Lenovo 7359 - ThinkCentre M58 - 2 GB RAM User manual

Type
User manual
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 77.
Second Edition (May 2009)
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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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .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
Chapter 2. Installing options and
replacing hardware . . . . . . . . .13
Handling static-sensitive devices . . . . . . .13
Installing options and replacing hardware . . . .13
Installing external options . . . . . . . .14
Removing the computer cover . . . . . . .14
Removing and installing the front bezel . . . .15
Installing internal options . . . . . . . .16
Replacing the battery . . . . . . . . . .26
Replacing the power supply assembly . . . .27
Replacing the heat sink and fan assembly . . .28
Replacing the primary hard disk drive . . . .30
Replacing the secondary hard disk drive . . .32
Replacing the optical drive . . . . . . . .35
Replacing the diskette drive . . . . . . . .37
Replacing the front fan assembly . . . . . .39
Replacing the rear fan assembly . . . . . .40
Replacing the internal speaker . . . . . . .42
Replacing the keyboard . . . . . . . . .44
Replacing the mouse . . . . . . . . . .45
Completing the parts replacement . . . . . .45
Installing security features . . . . . . . . .46
Integrated cable lock . . . . . . . . . .47
Padlock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48
Password protection . . . . . . . . . .48
Erasing lost or forgotten passwords (clearing
CMOS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48
Chapter 3. Recovery information . . .51
Creating and using Product Recovery discs . . . .51
Performing backup and recovery operations . . .52
Using the Rescue and Recovery workspace . . . .53
Creating and using rescue media . . . . . . .54
Creating and using a Recovery Repair diskette . .55
Recovering or installing device drivers . . . . .56
Setting a rescue device in the startup sequence . .57
Solving recovery problems . . . . . . . . .57
Chapter 4. Using the Setup Utility . . .59
Starting the Setup Utility program . . . . . . .59
Viewing and changing settings . . . . . . . .59
Using passwords . . . . . . . . . . . .59
Password considerations . . . . . . . . .60
Power-On Password . . . . . . . . . .60
Privileged Access Password . . . . . . . .60
Hard Disk User Password . . . . . . . .60
Setting, changing, and deleting a password . . .60
Enabling or disabling a device . . . . . . . .61
Selecting a startup device . . . . . . . . . .61
Selecting a temporary startup device . . . . .61
Selecting or changing the startup device sequence 62
Advanced settings . . . . . . . . . . . .62
Exiting from the Setup Utility program . . . . .62
Chapter 5. Updating system programs 63
Using system programs . . . . . . . . . .63
Updating (flashing) BIOS from a disc . . . . . .63
Updating (flashing) BIOS from your operating
system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64
Recovering from a POST/BIOS update failure . . .64
Chapter 6. Troubleshooting and
diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . .67
Basic troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . .67
Diagnostic programs . . . . . . . . . . .69
Lenovo System Toolbox . . . . . . . . .69
PC-Doctor for Windows PE . . . . . . . .69
PC-Doctor for DOS . . . . . . . . . . .70
Cleaning the mouse . . . . . . . . . . .70
Optical mouse . . . . . . . . . . . .70
Non-optical mouse . . . . . . . . . . .71
Chapter 7. Getting information, help,
and service . . . . . . . . . . . . .73
Information resources . . . . . . . . . . .73
Online Books folder . . . . . . . . . .73
ThinkVantage Productivity Center . . . . . .73
Lenovo Welcome . . . . . . . . . . .74
Access Help . . . . . . . . . . . . .74
Safety and Warranty . . . . . . . . . .74
Lenovo Web site (http://www.lenovo.com) . . .74
Help and service . . . . . . . . . . . .75
Using the documentation and diagnostic
programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75
Calling for service . . . . . . . . . . .75
Using other services . . . . . . . . . .76
Purchasing additional services . . . . . . .76
Appendix. Notices . . . . . . . . . .77
Television output notice . . . . . . . . . .78
Trademarks . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79
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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
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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 59.
Microprocessor
v Intel
®
Celeron
®
processor
v Intel Core
2 Duo processor
v Intel Core 2 Quad processor
v Intel Pentium
®
dual-core processor
v Internal cache (size varies by model type)
Memory
v Supports up to four DDR3 DIMMs
(double data rate 3 dual inline memory modules)
v Flash memory for system programs (varies by model type)
Internal
drives
v Diskette drive (some models)
v Optical drive
v Serial Advanced Technology Attachment (SATA) internal hard disk drive (some
models)
v Solid State Drive (SSD) (some models)
Video
subsystem
v Integrated graphics for a VGA (Video Graphics Array) connector and
DisplayPort connector
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 High Definition (HD) with ADI 1882 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 ASF 2.0 (Alert Standard Format)
v Intel Active Management Technology (AMT) (some models)
v Intel matrix storage manager
v Preboot Execution Environment (PXE) and Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol
(DHCP)
v Remote Administration
v Secure Managed Client (SMC) (some models)
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 Eight USB connectors (two on the front panel and six on the rear panel)
v Ethernet connector
v One DisplayPort connector
v Standard keyboard connector (some models)
v Standard mouse connector (some models)
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 diskette drive bay
v Two hard disk drive bays (one standard and one optional)
v Two optical drive bays
v Two 32-bit PCI adapter card slots
v One PCI Express x1 adapter card slot
v One PCI Express x16 graphic adapter card slot
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Power
v 280-watt auto-sensing power supply (some models)
v 280-watt power supply with manual voltage-selection switch (some models)
v 320-watt auto-sensing power supply (some models)
v 450-watt auto-sensing power supply (some models)
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)
v Diskette drive and hard disk drive I/O control
v Hard Disk User Password
v Keyboard with fingerprint reader (some models, see the ThinkVantage
®
Productivity Center program for more information)
v Power-On Password (POP) and Privileged Access Password (PAP) for BIOS
access
v Serial and parallel port I/O control
v Startup sequence control
v Startup without diskette drive, keyboard, or mouse
v Support for the addition of an integrated cable lock (Kensington lock)
v Trusted Platform Module (TPM)
v Unattended start mode
v USB individual switch on/off
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
®
Notes:
1. Computer models without an internal hard disk drive do not have an operating
system preinstalled.
2. 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: 175 mm (6.89 inches)
Height: 402 mm (15.83 inches)
Depth: 440 mm (17.32 inches)
Weight
Maximum configuration as shipped: 11 kg (24.25 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-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
This section describes the software preinstalled on the computers that have an
internal hard disk drive and an operating system from Lenovo.
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) program 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: The ThinkVantage System Update (TVSU)
program 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.
ThinkVantage Power Manager: The ThinkVantage Power Manager program
provides convenient, flexible, and complete power management for your
ThinkCentre
®
computer. By using the ThinkVantage Power Manager program, you
can adjust your power settings to achieve the best balance between system
performance and power saving.
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 69 for more
information.
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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 the PC-Doctor for Windows PE if
you are unable to start the Windows operating system or if the Lenovo System
Toolbox has not been successful in isolating a possible problem. See “PC-Doctor for
DOS” on page 70 for more information.
Adobe Reader
The Adobe Reader is a tool used to view, print, and search PDF documents.
See “Online Books folder” on page 73 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 74 for instructions on how to
open the online help system.
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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 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 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 Voltage-selection switch (some
models)
10 USB connectors (2)
2 Power cord connector 11 Microphone connector
3 Standard mouse connector 12 Audio line-out connector
4 Standard keyboard connector 13 Audio line-in connector
5 VGA monitor connector 14 PCI Express x16 graphics adapter card slot
6 Serial port 15 PCI Express x1 adapter card slot
7 DisplayPort connector 16 PCI adapter card slots (2)
8 USB connectors (4) 17 Second serial port (some models)
9 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.
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.
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 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
To remove the computer cover, see “Removing the computer cover” on page 14.
Figure 3 shows the location of the various components in your computer.
1 Microprocessor, heat sink, and heat
sink fan assembly
6 PCI Express x16 graphics adapter card slot
2 Memory slots (4) 7 Cover presence switch (also called Intrusion
switch) (some models)
3 PCI Express x1 adapter card slot 8 Rear system fan assembly
4 PCI adapter card 9 Power supply assembly
5 PCI adapter card slot
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 Microprocessor 15 Front USB connector 1
2 Microprocessor fan connector 16 Front USB connector 2
3 Memory slot 1 17 Clear CMOS (Complementary Metal Oxide
Semiconductor)/Recovery jumper
4 Memory slot 2 18 Serial (COM2) connector
5 Memory slot 3 19 Front audio connector
6 Memory slot 4 20 Internal speaker connector
7 24-pin power connector 21 PCI adapter card slots (2)
8 Thermal sensor connector 22 Cover presence switch (also called Intrusion
switch) connector
9 Diskette drive connector 23 PCI Express x1 adapter card slot
10 SATA connectors (3) 24 PCI Express x16 graphics adapter card slot
11 Parallel (LPT) connector 25 Battery
12 Power fan connector 26 System fan connector
13 eSATA connector 27 4-pin power connector
14 Front panel connector
Figure 4. System board parts locations
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