ThinkStation User Guide | Lenovo 4105, 4157VJU, 4217 instruction

ThinkStation

User Guide

Machine Types: 4105, 4157, and 4217

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Lenovo 4105, 4157VJU, 4217 manual ThinkStation User Guide

Contents

ThinkStation User Guide Fifth Edition December Copyright Lenovo 2009 Contents Index Iii Introduction Iv ThinkStation User Guide Important safety information ThinkStation User Guide Comfort Arranging your workspaceGlare and lighting Electrical outlets and cable lengths Air circulation Connecting your computer Setting up your computer Line Setting up your computer If you have powered speakers with an ac power adapter Turning on computer power Installing other operating systems Finishing the software installationCompleting important tasks Updating your operating system Installing the computer on a rack shelf Installing external optionsFeatures Updating your antivirus software Input/Output I/O features System management featuresInternal drives Video subsystem Security features PowerSoftware programs, preinstalled Operating system, preinstalled Specifications Software overview Lenovo Solution CenterSoftware provided with your Windows operating system Software provided by Lenovo Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox PC-Doctor for Rescue and RecoveryAdobe Reader Starting the Setup Utility program Using the Setup UtilityViewing and changing settings Using passwords Administrator Password User PasswordSetting, changing, and deleting a password Enabling or disabling a device Exiting from the Setup Utility program Advanced settingsSelecting a startup device Selecting a temporary startup device ThinkStation User Guide Installing Sata hard disk drives and configuring RAID Installing hard disk drives and configuring RAIDInstalling Sata hard disk drives Select Devices IDE Drives Setup and press Enter Deleting RAID volumes Creating RAID volumesInstalling SAS hard disk drives and configuring RAID Installing SAS hard disk drives From the RAID Config menu, select Create array Entering the Marvell Bios Setup to configure SAS RAID From the RAID Config menu, select Spare Management Configuring the Marvell Bios Setup to delete an arrayFrom the RAID Config menu, select Delete array Updating flashing the Bios from a disc Using system programsUpdating system programs Recovering from a POST/BIOS update failure Updating flashing the Bios from your operating systemClick Downloads and drivers Basic troubleshooting Troubleshooting and diagnosticsSymptom Action Diagnostic programs Troubleshooting and diagnostics PC-Doctor for DOS Cleaning an optical mouse Troubleshooting and diagnostics ThinkStation User Guide Creating and using recovery media Recovery informationCreating recovery media Using recovery media Performing a backup operation Performing backup and recovery operations Using the Rescue and Recovery workspace Performing a recovery operationClick the Restore your system from a backup icon Creating and using rescue media Installing or reinstalling device drivers Using rescue mediaCreating rescue media Solving recovery problems Setting a rescue device in the startup sequence Information resources Getting information, help, and serviceOnline Books folder Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools Help and service Safety and WarrantyUsing the documentation and diagnostic programs Lenovo Support Web site Using other services Calling for service Purchasing additional services Basic AT commands Appendix A. Manual modem commands Extended AT commands Modem hangs up, returns to the Command Mode after Command Function Modem ignores the DTR signalGuard tone disabled Enable RTS/CTS hardware flow control Fax Class 1 commands MNP/V.42/V.42bis/V.44 commands Fax Class 2 commands Voice commands Appendix B. System memory speed Dimm type and speed PC3-8500U Appendix C. Notices European conformance CE mark Trademarks Television output noticeRecycling information for Brazil Appendix C. Notices ThinkStation User Guide Index Lenovo Solution Center Flashing Bios Antivirus software ThinkStation User Guide Page 53Y4306