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SATA Controller

When this option is set to Disabled, all devices connected to the SATA connectors

 

(such as the hard disk drive and the optical drive) are disabled and will not be

 

displayed in the system configuration.

USB Setup

Use this option to set up USB connectors.

To enable or disable a device, do the following:

1.Start the Setup Utility program. See “Starting the Setup Utility program” on page 55.

2.From the Setup Utility program main menu, select Devices.

3.Depending on the device you want to enable or disable, do one of the following:

•Select ATA Drives Setup ➙ SATA Controller to enable or disable the devices connected to the SATA connectors on the system board.

•Select USB Setup and follow the instructions on the screen to enable or disable the USB connector(s) of your choice.

4.Select the desired settings and press Enter.

5.Press Esc to return to the Setup Utility program main menu. You might have to press Esc several times.

6.Press F10 to save the new settings and exit the Setup Utility program.

Notes:

a. If you do not want to save the new settings, select Exit ➙ Discard Changes and Exit.

b. If you want to return to the default settings, press F9 or select Exit ➙ Load Optimal Defaults.

Selecting a startup device

If your computer does not start up from a device (such as a hard disk drive or the disc in an optical drive) as expected, do one of the following to select the desired startup device.

Selecting a temporary startup device

This section provides instructions on how to select a temporary startup device. You can use the instructions in this section to start up from any startup device.

Note: Not all discs and hard disk drives are bootable.

To select a temporary startup device, do the following:

1.Turn off your computer.

2.Repeatedly press and release the F12 key when turning on the computer. When the Startup Device Menu opens, release the F12 key.

3.Select the desired startup device on the Startup Device Menu and press Enter.

Note: Selecting a startup device on the Startup Device Menu does not permanently change the startup device sequence.

Viewing or changing the startup device sequence

This section provides instructions on how to view or permanently change the configured startup device sequence.

To view or permanently change the configured startup device sequence, do the following: 1. Start the Setup Utility program. See “Starting the Setup Utility program” on page 55.

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Contents ThinkCentre User Guide Page ThinkCentre User Guide First Edition November Copyright Lenovo Contents Appendix A. Notices Important safety information Vi ThinkCentre User Guide Product overview FeaturesConnectivity Security features SpecificationsSoftware provided with your Windows operating system Software overviewLenovo ThinkVantage Tools Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox LocationsRear connector and part locations Locating connectors and parts on the rear of your computerLocating components Connector DescriptionComponent locations Locating parts on the system boardSystem board part locations Locating internal drivesDrive bay locations ThinkCentre User Guide Installing or replacing hardware Installing or replacing hardwareInstalling external options Handling static-sensitive devicesRemoving the computer cover Removing the computer coverRemoving the front bezel Removing and reinstalling the front bezelReinstalling the front bezel Accessing the system board components and drivesPivoting the drive bay assembly upward Installing or replacing a PCI cardThinkCentre User Guide Removing the PCI card What to do next Installing or replacing a memory moduleRemoving the memory module Installing the memory module Replacing the batteryRemoving the old battery Replacing the heat sink and fan assemblyRemoving the heat sink fan duct Screws that secure the heat sink and fan assembly Replacing the microprocessor Installing the heat sink fan ductAccessing the microprocessor Removing the microprocessor Replacing the power supply assemblyInstalling or replacing hardware Removing the power supply assembly Installing the power supply assembly Replacing the optical drive Removing the optical drive screws Slide the optical drive out of the front of the computer Replacing the hard disk drive Installing the optical drivePivoting the drive bay assembly Removing the hard disk drive Replacing the card reader Installing the hard disk driveRemoving the card reader Replacing the front fan assemblyRemoving the front fan assembly Replacing the keyboard Installing the front fan assemblyReplacing the mouse Keyboard connectorsMouse connectors Completing the parts replacementReinstalling the computer cover Obtaining device drivers Basic security featuresIntegrated cable lock Installing an integrated cable lockPadlock Password protectionErasing a lost or forgotten password clearing Cmos Installing or replacing hardware ThinkCentre User Guide Creating recovery media Recovery informationCreating and using recovery media Performing a backup operation Using recovery mediaPerforming backup and recovery operations Using the Rescue and Recovery workspace Performing a recovery operationCreating a rescue medium Creating and using a rescue mediumUsing a rescue medium Solving recovery problems Installing or reinstalling device driversThinkCentre User Guide Starting the Setup Utility program Using the Setup Utility programViewing or changing settings Using passwordsPower-on password Password considerationsAdministrator password Setting, changing, or deleting a passwordViewing or changing the startup device sequence Selecting a startup deviceSelecting a temporary startup device Exiting the Setup Utility program Updating system programs Using system programsUpdating flashing the Bios from a disc Recovering from a Post and Bios update failure Updating flashing the Bios from your operating systemUpdating system programs ThinkCentre User Guide Basic troubleshooting Troubleshooting and diagnostic programsPC-Doctor for DOS Diagnostic programsLenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox Running the diagnostic program from the diagnostic disc Cleaning an optical mouseThinkCentre User Guide Information resources Getting information, help, and serviceOnline Books folder Lenovo ThinkVantage ToolsSafety and warranty Access HelpHelp and service Lenovo WelcomeCalling for service Using the documentation and diagnostic programsPurchasing additional services Using other servicesAppendix A. Notices European conformance CE mark Trademarks Television output noticeCRU IndexKeyboard replacing Lenovo Customer Support Center Solving recovery problems Starting the Setup Utility program ThinkCentre User Guide Page 0A22638

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