Operating systems preinstalled varies by model type | Lenovo 8342

Expansion

vFour drive bays

vTwo standard peripheral component interconnect (PCI) adapter connectors

vOne PCI Express x1 adapter connector

Power

v230 W power supply with manual voltage selection switch (some models)

vAutomatic 50/60 Hz input frequency switching

vAdvanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) support

Security features

vKeyboard with fingerprint reader (some models, use the ThinkVantage Productivity Center program to find more information)

vUser and administrator passwords for BIOS access

vSupport for the addition of an integrated cable lock (Kensington lock) to secure the cover

vSupport for the addition of a padlock to secure the cover

vStartup sequence control

vStartup without diskette drive, keyboard, or mouse

vUnattended start mode

vDiskette and hard disk I/O control

vSerial and parallel port I/O control

vSecurity profile by device

Preinstalled software

Your computer might come with preinstalled software. If it does, an operating system, device drivers to support built-in features, and other support programs are included.

Operating systems preinstalled (varies by model type)

Note: Not all countries or regions will have these operating systems.

vMicrosoft® Windows® XP Home

vMicrosoft Windows XP Professional

Operating systems certified or tested for compatibility1

vMicrosoft Windows 2000

vLinux®

1.The operating systems listed here are being certified or tested for compatibility at the time this publication goes to press. Additional operating systems might be identified by Lenovo as compatible with your computer following the publication of this booklet. Corrections and additions to this list are subject to change. To determine if an operating system has been certified or tested for compatibility, check the Web site of the operating system vendor.

Chapter 1. Installing options 3

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Lenovo 8342, 8288, 8329, 8297, 8380, 8326 manual Operating systems preinstalled varies by model type

Contents

User Guide Types 8288, 8297 Types 8329, 8342 Page User Guide Types 8288, 8297 Types 8329, 8342 Page Contents Iv User Guide Conditions that require immediate action Important safety information Service General safety guidelines Power cords and power adapters Plugs and outlets Extension cords and related devicesBatteries Heat and product ventilation CD and DVD drive safety Lithium battery notice Additional safety informationTo connect To disconnect Laser compliance statement Modem safety information Power supply statement Information resources Overview Xiv User Guide Features Installing options Video subsystem Operating systems preinstalled varies by model type Specifications Tools required Available options Handling static-sensitive devices Installing external options Locating the connectors on the front of your computer Locating the connectors on the rear of your computer Obtaining device drivers Connector Description Removing the cover Locating components Identifying parts on the system board What to do next Installing memory Installing adapters What to do next Drive specifications Installing internal drives Installing options Installing a drive in bay 1 or bay Installing options Connecting the first optical drive Connecting drives Installing security features Connecting a serial ATA hard disk drive Integrated cable lock Changing the battery Password protectionPadlock Erasing a lost or forgotten password clearing Cmos Replacing the cover and connecting the cables User Guide Using passwords Using the Setup UtilityStarting the Setup Utility program Viewing and changing settings Using Security Profile by Device User PasswordAdministrator Password Setting, changing, and deleting a password Selecting a temporary startup device Selecting a startup deviceChanging the startup device sequence Exiting from the Setup Utility program Advanced settings Appendix A. Updating system programs Updating flashing Bios from a diskette or CD-ROMSystem programs Recovering from a POST/BIOS update failure Updating flashing Bios from your operating system Cleaning an optical mouse Appendix B. Cleaning the mouseCleaning a mouse with a ball User Guide Basic AT commands Appendix C. 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 C. Manual modem commands User Guide Appendix D. Notices Trademarks Television output notice Index Password lost or forgotten Page Part Number 41D4435