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This chapter contains information about where to go for additional information
about Lenovo® products, what to do if you experience a problem with your
system, and how to call for help and service.
ThinkServer Web site (http://www.lenovo.com/thinkserver)
The ThinkServer™ Web site provides up-to-date information and services to
help you buy, upgrade, and maintain your server. You can also do the
following:
v Access the Lenovo Limited Warranty
v Access the online manuals for your products
v Access the troubleshooting and support information for your server model
and other supported products
v Download thelatestdevicedriversandsoftwareupdatesforyourserver
model
v Find the service and support phone number for your country or region
v Find a Service Provider located near you
Documentation
The ThinkServer Documentation DVD is included with your server and provides
the following manuals:
Installation and User Guide
This manual contains safety information, setup instructions, hardware
and software requirements, part replacement instructions, and
configuration instructions.
Rack Installation Instructions
This manual provides instructions on how to install the server in a
rack cabinet.
Thismanualisonlyavailableforsomemodels.
Note:
Information
Safety
This multilingual manual contains safety and Regulatory Emissions
notices.
specifications, software configuration information, part listings, component
replacement and repair procedures, and diagnostic information. The Hardware MaintenanceManual is availableat:
http://www.lenovo.com/support
If you suspect a software problem, refer to the documentation, including
readme files and online help, that comes with the operating system or
application program.
You can get the latest technical information and download device drivers and
updates by following the instructions at the Lenovo Web site:
http://www.lenovo.com/support
Help and service
This section contains information about calling for help and service.
Before you call
Before you call, do the following to try to solve the problem by yourself:
v Check all cables to make sure that they are connected.
v Check the power switches to make sure that the system and optional devices
are turned on.
v Use thetroubleshootinginformationinyoursystemdocumentation,whichis
available on the ThinkServer Documentation DVD that comes with your
system.
v Check forupdatedinformation,newdevicedrivers,andhintsandtipsatthe
Lenovo Support Web site:
http://www.lenovo.com/support
v Have thefollowinginformationavailable:
– Machine type and model
– Serial numbers of your hardware products
– Description of the problem
– Exact wording of any error messages
– Hardware and software configuration information
Calling for service
During the warranty period, you can get help and information by telephone
through the Customer Support Center.
2 WarrantyandSupportInformation
The following services are available during the warranty period:
Problem determination
Trained personnel are available to assist you with determining a
hardware problem and deciding what action to take to fix the
problem.
Hardware repair
If the problem is caused by hardware under warranty, trained service
personnel are available to provide the applicable level of service.
Engineering Change management
There might be changes that are required after a product has been
sold. Lenovo will make selected Engineering Changes (ECs) that
apply to your hardware available.
warrantydoesnotcoverthefollowing:
The
v Replacement oruseofpartsnotmanufacturedfororbyLenovoor
non-warranted Lenovo parts
v Identification of software problem sources
v Configuration of BIOS as part of an installation or upgrade
v Changes, modifications, or upgrades to devices drivers
v Installation and maintenance of network operating systems (NOS)
v Installation and maintenance of application programs