Contents
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Introduction
General information
Related documentation
Task Where to find the information
Server setup road map
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Features and specifications
What is included with your server
Product overview
Input/Output I/O features
System management features
Preinstalled operating system
Memory
Software programs
Reliability, availability, and serviceability
EasyStartup
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Front view
Locating parts, controls, and connectors
Rear view
Connector Description
System board part locations
Locating parts on the system board
Component locations
Internal components
Machine type and model label
Internal drives
Following is a sample of the machine type and model label
Guidelines
Installing, removing, or replacing hardware
Basic guidelines
Handling static-sensitive devices
System reliability guidelines
Removing the server cover
Removing the server cover
Removing and reinstalling the front bezel
Removing the front bezel
Installing or replacing a PCI card
Installing, removing, or replacing optional hardware devices
Opening the PCI card latch
Removing a PCI card
Installing a PCI card
Installing or removing the Ethernet card
Installing or removing a memory module
Removing a memory module
Installing a memory module
Installing or replacing the optical drive
Removing the optical drive
Replacing the primary hard disk drive
Connecting a Sata optical drive
Removing the primary hard disk drive
Installing the primary hard disk drive
Connecting a Sata hard disk drive
Installing or replacing the secondary hard disk drive
Removing the secondary hard disk drive
Installing the secondary hard disk drive
Installing, removing, or replacing hardware devices
Replacing the power supply assembly
Removing the screws that secure the power supply assembly
Replacing the heat sink and fan assembly
Removing the heat sink and fan assembly
Removing the front audio and USB assembly
Replacing the front audio and USB assembly
Replacing the front fan assembly
Removing the front fan assembly
Installing the front fan assembly
Replacing the rear fan assembly
Removing the rear fan assembly
Replacing the microprocessor
Installing the rear fan assembly
Accessing the microprocessor
Installing the microprocessor
Replacing the system board battery
Removing the old system board battery
Completing the parts replacement
Turning on the server
Connecting the cables
Turning off the server
Connecting external devices
Installing security features
Updating the server configuration
Password protection
Integrated cable lock
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Using the Setup Utility program
Configuring the server
Starting the Setup Utility program
Introduction of the Bios items
Uuid
Option or description
Option Description
IGD/PEG/PCI
Submenus under the Serial Port Setup menu
Submenus under the Video Setup menu
Submenus under the Network Setup menu
CPU ID
VT-UTF8 Ascii
Under the SOL Configuration menu
LAN
Under the Automatic Power On
Items under the Security menu
Under the Fingerprint Setup menu
Under the Hard Disk Password
Under the TCG Feature Setup
Under the System Event Log menu
Submenus under the Fingerprint Setup menu
Items under the Startup menu
Using passwords
Viewing and changing settings
Password considerations
Enabling or disabling a device
USB Setup
Sata Controller
External Sata Port
Configuring RAID
Exiting from the Setup Utility program
Selecting a startup device
RAID level
Deleting RAID volumes
Creating RAID volumes
Using the EasyUpdate Firmware Updater program
Resetting disks to non-RAID
Updating the firmware
Using system programs
Using the ThinkServer EasyStartup program
Updating system programs
Updating flashing the Bios from your operating system
Updating flashing the Bios from a disc
Recovering from a POST/BIOS update failure
Basic troubleshooting
Troubleshooting and diagnostics
General problems
Symptom Action
PC-Doctor for DOS Creating a diagnostic disc
EasyStartup problems
Running the diagnostic program from a diagnostic disc
Troubleshooting and diagnostics
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Information resources
Safety and Warranty
Lenovo Support Web site
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Using the documentation
Help and service
Calling for service
Purchasing additional services
Using other services
Appendix A. Notices
Trademarks
Appendix A. Notices
Important information for the European Directive 2002/96/EC
Appendix A. Notices
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Particulate contamination
Contaminant Limits
Restriction of Hazardous Substances Directive RoHS
China RoHS Turkish statement of compliance
Electronic emission notices
German Ordinance for Work gloss statement
Federal Communications Commission FCC Statement
Appendix A. Notices
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CRU
Index
Administrator Considerations
Server configuration
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