Lenovo ThinkCentre 3025 User Manual
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- Page 1 ThinkCentre User Guide Machine Types: 3025, 3034, 3131, 3142, 3244, 3257, 3307, 3356, 3467, 3557, 3692, 3853, 4394, 5092, 5226, 5296, 6667, and 6673...
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- Page 4 First Edition (February 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
. 42 Specifications . Power-On Password . 42 Software overview . Administrator Password . . 42 Software provided by Lenovo Hard Disk Password . . 42 Adobe Reader . Setting, changing, and deleting a password . . 42 Antivirus software . - Page 6 Trademarks . . 62 Index ....63 User Guide...
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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 User Guide...
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Page 9: Chapter 1. Product Overview
Internal speaker Connectivity v 100/1000 Mbps integrated Ethernet controller v PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) Fax modem (some models) System management features v Ability to store power-on self-test (POST) hardware test results v Automatic power-on startup © Copyright Lenovo 2010... - Page 10 v Desktop Management Interface (DMI) v Intel Active Management Technology (AMT) (some models) v Intel Matrix Storage Manager v Preboot Execution Environment (PXE) v Secure Managed Client (SMC) (some models) v System Management (SM) Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) and SM software v Wake on LAN v Wake on Ring v Windows Management Instrumentation (WMI)
- Page 11 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 12: Specifications
Specifications This section lists the physical specifications for your computer. Dimensions Width: 275 mm (10.83 inches) Height: 79 mm (3.11 inches) Depth: 238 mm (9.37 inches) Weight Maximum configuration as shipped: 4.18 kg (9.22 lbs) Environment Air temperature: Operating: 10° to 35°C (50° to 95°F) Non-operating: -40°... -
Page 13: Software Overview
Lenovo Welcome The Lenovo Welcome program introduces you to some innovative built-in features of Lenovo and guides you through a few important setup tasks to help you make the most of your computer. Note: The Lenovo Welcome program is only available on computers preinstalled with Windows 7 or Windows Vista from Lenovo. - Page 14 Windows operating system to diagnose hardware problems and report operating-system-controlled settings that can cause hardware failures. See “Lenovo System Toolbox” on page 51 for more information. Note: The Lenovo System Toolbox program is only available on computers preinstalled with Windows Vista or Windows XP from Lenovo.
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Page 15: Adobe Reader
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 16: Locating Connectors On The Rear Of Your Computer
Locating connectors on the rear of your computer Figure 2 shows the locations of the connectors on the rear of your computer. Some connectors on the rear of your computer are color-coded to help you determine where to connect the cables on your computer. Figure 2. - Page 17 Connector Description Audio line-in connector Used to receive audio signals from an external audio device, such as a stereo system. When you attach an external audio device, a cable is connected between the audio line-out connector of the device and the audio line-in connector of the computer.
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Page 18: Locating Components
Locating components Figure 3 shows the locations of the various components in your computer. To open the computer cover, see “Opening the computer cover” on page 14. Figure 3. Component locations 1 Optical drive 5 Heat sink 2 Front bezel 6 Memory module 3 Hard disk drive 7 Battery... -
Page 19: Locating Parts On The System Board
Locating parts on the system board Figure 4 shows the locations of the parts on the system board. Figure 4. System board parts locations 1 Thermal sensor connector 10 PCI card slot 2 Memory slots (2) 11 Front USB connector 2 3 Battery 12 Cover presence switch connector (Intrusion switch connector) - Page 20 User Guide...
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Page 21: Chapter 2. Installing Or Replacing Hardware
ThinkCentre 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. -
Page 22: Installing External Options
“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 23: Removing And Reinstalling The Front Bezel
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 and reinstall the front bezel. To remove and reinstall the front bezel, do the following: 1. -
Page 24: Installing Or Replacing A Memory Module
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) that provide up to a maximum of 4 GB system memory. - Page 25 4. Open the retaining clips. If you are replacing an old memory module, open the retaining clips and remove the memory module being replaced as shown. Figure 7. Removing the memory module 5. Insert the notched end 2 of the new memory module into the slot 1 . Press the memory module firmly and pivot the memory module until it snaps into place.
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Page 26: Replacing The Hard Disk Drive
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 installed and use a remote hard disk drive accessed through the SMC - Storage Array, contact your network or storage administrator. -
Page 27: Replacing The Optical Drive
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 28 3. Remove the front bezel. See “Removing and reinstalling the front bezel” on page 15. 4. Disconnect the signal cable and the power cable from the rear of the optical drive. 5. Press the blue release button and slide the optical drive out the front of the computer.
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Page 29: Replacing The Battery
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). A battery keeps this information active when you turn off the computer. -
Page 30: Replacing The Heat Sink
“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. - Page 31 4. Remove the four screws that secure the heat sink to the system board. Note: Carefully remove the four screws from the system board to avoid any possible damage to the system board. The four screws cannot be removed from the heat sink. Figure 16.
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Page 32: Replacing The Internal Speaker
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. To replace the internal speaker, do the following: 1. -
Page 33: Replacing The Front Audio And Usb Assembly
“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 front audio and USB assembly. -
Page 34: Replacing The Ac Power Adapter
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 ac power adapter. To replace the ac power adapter, do the following: 1. -
Page 35: Replacing The Keyboard Or Mouse
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 36 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 7 or “Locating connectors on the rear of your computer”...
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Page 37: Completing The Parts Replacement
8. 7. To update your configuration, see Chapter 4, “Using the Setup Utility,” on page 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 38: Installing Security Features
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://www.lenovo.com/support... -
Page 39: Erasing Lost Or Forgotten Passwords (Clearing Cmos)
Erasing lost or forgotten passwords (clearing CMOS) This section provides instructions on how to erase lost or forgotten passwords, such as a user password. To erase a lost or forgotten password, do the following: 1. Turn off the computer and disconnect all power cords from electrical outlets. 2. - Page 40 User Guide...
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Page 41: Chapter 3. Recovery Information
On Windows Vista and Windows XP, you can create recovery media using discs only. v To create recovery media on Windows 7, click Start → All Programs → Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools → Factory Recovery Disks. Then, follow the instructions on the screen. -
Page 42: Using Recovery Media
v To create Product Recovery discs on Windows Vista, click Start → All Programs → ThinkVantage → Create Product Recovery Media. Then, follow the instructions on the screen. v To create Product Recovery discs on Windows XP, click Start → All Programs → ThinkVantage →... -
Page 43: Performing A Backup Operation
To perform a backup operation using the Rescue and Recovery program on Windows 7, 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 44: Using The Rescue And Recovery Workspace
For more information about performing a recovery operation from the Rescue and Recovery workspace, see “Using the Rescue and Recovery workspace.” Using the Rescue and Recovery workspace The Rescue and Recovery workspace resides in a protected, hidden area of your hard disk drive that operates independently from the Windows operating system. -
Page 45: Creating And Using Rescue Media
This section provides instructions on how to create rescue media on different operating systems. v To create a rescue medium on Windows 7, 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: Using Rescue Media
1. Turn on the computer, and make sure that your computer has Internet access. 2. Follow the instructions on the Web site at: http://www.lenovo.com/think/support/site.wss/document.do?lndocid=MIGR-54483 3. After the recovery repair diskette is created, take out the diskette from the diskette drive and label it Recovery Repair Diskette. Then, store it in a safe place for future use. -
Page 47: Using A Recovery Repair Diskette
Device drivers for factory-installed devices are located in the SWTOOLS\DRIVERS subdirectory on the computer hard disk drive (usually drive C:). The latest device drivers for factory-installed devices are also available at http://www.lenovo.com/ support. Other device drivers are on the software media that come with individual devices. -
Page 48: Setting A Rescue Device In The Startup Sequence
v In the device subfolder, look for a SETUP.EXE file. Double-click the file and follow the instructions on the screen. Setting a rescue device in the startup sequence Before you start the Rescue and Recovery program from an internal hard disk drive, a disc, a USB hard disk drive, or other external devices, you must first make sure that your rescue device is set as the first boot device in the startup device sequence in the Setup Utility program. -
Page 49: Copyright Lenovo
Administrator Password v Hard Disk Password You do not have to set any passwords to use your computer. However, using passwords improves computing security. If you decide to set any passwords, read the following sections. © Copyright Lenovo 2010... -
Page 50: Password Considerations
Password considerations A password can be any combination of up 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: v Have at least eight characters in length v Contain at least one alphabetic character and one numeric character v Setup Utility program and hard disk drive passwords are not case sensitive... -
Page 51: Enabling Or Disabling A Device
Enabling or disabling a device This section provides information on how to enable or disable user access to the following devices: USB Setup 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. -
Page 52: Selecting Or Changing The Startup Device Sequence
Selecting or changing the startup device sequence 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 41. 2. From the Setup Utility program main menu, select Startup. 3. -
Page 53: Chapter 5. Updating System Programs
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/BIOS updates are available in a TXT file that is included with the update files. For most models, you can download either an update program to create a system-program-update (flash) disc or an update program that can be run from the operating system. -
Page 54: Updating (Flashing) Bios From Your Operating System
6. Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the update. Updating (flashing) BIOS from your operating system Note: Because Lenovo makes constant improvements to the Web site, the Web page contents are subject to change without notice, including the contents referenced in the following procedure. - Page 55 10. After the recovery session is completed, the series of beeps will end, and the system will automatically turn off. Remove the disc from the optical drive before the system completely turns off. 11. Repeat steps 2 through 4. 12. Move the Clear CMOS /Recovery jumper back to the standard position (pin 1 and pin 2).
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Page 57: 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. -
Page 58: Diagnostic Programs
2. If you are unable to isolate and repair the problem yourself after running the diagnostic programs, save and print the log files created by the diagnostic programs. You will need the log files when you speak to a Lenovo technical support representative. -
Page 59: Lenovo System Toolbox
Lenovo troubleshooting center, update system drivers, and review system information. To run the Lenovo System Toolbox program, click Start → All Programs → Lenovo Services → Lenovo System Toolbox. Follow the instructions on the screen. For additional information about running the diagnostic program, refer to the Lenovo System Toolbox help system. -
Page 60: Cleaning The Mouse
To create a diagnostic disc, do the following: 1. Download a self-starting bootable CD/DVD 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. -
Page 61: Non-Optical Mouse
6. Turn your computer back on. Non-optical mouse The non-optical mouse uses a ball to navigate the pointer. If the pointer on the screen does not move smoothly with the mouse, you might need to clean the mouse. To clean a non-optical mouse, do the following: Note: The following illustration might be slightly different from your mouse. - Page 62 10. Replace the ball and the retainer ring. Twist the retainer ring to the locked position. 11. Reconnect the mouse cable to the computer. 12. Turn your computer back on. User Guide...
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Page 63: Chapter 7. Getting Information, Help, And Service
PDF file and you will be guided through the Adobe Reader program installation. 2. The publications are available in other languages on the Lenovo Support Web site at: http://www.lenovo.com/support 3. -
Page 64: Thinkvantage Productivity Center
Lenovo Welcome The Lenovo Welcome program introduces you to some innovative built-in features of Lenovo and guides you through a few important setup tasks to help you make the most of your computer. 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 65: Lenovo Web Site (Http://Www.lenovo.com)
Engineering Change management - There might be changes that are required after a product has been sold. Lenovo or your reseller will make selected Engineering Changes (ECs) that apply to your hardware available. -
Page 66: Using Other Services
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/phone or refer to the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide that comes with your computer. -
Page 67: Purchasing Additional 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 Chapter 7. Getting information, help, and service... - Page 68 User Guide...
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Page 69: Appendix. 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 70: 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 PS/2... - Page 71 38 keyboard, replacing 27 DisplayPort connector 9 documentation, using 57 drivers, device 29 Lenovo System Toolbox 51 Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox 50 Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools 55 environment, operating 4 Lenovo Web site 57 Ethernet 1...
- Page 72 Lenovo Welcome 5, 56 recovery (continued) locating components 10 operations, backup and 34 problems, solving 40 recovery repair diskette, creating and using 38 recovery media, creating and using 33 reinstalling media, creating and using recovery media 33 device drivers 39...
- Page 73 38 rescue media, creating and 37 Setup Utility 41 VGA monitor connector 9 video subsystem 1 viewing and changing settings 41 warranty information 56 Web site, Lenovo 57 workspace, backup and recovery 36 Index...
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- Page 76 Part Number: 71Y7204 Printed in USA (1P) P/N: 71Y7204...