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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 49. Second Edition October 2005) © Copyright Lenovo 2005. Portions © Copyright International Business Machines Corporation 2005. All rights reserved. U.S. GOVERNMENT USERS – RES[...]

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 a ThinkCentre 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 publi[...]

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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[...]

Internal drives v 3.5-inch, half-inch (slim) diskette drive (some models) v Serial Advanced T echnology Attachment ( S ATA ) internal har d disk drive v Optical drive (some models) V ideo subsystem v An integrated graphics controller for a V ideo Graphics Array (VGA) monitor v Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 950 with dual display support v PCI Exp[...]

Power v 225 W att power supply with manual voltage selection switch v Automatic 50/60 Hz input frequency switching v Advanced Power Management support v Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) support Security features v User and administrator passwords for BIOS access v Support for the addition of a rope clip (U-bolt) v Support for the a[...]

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[...]

Specifications This section lists the physical specifications for your computer . Dimensions W idth: 350 mm (13.8 in.) Height: 107.9 mm (4.2 in.) Depth: 385 mm (15.2 in.) W eight Minimum configuration as shipped: 8.4 kg (18.5 lbs) Maximum configuration: 10.0 kg (22.0 lbs) Environment Air temperature: Operating at 0 - 3000 ft (914.4 m): 10° to 35°[...]

Supported operating positions To provide pr oper air flow to internal components, you must position your computer in one of the positions as illustrated below . Note: A floor stand should be used when placing your computer in the vertical position. 6 User Guide[...]

T ools required To install some options in your computer , you might need a flat-blade or Phillips screwdriver . Additional tools might be needed for certain options. See the instructions that come with the option. Handling static-sensitive devices Static electricity , although harmless to you, can seriously damage computer components and options. [...]

Installing external options This section shows the various external connectors on your computer to which you can attach external options, such as external speakers, a printer , or a scanner . For some external options, you must install additional software in addition to making the physical connection. When adding an external option, use the informa[...]

Locating connectors on the rear of your computer The following illustration shows locations of connectors on the rear of your computer . 1 Power cord connector 10 Ethernet connector 2 Rope clip holes 11 USB connectors (2) 3 Serial connector (some models) 12 VGA monitor connector 4 Integrated cable lock 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[...]

Opening the cover Important Read “Important safety information” on page v and “Handling static-sensitive devices” on page 7 before opening the computer cover . To open the computer cover: 1. Remove any media (diskettes, CDs, or tapes) from the drives, shut down your operating system, and turn off all attached devices and computer . 2. Unplu[...]

Locating components The following illustration will help you locate the various components in your computer . 1 Power supply assembly 6 Micropr ocessor and heat sink 2 Internal speaker 7 Memory module 3 Diskette drive 8 PCI riser assembly 4 Optical drive 9 PCI Express (x16) graphics adapter connector [...]

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 provides basic computer functions and supports a variety of devices that are installed or that you can install later . The following illustration shows the locations of parts on the system board. 1[...]

Installing memory Y our computer has four connectors for installing double date rate dual inline memory modules (DDR2 DIMMs) that provide up to a maximum of 4 GB of system memory . When installing memory modules, the following rules apply: v Use 1.8 V, 240-pin, double data rate 2 synchronous dynamic random access memory (DDR2 SDRAM). v Use 256 MB, [...]

4. Open the retaining clips. 5. Position the memory module over the memory connector . Make sure that the notch 1 on the memory module aligns correctly with the connector key 2 on the system board. Push the memory module straight down into the connector until the retaining clips close. What to do next: v To work with another option, go [...]

2. While holding the left rear of the computer chassis down, pull upwar d on the handle provided to r emove the PCI riser and any adapters that are curr ently installed. 3. Release the adapter latch and remove the connector cover for the appr opriate expansion connector . 4. Remove the adapter from its static-pr otective package. 16 User Guide[...]

5. Install the adapter into the appropriate connector in the PCI riser . 6. Position the adapter latch to retain the adapters. 7. Reinstall the PCI riser assembly . What to do next: v To work with another option, go to the appropriate section. v To complete the installation, go to “Closing the cover and connecting the cables” on page 28. Instal[...]

Drive specifications Y our computer comes with the following installed drives: v An optical drive in bay 1 (some models) v A 3.5-inch diskette drive in bay 2 (some models) v A 3.5-inch hard disk drive in bay 3 Any bay that does not have a drive installed has a static shield and bay panel installed. The following illustration shows the locations of [...]

Installing a drive in bay 1 To install an optical drive or an additional hard disk drive in bay 1, do the following: 1. Open the computer cover . See “Opening the cover” on page 11 . 2. Remove the plastic panel from the fr ont bezel. 3. Remove the metal shield from the drive bay by using a flat-blade scr ewdriver to gently pry it loose. 4. If y[...]

7. Install the drive into the bay until it snaps into position. 8. Continue at “Connecting drives.” Connecting drives The steps to connect a drive are dif ferent depending on the type of drive you ar e connecting. Use one of the following procedur es for your drive connection. Connecting an optical drive or a parallel ATA hard disk drive 1. Loc[...]

Connecting an additional serial ATA hard disk drive A serial hard disk drive can be connected to any available S ATA connector . 1. Locate the signal cable that comes with the new drive. 2. Locate the available S ATA connector on the system board. See “Identifying parts on the system board” on page 13. 3. Connect one end of the signal cable to [...]

Installing a diskette drive in bay 2 To install a diskette drive in bay 2, do the following: 1. Open the computer cover . See “Opening the cover” on page 11 . 2. Pivot the drive bay assembly upward. 3. Remove the plastic panel from the fr ont bezel. 4. Remove the metal shield from the drive bay by using a flat-blade scr ewdriver to gently pry i[...]

7. Install the new drive from the r ear of the drive bay assembly . What to do next: v To work with another option, go to the appropriate section. v To complete the installation, go to “Closing the cover and connecting the cables” on page 28. Chapter 1. Installing options 23[...]

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 a physical lock, unauthorized use of your computer can be prevented [...]

Rope Clip Using a 3/16-inch or 5-mm rope clip (sometimes r eferred to as a U-bolt ), a steel security cable, and a padlock can secure your computer to a desk, table, or other non-permanent fixture. Rope clip knockouts at the r ear of the chassis are pr ovided. To install a rope clip: 1. Open the computer cover . See “Opening the cover” on page [...]

Integrated cable lock W ith an integrated cable lock (sometimes referred to as the Kensington lock), you can secure your computer to a desk, table, or other non-permanent fixtur e. The cable lock attaches to a security slot at the rear of your computer and is operated with a key . The cable lock also locks the buttons used to open the computer cove[...]

Refer to “Lithium battery notice” on page x for information about replacing and disposing of the battery . To change the battery: 1. Open the computer cover . See “Opening the cover” on page 11 . 2. While holding the left rear of the computer chassis down, pull upwar d on the handle provided to r emove the PCI riser and any adapters that ar[...]

Note: When the computer is turned on for the first time after battery replacement, an err or message might be displayed. This is normal after replacing the battery . 8. T urn on the computer and all attached devices. 9. Use the Setup Utility program to set the date and time and any passwor ds. See Chapter 2, “Using the Setup Utility,” on page 3[...]

6. Reconnect the external cables and power cords to the computer . See “Locating connectors on the rear of your computer” on page 9. 7. To update the configuration, see Chapter 2, “Using the Setup Utility,” on page 31. Chapter 1. Installing options 29[...]

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Chapter 2. Using the Setup Utility The Setup Utility program is stor ed in the electrically erasable programmable read-only memory (EEPROM) of your computer . The Setup Utility program 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 settings[...]

Password considerations A password can be any combination of up to 12 characters (a-z and 0-9) and symbols. For security reasons, it is a good idea to use a str ong password that cannot be easily compromised. Str ong passwords typically adher e to the following rules: v Have at least eight characters in length v Contain at least one alphabetic char[...]

before any har d disk drive can be used. This prompt is displayed each time you turn on your computer . If your computer has multiple hard disk drives, they all must use the same password. Attention If an IDE Drive User Password is set but no IDE Drive Master Passwor d is set, there is no r ecovery in the event that the IDE Drive User Password is l[...]

Using Security Profile by Device Security Profile by Device is used to enable or disable user access to the following devices: IDE controller When this feature is set to Disable , all devices connected to the IDE controller (such as har d disk drives or the CD-ROM drive) are disabled and will not be displayed in the system configuration. Diskette D[...]

Changing the startup device sequence To view or permanently change the configured startup device sequence, do the following: 1. Start the Setup Utility program (see “Starting the Setup Utility pr ogram” on page 31). 2. Select Startup . 3. Select Startup Sequence . See the information displayed on the right side of the screen. 4. Select the devi[...]

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Appendix A. Updating system programs This appendix contains information about updating POST/BIOS and how to recover fr om a POST/BIOS update failure. System program 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 Setup [...]

Updating (flashing) BIOS from your operating system Note: Due to constant improvements being made to the We b site, We b page content (including the links refer enced in the following procedur e) is subject to change. 1. From your br owser , type http://www .lenovo.com/think/support in the address field and pr ess Enter . 2. Locate the Downloadable[...]

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. Unplug the mouse from the computer . 2. T urn the mouse over and look c[...]

To clean a mouse with a ball: 1. T urn off your computer . 2. T urn the mouse over , with the top side down, and look car efully at the bottom. T wist the r etainer ring 1 to the unlocked position to remove the ball. 3. Place your hand over the retainer ring and ball 2 , and then turn the mouse over , top side up, so that the retainer r[...]

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 47[...]

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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 adapter connectors 15 installing 15 peripheral component interconnect (PCI) 4 audio line in connector 10 audio line out connector 10 audio subsystem 2 B battery , changing 26 BIOS, updating (flashing) 37 Boot-block recovery 38 C cables, connecting 28 changing startup device sequence 35 changing the battery 26 closing the cover 28 CMOS, clea[...]

password (continued) IDE drive user 32 lost or forgotten 28 setting, changing, deleting 33 user 32 PCI adapter 15 physical specifications 5 power Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) support 3 Advanced Power Management support 3 features 3 R recovering fr om a POST/BIOS update failure 38 riser card 16 S safety information v security ca[...]

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Part Number: 39J8154 Printed in USA (1P) P/N: 39J8154[...]