Lenovo 0809C6U User manual

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Note
Before using this information and the product it supports, be sure to read and understand the ThinkCentre Safety and
Warranty Guide and “Notices,” on page 75.
First Edition (August 2010)
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Contents
Important safety information ......v
Chapter 1. Product overview ......1
Features ................1
Specifications ..............4
Software overview ............4
Software provided with your Windows operating
system ...............4
Locations ...............7
Locating connectors, controls, and indicators on
the front of your computer ........7
Locating connectors and parts on the rear of your
computer ..............8
Locating components ..........10
Locating parts on the system board .....11
Locating internal drives .........12
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
Accessing the system board components and
drives ...............17
Installing or replacing a PCI card ......18
Installing or replacing a memory module . . . 20
Replacing the battery ..........22
Replacing the heat sink and fan assembly . . . 24
Replacing the microprocessor .......27
Replacing the power supply assembly....30
Replacing the optical drive ........35
Replacing the hard disk drive .......38
Replacing the front fan assembly ......41
Replacing the USB keyboard or mouse ....44
Completing the parts replacement ......44
Obtaining device drivers ..........45
Basic security features ...........45
Integrated cable lock ..........46
Padlock...............47
Password protection ..........47
Erasing a lost or forgotten password (clearing
CMOS) ...............47
Chapter 3. Recovery information . . . 49
Creating and using recovery media ......49
Creating recovery media .........49
Using recovery media ..........50
Performing backup and recovery operations . . . 51
Performing a backup operation .......51
Performing a recovery operation ......51
Using the Rescue and Recovery workspace ....52
Creating and using a rescue medium ......53
Creating a rescue medium ........53
Using a rescue medium .........54
Installing or reinstalling device drivers .....55
Solving recovery problems .........55
Chapter 4. Using the Setup Utility
program ..............57
Starting the Setup Utility program.......57
Viewing or changing settings ........57
Using passwords ............57
Password considerations .........58
Power-on password ..........58
Administrator password .........58
Setting, changing, or deleting a password . . . 58
Enabling or disabling a device ........59
Selecting a startup device..........59
Selecting a temporary startup device .....59
Viewing or changing the startup device sequence 60
Exiting the Setup Utility program .......60
Chapter 5. Updating system programs 61
Using system programs ..........61
Updating (flashing) the BIOS from a disc ....61
Updating (flashing) the BIOS from your operating
system ................62
Recovering from a POST and BIOS update failure 62
Chapter 6. Troubleshooting and
diagnostic programs.........65
Basic troubleshooting ...........65
Diagnostic programs ...........66
Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox .......66
PC-Doctor for Rescue and Recovery .....66
PC-Doctor for DOS ...........67
Cleaning an optical mouse .........68
Chapter 7. Getting information, help,
and service .............69
Information resources ...........69
Online Books folder ..........69
Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools ........69
ThinkVantage Productivity Center ......70
Lenovo Welcome ...........70
Access Help .............70
Safety and warranty ..........70
Lenovo Web site (http://www.lenovo.com). . . 71
Help and service ............71
Using the documentation and diagnostic
programs ..............71
Calling for service ...........71
Using other services ..........72
Purchasing additional services .......73
Appendix. Notices ..........75
Television output notice ..........76
© Copyright Lenovo 2010 iii
European conformance CE mark .......76
Trademarks ..............76
Index ...............77
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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 ThinkCentre 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 ThinkCentre 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
© Copyright Lenovo 2010 v
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Chapter 1. Product overview
This chapter provides information about the computer features, specifications,
preinstalled software programs, and locations of connectors, components, parts on
the system board, and internal drives.
This chapter contains the following topics:
v “Features”: This section provides information about the computer features.
v “Specifications” on page 4: This section lists the physical specifications for your
computer.
v “Software overview” on page 4: This section provides information about the
software programs provided with your computer.
v “Locations” on page 7: This section provides information to help you locate your
computer connectors, components, parts on the system board, 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 57.
Microprocessor
Your computer comes with one of the following microprocessors (internal cache
size varies by model type):
v Intel
®
Celeron
®
microprocessor
v Intel Celeron dual-core microprocessor
v Intel Core
2 Duo microprocessor
v Intel Core 2 Quad microprocessor
v Intel Pentium
®
dual-core microprocessor
Memory module(s)
v Supports up to two double data rate 3 dual inline memory modules (DDR3
DIMMs)
Internal drives
v Card reader (available in some models)
v Optical drive
v Serial Advanced Technology Attachment (SATA) hard disk drive
Video subsystem
v Integrated graphics card functioning through a Video Graphics Array (VGA)
connector
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v Peripheral Component Interconnect (PCI) Express x16 graphics card slot on the
system board for a discrete graphics card
Audio subsystem
v Integrated high-definition (HD) audio
v Headphone connector and microphone connector on the front panel
v Audio line-in connector, audio line-out connector, and microphone connector on
the rear panel
Connectivity
v 10/100/1000 Mbps integrated Ethernet controller
System management features
v Ability to store the power-on self-test (POST) hardware test results
v Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI)
v Automatic power-on startup
v Desktop Management Interface (DMI)
v Intel Trusted Execution Technology (Intel TXT)
v Preboot Execution Environment (PXE)
v System Management (SM) Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) and SM software
v Wake on LAN (WOL)
v Windows Management Instrumentation (WMI)
(WMI is the infrastructure for management data and operations on Windows
operating systems.)
Input/Output (I/O) features
v 9-pin serial port (one standard and one optional)
v Ethernet connector
v Six Universal Serial Bus (USB) connectors
(two USB connectors on the front panel and four USB connectors on the rear
panel)
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
(headphone connector and microphone connector)
v VGA monitor connector on the rear panel
For more information, refer to “Locating connectors, controls, and indicators on the
front of your computer” on page 7 and “Locating connectors and parts on the rear
of your computer” on page 8.
Expansion
v One hard disk drive bay
v One optical drive bay
v One PCI Express x1 card slot
v One PCI Express x16 graphics card slot
v One slim card reader drive bay
v Two PCI card slots
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Power supply
Your computer comes with one of the following power supplies:
v 240-watt universal input power supply
Security features
v A power-on password and an administrator password to deter unauthorized use
of your computer
v Computrace
v Cover presence switch (also called intrusion switch) (available in some models)
v Enabling or disabling SATA devices
v Enabling or disabling the serial port
v Enabling or disabling USB connectors
v Keyboard with fingerprint reader (shipped with some models)
v Startup sequence control
v Startup without keyboard or mouse
v Support for the addition of an integrated cable lock (Kensington lock. See
“Integrated cable lock” on page 46 for more information.)
v Support for the addition of a padlock (see “Padlock” on page 47 for more
information)
Preinstalled software programs
Your computer is preinstalled with some software programs to help you work
more easily and securely. For more information, see “Software overview” on page
4.
Preinstalled operating system
Your computer is preinstalled with one of the following operating systems:
v Microsoft
®
Windows
®
7
v Microsoft Windows Vista
®
v Microsoft Windows XP Professional
(preinstalled through downgrade rights in Windows 7 Professional or Windows
Vista Business)
Operating system(s), certified or tested for compatibility
1
(varies by model type)
v Linux
®
1. The operating system(s) 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
manual. This list is 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: 99 mm (3.9 inches)
Height: 335 mm (13.19 inches)
Depth: 382 mm (15.04 inches)
Weight
Maximum configuration as shipped: 6.6 kg (14.55 lbs)
Environment
Air temperature:
Operating: 10° to 35°C (50° to 95°F)
Non-operating: -40° to 60°C (-40° to 140°F)
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)
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
Software overview
The computer comes with a preinstalled operating system and several preinstalled
applications.
Software provided with your Windows operating system
This section provides information about the software provided with your Windows
operating system.
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
model type and preinstalled operating system.
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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.
ThinkVantage Productivity Center: The ThinkVantage Productivity Center
program guides you to a host of information sources and tools to help you set up,
understand, and maintain your computer, and enhance your computer
performance. For more information, see “ThinkVantage Productivity Center” on
page 70.
Note: The ThinkVantage Productivity Center program is only available on
computers preinstalled with the Windows Vista operating system or the
Windows XP operating system from Lenovo.
Lenovo Welcome: The Lenovo Welcome program introduces some innovative
built-in features of Lenovo to you and guides you through some 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.
Product Recovery: The Product Recovery program enables you to restore the
contents of the hard disk drive to the factory default settings.
ThinkVantage Rescue and Recovery: The ThinkVantage Rescue and Recovery
®
(RnR) program is a one button recovery and restore solution that includes a set of
self-recovery tools to help you diagnose computer problems, get help, and recover
from system crashes, even if you cannot start the Windows operating system.
Password Manager: The Password Manager program automatically captures and
fills in authentication information for Windows applications and Web sites.
Note: The Password Manager program is only available on computers preinstalled
with the Windows 7 operating system from Lenovo.
ThinkVantage Client Security Solution: The ThinkVantage Client Security
Solution (CSS) program helps you protect your information, including vital
security information like passwords, encryption keys, and electronic credentials,
while guarding against unauthorized user access to data.
Note: The ThinkVantage Client Security Solution program is only available on
computers preinstalled with the Windows Vista operating system or the
Windows XP operating system from Lenovo.
Power Manager: The Power Manager program provides convenient, flexible, and
complete power management for your ThinkCentre
®
computer. By using the Power
Manager program, you can adjust your power settings to achieve the best balance
between system performance and power saving.
ThinkVantage System Update: The ThinkVantage System Update (TVSU)
program helps you keep the software on your computer up-to-date by
downloading and installing software packages (ThinkVantage applications, device
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drivers, BIOS updates, and other third party applications). Some examples of
software that you should keep updated are programs provided by Lenovo, such as
the Rescue and Recovery program and the ThinkVantage Productivity Center
program.
Fingerprint Software: The integrated fingerprint reader provided on some
keyboards works with the Fingerprint Software program to enable you to enroll
your fingerprint and associate it with your Windows password. As a result,
fingerprint authentication can replace your password and enable simple and secure
user access. A fingerprint reader keyboard is available with certain 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. For more information, see “Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox” on page 66.
PC-Doctor for Rescue and Recovery
The PC-Doctor for Rescue and Recovery diagnostic program is preinstalled on
your ThinkCentre computer as part of the Rescue and Recovery workspace to help
you diagnose hardware problems. It can also report operating-system-controlled
settings that interfere with the correct operation of your system. Use the PC-Doctor
for Rescue and Recovery diagnostic program if you are unable to start the
Windows operating system. For more information, see “PC-Doctor for Rescue and
Recovery” on page 66.
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 and
viewing the publications.
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
computer with a free 30-day subscription. After 30 days, you must renew the
license to continue receiving the antivirus software updates.
For more information about how to use your antivirus software, refer to the help
system of your antivirus software.
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Locations
This section provides information to help you locate your computer connectors,
components, parts on the system board, and internal drives.
Locating connectors, controls, and indicators on the front of
your computer
Figure 1 shows the locations of the connectors, controls, and indicators on the front
of your computer.
1 Optical drive eject/close button 5 USB connector
2 Power switch 6 Microphone connector
3 Hard disk drive activity indicator 7 Headphone connector
4 Power indicator 8 USB connector
Figure 1. Front connector, control, and indicator locations
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Locating connectors and parts on the rear of your computer
Figure 2 shows the locations of the connectors and parts 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 7 Audio line-in connector
2 Serial port 8 PCI Express x16 graphics card slot
3 VGA monitor connector 9 PCI Express x1 card slot
4 USB connectors (4) 10 PCI card slots (2)
5 Microphone connector 11 Ethernet connector
6 Audio line-out connector 12 Personal System/2
®
(PS/2
®
) keyboard and
mouse connector (available on some models)
Figure 2. Rear connector and part 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, the
audio line-in connector on a stereo system, or other external
recording devices.
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.
USB connector Used to attach a device that uses a USB connector, such as a
USB keyboard, a USB mouse, a USB scanner, or a USB printer.
If the USB connectors on your computer are not enough for
you to connect all your 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 and gain access to the inside of the computer, see
“Removing the computer cover” on page 14.
1 Heat sink and fan assembly 6 Front bezel
2 Power supply assembly 7 Front fan assembly
3 Memory modules (2) 8 Hard disk drive
4 Optical drive 9 PCI card (available in some models)
5 Front USB and audio assembly 10 Heat sink fan duct
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 Microprocessor 12 Front panel connector
2 Microprocessor fan connector 13 USB connectors (2)
3 Memory slots (2) 14 Serial (COM 2) connector
4 Thermal sensor connector 15 Front audio connector
5 24-pin power connector 16 Internal speaker connector
6 Parallel connector 17 PCI card slots (2)
7 Battery 18 PCI Express x1 card slot
8 Cover presence switch connector
(Intrusion switch connector) (available in
some models)
19 PCI Express x16 graphics card slot
9 SATA connectors (3) 20 System fan connector
10 Clear CMOS (Complementary Metal
Oxide Semiconductor) /Recovery jumper
21 4-pin power connector
11 Power fan connector 22 PS/2 keyboard and mouse connector
Figure 4. System board part locations
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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. Internal drives are installed in bays. In this
manual, the bays are referred to as bay 1, bay 2, and so on.
When installing or replacing an internal drive, it is important to note the type and
size of the drive that you can install or replace in each bay and correctly connect
the cables to the drive installed. Refer to the appropriate section in Chapter 2,
“Installing or replacing hardware,” on page 13 for instructions on how to install or
replace internal drives for your computer.
Figure 5 shows the locations of the drive bays in your computer.
1 Bay 1 - Optical drive bay (with an optical drive installed)
2 Bay 2 - Slim card reader drive bay
3 Bay3-SATAharddisk drive bay
Figure 5. Drive bay locations
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