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Note Before using this information and the pr oduct it supports, be sure to read and understand the ThinkStation Safety and Warranty Guide that came with this pr oduct and Appendix C, “Notices,” on page 61. Second Edition (October 2009) © Copyright Lenovo 2009. LENOVO products, data, computer softwar e, and services have been developed exclusi ...
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Contents Introduction ............. v Chapter 1. Important safety information 1 Chapter 2. Arranging your workspace . . 3 Comfort ................ 3 Glare and lighting ............ 3 Air circulation .............. 4 Electrical outlets and cable lengths ....... 4 Chapter 3. Setting up your computer . . 5 Connecting your computer ......... 5 T urning ...
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Safety and W arranty .......... 4 8 Lenovo W eb site (http://www .lenovo.com) . . . 48 Help and service ............ 4 8 Using the documentation and diagnostic programs .............. 4 8 Calling for service ........... 4 8 Using other services .......... 4 9 Purchasing additional services ....... 5 0 Appendix A. Manual modem commands ............. ...
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Introduction This ThinkStation User Guide contains the following information: v Chapter 1, “Important safety information,” on page 1 provides information about where to find safety information for this pr oduct. v Chapter 2, “Arranging your workspace,” on page 3 provides information about setting up your computer for comfort and the impact ...
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Chapter 1. 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 o ...
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Chapter 2. Arranging your workspace T o get the most from your computer , arrange both the equipment you use and your work area to suit your needs and the kind of work you do. Y our comfort is of foremost importance, but light sour ces, air circulation, and the location of electrical outlets can also affect the way you arrange your workspace. Comfo ...
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Where it is impossible to avoid r eflections or to adjust the lighting, an antiglare filter placed over the screen might be helpful. However , these filters might affect the clarity of the image on the screen; try them only after you have exhausted other methods of reducing glar e. Dust buildup compounds problems associated with glar e. Remember to ...
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Chapter 3. Setting up your computer Be sure to r ead and understand the ThinkStation Safety and Warranty Guide before you set up your computer . Reading and understanding the safety information reduces the risk of personal injury and or damage to your pr oduct. Set up your computer in the best possible work area that suits your needs and the kind o ...
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2. Connect the USB mouse cable to the USB connector . 3. Connect the monitor cable to the monitor connector . Note: Depending on your model type, your computer might come with a Low Force Helix (LFH) connector on the r ear panel, which enables you to connect up to four monitors. The standard LFH connector has two breakout V ideo Graphics Array (VGA ...
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4. If you have a modem, connect the modem using the following information. L IN E PHONE P H O N E LINE PHONE LINE PHONE LINE 1 This illustration shows the two connectors on the back of the computer that are needed to set up your modem. 2 In the United States and other countries or regions that use the RJ-1 1 telephone outlet, attach one ...
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5. If you have audio devices, attach them using the following instructions. For more information about speakers, see step 6 and step 7 on page 10. 8 User Guide ...
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1 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 to your computer , connect the cable to the audio line-out connector of the device and the audio line-in connector of the computer . 2 Audio line-out connector (front speaker connector ...
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6. If you have powered speakers with an ac power adapter: F_LR a. Connect the cable that runs between the speakers, if necessary . On some speakers, this cable is permanently attached. b. Connect the ac power adapter cable to the speaker . c. Connect the speakers to the computer . d. Connect the ac power adapter to the ac power source. 7. If you ha ...
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8. Connect any additional devices that you have. Y our computer might not have all connectors that are shown. 1394 1394 1 USB connector Used to attach a device that r equires 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 10 USB devices, you can purchase a ...
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9. Connect the power cords to pr operly grounded electrical outlets. T urning on computer power T urn on the monitor and other external devices first, and then turn on the computer . When the power-on self-test (POST) is finished, the logo window closes. If your computer has preinstalled softwar e, the software installation program starts. If you e ...
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diagnostic CD/DVD image or rescue medium befor ehand assures that you will be able to run diagnostics if the Rescue and Recovery workspace becomes inaccessible. See “PC-Doctor for DOS” on page 36 and “Creating and using rescue media” on page 43 for mor e information. v Record your computer machine type, model, and serial number . If you nee ...
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Installing the computer on a rack shelf Y our ThinkStation computer can be used on a rack shelf. When installing the computer on a rack shelf, make sure to leave at least a 12.7 cm (5 inches) space between the front edge of the rack shelf and your computer for fir e protection. Features This section provides an overview of the computer featur es. S ...
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v Eight audio connectors on the rear panel (audio line-in connector , audio line-out front speaker connector , microphone connector , audio line-out subwoofer/center speaker connector , audio line-out rear speaker connector , audio line-out side speaker connector , optical SPDIF in connector , and optical SPDIF out connector) v Internal speaker Con ...
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Security features v Cover presence switch (also called intr usion switch, some models) v Keyboard with fingerprint r eader (some models) v Support for the addition of an integrated cable lock (Kensington lock) v Serial port and parallel port I/O control v Startup sequence control v Startup without diskette drive, keyboard, or mouse v Support to ena ...
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Specifications This section lists the physical specifications for your ThinkStation computer . For machine types 4155, 4158, and 4218. Dimensions W idth: 210 mm (8.3 inches) Height: 485 mm (19.1 inches) floor to top of handle Depth: 602 mm (23.7 inches) W eight Maximum configuration: 27.5 kg (60.5 lbs) Rack mounted dimensions: W idth: 427 mm (16.8 ...
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Chapter 4. Software overview The ThinkStation computer comes with a preinstalled operating system and several preloaded applications. The applications can be specified by the customer . Software provided with your Windows operating system This section describes the W indows applications provided with your pr oduct. Software provided by Lenovo The f ...
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Lenovo ThinkV antage T oolbox The Lenovo ThinkV antage T oolbox program helps you maintain your computer , improve computing security , diagnose computer problems, get familiar with the innovative technologies provided by Lenovo, and get mor e information about your computer . See “Lenovo ThinkV antage T oolbox” on page 35 for detailed informat ...
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Chapter 5. Using the Setup Utility The Setup Utility program 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 settings might override any similar settings in the Setup Utility program. Starting the Setup Utility program T o start the Setup Ut ...
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Password considerations A password can be any combination of up to 12 alphabetic and numeric characters (a-z and 0-9). For security reasons, it is r ecommended to use a strong password that cannot be easily compromised. T o set a strong passwor d, use the following guidelines: v Have at least eight characters in length v Contain at least one alphab ...
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Enabling or disabling a device Y ou can enable or disable user access to a device. ICH SA T A Controller When this feature is set to Disabled , any optical drives or eSA T A devices are disabled and will not be displayed in the system configuration. Marvell SA T A/SAS Controller When this feature is set to Disabled , all internal har d disk drives ...
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3. Select the desired startup device fr om the Startup Device Menu and press Enter to begin. Note: Selecting a startup device from the Startup Device Menu does not permanently change the startup sequence. Selecting or changing the startup device sequence T o view or permanently change the configured startup device sequence, do the following: 1. Sta ...
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Chapter 6. Installing hard disk drives and configuring RAID This chapter contains information about installing hard disk drives and configuring Redundant Array of Independent Disks (RAID) for this pr oduct. Note: The information about configuring RAID in this chapter only applies for a W indows environment. For information about configuring RAID in ...
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2. Press Ctrl+M when pr ompted to enter the Marvell BIOS Setup to configure SA T A/SAS RAID. Configuring the Marvell BIOS Setup to enable SA T A or SAS RAID 0, 1, 5, or 10 functionality T o enable SA T A/SAS RAID functionality , use the Marvell BIOS Setup configuration utility as the SA T A/SAS configuration utility . This utility assumes that the ...
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3. From the RAID Config menu, select Spare Management . 4. Use the arrow keys to select the optional hot spar e hard disk drive you want to delete. 5. Use the arrow keys to select Next and pr ess Enter . 6. Press Y when prompted to delete the optional hot spar e hard disk drive. Configuring the Marvell BIOS Setup to delete an array T o configure th ...
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Chapter 7. Updating system programs This chapter contains information about updating POST/BIOS and how to recover from a POST/BIOS update failur e. Using system programs System programs ar e the basic layer of software built into your computer . System programs include the POST , the BIOS code, and the Setup Utility program. POST is a set of tests ...
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Note: If you want to change the machine type/model, press Y when prompted. T ype in the machine type/model and then press Enter . 6. Follow the instructions on the scr een to complete the update. Updating (flashing) BIOS from your operating system Note: Because Lenovo makes constant improvements to the W eb site, the W eb page contents are subject ...
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11 . The recovery session will take two to three minutes. During this time you will hear a series of beeps. After the update session is completed, ther e will be no video, the series of beeps will end, and the system will automatically turn off. Remove the disc from the optical drive. 12. Repeat steps 2 through 5. 13. Replace the Clear CMOS/Recover ...
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Chapter 8. T roubleshooting and diagnostics This chapter describes some basic troubleshooting and diagnostic pr ograms. If your computer problem is not described her e, see Chapter 10, “Getting information, help, and service,” on page 47 for additional troubleshooting r esources. Basic troubleshooting The following table provides information to ...
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Symptom Action The USB Keyboard does not work. V erify that: v The computer is turned on. v The keyboard is secur ely connected to a USB connector on the front or rear of the computer . v No keys are stuck. If you cannot correct the pr oblem, have the computer serviced. Refer to the safety and warranty information that is provided with your compute ...
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Lenovo ThinkV antage T oolbox Note: The Lenovo ThinkV antage T oolbox program is only available on computers preinstalled with W indows 7 from Lenovo. The Lenovo ThinkV antage T oolbox program helps you maintain your computer , improve computing security , diagnose computer problems, get familiar with the innovative technologies provided by Lenovo, ...
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Note: If you encounter failures that pr event you from gaining access to the Rescue and Recovery workspace, you can run the PC-Doctor for Rescue and Recovery diagnostic program after using a r escue medium to recover the computer from failur es and gaining access to the Rescue and Recovery workspace. See “Creating and using r escue media” on pa ...
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Cleaning the mouse This section provides instr uctions on how to clean an optical or non-optical mouse. Optical mouse An optical mouse uses a light-emitting diode (LED) and an optical sensor to navigate the pointer . If the pointer on the screen does not move smoothly with the optical mouse, you might need to clean the mouse. T o clean the optical ...
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2 Ball 3 Plastic rollers 4 Ball cage 1. T urn off your computer . 2. Disconnect the mouse cable from the computer . 3. T urn the mouse upside down. T wist the retainer ring 1 to the unlocked position to remove the ball. 4. Place your hand over the retainer ring and ball 2 , and then turn the mouse right-side up, so tha ...
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Chapter 9. Recovery information This chapter will help you get familiar with recovery solutions pr ovided by Lenovo. This chapter explains when and how to use the following recovery methods: v Creating and using r ecovery media v Performing backup and recovery operations v Using the Rescue and Recovery workspace v Creating and using r escue media v ...
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v T o create Product Recovery discs on W indows V ista, click Start → All Programs → ThinkV antage → Create Product Recovery Media . Then, follow the instructions on the screen. v T o create Product Recovery discs on W indows XP , click Start → All Programs → ThinkV antage → Create Recovery Media . Then, follow the instructions on the s ...
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v On an attached external USB hard disk drive v On a network drive v On recor dable CDs or DVDs (a recordable CD or DVD drive is r equired for this option) After you have backed up the contents on the hard disk drive, you can r estore the complete contents of the hard disk drive, r estore only the selected files, or restor e only the W indows opera ...
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For more information about performing a r ecovery operation from the Rescue and Recovery workspace, see “Using the Rescue and Recovery workspace.” Using the Rescue and Recovery workspace The Rescue and Recovery workspace resides in a pr otected, hidden area of your hard disk drive that operates independently fr om the W indows operating system. ...
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For more information about the featur es of the Rescue and Recovery workspace, click Help . Notes: 1. After restoring a har d disk drive to the factory default settings, you might have to reinstall device drivers for some devices. See “Installing or r einstalling device drivers” on page 45. 2. Some computers come with Microsoft Of fice or Micro ...
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Using rescue media This section provides instr uctions on how to use the rescue media you have created. Note: Make sure your r escue device (optical drive, USB device, or the secondary internal hard disk drive) is set as the first boot device in the startup device sequence before doing this pr ocedure. See “Selecting a startup device” on page 2 ...
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Using a recovery repair diskette This section provides instr uctions on how to use a recovery repair diskette. T o use the recovery repair diskette you cr eated, do the following: 1. T urn off the computer . 2. Insert the recovery r epair diskette into the diskette drive. 3. T urn on the computer and follow the instructions on the screen. Notes: 1. ...
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v In the device subfolder , look for a SETUP .EXE file. Double-click the file and follow the instructions on the scr een. Setting a rescue device in the startup sequence Before you start the Rescue and Recovery pr ogram from an internal hard disk drive, a disc, a USB hard disk drive, or other external devices, you must first make sure that your r e ...
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Chapter 10. Getting information, help, and service This chapter contains information about help, service, and technical assistance for products manufactur ed by Lenovo. Information resources This section describes how to access useful resour ces relating to your computing needs. Online Books folder The Online Books folder preinstalled on your compu ...
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Note: The Lenovo W elcome program is only available on computers preinstalled with W indows 7 or W indows V ista from Lenovo. Safety and W arranty The ThinkStation Safety and Warranty Guide that is pr ovided with your computer contains information on safety , warranty , and notices. Read and understand all safety information before using this pr od ...
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The following services are available during the warranty period: v Problem determination - T rained service personnel are available to assist you with determining a hardwar e problem and deciding what action is necessary to fix the problem. v Hardware repair - If the problem is caused by har dware under warranty , trained service personnel are avai ...
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T o determine whether your computer is eligible for International W arranty Service and to view a list of the countries where service is available, go to http://www .lenovo.com/support, click W arranty , and follow the instructions on the screen. For technical assistance with the installation of or questions related to Service Packs for your preins ...
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Appendix A. 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 r unning communication software or a ...
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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 A T 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 error 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 A. Manual modem commands 57 ...
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Appendix B. System memory speed The Intel Xeon micropr ocessor families compatible with this ThinkStation computer feature an integrated memory contr oller , which provides the micropr ocessor with direct access to the system memory . Because of this design, the system memory speed will be determined by a number of factors, including the micropr oc ...
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Appendix C. 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, program, 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 results may vary . Users of this document should verify the applicable data f ...
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Index A administrator , password 22 advanced settings 24 antivirus software, updating 13 arranging workspace 3 A T commands basic 51 extended 53 audio subsystem 14 B backup and recovery operations 40 basic, troubleshooting 33 BIOS, updating (flashing) 29, 30 boot-block recovery 30 C cable lengths 4 changing password 22 startup device sequence 24 cl ...
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lighting, glare 3 M manual modem commands 51 media, creating and using r ecovery media 39 media, creating and using r escue 43 memory speed 59 MNP/V .42/V .42bis/V .44, commands 54 modem commands basic A T 51 Extended A T 53 fax class 1 55 fax class 2 55 manual 51 MNP/V .42/V .42bis/V .44 54 V oice 56 mouse cleaning 37 non-optical 37 optical mouse ...
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U updating (flashing) BIOS 29 antivirus software 13 operating system 13 system programs 29 updating (flashing) BIOS 30 user , password 22 using diagnostic programs 48 documentation 48 other services 49 passwords 21 recovery r epair diskette, creating and using 44 rescue media, cr eating and 43 Setup Utility 21 V video subsystem 14 viewing and chang ...
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