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2.

Repeatedly press and release the F11 key when turning on the computer. When

you hear beeps or see a logo screen, stop pressing the F11 key. The Rescue and

Recovery workspace opens after a short delay.

3.

From the Rescue and Recovery workspace, select

Launch advanced Rescue and

Recovery

→

Diagnose hardware

. The PC-Doctor for Rescue and Recovery

diagnostic program opens.

4.

Select the diagnostic test you want to run. Then, follow the instructions on the

screen.

For additional information about running the PC-Doctor for Rescue and Recovery,

refer to the PC-Doctor for Rescue and Recovery help system.

Note:

If you encounter failures that prevent you from gaining access to the Rescue

and Recovery workspace, you can run the PC-Doctor for Rescue and

Recovery diagnostic program after using a rescue medium to recover the

computer from failures and gaining access to the Rescue and Recovery

workspace. See “Creating and using rescue media” on page 55.

PC-Doctor for DOS

You can also download the latest version of the PC-Doctor for DOS diagnostic

program from:

http://www.lenovo.com/support

The PC-Doctor for DOS diagnostic program runs independently of the Windows

operating system. Use the PC-Doctor for DOS 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 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 bootable CD/DVD image (known as an ISO image) of

the diagnostic program from:

http://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 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 a startup device” on page 61.

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.

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User Guide

Section	Page
Contents	5
Important safety information	7
Chapter 1. Product overview	9
Features	9
Specifications	12
Software overview	13
Software provided with your Windows operating system	13
Software provided by Lenovo	13
Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox	14
Lenovo System Toolbox	14
PC-Doctor for Rescue and Recovery	14
Adobe Reader	14
Antivirus software	14
Locations	15
Locating connectors on the front of your computer	15
Locating connectors on the rear of your computer	16
Locating components	18
Locating parts on the system board	19
Chapter 2. Installing options and replacing hardware	21
Handling static-sensitive devices	21
Installing options and replacing hardware	21
Installing external options	22
Removing the computer cover	22
Removing and reinstalling the front bezel	24
Installing internal options	25
Installing or replacing a PCI card	25
Installing or replacing a memory module	27
Installing internal drives	29
Replacing the power supply assembly	34
Replacing the heat sink and fan assembly	35
Replacing the microprocessor	37
Replacing the primary hard disk drive	40
Replacing the secondary hard disk drive	42
Replacing the optical drive	45
Replacing the diskette drive	47
Replacing the front fan assembly	48
Replacing the rear fan assembly	50
Replacing the keyboard	53
Replacing the mouse	54
Completing the parts replacement	54
Obtaining device drivers	55
Installing security features	55
Integrated cable lock	56
Padlock	57
Password protection	57
Erasing lost or forgotten passwords (clearing CMOS)	57
Chapter 3. Recovery information	59
Creating and using recovery media	59
Creating recovery media	59
Using recovery media	60
Performing backup and recovery operations	60
Performing a backup operation	61
Performing a recovery operation	61
Using the Rescue and Recovery workspace	62
Creating and using rescue media	63
Creating rescue media	63
Using rescue media	63
Creating and using a recovery repair diskette	64
Creating a recovery repair diskette	64
Using a recovery repair diskette	64
Installing or reinstalling device drivers	65
Setting a rescue device in the startup sequence	66
Solving recovery problems	66
Chapter 4. Using the Setup Utility	67
Starting the Setup Utility program	67
Viewing and changing settings	67
Using passwords	67
Password considerations	68
Power-On Password	68
Administrator Password	68
Setting, changing, and deleting a password	68
Enabling or disabling a device	69
Selecting a startup device	69
Selecting a temporary startup device	69
Selecting or changing the startup device sequence	70
Exiting from the Setup Utility program	70
Chapter 5. Updating system programs	71
Using system programs	71
Updating (flashing) BIOS from a disc	71
Updating (flashing) BIOS from your operating system	72
Recovering from a POST/BIOS update failure	72
Chapter 6. Troubleshooting and diagnostics	75
Basic troubleshooting	75
Diagnostic programs	76
Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox	77
Lenovo System Toolbox	77
PC-Doctor for Rescue and Recovery	77
PC-Doctor for DOS	78
Creating a diagnostic disc	78
Running the diagnostic program from a diagnostic disc	78
Cleaning the mouse	79
Optical mouse	79
Non-optical mouse	79
Chapter 7. Getting information, help, and service	81
Information resources	81
Online Books folder	81
Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools	81
Lenovo Care	81
Lenovo Welcome	82
Access Help	82
Safety and Warranty	82
Lenovo Web site (http://www.lenovo.com)	82
Help and service	83
Using the documentation and diagnostic programs	83
Calling for service	83
Using other services	84
Purchasing additional services	84
Appendix. Notices	85
Television output notice	86
European conformance CE mark	86
Trademarks	86
Index	87
A	87
B	87
C	87
D	87
E	87
F	87
G	87
H	87
I	87
K	88
L	88
M	88
N	88
O	88
P	88
R	88
S	88
T	89
U	89
V	89

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