Lenovo 4266 Using recovery media, On the Rescue and Recovery menu, click Restore your system

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vTo create Product Recovery discs on the Windows XP operating system, click Start → All Programs → ThinkVantage → Create Recovery Media. Then, follow the instructions on the screen.

Using recovery media

This section provides instructions on how to use recovery media on different operating systems.

vOn the Windows 7 operating system, you can use recovery media to restore the computer to the factory default settings only. You can use recovery media to put the computer in an operational state after all other methods of recovery have failed.

Attention: When you use recovery media to restore the computer to the factory default settings, all the files currently on the hard disk drive will be deleted and replaced by the factory default settings.

To use recovery media on the Windows 7 operating system, do the following:

1.Depending on the type of your recovery media, connect the boot medium (memory key or other USB storage device) to the computer, or insert the boot disc into the optical drive.

2.Repeatedly press and release the F12 key when turning on the computer. When the Startup Device Menu opens, release the F12 key.

3.Select the desired startup device and press Enter. The restore process begins.

4.Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the operation.

Notes:

1.After restoring your computer to the factory default settings, you might have to reinstall device drivers for some devices. See “Installing or reinstalling device drivers” on page 50.

2.Some computers come with Microsoft Office or Microsoft Works preinstalled. If you need to recover or reinstall your Microsoft Office or Microsoft Works applications, you must use the Microsoft Office CD or Microsoft Works CD. These discs are provided only with computers preinstalled with Microsoft Office or Microsoft Works.

v On the Windows XP operating system, you can use Product Recovery discs to restore your computer to the factory default settings, perform a custom factory recovery, or perform other rescue and recovery operations such as rescuing individual files. You will be given the option to enter the Rescue and Recovery workspace and choose from a variety of recovery operations.

Attention: When you use Product Recovery discs to restore the computer to the factory default settings, all the files currently on the hard disk drive will be deleted and replaced by the factory default settings. During the restore process, you will be given the option to save one or more files currently on the hard disk drive to other media before the data is deleted.

To use Product Recovery discs on the Windows XP operating system, do the following:

1.Repeatedly press and release the F12 key when turning on the computer. When the Startup Device Menu opens, release the F12 key.

2.Insert the boot disc into the optical drive.

3.Select the optical drive with the boot disc as the startup device and press Enter. After a short delay, the Rescue and Recovery workspace opens.

4.On the Rescue and Recovery menu, click Restore your system.

5.Follow the instructions on the screen. Insert the appropriate Product Recovery disc when prompted.

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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 Features Product overviewVideo subsystem System management featuresInput/Output I/O features Audio subsystemPreinstalled software programs Power supplySecurity features Preinstalled operating systemSpecifications Software overviewSoftware provided with your Windows operating system Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox Locating computer controls, connectors, and parts Front control and connector locationsLocating connectors on the rear of your computer Rear connector locationsConnector Description Connector Description Locating components Component locationsLocating parts and connectors on the system board System board part and connector locationsSystem board part and connector locations Installing external options Installing or replacing hardwareInstalling or replacing hardware Removing the computer coverRemoving the computer cover Removing and reinstalling the front bezel Removing the front bezelRemoving and reinstalling the PCI card holder Removing the PCI card holderInstalling or replacing a memory module Installing the PCI card holderRemoving the optical drive bracket Open the retaining clips as shown User Guide Installing a memory module What to do nextInstalling or replacing a PCI card Removing a PCI cardInstalling a new PCI card Installing a new hard disk drive Installing a new hard disk drive into the bracketConnecting the signal cable to a Sata hard disk drive Installing a new hard disk drive Rotating the air flow wall Replacing a hard disk drive Removing the hard disk driveReplacing the optical drive Removing the optical drive Replacing the heat sink and fan assembly Connecting a new optical driveRemoving 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 Installing the rear fan assembly Replacing the keyboard or mouseCompleting the parts replacement Connecting the USB keyboard or mouseReinstalling the computer cover Obtaining device driversBasic security features Locking devicesPassword protection User Guide Recovery information Creating and using recovery mediaCreating recovery media Using recovery media On the Rescue and Recovery menu, click Restore your systemPerforming a recovery operation Performing backup and recovery operationsPerforming a backup operation Click the Restore your system from a backup iconUsing the Rescue and Recovery workspace Creating and using a rescue medium Creating a rescue mediumUsing a rescue medium Installing or reinstalling device driversSolving recovery problems User Guide Viewing or changing settings Using the Setup Utility programStarting the Setup Utility program Using passwordsUser Password Password considerationsAdministrator 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 Creating RAID volumes Deleting RAID volumesConfiguring RAID for machine types 4266, 4269, 4271, Installing Sata or SAS hard disk drivesFrom the RAID Config menu, select Create array Configuring the Marvell Bios Setup to delete an array From the RAID Config menu, select Spare ManagementFrom 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 Troubleshooting and diagnostic programs Basic troubleshootingDiagnostic programs PC-Doctor for Rescue and RecoveryLenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox Cleaning an optical mouse PC-Doctor for DOSUser Guide Online Books folder Getting information, help, and serviceInformation resources Lenovo ThinkVantage ToolsUsing the documentation and diagnostic programs Safety and warrantyHelp and service Lenovo WelcomeCalling for service Using other servicesPurchasing additional services Appendix A. System memory speed ModelIntel 1066 800 MHz Xeon E5640 1333 Appendix B. Notices Television output notice European conformance CE markTrademarks Index CRUPage Page User Guide Page Part Number 89Y7306
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