Chapter 1. About this manual This manual contains service and reference information for ThinkStation™ computers listed on the cover. It is intended only for trained servicers who are familiar with Lenovo® computer products. Before servicing a Lenovo product, be sure to read the Safety Information. See Chapter 2 “Safety information”...
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Lenovo plans to transition to RoHS compliance well before the implementation date and expects its suppliers to be ready to support Lenovo's requirements and schedule in the EU. Products sold in 2005, will contain some RoHS compliant FRUs. The following statement pertains to these products and any product Lenovo produces containing RoHS compliant parts.
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(This practice ensures correct grounding of the units.) • If an electrical accident occurs: – Use caution; do not become a victim yourself. – Switch off power. – Send another person to get medical aid. ThinkStation Hardware Maintenance Manual...
Voltage-selection switch Some computers are equipped with a voltage-selection switch located near the power-cord connection point on the computer. If your computer has a voltage-selection switch, ensure that you set the switch to match the voltage available at your electrical outlet. Setting the voltage-selection switch incorrectly can cause permanent damage to the computer.
Safety notices (multi-lingual translations) The caution and danger safety notices in this section are provided in the following languages: • English • Arabic • Brazilian/Portuguese • Chinese (simplified) • Chinese (traditional) ThinkStation Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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• French • German • Hebrew • Italian • Korean • Spanish DANGER Electrical current from power, telephone and communication cables is hazardous. To avoid a shock hazard: • Do not connect or disconnect any cables or perform installation, maintenance, or reconfiguration of this product during an electrical storm.
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The device also might have more than one power cord. To remove all electrical current from the device, ensure that all power cords are disconnected from the power source. ThinkStation Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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≥18 kg (37 lbs) ≥32 kg (70.5 lbs) ≥55 kg (121.2 lbs) PERIGO ThinkStation Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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A corrente elétrica proveniente de cabos de alimentação, de telefone e de comunicações é perigosa. Para evitar risco de choque elétrico: • Não conecte nem desconecte nenhum cabo ou execute instalação, manutenção ou reconfiguração deste produto durante uma tempestade com raios. •...
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O dispositivo também pode ter mais de um cabo de alimentação. Para remover toda a corrente elétrica do dispositivo, assegure que todos os cabos de alimentação estejam desconectados da fonte de alimentação. ThinkStation Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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(sauf instruction contraire mentionnée dans les procédures d'installation et de configuration). • Lorsque vous installez, que vous déplacez, ou que vous manipulez le présent produit ou des périphériques qui lui sont raccordés, reportez-vous aux instructions ci-dessous pour connecter et déconnecter les différents cordons. ThinkStation Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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Connexion Déconnexion 1. Mettez les unités HORS TENSION. 1. Mettez les unités HORS TENSION. 2. Commencez par brancher tous les cordons sur les 2. Débranchez les cordons d'alimentation des prises. unités. 3. Débranchez les câbles d'interface des connecteurs. 3. Branchez les câbles d'interface sur des connecteurs. 4.
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Schutzkontakt anschließen. • Die Signalkabel nach Möglichkeit einhändig anschließen oder lösen, um einen Stromschlag durch Berühren von Oberflächen mit unterschiedlichem elektrischem Potenzial zu vermeiden. • Geräte niemals einschalten, wenn Hinweise auf Feuer, Wasser oder Gebäudeschäden vorliegen. ThinkStation Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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• Die Verbindung zu den angeschlossenen Netzkabeln, Telekommunikationssystemen, Netzwerken und Modems ist vor dem Öffnen des Gehäuses zu unterbrechen, sofern in den Installations- und Konfigurationsprozeduren keine anders lautenden Anweisungen enthalten sind. • Zum Installieren, Transportieren und Öffnen der Abdeckungen des Computers oder der angeschlossenen Einheiten die Kabel gemäß...
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Mit dem Netzschalter an der Einheit und am Netzteil wird die Stromversorgung für die Einheit nicht unterbrochen. Die Einheit kann auch mit mehreren Netzkabeln ausgestattet sein. Um die Stromversorgung für die Einheit vollständig zu unterbrechen, müssen alle zum Gerät führenden Netzkabel vom Netz getrennt werden. ThinkStation Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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• Collegare tutti i fili elettrici a una presa di alimentazione correttamente cablata e dotata di messa a terra. • Collegare alle prese elettriche appropriate tutte le apparecchiature che verranno utilizzate per questo prodotto. ThinkStation Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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• Se possibile, utilizzare solo una mano per collegare o scollegare i cavi di segnale. • Non accendere assolutamente apparecchiature in presenza di incendi, perdite d'acqua o danno strutturale. • Scollegare i cavi di alimentazione, i sistemi di telecomunicazione, le reti e il modem prima di aprire i coperchi del dispositivo, salvo istruzioni contrarie relative alle procedure di installazione e configurazione.
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Il pulsante di controllo dell'alimentazione presente sull'unità e l'interruttore dell'alimentatore non disattivano l'alimentazione corrente fornita all'unità. E' possibile che l'unità disponga di più cavi di alimentazione. Per disattivare l'alimentazione dall'unità, accertarsi che tutti i cavi di alimentazione siano scollegati dalla fonte di alimentazione. ThinkStation Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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• Cualquier equipo que se conecte a este producto también debe conectarse a tomas de corriente debidamente cableadas. • Siempre que sea posible, utilice una sola mano para conectar o desconectar los cables de señal. • No encienda nunca un equipo cuando hay señales de fuego, agua o daños estructurales. ThinkStation Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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• Desconecte los cables de alimentación, los sistemas de telecomunicaciones, las redes y los módems conectados antes de abrir las cubiertas de los dispositivos, a menos que se indique lo contrario en los procedimientos de instalación y configuración. • Conecte y desconecte los cables, como se describe en la tabla siguiente, cuando instale, mueva o abra las cubiertas de este producto o de los dispositivos conectados.
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Además, el dispositivo podría tener más de un cable de alimentación. Para suprimir toda la corriente eléctrica del dispositivo, asegúrese de que todos los cables de alimentación estén desconectados de la toma de corriente. ThinkStation Hardware Maintenance Manual...
This chapter provides general information that applies to all machine types supported by this publication. Lenovo Welcome Center 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.
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• Maximum altitude: 7000 ft (2133.6 m) Electrical input • Input voltage: – Range 100 V - 240 V – Input kilovolt-amperes (kVA) (approximate) Minimum configuration as shipped: 0.17 kVA Maximum configuration: 0.8 kVA For machine types 4155, 4158, and 4218. ThinkStation Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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Dimensions Width: 210 mm (8.3 inches) Height: 485 mm (19.1 inches) floor to top of handle Depth: 602 mm (23.7 inches) Weight Maximum configuration: 26.00 kg (57 lbs) Rack mounted dimensions: Width: 427 mm (16.8 inches) Height: 210 mm (8.3 inches) Depth: 602 mm (23.7 inches) Environment •...
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7. Have the same configuration options set in the system 8. Have the same setup for the operating system control files Comparing the configuration and software set-up between “working and non-working” systems will often lead to problem resolution. ThinkStation Hardware Maintenance Manual...
35 and “PC-Doctor for DOS” on page 36 for detailed information. 2. If you are unable to isolate and repair the problem yourself after you run Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox and PC-Doctor for Windows PE, save and print the log files created by both diagnostic programs. You will need the log files when you speak to a Lenovo technical support representative.
Recovery workspace and runs independently of the Windows operating system. Use PC-Doctor for DOS, if you are unable to start the Windows operating system or if Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox and PC-Doctor for Windows PE have not been successful in isolating a possible problem. You can run PC-Doctor for DOS from a diagnostic CD/DVD image that you create.
4. From the Rescue and Recovery workspace, select Launch Advanced Rescue and Recovery ® Diagnose hardware. 5. Follow the prompts on the screen. The computer will restart. 6. When the computer restarts, the diagnostic program opens automatically. Select the diagnostic test you want to run.
To view details of a failure or to view a list of test results, use the following procedure from any test category screen: 1. Press F3 to activate the log file. 2. Press F3 again to save the file to diskette or press F2 to print the file. ThinkStation Hardware Maintenance Manual...
SATA Controller or Devices ® SAS/SATA Drive Setup ® Marvell SATA/SAS Controller from the Setup Utility program menu. 3. Select the desired settings and press Enter. 4. Return to the Setup Utility program menu and select Exit ® Save and exit the Setup Utility. ThinkStation Hardware Maintenance Manual...
Note: If you do not want to save the settings, select Exit the Setup Utility without saving. To set the Legacy diskette A, do the following: 1. Start the Setup Utility program (see “Starting the Setup Utility program ” on page 39). 2.
After you finish viewing or changing settings, press Esc to return to the Setup Utility program menu (you might have to press Esc several times). If you want to save the new settings, select Save Settings or Save and exit the Setup Utility. Otherwise, your changes will not be saved. ThinkStation Hardware Maintenance Manual...
– Better performance and fault tolerance To install a new SATA hard disk drive, refer to the installation procedure in “Replacing a hard disk drive” in the ThinkStation Hardware Installation and Replacement Guide. Configuring the system BIOS to enable SATA RAID functionality This section describes how to configure the system BIOS to enable SATA RAID functionality.
This section contains information about the required number of SAS hard disk drives for the supported level of RAID and SAS RAID configuration. Installing SAS hard disk drives Your computer must have the minimum number of SAS hard disk drives installed for the supported level of RAID below: ThinkStation Hardware Maintenance Manual...
SAS RAID. For installing or replacing a Marvell SAS adapter card, refer to “Replacing an adapter card” in the ThinkStation Hardware Installation and Replacement Guide. 2. Turn on the computer after you have installed the required number of SAS hard disk drives and the Marvell SAS adapter card.
4. Use the arrow keys and the Enter key to select the array you want to delete from the list. 5. Use the arrow keys to select Next and press Enter. 6. Press Y when prompted to complete the deletion. ThinkStation Hardware Maintenance Manual...
To install a new SATA or SAS hard disk drive, refer to the installation procedure in “Replacing a hard disk drive” in the ThinkStation Hardware Installation and Replacement Guide. Entering the Marvell BIOS Setup to configure SATA or SAS RAID This section describes how to enter the Marvell BIOS Setup to configure a SATA or SAS RAID.
6. Press Y when prompted to delete the optional hot spare hard disk drive. Configuring the Marvell BIOS Setup to delete an array To configure the Marvell BIOS Setup to delete an array: 1. Turn on your computer and press Ctrl+M when prompted to enter the Marvell BIOS Setup. ThinkStation Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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2. On the Marvell BIOS Setup screen, use the arrow keys to select RAID Config and press Enter. The RAID Config menu opens. 3. From the RAID Config menu, select Delete array. 4. Use the arrow keys and the Enter key to select the array you want to delete from the list. 5.
Information only Re-start the test, if necessary 000-195-XXX BIOS Test aborted by user 000-196-XXX BIOS test halt, error threshold exceeded 1. Press F3 to review the log file 2. Re-start the test to reset the log file ThinkStation Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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Diagnostic Error Code FRU/Action 1. Make sure the component that is called out is 000-197-XXX BIOS test warning connected and/or enabled. See Chapter 6 “Using the Setup Utility” on page 39 2. Re-run test 3. Replace the component that is called out in warning statement 4.
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2. System board 001-270-XXX System IRQ3 failure 1. Device on IRQ3 2. System board 001-271-XXX System IRQ4 failure 1. Device on IRQ4 2. System board 001-272-XXX System IRQ5 failure 1. Device on IRQ5 2. System board ThinkStation Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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Diagnostic Error Code FRU/Action 001-273-XXX System IRQ6 (diskette drive) failure 1. Diskette Cable 2. Diskette drive 3. System board 001-274-XXX System IRQ7 failure 1. Device on IRQ7 2. System board 001-275-XXX System IRQ8 failure 1. Device on IRQ8 2. System board 001-276-XXX System IRQ9 failure 1.
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3. Go to “Undetermined problems” on page 73 005-199-XXX Video test failed, cause unknown 1. Go to “Undetermined problems” on page 73 2. Flash the system and re-test. See “Flash update procedures” on page 285 3. Replace component under function test ThinkStation Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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Diagnostic Error Code FRU/Action 005-2XX-XXX 005-3XX-XXX Video subsystem error 1. Video card, if installed 2. System board No action 006-000-XXX Diskette interface Test Passed 006-0XX-XXX Diskette interface error 1. Diskette drive Cable 2. Diskette drive 3. System board 006-195-XXX Diskette interface Test aborted by user Information only Re-start the test, if necessary 1.
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014-195-XXX Parallel port Test aborted by user Information only Re-start the test, if necessary 014-196-XXX Parallel port test halt, error threshold 1. Press F3 to review the log file exceeded 2. Re-start the test to reset the log file ThinkStation Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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Diagnostic Error Code FRU/Action 014-197-XXX Parallel port test warning 1. Make sure the component that is called out is connected and/or enabled. See Chapter 6 “Using the Setup Utility” on page 39 2. Re-run test 3. Replace the component that is called out in warning statement 4.
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3. Go to “Undetermined problems” on page 73 018-199-XXX PCI Card test failed, cause unknown 1. Go to “Undetermined problems” on page 73 2. Flash the system and re-test. See “Flash update procedures” on page 285 3. Replace component under function test ThinkStation Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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Diagnostic Error Code FRU/Action 018-250-XXX PCI Card Services error 1. PCI card 2. Riser card, if installed 3. System board 020-000-XXX PCI Interface Test Passed No action 020-0XX-XXX PCI Interface error 1. PCI card 2. Riser card, if installed 3. System board 020-195-XXX PCI Test aborted by user Information only Re-start the test, if necessary 020-196-XXX PCI test halt, error threshold exceeded...
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030-03X-XXX 030-04X-XXX SCSI interface error 1. SCSI signal cable 2. Check power supply 3. SCSI device 4. SCSI adapter card, if installed 5. System board 030-195-XXX SCSI interface Test aborted by user Information only Re-start the test, if necessary ThinkStation Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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Diagnostic Error Code FRU/Action 1. Press F3 to review the log file 030-196-XXX SCSI interface test halt, error threshold exceeded 2. Re-start the test to reset the log file 1. Make sure the component that is called out is 030-197-XXX SCSI interface test warning connected and/or enabled.
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080-195-XXX Game Port interface Test aborted by user Information only Re-start the test, if necessary 080-196-XXX Game Port interface test halt, error 1. Press F3 to review the log file threshold exceeded 2. Re-start the test to reset the log file ThinkStation Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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Diagnostic Error Code FRU/Action 1. Make sure the component that is called out is 080-197-XXX Game Port interface test warning connected and/or enabled. See Chapter 6 “Using the Setup Utility” on page 39 2. Re-run test 3. Replace the component that is called out in warning statement 4.
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1. If a component is called out, make sure it is connected and/or enabled. See Chapter 6 “Using the Setup Utility” on page 39 2. Flash the system and re-test. See “Flash update procedures” on page 285 3. Go to “Undetermined problems” on page 73 ThinkStation Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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Diagnostic Error Code FRU/Action 170-199-XXX Voltage Sensor(s) test failed, cause 1. See “Undetermined problems” on page 73 unknown 2. Flash the system and re-test. See “Flash update procedures” on page 285 3. Replace component under function test 1. Power supply 170-250-XXX 170-251-XXX Voltage Sensor(s) Voltage limit error 2.
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No action 302-000-XXX Mouse Test Passed No action 302-XXX-XXX Mouse error 1. Mouse 2. Check and test Keyboard 3. System board 303-000-XXX Joystick Test Passed No action 303-XXX-XXX Joystick error Remove the Joystick and re-test the system ThinkStation Hardware Maintenance Manual...
Diagnostic Error Code FRU/Action No action 305-000-XXX Monitor DDC Test Passed 305-250-XXX Monitor DDC self test failure 1. Run Setup to enable DDC 2. Cable 3. Monitor 4. Video card 5. System board 415-000-XXXModem Test Passed No action 415-XXX-XXX Modem error Remove the Modem and re-test the system Beep symptoms Beep symptoms are tones or a series of tones separated by pauses (intervals without sound) during POST.
This message displays during a full memory test, counting down the memory areas being tested. Memory test fail If POST detects an error during memory testing, additional information appears. This information gives specifics about the type and location of the memory error. ThinkStation Hardware Maintenance Manual...
POST Error Message Description/Action Pressing the TAB key permits the user to toggle between Press TAB to show POST screen the default POST display screen and a custom POST display screen. Error: Non-System disk or disk error Replace and press The BIOS was unable to find a suitable boot device.
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Serial or parallel port device failure (adapter port) 1. External Device Self-Test OK? 2. External Device 3. Cable 4. Alternate Adapter 5. System Board Some or all keys on the keyboard do not work 1. Keyboard 2. Keyboard Cable 3. System Board ThinkStation Hardware Maintenance Manual...
Undetermined problems If this computer has a parallel ATA hard disk drive, make sure that the hard disk drive is jumpered as a master and the optical drive is jumpered as a slave. 1. Power-off the computer. 2. Remove or disconnect the following components (if installed) one at a time. a.
75 and “Rear connectors” on page 75. 4. Remove any locking devices, such as a cable lock or padlock that secures the computer cover. Open the keylock if it is in the locked position. ThinkStation Hardware Maintenance Manual...
5. Disengage the cover latch and remove the cover. Place the cover on a flat surface. Locations The following illustration will help you locate the major FRUs in the computer. Chapter 10 Replacing FRUs (Type 4105, 4157, 4217)
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Microprocessor, heat sink, and heat sink fan Hard disk drives assembly Optical drive Rear fan assembly 3.5-inch diskette drive or card reader Power supply ThinkStation Hardware Maintenance Manual...
Internal speaker Locating parts on the system board Microprocessor 12 V power connector Front panel connector Microprocessor fan connector Cover presence switch connector Microprocessor Thermal sensor connector Memory slots (6) PS/2 connector 24-pin system power connector Front audio connector Hard disk drive fan assembly connector Internal speaker connector Diskette drive connector PCI adapter card slot...
Replacing the power supply Attention Never remove the cover on a power supply or any part that has the following label attached. ThinkStation Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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Do not open your computer or attempt any repair before reading and understanding the “Important safety information” in the ThinkStation Safety and Warranty Guide that came with your computer. To obtain a copy of the ThinkStation Safety and Warranty Guide, go to: http://www.lenovo.com/support.
Do not open your computer or attempt any repair before reading and understanding the “Important safety information” in the ThinkStation Safety and Warranty Guide that came with your computer. To obtain a copy of the ThinkStation Safety and Warranty Guide, go to: http://www.lenovo.com/support.
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CAUTION: The memory module might be very hot. Turn off the computer and wait three to five minutes to let the computer cool before opening the computer cover. This section provides instructions on how to replace a memory module. Your computer has 6 slots for installing or replacing DDR3 UDIMMs (double data rate 3 error correction code unbuffered dual inline memory modules).
Do not open your computer or attempt any repair before reading and understanding the “Important safety information” in the ThinkStation Safety and Warranty Guide that came with your computer. To obtain a copy of the ThinkStation Safety and Warranty Guide, go to: http://www.lenovo.com/support.
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6. Release the adapter card support retaining latch if necessary. Grasp the failing adapter card and pull the adapter card out of the slot. Note: The adapter card fits tightly into the card slot. If necessary, alternate moving each side of the adapter card a small amount until it is removed from the adapter card slot.
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7. Remove the new adapter card from its static-protective package. 8. Install the new adapter card into the appropriate adapter card slot on the system board. See “Locating parts on the system board ” on page 79. ThinkStation Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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3. Remove the heat sink and fan assembly cable from the system board. Note the cable location. See “Locating parts on the system board ” on page 79. 4. Follow this sequence to remove the heat sink from the system board: a.
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Notes: a. Note the orientation of the notches on the microprocessor. This is important when reinstalling the microprocessor on the new system board. b. Do not drop anything onto the microprocessor socket while it is exposed. The socket pins must be kept as clean as possible.
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9. Carefully lift the system board out of the chassis. 10. Remove the microprocessor socket cover from the new system board. 11. Remove the microprocessor from the failing system board and install it on the new system board. See “Replacing the microprocessor” on page 90. 12.
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19. Connect all cables to the system board. See the system board illustration for your machine type at “Locating parts on the system board ” on page 79. 20. Go to “Completing the FRU replacement” on page 106. ThinkStation Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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Locate one of the extra five-wire power cables and connect it to the drive. Note: The signal cable will be different depending on whether you are installing a SATA hard disk drive or a SAS hard disk drive. ThinkStation Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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Figure 3. Connecting a 3.5-inch SATA hard disk drive Figure 4. Connecting a 2.5-inch SATA hard disk drive Figure 5. Connecting a 3.5-inch SAS hard disk drive 9. Go to “Completing the FRU replacement” on page 106. Chapter 10 Replacing FRUs (Type 4105, 4157, 4217)
Do not open your computer or attempt any repair before reading and understanding the “Important safety information” in the ThinkStation Safety and Warranty Guide that came with your computer. To obtain a copy of the ThinkStation Safety and Warranty Guide, go to: http://www.lenovo.com/support.
Do not open your computer or attempt any repair before reading and understanding the “Important safety information” in the ThinkStation Safety and Warranty Guide that came with your computer. To obtain a copy of the ThinkStation Safety and Warranty Guide, go to: http://www.lenovo.com/support.
Do not open your computer or attempt any repair before reading and understanding the “Important safety information” in the ThinkStation Safety and Warranty Guide that came with your computer. To obtain a copy of the ThinkStation Safety and Warranty Guide, go to: http://www.lenovo.com/support.
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5. Press the drive latch and slide the drive out the front of the computer. 6. Slide the new diskette drive or card reader into the drive bay until it snaps into position. Chapter 10 Replacing FRUs (Type 4105, 4157, 4217)
Do not open your computer or attempt any repair before reading and understanding the “Important safety information” in the ThinkStation Safety and Warranty Guide that came with your computer. To obtain a copy of the ThinkStation Safety and Warranty Guide, go to: http://www.lenovo.com/support.
Do not open your computer or attempt any repair before reading and understanding the “Important safety information” in the ThinkStation Safety and Warranty Guide that came with your computer. To obtain a copy of the ThinkStation Safety and Warranty Guide, go to: http://www.lenovo.com/support.
Do not open your computer or attempt any repair before reading and understanding the “Important safety information” in the ThinkStation Safety and Warranty Guide that came with your computer. To obtain a copy of the ThinkStation Safety and Warranty Guide, go to: http://www.lenovo.com/support.
Do not open your computer or attempt any repair before reading and understanding the “Important safety information” in the ThinkStation Safety and Warranty Guide that came with your computer. To obtain a copy of the ThinkStation Safety and Warranty Guide, go to: http://www.lenovo.com/support.
4. If you have replaced the system board, you must update (flash) the BIOS. See “Flash update procedures” on page 285. 5. Some FRU replacements require the configuration to be updated. See Chapter 6 “Using the Setup Utility” on page 39. ThinkStation Hardware Maintenance Manual...
To remove the computer cover: 1. Remove any media from the drives and shut down your operating system. Turn off all attached devices. Turn off the computer. 2. Unplug all power cords from electrical outlets. ThinkStation Hardware Maintenance Manual...
3. Disconnect the cables attached to the computer. This includes power cords, input/output (I/O) cables, and any other cables that are connected to the computer. See “Locating controls and connectors on the front of your computer” on page 75 and “Rear connectors” on page 107. 4.
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Microprocessors and heat sinks (2) Hard disk drive bays (5) Optical drive bays (3) Hard disk drive fan assembly Internal speaker Adapter card retainer 3.5-inch diskette drive or card reader Rear fan assembly ThinkStation Hardware Maintenance Manual...
Front bezel Power supply assembly Locating parts on the system board CPU 1 memory slots (6) Hard disk drive connectors (5) Microprocessor and heat sink 1 Optical drive connectors (3) Battery CPU 1 fan connector CPU 1 12 V power connector Clear CMOS/Recovery jumper Thermal sensor connector CPU 1 memory fan connector...
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 servicable parts inside these components. ThinkStation Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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Do not open your computer or attempt any repair before reading and understanding the “Important safety information” in the ThinkStation Safety and Warranty Guide that came with your computer. To obtain a copy of the ThinkStation Safety and Warranty Guide, go to: http://www.lenovo.com/support.
Do not open your computer or attempt any repair before reading and understanding the “Important safety information” in the ThinkStation Safety and Warranty Guide that came with your computer. To obtain a copy of the ThinkStation Safety and Warranty Guide, go to: http://www.lenovo.com/support.
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5. Open the retaining clips as shown. If you are replacing an old memory module, open the retaining clips and remove the memory module being replaced as shown. 6. Position the new memory module over the memory slot. Make sure the notch on the memory module aligns correctly with the slot key on the system board.
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3. Take note of the location of all cable connections on the adapter card. It will be necessary to reconnect them properly when installing a new card. 4. Disconnect all cables connected to the adapter card. See “Locating parts on the system board ” on page 111.
Do not open your computer or attempt any repair before reading and understanding the “Important safety information” in the ThinkStation Safety and Warranty Guide that came with your computer. To obtain a copy of the ThinkStation Safety and Warranty Guide, go to: http://www.lenovo.com/support.
Do not open your computer or attempt any repair before reading and understanding the “Important safety information” in the ThinkStation Safety and Warranty Guide that came with your computer. To obtain a copy of the ThinkStation Safety and Warranty Guide, go to: http://www.lenovo.com/support.
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Important Touch only the sides of the microprocessor. Do not touch the gold contacts on the bottom. 5. Lift the microprocessor straight up and out of the socket. Notes: a. Note the orientation of the notches on the microprocessor. This is important when reinstalling the microprocessor on the new system board.
Do not open your computer or attempt any repair before reading and understanding the “Important safety information” in the ThinkStation Safety and Warranty Guide that came with your computer. To obtain a copy of the ThinkStation Safety and Warranty Guide, go to: http://www.lenovo.com/support.
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9. Carefully lift the system board out of the chassis. 10. Remove the microprocessor socket cover from the new system board. 11. Remove the microprocessor from the failing system board and install it on the new system board. See “Replacing the microprocessor” on page 90. 12.
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19. Connect all cables to the system board. See the system board illustration for your machine type at “Locating parts on the system board ” on page 111. 20. Go to “Completing the FRU replacement” on page 106. ThinkStation Hardware Maintenance Manual...
Do not open your computer or attempt any repair before reading and understanding the “Important safety information” in the ThinkStation Safety and Warranty Guide that came with your computer. To obtain a copy of the ThinkStation Safety and Warranty Guide, go to: http://www.lenovo.com/support.
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Locate one of the extra five-wire power cables and connect it to the drive. Note: The signal cable will be different depending on whether you are installing a SATA hard disk drive or a SAS hard disk drive. ThinkStation Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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Figure 8. Connecting a 3.5-inch SATA hard disk drive Figure 9. Connecting a 2.5-inch SATA hard disk drive Figure 10. Connecting a 3.5-inch SAS hard disk drive 9. Go to “Completing the FRU replacement” on page 106. Chapter 11 Replacing FRUs (Type 4155, 4158, 4218)
Do not open your computer or attempt any repair before reading and understanding the “Important safety information” in the ThinkStation Safety and Warranty Guide that came with your computer. To obtain a copy of the ThinkStation Safety and Warranty Guide, go to: http://www.lenovo.com/support.
Do not open your computer or attempt any repair before reading and understanding the “Important safety information” in the ThinkStation Safety and Warranty Guide that came with your computer. To obtain a copy of the ThinkStation Safety and Warranty Guide, go to: http://www.lenovo.com/support.
Do not open your computer or attempt any repair before reading and understanding the “Important safety information” in the ThinkStation Safety and Warranty Guide that came with your computer. To obtain a copy of the ThinkStation Safety and Warranty Guide, go to: http://www.lenovo.com/support.
Do not open your computer or attempt any repair before reading and understanding the “Important safety information” in the ThinkStation Safety and Warranty Guide that came with your computer. To obtain a copy of the ThinkStation Safety and Warranty Guide, go to: http://www.lenovo.com/support.
Do not open your computer or attempt any repair before reading and understanding the “Important safety information” in the ThinkStation Safety and Warranty Guide that came with your computer. To obtain a copy of the ThinkStation Safety and Warranty Guide, go to: http://www.lenovo.com/support.
Do not open your computer or attempt any repair before reading and understanding the “Important safety information” in the ThinkStation Safety and Warranty Guide that came with your computer. To obtain a copy of the ThinkStation Safety and Warranty Guide, go to: http://www.lenovo.com/support.
Do not open your computer or attempt any repair before reading and understanding the “Important safety information” in the ThinkStation Safety and Warranty Guide that came with your computer. To obtain a copy of the ThinkStation Safety and Warranty Guide, go to: http://www.lenovo.com/support.
Do not open your computer or attempt any repair before reading and understanding the “Important safety information” in the ThinkStation Safety and Warranty Guide that came with your computer. To obtain a copy of the ThinkStation Safety and Warranty Guide, go to: http://www.lenovo.com/support.
4. If you have replaced the system board, you must update (flash) the BIOS. See “Flash update procedures” on page 285. 5. Some FRU replacements require the configuration to be updated. See Chapter 6 “Using the Setup Utility” on page 39. ThinkStation Hardware Maintenance Manual...
Mechanical FRUs The FRUs listed in the following tables are not illustrated. FRUs FRU # FRU, fan assembly 92 mm front PCI • MT 4105: all models 41R5595 • MT 4157: all models • MT 4217: all models FRU, PS2 keyboard/mouse card and cable assembly •...
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FRUs FRU # FRU, FPIO cable and bezel assembly kit (no 1394) • MT 4105: all models 41R5690 • MT 4157: all models • MT 4217: all models FRU, mechanical shell kit, no 1394 • MT 4105: all models 41R5691 •...
Windows XP Professional Recovery CD FRU # Simplified Chinese • MT 4105: 92C 91C 89C CTO 03T0412 • MT 4157: 92C 91C 89C CTO • MT 4217: CTO Traditional Chinese • MT 4105: CTO 03T0413 • MT 4157: CTO • MT 4217: CTO Traditional Chinese Hong Kong •...
Windows Vista Business Recovery CD FRU # C&L Bel Lux (EN FR GR NL) • MT 4105: 23G 28G CTO 64Y3703 • MT 4157: 47G 46G CTO • MT 4217: CTO English for India • MT 4105: 43Q 48Q 46Q CTO 71Y3620 •...
G4G G5G G6G G7G G8G M1G M2G M3G M4G M5G M6G M7G • MT 4217: Overall: MT 4155, 4158, and 4218 The following replaceable components are available for the 4155, 4158, and 4218 machine type models. ThinkStation Hardware Maintenance Manual...
• MT 4218: 19J 16A 16Q 16T 17A 17Q 17T 18A 18Q 18T Assembly, fan, 120 mm system exhaust • MT 4155: all models 45J9605 • MT 4158: all models • MT 4218: all models Mechanical FRUs The FRUs listed in the following tables are not illustrated. ThinkStation Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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Mechanical FRUs FRU # Second serial port cable • MT 4155: all models 41R5544 • MT 4158: all models • MT 4218: all models FDD cable • MT 4155: all models 41N8294 • MT 4158: all models • MT 4218: all models SATA cable (ODD) •...
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Mechanical FRUs FRU # FRU, memory chiller assembly • MT 4155: all models 41R5655 • MT 4158: all models • MT 4218: all models FRU, bezel kit • MT 4155: all models 45K2268 • MT 4158: all models • MT 4218: all models FRU, cable, signal, SLI bridge •...
• MT 4158: CTO • MT 4218: CTO Windows XP Professional 64 Mono Recovery CD Windows XP Professional 64 Mono Recovery CD FRU # US English • MT 4155: CTO 89Y0803 • MT 4158: CTO • MT 4218: CTO ThinkStation Hardware Maintenance Manual...
Windows XP Professional 64 Mono Recovery CD FRU # Japanese • MT 4155: CTO 64Y6595 • MT 4158: CTO • MT 4218: CTO Windows Vista Business 32 Recovery CD FRU # Windows Vista Business 32 Recovery CD English • MT 4155: 11H 12H 14H CTO 64Y5661 •...
– Start the Setup Utility. – Select Standard CMOS Features. • Sources for obtaining the latest level BIOS available 1. Lenovo support web site: http://www.lenovo.com/support/ 2. Lenovo Customer Support Center 3. Levels 1 and 2 Support To update (flash) the BIOS, see “Flash update procedures” on page 285.
6. Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the update. Updating (flashing) BIOS from the 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.
9. Reconnect the power cords for the computer and monitor to electrical outlets. 10. Insert the POST/BIOS update (flash) diskette into drive A, and turn on the computer and the monitor. 11. The recovery session will take two to three minutes. During this time you will hear a series of beeps. After the update session is completed, there will be no video, the series of beeps will end, and the system will automatically turn off.
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Appendix B. System memory speed The Intel Xeon microprocessor families compatible with this ThinkStation computer feature an integrated memory controller, which provides the microprocessor with direct access to the system memory. Because of this design, the system memory speed will be determined by a number of factors, including the microprocessor model and the type, speed, size (capacity), and number of DIMMs installed.