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    ThinkCentre User Guide
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    information and the product it supports, be sure to read and understand the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide and "Notices," on page 65. First Edition (March 2009) © Copyright Lenovo 2009. All rights reserved. LENOVO products, data, computer software, and services have been developed exclusively
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    59 Chapter 7. Getting information, help, and service 61 Information resources 61 Online Books folder 61 Lenovo Care 61 Lenovo Welcome 62 Access Help 62 Safety and Warranty 62 Lenovo Web site (http://www.lenovo.com). . . 62 Help and service 63 Using the documentation and diagnostic programs
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    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 2009 v
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    vi User Guide
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    instructions that come with the option. Important: Before you install or replace any option, be sure to read and understand the "Important safety information" first. These precautions and guidelines will help you work safely. Note: Use only computer parts provided by Lenovo Memory v Supports up to
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    v One PCI Express x16 graphics adapter card slot (varies by model type) Power v 280-watt auto-sensing power supply v Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) support 2 User Guide
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    computer might come with preinstalled software. If it does, an operating system, device drivers to support built-in features, and other support press. Additional operating systems might be identified by Lenovo as compatible with your computer following the publication of this booklet. Corrections and
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    Specifications This section lists the physical specifications for your computer. Dimensions Width: 317 mm (12.48 inches) Height: 99 mm (3.9 inches) Depth: 355 mm (13.98 inches) Weight 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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    (TVT applications, device drivers, BIOS flashes, and other computers that support this option. Lenovo System Toolbox The Lenovo System Toolbox diagnostic program is preinstalled on your hard disk drive. This diagnostic program works through the Windows operating system to diagnose hardware problems
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    about updating your antivirus software, refer to the Access Help online help system. See "Access Help" on page 62 for instructions on how to open the online help system. Locations Locating connectors on the front of your computer Figure 1 shows the location of the connectors on the front of your
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    2 shows the location 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. Figure 2. Rear connector locations 1 Serial port (some models) 2 Power cord connector 3 Standard
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    sound or if you use speech-recognition software. This connector might be located on the front of the computer. Parallel port Used to attach a parallel printer, a parallel scanner, or other devices that use a 25 attach a VGA monitor or other devices that use a VGA monitor connector. 8 User Guide
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    Locating components To open the computer cover, see "Opening the computer cover" on page 12. Figure 3 shows the location of the various components in your computer. Figure 3. Component locations 1 Hard disk drive 2 Heat sink and fan assembly 3 Internal speaker 4 Optical drive 5 Memory slots 6
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    -pin power connector 16 SATA connectors (2) 17 Clear CMOS (Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor)/Recovery jumper 18 Front audio connector 19 System fan connector 10 User Guide
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    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 Note: Use only computer parts provided by Lenovo. Installing external options External speakers, a printer
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    drivers that are required for the option. Opening the computer cover This section provides instructions on how to open the computer cover. CAUTION: Turn off the computer and the computer. 2. Unplug all power cords from electrical outlets. 3. Disconnect the cables attached to the computer. This
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    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 module. Your
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    Note: Only DDR2 SDRAM DIMMs can be used. To install or replace a memory module: 1. Open the computer cover. See "Opening the computer cover" on page 12. 2. Pivot the drive bay assembly upward to access the memory slots. See " replaced as shown. Figure 8. Removing the old memory module 14 User Guide
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    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 an adapter card. Your
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    retaining latch 1 as shown to disengage the latch. Grasp the adapter card and then gently pull the adapter card out of the slot. 16 User Guide
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    internal drives This section provides instructions on how to install the internal drives. Internal drives are devices that your computer uses to read and drive electronics (IDE) drives. Internal drives are installed in bays. In this manual, the bays are referred to as bay 1, bay 2, and so on.
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    Drive specifications Your computer comes with the following factory-installed drives: v A 3.5-inch hard disk drive in bay 1 v An optical drive in bay 2 (some models) Any disk drive Optical drive, such as a CD drive or a DVD drive (preinstalled in some models) 5.25-inch hard disk drive 18 User Guide
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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 To install an optical drive or an additional hard disk drive in
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    : v To work with another option, go to the appropriate section. v To complete the installation, go to "Completing the parts replacement" on page 35. 20 User Guide
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    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. Important When
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    on the blue handle of the hard disk drive bracket snap into position. 10. Go to "Completing the parts replacement" on page 35. 22 User Guide
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    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 replace the
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    from the old optical drive and then install it on the left side of the new optical drive. Figure 19. Installing the retainer 24 User Guide
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    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 battery. Your computer has a special type of memory
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    5. Reinstall the computer cover and connect the cables. See "Completing the parts replacement" on page 35. Note: When the computer is turned on be displayed. This is normal after replacing the battery. 6. Turn on the computer and all attached devices. 7. Use the Setup Utility program to set the
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    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 power supply assembly. To
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    the power supply assembly cables from the cable clips and ties. 7. Slide the power supply assembly away from the chassis and remove it from the computer. 28 User Guide Figure 25. Removing the power supply assembly
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    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 and fan assembly
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    sink and fan assembly cable to the microprocessor fan connector on the system board. 7. Go to "Completing the parts replacement" on page 35. 30 User Guide
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    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 microprocessor. CAUTION: The heat
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    is exposed. The socket pins must be kept as clean as possible. 9. Make sure that the small handle is in the raised position. 32 User Guide
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    10. Remove the protective cover 2 that protects the gold contacts on the new microprocessor 1 . 11. Hold the new microprocessor and align the notches on it with the tabs in the microprocessor socket, or align the small triangle on one corner with the corresponding beveled corner of the
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    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 34 User Guide This section provides instructions on how to replace the mouse. To replace
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    Unplug all power cords from electrical outlets. 3. Locate the connector for the mouse. Note: Your mouse might be connected to a standard mouse connector 1 or a USB connector 2 . Depending on where your mouse is connected, see "Locating connectors on the rear of your computer" on page 7 or "Locating
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    of the hinges and sides of the computer chassis. Figure 29. Cable routing 3. 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 files. 36 User Guide
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    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 a security cable directly from Lenovo by searching on Kensington at: http://www.lenovo.com/support Figure 30. Integrated cable lock Password protection To deter
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    passwords (clearing CMOS) This section contains instructions on erasing lost or forgotten passwords, Lenovo Care program. To access the Lenovo Care, click Start → All Programs → ThinkVantage → Lenovo Care. To erase lost or forgotten passwords: 1. Open the computer cover. See "Opening the computer
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    solutions provided by Lenovo. This chapter explains drivers v Setting a rescue device in the startup sequence v Solving recovery problems Product Recovery Media. 2. Follow the instructions on the screen. The following Recovery discs to restore your computer to the factory-installed contents
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    guided Start Recovery disc into your optical drive. 2. Restart your computer. 3. After a short delay, the Rescue and Recovery sequence" on page 45. 3. Follow the instructions on the screen. Insert the appropriate Product have to reinstall some software or drivers. See "Using the Rescue and Recovery
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    and Recovery main window, click Launch Advanced Rescue and Recovery → Back up your hard drive to select backup operation options. 3. Follow the instructions on the screen. To perform a restore operation using the Rescue and Recovery program, do the following: 1. From the Windows desktop, click Start
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    the following: 1. Turn off your computer. 2. Restart your computer. 3. Repeatedly press and release the fails to open, see "Solving recovery problems" on page 45. 6. Do one backup, click Rescue files and follow the instructions on the screen. v To restore your the instructions on the screen. v
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    reinstall device drivers for some devices. See "Recovering or installing device drivers" on page 44. 2. Some computers come with drive, or a secondary internal hard disk drive. 3. Click OK. 4. Follow the instructions on the screen. Note: For Windows Vista, use rescue media to restore to the
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    factory-installed devices also are available at: http://www.lenovo.com/think/support To reinstall a device driver for a factory-installed device, do the following: 1. Start your computer and operating system. 2. Use Windows Explorer or My Computer to display the directory structure of your hard disk
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    want to install, click Have Disk and Browse. Then select the appropriate device driver file from the device subfolder. v In the device subfolder, look for a SETUP.EXE file. Double-click SETUP.EXE and follow the instructions on the screen. Setting a rescue device in the startup sequence Before you
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    defined as a startup device in the BIOS startup sequence. For more information, see "Setting a rescue device in the startup sequence" on page 45. 46 User Guide
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    computer. The Setup Utility program is used to view and change the configuration settings of your computer computer is already on when you computer. 2. Press and hold the F1 key, and then turn on the computer when turning on the computer. b. If a computer access to your computer and data. The
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    -On Password is set, the user is prompted to type a valid password each time the computer is turned on. The computer cannot be used until a valid password is typed in. Privileged Access Password Setting a Privileged . Read the information displayed on the right side of the screen. 48 User Guide
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    Exit → Save Changes and Exit. Note: If you do not want to save the settings, select Discard Changes and Exit. Selecting a startup device If your computer does not start up from a device such as the CD-ROM, diskette, or hard disk drive as expected, use one of the following procedures to
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    other than Windows Vista, your computer performance might be degraded. Therefore, you should always set HyperThreading to Disabled unless you are sure your operating system supports HyperThreading. Exiting from the → Save Changes and Exit. Otherwise, your changes will not be saved. 50 User Guide
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    your computer. BIOS is a layer of software that translates instructions from other layers of software into electrical signals that the computer .lenovo.com/support 1. To update (flash) the BIOS from a disc, turn on the computer and insert the disc into the optical drive. 2. Turn the computer off
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    /support 2. Locate the downloadable files for your machine type as follows: a. In the Enter a product field, type your machine type and click Go → Continue → Downloads and drivers. b. Under the BIOS category, click Flash BIOS update. c. Click the TXT file that contains the installation instructions
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    15. Close the computer cover and reconnect the power cords for the computer and monitor to electrical outlets. 16. Turn on the computer to restart the operating system. Chapter 5. Updating system programs 53
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    54 User Guide
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    "Connecting your computer" in the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide. If you cannot correct the problem, have the computer serviced. Refer to the safety and warranty information that is provided with your computer for a list of service and support telephone numbers. © Copyright Lenovo 2009 55
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    problem, have the computer serviced. Refer to the safety and warranty information that is provided with your computer for a list of service and support diagnostic programs preinstalled on your computer: v Lenovo System Toolbox (used to diagnose problems while running the Windows operating system
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    symptoms and solutions for computer problems, access the Lenovo troubleshooting center, update system drivers, and review system information. To run the Lenovo System Toolbox, click Start → All Programs → Lenovo Services → Lenovo System Toolbox. Follow the instructions on the screen. For additional
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    lenovo.com/support After you download the image, you can create the CD/DVD using any CD/DVD burning software. Running diagnostics from the disc To run diagnostics from the diagnostic CD/DVD image that you created, do the following: 1. Make sure the computer section provides instructions on how to
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    following illustration might be slightly different from your mouse. 1. Turn off your computer. 2. Disconnect the mouse cable from the computer. 3. Turn the mouse upside down. Twist the retainer ring 1 to the Twist the retainer ring to the locked position. Chapter 6. Troubleshooting and diagnostics 59
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    11. Reconnect the mouse cable to the computer. 12. Turn your computer back on. 60 User Guide
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    view the PDF file and you will be guided through the Adobe Acrobat Reader installation. 2. The publications that are preinstalled on your computer are available in other languages on the Lenovo Support Web site at: http://www.lenovo.com/support 3. If you want to install a different language version
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    the latest device drivers and software updates for your computer model. v Access the online manuals. v Access the Lenovo Statement of Limited Warranty. v Access troubleshooting and support information for your computer model and other supported products. v Find the service and support phone number
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    drivers and updates. To access these pages, follow the instructions at: http://www.lenovo.com/support Calling for service During the warranty period, you can get help and information by telephone through the Customer Support Center. These services are available during the warranty period: v Problem
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    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://www.lenovo.com/support, click Warranty, and follow the instructions on the screen. For technical
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    of any other product, program, or service. Lenovo may have patents or pending patent applications 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
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    are trademarks or service mark of Lenovo in the United States, other countries, or both: Lenovo Lenovo Care Rescue and Recovery The Lenovo logo ThinkCentre ThinkVantage , other countries, or both. Other company, product, or service names may be trademarks or service marks of others. 66 User Guide
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    Product Recovery discs 39 CRU completing the installation 35 customer support center 63 D device drivers 36 installing 44 recovering 44 devices, handling static-sensitive 11 diagnostics programs, using 63 diagnostics, troubleshooting 55 discs, creating and using Product Recovery discs 39 diskette
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    computer cover Guide protection, password 37 purchasing additional services 64 R rear connectors 7 recovering device drivers 44 from a POST/BIOS update failure 52 software 39 recovery boot-block 52 operations, backup and 40 problems service and help 63 customer support center 63 getting 61 services
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    66 troubleshooting, basic 55 troubleshooting, diagnostics services 64 passwords 47 Recovery Repair diskette, creating and using 44 rescue media, creating and 43 Setup Utility 47 V VGA monitor connector 8 video subsystem 1 viewing and changing settings 47 W warranty information 62 Web site, Lenovo
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    Part Number: 53Y6289 Printed in USA (1P) P/N: 53Y6289
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