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    ThinkCentre User Guide Machine Types: 3025, 3034, 3131, 3142, 3244, 3257, 3307, 3356, 3467, 3557, 3692, 3853, 4394, 5092, 5226, 5296, 6667, and 6673
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    ThinkCentre User Guide
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    this information and the product it supports, be sure to read and understand the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide and "Notices," on page 63. First Edition (February 2010) © Copyright Lenovo 2010. LENOVO products, data, computer software, and services have been developed exclusively at private
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    . . 41 Creating a recovery repair diskette . . . . . 41 Using a recovery repair diskette 41 Installing or reinstalling device drivers . . . . . 42 Solving recovery problems 42 © Copyright Lenovo 2010 Chapter 4. Using the Setup Utility program 45 Starting the Setup Utility program 45 Viewing and
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    Index 65 iv User Guide
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    reduces the risk of personal injury and or damage to your product. If you no longer have a copy of the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide, you can obtain a Portable Document Format (PDF) version from the Lenovo® Support Web site at: http://www.lenovo.com/support © Copyright Lenovo 2010 v
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    vi User Guide
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    the Setup Utility program," on page 45. Microprocessor Your computer comes with one of the following microprocessors (internal cache size v Intel Core i5 microprocessor v Intel Pentium® microprocessor Memory v Supports up to two double data rate 3 small outline dual inline © Copyright Lenovo 2010 1
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    2 User Guide v Ability to store power-on self-test (POST) hardware test results v Automatic your computer" on page 8. Expansion v One hard disk drive bay v One optical drive bay v One PCI card slot Power v 130-watt power adapter v Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) support Security
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    computer might come with preinstalled software programs. If it does, an operating system, device drivers to support built-in features, and other support operating systems might be identified by Lenovo as compatible with your computer following the publication of this manual. This list is subject to
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    Specifications This section lists the physical specifications for your computer. Dimensions Width: 275 mm (10.83 inches) Height: 79 mm (3.11 inches) Depth: 238 mm (9.37 inches) Weight 200 V ac Maximum: 240 V ac Input frequency range: 50 to 60 Hz Voltage-selection switch setting: 230 V ac 4 User Guide
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    to help users diagnose computer problems, get help, and recover from system crashes quickly, even if the primary operating system will not start. ThinkVantage Client Security Solution The ThinkVantage Client Security Solution program is available on select Lenovo computers. It helps protect your
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    packages (TVT applications, device drivers, BIOS flashes, and other certain computers or can be purchased for computers that support computers. Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox The Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox program helps you maintain your computer, improve computing security, diagnose computer problems
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    diagnostic program is preinstalled on your hard disk drive. It is part of the Rescue and Recovery workspace on each Lenovo computer to diagnose hardware problems and report operating-systemcontrolled settings that can cause hardware failures. Use the PC-Doctor for Rescue and Recovery diagnostic
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    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. Figure 2. Rear connector locations 1 USB connectors (3) 13 DisplayPort connector 14 ac power adapter connector 8 User Guide
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    between the audio line-out connector of the device and the audio line-in connector of the computer. Audio line-out connector Used to send audio signals from the computer to external devices, such as powered stereo speakers (speakers with built-in amplifiers), headphones, multimedia keyboards, or
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    Locating components Figure 3 shows the locations of the various components in your computer. To open the computer cover, see "Opening the computer cover" on page 14. Figure 3. Component locations 1 Optical drive 2 Front bezel 3 Hard disk drive (installed in some models) 4 System fan assembly 5
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    Locating parts on the system board Figure 4 shows the locations of the parts on the system board. Figure 4. System board part locations 1 Thermal sensor connector 2 Memory slots (2) 3 Battery 4 System fan connector 5 Internal speaker connector 6 Serial (COM) connector 7 SATA connector 2 and eSATA
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    To obtain a copy of the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide, go to: http://www.lenovo.com/support 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
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    "Important safety information" in the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide that came with your computer. To obtain a copy of the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide, go to: http://www.lenovo.com/support This section provides instructions on how to open the computer cover. CAUTION: Turn off the
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    understanding the "Important safety information" in the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide that came with your computer. To obtain a copy of the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide, go to: http://www.lenovo.com/support This section provides instructions on how to remove and reinstall the front
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    and understanding the "Important safety information" in the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide that came with your computer. To obtain a copy of the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide, go to: http://www.lenovo.com/support This section provides instructions on how to install or replace a memory
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    4. Open the retaining clips. If you are replacing an old memory module, open the retaining clips and remove the memory module being replaced as shown. Figure 7. Removing the memory module 5. Insert the notched end 2 of the new memory module into the slot 1 . Press the memory module firmly and pivot
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    and understanding the "Important safety information" in the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide that came with your computer. To obtain a copy of the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide, go to: http://www.lenovo.com/support This section provides instructions on how to replace the hard disk drive
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    understanding the "Important safety information" in the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide that came with your computer. To obtain a copy of the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide, go to: http://www.lenovo.com/support This section provides instructions on how to replace the optical drive. To
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    computer. Then, disconnect all power cords from electrical outlets and disconnect all cables that are connected to the computer. 2. Open the computer cover. See "Opening the computer until it snaps into position. 20 User Guide Figure 13. Installing the optical drive 8. Connect the signal cable and
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    reading and understanding the "Important safety information" in the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide that came with your computer. To obtain a copy of the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide, go to: http://www.lenovo.com/support Your computer has a special type of memory that maintains the
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    understanding the "Important safety information" in the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide that came with your computer. To obtain a copy of the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide, go to: http://www.lenovo.com/support This section provides instructions on how to replace the heat sink. CAUTION
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    4. Remove the four screws that secure the heat sink to the system board. 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. Figure 16. Removing the heat sink 5. Carefully lift the heat
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    understanding the "Important safety information" in the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide that came with your computer. To obtain a copy of the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide, go to: http://www.lenovo.com/support This section provides instructions on how to replace the internal speaker
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    and understanding the "Important safety information" in the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide that came with your computer. To obtain a copy of the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide, go to: http://www.lenovo.com/support This section provides instructions on how to replace the front audio and
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    piece of hardware, go to the appropriate section. v To complete the installation or replacement, go to "Completing the parts replacement" on page 31. 26 User Guide
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    understanding the "Important safety information" in the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide that came with your computer. To obtain a copy of the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide, go to: http://www.lenovo.com/support This section provides instructions on how to replace the ac power adapter
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    understanding the "Important safety information" in the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide that came with your computer. To obtain a copy of the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide, go to: http://www.lenovo.com/support This section provides instructions on how to replace the ac power adapter
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    new ac power adapter bracket 8. Connect the ac power adapter to the ac power adapter connector on the rear of your computer. See "Locating connectors on the rear of your computer" on page 8. 9. Connect the power cord to an workable electrical outlet. Chapter 2. Installing or replacing hardware 29
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    understanding the "Important safety information" in the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide that came with your computer. To obtain a copy of the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide, go to: http://www.lenovo.com/support This section provides instructions on how to replace the keyboard or mouse
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    page 45. To close the computer cover and reconnect cables to your computer, do the following: 1. Make drivers You can obtain device drivers for operating systems that are not preinstalled at http://www.lenovo.com/support. Installation instructions are provided in readme files with the device-driver
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    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://www.lenovo.com/support Figure 25. Integrated cable lock Password protection To
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    provides instructions on how to erase lost or forgotten passwords, such as a user password. 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
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    34 User Guide
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    drivers v Setting a rescue device in the startup sequence v Solving recovery problems Notes: 1. The recovery information in this chapter only applies to the computers that have a hard disk drive and preinstalled software from Lenovo media This section provides instructions on how to create recovery
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    the instructions on the the computer to computer, or insert the boot instructions on the screen to complete the operation. Notes: 1. After restoring your computer to the factory default settings, you might have to reinstall device drivers computer the computer to the on the computer. When the Please select
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    v On a secondary hard disk drive installed in your computer v On an attached external USB hard disk drive v On desktop, click Start → All Programs → Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools → Enhanced Backup and Restore. backup operation options. Then, follow the instructions on the screen to complete the backup
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    following: 1. From the Windows desktop, click Start → All Programs → Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools → Enhanced Backup and Restore. The Rescue and Recovery program the Restore your system from a backup icon. 4. Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the recovery operation. v To perform Guide
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    problems" on page 42. 5. Do one of the following: v To rescue files from your hard disk drive or from a backup, click Rescue files and follow the instructions reinstall device drivers for some devices. See "Installing or reinstalling device drivers" on page 42. 2. Some computers come with Microsoft
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    a rescue medium. Using a rescue medium This section provides instructions on how to use the rescue medium you have created. v If you have created a rescue medium using a disc, do the following to use the rescue medium: 1. Turn off your computer. 2. Repeatedly press and release the F12 key when
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    . To create a recovery repair diskette, do the following: 1. Turn on the computer, and make sure that your computer has Internet access. 2. Follow the instructions on the Web site at: http://www.lenovo.com/think/support/site.wss/document.do?lndocid=MIGR-54483 3. After the recovery repair diskette is
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    factory-installed devices are located in the SWTOOLS\DRIVERS subdirectory on the computer hard disk drive (usually drive C:). The latest device drivers for factory-installed devices are also available at http://www.lenovo.com/ support. Other device drivers are on the software media that come with
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    sequence in the Setup Utility program. See "Selecting a startup device" on page 47 for detailed information about temporarily or permanently changing the startup device sequence. For more information about the Setup Utility program, see Chapter 4, "Using the Setup Utility program," on page 45. It is
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    your computer, regardless computer is turned off. 2. Repeatedly press and release the F1 key when turning on the computer your computer. Then, follow the instructions on the screen. unauthorized access to your computer and data. The following computer. However, using passwords improves computing
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    valid password each time the computer is turned on. The computer cannot be used until the maintaining the configuration settings of several computers, you might want to set Set Administrator Password, or Hard Disk Password. 4. Follow the instructions on the right side of the screen to set, change,
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    Exiting from the Setup Utility program" on page 48. Selecting a startup device If your computer does not start up from a device such as the disc, diskette, or hard key. 3. Select the desired startup device and press Enter. The computer will start up from the device you selected. Note: Selecting a
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    settings, select Exit → Discard Changes and Exit. v If you want to return to the default settings, press F9 to load the default settings. 48 User Guide
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    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://www.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
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    http://www.lenovo.com/support. 2. Do 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 outlets and open the computer cover. Refer to "Opening the computer
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    /Recovery jumper back to the standard position (pin 1 and pin 2). 13. Reconnect any cables that were disconnected. 14. Close the computer cover and reconnect the power cords for the computer and monitor to electrical outlets. Refer to "Completing the parts replacement" on page 31. 15. Turn on the
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    52 User Guide
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    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 ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide that comes with your computer or go to the Lenovo Support Web site at
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    program to test devices, diagnose problems, create bootable diagnostic media, update system drivers, and review system information. To diagnose the computer problems by using the Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox program, click Start → All Programs → Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools → System 54 User Guide
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    computer problems, access the Lenovo troubleshooting center, update system drivers, and review system information. To run the Lenovo System Toolbox program, click Start → All Programs → Lenovo Services → Lenovo System Toolbox. Follow the instructions from http://www.lenovo.com/support. The PC-Doctor
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    www.lenovo.com/support 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 position. 5. Reconnect the mouse cable to the computer. 6. Turn your computer back on. 56 User Guide
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    an internal hard disk drive and preinstalled software from Lenovo. The Online Books folder preinstalled on your computer contains the ThinkCentre User Guide, which provides information about your computer to help you set up, use, and maintain your computer. It requires no Internet access to view the
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    , and troubleshooting. Note: The Access Help information system is only available on computers that have an internal hard disk drive and preinstalled software from Lenovo. v To open the Access Help information system on the Windows 7 operating system, click Start → Help and Support → Lenovo Access
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    latest device drivers and software updates for your computer model. v Access the online manuals for your products. v Access the Lenovo Limited Warranty. v Access troubleshooting and support information for your computer model and other supported products. v Find the service and support phone numbers
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    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 ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide that comes with your computer. Note: Phone numbers are subject to change
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    and configuration; upgraded or extended hardware repair services; and custom installations. 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 7. Getting information, help, and
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    and verify the operation of any other product, program, or service. Lenovo may have patents or pending patent applications covering subject matter described document are not intended for use in implantation or other life support applications where malfunction may result in injury or death to
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    trademarks of Lenovo in the United States, other countries, or both: Lenovo The Lenovo logo Personal System/2 PS/2 Rescue and Recovery ThinkCentre ThinkVantage Microsoft, , other countries, or both. Other company, product, or service names may be trademarks or service marks of others. 64 User Guide
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    media 35 CRU completing the installation 31 customer support center 59 D deleting a password 46 device drivers 31 installing 42 reinstalling 42 devices, handling static-sensitive 13 diagnostics programs, using 59 diagnostics, troubleshooting 53 diskette, creating and using a recovery repair 41
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    ) support 2 services 61 R rear connectors 8 recovering from a POST/BIOS update failure 50 software 35 recovery boot-block 50 operations, backup and 37 problems, solving 42 recovery repair diskette, creating and using 41 recovery media, creating and using 35 66 User Guide reinstalling device drivers
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    U updating (flashing) BIOS 49 system programs 49 updating (flashing) the BIOS 50 USB connector 9 using diagnostic programs 59 documentation 59 other services 60 passwords 45 recovery repair diskette, creating and using 41 rescue media, creating and 39 Setup Utility 45 V VGA monitor connector 9 video
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    Part Number: 71Y7204 Printed in USA (1P) P/N: 71Y7204
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Machine Types:
3025, 3034, 3131, 3142, 3244, 3257, 3307, 3356,
3467, 3557, 3692, 3853, 4394, 5092, 5226, 5296,
6667, and 6673
ThinkCentre
User Guide