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Connectivity • 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet controller System management features • Ability to store the power-on self-test (POST) hardware test results • Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) support • Automatic power-on startup • Desktop Management Interface (DMI) • Intel Active Management Technology (AMT) (available in some models) •...
The operating system(s) 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 manual. This list is 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.
Table 1. Operating system edition and supported touch feature Operating system edition Supported touch feature Windows 7 Enterprise Single-touch or multi-touch Windows 7 Home Basic Single-touch Windows 7 Home Premium Single-touch or multi-touch Windows 7 Professional Single-touch or multi-touch Windows 7 Starter Single-touch Windows 7 Ultimate Single-touch or multi-touch...
The Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools program guides 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 73. ThinkVantage Productivity Center The ThinkVantage Productivity Center program guides you to a host of information sources and tools to help you set up, understand, and maintain your computer, and enhance your computer performance.
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The Lenovo Solution Center program enables you to troubleshoot and resolve computer problems. It combines diagnostic tests, system information collection, security status, and support information, along with hints and tips for maximum system performance. See “Lenovo Solution Center” on page 70 for detailed information.
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 computer with a free 30-day subscription. After 30 days, you must renew the license to continue receiving the antivirus software updates.
Liquid crystal display (LCD) panel Brightness control /Right Power switch Image setup control /Left Power indicator Monitor mode control /Exit Hard disk drive activity indictor Microphone mute/on control Bluetooth activity indicator Using your computer in monitor mode Your computer can work in two modes: computer mode or monitor mode. This section provides instructions on how to use your computer in monitor mode.
Rear view Figure 2 “Rear connector locations” on page 9 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.
Connector Description PS/2 mouse connector Used to attach a mouse, a trackball, or other pointing devices that use a PS/2 mouse (optional) connector. Used to attach an external modem, a serial printer, or other devices that use a 9-pin Serial port (optional) serial port.
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Frame stand Internal speaker Video Electronics Standards Association (VESA) Frame foot frame cover Fan duct Hard disk drive Heat sink Right I/O assembly Memory modules (2) Card reader* WI-FI card* Optical drive bay Microprocessor fan Inverter Battery Computer main bracket ExpressCard* Optical drive* Rear I/O assembly...
System board part and connector locations Figure 4 “System board part and connector locations” on page 12 shows the locations of the parts and connectors on the system board. Figure 4. System board part and connector locations Microprocessor Rear I/O assembly connector Multi-touch board cable connector COM connector Integrated camera cable connector...
Installing a computer wall mount CAUTION: If you wish to perform a self installation of a wall mounting unit for this product, Lenovo recommends that you select a wall mount product that is certified by Underwriters Laboratories (UL), Intertek (ETL),...
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 remove the computer cover. CAUTION: Turn off the computer and wait three to five minutes to let the computer cool before removing the computer cover.
2. Place a soft, clean towel or cloth on the desk or surface. Hold the sides of your computer and gently lay it down so that the screen is against the surface and the cover is facing up. 3. Remove the four screws that secure the frame stand. Keep the four screws, and put them aside. You will need them when installing the frame stand.
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3. Remove the three screws that secure the lift stand. Keep the three screws, and put them aside. You will need them when installing the lift stand. Remove the lift stand from the computer. Figure 7. Removing the lift stand ThinkCentre User Guide...
4. To reinstall the lift stand, insert the two tabs on the lift stand into the corresponding holes in the computer VESA frame, and then slide the lift stand toward the bottom of the computer. Align the three screw holes in the lift stand with those in the computer VESA frame and then install the three screws to secure the lift stand.
3. Remove the computer cover. See “Removing the computer cover” on page 14. 4. Locate the rear I/O assembly cover. See “Component locations” on page 10. 5. Carefully release the bottom of the rear I/O assembly cover from the computer front bezel and then release the top of the rear I/O assembly cover from the computer VESA frame cover.
6. Remove the screw that secures the VESA frame cover, slide the VESA frame cover to the bottom of the computer, and then lift it up to remove it from the VESA frame. Figure 10. Removing the VESA frame cover 7.
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 or replacing DDR3 SODIMMs (small outline dual inline memory modules).
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To install or replace a memory module, do the following: 1. Remove all media from the drives and turn off all attached devices and the computer. Then, disconnect all power cords from electrical outlets and disconnect all cables that are connected to the computer. 2.
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 battery. Your computer has a special type of memory that maintains the date, time, and settings for built-in features, such as parallel-port assignments (configuration).
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. To replace the hard disk drive, do the following: 1.
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4. Pull the handle of the hard disk drive bracket upward and then slide the hard disk drive outward to remove it from the hard disk drive bay. Figure 16. Removing the hard disk drive 5. Flex the sides of the hard disk drive bracket properly to remove the hard disk drive out of the bracket. 6.
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7. Align the four pins on the hard disk drive bracket with the corresponding slots in the hard disk drive bay. Figure 18. Installing the hard disk drive 8. Slide the new hard disk drive with the bracket into the hard disk drive bay. Press the handle of the hard disk drive bracket downward until it is secured by the two tabs Figure 19.
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 optical drive. Note: The optical drive is available only in some models.
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 heat sink. CAUTION: The heat sink might be very hot.
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5. Remove the fan duct by pressing the two tabs inward and then pivoting the fan duct upward. Figure 22. Removing the fan duct ThinkCentre User Guide...
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6. Follow this sequence to remove the four screws that secure the heat sink to the system board: a. Partially remove screw , then fully remove screw , and then fully remove screw b. Partially remove screw , then fully remove screw , and then fully remove screw Note: Carefully remove the four screws from the system board to avoid any possible damage to the system board.
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 microprocessor. CAUTION: The heat sink and microprocessor might be very hot.
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c. Touch only the sides of the microprocessor. Do not touch the gold contacts on the bottom. d. Do not drop anything onto the microprocessor socket while it is exposed. The socket pins must be kept as clean as possible. Figure 24.
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 WI-FI card. Note: The WI-FI card is available only in some models.
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 Chapter 2 Installing or replacing hardware...
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 ThinkCentre User Guide...
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This section provides instructions on how to replace the multi-touch board. Note: The multi-touch board is available only in some models. To replace the multi-touch board, do the following: 1. Remove all media from the drives and turn off all attached devices and the computer. Then, disconnect all power cords from electrical outlets and disconnect all cables that are connected to the computer.
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 ambient light sensor. Note: The ambient light sensor is available only in some models.
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 ExpressCard. Note: The ExpressCard is available only in some models.
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 internal speakers. To replace the internal speakers, do the following: 1.
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 integrated camera with microphone. Note: The integrated camera with microphone is available only in some models.
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 ThinkCentre User Guide...
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This section provides instructions on how to replace the microprocessor fan assembly. To replace the microprocessor fan assembly, do the following: 1. Remove all media from the drives and turn off all attached devices and the computer. Then, disconnect all power cords from electrical outlets and disconnect all cables that are connected to the computer. 2.
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 card reader. Note: The card reader is available only in some models.
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 rear I/O assembly. To replace the rear I/O assembly, do the following: 1.
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 right I/O assembly. To replace the right I/O assembly, do the following:...
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 power supply. Chapter 2...
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CAUTION: Never remove the cover on a power supply or any part that has the following label attached. Hazardous voltage, current, and energy levels are present inside any component that has this label attached. There are no serviceable parts inside these components. If you suspect a problem with one of these parts, contact a service technician.
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 keyboard. Replacing the PS/2 or USB keyboard To replace the PS/2 or USB keyboard, do the following: 1.
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4. Disconnect the failing keyboard from the computer. 5. Connect a new keyboard to the appropriate connector on the computer. 6. Reconnect all power cords to electrical outlets. Replacing the wireless keyboard To replace the wireless keyboard, do the following: 1.
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 mouse. Replacing the PS/2 or USB mouse To replace the PS/2 or USB mouse, do the following: 1.
Notes: To save your battery energy, do the following when you are not using the wireless keyboard and mouse: 1. Switch off the power button on the bottom of the wireless mouse. 2. Disconnect the USB dongle from your computer and store it in the wireless mouse compartment. Completing the parts replacement After completing the installation or replacement for all parts, you need to reinstall the computer cover and reconnect cables.
Setup Utility program. Refer to Chapter 4 “Using the Setup Utility program” on page 61. Note: In most areas of the world, Lenovo requires the return of the defective Customer Replaceable Unit (CRU). Information about this will come with the CRU or will come a few days after the CRU arrives.
See “Rear view” on page 9 for the location of the integrated cable lock slot. This is the same type of lock used with many notebook computers. You can order an integrated cable lock from Lenovo by searching for Kensington at: http://www.lenovo.com/support Figure 41.
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5. Close the computer cover and connect the power cord. See “Completing the parts replacement” on page 50. 6. Turn on the computer and leave it on for approximately 10 seconds. Then, turn off the computer by holding the power switch for approximately five seconds. 7.
“creating Product Recovery discs.” • To create recovery media on the Windows 7 operating system, click Start ➙ All Programs ➙ Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools ➙ Factory Recovery Disks. Then, follow the instructions on the screen.
• To perform a backup operation using the Rescue and Recovery program on the Windows 7 operating system, do the following: 1. From the Windows desktop, click Start ➙ All Programs ➙ Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools ➙ Enhanced Backup and Restore. The Rescue and Recovery program opens.
• To perform a recovery operation using the Rescue and Recovery program on the Windows 7 operating system, do the following: 1. From the Windows desktop, click Start ➙ All Programs ➙ Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools ➙ Enhanced Backup and Restore. The Rescue and Recovery program opens.
independently from the Windows operating system, you can restore the factory default settings even if you cannot start the Windows operating system. Attention: If you restore the hard disk drive from a Rescue and Recovery backup or restore the hard disk drive to the factory default settings, all files on the primary hard disk drive partition (usually drive C:) will be deleted in the recovery process.
1. From the Windows desktop, click Start ➙ All Programs ➙ Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools ➙ Enhanced Backup and Restore. The Rescue and Recovery program opens. 2. In the Rescue and Recovery main window, click the Launch advanced Rescue and Recovery arrow.
To install or reinstall the device driver for a factory-installed device, do the following: 1. Turn on the computer. 2. Use Windows Explorer or My Computer to display the directory structure of your hard disk drive. 3. Go to the C:\SWTOOLS directory. 4.
Password considerations A password can be any combination of up to 64 (1 to 64) alphabetic and numeric characters. For security reasons, it is recommended to use a strong password that cannot be easily compromised. To set a strong password, use the following guidelines: Note: The Setup Utility program passwords are not case sensitive.
Enabling or disabling a device This section provides instructions on how to enable or disable user access to a device. USB Support Use this option to enable or disable a USB connector. When a USB connector is disabled, the device connected to the USB connector cannot be used. SATA Controller When this option is set to Disabled, the device connected to the SATA connector (such as the hard disk drive or the optical drive) is disabled and cannot be accessed.
To view or permanently change the configured startup device sequence, do the following: 1. Start the Setup Utility program. See “Starting the Setup Utility program” on page 61. 2. Select Startup ➙ Primary Boot Sequence. Read the information displayed on the right side of the screen.
Utility program by starting your computer with a system-program-update disc or running a special update program from your operating system. Lenovo might make changes and enhancements to the POST and BIOS. When updates are released, they are available as downloadable files on the Lenovo Web site at http://www.lenovo.com. Instructions for using the POST and BIOS updates are available in a TXT file that is included with the update files.
Updating (flashing) the BIOS from your operating system Note: Because Lenovo makes constant improvements to its Web sites, the Web page contents are subject to change without notice, including the contents referenced in the following procedure.
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11. Install the computer cover and reconnect all cables and power cords that were disconnected. See “Completing the parts replacement” on page 50. 12. Turn on the computer to restart the operating system. Chapter 5 Updating system programs...
Refer to the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide that came with your computer for the safety and warranty information and the list of service and support telephone numbers. You can also get the latest service and support telephone numbers from the Lenovo Support Web site at: http://www.lenovo.com/support...
2. If you are unable to isolate and repair the problem yourself after running the programs, save and print the log files created by the programs. You will need the log files when you speak to a Lenovo technical support representative.
Note: If you are unable to isolate and repair the problem yourself after running the program, save and print the log files created by the program. You will need the log files when you speak to a Lenovo technical support representative.
To create a diagnostic disc, do the following: 1. Download a self-starting bootable disc image (known as an ISO image) of the diagnostic program from: http://www.lenovo.com/support 2. Use any CD/DVD burning software to create a diagnostic disc with the ISO image.
Internet access to view the publication. To view the publication, click Start ➙ All Programs ➙ Online Books ➙ Online Books, then double-click the publication for your computer. The publication is also available on the Lenovo Support Web site at: http://www.lenovo.com/support Notes: 1.
To access the ThinkVantage Productivity Center program, click Start ➙ All Programs ➙ ThinkVantage ➙ Productivity Center. 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. Access Help...
Most computers come with a set of diagnostic programs that you can use to help you identify hardware problems. For instructions on using the diagnostic programs, see “Diagnostic programs” on page 70. You can get the latest technical information and download device drivers and updates from the Lenovo Support Web site at: http://www.lenovo.com/support...
You must retain your proof of purchase to obtain warranty service. For a list of the Lenovo Support phone numbers for your country or region, go to http://www.lenovo.com/support and click Support phone list or refer to the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide that is provided with your computer.
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Lenovo encourages owners of information technology (IT) equipment to responsibly recycle their equipment when it is no longer needed. Lenovo offers a variety of programs and services to assist equipment owners in recycling their IT products. For information on recycling Lenovo products, go to: http://www.lenovo.com/recycling...
If you want to replace it with a new one, contact your place of purchase or ask for a repair service provided by Lenovo. If you have replaced it by yourself and want to dispose of the disused lithium battery, insulate it with vinyl tape, contact your place of purchase, and follow their instructions.
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ThinkCentre ThinkVantage Microsoft, Windows, and Windows Vista are trademarks of the Microsoft group of companies. Intel, Intel Core, and Pentium are trademarks of Intel Corporation in the United States, other countries, or both. Other company, product, or service names may be trademarks or service marks of others. Appendix A.