Product overview, Features | Lenovo 568, 569, 606, 567 specs

Chapter 1. Product overview

This chapter provides information about the computer features, specifications, software programs provided by Lenovo, and locations of connectors, components, parts on the system board, and internal drives.

Features

This section introduces the computer features. The information covers a variety of models.

To view the information about your specific model, do one of the following:

•Go into the Setup Utility program by following the instructions in Chapter 7 “Using the Setup Utility program” on page 65. Then, select Main ➙ System Summary to view the information.

•In the Windows environment, click Start, right-click Computer, and select Properties to view the information.

Microprocessor

Your computer comes with an Intel® Xeon® microprocessor. The processor speed, the number of the available processor cores, and the internal cache vary by machine type.

Memory

Your computer supports up to eight DDR3 ECC UDIMMs (double data rate 3 error correction code unbuffered dual inline memory modules) or DDR3 ECC RDIMMs (double data rate 3 error correction code registered dual inline memory modules).

Internal drives

•Optical drive: DVD-ROM, DVD-R/W, or Blu-ray (optional)

•Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) hard disk drive

Note: To support SAS hard disk drives, an optional SAS hard disk drive enablement module or a RAID-on-Chip (ROC) card is required.

•Serial Advanced Technology Attachment (SATA) hard disk drive

•Solid state drive

Video subsystem

•Two Peripheral Component Interconnect (PCI) Express x16 graphics card slots on the system board for discrete graphics cards

For more information, see “Locating parts on the system board” on page 11.

Audio subsystem

•Integrated high-definition (HD) audio

•Audio line-in connector, audio line-out connector, and microphone connector on the rear panel

•Microphone connector and headphone connector on the front panel

•Internal speaker

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Contents

ThinkStation User Guide First Edition April Copyright Lenovo Contents Using the Setup Utility Program Appendix A. System memory Speed 105 Appendix B. Notices 107 Iv ThinkStation User Guide Service and upgrades Important safety informationStatic electricity prevention Extension cords and related devices Power cords and power adapters External devices Plugs and outletsHeat and product ventilation Operating environment Modem safety information Cleaning and maintenance Power supply statementLaser compliance statement ThinkStation User Guide Product overview Features Connectivity System management features Power supply Input/Output I/O featuresSecurity features Preinstalled software programs Preinstalled operating system Specifications Software provided by Lenovo Software overview Lenovo Solution Center ThinkVantage Rescue and RecoveryAdobe Reader Antivirus software Locations Front connector, control, and indicator locations Connector Description Locating connectors on the rear of your computer You use speech-recognition software Component locations Locating components System board part locations Locating parts on the system board Drive bay locations Locating internal drives Machine type and model label Machine type and model label ThinkStation User Guide Frequently asked questions Using your computerUsing the keyboard Using Windows shortcut keys Using the wheel mouse Using the blue ThinkVantage buttonAdjusting audio About your computer audio Setting the volume from Control Panel Setting the volume from the desktopUsing CDs and DVDs Adding the volume icon to the taskbar Recording a CD or DVD Playing a CD or DVD You and your computer Accessibility and comfortArranging your workspace Comfort Air circulation Glare and lightingElectrical outlets and cable lengths Replacement power cords Voltage-selection switchRegister your computer with Lenovo Moving your computer to another country or region ThinkStation User Guide Security Security features Locking the computer cover Locking the computer cover Installing a padlock Installing a padlock Bios passwords Using passwordsAttaching an integrated cable lock Using and understanding firewalls Windows passwordsProtecting data against viruses ThinkStation User Guide Installing or replacing hardware Installing or replacing hardwareInstalling external options Handling static-sensitive devices Removing the computer cover Removing and reinstalling the front bezel What to do next Installing or replacing a PCI card Opening the adapter card retainer Remove the new PCI card from its static-protective package Installing a PCI card Installing or replacing a memory module Removing the memory cooler Opening the retaining clips Installing the memory cooler Installing or replacing the optical drive Removing the optical drive Installing the optical drive Removing a hard disk drive Installing or replacing a hard disk drive Installing the hard disk drive into the bracket Installing a hard disk drive Connecting a SAS hard disk drive Installing or replacing a hard disk drive enablement module Removing the hard disk drive enablement module Replacing the card reader Removing the card reader Installing the card reader Replacing the battery Removing the old battery Replacing the power supply assembly Installing or replacing hardware Removing the screws for the power supply assembly Replacing the heat sink and fan assembly Removing the heat sink and fan assembly Removing the rear fan assembly Replacing the rear fan assembly Replacing the keyboard or mouse Installing the rear fan assembly Obtaining device drivers Completing the parts replacement ThinkStation User Guide Creating and using recovery media Recovery informationCreating recovery media Performing backup and recovery operations Using recovery mediaPerforming a backup operation Using the Rescue and Recovery workspace Performing a recovery operationClick the Restore your system from a backup icon Using a rescue medium Creating and using a rescue mediumCreating a rescue medium Reinstalling preinstalled applications Reinstalling preinstalled applications and device driversReinstalling preinstalled device drivers Reinstalling device drivers Reinstalling software programsSolving recovery problems Recovery information ThinkStation User Guide Starting the Setup Utility program Using the Setup Utility programViewing and changing settings Power-On Password Password considerationsAdministrator Password Hard Disk Password Enabling or disabling a device Erasing lost or forgotten passwords clearing CmosSelecting a startup device Selecting a temporary startup device Enabling ErP compliance mode and Deep SxSelecting or changing the startup device sequence Exiting the Setup Utility program ThinkStation User Guide Configuring RAID with Intel RSTe Configuring RAIDInstalling Sata or SAS hard disk drives Entering the Intel RSTe configuration utility Resetting hard disk drives to non-RAID Entering the LSI MegaRAID Bios configuration utility Configuring RAID Setting the hot spare hard disk drive 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 Keeping your computer current Preventing problemsGetting the latest device drivers for your computer Updating your operating system Basics Using System Update Computer Cleaning your computerKeyboard Optical mouse Cleaning a glass-screen surface Good maintenance practicesMoving your computer Basic troubleshooting Troubleshooting and diagnostics Troubleshooting Troubleshooting procedure No audio in Windows Audio problems Sound comes from one external speaker only CD problemsNo audio in DOS applications or games CD or DVD does not work DVD problemsBlack screen instead of DVD video No audio or intermittent audio while playing DVD movie DVD movie will not playPlayback is very slow or choppy Invalid disc or no disc found message Intermittent problems Hard disk drive problems All or some keys on the keyboard do not work Keyboard, mouse, or pointing device problemsMouse or pointing device does not work Pointer on the screen does not move smoothly with the mouse Wireless keyboard does not work Monitor problemsWrong characters appear on the screen Image is discolored Image appears to be flickering Wake on LAN feature is not working Ethernet problemsYour computer cannot connect to the network Adapter stops working for no apparent reason An option that was just installed does not work Option problems Click Disk Cleanup Performance and lockup problemsAn option that previously worked does not work now Insufficient free hard disk drive space Excessive number of fragmented files Printer problemsInsufficient memory Software problems Serial port problemsSoftware does not work as expected USB problems Lenovo Solution Center ThinkStation User Guide Getting information, help, and service Using the documentation and diagnostic programs Help and serviceCalling for service Lenovo Support Web site Purchasing additional services Using other services ThinkStation User Guide 105 Appendix A. System memory speed ThinkStation User Guide 107 Appendix B. Notices Trademarks Export classification notice Appendix C. Regulatory informationElectronic emissions notices Federal Communications Commission Declaration of Conformity ThinkStation User Guide Appendix C. Regulatory information ThinkStation User Guide Important information for the European Directive 2002/96/EC Appendix D. Weee and recycling informationRecycling information 113 Recycling information for Brazil Battery recycling information for Taiwan Battery recycling information for the European Union ThinkStation User Guide 117 Index Setting, changing, deleting 119 ThinkStation User Guide