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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 67.

Third Edition (October 2009)

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Important safety information ......v

Chapter 1. Product overview ......1

Features ................1

Specifications ..............4

Software overview ............5

Software provided with your Windows operating

system ...............5

Locations ...............7

Locating connectors on the front of your computer 7 Locating connectors on the rear of your computer 8

Locating components ..........10

Locating parts on the system board .....11

Chapter 2. Installing options and

replacing hardware .........13

Handling static-sensitive devices .......13

Installing options and replacing hardware ....13

Installing external options ........14

Opening the computer cover .......14

Accessing the system board components and

drives ...............15

Installing or replacing a memory module . . . 16

Installing or replacing a PCI card ......18

Installing internal drives .........20

Replacing the hard disk drive .......23

Replacing the optical drive ........26

Replacing the battery ..........27

Replacing the power supply assembly....29

Replacing the heat sink and fan assembly . . . 31

Replacing the microprocessor .......33

Replacing the keyboard .........36

Replacing the mouse ..........36

Completing the parts replacement ......37

Installing security features .........38

Integrated cable lock ..........39

Password protection ..........39

Erasing lost or forgotten passwords (clearing

CMOS) ...............40

Chapter 3. Recovery information . . . 41

Creating and using recovery media ......41

Creating recovery media .........41

Using recovery media ..........42

Performing backup and recovery operations . . . 42

Performing a backup operation .......43

Performing a recovery operation ......43

Using the Rescue and Recovery workspace ....44

Creating and using rescue media .......45

Creating rescue media ..........45

Using rescue media...........45

Creating and using a recovery repair diskette . . . 46

Creating a recovery repair diskette .....46

Using a recovery repair diskette ......46

Installing or reinstalling device drivers .....47

Setting a rescue device in the startup sequence . . 48

Solving recovery problems .........48

Chapter 4. Using the Setup Utility . . . 49

Starting the Setup Utility program .......49

Viewing and changing settings ........49

Using passwords ............49

Password considerations .........50

Power-On Password ..........50

Administrator Password .........50

Setting, changing, and deleting a password . . . 50

Enabling or disabling a device ........50

Selecting a startup device..........51

Selecting a temporary startup device .....51

Selecting or changing the startup device sequence 52

Exiting from the Setup Utility program .....52

Chapter 5. Updating system programs 53

Using system programs ..........53

Updating (flashing) BIOS from a disc ......53

Updating (flashing) BIOS from your operating

system ................54

Recovering from a POST/BIOS update failure . . . 54

Chapter 6. Troubleshooting and

diagnostics .............57

Basic troubleshooting ...........57

Diagnostic programs ...........58

Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox .......59

Lenovo System Toolbox .........59

PC-Doctor for Rescue and Recovery .....59

PC-Doctor for DOS ...........60

Cleaning the mouse ...........61

Optical mouse ............61

Non-optical mouse ...........61

Chapter 7. Getting information, help,

and service .............63

Information resources ...........63

Online Books folder ..........63

Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools ........63

ThinkVantage Productivity Center ......63

Lenovo Welcome ...........64

Access Help .............64

Safety and Warranty ..........64

Lenovo Web site (http://www.lenovo.com). . . 64

Help and service ............65

Using the documentation and diagnostic

programs ..............65

Calling for service ...........65

Using other services ..........66

Purchasing additional services .......66

Appendix. Notices ..........67

Television output notice ..........68

European conformance CE mark .......68

Trademarks ..............68

Index ...............69

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Important safety information

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

Support Web

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Chapter 1. Product overview

This chapter describes the computer features, specifications, preinstalled software programs, and part and connector locations.

Features

This section provides an overview of 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,” on page 49.

Microprocessor

v Intel®Celeron®processor

v Intel Celeron dual-core processor

v Intel Pentium

v Intel Core™2 Duo processor

v Intel Core 2 Quad processor

v Internal cache (size varies by model type)

dual-core processor

Memory

v Supports up to two double data rate 2 dual inline memory modules (DDR2

DIMMs)

Internal drives

v Card reader (some models)

v Optical drive

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

Video subsystem

v Integrated graphics for a Video Graphics Array (VGA) connector

v PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) Express x16 graphics slot on the

system board for a discrete graphics card

Audio subsystem

v Integrated high-definition (HD) audio

v Audio line-in connector, audio line-out connector, and microphone connector on

the rear panel

v Microphone connector and headphone connector on the front panel

v Internal speaker (some models)

Connectivity

v 10/100/1000 Mbps integrated Ethernet controller

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

System management features

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

v Automatic power-on startup

v Preboot Execution Environment (PXE)

v Remote Administration

v System Management (SM) Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) and SM software

v Wake on LAN

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

Ring Detect for an external modem)

Input/Output (I/O) features

v 9-pin serial port (one standard and one optional)

v Ethernet connector

v One standard 25-pin parallel port

v Six USB connectors (two on the front panel and four on the rear panel)

v Standard keyboard connector

v Standard mouse connector

v Three audio connectors (audio line-in connector, audio line-out connector, and

microphone connector) on the rear panel

v Two audio connectors (microphone connector and headphone connector) on the

front panel

v VGA monitor connector

Expansion

v One card reader (some models)

v One hard disk drive bay

v One optical drive bay

v One PCI card slot

v One PCI Express x16 graphics card slot

Power

v 280-watt auto-sensing power supply

v Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) support

Security features

v Computrace

v Cover presence switch (also called intrusion switch, some models)

v Hard disk drive password

v Keyboard with fingerprint reader (some models)

v Power-On Password (POP) and Administrator Password for BIOS access

v Serial and parallel port I/O control

v Startup sequence control

v Startup without diskette drive, keyboard, or mouse

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

v Support to enable or disable a device

v USB switch on/off

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Software programs, preinstalled

Your computer might come with preinstalled software programs. If it does, an operating system, device drivers to support built-in features, and other support programs are included. For more information, see “Software overview” on page 5.

Operating system, preinstalled

v Microsoft

v Microsoft Windows Vista

Windows®7

v Microsoft Windows XP Professional

(preinstalled through downgrade rights in Windows 7 Professional, Windows 7 Ultimate, Windows Vista Business, or Windows Vista Ultimate)

Operating systems, certified or tested for compatibility

Linux

(varies by model type)

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.

Chapter 1. Product overview

Specifications

This section lists the physical specifications for your computer.

Dimensions

Width: 317 mm (12.48 inches)

Height: 99 mm (3.9 inches)

Depth: 355 mm (13.98 inches)

Weight

Maximum configuration as shipped: 7.5 kg (16.53 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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Software overview

The computer comes with a preinstalled operating system and several preinstalled applications.

Software provided with your Windows operating system

This section describes the Windows applications included with your computer.

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.

Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools: The Lenovo ThinkVantage 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

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.

preinstalled with Windows 7 from Lenovo.

Tools program guides

Note: The ThinkVantage Productivity Center program is only available on

computers preinstalled with Windows Vista or Windows XP 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 Windows 7 or Windows Vista 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 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.

Note: The ThinkVantage Client Security Solution program is only available on

computers preinstalled with Windows Vista or Windows XP from Lenovo.

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Password Manager: The Password Manager program helps you automatically capture and fill in authentication information for Windows applications and Web sites.

Note: The Password Manager program is only available on computers preinstalled

with Windows 7 from Lenovo.

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 ThinkVantage Rescue and Recovery program and the ThinkVantage Productivity Center program.

ThinkVantage Power Manager: The ThinkVantage Power Manager program provides convenient, flexible, and complete power management for your ThinkCentre 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.

computer. By using the ThinkVantage Power Manager program, you

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. See “Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox” on page 59 for detailed information.

Note: The Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox program is only available on computers

preinstalled with Windows 7 from Lenovo.

Lenovo System Toolbox

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 59 for more information.

Note: The Lenovo System Toolbox program is only available on computers

preinstalled with Windows Vista or Windows XP from Lenovo.

PC-Doctor for Rescue and Recovery

The PC-Doctor for Rescue and Recovery 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-systemcontrolled settings that can cause hardware failures. Use the PC-Doctor for Rescue and Recovery if you are unable to start the Windows operating system. See “PC-Doctor for Rescue and Recovery” on page 59 for more information.

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Adobe Reader

The Adobe Reader is a tool used to view, print, and search PDF documents.

Locations

Locating connectors on the front of your computer

See “Online Books folder” on page 63 for more information about accessing the online books and the Lenovo Web site.

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 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. See “Access Help” on page 64 for instructions on how to open the help system.

Figure 1 shows the locations of the connectors on the front of your computer.

Note: Not all computer models have the following connectors.

Figure 1. Front connector locations

1 USB connector 3 Headphone connector 2 Microphone connector 4 USB connector

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Locating connectors on the rear of your computer

Figure 2 shows the locations 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.

Figure 2. Rear connector locations

1 Serial port (some models) 8 USB connectors (4) 2 Power cord connector 9 Ethernet connector 3 Standard mouse connector 10 Microphone connector 4 Standard keyboard connector 11 Audio line-out connector 5 Serial port 12 Audio line-in connector 6 Parallel port 13 PCI Express x16 graphics card slot 7 VGA monitor connector 14 PCI card slot

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Connector Description

Audio line-in connector Used 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 connector Used to send audio signals from the computer to external

devices, such as powered stereo speakers (speakers with built-in amplifiers), headphones, multimedia keyboards, or the audio line-in connector on a stereo system or other external recording device.

Ethernet connector Used 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 connector Used to attach a microphone to your computer when you want

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

Parallel port Used to attach a parallel printer, a parallel scanner, or other

devices that use a 25-pin parallel port.

Serial port Used to attach an external modem, a serial printer, or other

devices that use a 9-pin serial port.

Standard keyboard connector

Used to attach a keyboard that uses a standard keyboard connector.

Standard mouse connector Used to attach a mouse, a trackball, or other pointing devices

that use a standard mouse connector.

USB connector Used to attach a device that requires a Universal Serial Bus

(USB) connector, such as a USB keyboard, a USB mouse, a USB scanner or a USB printer. If you have more than six USB devices, you can purchase a USB hub, which you can use to connect additional USB devices.

VGA monitor connector Used 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 open the computer cover, see “Opening the computer cover” on page 14.

Figure 3. Component locations

1 Hard disk drive 4 Optical drive 2 Microprocessor, heat sink and fan

assembly

3 Internal speaker (some models) 6 Power supply assembly

5 Memory slots (2)

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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 parts locations

1 PCI card slot 11 Memory slots (2) 2 PCI Express x16 graphics card slot 12 Front USB connectors (2) 3 Internal speaker connector 13 Serial (COM 2) connector 4 Battery 14 Power fan connector 5 Microprocessor fan connector 15 24-pin power connector 6 Thermal sensor connector 16 SATA connectors (2) 7 Cover presence switch connector

(Intrusion switch connector) (some models)

8 Microprocessor 18 Front audio connector 9 4-pin power connector 19 System fan connector (some models) 10 Front panel connector

17 Clear CMOS (Complementary Metal Oxide

Semiconductor)/Recovery jumper

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Chapter 2. Installing options and replacing hardware

This chapter provides instructions for installing options and replacing hardware for your computer. You can expand the capabilities of your computer by adding drives, memory modules, or PCI 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” in the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide. The precautions and guidelines will help you work safely.

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 parts and other computer 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 handle parts and other computer components carefully. Handle PCI

cards, memory modules, system boards, and microprocessors by the edges. Never touch any 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

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.

v When 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.

v Do not place the part on the computer cover or other metal surface.

Installing options and replacing hardware

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,goto: http://www.lenovo.com/support

Note: Use only computer parts provided by Lenovo.

Installing external options

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.

Opening the computer cover

Attention

This section provides instructions on how to open the computer cover.

CAUTION:

Turn off the computer and wait three to five minutes to let the computer cool 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 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.

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5. Press the buttons on the sides of the computer and pivot the computer cover

upward to open.

Figure 5. Opening the computer cover

Accessing the system board components and drives

Attention

This section provides instructions on how to access the system board components and drives.

To access the system board components and drives:

1. Open the computer cover. See “Opening the computer cover” on page 14.

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2. On some models, you might need to pivot the drive bay assembly upward and

remove the hard disk drive to access the internal components. See “Replacing the hard disk drive” on page 23.

Notes:

a. Make sure you note the locations of any cables that you disconnect from the

drives or the system board.

b. Make sure the hard disk drive assembly is in the latched down position

before closing the computer cover to prevent damage to the hard disk drive assembly.

Figure 6. Pivoting the drive bay assembly

Installing or replacing a memory module

Attention

This section provides instructions on how to install or replace a memory module.

Your computer has two slots for installing or replacing DDR2 DIMMs. When installing or replacing a memory module, use 1 GB or 2 GB DDR2 DIMMs in any combination up to a maximum of 4 GB system memory.

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To install or replace a memory module:

1. Open the computer cover. See “Opening the computer cover” on page 14.

2. Pivot the drive bay assembly upward to access the memory slots. See

“Accessing the system board components and drives” on page 15.

3. Remove any parts that might prevent your access to the memory slots.

4. Locate the memory slots.

5. Open the retaining clips.

Figure 7. Opening the retaining clips

If you are replacing an old memory module, open the retaining clips and remove the memory module being replaced as shown.

Figure 8. Removing the old memory module

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Contents

Important safety information

Chapter 1. Product overview

Features

Specifications

Software overview

Software provided with your Windows operating system

Software provided by Lenovo

Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox

Lenovo System Toolbox

PC-Doctor for Rescue and Recovery

Adobe Reader

Locations

Locating connectors on the front of your computer

Antivirus software

Locating connectors on the rear of your computer

Locating components

Locating parts on the system board

Chapter 2. Installing options and replacing hardware

Handling static-sensitive devices

Installing options and replacing hardware

Installing external options

Opening the computer cover

Accessing the system board components and drives

Installing or replacing a memory module