Lenovo 8105, 8121, 8119, 8120, 8107, 8109, 8108, 8104, 8118, 8117, 8106 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.

This publication supports several computer models. Information in this section will help you identify your computer and help you find the chapter that contains information specific to your computer.

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/support/

© Lenovo 2006. 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 guidelinesPower cords and power adapters Extension cords and related devices Plugs and outletsBatteries Heat 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 optionsVideo subsystem Operating systems, preinstalled varies by model type Specifications Available options Supported operating positionsHandling static-sensitive devices Locating the connectors on the front of your computer Installing external optionsLocating the connectors on the rear of your computer Obtaining device drivers Connector DescriptionOpening the cover Identifying parts on the system board Locating componentsInstalling memory Installing options What to do next Installing a PCI adapterWhat to do next Security features Installing an optical driveChanging the battery Integrated cable lock Password protectionUser Guide Erasing a lost or forgotten password clearing Cmos Closing the cover and connecting the cables Exiting from the Setup Utility program Using the Setup Utility programStarting 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 Parallel ATA Using Security Profile by DeviceUsing IDE Drives Setup Selecting a startup deviceChanging the startup sequence Selecting a temporary startup deviceUser Guide Updating flashing Bios from a diskette or CD-ROM Appendix A. Updating system programsSystem programs 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. Customer replaceable unit CRU parts list Tier 1 CRUsTier 2 CRUs User Guide Appendix E. Notices Trademarks Television output noticeIndex BiosPage Page Part Number 39J8083