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Note: A password can be any combination of up to 64 alphabetic and numeric characters. For more information, see “Password considerations” on page 38.

Erasing lost or forgotten passwords (clearing CMOS)

This section provides instructions on how to erase lost or forgotten passwords, such as a user password.

To erase a lost or forgotten password, do the following:

1.Remove all media from the drives and turn off all attached devices and the computer. Then, disconnect all power cords from electrical outlets and disconnect all cables that are connected to the computer.

2.Remove the computer cover. See “Removing the computer cover” on page 64.

3.Locate the Clear CMOS /Recovery jumper on the system board. See “Locating parts on the system board” on page 58.

4.Move the jumper from the standard position (pin 1 and pin 2) to the maintenance position (pin 2 and pin 3).

5.Reinstall the computer cover and connect the power cord. See “Completing the parts replacement” on page 104.

6.Turn on the computer and leave it on for approximately 10 seconds. Then, turn off the computer by holding the power switch for approximately five seconds.

7.Repeat step 1 through step 2.

8.Move the Clear CMOS /Recovery jumper back to the standard position (pin 1 and pin 2).

9.Reinstall the computer cover and connect the power cord. See “Completing the parts replacement” on page 104.

Enabling or disabling a device

This section provides information on how to enable or disable user access to the following devices:

USB Configuration

Use this option to enable or disable a USB connector. When a USB connector is

 

disabled, the device connected to the USB connector cannot be used.

SATA Configuration

Use this option to enable or disable a SATA connector or an external SATA connector.

To enable or disable a device, do the following:

1.Start the Setup Utility program. See “Starting the Setup Utility program” on page 37.

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

From the Setup Utility program main menu, select Devices South Bridge USB Configuration to enable or disable a USB device.

From the Setup Utility program main menu, select Advanced SATA Configuration to enable or disable an internal or external SATA device.

3.Select the desired settings and press Enter.

4.Press F10 to save changes and exit the Setup Utility program. See “Exiting the Setup Utility program” on page 41.

Selecting a startup device

If your computer does not start up from a device such as the disc or hard disk drive as expected, do one of the following to select the startup device you want.

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Contents ThinkStation Hardware Maintenance Manual Page ThinkStation Hardware Maintenance Manual First Edition April Copyright Lenovo Contents Appendix A. Notices 109 About this manual Important Safety InformationThinkStation Hardware Maintenance Manual Safety information General safetyElectrical safety ThinkStation Hardware Maintenance Manual Safety inspection guide Voltage-selection switchSafety notices multi-lingual translations Handling electrostatic discharge-sensitive devicesGrounding requirements To Connect To Disconnect ≥18 kg 37 lbs ≥32 kg 70.5 lbs ≥55 kg 121.2 lbs Safety information ≥18 kg 37 lbs ≥32 kg 70.5 lbs ≥55 kg 121.2 lbs Para Conectar Para Desconectar PerigoPrecaución Safety information ThinkStation Hardware Maintenance Manual Safety information ThinkStation Hardware Maintenance Manual Connexion Déconnexion Vorsicht Achtung Arbeitsschutzrichtlinien beim Anheben der Maschine beachten Safety information Pericolo Per collegarsi Per scollegarsi AttenzionePrestare attenzione nel sollevare lapparecchiatura Safety information Peligro No debe Adopte procedimientos seguros al levantar el equipo Specifications General informationLenovo ThinkVantage Tools Product Recovery Lenovo Solution CenterThinkVantage Rescue and Recovery Lenovo WelcomeAdditional information resources ThinkStation Hardware Maintenance Manual General Checkout Problem determination tipsThinkStation Hardware Maintenance Manual Diagnostics ThinkStation Hardware Maintenance Manual Starting the Setup Utility program Using the Setup Utility programViewing and changing settings Using passwordsPower-On Password Password considerationsAdministrator Password Hard Disk PasswordErasing lost or forgotten passwords clearing Cmos Enabling or disabling a deviceSelecting a startup device Enabling ErP compliance mode and Deep Sx Selecting a temporary startup deviceSelecting or changing the startup device sequence Exiting the Setup Utility program ThinkStation Hardware Maintenance Manual Configuring RAID Configuring RAID with Intel RSTeInstalling Sata or SAS hard disk drives Entering the Intel RSTe configuration utility RAID Level Installing Sata or SAS hard disk drives Entering the LSI MegaRAID Bios configuration utility Setting the hot spare hard disk drive Hard disk drive boot error Symptom-to-FRU IndexPower Supply Problems Beep symptomsBeep Symptom FRU/Action Post error codesLong and 3 short beeps Keyboard error Long and 9 short beeps Bios ROM errorMiscellaneous error messages Post Error Message Description/ActionMessage/Symptom FRU/Action Check power supply and signal cable connections Undetermined problems First device networkSecond device hard disk ThinkStation Hardware Maintenance Manual Locations Front connector, control, and indicator locationsLocating major FRUs and CRUs Locating connectors on the rear of your computerLocating major FRUs and CRUs Number FRU description Self-service CRU Optional-service CRU System board part locations ThinkStation Hardware Maintenance Manual Drive bay locations Locating internal drivesThinkStation Hardware Maintenance Manual Installing external options Installing or replacing hardwareReplacing FRUs Handling static-sensitive devicesRemoving the computer cover Removing the computer cover Removing and reinstalling the front bezelWhat to do next Installing or replacing a PCI cardOpening the PCI card retainer Removing a PCI card Installing or replacing a memory module Removing the memory fan duct Removing a memory module Installing a memory module Installing or replacing the optical driveRemoving the optical drive Installing the optical drive retainer Replacing the card reader Connecting the optical driveRemoving the card reader Installing the card reader Replacing the batteryRemoving the old battery Replacing the heat sink and fan assemblyRemoving the heat sink and fan assembly Replacing the hard disk drive fan assembly Removing the hard disk drive fan assembly Replacing the rear fan assemblyRemoving the rear fan assembly Installing the rear fan assembly Installing or replacing a hard disk driveRemoving the hard disk drive Installing the hard disk drive into the bracket Installing the hard disk drive Removing the hard disk drive enablement module Installing or replacing a hard disk drive enablement moduleInstalling a new hard disk drive enablement module Replacing the front audio and USB assemblyReplacing the internal speaker Removing the internal speaker Installing or replacing the microprocessorInstalling the second microprocessor Opening the handles Removing the microprocessor Installing the microprocessor Replacing a microprocessor Opening the handles Opening the microprocessor retainer Do not touch the pins Replacing the system board ThinkStation Hardware Maintenance Manual Closing the microprocessor retainer Installing the microprocessor socket cover Replacing the power supply assemblyRemoving six screws that secure the power supply assembly Completing the parts replacement Additional service information Recovering from a POST/BIOS update failure Updating flashing the Bios from your operating systemAutomatic configuration and power interface Acpi Bios Power managementAutomatic Power-On features System memory speedDimm operating voltage Microprocessor model Memory frequency Appendix A. Notices Television output notice European conformance CE markTrademarks 111 IndexReplacing Battery
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