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ThinkCentre
User Guide
ThinkCentre
User Guide
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 67.
First Edition (March 2009)
© Copyright Lenovo 2009. All rights reserved.
LENOVO products, data, computer software, and services have been developed exclusively at private expense and
are sold to governmental entities as commercial items as defined by 48 C.F.R. 2.101 with limited and restricted
rights to use, reproduction and disclosure.
LIMITED AND RESTRICTED RIGHTS NOTICE: If products, data, computer software, or services are delivered
pursuant a General Services Administration ″GSA″ contract, use, reproduction, or disclosure is subject to restrictions
set forth in Contract No. GS-35F-05925.
Contents
Important safety information . . . . . .v
Chapter 1. Product overview . . . . . .1
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Software overview . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Software provided with your Windows operating
system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Locations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Locating connectors on the front of your computer 6
Locating connectors on the rear of your computer 7
Locating components . . . . . . . . . .9
Locating parts on the system board . . . . .10
Chapter 2. Installing options and
replacing hardware . . . . . . . . .11
Handling static-sensitive devices . . . . . . .11
Installing options and replacing hardware . . . .11
Installing external options . . . . . . . .12
Opening the computer cover . . . . . . .12
Accessing the system board components and
drives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Installing or replacing a memory module . . .14
Installing or replacing an adapter card . . . .16
Installing internal drives . . . . . . . . .18
Replacing the hard disk drive . . . . . . .21
Replacing the optical drive . . . . . . . .24
Replacing the battery . . . . . . . . . .26
Replacing the power supply assembly . . . .28
Replacing the heat sink and fan assembly . . .30
Replacing the microprocessor . . . . . . .32
Replacing the keyboard . . . . . . . . .35
Replacing the mouse . . . . . . . . . .35
Completing the parts replacement . . . . . .36
Installing security features . . . . . . . . .37
Integrated cable lock . . . . . . . . . .38
Password protection . . . . . . . . . .38
Erasing lost or forgotten passwords (clearing
CMOS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
Chapter 3. Recovery information . . .41
Creating and using Product Recovery discs . . . .41
Performing backup and recovery operations . . .42
Using the Rescue and Recovery workspace . . . .43
Creating and using rescue media . . . . . . .44
Creating and using a Recovery Repair diskette . .45
Recovering or installing device drivers . . . . .46
Setting a rescue device in the startup sequence . .47
Solving recovery problems . . . . . . . . .47
Chapter 4. Using the Setup Utility . . .49
Starting the Setup Utility program . . . . . . .49
Viewing and changing settings . . . . . . . .49
Using passwords . . . . . . . . . . . .49
Password considerations . . . . . . . . .50
Power-On Password . . . . . . . . . .50
Privileged Access Password . . . . . . . .50
Setting, changing, and deleting a password . . .50
Enabling or disabling a device . . . . . . . .50
Selecting a startup device . . . . . . . . . .51
Selecting a temporary startup device . . . . .51
Selecting or changing the startup device sequence 52
Advanced settings . . . . . . . . . . . .52
Exiting from the Setup Utility program . . . . .52
Chapter 5. Updating system programs 53
Using system programs . . . . . . . . . .53
Updating (flashing) BIOS from a disc . . . . . .53
Updating (flashing) BIOS from your operating
system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54
Recovering from a POST/BIOS update failure . . .54
Chapter 6. Troubleshooting and
diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . .57
Basic troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . .57
Diagnostic programs . . . . . . . . . . .58
Lenovo System Toolbox . . . . . . . . .59
PC-Doctor for Windows PE . . . . . . . .59
PC-Doctor for DOS . . . . . . . . . . .60
Cleaning the mouse . . . . . . . . . . .60
Optical mouse . . . . . . . . . . . .60
Non-optical mouse . . . . . . . . . . .61
Chapter 7. Getting information, help,
and service . . . . . . . . . . . . .63
Information resources . . . . . . . . . . .63
Online Books folder . . . . . . . . . .63
ThinkVantage Productivity Center . . . . . .63
Lenovo Welcome . . . . . . . . . . .64
Access Help . . . . . . . . . . . . .64
Safety and Warranty . . . . . . . . . .64
Lenovo Web site (http://www.lenovo.com) . . .64
Help and service . . . . . . . . . . . .65
Using the documentation and diagnostic
programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65
Calling for service . . . . . . . . . . .65
Using other services . . . . . . . . . .66
Purchasing additional services . . . . . . .66
Appendix. Notices . . . . . . . . . .67
Television output notice . . . . . . . . . .68
Trademarks . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69
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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 2009 v
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Chapter 1. Product overview
This chapter provides an introduction to the features and options that are available
for your computer. You can expand the capabilities of your computer by adding
memory modules, drives, or adapter cards. When installing or replacing an option,
use these instructions along with the instructions that come with the option.
Important: Before you install or replace any option, be sure to read and
understand the “Important safety information” first. These precautions
and guidelines will help you work safely.
Note:
Use only computer parts provided by Lenovo.
Features
This section provides an overview of the computer features and preinstalled
software.
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,” on page 49.
Microprocessor
v Intel
®
Celeron
®
processor
v Intel Celeron dual-core processor
v Intel Pentium
®
dual-core processor
v Intel Core
™
2 Duo processor
v Intel Core 2 Quad processor
v Internal cache (size varies by model type)
Memory
v Supports up to two DDR2 DIMMs
(double data rate 2 dual inline memory modules)
v Flash memory for system programs (varies by model type)
Internal
drives
v Card reader (some models)
v Optical drive
v Serial Advanced Technology Attachment (SATA) internal hard disk drive
Video
subsystem
v Integrated graphics for a Video Graphics Array (VGA) connector
v Intel Graphics Media Accelerator X4500
v PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) Express (x16) graphics slot on the
system board for discrete graphics card
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Audio subsystem
v Audio line-in connector, audio line-out connector, and microphone connector on
the rear panel
v Integrated high-definition (HD) audio with RTL ALC662 Audio Codec
v Microphone connector and headphone connector on the front panel
v Mono internal speaker (some models)
Connectivity
v 10/100/1000 Mbps integrated Ethernet controller
v PCI V.90 Data/Fax modem (some models)
System
management features
v Ability to store power-on self-test (POST) hardware test results
v Automatic power-on startup
v Preboot Execution Environment (PXE)
v Remote Administration
v System Management (SM) 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)
Input/Output
features
v 9-pin serial port (one standard and one optional)
v Ethernet connector
v One 25-pin Extended Capabilities Port (ECP)/Extended Parallel Port (EPP)
v Six USB connectors (two on the front panel and four on the rear panel)
v Standard keyboard connector
v Standard mouse connector
v Three audio connectors (audio line-in, audio line-out, and microphone) on the
rear panel
v Two audio connectors (microphone and headphone) on the front panel
v VGA monitor connector
Expansion
v One card reader
v One hard disk drive bay
v One optical drive bay
v One PCI 32-bit adapter card slot
v One PCI Express x16 graphics adapter card slot
Power
v 280-watt auto-sensing power supply
v Automatic 50/60 Hz input frequency switching
v Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) support
Security
features
v Computrace
v Cover presence switch (also called intrusion switch, some models)
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v Diskette drive and hard disk drive I/O control
v Hard disk drive password
v Power-On Password (POP) and Privileged Access Password (PAP) for BIOS
access
v Support for the addition of an integrated cable lock (Kensington lock)
v Keyboard with fingerprint reader (some models, see the ThinkVantage
®
Productivity Center program for more information)
v USB switch on/off
v Startup sequence control
v Startup without diskette drive, keyboard, or mouse
v Serial and parallel port I/O control
Preinstalled
software
Your computer might come with preinstalled software. If it does, an operating
system, device drivers to support built-in features, and other support programs are
included.
Operating system, preinstalled
Microsoft
®
Windows Vista
®
Note: The Windows Vista operating system might not be available or supported in
all countries or regions.
Operating systems, certified or tested for compatibility
1
(varies by model type)
v Linux
®
v Microsoft Windows
®
XP
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.
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Specifications
This section lists the physical specifications for your computer.
Dimensions
Width: 317 mm (12.48 inches)
Height: 99 mm (3.90 inches)
Depth: 355 mm (13.98 inches)
Weight
Maximum configuration as shipped: 7.5 kg (16.53 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: 10% to 80% (10% per hour, non condensing)
Non-operating: 10% to 90% (10% per hour, 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 switch setting: 115 V AC
High range:
Minimum: 200 V AC
Maximum: 240 V AC
Input frequency range: 50 to 60 Hz
Voltage switch setting: 230 V AC
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Software overview
The computer is manufactured with a preinstalled operating system, Windows
Vista, and several preloaded applications.
Software provided with your Windows operating system
This section describes the Windows applications included with your computer.
Software provided by Lenovo
The following software applications are provided by Lenovo to help you improve
productivity and reduce the cost associated with maintaining your computer.
Software provided with your computer might vary depending on your model.
ThinkVantage Productivity Center: The ThinkVantage Productivity Center
program guides you to a host of information and tools to help you set up,
understand, maintain, and enhance your computer.
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 users diagnose computer problems, get help, and
recover from system crashes quickly, even if the primary operating system will not
start.
ThinkVantage Client Security Solution: The ThinkVantage Client Security
Solution (CSS) is available on select Lenovo computers. It helps protect your
information, including vital security information like passwords, encryption keys,
and electronic credentials, while guarding against unauthorized user access to data.
ThinkVantage System Update: ThinkVantage System Update (TVSU) is a
software application that helps you keep the software on your system up-to-date,
by downloading and installing software packages (TVT applications, device
drivers, BIOS flashes, 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 Productivity Center program.
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 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 59 for more
information.
PC-Doctor for Windows PE
The PC-Doctor for Windows PE 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 PC-Doctor for Windows PE if you
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are unable to start the Windows operating system or if Lenovo System Toolbox has
not been successful in isolating a possible problem. See “PC-Doctor for DOS” on
page 60 for more information.
Adobe Reader
Adobe Reader is a tool used to view, print, and search PDF documents.
See “Online Books folder” on page 63 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.
For more information about updating your antivirus software, refer to the Access
Help online help system. See “Access Help” on page 64 for instructions on how to
open the online help system.
Locations
Locating connectors on the front of your computer
Figure 1 shows the location of the connectors on the front of your computer.
Note: Not all computer models have the following connectors.
1 USB connector 3 Headphone connector
2 Microphone 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 location 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 Serial port (some models) 8 USB connectors (4)
2 Power cord connector 9 Ethernet connector
3 Standard mouse connector 10 Microphone connector
4 Standard keyboard connector 11 Audio line-out connector
5 Serial port 12 Audio line-in connector
6 Parallel port 13 PCI Express x16 graphics adapter card slot
7 VGA monitor connector 14 PCI adapter card slot
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.
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.
Parallel port Used to attach a parallel printer, a parallel scanner, or other
devices that use a 25-pin parallel port.
Serial port Used to attach an external modem, a serial printer, or other
devices that use a 9-pin serial port.
Standard keyboard
connector
Used to attach a keyboard that uses a standard keyboard
connector.
Standard mouse connector Used to attach a mouse, a trackball, or other pointing devices
that use a standard mouse connector.
USB connector Used to attach a device that requires a Universal Serial Bus
(USB) connector, such as a USB keyboard, a USB mouse, a USB
scanner or a USB printer. If you have more than six 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
To open the computer cover, see “Opening the computer cover” on page 12.
Figure 3 shows the location of the various components in your computer.
1 Hard disk drive 4 Optical drive
2 Microprocessor, heat sink and fan
assembly
5 Memory slots (2)
3 Internal speaker (some models) 6 Power supply assembly
Figure 3. Component locations
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Locating parts on the system board
Figure 4 shows the location of the parts on the system board.
1 PCI adapter card slot 11 Memory slots (2)
2 PCI Express x16 graphics adapter
card slot
12 Front USB connectors (2)
3 Internal speaker connector 13 Serial (COM 2) connector
4 Battery 14 Power fan connector
5 Microprocessor fan connector 15 24-pin power connector
6 Thermal sensor connector 16 SATA connectors (2)
7 Cover presence (Intrusion) switch
connector
17 Clear CMOS (Complementary Metal Oxide
Semiconductor)/Recovery jumper
8 Microprocessor 18 Front audio connector
9 4-pin power connector 19 System fan connector
10 Front panel connector
Figure 4. System board parts locations
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Chapter 2. Installing options and replacing hardware
This chapter provides instructions for installing options and replacing hardware for
your computer. You can expand the capabilities of your computer by adding
memory modules, adapter cards, or drives. When installing or replacing an option,
use these instructions along with the instructions that come with the option.
Handling static-sensitive devices
Do not open the static-protective package containing the new part until the
defective part has been removed from the computer and you are ready to install
the new part. Static electricity, although harmless to you, can seriously damage
computer components and parts.
When you handle parts and other computer components, take these precautions to
avoid static-electricity damage:
v Limit your movement. Movement can cause static electricity to build up around
you.
v Always handle parts and other computer components carefully. Handle adapter
cards, memory modules, system boards, and microprocessors by the edges.
Never touch any exposed circuitry.
v Prevent others from touching the parts and other computer components.
v Before you replace a new part, touch the static-protective package containing the
part to a metal expansion-slot cover or other unpainted metal surface on the
computer for at least two seconds. This reduces static electricity in the package
and your body.
v When possible, remove the new part from the static-protective packaging, and
install it directly in the computer without setting the part down. When this is
not possible, place the static-protective package that the part came in on a
smooth, level surface and place the part on it.
v Do not place the part on the computer cover or other metal surface.
Installing options and replacing hardware
This section provides introductions for installing options and replacing hardware
for your computer. When installing or replacing an option, use these instructions
along with the instructions that come with the option.
Attention
Do not open your computer or attempt any repair before reading and understanding the
“Important safety information” in the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide that came with
your computer. To obtain a copy of the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide, go to:
http://www.lenovo.com/support
Note: Use only computer parts provided by Lenovo.
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Installing external options
External speakers, a printer, or a scanner can be connected to your computer. For
some external options, you must install additional software in addition to making
the physical connection. When installing an external option, see “Locating
connectors on the front of your computer” on page 6 and “Locating connectors on
the rear of your computer” on page 7 to identify the required connector, and then
use the instructions that come with the option to help you make the connection
and install any software or device drivers that are required for the option.
Opening the computer cover
CAUTION:
Turn off the computer and wait 3 to 5 minutes to let the computer cool before
opening the computer cover.
Important
Be sure to read and understand “Handling static-sensitive devices” on page
11 before opening the computer cover.
To open the computer cover:
1. Remove any media from the drives, shut down your operating system, and
turn off all attached devices and the computer.
2. Unplug all power cords from electrical outlets.
3. Disconnect the cables attached to the computer. This includes power cords,
input/output (I/O) cables, and any other cables that are connected to the
computer. See “Locating connectors on the front of your computer” on page 6
and “Locating connectors on the rear of your computer” on page 7.
4. Remove any locking devices, such as a cable lock that secures the computer
cover.
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