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IBM Partner Pavilion 8124, 8138, 8137, 8131, 8122, 8123 manual Overview, Information resources, xiii

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Thank you for selecting this computer. Your computer incorporates many of the latest advances in computer technology and can be upgraded as your needs change.

Adding hardware options to your computer is an easy way to increase its capabilities. Instructions for installing external and internal options are included in this publication. When adding an option, use these instructions along with the instructions that come along with the option.

Information resources

The Quick Reference that comes with your computer provides information for installing your computer and starting the operating system. It also includes basic troubleshooting information, software recovery procedures, help and service information, and warranty information.

The Access IBM program, on your desktop, provides a link to more information about your computer.

If you have Internet access, the most up-to-date information for your computer is available from the World Wide Web.

You can find the following information:

vCRU removal and installation instructions

vPublications

vTroubleshooting information

vParts information

vDownloads and drivers

vLinks to other useful sources of information

vSupport phone list

To access this information, point your browser to:

http://www.lenovo.com/think/support/

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IBM Partner Pavilion 8124, 8138, 8137, 8131, 8122, 8123 manual Overview, Information resources, xiii

Contents

User Guide Types 8131, 8137 Types 8122, 8123 Page User Guide Types 8131, 8137 Types 8122, 8123 Third Edition May Contents iv User Guide Conditions that require immediate action Important safety informationService General safety guidelinesPower cords and power adapters Extension cords and related devicesDanger Hazardous moving parts. Keep fingers and other body parts away Plugs and outlets Batteriesviii User Guide Heat and product ventilation CD and DVD drive safetyDanger Additional safety informationLithium battery notice Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replacedModem safety information Laser compliance statementDanger xii User Guide Power supply statementOverview Information resourcesxiii xiv User Guide System information Chapter 1. Installing optionsFeatures Note Use only the parts provided by LenovoInternal drives System management featuresInput/output features MemoryOperating systems, preinstalled varies by model type PowerSecurity features Preinstalled softwareThis section lists the physical specifications for your computer SpecificationsTools required Available optionsHandling static-sensitive devices Installing external optionsNote Not all computer models will have the following connectors Locating the connectors on the front of your computer8 User Guide Locating the connectors on the rear of your computerObtaining device drivers ConnectorDescription Removing the cover 7 Hard disk drive 8 Internal speaker 9 Diskette drive Locating components1 Optical drive 2 Memory modules 3 Power supply 4 PCI adapter connector 5 PCI adapter card 6 System board12 User Guide Identifying parts on the system boardWhat to do next Installing memory14 User Guide Installing adaptersInstalling internal drives Drive specificationsWhat to do next The following illustration shows the locations of the drive bays Installing a drive in bay 1 or bay v If it is the first CD drive or DVD drive, set it as a master device Connecting the first optical drive Connecting drivesConnecting a serial ATA hard disk drive What to do next20 User Guide Installing security features Identifying security locks1 Padlock loop 2 Integrated cable lock 22 User Guide PadlockWhat to do next Password protectionChanging the battery Integrated cable lock24 User Guide Erasing a lost or forgotten password clearing CMOSReplacing the cover and connecting the cables 26 User Guide Using passwords Chapter 2. Using the Setup Utility programStarting the Setup Utility program Viewing and changing settings3. Select Security Profile by Device Administrator PasswordSetting, changing, and deleting a password Using Security Profile by DeviceChanging the startup sequence Exiting from the Setup Utility programSelecting a startup device Selecting a temporary startup device30 User Guide System programs Updating flashing BIOS from a diskette or CD-ROMUpdating flashing BIOS from your operating system Appendix A. Updating system programsb. Click Continue c. Click Downloads and drivers Recovering from a POST/BIOS update failureAppendix B. Cleaning the mouse Cleaning an optical mouseCleaning a mouse with a ball 8. Replace the ball and the retainer ring Appendix C. Manual modem commands Basic AT commandsATH ENTER 36 User Guide Appendix C. Manual modem commands Extended AT commands38 User Guide MNP/V.42/V.42bis/V.44 commandsFax Class 2 commands Fax Class 1 commands40 User Guide Voice commandsAttention Switzerland User Telekom PTT SCR-BE Taximpulssperrfilter-12kHz PTT ArtBakom 93.0291.Z.N 42 User Guide Attention Lenovo Director of Licensing Appendix D. NoticesLenovo United States, Inc 500 Park Offices Drive, Hwy Research Triangle Park, NC U.S.ATelevision output notice Trademarks44 User Guide Index A Page Page 1P P/N 39J7710 Part Number 39J7710 Printed in USA