First Edition April Copyright Lenovo | Lenovo 606, 569, 568, 567

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First Edition (April 2012)

© Copyright Lenovo 2012.

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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 Static electricity prevention Important safety informationService and upgrades Power cords and power adapters Extension cords and related devices Heat and product ventilation Plugs and outletsExternal devices Modem safety information Operating environment Laser compliance statement Power supply statementCleaning and maintenance ThinkStation User Guide Features Product overview System management features Connectivity Security features Input/Output I/O featuresPower supply Preinstalled software programs Specifications Preinstalled operating system Software overview Software provided by Lenovo Adobe Reader Antivirus software ThinkVantage Rescue and RecoveryLenovo Solution Center Locations Front connector, control, and indicator locations Locating connectors on the rear of your computer Connector Description You use speech-recognition software Locating components Component locations Locating parts on the system board System board part locations Locating internal drives Drive bay locations Machine type and model label Machine type and model label ThinkStation User Guide Using the keyboard Using your computerFrequently asked questions Using Windows shortcut keys Adjusting audio Using the blue ThinkVantage buttonUsing the wheel mouse About your computer audio Using CDs and DVDs Setting the volume from the desktopSetting the volume from Control Panel Adding the volume icon to the taskbar Playing a CD or DVD Recording a CD or DVD Arranging your workspace Accessibility and comfortYou and your computer Comfort Electrical outlets and cable lengths Glare and lightingAir circulation Register your computer with Lenovo Voltage-selection switchReplacement power cords Moving your computer to another country or region ThinkStation User Guide Security features Security Locking the computer cover Locking the computer cover Installing a padlock Installing a padlock Attaching an integrated cable lock Using passwordsBios passwords Protecting data against viruses Windows passwordsUsing and understanding firewalls ThinkStation User Guide Installing external options Installing or replacing hardwareInstalling or replacing hardware Handling static-sensitive devices Removing and reinstalling the front bezel Removing the computer cover Installing or replacing a PCI card What to do next Opening the adapter card retainer Remove the new PCI card from its static-protective package Installing or replacing a memory module Installing a PCI card Removing the memory cooler Opening the retaining clips Installing or replacing the optical drive Installing the memory cooler Removing the optical drive Installing the optical drive Installing or replacing a hard disk drive Removing a hard disk drive Installing the hard disk drive into the bracket Installing a hard disk drive Installing or replacing a hard disk drive enablement module Connecting a SAS hard disk drive Removing the hard disk drive enablement module Replacing the card reader Removing the card reader Replacing the battery Installing the card reader Replacing the power supply assembly Removing the old battery 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 Replacing the rear fan assembly Removing the rear fan assembly Installing the rear fan assembly Replacing the keyboard or mouse Completing the parts replacement Obtaining device drivers ThinkStation User Guide Creating recovery media Recovery informationCreating and using recovery media Performing a backup operation Using recovery mediaPerforming backup and recovery operations Click the Restore your system from a backup icon Performing a recovery operationUsing the Rescue and Recovery workspace Creating a rescue medium Creating and using a rescue mediumUsing a rescue medium Reinstalling preinstalled device drivers Reinstalling preinstalled applications and device driversReinstalling preinstalled applications Solving recovery problems Reinstalling software programsReinstalling device drivers Recovery information ThinkStation User Guide Viewing and changing settings Using the Setup Utility programStarting the Setup Utility program Administrator Password Password considerationsPower-On Password Hard Disk Password Selecting a startup device Erasing lost or forgotten passwords clearing CmosEnabling or disabling a device Selecting or changing the startup device sequence Enabling ErP compliance mode and Deep SxSelecting a temporary startup device Exiting the Setup Utility program ThinkStation User Guide Installing Sata or SAS hard disk drives Configuring RAIDConfiguring RAID with Intel RSTe 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 system programs Using system programsUpdating flashing the Bios from a disc Click Downloads and drivers Updating flashing the Bios from your operating systemRecovering from a POST/BIOS update failure Getting the latest device drivers for your computer Preventing problemsKeeping your computer current Updating your operating system Using System Update Basics Keyboard Cleaning your computerComputer Optical mouse Moving your computer Good maintenance practicesCleaning a glass-screen surface Troubleshooting and diagnostics Basic troubleshooting Troubleshooting procedure Troubleshooting Audio problems No audio in Windows No audio in DOS applications or games CD problemsSound comes from one external speaker only Black screen instead of DVD video DVD problemsCD or DVD does not work Playback is very slow or choppy DVD movie will not playNo audio or intermittent audio while playing DVD movie Invalid disc or no disc found message Hard disk drive problems Intermittent problems Mouse or pointing device does not work Keyboard, mouse, or pointing device problemsAll or some keys on the keyboard do not work Pointer on the screen does not move smoothly with the mouse Wrong characters appear on the screen Monitor problemsWireless keyboard does not work Image appears to be flickering Image is discolored Your computer cannot connect to the network Ethernet problemsWake on LAN feature is not working Adapter stops working for no apparent reason Option problems An option that was just installed does not work An option that previously worked does not work now Performance and lockup problemsClick Disk Cleanup Insufficient free hard disk drive space Insufficient memory Printer problemsExcessive number of fragmented files Software does not work as expected Serial port problemsSoftware problems USB problems Lenovo Solution Center ThinkStation User Guide Getting information, help, and service Calling for service Help and serviceUsing the documentation and diagnostic programs Lenovo Support Web site Using other services Purchasing additional services ThinkStation User Guide Appendix A. System memory speed 105 ThinkStation User Guide Appendix B. Notices 107 Trademarks Electronic emissions notices Appendix C. Regulatory informationExport classification notice Federal Communications Commission Declaration of Conformity ThinkStation User Guide Appendix C. Regulatory information ThinkStation User Guide Recycling information Appendix D. Weee and recycling informationImportant information for the European Directive 2002/96/EC 113 Battery recycling information for Taiwan Recycling information for Brazil Battery recycling information for the European Union ThinkStation User Guide Index 117 Setting, changing, deleting 119 ThinkStation User Guide