Lenovo 9705, 9625, 9421, 9353 Creating a recovery repair diskette, Using a recovery repair diskette

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Creating a recovery repair diskette

This section provides instructions on how to create a recovery repair diskette.

To create a recovery repair diskette, do the following:

1.Turn on the computer, and make sure that your computer has Internet access.

2.Follow the instructions on the Web site at:

http://www.lenovo.com/think/support/site.wss/document.do?lndocid=MIGR-54483

3.After the recovery repair diskette is created, take out the diskette from the diskette drive and label it Recovery Repair Diskette. Then, store it in a safe place for future use.

Using a recovery repair diskette

This section provides instructions on how to use a recovery repair diskette.

To use the recovery repair diskette you created, do the following:

1.Turn off the computer.

2.Insert the recovery repair diskette into the diskette drive.

3.Turn on the computer and follow the instructions on the screen.

Notes:

1.If the repair operation completes without any error, you will be able to access the Rescue and Recovery workspace by repeatedly pressing the F11 key while you restart your computer. When you hear beeps or see a logo screen, release the F11 key. You will also be able to access the Windows environment after the repair operation completes.

2.If an error message appears during the repair operation and the repair operation cannot be completed, you might have a problem with the partition that contains the Rescue and Recovery workspace. Use a rescue medium to access the Rescue and Recovery workspace. For information about creating and using rescue media, see “Creating and using rescue media” on page 55.

Installing or reinstalling device drivers

Before installing or reinstalling device drivers, make sure that you have a preinstalled operating system and the documentation and software media for the device.

Device drivers for factory-installed devices are located in the SWTOOLS\DRIVERS subdirectory on the computer hard disk drive (usually drive C:). The latest device drivers for factory-installed devices are also available at http://www.lenovo.com/ support. Other device drivers are on the software media that come with individual devices.

To install or reinstall a device driver for a factory-installed device, do the following:

1.Turn on the computer.

2.Use Windows Explorer or My Computer to display the directory structure of your hard disk drive.

3.Go to the C:\SWTOOLS directory.

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Contents ThinkCentre User Guide Page ThinkCentre User Guide Second Edition December Copyright Lenovo 2008 Contents Index Important safety information Vi User Guide Product overview FeaturesConnectivity Security features Environment SpecificationsSoftware provided with your Windows operating system Software overviewLenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox Antivirus software Locations Locating connectors on the front of your computerRear connector locations Locating connectors on the rear of your computerConnector Description Component locations Locating componentsLocating internal drives Locating parts on the system boardShows the locations of the drive bays User Guide Installing or replacing hardware Installing or replacing hardwareInstalling external options Handling static-sensitive devicesRemoving the computer cover Removing the computer cover Installing or replacing a PCI card Removing and reinstalling the front bezelOpening the PCI card latch What to do next Opening the retaining clips Installing or replacing a memory moduleRemoving the memory module Replacing the batteryInstall a new battery Removing the retaining screws for the power supply assembly Replacing the power supply assemblyReplacing the heat sink and fan assembly Removing the heat sink and fan assembly Replacing the primary hard disk drive Replacing the heat sink and fan assemblyRemoving the primary hard disk drive Installing the primary hard disk drive into the bracket Replacing the secondary hard disk drive Installing the primary hard disk drive and bracketRemoving the secondary hard disk drive Installing the secondary hard disk drive into the bracket Replacing the optical drive Installing the secondary hard disk drive and drive cageRemoving the optical drive Replacing the diskette drive or card reader Removing the diskette drive or card reader Removing the front fan assembly Replacing the front fan assemblyInstalling the front fan assembly Replacing the rear fan assemblyRemoving the rear fan assembly Installing the rear fan assembly Replacing the front audio and USB assemblyRemoving the front audio and USB assembly Removing the old internal speaker Replacing the internal speakerReplacing the keyboard Installing a new internal speakerKeyboard connectors Replacing the mouse Completing the parts replacementReinstalling the computer cover Installing security featuresIntegrated cable lock Integrated cable lockPadlock Password protectionErasing lost or forgotten passwords clearing Cmos Installing or replacing hardware User Guide Creating recovery media Recovery informationCreating and using recovery media Using recovery media Performing a recovery operation Performing backup and recovery operationsPerforming a backup operation Using the Rescue and Recovery workspace Creating rescue media Creating and using rescue mediaCreating and using a recovery repair diskette Using rescue mediaInstalling or reinstalling device drivers Creating a recovery repair disketteUsing a recovery repair diskette Solving recovery problems Setting a rescue device in the startup sequenceStarting the Setup Utility program Using the Setup UtilityViewing and changing settings Using passwordsUser Password Password considerationsAdministrator Password Setting, changing, and deleting a passwordSelecting a temporary startup device Selecting a startup deviceSelecting or changing the startup device sequence Exiting from the Setup Utility programUpdating system programs Using system programsUpdating flashing the Bios from a diskette or disc Recovering from a POST/BIOS update failure Updating flashing the Bios from your operating systemUpdating system programs User Guide Basic troubleshooting Troubleshooting and diagnosticsLenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox Diagnostic programsLenovo System Toolbox PC-Doctor for Rescue and RecoveryOptical mouse Cleaning the mousePC-Doctor for DOS Non-optical mouse User Guide Information resources Getting information, help, and serviceOnline Books folder Lenovo ThinkVantage ToolsSafety and Warranty Access HelpThinkVantage Productivity Center Lenovo WelcomeCalling for service Help and serviceUsing the documentation and diagnostic programs Purchasing additional services Using other servicesAppendix. Notices Trademarks Television output noticeCRU IndexPower Page User Guide Page Part Number 89Y0418
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