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ThinkCentre User Guide Machine T ypes 9120, 9126, 9127, 9128, 9129, 9130, 9134, 9135, 9136, 9137, 9139, 9140, 9141, 9142, 9143, 9144, 9156, 9157, 9158, 9159, 9169, 9171, 9189, 9191[...]

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Note Before using this information and the pr oduct it supports, be sure to read the Safety and Warranty Guide that came with this product and Appendix B, “Notices,” on page 51. First Edition (June 2007) © Copyright Lenovo 2005, 2007. Portions © Copyright International Business Machines Corporation 2005. All rights reserved. U.S. GOVERNMENT U[...]

Contents Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . .v Chapter 1. Important safety information 1 Chapter 2. Arranging your workspace . .3 Comfort . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Glare and lighting . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Air circulation . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Electrical outlets and cable lengths . . . . . . .4 Chapter 3. Setting up your computer [...]

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Introduction This User Guide contains the following information: v Chapter 1, “Important safety information,” on page 1 provides information about where to find safety information for this pr oduct. v Chapter 2, “Arranging your workspace,” on page 3 provides information about setting up your computer for comfort and the impact of light sour[...]

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Chapter 1. Important safety information CAUTION: Before using this manual, it is important that you read and understand all the related safety information for this product. Refer to the Safety and Warranty Guide that you received with this product for the latest safety information. Reading and understanding this safety information reduces the risk [...]

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Chapter 2. Arranging your workspace To get the most from your computer , arrange both the equipment you use and your work area to suit your needs and the kind of work you do. Y our comfort is of foremost importance, but light sour ces, air circulation, and the location of electrical outlets can also affect the way you arrange your workspace. Comfor[...]

Where it is impossible to avoid r eflections or to adjust the lighting, an antiglare filter placed over the screen might be helpful. However , these filters might affect the clarity of the image on the screen; try them only after you have exhausted other methods of reducing glar e. Dust buildup compounds problems associated with glar e. Remember to[...]

Chapter 3. Setting up your computer Read and understand the Safety and Warranty Guide befor e you set up your computer . Reading and understanding the safety information reduces the risk of personal injury and or damage to your product. Set up your computer in the best possible work area that suits your needs and habits. For more information, see C[...]

Connecting your computer Use the following information when connecting your computer . Look for the small connector icons on the back of your computer . Important Setting the voltage-selection switch incorrectly can cause permanent damage to the computer . If you are not sur e of the voltage provided at your electrical outlet, contact your local el[...]

2. Connect the keyboard cable to the appropriate keyboar d connector , either the standard keyboar d connector 1 or the Universal Serial Bus (USB) connector 2 . Note: Some models will have keyboar ds with a fingerprint reader . After you setup and turn on your computer , refer to the Access Help online help system for information about [...]

4. Connect the monitor cable to the monitor connector on the computer . v If you have a V ideo Graphics Array (VGA) Standard monitor , connect the cable to the connector as shown. Note: If your model has two monitor connectors, be sur e to use the connector on the graphics adapter . v If you have a digital video interface (DVI) monitor , your compu[...]

6. If you have audio devices, attach them using the following instructions. For more information about speakers, see steps 7 and 8. 1 Audio line-in This connector receives audio signals fr om an external audio device, such as a stereo system. 2 Audio line-out This connector sends audio signals from the computer to external devices, such[...]

9. Connect any additional devices that you have. Y our computer might not have all connectors that are shown. 1394 1394 1 USB Use this connector to attach a device that requir es a USB connection, such as a keyboard, mouse, scanner , printer , or personal digital assistant (PDA). 2 Serial Use this connector to attach an external modem, [...]

T urning on computer power T urn on the monitor and other external devices first, and then turn on the computer . When the power-on self-test (POST) is finished, the logo window closes. If your computer has preinstalled softwar e, the software installation program starts. If you experience any problems during startup, see Chapter 7, “T roubleshoo[...]

Updating your operating system Microsoft makes updates available for various operating systems thr ough the Microsoft W indows Update We b site. The We b site automatically determines what W indows updates are available for your specific computer and lists those updates only . Updates could include security fixes, new versions of W indows component[...]

Microprocessor v AMD Athlon ™ 64 v AMD Sempron ™ v Internal cache (size varies by model type) Memory v Support for four double data rate 2 dual inline memory modules (DDR2 DIMMs) v Flash memory for system programs (varies by model type) Internal drives v 3.5-inch, half-inch (slim) diskette drive (some models) v Serial Advanced T echnology Attac[...]

v VGA monitor connector v Three audio connectors (microphone, line in, and line out/headphone) on r ear panel v Tw o audio connectors (microphone and line out/headphone) on front panel Expansion v Five drive bays (some models) v Three drive bays (some models) v Tw o 32-bit PCI adapter connector v One PCI Express x1 adapter connector v One PCI Expre[...]

Operating systems, certified or tested for compatibility 1 (varies by model) Linux ® Specifications This section lists the physical specifications for machine types 9120, 9127, 9129, 9134, 9136, 9139, 9141, 9143, 9156, 9158, 9171, and 9191. Dimensions Height: 402 mm (15.8 in.) W idth: 175 mm (6.9 in.) Depth: 440 mm (17.3 in.) W eight Minimum confi[...]

This section lists the physical specifications for machine types 9126, 9128, 9130, 9135, 9137, 9140, 9142, 9144, 9157, 9159, 9169, and 9189. Dimensions Height: 108 mm (4.25 in.) W idth: 331 mm (13.03 in.) Depth: 412 mm (16.22 in.) W eight Minimum configuration as shipped: 8.2 kg (18 lbs) Maximum configuration: 9.4 kg (20.72 lbs) Environment Air tem[...]

Chapter 4. Software overview The ThinkCentre ® is manufactur ed with a preloaded operating system and several preloaded applications. The operating systems available are: v Microsoft W indows XP v Microsoft W indows V ista Software provided with your Windows operating system This section describes the W indows applications included with this produ[...]

PC Doctor for WINPE and PC Doctor for Windows This diagnostic program is pr einstalled from the factory on your hard disk. PC-Doctor for W indows works through the W indows operating system to diagnose hardwar e problems and report operating-system-contr olled settings that can cause hardwar e failures. Adobe Acrobat Reader See “Online Books fold[...]

Chapter 5. Using the Setup Utility 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 might override any similar settings in the Setup Utility program. Starting the Setup Utility program To start the Setup Uti[...]

v Contain at least one alphabetic character , one numeric character , and one symbol v Contain at least one of the following symbols: , . / ` ; ' [] v Yo u can also use the space bar v Setup Utility program and hard disk drive passwor ds are not case sensitive v Not be your name or your user name v Not be a common word or a common name v Be si[...]

3. Select Security Profile by Device . 4. Select the desired devices and settings and press Enter . 5. Return to the Setup Utility program menu and select Exit and then Save Settings or Save and exit the Setup Utility . Note: If you do not want to save the settings, select Exit the Setup Utility without saving . Selecting a startup device If your c[...]

Exiting from the Setup Utility program After you finish viewing or changing settings, press Esc to r eturn to the Setup Utility program menu (you might have to pr ess Esc several times). If you want to save the new settings, select Save Settings or Save and exit the Setup Utility . Otherwise, your changes will not be saved. 22 User Guide[...]

Chapter 6. Updating system programs This chapter contains information about updating POST/BIOS and how to recover from a POST/BIOS update failur e. Using system programs System programs ar e the basic layer of software built into your computer . They include the power-on self-test (POST), the basic input/output system (BIOS) code, and the Setup Uti[...]

7. Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the update. Updating (flashing) BIOS from your operating system Note: Due to the constant impr ovements made to the We b site, We b page content (including the links refer enced in the following procedure) is subject to change. 1. From your browser , type http://www .lenovo.com/support in the add[...]

Chapter 7. T roubleshooting and diagnostics This chapter describes some basic troubleshooting and diagnostic pr ograms. If your computer problem is not described her e, see Chapter 9, “Getting information, help, and service,” on page 39 for additional troubleshooting r esources. Basic troubleshooting The following table provides information to [...]

Symptom Action The USB Keyboard does not work. V erify that: v The computer is turned on. v The keyboard is securely connected to a USB connector on the fr ont or rear of the computer . v No keys are stuck. If you cannot correct the pr oblem, have the computer serviced. Refer to the safety and warranty information that is provided with your compute[...]

Yo u will need to have all problem-r elated log files available when you speak to a Lenovo technical support repr esentative. PC-Doctor for Windows PC-Doctor for W indows is a diagnostic program that works thr ough the W indows operating system. This diagnostic program enables you to view symptoms and solutions for computer problems, access the Len[...]

4. When you hear beeps or see a logo screen, stop pressing the F1 1 key . The Rescue and Recovery workspace opens. Note: For some models, pr ess the Esc key to enter Rescue and Recovery . 5. From the Rescue and Recovery workspace, select Create diagnostic disks . 6. Follow the instructions on the screen. 7. When prompted, insert a blank, formatted [...]

PC-Doctor for Windows PE Depending upon your machine type and model, you either have PC-Doctor for DOS or PC-Doctor for W indows PE on your Lenovo computer . The PC-Doctor for W indows PE diagnostic program is part of the Rescue and Recovery workspace. Use PC-Doctor for W indows PE, if you are unable to start the W indows operating system or if PC-[...]

Note: The following illustration might be slightly dif ferent from your mouse. 1 Retainer ring 2 Ball 3 Plastic rollers 4 Ball cage To clean a mouse with a ball, follow the instructions below: 1. T urn off your computer . 2. Disconnect the mouse cable from the computer . 3. T urn the mouse upside down. T wist the retainer ri[...]

Chapter 8. Recovering software This chapter will help you become familiar with recovery solutions pr ovided by Lenovo. This chapter explains how and when to use the following recovery methods: v Creating and using Product Recovery discs v Performing backup and recovery operations v Using the Rescue and Recovery workspace v Creating and using rescue[...]

v W indows V ista: Use Product Recovery discs to r estore your computer to the original factory contents only . When using Product Recovery discs on W indows XP , you ar e given the option to enter the Rescue and Recovery workspace and choose from a variety of r ecovery operations. When using Product Recovery discs on W indows V ista, you are promp[...]

v On a second hard disk installed in your computer v On an externally attached USB hard disk v On a network drive v On recordable CDs or DVDs (a r ecordable CD or DVD drive is requir ed for this option) After you have backed up your hard disk, you can r estore the complete contents of the hard disk, r estore selected files only , or restor e only t[...]

contents to the C: partition and leave the other partitions intact. Because the Rescue and Recovery workspace operates independently from the W indows operating system, you can restor e the factory contents even if you cannot start the W indows operating system. Attention: If you r estore the hard disk fr om a Rescue and Recovery backup or restor e[...]

To create rescue media, do the following: 1. Open the Start menu from the W indows desktop, select All Programs , click ThinkV antage , then click Create Recovery Media . 2. In the Rescue Media area, select the type of rescue media you want to cr eate. Yo u can create r escue media using a CD, USB hard drive, or a second internal hard disk drive. 3[...]

2. Insert the Recovery Repair diskette into diskette drive A. 3. T urn on the computer and follow the instructions on the screen. Note: If the r epair operation finishes without error , you will be able to access the Rescue and Recovery workspace by repeatedly pr essing the F1 1 key while you restart your computer . When you hear beeps or see a log[...]

Setting a rescue device in the startup sequence Before you start the Rescue and Recovery pr ogram from a CD, DVD, USB hard disk drive, or any external device, you must first change the startup sequence in the Setup Utility . To view or change the startup sequence, do the following: 1. W ith the computer turned off, r epeatedly press and r elease th[...]

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Chapter 9. Getting information, help, and service This chapter contains information about help, service, and technical assistance for products manufactur ed by Lenovo. Information resources This section describes how to access useful resour ces relating to your computing needs. Online Books folder The Online Books folder provides publications to he[...]

Note: ThinkV antage T echnologies are only available on select Lenovo computers. To access the ThinkV antage Productivity Center program, open the Start menu from the W indows desktop, select All Programs , select ThinkV antage , and click Productivity Center . Access Help The Access Help online help system provides information about getting starte[...]

Using the documentation and diagnostic programs If you experience a problem with your computer , see Chapter 7, “T roubleshooting and diagnostics,” on page 25. For information on additional resour ces to help you troubleshoot your computer pr oblem, see “Information resources” on page 39. If you suspect a software pr oblem, see the document[...]

v Serial numbers of your hardware pr oducts v Description of the problem v Exact wording of any error messages v Hardware and softwar e configuration information Using other services If you travel with your computer or relocate it to a country wher e your desktop or notebook computer machine type is sold, your computer might be eligible for Interna[...]

Appendix A. 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 error 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 A. Manual modem commands 49[...]

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Appendix B. 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, program, 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 access help 40 administration, password 20 antivirus software, updating 12 arranging workspace 3 AT commands basic 43 extended 45 audio subsystem 13 B backup and recovery operations 32 basic trouble shooting 25 BIOS, updating (flashing) 23, 24 books folder , online 39 C cable lengths 4 changing password 20 startup device sequence 21 cleanin[...]

introduction v L Lenovo web site 40 lighting, glare 3 M manual modem commands 43 media, creating and using r escue 34 MNP/V .42/V .42bis/V .44, commands 46 modem commands basic AT 43 Extended AT 45 fax class 1 47 fax class 2 47 manual 43 MNP/V .42/V .42bis/V .44 46 V oice 48 mouse cleaning 29 non-optical 29 optical mouse 29 N non-optical mouse 29 n[...]

U updating (flashing) BIOS 23 antivirus software 12 operating system 12 system programs 23 updating (flashing) BIOS 24 user , password 20 using diagnostic programs 41 documentation 41 other services 42 passwords 19 recovery r epair diskette, creating and using 35 rescue media, cr eating and 34 Setup Utility 19 utility program, starting 19 V video s[...]

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Part Number: 43C4865 Printed in USA (1P) P/N: 43C4865[...]