Installing adapters | Lenovo 3000 J Series specs

Installing adapters

This section provides information and instructions for installing and removing adapters. Your computer has four expansion connectors. There are two connectors for PCI adapters, one connector for a PCI Express x1 adapter, and one connector for a PCI Express x16 graphics adapter connector (some models).

To install an adapter:

1.Remove the cover. See “Removing the cover” on page 20.

2.Remove the adapter connector cover for the appropriate expansion connector.

3.Remove the adapter from its static-protective package.

4.Install the adapter into the appropriate connector on the system board.

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Lenovo 3000 J Series manual Installing adapters

Contents

User Guide Lenovo 3000 J Series Page Lenovo 3000 J Series Page Contents Getting information, help Conditions that require immediate action Important safety information Service and upgrades General safety guidelines Static electricity prevention Power cords and power adapters Viii User Guide Extension cords and related devices Voltage-selection switchPlugs and outlets Batteries External devicesHeat and product ventilation Operating environment Lithium battery notice Electrical current safety informationTo connect To disconnect Laser compliance statement Modem safety information Additional safety information Power supply statementData safety Cleaning and maintenance Introduction Xvi User Guide Comfort Arranging your workspaceGlare and lighting Electrical outlets and cable lengths Air circulation Connecting your computer Setting up your computer User Guide Setting up your computer User Guide 1394 User Guide Finishing the software installation Turning on powerCompleting important tasks Shutting down the computer Installing other operating systemsUpdating your operating system Updating your antivirus software Features Installing options Memory Input/output features Available options Tools required SpecificationsHandling static-sensitive devices Installing external options Locating the connectors on the front of your computer Locating the connectors on the rear of your computer Connector Description Obtaining device drivers Removing the cover Identifying parts on the system board Locating components User Guide Installing options What to do next Installing memory Installing adapters Secure the adapter with the screw as shown Drive specifications Installing internal drives User Guide Installing a drive User Guide Installing options Connecting the first CD drive or DVD drive Connecting a serial ATA hard disk drive Installing security features Changing the battery Password protectionPadlock loop Installing options Erasing a lost or forgotten password clearing Cmos Replacing the cover and connecting the cables User Guide Creating and using the Product Recovery disc Recovering software Performing backup and recovery operations Using the Rescue and Recovery workspace Creating and using rescue media To create rescue media, do the following Creating and using a Recovery Repair diskette Recovering or installing device drivers Solving recovery problems Setting a rescue device in the startup sequence User Guide Using passwords Using the Setup UtilityStarting the Setup Utility program Viewing and changing settings Setting, changing, and deleting a password Password considerationsUser Password Administrator Password Selecting a startup device Using Security Profile by DeviceSelecting a temporary startup device Exiting from the Setup Utility program Advanced settingsChanging the startup device sequence Updating flashing Bios from a diskette Using system programsUpdating system programs User Guide Basic troubleshooting Troubleshooting and diagnosticsSymptom Action Diagnostic programs PC-Doctor for DOS PC-Doctor for Windows Creating diagnostic diskettes PC-Doctor for Windows PE Cleaning the mouseOptical mouse Non-optical mouse Troubleshooting and diagnostics User Guide Lenovo Care Getting information, help, and serviceInformation resources Online Books folder Warranty and safety Access Help Using the documentation and diagnostic programs Help and serviceCalling for service Purchasing additional services Using other services Basic AT commands Appendix A. Manual modem commands Internal speaker on until carrier detected Low speaker volumeSet Pulse dial as default Set Tone Dial as default Extended AT commands MNP/V.42/V.42bis/V.44 commands Fax Class 2 commands Fax Class 1 commands Voice commands Appendix A. Manual modem commands User Guide Appendix B. Notices Trademarks Television output notice Index 14, 22, 23 Page Part Number