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Lenovo ThinkCentre 6232 Hardware Maintenance Manual (578 pages)
ThinkCentre
Brand:
Lenovo
| Category:
Desktop
| Size: 11.67 MB
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
5
Chapter 1. About this Manual
7
Important Safety Information
7
Important Information about Replacing Rohs Compliant Frus
7
Chapter 2. Safety Information
9
General Safety
9
Electrical Safety
9
Voltage-Selection Switch
11
Safety Inspection Guide
11
Handling Electrostatic Discharge-Sensitive Devices
12
Grounding Requirements
12
Safety Notices (Multi-Lingual Translations)
12
Chapter 3. General Information
35
Thinkvantage Productivity Center
35
Additional Information Resources
35
Specifications
35
For Machine Types: 3029, 3054, 3139, 3219, 3246, 3282, 3349, 3421, 3544, 3652, 3769, 3934, 4992, 5206, 5267, 5325, 5384, 5450, 5474, 5498, 5554, 5852, 6232, and 6590
35
For Machine Types: 3026, 3039, 3137, 3149, 3245, 3269, 3319, 3394, 3491, 3627, 3699, 3878, 4972, 5132, 5261, 5297, 5391, 5472, 5485, 5536, 5548, 5567, 5864, and 6213
36
Chapter 4. General Checkout
37
Problem Determination Tips
38
Chapter 5. Diagnostics
39
Lenovo Thinkvantage Toolbox
39
Lenovo System Toolbox
39
PC-Doctor for Rescue and Recovery
39
PC-Doctor for DOS
40
Creating a Diagnostic Disc
40
Running the Diagnostic Program from a Diagnostic Disc
40
Navigating through the Diagnostics Programs
41
Running Tests
41
Viewing the Test Log
42
Chapter 6. Using the Setup Utility Program
43
Starting the Setup Utility Program
43
Viewing and Changing Settings
43
Using Passwords
43
Password Considerations
43
Power-On Password
44
Administrator Password
44
Hard Disk Password
44
Setting, Changing, and Deleting a Password
44
Enabling or Disabling a Device
44
Selecting a Startup Device
45
Selecting a Temporary Startup Device
45
Selecting or Changing the Startup Device Sequence
45
Exiting from the Setup Utility Program
45
Chapter 7. Symptom-To-FRU Index
47
Hard Disk Drive Boot Error
47
Power Supply Problems
47
Diagnostic Error Codes
48
Beep Symptoms
63
POST Error Codes
63
Miscellaneous Error Messages
65
Undetermined Problems
66
Chapter 8. Replacing Frus
69
And 6590.)
69
Locating Connectors on the Front of the Computer
69
Locating Connectors on the Rear of the Computer
70
Removing the Computer Cover
70
Locating Components
71
Locating Parts on the System Board
72
Removing and Reinstalling the Front Bezel
74
Replacing a Memory Module
75
Replacing the Power Supply Assembly
76
Replacing the Heat Sink and Fan Assembly
77
Replacing the Microprocessor
79
Replacing the System Board
81
Replacing the Battery
83
Replacing a PCI Card
85
Replacing the Primary Hard Disk Drive
87
Replacing the Secondary Hard Disk Drive
89
Replacing the Optical Drive
91
Replacing the Front Fan Assembly
93
Replacing the Rear Fan Assembly
95
Replacing the Front Audio and USB Assembly
97
Replacing the Internal Speaker
98
Completing the Parts Replacement
100
Chapter 9. Replacing Frus
103
And 6213.)
103
Locating Connectors on the Front of the Computer
103
Locating Connectors on the Rear of the Computer
103
Opening the Computer Cover
104
Locating Components
105
Locating Parts on the System Board
106
Replacing the Battery
107
Replacing a Memory Module
109
Replacing a PCI Card
110
Replacing the Power Supply Assembly
112
Replacing the Heat Sink
114
Replacing the Microprocessor
115
Replacing the System Board
118
Replacing the Hard Disk Drive
120
Replacing the Optical Drive
122
Replacing the Internal Speaker
123
Replacing the Front Audio and USB Assembly
126
Replacing the System Fan
127
Completing the Parts Replacement
129
Chapter 10. FRU Lists
131
Machine Type 3026
131
Machine Type 3029
143
Machine Type 3039
155
Machine Type 3054
167
Machine Type 3137
179
Machine Type 3139
191
Machine Type 3149
203
Machine Type 3219
215
Machine Type 3245
227
Machine Type 3246
239
Machine Type 3269
252
Machine Type 3282
264
Machine Type 3319
277
Machine Type 3349
289
Machine Type 3394
301
Machine Type 3421
313
Machine Type 3491
325
Machine Type 3544
337
Machine Type 3627
348
Machine Type 3652
360
Machine Type 5384
372
Machine Type 5391
384
Machine Type 5450
396
Machine Type 5472
408
Machine Type 5474
420
Machine Type 5485
433
Machine Type 5498
446
Machine Type 5536
459
Machine Type 5548
472
Machine Type 5554
484
Machine Type 5567
496
Machine Type 5852
508
Machine Type 5864
520
Machine Type 6213
532
Machine Type 6232
544
Machine Type 6590
556
Chapter 11. Additional Service Information
569
Security Features
569
Hardware-Controlled Passwords
569
Operating System Password
569
Vital Product Data
569
Secure Managed Client
569
BIOS Levels
569
Updating (Flashing) BIOS from a Disc
570
Updating (Flashing) BIOS from Your Operating System
570
Recovering from a POST/BIOS Update Failure
570
Power Management
571
Automatic Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) BIOS
571
Automatic Power-On Features
571
Appendix A. Notices
573
Television Output Notice
574
Trademarks
574
Index
575
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Lenovo ThinkCentre 6232 Maintenance Instructions Manual (338 pages)
Brand:
Lenovo
| Category:
Desktop
| Size: 5.65 MB
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
5
Chapter 1. About this Manual
7
Important Safety Information
7
Important Information about Replacing Rohs Compliant Frus
8
Chapter 2. Safety Information
9
General Safety
9
Electrical Safety
9
Voltage-Selection Switch
11
Safety Inspection Guide
11
Handling Electrostatic Discharge-Sensitive Devices
12
Grounding Requirements
13
Safety Notices (Multi-Lingual Translations)
13
Chapter 3. General Information
45
Thinkvantage Productivity Center
45
Additional Information Resources
45
Specifications
46
For Machine Types: 3029, 3054, 3139, 3219, 3246, 3282, 3349, 3421, 3544, 3652, 3769, 3934, 4992, 5206, 5267, 5325, 5384, 5450, 5474, 5498, 5554, 5852, 6232, and 6590
46
For Machine Types: 3026, 3039, 3137, 3149, 3245, 3269, 3319, 3394, 3491, 3627, 3699, 3878, 4972, 5132, 5261, 5297, 5391, 5472, 5485, 5536, 5548, 5567, 5864, and 6213
46
Chapter 4. General Checkout
49
Problem Determination Tips
50
Chapter 5. Diagnostics
51
Lenovo Thinkvantage Toolbox
51
Lenovo System Toolbox
51
PC-Doctor for Rescue and Recovery
52
PC-Doctor for DOS
52
Creating a Diagnostic Disc
52
Running the Diagnostic Program from a Diagnostic Disc
52
Navigating through the Diagnostics Programs
53
Running Tests
53
Viewing the Test Log
55
Chapter 6. Using the Setup Utility Program
57
Starting the Setup Utility Program
57
Viewing and Changing Settings
57
Using Passwords
57
Password Considerations
58
Power-On Password
58
Administrator Password
58
Hard Disk Password
58
Setting, Changing, and Deleting a Password
58
Enabling or Disabling a Device
59
Selecting a Startup Device
59
Selecting a Temporary Startup Device
59
Selecting or Changing the Startup Device Sequence
60
Exiting from the Setup Utility Program
60
Chapter 7. Symptom-To-FRU Index
61
Hard Disk Drive Boot Error
61
Copyright Lenovo
61
Power Supply Problems
62
Diagnostic Error Codes
63
Beep Symptoms
80
POST Error Codes
80
Miscellaneous Error Messages
83
Undetermined Problems
84
Chapter 8. Replacing Frus
85
Locating Connectors on the Front of the Computer
86
Locating Connectors on the Rear of the Computer
87
Removing the Computer Cover
88
Locating Components
90
Locating Parts on the System Board
91
Removing and Reinstalling the Front Bezel
92
Replacing a Memory Module
93
Replacing the Power Supply Assembly
94
Replacing the Heat Sink and Fan Assembly
96
Replacing the Microprocessor
98
Replacing the System Board
100
Replacing the Battery
103
Replacing a PCI Card
104
Replacing the Primary Hard Disk Drive
107
Replacing the Secondary Hard Disk Drive
110
Replacing the Optical Drive
112
Replacing the Front Fan Assembly
114
Replacing the Rear Fan Assembly
116
Replacing the Front Audio and USB Assembly
118
Replacing the Internal Speaker
120
Completing the Parts Replacement
121
Chapter 9. Replacing Frus
123
And 6213.)
123
Locating Connectors on the Front of the Computer
124
Locating Connectors on the Rear of the Computer
125
Opening the Computer Cover
126
Locating Components
127
Locating Parts on the System Board
128
Replacing the Battery
128
Replacing a Memory Module
130
Replacing a PCI Card
132
Replacing the Power Supply Assembly
134
Replacing the Heat Sink
137
Replacing the Microprocessor
139
Replacing the System Board
141
Replacing the Hard Disk Drive
145
Replacing the Optical Drive
147
Replacing the Internal Speaker
149
Replacing the Front Audio and USB Assembly
152
Replacing the System Fan
153
Completing the Parts Replacement
154
Chapter 10. FRU Lists
157
Machine Type 3245
157
Table of Contents
167
Machine Type 3246
170
Table of Contents
173
Table of Contents
180
Machine Type 3269
182
Table of Contents
186
Czech (Models) TBD
191
Hungarian (Models)
191
Korean (Models) 89Y0642
191
Polish (Models)
191
Romanian (Models) 89Y0643
191
Russian (Models) TBD
191
Russian English (Models) TBD
191
Slovenian (Models)
191
Tbd
191
Turkish (Models) TBD
191
Brazilian Portuguese (Models)
192
C&L1 Nordics: DK/FI/SV/NO/EN (Models)
192
C&L2 EMEA: NL/FR/GR/IT/EN (Models)
192
FRU# CRU Tier
192
Hong Kong (Models)
192
India English (Models)
192
Japanese (Models) 89Y0641
192
Traditional Chinese (Models) 89Y0634
192
US English (Models)
192
French (Models)
193
Machine Type 3282
194
Hebrew (Models)
196
Hungarian (Models)
196
Iceland (Models)
196
US English China (Models) 57Y4780
197
Brazilian Portuguese (Models) 57Y4785
197
Chinese/Us (Models) 57Y4787
197
German (Models) 89Y0552
204
La Spanish (Models) TBD
205
Machine Type 3491
206
Table of Contents
213
Brazilian Portuguese (Models) 89Y0546
216
Machine Type 3544
218
Spanish (Models) TBD
225
Danish (Models) TBD
226
Dutch (Models) TBD
226
Finnish (Models) TBD
226
Russian English (Models) TBD
227
Romanian (Models) 89Y0643
227
Sebian-Latin (Models) TBD
227
Slovakian (Models) TBD
227
Arabic Localized (Models) TBD
227
Hebrew (Models) 89Y0638
227
Brazilian Portuguese (Models) 89Y0633
227
Traditional Chinese (Models) 89Y0634
227
India English (Models) 89Y0635
227
Hong Kong (Models) 89Y0639
227
Slovenian (Models) 89Y0565
228
Japanese (Models) 89Y0641
228
C&L1 Nordics: DK/FI/SV/NO/EN (Models) 89Y0646
228
C&L2 EMEA: NL/FR/GR/IT/EN (Models) 89Y0647
228
FRU# CRU Tier
228
Traditional Chinese (Models) 89Y0547
228
Hong Kong (Models) 89Y0554
228
Japanese (Models) 89Y0557
228
La Spanish (Models) TBD
229
Norwegian (Models) TBD
226
Swedish (Models) TBD
226
Machine Type 3627
230
French Canadian (Models) 57Y4792
233
French Canadian (Models) 57Y4793
233
Korean (Models) 57Y4802
233
LA Spanish (Models) 57Y4803
233
Thailand (Models) 57Y4815
233
Japanese (Models) 57Y4801
233
Danish (Models) 57Y4789
233
Dutch (Models) 57Y4790
233
French (Models) 57Y4791
234
German (Models) 57Y4794
234
US Euro (Models) 57Y4819
234
Brazilian (Models) TBD
237
Hong Kong (Models) TBD
237
Korean (Models) TBD
237
Russian English (Models) TBD
237
Dutch (Models) TBD
238
Turkish (Models) TBD
238
Hungarian (Models) TBD
238
Hebrew (Models) TBD
238
Arabic Localized (Models) TBD
238
Slovakian (Models) TBD
238
FRU# CRU Tier
238
German (Models) 89Y0524
238
Spanish (Models) 89Y0528
238
Brazilian Portuguese (Models) TBD
238
Greek (Models) TBD
239
Italian (Models) 89Y0556
240
Czech (Models) 89Y0548
240
Hong Kong (Models) 89Y0639
240
FRU# CRU Tier
240
Brazilian Portuguese (Models) 89Y0648
241
Korean (Models) TBD
241
Simplified Chinese (Models) TBD
237
Machine Type 3652
242
Arabic (Models) 57Y4781
245
Belgium French (Models) 57Y4783
246
Belgium English (Models) 57Y4784
246
Czech (ABB) (Models) 57Y4788
246
Greek (Models) 57Y4795
246
Greek/Us (Models) 57Y4796
246
Hebrew (Models) 57Y4797
246
Hungarian (Models) 57Y4798
246
Iceland (Models) 57Y4799
246
Norwegian (Models) 57Y4804
246
Polish (Models) 57Y4805
246
Dutch (Models) TBD
248
Slovenian (Models) TBD
250
Russian English (Models) TBD
250
Romanian (Models) TBD
250
Sebian-Latin (Models) TBD
250
Slovakian (Models) TBD
250
Arabic Localized (Models) TBD
250
Hebrew (Models) TBD
250
Brazilian Portuguese (Models) 89Y0633
251
Traditional Chinese (Models) 89Y0650
253
India English (Models) 89Y0651
253
Hong Kong (Models) 89Y0654
253
Spanish (Models) 89Y0671
253
Machine Type 5474
254
Russian English (Models) 89Y0561
261
Machine Type 5485
267
Machine Type 5498
280
Machine Type 5536
293
Polish (Models) 89Y0559
304
Russian (Models)
304
Turkish (Models) 89Y0568
304
Hungarian (Models) 89Y0555
304
Romanian (Models) 89Y0562
304
Czech (Models) 89Y0548
304
Portuguese (Models) 89Y0560
305
Machine Type 5852
306
Machine Type 5864
318
Polish (Models) 89Y0559
328
Russian (Models) 89Y0563
328
Turkish (Models) 89Y0568
328
Hungarian (Models) 89Y0555
328
Greek (Models) 89Y0551
328
Korean (Models) 89Y0558
328
Slovenian (Models) 89Y0565
328
Russian English (Models) 89Y0561
328
Romanian (Models) 89Y0562
328
Sebian-Latin (Models) 89Y0567
328
Chapter 11. Additional Service Information
331
Security Features
331
Hardware-Controlled Passwords
331
Operating System Password
331
Vital Product Data
331
Secure Managed Client
331
BIOS Levels
331
Updating (Flashing) BIOS from a Disc
332
Updating (Flashing) BIOS from Your Operating System
332
Recovering from a POST/BIOS Update Failure
333
Power Management
333
Automatic Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) BIOS
333
Automatic Power-On Features
334
Appendix. Notices
335
Television Output Notice
336
Trademarks
336
Lenovo ThinkCentre 6232 Hardware Maintenance Manual (408 pages)
Hardware Maintenance Manual
Brand:
Lenovo
| Category:
Desktop
| Size: 10.81 MB
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
5
Chapter 1. About this Manual
9
Important Safety Information
9
Important Information about Replacing Rohs Compliant Frus
9
Chapter 2. Safety Information
11
General Safety
11
Electrical Safety
11
Voltage-Selection Switch
13
Safety Inspection Guide
13
Handling Electrostatic Discharge-Sensitive Devices
14
Grounding Requirements
14
Safety Notices (Multi-Lingual Translations)
14
Chapter 3. General Information
37
Thinkvantage Productivity Center
37
Lenovo Solution Center
37
Simpletap
37
Additional Information Resources
37
Specifications
38
For Machine Types: 3029, 3054, 3139, 3219, 3246, 3282, 3349, 3421, 3544, 3652, 3769, 3934, 4992, 5206, 5267, 5325, 5384, 5450, 5474, 5498, 5554, 5852, 6232, and 6590
38
For Machine Types: 3026, 3039, 3137, 3149, 3245, 3269, 3319, 3394, 3491, 3627, 3699, 3878, 4972, 5132, 5261, 5297, 5391, 5472, 5485, 5536, 5548, 5567, 5864, and 6213
38
Chapter 4. General Checkout
41
Problem Determination Tips
42
Chapter 5. Diagnostics
43
Lenovo Thinkvantage Toolbox
43
Lenovo Solution Center
43
Lenovo System Toolbox
44
PC-Doctor for Rescue and Recovery
44
PC-Doctor for DOS
44
Creating a Diagnostic Disc
45
Running the Diagnostic Program from a Diagnostic Disc
45
Navigating through the Diagnostics Programs
45
Running Tests
45
Test Results
46
Viewing the Test Log
47
Chapter 6. Using the Setup Utility Program
49
Starting the Setup Utility Program
49
Copyright Lenovo 2010, 2012
49
Viewing and Changing Settings
49
Using Passwords
49
Password Considerations
49
Power-On Password
50
Administrator Password
50
Hard Disk Password
50
Setting, Changing, and Deleting a Password
50
Enabling or Disabling a Device
50
Selecting a Startup Device
51
Selecting a Temporary Startup Device
51
Selecting or Changing the Startup Device Sequence
51
Exiting from the Setup Utility Program
51
Chapter 7. Symptom-To-FRU Index
53
Hard Disk Drive Boot Error
53
Power Supply Problems
53
Diagnostic Error Codes
54
Beep Symptoms
69
POST Error Codes
69
Miscellaneous Error Messages
71
Undetermined Problems
72
Chapter 8. Replacing Frus
75
And 6590.)
75
Locating Connectors on the Front of the Computer
75
Locating Connectors on the Rear of the Computer
76
Removing the Computer Cover
76
Locating Components
77
Locating Parts on the System Board
78
Removing and Reinstalling the Front Bezel
80
Replacing a Memory Module
81
Replacing the Power Supply Assembly
82
Replacing the Heat Sink and Fan Assembly
83
Replacing the Microprocessor
85
Replacing the System Board
87
Replacing the Battery
89
Replacing a PCI Card
91
Replacing the Primary Hard Disk Drive
93
Replacing the Secondary Hard Disk Drive
95
Replacing the Optical Drive
97
Replacing the Front Fan Assembly
99
Replacing the Rear Fan Assembly
101
Replacing the Front Audio and USB Assembly
103
Replacing the Internal Speaker
104
Completing the Parts Replacement
106
Chapter 9. Replacing Frus
109
And 6213.)
109
Locating Connectors on the Front of the Computer
109
Locating Connectors on the Rear of the Computer
109
Opening the Computer Cover
110
Locating Components
111
Locating Parts on the System Board
112
Replacing the Battery
113
Replacing a Memory Module
115
Replacing a PCI Card
116
Replacing the Power Supply Assembly
118
Replacing the Heat Sink
120
Replacing the Microprocessor
121
Replacing the System Board
124
Replacing the Hard Disk Drive
126
Replacing the Optical Drive
128
Replacing the Internal Speaker
129
Replacing the Front Audio and USB Assembly
132
Replacing the System Fan
133
Completing the Parts Replacement
135
Chapter 10. FRU Lists
137
Overall: MT 3029, 3054, 3139, 3219, 3246, 3282, 3349, 3421, 3544, 3652, 3769, 3934, 4992, 5206, 5267, 5325, 5384, 5450, 5474, 5498, 5554, 5852, 6232, and 6590
137
Mechanical Frus
153
Keyboard and Mouse
162
Adapters and Miscellaneous Frus
200
Power Cords
204
Recovery Discs
215
Windows Vista Home Basic 32 Recovery CD
215
Windows Vista Home Basic 32 with IE9 Recovery CD
216
Windows Vista Business 32 Recovery CD
217
Windows Vista Business 32 Recovery CD with IE9 Recovery CD
220
Windows 7 Home Basic 32 Recovery CD
222
Windows 7 Home Basic 32 SP1 Recovery CD
225
Windows 7 Home Premium 32 Recovery CD
227
Windows 7 Home Premium 32 SP1 Recovery CD
231
Windows 7 Professional 32 Recovery CD
235
Windows 7 Professional 32 SP1 Recovery CD
243
Windows 7 Professional 64 Recovery CD
251
Windows 7 Professional 64 SP1 Recovery CD
255
Windows 7 Ultimate 32 Recovery CD
259
Windows 7 Ultimate 32 with MS SP1 Recovery CD
260
Windows 7 Ultimate 64 Recovery CD
260
Windows 7 Starter 32 Recovery CD
260
Windows XP Professional Recovery CD
261
Overall: 3026, 3039, 3137, 3149, 3245, 3269, 3319, 3394, 3491, 3627, 3699, 3878, 4972, 5132, 5261, 5297, 5391, 5472, 5485, 5536, 5548, 5567, 5864, and 6213
267
Mechanical Frus
283
Keyboard and Mouse
291
Adapters and Miscellaneous Frus
331
Power Cords
336
Recovery Discs
348
Windows Vista Home Basic 32 Recovery CD
348
Windows Vista Home Basic 32 with IE 9 Recovery CD
349
Windows Vista Business 32 Recovery CD
349
Windows Vista Business 32 with IE9 Recovery CD
352
Windows 7 Home Basic 32 Recovery CD
354
Windows 7 Home Basic 32 SP1 Recovery CD
357
Windows 7 Home Premium 32 Recovery CD
360
Windows 7 Home Premium 32 SP1 Recovery CD
364
Windows 7 Professional 32 Recovery CD
368
Windows 7 Professional 32 SP1 Recovery CD
375
Windows 7 Professional 64 Recovery CD
383
Windows 7 Professional 64 SP1 Recovery CD
387
Windows 7 Ultimate 32 Recovery CD
391
Windows 7 Ultimate 32 with MS SP1 Recovery CD
391
Windows 7 Ultimate 64 Recovery CD
391
Windows 7 Starter 32 Recovery CD
392
Windows XP Professional Recovery CD
392
Chapter 11. Additional Service Information
399
Security Features
399
Hardware-Controlled Passwords
399
Operating System Password
399
Vital Product Data
399
Secure Managed Client
399
BIOS Levels
399
Updating (Flashing) BIOS from a Disc
400
Updating (Flashing) BIOS from Your Operating System
400
Recovering from a POST/BIOS Update Failure
400
Power Management
401
Automatic Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) BIOS
401
Automatic Power-On Features
401
Appendix A. Notices
403
Television Output Notice
404
Trademarks
404
Index
405
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Lenovo ThinkCentre 6232 User Manual (92 pages)
User Manual
Brand:
Lenovo
| Category:
Desktop
| Size: 1.32 MB
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
5
Important Safety Information
7
Chapter 1. Product Overview
9
Features
9
Specifications
12
Software Overview
13
Software Provided by Lenovo
13
Adobe Reader
15
Antivirus Software
15
Locations
15
Locating Connectors on the Front of Your Computer
15
Locating Connectors on the Rear of Your Computer
16
Locating Components
18
Locating Parts on the System Board
19
Locating Internal Drives
19
Chapter 2. Installing or Replacing Hardware
21
Handling Static-Sensitive Devices
21
Installing or Replacing Hardware
21
Installing External Options
22
Removing the Computer Cover
22
Removing and Reinstalling the Front Bezel
23
Installing or Replacing a PCI Card
24
Installing or Replacing a Memory Module
27
Installing or Replacing the Optical Drive
29
Replacing the Battery
32
Replacing the Power Supply Assembly
33
Replacing the Heat Sink and Fan Assembly
35
Replacing the Primary Hard Disk Drive
37
Replacing the Secondary Hard Disk Drive
39
Replacing the Front Fan Assembly
42
Replacing the Rear Fan Assembly
45
Replacing the Front Audio and USB Assembly
46
Replacing the Internal Speaker
48
Replacing the Keyboard or Mouse
50
Completing the Parts Replacement
51
Installing Security Features
52
Integrated Cable Lock
53
Padlock
54
Password Protection
54
Erasing Lost or Forgotten Passwords (Clearing CMOS)
54
Chapter 3. Recovery Information
57
Creating and Using Recovery Media
57
Creating Recovery Media
57
Using Recovery Media
58
Performing Backup and Recovery Operations
58
Performing a Backup Operation
59
Performing a Recovery Operation
59
Using the Rescue and Recovery Workspace
60
Creating and Using Rescue Media
61
Creating Rescue Media
61
Using Rescue Media
62
Creating and Using a Recovery Repair Diskette
62
Creating a Recovery Repair Diskette
62
Using a Recovery Repair Diskette
63
Installing or Reinstalling Device Drivers
63
Setting a Rescue Device in the Startup Sequence
64
Solving Recovery Problems
64
Chapter 4. Using the Setup Utility Program
65
Starting the Setup Utility Program
65
Viewing and Changing Settings
65
Using Passwords
65
Password Considerations
66
Power-On Password
66
Administrator Password
66
Hard Disk Password
66
Setting, Changing, and Deleting a Password
66
Enabling or Disabling a Device
67
Selecting a Startup Device
67
Selecting a Temporary Startup Device
67
Selecting or Changing the Startup Device Sequence
68
Exiting from the Setup Utility Program
68
Chapter 5. Updating System Programs
69
Using System Programs
69
Updating (Flashing) BIOS from a Disc
69
Updating (Flashing) BIOS from Your Operating System
70
Recovering from a POST/BIOS Update Failure
70
Chapter 6. Troubleshooting and Diagnostics
73
Basic Troubleshooting
73
Diagnostic Programs
74
Lenovo Thinkvantage Toolbox
74
Lenovo System Toolbox
75
PC-Doctor for Rescue and Recovery
75
PC-Doctor for DOS
75
Cleaning the Mouse
76
Optical Mouse
76
Non-Optical Mouse
77
Chapter 7. Getting Information, Help, and Service
79
Information Resources
79
Online Books Folder
79
Lenovo Thinkvantage Tools
79
Thinkvantage Productivity Center
80
Lenovo Welcome
80
Access Help
80
Safety and Warranty
80
Lenovo Web Site (Http://Www.lenovo.com)
81
Help and Service
81
Using the Documentation and Diagnostic Programs
81
Calling for Service
81
Using Other Services
82
Purchasing Additional Services
83
Appendix. Notices
85
Television Output Notice
86
European Conformance CE Mark
86
Trademarks
86
Index
87
Lenovo ThinkCentre 6232 User Manual (90 pages)
ThinkCentre
Brand:
Lenovo
| Category:
Desktop
| Size: 1.3 MB
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
5
Important Safety Information
7
Chapter 1. Product Overview
9
Features
9
Specifications
12
Software Overview
13
Software Provided by Lenovo
13
Adobe Reader
14
Antivirus Software
14
Locations
15
Locating Connectors on the Front of Your Computer
15
Locating Connectors on the Rear of Your Computer
16
Locating Components
18
Locating Parts on the System Board
19
Locating Internal Drives
19
Chapter 2. Installing or Replacing Hardware
21
Handling Static-Sensitive Devices
21
Installing or Replacing Hardware
21
Installing External Options
22
Removing the Computer Cover
22
Removing and Reinstalling the Front Bezel
23
Installing or Replacing a PCI Card
24
Installing or Replacing a Memory Module
27
Installing or Replacing the Optical Drive
29
Replacing the Battery
32
Replacing the Power Supply Assembly
33
Replacing the Heat Sink and Fan Assembly
35
Replacing the Primary Hard Disk Drive
37
Replacing the Secondary Hard Disk Drive
39
Replacing the Front Fan Assembly
42
Replacing the Rear Fan Assembly
45
Replacing the Front Audio and USB Assembly
46
Replacing the Internal Speaker
48
Replacing the Keyboard or Mouse
50
Completing the Parts Replacement
51
Installing Security Features
52
Integrated Cable Lock
53
Padlock
54
Password Protection
54
Erasing Lost or Forgotten Passwords (Clearing CMOS)
54
Chapter 3. Recovery Information
57
Creating and Using Recovery Media
57
Creating Recovery Media
57
Using Recovery Media
58
Performing Backup and Recovery Operations
59
Performing a Backup Operation
59
Performing a Recovery Operation
59
Using the Rescue and Recovery Workspace
60
Creating and Using a Rescue Medium
61
Creating a Rescue Medium
61
Using a Rescue Medium
62
Installing or Reinstalling Device Drivers
63
Solving Recovery Problems
63
Copyright Lenovo
65
Chapter 4. Using the Setup Utility Program
65
Starting the Setup Utility Program
65
Viewing and Changing Settings
65
Using Passwords
65
Password Considerations
66
Power-On Password
66
Administrator Password
66
Hard Disk Password
66
Setting, Changing, and Deleting a Password
66
Enabling or Disabling a Device
67
Selecting a Startup Device
67
Selecting a Temporary Startup Device
67
Selecting or Changing the Startup Device Sequence
68
Exiting from the Setup Utility Program
68
Chapter 5. Updating System Programs
69
Using System Programs
69
Updating (Flashing) the BIOS from a Disc
69
Updating (Flashing) the BIOS from Your Operating System
70
Recovering from a POST/BIOS Update Failure
70
Chapter 6. Troubleshooting and Diagnostics
73
Basic Troubleshooting
73
Diagnostic Programs
74
Lenovo Thinkvantage Toolbox
74
PC-Doctor for Rescue and Recovery
75
PC-Doctor for DOS
75
Cleaning an Optical Mouse
76
Chapter 7. Getting Information, Help, and Service
77
Information Resources
77
Online Books Folder
77
Lenovo Thinkvantage Tools
77
Thinkvantage Productivity Center
78
Lenovo Welcome
78
Access Help
78
Safety and Warranty
78
Lenovo Web Site (Http://Www.lenovo.com)
79
Help and Service
79
Using the Documentation and Diagnostic Programs
79
Calling for Service
79
Using Other Services
80
Purchasing Additional Services
81
Appendix. Notices
83
Television Output Notice
84
Lenovo ThinkCentre 6232 User Manual (78 pages)
Brand:
Lenovo
| Category:
Desktop
| Size: 4.55 MB
Table of Contents
User Guide
1
Table of Contents
5
Important Safety Information
7
Chapter 1. Product Overview
9
Features
9
Specifications
11
Software Overview
12
Software Provided by Lenovo
12
Password Manager
13
Power Manager
13
Product Recovery
13
Adobe Reader
14
Antivirus Software
14
Locations
14
Locating Connectors on the Front of Your Computer
14
Locating Connectors on the Rear of Your Computer
15
Locating Components
17
Locating Parts on the System Board
18
Locating Internal Drives
19
Chapter 2. Installing or Replacing Hardware
21
Handling Static-Sensitive Devices
21
Installing or Replacing Hardware
21
Installing External Options
21
Removing the Computer Cover
22
Removing and Reinstalling the Front Bezel
23
Installing or Replacing a PCI Card
23
Installing or Replacing a Memory Module
26
Installing or Replacing the Optical Drive
28
Replacing the Battery
30
Replacing the Power Supply Assembly
32
Replacing the Heat Sink and Fan Assembly
33
Replacing the Primary Hard Disk Drive
34
Replacing the Secondary Hard Disk Drive
37
Replacing the Front Fan Assembly
39
Replacing the Rear Fan Assembly
40
Replacing the Front Audio and USB Assembly
42
Replacing the Internal Speaker
43
Replacing the Keyboard or Mouse
45
Completing the Parts Replacement
46
Installing Security Features
47
Integrated Cable Lock
47
Padlock
48
Password Protection
49
Erasing Lost or Forgotten Passwords (Clearing CMOS)
49
Chapter 3. Recovery Information
51
Copyright Lenovo 2010
51
Creating and Using Recovery Media
51
Creating Recovery Media
51
Using Recovery Media
52
Performing Backup and Recovery Operations
52
Performing a Backup Operation
52
Performing a Recovery Operation
53
Using the Rescue and Recovery Workspace
53
Creating and Using a Rescue Medium
54
Creating a Rescue Medium
54
Using a Rescue Medium
55
Installing or Reinstalling Device Drivers
55
Solving Recovery Problems
56
Chapter 4. Using the Setup Utility Program
57
Starting the Setup Utility Program
57
Viewing and Changing Settings
57
Using Passwords
57
Password Considerations
57
Power-On Password
58
Administrator Password
58
Hard Disk Password
58
Setting, Changing, and Deleting a Password
58
Enabling or Disabling a Device
58
Selecting a Startup Device
59
Selecting a Temporary Startup Device
59
Selecting or Changing the Startup Device Sequence
59
Exiting from the Setup Utility Program
59
Chapter 5. Updating System Programs
61
Using System Programs
61
Updating (Flashing) the BIOS from a Disc
61
Updating (Flashing) the BIOS from Your Operating System
62
Recovering from a POST/BIOS Update Failure
62
Chapter 6. Troubleshooting and Diagnostics
63
Basic Troubleshooting
63
Diagnostic Programs
64
Lenovo Thinkvantage Toolbox
64
PC-Doctor for Rescue and Recovery
65
PC-Doctor for DOS
65
Cleaning an Optical Mouse
66
Chapter 7. Getting Information, Help, and Service
67
Information Resources
67
Online Books Folder
67
Lenovo Thinkvantage Tools
67
Thinkvantage Productivity Center
67
Lenovo Welcome
68
Access Help
68
Safety and Warranty
68
Lenovo Web Site (Http://Www.lenovo.com)
68
Help and Service
69
Using the Documentation and Diagnostic Programs
69
Calling for Service
69
Using Other Services
70
Purchasing Additional Services
70
Appendix A. Notices
71
Television Output Notice
72
European Conformance CE Mark
72
Trademarks
72
Index
73
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