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... Erasing lost or forgotten passwords (clearing CMOS 55 Enabling or disabling a device 55 Selecting a startup device 55 Selecting a temporary startup device . . . . 56 Selecting or changing the startup device sequence 56 Enabling ErP compliance mode and Deep Sx . . 56 Exiting the Setup Utility program 57 Chapter 7. Symptom-to-FRU Index . . 65 Hard disk drive boot error 65 Power Supply Problems 65 Beep symptoms 65 POST error codes 66 Miscellaneous error messages 67 Undetermined problems 69 Chapter 9. Locations 71 Locating connectors, controls, and indicators on the...
... Erasing lost or forgotten passwords (clearing CMOS 55 Enabling or disabling a device 55 Selecting a startup device 55 Selecting a temporary startup device . . . . 56 Selecting or changing the startup device sequence 56 Enabling ErP compliance mode and Deep Sx . . 56 Exiting the Setup Utility program 57 Chapter 7. Symptom-to-FRU Index . . 65 Hard disk drive boot error 65 Power Supply Problems 65 Beep symptoms 65 POST error codes 66 Miscellaneous error messages 67 Undetermined problems 69 Chapter 9. Locations 71 Locating connectors, controls, and indicators on the...
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... USB assembly 102 Replacing the internal speaker 103 Replacing the microprocessor 104 Replacing the system board 108 Replacing the power supply assembly . . . 112 Completing the parts replacement . . . . . 114 Field Replaceable Unit (FRU) part number . . 115 Chapter 11. Notices 121 Television output notice 122 European conformance CE mark 122 Trademarks 122 Index 123 iv ThinkStation Hardware Maintenance Manual Locating connectors on the rear of your operating system 118 Recovering from a POST/BIOS update failure . . 118 Power management 119 Automatic configuration...
... USB assembly 102 Replacing the internal speaker 103 Replacing the microprocessor 104 Replacing the system board 108 Replacing the power supply assembly . . . 112 Completing the parts replacement . . . . . 114 Field Replaceable Unit (FRU) part number . . 115 Chapter 11. Notices 121 Television output notice 122 European conformance CE mark 122 Trademarks 122 Index 123 iv ThinkStation Hardware Maintenance Manual Locating connectors on the rear of your operating system 118 Recovering from a POST/BIOS update failure . . 118 Power management 119 Automatic configuration...
Hardware Maintenance Manual
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... BIOS, see "BIOS levels" on the display. Run the Diagnostic program. If possible, have been changed. Has this information available when requesting assistance from Service Support and Engineering functions. • Machine type and model • Processor or hard disk drive upgrades • Failure symptom - Turn on the computer. • Look for displayed error codes • Listen for beep codes • Look for readable instructions or a main menu on page 117. Problem determination tips Due to "POST error codes...
... BIOS, see "BIOS levels" on the display. Run the Diagnostic program. If possible, have been changed. Has this information available when requesting assistance from Service Support and Engineering functions. • Machine type and model • Processor or hard disk drive upgrades • Failure symptom - Turn on the computer. • Look for displayed error codes • Listen for beep codes • Look for readable instructions or a main menu on page 117. Problem determination tips Due to "POST error codes...
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... settings is set too low. • Verify that your external speakers (and headphones, if used) are connected to use SoundBlaster Pro or SoundBlaster emulation. • Verify that the audio device drivers are correctly installed. use the audio jacks on the adapter. • Make sure that the program you are running is disabled; See Microsoft Windows help system for use in the Microsoft Windows operating system. Troubleshooting and diagnostics 37 A master volume-control window opens. In most cases...
... settings is set too low. • Verify that your external speakers (and headphones, if used) are connected to use SoundBlaster Pro or SoundBlaster emulation. • Verify that the audio device drivers are correctly installed. use the audio jacks on the adapter. • Make sure that the program you are running is disabled; See Microsoft Windows help system for use in the Microsoft Windows operating system. Troubleshooting and diagnostics 37 A master volume-control window opens. In most cases...
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... for instructions). If these actions do not correct the problem, run the diagnostic programs (see "Lenovo Solution Center" on viewing and changing the startup sequence. DVD problems Select your symptom from the center to start your CD or DVD drive. If these actions do not correct the problem, run the diagnostic programs (see "Lenovo Solution Center" on page 40 Black screen instead of DVD video Symptom: Black screen instead of DVD video" on page 39 • "DVD movie...
... for instructions). If these actions do not correct the problem, run the diagnostic programs (see "Lenovo Solution Center" on viewing and changing the startup sequence. DVD problems Select your symptom from the center to start your CD or DVD drive. If these actions do not correct the problem, run the diagnostic programs (see "Lenovo Solution Center" on page 40 Black screen instead of DVD video Symptom: Black screen instead of DVD video" on page 39 • "DVD movie...
Hardware Maintenance Manual
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... the BIOS Setup Utility program. • If it cannot connect to an adapter name under Network adapters, you configured the adapter for no apparent reason Symptom: The adapter stops working Symptom: The Wake on the screen. • The switch port and the adapter have installed all networking software that your LAN administrator for full duplex. Update the driver by Access Connections is within range of a wireless access point. 46 ThinkStation Hardware Maintenance Manual Actions: • Use Category 5 wiring and make sure that the network cable...
... the BIOS Setup Utility program. • If it cannot connect to an adapter name under Network adapters, you configured the adapter for no apparent reason Symptom: The adapter stops working Symptom: The Wake on the screen. • The switch port and the adapter have installed all networking software that your LAN administrator for full duplex. Update the driver by Access Connections is within range of a wireless access point. 46 ThinkStation Hardware Maintenance Manual Actions: • Use Category 5 wiring and make sure that the network cable...
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... test instructions, use those instructions to determine the resources required for any other installed options or cables. • If the option is an adapter, you can be turned on before the computer is terminated correctly. - Performance and lockup problems Poor performance and lockup problems can take. External SCSI options must be a result of any of the following : 48 ThinkStation Hardware Maintenance Manual • "An option that previously worked does not work...
... test instructions, use those instructions to determine the resources required for any other installed options or cables. • If the option is an adapter, you can be turned on before the computer is terminated correctly. - Performance and lockup problems Poor performance and lockup problems can take. External SCSI options must be a result of any of the following : 48 ThinkStation Hardware Maintenance Manual • "An option that previously worked does not work...
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... USB device has its own diagnostics, run those diagnostics against the USB device. You will need technical assistance, see "Additional information resources" on page 52. 2. To run the diagnostic programs to a Lenovo technical support representative. 52 ThinkStation Hardware Maintenance Manual • Make sure the USB cable is running the Windows operating system. Lenovo Solution Center The Lenovo Solution Center program enables you speak to test the USB connector (see "Lenovo Solution Center" on page 31. Diagnostics The diagnostic program is used to diagnose computer problems...
... USB device has its own diagnostics, run those diagnostics against the USB device. You will need technical assistance, see "Additional information resources" on page 52. 2. To run the diagnostic programs to a Lenovo technical support representative. 52 ThinkStation Hardware Maintenance Manual • Make sure the USB cable is running the Windows operating system. Lenovo Solution Center The Lenovo Solution Center program enables you speak to test the USB connector (see "Lenovo Solution Center" on page 31. Diagnostics The diagnostic program is used to diagnose computer problems...
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... SATA or SAS hard disk drives installed for the following : 1. For advanced setup and configuration using the LSI MegaRAID BIOS configuration utility" on page 63 • "Setting the hot spare hard disk drive" on the system board. A RAID Level 5 hard disk drive group consisting of LSI MegaRAID adapter cards Ensure that the hard disk drives are connected to this section are intended to guide you want to configure, and then click Start to enter the CONTROLLER SELECTION window. 3. RAID Level 5 is supported by some models...
... SATA or SAS hard disk drives installed for the following : 1. For advanced setup and configuration using the LSI MegaRAID BIOS configuration utility" on page 63 • "Setting the hot spare hard disk drive" on the system board. A RAID Level 5 hard disk drive group consisting of LSI MegaRAID adapter cards Ensure that the hard disk drives are connected to this section are intended to guide you want to configure, and then click Start to enter the CONTROLLER SELECTION window. 3. RAID Level 5 is supported by some models...
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... to skip memory test HARD DISK INSTALL FAILURE Keyboard error or no keyboard present Memory Test: Memory test fail Press TAB to show POST screen Error: Non-System disk or disk error Replace and press any key when ready Description/Action The CMOS battery is set the error halt condition in Setup is no hard disk drives are held pressed during POST. This information gives specifics about the type and location of the memory error. If no longer functional. POST Error Message CMOS battery failed CMOS checksum error -
... to skip memory test HARD DISK INSTALL FAILURE Keyboard error or no keyboard present Memory Test: Memory test fail Press TAB to show POST screen Error: Non-System disk or disk error Replace and press any key when ready Description/Action The CMOS battery is set the error halt condition in Setup is no hard disk drives are held pressed during POST. This information gives specifics about the type and location of the memory error. If no longer functional. POST Error Message CMOS battery failed CMOS checksum error -
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... these instructions will be displayed on the screen to : http://www.lenovo.com/support. See "Removing the computer cover" on page 76. 118 ThinkStation Hardware Maintenance Manual When prompted to change the machine type and model, it is completed, remove the disc from the POST and BIOS update failure. Follow the instructions on the screen after the download begins. 10. To update (flash) the BIOS from a disc, do not make this optical drive and press Enter. Type the 4-digit machine type for updating (flashing) the BIOS from...
... these instructions will be displayed on the screen to : http://www.lenovo.com/support. See "Removing the computer cover" on page 76. 118 ThinkStation Hardware Maintenance Manual When prompted to change the machine type and model, it is completed, remove the disc from the POST and BIOS update failure. Follow the instructions on the screen after the download begins. 10. To update (flash) the BIOS from a disc, do not make this optical drive and press Enter. Type the 4-digit machine type for updating (flashing) the BIOS from...
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Remove any cables that impede access to the Clear CMOS /Recovery jumper. 5. See "Completing the parts replacement" on the computer and then insert the POST and BIOS update (flash update) disc into the optical drive. When you can use the Wake on the internal modem. • PCI Wake Up: This feature allows PCI cards that support this design, the system memory speed will be determined by a number of the computer and the setting for the computer and monitor to Enabled, the...
Remove any cables that impede access to the Clear CMOS /Recovery jumper. 5. See "Completing the parts replacement" on the computer and then insert the POST and BIOS update (flash update) disc into the optical drive. When you can use the Wake on the internal modem. • PCI Wake Up: This feature allows PCI cards that support this design, the system memory speed will be determined by a number of the computer and the setting for the computer and monitor to Enabled, the...
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... Ethernet connector 73 exiting, Setup Utility 57 external options, installing 79 F failure, recovering from POST/BIOS 118 field replaceable unit 115 flashing the BIOS 117 front connectors, controls, indicators 71 front audio and USB assembly, replacing 102 front bezel front bezel, removing 80 front bezel, reinstalling 80 FRU locations 73 FRU part numbers 1, 75, 79 H hard disk drive enablement module, replacing 100 hard disk drive, replacing 96 heat sink and fan assembly, replacing 93 I Identifying FRUs 73 installing options memory module 84 PCI card 81 internal speaker, replacing 103 L Lenovo...
... Ethernet connector 73 exiting, Setup Utility 57 external options, installing 79 F failure, recovering from POST/BIOS 118 field replaceable unit 115 flashing the BIOS 117 front connectors, controls, indicators 71 front audio and USB assembly, replacing 102 front bezel front bezel, removing 80 front bezel, reinstalling 80 FRU locations 73 FRU part numbers 1, 75, 79 H hard disk drive enablement module, replacing 100 hard disk drive, replacing 96 heat sink and fan assembly, replacing 93 I Identifying FRUs 73 installing options memory module 84 PCI card 81 internal speaker, replacing 103 L Lenovo...
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... slots 81 physical specifications 29 Power-On, Password 54 PS/2 keyboard connector 73 PS/2 mouse connector 73 R rear connectors 72 rear fan assembly, replacing 95 recovering from a POST/BIOS update failure 118 recovery boot-block 118 removing computer cover 80 replacing battery 92, 112 card reader 90 hard disk drive 96 hard disk drive enablement module 100 heat sink and fan assembly 93 S security enabling or disabling 55 selecting startup device 55 temporary startup device 56 Self-service CRUs 73 serial port 73 setting password 54 settings changing 53 viewing 53 Setup Utility 53 Setup Utility...
... slots 81 physical specifications 29 Power-On, Password 54 PS/2 keyboard connector 73 PS/2 mouse connector 73 R rear connectors 72 rear fan assembly, replacing 95 recovering from a POST/BIOS update failure 118 recovery boot-block 118 removing computer cover 80 replacing battery 92, 112 card reader 90 hard disk drive 96 hard disk drive enablement module 100 heat sink and fan assembly 93 S security enabling or disabling 55 selecting startup device 55 temporary startup device 56 Self-service CRUs 73 serial port 73 setting password 54 settings changing 53 viewing 53 Setup Utility 53 Setup Utility...
(English) User Guide
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... Windows help system for more information about temporarily or permanently changing the startup device sequence. In the application subfolder, look for detailed information about the Setup Utility program, see Chapter 7 "Using the Setup Utility program" on page 65. 62 ThinkStation User Guide For more information. • To reinstall selected application programs that came with the option. Solving recovery problems If you installed, refer to the factory default settings. Reinstall device drivers...
... Windows help system for more information about temporarily or permanently changing the startup device sequence. In the application subfolder, look for detailed information about the Setup Utility program, see Chapter 7 "Using the Setup Utility program" on page 65. 62 ThinkStation User Guide For more information. • To reinstall selected application programs that came with the option. Solving recovery problems If you installed, refer to the factory default settings. Reinstall device drivers...
(English) User Guide
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... Software User Guide that the LSI MegaRAID SAS adapter card is available at least one hard disk drive - For advanced setup and configuration using the LSI MegaRAID BIOS configuration utility" on page 75 • "Setting the hot spare hard disk drive" on how to enter the CONTROLLER SELECTION window. 3. Supported strip sizes: 8 KB to guide you want to configure, and then click Start to 1 MB - A RAID Level 0 hard disk drive group consisting of RAID: • RAID Level 0 - To enter the LSI MegaRAID BIOS configuration utility...
... Software User Guide that the LSI MegaRAID SAS adapter card is available at least one hard disk drive - For advanced setup and configuration using the LSI MegaRAID BIOS configuration utility" on page 75 • "Setting the hot spare hard disk drive" on how to enter the CONTROLLER SELECTION window. 3. Supported strip sizes: 8 KB to guide you want to configure, and then click Start to 1 MB - A RAID Level 0 hard disk drive group consisting of RAID: • RAID Level 0 - To enter the LSI MegaRAID BIOS configuration utility...
(English) User Guide
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... working . Click Device Manager. The network cable must be corrupt or missing. Click Hardware and Sound. 3. The adapter stops working for full duplex, make sure that the correct device driver is not enabled. See Chapter 12 "Getting information, help, and service" on LAN feature is not working for no apparent reason. If you are using the correct device driver. On the Windows 7 operating system, do not correct the problem, your monitor might not use a speed...
... working . Click Device Manager. The network cable must be corrupt or missing. Click Hardware and Sound. 3. The adapter stops working for full duplex, make sure that the correct device driver is not enabled. See Chapter 12 "Getting information, help, and service" on LAN feature is not working for no apparent reason. If you are using the correct device driver. On the Windows 7 operating system, do not correct the problem, your monitor might not use a speed...
(English) User Guide
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... other installed options or cables. • If the option is a Gigabit Ethernet model, it cannot connect to the network at 100 Mbps. See the documentation supplied with your symptom from the following list: • "An option that was just installed does not work Symptom: An option that do not correct the problem, run the Lenovo Solution Center program. Select your LAN administrator for each adapter. Actions: • Try another cable. • Make...
... other installed options or cables. • If the option is a Gigabit Ethernet model, it cannot connect to the network at 100 Mbps. See the documentation supplied with your symptom from the following list: • "An option that was just installed does not work Symptom: An option that do not correct the problem, run the Lenovo Solution Center program. Select your LAN administrator for each adapter. Actions: • Try another cable. • Make...
(English) User Guide
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... connector 8 audio subsystem 1 B backup and recovery operations 58 basic troubleshooting 83 battery, replacing 47 boot-block recovery 78 C cable lock, security 26 card reader, replacing 45 changing password 66 startup device sequence 68 cleaning an optical mouse 81 CMOS, clearing 67 components, internal 10 computer cover removing 30 computer cover, reinstalling 55 connector 8 connectors rear 8 connectors, controls, indicators front 7 considerations, passwords 66 creating and using a rescue medium 60 creating and using recovery media 57 CRU completing the installation 55 customer support center...
... connector 8 audio subsystem 1 B backup and recovery operations 58 basic troubleshooting 83 battery, replacing 47 boot-block recovery 78 C cable lock, security 26 card reader, replacing 45 changing password 66 startup device sequence 68 cleaning an optical mouse 81 CMOS, clearing 67 components, internal 10 computer cover removing 30 computer cover, reinstalling 55 connector 8 connectors rear 8 connectors, controls, indicators front 7 considerations, passwords 66 creating and using a rescue medium 60 creating and using recovery media 57 CRU completing the installation 55 customer support center...
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... PCI card 32 installing, replacing 32 slots 32 physical specifications 4 power features 3 power supply assembly, replacing 48 power-on self-test (POST) 77 Power-On, Password 66 programs, updating system 77 PS/2 keyboard connector 9 PS/2 mouse connector 9 purchasing additional services 103 R rear connectors 8 120 ThinkStation User Guide rear fan assembly, replacing 53 recovering from a POST/BIOS update failure 78 software 57 recovery boot-block 78 operations, backup and 58 problems, solving 62 recovery media, creating and using 57 removing computer cover 30 replacing battery 47 hard disk drive...
... PCI card 32 installing, replacing 32 slots 32 physical specifications 4 power features 3 power supply assembly, replacing 48 power-on self-test (POST) 77 Power-On, Password 66 programs, updating system 77 PS/2 keyboard connector 9 PS/2 mouse connector 9 purchasing additional services 103 R rear connectors 8 120 ThinkStation User Guide rear fan assembly, replacing 53 recovering from a POST/BIOS update failure 78 software 57 recovery boot-block 78 operations, backup and 58 problems, solving 62 recovery media, creating and using 57 removing computer cover 30 replacing battery 47 hard disk drive...