Lenovo 6439, 6493, 6483 Setting a rescue device in the startup sequence, Solving recovery problems

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Setting a rescue device in the startup sequence

Before you start the Rescue and Recovery program from a CD, DVD, USB hard disk drive, or any external device, you must first change the startup sequence in the Setup Utility.

To view or change the startup sequence, do the following:

1.With the computer turned off, repeatedly press and release the F1 key while you turn on the computer.

2.When the logo screen appears, or you hear a series of beeps, release the F1 key.

3.If you are prompted for a password, type your current password.

4.From the Setup Utility main menu, use the right-arrow key to select Startup.

5.Arrange the startup sequence to meet your needs.

6.Press the Esc key twice to go to the Setup Utility exit menu.

7.Use the down-arrow key to select Save and exit the Setup Utility, then press Enter.

8.When the Setup Confirmation window appears, press Enter.

9.The computer restarts.

Note: If you are using an external device, you first must turn off your computer before connecting the external device.

For more information on Setup Utility, see Chapter 5, “Using the Setup Utility,” on page 19.

Solving recovery problems

If you are unable to access the Rescue and Recovery workspace or the Windows environment, you can:

vUse your rescue media (CD, DVD, or USB hard disk drive) to start the Rescue and Recovery workspace. See “Creating and using rescue media” on page 40 for details.

vUse a Recovery Repair diskette to repair the Rescue and Recovery workspace or repair a file needed to enter the Windows environment. See “Creating and using a Recovery Repair diskette” on page 41 for details.

vUse a set of Product Recovery discs if your intent is to restore the hard disk drive to its original factory contents. See “Creating and using the Product Recovery disc” on page 37.

It is important to create a Recovery Repair diskette, rescue media, and a set of

Product Recovery discs as soon as possible and store them in a safe place.

If you are unable to access the Rescue and Recovery workspace or the Windows environment from rescue media, a Recovery Repair diskette, or a set of Product Recovery CDs, you might not have the rescue device, CD drive, DVD drive, or USB hard disk drive defined as a startup device in the BIOS startup sequence. For more information, see “Setting a rescue device in the startup sequence.”

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Contents Page Page ThinkStation User Guide Page Contents Appendix A. Manual modem Appendix B. Notices Commands Introduction Vi User Guide Additional safety requirements for machine types 6427, 6449, Important safety informationUser Guide Arranging your workspace ComfortGlare and lighting Electrical outlets and cable lengths Air circulationConnecting your computer Setting up your computerUser Guide Setting up your computer Phone Line Setting up your computer 1394 Turning on computer power Finishing the software installationCompleting important tasks Updating your antivirus software Installing other operating systemsInstalling external options Updating your operating systemSystem information FeaturesInput/output features Operating systems, preinstalled varies by model Environment SpecificationsPC-Doctor for WINPE, PC-Doctor for Windows Software overviewSoftware provided with your Windows operating system Software provided by LenovoAdobe Acrobat Reader Using passwords Using the Setup UtilityStarting the Setup Utility program Viewing and changing settingsSelecting a startup device User PasswordAdministrator Password Setting, changing, and deleting a passwordAdvanced settings Exiting from the Setup Utility programSelecting or changing the startup device sequence User Guide Installing and configuring RAID Creating RAID volumesAttaching Sata hard disk drives Supported SAS RAID configurations Deleting RAID volumesInstalling and configuring RAID Properties Installing and configuring RAID User Guide Using system programs Updating flashing Bios from a diskette or CD-ROMUpdating system programs Updating flashing Bios from your operating system Basic troubleshooting Troubleshooting and diagnosticsDiagnostic programs PC-Doctor for Windows PC-Doctor for Windows PEPC-Doctor for DOS Creating a diagnostic CD image Cleaning the mouse Optical mouseNon-optical mouse 1 Retainer ring 2 Ball 3 Plastic rollers 4 Ball cage Creating and using the Product Recovery disc Recovering softwarePerforming backup and recovery operations Using the Rescue and Recovery workspace Creating and using rescue media To create rescue media, do the following Creating and using a Recovery Repair disketteRecovering or installing device drivers Solving recovery problems Setting a rescue device in the startup sequenceUser Guide ThinkVantage Productivity Center Getting information, help, and serviceInformation resources Online Books folderSafety and Warranty Help and serviceUsing the documentation and diagnostic programs Using other services Calling for servicePurchasing additional services Basic AT commands Appendix A. Manual modem commandsLow speaker volume Enable RTS/CTS hardware flow control Extended AT commands+MS=? MNP/V.42/V.42bis/V.44 commandsFax Class 2 commands Fax Class 1 commandsVoice commands Appendix A. Manual modem commands User Guide Appendix B. Notices Trademarks Television output noticeIndex Page Using User Guide Page Part Number 43C9722
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