Lenovo 4221, 4220, 4222, 4215 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 49.

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 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 Handling static-sensitive devices Installing or replacing hardwareInstalling or replacing hardware 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 lockPadlock Password protectionErasing lost or forgotten passwords clearing Cmos 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 sequenceUsing passwords Using the Setup Utility programStarting the Setup Utility program Viewing and changing settingsHard Disk Password Password considerationsPower-On Password Administrator PasswordSelecting a temporary startup device Enabling or disabling a deviceSelecting a startup device Selecting or changing the startup device sequence Advanced settingsExiting from the Setup Utility program RAID Level Configuring RAIDCreating RAID volumes Deleting RAID volumes Updating system programs Using system programsUpdating flashing Bios from a disc Recovering from a POST/BIOS update failure Updating flashing Bios from your operating systemUpdating system programs User Guide Basic troubleshooting Troubleshooting and diagnosticsLenovo System Toolbox Diagnostic programsLenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox PC-Doctor for DOS PC-Doctor for Rescue and RecoveryOptical mouse Cleaning the mouseNon-optical mouse User Guide Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools Getting information, help, and serviceInformation resources Online Books folderUsing the documentation and diagnostic programs Safety and WarrantyHelp and service 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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