Lenovo M50e Series, A50 manual Installing adapters, What to do next

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To install a DIMM:

1.Remove the cover. See “Removing the cover” on page 9.

2.You might have to remove an adapter to gain access to the DIMM slots. See “Installing adapters” on page 12.

3.To locate the DIMM connectors. See “Identifying parts on the system board” on page 10.

4.Open the retaining clips.

5.Make sure the notches in the DIMM align with the tabs on the connector. Push or insert the DIMM straight down into the connector until the retaining clips close.

What to do next:

vTo work with another option, go to the appropriate section.

vTo complete the installation, go to “Replacing the cover and connecting the cables” on page 23.

Installing adapters

This section provides information and instructions for installing and removing adapters. Your computer has three expansion slots for PCI adapters. One slot, used for an AGP adapter, is available on some models. You can install an adapter up to 340 mm (13.4 inches) long in the AGP slot, PCI slot 2, or PCI slot 3. You can install an adapter up to 200 mm (7.9 inches) long in PCI slot 1.

To install an adapter:

1.Remove the cover. See “Removing the cover” on page 9.

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Contents ThinkCentre Page ThinkCentre Page Contents Appendix C. Manual modem Important safety information Conditions that require immediate actionService General safety guidelinesPower cords and power adapters Plugs and outlets Extension cords and related devicesBatteries CD and DVD drive safety Heat and product ventilationAdditional safety information To connect To disconnectModem safety information Lithium battery noticeConnexion Déconnexion Laser compliance statement Consignes de sécurité relatives au modemXii User Guide Overview Information resourcesIdentifying your computer Features Types 8149, 8177,Video subsystem Operating systems preinstalled varies by model type Specifications Tools required Available optionsHandling static-sensitive devices Installing external options Locating the connectors on the front of your computerLocating the connectors on the rear of your computer Connector Description Obtaining device driversRemoving the cover Locating components Identifying parts on the system boardInstalling memory Installing adapters What to do nextWhat to do next Installing internal drives Drive specificationsInstalling a drive User Guide Connecting the first CD drive or DVD drive Installing security features Connecting a serial ATA hard disk driveIdentifying security locks Rope clipUser Guide Integrated cable lock Password protection Changing the batteryErasing a lost or forgotten password clearing Cmos Replacing the cover and connecting the cables User Guide Types 8126, 8174, 8175, Power supply with manual voltage selection switch Operating systems certified or tested for compatibility3 Height 398 mm 15.67 Width 180 mm 7.08 Depth 402 mm 15.82 Available options Installing external options Locating the connectors on the front of your computer Locating the connectors on the rear of your computer Obtaining device drivers Removing the cover Locating components Installing memory What to do next Installing adapters Secure the adapter with the screw as shown Drive specifications Installing a drive Connecting the first CD drive or DVD drive Installing security features 1 Rope clip 2 Integrated cable lock 3 Padlock loop Types 8126, 8174, 8175, and 8176 Integrated cable lock Password protection Erasing a lost or forgotten password clearing Cmos Replacing the cover and connecting the cables Types 8126, 8174, 8175, and 8176 User Guide Types 8084, 8085, 8147, 8148, Internal drives Operating systems certified or tested for compatibility5 Height 413 mm 16.25 Width 191 mm 7.5 Depth 406 mm 16 Available options Installing external options Locating the connectors on the front of your computer Locating the connectors on the rear of your computer Obtaining device drivers Removing the cover Locating components Installing memory Installing adapters What to do next Installing internal drives Installing a drive Types 8084, 8085, 8147, 8148, and 8179 Connecting the first CD drive or DVD drive Installing security features Identifying security locks Types 8084, 8085, 8147, 8148, and 8179 Integrated cable lock Password protection Erasing a lost or forgotten password clearing Cmos Replacing the cover and connecting the cables Types 8084, 8085, 8147, 8148, and 8179 User Guide Using the IBM Setup Utility program Administrator password Setting, changing, and deleting a passwordUsing Security Profile by Device Selecting a startup deviceSelecting a temporary startup device Advanced settingsChanging the startup sequence User Guide Updating flashing Bios from a diskette Updating flashing Bios from your operating systemAppendix A. Updating system programs System programsRecovering from a POST/BIOS update failure Cleaning an optical mouse Appendix B. Cleaning the mouseCleaning a mouse with a ball User Guide Appendix C. Manual modem commands Basic AT commandsLow speaker volume Set Pulse dial as defaultSet Tone Dial as default Internal speaker on until carrier detectedExtended AT commands MNP/V.42/V.42bis/V.44 commands Fax Class 1 commands Fax Class 2 commandsVoice commands Appendix C. Manual modem commands User Guide Appendix D. Customer replaceable unit CRU parts list CRU parts listUser Guide Appendix E. Notices Television output notice TrademarksIndex DrivesReplacing the cover Page Part Number 19R0764

A50, M50e Series specifications

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