Lenovo 4271, 4272, 4269, 4265, 4264 Installing or replacing hardware, Installing external options

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Chapter 2. Installing or replacing hardware

This chapter provides instructions on how to install or replace hardware for your computer.

This chapter contains the following topics:

v“Installing or replacing hardware”

v“Obtaining device drivers” on page 41

v“Basic security features” on page 42

Installing or replacing hardware

This section provides instructions on how to install or replace hardware for your computer. You can maintain your computer or expand the capabilities of your computer by installing or replacing hardware.

Notes:

1.Use only computer parts provided by Lenovo.

2.When installing or replacing an option, use the appropriate instructions in this section along with the instructions that come with the option.

Installing external options

You can install external options to your computer, such as external speakers, a printer, or a scanner. For some external options, you must install additional software in addition to making the physical connection. When you install an external option, see “Locating computer controls, connectors, and parts” on page 6 to identify the required connector. Then, use the instructions that come with the option to help you make the connection and install any software or device drivers that are required for the option.

Removing the computer cover

Attention

Do not open your computer or attempt any repair before reading and understanding the “Important safety information” in the ThinkStation Safety and Warranty Guide that came with your computer. To obtain a copy of the ThinkStation Safety and Warranty Guide, go to: http://www.lenovo.com/support

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Contents Page Page ThinkStation User Guide First Edition June Copyright Lenovo Contents Appendix A. System memory speed Important safety information Vi User Guide Product overview FeaturesInput/Output I/O features System management featuresVideo subsystem Audio subsystemSecurity features Power supplyPreinstalled software programs Preinstalled operating systemSpecifications Software overviewSoftware provided with your Windows operating system Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox Front control and connector locations Locating computer controls, connectors, and partsRear connector locations Locating connectors on the rear of your computerConnector Description Connector Description Component locations Locating componentsSystem board part and connector locations Locating parts and connectors on the system boardSystem board part and connector locations Installing or replacing hardware Installing or replacing hardwareInstalling external options Removing the computer coverRemoving the computer cover Removing the front bezel Removing and reinstalling the front bezelRemoving the PCI card holder Removing and reinstalling the PCI card holderInstalling the PCI card holder Installing or replacing a memory moduleRemoving the optical drive bracket Open the retaining clips as shown User Guide What to do next Installing a memory moduleRemoving a PCI card Installing or replacing a PCI cardInstalling a new PCI card Installing a new hard disk drive into the bracket Installing a new hard disk driveConnecting the signal cable to a Sata hard disk drive Installing a new hard disk drive Rotating the air flow wall Removing the hard disk drive Replacing a hard disk driveReplacing the optical drive Removing the optical drive Connecting a new optical drive Replacing the heat sink and fan assemblyRemoving the optical drive bracket Removing the heat sink and fan assembly Replacing the front fan assembly Removing the front fan assembly bracket Installing the new front fan assembly bracket Replacing the rear fan assembly Removing the rear fan assembly Replacing the keyboard or mouse Installing the rear fan assemblyConnecting the USB keyboard or mouse Completing the parts replacementObtaining device drivers Reinstalling the computer coverLocking devices Basic security featuresPassword protection User Guide Recovery information Creating and using recovery mediaCreating recovery media On the Rescue and Recovery menu, click Restore your system Using recovery mediaPerforming a backup operation Performing backup and recovery operationsPerforming a recovery operation Click the Restore your system from a backup iconUsing the Rescue and Recovery workspace Creating a rescue medium Creating and using a rescue mediumInstalling or reinstalling device drivers Using a rescue mediumSolving recovery problems User Guide Starting the Setup Utility program Using the Setup Utility programViewing or changing settings Using passwordsAdministrator password Password considerationsUser Password Setting, changing, or deleting a passwordEnabling or disabling a device Selecting a startup deviceSelecting a temporary startup device Advanced settings Exiting the Setup Utility programViewing or changing the startup device sequence Configuring RAID Configuring RAID for machine types 4262, 4263, 4264,Installing Sata hard disk drives Deleting RAID volumes Creating RAID volumesConfiguring RAID for machine types 4266, 4269, 4271, Installing Sata or SAS hard disk drivesFrom the RAID Config menu, select Create array From the RAID Config menu, select Spare Management Configuring the Marvell Bios Setup to delete an arrayFrom the RAID Config menu, select Delete array User Guide Using system programs Updating flashing the Bios from a discUpdating system programs Updating flashing the Bios from your operating system Recovering from a POST/BIOS update failureClick Downloads and drivers Updating system programs User Guide Basic troubleshooting Troubleshooting and diagnostic programsDiagnostic programs PC-Doctor for Rescue and RecoveryLenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox PC-Doctor for DOS Cleaning an optical mouseUser Guide Information resources Getting information, help, and serviceOnline Books folder Lenovo ThinkVantage ToolsHelp and service Safety and warrantyUsing the documentation and diagnostic programs Lenovo WelcomeUsing other services Calling for servicePurchasing additional services Model Appendix A. System memory speedIntel 1066 800 MHz Xeon E5640 1333 Appendix B. Notices Television output notice European conformance CE markTrademarks CRU IndexPage Page User Guide Page Part Number 89Y7306
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