Lenovo ThinkCentre 3026 User Manual
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Page 1: User Guide
ThinkCentre User Guide Machine Types: 3026, 3039, 3137, 3149, 3245, 3269, 3319, 3394, 3491, 3627, 5391, 5472, 5485, 5536, 5548, 5567, 5864, and 6213... - Page 3 ThinkCentre User Guide Machine Types: 3026, 3039, 3137, 3149, 3245, 3269, 3319, 3394, 3491, 3627, 5391, 5472, 5485, 5536, 5548, 5567, 5864, and 6213...
- Page 4 First Edition (October 2010) © Copyright Lenovo 2010. LENOVO products, data, computer software, and services have been developed exclusively at private expense and are sold to governmental entities as commercial items as defined by 48 C.F.R. 2.101 with limited and restricted rights to use, reproduction and disclosure.
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
Software overview ....Creating and using a rescue medium ..Software provided by Lenovo ..Creating a rescue medium .. - Page 6 Purchasing additional services ..Lenovo Welcome ... . Appendix A. Notices ..55 Access Help ....
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Page 7: Important Safety Information
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 Support Web site at: http://www.lenovo.com/support... - Page 8 viii ThinkCentre User Guide...
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Page 9: Chapter 1. Product Overview
• Audio line-in connector, audio line-out connector, and microphone connector on the rear panel • Microphone connector and headphone connector on the front panel • Internal speaker (installed in some models) Connectivity • 100/1000 Mbps integrated Ethernet controller • PCI Fax modem (some models) System management features © Copyright Lenovo 2010... - Page 10 • Ability to store power-on self-test (POST) hardware test results • Automatic power-on startup • Desktop Management Interface (DMI) • Intel Active Management Technology (AMT) (available on some models) • Intel Matrix Storage Manager • Preboot Execution Environment (PXE) • Secure Managed Client (SMC) (some models) •...
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Page 11: Specifications
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. -
Page 12: Software Overview
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 51. ThinkCentre User Guide... -
Page 13: Password Manager
Note: The Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools program is only available on computers with the Windows 7 operating system from Lenovo. 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. -
Page 14: Adobe Reader
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. -
Page 15: Locating Connectors On The Rear Of Your Computer
Locating connectors on the rear of your computer Rear connector locations 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. -
Page 16: Locating Components
Connector Description DisplayPort connector Used to attach a high-performance monitor, a direct-drive monitor, or other devices that use a DisplayPort connector. 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. -
Page 17: Locating Parts On The System Board
Hard disk drive (installed in some models) Optical drive Heat sink Memory module Internal speaker (installed in some models) Power supply assembly System fan assembly Locating parts on the system board Figure 4 “System board part locations” on page 9 shows the locations of the parts on the system board. Figure 4. -
Page 18: Locating Internal Drives
Locating internal drives Internal drives are devices that your computer uses to read and store data. You can add drives to your computer to increase storage capacity and enable your computer to read other types of media. Your computer comes with the following factory-installed drives: •... -
Page 19: Chapter 2. Installing Or Replacing Hardware
Safety and Warranty Guide, go to: http://www.lenovo.com/support 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. Installing external options You can connect external options to your computer, such as external speakers, a printer, or a scanner. -
Page 20: Opening The Computer Cover
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 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. -
Page 21: Installing Or Replacing A Memory Module
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 four slots for installing or replacing DDR3 DIMMs that provide up to a maximum of 16 GB system memory. - Page 22 5. Remove any parts that might prevent access to the memory slots. 6. Open the retaining clips. Figure 8. Opening the retaining clips If you are replacing an old memory module, open the retaining clips and gently pull the memory module out of the memory slot.
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Page 23: Installing Or Replacing A Pci Card
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 PCI card. Your computer has one standard PCI card slot and one PCI Express x16 graphics card slot. - Page 24 Figure 11. 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, press the card retaining latch as shown to disengage the latch.
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Page 25: Replacing The Battery
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 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). -
Page 26: Replacing The Hard Disk Drive
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 if your computer has one. For computer models that do not have an internal hard disk drive and use a remote hard disk drive accessed through the SMC - Storage Array, contact your network or storage administrator. - Page 27 5. Push the release button of the hard disk drive bracket as shown and then lift the hard disk drive bracket up from the heat sink. Figure 15. Removing the hard disk drive 6. Disconnect the signal cable and the power cable from the hard disk drive to completely remove the hard disk drive from the chassis.
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Page 28: Replacing The Optical Drive
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. To replace the optical drive, do the following: 1. - Page 29 Figure 18. Removing the old optical drive 6. Install the optical drive retainer on the side of the new optical drive. Figure 19. Installing the optical drive retainer 7. Slide the new optical drive into the drive bay until it snaps into position. Chapter 2 Installing or replacing hardware...
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Page 30: Replacing The Power Supply Assembly
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 assembly. To replace the power supply assembly, do the following: 1. - Page 31 Figure 21. Removing the retaining screws for the power supply assembly 4. Open the computer cover. See “Opening the computer cover” on page 12. 5. Pivot the optical drive bay assembly upward to gain access to the power supply assembly. See “Accessing the system board components and drives”...
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Page 32: Replacing The Heat Sink
10. Install and tighten the four screws to secure the power supply assembly. Note: Use only the screws provided by Lenovo. 11. Reconnect all the power supply assembly cables to the system board and each of the drives. - Page 33 CAUTION: The heat sink might be very hot. Turn off the computer and wait three to five minutes to let the computer cool before opening the computer cover. To replace the heat sink, do the following: 1. Turn off the computer and disconnect all power cords from electrical outlets. 2.
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Page 34: Replacing The Front Audio And Usb Assembly
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 front audio and USB assembly. -
Page 35: Replacing The System Fan
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 system fan. To replace the system fan, do the following: 1. -
Page 36: Replacing The Internal Speaker
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 speaker. Note: Not all computers have the internal speaker. - Page 37 1. Turn off the computer and disconnect all power cords from electrical outlets. 2. Open the computer cover. See “Opening the computer cover” on page 12. 3. Remove the front bezel by releasing the three plastic tabs and pivoting the front bezel outward. Figure 28.
- Page 38 Figure 29. Removing the internal speaker 8. Remove the attached thermal sensor cable from the old internal speaker and install it on the new internal speaker. 9. Insert the two tabs on the bottom of the new internal speaker into the corresponding holes in the chassis, and push the speaker straight down until the other two tabs snap into position.
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Page 39: Replacing The Keyboard Or Mouse
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 or mouse. To replace the keyboard or mouse, do the following: 1. -
Page 40: Completing The Parts Replacement
4. 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 on the front of your computer” on page 6 or “Locating connectors on the rear of your computer” on page 7. Figure 31. -
Page 41: Installing Security Features
8. To update your configuration, see Chapter 4 “Using the Setup Utility” on page 41. 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. -
Page 42: Password Protection
Figure 33. Integrated cable lock Password protection To deter unauthorized use of your computer, you can use the Setup Utility program to set a password. When you turn on your computer, you are prompted to type the password. The computer cannot be used until a valid password is typed in. -
Page 43: Chapter 3. Recovery Information
“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. -
Page 44: Using Recovery Media
• 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. -
Page 45: Performing A Recovery Operation
• 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. -
Page 46: Creating And Using A Rescue Medium
• Restore your hard disk drive to the factory default settings The Rescue and Recovery workspace enables you to restore the complete contents of your hard disk drive to the factory default settings. If you have multiple partitions on your hard disk drive, you have the option to restore the factory default settings to the C: partition and leave the other partitions intact. -
Page 47: Using A Rescue Medium
• 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. -
Page 48: Solving Recovery Problems
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. Open the DRIVERS folder. Within the DRIVERS folder, there are several subfolders named for various devices installed in your computer, such as AUDIO or VIDEO. 5. -
Page 49: Chapter 4. Using The Setup Utility
• Have at least eight characters in length • Contain at least one alphabetic character and one numeric character • Setup Utility program and hard disk drive passwords are not case sensitive © Copyright Lenovo 2010... -
Page 50: Power-On Password
• Not be your name or your user name • Not be a common word or a common name • Be significantly different from your previous passwords Power-On Password When a Power-On Password is set, you are prompted to type a valid password each time the computer is turned on. -
Page 51: Selecting A Startup Device
2. From the Setup Utility program main menu, select Devices. 3. Depending on the device you want to enable or disable, do one of the following: • Select USB Setup to enable or disable a USB device. • Select ATA Drive Setup to enable or disable an internal or external SATA device. 4. - Page 52 ThinkCentre User Guide...
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Page 53: Chapter 5. Updating System Programs
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. -
Page 54: Updating (Flashing) The Bios From Your Operating System
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. -
Page 55: Chapter 6. Troubleshooting And Diagnostics
Note: If you cannot correct the problem, have the computer serviced. For a list of service and support telephone numbers, refer to the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide that comes with your computer or go to the Lenovo Support Web site at http://www.lenovo.com/support/phone. Symptom... -
Page 56: Diagnostic Programs
Toolbox program to test devices, diagnose computer problems, create bootable diagnostic media, update system drivers, and view system information. • To run the Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox program on the Windows 7 operating system, click Start ➙ All Programs ➙ Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools ➙ System Health and Diagnostics. Follow the instructions on the screen. -
Page 57: Pc-Doctor For Rescue And Recovery
PC-Doctor for Rescue and Recovery The PC-Doctor for Rescue and Recovery diagnostic program is part of the Rescue and Recovery workspace on each Lenovo computer. Use the PC-Doctor for Rescue and Recovery diagnostic program if you are unable to start the Windows operating system. -
Page 58: Cleaning An Optical Mouse
Note: You can insert the disc into the optical drive when you are setting the startup device sequence. However, if you insert the disc into the optical drive when you have already entered the operating system, you need to restart the computer to access the diagnostic program. 3. -
Page 59: Chapter 7. Getting Information, Help, And Service
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. -
Page 60: Lenovo Welcome
Note: The Lenovo Welcome program is only available on computers that have an internal hard disk drive, a preinstalled Windows 7 or Windows Vista operating system, and preinstalled software programs from Lenovo. -
Page 61: Help And Service
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 48. You can also get the latest technical information and download device drivers and updates from Lenovo Support Web site at: http://www.lenovo.com/support... -
Page 62: Using Other Services
Service availability and service name might vary by country or region. For more information about these services, go to the Lenovo Web site at: http://www.lenovo.com... -
Page 63: Appendix A. Notices
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. -
Page 64: Television Output Notice
Macrovision Corporation. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited. European conformance CE mark Trademarks The following terms are trademarks of Lenovo in the United States, other countries, or both: Lenovo The Lenovo logo Personal System/2... -
Page 65: Index
Input/Output (I/O) features devices, handling static-sensitive installing diagnostics programs, using device drivers diagnostics, troubleshooting installing options DisplayPort connector memory module documentation, using PCI card drivers, device security features drives internal drives © Copyright Lenovo 2010... - Page 66 (POST) Power-On, Password productivity center, ThinkVantage programs, updating system keyboard connector protection, password keyboard, replacing purchasing additional services Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools rear connectors Lenovo Web site recovering Lenovo Welcome 5, 52 from a POST/BIOS update failure...
- Page 67 (flashing) the BIOS USB connector using a rescue medium, creating and diagnostic programs documentation other services passwords Setup Utility VGA monitor connector video subsystem viewing and changing settings warranty information Web site, Lenovo workspace, backup and recovery © Copyright Lenovo 2010...
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- Page 70 Part Number: 71Y7175 Printed in USA (1P) P/N: 71Y7175 *71Y7175*...