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Note Before using this information and the pr oduct it supports, be sure to read the “Important safety information” on page v and Appendix D, “Notices,” on page 43. Third Edition (May 2006) © Copyright International Business Machines Corporation 2006. All rights reserved. US Government Users Restricted Rights – Use, duplication or disclo[...]

Contents Important safety information . . . . . .v Conditions that requir e immediate action . . . . .v General safety guidelines . . . . . . . . . .v i Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .v i Power cords and power adapters . . . . . . vii Extension cords and r elated devices . . . . . vii Plugs and outlets . . . . . . . . . . . viii Batteries . .[...]

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Important safety information Note Please read important safety information first. This information can help you safely use your ThinkCentre ® or ThinkPad ® personal computer . Follow and retain all information included with your computer . The information in this document does not alter the terms of your purchase agreement or the Lenovo ™ State[...]

unplug it from the power source and telecommunication lines until you can speak to the Customer Support Center for further guidance. See “Information resources” on page xiii. v Power cords, plugs, power adapters, extension cor ds, surge pr otectors, or power supplies that are cracked, br oken or damaged. v Signs of overheating, smoke, sparks or[...]

Danger Hazardous moving parts. Keep fingers and other body parts away . Attention Before replacing any CRUs, turn off the computer and wait three to five minutes to let the computer cool before opening the cover . Power cords and power adapters Use only the power cords and power adapters supplied by the pr oduct manufacturer . Never wrap a power co[...]

product. Never overload these devices. If power strips ar e used, the load should not exceed the power strip input rating. Consult an electrician for more information if you have questions about power loads, power requir ements, and input ratings. Plugs and outlets If a receptacle (power outlet) that you intend to use with your computer equipment a[...]

Heat and product ventilation Computers generate heat when turned on and when batteries are char ging. Notebook PCs can generate a significant amount of heat due to their compact size. Always follow these basic precautions: v Do not leave the base of your computer in contact with your lap or any part of your body for an extended period when the comp[...]

v Check CD/DVD discs for cracks before each use. Do not use cracked or damaged discs Additional safety information Danger Electrical current from power , telephone, and communication cables is hazardous. To avoid a shock hazard: v Do not connect or disconnect any cables or perform installation, maintenance, or reconfiguration of this product during[...]

Modem safety information Caution To reduce the risk of fire, use only No. 26 AW G or larger telecommunication line cord. To reduce the risk of fir e, electrical shock, or injury when using telephone equipment, always follow basic safety precautions, such as: v Never install telephone wiring during a lightning storm. v Never install telephone jacks [...]

Power supply statement Never remove the cover on a power supply or any part that has the following label attached. Hazardous voltage, curr ent, and energy levels ar e present inside any component that has this label attached. There ar e no serviceable parts inside these components. If you suspect a problem with one of these parts, contact a service[...]

Overview Thank you for selecting this computer . Y our computer incorporates many of the latest advances in computer technology and can be upgraded as your needs change. Adding hardwar e options to your computer is an easy way to increase its capabilities. Instructions for installing external and internal options are included in this publication. W[...]

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Chapter 1. Installing options This chapter provides an intr oduction to the features and options that ar e available for your computer . Yo u can expand the capabilities of your computer by adding memory , adapters, or drives. When installing an option, use these instructions along with the instructions that come with the option. Important Before y[...]

Memory v Support for four double data rate 2 (DDR2) dual inline memory modules (DIMM) v 512 KB flash memory for system programs Internal drives v 3.5-inch, slim, 1.44 MB diskette drive v Serial Advanced T echnology Attachment ( S ATA ) internal hard disk drive v Optical drive (some models) V ideo subsystem v An integrated graphics controller for a [...]

Expansion v Four drive bays v Tw o standard PCI adapter connectors v One PCI Express (x1) adapter connector v One PCI Express (x16) graphics adapter connector (some models) Power v 230 W power supply with manual voltage selection switch (some models) v 310 W power supply with manual voltage selection switch (some models) v Automatic 50/60 Hz input [...]

Specifications This section lists the physical specifications for your computer . Dimensions Height: 432 mm (17.0 in.) W idth: 178 mm (7.0 in.) Depth: 450 mm (17.7 in.) W eight Minimum configuration: 10.5 kg (23 lb) Maximum configuration: 13.5 kg (30 lb) Environment Air temperatur e: System on: 10° to 35°C (50° to 95° F) System off: 10° to 60?[...]

A vailable options The following are some available options: v External options – Parallel port devices, such as printers and external drives – Serial port devices, such as external modems and digital cameras – Audio devices, such as external speakers for the sound system – USB devices, such as printers, joysticks, and scanners – Security[...]

Handling static-sensitive devices Static electricity , although harmless to you, can seriously damage computer components and options. When you add an option, do not open the static-protective package containing the option until you are instr ucted to do so. When you handle options and other computer components, take these precautions to avoid stat[...]

Locating the connectors on the front of your computer The following illustration shows the locations of the connectors on the front of the computer . Note: Not all computer models will have the following connectors. 1 3 9 4 1 IEEE 1394 connector (some models) 4 Microphone connector 2 USB connector 5 Headphone connector 3?[...]

Locating the connectors on the rear of your computer The following illustration shows the locations of the connectors on the rear of the computer . 1 Diagnostic LEDs 11 Ethernet connector 2 V oltage selection switch 12 USB connectors (2) 3 Power connector 13 Keyboard connector 4 Audio line in connector 1[...]

Connector Description Audio line in connector Used to receive audio signals fr om an external audio device, such as a stereo system. When you attach an external audio device, a cable is connected between the audio line out connector of the device and the audio line in connector of the computer . Audio line out connector Used to send audio signals f[...]

Removing the cover Important Read “Important safety information” on page v and “Handling static-sensitive devices” on page 6 before r emoving the cover . To remove the cover: 1. Shut down your operating system, remove any media (diskettes, CDs, or tapes) from the drives, and turn of f all attached devices and the computer . 2. Unplug all po[...]

Locating components The following illustration will help you locate the various components in your computer . 1 Optical drive 2 Memory modules 3 Power supply 4 PCI adapter connector 5 PCI adapter card 6 System board 7 Hard disk drive 8 Internal speaker 9 Diskette drive Chapter 1. Installing opti[...]

Identifying parts on the system board The system board (sometimes called the planar or motherboard ) is the main cir cuit board in your computer . It pr ovides basic computer functions and supports a variety of devices that are factory-installed or that you can install later . The following illustration shows the locations of parts on the system bo[...]

Installing memory Y our computer has four connectors for installing dual inline memory modules (DIMMs) that provide up to a maximum of 4.0 GB of system memory . When installing DDR2 type memory modules, the following rules apply: v Use 1.8 V, 240-pin DDR2 synchronous dynamic random access memory (SDRAM). v Use 256 MB, 512 MB or 1.0 GB memory module[...]

Installing adapters This section provides information and instr uctions for installing and removing adapters. Y our computer has two expansion connectors for PCI adapters, one for a PCI Express (x1) adapter , and one for a PCI Expr ess (x16) adapter . To install an adapter: 1. Remove the cover . See “Removing the cover” on page 10. 2. Push the [...]

What to do next v To work with another option, go to the appropriate section. v To complete the installation, go to “Replacing the cover and connecting the cables” on page 25. Installing internal drives This section provides information and instr uctions for installing and removing internal drives. Internal drives are devices that your computer[...]

The following illustration shows the locations of the drive bays. The following list describes the types and size of drives you can install in each bay: 1 Bay 1 - Maximum height: 43.0 mm (1.7 in.) v Optical drive such as CD drive or DVD drive (preinstalled in some models) v 5.25-inch hard disk drive v 3.5-inch hard disk drive (requir es a Uni[...]

Installing a drive in bay 1 or bay 2 To install a drive in bay 1 or bay 2, follow these steps: 1. Remove the cover . See “Removing the cover” on page 10. 2. Remove the front bezel by pr essing downward on the plastic tabs 1 and pulling the bezel as shown. 3. Remove the static shield from the drive bay by using a flat-blade scr ewdriver to[...]

5. If you are installing any type of drive other than a serial ATA hard disk drive, make sure the drive that you ar e installing is set correctly as either a master or a slave device. Note: A serial ATA hard disk drive does not need to be set as either a master or a slave device. v If it is the first CD drive or DVD drive, set it as a master device[...]

9. Install the front bezel by aligning the plastic tabs on the bottom of the bezel with the corresponding holes in chassis and pr ess it onto the chassis until it snaps into position. 10. Continue at “Connecting drives.” Connecting drives The steps to connect a drive are dif ferent depending on the type of drive. Use one of the following proced[...]

Connecting an additional optical drive, or parallel ATA hard disk drive 1. Locate the extra connector on the three-connector signal cable that is attached to the PATA IDE connector on the system board. See “Identifying parts on the system board” on page 12. 2. Connect the extra connector on the signal cable to the new drive. 3. Locate the extra[...]

Installing security features To help prevent har dware theft and unauthorized access to your computer , several security lock options are available. The following sections will help you identify and install the various types of locks that might be available for your computer . In addition to physical locks, unauthorized use of your computer can be [...]

Padlock Y our computer is equipped with a padlock loop such that the cover cannot be removed when a padlock is installed. 22 User Guide[...]

Integrated cable lock W ith an integrated cable lock (sometimes r eferred to as a Kensington lock), you can secure your computer to a desk, table, or other non-permanent fixtur e. This lock also secures the computer cover . The cable lock attaches to a security slot at the rear of your computer and is operated with a key . This is the same type of [...]

configuration information (including passwords) ar e lost. An error message is displayed when you turn on the computer . Refer to “Lithium battery notice” on page x for information about replacing and disposing of the battery . To change the battery: 1. T urn of f the computer and all attached devices. 2. Remove the cover . See “Removing the [...]

5. Move the jumper from the standar d position (pins 1 and 2) to the maintenance or configure position (pins 2 and 3). 6. Replace the cover and connect the power cord. See “Replacing the cover and connecting the cables.” 7. Restart the computer , leave it on for approximately ten seconds. T urn off the computer by holding the power switch for a[...]

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Chapter 2. Using the Setup Utility program The Setup Utility program is stor ed in the electrically erasable programmable read-only memory (EEPROM) of your computer . The Setup Utility pr ogram is used to view and change the configuration settings of your computer , regar dless of which operating system you are using. However , the operating-system[...]

Administrator Password Setting an Administrator Password deters unauthorized persons fr om changing configuration settings. If you are r esponsible for maintaining the settings of several computers, you might want to set an Administrator Password. After you set an Administrator Password, a passwor d prompt is displayed each time you try to access t[...]

Selecting a startup device If your computer does not start up (boot) from a device such as the CD-ROM, diskette, or hard disk as expected, use one of the following pr ocedures to select a startup device. Selecting a temporary startup device Use this procedur e to startup from any boot device. Note: Not all CDs, hard disks, and diskettes ar e starta[...]

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Appendix A. Updating system programs This appendix contains information about updating system programs and how to recover fr om a POST/BIOS update failure. System programs System programs ar e the basic layer of software that is built into your computer . They include the power-on self-test (POST), the basic input/output system (BIOS) code, and the[...]

1. From your br owser , type http://www .lenovo.com/think/support in the address field and pr ess Enter . 2. Locate the Downloadable files for your machine type as follows: a. Under Use Quick path, type your machine type and click Go . b. Click Continue . c. Click Downloads and drivers . d. Under the BIOS category , click the Flash BIOS update . e.[...]

Appendix B. Cleaning the mouse This appendix provides instr uctions on how to clean your mouse. The procedure will be differ ent depending on which type of mouse you have. Cleaning an optical mouse If you experience some problems with your optical mouse, check the following: 1. T urn the mouse over and look car efully at the lens area. a. If there [...]

3. Place your hand over the retainer ring and ball 2 , and then turn the mouse over , top side up, so that the retainer ring and ball fall out into your hand. 4. W ash the ball in warm, soapy water then dry it with a clean cloth. Blow air carefully into the ball cage 4 to dislodge dust and lint. 5. Look for a build up of dirt on the pla[...]

Appendix C. Manual modem commands The following section lists commands for manually programming your modem. Commands are accepted by the modem while it is in Command Mode. Y our modem is automatically in Command Mode until you dial a number and establish a connection. Commands can be sent to your modem from a PC running communication software or an[...]

Command Function H1 Force modem of f-hook (make busy) Note: H1 command is not supported for Italy I_ I0 Display product-identification code I1 Factory ROM checksum test I2 Internal memory test I3 Firmware ID I4 Reserved ID L_ L0 Low speaker volume L1 Low speaker volume L2 Medium speaker volume L3 High speaker volume M_ M0 Internal speaker off M1 In[...]

Extended AT commands Command Function &C_ &C0 Force Carrier Detect Signal High (ON) &C1 T urn on CD when remote carrier is present &D_ &D0 Modem ignores the DTR signal &D1 Modem returns to Command Mode after DTR toggle &D2 Modem hangs up, returns to the Command Mode after DTR toggle &D3 Resets modem after DTR toggle [...]

Command Function &V1 Display Last Connection Statistics &W_ &W0 Stores the active pr ofile as Profile 0 &W1 Stores the active pr ofile as Profile 1 %E_ %E0 Disable auto-retrain %E1 Enable auto-retrain +MS? Displays the current Select Modulation settings +MS=? Displays a list of supported Select Modulation options +MS=a,b,c,e,f Selec[...]

Fax Class 1 commands +F AE=n Data/Fax Auto Answer +FCLASS=n Service Class +FRH=n Receive data with HDLC framing +FRM=n Receive data +FRS=n Receive silence +FTH=n T ransmit data with HDLC framing +FTM=n T ransmit data +FTS=n Stop transmission and wait Fax Class 2 commands +FCLASS=n Services class. +F AA=n Adaptive answer . +F AXERR Fax err or value.[...]

+FPHCTO Phase C time out. +FPOLL Indicates polling request. +FPTS: Page transfer status. +FPTS= Page transfer status. +FREV? Identify revision. +FSPT Enable polling. +FTSI: Report the transmit station ID. V oice commands #BDR Select Baud Rate #CID Enable Caller ID detection and reporting format #CLS Select Data, Fax or V oice/Audio #MDL? Identify M[...]

Attention Switzerland User: If your Swisscom phone line does not have T axsignal switched OFF , modem function may be impaired. The impairment may be r esolved by a filter with the following specifications: T elekom PTT SCR-BE T aximpulssperrfilter -12kHz PTT Art. 444.1 12.7 Bakom 93.0291.Z.N Appendix C. Manual modem commands 41[...]

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Appendix D. Notices Lenovo may not offer the pr oducts, services, or features discussed in this document in all countries. Consult your local Lenovo repr esentative for information on the products and services curr ently available in your area. Any refer ence to a Lenovo product, pr ogram, or service is not intended to state or imply that only that[...]

vary significantly . Some measurements may have been made on development-level systems and there is no guarantee that these measur ements will be the same on generally available systems. Furthermore, some measur ements may have been estimated through extrapolation. Actual r esults may vary . Users of this document should verify the applicable data [...]

Index A adapters installing 14 peripheral component interconnect (PCI) 5 slots 14 audio line in connector 9 audio line out connector 9 audio, subsystem 2 B battery location 12 boot-block recovery 32 C cables, connecting 25 changing the battery 23 cleaning the mouse 33 CMOS, clearing 24 configuration utility 27 connecting drives 19 connector descrip[...]

S security features 3, 21 hard disk drive 27 integrated cable lock 22, 23 security profile by device 28 serial connector 9 Setup Utility program 27 system board connectors 12 identifying parts 12 location 12 memory 5, 12 system programs 31 U USB connectors 9 using passwords 27 security profile by device 28 Setup Utility program 27 V video, subsyste[...]

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