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 61.
Second Edition (May 2009)
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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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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 43.
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 two DDR3 DIMMs
(double data rate 3 dual inline memory modules)
vFlash memory for system programs (varies by model type)
Internal drives
vOptical drive
vSATA (Serial Advanced Technology Attachment) internal hard disk drive (some models)
vSolid State Drive (SSD) (some models)
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Video subsystem
Integrated graphics for a VGA (Video Graphics Array) connector and DisplayPort connector
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 (Peripheral Component Interconnect) 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
vEight USB connectors (two on the front panel and six on the rear panel)
vEthernet connector
vOne DisplayPort connector
vOne optional 9-pin serial port
vOne VGA monitor 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
Expansion
vOne hard disk drive bay
vOne optical drive bay
vOne 32-bit PCI adapter card slot
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Power
v130-watt power adapter
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: 275 mm (10.83 inches)
Height: 80 mm (3.15 inches)
Depth: 238 mm (9.37 inches)
Weight
Maximum configuration as shipped: 4.18 kg (9.22 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 computer models 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 53 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 Windows PE” on page 53 for more information.
The Adobe Reader is a tool used to view, print, and search PDF documents.
See “Online Books folder” on page 57 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 58 for instructions on how to open the online help system.
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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Microphone connector |
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Serial port |
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Used to attach a keyboard that uses a standard keyboard |
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USB connector |
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VGA monitor connector |
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To open the computer cover, see “Opening the computer cover” on page 12. Figure 3 shows the location of the various components in your computer.
Figure 3. Component locations
1 Optical drive 2 Front bezel
3 Hard disk drive (some models) 4 System fan assembly
5 Heat sink 6 Battery
7 Memory slots (2)
8 Internal speaker (some models)
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The system board (sometimes called the planar or motherboard) is the main circuit board in your computer. It provides basic computer functions and supports a variety of devices.
Figure 4 shows the location of the parts on the system board.
Figure 4. System board parts locations
1 Microprocessor
2 Clear CMOS (Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor)/Recovery jumper 3 Thermal sensor connector
4 Battery
5 Memory slots (2)
6 Internal speaker connector 7 Serial (COM) connector 8 SATA connectors (2)
9 PCI adapter card slot 10 Front USB connector 2
11 Intrusion switch connector/Cover presence switch connector
12 Front I/O and LED/Switch header 13 eSATA connector
14 Internal power distribution connector 15 Fan connector
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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.
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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 6 and “Locating connectors on the rear of your computer” on page 7 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 open 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 opening the computer cover.
Important
Be sure to read and understand “Handling static-sensitive devices” on page 11 before opening the computer cover.
To open 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 6 and “Locating connectors on the rear of your computer” on page 7.
4.Remove any locking devices that lock the computer cover-release button, such as a cable lock.
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5.Carefully lift and position the computer upside down as shown in 6.
6.Pivot the cover-release button 1 on the rear of the computer and then open the computer cover as shown.
Figure 5. Opening 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 a memory module.
Your computer has two slots for installing SODIMMs (small outline dual inline memory modules) that provide up to a maximum of 4 GB of system memory.
When installing memory modules, the following rules apply:
vUse 1.8 V, 200-pin DDR3 SDRAM (double data rate 3 synchronous dynamic random access memory).
vUse 1 GB or 2 GB memory modules in any combination up to a maximum of 4 GB.
To install or replace a memory module:
1.Open the computer cover. See “Opening the computer cover” on page 12.
2.Locate the memory slots. See “Locating parts on the system board” on page 10.
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3.If you are replacing an old memory module, open the retaining clips and remove the memory module being replaced as shown.
Figure 6. Removing the memory module
4.Insert the notched end 2 of the new memory module into the slot 1. Press the memory module firmly and pivot the memory module until it snaps into place. Make sure that the memory module is firmly fixed in the slot and does not move easily.
Figure 7. Installing a 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 30.
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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 replace the hard disk drive if your computer has one. For computer models that do not have an internal hard disk drive installed and use a remote hard disk drive accessed through the SMC - Storage Array, contact your network or storage administrator.
Important
When you receive a new hard disk drive, you also receive a set of Product Recovery discs. The set of Product Recovery discs enables you to restore the contents of the hard disk drive to the factory-installed state. For more information on recovering factory-installed software, refer to Chapter 3, “Recovery information,” on page 35.
To replace the hard disk drive:
1.Open the computer cover. See “Opening the computer cover” on page 12.
2.Disconnect the power cable from the optical drive.
3.Place your finger on the tab located on the front of the hard disk drive and push upward. Then press inward on the side tabs and pivot the hard disk drive upward to remove.
Figure 8. Removing the hard disk drive
4.Remove the failing hard disk drive from the chassis.
5.Disconnect the signal cable and the power cable from the hard disk drive.
6.Remove the hard disk drive from the plastic bracket by flexing the sides of the bracket enough to slide it free of the hard disk drive.
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