Lenovo ThinkStation E20 User manual

Type
User manual
ThinkStation
User Guide
Machine Types: 4215, 4219, 4220, 4221, and 4222
ThinkStation
User Guide
Note
Before using this information and the product it supports, be sure to read and understand the ThinkStation Safety and
Warranty Guide and “Notices,” on page 73.
First Edition (February 2010)
© Copyright Lenovo 2010.
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Contents
Important safety information ......v
Chapter 1. Product overview ......1
Features ................1
Specifications ..............4
Software overview ............5
Software provided by Lenovo .......5
Adobe Reader .............6
Antivirus software ...........6
Locations ...............7
Locating connectors on the front of your computer 7
Locating connectors on the rear of your computer 8
Locating components ..........10
Locating parts on the system board .....11
Locating internal drives .........11
Chapter 2. Installing or replacing
hardware ..............13
Handling static-sensitive devices .......13
Installing or replacing hardware .......13
Installing external options ........14
Removing the computer cover .......14
Removing and reinstalling the front bezel . . . 15
Installing or replacing a PCI card ......16
Installing or replacing a memory module . . . 19
Installing or replacing the optical drive ....21
Replacing the power supply assembly....24
Replacing the heat sink and fan assembly . . . 25
Replacing the primary hard disk drive ....27
Replacing the secondary hard disk drive . . . 29
Replacing the card reader.........32
Replacing the front fan assembly ......34
Replacing the rear fan assembly ......37
Replacing the keyboard .........38
Replacing the mouse ..........39
Completing the parts replacement ......40
Installing security features .........41
Integrated cable lock ..........42
Padlock...............43
Password protection ..........43
Erasing lost or forgotten passwords (clearing
CMOS) ...............43
Chapter 3. Recovery information . . . 45
Creating and using recovery media ......45
Creating recovery media .........45
Using recovery media ..........46
Performing backup and recovery operations . . . 47
Performing a backup operation .......47
Performing a recovery operation ......47
Using the Rescue and Recovery workspace ....48
Creating and using rescue media .......49
Creating rescue media ..........49
Using rescue media...........50
Creating and using a recovery repair diskette . . . 50
Creating a recovery repair diskette .....51
Using a recovery repair diskette ......51
Installing or reinstalling device drivers .....51
Setting a rescue device in the startup sequence . . 52
Solving recovery problems .........52
Chapter 4. Using the Setup Utility
program ..............53
Starting the Setup Utility program.......53
Viewing and changing settings ........53
Using passwords ............53
Password considerations .........54
Power-On Password ..........54
Administrator Password .........54
Hard Disk Password ..........54
Setting, changing, and deleting a password. . . 54
Enabling or disabling a device ........55
Selecting a startup device..........55
Selecting a temporary startup device .....55
Selecting or changing the startup device sequence 56
Advanced settings ............56
Exiting from the Setup Utility program .....56
Chapter 5. Configuring RAID .....57
RAID Level ..............57
Configuring the system BIOS to enable SATA RAID
functionality ..............57
Creating RAID volumes ..........57
Deleting RAID volumes ..........58
Chapter 6. Updating system programs 59
Using system programs ..........59
Updating (flashing) BIOS from a disc ......59
Updating (flashing) BIOS from your operating
system ................60
Recovering from a POST/BIOS update failure . . . 60
Chapter 7. Troubleshooting and
diagnostics .............63
Basic troubleshooting ...........63
Diagnostic programs ...........64
Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox .......64
Lenovo System Toolbox .........64
PC-Doctor for Rescue and Recovery .....65
PC-Doctor for DOS ...........65
Cleaning the mouse ...........66
Optical mouse ............66
Non-optical mouse ...........67
Chapter 8. Getting information, help,
and service .............69
Information resources ...........69
Online Books folder ..........69
Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools ........69
© Copyright Lenovo 2010 iii
Lenovo Welcome ...........69
Safety and Warranty ..........70
Lenovo Web site (http://www.lenovo.com). . . 70
Help and service ............70
Using the documentation and diagnostic
programs ..............70
Calling for service ...........71
Using other services ..........71
Purchasing additional services .......72
Appendix. Notices ..........73
Television output notice ..........74
European conformance CE mark .......74
Trademarks ..............74
Index ...............75
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User Guide
Important safety information
CAUTION:
Before using this manual, be sure to read and understand all the related safety
information for this product. Refer to the ThinkStation Safety and Warranty Guide
that you received with this product for the latest safety information. Reading
and understanding this safety information reduces the risk of personal injury
and or damage to your product.
If you no longer have a copy of the ThinkStation Safety and Warranty Guide, you can
obtain a Portable Document Format (PDF) version from the Lenovo
®
Support Web
site at:
http://www.lenovo.com/support
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Chapter 1. Product overview
This chapter provides information about the computer features, specifications,
preinstalled software programs, part and connector locations, and internal drives.
Features
This section provides information about the computer features.
System information
The following information covers a variety of models. For information about
your specific model, use the Setup Utility program. See Chapter 4, “Using the
Setup Utility program,” on page 53.
Microprocessor
v Intel
®
Core
i3 microprocessor
v Intel Core i5 microprocessor
v Intel Pentium
®
microprocessor
v Intel Xeon
®
microprocessor
v Internal cache (size varies by model type)
Memory
v Supports up to four DDR3 ECC UDIMMs (double data rate 3 error correction
code unbuffered dual inline memory modules) or DDR3 Non-ECC UDIMMs
Drives
v Card reader (installed in some models)
v Optical drive
v Serial Advanced Technology Attachment (SATA) internal hard disk drive
Video subsystem
v Integrated graphics card for a VGA (Video Graphics Array) connector and a
DisplayPort connector (not applicable on some models)
v PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) Express x16 graphics card slot on the
system board for a discrete graphics card
Audio subsystem
v Integrated high-definition (HD) audio
v Audio line-in connector, audio line-out connector, and microphone connector on
the rear panel
v Microphone connector and headphone connector on the front panel
v Internal speaker (installed in some models)
Connectivity
v 100/1000 Mbps integrated Ethernet controller
v PCI Fax modem (some models)
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System management features
v Ability to store power-on self-test (POST) hardware test results
v Automatic power-on startup
v Intel Active Management Technology (AMT)
v Intel Hyper-Threading technology (some models)
v Intel Rapid Storage Technology (RST)
v Preboot Execution Environment (PXE)
v Rapid Storage Technology (RST)
v System Management (SM) Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) and SM software
v Wake on LAN
v Wake on Ring (in the Setup Utility program, this feature is called Serial Port
Ring Detect for an external modem)
v Windows Management Instrumentation (WMI)
Input/Output (I/O) features
v 9-pin serial port (one standard and one optional)
v Eight USB (Universal Serial Bus) connectors
(two on the front panel and six on the rear panel)
v One Ethernet connector
v One DisplayPort connector (not applicable on some models)
v One VGA monitor connector (not applicable on some models)
v Three audio connectors on the rear panel
(audio line-in connector, audio line-out connector, and microphone connector)
v Two audio connectors on the front panel
(microphone connector and headphone connector)
Expansion
v One card reader bay
v Two hard disk drive bays
v Two optical drive bays
v Two PCI card slots
v One PCI Express x1 card slot
v One PCI Express x16 graphics card slot
Power supply
v 280-watt auto-sensing power supply
v Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) support
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Security features
v Computrace
v Cover presence switch (also called intrusion switch, some models)
v Enabling or disabling a device
v Enabling or disabling USB connectors individually
v Hard disk drive password
v Keyboard with fingerprint reader (some models)
v Power-On Password (POP) and Administrator Password for BIOS access
v Startup sequence control
v Startup without keyboard or mouse
v Support for an integrated cable lock (Kensington lock)
v Support for a padlock
v Trusted Platform Module (TPM)
Software programs, preinstalled
Your computer might come with preinstalled software programs. If it does, an
operating system, device drivers to support built-in features, and other support
programs are included. For more information, see “Software overview” on page 5.
Operating system, preinstalled
v Microsoft
®
Windows
®
7
v Microsoft Windows Vista
®
v Microsoft Windows XP Professional
(preinstalled through downgrade rights in Windows 7 Professional, Windows 7
Ultimate, Windows Vista Business, or Windows Vista Ultimate)
Operating systems, certified or tested for compatibility
1
(varies by model type)
v Linux
®
1. The operating systems listed here are being certified or tested for compatibility at the time this publication goes to press.
Additional operating systems might be identified by Lenovo as compatible with your computer following the publication of this
booklet. Corrections and additions to this list are subject to change. To determine if an operating system has been certified or
tested for compatibility, check the Web site of the operating system vendor.
Chapter 1. Product overview
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Specifications
This section lists the physical specifications for your computer.
Dimensions
Width: 174.8 mm (6.88 inches)
Height: 425.2 mm (16.74 inches) (floor to top of handle)
Depth: 430.8 mm (16.96 inches)
Weight
Maximum configuration: 11.2 kg (24.7 lbs)
Environment
Air temperature:
Operating: 10° to 35°C (50° to 95°F)
Non-operating: -40° to 60°C (-40° to 140°F) (with package)
Non-operating: -10° to 60°C (14° to 140°F) (without package)
Humidity:
Operating: 20% to 80% (non-condensing)
Non-operating: 20% to 90% (non-condensing)
Maximum altitude:
Operating: -50 to 10 000 ft (-15.2 to 3 048 m)
Non-operating: -50 to 35 000 ft (-15.2 to 10 668 m)
Electrical input
Input voltage:
Low range:
Minimum: 100 V ac
Maximum: 127 V ac
Input frequency range: 50 to 60 Hz
Voltage-selection switch setting: 115 V ac
High range:
Minimum: 200 V ac
Maximum: 240 V ac
Input frequency range: 50 to 60 Hz
Voltage-selection switch setting: 230 V ac
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Software overview
The computer comes with a preinstalled operating system and several preinstalled
applications.
Software provided by Lenovo
The following software programs are provided by Lenovo to help you improve
productivity and reduce the cost associated with maintaining your computer.
Software programs provided with your computer might vary depending on your
computer model type and preinstalled operating system.
Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools
The Lenovo ThinkVantage
®
Tools program guides you to a host of information
sources and provides easy access to various tools to help you work more easily
and securely. For more information, see “Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools” on page 69.
Note: The Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools program is only available on computers
with the Windows 7 operating system from Lenovo.
Lenovo Welcome
The Lenovo Welcome program introduces you to some innovative built-in features
of Lenovo and guides you through a few important setup tasks to help you make
the most of your computer.
Note: The Lenovo Welcome program is only available on computers preinstalled
with the Windows 7 operating system or the Windows Vista operating
system from Lenovo.
ThinkVantage Rescue and Recovery
The ThinkVantage Rescue and Recovery
®
program is a one button recovery and
restore solution that includes a set of self recovery tools to help users diagnose
computer problems, get help, and recover from system crashes quickly, even if the
primary operating system will not start.
Product Recovery
The Product Recovery program enables you to restore the contents of the hard disk
drive to the factory default settings.
Fingerprint Software
The integrated fingerprint reader provided on some keyboards enables you to
enroll your fingerprint and associate it with your power-on password, hard disk
drive password, and Windows password. As a result, fingerprint authentication
can replace passwords and enable simple and secure user access. A fingerprint
reader keyboard is available with select computers or can be purchased for
computers that support this option.
Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox
The Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox program helps you maintain your computer,
improve computing security, diagnose computer problems, get familiar with the
innovative technologies provided by Lenovo, and get more information about your
computer. See “Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox” on page 64 for detailed
information.
Note: The Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox program is only available on computers
preinstalled with the Windows 7 operating system from Lenovo.
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Lenovo System Toolbox
The Lenovo System Toolbox diagnostic program is preinstalled on your hard disk
drive. This diagnostic program works through the Windows operating system to
diagnose hardware problems and report operating-system-controlled settings that
can cause hardware failures. See “Lenovo System Toolbox” on page 64 for more
information.
Note: The Lenovo System Toolbox program is only available on computers
preinstalled with the Windows Vista operating system or the Windows XP
operating system from Lenovo.
PC-Doctor for Rescue and Recovery
The PC-Doctor for Rescue and Recovery diagnostic program is preinstalled on
your hard disk drive. It is part of the Rescue and Recovery workspace on each
Lenovo computer to diagnose hardware problems and report operating-system-
controlled settings that can cause hardware failures. Use the PC-Doctor for Rescue
and Recovery if you are unable to start the Windows operating system. See
“PC-Doctor for Rescue and Recovery” on page 65 for more information.
Adobe Reader
The Adobe Reader program is a tool used to view, print, and search PDF
documents.
See “Online Books folder” on page 69 for more information about accessing the
online books and the Lenovo Web site.
Antivirus software
Your computer comes with antivirus software that you can use to detect and
eliminate viruses. Lenovo provides a full version of antivirus software on your
hard disk drive with a free 30-day subscription. After 30 days, you must renew the
license to continue receiving the antivirus program updates.
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Locations
Locating connectors on the front of your computer
Figure 1 shows the locations of the connectors on the front of your computer.
1 USB connector 3 Microphone connector
2 Headphone connector 4 USB connector
Figure 1. Front connector locations
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Locating connectors on the rear of your computer
Figure 2 shows the locations of the connectors on the rear of your computer. Some
connectors on the rear of your computer are color-coded to help you determine
where to connect the cables on your computer.
1 Power cord connector 8 Microphone connector
2 Serial port 9 Audio line-out connector
3 PS/2
®
keyboard and mouse
connectors (optional)
10 Audio line-in connector
4 VGA monitor connector
(not applicable on some models)
11 PCI Express x16 graphics card slot
5 DisplayPort connector
(not applicable on some models)
12 PCI Express x1 card slot
6 USB connectors (6) 13 PCI card slots (2)
7 Ethernet connector
Figure 2. Rear connector locations
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Connector Description
Audio line-in connector Used to receive audio signals from 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 from the computer to external
devices, such as powered stereo speakers (speakers with built-in
amplifiers), headphones, multimedia keyboards, or the audio
line-in connector on a stereo system or other external recording
device.
DisplayPort connector Used to attach a high-performance monitor, a direct-drive
monitor, or other devices that use a DisplayPort connector.
DVI connector Used to attach a DVI monitor or other devices that use a DVI
connector.
Ethernet connector Used to attach an Ethernet cable for a local area network (LAN).
Note: To operate the computer within FCC Class B limits, use a
Category 5 Ethernet cable.
Microphone connector Used to attach a microphone to your computer when you want
to record sound or if you use speech-recognition software.
Serial port Used to attach an external modem, a serial printer, or other
devices that use a 9-pin serial port.
PS/2 keyboard connector
(optional)
Used to attach a keyboard that uses a PS/2 keyboard connector.
PS/2 mouse connector
(optional)
Used to attach a mouse, a trackball, or other pointing devices
that use a PS/2 mouse connector.
USB connector Used to attach a device that requires a USB connector, such as a
USB keyboard, a USB mouse, a USB scanner, or a USB printer. If
you have more than eight USB devices, you can purchase a USB
hub, which you can use to connect additional USB devices.
VGA monitor connector Used to attach a VGA monitor or other devices that use a VGA
monitor connector.
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Locating components
Figure 3 shows the locations of the various components in your computer. To
remove the computer cover, see “Removing the computer cover” on page 14.
1 Microprocessor, heat sink, and heat
sink fan assembly
5 Front audio and USB assembly
2 Memory module 6 PCI card
(installed in some models)
3 Optical drive 7 Rear fan assembly
4 Card reader
(installed in some models)
8 Power supply assembly
Figure 3. Component locations
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Locating parts on the system board
Figure 4 shows the locations of the parts on the system board.
1 4-pin power connector 13 Front panel connector
2 Microprocessor 14 Clear CMOS (Complementary Metal Oxide
Semiconductor) /Recovery jumper
3 Microprocessor fan connector 15 Front USB connectors (2)
4 DIMM 2 16 Front audio connector
5 DIMM 1 17 Internal speaker connector
6 DIMM 4 18 PCI card slots (2)
7 DIMM 3 19 PCI Express x1 card slot
8 Thermal sensor connector 20 PCI Express x16 graphics card slot
9 24-pin power connector 21 System fan connector
10 SATA connectors (3) 22 Cover presence switch connector (Intrusion
switch connector)
11 eSATA connector 23 Battery
12 Power fan connector 24 PS/2 keyboard and mouse connector
Locating internal drives
Internal drives are devices that your computer uses to read and store data. You can
add drives to your computer to increase storage capacity and enable your
computer to read other types of media. Your computer comes with the following
factory-installed drives:
v A Serial Advanced Technology Attachment (SATA) optical drive in bay 1
v A 3.5-inch card reader in bay 3 (installed in some models)
v A 3.5-inch SATA hard disk drive in bay 5
Figure 4. System board part locations
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Internal drives are installed in bays. In this manual, the bays are referred to as
bay 1, bay 2, and so on. Figure 5 shows the locations of the drive bays.
The following list describes the type and size of the drive that you can install in
each bay:
1 Bay 1 - Maximum height: 43.0 mm (1.7 inches) Optical drive
2 Bay 2 - Maximum height: 43.0 mm (1.7 inches) Optical drive
3 Bay 3 - Maximum height: 25.8 mm (1.0 inch) 3.5-inch card reader (installed in
some models)
4 Bay 4 - Maximum height: 25.8 mm (1.0 inch) 3.5-inch secondary SATA hard disk
drive (installed in some models)
5 Bay 5 - Maximum height: 25.8 mm (1.0 inch) 3.5-inch primary SATA hard disk
drive
Figure 5. Drive bay locations
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