Overview, Information resources | Lenovo 9213, 9212 manual

Overview

Thank you for selecting this ThinkCentre computer. Your computer incorporates many of the latest advances in computer technology and can be upgraded as your needs change.

Adding hardware options to your computer is an easy way to increase its capabilities. Instructions for installing external and internal options are included in this publication. When adding an option, use these instructions along with the instructions that come along with the option.

Information resources

The Quick Reference that comes with your computer provides information for installing your computer and starting the operating system. It also includes basic troubleshooting information, software recovery procedures, help and service information, and warranty information.

The Access IBM program, on your desktop, provides a link to more information about your computer.

If you have Internet access, the most up-to-date information for your computer is available from the World Wide Web.

You can find the following information:

vCRU removal and installation instructions

vPublications

vTroubleshooting information

vParts information

vDownloads and drivers

vLinks to other useful sources of information

vSupport phone list

To access this information, point your browser to:

http://www.lenovo.com/think/support

© Lenovo 2005. Portions © IBM Corp. 2005.

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Lenovo 9213, 9212 manual Overview, Information resources

Contents

User Guide Types 9212 Page User Guide Types 9212 Page Contents Iv User Guide Conditions that require immediate action Important safety information Service General safety guidelines Extension cords and related devices Power cords and power adapters Batteries Plugs and outlets Heat and product ventilation CD and DVD drive safety Additional safety information Lithium battery noticeTo connect To disconnect Laser compliance statement Modem safety information Power supply statement Information resources Overview Xiv User Guide Features Installing options Memory Operating systems, preinstalled varies by model type Available options Tools required Specifications 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 Identifying parts on the system board Locating components Installing memory modules What to do next Installing adapters What to do next Drive specifications Installing internal drives User Guide Installing a drive in bay 1 or bay Installing a hard disk drive in bay Installing options Connecting the first optical drive Connecting drives Installing security features Connecting a serial ATA hard disk drive Password protection Changing the batteryPadlock Erasing a lost or forgotten password clearing Cmos Replacing the cover and connecting the cables Using the Setup Utility program Setting, changing, and deleting a password Using Security Profile by DeviceSelecting a startup device Exiting from the Setup Utility program Selecting a temporary startup deviceChanging the startup sequence User Guide System programs Updating flashing Bios from a diskette or CD-ROMUpdating flashing Bios from your operating system Appendix A. Updating system programs Recovering from a POST/BIOS update failure Appendix B. Cleaning the mouse Cleaning an optical 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 Sata connectors Page Part Number 39J7678