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Connectivity • Two 10/100/1000 Mbps integrated Ethernet controllers System management features • Ability to store power-on self-test (POST) hardware test results • Desktop Management Interface (DMI) Desktop Management Interface provides a common path for users to access information about all aspects of a computer, including processor type, installation date, attached printers and other peripherals, power sources, and maintenance history. • ErP compliance mode The energy-related products directive (ErP) compliance mode reduces the consumption of electricity when your computer is in standby or off mode. For more information, see "Enabling ErP compliance mode and Deep Sx" on page 70. • Intel Standard Manageability Intel Standard Manageability is hardware and firmware technology that builds certain functionality into computers in order to make them easier and less expensive for businesses to monitor, maintain, update, upgrade, and repair. • Intel Active Management Technology (AMT) Intel Active Management Technology is hardware and firmware technology that builds certain functionality into computers in order to make them easier and less expensive for businesses to monitor, maintain, update, upgrade, and repair. • Intel Rapid Storage Technology enterprise (RSTe) Intel RSTe is a device driver that provides support for SATA or SAS RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 arrays on specific Intel chipset system boards to enhance hard disk drive performance. • Preboot Execution Environment (PXE) The Preboot Execution Environment is an environment to start computers using a network interface independent of data storage devices (such as the hard disk drive) or installed operating systems. • System Management (SM) Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) and SM software The SM BIOS specification defines data structures and access methods in a BIOS that allows a user or application to store and retrieve information specific about the computer in question. • Wake on LAN Wake on LAN is an Ethernet computer networking standard that allows a computer to be turned on or woken up by a network message. The message is usually sent by a program running on another computer on the same local area network. • Wake on Ring Wake on Ring, sometimes referred to as Wake on Modem, is a specification that allows supported computers and devices to resume from sleep or hibernation mode. • Windows Management Instrumentation (WMI) Windows Management Instrumentation is a set of extensions to the Windows Driver Model. It provides an operating system interface through which instrumented components provide information and notification. Input/Output (I/O) features • One 9-pin serial port • One or more Digital Video Interface (DVI) or DisplayPort connectors (varies by model) • One 1394 connector on the front panel (varies by model) 2 ThinkStation User Guide

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	17
Software provided by Lenovo	17
Adobe Reader	18
Antivirus software	18
Locations	18
Locating connectors, controls, and indicators on the front of yo	18
Locating connectors on the rear of your computer	20
Locating components	21
Locating parts on the system board	22
Locating internal drives	24
Machine type and model label	25
Chapter 2. Using your computer	27
Frequently asked questions	27
Using the keyboard	27
Using Windows shortcut keys	27
Using the blue ThinkVantage button	28
Using the wheel mouse	28
Adjusting audio	28
About your computer audio	28
Setting the volume from the desktop	29
Setting the volume from Control Panel	29
Using CDs and DVDs	29
Handling and storing CD and DVD media	29
Playing a CD or DVD	30
Recording a CD or DVD	30
Chapter 3. You and your computer	31
Accessibility and comfort	31
Arranging your workspace	31
Comfort	31
Glare and lighting	32
Air circulation	32
Electrical outlets and cable lengths	32
Register your computer with Lenovo	33
Moving your computer to another country or region	33
Replacement power cords	33
Chapter 4. Security	35
Security features	35
Locking the computer cover	35
Installing a padlock	36
Attaching an integrated cable lock	38
Using passwords	38
BIOS passwords	38
Windows passwords	39
Using and understanding firewalls	39
Protecting data against viruses	39
Chapter 5. Installing or replacing hardware	41
Handling static-sensitive devices	41
Installing or replacing hardware	41
Installing external options	41
Removing the computer cover	42
Removing and reinstalling the front bezel	43
Installing or replacing a PCI card	44
Installing or replacing a memory module	46
Installing or replacing the optical drive	49
Replacing the card reader	52
Replacing the battery	54
Replacing the heat sink and fan assembly	55
Replacing the hard disk drive fan assembly	57
Replacing the rear fan assembly	58
Installing or replacing a hard disk drive	60
Installing or replacing a hard disk drive enablement module	64
Replacing the front audio and USB assembly	65
Replacing the internal speaker	66
Replacing the keyboard or mouse	68
Completing the parts replacement	68
Chapter 6. Recovery information	71
Creating and using recovery media	71
Creating recovery media	71
Using recovery media	72
Performing backup and recovery operations	72
Performing a backup operation	72
Performing a recovery operation	73
Using the Rescue and Recovery workspace	73
Creating and using a rescue medium	74
Creating a rescue medium	74
Using a rescue medium	74
Reinstalling preinstalled applications and device drivers	75
Reinstalling software programs	76
Reinstalling device drivers	76
Solving recovery problems	76
Chapter 7. Using the Setup Utility program	79
Starting the Setup Utility program	79
Viewing and changing settings	79
Using passwords	79
Password considerations	80
Power-On Password	80
Administrator Password	80
Hard Disk Password	80
Setting, changing, and deleting a password	80
Erasing lost or forgotten passwords (clearing CMOS)	81
Enabling or disabling a device	81
Selecting a startup device	81
Selecting a temporary startup device	82
Selecting or changing the startup device sequence	82
Enabling ErP compliance mode and Deep Sx	82
Exiting the Setup Utility program	83
Chapter 8. Configuring RAID	85
Configuring RAID with Intel RSTe	85
Installing SATA or SAS hard disk drives	85
Configuring SATA or SAS RAID functionality with the Intel RSTe c	86
Quick RAID setup using the LSI MegaRAID BIOS configuration utili	87
Installing SATA or SAS hard disk drives	88
Entering the LSI MegaRAID BIOS configuration utility	89
Creating RAID volumes using the LSI MegaRAID BIOS configuration	89
Deleting RAID volumes using the LSI MegaRAID BIOS configuration	90
Setting the hot spare hard disk drive	90
Chapter 9. Updating system programs	91
Using system programs	91
Updating (flashing) the BIOS from a disc	91
Updating (flashing) the BIOS from your operating system	92
Recovering from a POST/BIOS update failure	92
Chapter 10. Preventing problems	93
Keeping your computer current	93
Getting the latest device drivers for your computer	93
Updating your operating system	93
Using System Update	93
Cleaning and maintenance	94
Basics	94
Cleaning your computer	95
Good maintenance practices	96
Moving your computer	96
Chapter 11. Troubleshooting and diagnostics	97
Basic troubleshooting	97
Troubleshooting procedure	98
Troubleshooting	98
Audio problems	99
CD problems	100
DVD problems	101
Hard disk drive problems	103
Intermittent problems	104
Keyboard, mouse, or pointing device problems	104
Monitor problems	105
Networking problems	107
Option problems	108
Performance and lockup problems	109
Printer problems	111
Serial port problems	111
Software problems	112
USB problems	113
Lenovo Solution Center	113
Chapter 12. Getting information, help, and service	115
Information resources	115
Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools	115
Lenovo Welcome	115
Help and Support	115
Safety and Warranty	115
Lenovo Web site (http://www.lenovo.com)	115
Lenovo Support Web site	115
Help and service	116
Using the documentation and diagnostic programs	116
Calling for service	116
Using other services	117
Purchasing additional services	117
Appendix A. System memory speed	119
Appendix B. Notices	121
Trademarks	122
Appendix C. Regulatory information	123
Export classification notice	123
Electronic emissions notices	123
Federal Communications Commission Declaration of Conformity	123
Additional regulatory information	125
Appendix D. WEEE and recycling information	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 E. Restriction of Hazardous Substances Directive (RoHS)	131
China RoHS	131
Turkish RoHS	131
Ukraine RoHS	131
India RoHS	132

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Connectivity

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Two 10/100/1000 Mbps integrated Ethernet controllers

System management features

•

Ability to store power-on self-test (POST) hardware test results

•

Desktop Management Interface (DMI)

Desktop Management Interface provides a common path for users to access information about all

aspects of a computer, including processor type, installation date, attached printers and other peripherals,

power sources, and maintenance history.

•

ErP compliance mode

The energy-related products directive (ErP) compliance mode reduces the consumption of electricity

when your computer is in standby or off mode. For more information, see “Enabling ErP compliance

mode and Deep Sx” on page 70.

•

Intel Standard Manageability

Intel Standard Manageability is hardware and ﬁrmware technology that builds certain functionality

into computers in order to make them easier and less expensive for businesses to monitor, maintain,

update, upgrade, and repair.

•

Intel Active Management Technology (AMT)

Intel Active Management Technology is hardware and ﬁrmware technology that builds certain functionality

into computers in order to make them easier and less expensive for businesses to monitor, maintain,

update, upgrade, and repair.

•

Intel Rapid Storage Technology enterprise (RSTe)

Intel RSTe is a device driver that provides support for SATA or SAS RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 arrays on speciﬁc

Intel chipset system boards to enhance hard disk drive performance.

•

Preboot Execution Environment (PXE)

The Preboot Execution Environment is an environment to start computers using a network interface

independent of data storage devices (such as the hard disk drive) or installed operating systems.

•

System Management (SM) Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) and SM software

The SM BIOS speciﬁcation deﬁnes data structures and access methods in a BIOS that allows a user or

application to store and retrieve information speciﬁc about the computer in question.

•

Wake on LAN

Wake on LAN is an Ethernet computer networking standard that allows a computer to be turned on

or woken up by a network message. The message is usually sent by a program running on another

computer on the same local area network.

•

Wake on Ring

Wake on Ring, sometimes referred to as Wake on Modem, is a speciﬁcation that allows supported

computers and devices to resume from sleep or hibernation mode.

•

Windows Management Instrumentation (WMI)

Windows Management Instrumentation is a set of extensions to the Windows Driver Model. It provides an

operating system interface through which instrumented components provide information and notiﬁcation.

Input/Output (I/O) features

•

One 9-pin serial port

•

One or more Digital Video Interface (DVI) or DisplayPort connectors (varies by model)

•

One 1394 connector on the front panel (varies by model)

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