Lenovo 8097, 8146, 8423, 8427, 8422, 8143 Locating components, Identifying parts on the system board

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Locating components

The following illustration will help you locate the various components in your computer.

1 Memory modules 2 Power supply 3 Hard disk drive

4 PCI adapter connector 5 Optional PCI adapter

Identifying parts on the system board

The system board (sometimes called the planar or motherboard) is the main circuit board in your computer. It provides basic computer functions and supports a variety of devices that are factory-installed or that you can install later.

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Contents

User Guide Types 8097, 8143, 8144 Types 8422, 8423 Page User Guide Types 8097, 8143, 8144 Types 8422, 8423 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 safetyAdditional safety information Lithium battery noticeTo connect To disconnect Laser compliance statement Modem safety informationPower supply statement Information resources OverviewXiv User Guide Features Installing optionsMemory Operating systems, preinstalled varies by model type Available options Specifications Installing external options Tools requiredHandling static-sensitive devices Locating the connectors on the front of your computer Locating the connectors on the rear of your computer Obtaining device drivers Connector DescriptionRemoving the cover Identifying parts on the system board Locating componentsInstalling a memory module What to do next Installing adapters Installing internal drives Drive specifications Installing a drive in bay 1 or bay Installing a hard disk drive in bay Installing options Connecting the first optical drive Connecting drivesInstalling security features Connecting a serial ATA hard disk drivePassword protection Changing the batteryPadlock Erasing a lost or forgotten password clearing Cmos Replacing the cover and connecting the cables Using passwords Using the Setup Utility programStarting the Setup Utility program Viewing and changing settingsIDE Drive Master Password User PasswordAdministrator Password IDE Drive User PasswordSetting, changing, and deleting a password Using Security Profile by DeviceSelecting a startup device Exiting from the Setup Utility program Selecting a temporary startup deviceChanging the startup sequence System programs Updating flashing Bios from a diskette or CD-ROMUpdating flashing Bios from your operating system Appendix A. Updating system programsRecovering from a POST/BIOS update failure Appendix 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 Page Page Part Number 19R0450