Lenovo ThinkPad X30 Instructions for using the Recovery CD (English)

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Instructions for

using the Recovery

CD

The Recovery CD package consists of these user instructions, one bootable (startable) CD and, depending

on your computer model, one or more non-bootable CDs. The CD or CDs contain a copy of the software

that was preinstalled

on

your IBM

ThinkPad

, NetVista

or ThinkCentre

computer.

Note:

If your Recovery CD package has more than one Recovery CD, only one CD is bootable.

If you do not have an internal CD-ROM drive, you will need one of the supported external drives listed

below.

IBM USB Portable CD-ROM Drive

P/N 33L5151

IBM USB 2.0 Portable CD-RW Drive

P/N 22P5297

If you do not have one of the supported external CD-ROM drives, visit the following IBM Web site:

http://www.pc.ibm.com/qtechinfo/MIGR-46359.html or contact the IBM HelpCenter

for instructions.

Important:

During the recovery process, all data saved on the primary partition of the hard disk

(typically the C drive) will be deleted, including any personal data and configuration settings. If possible,

back up on removable media the personal files currently on the primary partition before using the

Recovery CD.

Using the Recovery CD

To recover your preinstalled software using the recovery CD, do as follows:

Step 1.

Make the CD drive the first startup device in the startup sequence:

a.

Shut down the operating system and turn off your computer.

b.

Press and hold down the F1 key, and then turn on the computer.

c.

When an IBM or other logo is displayed or if you hear repeating beeps, release the F1 key.

The IBM BIOS Setup Utility will start.

d.

Depending on your computer, do one of the following:

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For a

ThinkPad computer:

1)

After the IBM BIOS Setup Utility program has opened, use the arrow keys to select

Startup

from the main menu.

2)

Use the arrow keys to select

Boot

from the Startup menu.

3)

Use the arrow keys to select

CD-ROM Drive

from the Boot menu. If you are using a

supported external CD-ROM drive, select it instead.

4)

Press F6 repeatedly until the CD-ROM Drive item has moved to the top of the device

listing. Continue at Step 2 on page 2.

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For

NetVista and ThinkCentre computers:

1)

After the IBM BIOS Setup Utility program has opened, use the arrow keys to select the

Startup

menu.

2)

Use the arrow keys to select

Startup Sequence

from the Startup menu.

3)

If

CD/DVD-ROM

appears as the Second, Third, or Fourth Startup Device in the

Primary Startup Sequence

, then select it and press F6 repeatedly until

Disabled