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Starting the Setup Utility program	59
Viewing and changing settings	59
Using passwords	59
Password considerations	59
Power-On Password	60
Administrator Password	60
Hard Disk Password	60
Setting, changing, and deleting a password .	60
Erasing lost or forgotten passwords (clearing
CMOS)	60
Enabling or disabling a device	61
Selecting a startup device	61
Selecting a temporary startup device . . . .	61
Selecting or changing the startup device
sequence	62
Enabling ErP compliance mode	62
Smart performance choices	63
Exiting the Setup Utility program	63

Chapter 7. Configuring RAID	65
RAID Level	65
Configuring the system BIOS to enable SATA RAID
functionality	65
Creating RAID volumes	65
Deleting RAID volumes	66
Resetting disks to non-RAID	66
Chapter 8. Updating system
programs	67
Using system programs	67
Updating (flashing) the BIOS from a disc . . . .	67
Updating (flashing) the BIOS from your operating
system	68
Recovering from a POST/BIOS update failure . .	68
Chapter 9. Troubleshooting and
diagnostics	69
Basic troubleshooting	69
Diagnostic programs	70
Lenovo Solution Center	70
Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox	71
PC-Doctor for DOS	71

Lenovo Diagnostics	72
Cleaning an optical mouse	72

Chapter 10. Getting information, help,
and service	73
Information resources	73
Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools	73
Lenovo Welcome	73
Help and Support	73
Safety and Warranty	73
Lenovo Web site (http://www.lenovo.com) . .	73
Lenovo Support Web site	74
Help and service	74
Using the documentation and diagnostic
programs	74
Calling for service	74
Using other services	75
Purchasing additional services	75

Appendix A. Notices	77
Trademarks	78
Appendix B. Regulatory
information	79
Export classification notice	79
Television output notice	79
Electronic emissions notices	79
Federal Communications Commission
Declaration of Conformity	79
Additional regulatory information	81
Appendix C. WEEE and recycling
information	83
Important information for the European Directive
2002/96/EC	83
Recycling information	83
Recycling information for Brazil	84
Battery recycling information for Taiwan	84
Battery recycling information for the European
Union	85
Index	87

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ThinkStation User Guide Machine Types 7782, 7783, 7821, 7823, andThird Edition December Copyright Lenovo Contents Using the documentation and diagnostic ii ThinkStation User GuideImportant safety information Service and upgradesStatic electricity prevention Hazardous moving parts. Keep fingers and other body parts awayPower cords and power adapters Extension cords and related devicesExternal devices Plugs and outletsHeat and product ventilation Modem safety information Operating environmentPower supply statement Cleaning and maintenanceLaser compliance statement DANGERviii ThinkStation User Guide Features Chapter 1. Product overviewMicroprocessor MemorySystem management features ConnectivityInput/Output I/O features Power supplySecurity features Preinstalled software programsSpecifications DimensionsWeight EnvironmentLenovo Solution Center Software overviewSoftware provided by Lenovo Lenovo ThinkVantage ToolsProduct Recovery ThinkVantage Rescue and RecoveryAdobe Reader Antivirus softwareFigure 1. Front connector, control, and indicator locations Power switchUSB connector USB port Headphone connector Microphone connector USB connector USB portLocating connectors on the rear of your computer Figure 2. Rear connector locationsConnector DescriptionConnector DescriptionLocating components Figure 3. Component locationsLocating parts on the system board Figure 4. System board part locationsLocating internal drives Machine type and model labelBay 3 - Card reader drive bay Bay 4 - Secondary SATA hard disk drive bayFigure 6. Machine type and model label Machine type and model label14 ThinkStation User Guide Accessibility and comfort Chapter 2. You and your computerArranging your workspace ComfortAir circulation Glare and lightingElectrical outlets and cable lengths Voltage-selection switch Replacement power cordsRegister your computer with Lenovo Moving your computer to another country or region18 ThinkStation User Guide Security features Chapter 3. SecurityLocking the computer cover Figure 7. Installing a padlockUsing passwords BIOS passwordsAttaching an integrated cable lock Figure 8. Integrated cable lockWindows passwords Configuring the fingerprint readerUsing and understanding firewalls Protecting data against virusesChapter 3. Security 24 ThinkStation User Guide Chapter 4. Installing or replacing hardware Installing or replacing hardwareInstalling external options Handling static-sensitive devicesRemoving the computer cover Installing or replacing a PCI card Removing and reinstalling the front bezelWhat to do next Figure 11. Opening the PCI card latch 28 ThinkStation User Guide5. Remove the new PCI card from its static-protective package Figure 14. Installing a PCI card Installing or replacing a memory moduleWhat to do next Figure 15. Removing a memory module Figure 16. Opening the retaining clipsFigure 17. Installing a memory module Installing or replacing the optical driveWhat to do next Figure 19. Installing the optical drive retainer Figure 18. Removing the optical driveReplacing the card reader Figure 20. Installing the optical driveFigure 21. Connecting the optical drive What to do nextFigure 23. Installing the card reader retainer Figure 22. Removing the card readerReplacing the power supply assembly What to do nextHazardous moving parts. Keep fingers and other body parts away 36 ThinkStation User GuideFigure 24. Removing the screws for the power supply assembly What to do next Replacing the heat sink and fan assembly38 ThinkStation User Guide Figure 25. Removing the heat sink and fan assembly What to do nextReplacing the primary hard disk drive Figure 26. Removing the primary hard disk drive11. Align the drive cage pivot pin with the slot cage into the chassis Figure 28. Installing the primary hard disk drive Replacing the secondary hard disk driveWhat to do next Chapter 4. Installing or replacing hardware Figure 30. Installing the hard disk drive into the bracketFigure 29. Removing the secondary hard disk drive Figure 31. Installing the secondary hard disk drive Replacing the front fan assemblyWhat to do next Figure 32. Removing the front fan assembly Figure 33. Installing the front fan assembly Replacing the rear fan assemblyWhat to do next Figure 34. Removing the rear fan assembly Figure 35. Installing the rear fan assembly Replacing the keyboard or mouseWhat to do next Figure 36. Connecting the USB keyboard or mouse Completing the parts replacementWhat to do next Obtaining device drivers Creating and using recovery media Chapter 5. Recovery informationCreating recovery media Performing backup and recovery operations Using recovery mediaPerforming a backup operation Performing a recovery operation Using the Rescue and Recovery workspace3. Click the Restore your system from a backup icon Chapter 5. Recovery informationCreating and using a rescue medium Using a rescue mediumCreating a rescue medium 54 ThinkStation User GuideReinstalling preinstalled applications Reinstalling preinstalled applications and device driversReinstalling preinstalled device drivers Reinstalling software programs Reinstalling device driversSolving recovery problems 56 ThinkStation User GuideChapter 5. Recovery information 58 ThinkStation User Guide Chapter 6. Using the Setup Utility program Starting the Setup Utility programViewing and changing settings Password considerationsPower-On Password Administrator PasswordHard Disk Password Setting, changing, and deleting a passwordEnabling or disabling a device Selecting a startup deviceSelecting a temporary startup device USB SetupEnabling ErP compliance mode Selecting or changing the startup device sequence62 ThinkStation User Guide Smart performance choices Exiting the Setup Utility programBetter Acoustic Performance default choice Better Thermal Performance 64 ThinkStation User Guide Chapter 7. Configuring RAID Configuring the system BIOS to enable SATA RAID functionalityCreating RAID volumes RAID LevelResetting disks to non-RAID Deleting RAID volumes66 ThinkStation User Guide Updating flashing the BIOS from a disc Using system programsChapter 8. Updating system programs Recovering from a POST/BIOS update failure Updating flashing the BIOS from your operating systemb. Click Downloads and drivers Chapter 9. Troubleshooting and diagnostics Basic troubleshootingLenovo Solution Center Diagnostic programs70 ThinkStation User Guide Creating a diagnostic disc Running the diagnostic program from a diagnostic discLenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox PC-Doctor for DOSCleaning an optical mouse Lenovo Diagnostics72 ThinkStation User Guide Chapter 10. Getting information, help, and service Safety and WarrantyInformation resources Lenovo ThinkVantage ToolsHelp and service Using the documentation and diagnostic programsCalling for service Lenovo Support Web siteUsing other services Purchasing additional services76 ThinkStation User Guide Lenovo United States, Inc 1009 Think Place - Building One Appendix A. NoticesMorrisville, NC U.S.A Attention Lenovo Director of Licensing Trademarks Appendix B. Regulatory information Export classification noticeTelevision output notice Electronic emissions noticesGerman Class B compliance statement Deutschsprachiger EU Hinweis Industry Canada Class B emission compliance statementDeutschland Additional regulatory information Lenovo product service information for TaiwanKorea Class B compliance statement Japanese VCCI Class B statement Keyboard and mouse compliance statement for Taiwan82 ThinkStation User Guide Appendix C. WEEE and recycling information Important information for the European Directive 2002/96/ECRecycling information EU OnlyBattery recycling information for Taiwan Recycling information for BrazilDeclarações de Reciclagem no Brasil Descarte de um Produto Lenovo Fora de UsoBattery recycling information for the European Union Appendix C. WEEE and recycling information86 ThinkStation User Guide Index Power-On Password passwordsfeatures rear connectorsPage 90 ThinkStation User Guide Page 0A74582 Part Number 0A74582 Printed in USA 1P P/N 0A74582