Lenovo B540 manual

V ersion 4.0 2012.08 User Guide H4 Series Machine type: 10080/3099/1194 10091/2558/1196 31502581[...]

Important Safety Information Before using this manual, it is important that you r ead and understand all of the related safety information for this pr oduct. Refer to the Safety and Warranty Guide that you received with this pr oduct for the latest safety information. Reading and understanding this safety information reduces the risk of personal in[...]

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i Contents Contents Important Safety Information Using the Computer Hardwar e ................................................. 1 Front view of the chassis ............................................................................2 Rear view of the chassis .............................................................................3 Connecting y[...]

ii Contents T roubleshooting Pr oblems with Optical Drives and Hard Disks .................23 Special considerations for troubleshooting Windows ................................24 Windows Help and Support .....................................................................24 BIOS setup utility ......................................................[...]

This cha pter cont ains the fol lowin g topics:  Introduction to the computer har dware  Information on computer connections Note: The descriptions in this chapter might vary from your computer , depending on computer model and configuration. User Guide 1 Using the Computer Har dware[...]

2 User Guide Fr ont view of the chassis Attention: Be sure not to block any air vents on the computer . Blocked air vents can cause thermal problems. Power button Optical Drive (selected models only) Memory card r eader (selected models only) USB connector (2) Headphone connector Microphone connector Note: This computer only can be placed in a vert[...]

3 User Guide Rear view of the chassis (If the rear view configuration in this chapter is dif ferent from your actual computer , the rear view configuration of your actual computer should be taken as final and binding.) Lenovo H430 V oltage selection switch (selected models only) Power connector PS/2 keyboard connector (selected models only) PS/2[...]

4 User Guide Audio line-out connector Audio line-in connector Standalone graphic card (selected models only) Expansion card slots (access connectors for any installed PCI expr ess cards) Lenovo H415 V oltage selection switch (selected models only) Power connector On-board VGA connector (selected models only) HDMI connector (selected models only) US[...]

5 User Guide Audio line-in connector PCI Express X 16 graphics adapter slot (some models ar e equipped with a graphic card) PCI Express X 1 adapter slots (some models ar e equipped with a WIFI card or TV tuner card) Connecting your computer Use the following information when connecting your computer . • Lookforthesmallconnectori[...]

6 User Guide Basic connector instructions Connector Description Microphone Use this connector to attach a microphone to your computer when you want to r ecord sound or if you use speech-recognition softwar e. Headphone Use this connector to attach headphones to your computer when you want to listen to music or other sounds without disturbing anyone[...]

7 User Guide 5.1 Audio configuration instruction (These instructions are only for models whose motherboar d supports audio transformation from 2.0 ster eo sound to 5.1 surround sound.) This model of computer supports transforming stereo sound into 5.1 surr ound sound. Use the following guides when connecting to the 5.1 surround audio device. Front[...]

8 User Guide Connecting the power cor d How to play Blu-ray Discs (selected models only) Check the connectors available on your computer and display and select an appropriate cable accor ding to the table below . Other types of cables do not meet the requir ements of the Blu-ray standard. Y ou need to purchase the cable separately if the computer i[...]

9 User Guide Wir ed keyboard (selected models only) L VT —— After entering W indows, press this key to launch the L VT (Lenovo V antage T echnology) program, Lenovo’ s pre-loaded Home PC software. In addition to its own functions, the L VT program will allow you to start other Windows compatible software specially configured to run on this m[...]

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Using Windows 8 This cha pter cont ains the fol lowin g topics:  Switching between the main Windows 8 interfaces  The Charms Bar  Shutting down the computer  Switching between apps  Closing an app  Opening other system programs  Windows Help and Support Attention: The Windows 8 operating system is provided by Micr osoft Corpora[...]

12 User Guide Switching between the main Windows 8 interfaces Windows 8 comes with two main user interfaces: the Start Screen and the Windows desktop. T o switch from the Start Screen to the Windows desktop, do one of the following: • SelecttheWindowsdesktoptileontheStartScreen. • PresstheWindowskey + D[...]

13 User Guide Closing an app T o close an app, do one of the following: • Movethecursortothetopleftcornerofthescreen.Whenthethumbnail appears, drag it to the bottom of the screen. • Swipeinfromthetopedgeofthescr een.Whentheapppagebecomes smaller , drag it [...]

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Using the Rescue System This cha pter cont ains the fol lowin g topics:  OneKey Recovery  Driver and Application Installation Attention: Using OneKey Recovery will result in loss of data. • Y oucanrestoretheC:driveofthecomputer to factory default settings or to the last system backup status using OneKey Recover[...]

16 User Guide Note about the service partition: The files and relevant data used by the r escue system are saved in the service partition. Deleting this partition will make the rescue system unusable. For mor e detailed information, see the following instructions: From the Sear ch charm, select Apps → Control Panel → Administrative T ools → [...]

17 User Guide Driver and Application Installation The Driver and Application Installation function in the rescue system pr ovides a way for the user to conveniently reinstall all of the Lenovo applications and drivers that were shipped with your Lenovo har dware. Method 1: Automatic Installation Repeatedly press and r elease the F2 key after tur ni[...]

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T r oubleshooting and Confirming Setup This chapter contains the following topic:  T roubleshooting and Pr oblem Resolution Note: The description of the TV t uner card in this manual is only applicable to machines which have the TV tuner card. It does not apply to machines that do not have a TV tuner card. User Guide 19[...]

20 User Guide Solving Pr oblems Follow these tips when troubleshooting your computer: • Ifyouaddedorremovedapartbefor etheproblemstarted,reviewthe installation procedur es to ensure that the part is correctly installed. • Ifaperipheraldevicedoesnotwork,ensurethatthedevic[...]

21 User Guide Problem: Ripple on scr een. T roubleshooting and pr oblem resolution: 1. Check to see if any of the following devices are located less than one meter from the computer: r efrigerators, electric fans, electric dryers, UPS systems, regulators, fluor escent lamps or other computers that may be generating magnetic interference. 2. Move a[...]

22 User Guide T roubleshooting Softwar e Problems Problem: Y ou are unable to exit a running program normally . T roubleshooting and pr oblem resolution: 1. Open the T ask Manager window by pressing Ctrl , Alt and Delete at the same time. 2. Select the problem pr ogram, then click the End T ask button. Problem: Y ou need to install or uninstall a p[...]

23 User Guide T roubleshooting Pr oblems with Optical Drives and Har d Disks Problem: The Optical drive is unable to r ead a CD/DVD. T roubleshooting and pr oblem resolution: 1. Check to determine if there is an optical drive icon in the r esource manager of the operating system. If not, restart your computer . If there is still no icon, contact Le[...]

24 User Guide The capacity of the hard disk as calculated using this method may be slightly differ ent from the actual capacity due to the rounding of totals. Special considerations for tr oubleshooting Windows Record the following information as it may be useful later when tr oubleshooting system problems: 1. The drivers for this computer model on[...]

25 User Guide BIOS setup utility What is the BIOS setup utility? The BIOS setup utility is ROM-based software. It communicates basic computer information and provides options for setting boot devices, security , hardware mode, and other prefer ences. How can I start the BIOS setup utility? T o start the BIOS setup utility: 1. Shut down the computer[...]

26 User Guide The following are general methods for cleaning the components: • Y oucanuseasoftclothtoremovedustonthesurfaceofthecomputer ,the monitor , the printer , the speakers and the mouse. • Y oucanuseavacuumcleanertocleaninotherwiseinaccessiblecorners. [...]

Har dware Replacement Guide This cha pter cont ains the fol lowin g topics:  Locating components  Identifying parts on the system board  Removing the computer cover  Removing and replacing the fr ont bezel  Replacing a memory module  Replacing the hard disk drive  Replacing an optical drive  Replacing the heatsink assembly ?[...]

28 User Guide Overview This guide is intended to be used by customers who are r eplacing Customer Replaceable Units (CRUs) as well as trained service personnel who are r eplacing Field Replaceable Units (FRUs). In this guide, CRUs and FRUs will be referr ed to as parts. Note: T rained service personnel should refer to the Hardware Maintenance Manua[...]

29 User Guide Additional information resour ces If you have Internet access, the most up-to-date information for your computer is available from the W orld W ide Web. Y ou can find the following information: • CRUremovalandinstallationinformation • Publications • T roubleshootinginformation • Partsinf[...]

30 User Guide Handling static-sensitive devices Static electricity is harmless to you, but it can seriously damage computer components. When you are r eplacing a part, do not open the antistatic package containing the new part until the defective part has been removed fr om the computer and you are ready to install the new part. T ake these precaut[...]

31 User Guide Locations This section provides illustrations to help locate the various connectors, contr ols and components of the computer . T o remove the computer cover , refer to “Removing the computer cover”. Locating components The following illustration will help you to locate the various components in your computer . Micropr ocessor fan[...]

32 User Guide Identifying parts on the system board The system board (sometimes called the motherboar d) is the main circuit board in your computer . It provides basic computer functions and supports a variety of devices that are factory-installed or that you can install later . The following illustrations show the locations of parts on the system [...]

33 User Guide Clear CMOS Front USB connectors (2) Front audio connector PCI express X 1 adapter connectors (3) PCI express X 16 adapter connector System fan connector 12V power connector Lenovo H415 Micropr ocessor and heatsink Micropr ocessor fan connector Memory connectors (2) Thermal sensor header connector Power connector[...]

34 User Guide SA T A IDE connectors (3) Front panel connector Serial (com2) connector Front USB connectors (2) Front audio connector PCI Express X 1 adapter connectors (3) PCI Express X 16 adapter connector System fan connector 12V power connector Replacing har dware Attention: Do not remove the computer cover or attempt any r epair before r eading[...]

35 User Guide 5. Slide the computer cover to the rear of the chassis to r emove it. Note: For this procedur e, it helps to lay the computer on its side.[...]

36 User Guide Removing and replacing the fr ont bezel T o remove and replace the fr ont bezel: 1. Remove the computer cover . Refer to “Removing the computer cover”. Note: For this procedur e, it helps to lay the computer on its side. 2. Remove the front bezel by r eleasing the three plastic tabs inside the chassis and pushing the bezel outward[...]

37 User Guide Replacing a memory module Attention: Do not remove the computer cover or attempt any r epair before r eading the “Important safety information” in the Safety and Warranty Guide that was included with your computer or in the Hardware Maintenance Manual (HMM) for the computer . T o obtain copies of the Safety and Warranty Guide or H[...]

38 User Guide 5. Refer to “Completing the installation”. Replacing the hard disk drive Attention: Do not remove the computer cover or attempt any r epair before r eading the “Important safety information” in the Safety and Warranty Guide that was included with your computer or in the Hardware Maintenance Manual (HMM) for the computer . T o [...]

39 User Guide 3. Remove the four screws that secur e the hard disk drive to drive bay . 4. Remove the hard disk drive by pulling it straight out of the drive bay . 5. Slide the new hard disk drive into the drive bay . 6. Secure the new har d disk drive to the drive bay with the four screws. 7. Connect the power and data cables to the hard disk driv[...]

40 User Guide 5. Push the optical drive straight out of the front of the chassis. 6. Slide the new optical drive into the bay from the back until it snaps into position. 7. Secure the optical drive to the bay with the two scr ews. 8. Connect the data and power cables to the drive. 9. Install the front bezel. Refer to “Removing and r eplacing the [...]

41 User Guide Replacing the heatsink assembly Attention: Do not remove the computer cover or attempt any r epair before r eading the “Important safety information” in the Safety and Warranty Guide that was included with your computer or in the Hardware Maintenance Manual (HMM) for the computer . T o obtain copies of the Safety and Warranty Guid[...]

42 User Guide 7. Use the thermal grease syringe to place five dr ops of grease on the top of the micropr ocessor . Each drop of grease should be 0.03ml (3 tick marks on the grease syringe). 8. Install the heatsink and fan assembly onto the heatsink retention bracket. 9. Reconnect the disconnected cables to the system board. 10. Refer to “Complet[...]

43 User Guide Replacing a PCI or AGP adapter Attention: Do not remove the computer cover or attempt any r epair before r eading the “Important safety information” in the Safety and Warranty Guide that was included with your computer or in the Hardware Maintenance Manual (HMM) for the computer . T o obtain copies of the Safety and Warranty Guide[...]

44 User Guide 3. Install the new adapter into the same adapter connector . 4. Ensure the adapter is fully seated into the adapter connector . 5. Screw the latch into the chassis. 6. Refer to “Completing the installation”.[...]

45 User Guide Replacing the keyboard and mouse Attention: Do not remove the computer cover or attempt any r epair before r eading the “Important safety information” in the Safety and Warranty Guide that was included with your computer or in the Hardware Maintenance Manual (HMM) for the computer . T o obtain copies of the Safety and Warranty Gui[...]

46 User Guide Completing the installation After replacing a part or parts, you must close the computer cover and r econnect all the cables, including telephone lines and power cords. Some parts will r equire confirming updated information in the Setup Utility program. Refer to “Starting the Setup Utility” in the Hardwar e Maintenance Manual. T[...]

47 User Guide 4. Reconnect the external cables and power cords to the computer . Refer to “Locating connectors on the front of the computer” and “Locating connectors on the rear of the computer”. Note: In most areas of the world, Lenovo r equires the return of the defective CRU. Information about this will come with the CRU or will come a f[...]

48 User Guide Appendix. Declaration Thank you for using Lenovo products. Carefully r ead all documents shipped with your computer before you install and use the product for the first time. Lenovo is not r esponsible for any loss except when caused by installation and operations performed by Lenovo professional service personnel. Y ou are r esponsi[...]

49 User Guide T rademarks Lenovo and the Lenovo logo, IdeaCentre and IdeaCentr e logo are trademarks of Lenovo in the United States, other countries, or both. Microsoft, Windows, and W indows Vista are trademarks of the Micr osoft group of companies. Intel Inside is a trademark of Intel Corporation in the U.S. and/or other countries. AMD, the AMD A[...]

50 User Guide Energy Star Statement ENERGY ST AR® is a joint program of the U.S. Environmental Pr otection Agency and the U.S. Department of Energy aimed at saving money and protecting the environment thr ough energy efficient products and practices. Lenovo is proud to of fer our customers products with an ENERGY ST AR compliant designation. The [...]

51 User Guide Enabling ErP compliance mode Y ou can enable the energy-related pr oducts directive (ErP) compliance mode through the Power menu in the Setup Utility pr ogram. This mode reduces electricity consumption when your computer is in standby mode or turned off. T o enable ErP compliance mode in the Setup Utility program, do the following: 1.[...]

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