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Updating (flashing) BIOS from a disc This section describes how to update (flash) the BIOS using a disc. System BIOS program updates are available at: http://www.lenovo.com/support 1. To update (flash) the BIOS from a disc, make sure the computer is turned on. Insert the disc into the optical drive. 2. Turn the computer off and back on again. The update begins. 3. When you are prompted to select a language, press the number on your keyboard that corresponds to the language and then press Enter. 4. When prompted to change the serial number, press Y. 5. Type in the seven character serial number of your computer and then press Enter. 6. When prompted to change the machine type/model, press Y. 7. Type in the seven character machine type/model of your computer and then press Enter. 8. Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the update. Updating (flashing) BIOS from your operating system Note: Due to the constant improvements made to the Web site, Web page content (including the links referenced in the following procedure) is subject to change. 1. Go to: http://www.lenovo.com/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 for the flash BIOS update (flash from the operating system version). 3. Print these instructions. This is very important because they are not on the screen after the download begins. 4. Click Back to return to the list of files. Carefully follow the printed instructions to download, extract, and install the update. Recovering from a POST/BIOS update failure If power to your computer is interrupted while POST/BIOS is being updated (flash update), your computer might not restart correctly. If this happens, perform the following procedure commonly called Boot-block Recovery. 1. Turn off the computer and any attached devices, such as printers, monitors, and external drives. 2. Unplug all power cords from electrical outlets, and remove the computer cover. 3. Access the system board. 4. Locate the Clear CMOS/Recovery jumper on the system board. Refer to "System board connectors" on page 98. 5. Remove any cables that impede access to the Clear CMOS/Recovery jumper. 6. Move the jumper from the standard position (pin 1 and pin 2) to pin 2 and pin 3. Note: If the system board has only two pins for clearing the CMOS, add a jumper to the two pins. 7. Reinstall any PCI adapter card if removed. 8. Reconnect any cables that were disconnected and reinstall the computer cover. 9. Reconnect the power cords for the computer and monitor to electrical outlets. 522 ThinkCentre Hardware Maintenance Manual

Section	Page
Chapter 1. About this manual	7
Important Safety Information	7
Important information about replacing RoHS compliant FRUs	7
Turkish statement of compliance	8
Chapter 2. Safety information	9
General safety	9
Electrical safety	9
Voltage-selection switch	11
Safety inspection guide	11
Handling electrostatic discharge-sensitive devices	12
Grounding requirements	12
Safety notices (multi-lingual translations)	12
Chapter 3. General information	35
The ThinkVantage Productivity Center program	35
Additional information resources	35
Specifications	35
Types 7258, 7260, 7268, 7270, 7280, 7296, 7298, 7304, 7307,7413, 7491, and 7508	36
Types 7259, 7267, 7269, 7279, 7297, 7303, 7306, 7487, 7506, and 7514	36
Chapter 4. General Checkout	39
Problem determination tips	39
Chapter 5. Diagnostics	41
Lenovo System Toolbox	41
PC-Doctor for Windows PE	41
Running diagnostics from the Rescue and Recovery workspace	41
PC-Doctor for DOS	42
Creating a diagnostic CD/DVD image	42
Running diagnostics from the disc	42
Navigating through the diagnostics programs	42
Running tests	42
Viewing the test log	44
Chapter 6. Using the Setup Utility	45
Starting the Setup Utility program	45
Viewing and changing settings	45
Using passwords	45
Password considerations	45
Power-On Password	46
Privileged Access Password	46
Setting, changing, and deleting a password	46
Enabling or disabling a device	46
Selecting a startup device	47
Selecting a temporary startup device	47
Selecting or changing the startup device sequence	47
Advanced settings	47
Exiting from the Setup Utility program	47
Chapter 7. Symptom-to-FRU Index	49
Hard disk drive boot error	49
Power Supply Problems	49
Diagnostic error codes	50
Beep symptoms	67
POST error codes	68
Miscellaneous error messages	69
Undetermined problems	71
Chapter 8. Replacing FRUs (Types 7258, 7260, 7268, 7270, 7280, 7296, 7298, 7304, 7307,7413, 7491, and 7508)	73
Locations	73
Rear connectors	73
Computer components	74
System board connectors	74
Removing the computer cover	75
Removing and installing the front bezel	76
Replacing the power supply assembly	77
Replacing the system board	78
Replacing the heat sink and fan assembly	80
Replacing the microprocessor	81
Replacing a memory module	85
Installing or replacing an adapter card	86
Replacing the primary hard disk drive	88
Replacing the secondary hard disk drive	91
Replacing an optical drive	94
Replacing the diskette drive or card reader	94
Replacing the front fan assembly	96
Replacing the rear fan assembly	97
Replacing the front audio/USB assembly	99
Replacing the power switch/LED assembly	99
Replacing the CMOS battery	100
Replacing the Internal speaker	101
Completing the FRU replacement	101
Chapter 9. Replacing FRUs (Types 7259, 7267, 7269, 7279, 7290, 7297, 7303, 7306, 7408, 7487, 7506 and 7514)	103
Locations	103
Rear connectors	103
Computer components	104
System board connectors	104
Opening the cover	105
Accessing system board components and drives	106
Replacing a memory module	106
Replacing the battery	107
Replacing the power supply	108
Replacing the system board	110
Replacing the microprocessor	113
Replacing the heat sink and fan assembly	115
Replacing the hard disk drive	116
Replacing the optical drive	118
Replacing the internal speaker	120
Replacing the power switch/LED assembly	121
Replacing the card reader	122
Installing or replacing an adapter card	122
Completing the FRU replacement	124
Chapter 10. FRU lists	127
Overall: MT 7258, 7260, 7268, 7270, 7280, 7296, 7298, 7304, 7307,7413, 7491, and 7508	127
Mechanical FRUs	153
Keyboard and Mouse	164
Adapters and miscellaneous FRUs	207
Power Cords	215
Recovery discs	227
Overall: MT 7259, 7267, 7269, 7279, 7297, 7303, 7306, 7487, 7506, and 7514	323
Mechanical FRUs	353
Keyboard and Mouse	365
Adapters and miscellaneous FRUs	407
Power Cords	416
Recovery discs	428
Chapter 11. Additional Service Information	527
Security features	527
Hardware controlled Passwords	527
Operating system password	527
Vital product data	527
BIOS levels	527
Flash update procedures	527
Updating (flashing) BIOS from a disc	528
Updating (flashing) BIOS from your operating system	528
Recovering from a POST/BIOS update failure	528
Power management	529
Automatic configuration and power interface (ACPI) BIOS	529
Automatic Power-On features	529
Appendix A. Notices	531
Television output notice	532
Trademarks	532

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Updating (ﬂashing) BIOS from a disc

This section describes how to update (ﬂash) the BIOS using a disc. System BIOS program updates are

available at: http://www.lenovo.com/support

1. To update (ﬂash) the BIOS from a disc, make sure the computer is turned on. Insert the disc into

the optical drive.

2. Turn the computer off and back on again. The update begins.

3. When you are prompted to select a language, press the number on your keyboard that corresponds

to the language and then press Enter.

4. When prompted to change the serial number, press Y.

5. Type in the seven character serial number of your computer and then press Enter.

6. When prompted to change the machine type/model, press Y.

7. Type in the seven character machine type/model of your computer and then press Enter.

8. Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the update.

Updating (ﬂashing) BIOS from your operating system

Note:

Due to the constant improvements made to the Web site, Web page content (including the links

referenced in the following procedure) is subject to change.

1. Go to: http://www.lenovo.com/support

2. Locate the downloadable ﬁles for your machine type as follows:

In the

Enter a product

ﬁeld, type your machine type and click

Continue

Downloads

and drivers

b. Under the BIOS category, click

Flash BIOS update

Click the TXT file that contains the installation instructions for the flash BIOS update (flash from the

operating system version).

3. Print these instructions. This is very important because they are not on the screen after the download

begins.

4. Click

Back

to return to the list of ﬁles. Carefully follow the printed instructions to download, extract,

and install the update.

Recovering from a POST/BIOS update failure

If power to your computer is interrupted while POST/BIOS is being updated (ﬂash update), your computer

might not restart correctly. If this happens, perform the following procedure commonly called Boot-block

Recovery.

1. Turn off the computer and any attached devices, such as printers, monitors, and external drives.

2. Unplug all power cords from electrical outlets, and remove the computer cover.

3. Access the system board.

4. Locate the Clear CMOS/Recovery jumper on the system board. Refer to “System board connectors”

on page 98.

5. Remove any cables that impede access to the Clear CMOS/Recovery jumper.

6. Move the jumper from the standard position (pin 1 and pin 2) to pin 2 and pin 3.

Note:

If the system board has only two pins for clearing the CMOS, add a jumper to the two pins.

7. Reinstall any PCI adapter card if removed.

8. Reconnect any cables that were disconnected and reinstall the computer cover.

9. Reconnect the power cords for the computer and monitor to electrical outlets.

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