Identifying parts on the system board | Lenovo 8380, 8288, 8342, 8329

Identifying parts on the system board

The system board (sometimes called the planar or motherboard) is the main circuit board in your computer. It provides basic computer functions and supports a variety of devices that are factory-installed or that you can install later.

The following illustration shows the locations of parts on the system board.

1	Microprocessor	11	Clear CMOS/Recovery jumper
2	Microprocessor fan connector	12	SATA connectors
3	Memory connector 1	13 Front panel USB connector
4	Memory connector 2	14 USB memory card reader connector
5	Speaker connector	15	System fan connector
6	Power connector	16 PCI Express x1 adapter connector
7	Diskette drive connector	17	PCI adapter connectors
8	IDE connector	18	Front audio connector
9	Battery	19	12v power connector
10	Front panel connector

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Lenovo 8380, 8288, 8342, 8329, 8297, 8326 manual Identifying parts on the system board

Contents

User Guide Types 8288, 8297 Types 8329, 8342 Page User Guide Types 8288, 8297 Types 8329, 8342 Page Contents Iv User Guide Important safety information Conditions that require immediate action General safety guidelines Service Power cords and power adapters Plugs and outlets Extension cords and related devicesBatteries CD and DVD drive safety Heat and product ventilation Lithium battery notice Additional safety informationTo connect To disconnect Modem safety information Laser compliance statement Power supply statement Overview Information resources Xiv User Guide Installing options Features Video subsystem Operating systems preinstalled varies by model type Specifications Available options Tools required Installing external options Handling static-sensitive devices Locating the connectors on the front of your computer Locating the connectors on the rear of your computer Connector Description Obtaining device drivers Removing the cover Locating components Identifying parts on the system board Installing memory What to do next Installing adapters What to do next Installing internal drives Drive specifications Installing options Installing a drive in bay 1 or bay Installing options Connecting drives Connecting the first optical drive Connecting a serial ATA hard disk drive Installing security features 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 the Setup Utility Starting the Setup Utility programViewing and changing settings Using passwords User Password Administrator PasswordSetting, changing, and deleting a password Using Security Profile by Device Selecting a temporary startup device Selecting a startup deviceChanging the startup device sequence Advanced settings Exiting from the Setup Utility program Appendix A. Updating system programs Updating flashing Bios from a diskette or CD-ROMSystem programs Updating flashing Bios from your operating system Recovering from a POST/BIOS update failure Cleaning an optical mouse Appendix B. Cleaning the mouseCleaning a mouse with a ball User Guide Appendix C. Manual modem commands Basic AT commands Low speaker volume Set Pulse dial as defaultSet Tone Dial as default Internal speaker on until carrier detected Extended AT commands MNP/V.42/V.42bis/V.44 commands Fax Class 1 commands Fax Class 2 commands Voice commands Appendix C. Manual modem commands User Guide Appendix D. Notices Television output notice Trademarks Index Password lost or forgotten Page Part Number 41D4435