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- Page 4 RESTRICTED RIGHTS. Use, duplication or disclosure by the Government is subject to the GSA ADP Schedule contract with Lenovo Group Limited, if any, or the standard terms of this commercial license, or if the agency is unable to accept this Program under these terms, then we provide this Program under the provisions set forth in Commercial Computer Software–Restricted Rights at FAR 52.227-19, when applicable, or under Rights in...
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
Password protection Changing the battery . Erasing a lost or forgotten password (clearing CMOS) . © Lenovo 2005. Portions © IBM Corp. 2005. Replacing the cover and connecting the cables . Chapter 2. Using the Setup Utility . vi . vi program . - Page 6 User Guide...
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Page 7: Important Safety Information
In the unlikely event that you notice any of the conditions listed below, or if you have any safety concerns with your product, stop using the product and unplug it from the power source and telecommunication lines until you can © Lenovo 2005. Portions © IBM Corp. 2005. ™ Statement of Limited Warranty. -
Page 8: General Safety Guidelines
Note: If you notice these conditions with a product (such as an extension cord) that is not manufactured for or by Lenovo, stop using that product until you can contact the product manufacturer for further instructions, or until you get a suitable replacement. -
Page 9: Power Cords And Power Adapters
Danger Hazardous moving parts. Keep fingers and other body parts away. Attention Before replacing any CRUs, turn off the computer and wait three to five minutes to let the computer cool before opening the cover. Power cords and power adapters Use only the power cords and power adapters supplied by the product manufacturer. -
Page 10: Extension Cords And Related Devices
In addition many mobile products such as ThinkPad notebook PCs utilize a rechargeable battery pack to provide system power when in portable mode. Batteries supplied by Lenovo for use with your product have been tested for compatibility and should only be replaced with approved parts. -
Page 11: Heat And Product Ventilation
Never block, cover or disable these features. You should inspect your desktop computer for dust accumulation at least once every three months. Before inspecting your computer, turn off the power and unplug the computer’s power cord from the electrical outlet;... -
Page 12: Additional Safety Information
v Always store CD/DVD discs in their original packaging v Always store CD/DVD discs out of direct sunlight and away from direct heat sources v Remove CD/DVD discs from the computer when not in use v Do not bend or flex CD/DVD discs, or force them into the computer or their packaging v Check CD/DVD discs for cracks before each use. -
Page 13: Modem Safety Information
v Throw or immerse into water v Heat to more than 100°C (212°F) v Repair or disassemble Dispose of the battery as required by local ordinances or regulations. Modem safety information Caution To reduce the risk of fire, use only No. 26 AWG or larger telecommunication line cord. -
Page 14: Power Supply Statement
Danger Laser radiation when open. Do not stare into the beam, do not view directly with optical instruments, and avoid direct exposure to the beam. Power supply statement Never remove the cover on a power supply or any part that has the following label attached. -
Page 15: Overview
Links to other useful sources of information v Support phone list To access this information, point your browser to: http://www.lenovo.com/think/support/. © Lenovo 2005. Portions © IBM Corp. 2005. ™ Productivity Center program, on your desktop, provides a link xiii... - Page 16 User Guide...
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Page 17: Chapter 1. Installing Options
Microprocessor (varies by model type) ® v Intel Pentium v Intel Pentium D processor v Intel Celeron v Internal cache (size varies by model type) © Lenovo 2005. Portions © IBM Corp. 2005. ® D processor with HyperThreading Technology ® D processor... - Page 18 Memory v Support for four double data rate 2 (DDR2) dual inline memory modules (DIMM) v 6 Mbit integrated firmware hub Internal drives v 3.5-inch, slim, 1.44 MB diskette drive v Serial Advanced Technology Attachment (SATA) internal hard disk drive v Optical drive (some models) Video subsystem v An integrated graphics controller for a Video Graphics Array (VGA) monitor...
- Page 19 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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Page 20: Specifications
Specifications This section lists the physical specifications for your computer. Dimensions Height: 432 mm (17.0 in.) Width: 178 mm (7.0 in.) Depth: 450 mm (17.7 in.) Weight Minimum configuration: 10.5 kg (23 lb) Maximum configuration: 13.5 kg (30 lb) Environment Air temperature: System on: 10°... -
Page 21: Available Options
Within the United States, call 1-800-426-2968, your Lenovo reseller, or Lenovo marketing representative. v Within Canada, call 1-800-565-3344 or 1-800-426-2968. v Outside the United States and Canada, contact your Lenovo reseller, or Lenovo marketing representative. Tools required To install some options in your computer, you might need a flat-blade or Phillips screwdriver. -
Page 22: Handling Static-Sensitive Devices
Handling static-sensitive devices Static electricity, although harmless to you, can seriously damage computer components and options. When you add an option, do not open the static-protective package containing the option until you are instructed to do so. When you handle options and other computer components, take these precautions to avoid static electricity damage: v Limit your movement. -
Page 23: Locating The Connectors On The Front Of Your Computer
Locating the connectors on the front of your computer The following illustration shows the locations of the connectors on the front of the computer. Note: Not all computer models will have the following connectors. IEEE 1394 connector (some models) USB connector USB connector Microphone connector Headphone connector... -
Page 24: Locating The Connectors On The Rear Of Your Computer
Locating the connectors on the rear of your computer The following illustration shows the locations of the connectors on the rear of the computer. Diagnostic LEDs Voltage selection switch Power connector Audio line out connector Audio line in connector VGA monitor connector Parallel connector Serial connector (COM 1) Serial connector (COM 2) -
Page 25: Obtaining Device Drivers
USB connectors Obtaining device drivers You can obtain device drivers for operating systems that are not preinstalled at http://www.lenovo.com/think/support/ on the World Wide Web. Installation instructions are provided in README files with the device-driver files. Description Used to receive audio signals from an external audio device, such as a stereo system. -
Page 26: Removing The Cover
Removing the cover Important Read “Important safety information” on page v and “Handling static-sensitive devices” on page 6 before removing the cover. To remove the cover: 1. Shut down your operating system, remove any media (diskettes, CDs, or tapes) from the drives, and turn off all attached devices and the computer. 2. -
Page 27: Pivoting Or Removing The Optional Hard Disk Drive Mounting Bracket
6. Some models have an optional hard disk drive mounting bracket 1 installed. When this bracket is installed, access to some of the CRUs or FRUs inside the chassis is restricted. See “Pivoting or removing the optional hard disk drive mounting bracket.” Pivoting or removing the optional hard disk drive mounting bracket The optional hard disk drive mounting bracket can easily be pivoted upward or removed if necessary to enable replacement of some CRUs and FRUs. - Page 28 Note: You might have to disconnect the cables attached to the optional hard disk drive. If it is necessary to remove the optional hard disk drive mounting bracket, disconnect the cables attached to the optional hard disk drive, remove the two screws, and lift the bracket out of the chassis.
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Page 29: Locating Components
Locating components The following illustration will help you locate the various components in your computer. Optical drive Memory modules Power supply PCI-express (PCI-e) adapter connector PCI adapter card System board Hard disk drive Internal speaker Diskette drive Chapter 1. Installing options... -
Page 30: Identifying Parts On The System Board
Identifying parts on the system board 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 that are factory-installed or that you can install later. The following illustration shows the locations of parts on the system board. -
Page 31: Installing Memory
Installing memory Your computer has four connectors for installing dual inline memory modules (DIMMs) that provide up to a maximum of 4.0 GB of system memory. When installing DDR2 type memory modules, the following rules apply: v Use 1.8 V, 240-pin double data rate 2 synchronous dynamic random access memory (DDR2 SDRAM). -
Page 32: Installing Adapters
Installing adapters This section provides information and instructions for installing and removing adapters. Your computer has two expansion connectors for PCI adapters, one for a PCI Express (x1) adapter, and one for a PCI Express (x16) adapter. To install an adapter: 1. -
Page 33: Installing Internal Drives
What to do next v To work with another option, go to the appropriate section. v To complete the installation, go to “Replacing the cover and connecting the cables” on page 27. Installing internal drives This section provides information and instructions for installing and removing internal drives. - Page 34 The following illustration shows the locations of the drive bays. The following list describes the types and size of drives you can install in each bay: 1 Bay 1 - Maximum height: 43.0 mm (1.7 in.) 2 Bay 2 - Maximum height: 43.0 mm (1.7 in.) 3 Bay 3 - Maximum height: 25.8 mm (1.0 in.) 4 Bay 4 - Maximum height: 25.8 mm (1.0 in.) * You can obtain a Universal Adapter Bracket, 5.25 to 3.5-inch from a local...
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Page 35: Installing A Drive In Bay 1 Or Bay 2
Installing a drive in bay 1 or bay 2 To install a drive in bay 1 or bay 2, follow these steps: 1. Remove the cover. See “Removing the cover” on page 10. 2. Remove the front bezel by pressing downward on the plastic tabs 1 and pulling the bezel as shown. - Page 36 5. If you are installing any type of drive other than a serial ATA hard disk drive, make sure the drive that you are installing is set correctly as either a master or a slave device. Note: A serial ATA hard disk drive does not need to be set as either a master v If it is the first optical drive, set it as a master device.
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Page 37: Connecting Drives
Connecting drives The steps to connect a drive are different depending on the type of drive. Use one of the following procedures for your drive connection. Connecting the first optical drive 1. The drive requires two cables; a power cable that connects to the power supply and a signal cable that connects to the system board. -
Page 38: Connecting A Serial Ata Hard Disk Drive
Connecting a serial ATA hard disk drive A serial hard disk drive can be connected to any available SATA IDE connector. 1. Locate the signal cable that comes with the new drive. 2. Locate an available SATA IDE connector on the system board. See “Identifying parts on the system board”... -
Page 39: Identifying Security Locks
Identifying security locks The following illustration shows the locations of the security locks on the rear of the computer. 1 Padlock loop 2 Integrated cable lock Chapter 1. Installing options... -
Page 40: Padlock
Padlock Your computer is equipped with a padlock loop such that the cover cannot be removed when a padlock is installed. User Guide... -
Page 41: Integrated Cable Lock
This is the same type of lock used with many laptop computers. You can order a cable lock directly from Lenovo. Go to http://www.lenovo.com/think and click Upgrades and accessories −> Security. -
Page 42: Erasing A Lost Or Forgotten Password (Clearing Cmos)
This section applies to lost or forgotten passwords. For more information about lost or forgotten passwords, see the ThinkVantage Productivity Center program on your desktop. Note: If you are enrolled in the Hardware Password Reset program, refer to “Resetting the hard disk drive and power-on password” on page 31 to reset your password. -
Page 43: Replacing The Cover And Connecting The Cables
2. Remove the cover. See “Removing the cover” on page 10. 3. Locate the Clear CMOS/Recovery jumper on the system board. See “Identifying parts on the system board” on page 14. 4. Move the jumper from the standard position (pins 1 and 2) to the maintenance or configure position (pins 2 and 3). - Page 44 User Guide...
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Page 45: Lenovo 2005. Portions © Ibm Corp
For security reasons, it is a good idea to use a strong password that cannot be easily compromised. Strong passwords typically adhere to the following rules: – Be at least eight characters in length © Lenovo 2005. Portions © IBM Corp. 2005. displayed until you type your password. See “Using passwords” for more information. -
Page 46: User Password
– Contain at least one alphabetic character, one numeric character, and one symbol – Have at least one symbol in the second through sixth positions – Not be your name or your user name – Not be a common word or a common name –... -
Page 47: Ide Drive User Password
IDE Drive User Password The IDE Drive User Password is used to protect the data on the IDE hard disk drive(s). When this password is set, you are prompted to type a valid password before any hard disk drive can be used. This prompt is displayed each time you turn on your computer. - Page 48 4. Select Password Reset Service and select the desired setting. Read the information displayed on the right side of the screen. User Guide...
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Page 49: Using Security Profile By Device
Using Security Profile by Device Security Profile by Device is used to enable or disable user access to the following devices: IDE controller Diskette Drive Access Diskette Write Protect To set Security Profile by Device, do the following: 1. Start the Setup Utility program (see “Starting the Setup Utility program” on page 29). -
Page 50: Exiting From The Setup Utility Program
5. Press F10 to save and exit from the Setup Utility program. If you have changed these settings and want to return to the default settings, select Load Default Settings on the Exit menu. Exiting from the Setup Utility program When you finish viewing or changing settings, press Esc to return to the Setup Utility program menu (you might have to press Esc several times). -
Page 51: Appendix A. Updating System Programs
Lenovo might make changes and enhancements to the system programs. When updates are released, they are available as downloadable files on the World Wide Web (see the Quick Reference). Instructions for using the system program updates are available in a .txt file that is included with the update files. -
Page 52: Updating (Flashing) Bios From Your Operating System
Updating (flashing) BIOS from your operating system Note: Due to constant improvements being made to the Lenovo Web site, Web page content (including the links referenced in the following procedure) is subject to change. 1. From your browser, type http://www.lenovo.com/think/support in the address field and press Enter. -
Page 53: Appendix B. Cleaning The Mouse
1. Turn off your computer. 2. Turn the mouse over, with the top side down, and look carefully at the bottom. Twist the retainer ring 1 to the unlocked position to remove the ball. © Lenovo 2005. Portions © IBM Corp. 2005. - Page 54 3. Place your hand over the retainer ring and ball 2 , and then turn the mouse over, top side up, so that the retainer ring and ball fall out into your hand. 4. Wash the ball in warm, soapy water then dry it with a clean cloth. Blow air carefully into the ball cage 4 to dislodge dust and lint.
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Page 55: Appendix C. Manual Modem Commands
Basic AT commands In the following listings, all default settings are printed in bold text. Command DS=n © Lenovo 2005. Portions © IBM Corp. 2005. Function Manually answer incoming call. Repeat last command executed. Do not precede A/ with AT or follow with ENTER. - Page 56 Command Sr=n User Guide Function Force modem off-hook (make busy) Note: H1 command is not supported for Italy Display product-identification code Factory ROM checksum test Internal memory test Firmware ID Reserved ID Low speaker volume Low speaker volume Medium speaker volume High speaker volume Internal speaker off Internal speaker on until carrier detected...
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Page 57: Extended At Commands
Extended AT commands Command &C_ &D_ &F_ &G_ &K_ &M_ &P_ &R_ &S_ &T_ &V Function &C0 Force Carrier Detect Signal High (ON) &C1 Turn on CD when remote carrier is present &D0 Modem ignores the DTR signal &D1 Modem returns to Command Mode after DTR toggle &D2 Modem hangs up, returns to the Command... -
Page 58: Mnp/V.42/V.42Bis/V.44 Commands
Command &W_ +MS? +MS=? +MS=a,b,c,e,f MNP/V.42/V.42bis/V.44 commands Command &Q_ +DS44=0, 0 +DS44=3, 0 +DS44? +DS44=? User Guide Function &V1 Display Last Connection Statistics &W0 Stores the active profile as Profile 0 &W1 Stores the active profile as Profile 1 Disable auto-retrain Enable auto-retrain Displays the current Select Modulation settings... -
Page 59: Fax Class 1 Commands
Fax Class 1 commands +FAE=n +FCLASS=n +FRH=n +FRM=n +FRS=n +FTH=n +FTM=n +FTS=n Fax Class 2 commands +FCLASS=n +FAA=n +FAXERR +FBOR +FBUF? +FCFR +FCLASS= +FCON +FCIG +FCIG: +FCR +FCR= +FCSI: +FDCC= +FDCS: +FDCS= +FDIS: +FDIS= +FDR +FDT= +FDTC: +FET: +FET=N +FHNG +FLID= +FLPL +FMDL? -
Page 60: Voice Commands
+FPHCTO +FPOLL +FPTS: +FPTS= +FREV? +FSPT +FTSI: Voice commands #BDR #CID #CLS #MDL? #MFR? #REV? #VBQ? #VBS #VBT #VCI? #VLS #VRA #VRN #VRX #VSDB #VSK #VSP #VSR #VSS #VTD #VTM #VTS #VTX User Guide Phase C time out. Indicates polling request. Page transfer status. - Page 61 Attention Switzerland User: If your Swisscom phone line does not have Taxsignal switched OFF, modem function may be impaired. The impairment may be resolved by a filter with the following specifications: Telekom PTT SCR-BE Taximpulssperrfilter-12kHz PTT Art. 444.112.7 Bakom 93.0291.Z.N Appendix C.
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Page 63: Appendix D. Notices
Web sites. The materials at those Web sites are not part of the materials for this Lenovo product, and use of those Web sites is at your own risk. -
Page 64: Television Output Notice
Macrovision Corporation. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited. Trademarks The following terms are trademarks of Lenovo in the United States, other countries, or both: Lenovo ThinkCentre ThinkPad... -
Page 65: Index
2, 17 optical 5 removable media 5 specifications 17 environment, operating 4 Ethernet connector 9 © Lenovo 2005. Portions © IBM Corp. 2005. handling static-sensitive devices 6 hard disk drive security 29 hyper threading 34 information resources xiii input/output (I/O) - Page 66 padlock loop 24 parallel connector 9 password administrator 30 considerations 29 erasing 26 IDE drive master 31 IDE driver User 31 lost or forgotten 26 setting, changing, deleting 31 strong 29 user 30 physcial specifications 4 physical specifications 4 power Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) support 3 Advanced Power Management support 3...
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