ThinkCentre
User Guide
Note
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 77.
Second Edition (May 2009)
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Information resources . . . . . . . . . . |
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Chapter 3. Recovery information . . |
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Help and service . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Creating and using Product Recovery discs. . |
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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® Support Web site at:
http://www.lenovo.com/support
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vi User Guide
This chapter provides an introduction to the features and options that are available for your computer. You can expand the capabilities of your computer by adding memory modules, drives, or adapter cards. When installing or replacing an option, use these instructions along with the instructions that come with the option.
Important: Before you install or replace any option, be sure to read and understand the “Important safety information” first. These precautions and guidelines will help you work safely.
Note: Use only computer parts provided by Lenovo.
This section provides an overview of the computer features and preinstalled software.
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,” on page 59.
Microprocessor
vIntel® Celeron® processor
vIntel Core™ 2 Duo processor
vIntel Core 2 Quad processor
vIntel Pentium® dual-core processor
vInternal cache (size varies by model type)
Memory
vSupports up to four DDR3 DIMMs
(double data rate 3 dual inline memory modules)
vFlash memory for system programs (varies by model type)
Internal drives
vDiskette drive (some models)
vOptical drive
vSerial Advanced Technology Attachment (SATA) internal hard disk drive (some models)
vSolid State Drive (SSD) (some models)
Video subsystem
vIntegrated graphics for a VGA (Video Graphics Array) connector and DisplayPort connector
vPCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) Express x16 graphics slot on the system board for discrete graphics card
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Audio subsystem
vAudio line-in connector, audio line-out connector, and microphone connector on the rear panel
vHigh Definition (HD) with ADI 1882 Audio Codec
vMicrophone connector and headphone connector on the front panel
vMono internal speaker (some models)
Connectivity
v10/100/1000 Mbps integrated Ethernet controller
vPCI V.90 Data/Fax modem (some models)
System management features
vAbility to store power-on self-test (POST) hardware test results
vAutomatic power-on startup
vASF 2.0 (Alert Standard Format)
vIntel Active Management Technology (AMT) (some models)
vIntel matrix storage manager
vPreboot Execution Environment (PXE) and Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP)
vRemote Administration
vSecure Managed Client (SMC) (some models)
vSystem Management (SM) BIOS and SM software
vWake on LAN®
vWake on Ring (in the Setup Utility program, this feature is called Serial Port Ring Detect for an external modem)
Input/Output features
v9-pin serial port (one standard and one optional)
vEight USB connectors (two on the front panel and six on the rear panel)
vEthernet connector
vOne DisplayPort connector
vStandard keyboard connector (some models)
vStandard mouse connector (some models)
vThree audio connectors (audio line-in, audio line-out, and microphone) on the rear panel
vTwo audio connectors (microphone and headphone) on the front panel
vVGA monitor connector
Expansion
vOne diskette drive bay
vTwo hard disk drive bays (one standard and one optional)
vTwo optical drive bays
vTwo 32-bit PCI adapter card slots
vOne PCI Express x1 adapter card slot
vOne PCI Express x16 graphic adapter card slot
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Power
v280-watt auto-sensing power supply (some models)
v280-watt power supply with manual voltage-selection switch (some models)
v320-watt auto-sensing power supply (some models)
v450-watt auto-sensing power supply (some models)
vAutomatic 50/60 Hz input frequency switching
vAdvanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) support
Security features
vComputrace
vCover presence switch (also called intrusion switch, some models)
vDiskette drive and hard disk drive I/O control
vHard Disk User Password
vKeyboard with fingerprint reader (some models, see the ThinkVantage® Productivity Center program for more information)
vPower-On Password (POP) and Privileged Access Password (PAP) for BIOS access
vSerial and parallel port I/O control
vStartup sequence control
vStartup without diskette drive, keyboard, or mouse
vSupport for the addition of an integrated cable lock (Kensington lock)
vTrusted Platform Module (TPM)
vUnattended start mode
vUSB individual switch on/off
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 system, preinstalled
Microsoft® Windows Vista®
Notes:
1.Computer models without an internal hard disk drive do not have an operating system preinstalled.
2.The Windows Vista operating system might not be available or supported in all countries or regions.
Operating systems, certified or tested for compatibility1 (varies by model type)
vLinux®
vMicrosoft Windows® XP
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 lists the physical specifications for your computer.
Dimensions
Width: 175 mm (6.89 inches)
Height: 402 mm (15.83 inches)
Depth: 440 mm (17.32 inches)
Weight
Maximum configuration as shipped: 11 kg (24.25 lbs)
Environment
Air temperature:
Operating: 10° to 35°C (50° to 95°F)
Non-operating: -40° to 60°C (-40° to 140°F) (with package)
Non-operating: -10° to 60°C (14° to 140°F) (without package)
Humidity:
Operating: 10% to 80% (10% per hour, non condensing)
Non-operating: 10% to 90% (10% per hour, non condensing)
Maximum 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
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This section describes the software preinstalled on the computers that have an internal hard disk drive and an operating system from Lenovo.
This section describes the Windows applications included with your computer.
The following software applications are provided by Lenovo to help you improve productivity and reduce the cost associated with maintaining your computer. Software provided with your computer might vary depending on your model.
ThinkVantage Productivity Center: The ThinkVantage Productivity Center program guides you to a host of information and tools to help you set up, understand, maintain, and enhance your computer.
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 users diagnose computer problems, get help, and recover from system crashes quickly, even if the primary operating system will not start.
ThinkVantage Client Security Solution: The ThinkVantage Client Security Solution (CSS) program is available on select Lenovo computers. It helps protect your information, including vital security information like passwords, encryption keys, and electronic credentials, while guarding against unauthorized user access to data.
ThinkVantage System Update: The ThinkVantage System Update (TVSU) program helps you keep the software on your system up-to-date, by downloading and installing software packages (TVT applications, device drivers, BIOS flashes, 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 Productivity Center program.
ThinkVantage Power Manager: The ThinkVantage Power Manager program provides convenient, flexible, and complete power management for your ThinkCentre® computer. By using the ThinkVantage Power Manager program, you can adjust your power settings to achieve the best balance between system performance and power saving.
Fingerprint Software: The integrated fingerprint reader provided on some keyboards enables you to enroll your fingerprint and associate it with your power-on password, hard disk drive password, and Windows password. As a result, fingerprint authentication can replace passwords and enable simple and secure user access. A fingerprint reader keyboard is available with select computers or can be purchased for computers that support this option.
The Lenovo System Toolbox diagnostic program is preinstalled on your hard disk drive. This diagnostic program works through the Windows operating system to diagnose hardware problems and report operating-system-controlled settings that can cause hardware failures. See “Lenovo System Toolbox” on page 69 for more information.
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The PC-Doctor for Windows PE diagnostic program is preinstalled on your hard disk drive. It is part of the Rescue and Recovery workspace on each Lenovo computer to diagnose hardware problems and report operating-system-controlled settings that can cause hardware failures. Use the PC-Doctor for Windows PE if you are unable to start the Windows operating system or if the Lenovo System Toolbox has not been successful in isolating a possible problem. See “PC-Doctor for DOS” on page 70 for more information.
The Adobe Reader is a tool used to view, print, and search PDF documents.
See “Online Books folder” on page 73 for more information about accessing the online books and the Lenovo Web site.
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 hard disk drive with a free 30-day subscription. After 30 days, you must renew the license to continue receiving the antivirus program updates.
For more information about updating your antivirus software, refer to the Access Help online help system. See “Access Help” on page 74 for instructions on how to open the online help system.
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Figure 1 shows the location of the connectors on the front of your computer.
Note: Not all computer models have the following connectors.
Figure 1. Front connector locations |
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Figure 2 shows the location of the connectors 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.
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Audio line-in connector |
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Audio line-out connector |
Used to send audio signals from the computer to external |
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DisplayPort connector |
Used to attach a high-performance monitor, a direct-drive |
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Ethernet connector |
Used to attach an Ethernet cable for a local area network (LAN). |
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Standard keyboard |
Used to attach a keyboard that uses a standard keyboard |
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Standard mouse |
Used to attach a mouse, a trackball, or other pointing devices |
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Chapter 1. Product overview 9
To remove the computer cover, see “Removing the computer cover” on page 14. Figure 3 shows the location of the various components in your computer.
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Figure 4 shows the location of the parts on the system board.
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Figure 4. System board parts locations |
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Chapter 1. Product overview 11
12 User Guide
This chapter provides instructions for installing options and replacing hardware for your computer. You can expand the capabilities of your computer by adding memory modules, adapter cards, or drives. When installing or replacing an option, use these instructions along with the instructions that come with the option.
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 parts and other computer components, take these precautions to avoid static-electricity damage:
vLimit your movement. Movement can cause static electricity to build up around you.
vAlways handle parts and other computer components carefully. Handle adapter cards, memory modules, system boards, and microprocessors by the edges. Never touch any exposed circuitry.
vPrevent others from touching the parts and other computer components.
vBefore you replace a new part, touch the static-protective package containing the part to a metal expansion-slot cover or other unpainted metal surface on the computer for at least two seconds. This reduces static electricity in the package and your body.
vWhen possible, remove the new part from the static-protective packaging, and install it directly in the computer without setting the part down. When this is not possible, place the static-protective package that the part came in on a smooth, level surface and place the part on it.
vDo not place the part on the computer cover or other metal surface.
This section provides introductions for installing options and replacing hardware for your computer. When installing or replacing an option, use these instructions along with the instructions that come with the option.
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, go to: http://www.lenovo.com/support
Note: Use only computer parts provided by Lenovo.
© Copyright Lenovo 2009 |
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External speakers, a printer, or a scanner can be connected to your computer. For some external options, you must install additional software in addition to making the physical connection. When installing an external option, see “Locating connectors on the front of your computer” on page 7 and “Locating connectors on the rear of your computer” on page 8 to identify the required connector, and then use the instructions that come with the option to help you make the connection and install any software or device drivers that are required for the option.
This section provides instructions on how to remove the computer cover.
CAUTION:
The heat sink and microprocessor might be very hot. Turn off the computer and wait three to five minutes to let the computer cool before removing the computer cover.
Important
Be sure to read and understand “Handling static-sensitive devices” on page 13 before removing the computer cover.
To remove the computer cover:
1.Remove any media from the drives, shut down your operating system, and turn off all attached devices and the computer.
2.Unplug all power cords from electrical outlets.
3.Disconnect the cables attached to the computer. This includes power cords, input/output (I/O) cables, and any other cables that are connected to the computer. See “Locating connectors on the front of your computer” on page 7 and “Locating connectors on the rear of your computer” on page 8.
4.Remove any locking devices, such as a cable lock that secures the computer cover.
5.If there are thumbscrews that secure the computer cover, remove them.
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6.Press the cover-release button on the side of the computer cover and slide the computer cover to the rear to remove.
Figure 5. Removing the computer cover
This section provides instructions on how to remove and install the front bezel.
To remove and install the front bezel:
1. Remove the computer cover. See “Removing the computer cover” on page 14.
Chapter 2. Installing options and replacing hardware 15
2.Release the three plastic tabs on the left side and pivot the front bezel outward to remove it. Carefully set the bezel to the side without disconnecting the power switch and LED assembly cable.
Figure 6. Removing the front bezel
3.To reinstall the front bezel, align the 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.
4.To complete the installation, go to “Completing the parts replacement” on page 45.
Important
Be sure to read and understand “Handling static-sensitive devices” on page 13 before 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, go to: http://www.lenovo.com/support
This section provides instructions on how to install or replace an adapter card. Your computer has two standard PCI adapter card slots, one PCI Express x1 adapter card slot, and one PCI Express x16 graphics adapter card slot.
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To install or replace an adapter card:
1.Remove the computer cover. See “Removing the computer cover” on page 14.
2.At the rear of the computer, press the release button 1 to open the adapter card latch 2. Remove the appropriate slot cover. If you are replacing an adapter card, remove the adapter card that is currently installed.
Figure 7. Opening the adapter card latch
Notes:
a.The adapter card fits tightly into the adapter card slot. If necessary, alternate moving each side of the adapter card a small amount until it is removed from the adapter card slot.
Chapter 2. Installing options and replacing hardware 17
b.If the adapter card is held in place by a retaining latch, press the adapter card retaining latch 1 as shown to disengage the latch. Grasp the adapter card and then gently pull the adapter card out of the slot.
3.Remove the new adapter card from its static-protective package.
4.Install the adapter card into the appropriate slot on the system board. See “Locating parts on the system board” on page 11.
5.Pivot the adapter card latch to the closed position to secure the adapter card.
Figure 8. Closing the adapter card latch
What to do next:
vTo work with another option, go to the appropriate section.
vTo complete the installation, go to “Completing the parts replacement” on page 45.
18 User Guide
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, go to: http://www.lenovo.com/support
Your computer has four slots for installing or replacing DDR3 DIMMs (double data rate 3 dual inline memory modules) that provide up to a maximum of 8 GB system memory.
When installing or replacing a memory module, use the following guidelines:
vUse 1.8 V, 240-pin, DDR3 DIMMs (double data rate 3 dual inline memory modules).
vUse 1 GB or 2 GB memory modules in any combination up to a maximum of 8 GB.
Note: Only DDR3 SDRAM DIMMs can be used.
To install or replace a memory module:
1.Remove the computer cover. See “Removing the computer cover” on page 14.
2.Remove any parts that might prevent access to the memory slots.
3.Locate the memory slots. See “Locating parts on the system board” on page 11.
4.Open the retaining clips.
Figure 9. Opening the retaining clips
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If you are replacing an old memory module, open the retaining clips and remove the memory module being replaced as shown.
Figure 10. Removing the memory module
5.Position the memory module over the memory slot. Make sure that the notch 1 on the memory module aligns correctly with the slot key 2 on the system board. Push the memory module straight down into the slot until the retaining clips close.
Figure 11. Installing the memory module
What to do next:
vTo work with another option, go to the appropriate section.
vTo complete the installation, go to “Completing the parts replacement” on page 45.
This section provides instructions on how to install the 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. Some of the types of drives that are available for your computer are:
vSerial Advanced Technology Attachment (SATA) hard disk drives
vSATA optical drives, such as CD drives or DVD drives
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