Before using this information and the product it supports, be sure to read and understand the ThinkCentre Safety and
Warranty Guide and “Notices,” on page 69.
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Contents
Important safety information ......v
Chapter 1. Product overview ......1
Features ................1
Specifications ..............4
Software overview ............4
Software provided with your Windows operating
system ...............4
Locations...............7
Locating connectors, controls, and indicators on
the front of your computer........7
Locating connectors and parts on the rear of your
computer..............8
Locating components ..........10
Locating parts on the system board .....11
Locating internal drives .........11
Chapter 2. Installing or replacing
hardware ..............13
Handling static-sensitive devices .......13
Installing or replacing hardware .......13
Installing external options........14
Removing the computer cover .......14
Removing and reinstalling the front bezel . .. 15
Installing or replacing a PCI card ......17
Installing or replacing a memory module .. . 19
Replacing the battery ..........21
Replacing the power supply assembly....23
Replacing the heat sink and fan assembly . .. 25
Replacing the microprocessor .......27
Replacing the optical drive ........30
Replacing the hard disk drive .......31
Replacing the front audio and USB assembly . . 34
Replacing the rear fan assembly......35
Replacing the USB keyboard or mouse ....36
Completing the parts replacement ......37
Obtaining device drivers ..........38
Basic security features ...........38
Integrated cable lock ..........39
Padlock...............40
Password protection ..........40
Erasing a lost or forgotten password (clearing
CMOS) ...............40
Chapter 3. Recovery information. . . 43
Creating and using recovery media ......43
Creating recovery media .........43
Using recovery media ..........44
Performing backup and recovery operations .. . 45
Performing a backup operation .......45
Performing a recovery operation ......45
Using the Rescue and Recovery workspace ....46
Creating and using a rescue medium ......47
Creating a rescue medium........47
Using a rescue medium .........48
Installing or reinstalling device drivers .....49
Solving recovery problems .........49
Chapter 4. Using the Setup Utility
program ..............51
Starting the Setup Utility program .......51
Viewing or changing settings........51
Using passwords............51
Password considerations .........52
Power-on password..........52
Administrator password .........52
Setting, changing, or deleting a password .. . 52
Enabling or disabling a device ........53
Selecting a startup device..........53
Selecting a temporary startup device .....53
Viewing or changing the startup device sequence 54
CAUTION:
Before using this manual, be sure to read and understand all the related safety
information for this product. Refer to the ThinkCentre 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.
If you no longer have a copy of the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide, you can
obtain a Portable Document Format (PDF) version from the Lenovo
site at:
http://www.lenovo.com/support
This chapter provides information about the computer features, specifications,
preinstalled software programs, and locations of connectors, components, parts on
the system board, and internal drives.
This chapter contains the following topics:
v “Features”: This section provides information about the computer features.
v “Specifications” on page 4: This section lists the physical specifications for your
computer.
v “Software overview” on page 4: This section provides information about the
software programs provided with your computer.
v “Locations” on page 7: This section provides information to help you locate your
computer connectors, components, parts on the system board, and internal
drives.
Features
This section provides information about the computer features.
System information
The following information covers a variety of models. For information about
your specific model, use the Setup Utility program. See Chapter 4, “Using the
Setup Utility program,” on page 51.
Microprocessor
Your computer comes with one of the following microprocessors (internal cache
size varies by model type):
®
v Intel
Celeron®microprocessor
v Intel Celeron dual-core microprocessor
™
v Intel Core
2 Duo microprocessor
v Intel Core 2 Quad microprocessor
®
v Intel Pentium
dual-core microprocessor
Memory module(s)
v Supports up to two double data rate 3 dual inline memory modules (DDR3
DIMMs)
Internal drives
v Card reader (available in some models)
v Optical drive
v Serial Advanced Technology Attachment (SATA) hard disk drive
Video subsystem
v Integrated graphics card functioning through a Video Graphics Array (VGA)
v Peripheral Component Interconnect (PCI) Express x16 graphics card slot on the
system board for a discrete graphics card
Audio subsystem
v Integrated high-definition (HD) audio
v Headphone connector and microphone connector on the front panel
v Audio line-in connector, audio line-out connector, and microphone connector on
the rear panel
Connectivity
v 10/100/1000 Mbps integrated Ethernet controller
System management features
v Ability to store the power-on self-test (POST) hardware test results
v Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI)
v Automatic power-on startup
v Desktop Management Interface (DMI)
v Intel Trusted Execution Technology (Intel TXT)
v Preboot Execution Environment (PXE)
v System Management (SM) Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) and SM software
v Wake on LAN (WOL)
v Windows Management Instrumentation (WMI)
(WMI is the infrastructure for management data and operations on Windows
operating systems.)
Input/Output (I/O) features
v 9-pin serial port (one standard and one optional)
v Ethernet connector
v Six Universal Serial Bus (USB) connectors
(two USB connectors on the front panel and four USB connectors on the rear
panel)
v Three audio connectors on the rear panel
(audio line-in connector, audio line-out connector, and microphone connector)
v Two audio connectors on the front panel
(headphone connector and microphone connector)
v VGA monitor connector on the rear panel
For more information, refer to “Locating connectors, controls, and indicators on the
front of your computer” on page 7 and “Locating connectors and parts on the rear
of your computer” on page 8.
Expansion
v One optical drive bay
v One slim card reader drive bay
v One PCI Express x1 card slot
v One PCI Express x16 graphics card slot
v Two hard disk drive bays
v Two PCI card slots
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Power supply
Your computer comes with one of the following power supplies:
v 280-watt auto-sensing power supply
v 280-watt power supply with a manual voltage-selection switch
v 320-watt auto-sensing power supply
Security features
v A power-on password and an administrator password to deter unauthorized use
of your computer
v Computrace
v Cover presence switch (also called intrusion switch) (available in some models)
v Enabling or disabling SATA devices
v Enabling or disabling the serial port
v Enabling or disabling USB connectors
v Keyboard with fingerprint reader (shipped with some models)
v Startup sequence control
v Startup without keyboard or mouse
v Support for the addition of an integrated cable lock (Kensington lock. See
“Integrated cable lock” on page 39 for more information.)
v Support for the addition of a padlock (see “Padlock” on page 40 for more
information)
Preinstalled software programs
Your computer is preinstalled with some software programs to help you work
more easily and securely. For more information, see “Software overview” on page
4.
Preinstalled operating system
Your computer is preinstalled with one of the following operating systems:
®
v Microsoft
v Microsoft Windows Vista
Windows®7
®
v Microsoft Windows XP Professional
(preinstalled through downgrade rights in Windows 7 Professional or Windows
Vista Business)
1
Operating system(s), certified or tested for compatibility
v Linux
®
(varies by model type)
1. The operating system(s) 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
manual. This list is 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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Specifications
This section lists the physical specifications for your computer.
Dimensions
Width: 160 mm (6.3 inches)
Height: 388 mm (15.28 inches)
Depth: 422 mm (16.61 inches)
Weight
Maximum configuration as shipped: 9.4 kg (20.72 lbs)
Environment
Air temperature:
Operating: 10° to 35°C (50° to 95°F)
Non-operating: -40° to 60°C (-40° to 140°F)
Non-operating: -10° to 60°C (14° to 140°F) (without package)
Humidity:
Operating: 20% to 80% (non-condensing)
Non-operating: 20% to 90% (non-condensing)
Altitude:
Operating: -50 to 10 000 ft (-15.2 to 3 048 m)
Non-operating: -50 to 35 000 ft (-15.2 to 10 668 m)
Electrical input
Input voltage:
Low range:
Minimum: 100 V ac
Maximum: 127 V ac
Input frequency range: 50 to 60 Hz
Voltage-selection switch setting: 115 V ac
High range:
Minimum: 200 V ac
Maximum: 240 V ac
Input frequency range: 50 to 60 Hz
Voltage-selection switch setting: 230 V ac
Software overview
The computer comes with a preinstalled operating system and several preinstalled
applications.
Software provided with your Windows operating system
This section provides information about the software provided with your Windows
operating system.
Software provided by Lenovo
The following software programs are provided by Lenovo to help you improve
productivity and reduce the cost associated with maintaining your computer.
Software programs provided with your computer might vary depending on your
model type and preinstalled operating system.
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Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools: The Lenovo ThinkVantage®Tools program guides
you to a host of information sources and provides easy access to various tools to
help you work more easily and securely. For more information, see “Lenovo
ThinkVantage Tools” on page 63.
Note: The Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools program is only available on computers
with the Windows 7 operating system from Lenovo.
ThinkVantage Productivity Center: The ThinkVantage Productivity Center
program guides you to a host of information sources and tools to help you set up,
understand, and maintain your computer, and enhance your computer
performance. For more information, see “ThinkVantage Productivity Center” on
page 64.
Note: The ThinkVantage Productivity Center program is only available on
computers preinstalled with the Windows Vista operating system or the
Windows XP operating system from Lenovo.
Lenovo Welcome: The Lenovo Welcome program introduces some innovative
built-in features of Lenovo to you and guides you through some important setup
tasks to help you make the most of your computer.
Note: The Lenovo Welcome program is only available on computers preinstalled
with the Windows 7 operating system or the Windows Vista operating
system from Lenovo.
Product Recovery: The Product Recovery program enables you to restore the
contents of the hard disk drive to the factory default settings.
ThinkVantage Rescue and Recovery: The ThinkVantage Rescue and Recovery
®
(RnR) program is a one button recovery and restore solution that includes a set of
self-recovery tools to help you diagnose computer problems, get help, and recover
from system crashes, even if you cannot start the Windows operating system.
Password Manager: The Password Manager program automatically captures and
fills in authentication information for Windows applications and Web sites.
Note: The Password Manager program is only available on computers preinstalled
with the Windows 7 operating system from Lenovo.
ThinkVantage Client Security Solution: The ThinkVantage Client Security
Solution (CSS) program helps you protect your information, including vital
security information like passwords, encryption keys, and electronic credentials,
while guarding against unauthorized user access to data.
Note: The ThinkVantage Client Security Solution program is only available on
computers preinstalled with the Windows Vista operating system or the
Windows XP operating system from Lenovo.
Power Manager: The Power Manager program provides convenient, flexible, and
complete power management for your ThinkCentre
®
computer. By using the Power
Manager program, you can adjust your power settings to achieve the best balance
between system performance and power saving.
ThinkVantage System Update: The ThinkVantage System Update (TVSU)
program helps you keep the software on your computer up-to-date by
downloading and installing software packages (ThinkVantage applications, device
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drivers, BIOS updates, and other third party applications). Some examples of
software that you should keep updated are programs provided by Lenovo, such as
the Rescue and Recovery program and the ThinkVantage Productivity Center
program.
Fingerprint Software: The integrated fingerprint reader provided on some
keyboards works with the Fingerprint Software program to enable you to enroll
your fingerprint and associate it with your Windows password. As a result,
fingerprint authentication can replace your password and enable simple and secure
user access. A fingerprint reader keyboard is available with certain computers or
can be purchased for computers that support this option.
Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox
The Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox program helps you maintain your computer,
improve computing security, diagnose computer problems, get familiar with the
innovative technologies provided by Lenovo, and get more information about your
computer. For more information, see “Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox” on page 60.
PC-Doctor for Rescue and Recovery
The PC-Doctor for Rescue and Recovery diagnostic program is preinstalled on
your ThinkCentre computer as part of the Rescue and Recovery workspace to help
you diagnose hardware problems. It can also report operating-system-controlled
settings that interfere with the correct operation of your system. Use the PC-Doctor
for Rescue and Recovery diagnostic program if you are unable to start the
Windows operating system. For more information, see “PC-Doctor for Rescue and
Recovery” on page 60.
Adobe Reader
The Adobe Reader program is a tool used to view, print, and search PDF
documents.
See “Online Books folder” on page 63 for more information about accessing and
viewing the publications.
Antivirus software
Your computer comes with antivirus software that you can use to detect and
eliminate viruses. Lenovo provides a full version of antivirus software on your
computer with a free 30-day subscription. After 30 days, you must renew the
license to continue receiving the antivirus software updates.
For more information about how to use your antivirus software, refer to the help
system of your antivirus software.
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Locations
Locating connectors, controls, and indicators on the front of
your computer
This section provides information to help you locate your computer connectors,
components, parts on the system board, and internal drives.
Figure 1 shows the locations of the connectors, controls, and indicators on the front
of your computer.
Figure 1. Front connector, control, and indicator locations
1 Hard disk drive activity indicator5 USB connector
2 Power indicator6 Headphone connector
3 Power switch7 Microphone connector
4 Optical drive eject/close button8 USB connector
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Locating connectors and parts on the rear of your computer
Figure 2 shows the locations of the connectors and parts on the rear of your
computer. Some connectors on the rear of your computer are color-coded to help
you determine where to connect the cables on your computer.
Figure 2. Rear connector and part locations
1 Voltage-selection switch (available on
some models)
2 Power cord connector9 PCI Express x16 graphics card slot
3 Serial port10 PCI Express x1 card slot
4 VGA monitor connector11 PCI card slots (2)
5 USB connectors (4)12 Serial port (available on some models)
6 Microphone connector13 Ethernet connector
7 Audio line-out connector14 Personal System/2
8 Audio line-in connector
®
(PS/2®) keyboard and
mouse connector (available on some models)
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ConnectorDescription
Audio line-in connectorUsed to receive audio signals from an external audio device,
such as a stereo system. When you attach an external audio
device, a cable is connected between the audio line-out
connector of the device and the audio line-in connector of the
computer.
Audio line-out connectorUsed to send audio signals from the computer to external
devices, such as powered stereo speakers (speakers with
built-in amplifiers), headphones, multimedia keyboards, the
audio line-in connector on a stereo system, or other external
recording devices.
Ethernet connectorUsed to attach an Ethernet cable for a local area network
(LAN).
Note: To operate the computer within FCC Class B limits, use
a Category 5 Ethernet cable.
Microphone connectorUsed to attach a microphone to your computer when you want
to record sound or if you use speech-recognition software.
PS/2 keyboard connector
(available on some models)
PS/2 mouse connector
(available on some models)
Used to attach a keyboard that uses a PS/2 keyboard
connector.
Used to attach a mouse, a trackball, or other pointing devices
that use a PS/2 mouse connector.
Serial portUsed to attach an external modem, a serial printer, or other
devices that use a 9-pin serial port.
USB connectorUsed to attach a device that uses a USB connector, such as a
USB keyboard, a USB mouse, a USB scanner, or a USB printer.
If the USB connectors on your computer are not enough for
you to connect all your USB devices, you can purchase a USB
hub, which you can use to connect additional USB devices.
VGA monitor connectorUsed to attach a VGA monitor or other devices that use a VGA
monitor connector.
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Locating components
Figure 3 shows the locations of the various components in your computer. To
remove the computer cover and gain access to the inside of the computer, see
“Removing the computer cover” on page 14.
Figure 3. Component locations
1 Heat sink and fan assembly5 System board
2 Memory modules (2)6 Rear fan assembly
3 Front bezel7 Power supply assembly
4 Optical drive
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Locating parts on the system board
Figure 4 shows the locations of the parts on the system board.
Figure 4. System board part locations
1 Microprocessor12 Front panel connector
2 Microprocessor fan connector13 USB connectors (2)
3 Memory slots (2)14 Serial (COM 2) connector
4 Thermal sensor connector15 Front audio connector
5 24-pin power connector16 Internal speaker connector
6 Parallel connector17 PCI card slots (2)
7 Battery18 PCI Express x1 card slot
8 Cover presence switch connector
(Intrusion switch connector) (some models)
9 SATA connectors (3)20 System fan connector
10 Clear CMOS (Complementary Metal
Oxide Semiconductor) /Recovery jumper
11 Power fan connector22 PS/2 keyboard and mouse connector
Locating internal drives
Internal drives are devices that your computer uses to read and store data. You can
add drives to your computer to increase storage capacity and enable your
computer to read other types of media. Internal drives are installed in bays. In this
manual, the bays are referred to as bay 1, bay 2, and so on.
When installing or replacing an internal drive, it is important to note the type and
size of the drive that you can install or replace in each bay and correctly connect
the cables to the drive installed. Refer to the appropriate section in Chapter 2,
“Installing or replacing hardware,” on page 13 for instructions on how to install or
replace internal drives for your computer.
19 PCI Express x16 graphics card slot
21 4-pin power connector
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Figure 5 shows the locations of the drive bays in your computer.
Figure 5. Drive bay locations
1 Bay 1 - Optical drive bay (with an optical drive installed)
2 Bay 2 - Slim card reader drive bay
3 Bay 3 - Primary SATA hard disk drive bay (with a 3.5-inch SATA hard disk drive
installed)
4 Bay 4 - Secondary SATA hard disk drive bay
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Chapter 2. Installing or replacing hardware
This chapter provides instructions on how to install or replace hardware for your
computer.
This chapter contains the following topics:
v “Handling static-sensitive devices”
v “Installing or replacing hardware”
v “Obtaining device drivers” on page 38
v “Basic security features” on page 38
Handling static-sensitive devices
Do not open the static-protective package containing the new part until the
defective part has been removed from the computer and you are ready to install
the new part. Static electricity, although harmless to you, can seriously damage
computer components and parts.
When you handle computer parts and components, take these precautions to avoid
static-electricity damage:
v Limit your movement. Movement can cause static electricity to build up around
you.
v Always carefully handle the parts and other computer components. Handle PCI
cards, memory modules, system boards, and microprocessors by the edges.
Never touch exposed circuitry.
v Prevent others from touching the parts and other computer components.
v Before you replace a new part, touch the static-protective package containing the
new part to a metal expansion-slot cover or other unpainted metal surface on
the computer for at least two seconds. This reduces static electricity from the
package and your body.
v Remove the new part from the static-protective package and directly install it in
the computer without placing it on any other surface. If it is hard for you to do
this in your specific situation, place the static-protective package of the new part
on a smooth, level surface, and then place the new part on the static-protective
package.
v Do not place the part on the computer cover or other metal surface.
Installing or replacing hardware
This section provides instructions on how to install or replace hardware for your
computer. You can expand the capabilities of your computer by adding memory
modules, PCI cards, or drives, and maintain your computer by replacing the failing
hardware.
Notes:
1. Use only computer parts provided by Lenovo.
2. When installing or replacing an option, use the appropriate instructions in this
section along with the instructions that come with the option.
You can install external options to your computer, such as external speakers, a
printer, or a scanner. For some external options, you must install additional
software in addition to making the physical connection. When you install an
external option, see “Locating connectors, controls, and indicators on the front of
your computer” on page 7 and “Locating connectors and parts on the rear of your
computer” on page 8 to identify the required connector. Then, use the instructions
that come with the option to help you make the connection and install software or
device drivers that are required for the option.
Removing the computer cover
Attention
Do not open your computer or attempt any repair before reading and understanding the
“Important safety information” in the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide that came with
your computer. To obtain a copy of the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide,goto:
http://www.lenovo.com/support
This section provides instructions on how to remove the computer cover.
CAUTION:
Turn off the computer and wait three to five minutes to let the computer cool
before removing the computer cover.
To remove the computer cover, do the following:
1. Remove all media from the drives. Then, turn off all attached devices and the
computer.
2. Disconnect all power cords from electrical outlets.
3. Disconnect the power cord, Input/Output (I/O) cables, and all other cables that
are connected to the computer.
4. Remove any locking device that secures the computer cover, such as an
integrated cable lock or a padlock. See “Integrated cable lock” on page 39 or
“Padlock” on page 40.
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5. Remove the two screws that secure the computer cover and slide the computer
cover to the rear to remove it.
Figure 6. Removing the computer cover
Removing and reinstalling the front bezel
Attention
Do not open your computer or attempt any repair before reading and understanding the
“Important safety information” in the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide that came with
your computer. To obtain a copy of the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide,goto:
http://www.lenovo.com/support
This section provides instructions on how to remove and reinstall the front bezel.
To remove and reinstall the front bezel, do the following:
1. Remove all media from the drives and turn off all attached devices and the
computer. Then, disconnect all power cords from electrical outlets and
disconnect all cables that are connected to the computer.
2. Remove the computer cover. See “Removing the computer cover” on page 14.
Chapter 2. Installing or replacing hardware15
3. Remove the front bezel by releasing the three plastic tabs on the left side and
pivoting the front bezel outward.
Figure 7. Removing the front bezel
4. To reinstall the front bezel, align the other three plastic tabs on the right side of
the front bezel with the corresponding holes in the chassis, then pivot the front
bezel inward until it snaps into position on the left side.
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Figure 8. Reinstalling the front bezel
5. Go to “Completing the parts replacement” on page 37.
Installing or replacing a PCI card
Attention
Do not open your computer or attempt any repair before reading and understanding the
“Important safety information” in the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide that came with
your computer. To obtain a copy of the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide,goto:
http://www.lenovo.com/support
This section provides instructions on how to install or replace a PCI card.
Your computer has one standard PCI card slot, two PCI Express x1 card slots, and
one PCI Express x16 graphics card slot. See “Locating parts on the system board”
on page 11.
To install or replace a PCI card, do the following:
1. Remove all media from the drives and turn off all attached devices and the
computer. Then, disconnect all power cords from electrical outlets and
disconnect all cables that are connected to the computer.
2. Remove the computer cover. See “Removing the computer cover” on page 14.
3. At the rear of the computer, remove the screw that secures the PCI card latch.
Figure 9. Removing the screw that secures the PCI card latch
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4. Do one of the following:
v If you are replacing a PCI card, open the PCI card latch and remove the old
PCI card that is currently installed as shown in Figure 10.
Note: If the PCI card is secured in place by a retaining latch 1, press the
retaining latch to release the PCI card from the latch. Then, grasp the
PCI card by the edges and carefully pull it out of the slot. If necessary,
alternate moving each side of the PCI card a small and equal amount
until it is completely removed from the PCI card slot.
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Figure 10. Removing the PCI card
v If you are installing a PCI card, open the PCI card latch and remove the
appropriate PCI card slot cover. See “Locating parts on the system board” on
page 11 to identify the types of PCI card slots.
5. Remove the new PCI card from its static-protective package.
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