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Us er Gu i d e Ty p e s 81 2 9 , 81 3 2 , 81 3 3 Ty p e s 8 1 34 , 8 1 35, 81 3 6 ThinkCentre ...
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Us er Gu i d e Ty p e s 81 2 9 , 81 3 2 , 81 3 3 Ty p e s 8 1 34 , 8 1 35, 81 3 6 ...
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Note Before using this information and the pr oduct it supports, be sure to read the “Important safety information” on page v and Appendix D, “Notices,” on page 41. Third Edition (October 2005) © Copyright Lenovo 2005. Portions © Copyright International Business Machines Corporation 2005. All rights reserved. U.S. GOVERNMENT USERS – RES ...
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Contents Important safety information . . . . . .v Conditions that requir e immediate action . . . . .v General safety guidelines . . . . . . . . . .v i Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .v i Power cords and power adapters . . . . . . vii Extension cords and r elated devices . . . . . vii Plugs and outlets . . . . . . . . . . . viii Batteries . . ...
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Important safety information Note Please read important safety information first. This information can help you safely use your ThinkCentre ® or ThinkPad ® personal computer . Follow and retain all information included with your computer . The information in this document does not alter the terms of your purchase agreement or the Lenovo ™ State ...
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speak to the Customer Support Center for further guidance. See “Information resources” on page xiii for more information. v Power cords, plugs, power adapters, extension cor ds, surge pr otectors, or power supplies that are cracked, br oken or damaged. v Signs of overheating, smoke, sparks or fir e. v Damage to a battery (such as cracks, dents, ...
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Danger Hazardous moving parts. Keep fingers and other body parts away . Attention Before replacing any CRUs, turn off the computer and wait three to five minutes to let the computer cool before opening the cover . Power cords and power adapters Use only the power cords and power adapters supplied by the pr oduct manufacturer . Never wrap a power co ...
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product. Never overload these devices. If power strips ar e used, the load should not exceed the power strip input rating. Consult an electrician for more information if you have questions about power loads, power requir ements, and input ratings. Plugs and outlets If a receptacle (power outlet) that you intend to use with your computer equipment a ...
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Heat and product ventilation Computers generate heat when turned on and when batteries are char ging. Notebook PCs can generate a significant amount of heat due to their compact size. Always follow these basic precautions: v Do not leave the base of your computer in contact with your lap or any part of your body for an extended period when the comp ...
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v Check CD/DVD discs for cracks before each use. Do not use cracked or damaged discs Additional safety information Danger Electrical current from power , telephone, and communication cables is hazardous. To avoid a shock hazard: v Do not connect or disconnect any cables or perform installation, maintenance, or reconfiguration of this product during ...
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Modem safety information Caution To reduce the risk of fire, use only No. 26 AW G or larger telecommunication line cord. To reduce the risk of fir e, electrical shock, or injury when using telephone equipment, always follow basic safety precautions, such as: v Never install telephone wiring during a lightning storm. v Never install telephone jacks ...
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Power supply statement Never remove the cover on a power supply or any part that has the following label attached. Hazardous voltage, curr ent, and energy levels ar e present inside any component that has this label attached. There ar e no serviceable parts inside these components. If you suspect a problem with one of these parts, contact a service ...
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Overview Thank you for selecting this computer . Y our computer incorporates many of the latest advances in computer technology and can be upgraded as your needs change. Adding hardwar e options to your computer is an easy way to increase its capabilities. Instructions for installing external and internal options are included in this publication. W ...
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Chapter 1. Installing options ThinkCentre This chapter provides an intr oduction to the features and options that ar e available for your computer . Yo u can expand the capabilities of your computer by adding memory , adapters, or drives. When installing an option, use these instructions along with the instructions that come with the option. Note: ...
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Memory v Support for four double data rate 2 (DDR2) dual inline memory modules (DIMMs) v 512 KB flash memory for system programs Internal drives v 3.5-inch, 1.44 MB diskette drive v Serial Advanced T echnology Attachment ( S ATA ) internal har d disk drive v EIDE CD drive or DVD drive (some models) V ideo subsystem v An integrated graphics controll ...
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Expansion v Four drive bays v Tw o 32-bit peripheral component inter connect (PCI) adapter connectors v One PCI Express (x1) adapter connector v One PCI Express (x16) graphics adapter connector (some models) Power v 310 W power supply with manual voltage selection switch v Automatic 50/60 Hz input frequency switching v Advanced Power Management sup ...
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Specifications This section lists the physical specifications for your computer . Dimensions Height: 146 mm (5.7 in.) W idth: 442 mm (17.4 in.) Depth: 401 mm (15.8 in) W eight Minimum configuration as shipped: 24 lb (1 1 kg) Maximum configuration: 31 lb (14 kg) Environment Air temperature: System on: 10° to 35°C (50° to 95° F) System off: 10° ...
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A vailable options The following are some available options: v External options – Parallel port devices, such as printers and external drives – Serial port devices, such as external modems and digital cameras – Audio devices, such as external speakers for the sound system – USB devices, such as printers, joysticks, and scanners – Security ...
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Handling static-sensitive devices Static electricity , although harmless to you, can seriously damage computer components and options. When you add an option, do not open the static-protective package containing the option until you are instr ucted to do so. When you handle options and other computer components, take these precautions to avoid stat ...
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Locating the connectors on the front of your computer The following illustration shows the locations of the connectors on the front of the computer . Note: Not all computer models will have the following connectors. ThinkCentre 1 3 9 4 1 IEEE 1394 connector 4 Microphone connector 2 USB connector 5 Headphone connector 3 ...
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Locating the connectors on the rear of your computer The following illustration shows the locations of the connectors on the rear of the computer . 1 PCI Express (x1) adapter connector 10 Diagnostic LEDs 2 PCI adapter connectors 11 Power connector 3 PCI Express (x16) graphics adapter connector (some models) 12 Au ...
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Connector Description Audio line in connector Used to receive audio signals fr om 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 f ...
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Removing the cover Important: Read “Important safety information” on page v and “Handling static-sensitive devices” on page 6 before r emoving the cover . To remove the cover: 1. Shut down your operating system, remove any media (diskettes, CDs, or tapes) from the drives, and turn of f all attached devices and the computer . 2. Unplug all p ...
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Locating components The following illustration will help you locate the various components in your computer . * XXX XX X X X X * *X X XX X XX X X* 1 Power supply 5 PCI Express (x1) adapter connector 2 Memory modules 6 Battery 3 PCI Express (x16) graphics adapter connector (some models) 7 Micropr ocessor and heat ...
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The following illustration shows the locations of parts on the system board. 1 Speaker connector 12 PCI adapter connector 1 2 Memory connector 4 13 PCI adapter connector 2 3 Memory connector 3 14 Serial connector 4 Memory connector 2 15 PCI Express (x1) adapter connector 5 Memory connector 1 ...
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2. Yo u might have to remove an adapter to gain access to the memory connector . See “Installing adapters” on page 14. 3. Rotate the drive bay assembly upward to gain access to the system boar d. *XXXXXXXXX* *XXXXXXXXX* 4. Locate the memory connectors. See “Identifying parts on the system board” on page 11 . 5. Open the retaining clips. 6. ...
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What to do next: v To work with another option, go to the appropriate section. v To complete the installation, go to “Replacing the cover and connecting the cables” on page 23. Installing adapters This section provides information and instr uctions for installing and removing adapters. Y our computer has two expansion slots for PCI adapters, on ...
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3. Open the adapter-slot-cover latch and r emove the slot cover for the appropriate expansion connector . *XXXXXXXXX* *XXXXXXXXX* 4. Remove the adapter from its static-pr otective package. 5. Install the adapter into the appropriate connector on the system boar d. 6. Close the adapter-slot-cover latch. *XXXXXXXXX* *XXXXXXXXX* What to do next: v To ...
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Installing internal drives This section provides information and instr uctions for installing and removing internal drives. Internal drives are devices that your computer uses to r ead and store data. Yo u can add drives to your computer to increase storage capacity and to enable your computer to read other types of media. Some of the dif ferent dr ...
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The following illustration shows the locations of the drive bays. The following list describes some of the drives that you can install in each bay and their height requir ements: 1 Bay 1 - Maximum height: 25.8 mm (1.0 in.) 3.5-inch diskette drive (preinstalled) 2 Bay 2 - Maximum height: 43.0 mm (1.7 in.) Optical drive such as CD drive o ...
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3. If the drive you are installing is a r emovable-media drive, remove the bay panel from the fr ont bezel. 4. Remove the metal shield from the drive bay by inserting a flat-blade screwdriver into one of the slots and gently prying it loose. 5. If you are installing any type of drive other than a serial ATA hard disk drive, make sure the drive that ...
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8. Install the drive into the bay until it snaps into position. Note: or If you are installing the adapter bracket, install the scr ews that secure the bracket in the bay . 9. A hard disk drive r equires two cables; a power cable that connects to the power supply and a signal cable that connects to the system board. v A parallel ATA hard disk drive ...
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Connecting the first CD drive or DVD drive 1. Locate the three-connector signal cable that comes with your computer or with the new drive. 2. Locate the PATA IDE connector on the system board. See “Identifying parts on the system board” on page 11 . 3. Connect one end of the signal cable to the drive and the other to the PATA IDE connector on t ...
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Installing security features To help prevent har dware theft and unauthorized access to your computer , security lock options are available. In addition to physical locks, unauthorized use of your computer can be prevented by a softwar e lock that locks the keyboard until a correct passwor d is typed in. Padlock loop Y our computer is equipped with ...
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The battery normally requir es no charging or maintenance thr oughout its life; however , no battery lasts forever . If the battery fails, the date, time, and configuration information (including passwords) ar e lost. An error message is displayed when you turn on the computer . Refer to “Lithium battery notice” on page x for information about ...
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4. If necessary , see “Installing adapters” on page 14 to remove any adapters that impede access to the Clear CMOS/Recovery jumper . 5. Move the jumper from the standar d position (pins 1 and 2) to the maintenance or configure position (pins 2 and 3). 6. Replace the cover and connect the power cord. See “Replacing the cover and connecting the ...
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Chapter 2. Using the Setup Utility program The Setup Utility program is stor ed in the electrically erasable programmable read-only memory (EEPROM) of your computer . The Setup Utility pr ogram is used to view and change the configuration settings of your computer , regar dless of which operating system you are using. However , the operating-system ...
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Administrator password Setting an Administrator Password deters unauthorized persons fr om changing configuration settings. If you are r esponsible for maintaining the settings of several computers, you might want to set an Administrator Password. After you set an Administrator Password, a passwor d prompt is displayed each time you try to access t ...
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Using Security Profile by Device Security Profile by Device is used to enable or disable user access to the following devices: IDE controller When this feature is set to Disable , all devices connected to the IDE controller (such as har d disk drives or the CD-ROM drive) are disabled and will not be displayed in the system configuration. Diskette D ...
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Changing the startup sequence To view or change the primary or automatic power-on startup sequence, do the following: 1. Start the Setup Utility program (see “Starting the Setup Utility pr ogram” on page 25). 2. Select Startup . 3. Select Startup Sequence . See the information displayed on the right side of the screen. 4. Select the sequence of ...
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Appendix A. Updating system programs This appendix contains information about updating system programs and how to recover fr om a POST/BIOS update failure. System programs System programs ar e the basic layer of software that is built into your computer . They include the power-on self-test (POST), the basic input/output system (BIOS) code, and the ...
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7. T ype in the seven character machine type/model of your computer then pr ess Enter . 8. Follow the instructions on the scr een to complete the update. Updating (flashing) BIOS from your operating system Note: Due to constant improvements being made to the Lenovo We b site, We b page content (including the links refer enced in the following proce ...
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Appendix B. Cleaning the mouse This appendix provides instr uctions on how to clean your mouse. The procedure will be differ ent depending on which type of mouse you have. Cleaning an optical mouse If you experience some problems with your optical mouse, check the following: 1. T urn the mouse over and look car efully at the lens area. a. If there ...
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3. Place your hand over the retainer ring and ball 2 , and then turn the mouse over , top side up, so that the retainer ring and ball fall out into your hand. 4. W ash the ball in warm, soapy water then dry it with a clean cloth. Blow air carefully into the ball cage 4 to dislodge dust and lint. 5. Look for a build up of dirt on the pla ...
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Appendix C. Manual modem commands The following section lists commands for manually programming your modem. Commands are accepted by the modem while it is in Command Mode. Y our modem is automatically in Command Mode until you dial a number and establish a connection. Commands can be sent to your modem from a PC running communication software or an ...
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Command Function H1 Force modem of f-hook (make busy) Note: H1 command is not supported for Italy I_ I0 Display product-identification code I1 Factory ROM checksum test I2 Internal memory test I3 Firmware ID I4 Reserved ID L_ L0 Low speaker volume L1 Low speaker volume L2 Medium speaker volume L3 High speaker volume M_ M0 Internal speaker off M1 In ...
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Extended AT commands Command Function &C_ &C0 Force Carrier Detect Signal High (ON) &C1 T urn on CD when remote carrier is present &D_ &D0 Modem ignores the DTR signal &D1 Modem returns to Command Mode after DTR toggle &D2 Modem hangs up, returns to the Command Mode after DTR toggle &D3 Resets modem after DTR toggle ...
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Command Function &V1 Display Last Connection Statistics &W_ &W0 Stores the active pr ofile as Profile 0 &W1 Stores the active pr ofile as Profile 1 %E_ %E0 Disable auto-retrain %E1 Enable auto-retrain +MS? Displays the current Select Modulation settings +MS=? Displays a list of supported Select Modulation options +MS=a,b,c,e,f Selec ...
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Fax Class 1 commands +F AE=n Data/Fax Auto Answer +FCLASS=n Service Class +FRH=n Receive data with HDLC framing +FRM=n Receive data +FRS=n Receive silence +FTH=n T ransmit data with HDLC framing +FTM=n T ransmit data +FTS=n Stop transmission and wait Fax Class 2 commands +FCLASS=n Services class. +F AA=n Adaptive answer . +F AXERR Fax err or value. ...
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+FPHCTO Phase C time out. +FPOLL Indicates polling request. +FPTS: Page transfer status. +FPTS= Page transfer status. +FREV? Identify revision. +FSPT Enable polling. +FTSI: Report the transmit station ID. V oice commands #BDR Select Baud Rate #CID Enable Caller ID detection and reporting format #CLS Select Data, Fax or V oice/Audio #MDL? Identify M ...
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Attention Switzerland User: If your Swisscom phone line does not have T axsignal switched OFF , modem function may be impaired. The impairment may be r esolved by a filter with the following specifications: T elekom PTT SCR-BE T aximpulssperrfilter -12kHz PTT Art. 444.1 12.7 Bakom 93.0291.Z.N Appendix C. Manual modem commands 39 ...
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Appendix D. Notices Lenovo may not offer the pr oducts, services, or features discussed in this document in all countries. Consult your local Lenovo repr esentative for information on the products and services curr ently available in your area. Any refer ence to a Lenovo product, pr ogram, or service is not intended to state or imply that only that ...
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vary significantly . Some measurements may have been made on development-level systems and there is no guarantee that these measur ements will be the same on generally available systems. Furthermore, some measur ements may have been estimated through extrapolation. Actual r esults may vary . Users of this document should verify the applicable data ...
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Index A adapters installing 14 peripheral component interconnect (PCI) 5 slots 14 audio line in connector 9 audio line out connector 9 audio, subsystem 2 B boot-block recovery 30 C cables, connecting 23 changing the battery 21 cleaning the mouse 31 commands Basic AT 33 Extended AT 35 Fax Class 1 37 Fax Class 2 37 MNP/V .42/V .42bis/V .44 36 V oice ...
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S security features 3, 21 padlock loop 21 security profile by device 27 serial connector 9 Setup Utility 25 system board connectors 12 identifying parts 11 location 12 memory 5, 12 system programs 29 U USB connectors 9 using, security profile by device 27 V video, subsystem 2 44 User Guide ...
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