Lenovo A50, M50e Series manual Obtaining device drivers

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Connector

Description

Mouse connector

Used to attach a mouse, trackball, or other pointing device that

 

uses a standard mouse connector.

Keyboard connector

Used to attach a keyboard that uses a standard keyboard

 

connector.

USB connectors

Used to attach a device that requires a Universal Serial Bus

 

(USB) connection, such as a USB scanner or USB printer. If you

 

have more than six USB devices, you can purchase a USB hub,

 

which you can use to connect additional USB devices.

Serial connector

Used to attach an external modem, serial printer, or other

 

devices that use a 9-pin serial connector.

Parallel connector

Used to attach a parallel printer, parallel scanner, or other

 

devices that use a 25-pin parallel connector.

Ethernet connector

Used to attach an Ethernet cable for a local area network

 

(LAN).

 

Note: To operate the computer within FCC Class B limits, use

 

a Category 5 Ethernet cable.

Microphone connector

Used to attach a microphone to your computer when you want

 

to record voice or other sounds on the hard disk if you use

 

speech-recognition software.

Audio line out connector

Used to send audio signals from the computer to external

 

devices, such as powered stereo speakers (speakers with

 

built-in amplifiers), headphones, multimedia keyboards, or the

 

audio line in connector on a stereo system or other external

 

recording device.

Audio line in connector

Used to receive audio signals from an external audio device,

 

such as a stereo system. When you attach an external audio

 

device, a cable is connected between the audio line out

 

connector of the device and the audio line in connector of the

 

computer.

Obtaining device drivers

You can obtain device drivers for operating systems that are not preinstalled at http://www.ibm.com/pc/support/ on the World Wide Web. Installation instructions are provided in README files with the device-driver files.

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Contents ThinkCentre Page ThinkCentre Page Contents Appendix C. Manual modem Conditions that require immediate action Important safety informationService General safety guidelinesPower cords and power adapters Plugs and outlets Extension cords and related devicesBatteries Heat and product ventilation CD and DVD drive safetyTo connect To disconnect Additional safety informationModem safety information Lithium battery noticeConnexion Déconnexion Consignes de sécurité relatives au modem Laser compliance statementXii User Guide Information resources OverviewIdentifying your computer Types 8149, 8177, FeaturesVideo subsystem Operating systems preinstalled varies by model type Specifications Tools required Available optionsHandling static-sensitive devices Locating the connectors on the front of your computer Installing external optionsLocating the connectors on the rear of your computer Obtaining device drivers Connector DescriptionRemoving the cover Identifying parts on the system board Locating componentsInstalling memory What to do next Installing adaptersWhat to do next Drive specifications Installing internal drivesInstalling a drive User Guide Connecting the first CD drive or DVD drive Connecting a serial ATA hard disk drive Installing security featuresRope clip Identifying security locksUser Guide Changing the battery Integrated cable lock Password protectionErasing 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 Setting, changing, and deleting a password Administrator passwordUsing Security Profile by Device Selecting a startup deviceSelecting a temporary startup device Advanced settingsChanging the startup sequence User Guide Updating flashing Bios from your operating system Updating flashing Bios from a disketteAppendix 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 Basic AT commands Appendix C. Manual modem commandsSet Pulse dial as default Low speaker volumeSet Tone Dial as default Internal speaker on until carrier detectedExtended AT commands MNP/V.42/V.42bis/V.44 commands Fax Class 2 commands Fax Class 1 commandsVoice commands Appendix C. Manual modem commands User Guide CRU parts list Appendix D. Customer replaceable unit CRU parts listUser Guide Appendix E. Notices Trademarks Television output noticeDrives IndexReplacing the cover Page Part Number 19R0764

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