Warranty Guide that you received with this product. Reading and understanding this safety information reduces the risk of personal injury and damage to your product. If you no longer have a copy of the ThinkStation Safety and Warranty Guide, you can obtain a Portable ®...
Never overload these devices. If power strips are used, the load should not exceed the power strip input rating. Consult an electrician for more information if you have questions about power loads, power requirements, and input ratings. ThinkStation User Guide...
• Avoid using a telephone (other than a cordless type) during an electrical storm. There may be a remote risk of electric shock from lightning. • Do not use the telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak. ThinkStation User Guide...
Chapter 1. Product overview This chapter provides information about the computer features, specifications, software programs provided by Lenovo, and locations of connectors, components, parts on the system board, and internal drives. Features This section introduces the computer features. The information covers a variety of models.
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• Windows Management Instrumentation (WMI) Windows Management Instrumentation is a set of extensions to the Windows Driver Model. It provides an operating system interface through which instrumented components provide information and notification. ThinkStation User Guide...
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Input/Output (I/O) features • 9-pin serial port (one standard) • Eight Universal Serial Bus (USB) connectors (two on the front panel and six on the rear panel) • One Ethernet connector • One Personal System/2 (PS/2) keyboard connector (optional) • One PS/2 mouse connector (optional) •...
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.
To access the Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools program, click Start ➙ All Programs ➙ Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools. The following table lists the programs that you can access from the Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools program. To access a program, double-click the corresponding icon.
The Adobe Reader program is a tool used to view, print, and search PDF documents. 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.
Locating connectors, controls, and indicators on the front of your computer Figure 1 “Front connector, control, and indicator locations” on page 7 shows the locations of the connectors, controls, and indicators on the front of your computer. Figure 1. Front connector, control, and indicator locations Optical drive eject/close button USB connector (USB port 1) Hard disk drive activity indicator...
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. ThinkStation User Guide...
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Connector Description DisplayPort connector Used to attach a high-performance monitor, a direct-drive monitor, or other devices that use a DisplayPort connector. Note: The DisplayPort connector is not applicable on some models. If your computer has a graphics card installed, be sure to use a monitor connector on the graphics card.
Figure 3. Component locations Heat sink and fan assembly Front fan assembly Memory module(s) Graphics card (available in some models) Optical drive Rear fan assembly Card reader (available in some models) Power supply assembly Front audio and USB assembly ThinkStation User Guide...
Locating parts on the system board Figure 4 “System board part locations” on page 11 shows the locations of the parts on the system board. Figure 4. System board part locations 4-pin power connector Front panel connector for power switch and LED indicators Microprocessor fan connector Front USB connector 1 (for connecting USB port 1 and 2 on the front bezel)
Bay 5 - Primary SATA hard disk drive bay (with a hard disk drive installed) Machine type and model label The machine type and model label identifies your computer. When you contact Lenovo for help, the machine type and model information helps support technicians to identify your computer and provide faster service.
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The following illustration shows the location of the machine type and model label. Figure 6. Machine type and model label Machine type and model label Chapter 1 Product overview...
The following topics provide information about arranging your work area, setting up your computer equipment, and establishing healthy work habits. Lenovo is committed to providing people with disabilities greater access to information and technology. As a result, the following information provides ways to help users that have hearing, vision, and mobility limitations get the most out of their computer experience.
• Avoid the use of extension cords. When possible, plug the computer power cord directly into an electrical outlet. • Keep power cords and cables neatly routed away from walkways and other areas where they might get kicked accidentally. For more information about power cords, see “Power cords and power adapters” on page iv. ThinkStation User Guide...
Registering your computer also enables Lenovo to notify you about possible technical information and upgrades. When you register your computer, information is entered into a database, which enables Lenovo to contact you in case of a recall or other severe problem. In addition, some locations offer extended privileges and services to registered users.
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For power cord information and part numbers, go to: http://www.lenovo.com/powercordnotice ThinkStation User Guide...
Locking the computer cover helps prevent unauthorized people from gaining access to the inside of your computer. Your computer comes with a padlock loop so that the computer cover cannot be removed when a padlock is installed. Figure 7. Installing a padlock ThinkStation User Guide...
The cable lock also locks the buttons used to open the computer cover. This is the same type of lock used with many notebook computers. You can order an integrated cable lock directly from Lenovo by searching for Kensington at: http://support.lenovo.com Figure 8.
Your computer is preinstalled with an antivirus program to help you guard against, 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.
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For more information about how to use your antivirus software, refer to the help system of your antivirus software. Chapter 3 Security...
Attention: Do not open your computer or attempt any repair before reading and understanding the “Important safety information” on page iii. Notes: 1. Use only computer parts provided by Lenovo. 2. When installing or replacing an option, use the appropriate instructions in this section along with the instructions that come with the option.
5. Remove any screws that secure the computer cover. 6. Press the cover-release button on the side of the computer and slide the cover to the rear of the computer to remove the cover. Figure 9. Removing the computer cover ThinkStation User Guide...
Removing and reinstalling the front bezel Attention: Do not open your computer or attempt any repair before reading and understanding the “Important safety information” on page iii. This section provides instructions on how to remove and reinstall the front bezel. To remove and reinstall the front bezel, do the following: 1.
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• If you are installing a PCI card, remove the appropriate metal slot cover. • If you are replacing an old PCI card, grasp the old card that is currently installed and gently pull it out of the slot. ThinkStation User Guide...
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Figure 12. Removing a PCI card Notes: a. The card fits tightly into the card slot. If necessary, alternate moving each side of the card a small amount until it is removed from the card slot. b. If the card is held in place by a retaining latch, disengage the card retaining latch in either of the two ways illustrated, depending on the retaining latch on the PCI card slot.
2. Remove the computer cover. See “Removing the computer cover” on page 26. 3. Lay the computer on its side for easier access to the system board. 4. Locate the memory slots. See “Locating parts on the system board” on page 11. ThinkStation User Guide...
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5. Remove any parts that might prevent your access to the memory slots. Depending on your computer model, you might need to remove the PCI Express x16 graphics card for easier access to the memory slots. See “Installing or replacing a PCI card” on page 27. 6.
• If you are installing a secondary optical drive, remove the plastic panel in the front bezel for the drive bay you want to use. If there is a metal static shield installed in the drive bay, remove the metal static shield. ThinkStation User Guide...
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• If you are replacing an optical drive, disconnect the signal cable and the power cable from the rear of the optical drive, press the blue release button, and then slide the optical drive out of the front of the computer. Figure 18.
• To complete the installation or replacement, go to “Completing the parts replacement” on page 49. Replacing the card reader Attention: Do not open your computer or attempt any repair before reading and understanding the “Important safety information” on page iii. ThinkStation User Guide...
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This section provides instructions on how to install or replace the card reader. To replace the card reader, 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.
Although there are no moving parts in your computer after the power cord has been disconnected, the following warnings are required for your safety and proper Underwriters Laboratories (UL) certification. CAUTION: Hazardous moving parts. Keep fingers and other body parts away. ThinkStation User Guide...
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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.
Note: Use only screws provided by Lenovo. 10. Reconnect the power supply assembly cables to the system board and each of the drives. 11. Secure the power supply assembly cables with the cable clips and ties in the chassis. What to do next: •...
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6. Follow this sequence to remove the four screws that secure the heat sink and fan assembly 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...
6. Remove the hard disk drive cage from the chassis by sliding it outward. 7. Pull on the blue handle to release and remove the hard disk drive from the drive cage. 8. Flex the sides of the blue bracket to remove the hard disk drive from the bracket. ThinkStation User Guide...
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9. To install a new hard disk drive into the blue bracket, flex the bracket and align pin , pin , pin and pin on the bracket with the corresponding holes in the hard disk drive. Do not touch the circuit board on the bottom of the hard disk drive.
2. Remove the computer cover. See “Removing the computer cover” on page 26. 3. Locate the secondary hard disk drive. See “Locating internal drives” on page 12. 4. Disconnect the signal cable and the power cable from the hard disk drive. ThinkStation User Guide...
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5. Press the blue release button to release the hard disk drive cage from the chassis. Figure 29. Removing the secondary hard disk drive 6. Remove the hard disk drive cage from the chassis by simply sliding it outward. 7. Pull on the blue handle to release and remove the hard disk drive from the hard disk drive cage. 8.
3. Remove the front bezel. See “Removing and reinstalling the front bezel” on page 27. 4. Disconnect the front fan assembly cable from the front fan connector on the system board. See “Locating parts on the system board” on page 11. ThinkStation User Guide...
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5. Release the two tabs that attach the front fan assembly to the chassis as shown and then completely remove the front fan from the chassis. Figure 32. Removing the front fan assembly Chapter 4 Installing or replacing hardware...
1. Turn off the computer and disconnect all power cords from electrical outlets. 2. Remove the computer cover. See “Removing the computer cover” on page 26. 3. Locate the rear fan assembly. See “Locating components” on page 10. ThinkStation User Guide...
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4. Disconnect the rear fan assembly cable from the rear fan connector on the system board. See “Locating parts on the system board” on page 11. 5. The rear fan assembly is attached to the chassis by four rubber mounts. Remove the rear fan assembly by breaking or cutting the rubber mounts and gently pulling the rear fan assembly out of the chassis.
This section provides instructions on how to replace the keyboard or mouse. To replace the keyboard or mouse, do the following: 1. Disconnect the old keyboard cable or mouse cable from the computer. ThinkStation User Guide...
2. Connect a new keyboard or mouse to one of the USB connectors on the computer. Depending on where you want to connect the new keyboard or mouse, see “Locating connectors, controls, and indicators on the front of your computer” on page 7 or “Locating connectors on the rear of your computer” on page 8. Figure 36.
9. To update your configuration, refer to Chapter 6 “Using the Setup Utility program” on page 59. 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.
Recovery program or the Product Recovery program installed. If the Enhanced Backup and Restore icon in the Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools program is dimmed, it indicates that you need to install the Rescue and Recovery program manually before enabling its features. To install the Rescue and Recovery program, do the following: a.
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. Using recovery media This section provides instructions on how to use recovery media on the Windows 7 operating system.
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.
This section provides instructions on how to create a rescue medium on the Windows 7 operating system. To create a rescue medium 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.
Reinstalling preinstalled applications This section provides instructions on how to reinstall preinstalled applications. To reinstall the selected applications preinstalled on your Lenovo computer, do the following: 1. Turn on the computer. 2. Go to the C:\SWTOOLS directory. 3. Open the apps folder. Within the apps folder, there are several subfolders named for various applications installed in your computer.
• To reinstall most commercially available programs in your system, see Microsoft Windows help system for more information. • To reinstall selected application programs that came preinstalled from Lenovo, do the following: 1. Turn on the computer. 2. Go to the C:\SWTOOLS directory.
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It is important to create a rescue medium and a set of recovery media as early as possible and store them in a safe place for future use. Chapter 5 Recovery information...
Note: A password can be any combination of up to 64 alphabetic and numeric characters. For more information, see “Password considerations” on page 59. Erasing lost or forgotten passwords (clearing CMOS) This section provides instructions on how to erase lost or forgotten passwords, such as a user password. ThinkStation User Guide...
To erase a lost or forgotten password, 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.
• Enabling the after power loss feature The after power loss feature enables your computer to wake up when the power supply resumes after a sudden loss of electricity. To enable the after power loss feature, do the following: ThinkStation User Guide...
1. Start the Setup Utility program. 2. From the Setup Utility program main menu, select Power ➙ After Power Loss, and press Enter. 3. Select Power On and press Enter. 4. Press F10 to save changes and exit the Setup Utility program. Press Enter when prompted to confirm the exit.
• See “Deleting RAID volumes” on page 66 for RAID volume deletion. • See “Creating RAID volumes” on page 65 for RAID volume creation. • Use the up and down arrow keys to select Exit and press Enter. ThinkStation User Guide...
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. To update (flash) the BIOS from your operating system, do the following: 1.
Note: If you cannot correct the problem, have the computer serviced. For a list of service and support telephone numbers, refer to the ThinkStation Safety and Warranty Guide that comes with your computer or go to the Lenovo Support Web site at http://www.lenovo.com/support/phone.
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.
1. Turn off your computer. 2. Turn on the computer and press F10 repeatedly at startup. 3. After you enter the Lenovo Diagnostics program, select the diagnostic test you want to run. Then follow the instructions on the screen. Note: If the program returns any error code, call the Lenovo Customer Support Center, and provide your machine type, model number, and the error code.
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4. Check the surface on which you are using the mouse. If you have a very intricate picture or pattern beneath the mouse, it may be difficult for the digital signal processor (DSP) to determine changes in the mouse position. 5. Reconnect the mouse cable to the computer. 6. Turn your computer back on. ThinkStation User Guide...
You can use the information in this section to access useful resources relating to your computing needs. Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools 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.
Most computers come with a set of diagnostic programs that help you identify hardware problems. For instructions on using the diagnostic programs, see “Diagnostic programs” on page 70. You can also get the latest technical information and download device drivers and updates from Lenovo Support Web site at: http://support.lenovo.com...
• Installation and maintenance of network operating systems (NOS) • Installation and maintenance of application programs Refer to the ThinkStation Safety and Warranty Guide that comes with your computer for information about your warranty type and duration. You must retain your proof of purchase to obtain warranty service.
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For more information about these services, go to the Lenovo Web site at: http://www.lenovo.com ThinkStation User Guide...
Lenovo representative for information on the products and services currently available in your area. Any reference to a Lenovo product, program, or service is not intended to state or imply that only that Lenovo product, program, or service may be used. Any functionally equivalent product, program, or service that does not infringe any Lenovo intellectual property right may be used instead.
Trademarks The following terms are trademarks of Lenovo in the United States, other countries, or both: Lenovo The Lenovo logo Rescue and Recovery ThinkStation ThinkVantage Microsoft and Windows are trademarks of the Microsoft group of companies. Celeron, Intel, Intel Core, Pentium, and Xeon are trademarks of Intel Corporation in the United States, other countries, or both.
• Consult an authorized dealer or service representative for help. Lenovo is not responsible for any radio or television interference caused by using other than specified or recommended cables and connectors or by unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment.
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Geräte der Klasse B. Dieses Gerät ist berechtigt, in Übereinstimmung mit dem Deutschen EMVG das EG-Konformitätszeichen - CE - zu führen. Verantwortlich für die Konformitätserklärung nach Paragraf 5 des EMVG ist die Lenovo (Deutschland) GmbH, Gropiusplatz 10, D-70563 Stuttgart. ThinkStation User Guide...
Depending on the configuration of your computer and the country or region where the computer was purchased, you might have received additional printed regulatory notices. All regulatory notices are available on the Lenovo Support Web site in electronic format. To access electronic copies of the documentation, go to http://support.lenovo.com and click User Guides & Manuals.
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.
Customer participation is important to minimize any potential effects of batteries and accumulators on the environment and human health due to the potential presence of hazardous substances. For proper collection and treatment, go to: http://www.lenovo.com/lenovo/environment Appendix C. WEEE and recycling information...