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3.When you hear beeps or see a logo screen, release the F11 key.

4.If you have set a Rescue and Recovery password, type your password when prompted. The Rescue and Recovery workspace opens after a short delay.

Note: If the Rescue and Recovery workspace fails to open, see “Solving recovery problems” on page 52.

5.Do one of the following:

v To rescue files from your hard disk drive or from a backup, click Rescue files and follow the instructions on the screen.

vTo restore your hard disk drive from a Rescue and Recovery backup or to restore your hard disk drive to the factory default settings, click Restore your system and follow the instructions on the screen.

For more information about the features of the Rescue and Recovery workspace, click Help.

Notes:

1.After restoring a hard disk drive to the factory default settings, you might have to reinstall device drivers for some devices. See “Installing or reinstalling device drivers” on page 51.

2.Some computers come with Microsoft Office or Microsoft Works preinstalled. If you need to recover or reinstall your Microsoft Office or Microsoft Works applications, you must use the Microsoft Office CD or Microsoft Works CD. These CDs are provided only with computers preinstalled with Microsoft Office or Microsoft Works.

Creating and using rescue media

With rescue media, such as a disc or a USB hard disk drive, you can recover the computer from failures that prevent you from gaining access to the Rescue and Recovery workspace on your hard disk drive.

Notes:

1.The recovery operations you can perform using rescue media vary depending on the operating system.

2.The rescue discs can be started in any type of CD or DVD drive.

3.You can also run the PC-Doctor for Rescue and Recovery diagnostic program, after using a rescue medium to recover the computer from failures and gaining access to the Rescue and Recovery workspace.

Creating rescue media

This section provides instructions on how to create rescue media on different operating systems.

vTo create a rescue medium on the Windows 7 operating system, do the following:

1.From the Windows desktop, click Start → All Programs → Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools → Enhanced Backup and Restore. The Rescue and Recovery program opens.

2.From the Rescue and Recovery main window, click the Launch advanced Rescue and Recovery arrow.

3.Click the Create Rescue Media icon. The Create Rescue and Recovery Media window opens.

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Contents ThinkStation User Guide Page ThinkStation User Guide First Edition February Copyright Lenovo Contents Index Important safety information Vi User Guide Product overview FeaturesSystem management features Security features Dimensions SpecificationsSoftware provided by Lenovo Software overviewAntivirus software Adobe ReaderFront connector locations 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 boardDrive bay locations Installing or replacing hardware Installing or replacing hardwareHandling static-sensitive devices Removing the computer cover Installing external optionsRemoving the computer cover Removing and reinstalling the front bezelRemoving the front bezel Installing or replacing a PCI cardOpening the PCI card latch Removing a PCI card What to do next Installing or replacing a memory moduleOpening the retaining clips Installing a memory module Installing or replacing the optical driveRemoving the optical drive Installing the optical drive Removing the screws for the power supply assembly Replacing the power supply assemblyReplacing the heat sink and fan assembly Removing the heat sink and fan assembly Removing the primary hard disk drive Replacing the primary hard disk driveInstalling the hard disk drive into the bracket Replacing the secondary hard disk drive Installing the primary hard disk driveRemoving the secondary hard disk drive Installing the hard disk drive into the bracket Replacing the card reader Installing the secondary hard disk driveRemoving the card reader Replacing the front fan assembly Removing the front fan assembly Installing the front fan assembly Removing the rear fan assembly Replacing the rear fan assemblyReplacing the keyboard Installing the rear fan assemblyReplacing the mouse Keyboard connectorsMouse connectors Completing the parts replacementReinstalling the computer cover Installing security featuresIntegrated cable lock Installing an integrated cable lockPassword protection Erasing lost or forgotten passwords clearing CmosPadlock User Guide Recovery information Creating and using recovery mediaCreating recovery media Using recovery media Performing backup and recovery operations Performing a backup operationPerforming a recovery operation Using the Rescue and Recovery workspace Creating rescue media Creating and using rescue mediaCreating and using a recovery repair diskette Using rescue mediaCreating a recovery repair diskette Using a recovery repair disketteInstalling or reinstalling device drivers Solving recovery problems Setting a rescue device in the startup sequenceStarting the Setup Utility program Using the Setup Utility programViewing and changing settings Using passwordsPower-On Password Password considerationsAdministrator Password Hard Disk PasswordEnabling or disabling a device Selecting a startup deviceSelecting a temporary startup device Advanced settings Exiting from the Setup Utility programSelecting or changing the startup device sequence Configuring RAID Creating RAID volumesRAID Level Deleting RAID volumes Using system programs Updating flashing Bios from a discUpdating system programs Recovering from a POST/BIOS update failure Updating flashing Bios from your operating systemUpdating system programs User Guide Basic troubleshooting Troubleshooting and diagnosticsDiagnostic programs Lenovo ThinkVantage ToolboxLenovo System Toolbox PC-Doctor for DOS PC-Doctor for Rescue and RecoveryOptical mouse Cleaning the mouseNon-optical mouse User Guide Information resources Getting information, help, and serviceOnline Books folder Lenovo ThinkVantage ToolsSafety and Warranty Help and serviceUsing the documentation and diagnostic programs Using other services Calling for servicePurchasing additional services Appendix. Notices European conformance CE mark Trademarks Television output noticeCRU IndexPage Page User Guide Page Part Number 71Y8009
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