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4.When prompted to change the serial number, it is suggested that you press N. However, if you do want to change the serial number, press Y, then type in the serial number and press Enter.

5.When prompted to change the machine type and model, it is suggested that you press N. However, if you do want to change the machine type and model, press Y, then type in the machine type and model and press Enter.

6.Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the update. After the update is completed, remove the disc from the optical drive.

Updating (flashing) the BIOS from your operating system

Note: Because Lenovo makes constant improvements to its Web sites, the Web page contents are subject to change without notice, including the contents referenced in the following procedure.

To update (flash) the BIOS from your operating system, do the following:

1.Go to http://www.lenovo.com/support.

2.Do the following to locate the downloadable files for your machine type:

a.In the Enter a product number field, type your machine type and click Go.

b.Click Downloads and drivers.

c.Select BIOS from the Refine results drop-down list box to easily locate all the BIOS related links.

d.Click the BIOS update link.

3.Click the TXT file that contains the instructions for updating (flashing) the BIOS from your operating system.

4.Print these instructions. This is very important because these instructions will not be displayed on the screen after the download begins.

5.Follow the printed instructions to download, extract, and install the update.

Recovering from a POST/BIOS update failure

If power to your computer is interrupted while the POST/BIOS is being updated (flash update), your computer might not restart correctly. If this happens, perform the following procedure commonly called Boot-block Recovery.

1.Turn off the computer and any attached devices, such as printers, monitors, and external drives.

2.Unplug all power cords from electrical outlets, and remove the computer cover. See “Removing the computer cover” on page 13.

3.Remove the front bezel. See “Removing and reinstalling the front bezel” on page 15.

4.Remove the PCI card holder. See “Removing and reinstalling the PCI card holder” on page 16.

5.Locate the Clear CMOS /Recovery jumper on the system board. See “Locating parts and connectors on the system board” on page 11.

6.Remove any cables that impede access to the Clear CMOS /Recovery jumper.

7.Move the jumper from the standard position (pin 1 and pin 2) to the maintenance position (pin 2 and pin 3).

8.Reinstall any parts and reconnect any cables that have been removed or disconnected.

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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 overviewSystem management features Input/Output I/O featuresVideo subsystem Audio subsystemPower supply Security featuresPreinstalled software programs 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 or replacing hardware Installing or replacing hardwareInstalling external options 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 backup and recovery operations Performing a backup operationPerforming a recovery 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 Using the Setup Utility program Starting the Setup Utility programViewing or changing settings Using passwordsPassword considerations Administrator passwordUser 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 Getting information, help, and service Information resourcesOnline Books folder Lenovo ThinkVantage ToolsSafety and warranty Help and serviceUsing the documentation and diagnostic programs 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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