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Figure 5 "System board part locations" on page 13 shows the locations of the parts on the other type of system board. Figure 5. System board part locations 1 4-pin power connector 2 Microprocessor 3 Microprocessor fan connector 4 Memory slot 1 (DIMM1) 5 Memory slot 2 (DIMM2) 6 Thermal sensor connector 7 24-pin power connector 8 Battery 9 Parallel connector 10 Power fan connector 11 Clear CMOS (Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor) /Recovery jumper 12 Front panel connector (for connecting LED indicators and the power switch) 13 SATA connectors (4) 14 Front USB connector 1 (for connecting USB connectors 1 and 2 on the front bezel) 15 Front USB connector 2 (for connecting an additional USB device) 16 Serial (COM2) connector 17 Internal speaker connector 18 Front audio connector 19 PCI card slots (2) 20 PCI Express x1 card slot 21 PCI Express x16 graphics card slot 22 Cover presence switch connector (Intrusion switch connector) 23 System fan connector Chapter 1. Product overview 13

Section	Page
Important safety information	7
Service and upgrades	7
Static electricity prevention	7
Power cords and power adapters	8
Extension cords and related devices	8
Plugs and outlets	9
External devices	9
Heat and product ventilation	9
Operating environment	10
Modem safety information	10
Laser compliance statement	11
Power supply statement	11
Cleaning and maintenance	11
Chapter 1. Product overview	13
Features	13
Specifications	16
Software overview	16
Software provided by Lenovo	17
Adobe Reader	19
Antivirus software	19
Locations	19
Locating connectors, controls, and indicators on the front of yo	20
Locating connectors on the rear of your computer	21
Locating components	23
Locating parts on the system board	23
Locating internal drives	26
Machine type and model label	27
Chapter 2. Using your computer	29
Frequently asked questions	29
Using the keyboard	29
Using Windows shortcut keys	29
Using a fingerprint reader	30
Using the wheel mouse	30
Adjusting audio	30
About your computer audio	30
Setting the volume from the desktop	31
Setting the volume from Control Panel	31
Using CDs and DVDs	31
Handling and storing CD and DVD media	32
Playing a CD or DVD	32
Recording a CD or DVD	32
Chapter 3. You and your computer	35
Accessibility and comfort	35
Arranging your workspace	35
Comfort	35
Glare and lighting	36
Air circulation	36
Electrical outlets and cable lengths	36
Registering your computer	37
Moving your computer to another country or region	37
Voltage-selection switch	37
Replacement power cords	38
Chapter 4. Security	39
Security features	39
Locking the computer cover	40
Attaching an integrated cable lock	41
Using passwords	41
BIOS passwords	41
Windows passwords	42
Configuring the fingerprint reader	42
Using and understanding firewalls	42
Protecting data against viruses	42
Chapter 5. Installing or replacing hardware	45
Handling static-sensitive devices	45
Installing or replacing hardware	45
Installing external options	45
Removing the computer cover	46
Removing and reinstalling the front bezel	47
Installing or replacing a PCI card	48
Installing or replacing a memory module	51
Installing or replacing the optical drive	53
Replacing the battery	55
Replacing the heat sink and fan assembly	56
Replacing the power supply assembly	58
Replacing the microprocessor	59
Installing the solid state drive	62
Replacing the primary hard disk drive	63
Replacing the rear fan assembly	65
Replacing the front audio and USB assembly	67
Replacing the keyboard	68
Replacing the mouse	69
Completing the parts replacement	70
Chapter 6. Recovery information	73
Creating and using recovery media	73
Creating recovery media	73
Using recovery media	74
Performing backup and recovery operations	74
Performing a backup operation	74
Performing a recovery operation	75
Using the Rescue and Recovery workspace	75
Creating and using a rescue medium	76
Creating a rescue medium	76
Using a rescue medium	77
Reinstalling preinstalled applications and device drivers	77
Reinstalling software programs	78
Reinstalling device drivers	79
Solving recovery problems	79
Chapter 7. Using the Setup Utility program	81
Starting the Setup Utility program	81
Viewing and changing settings	81
Using passwords	81
Password considerations	82
Power-On Password	82
Administrator Password	82
Hard Disk Password	82
Setting, changing, and deleting a password	82
Erasing lost or forgotten passwords (clearing CMOS)	83
Enabling or disabling a device	83
Selecting a startup device	84
Selecting a temporary startup device	84
Selecting or changing the startup device sequence	84
Enabling ErP compliance mode	84
Exiting from the Setup Utility program	85
Chapter 8. Updating system programs	87
Using system programs	87
Updating (flashing) the BIOS from a disc	87
Updating (flashing) the BIOS from your operating system	88
Recovering from a POST/BIOS update failure	88
Chapter 9. Preventing problems	91
Keeping your computer current	91
Getting the latest device drivers for your computer	91
Updating your operating system	91
Using System Update	92
Cleaning and maintenance	92
Basics	92
Cleaning your computer	93
Good maintenance practices	94
Moving your computer	94
Chapter 10. Troubleshooting and diagnostics	97
Basic troubleshooting	97
Troubleshooting procedure	98
Troubleshooting	98
Audio problems	99
CD problems	100
DVD problems	101
Intermittent problems	103
Keyboard, mouse, or pointing device problems	103
Monitor problems	105
Networking problems	106
Option problems	109
Performance and lockup problems	110
Printer problems	112
Serial port problems	113
Software problems	113
USB problems	114
Diagnostic programs	114
Lenovo Solution Center	115
Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox	115
PC-Doctor for DOS	115
Chapter 11. Getting information, help, and service	117
Information resources	117
Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools	117
Lenovo Welcome	117
Help and Support	117
Safety and Warranty	117
Lenovo Web site (http://www.lenovo.com)	117
Lenovo Support Web site	118
Help and service	118
Using the documentation and diagnostic programs	118
Calling for service	118
Using other services	119
Purchasing additional services	119
Appendix A. Notices	121
Trademarks	122
Appendix B. Regulatory information	123
Export classification notice	123
Television output notice	123
Electronic emissions notices	123
Federal Communications Commission Declaration of Conformity	123
Additional regulatory information	125
Appendix C. WEEE and recycling statements	127
Important WEEE Information	127
Recycling information	127
Recycling information for Brazil	128
Battery recycling information for Taiwan	128
Battery recycling information for the European Union	129
Appendix D. Restriction of Hazardous Substances Directive (RoHS)	131
China RoHS	131
Turkish RoHS	131
Ukraine RoHS	131
India RoHS	132