Lenovo 8213, 8154, 8214, 8165, 8212, 8162, 8161, 8164, 8211, 8163, 8111 Overview, Information resources

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Overview

Thank you for selecting a ThinkCentre computer. Your computer incorporates many of the latest advances in computer technology and can be upgraded as your needs change.

Adding hardware options to your computer is an easy way to increase its capabilities. Instructions for installing external and internal options are included in this publication. When adding an option, use these instructions along with the instructions that come along with the option.

Information resources

The Quick Reference that comes with your computer provides information for installing your computer and starting the operating system. It also includes basic troubleshooting information, software recovery procedures, help and service information, and warranty information.

The ThinkVantage™ Productivity Center program, on your desktop, provides a link to more information about your computer.

If you have Internet access, the most up-to-date information for your computer is available from the World Wide Web.

You can find the following information:

vCRU removal and installation instructions

vPublications

vTroubleshooting information

vParts information

vDownloads and drivers

vLinks to other useful sources of information

vSupport phone list

To access this information, point your browser to:

http://www.lenovo.com/think/support/

© Lenovo 2005. Portions © IBM Corp. 2005.

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Contents Page Page Page Page Contents Iv User Guide Conditions that require immediate action Important safety informationService General safety guidelinesExtension cords and related devices Power cords and power adaptersBatteries Plugs and outletsHeat and product ventilation CD and DVD drive safety Additional safety information Lithium battery notice To connect To disconnect Laser compliance statement Modem safety informationPower supply statement Information resources OverviewXiv User Guide Features Installing optionsExpansion Operating systems, preinstalled varies by model Available options Specifications Supported operating positions Handling static-sensitive devices Tools requiredLocating connectors on the front of your computer Installing external optionsLocating connectors on the rear of your computer Obtaining device drivers Connector DescriptionOpening the cover Locating components Identifying parts on the system board Installing memory What to do next Installing PCI adaptersUser Guide Installing internal drives Drive specifications Installing a drive in bay Connecting drives Connecting an additional serial ATA hard disk drive Installing a diskette drive in bay What to do next Identifying security locks Security featuresRope Clip Changing the battery Integrated cable lock Password protectionInstalling options Closing the cover and connecting the cables Erasing a lost or forgotten password clearing CmosInstalling options User Guide Using passwords Using the Setup UtilityStarting the Setup Utility program Viewing and changing settingsIDE Drive User Password Password considerationsUser Password Administrator PasswordIDE Drive Master Password Setting, changing, and deleting a passwordResetting the hard disk drive and power-on password Using Security Profile by Device Selecting a startup deviceSelecting a temporary startup device Advanced settings Exiting from the Setup Utility programChanging the startup device sequence User Guide Updating flashing Bios from a diskette or CD-ROM Appendix A. Updating system programsSystem program Recovering from a POST/BIOS update failure Updating flashing Bios from your operating systemAppendix B. Cleaning the mouse Cleaning an optical mouseCleaning a mouse with a ball User Guide Basic AT commands Appendix C. Manual modem commandsInternal speaker on until carrier detected Low speaker volumeSet Pulse dial as default Set Tone Dial as defaultExtended AT commands MNP/V.42/V.42bis/V.44 commands Fax Class 2 commands Fax Class 1 commandsVoice commands Appendix C. Manual modem commands User Guide Appendix D. Notices Trademarks Television output noticeIndex Password Page Part Number 39J8154