Lenovo ThinkStation P300 (English) User Guide - Tower Form Factor - Page 4
Preventing problems .. 47, Recovery information .. 63 - bios update
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RAID Level 44 Configuring the system BIOS to enable SATA RAID functionality 45 Creating RAID volumes 45 Deleting RAID volumes 45 Resetting disks to non-RAID 46 Chapter 6. Preventing problems . . . 47 Keeping your computer current 47 Getting the latest device drivers for your computer 47 Updating your operating system 47 Using System Update 48 Cleaning and maintenance 48 Basics 48 Cleaning your computer 48 Good maintenance practices 49 Moving your computer 50 Chapter 7. Troubleshooting and diagnostics 51 Basic troubleshooting 51 Troubleshooting procedure 52 Troubleshooting 52 Audio problems 53 CD problems 53 DVD problems 54 Intermittent problems 55 Problems with the keyboard or mouse . . . 55 Monitor problems 56 Networking problems 57 I have connected an option to my computer, but it does not work 59 Performance and lockup problems . . . . . 59 The printer does not work 60 Serial connector cannot be accessed . . . . 60 Software problems 60 My USB connectors cannot be accessed . . 61 Lenovo Solution Center 61 Chapter 8. Recovery information . . . 63 Recovery information for the Windows 7 operating system 63 Creating and using recovery media . . . . . 63 Performing backup and recovery operations . 64 Creating and using a rescue medium . . . . 66 Reinstalling programs and device drivers . . 66 Solving recovery problems 68 Recovery information for the Windows 8.1 operating system 68 Refreshing your computer 68 Resetting your computer to the factory default settings 68 Using the advanced startup options . . . . 69 Recovering your operating system if Windows 8.1 fails to start 69 Chapter 9. Installing or replacing hardware 71 Handling static-sensitive devices 71 Installing or replacing hardware 71 Installing external options 71 Removing the computer cover 71 Removing and reinstalling the front bezel . . 72 Installing or replacing a PCI card 73 Installing or replacing a memory module . . . 76 Installing or replacing a device in the optical drive bay 78 Replacing the front audio and USB assembly 81 Replacing the battery 82 Replacing the power supply assembly . . . 83 Replacing the heat sink and fan assembly . . 84 Installing or replacing the solid-state drive . . 86 Installing or replacing the mSATA solid-state drive 90 Replacing the primary hard disk drive . . . . 93 Replacing the secondary hard disk drive. . . 95 Installing the tertiary hard disk drive . . . . 96 Replacing the front fan assembly . . . . . 100 Replacing the rear fan assembly 101 Replacing the Wi-Fi units 102 Installing or removing the rear Wi-Fi antenna 107 Installing or removing the front Wi-Fi antenna 109 Replacing the keyboard or mouse . . . . . 110 Completing the parts replacement . . . . . 111 Chapter 10. Getting information, help, and service 113 Information resources 113 Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools 113 Help and Support 113 Safety and Warranty 113 Lenovo Web site 113 Lenovo Support Web site 114 Help and service 114 Using the documentation and diagnostic program 114 Calling for service 114 Using other services 115 Purchasing additional services 115 ii ThinkStation P300 User Guide