Lenovo 1184, 994, 401, 1186 Installing or reinstalling device drivers, Solving recovery problems

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vIf you have created a rescue medium using the secondary internal hard disk drive, set the secondary internal hard disk drive as the first boot device in the startup device sequence to start the rescue medium. See “Selecting a startup device” on page 23.

Note: The secondary internal hard disk drive is only available in some computer models.

When the rescue medium starts, the Rescue and Recovery workspace opens. The help information for each feature is available from the Rescue and Recovery workspace. Follow the instructions to complete the recovery process.

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 on the computer hard disk drive (usually drive C:) in the SWTOOLS\DRIVERS subdirectory. 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 the 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.

4.Open the DRIVERS folder. Within the DRIVERS folder, there are several subfolders named for various devices installed in your computer, such as AUDIO or VIDEO.

5.Open the appropriate device subfolder.

6.Do one of the following:

v In the device subfolder, look for a SETUP.exe file. Double-click the file and follow the instructions on the screen to complete the installation.

vIn the device subfolder, look for a README.txt file or a file with the .txt extension. This file might be named after the operating system, such as WIN98.txt. The TXT file contains information about how to install the device driver. Follow the instructions to complete the installation.

vIf the device subfolder contains a file with the .inf extension and you want to install the device driver using the INF file, refer to your Windows Help and Support information system for detailed information about how to install the device driver.

Solving recovery problems

If you are unable to access the Rescue and Recovery workspace or the Windows environment, do one of the following:

Note: The Rescue and Recovery workspace is only available on machine types 0401, 0994, and 2565.

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Contents Page Page ThinkCentre User Guide First Edition February Copyright Lenovo Contents Iv User Guide Important safety information Vi User Guide Product overview FeaturesConnectivity Specifications Software overviewSoftware provided with your Windows operating system Software provided by Lenovo Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox Front view Locating computer connectors and partsRear view Adjusting the computer stand Adjusting the computer standInstalling a computer wall mount Installing or replacing hardwareInstalling or replacing hardware Installing external optionsReplacing the keyboard or mouse Obtaining device drivers Basic security featuresIntegrated cable lock Password protection User Guide Recovery information Creating and using recovery mediaCreating recovery media On the Rescue and Recovery menu, click Restore your system Using recovery mediaPerforming a backup operation Performing backup and recovery operationsUsing the Rescue and Recovery workspace Performing a recovery operationCreating and using a rescue medium Creating a rescue medium Using a rescue mediumSolving recovery problems Installing or reinstalling device driversUser Guide Using passwords Using the Setup Utility programStarting the Setup Utility program Viewing or changing settingsSetting, changing, or deleting a password Password considerationsUser password Administrator passwordEnabling or disabling a device Selecting a startup deviceSelecting a temporary startup device Viewing or changing the startup device sequence Exiting the Setup Utility programUsing system programs Updating flashing the Bios from a discUpdating system programs Click Downloads and drivers Updating flashing the Bios from your operating systemBasic troubleshooting Troubleshooting and diagnostic programsLenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox Diagnostic programsPC-Doctor for Rescue and Recovery Lenovo System ToolboxPC-Doctor for DOS Optical mouse Cleaning the mouseNon-optical mouse User Guide Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools Getting information, help, and serviceInformation resources Online Books folderLenovo Welcome Access HelpSafety and warranty ThinkVantage Productivity CenterHelp and service Using the documentation and diagnostic programsCalling for service Using other services Purchasing additional services User Guide Appendix. Notices European conformance CE mark Trademarks Television output noticeIndex Page Page Part Number 89Y1200

994, 1184, 1165, 2565, 1186 specifications

Lenovo has established a solid reputation in the tech industry, and certain models have particularly highlighted its innovation and commitment to quality. Among these, the Lenovo 401, 1186, 2565, 1165, and 1184 stand out, each offering a unique blend of features and technologies aimed at enhancing user experience.

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