Lenovo 4105 Creating rescue media, Using rescue media, Installing or reinstalling device drivers

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Creating rescue media

This section provides instructions on how to create rescue media on different operating systems.

•To create a rescue medium on Windows 7, do the following:

1.From the Windows desktop, click Start ➙ All Programs ➙ Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools ➙ Enhanced Backup and Restore. The Rescue and Recovery program opens.

2.From the Rescue and Recovery main window, click the Launch advanced Rescue and Recovery arrow.

3.Click the Create Rescue Media icon. The Create Rescue and Recovery Media window opens.

4.In the Rescue Media area, select the type of rescue media you want to create. You can create a rescue medium using a disc, a USB hard disk drive, or a secondary internal hard disk drive.

5.Click OK and follow the instructions on the screen.

•To create a rescue medium on Windows Vista or Windows XP, do the following:

1.From the Windows desktop, click Start ➙ All Programs ➙ ThinkVantage ➙ Create Recovery Media. The Create Rescue and Recovery Media window opens.

2.In the Rescue Media area, select the type of rescue media you want to create. You can create a rescue medium using a disc, a USB hard disk drive, or a secondary internal hard disk drive.

3.Click OK and follow the instructions on the screen.

Using rescue media

This section provides instructions on how to use the rescue media you have created.

Note: Make sure your rescue device (optical drive, USB device, or the secondary internal hard disk drive) is set as the first boot device in the startup device sequence before doing this procedure. See “Selecting a startup device” on page 19.

To use the rescue medium you have created, do one of the following:

•If you have created the rescue medium using a disc, make sure that your computer is turned on and insert the rescue disc. Then, restart the computer. The rescue medium starts.

•If you have created the rescue medium using a USB hard disk drive, attach the USB hard disk drive to one of the USB connectors on your computer. Then, turn on the computer. The rescue medium starts.

•If you have created the rescue medium using a secondary internal hard disk drive, set the secondary internal hard disk drive as the first boot device in the startup device sequence. Then, the rescue medium starts.

When the rescue medium starts, the Rescue and Recovery workspace opens. The help information for each feature is available from the Rescue and Recovery workspace. Follow the instructions to complete the recovery process.

Installing or reinstalling device drivers

Before installing or reinstalling device drivers, make sure that you have a preinstalled operating system and the documentation and software media for the device.

Device drivers for factory-installed devices are located on the computer hard disk drive (usually drive C:) in the SWTOOLS\DRIVERS folder. The latest device drivers for factory-installed devices are also available at http://support.lenovo.com. Other device drivers are on the software media that come with individual devices.

To install or reinstall a device driver for a factory-installed device, do the following:

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Contents ThinkStation User Guide Sixth Edition June Copyright Lenovo 2009 Contents Appendix B. System memory speed Appendix C. Notices Iii IntroductionIv ThinkStation User Guide Important safety information ThinkStation User Guide Comfort Arranging your workspaceGlare and lighting Electrical outlets and cable lengths Air circulationConnecting your computer Setting up your computerThinkStation User Guide Setting up your computer If you have powered speakers with an ac power adapter Turning on computer power Updating your operating system Finishing the software installationInstalling other operating systems Completing important tasksUpdating your antivirus software Installing external optionsInstalling the computer on a rack shelf FeaturesVideo subsystem System management featuresInput/Output I/O features Internal drivesOperating system, preinstalled PowerSecurity features Software programs, preinstalledSpecifications Software provided by Lenovo Lenovo Solution CenterSoftware overview Software provided with your Windows operating systemAdobe Reader PC-Doctor for Rescue and RecoverySimpleTap Lenovo ThinkVantage ToolboxUsing passwords Using the Setup UtilityStarting the Setup Utility program Viewing and changing settingsEnabling or disabling a device User PasswordAdministrator Password Setting, changing, and deleting a passwordSelecting a temporary startup device Advanced settingsExiting from the Setup Utility program Selecting a startup deviceThinkStation User Guide Select Devices IDE Drives Setup and press Enter Installing hard disk drives and configuring RAIDInstalling Sata hard disk drives and configuring RAID Installing Sata hard disk drivesInstalling SAS hard disk drives Creating RAID volumesDeleting RAID volumes Installing SAS hard disk drives and configuring RAIDFrom the RAID Config menu, select Create array Entering the Marvell Bios Setup to configure SAS RAIDFrom the RAID Config menu, select Spare Management Configuring the Marvell Bios Setup to delete an arrayFrom the RAID Config menu, select Delete array Updating flashing the Bios from a disc Using system programsUpdating system programs Recovering from a POST/BIOS update failure Updating flashing the Bios from your operating systemClick Downloads and drivers Basic troubleshooting Troubleshooting and diagnosticsSymptom Action Diagnostic programs Troubleshooting and diagnostics PC-Doctor for DOS Cleaning an optical mouseTroubleshooting and diagnostics ThinkStation User Guide Using recovery media Recovery informationCreating and using recovery media Creating recovery mediaPerforming a backup operation Performing backup and recovery operationsUsing the Rescue and Recovery workspace Performing a recovery operationClick the Restore your system from a backup icon Creating and using rescue media Installing or reinstalling device drivers Using rescue mediaCreating rescue media Solving recovery problems Setting a rescue device in the startup sequenceLenovo ThinkVantage Tools Getting information, help, and serviceInformation resources Online Books folderCalling for service Safety and WarrantyHelp and service Using the documentation and diagnostic programsUsing other services Purchasing additional services Basic AT commands Appendix A. Manual modem commandsExtended AT commands Enable RTS/CTS hardware flow control Command Function Modem ignores the DTR signalModem hangs up, returns to the Command Mode after Guard tone disabledFax Class 1 commands MNP/V.42/V.42bis/V.44 commandsFax Class 2 commands Voice commands Appendix B. System memory speed Dimm type and speed PC3-8500U Appendix C. Notices European conformance CE mark Trademarks Television output noticeImportant Weee Information Appendix D. Weee and recycling informationRecycling information Recycling information for Brazil Battery recycling information for TaiwanBattery recycling information for the European Union ThinkStation User Guide China RoHS Ukraine RoHS Turkish RoHS India RoHS Index Lenovo Solution Center Flashing Bios Antivirus software ThinkStation User Guide Page 1P53Y4306
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