Sign In
Upload
Manuals
Brands
Lenovo Manuals
Desktop
ThinkStation P900 30A5
Lenovo ThinkStation P900 30A5 Manuals
Manuals and User Guides for Lenovo ThinkStation P900 30A5. We have
1
Lenovo ThinkStation P900 30A5 manual available for free PDF download: Hardware Maintenance Manual
Lenovo ThinkStation P900 30A5 Hardware Maintenance Manual (218 pages)
Lenovo ThinkStation P900 Hardware Maintenance Manual
Brand:
Lenovo
| Category:
Desktop
| Size: 24.11 MB
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
3
About this Manual
7
Chapter 1. Read this First: Important Safety Information
9
Power Cords and Power Adapters
9
General Safety
9
Electrical Safety
10
Safety Inspection Guide
12
Handling Electrostatic Discharge-Sensitive Devices
12
Grounding Requirements
13
Safety Notices (Multi-Lingual Translations)
13
Chapter 2. Product Overview
35
Locations
35
Locating Connectors, Controls, and Indicators on the Front of Your Computer
36
Locating Connectors on the Rear of Your Computer
37
Locating Components
38
Locating Major Frus and Crus
39
Locating Parts on the System Board
42
Locating Internal Drives
43
Locating the Machine Type and Model Label
45
Features
45
Specifications
49
Lenovo Programs
49
Accessing Lenovo Programs on the Windows 7 Operating System
49
Accessing Lenovo Programs on the Windows 8.1 Operating System
50
An Introduction to Lenovo Programs
50
Chapter 3. Using Your Computer
53
Registering Your Computer
53
Using Keyboard Shortcuts
53
Using the Fingerprint Reader
54
Using the Wheel Mouse
54
Managing Power
54
Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) BIOS
55
Automatic Power-On Features
55
Setting the Computer Volume
55
Setting the Volume from the Desktop
55
Setting the Volume from Control Panel
56
Using a Disc
56
Using the Optical Drive
56
Handling and Storing a Disc
57
Playing and Removing a Disc
57
Recording a Disc
57
Navigating Among Screens on the Windows 8.1 Operating System
58
Accessing Control Panel on the Windows 8.1 Operating System
59
Frequently Asked Questions
59
Chapter 4. You and Your Computer
61
Accessibility and Comfort
61
Arranging Your Workspace
61
Comfort
61
Glare and Lighting
62
Air Circulation
62
Electrical Outlets and Cable Lengths
62
Accessibility Information
62
Moving Your Computer to Another Country or Region
66
Chapter 5. Security
67
Security Features
67
Locking the Computer Cover
67
Attaching a Kensington-Style Cable Lock
69
Using Passwords
69
BIOS Passwords
69
Windows Passwords
70
Configuring the Fingerprint Reader
70
Using and Understanding Firewalls
70
Protecting Data against Viruses
70
Chapter 6. Advanced Configuration
73
Using the Setup Utility Program
73
Starting the Setup Utility Program
73
Viewing and Changing Settings
73
Using BIOS Passwords
74
Enabling or Disabling a Device
75
Selecting a Startup Device
76
Enabling Erp LPS Compliance Mode
76
Exiting the Setup Utility Program
77
Updating or Recovering the BIOS
77
BIOS Levels
77
Using System Programs
78
Changing the BIOS Settings before Installing a New Operating System
78
Updating the BIOS from a Disc
78
Updating the BIOS from Your Operating System
79
Recovering from a BIOS Update Failure
80
Configuring RAID
80
Configuring RAID with Intel Rste
80
Quick RAID Setup Using the LSI Megaraid BIOS Configuration Utility
83
Chapter 7. Preventing Problems
87
Keeping Your Computer Current
87
Getting the Latest Device Drivers for Your Computer
87
Updating Your Operating System
87
Using the System Update Program
88
Cleaning and Maintenance
88
Basics
88
Cleaning Your Computer
88
Optical Mouse
89
Display Screen
89
Good Maintenance Practices
89
Moving Your Computer
90
Chapter 8. Troubleshooting and Diagnostics
91
Basic Troubleshooting
91
Troubleshooting Procedure
92
Troubleshooting
92
Audio Problems
93
CD Problems
93
DVD Problems
94
Intermittent Problems
95
Hard Disk Drive Problems
95
Problems with the Keyboard or Mouse
96
Monitor Problems
97
Application Programs
97
Networking Problems
98
I Have Connected an Option to My Computer, but It Does Not Work
99
Performance and Lockup Problems
99
The Printer Does Not Work
100
Serial Connector Cannot be Accessed
100
Software Problems
101
My USB Connectors Cannot be Accessed
101
Diagnostics
101
Lenovo Solution Center
102
UEFI Diagnostic Program
102
Hardware Diagnostics
103
Chapter 9. Service Checkout and Symptom-To-FRU Index
105
Service Checkout
105
Problem Determination Tips
105
Symptom-To-FRU Index
106
Hard Disk Drive Boot Error
106
Power Supply Problems
107
Beep Symptoms
107
POST Error Codes
107
Miscellaneous Error Conditions
108
Undetermined Problems
110
Chapter 10. Recovery Information
111
Recovery Information for the Windows 7 Operating System
111
Creating and Using Recovery Media
111
Creating Recovery Media
112
Performing Backup and Recovery Operations
112
Using Recovery Media
112
Follow the Instructions on the Screen
112
Performing a Backup Operation
112
Performing a Recovery Operation
112
Creating and Using a Rescue Medium
114
Reinstalling Programs and Device Drivers
114
Reinstalling Preinstalled Programs and Device Drivers
115
Solving Recovery Problems
116
Recovery Information for the Windows 8.1 Operating System
116
Refreshing Your Computer
116
Resetting Your Computer to the Factory-Default Settings
116
Using the Advanced Startup Options
117
Recovering Your Operating System if Windows 8.1 Fails to Start
117
Chapter 11. Installing or Replacing Hardware
119
Handling Static-Sensitive Devices
119
Installing or Replacing Hardware
119
Installing External Options
119
Removing the Computer Cover
119
Installing or Replacing an Internal Storage Drive
120
Replacing the Cover Presence Switch (Intrusion Switch)
134
Removing and Reinstalling the Direct Cooling Air Baffle
136
Removing and Installing a Device in an Optical Drive Bay
138
Removing and Reinstalling the Multi-Function Brackets
147
Replacing the Front Fan Assemblies
149
Replacing the Power Supply Assembly
151
Replacing the Battery
153
Installing or Replacing a Flex Adapter
154
Installing or Replacing a PCI Card
157
Installing or Replacing a Full-Length PCI Express Card
162
Installing or Replacing the Super Capacitor Module
168
Installing or Replacing a Memory Module
171
Replacing the Heat Sink and Fan Assemblies
173
Replacing the Rear Fan Assembly
175
Installing or Replacing the Microprocessor
176
Replacing a Microprocessor
180
Replacing the System Board
185
Replacing the Internal Speaker
189
Replacing the Keyboard or Mouse
191
Completing the Parts Replacement
191
Obtaining Device Drivers
192
Chapter 12. Getting Information, Help, and Service
193
Information Resources
193
Lenovo Thinkvantage Tools
193
Help and Support
193
Safety and Warranty
193
Lenovo Web Site
193
Lenovo Support Web Site
194
Help and Service
194
Using the Documentation and Diagnostic Program
194
Calling for Service
194
Using Other Services
195
Purchasing Additional Services
195
Chapter 13. System Memory Speed
197
Appendix A. Regulatory Information
199
Export Classification Notice
199
Electronic Emissions Notices
199
Federal Communications Commission Declaration of Conformity
199
Eurasian Compliance Mark
201
Brazil Regulatory Notice
201
Mexico Regulatory Notice
201
Additional Regulatory Information
201
Appendix B. WEEE and Recycling Information
203
Important WEEE Information
203
Recycling Information for Japan
203
Recycling Information for Brazil
204
Battery Recycling Information for Taiwan
204
Battery Recycling Information for the European Union
204
Appendix C. Restriction of Hazardous Substances Directive (Rohs)
207
European Union Rohs
207
China Rohs
207
Turkish Rohs
207
Ukraine Rohs
208
India Rohs
208
Appendix D. ENERGY STAR Model Information
209
Appendix E. Notices
211
Trademarks
212
Index
213
Advertisement
Advertisement
Related Products
Lenovo ThinkStation P900
Lenovo ThinkStation P900 30A4
Lenovo ThinkStation P910
Lenovo ThinkStation P920
Lenovo 9945A9U - Tc A62 Dt Phm/8600B 2Gb 250Gb Dvdr Getj Wvb-Xpp
Lenovo ThinkStation P700 30A8
Lenovo ThinkStation P310
Lenovo ThinkStation P510
Lenovo THINKSTATION P320 30BG
Lenovo THINKSTATION P320 30BH
Lenovo Categories
Laptop
Desktop
Server
Monitor
Tablet
More Lenovo Manuals
Login
Sign In
OR
Sign in with Facebook
Sign in with Google
Upload manual
Upload from disk
Upload from URL