Contents
ThinkStation User Guide
Third Edition December Copyright Lenovo 2010
Contents
Appendix A. System memory speed Appendix B. Notices
Important safety information
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Features
Product overview
Audio subsystem
System management features
Input/Output I/O features
Connectivity
Security features
Specifications
Power supply
Preinstalled software programs
Software overview
Software provided with your Windows operating system
Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools
Product Recovery
ThinkVantage Rescue and Recovery
Lenovo Welcome
Locating computer controls, connectors, and parts
Antivirus software
Locating connectors on the rear of your computer
Rear connector locations
Connector
Locating components
Locating parts and connectors on the system board
Component locations
System board part and connector locations
System board part and connector locations
Sata connectors Battery Microprocessor
Installing external options
Installing or replacing hardware
Installing or replacing hardware
Removing the computer cover
Removing and reinstalling the front bezel
Removing the computer cover
Removing and reinstalling the PCI card holder
Removing the front bezel
Removing the PCI card holder
Installing or replacing a memory module
Installing the PCI card holder
Removing the optical drive bracket
Open the retaining clips as shown
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Installing or replacing a PCI card
What to do next
Removing a PCI card
Installing a new hard disk drive
Installing a new PCI card
Installing a new hard disk drive into the bracket
Installing a new hard disk drive
Replacing a hard disk drive
Rotating the air flow wall
Replacing the optical drive
Removing the hard disk drive
Removing the optical drive
Replacing the heat sink and fan assembly
Connecting a new optical drive
Removing the optical drive bracket
Removing the heat sink and fan assembly
Replacing the front fan assembly
Removing the front fan assembly bracket
Replacing the rear fan assembly
Installing the new front fan assembly bracket
Removing the rear fan assembly
Installing the rear fan assembly
Replacing the keyboard or mouse
Completing the parts replacement
Connecting the USB keyboard or mouse
Basic security features
Obtaining device drivers
Locking devices
Locking devices
Password protection
Creating recovery media
Recovery information
Creating and using recovery media
Using recovery media
Performing backup and recovery operations
On the Rescue and Recovery menu, click Restore your system
Performing a backup operation
Performing a recovery operation
Click the Restore your system from a backup icon
Using the Rescue and Recovery workspace
Creating and using a rescue medium
Using a rescue medium
Creating a rescue medium
Installing or reinstalling device drivers
Solving recovery problems
Recovery information
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Viewing or changing settings
Using the Setup Utility program
Starting the Setup Utility program
Using passwords
User Password
Password considerations
Administrator password
Setting, changing, or deleting a password
Selecting a startup device
Selecting a temporary startup device
Viewing or changing the startup device sequence
Advanced settings
Exiting the Setup Utility program
Configuring RAID
Configuring RAID for machine types 4262, 4263, 4264,
Installing Sata hard disk drives
Creating RAID volumes
Deleting RAID volumes
Configuring RAID for machine types 4266, 4269, 4271,
Installing Sata or SAS hard disk drives
From the RAID Config menu, select Create array
Configuring the Marvell Bios Setup to delete an array
From the RAID Config menu, select Spare Management
From the RAID Config menu, select Delete array
Using system programs
Updating flashing the Bios from a disc
Updating system programs
Updating flashing the Bios from your operating system
Recovering from a POST/BIOS update failure
Click Downloads and drivers
Updating system programs
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Troubleshooting and diagnostic programs
Basic troubleshooting
Diagnostic programs
Lenovo Solution Center
Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox
PC-Doctor for Rescue and Recovery
PC-Doctor for DOS
Cleaning an optical mouse
Online Books folder
Getting information, help, and service
Information resources
Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools
Using the documentation and diagnostic programs
Safety and warranty
Help and service
Calling for service
Using other services
Purchasing additional services
Appendix A. System memory speed
Dimm type and speed PC3-8500R
Appendix A. System memory speed
Dimm type and speed PC3-8500R
Appendix B. Notices
Television output notice
European conformance CE mark
Trademarks
Index
CRU
Password
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