ThinkCentre
User Guide
Note
Before using this information and the product it supports, be sure to read the Safety and Warranty Guide that came with this product and Appendix B, “Notices,” on page 65.
Second Edition (October 2007)
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This User Guide contains the following information:
vChapter 1, “Important safety information,” on page 1 provides information about where to find safety information for this product.
vChapter 2, “Arranging your workspace,” on page 3 provides information about setting up your computer for comfort and the impact of light sources, air circulation, and electrical outlets.
vChapter 3, “Setting up your computer,” on page 5 provides information about setting up your computer and software and operating system installation.
vChapter 4, “Software overview,” on page 29 contains an overview of the factory installed software installed on your computer.
vChapter 5, “Using the Setup Utility,” on page 31 provides instructions on how to view and change the configuration settings of your computer.
vChapter 6, “Updating system programs,” on page 35 provides information about updating POST/BIOS and how to recover from a POST/BIOS update failure.
vChapter 7, “Troubleshooting and diagnostics,” on page 37 provides information about basic troubleshooting and diagnostic tools for your computer.
vChapter 8, “Recovering software,” on page 45 provides instructions on how to use the ThinkVantage® Rescue and Recovery™ program to create product recovery disks, back up data, recover software, and restore the entire contents of your hard disk to a previously saved state.
vChapter 9, “Getting information, help, and service,” on page 53 provides information about the wide variety of helpful resources available from Lenovo.
vAppendix A, “Manual modem commands,” on page 57 provides commands for manually programming your modem.
vAppendix B, “Notices,” on page 65 provides notices and trademark information.
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CAUTION:
Before using this manual, it is important that you read and understand all the related safety information for this product. Refer to the Safety and Warranty Guide that you received with this product for the latest safety information. Reading and understanding this safety information reduces the risk of personal injury and or damage to your product.
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To get the most from your computer, arrange both the equipment you use and your work area to suit your needs and the kind of work you do. Your comfort is of foremost importance, but light sources, air circulation, and the location of electrical outlets can also affect the way you arrange your workspace.
Although no single working position is ideal for everyone, here are a few guidelines to help you find a position that suits you best.
Sitting in the same position for a long time can cause fatigue. The backrest and seat of your chair should adjust independently and provide good support. The seat should have a curved front to relieve pressure on the thighs. Adjust the seat so that your thighs are parallel to the floor and your feet are either flat on the floor or on a footrest.
When using the keyboard, keep your forearms parallel to the floor and your wrists in a comfortable position. Use a light touch on the keyboard and your hands and fingers relaxed. Change the angle of the keyboard for maximum comfort by adjusting the position of the keyboard feet.
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Adjust the monitor so the top of the screen is at, or slightly below, eye level. Place the monitor at a comfortable viewing distance, usually 51 to 61 cm (20 to 24 in.), and position it so you can view it without having to twist your body. Also, position other equipment you use regularly, such as the telephone or a mouse, within easy reach.
Position the monitor to minimize glare and reflections from overhead lights, windows, and other light sources. Reflected light from shiny surfaces can cause annoying reflections on your monitor screen. Place the monitor at right angles to windows and other light sources, when possible. Reduce overhead lighting, if necessary, by turning off lights or using lower wattage bulbs. If you install the monitor near a window, use curtains or blinds to block the sunlight. You can adjust the brightness and contrast controls on the monitor as the room lighting changes throughout the day.
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Where it is impossible to avoid reflections or to adjust the lighting, an antiglare filter placed over the screen might be helpful. However, these filters might affect the clarity of the image on the screen; try them only after you have exhausted other methods of reducing glare.
Dust buildup compounds problems associated with glare. Remember to clean your monitor screen periodically using a soft cloth moistened with a nonabrasive liquid glass cleaner.
Your computer and monitor produce heat. The computer has a fan that pulls in fresh air and forces out hot air. The monitor lets hot air escape through vents. Blocking the air vents can cause overheating, which might result in a malfunction or damage. Place the computer and monitor so that nothing blocks the air vents; usually, 51 mm (2 in.) of air space is sufficient. Also, make sure the vented air is not blowing on someone else.
The location of electrical outlets, the length of power cords and cables that connect to the monitor, printer, and other devices might determine the final placement of your computer.
When arranging your workspace:
vAvoid the use of extension cords. When possible, plug the computer power cord directly into an electrical outlet.
vKeep power cords and cables neatly routed away from walkways and other areas where they might get kicked accidentally.
For more information about power cords, refer to the Safety and Warranty Guide that was provided with your computer.
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Read and understand the Safety and Warranty Guide before you set up your computer. Reading and understanding the safety information reduces the risk of personal injury and or damage to your product.
Set up your computer in the best possible work area that suits your needs and habits. For more information, see Chapter 2, “Arranging your workspace,” on page 3.
Use the following information when connecting your computer.
vLook for the small connector icons on the back of your computer. Match the connectors to the icons.
vIf your computer cables and connector panel have color-coded connectors, match the color of the cable end with the color of the connector. For example, match a blue cable end with a blue connector or a red cable end with a red connector.
Note: Depending on your model type, your computer might not have all of the connectors that are described in this section.
1.Check the position of the voltage-selection switch on the rear of the computer. Use a ballpoint pen to slide the switch, if necessary.
Note: Some computers do not have a voltage switch. These computers automatically control the voltage.
vIf the voltage supply range is 100–127 V ac, set the switch to 115 V.
vIf the voltage supply range is 200–240 V ac, set the switch to 230 V.
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2.Connect the keyboard cable to the appropriate keyboard connector, either the standard keyboard connector 1 or the Universal Serial Bus (USB) connector
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Note: Some models will have keyboards with a fingerprint reader. After you setup and turn on your computer, refer to the Access Help online help system for information about your fingerprint reader. See “Access Help” on page 54 for instructions on how to open the online help system.
3. Connect the USB mouse cable to the USB connector.
4.Connect the monitor cable to the monitor connector on the computer.
v If you have a Video Graphics Array (VGA) Standard monitor, connect the cable to the connector as shown.
Note: If your model has two monitor connectors, be sure to use the connector on the graphics adapter.
vIf you have a digital video interface (DVI) monitor, your computer must have an adapter installed that supports the DVI monitor. Connect the cable to the connector as shown.
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5. If you have a modem, connect the modem using the following information.
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2 In the United States and other countries or regions that use the RJ-11 telephone outlet, attach one end of the telephone cable to the telephone and the other end to the telephone connector on the back of the computer. Attach one end of the modem cable to the modem connector on the back of the computer and the other end to the telephone outlet.
3 In countries or regions that do not use RJ-11 telephone outlets, a splitter or converter is required to attach the cables to the telephone outlet, as shown at the top of the illustration. You also can use the splitter or converter without the telephone, as shown at the bottom of the illustration.
6.If you have audio devices, attach them using the following instructions. For more information about speakers, see steps 7 and 8 on page 8.
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7. If you have powered speakers with an ac adapter:
a.Connect the cable that runs between the speakers, if necessary. On some speakers, this cable is permanently attached.
b.Connect the ac adapter cable to the speaker.
c.Connect the speakers to the computer.
d.Connect the ac adapter to the ac power source.
8.If you have unpowered speakers with no ac adapter:
a.Connect the cable that runs between the speakers, if necessary. On some speakers, this cable is permanently attached.
b.Connect the speakers to the computer.
9.Connect any additional devices that you have. Your computer might not have all connectors that are shown.
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10. Connect the power cords to properly grounded electrical outlets.
Note: For more information about connectors, refer to the Access Help online help system. See “Access Help” on page 54 for instructions on how to open the online help system.
Turn on the monitor and other external devices first, and then turn on the computer. When the power-on self-test (POST) is finished, the logo window closes. If your computer has preinstalled software, the software installation program starts.
If you experience any problems during startup, see Chapter 7, “Troubleshooting and diagnostics,” on page 37. For additional help, refer to Chapter 9, “Getting information, help, and service,” on page 53. You can get help and information by telephone through the Customer Support Center. Refer to the safety and warranty information that is provided with your computer for the Service and Support worldwide telephone list.
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Important
Read the license agreements carefully before using the programs on this computer. These agreements detail your rights, obligations, and warranties for the software on this computer. By using these programs, you accept the terms of the agreements. If you do not accept the agreements, do not use the programs. Instead, promptly return the entire computer for a full refund.
The first time you start your computer, follow the instructions on the screen to complete the software installation. If you do not complete the software installation the first time the computer is turned on, unpredictable results might occur. When the installation is complete, refer to the Access Help online help system to learn more about your computer. See “Access Help” on page 54 for instructions on how to open the online help system.
Note: Some models might have a multilingual version of Microsoft® Windows® operating system preinstalled. If your computer has the multilingual version, you will be prompted to choose a language during the installation process. After installation, the language version can be changed through the Windows Control Panel.
After you have set up your computer, perform the following tasks, which will save you time and trouble later:
vCreate a diagnostic CD image, diagnostic diskettes, or rescue media. Diagnostic programs are used to test hardware components of your computer and report operating-system-controlled settings that can cause hardware failures. Making a diagnostic CD image, diagnostic diskettes, or rescue media ahead of time assures that you will be able to run diagnostics if the Rescue and Recovery workspace becomes inaccessible. For more information, see “PC-Doctor for DOS” on page 39 or “PC-Doctor for Windows PE” on page 41.
vRecord your computer machine type, model, and serial number. If you need service or technical support, you will probably be asked for this information. For further information, refer to the safety and warranty information that is provided with your computer.
Microsoft makes updates available for various operating systems through the Microsoft Windows Update Web site. The Web site automatically determines what Windows updates are available for your specific computer and lists those updates only. Updates could include security fixes, new versions of Windows components (such as media player), fixes to other portions of the Windows operating system, or enhancements.
For more information about updating your operating system, refer to the Access Help online help system . See “Access Help” on page 54 for instructions on how to open the online help system.
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If you install your own operating system, follow the instructions that come with your operating system CDs or diskettes. Remember to install all device drivers after you install your operating system. Installation instructions are usually provided with the device drivers.
Your computer comes with antivirus software you can use to detect and eliminate viruses. Lenovo provides a full version of antivirus software on your hard disk with a free 90-day subscription. After 90 days, you must get a new virus definition.
For more information about updating your antivirus software, refer to the Access Help online help system . See “Access Help” on page 54 for instructions on how to open the online help system.
When you turn off your computer, always follow the shutdown procedure for your operating system. This prevents the loss of unsaved data or damage to your software programs. To shut down the Microsoft Windows operating system, open the Start menu from the Windows desktop, click Shut Down. Select Shut Down from the drop down menu and click OK.
For information about installing external options for your computer, Refer to ″
Installing external options″ in the Hardware Installation and Replacement Guide.
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This section provides an overview of the computer features and preinstalled software.
System information
The following information covers a variety of models. For information for your specific model, use the Setup Utility. See Chapter 5, “Using the Setup Utility,” on page 31.
Microprocessor
vIntel® Pentium® dual-core processor
vIntel Celeron® processor
vIntel Core™ 2 Duo processor
vIntel Core™ 2 Quad processor
vInternal cache (size varies by model type)
Memory
vSupport for four double data rate 2 dual inline memory modules (DDR2 DIMMs)
vFlash memory for system programs (varies by model type)
Internal drives
vDiskette drive (some models)
vSerial Advanced Technology Attachment (SATA II) internal hard disk drive
vOptical drive (some models)
Video subsystem
vAn integrated graphics controller for a Video Graphics Array (VGA) monitor
vIntel Graphics Media Accelerator with dual display support (ADD2 card is needed for dual display)
vPCI Express (x16) graphics adapter connector on the system board
Audio subsystem
vHD with ADI 1882 Audio Codec
vMicrophone and headphone connectors on the front panel
vLine in, line out, and microphone connectors on the rear panel
vMono internal speaker
Connectivity
v10/100/1000 Mbps integrated Ethernet controller
vPeripheral Component Interconnect (PCI) V.90 Data/Fax modem (some models)
System management features
vPreboot Execution Environment (PXE) and Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP)
vWake on LAN®
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vWake on Ring (in the Setup Utility program, this feature is called Serial Port Ring Detect for an external modem)
vRemote Administration
vAutomatic power-on startup
vSystem Management (SM) BIOS and SM software
vAbility to store power-on self-test (POST) hardware test results
Input/output features
v25-pin Extended Capabilities Port (ECP)/Extended Parallel Port (EPP)
v9-pin serial connector
vEight USB connectors (two on front panel and six on rear panel)
vStandard mouse connector
vStandard keyboard connector
vEthernet connector
vVGA monitor connector
vThree audio connectors (line in, line out, and microphone) on rear panel
vTwo audio connectors (microphone and headphone) on front panel
vOne eSATA connector through PCI bracket (some models)
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Expansion
vThree drive bays
vTwo 32-bit PCI adapter connector
vOne PCI Express x1 adapter connector
Power
v280 Watt power supply with autosensing voltage switching
vAutomatic 50/60 Hz input frequency switching
vAdvanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) support
Security features
vUser and administrator passwords for BIOS access
vSupport for the addition of an integrated cable lock (Kensington lock)
vKeyboard with fingerprint reader (some models, see the ThinkVantage Productivity Center program for more information)
vCover presence switch (some models)
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)
Note: Not all countries or regions have these operating systems.
vMicrosoft Windows XP Home
vMicrosoft Windows XP Professional
vMicrosoft Windows Vista™
Operating systems, certified or tested for compatibility1 (varies by model)
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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.
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This section provides an overview of the computer features and preinstalled software.
System information
The following information covers a variety of models. For information for your specific model, use the Setup Utility. See Chapter 5, “Using the Setup Utility,” on page 31.
Microprocessor
vIntel® Pentium® dual core processor
vIntel Celeron® processor
vIntel Core™ 2 Duo processor
vIntel Core™ 2 Quad processor
vInternal cache (size varies by model type)
Memory
vSupport for four double data rate 2 dual inline memory modules (DDR2 DIMMs)
vFlash memory for system programs (varies by model type)
Internal drives
vDiskette drive (some models)
vSerial Advanced Technology Attachment (SATAII) internal hard disk drive
vOptical drive (some models)
Video subsystem
vAn integrated graphics controller for a Video Graphics Array (VGA) monitor
vIntel Graphics Media Accelerator with dual display support (ADD2 card is needed for dual display)
vPCI Express (x16) graphics adapter connector on the system board
Audio subsystem
vHD with ADI 1882 Audio Codec
vMicrophone and headphone connectors on the front panel
vLine in, line out, and microphone connectors on the rear panel
vMono internal speaker
Connectivity
v10/100/1000 Mbps integrated Ethernet controller
vPeripheral Component Interconnect (PCI) V.90 Data/Fax modem (some models)
System management features
vPreboot Execution Environment (PXE) and Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP)
vWake on LAN®
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vWake on Ring (in the Setup Utility program, this feature is called Serial Port Ring Detect for an external modem)
vRemote Administration
vAutomatic power-on startup
vSystem Management (SM) BIOS and SM software
vAbility to store power-on self-test (POST) hardware test results
Input/output features
v25-pin Extended Capabilities Port (ECP)/Extended Parallel Port (EPP)
v9-pin serial connector
vEight USB connectors (two on front panel and six on rear panel)
vStasndard mouse connector
vStandard keyboard connector
vEthernet connector
vVGA monitor connector
vThree audio connectors (line in, line out, and microphone) on rear panel
vTwo audio connectors (microphone and headphone) on front panel
vOne eSATA connector through PCI bracket (some models)
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