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Lenovo 3000 J Series manual Locating components, Identifying parts on the system board

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Locating components

Locating components

The following illustration will help you locate the various components in your computer.

1	Microprocessor and heat sink	5	PCI adapter connectors
2	Memory modules	6	PCI adapter
3	PCI Express x1 adapter connector	7	Power supply assembly
	(some models)
4	PCI Express x16 graphics adapter
	connector (some models)

Identifying parts on the system board

The system board (sometimes called the planar or motherboard) is the main circuit board in your computer. It provides basic computer functions and supports a variety of devices that are factory-installed or that you can install later.

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Lenovo 3000 J Series manual Locating components, Identifying parts on the system board

Contents

Types 7387, 7388, 7389, 7393, 7394, User Guide Lenovo 3000 J SeriesPage Lenovo 3000 J Series Fourth Edition February Copyright Lenovo 2005, Contents Appendix B. Notices and servicecommands . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chapter 8. Getting information, helpConditions that require immediate action Important safety informationService and upgrades General safety guidelinesStatic electricity prevention Power cords and power adaptersviiiUser Guide Voltage-selectionswitch Extension cords and related devicesPlugs and outlets xUser Guide External devicesBatteries Heat and product ventilationOperating environment Electrical current safety information Lithium battery noticeDo not Laser compliance statement Modem safety informationAdditional safety information Power supply statementData safety Cleaning and maintenanceIntroduction xviUser Guide Chapter 1. Arranging your workspace ComfortGlare and lighting Electrical outlets and cable lengths Air circulationConnecting your computer Chapter 2. Setting up your computer4User Guide Chapter 2. Setting up your computer PHONE LINEPHONE LINE b.Connect the ac adapter cable to the speaker b. Connect the speakers to the computer 8User Guide Turning on power Finishing the software installationCompleting important tasks Shutting down the computer Installing other operating systemsUpdating your operating system Updating your antivirus softwareFeatures Chapter 3. Installing optionsVideo subsystem System management featuresMemory Internal drivesPreinstalled software Input/output featuresPower Security featuresOperating systems, tested for compatibility1 Available optionsDimensions SpecificationsTools required Handling static-sensitivedevicesInstalling external options 4USB connector 1Headphone connector3USB connector 2Microphone connectorPower connector Description ConnectorRemoving the cover Obtaining device driversIdentifying parts on the system board Locating componentsMicroprocessor and heat sink Microprocessor fan connector What to do next Installing memoryInstalling adapters 5.Secure the adapter with the screw as shown Drive specifications Installing internal drivesNotes Installing a drive 30User Guide 6.Remove the metal shield from the drive bay by inserting a flat-bladescrewdriver into one of the slots and gently prying it loose Connecting the first CD drive or DVD drive Connecting an additional CD drive or DVD drive32User Guide Connecting a serial ATA hard disk drive Installing security features34User Guide Password protectionChanging the battery Padlock loopTo change the battery 9.Turn on the computer and all attached devices Replacing the cover and connecting the cables 38User Guide Creating and using the Product Recovery disc Chapter 4. Recovering softwarePerforming backup and recovery operations Using the Rescue and Recovery workspace Notes Creating and using rescue mediaCreating and using a Recovery Repair diskette To create rescue media, do the followingTo use rescue media, do one of the following Recovering or installing device drivers Solving recovery problems Setting a rescue device in the startup sequence46User Guide Using passwords Chapter 5. Using the Setup UtilityStarting the Setup Utility program Viewing and changing settingsSetting, changing, and deleting a password Password considerationsUser Password Administrator Password3.Select Security Profile by Device Using Security Profile by DeviceSelecting a startup device Selecting a temporary startup deviceAdvanced settings Exiting from the Setup Utility programChanging the startup device sequence Using system programs Updating flashing BIOS from a disketteChapter 6. Updating system programs 52User Guide Basic troubleshooting Chapter 7. Troubleshooting and diagnosticsDiagnostic programs Creating a diagnostic CD image PC-Doctorfor WindowsPC-Doctorfor DOS Running diagnostics from the CD or diskettes Creating diagnostic diskettesCleaning the mouse PC-Doctorfor Windows PEOptical mouse Non-opticalmouse 11.Reconnect the mouse cable to the computer 60User Guide Lenovo Care Chapter 8. Getting information, help, and serviceInformation resources Online Books folderWarranty and safety Access HelpHelp and service Using the documentation and diagnostic programsCalling for service Purchasing additional services Using other servicesBasic AT commands Appendix A. Manual modem commandsCommand Extended AT commands MNP/V.42/V.42bis/V.44 commands Fax Class 2 commands Fax Class 1 commandsVoice commands Attention Switzerland User Telekom PTT SCR-BE Taximpulssperrfilter-12kHzPTT Art. Bakom 93.0291.Z.N 72User Guide Research Triangle Park, NC U.S.A Appendix B. NoticesLenovo United States, Inc 500 Park Offices Drive, Hwy.Trademarks Television output noticeIndex A Page Page 1P P/N: Part Number: Printed in USA