a temporary startup device Selecting or changing the startup device sequence Fe oR aah cae ts Enabling ErP compliance mode Smart performance choices Exiting the Setup Utility program Chapter 7 eee RAID RAID Level Configuring the system BIOS to sable SATA RAID functionality bs ie A Creating RAID volumes Deleting RAID volumes Resetting disks to non RAID Chapter 8 Updating en programs Using system programs Updating flashing the BIOS fon a alee Updating
34. age 10 Disconnect the card reader cable from the front USB connector on the system board See Locating parts on the system board on page 11 6 Press the blue retaining clip to remove the card reader out of the chassis oP oN Figure 22 Removing the card reader 7 Install the card reader retainer on the side of the new card reader Figure 23 Installing the card reader retainer Chapter 4 Installing or replacing hardware 35 8 Slide the new card reader into the drive bay until it snaps into position 9 Reconnect the card reader cable to one of the available front USB connectors on the system board See Locating parts on the system board on page 11 10 Reinstall the front bezel See Removing and reinstalling the front bezel on page 27 What to do next e To work with another piece of hardware go to the appropriate section e To complete the installation or replacement go to Completing the parts replacement on page 49 Replacing the power supply assembly Attention Do not open your computer or attempt any repair before reading and understanding the Important safety information on page iii This section provides instructions on how to replace the power supply assembly Although there are no moving parts in your computer after the power cord has been disconnected the following warnings are required for your safety and proper Underwriters Labora
35. age 49 Installing or replacing the optical drive Attention Do not open your computer or attempt any repair before reading and understanding the Important safety information on page iii This section provides instructions on how to install or replace the optical drive To install or replace an optical drive do the following 1 Turn off the computer and disconnect all power cords from electrical outlets 2 Remove the computer cover See Removing the computer cover on page 26 3 Remove the front bezel See Removing and reinstalling the front bezel on page 27 4 Depending on whether you are installing or replacing an optical drive do one of the following e If you are installing a secondary optical drive remove the plastic panel in the front bezel for the drive bay you want to use If there is a metal static shield installed in the drive bay remove the metal static shield 32 ThinkStation User Guide e lf you are replacing an optical drive disconnect the signal cable and the power cable from the rear of the optical drive press the blue release button and then slide the optical drive out of the front of the computer VRR GOCEE Figure 18 Removing the optical drive 5 Install the optical drive retainer on the side of the new optical drive ff A LEE RE 97 ER ECG GREEN HCC Eu WA Fo o Figure 19 Installing the optical drive retai
36. ages e Hardware and software configuration information Using other services If you travel with your computer or relocate it to a country where your desktop or notebook computer machine type is sold your computer might be eligible for International Warranty Service which automatically entitles you to obtain warranty service throughout the warranty period Service will be performed by service providers authorized to perform warranty service Service methods and procedures vary by country and some services might not be available in all countries International Warranty Service is delivered through the method of service such as depot carry in or on site service that is provided in the servicing country Service centers in certain countries might not be able to service all models of a particular machine type In some countries fees and restrictions might apply at the time of service To determine whether your computer is eligible for International Warranty Service and to view a list of the countries where service is available go to http support lenovo com click Product amp Service Warranty and follow the instructions on the screen For technical assistance with the installation of or questions related to Service Packs for your preinstalled Microsoft Windows product refer to the Microsoft Product Support Services Web site at http support microsoft com directory or you can contact the Customer Support Center Some fees might apply
37. allation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver e Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected e Consult an authorized dealer or service representative for help Lenovo is not responsible for any radio or television interference caused by using other than specified or recommended cables and connectors or by unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment Unauthorized changes or modifications could void the user s authority to operate the equipment This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Responsible Party Lenovo United States Incorporated 1009 Think Pla
38. an replace passwords and enable simple and secure user access Startup sequence control For more information see Selecting or changing the startup device sequence on page 62 Startup without keyboard or mouse Your computer is able to log in to the operating system without keyboard or mouse connected Trusted Platform Module TPM Trusted Platform Module is a secure cryptoprocessor that can store cryptographic keys that protect information stored in your computer Copyright Lenovo 2011 19 Locking the computer cover Locking the computer cover helps prevent unauthorized people from gaining access to the inside of your computer Your computer comes with a padlock loop so that the computer cover cannot be removed when a padlock is installed Figure 7 Installing a padlock 20 ThinkStation User Guide Attaching an integrated cable lock An integrated cable lock sometimes referred to as the Kensington lock can be used to secure your computer to a desk table or other non permanent fixture The cable lock attaches to the integrated cable lock slot at the rear of your computer and is operated with a key The cable lock also locks the buttons used to open the computer cover This is the same type of lock used with many notebook computers You can order an integrated cable lock directly from Lenovo by searching for Kensington at http support lenovo com
39. and preinstalled operating system Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools The Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools program guides you to a host of information sources and provides easy access to various tools to help you work more easily and securely To access the Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools program click Start gt All Programs gt Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools The following table lists the programs that you can access from the Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools program To access a program double click the corresponding icon Table 1 Program icon names in Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools Create Recovery Media Factory Recovery Disks Lenovo Solution Center or Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox System Health and Diagnostics ThinkVantage Rescue and Recovery Enhanced Backup and Restore Lenovo Welcome The Lenovo Welcome program introduces you to some innovative built in features of Lenovo and guides you through a few important setup tasks to help you make the most of your computer Lenovo Solution Center Note Depending on the date when your computer was manufactured your computer is preinstalled with either the Lenovo Solution Center program or the Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox program for diagnostic purposes For additional information about the Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox program see Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox on page 5 The Lenovo Solution Center program enables you to troubleshoot and resolve computer problems It combines diagnostic tests system information co
40. ard or mouse What to do next e To work with another piece of hardware go to the appropriate section e To complete the installation or replacement go to Completing the parts replacement on page 49 Completing the parts replacement After completing the installation or replacement for all parts you need to reinstall the computer cover and reconnect cables Depending on the parts you installed or replaced you might need to confirm the updated information in the Setup Utility program Refer to Chapter 6 Using the Setup Utility program on page 59 To reinstall the computer cover and reconnect cables to your computer do the following 1 Make sure that all components have been reassembled correctly and that no tools or loose screws are left inside your computer See Locating components on page 10 for the locations of various components in your computer 2 If you have removed the front bezel reinstall it 3 Make sure that the cables are routed correctly before reinstalling the computer cover Keep cables clear of the hinges and sides of the computer chassis to avoid interference with reinstalling the computer cover Chapter 4 Installing or replacing hardware 49 4 Position the computer cover on the chassis so that the rail guides on the bottom of the computer cover engage the rails on the chassis Then push the cover to the front of the computer until it snaps into position 80009 LLL LLL
41. ate the memory slots See Locating parts on the system board on page 11 30 ThinkStation User Guide 5 Remove any parts that might prevent your access to the memory slots Depending on your computer model you might need to remove the PCI Express x16 graphics card for easier access to the memory slots See Installing or replacing a PCI card on page 27 6 Depending on whether you are installing or replacing a memory module do one of the following e If you are replacing an old memory module open the retaining clips and gently pull the memory module out of the memory slot Figure 15 Removing a memory module e If you are installing a memory module open the retaining clips of the memory slot into which you want to install the memory module Figure 16 Opening the retaining clips Chapter 4 Installing or replacing hardware 31 7 Position the new memory module over the memory slot Make sure that the notch Jj on the memory module aligns correctly with the slot key jon the system board Push the memory module straight down into the slot until the retaining clips close Figure 17 Installing a memory module 8 Reinstall the PCI Express x16 graphics card if you have removed it What to do next e To work with another piece of hardware go to the appropriate section e To complete the installation or replacement go to Completing the parts replacement on p
42. ation on safety setup warranty and notices Read and understand all safety information before using this product Lenovo Web site http www lenovo com The Lenovo Web site provides up to date information and services to help you buy upgrade and maintain your computer You can also do the following e Shop for desktop workstation and notebook computers monitors projectors upgrades and accessories for your computer and special offers e Purchase additional services such as support for hardware operating systems application programs network setup and configuration and custom installations e Purchase upgrades and extended hardware repair services e Download the latest device drivers and software updates for your computer model e Access the online manuals for your products e Access the Lenovo Limited Warranty e Access troubleshooting and support information for your computer model and other supported products e Find the service and support phone numbers for your country or region e Find a Service Provider located near you Copyright Lenovo 2011 73 Lenovo Support Web site Technical support information is available on the Lenovo Support Web site at http www lenovo com support This Web site is updated with the latest support information such as the following e Drivers and software e Diagnostic solutions e Product and service warranty e Product and parts details e User guides and manuals e Knowledg
43. available To run the Lenovo Diagnostics program do the following 1 Turn off your computer 2 Turn on the computer and press F10 repeatedly at startup 3 After you enter the Lenovo Diagnostics program select the diagnostic test you want to run Then follow the instructions on the screen Note If the program returns any error code call the Lenovo Customer Support Center and provide your machine type model number and the error code For information about how to get your machine type and model number see Machine type and model label on page 12 For information about how to call the Lenovo Customer Support Center for service see Calling for service on page 74 Cleaning an optical mouse This section provides instructions on how to clean an optical mouse An optical mouse uses a light emitting diode LED and an optical sensor to navigate the pointer If the pointer on the screen does not move smoothly with the optical mouse you might need to clean the mouse To clean an optical mouse do the following 1 Turn off your computer 2 Disconnect the mouse cable from the computer 3 Turn the mouse upside down to check the lens a If there is a smudge on the lens gently clean the area with a plain cotton tipped swab b If there is debris in the lens gently blow the debris away from the area 4 Check the surface on which you are using the mouse If you have a very intricate picture or pattern beneath the mouse it may be
44. ce Building One Morrisville NC 27560 Phone Number 919 294 5900 Copyright Lenovo 2011 79 FE Industry Canada Class B emission compliance statement This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 Cet appareil num rique de la classe B est conforme a la norme NMB 003 du Canada European Union Compliance to the Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive This product is in conformity with the protection requirements of EU Council Directive 2004 108 EC on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to electromagnetic compatibility Lenovo cannot accept responsibility for any failure to satisfy the protection requirements resulting from a non recommended modification of the product including the installation of option cards from other manufacturers This product has been tested and found to comply with the limits for Class B Information Technology Equipment according to European Standard EN 55022 The limits for Class B equipment were derived for typical residential environments to provide reasonable protection against interference with licensed communication devices ce German Class B compliance statement Deutschsprachiger EU Hinweis Hinweis f r Ger te der Klasse B EU Richtlinie zur Elektromagnetischen Vertr glichkeit Dieses Produkt entspricht den Schutzanforderungen der EU Richtlinie 2004 108 EG fr her 89 336 EWG zur Angleichung der Rechtsvorschriften ber die elektromagnetische Vertr glichke
45. connector on the system board See Locating parts on the system board on page 11 What to do next e To work with another piece of hardware go to the appropriate section e To complete the installation or replacement go to Completing the parts replacement on page 49 Replacing the rear fan assembly Attention Do not open your computer or attempt any repair before reading and understanding the Important safety information on page iii This section provides instructions on how to replace the rear fan assembly To replace the rear fan assembly do the following 1 Turn off the computer and disconnect all power cords from electrical outlets 2 Remove the computer cover See Removing the computer cover on page 26 3 Locate the rear fan assembly See Locating components on page 10 46 ThinkStation User Guide 4 Disconnect the rear fan assembly cable from the rear fan connector on the system board See Locating parts on the system board on page 11 5 The rear fan assembly is attached to the chassis by four rubber mounts Remove the rear fan assembly by breaking or cutting the rubber mounts and gently pulling the rear fan assembly out of the chassis Note The new rear fan assembly will have four new rubber mounts attached AS ro Beaters SSN ARR X NRY ANN SS IN RRR N Be Figure 34 Removing the rear fan assembly 6 Install the new rear
46. d or corroded do not use the outlet until it is replaced by a qualified electrician Do not bend or modify the plug If the plug is damaged contact the manufacturer to obtain a replacement Do not share an electrical outlet with other home or commercial appliances that draw large amounts of electricity otherwise unstable voltage might damage your computer data or attached devices Some products are equipped with a three pronged plug This plug fits only into a grounded electrical outlet This is a safety feature Do not defeat this safety feature by trying to insert it into a non grounded outlet If you cannot insert the plug into the outlet contact an electrician for an approved outlet adapter or to replace the outlet with one that enables this safety feature Never overload an electrical outlet The overall system load should not exceed 80 percent of the branch circuit rating Consult an electrician for more information if you have questions about power loads and branch circuit ratings Be sure that the power outlet you are using is properly wired easily accessible and located close to the equipment Do not fully extend power cords in a way that will stress the cords Be sure that the power outlet provides the correct voltage and current for the product you are installing Carefully connect and disconnect the equipment from the electrical outlet External devices Do not connect or disconnect any external device cables other than U
47. e CD DVD image known as an ISO image of the diagnostic program from http support lenovo com 2 Use any CD DVD burning software to create a diagnostic disc with the ISO image Running the diagnostic program from a diagnostic disc This section provides instructions on how to run the diagnostic program from a diagnostic disc that you created To run the diagnostic program from a diagnostic disc that you created do the following 1 Make sure the optical drive you want to use is set as the first boot device in the startup device sequence See Selecting or changing the startup device sequence on page 62 2 Make sure the computer is turned on and then insert the disc into the optical drive The diagnostic program opens Note You can insert the disc into the optical drive when you are setting the startup device sequence However if you insert the disc into the optical drive when you have already entered the operating system you need to restart the computer to access the diagnostic program 3 Follow the instructions on the screen to select the diagnostic test you want to run Note For additional help press the F1 key 4 Remove the diagnostic disc from the optical drive when you complete the diagnostic process Chapter 9 Troubleshooting and diagnostics 71 Lenovo Diagnostics The Lenovo Diagnostics program is used to detect hardware problems when you cannot start the Windows operating system and all storage devices are un
48. e activity indicator EJ Power indicator EJ Power switch H USB connector USB port 1 J Headphone connector Microphone connector EJ USB connector USB port 2 Chapter 1 Product overview 7 Locating connectors on the rear of your computer Figure 2 Rear connector locations on page 8 shows the locations of the connectors on the rear of your computer Some connectors on the rear of your computer are color coded to help you determine where to connect the cables on your computer TANI NE ER jai 1 N Figure 2 Rear connector locations Power cord connector H Serial port EJ PS 2 keyboard and mouse connectors optional EJ VGA monitor connector E DisplayPort connector EJ USB connectors USB port 3 to port 8 Ethernet connector El Microphone connector EZ Audio line out connector ETJ Audio line in connector PCI Express x16 card slot graphics card available in some models PCI Express x1 card slot PCI card slots 2 Connector Description Audio line in connector Used to receive audio signals from an external audio device such as a stereo system When you attach an external audio device a cable is connected between the audio line o
49. e base and frequently asked questions Help and service This section contains information about obtaining help and service Using the documentation and diagnostic programs If you experience a problem with your computer see Chapter 9 Troubleshooting and diagnostics on page 69 For information on additional resources to help you troubleshoot your computer problem see Information resources on page 73 If you suspect a software problem see the documentation that comes with the operating system or software program including readme files and online help Most computers come with a set of diagnostic programs that help you identify hardware problems For instructions on using the diagnostic programs see Diagnostic programs on page 70 You can also get the latest technical information and download device drivers and updates from Lenovo Support Web site at http support lenovo com Calling for service During the warranty period you can get help and information by telephone through the Customer Support Center The following services are available during the warranty period e Problem determination Trained service personnel are available to assist you with determining a hardware problem and deciding what action is necessary to fix the problem e Hardware repair If the problem is caused by hardware under warranty trained service personnel are available to provide the applicable level of service e Engineering
50. fe per this Directive In accordance with the European Directive 2006 66 EC batteries and accumulators are labeled to indicate that they are to be collected separately and recycled at end of life The label on the battery may also include a chemical symbol for the metal concerned in the battery Pb for lead Hg for mercury and Cd for cadmium Users of batteries and accumulators must not dispose of batteries and accumulators as unsorted municipal waste but use the collection framework available to customers for the return recycling and treatment of batteries and accumulators Customer participation is important to minimize any potential effects of batteries and accumulators on the environment and human health due to the potential presence of hazardous substances For proper collection and treatment go to http www lenovo com lenovo environment Appendix C WEEE and recycling information 85 86 ThinkStation User Guide Index A a rescue medium creating and using 54 Administrator password 60 antivirus software 6 audio line in connector 8 audio line out connector 8 audio subsystem 1 backup and recovery operations 52 basic troubleshooting 69 boot block recovery 68 C cable lock security 21 card reader replacing 34 changing password 60 startup device sequence 62 cleaning an optical mouse 72 CMOS clearing 60 components internal 10 computer cover removing 26 computer cover reinstalling 49 connector 8 connecto
51. formance as desired a A O N Press F10 to save your setting and exit the Setup Utility program See Exiting the Setup Utility program on page 63 Exiting the Setup Utility program After you finish viewing or changing settings press Esc to return to the Setup Utility program main menu You might have to press Esc several times Do one of the following e If you want to save the new settings press F10 to save and exit the Setup Utility program e If you do not want to save the settings select Exit gt Discard Changes and Exit and then press Enter When the Reset Without Saving window shows select Yes and then press Enter to exit the Setup Utility program e If you want to return to the default settings press F9 to load the default settings and then press F10 to save changes and exit the Setup Utility program Chapter 6 Using the Setup Utility program 63 64 ThinkStation User Guide Chapter 7 Configuring RAID This chapter provides information about how to configure Redundant Array of Independent Disks RAID for your computer Note The information about configuring RAID in this chapter is applicable only for a Windows environment For information about configuring RAID in a Linux environment contact your Linux software provider RAID Level Your computer must have the minimum number of SATA hard disk drives installed for the supported level of RAID below e RAID Level 0 Striped disk array Two hard d
52. ge 63 Enabling ErP compliance mode Yo Se To 1 2 N 9 1 fF W u can enable the energy related products directive ErP compliance mode through the Power menu in the tup Utility program to reduce the consumption of electricity when your computer is in standby or off mode enable ErP compliance mode in the Setup Utility program do the following Start the Setup Utility program See Starting the Setup Utility program on page 59 From the Setup Utility program main menu select Power gt Enhanced Power Saving Mode and press Enter Select Enabled and press Enter From the Power menu select Automatic Power On and press Enter Select Wake on Lan and press Enter Select Disabled and press Enter Press F10 to save changes and exit the Setup Utility program Press Enter when prompted to confirm the exit Note When ErP compliance mode is enabled you can wake up your computer by doing one of the following 62 Pressing the power switch Enabling the wake up on alarm feature The wake up on alarm feature enables your computer to wake up at a settime To enable the wake up on alarm feature do the following 1 Start the Setup Utility program N From the Setup Utility program main menu select Power gt Automatic Power On and press Enter w Select Wake Up on Alarm and press Enter Then follow the instructions on the screen gt Press F10 to save changes and exit the Setup Utility pro
53. gram Press Enter when prompted to confirm the exit Enabling the after power loss feature The after power loss feature enables your computer to wake up when the power supply resumes after a sudden loss of electricity To enable the after power loss feature do the following ThinkStation User Guide Start the Setup Utility program From the Setup Utility program main menu select Power gt After Power Loss and press Enter Select Power On and press Enter A O N Press F10 to save changes and exit the Setup Utility program Press Enter when prompted to confirm the exit Smart performance choices You can adjust the acoustic and thermal performance of your computer through the Smart Performance Choice menu Two choices are available e Better Acoustic Performance default choice e Better Thermal Performance By enabling Better Acoustic Performance your computer will run with less noise at a normal thermal level By enabling Better Thermal Performance your computer will run at a better thermal level with normal acoustic performance To switch between better acoustic performance and better thermal performance do the following 1 Start the Setup Utility program See Starting the Setup Utility program on page 59 From the Setup Utility program main menu select Power Select Smart Performance Choice The Smart Performance Choice window is displayed Select Better Acoustic Performance or Better Thermal Per
54. he computer cover See Removing the computer cover on page 26 3 Remove the front bezel by releasing the three plastic tabs on the left side and pivoting the front bezel outward aez X SS III N SSSSSSS SS N WE i EHRE LEE RRR N SS IN Figure 10 Removing the front bezel 4 To reinstall the front bezel align the three plastic tabs on the right side of the front bezel with the corresponding holes in the chassis then pivot the front bezel inwards until it snaps into position on the left side What to do next e To work with another piece of hardware go to the appropriate section e To complete the installation or replacement go to Completing the parts replacement on page 49 Installing or replacing a PCI card Attention Do not open your computer or attempt any repair before reading and understanding the Important safety information on page iii This section provides instructions on how to install or replace a PCI card Your computer has two standard PCI card slots one PCI Express x1 card slot and one PCI Express x16 graphics card slot Chapter 4 Installing or replacing hardware 27 To install or replace a PCI card do the following 1 Turn off the computer and disconnect all power cords from electrical outlets 2 Remove the computer cover See Removing the computer cover on page 26 3 At the rear of the computer press the release b
55. he startup device Then insert the disc into this optical drive and press Enter The update begins 4 When prompted to change the serial number it is suggested that you do not make this change by pressing N However if you do want to change the serial number press Y then type in the serial number and press Enter 5 When prompted to change the machine type and model it is suggested that you do not make this change by pressing N However if you do want to change the machine type and model press Y then type in the machine type and model and press Enter 6 Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the update After the update is completed remove the disc from the optical drive Copyright Lenovo 2011 67 Updating flashing the BIOS from your operating system Note Because Lenovo makes constant improvements to its Web sites the Web page contents are subject to change without notice including the contents referenced in the following procedure To update flash the BIOS from your operating system do the following 1 Go to http support lenovo com 2 Do the following to locate the downloadable files for your machine type a Inthe Enter a product number field type your machine type and click Go b Click Downloads and drivers c Select BIOS from the Refine results drop down list box to easily locate all the BIOS related links d Click the BIOS update link 3 Click the TXT file that contains the instructions for
56. inds to block the sunlight You can adjust the brightness and contrast controls on the monitor as the room lighting changes throughout the day Where it is impossible to avoid reflections or to adjust the lighting an antiglare filter placed over the screen might be helpful However these filters might affect the clarity of the image on the screen try them only after you have exhausted other methods of reducing glare Dust buildup compounds problems associated with glare Remember to clean your monitor screen periodically using a soft cloth as directed in your monitor documentation Air circulation Your computer and monitor produce heat The computer has a fan that pulls in fresh air and forces out hot air The monitor lets hot air escape through vents Blocking the air vents can cause overheating which might result in a malfunction or damage Place the computer and monitor so that nothing blocks the air vents usually 51 mm 2 inches of air space is sufficient Also make sure the vented air is not blowing on people Electrical outlets and cable lengths The location of electrical outlets the length of power cords and cables that connect to the monitor printer and other devices might determine the final placement of your computer When arranging your workspace e Avoid the use of extension cords When possible plug the computer power cord directly into an electrical outlet e Keep power cords and cables neatly routed away from walkwa
57. information 53 Note If the Rescue and Recovery workspace fails to open see Solving recovery problems on page 56 4 Do one of the following e To rescue files from your hard disk drive or from a backup click Rescue files and follow the instructions on the screen e To restore your hard disk drive from a Rescue and Recovery backup or to restore your hard disk drive to the factory default settings click Full Restore and follow the instructions on the screen For more information about the features of the Rescue and Recovery workspace click Help Note After restoring your hard disk drive to the factory default state you might have to reinstall device drivers for some devices See Reinstalling device drivers on page 56 Creating and using a rescue medium With a rescue medium such as a disc or a USB hard disk drive you can recover the computer from failures that prevent you from gaining access to the Rescue and Recovery workspace on your hard disk drive Notes 1 The recovery operations you can perform using a rescue medium vary depending on the operating system 2 The rescue disc can be started in all types of optical drives Creating a rescue medium This section provides instructions on how to create a rescue medium on the Windows 7 operating system To create a rescue medium on the Windows 7 operating system do the following 1 From the Windows desktop click Start gt All Programs gt Lenovo ThinkVan
58. ing or replacing parts The Off state of a power indicator does not necessarily mean that voltage levels inside a product are zero Before you remove the covers from a product equipped with a power cord always make sure that the power is turned off and that the product is unplugged from any power source For more information on CRUs refer to Chapter 4 Installing or replacing hardware on page 25 If you have any questions or concerns contact the Customer Support Center Although there are no moving parts in your computer after the power cord has been disconnected the following warnings are required for your safety CAUTION Hazardous moving parts Keep fingers and other body parts away CAUTION Before replacing any CRUs turn off the computer and wait three to five minutes to let the computer cool before opening the cover Static electricity prevention Static electricity although harmless to you can seriously damage computer components and options Improper handling of static sensitive parts can cause damage to the part When you unpack an option Copyright Lenovo 2011 iii or CRU do not open the static protective package containing the part until the instructions direct you to install it When you handle options or CRUs or perform any work inside the computer take the following precautions to avoid static electricity damage e Limit your movement Movement can cause static electricity to build up around you
59. inkStation User Guide Chapter 6 Using the Setup Utility program The Setup Utility program is used to view and change the configuration settings of your computer regardless of which operating system you are using However the operating system settings might override any similar settings in the Setup Utility program Starting the Setup Utility program To start the Setup Utility program do the following 1 Make sure your computer is turned off 2 Repeatedly press and release the F1 key when turning on the computer When you hear multiple beeps or see a logo screen release the F1 key Note If a Power On Password or an Administrator Password has been set the Setup Utility program menu will not be displayed until you type the correct password For more information see Using passwords on page 59 When the POST detects that the hard disk drive has been removed from your computer or the memory module size has decreased an error message will be displayed when you start the computer and you will be prompted to do one of the following e Press F1 to enter the Setup Utility program After you enter the Setup Utility program press F10 to save the settings and exit the Setup Utility program The error message will not be displayed again e Press F2 to bypass the error message and log in to the operating system Viewing and changing settings The Setup Utility program menu lists various items about the system configuration
60. ion of your computer Reinstall device drivers only when it is necessary to correct a problem with your computer To reinstall the device driver for a factory installed device do the following 1 Turn on the computer 2 Go to the C SWTOOLS directory 3 Open the DRIVERS folder Within the DRIVERS folder there are several subfolders named for various devices installed in your computer such as AUDIO or VIDEO 4 Open the appropriate device subfolder 5 Do one of the following e Inthe device subfolder look for a SETUP exe file Double click the file and follow the instructions on the screen to complete the installation e Inthe device subfolder look for a README txt file or a file with the txt extension This file might be named after the operating system such as WIN98 txt The TXT file contains information about how to install the device driver Follow the instructions to complete the installation e If the device subfolder contains a file with the inf extension and you want to install the device driver using the INF file refer to your Windows Help and Support information system for detailed information about how to install the device driver Chapter 5 Recovery information 55 Reinstalling software programs If a software program you installed on your computer is not working correctly you might need to remove and reinstall it Reinstalling overwrites the existing programs files and usually fixes any problems that you might
61. isk drives minimum Better performance without fault tolerance e RAID Level 1 Mirrored disk array Two hard disk drives minimum Improved read performance and 100 redundancy To install a secondary hard disk drive refer to Replacing the secondary hard disk drive on page 42 Configuring the system BIOS to enable SATA RAID functionality This section describes how to configure the system BIOS to enable SATA RAID functionality Note Use the arrow keys on the keyboard to make selections To enable SATA RAID functionality do the following 1 Start the Setup Utility program See Starting the Setup Utility program on page 59 Select Devices gt ATA Drive Setup Select Configure SATA as and press Enter Select RAID Mode and press Enter Press F10 to save the new settings and exit the Setup Utility program aR WwW DY Creating RAID volumes This section describes how to use the Intel Matrix Storage Manager option ROM configuration utility to create RAID volumes To create RAID volumes do the following 1 Press Ctrl l when prompted to enter the Intel Matrix Storage Manager option ROM configuration utility during the computer startup Use the up and down arrow keys to select Create RAID Volume and press Enter Type a proper RAID Volume name in the Name field and press Tab Use the arrow keys to select a RAID level in the RAID Level field and press Tab If appropriate use the arrow keys to se
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63. lease the F12 key 54 ThinkStation User Guide 3 In the Please select boot device window select the USB hard disk drive as the first boot device and press Enter The rescue medium starts When the rescue medium starts the Rescue and Recovery workspace opens The help information for each feature is available from the Rescue and Recovery workspace Follow the instructions to complete the recovery process Reinstalling preinstalled applications and device drivers Your computer has provisions that enable you to reinstall selected factory installed applications and device drivers Reinstalling preinstalled applications This section provides instructions on how to reinstall preinstalled applications To reinstall the selected applications preinstalled on your Lenovo computer do the following 1 Turn on the computer 2 Go to the C SWTOOLS directory 3 Open the apps folder Within the apps folder there are several subfolders named for various applications installed in your computer 4 Open the appropriate application subfolder 5 In the application subfolder look for a SETUP EXE file or other appropriate EXE files for setup Double click the file and follow the instructions on the screen to complete the installation Reinstalling preinstalled device drivers This section provides instructions on how to reinstall preinstalled device drivers Attention When you reinstall device drivers you are changing the current configurat
64. lect a Stripe Size in the Stripe Size field and press Tab ook WwW PY Type a volume size in the Capacity field and press Tab Copyright Lenovo 2011 65 7 8 9 10 Press Enter to initiate volume creation When prompted press Y to accept the warning message and create the volume Return to step 2 to create additional RAID volumes or select Exit and press Enter Press Y when prompted to confirm the exit Deleting RAID volumes This section describes how to use the Intel Matrix Storage Manager option ROM configuration utility to delete RAID volumes To delete RAID volumes do the following 1 Press Ctrl l when prompted to enter the Intel Matrix Storage Manager option ROM configuration utility during the computer startup Use the up and down arrow keys to select Delete RAID Volume and press Enter Use the arrow keys to select the RAID volume to be deleted and press Delete When prompted press Y to confirm the deletion of the selected RAID volume Deleting a RAID volume will reset the hard disk drives to non RAID After deleting a RAID volume you can e Return to step 2 to delete additional RAID volumes e See Creating RAID volumes on page 65 for RAID volume creation e Use the up and down arrow keys to select Exit and press Enter Resetting disks to non RAID This section describes how to reset your hard disk drives to non RAID To reset your hard disk drives to non RAID do the following
65. lenovo ThinkStation User Guide ThinkStation Machine Types 7782 7783 7821 7823 and 7824 Note Before using this information and the product it supports be sure to read and understand the Important safety information on page iii and Appendix A Notices on page 77 Third Edition December 2011 Copyright Lenovo 2011 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 Service and upgrades Static electricity prevention Power cords and power adapters Extension cords and related devices Plugs and outlets External devices sy Heat and product ventilation Operating environment Modem safety information Laser compliance statement Power supply statement Cleaning and maintenance Chapter 1 Product overview Features Specifications Software overview u Software provided by eer A Adobe Reader Antivirus software Locations Locating connectors Enos and Iidlestoie on the front of your computer Locating connectors on the rear of your computer Locating components Locating parts on the system Bead Locating internal drives Machine type and model label Chapter 2 You and your computer Accessibility and comfort Arranging your w
66. lete contents of the hard disk drive restore selected files only or restore the Windows operating system and applications only while keeping the other data on your hard disk drive Performing a backup operation This section provides instructions on how to perform a backup operation using the Rescue and Recovery program on the Windows 7 operating system To perform a backup operation using the Rescue and Recovery program on the Windows 7 operating system do the following 1 From the Windows desktop click Start gt All Programs gt Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools gt Enhanced Backup and Restore The Rescue and Recovery program opens 2 Inthe Rescue and Recovery main window click the Launch advanced Rescue and Recovery arrow 52 ThinkStation User Guide 3 Click Back up your hard drive and select backup operation options Then follow the instructions on the screen to complete the backup operation Performing a recovery operation This section provides instructions on how to perform a recovery operation using the Rescue and Recovery program on the Windows 7 operating system To perform a recovery operation using the Rescue and Recovery program on the Windows 7 operating system do the following 1 From the Windows desktop click Start gt All Programs gt Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools gt Enhanced Backup and Restore The Rescue and Recovery program opens 2 Inthe Rescue and Recovery main window click the Launch advanced Rescue and
67. ling their IT products For information on recycling Lenovo products go to http www lenovo com recycling REREIELT ABERETILEZFI DEN U HL 9 JLIISOLT PROBS ABERDEAFALRVER NIS BRAS ae on KU EFERMELT titt Etg RAE Z MO PROM ER of EREM ot eae HEMER FSUERHVES HK MH CIARAMA ARERR FAANYVAVOERBKUBAA BAILED TPC EARI H WL HER ZREHLTIET ME http www lenovo com recyclingjjapan amp BBR lt E U Ete MATEU RE CHAAA E ot ayn hE amp SEU AMA 2003 E 110 AIBKYURA HLELT Fk http www lenovo com recycling japan amp THER lt FEEL ans ERBZESUTRR MDERMEITZOLNT ARBROTY Y HERE Fh A EEE ME AME FAS ATL EI FAKHER Ith bid AKRBELILELS O ARUFI DIVIZDUVT GED TRRELT CK EEV Collecting and recycling a disused Lenovo computer or monitor Copyright Lenovo 2011 83 If you are a company employee and need to dispose of a Lenovo computer or monitor that is the property of the company you must do so in accordance with the Law for Promotion of Effective Utilization of Resources Computers and monitors are categorized as industrial waste and should be properly disposed of by an industrial waste disposal contractor certified by a local government In accordance with the Law for Promotion of Effective Utilization of Resources Lenovo Japan provides through its PC Collecting and Recycling Services for the collecting reuse and recycling of disused computers and monitors For details visit the Lenovo Web site at http www len
68. llection security status and support information along with hints and tips for maximum system performance See Lenovo Solution Center on page 70 for detailed information Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox Note Depending on the date when your computer was manufactured your computer is preinstalled with either the Lenovo Solution Center program or the Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox program for diagnostic purposes For additional information about the Lenovo Solution Center program see Lenovo Solution Center on page 70 The Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox program helps you maintain your computer improve computing security diagnose computer problems get familiar with the innovative technologies provided by Lenovo and get more information about your computer See Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox on page 71 for detailed information Chapter 1 Product overview 5 Product Recovery The Product Recovery program enables you to restore the contents of the hard disk drive to the factory default settings ThinkVantage Rescue and Recovery The ThinkVantage Rescue and Recovery program is a one button recovery and restore solution that includes a set of self recovery tools to help you diagnose computer problems get help and recover from system crashes even if you cannot start the Windows operating system Note If the Enhanced Backup and Restore icon in the Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools program is dimmed it indicates that you need to install the
69. lling preinstalled applications and device drivers on page 55 Solving recovery problems If you are unable to access the Rescue and Recovery workspace or the Windows environment do one of the following e Use a rescue medium to start the Rescue and Recovery workspace See Creating and using a rescue medium on page 54 e Use recovery media if all other methods of recovery have failed and you need to restore the hard disk drive to the factory default settings See Creating and using recovery media on page 51 Note If you are unable to access the Rescue and Recovery workspace or the Windows environment from a rescue medium or recovery media you might not have the rescue device an internal hard disk drive a disc a USB hard disk drive or other external devices set as the first boot device in the startup device sequence You must first make sure that your rescue device is set as the first boot device in the startup device sequence in the Setup Utility program See Selecting a startup device on page 61 for detailed information about temporarily or permanently changing the startup device sequence For more information about the Setup Utility program see Chapter 6 Using the Setup Utility program on page 59 56 ThinkStation User Guide It is important to create a rescue medium and a set of recovery media as early as possible and store them in a safe place for future use Chapter 5 Recovery information 57 58 Th
70. lls work on a set of rules to determine which inbound and outbound connections are authorized If your computer is preintalled with a firewall program it helps protect against computer Internet security threats unauthorized access intrusions and Internet attacks It also protects your privacy For more information about how to use the firewall program refer to the help system of your firewall program The Windows operating system preinstalled on your computer provides the Windows Firewall For details on using the Windows Firewall refer to Help and Support on page 73 Protecting data against viruses Your computer is preinstalled with an antivirus program to help you guard against detect and eliminate viruses Lenovo provides a full version of antivirus software on your computer with a free 30 day subscription After 30 days you must renew the license to continue receiving the antivirus software updates Note Virus definition files must be kept up to date to guard against new viruses 22 ThinkStation User Guide For more information about how to use your antivirus software refer to the help system of your antivirus software Chapter 3 Security 23 24 ThinkStation User Guide Chapter 4 Installing or replacing hardware This chapter provides instructions on how to install or replace hardware for your computer Handling static sensitive devices Do not open the static protective package containing the new part
71. maintain your computer improve computing security diagnose computer problems get familiar with the innovative technologies provided by Lenovo and get more information about your computer You can use the diagnostics feature of the Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox program to test devices diagnose computer problems create bootable diagnostic media update system drivers and view system information To run the Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox program on the Windows 7 operating system click Start gt All Programs gt Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools gt System Health and Diagnostics Follow the instructions on the screen Follow the instructions on the screen For additional information refer to the Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox help system PC Doctor for DOS You can also download the latest version of the PC Doctor for DOS diagnostic program from http support lenovo com The PC Doctor for DOS diagnostic program runs independently of the Windows operating system Use the PC Doctor for DOS diagnostic program if you are unable to start the Windows operating system or if the two diagnostic programs preinstalled on your computer have not been successful in isolating a possible problem You can run the PC Doctor for DOS diagnostic program from a diagnostic disc that you created Creating a diagnostic disc This section provides instructions on how to create a diagnostic disc To create a diagnostic disc do the following 1 Download a self starting bootabl
72. me 5 73 locating components 10 media creating and using recovery media 51 memory module installing replacing 30 system board 30 Microphone connector 9 mouse connector 9 mouse replacing 48 N notices 77 O operations backup and recovery 52 optical drive replacing 32 optical mouse cleaning 72 P parts replacement completing 49 password Administrator 60 considerations 59 Power On Password 60 setting changing deleting 60 passwords erasing 60 lost or forgotten 60 passwords using 59 PCI card 27 installing replacing 27 slots 27 physical specifications 4 power features 3 power supply assembly replacing 36 power on self test POST 67 Power On Password 60 programs updating system 67 purchasing additional services 75 88 ThinkStation User Guide R rear connectors 8 rear fan assembly replacing 46 recovering from a POST BIOS update failure 68 software 51 recovery boot block 68 operations backup and 52 problems solving 56 recovery media creating and using 51 removing computer cover 26 replacing card reader 34 hard disk drive 40 heat sink and fan assembly 38 Rescue and Recovery 51 workspace Rescue and Recovery 53 Rescue and Recovery workspace 53 resources information 73 S safety iii safety information 73 security cable lock 21 enabling or disabling 61 features 3 selecting startup device 61 temporary startup device 61 serial port 9 service and help 74 customer suppor
73. ndows operating system e Restore your hard disk drive to the factory default state The Rescue and Recovery workspace enables you to restore the complete contents of your hard disk drive to the factory default state If you have multiple partitions on your hard disk drive you have the option to restore the C partition and leave the other partitions intact Because the Rescue and Recovery workspace operates independently from the Windows operating system you can restore the hard disk drive to the factory default state even if you cannot start the Windows operating system Attention If you restore the hard disk drive from a Rescue and Recovery backup or restore the hard disk drive to the factory default settings all files on the primary hard disk drive partition usually drive C will be deleted in the recovery process If possible make copies of important files If you are unable to start the Windows operating system you can use the rescue files feature of the Rescue and Recovery workspace to copy files from your hard disk drive to other media To start the Rescue and Recovery workspace do the following 1 Make sure the computer is turned off 2 Turn on your computer When you see the logo screen press Enter and then press F11 to enter the Rescue and Recovery workspace 3 If you have set a Rescue and Recovery password type your password when prompted The Rescue and Recovery workspace opens after a short delay Chapter 5 Recovery
74. near sinks tubs toilets or on floors that are cleaned with liquid cleansers Liquids can cause a short circuit particularly if the power cord or power adapter has been stressed by misuse Liquids also can cause gradual corrosion of power cord terminals and or the connector terminals on a power adapter which can eventually result in overheating Always connect power cords and signal cables in the correct order and ensure that all power cord connectors are securely and completely plugged into receptacles Do not use any power adapter that shows corrosion at the ac input pins or shows signs of overheating such as deformed plastic at the ac input or anywhere on the power adapter Do not use any power cords where the electrical contacts on either end show signs of corrosion or overheating or where the power cord appears to have been damaged in any way Extension cords and related devices Ensure that extension cords surge protectors uninterruptible power supplies and power strips that you use are rated to handle the electrical requirements of the product Never overload these devices If power strips are used the load should not exceed the power strip input rating Consult an electrician for more information if you have questions about power loads power requirements and input ratings iv ThinkStation User Guide Plugs and outlets If a receptacle power outlet that you intend to use with your computer equipment appears to be damage
75. ner Chapter 4 Installing or replacing hardware 33 6 Slide the new optical drive into the drive bay from the front of the computer until the optical drive snaps into position GE SS I y on Z Pea EEG ie A Figure 20 Installing the optical drive 7 Connect the signal cable and the power cable to the new optical drive Figure 21 Connecting the optical drive 8 Reinstall the front bezel See Removing and reinstalling the front bezel on page 27 What to do next e To work with another piece of hardware go to the appropriate section e To complete the installation or replacement go to Completing the parts replacement on page 49 Replacing the card reader Attention Do not open your computer or attempt any repair before reading and understanding the Important safety information on page iii 34 ThinkStation User Guide This section provides instructions on how to install or replace the card reader To replace the card reader do the following 1 Remove all media from the drives and turn off all attached devices and the computer Then disconnect all power cords from electrical outlets and disconnect all cables that are connected to the computer Remove the computer cover See Removing the computer cover on page 26 Remove the front bezel See Removing and reinstalling the front bezel on page 27 Locate the card reader See Locating components on p
76. ng recovery problems Notes 1 The recovery information in this chapter only applies to the computers that have the Rescue and Recovery program or the Product Recovery program installed If the Enhanced Backup and Restore icon in the Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools program is dimmed it indicates that you need to install the Rescue and Recovery program manually before enabling its features To install the Rescue and Recovery program do the following a Click Start gt All Programs gt Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools and double click Enhanced Backup and Restore b Follow the instructions on the screen c When the installation process completes the Enhanced Backup and Restore icon is activated 2 There are a variety of methods to choose from when considering how to recover in the event of a software or hardware related problem Some methods vary depending on the type of operating system that is installed 3 The product on the recovery media may be used only for the following purposes e Restore the product preinstalled on your computer e Reinstall the product e Modify the product using the Additional Files Creating and using recovery media You can use recovery media to restore the hard disk drive to the factory default state Recovery media are useful if you transfer the computer to another area sell the computer recycle the computer or put the computer in an operational state after all other methods of recovery have failed As a precau
77. niversal Serial Bus USB and 1394 cables while the computer power is on otherwise you might damage your computer To avoid possible damage to attached devices wait at least five seconds after the computer is shut down to disconnect external devices Heat and product ventilation Computers power adapters and many accessories can generate heat when turned on and when batteries are charging Always follow these basic precautions e Do not leave your computer power adapter or accessories in contact with your lap or any part of your body for an extended period when the products are functioning or when the battery is charging Your computer power adapter and many accessories produce some heat during normal operation Extended contact with the body could cause discomfort or potentially a skin burn e Do not charge the battery or operate your computer power adapter or accessories near flammable materials or in explosive environments e Ventilation slots fans and heat sinks are provided with the product for safety comfort and reliable operation These features might inadvertently become blocked by placing the product on a bed sofa carpet or other flexible surface Never block cover or disable these features Inspect your desktop computer for dust accumulation at least once every three months Before inspecting your computer turn off the power and unplug the computer s power cord from the electrical outlet then remove any dust fr
78. novo 2011 69 symptom Co The operating system does not Verify that stan e The startup sequence includes the device where the operating system resides Usually the operating system is on the hard disk drive For more information see Selecting a startup device on page 61 The computer beeps multiple Verify that no keys are stuck times before the operating system starts Diagnostic programs Diagnostic programs are used to test hardware components of your computer Diagnostic programs can also report operating system controlled settings that interfere with the correct operation of your computer You can use the preinstalled diagnostic program to diagnose computer problems if your computer is running the Windows operating system Notes 1 Depending on the date when your computer was manufactured your computer is preinstalled with either the Lenovo Solution Center program or the Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox program for diagnostic purposes For more information about the Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox program see Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox on page 71 For more information about the Lenovo Solution Center program see Lenovo Solution Center on page 70 2 You can also download the PC Doctor for DOS diagnostic program from http support lenovo com See PC Doctor for DOS on page 71 for detailed information 3 If you are unable to isolate and repair the problem yourself after running the programs save
79. ns unless the jack is specifically designed for wet locations e Never touch uninsulated telephone wires or terminals unless the telephone line has been disconnected at the network interface e Use caution when installing or modifying telephone lines e Avoid using a telephone other than a cordless type during an electrical storm There may be a remote risk of electric shock from lightning e Do not use the telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak vi ThinkStation User Guide Laser compliance statement A CAUTION When laser products such as CD ROMs DVD drives fiber optic devices or transmitters are installed note the following e Do not remove the covers Removing the covers of the laser product could result in exposure to hazardous laser radiation There are no serviceable parts inside the device e Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein might result in hazardous radiation exposure nancen Some laser products contain an embedded Class 3A or Class 3B laser diode Note the following Laser radiation when open Do not stare into the beam do not view directly with optical instruments and avoid direct exposure to the beam Power supply statement Never remove the cover on a power supply or any part that has the following label attached Hazardous voltage current and energy levels are present inside any component that has this l
80. ntel Core i3 microprocessor e Intel Core i5 microprocessor e Intel Core i7 microprocessor e Intel Pentium microprocessor e Intel Xeon Quad Core microprocessor Memory Your computer supports up to four double data rate 3 unbuffered dual inline memory modules DDR3 UDIMMs Internal drives e Optical drive DVD ROM DVD Recordable or Blu ray optional e Serial Advanced Technology Attachment SATA hard disk drive e Solid state drive SSD available in some models Video subsystem e Integrated graphics for a Video Graphics Array VGA connector and a DisplayPort connector not applicable on some models e Peripheral Component Interconnect PCI Express x16 graphics card slot on the system board for a discrete graphics card Audio subsystem e Integrated high definition HD audio e Audio line in connector audio line out connector and microphone connector on the rear panel e Microphone connector and headphone connector on the front panel Copyright Lenovo 2011 1 Internal speaker Connectivity 100 1000 Mbps integrated Ethernet controller System management features Ability to store power on self test POST hardware test results Desktop Management Interface DMI Desktop Management Interface provides a common path for users to access information about all aspects of a computer including processor type installation date attached printers and other peripherals power sources and maintenance history ErP
81. oltage available at your electrical outlet CAUTION You must know the voltage of the electrical connection outlet where your computer will be connected If you do not know the voltage contact your local electric company or refer to official Web sites or other literature for travelers to the country or region where you are located If your computer has a voltage selection switch you must set the switch to match the voltage available at your electrical outlet Setting the voltage selection switch incorrectly will cause the computer to malfunction and might cause permanent damage to the computer Do not connect the computer to an electrical outlet until you have verified that the voltage selection switch setting matches the voltage available at the electrical outlets If your computer does not have a voltage selection switch inspect the voltage rating label on the bottom of the computer and note the following e If the voltage rating label shows a range of either 100 127 V or 200 240 V you must ensure that the voltage provided at the electrical outlet matches the voltage rating on the computer label If it does not match do not attempt to connect the computer to the electrical outlet unless an external device such as a voltage converting transformer is used e If the voltage rating label shows a dual range of 100 127 V and 200 240 V this signifies that the computer is suitable for worldwide operation and the computer
82. om support phone a EN 7 The computer does not start Verify that when you press the power Switch e The power cord is correctly connected to the rear of the computer and to a working electrical outlet If your computer has a secondary power switch on the rear of the computer make sure that it is switched on The power indicator on the front of the computer is on The computer voltage matches the voltage available at the electrical outlet for your country or region The monitor screen is blank Verify that e The monitor signal cable is correctly connected to the monitor and to the appropriate monitor connector on the computer The monitor power cord is correctly connected to the monitor and to a working electrical outlet The monitor is turned on and the brightness and contrast controls are set correctly The computer voltage matches the voltage available at the electrical outlet for your country or region If your computer has two monitor connectors be sure to use the connector on the graphics card The keyboard does not work Verify that e The computer is turned on e The keyboard is securely connected to a USB connector on the computer e No keys are stuck The mouse does not work Verify that e The computer is turned on e The mouse is securely connected to a USB connector on the computer e The mouse is clean Refer to Cleaning an optical mouse on page 72 for further information Copyright Le
83. om vents and perforations in the bezel If you notice external dust accumulation then examine and remove dust from the inside of the computer including heat sink inlet fins power supply vents and fans Always turn off and unplug the computer before opening the cover If possible avoid operating your computer within two feet of high traffic areas If you must operate your computer in or near a high traffic area inspect and if necessary clean your computer more frequently Copyright Lenovo 2011 v For your safety and to maintain optimum computer performance always follow these basic precautions with your desktop computer e Keep the cover closed whenever the computer is plugged in e Regularly inspect the outside of the computer for dust accumulation e Remove dust from vents and any perforations in the bezel More frequent cleanings might be required for computers in dusty or high traffic areas e Do not restrict or block any ventilation openings e Do not store or operate your computer inside furniture as this might increase the risk of overheating e Airflow temperatures into the computer should not exceed 35 C 95 F e Do not install air filtration devices They may interfere with proper cooling Operating environment The optimal environment in which to use your computer is 10 C 35 C 60 F 95 F with humidity ranging between 35 and 80 If your computer is stored or transported in temperatures less than 10 C 50 F
84. omputing security Windows passwords Depending on your version of the Windows operating system you can use passwords for a variety of features including controlling login access access to shared resources network access and individual user settings For more information see Help and Support on page 73 Configuring the fingerprint reader If your keyboard has a fingerprint reader you can configure the fingerprint reader in the Setup Utility program The Fingerprint Setup submenu under the Security menu of the Setup Utility program provides the following options e Preboot Authentication enables or disables the fingerprint authentication for accessing the BIOS e Erase Fingerprint Data clears the fingerprint data stored in a fingerprint reader To configure the fingerprint reader do the following 1 Start the Setup Utility program See Starting the Setup Utility program on page 59 2 From the Setup Utility program main menu select Security gt Fingerprint Setup and press Enter The Fingerprint Setup window opens 3 Select Preboot Authentication or Erase Fingerprint Data as desired and press Enter 4 Select the desired settings and press Enter 5 Press F10 to save changes and exit the Setup Utility program Press Enter when prompted to confirm the exit Using and understanding firewalls A firewall can be hardware software or a combination of both depending on the level of security required Firewa
85. one on the upper drive cage and one on the hard disk drive cage The arrows are aligned when the hard disk drive is in the proper position Figure 28 Installing the primary hard disk drive What to do next e To work with another piece of hardware go to the appropriate section e To complete the installation or replacement go to Completing the parts replacement on page 49 Replacing the secondary hard disk drive Attention Do not open your computer or attempt any repair before reading and understanding the Important safety information on page iii Note Depending on your model type your computer might come with a secondary hard disk drive bay for installing or replacing a secondary hard disk drive This section provides instructions on how to replace the secondary hard disk drive To replace the secondary hard disk drive do the following 1 Turn off the computer and disconnect all power cords from electrical outlets 2 Remove the computer cover See Removing the computer cover on page 26 3 Locate the secondary hard disk drive See Locating internal drives on page 12 4 Disconnect the signal cable and the power cable from the hard disk drive 42 ThinkStation User Guide 5 Press the blue release button to release the hard disk drive cage from the chassis LLLA A E D oss D 52255225 IITIT TG 32222282 Bi ae ose LITT TI
86. onnect the signal cable and the power cable from the hard disk drive Press the blue release tab fj down slide the hard disk drive cage E to the rear of the computer and then pivot it outward aR OMN 2933229 029925 III TG es 222 Figure 26 Removing the primary hard disk drive 6 Remove the hard disk drive cage from the chassis by sliding it outward 7 Pull on the blue handle J to release and remove the hard disk drive from the drive cage 8 Flex the sides of the blue bracket to remove the hard disk drive from the bracket 40 ThinkStation User Guide 9 To install a new hard disk drive into the blue bracket flex the bracket and align pin f pin E pin B and pin J on the bracket with the corresponding holes in the hard disk drive Do not touch the circuit board J on the bottom of the hard disk drive Figure 27 Installing the hard disk drive into the bracket 10 Slide the new hard disk drive into the drive cage until it snaps into position 11 Align the drive cage pivot pin with the slot Jin the upper drive cage and slide the hard disk drive cage into the chassis 12 Connect the signal cable and the power cable to the new hard disk drive Chapter 4 Installing or replacing hardware 41 13 Press down on the metal latch Ej and pivot the drive cage into place and then slide it to the front of the computer until it snaps into position Note There are two arrows
87. orkspace Comfort Glare and lighting Air circulation Electrical outlets and EDE inate Register your computer with Lenovo Moving your computer to another country or region 2 Voltage selection switch Replacement power cords Chapter 3 Security Security features Locking the computer cover Copyright Lenovo 2011 vi vi vii vii oooouur N 10 11 12 12 15 15 15 15 16 16 16 17 17 17 17 19 19 20 Attaching an integrated cable lock Using passwords BIOS passwords Windows passwords Configuring the fingerprint reader Using and understanding firewalls Protecting data against viruses Chapter 4 Installing or replacing hardware Handling static sensitive devices Installing or replacing hardware Installing external options Removing the computer cover Removing and reinstalling the front Bezel Installing or replacing a PCI card Installing or replacing a memory module Installing or replacing the optical drive Replacing the card reader Replacing the power supply oa Replacing the heat sink and fan assembly Replacing the primary hard disk drive Replacing the secondary hard disk drive Replacing the front fan assembly Replacing the rear fan assembly Replacing the keyboard or mouse Completing the parts replacement Chapter 5 Recovery information Creating and using recovery media Creating recovery media Using recovery media eid ook Performing b
88. ovo com recycling japan Pursuant to the Law for Promotion of Effective Utilization of Resources the collecting and recycling of home used computers and monitors by the manufacturer was begun on October 1 2003 This service is provided free of charge for home used computers sold after October 1 2003 For details visit the Lenovo Web site at http www lenovo com recycling japan Disposing of Lenovo computer components Some Lenovo computer products sold in Japan may have components that contain heavy metals or other environmental sensitive substances To properly dispose of disused components such as a printed circuit board or drive use the methods described above for collecting and recycling a disused computer or monitor Disposing of disused lithium batteries from Lenovo computers A button shaped lithium battery is installed on the system board of your Lenovo computer to provide power to the computer clock while the computer is off or disconnected from the main power source If you want to replace it with a new one contact your place of purchase or ask for a repair service provided by Lenovo If you have replaced it by yourself and want to dispose of the disused lithium battery insulate it with vinyl tape contact your place of purchase and follow their instructions If you use a Lenovo computer at home and need to dispose of a lithium battery you must comply with local ordinances and regulations Recycling information for Brazil
89. pping package Storage 10 C to 60 C 14 F to 140 F without package Note The allowable upper temperature limit decreases by 1 C 1 8 F for every 300 m 1000 ft above sea level e Humidity Operating 20 to 80 non condensing Storage 20 to 90 non condensing e Altitude Operating 50 to 10 000 ft 15 2 to 3 048 m Storage 50 to 35 000 ft 15 2 to 10 668 m Electrical input e Input voltage Low range Minimum 100 V ac Maximum 127 V ac Input frequency range 50 to 60 Hz High range Minimum 200 V ac Maximum 240 V ac Input frequency range 50 to 60 Hz 1 The operating system s listed here are being certified or tested for compatibility at the time this publication goes to press Additional operating systems might be identified by Lenovo as compatible with your computer following the publication of this manual This list is subject to change To determine if an operating system has been certified or tested for compatibility check the Web site of the operating system vendor 4 ThinkStation User Guide Software overview The computer comes with a preinstalled operating system and several software programs provided by Lenovo Software provided by Lenovo The following software programs are provided by Lenovo to help you improve productivity and reduce the cost associated with maintaining your computer Software programs provided with your computer might vary depending on your computer model type
90. r by holding the power switch for approximately five seconds 7 Repeat step 1 and step 2 8 Move the Clear CMOS Recovery jumper back to the standard position pin 1 and pin 2 9 Reinstall the computer cover and connect the power cord See Completing the parts replacement on page 49 Enabling or disabling a device This section provides information on how to enable or disable user access to the following devices USB Setup Use this option to enable or disable a USB connector When a USB connector is disabled the device connected to the USB connector cannot be used SATA Controller When this feature is set to Disabled all devices connected to the SATA connectors such as hard disk drives or the optical drive are disabled and cannot be accessed External SATA Port When this option is set to Disabled the device connected to the External SATA connector cannot be accessed To enable or disable a device do the following 1 2 3 Start the Setup Utility program See Starting the Setup Utility program on page 59 From the Setup Utility program main menu select Devices Depending on the device you want to enable or disable do one of the following e Select USB Setup to enable or disable a USB device e Select ATA Drive Setup to enable or disable an internal or external SATA device Select the desired settings and press Enter Press F10 to save changes and exit the Setup Utility program See E
91. rd Note Position the new heat sink and fan assembly so that the heat sink and fan assembly cable is toward the microprocessor fan connector on the system board 9 Follow the following sequence to install the four screws to secure the new heat sink and fan assembly Do not over tighten the screws a Partially tighten screw ff then fully tighten screw E and then fully tighten screw E b Partially tighten screw then fully tighten screw E and then fully tighten screw E 10 Connect the heat sink and fan assembly cable to the microprocessor fan connector on the system board See Locating parts on the system board on page 11 What to do next e To work with another piece of hardware go to the appropriate section e To complete the installation or replacement go to Completing the parts replacement on page 49 Chapter 4 Installing or replacing hardware 39 Replacing the primary hard disk drive Attention Do not open your computer or attempt any repair before reading and understanding the Important safety information on page iii This section provides instructions on how to replace the primary hard disk drive To replace the primary hard disk drive do the following 1 Turn off the computer and disconnect all power cords from electrical outlets Remove the computer cover See Removing the computer cover on page 26 Locate the primary hard disk drive See Locating internal drives on page 12 Disc
92. rmware Cover presence switch also called intrusion switch Ability to enable or disable a device Ability to enable and disable USB connectors individually Keyboard with fingerprint reader shipped with some models Power on password POP administrator password and hard disk drive password to deter unauthorized use of your computer Startup sequence control Startup without keyboard or mouse Support for an integrated cable lock Kensington lock Support for a padlock Trusted Platform Module TPM For more information see Chapter 3 Security on page 19 Preinstalled software programs Your computer is preinstalled with software programs to help you work more easily and securely For more information see Software overview on page 5 Preinstalled operating system Chapter 1 Product overview 3 Your computer is preinstalled with the Microsoft Windows 7 operating system Operating system s certified or tested for compatibility varies by model type e Linux e Microsoft Windows XP Professional SP 3 Specifications This section lists the physical specifications for your computer Dimensions Width 175 mm 6 89 inches Height 425 2 mm 16 74 inches floor to top of handle Depth 430 8 mm 16 96 inches Weight Maximum configuration as shipped 11 2 kg 24 7 Ib Environment e Air temperature Operating 10 C to 35 C 50 F to 95 F Storage 40 C to 60 C 40 F to 140 F in original shi
93. rs rear 8 connectors controls indicators front 7 considerations passwords 59 creating and using a rescue medium 54 creating and using recovery media 51 CRU completing the installation 49 customer support center 74 D deleting a password 60 Description 8 device drivers 50 devices handling static sensitive 25 diagnostics programs using 74 diagnostics troubleshooting 69 DisplayPort connector 9 documentation using 74 drivers device 50 drives bays 12 Copyright Lenovo 2011 specifications 12 E environment operating 4 Ethernet 2 Ethernet connector 9 exiting Setup Utility 63 expansion 3 external options installing 25 F failure recovering from POST BIOS 68 features 1 flashing the BIOS 67 front connectors controls indicators 7 front bezel front bezel removing 27 front bezel reinstalling 27 front fan assembly replacing 44 G getting help 73 information 73 service 73 H hard disk drive replacing 40 heat sink and fan assembly replacing 38 help and service 74 getting 73 Help and Support 73 important safety information iii information getting 73 important safety iii resources 73 safety 73 warranty 73 Input Output I O features 3 installing options memory module 30 PCI card 27 internal drives 1 87 K keyboard connector 9 keyboard replacing 48 L Lenovo Solution Center 70 Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox 71 Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools 73 Lenovo Welco
94. s Inc 1009 Think Place Building One Morrisville NC 27560 U S A Attention Lenovo Director of Licensing LENOVO PROVIDES THIS PUBLICATION AS IS WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF NON INFRINGEMENT MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE Some jurisdictions do not allow disclaimer of express or implied warranties in certain transactions therefore this statement may not apply to you This information could include technical inaccuracies or typographical errors Changes are periodically made to the information herein these changes will be incorporated in new editions of the publication Lenovo may make improvements and or changes in the product s and or the program s described in this publication at any time without notice The products described in this document are not intended for use in implantation or other life support applications where malfunction may result in injury or death to persons The information contained in this document does not affect or change Lenovo product specifications or warranties Nothing in this document shall operate as an express or implied license or indemnity under the intellectual property rights of Lenovo or third parties All information contained in this document was obtained in specific environments and is presented as an illustration The result obtained in other operating environments may vary Lenovo ma
95. ser Guides amp Manuals Appendix B Regulatory information 81 82 ThinkStation User Guide Appendix C WEEE and recycling information Important information for the European Directive 2002 96 EC EU Only The Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment WEEE mark applies only to countries within the European Union EU and Norway Appliances are labeled in accordance with European Directive 2002 96 EC concerning waste electrical and electronic equipment WEEE The Directive determines the framework for the return and recycling of used appliances as applicable throughout the European Union This label is applied to various products to indicate that the product is not to be thrown away but rather reclaimed upon end of life per this Directive Users of electrical and electronic equipment EEE with the WEEE marking per Annex IV of the WEEE Directive must not dispose of end of life EEE as unsorted municipal waste but use the collection framework available to them for the return recycle recovery of WEEE and minimize any potential effects of EEE on the environment and human health due to the presence of hazardous substances For additional WEEE information go to http www lenovo com lenovo environment Recycling information Lenovo encourages owners of information technology IT equipment to responsibly recycle their equipment when it is no longer needed Lenovo offers a variety of programs and services to assist equipment owners in recyc
96. t center 74 getting 73 services other 75 purchasing additional 75 setting password 60 settings changing 59 viewing 59 Setup Utility 59 Setup Utility program starting 59 Setup Utility exiting 63 software recovering 51 solving recovery problems 56 starting the Setup Utility program 59 startup device 61 sequence changing 62 temporary selecting 61 static sensitive devices handling 25 system management 2 programs 67 system board locating parts 11 locations 11 memory module 30 T temporary startup device 61 the BIOS updating flashing 67 68 trademarks 78 troubleshooting basic 69 troubleshooting diagnostics 69 U updating flashing the BIOS 67 system programs 67 updating flashing the BIOS 68 USB connector 9 using a rescue medium creating and 54 diagnostic programs 74 documentation 74 other services 75 passwords 59 Setup Utility 59 V VGA monitor connector 9 video subsystem 1 viewing and changing settings 59 W warranty information 73 workspace backup and recovery 53 Copyright Lenovo 2011 89 90 ThinkStation User Guide lenovo Part Number 0A74582 Printed in USA 1P P N 0A74582
97. t requires a USB connector such as a USB keyboard a USB mouse a USB scanner or a USB printer If you have more than eight USB devices you can purchase a USB hub which you can use to connect additional USB devices Used to attach a VGA monitor or other devices that use a VGA monitor connector Note The VGA connector is not applicable on some models If your computer has a graphics card installed be sure to use a monitor connector on the graphics card Chapter 1 Product overview 9 Locating components Figure 3 Component locations on page 10 shows the locations of the various components in your computer To remove the computer cover see Removing the computer cover on page 26 ee VRR if 2 Eee h FE i BE Ff eases s Ef FEE EEE eee s 4 Figure 3 Component locations i Front fan assembly Heat sink and fan assembly Graphics card available in some models EA Memory module s Ell Optical drive EJ Rear fan assembly EZ Power supply assembly Ej Card reader available in some models H Front audio and USB assembly 10 ThinkStation User Guide Locating parts on the system board Figure 4 System board part locations on page 11 shows the locations of the parts on the system board oT Figure 4 System board part locations EJ 4 pin power connector E Microprocessor fan connector EJ
98. t retaining clips are closed before you install the graphics card Chapter 4 Installing or replacing hardware 29 7 Pivot the card latch to the closed position to secure the PCI card Figure 14 Installing a PCI card What to do next e To work with another piece of hardware go to the appropriate section e To complete the installation or replacement go to Completing the parts replacement on page 49 Installing or replacing a memory module Attention Do not open your computer or attempt any repair before reading and understanding the Important safety information on page iii This section provides instructions on how to install or replace a memory module Your computer has four slots for installing or replacing DDR3 UDIMMs that provide up to a maximum of 32 GB system memory When installing or replacing a memory module use the following guidelines e Use 1GB 2 GB 4 GB or 8GB DDR3 UDIMMs in any combination up to a maximum of 32 GB e Install memory modules in the sequence of DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM 1 and DIMM 3 See Locating parts on the system board on page 11 To install or replace a memory module do the following 1 Turn off the computer and disconnect all power cords from electrical outlets 2 Remove the computer cover See Removing the computer cover on page 26 3 Lay the computer on its side for easier access to the system board 4 Loc
99. tage Tools gt Enhanced Backup and Restore The Rescue and Recovery program opens 2 In the Rescue and Recovery main window click the Launch advanced Rescue and Recovery arrow 3 Click the Create Rescue Media icon The Create Rescue and Recovery Media window opens 4 In the Rescue Media area select the type of the rescue medium you want to create You can create a rescue medium using a disc a USB hard disk drive or a secondary internal hard disk drive 5 Click OK and follow the instructions on the screen to create a rescue medium Using a rescue medium This section provides instructions on how to use the rescue medium you have created e If you have created a rescue medium using a disc use the following instructions to use the rescue medium 1 Turn off your computer 2 Repeatedly press and release the F12 key when turning on the computer When the Please select boot device window opens release the F12 key 3 In the Please select boot device window select the desired optical drive as the first boot device Then insert the rescue disc into the optical drive and press Enter The rescue medium starts e If you have created a rescue medium using a USB hard disk drive use the following instructions to use the rescue medium 1 Attach the USB hard disk drive to one of the USB connectors on your computer 2 Repeatedly press and release the F12 key when turning on the computer When the Please select boot device window opens re
100. tant to get the most from your personal computer and to avoid discomfort Arrange your workplace and the equipment you use to suit your individual needs and the kind of work that you perform In addition use healthy work habits to maximize your performance and comfort while using your computer The following topics provide information about arranging your work area setting up your computer equipment and establishing healthy work habits Lenovo is committed to providing people with disabilities greater access to information and technology As a result the following information provides ways to help users that have hearing vision and mobility limitations get the most out of their computer experience Assistive technologies enable users to access information in the most appropriate way Some of these technologies are already provided in your operating system others can be purchased through vendors or accessed through the World Wide Web http www lenovo com healthycomputing Arranging your workspace To get the most from your computer arrange both the equipment you use and your work area to suit your needs and the kind of work you do Your comfort is of foremost importance but light sources air circulation and the location of electrical outlets can also affect the way you arrange your workspace Comfort Although no single working position is ideal for everyone here are a few guidelines to help you find a position that suits you best
101. tem board See Locating parts on the system board on page 11 aR WwW DY 38 ThinkStation User Guide 6 Follow this sequence to remove the four screws that secure the heat sink and fan assembly to the system board a Partially remove screw ff then fully remove screw EB and then fully remove screw E b Partially remove screw then fully remove screw and then fully remove screw E Note Carefully remove the four screws from the system board to avoid any possible damage to the system board The four screws cannot be removed from the heat sink and fan assembly Figure 25 Removing the heat sink and fan assembly 7 Lift the failing heat sink and fan assembly off the system board Notes a You might have to gently twist the heat sink and fan assembly to free it from the microprocessor b Do not touch the thermal grease while handling the heat sink and fan assembly 8 Position the new heat sink and fan assembly on the system board so that the four screws are aligned with the holes on the system boa
102. ter by installing or replacing hardware Attention Do not open your computer or attempt any repair before reading and understanding the Important safety information on page iii Notes 1 Use only computer parts provided by Lenovo 2 When installing or replacing an option use the appropriate instructions in this section along with the instructions that come with the option Installing external options You can connect external options to your computer such as external speakers a printer or a scanner For some external options you must install additional software in addition to making the physical connection When installing an external option see Locating connectors controls and indicators on the front of your computer on page 7 and Locating connectors on the rear of your computer on page 8 to identify the required connector Then use the instructions that come with the option to help you make the connection and install any software or device drivers that are required for the option Copyright Lenovo 2011 25 Removing the computer cover Attention Do not open your computer or attempt any repair before reading and understanding the Important safety information on page iii This section provides instructions on how to remove the computer cover CAUTION Turn off the computer and wait three to five minutes to let the computer cool before removing the computer cover To remove the computer
103. tighten the four screws to secure the power supply assembly Chapter 4 Installing or replacing hardware 37 Note Use only screws provided by Lenovo 10 Reconnect the power supply assembly cables to the system board and each of the drives 11 Secure the power supply assembly cables with the cable clips and ties in the chassis What to do next e To work with another piece of hardware go to the appropriate section e To complete the installation or replacement go to Completing the parts replacement on page 49 Replacing the heat sink and fan assembly Attention Do not open your computer or attempt any repair before reading and understanding the Important safety information on page iii This section provides instructions on how to replace the heat sink and fan assembly CAUTION The heat sink and fan assembly might be very hot Turn off the computer and wait three to five minutes to let the computer cool before removing the computer cover To replace the heat sink and fan assembly do the following 1 Turn off the computer and disconnect all power cords from electrical outlets Remove the computer cover See Removing the computer cover on page 26 Lay the computer on its side for easier access to the system board Locate the heat sink and fan assembly See Locating parts on the system board on page 11 Disconnect the heat sink and fan assembly cable from the microprocessor fan connector on the sys
104. ting the Setup Utility program on page 59 2 From the Setup Utility program main menu select Security 3 Depending on the password type select Set Power On Password Set Administrator Password or Hard Disk Password 4 Follow the instructions on the right side of the screen to set change or delete a password Note A password can be any combination of up to 64 alphabetic and numeric characters For more information see Password considerations on page 59 Erasing lost or forgotten passwords clearing CMOS This section provides instructions on how to erase lost or forgotten passwords such as a user password 60 ThinkStation User Guide To erase a lost or forgotten password do the following 1 Remove all media from the drives and turn off all attached devices and the computer Then disconnect all power cords from electrical outlets and disconnect all cables that are connected to the computer 2 Remove the computer cover See Removing the computer cover on page 26 3 Locate the Clear CMOS Recovery jumper on the system board See Locating parts on the system board on page 11 Move the jumper from the standard position pin 1 and pin 2 to the maintenance position pin 2 and pin 3 Reinstall the computer cover and connect the power cord See Completing the parts replacement on page 49 Turn on the computer and leave it on for approximately 10 seconds Then turn off the compute
105. tionary measure it is important to create recovery media as early as possible Note The recovery operations you can perform using recovery media vary depending on the operating system from which the recovery media were created The recovery media might contain a boot medium and a data medium Your Microsoft Windows license permits you to create only one data medium so it is important that you store the recovery media in a safe place after you have made them Creating recovery media This section provides instructions on how to create recovery media Note On the Windows 7 operating system you can create recovery media using discs or external USB storage devices Copyright Lenovo 2011 51 To create recovery media on the Windows 7 operating system click Start gt All Programs gt Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools gt Factory Recovery Disks Then follow the instructions on the screen Using recovery media This section provides instructions on how to use recovery media on the Windows 7 operating system On the Windows 7 operating system you can use recovery media to restore the contents of the hard disk drive to the factory default state Also you can use recovery media to put the computer in an operational state after all other methods of hard disk drive recovery have failed Attention When you use recovery media to restore the contents of the hard disk to the factory default state all the files currently on the hard disk drive will be
106. tly connect the cables to the drive installed Refer to the appropriate section in Installing or replacing hardware on page 25 for instructions on how to install or replace internal drives for your computer Figure 5 Drive bay locations on page 12 shows the locations of the drive bays mu RA N IN N ii N ST N SESS N N SIR II SIR SSS SSS SS Figure 5 Drive bay locations Bay 1 Optical drive bay with an optical drive installed on some models El Bay 2 Optical drive bay EJ Bay 3 Card reader drive bay E Bay 4 Secondary SATA hard disk drive bay H Bay 5 Primary SATA hard disk drive bay with a hard disk drive installed Machine type and model label The machine type and model label identifies your computer When you contact Lenovo for help the machine type and model information helps support technicians to identify your computer and provide faster service 12 ThinkStation User Guide The following illustration shows the location of the machine type and model label Figure 6 Machine type and model label Machine type and model label Chapter 1 Product overview 13 14 ThinkStation User Guide Chapter 2 You and your computer This chapter provides information about accessibility comfort and relocating your computer to other countries or regions Accessibility and comfort Good ergonomic practice is impor
107. tories UL certification CAUTION Hazardous moving parts Keep fingers and other body parts away 36 ThinkStation User Guide CAUTION Never remove the cover on a power supply or any part that has the following label attached Hazardous voltage current and energy levels are present inside any component that has this label attached There are no serviceable parts inside these components If you suspect a problem with one of these parts contact a service technician To replace the power supply assembly do the following 1 Turn off the computer and disconnect all power cords from electrical outlets 2 Remove the computer cover See Removing the computer cover on page 26 3 Disconnect the power supply assembly cables from the system board and all drives See Locating parts on the system board on page 11 4 Release the power supply assembly cables from the cable clips and ties in the chassis 5 Lay the computer on its side and remove the four screws at the rear of the chassis that secure the power supply assembly Figure 24 Removing the screws for the power supply assembly 6 Slide the power supply assembly to the front of the computer and then lift it out of the chassis 7 Ensure that the new power supply assembly is the correct replacement 8 Install the new power supply assembly into the chassis so that the screw holes in the power supply assembly align with those in the chassis 9 Install and
108. ty program on page 59 for detailed information Your computer system board has a module called electrically erasable programmable read only memory EEPROM also referred to as flash memory You can easily update the POST the BIOS and the Setup Utility program by starting your computer with a system program update disc or running a special update program from your operating system Lenovo might make changes and enhancements to the POST and BIOS When updates are released they are available as downloadable files on the Lenovo Web site at http Awww lenovo com Instructions for using the POST and BIOS updates are available in a TXT file that is included with the update files For most models you can download either an update program to create a system program update disc or an update program that can be run from the operating system Updating flashing the BIOS from a disc This section provides instructions on how to update flash the BIOS from a disc Note You can download a self starting bootable disc image known as an ISO image with the system program updates to create a system program update disc Go to http support lenovo com To update flash the BIOS from a disc do the following 1 Turn off your computer 2 Repeatedly press and release the F12 key when turning on the computer When the Startup Device Menu window opens release the F12 key 3 From the Startup Device Menu window select the desired optical drive as t
109. ut 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 8 ThinkStation User Guide Connector DisplayPort connector Ethernet connector Microphone connector PS 2 keyboard connector optional PS 2 mouse connector optional Serial port USB connector VGA monitor connector Description Used to attach a high performance monitor a direct drive monitor or other devices that use a DisplayPort connector Note The DisplayPort connector is not applicable on some models If your computer has a graphics card installed be sure to use a monitor connector on the graphics card Used to attach an Ethernet cable for a local area network LAN Note To operate the computer within FCC Class B limits use a Category 5 Ethernet cable Used to attach a microphone to your computer when you want to record sound or if you use speech recognition software Used to attach a keyboard that uses a PS 2 keyboard connector Used to attach a mouse a trackball or other pointing devices that use a PS 2 mouse connector Used to attach an external modem a serial printer or other devices that use a 9 pin serial port Used to attach a device tha
110. utton J to open the card latch 9080080800 LI PPEP E EF SEP ER e Lee A Dt 2 T 2 oe 55 355959590 z D Pi 22 see Of Ly go so g gt f f Figure 11 Opening the PCI card latch 4 Depending on whether you are installing or replacing a PCI card do one of the following e If you are installing a PCI card remove the appropriate metal slot cover e f you are replacing an old PCI card grasp the old card that is currently installed and gently pull it out of the slot 28 ThinkStation User Guide Figure 12 Removing a PCI card Notes a The card fits tightly into the card slot If necessary alternate moving each side of the card a small amount until it is removed from the card slot b If the card is held in place by a retaining latch disengage the card retaining latch in either of the two ways illustrated depending on the retaining latch on the PCI card slot Grasp the card and gently pull it out of the slot 5 Figure 13 Disengaging the card retaining latch 5 Remove the new PCI card from its static protective package 6 Install the new card into the appropriate slot on the system board See Locating parts on the system board on page 11 Note If you are installing a PCI Express x16 graphics card make sure the memory slo
111. valid password each time the computer is turned on The computer cannot be used until the valid password is typed in Administrator Password Setting an Administrator Password deters unauthorized users from changing configuration settings If you are responsible for maintaining the configuration settings of several computers you might want to set an Administrator Password When an Administrator Password is set you are prompted to type a valid password each time you try to access the Setup Utility program The Setup Utility program cannot be accessed until a valid password is typed in If both the Power On Password and Administrator Password are set you can type either password However you must use your Administrator Password to change any configuration settings Hard Disk Password Setting a Hard Disk Password prevents unauthorized access to the data on the hard disk drive When a Hard Disk Password is set you are prompted to type a valid password each time you try to access the hard disk drive Notes e After you set a Hard Disk Password your data on the hard disk drive is protected even if the hard disk drive is removed from one computer and installed in another e Ifthe Hard Disk Password is forgotten there is no way to reset the password or recover data from the hard disk drive Setting changing and deleting a password To set change or delete a password do the following 1 Start the Setup Utility program See Star
112. xiting the Setup Utility program on page 63 Selecting a startup device If your computer does not start up from a device such as the disc or hard disk drive as expected do one of the following to select the startup device you want Selecting a temporary startup device Use this procedure to select a temporary startup device Note Not all discs and hard disk drives are bootable Chapter 6 Using the Setup Utility program 61 Turn off your computer 2 Repeatedly press and release the F12 key when turning on the computer When the Please select boot device window displays release the F12 key 3 Select the desired startup device and press Enter The computer will start up from the device you selected Note Selecting a startup device from the Please select boot device window does not permanently change the startup sequence Selecting or changing the startup device sequence To 1 view or permanently change the configured startup device sequence do the following Start the Setup Utility program See Starting the Setup Utility program on page 59 2 From the Setup Utility program main menu select Startup 3 Select the devices for the Primary Startup Sequence the Automatic Startup Sequence and the Error Startup Sequence Read the information displayed on the right side of the screen 4 Press F10 to save changes and exit the Setup Utility program See Exiting the Setup Utility program on pa
113. y product or service names may be trademarks or service marks of others 78 ThinkStation User Guide Appendix B Regulatory information Export classification notice This product is subject to the United States Export Administration Regulations EAR and has an Export Classification Control Number ECCN of 4A994 b It can be re exported except to any of the embargoed countries in the EAR E1 country list Television output notice The following notice applies to models that have the factory installed television output feature This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U S patents and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited Electronic emissions notices The following information refers to Lenovo personal computer machine types 7782 7783 7821 7823 and 7824 Federal Communications Commission Declaration of Conformity This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential inst
114. y use or distribute any of the information you supply in any way it believes appropriate without incurring any obligation to you Any references in this publication to non Lenovo Web sites are provided for convenience only and do not in any manner serve as an endorsement of those Web sites The materials at those Web sites are not part of the materials for this Lenovo product and use of those Web sites is at your own risk Any performance data contained herein was determined in a controlled environment Therefore the result obtained in other operating environments may vary significantly Some measurements may have been made on development level systems and there is no guarantee that these measurements will be the same on generally available systems Furthermore some measurements may have been estimated through extrapolation Actual results may vary Users of this document should verify the applicable data for their specific environment Copyright Lenovo 2011 77 Trademarks The following terms are trademarks of Lenovo in the United States other countries or both Lenovo The Lenovo logo Rescue and Recovery ThinkStation ThinkVantage Microsoft and Windows are trademarks of the Microsoft group of companies Celeron Intel Intel Core Pentium and Xeon are trademarks of Intel Corporation in the United States other countries or both Linux is a trademark of Linus Torvalds in the United States other countries or both Other compan
115. ys and other areas where they might get kicked accidentally For more information about power cords see Power cords and power adapters on page iv 16 ThinkStation User Guide Register your computer with Lenovo To register your computer go to http www lenovo com register Then follow the instructions on the screen to complete the registration This can help authorities return your computer to you if it is lost or stolen Registering your computer also enables Lenovo to notify you about possible technical information and upgrades When you register your computer information is entered into a database which enables Lenovo to contact you in case of a recall or other severe problem In addition some locations offer extended privileges and services to registered users Moving your computer to another country or region When you move your computer to another country or region you must take local electrical standards into consideration This section provides information on the following e Voltage selection switch on page 17 e Replacement power cords on page 17 Voltage selection switch Some computers are equipped with a voltage selection switch located near the power cord connection point on the computer and some computers do not have a voltage selection switch Before you install your computer or relocate your computer to another country or region you must be certain that you have matched your computer to the v

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