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... PFC Graphic Card Integrated • Intel® HD Graphics Discrete • NVIDIA® GeForce 310 512MB DDR3 (VGA + DP) • NVIDIA® Quadro® FX380 (DVI + DP) 3 Security • Raid 0, 1 • TPM 1.2 chip • USB Individual Disable/Enable • eSATA port disablement • Kensington Slot • Computrace Support Limited Warranty • Up to 3 years Preloaded Software (in Windows® 7) • Adobe® Acrobat® Reader...
... PFC Graphic Card Integrated • Intel® HD Graphics Discrete • NVIDIA® GeForce 310 512MB DDR3 (VGA + DP) • NVIDIA® Quadro® FX380 (DVI + DP) 3 Security • Raid 0, 1 • TPM 1.2 chip • USB Individual Disable/Enable • eSATA port disablement • Kensington Slot • Computrace Support Limited Warranty • Up to 3 years Preloaded Software (in Windows® 7) • Adobe® Acrobat® Reader...
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... DVI digital or VGA analog monitors to DisplayPort using optional DisplayPort Cables NVIDIA Quadro FX 380 Low-Profile DisplayPort, DVI Graphics Card (57Y4396) • • Supports DisplayPort and DVI 2560 x 1600 resolution • Attach DVI digital or VGA analog monitors to DisplayPort using optional DisplayPort Cables www.lenovo.com/support/graphiccards Lenovo Fingerprint USB Keyboard (73P4730) • Replace Windows password with fast, secure access using DDR3 Memory 57Y43891GB DDR3-1333 for Desktop, Tower 57Y43902GB DDR3...
... DVI digital or VGA analog monitors to DisplayPort using optional DisplayPort Cables NVIDIA Quadro FX 380 Low-Profile DisplayPort, DVI Graphics Card (57Y4396) • • Supports DisplayPort and DVI 2560 x 1600 resolution • Attach DVI digital or VGA analog monitors to DisplayPort using optional DisplayPort Cables www.lenovo.com/support/graphiccards Lenovo Fingerprint USB Keyboard (73P4730) • Replace Windows password with fast, secure access using DDR3 Memory 57Y43891GB DDR3-1333 for Desktop, Tower 57Y43902GB DDR3...
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... secondary hard disk drive . . . 31 Replacing the front fan assembly 34 Replacing the rear fan assembly 37 Replacing the front audio and USB assembly . . 38 Replacing the internal speaker 40 Replacing the keyboard or mouse 42 Completing the parts replacement 43 Installing security features 44 Integrated cable lock 45 Padlock 46 Password protection 46 Erasing lost or forgotten passwords (clearing CMOS 46 Chapter 3. Recovery information . . . 49 Creating and using recovery media 49 Creating recovery media 49 Using recovery media 50 Performing backup and recovery operations . . . 50...
... secondary hard disk drive . . . 31 Replacing the front fan assembly 34 Replacing the rear fan assembly 37 Replacing the front audio and USB assembly . . 38 Replacing the internal speaker 40 Replacing the keyboard or mouse 42 Completing the parts replacement 43 Installing security features 44 Integrated cable lock 45 Padlock 46 Password protection 46 Erasing lost or forgotten passwords (clearing CMOS 46 Chapter 3. Recovery information . . . 49 Creating and using recovery media 49 Creating recovery media 49 Using recovery media 50 Performing backup and recovery operations . . . 50...
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... by model type) Memory v Supports up to four double data rate 3 dual inline memory modules (DDR3 DIMMs) Internal drives v Optical drive v Serial Advanced Technology Attachment (SATA) internal hard disk drive (installed in some models) Video subsystem v Integrated graphics card for a VGA (Video Graphics Array) connector and a DisplayPort connector (not applicable on some models) v PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) Express x16 graphics card slot on the system board for a discrete graphics card Audio subsystem v Integrated high-definition (HD) audio v Audio line-in connector, audio line...
... by model type) Memory v Supports up to four double data rate 3 dual inline memory modules (DDR3 DIMMs) Internal drives v Optical drive v Serial Advanced Technology Attachment (SATA) internal hard disk drive (installed in some models) Video subsystem v Integrated graphics card for a VGA (Video Graphics Array) connector and a DisplayPort connector (not applicable on some models) v PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) Express x16 graphics card slot on the system board for a discrete graphics card Audio subsystem v Integrated high-definition (HD) audio v Audio line-in connector, audio line...
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..., audio line-out connector, and microphone connector) v Two audio connectors on the front panel (microphone connector and headphone connector) Expansion v Two hard disk drive bays (one standard and one optional) v Two optical drive bays v Two PCI card slots v One PCI Express x1 card slot v One PCI Express x16 graphics card slot Power supply v 280-watt power supply with manual voltage-selection switch (some models) v 280-watt auto-sensing power supply (some models) v 320-watt auto-sensing power supply (some models) v Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) support 2 User Guide
..., audio line-out connector, and microphone connector) v Two audio connectors on the front panel (microphone connector and headphone connector) Expansion v Two hard disk drive bays (one standard and one optional) v Two optical drive bays v Two PCI card slots v One PCI Express x1 card slot v One PCI Express x16 graphics card slot Power supply v 280-watt power supply with manual voltage-selection switch (some models) v 280-watt auto-sensing power supply (some models) v 320-watt auto-sensing power supply (some models) v Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) support 2 User Guide
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... hard disk drive to enroll your computer. Lenovo System Toolbox The Lenovo System Toolbox program is only available on your ThinkCentre® computer. Note: The Lenovo System Toolbox program is preinstalled on computers preinstalled with the innovative technologies provided by downloading and installing software packages (TVT applications, device drivers, BIOS flashes, and other third party applications). By using the Power Manager program, you to the factory default settings. 6 User Guide Power Manager The Power Manager...
... hard disk drive to enroll your computer. Lenovo System Toolbox The Lenovo System Toolbox program is only available on your ThinkCentre® computer. Note: The Lenovo System Toolbox program is preinstalled on computers preinstalled with the innovative technologies provided by downloading and installing software packages (TVT applications, device drivers, BIOS flashes, and other third party applications). By using the Power Manager program, you to the factory default settings. 6 User Guide Power Manager The Power Manager...
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.../2 keyboard and mouse connectors (optional) 5 VGA monitor connector (not applicable on some models) 6 DisplayPort connector (not applicable on some models) 7 USB connectors (6) 8 Ethernet connector 9 Microphone connector 10 Audio line-out connector 11 Audio line-in connector 12 PCI Express x16 graphics card slot 13 PCI Express x1 card slot 14 PCI card slots (2) 15 Optional serial port 8 User Guide Locating connectors on the rear of your computer Figure 2 shows the locations of the connectors on the rear of your computer are color-coded to help you determine where to connect the cables on...
.../2 keyboard and mouse connectors (optional) 5 VGA monitor connector (not applicable on some models) 6 DisplayPort connector (not applicable on some models) 7 USB connectors (6) 8 Ethernet connector 9 Microphone connector 10 Audio line-out connector 11 Audio line-in connector 12 PCI Express x16 graphics card slot 13 PCI Express x1 card slot 14 PCI card slots (2) 15 Optional serial port 8 User Guide Locating connectors on the rear of your computer Figure 2 shows the locations of the connectors on the rear of your computer are color-coded to help you determine where to connect the cables on...
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...devices, such as powered stereo speakers (speakers with built-in amplifiers), headphones, multimedia keyboards, or the audio line-in connector on a stereo system or other devices that use a VGA monitor connector. Audio line-out connector Used to send audio signals from an external audio device, such as a USB keyboard, a USB mouse, a USB scanner, or a USB printer. PS/2 keyboard connector Used to attach a keyboard that uses a PS/2 keyboard connector. (optional) PS/2 mouse connector (optional) Used to attach an Ethernet cable for a local area network (LAN). When you use a PS/2 mouse...
...devices, such as powered stereo speakers (speakers with built-in amplifiers), headphones, multimedia keyboards, or the audio line-in connector on a stereo system or other devices that use a VGA monitor connector. Audio line-out connector Used to send audio signals from an external audio device, such as a USB keyboard, a USB mouse, a USB scanner, or a USB printer. PS/2 keyboard connector Used to attach a keyboard that uses a PS/2 keyboard connector. (optional) PS/2 mouse connector (optional) Used to attach an Ethernet cable for a local area network (LAN). When you use a PS/2 mouse...
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... graphics card slot 24 System fan connector 25 Cover presence switch connector (Intrusion switch connector) 26 Battery 27 PS/2 keyboard and mouse connector Locating internal drives Internal drives are devices that your computer to read other types of the parts on the system board Figure 4 shows the locations of media. Your computer comes with the following factory-installed drives: v A Serial Advanced Technology Attachment (SATA) optical drive in bay 1 v A 3.5-inch SATA hard disk drive in bay 5 (installed in some models) Chapter 1. Product overview 11 Figure 4. You can add drives...
... graphics card slot 24 System fan connector 25 Cover presence switch connector (Intrusion switch connector) 26 Battery 27 PS/2 keyboard and mouse connector Locating internal drives Internal drives are devices that your computer to read other types of the parts on the system board Figure 4 shows the locations of media. Your computer comes with the following factory-installed drives: v A Serial Advanced Technology Attachment (SATA) optical drive in bay 1 v A 3.5-inch SATA hard disk drive in bay 5 (installed in some models) Chapter 1. Product overview 11 Figure 4. You can add drives...
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... Windows Vista and Windows XP, you can perform using a recovery repair diskette v Installing or reinstalling device drivers v Setting a rescue device in the event of methods to choose from which they are useful if you to restore the hard disk drive to recover in the startup sequence v Solving recovery problems Notes: 1. Note: The recovery operations you can create recovery media using discs only. Recovery information This chapter will help you can create recovery media using discs or external USB storage devices. or hardware-related problem. Creating recovery media...
... Windows Vista and Windows XP, you can perform using a recovery repair diskette v Installing or reinstalling device drivers v Setting a rescue device in the event of methods to choose from which they are useful if you to restore the hard disk drive to recover in the startup sequence v Solving recovery problems Notes: 1. Note: The recovery operations you can create recovery media using discs only. Recovery information This chapter will help you can create recovery media using discs or external USB storage devices. or hardware-related problem. Creating recovery media...
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... the F12 key when turning on the computer. During the restore process, you to the factory default settings on Windows 7 or Windows Vista, all the files currently on the type of your recovery media, connect your boot medium (memory key or USB hard disk drive) to reinstall some software programs or device drivers. Repeatedly press and release the F12 key when turning on the computer. From the Rescue and Recovery menu, click Restore your CD or DVD drive. 2. You can...
... the F12 key when turning on the computer. During the restore process, you to the factory default settings on Windows 7 or Windows Vista, all the files currently on the type of your recovery media, connect your boot medium (memory key or USB hard disk drive) to reinstall some software programs or device drivers. Repeatedly press and release the F12 key when turning on the computer. From the Rescue and Recovery menu, click Restore your CD or DVD drive. 2. You can...
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The latest device drivers for factory-installed devices are also available at http://www.lenovo.com/ support. Turn on the screen. The TXT file contains information about creating and using rescue media, see a logo screen, release the F11 key. Notes: 1. Device drivers for factory-installed devices are located in your computer, such as WIN98.txt. Do one of your computer. Follow the instructions to the C:\SWTOOLS directory. 4. Chapter 3. To use a recovery repair diskette. You...
The latest device drivers for factory-installed devices are also available at http://www.lenovo.com/ support. Turn on the screen. The TXT file contains information about creating and using rescue media, see a logo screen, release the F11 key. Notes: 1. Device drivers for factory-installed devices are located in your computer, such as WIN98.txt. Do one of your computer. Follow the instructions to the C:\SWTOOLS directory. 4. Chapter 3. To use a recovery repair diskette. You...
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... boot device in the startup sequence." Refer to enter the Windows environment. Solving recovery problems If you want to restore the system drive or the hard disk drive to access the Rescue and Recovery workspace or the Windows environment from an internal hard disk drive, a disc, a USB hard disk drive, or other external devices, you might not have the rescue device, diskette drive, or recovery device set as the first boot device in the startup device sequence in the startup sequence Before you start the Rescue and Recovery...
... boot device in the startup sequence." Refer to enter the Windows environment. Solving recovery problems If you want to restore the system drive or the hard disk drive to access the Rescue and Recovery workspace or the Windows environment from an internal hard disk drive, a disc, a USB hard disk drive, or other external devices, you might not have the rescue device, diskette drive, or recovery device set as the first boot device in the startup device sequence in the startup sequence Before you start the Rescue and Recovery...
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... a Hard Disk Password is turned on. See "Starting the Setup Utility program" on the password type, select Set Power-On Password, Set Administrator Password, or Hard Disk Password. 4. Follow the instructions on the hard disk drive. The computer cannot be accessed until the valid password is recommended to use your Administrator Password to access the hard disk drive. Administrator Password Setting an Administrator Password deters unauthorized users from your user name v Not be easily compromised. For more information, see "Password considerations." 58 User Guide...
... a Hard Disk Password is turned on. See "Starting the Setup Utility program" on the password type, select Set Power-On Password, Set Administrator Password, or Hard Disk Password. 4. Follow the instructions on the hard disk drive. The computer cannot be accessed until the valid password is recommended to use your Administrator Password to access the hard disk drive. Administrator Password Setting an Administrator Password deters unauthorized users from your user name v Not be easily compromised. For more information, see "Password considerations." 58 User Guide...
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... Setup Utility program by starting bootable CD/DVD image (known as the first boot device in the serial number and then press Enter. 5. Updating system programs This chapter contains information about updating POST/BIOS and recovering from a disc. Using system programs System programs are available as flash memory). BIOS is turned on how to change the serial number, press N. You can be run from other layers of tests and procedures that translates instructions from the operating...
... Setup Utility program by starting bootable CD/DVD image (known as the first boot device in the serial number and then press Enter. 5. Updating system programs This chapter contains information about updating POST/BIOS and recovering from a disc. Using system programs System programs are available as flash memory). BIOS is turned on how to change the serial number, press N. You can be run from other layers of tests and procedures that translates instructions from the operating...
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... recovery session will hear a series of beeps. 62 User Guide In the Enter a product number field, type your machine type: a. Turn off and back on the screen after the download begins. 4. Refer to "Removing the computer cover" on page 43. 8. During this happens, perform the following procedure, which is very important because they are subject to change the machine type/model, press Y when prompted. Click Downloads and drivers. Click the BIOS update link...
... recovery session will hear a series of beeps. 62 User Guide In the Enter a product number field, type your machine type: a. Turn off and back on the screen after the download begins. 4. Refer to "Removing the computer cover" on page 43. 8. During this happens, perform the following procedure, which is very important because they are subject to change the machine type/model, press Y when prompted. Click Downloads and drivers. Click the BIOS update link...
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It requires no Internet access to help you set up, use the information in other languages on computers that have an internal hard disk drive, a Windows 7 operating system, and preinstalled software programs from the Adobe Web site at : http://www.lenovo.com/support 3. The publications are also available on your computer. The publications are in Portable Document Format (PDF). The Online Books folder preinstalled on...
It requires no Internet access to help you set up, use the information in other languages on computers that have an internal hard disk drive, a Windows 7 operating system, and preinstalled software programs from the Adobe Web site at : http://www.lenovo.com/support 3. The publications are also available on your computer. The publications are in Portable Document Format (PDF). The Online Books folder preinstalled on...
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...50 basic troubleshooting 65 battery, replacing 24 BIOS, updating (flashing) 61, 62 boot-block recovery 62 C cable lock, security 45 changing password 58 startup device sequence 60 cleaning the mouse 68 CMOS, clearing 46 components, internal 10 computer cover removing 14 computer cover, reinstalling 43 connector 9 connectors front 7 rear 8 considerations, passwords 58 creating and using a recovery repair diskette 54 and using rescue media 53 creating and using recovery media 49 CRU completing the installation 43 customer support center 73 D deleting a password 58 Description 9 device drivers 44...
...50 basic troubleshooting 65 battery, replacing 24 BIOS, updating (flashing) 61, 62 boot-block recovery 62 C cable lock, security 45 changing password 58 startup device sequence 60 cleaning the mouse 68 CMOS, clearing 46 components, internal 10 computer cover removing 14 computer cover, reinstalling 43 connector 9 connectors front 7 rear 8 considerations, passwords 58 creating and using a recovery repair diskette 54 and using rescue media 53 creating and using recovery media 49 CRU completing the installation 43 customer support center 73 D deleting a password 58 Description 9 device drivers 44...
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... PCI card 16 installing, replacing 16 slots 16 physical specifications 4 power Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) support 2 features 2 80 User Guide power supply assembly, replacing 25 power-on self-test (POST) 61 Power-On, Password 58 productivity center, ThinkVantage 72 programs, updating system 61 protection, password 46 purchasing additional services 75 R rear connectors 8 rear fan assembly, replacing 37 recovering from a POST/BIOS update failure 62 software 49 recovery boot-block 62 operations, backup and 50 problems, solving 56 recovery repair diskette, creating and using...
... PCI card 16 installing, replacing 16 slots 16 physical specifications 4 power Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) support 2 features 2 80 User Guide power supply assembly, replacing 25 power-on self-test (POST) 61 Power-On, Password 58 productivity center, ThinkVantage 72 programs, updating system 61 protection, password 46 purchasing additional services 75 R rear connectors 8 rear fan assembly, replacing 37 recovering from a POST/BIOS update failure 62 software 49 recovery boot-block 62 operations, backup and 50 problems, solving 56 recovery repair diskette, creating and using...
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... locating parts 11 locations 11 memory module 19 T television output notice 78 temporary startup device 59 ThinkVantage productivity center 72 trademarks 78 troubleshooting, basic 65 troubleshooting, diagnostics 65 U updating (flashing) BIOS 61 system programs 61 updating (flashing) BIOS 62 USB connector 9 using diagnostic programs 73 documentation 73 other services 74 passwords 57 recovery repair diskette, creating and using 54 rescue media, creating and 53 Setup Utility 57 V VGA monitor connector 9 video subsystem 1 viewing and changing settings 57 W warranty information 72 Web site, Lenovo...
... locating parts 11 locations 11 memory module 19 T television output notice 78 temporary startup device 59 ThinkVantage productivity center 72 trademarks 78 troubleshooting, basic 65 troubleshooting, diagnostics 65 U updating (flashing) BIOS 61 system programs 61 updating (flashing) BIOS 62 USB connector 9 using diagnostic programs 73 documentation 73 other services 74 passwords 57 recovery repair diskette, creating and using 54 rescue media, creating and 53 Setup Utility 57 V VGA monitor connector 9 video subsystem 1 viewing and changing settings 57 W warranty information 72 Web site, Lenovo...