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