Lenovo 6423, 6427, 6449, 6439, 6483 User Manual

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ThinkStation User Guid e

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 57.

Second Edition (July 2008)

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Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . .v

Chapter 1. Important safety information 1

Additional safety requirements for machine types

6427, 6449, and 6493 . . . . . . . . . . . .1

Chapter 2. Arranging your workspace . .3

Comfort . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Glare and lighting . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Air circulation . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Electrical outlets and cable lengths . . . . . . .4

Chapter 3. Setting up your computer . .5

Connecting your computer . . . . . . . . .5

Turning on computer power . . . . . . . . .11

Finishing the software installation . . . . . . .11

Completing important tasks . . . . . . . . .11

Updating your operating system . . . . . . .12

Installing other operating systems . . . . . . .12

Updating your antivirus software . . . . . . .12

Shutting down the computer . . . . . . . .12

Installing external options . . . . . . . . .12

Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Chapter 4. Software overview . . . . .17

Software provided with your Windows operating

system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Software provided by Lenovo . . . . . . .17

PC-Doctor for WINPE, PC-Doctor for Windows 17

Adobe Acrobat Reader . . . . . . . . . .18

Chapter 5. Using the Setup Utility . . .19

Starting the Setup Utility program . . . . . . .19

Viewing and changing settings . . . . . . . .19

Using passwords . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Password considerations . . . . . . . . .19

User Password . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Administrator Password . . . . . . . . .20

Setting, changing, and deleting a password . . .20

Selecting a startup device . . . . . . . . . .20

Selecting a temporary startup device . . . . .20

Selecting or changing the startup device sequence 21

Advanced settings . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Exiting from the Setup Utility program . . . . .21

Chapter 6. Installing and configuring

RAID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Attaching S ATA hard disk drives . . . . . . .23

Configuring the system BIOS to enable

embedded S ATA RAID functionality . . . . .23

Creating RAID volumes . . . . . . . . .23

Deleting RAID volumes . . . . . . . . .24

SUPPORTED SAS RAID configurations . . . .24

Configuring the system BIOS to enable SAS

RAID functionality . . . . . . . . . . .24

Configuring the system BIOS to enable SAS

RAID 0 functionality . . . . . . . . . .25

Configuring the system BIOS to enable SAS

RAID 1 functionality . . . . . . . . . .25

Configuring a mirrored volume with three to five

disks, with an optional hot spare disk: . . . .26

Configuring the system BIOS to enable SAS

RAID 1E functionality . . . . . . . . . .26

Chapter 7. Updating system programs 29

Using system programs . . . . . . . . . .29

Updating (flashing) BIOS from a diskette or

CD-ROM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

Updating (flashing) BIOS from your operating

system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

Chapter 8. Troubleshooting and

diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

Basic troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . .31

Diagnostic programs . . . . . . . . . . .32

PC-Doctor for Windows . . . . . . . . .33

PC-Doctor for Windows PE . . . . . . . .33

PC-Doctor for DOS . . . . . . . . . . .33

Cleaning the mouse . . . . . . . . . . .35

Optical mouse . . . . . . . . . . . .35

Non-optical mouse . . . . . . . . . . .35

Chapter 9. Recovering software . . . .37

Creating and using the Product Recovery disc . . .37 Performing backup and recovery operations . . .38

Using the Rescue and Recovery workspace . . . .39

Creating and using rescue media . . . . . . .40

Creating and using a Recovery Repair diskette . .41

Recovering or installing device drivers . . . . .42

Setting a rescue device in the startup sequence . .43

Solving recovery problems . . . . . . . . .43

Chapter 10. Getting information, help,

and service . . . . . . . . . . . . .45

Information resources . . . . . . . . . . .45

Online Books folder . . . . . . . . . .45

ThinkVantage Productivity Center . . . . . .45

Safety and Warranty . . . . . . . . . .46

www.lenovo.com . . . . . . . . . . .46

Help and service . . . . . . . . . . . .46

Using the documentation and diagnostic

programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46

Calling for service . . . . . . . . . . .47

Using other services . . . . . . . . . .47

Purchasing additional services . . . . . . .48

Appendix A. Manual modem

commands . . . . . . . . . . . . .49

Basic AT commands . . . . . . . . . . .49

Extended AT commands . . . . . . . . . .51

MNP/V.42/V.42bis/V.44 commands . . . . . .52

Fax Class 1 commands . . . . . . . . . .53

Fax Class 2 commands . . . . . . . . . .53

Voice commands . . . . . . . . . . . . .54

Appendix B. Notices . . . . . . . . .57

Television output notice . . . . . . . . . .58

Trademarks . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59

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Introduction

This User Guide contains the following information:

v Chapter 1, “Important safety information,” on page 1 provides information about

where to find safety information for this product.

v Chapter 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.

v Chapter 3, “Setting up your computer,” on page 5 provides information about

setting up your computer, and also installing the operating system and other software.

v Chapter 4, “Software overview,” on page 17 provides information about the

software for this computer.

v Chapter 5, “Using the Setup Utility,” on page 19 provides instructions on how to

view and change the configuration settings of your computer.

v Chapter 7, “Updating system programs,” on page 29 provides information about

updating POST/BIOS and how to recover from a POST/BIOS update failure.

v Chapter 8, “Troubleshooting and diagnostics,” on page 31 provides information

about basic troubleshooting and diagnostic tools for your computer.

v Chapter 9, “Recovering software,” on page 37 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 drive to a previously saved state.

v Chapter 10, “Getting information, help, and service,” on page 45 provides

information about the wide variety of helpful resources available from Lenovo.

v Appendix A, “Manual modem commands,” on page 49 provides commands for

manually programming your modem.

v Appendix B, “Notices,” on page 57 provides notices and trademark information.

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Chapter 1. Important safety information

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.

If you no longer have a copy of the Safety and Warranty Guide, you can obtain one online from the Lenovo Support Web site at: http://www.lenovo.com/support/

Additional safety requirements for machine types 6427, 6449, and 6493

ThinkStation™ machine types 6427, 6449, and 6493 require two persons to lift or carry.

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Chapter 2. Arranging your workspace

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.

Comfort

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.

Viewing Distance

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 inch), 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.

Glare and lighting

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.

Lower Back Support

Seat Height

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 as directed in your monitor documentation.

Air circulation

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.

Electrical outlets and cable lengths

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:

v Avoid the use of extension cords. When possible, plug the computer power cord

directly into an electrical outlet.

v Keep power cords and cables neatly routed away from walkways and other

areas where they might get kicked accidentally.

more information about power cords, refer to the Safety and Warranty Guide

For that was provided with your computer.

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Chapter 3. Setting up your computer

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

Connecting your computer

Use the following information when connecting your computer.

v Look for the small connector icons on the back of your computer. Match the

connectors to the icons.

v If 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.

Depending on your model type, your computer might not have all of the

Note:

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 models are equipped with a voltage-selection switch located on

the rear of the computer. Ensure you set the voltage-selection switch to match the voltage available at your electrical outlet. Setting the voltage-selection switch-incorrectly can cause permanent damage to the computer.

If your computer does not have a voltage-selection switch, your computer is designed to operate only at the voltage provided in the country where the computer was originally purchased.

If you relocate your computer to another country, be aware of the following: * If your computer does not have a voltage-selection switch, do not connect the computer to an electrical outlet until you have verified that the voltage is the same as it was in the country where the computer was originally purchased. * If your computer has a voltage-selection switch, do not connect the computer to an electrical outlet until you have verified that the voltage-selection switch is set to match the voltage in that country.

v If the voltage supply range is 100–127 V AC, set the switch to 115 V.

v If 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 2.

Note: Some models will have keyboards with a fingerprint reader.

3. Connect the USB mouse cable to the appropriate mouse connector.

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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.

v If 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.

PHONE

LINE

1 This illustration shows the two connections on the back of the computer that are

PHONE

LINE

PHONE

LINE

needed to set up your modem.

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. Yo u 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 9.

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1 Audio line-in This connector receives audio signals from an external audio device,

such as a stereo system.

2 Audio line-out This connector sends audio signals from the computer to external

devices, such as powered stereo speakers.

3 Microphone Use this connector to attach a microphone to your computer when

you want to record sound or if you use speech-recognition software.

4 Headphone Use this connector to attach headphones to your computer when you

want to listen to music or other sounds without disturbing anyone. This connector might be located on the front of the computer.

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.

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9. Connect any additional devices that you have. Your computer might not have

all connectors that are shown.

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1 USB connector Use this connector to attach a device that requires a USB

connection, such as a keyboard, mouse, scanner, printer, or personal digital assistant (PDA).

2 Serial connector Use this connector to attach an external modem, serial printer,

or other device that uses a 9-pin serial connector.

3 S-video connector Use this connector to attach a television set that has an

S-Video connector. This connector is present on some high-performance video adapters.

4 Parallel connector Use this connector to attach a parallel printer or any other

device that requires a 25-pin parallel connection.

5 Ethernet connector Use this connector to attach the computer to an Ethernet-type

local area network or to a cable modem.

Important: To operate the computer within FCC limits when it is connected to an Ethernet network, use a Category 5 Ethernet cable.

6 MIDI/joystick connector Use this connector to attach a joystick, gamepad, or a musical

instrument digital interface (MIDI) device such as a MIDI keyboard.

7 IEEE 1394 connector This connector is sometimes called Firewire because it

transmits data rapidly. There are two types of IEEE 1394 connectors: the 4-pin and the 6-pin. IEEE 1394 offers connection to several types of consumer electronics, including digital audio devices and scanners.

10. Connect the power cords to properly grounded electrical outlets.

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Turning on computer power

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, refer to Chapter 10, “Getting information, help, and service,” on page 45. Yo u can get additional 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.

Finishing the software installation

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.

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.

Completing important tasks

After you have set up your computer, perform the following tasks, which will save you time and trouble later:

v Create 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. See “PC-Doctor for DOS” on page 33 for more information. Also, see “Creating and using rescue media” on page 40.

v Record 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.

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Updating your operating system

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.

Installing other operating systems

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.

Updating your antivirus software

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 drive with a free 90-day subscription. After 90 days, you must get a new virus definition.

Shutting down the computer

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 Vista® operating system, open the Start menu from the Windows desktop, move the cursor to the arrow next to the lock workstation button, and select Shut Down.

Installing external options

For information about installing external options for your computer, refer to

″Installing external options″ in the ThinkStation Hardware Installation and Replacement Guide .

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Features

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 19.

Microprocessor

v Machine types 6423, 6439, and 6483: Intel Core™ 2

v Machine types 6427, 6449, and 6493: Intel Xeon

v Internal cache (size varies by model type)

Memory

v Machine types 6423, 6439, and 6483 support for four double data rate 3 error

correction code unbuffered dual inline memory modules (DDR3 EEC UDIMMs)

v Machine types 6427, 6449, and 6493 support for eight double data rate 2 fully

buffered dual inline memory modules (DDR2 FBDIMMs)

v Flash memory for system programs (varies by model type)

Internal

drives

v 3.5-inch, half-inch (slim) diskette drive (optional)

v Card reader (optional)

v Serial Advanced Technology Attachment (SATA) internal hard disk drive (some

models)

v Serial attached SCSI (SAS) (some models)

v Optical drive (some models)

subsystem

Video

v Graphics card (specified by customer)

subsystem

Audio

v On-board high-definition audio

v Available PCI sound card

v Microphone and headphone connectors on the front panel

v Six ports on the rear panel

v Mono internal speaker (some models)

Connectivity

v Two 10/100/1000 Mbps integrated Ethernet controllers

v Peripheral Component Interconnect (PCI) V.90 Data/Fax modem (some models)

System

management features

v Preboot Execution Environment (PXE) and Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol

(DHCP)

v Wake on LAN

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v Wake on Ring (in the Setup Utility program, this feature is called Serial Port

Ring Detect for an external modem)

v Remote Administration

v Automatic power-on startup

v System Management (SM) BIOS and SM software

v Ability to store power-on self-test (POST) hardware test results

Input/output

features

v 9-pin serial connector

v Machine types 6427, 6449, and 6493, four rear and two front USB connectors

v Machine types 6423, 6439, and 6483, eight rear and two front USB connectors

v Ethernet connectors

v VGA or DVI monitor connector (requires video card)

v Machine types 6427, 6449, and 6493, eight audio connectors on the rear panel

(7.1 analog out, 7.1 coax digital out, coax digital in, line-in, and microphone)

v Machine types 6423, 6439, and 6483, six audio connectors on the rear panel

(5.1 analog out, 7.1 optical digital out, line-in, and microphone)

v Two audio connectors (microphone and headphone) on the front panel

Expansion

for machine types 6423, 6439, and 6483

v Two optical drive bays

v One drive bay for either 3.5 inch diskette drive or a card reader

v Two 32-bit PCI adapter connectors

v One PCI Express x4 adapter connector (mechanical x16)

v Two PCI Express 2.0 x16 adapter connectors

v Three hard disk drive bays

Expansion

for machine types 6427, 6449, and 6493

v Three optical drive bays

v One drive bay for either 3.5 inch diskette drive or a card reader

v One 32-bit PCI adapter connector

v Two PCI-X 133/100MHz adapter connector

v Two PCI Express x4 adapter connectors (mechanical x8)

v Five hard disk drive bays

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Power

v Machine types 6423, 6439, and 6483 have a 650-watt power supply with

auto-sensing voltage-selection switch

v Machine types 6427, 6449, and 6493 have a 1000-watt power supply with

auto-sensing voltage-selection switch

v Automatic 50/60 Hz input frequency switching

v Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) support

Security

features

v User and administrator passwords for BIOS access

v Support for the addition of an integrated cable lock (Kensington lock)

v Keyboard with fingerprint reader (some models, see the ThinkVantage

Productivity Center program for more information)

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Lenovo 6423, 6427, 6449, 6439, 6483 User Manual

Contents

Introduction

Chapter 1. Important safety information

Additional safety requirements for machine types 6427, 6449, and 6493

Chapter 2. Arranging your workspace

Comfort

Glare and lighting

Air circulation

Electrical outlets and cable lengths

Chapter 3. Setting up your computer

Connecting your computer

Turning on computer power

Finishing the software installation

Completing important tasks

Updating your operating system

Installing other operating systems

Updating your antivirus software

Shutting down the computer

Installing external options

Features