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1. Figure 17 Installing a new PCI card 7 Reinstall the PCI card holder into the chassis See Removing and reinstalling the PCI card holder on page 16 Tr What to do next To work with another piece of hardware go to the appropriate section To complete the installation or replacement go to Completing the parts replacement on page 40 Chapter 2 Installing or replacing hardware 23 Installing a new hard disk drive r Attention Do not open your computer or attempt any repair before reading and understanding the Important safety information in the ThinkStation Safety and Warranty Guide that came with your computer To obtain a copy of the ThinkStation Safety and Warranty Guide go to http www lenovo com support This section provides instructions on how to install a new hard disk drive into your computer To install a new hard disk drive do the following 1 Remove all media from the drives and turn off all attached devices and the computer Then disconnect all power cords from electrical outlets and disconnect all cables that are connected to the computer Remove the computer cover See Removing the computer cover on page 13 Remove the front bezel Seel Removing and reinstalling the front bezel on Remove the PCI card holder See Removing and reinstalling the PCI card holder on page 16 Pull the handle of a spare hard disk drive bracket out t
2. IN IN Sp Z Z 72 Z 12 77 12 gs 2 17 2 77 17 i 0 ESSE 2 12 12 0 12 a 77 2 4 SS R Figure 22 Rotating the air flow wall 10 Connect the other end of the signal cable to one of the available hard disk drive connectors on the system board See Locating parts and connectors on the system board on page 11 11 Reconnect all hard disk drive power cables that you have removed and then rotate the air flow wall inward into the computer 12 Reinstall the front bezel See Removing and reinstalling the front bezel on 13 Reinstall the PCI card holder See Removing and reinstalling the PCI card holder on page 16 Tr What to do next To work with another piece of hardware go to the appropriate section e To complete the installation or replacement go to Completing the parts replacement on page 40 Chapter 2 Installing or replacing hardware 27 Replacing a hard disk drive r Attention Do not open your computer or attempt any repair before reading and understanding the Important safety information in the ThinkStation Safety and Warranty Guide that came with your computer To obtain a copy of the ThinkStation Safety and Warranty Guide go to http www lenovo com support This section provides instructions on how to replace a hard disk drive To replace a hard disk drive do the following 1 Remove all media from the
3. your computer on page 7 Expansion One optical drive bay One PCI Express x1 card slot One PCI Express x4 card slot x16 mechanical Three hard disk drives Two PCI card slots e Two PCI Express x16 card slots Power supply e 800 watt auto sensing power supply Security features Cover presence switch also called intrusion switch available in some models Enabling or disabling SATA devices Enabling or disabling the serial port Enabling or disabling USB connectors individually User password and administrator password to deter unauthorized use of your computer Startup sequence control Startup without keyboard or mouse Support for a keylock Support for the addition of a padlock Support for the addition of an integrated cable lock Kensington lock e Trusted Platform Module TPM 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 Preinstalled operating system Your computer is preinstalled with one of the following operating systems e Microsoft Windows 7 Microsoft Windows XP Professional preinstalled through downgrade rights in Windows 7 Professional Operating system s certified or tested for compatibility varies by model type e Linux 1 The operating system s listed here are being certified or tested for
4. ThinkStation User Guide ThinkStation Machine Types 4262 4263 4264 4265 4266 4269 4271 and 4272 lenovo ThinkStation User Guide Note Before using this information and the product it supports be sure to read and understand the ThinkStation Safety and Warranty Guide and Appendix B Notices on page 77 First Edition June 2010 Copyright Lenovo 2010 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 wl Specifications 4 4 Software overview Software provided with your Windows operating system 4 Locating computer controls connectors and parts 6 Locating controls and connectors on the front of your computer z6 Locating connectors on the rear of your computer 7 Locating components 10 Locating parts and connectors on the system boatd z a s u w 2 p Chapter 2 Installing o
5. board d Figure 4 System board part and connector locations CPU 1 memory slots 6 El CPU 1 memory fan connector CPU 2 12 V power connector E Microprocessor 2 El 24 pin power connector D CPU 2 fan connector CPU 2 memory fan connector D CPU 2 memory slots 6 E Power switch and LEDs connector Auxiliary LED connector Right rear fan connector Front fan connector Card reader connector Front USB connector Front IEEE 1394 connector Hard disk drive connectors 5 Optical drive connectors 3 Battery Clear CMOS Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor Recovery jumper EQ Thermal sensor connector Cover presence switch connector EA Personal System 2 PS 2 keyboard and mouse connector Internal speaker connector E Front audio connector BJ PCI card slot HJ PCI Express x4 card slot x16 mechanical PCI Express x16 card slot E PCI card slot EX PCI Express x16 card slot PCI Express x1 card slot Auxiliary 12 V power connector Left rear fan connector CPU 1 12 V power connector CPU 1 fan connector Microprocessor 1 Chapter 1 Product overview 11 Figure 5 shows the locations of the parts and connectors on the other type of system Figure 5 CPU H CPU board 1 memory slots 3 1 memory fan connector Microprocessor 2 B CPU H 24p D cru CPU H CPU 2 12 V power connector in power connector 2 fan connector 2 memory fan connector 2 memory slots 3 H Po
6. 800 MHz Xeon MHz MHz MHz MHz MHz MHz MHz E5630 Copyright Lenovo 2010 75 Table 1 System memory speed continued Intel 1066 1066 1066 1066 1066 1066 1066 800 MHz Xeon MHz MHz MHz MHz MHz MHz MHz E5640 Intel 1333 1066 1066 1333 1066 1066 1066 800 MHz Xeon MHz MHz MHz MHz MHz MHz MHz X5550 Intel 1333 1066 1066 1333 1066 1066 1066 800 MHz Xeon MHz MHz MHz MHz MHz MHz MHz X5560 Intel 1333 1066 1066 1333 1066 1066 1066 800 MHz Xeon MHz MHz MHz MHz MHz MHz MHz X5570 Intel 1333 1333 1066 1333 1333 1066 1066 800 MHz Xeon MHz MHz MHz MHz MHz MHz MHz X5650 Intel 1333 1333 1066 1333 1333 1066 1066 800 MHz Xeon MHz MHz MHz MHz MHz MHz MHz X5660 Intel 1333 1333 1066 1333 1333 1066 1066 800 MHz Xeon MHz MHz MHz MHz MHz MHz MHz X5667 Intel 1333 1333 1066 1333 1333 1066 1066 800 MHz Xeon MHz MHz MHz MHz MHz MHz MHz X5670 Intel 1333 1333 1066 1333 1333 1066 1066 800 MHz Xeon MHz MHz MHz MHz MHz MHz MHz X5677 Intel 1333 1333 1066 1333 1333 1066 1066 800 MHz Xeon MHz MHz MHz MHz MHz MHz MHz X5680 Intel 1333 1066 1066 1333 1066 1066 1066 800 MHz Xeon MHz MHz MHz MHz MHz MHz MHz W5580 Intel 1333 1066 1066 1333 1066 1066 1066 800 MHz Xeon MHz MHz MHz MHz MHz MHz MHz W5590 76 User Guide Appendix B Notices Copyright Lenovo 2010 Lenovo may not offer the products services or features discus
7. Description Used to receive 5 1 digital audio signals from an external device such as a receiver or a multimedia device through a TOSLINK ToshibaLink optical cable Used to send 5 1 digital audio signals from a computer to an external device such as an amplifier or a receiver through a TOSLINK optical cable Used to attach an external modem a serial printer or other devices that use a 9 pin serial port 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 Chapter 1 Product overview 9 Locating components Figure 3 shows the locations of the various components in your computer To remove the computer cover and access the inside of the computer see the computer cover on page 13 Figure 3 Component locations Memory modules Hard disk drives 3 H Heat sink and fan assembly 2 D Power supply assembly Optical drive bracket E PCI card El Optical drive Heat sink and fan assembly 1 H Front fan assembly bracket Rear fan assemblies 2 D Hard disk drive bay 10 User Guide Locating parts and connectors on the system board Note Your computer comes with one of the following system boards Figure 4 shows the locations of the parts and connectors on one type of system
8. Password 53 You do not have to set a password to use your computer However using a password improves computing security If you decide to set a password read the following sections Password considerations A password can be any combination of up to 12 1 to 12 alphabetic and numeric characters For security reasons it is recommended to use a strong password that cannot be easily compromised To set a strong password use the following guidelines Note The Setup Utility program passwords are not case sensitive e Have at least eight characters in length Contain at least one alphabetic character and one numeric character Not be your name or your user name Not be a common word or a common name e Be significantly different from your previous passwords Administrator password The Set Administrator Password option enables you to set an administrator password which deters unauthorized users from changing configuration settings If you are responsible for maintaining the settings of several computers you might want to set an administrator password For more information on how to set a password see Setting changing or deleting a password After you have set an administrator password a password prompt is displayed each time you try to access the Setup Utility program You cannot access the Setup Utility program until a valid password is typed in If you have set both a user password and an administrator pass
9. Rescue and Recovery 48 Rescue and Recovery workspace 48 resources information 71 S safety v safety information 72 security enabling or disabling 55 features 3 42 integrated cable lock 42 selecting startup device 55 80 User Guide selecting continued temporary startup device 55 serial port 9 service and help 72 Customer Support Center 73 getting 71 services other 73 purchasing additional 74 Set Administrator Password 54 settings advanced 56 changing 53 viewing 53 Setup Utility program 53 Setup Utility program exiting 56 Setup Utility program starting 53 software recovering 45 software overview 4 solving recovery problems 51 speed memory 75 starting the Setup Utility program 53 startup device 55 sequence changing 56 temporary selecting 55 system management 2 programs 63 system board locating parts 11 memory module 17 T television output notice 78 temporary startup device 55 the BIOS updating flashing 63 64 trademarks 78 troubleshooting basic 67 troubleshooting diagnostic programs 67 U updating flashing the BIOS 63 system programs 63 updating flashing the BIOS 64 USB connector 9 user password 54 using a rescue medium creating and 49 diagnostic programs 72 documentation 72 other services 73 passwords 53 Setup Utility program 53 V video subsystem 2 viewing and changing settings 53 W warranty information 72 Web site Lenovo 72 workspace backup and rec
10. Storage Manager option ROM configuration utility Use the up and down arrow keys to select Delete RAID Volume and press Enter Use the arrow keys to select the RAID volume to be deleted and press Delete When prompted press Y to confirm the deletion of the selected RAID volume Deleting a RAID volume will reset the hard disk drives to non RAID After deleting a RAID volume you can Return to step 2 to delete additional RAID volumes See for RAID volume creation Use the up and down arrow keys to select Exit and press Enter Use the up and down arrow keys to select Reset Disks to Non RAID and press Enter a Use the arrow keys and the space key to mark individual physical hard disk drives to be reset and then press Enter to complete the selection b When prompted press Y to confirm the reset action c After completing the Reset Disks to Non RAID function you can Return to step 2 to delete additional RAID volumes See Creating RAID volumes for RAID volume creation Use the up and down arrow keys to select Exit and press Enter Configuring RAID for machine types 4266 4269 4271 and 4272 This section contains information about the required number of SATA or SAS hard disk drives for the supported level of RAID and SATA or SAS RAID configuration for machine types 4266 4269 4271 and 4272 Note Your computer must have either all SATA hard disk drives or all SAS hard disk drives installed Ho
11. a USB hard disk drive or a secondary internal hard disk drive 5 Click OK and follow the instructions on the screen to create a rescue medium Chapter 3 Recovery information 49 To create a rescue medium on the Windows XP operating system do the following 1 From the Windows desktop click Start gt All Programs gt ThinkVantage gt Create Recovery Media The Create Rescue and Recovery Media window opens In the Rescue Media area select the type of the rescue medium you want to create You can create a rescue medium using a disc a USB hard disk drive or a secondary internal hard disk drive Click OK and follow the instructions on the screen to create a rescue medium Using a rescue medium This section provides instructions on how to use the rescue medium you have created If you have created a rescue medium using a disc do the following to use the rescue medium 1 2 Turn off your computer Repeatedly press and release the F12 key when turning on the computer When the Startup Device Menu opens release the F12 key On the Startup Device Menu select the desired optical drive as the first boot device Then insert the rescue disc into the optical drive and press Enter The rescue medium starts If you have created a rescue medium using a USB hard disk drive do the following to use the rescue medium 1 Attach the USB hard disk drive to one of the USB connectors on your computer Repeatedly p
12. also download the latest version of the PC Doctor for DOS diagnostic program from http www lenovo com support The PC Doctor for DOS diagnostic program runs independently of the Windows operating system Use the PC Doctor for DOS diagnostic program if you are unable to start the Windows operating system You can run the PC Doctor for DOS diagnostic program from a diagnostic disc that you created Creating a diagnostic disc This section provides instructions on how to create a diagnostic disc To create a diagnostic disc do the following 1 Download a self starting bootable disc image known as an ISO image of the diagnostic program from http www lenovo com support 2 Use any CD DVD burning software to create a diagnostic disc with the ISO image Running the diagnostic program from the diagnostic disc This section provides instructions on how to run the diagnostic program from the diagnostic disc that you created To run the diagnostic program from the diagnostic disc that you created do the following 1 Make sure that your computer is turned off 2 Repeatedly press and release the F12 key when turning on the computer When the Startup Device Menu opens release the F12 key 3 Insert the diagnostic disc into the optical drive 4 Select the optical drive with the diagnostic disc as the startup device and press Enter The diagnostic program opens 5 Follow the instructions on the screen to run the desired dia
13. and number of DIMMs installed Refer to the following table for the information on the supported system memory speed for your computer model Table 1 System memory speed DIMM type and speed PC3 10600U ae BEER PC3 8500R 8500U R A 1 GB 2 1 GB 2 GB 4 GB 8 1 GB 2 DIMM size capacity 1 GB 2 GB 4 GB GB 4 GB CB GB 4 GB 8 GB 16 GB Number of DIMMs installed per 1 to 3 4to6 1 to 6 1to3 4to6 1to 6 1to3 4 to6 microprocessor bank Intel 800 MHz 800 MHz 800 MHz 800 MHz 800 MHz 800 MHz 800 MHz 800 MHz Microprocessor Xeon model E5502 Intel 800 MHz 800 MHz 800 MHz 800 MHz 800 MHz 800 MHz 800 MHz 800 MHz Xeon E5503 Intel 800 MHz 800 MHz 800 MHz 800 MHz 800 MHz 800 MHz 800 MHz 800 MHz Xeon E5504 Intel 800 MHz 800 MHz 800 MHz 800 MHz 800 MHz 800 MHz 800 MHz 800 MHz Xeon E5506 Intel 800 MHz 800 MHz 800 MHz 800 MHz 800 MHz 800 MHz 800 MHz 800 MHz Xeon E5507 Intel 1066 1066 1066 1066 1066 1066 1066 800 MHz Xeon MHz MHz MHz MHz MHz MHz MHz E5520 Intel 1066 1066 1066 1066 1066 1066 1066 800 MHz Xeon MHz MHz MHz MHz MHz MHz MHz E5530 Intel 1066 1066 1066 1066 1066 1066 1066 800 MHz Xeon MHz MHz MHz MHz MHz MHz MHz E5540 Intel 1066 1066 1066 1066 1066 1066 1066 800 MHz Xeon MHz MHz MHz MHz MHz MHz MHz E5620 Intel 1066 1066 1066 1066 1066 1066 1066
14. arrow keys to select the hard disk drive you want to set as an optional hot spare hard disk drive Use the arrow keys to select Next and press Enter Press Y when prompted to set the optional hot spare hard disk drive Configuring the Marvell BIOS Setup to delete an optional hot spare hard disk drive To configure the Marvell BIOS Setup to delete an optional hot spare hard disk drive do the following 1 5 6 Turn on your computer and press Ctrl M when prompted to enter the Marvell BIOS Setup On the Marvell BIOS Setup screen use the arrow keys to select RAID and press Enter The RAID Config menu opens From the RAID Config menu select Spare Management Use the arrow keys to select the optional hot spare hard disk drive you want to delete Use the arrow keys to select Next and press Enter Press Y when prompted to delete the optional hot spare hard disk drive Configuring the Marvell BIOS Setup to delete an array To configure the Marvell BIOS Setup to delete an array do the following 60 User Guide 1 Turn on your computer and press Ctrl M when prompted to enter the Marvell BIOS Setup On the Marvell BIOS Setup screen use the arrow keys to select RAID and press Enter The RAID Config menu opens From the RAID Config menu select Delete array Use the arrow keys and the Enter key to select the array you want to delete from the list Use the arrow keys to select Next and press Enter Press Y when
15. drives and turn off all attached devices and the computer Then disconnect all power cords from electrical outlets and disconnect all cables that are connected to the computer 2 Remove the computer cover See l Removing the computer cover on page 13 3 Remove the front bezel See Removing and reinstalling the front bezel on 4 Locate the hard disk drive that you want to replace 5 Disconnect the signal cable and the power cable from the rear of the hard disk drive Press the two tabs of the hard disk drive bracket toward each other and then pull the bracket outward to remove the hard disk drive with the bracket from the chassis SESS REESE RR SS ALLUR SESS A S Si R 4 Ss eeseer SSS S SS SOS SER SSR BV SS VWVVVVVVVVVVS ESTs SESS SSeS NSS SSS SS s K IN RX R R N C Figure 23 Removing the hard disk drive 6 Remove the failing hard disk drive from the bracket by flexing the bracket 28 User Guide 7 To install a new hard disk drive go to Installing a new hard disk drive on Tr What to do next To work with another piece of hardware go to the appropriate section To complete the installation or replacement go to Completing the parts replacement on page 40 Replacing the optical drive r Attention Do not open your computer or attempt any repair before reading and understanding
16. expansion slots for installing or replacing PCI cards e Two PCI card slots One PCI Express x1 card slot e One PCI Express x4 card slot x16 mechanical e Two PCI Express x16 card slots To install or replace a PCI card do the following 1 Remove all media from the drives and turn off all attached devices and the computer Then disconnect all power cords from electrical outlets and disconnect all cables that are connected to the computer 2 Remove the computer cover See l Removing the computer cover on page 13 3 Remove the PCI card holder See Removing and reinstalling the PCI card holder on page 16 4 If you are installing a PCI card remove the appropriate metal slot cover If you are replacing an old PCI card grasp the old card that is currently installed and gently pull it out of the slot as shown Figure 16 Removing a PCI card Notes a The card fits tightly into the card slot If necessary alternate moving each side of the card a small amount until it is removed from the card slot 22 User Guide b If the card is held in place by a retaining latch press the card retaining latch as shown to disengage the latch Grasp the card and then gently pull it out of the slot 5 Remove the new PCI card from its static protective package 6 Install the new PCI card into the appropriate slot on the system board See Locating parts and connectors on the system board on page 11
17. four rubber mounts Remove the rear fan assembly by breaking or cutting the rubber mounts and gently pulling the rear fan assembly out of the chassis Figure 31 Removing the rear fan assembly 8 Install the new rear fan assembly by aligning the new rubber mounts with the corresponding holes in the chassis and push the rubber mounts through the holes Note The new rear fan assembly you received will have four new rubber mounts attached 38 User Guide 9 Pull on the tips of the rubber mounts until the rear fan assembly is secured in place Figure 32 Installing the rear fan assembly 10 Connect the rear fan assembly cable to the appropriate rear fan connector on the system board See Locating parts and connectors on the system board on page 11 Tr What to do next To work with another piece of hardware go to the appropriate section To complete the installation or replacement go to Completing the parts replacement on page 40 Replacing the keyboard or mouse r Attention Do not open your computer or attempt any repair before reading and understanding the Important safety information in the ThinkStation Safety and Warranty Guide that came with your computer To obtain a copy of the ThinkStation Safety and Warranty Guide go to http www lenovo com support Chapter 2 Installing or replacing hardware 39 This section provides inst
18. information about running the Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox program refer to the Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox help system PC Doctor for Rescue and Recovery 68 User Guide The PC Doctor for Rescue and Recovery diagnostic program is part of the Rescue and Recovery workspace on your Lenovo computer Use the PC Doctor for Rescue and Recovery program if you are unable to start the Windows operating system To run the PC Doctor for Rescue and Recovery program from the Rescue and Recovery workspace do the following 1 Turn off the computer 2 Repeatedly press and release the F11 key when turning on the computer When you hear beeps or see a logo screen release the F11 key The Rescue and Recovery workspace opens after a short delay 3 From the Rescue and Recovery workspace select Launch advanced Rescue and Recovery gt Diagnose hardware The PC Doctor for Rescue and Recovery program opens 4 Select the desired diagnostic test Then follow the instructions on the screen For additional information about running the PC Doctor for Rescue and Recovery program refer to the PC Doctor for Rescue and Recovery help system Note If you encounter failures that prevent you from gaining access to the Rescue and Recovery workspace you can run the PC Doctor for Rescue and Recovery program after using a rescue medium to recover the computer from failures and gaining access to the Rescue and Recovery workspace See PC Doctor for DOS You can
19. programs are supported on your ThinkStation computer You can find detailed information and download the software programs from the Lenovo Support Web site at http www lenovo com support e ThinkVantage Productivity Center e ThinkVantage Client Security Solution CSS e ThinkVantage System Update TVSU 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 comipuler Hor more ifenmation see enavo Think Vanlare Toolbox on page 66 PC Doctor for Rescue and Recovery The PC Doctor for Rescue and Recovery diagnostic program is preinstalled on your ThinkStation 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 68 Adobe Reader The Adobe Reader program is a tool used to view print and search PDF documents See Online Books folder on page 71 jfor more information about accessing and viewing the publications Antivirus software Your computer comes with antivirus software that y
20. section along with the instructions that come with the option Installing external options You can install external options to your computer such as external speakers a printer or a scanner For some external options you must install additional software in addition to making the physical connection When you install an external option see Locating computer controls connectors and parts on page 6 to identify the required connector 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 Removing the computer cover Copyright Lenovo 2010 Attention Do not open your computer or attempt any repair before reading and understanding the Important safety information in the ThinkStation Safety and Warranty Guide that came with your computer To obtain a copy of the ThinkStation Safety and Warranty Guide go to http www lenovo com support 13 This section provides instructions on how to remove the computer cover CAUTION tes to let the computer cool ive minu Turn off the computer and wait three to f before removing the computer cover To remove the computer cover do the following de Remove all media from the drives and turn off all attached devices and the computer Then disconnect all power cords from electrical outlets and disconnect all cables that are connected to the co
21. service During the warranty period you can get help and information by telephone through the Customer Support Center The following services are available during the warranty period Problem determination Trained service personnel are available to assist you with determining a hardware problem and deciding what action is necessary to fix the problem e Hardware repair If the problem is caused by hardware under warranty trained service personnel are available to provide the applicable level of service Engineering Change management There might be changes that are required after a product has been sold Lenovo or your reseller will make selected Engineering Changes ECs that apply to your hardware available The following items are not covered by the warranty Replacement or use of parts not manufactured for or by Lenovo or non warranted Lenovo parts Identification of software problem sources Configuration of BIOS as part of an installation or upgrade Changes modifications or upgrades to device drivers Installation and maintenance of network operating systems NOS Installation and maintenance of application programs Refer to the safety and warranty information that is provided with your computer for a complete explanation of warranty terms You must retain your proof of purchase to obtain warranty service For a list of the Lenovo Support phone numbers for your country or region go to http www
22. surface 5 To reinstall the front bezel align the other three plastic tabs on the right side of the front bezel with the corresponding holes in the chassis then pivot the front bezel inward until it snaps into position Chapter 2 Installing or replacing hardware 15 Removing and reinstalling the PCI card holder r Attention Do not open your computer or attempt any repair before reading and understanding the Important safety information in the ThinkStation Safety and Warranty Guide that came with your computer To obtain a copy of the ThinkStation Safety and Warranty Guide go to http www lenovo com support This section provides instructions on how to remove and reinstall the PCI card holder To remove and reinstall the PCI card holder do the following 1 Remove all media from the drives and turn off all attached devices and the computer Then disconnect all power cords from electrical outlets and disconnect all cables that are connected to the computer 2 Remove the computer cover See Removing the computer cover on page 13 3 Remove the front bezel See Removing and reinstalling the front bezel on 4 Lay the computer on its side 5 Press the two tabs that secure the PCI card holder H inward and then pivot the card holder to remove it from the chassis Figure 8 Removing the PCI card holder 16 User Guide 6 To reinstall the PCI card holder into the chassis insert the two
23. 1 safety 72 warranty 72 Input Output I O features 2 installing device drivers 50 installing options memory module 17 PCI card 22 security features 42 integrated cable lock security 42 internal drives 1 K keyboard replacing 39 L Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox 68 Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools 71 Lenovo Web site 72 M media creating and using recovery media 45 memory module installing replacing 17 system board 17 memory speed 75 Microphone connector 8 mouse replacing 39 79 N notice television output 78 notices 77 O Online Books folder 71 operations backup and recovery 47 optical mouse cleaning 69 Optical SPDIF in connector 9 Optical SPDIF out connector 9 P parts replacement completing 40 password Administrator password 54 considerations 54 setting changing deleting 54 user 54 password protection 43 PC Doctor for Rescue and Recovery 68 PCI card 22 installing replacing 22 slots 22 physical specifications 4 power supply features 3 power on self test POST 63 programs updating system 63 protection password 43 purchasing additional services 74 R rear fan assembly replacing 37 recovering from a POST BIOS update failure 64 software 45 recovery boot block 64 operations backup and 47 problems solving 51 recovery media creating and using 45 reinstalling device drivers 50 removing computer cover 13 replacing heat sink and fan assembly 31 Rescue and Recovery 45 workspace
24. 92 GB of system memory Always install DIMMs in the numerical order printed on the system board DIMM1 DIMM2 DIMM3 and so on Install memory modules into the blue memory slots first If your computer has only one CPU installed be sure to install memory modules only in the memory slots adjacent to that CPU If your computer has two CPUs installed install equal numbers of memory modules in both sets of CPU DIMM slots for maximum performance To install or replace a memory module do the following 1 Remove all media from the drives and turn off all attached devices and the computer Then disconnect all power cords from electrical outlets and disconnect all cables that are connected to the computer 2 Remove the computer cover See l Removing the computer cover on page 13 3 Remove the PCI card holder See Removing and reinstalling the PCI card holder on page 16 4 Locate the memory slots See Locating parts and connectors on the system board on page 11 5 Depending on the memory module that you are replacing do one of the following S a are replacing the memory module adjacent to CPU 1 go to If you are replacing the memory module adjacent to CPU 2 do the following a Remove the optical drive See Replacing the optical drive on page 29 b Pivot the optical drive bracket as shown in the following illustration and then remove it from the chassis Go to Figure 10 Removing the opt
25. If you want to return to the default settings press F9 or select Exit Load Default Settings Advanced settings On some computer models the Advanced menu includes a setting to enable or disable HyperThreading This feature works only with HyperThreading aware operating systems such as the Windows 7 operating system The default setting for HyperThreading is enabled However if you are not using a HyperThreading aware operating system and you select Enabled for HyperThreading your computer performance might be degraded Therefore you should always set HyperThreading to Disabled unless you are sure your operating system supports HyperThreading Exiting the Setup Utility program 56 User Guide After you finish viewing or changing settings press Esc to return to the Setup Utility program main menu You might have to press Esc several times Then you can do one of the following If you want to save the new settings and exit the Setup Utility program press F10 Otherwise your changes will not be saved e If you do not want to save the new settings select Exit gt Exit the Setup Utility without saving e If you want to return to the default settings press F9 or select Exit gt Load Default Settings Chapter 5 Configuring RAID This chapter contains information about installing hard disk drives and configuring Redundant Array of Independent Disks RAID for your computer Notes 1 The Marvell BIOS setup info
26. Start the Setup Utility program See Starting the Setup Utility program on From the Setup Utility program main menu select Devices gt IDE Drives Setup and press Enter Select SATA RAID Enable and press Enter Select Enabled and press Enter 57 5 Press F10 to save the new settings and exit the Setup Utility program Creating RAID volumes This section describes how to use the Intel Matrix Storage Manager option ROM configuration utility to create RAID volumes 1 1 0 Press Ctrl I when prompted to enter the Intel Matrix Storage Manager option ROM configuration utility Use the up and down arrow keys to select Create RAID Volume and press Enter Type a proper RAID Volume name in the Name field and press Tab Use the arrow keys to select a RAID level in the RAID Level field and press Tab If appropriate use the arrow keys to select a Stripe Size in the Stripe Size field and press Tab Type a volume size in the Capacity field and press Tab Press Enter to initiate volume creation When prompted press Y to accept the warning message and create the volume Return to step 2 to create additional RAID volumes or select Exit and press Enter Press Y when prompted to confirm the exit Deleting RAID volumes This section describes how to use the Intel Matrix Storage Manager option ROM configuration utility to delete RAID volumes 1 58 User Guide Press Ctrl I when prompted to enter the Intel Matrix
27. Vantage Tools gt Factory Recovery Disks Then follow the instructions on the screen Copyright Lenovo 2010 45 To create Product Recovery discs on the Windows XP operating system click Start gt All Programs gt ThinkVantage gt Create Recovery Media Then follow the instructions on the screen Using recovery media 46 User Guide This section provides instructions on how to use recovery media on different operating systems On the Windows 7 operating system you can use recovery media to restore the computer to the factory default settings only You can use recovery media to put the computer in an operational state after all other methods of recovery have failed Attention When you use recovery media to restore the computer to the factory default settings all the files currently on the hard disk drive will be deleted and replaced by the factory default settings To use recovery media on the Windows 7 operating system do the following 1 Depending on the type of your recovery media connect the boot medium memory key or other USB storage device to the computer or insert the boot disc into the optical drive 2 Repeatedly press and release the F12 key when turning on the computer When the Startup Device Menu opens release the F12 key 3 Select the desired startup device and press Enter The restore process begins 4 Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the operation Notes 1 After r
28. able at the electrical outlet for your country or region The monitor screen is blank Verify that The power cord is correctly connected to the rear of the computer and to a working electrical outlet The computer voltage matches the voltage available at the electrical outlet for your country or region The brightness and contrast controls are set correctly The USB keyboard or mouse Verify that does not work S The computer is turned on The keyboard or mouse is correctly connected to one of the USB connectors on the computer e For the keyboard no keys are stuck e The mouse is clean Refer to Cleaning an optical mouse on page 69 The operating system does not Verify that you list the device where the operating system resides in the startup start device sequence Usually the operating system is on the hard disk drive For more information see Selecting a startup device on page 55 The computer beeps multiple Verify that no keys are stuck times before the operating system starts Copyright Lenovo 2010 67 Diagnostic programs Diagnostic programs are used to test hardware components of your computer Diagnostic programs can also report operating system controlled settings that interfere with the correct operation of your system The following programs are preinstalled on your computer to help you diagnose computer problems Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox used when you are r
29. ade on development level systems and there is no guarantee that these measurements will be the same on generally available systems Furthermore some measurements may have been estimated through extrapolation Actual results may vary Users of this document should verify the applicable data for their specific environment Television output notice The following notice applies to models that have the factory installed television output feature This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U S patents and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited European conformance CE mark The emission notices information is available in the ThinkStation Safety and Warranty Guide that came with your computer LE Trademarks 78 User Guide The following terms are trademarks of Lenovo in the United States other countries or both Lenovo The Lenovo logo Personal System 2 PS 2 Rescue and Recovery ThinkStation ThinkVantage Microsoft and Windows are trademarks of the Microsoft group of companies Intel and Xeon are trademarks of Intel Corporation in the United States o
30. and fan assembly might be very hot Turn off the computer and wait three to five minutes to let the computer cool before removing the computer cover This section provides instructions on how to replace the heat sink and fan assembly To replace the heat sink and fan assembly do the following Chapter 2 Installing or replacing hardware 31 32 User Guide Remove all media from the drives and turn off all attached devices and the computer Then disconnect all power cords from electrical outlets and disconnect all cables that are connected to the computer Remove the computer cover See Removing the computer cover on page 13 Remove the PCI card holder See Removing and reinstalling the PCI card holder on page 16 Your computer supports two heat sink and fan assemblies Locate the heat sink and fan assembly you want to replace See Depending on the heat sink and fan assembly you want to replace do one of the following e If you are replacing heat sink and fan assembly 1 go tof If you are replacing heat sink and fan assembly 2 do the following a Remove the optical drive See Replacing the optical drive on page 29 b Pivot the optical drive bracket as shown in the following illustration and then remove it from the chassis Go to Figure 27 Removing the optical drive bracket 6 Disconnect the heat sink and fan assembly cable from the system board Note the cable lo
31. any repair before reading and understanding the Important safety information in the ThinkStation Safety and Warranty Guide that came with your computer To obtain a copy of the ThinkStation Safety and Warranty Guide go to http www lenovo com support This section provides instructions on how to replace the rear fan assembly Note Your computer supports two rear fan assemblies To replace the rear fan assembly do the following 1 Remove all media from the drives and turn off all attached devices and the computer Then disconnect all power cords from electrical outlets and disconnect all cables that are connected to the computer 2 Remove the computer cover See l Removing the computer cover on page 13 3 Remove the front bezel See Removing and reinstalling the front bezel on page 15 4 Remove the PCI card holder for easier access to the rear fan assembly See Removing and reinstalling the PCI card holder on page 16 5 Your computer supports two rear fan assemblies Locate the rear fan assembly you want to replace See Locating components on page 10 6 Disconnect the rear fan assembly cable from the appropriate rear fan connector on the system board See Locating parts and connectors on the system board on page 11 Chapter 2 Installing or replacing hardware 37 NIIT SSS cee K P kannn A A S K K 7 The rear fan assembly is attached to the chassis by
32. ard slot cover H Optical SPDIF in connector PCI Express x16 card slot cover Optical SPDIF out connector PCI Express x4 card slot cover El USB connectors 8 PCI card slot cover H Audio line out side speaker connector Audio line out subwoofer center speaker connector g Microphone connector Audio line out rear speaker connector Audio line out front speaker connector Ethernet connector available on some models EJ Audio line in connector Ethernet connector E PCI Express x1 card slot cover Serial port available on some models PCI Express x16 card slot cover E IEEE 1394 connector available on some models Chapter 1 Product overview 7 Connector Audio line in connector Audio line out connector front speaker connector Audio line out connector rear speaker connector Audio line out connector side speaker connector Audio line out connector subwoofer center speaker connector eSATA connector Ethernet connector IEEE 1394 connector available on some models Microphone connector 8 User Guide Description 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 Used to send audio signals from the computer to external devices such as powered stereo speakers speakers with built in amplifiers multimedia key
33. boards or the audio line in connector on a stereo system or other external recording devices When used with 5 1 or 7 1 surround sound speakers this connector should be attached to the front left and right speakers When used with 5 1 or 7 1 surround sound speakers this connector should be attached to the rear left and right speakers When used with 7 1 surround sound speakers this connector should be attached to the side left and right speakers When used with 5 1 or 7 1 surround sound speakers this connector should be attached to the center speaker or subwoofer Use this connector to attach an external hard disk drive Used to attach an Ethernet cable for a local area network LAN Notes 1 To operate the computer within FCC Class B limits use a Category 5 Ethernet cable 2 If your computer has two Ethernet connectors it is recommended that you connect your primary Ethernet cable to the Ethernet connector marked as number 1 for optimal performance Used to send and receive IEEE 1394 signals between the computer and a compliant device such as a video camera or external storage drive This connector is sometimes called FireWire because it transmits data rapidly Used to attach a microphone to your computer when you want to record sound or if you use speech recognition software Connector Optical SPDIF in connector Optical SPDIF out connector Serial port available on some models USB connector
34. cation 7 Follow this sequence to remove the four screws that secure the heat sink and fan assembly to the system board a Partially remove screw BH then fully remove screw H and then fully remove screw H b Partially remove screw B then fully remove screw and then fully remove screw B Note Carefully remove the four screws from the system board to avoid any possible damage to the system board The four screws cannot be removed from the heat sink and fan assembly p e a S gl a ee 055 g Figure 28 Removing the heat sink and fan assembly 8 Carefully lift the heat sink and fan assembly off the system board Notes a You might have to gently twist the heat sink and fan assembly to free it from the microprocessor b Do not touch the thermal grease while handling the h
35. ched devices such as printers monitors and external drives Unplug all power cords from electrical outlets and remove the computer cover Sec Removing the computer cover on page 13 Remove the front bezel Seel Removing and reinstalling the front bezel on Remove the PCI card holder See Removing and reinstalling the PCI card holder on page 16 Locate the Clear CMOS Recovery jumper on the system board See parts and connectors on the system board on page 11 Remove any cables that impede access to the Clear CMOS Recovery jumper Move the jumper from the standard position pin 1 and pin 2 to the maintenance position pin 2 and pin 3 Reinstall any parts and reconnect any cables that have been removed or disconnected 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 Reinstall the computer cover and reconnect the power cords for the computer and monitor to electrical outlets Refer to Completing the parts replacement Turn on the computer and the monitor Insert the POST BIOS update flash disc into the optical drive The recovery session begins The recovery session will take two to three minutes During this time you will hear a series of beeps After the recovery session is completed the series of beeps will end and the system will automatically turn off Repeat step 2 through step 6 Move the Clear CMOS Recovery jumper back to the standard position pin 1 and pin 2 Reinstall any parts and reco
36. come a few days after the CRU arrives Obtaining device drivers You can obtain device drivers for operating systems that are not preinstalled at http www lenovo com support Installation instructions are provided in readme files with the device driver files Chapter 2 Installing or replacing hardware 41 Basic security features There are several security options available to help you prevent hardware theft and unauthorized access to your computer In addition to physical locks you can also prevent unauthorized use of your computer by a software lock that locks the keyboard until a correct password is typed in Locking devices 42 User Guide Note Make sure that any security cables you installed do not interfere with other computer cables This section describes the different kinds of locking devices for your computer Ka KK L k T j oo e amp ee LF O A ZZ WG 7 Figure 35 Locking devices Padlock hasp H Integrated cable lock Kensington lock Keylock An optional padlock with a 5 mm 0 20 inch shackle can be used to secure your computer using the padlock hasp BH An optional integrated cable lock sometimes referred to as the Kensington lock can be used to secure your computer to a desk table or other non permanent fixture The integrated cable lock attaches to the integrated cable lock slot in the rear of your computer and is operated with a key This i
37. 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 3 Specifications This section lists the physical specifications for your computer Dimensions Width 130 mm 5 12 inches Height 427 mm 16 81 inches Depth 444 mm 17 48 inches Weight Maximum configuration 18 5 kg 40 8 Ibs Environment Air temperature Operating 10 to 35 C 50 to 95 F Non operating 10 to 60 C 14 to 140 F with package Humidity Operating 10 to 80 10 per hour non condensing Non operating 10 to 90 10 per hour non condensing Maximum altitude 7 000 ft 2 133 6 m Electrical input Input voltage Low range Minimum 100 V ac Maximum 127 V ac Input frequency range 50 to 60 Hz High range Minimum 200 V ac Maximum 240 V ac Input frequency range 50 to 60 Hz Software overview The computer comes with a preinstalled operating system and several preinstalled applications Software provided with your Windows operating system 4 User Guide This section provides information about the software provided with your Windows operating system Software provided by Lenovo The fol
38. creen to complete the update After the update is completed remove the disc from the optical drive Updating flashing the BIOS from your operating system Note Because Lenovo makes constant improvements to its Web sites the Web page contents are subject to change without notice including the contents referenced in the following procedure To update flash the BIOS from your operating system do the following 1 2 4 5 Go tofhttp www lenovo com support Do the following to locate the downloadable files for your machine type a In the Enter a product number field type your machine type and click Go b Click Downloads and drivers c Select BIOS from the Refine results drop down list box to easily locate all the BIOS related links d Click the BIOS update link Click the TXT file that contains the instructions for updating flashing the BIOS from your operating system Print these instructions This is very important because these instructions will not be displayed on the screen after the download begins Follow the printed instructions to download extract and install the update Recovering from a POST BIOS update failure 64 User Guide If power to your computer is interrupted while the POST BIOS is being updated flash update your computer might not restart correctly If this happens perform the following procedure commonly called Boot block Recovery 1 Turn off the computer and any atta
39. ctions might apply at the time of service To determine whether your computer is eligible for International Warranty Service and to view a list of the countries where service is available go to http www lenovo com supportt click Warranty and follow the instructions on the screen For technical assistance with the installation of or questions related to Service Packs for your preinstalled Microsoft Windows product refer to the Microsoft Product Support Services Web site at http support microsoft com directory or you can contact the Customer Support Center Some fees might apply Purchasing additional services 74 User Guide During and after the warranty period you can purchase additional services such as support for hardware operating systems and application programs network setup and configuration upgraded or extended hardware repair services and custom installations Service availability and service name might vary by country or region For more information about these services go to the Lenovo Web site at http www lenovo com Appendix A System memory speed The Intel Xeon microprocessor families compatible with this ThinkStation computer feature an integrated memory controller which provides the microprocessor 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 microprocessor model and the type speed size capacity
40. drive to the factory default settings See using recovery media on page 45 Note If you are unable to access the Rescue and Recovery workspace or the Windows environment from a rescue medium or recovery media you might not have the rescue device an internal hard disk drive a disc a USB hard disk drive or other external devices set as the first boot device in the startup device sequence You must first make sure that your rescue device is set as the first boot device in the startup device sequence in the Setup Utility program See Selecting a startup device on page 55lfor detailed information about temporarily or permanently changing the startup device sequence For more information about the Setup Utility program see Chapter 4 Using the Setup Utility program on page 53 It is important to create a rescue medium and a set of recovery media as early as possible and store them in a safe place for future use Chapter 3 Recovery information 51 52 User Guide Chapter 4 Using the Setup Utility program You can use the Setup Utility program to view and change the configuration settings of your computer regardless of which operating system you are using However the operating system settings might override any similar settings in the Setup Utility program This chapter provides information about the following topics to help you use the Setup Utility program e Starting the Setup Utility program Starti
41. e divers eke ie u a DO Solving recovery problems Sl Chapter 4 Using the buz guz program i 83 Copyright Lenovo 2010 Starting the Setup Utility program 53 Viewing or changing settings 53 Using passwords 53 Password considerations 54 Administrator password Bl User Password 54 Setting changing or deleting a password 54 Enabling or disabling a device 55 Selecting a startup device 2 55 Selecting a temporary startup davies zo 6 55 Viewing or changing the ganz device sequence 56 Advanced settings So ok aT ae er Exiting the Setup Utility program gat We 42 4 1 lt Chapter 5 Configuring RAID 57 Configuring RAID for machine types 4262 4263 4264 and 4265 497 Installing SATA hard disk drives ee 57 Configuring the system BIOS to enable SATA RAID functionality 57 Creating RAID volumes 58 Deleting RAID volumes 58 Configuring RAID for machine types 4266 4269 4271 and 4272 59 Installing SATA or SAS hard dick drives s 59 Entering the Marvell BIOS Setup to configure SATA or SAS RAID 59 Configuring the Marvell BIOS Setup fo enable SATA SAS RAID 0 1 or 5 functionality 59 Configuring the Marvell BIOS Setup to set an optional hot spare hard disk drive 60 Configuring the Marvell BIOS Se
42. e the information in this section to access useful resources relating to your computing needs Online Books folder The Online Books folder preinstalled on your computer contains the ThinkStation User Guide which provides information about your computer to help you set up use and maintain your computer It requires no Internet access to view the publication To view the publication click Start gt All Programs gt Online Books gt Online Books then double click the publication for your computer The publication is also available on the Lenovo Support Web site at http www lenovo com support Notes 1 The publication is in PDF version To view the publication you need to have the Adobe Reader program preinstalled on your computer If the Adobe Reader program has not been installed on your computer a message will be displayed when you attempt to view the PDF file and you will be guided through the Adobe Reader installation 2 The publication is available in other languages on the Lenovo Support Web site at http www lenovo com support 3 If you want to install a different language version of the Adobe Reader program rather than the version preinstalled on your computer download the desired language version from the Adobe Web site at http www adobe com Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools Note The Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools program is only available on computers with the Windows 7 operating system from Lenovo The Lenov
43. eat sink and fan assembly 9 Remove the plastic cover from the bottom of the new heat sink and fan assembly to expose the thermal grease this cover protects the thermal grease from contamination Notes a Do not remove the plastic cover until you are ready to install the heat sink and fan assembly on the microprocessor Do not touch the thermal grease on the heat sink and fan assembly Do not put the heat sink and fan assembly anywhere except on the microprocessor after the plastic cover has been removed and the thermal grease exposed Chapter 2 Installing or replacing hardware 33 10 Position the new heat sink and fan assembly on the microprocessor so that the four screws are aligned with the holes in the system board Note Position the new heat sink and fan assembly so that the heat sink and fan assembly cable is toward the microprocessor fan connector on the system board 11 Follow this sequence to install the four screws to secure the new heat sink and fan assembly a Partially tighten screw BH then fully tighten screw H and then fully tighten screw BH Partially tighten screw B then fully tighten screw and then fully tighten screw J 12 Connect the heat sink and fan assembly cable to the system board See Locating parts and connectors on the system board on page 11 13 If you are replacing heat sink and fan assembly 2 reinstall the optical drive bracket into the chassis Then reinstall the optical dri
44. escue files feature of the Rescue and Recovery workspace to copy files from your hard disk drive to other media To start the Rescue and Recovery workspace do the following 1 Make sure the computer is turned off 2 Repeatedly press and release the F11 key when turning on the computer When you hear beeps or see a logo screen release the F11 key 3 If you have set a Rescue and Recovery password type your password when prompted The Rescue and Recovery workspace opens after a short delay Note If the Rescue and Recovery workspace fails to open see Solving recovery problems on page 51 4 Do one of the following To rescue files from your hard disk drive or from a backup click Rescue files and follow the instructions on the screen e To restore your hard disk drive from a Rescue and Recovery backup or to restore your hard disk drive to the factory default settings click Restore your system and follow the instructions on the screen For more information about the features of the Rescue and Recovery workspace click Help Notes 1 After restoring your hard disk drive to the factory default settings you might have to reinstall device drivers for some devices See Installing or reinstalling device drivers on page 50 Some computers come with Microsoft Office or Microsoft Works preinstalled If you need to recover or reinstall your Microsoft Office or Microsoft Works applications you must use the Micro
45. estoring your computer to the factory default settings you might have to reinstall device drivers for some devices Sec installing or einstalline 2 Some computers come with Microsoft Office or Microsoft Works preinstalled If you need to recover or reinstall your Microsoft Office or Microsoft Works applications you must use the Microsoft Office CD or Microsoft Works CD These discs are provided only with computers preinstalled with Microsoft Office or Microsoft Works On the Windows XP operating system you can use Product Recovery discs to restore your computer to the factory default settings perform a custom factory recovery or perform other rescue and recovery operations such as rescuing individual files You will be given the option to enter the Rescue and Recovery workspace and choose from a variety of recovery operations Attention When you use Product Recovery discs to restore the computer to the factory default settings all the files currently on the hard disk drive will be deleted and replaced by the factory default settings During the restore process you will be given the option to save one or more files currently on the hard disk drive to other media before the data is deleted To use Product Recovery discs on the Windows XP operating system do the following 1 Repeatedly press and release the F12 key when turning on the computer When the Startup Device Menu opens release the F12 key 2 Insert the boot disc into
46. g 1 Turn on the computer 2 Use Windows Explorer or My Computer to display the directory structure of your hard disk drive 3 Go to the C SWTOOLS directory 4 Open the DRIVERS folder Within the DRIVERS folder there are several subfolders named for various devices installed in your computer such as AUDIO or VIDEO 5 Open the appropriate device subfolder 6 Do one of the following s In the device subfolder look for a SETUP exe file Double click the file and follow the instructions on the screen to complete the installation e In the device subfolder look for a README txt file or a file with the txt extension This file might be named after the operating system such as WIN98 txt The TXT file contains information about how to install the device driver Follow the instructions to complete the installation If the device subfolder contains a file with the inf extension and you want to install the device driver using the INF file refer to your Windows Help and Support information system for detailed information about how to install the device driver Solving recovery problems If you are unable to access the Rescue and Recovery workspace or the Windows environment do one of the following e Use a rescue medium to start the Rescue and Recovery workspace See Creating and using a rescue medium on page 49 e Use recovery media if all other methods of recovery have failed and you need to restore the hard disk
47. ges will be incorporated in new editions of the publication Lenovo may make improvements and or changes in the product s and or the program s described in this publication at any time without notice The products described in this document are not intended for use in implantation or other life support applications where malfunction may result in injury or death to persons The information contained in this document does not affect or change Lenovo product specifications or warranties Nothing in this document shall operate as an express or implied license or indemnity under the intellectual property rights of Lenovo or third parties All information contained in this document was obtained in specific environments and is presented as an illustration The result obtained in other operating environments may vary Lenovo may use or distribute any of the information you supply in any way it believes appropriate without incurring any obligation to you Any references in this publication to non Lenovo Web sites are provided for convenience only and do not in any manner serve as an endorsement of those Web sites The materials at those Web sites are not part of the materials for this Lenovo product and use of those Web sites is at your own risk Any performance data contained herein was determined in a controlled environment Therefore the result obtained in other operating environments may 77 vary significantly Some measurements may have been m
48. gnostic test For additional help press the F1 key 6 Remove the diagnostic disc from the optical drive after completing the diagnostic test Cleaning an optical mouse This section provides instructions on how to clean an optical mouse An optical mouse uses a 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 To clean an optical mouse do the following Chapter 7 Troubleshooting and diagnostic programs 69 70 User Guide Turn off your computer Disconnect the mouse cable from the computer Turn the mouse upside down to view the lens a If there is a smudge on the lens gently clean the area with a plain cotton tipped swab b If there is debris in the lens gently blow the debris away from the area Check the surface on which you are using the mouse If you have a very intricate picture or pattern beneath the mouse it may be difficult for the digital signal processor DSP to determine changes in the mouse position Reconnect the mouse cable to the computer Tum your computer back on Chapter 8 Getting information help and service This chapter provides information about help service and technical assistance for Lenovo products This chapter contains the following topics s Information resources e Help and service on page 72 Information resources You can us
49. he front panel Eight audio connectors on the rear panel Audio line in connector Audio line out front speaker connector Audio line out rear speaker connector Audio line out side speaker connector Audio line out subwoofer center speaker connector Microphone connector Optical Sony Philips Digital Interconnect Format SPDIF in connector Optical SPDIF out connector Internal speakers Connectivity One or two 10 100 1000 Mbps Ethernet controller s System management features Ability to store the power on self test POST hardware test results Advanced Configuration and Power Interface ACPI support Alert Standard Format ASF 2 0 Automatic power on startup Preboot Execution Environment PXE System Management SM Basic Input Output System BIOS and SM software Wake on LAN Wake on Ring in the Setup Utility program this feature is called Serial Port Ring Detect for an external modem Windows Management Instrumentation WMI Input Output I O features 9 pin serial port available on some models 10 USB Universal Serial Bus connectors Eight audio connectors on the rear panel One external Serial Advanced Technology Attachment eSATA connector One or two Ethernet connector s Two audio connectors on the front panel microphone connector and headphone connector Two IEEE 1394 connectors available on some models For more information about I O features see Locating connectors on the rear of
50. ic model use the Setup Utility program See Chapter 4 Using the Setup Utility program on page 53 Microprocessor Your computer comes with one of the following microprocessors internal cache size varies by model type Intel Xeon Dual Core microprocessor Intel Xeon Quad Core microprocessor Intel Xeon Six Core microprocessor Memory module s Supports up to six or 12 double data rate 3 dual inline memory modules DDR3 DIMMs Each microprocessor supports up to three or six memory modules Note The Intel Xeon microprocessor families compatible with this ThinkStation computer feature an integrated memory controller which provides the microprocessor 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 microprocessor model and the type speed size capacity and number of DIMMs installed Refer M E the information on the supported system memory speed for your computer model Internal drives One Serial Advanced Technology Attachment SATA optical drive Three SATA hard disk drives or Serial Attached SCSI SAS hard disk drives 2 User Guide Video subsystem Two Peripheral Component Interconnect PCI Express x16 card slots on the system board for discrete graphics cards varies by model type Audio subsystem Integrated high definition HD audio Microphone connector and headphone connector on t
51. ical drive bracket 6 For some computer models you might need to remove the memory fan duct to access the memory slots To remove the memory fan duct disconnect the 18 User Guide memory fan cable from the system board remove the blue shipping clip press inward on the two tabs f pivot the fan duct and then disengage the rear of the fan duct Note Not all computer models have the memory fan duct and blue shipping clip Figure 11 Removing the memory fan duct 7 Open the retaining clips as shown k Figure 12 Opening the retaining clips If you are replacing an old memory module open the retaining clips and gently pull the memory module out of the memory slot Figure 13 Removing a memory module Chapter 2 Installing or replacing hardware 19 Notes a If your computer has 12 memory slots on the system board you might have to use more force to remove the memory modules installed in memory slots and H b If your computer has six memory slots on the system board you might have to use more force to remove the memory module installed in memory slot H 20 User Guide 8 Position the new memory module over the memory slot Make sure that the notch on the memory module aligns correctly with the key H in the memory slot Push the memory module straight down into the slot until the retaining clips close BH Figure 14 Installing a memory
52. lenovo com supportjand click Support phone list or refer to the ThinkStation Safety and Warranty Guide that is provided with your computer Note Phone numbers are subject to change without notice If the number for your country or region is not provided contact your Lenovo reseller or Lenovo marketing representative If possible be at your computer when you call Have the following information available e Machine type and model Serial numbers of your hardware products Description of the problem Exact wording of any error messages Hardware and software configuration information Using other services If you travel with your computer or relocate it to a country where your desktop or notebook computer machine type is sold your computer might be eligible for Chapter 8 Getting information help and service 73 International Warranty Service which automatically entitles you to obtain warranty service throughout the warranty period Service will be performed by service providers authorized to perform warranty service Service methods and procedures vary by country and some services might not be available in all countries International Warranty Service is delivered through the method of service such as depot carry in or on site service that is provided in the servicing country Service centers in certain countries might not be able to service all models of a particular machine type In some countries fees and restri
53. lowing 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 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 71 Note The Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools program is only available on computers with the Windows 7 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 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 Note The following software
54. module 9 To install the memory fan duct engage the rear of the duct with the retainer on the system board and then pivot the fan duct downward until the fan duct snaps into position Reconnect the memory fan cable to the system board See Locating parts and connectors on the system board on page 11 Figure 15 Installing the memory fan duct 10 Reinstall the blue shipping clip if your computer needs to be repackaged and shipped in the future 11 Reinstall the optical drive bracket into the chassis if you have removed it Then reinstall the optical drive into the chassis See Replacing the optical 12 Reinstall the PCI card holder See Removing and reinstalling the PCI card holder on page 16 m What to do next To work with another piece of hardware go to the appropriate section To complete the installation or replacement go to Completing the parts replacement on page 40 Chapter 2 Installing or replacing hardware 21 Installing or replacing a PCI card r Attention Do not open your computer or attempt any repair before reading and understanding the Important safety information in the ThinkStation Safety and Warranty Guide that came with your computer To obtain a copy of the ThinkStation Safety and Warranty Guide go to http www lenovo com support This section provides instructions on how to install or replace a PCI card Your computer has the following six
55. mputer 2 Use the keys that came with your computer to unlock the keylock in the computer cover Press the computer cover release button H and then remove the computer cover Place the computer cover on a flat surface SERS ESSER S C Figure 6 Removing the computer cover 14 User Guide Removing and reinstalling the front bezel r Attention Do not open your computer or attempt any repair before reading and understanding the Important safety information in the ThinkStation Safety and Warranty Guide that came with your computer To obtain a copy of the ThinkStation Safety and Warranty Guide go to http www lenovo com support This section provides instructions on how to remove and reinstall the front bezel To remove and reinstall the front bezel do the following 1 Remove all media from the drives and turn off all attached devices and the computer Then disconnect all power cords from electrical outlets and disconnect all cables that are connected to the computer 2 Remove the computer cover See Removing the computer cover on page 13 3 Remove the front bezel by releasing the two plastic tabs on the left side and pivoting the front bezel outward I 2 27 Ss s N N III N N RN IS IN X IN N ISIS IN Figure 7 Removing the front bezel 4 Lay the front bezel on a flat
56. ng the Setup Utility program This section provides instructions on how to start the Setup Utility program To start the Setup Utility program do the following 1 Make sure your computer is turned off 2 Repeatedly press and release the F1 key when turning on the computer When you hear multiple beeps or see a logo screen release the F1 key The Setup Utility program opens Note If a password has been set the Setup Utility program menu will not be displayed until you type the correct password For more information see Using passwords The Setup Utility program might start automatically when the POST detects that hardware has been removed or new hardware has been installed in your computer Viewing or changing settings The Setup Utility program menu lists various items about the system configuration settings To view or change the settings start the Setup Utility program See Starting the Setup Utility program Then follow the instructions on the screen When working with the Setup Utility program you must use the keyboard The keys used to perform various tasks are displayed at the bottom of each screen Using passwords Copyright Lenovo 2010 By using the Setup Utility program you can set a password to prevent unauthorized access to your computer and data The following options are available to help you set an administrator password or a user password Set Administrator Password s Set User
57. ng 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 of personal injury and or damage to your product If you no longer have a copy of the ThinkStation 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 vi User Guide Chapter 1 Product overview This chapter provides information about the computer features specifications preinstalled software programs and connector and part locations This chapter contains the following topics S This section provides information about the computer features e Specifications on page 4 This section lists the physical specifications for your computer e Software overview on page 4 This section provides information about the software programs provided with your computer e Locating computer controls connectors and parts on page 6 This section provides information to help you locate your computer controls connectors and parts Features Copyright Lenovo 2010 This section provides information about the computer features System information The following information covers a variety of models For information about our specif
58. nnect any cables that have been removed or disconnected Reinstall the computer cover and reconnect any cables that were disconnected Turn on the computer and remove the disc from the optical drive Chapter 6 Updating system programs 65 66 User Guide Chapter 7 Troubleshooting and diagnostic programs This chapter provides information about some basic troubleshooting and diagnostic programs If your computer problem is not described in this chapter see Chapter 8 Getting information help and service on page 71 for additional troubleshooting resources This chapter contains the following topics e Basic troubleshooting e Diagnostic programs on page 68 e Cleaning an optical mouse on page 69 Basic troubleshooting The following table provides some basic information to help you troubleshoot your computer problems Note If you cannot solve the problem after doing the basic troubleshooting have the computer serviced Refer to the ThinkStation Safety and Warranty Guide that came with your computer for the safety and warranty information and the list of Lenovo Support telephone numbers Symptom Action The computer does not start Verify that when you press the power The power cord is correctly connected to the rear of the computer and to a switch working electrical outlet e The power indicator on the front of the computer is on e The computer voltage matches the voltage avail
59. nstructions for using the POST and BIOS updates are available in a TXT file that is included with the update files For most models you can download either an update program to create a system program update disc or an update program that can be run from the operating system Updating flashing the BIOS from a disc Copyright Lenovo 2010 This section provides instructions on how to update flash the BIOS from a disc Note You can download a self starting bootable disc image known as an ISO image with the system program updates to create a system program update disc Go to http www lenovo com support To update flash the BIOS from a disc do the following 1 Turn off your computer 2 Repeatedly press and release the F12 key when turning on the computer When the Startup Device Menu opens release the F12 key 3 On the Startup Device Menu select the desired optical drive as the first boot device Then insert the disc into the optical drive and press Enter The update begins 63 4 When prompted to change the serial number it is suggested that you press N However if you do want to change the serial number press Y then type in the serial number and press Enter When prompted to change the machine type and model it is suggested that you press N However if you do want to change the machine type and model press Y then type in the machine type and model and press Enter Follow the instructions on the s
60. o ThinkVantage Tools program helps you work more easily and securely by providing easy access to various tools such as Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox Product Recovery Rescue and Recovery Copyright Lenovo 2010 71 To access the Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools program click Start gt All Programs gt Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools Lenovo Welcome Note The Lenovo Welcome program is only available on computers preinstalled with the Windows 7 operating system from Lenovo 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 Safety and warranty The ThinkStation Safety and Warranty Guide that came with your computer contains information about safety warranty service and support phone numbers CRUs and other notices and information resources Before using the information in this manual and the product it supports be sure to read_and understand the ThinkStation Safety and Warranty Guide and Notices on page 77 Lenovo Web site http www lenovo com The Lenovo Web site provides up to date information and services to help you buy upgrade and maintain your computer You can also do the following Shop for desktop workstation and notebook computers monitors projectors upgrades and accessories for your computer and special offers Purchase additional services such as support for hard
61. o remove the bracket from the hard disk drive bay To install a new hard disk drive into the bracket flex the sides of the bracket properly and align pin H pin H pin EI and pin H on the bracket with the corresponding holes in the hard disk drive Do not touch the circuit board E on the hard disk drive Figure 18 Installing a new hard disk drive into the bracket 24 User Guide 7 Connect one end of the signal cable that comes with the new hard disk drive to the rear of the new hard disk drive Note The signal cable will be different depending on whether you are installing a SATA hard disk drive or a SAS hard disk drive Figure 20 Connecting the signal cable to a SAS hard disk drive Chapter 2 Installing or replacing hardware 25 8 Slide the new hard disk drive with the bracket and the signal cable into the hard disk drive bay until it snaps into position EI ERNST ER K SR sss SE AER kiiit AAA III NN A KAA W III o KAA N oo IIND SINN SSSSSSSSSSSSA A VWRWVVSVVVVVs STARS A EEE VC WN A A yb 7NA Figure 21 Installing a new hard disk drive 26 User Guide 9 Locate one of the extra five wire power cables and connect it to the new hard disk drive Note You might need to disconnect power cables for other hard disk drives installed in your computer and then rotate the air flow wall outward for easier access to the rear of the new hard disk drive
62. o the rear of the new optical drive Note If you_want to replace the signal cable remove the PCI card holder See Removing and reinstalling the PCI card holder on page 16 30 User Guide Then disconnect the old signal cable from the system board Connect one end of the new signal cable to the optical drive and the other end to an available SATA connector on the system board See Locating parts and connectors on the system board on page 11 b Locate an available five wire power connector and connect it to the new optical drive Figure 26 Connecting a new optical drive 7 Reinstall the PCI card holder into the chassis if you have removed it See Removing and reinstalling the PCI card holder on page 16 8 Reinstall the front bezel See Removing and reinstalling the front bezel on page 15 m What to do next To work with another piece of hardware go to the appropriate section To complete the installation or replacement go to Completing the parts replacement on page 40 Replacing the heat sink and fan assembly m Attention Do not open your computer or attempt any repair before reading and understanding the Important safety information in the ThinkStation Safety and Warranty Guide that came with your computer To obtain a copy of the ThinkStation Safety and Warranty Guide go to http www lenovo com support CAUTION AA The heat sink
63. on utility This utility assumes that the system has the required number of hard disk drives installed 1 Turn on your computer and press Ctrl M when prompted to enter the Marvell BIOS Setup 2 On the Marvell BIOS Setup screen use the arrow keys to select RAID and press Enter The RAID Config menu opens 3 From the RAID Config menu select Create array Chapter 5 Configuring RAID 59 Use the arrow keys and the Enter key to select each free hard disk drive that you want to include in the array Select Next and press Enter From the Create array menu select RAID level and press Enter Note Only the valid RAID levels will be active Select your desired RAID level RAID 0 RAID 1 or RAID 5 and press Enter From the Stripe Size menu you can change the stripe size or keep it as default Type a proper array name in the Array Name field 10 11 Select Next and press Enter When prompted press Y to complete the array creation and RAID configuration Configuring the Marvell BIOS Setup to set an optional hot spare hard disk drive To configure the Marvell BIOS Setup to set an optional hot spare hard disk drive do 1 5 6 the following Turn on your computer and press Ctrl M when prompted to enter the Marvell BIOS Setup On the Marvell BIOS Setup screen use the arrow keys to select RAID and press Enter The RAID Config menu opens From the RAID Config menu select Spare Management Use the
64. ou 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 Chapter 1 Product overview 5 Locating computer controls connectors and parts This section provides information to help you locate your computer controls connectors and parts Locating controls and connectors on the front of your computer re 1 shows the locations of the controls and connectors on the front of your computer Fi available on some models E Optical drive eject button B Headphone connector IEEE 1394 connector D USB connector H Power switch and power indicator Hard disk drive activity indicator USB connector Figure 1 Front control and connector locations EJ Microphone connector 6 User Guide Locating connectors on the rear of your computer Figure 2 shows the locations 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 IL AANE REDD J E L c Figure 2 Rear connector locations eSATA connector PCI c
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66. p click Start gt All Programs Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools gt Enhanced Backup and Restore The Rescue and Recovery program opens In the Rescue and Recovery main window click the Launch advanced Rescue and Recovery arrow Click Back up your hard drive and select backup operation options Then follow the instructions on the screen to complete the backup operation To perform a backup operation using the Rescue and Recovery program on the Windows XP operating system do the following 1 3 From the Windows desktop click Start gt All Programs gt ThinkVantage gt Rescue and Recovery The Rescue and Recovery program opens In the Rescue and Recovery main window click Launch advanced Rescue and Recovery gt Back up your hard drive and select backup operation options Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the backup operation Performing a recovery operation This section provides instructions on how to perform a recovery operation using the Rescue and Recovery program on different operating systems To perform a recovery operation using the Rescue and Recovery program on the Windows 7 operating system do the following 1 From the Windows desktop click Start gt All Programs Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools gt Enhanced Backup and Restore The Rescue and Recovery program opens In the Rescue and Recovery main window click the Launch advanced Rescue and Recovery arrow Click the Restore your
67. prompted to complete the deletion Chapter 5 Configuring RAID 61 62 User Guide Chapter 6 Updating system programs This chapter provides information about updating the POST and BIOS and how to recover from a POST and BIOS update failure This chapter contains the following topics e Updating flashing the BIOS from a disc e Updating flashing the BIOS from your operating system on page 64 Using system programs System programs are the basic layer of software built into your computer System programs include the POST the BIOS and the Setup Utility program The POST is a set of tests and procedures that are performed each time you turn on your computer The BIOS is a layer of software that translates instructions from other layers of software into electrical signals that the computer hardware can execute You can use the Setup Utility program to view or change the configuration and setup of your computer Your computer system board has a module called electrically erasable programmable read only memory EEPROM also referred to as flash memory You can easily update the POST the BIOS and the Setup Utility program by starting your computer with a system program update disc or running a special update program from your operating system Lenovo might make changes and enhancements to the POST and BIOS When updates are released they are available as downloadable files on the Lenovo Web site allntipe Jarre e I
68. r replacing hardware be aw ex Gt Ge a T Installing or replacing TE Lob amp amp 2 IS Installing external options 13 Removing the computer cover amp a gt 23 Removing and reinstalling the front bezel 3 2 215 Removing and reinstalling the PCI card holder 16 Installing or replacing a memory module 17 Installing or replacing a PCI card 22 Installing anew hard disk drive 24 Replacing a hard disk drive 28 Replacing the optical drive i a 4 29 Replacing the heat sink and fan assembly Sn Ol Replacing the front fan assembly 34 Replacing the rear fan assembly 37 Replacing the keyboard or mouse 39 Completing the parts replacement 40 Obtaining device drivers 4 Basic security features 42 Locking devices a 42 Password protection a 43 Chapter 3 Recovery information 45 Creating and using recovery media 45 Creating recovery media 45 Using recovery media 46 Performing backup and recovery operations 47 Performing a backup operation 47 Performing a recovery operation 47 Using the Rescue and Recovery workspace 48 Creating and using a rescue medium 49 Creating a rescue medium 49 Using a rescue medium ee 200 Installing or reinstalling devic
69. ress and release the F12 key when turning on the computer When the Startup Device Menu opens release the F12 key On the Startup Device Menu select the USB hard disk drive as the first boot device and press Enter The rescue medium starts If you have created a rescue medium using the secondary internal hard disk drive set the secondary internal hard disk drive as the first boot device in the startup device sequence to start the rescue medium See Selecting a startup device on page 55 Note The secondary internal hard disk drive is only available in some computer models When the rescue medium starts the Rescue and Recovery workspace opens The help information for each feature is available from the Rescue and Recovery workspace Follow the instructions to complete the recovery process Installing or reinstalling device drivers 50 User Guide Before installing or reinstalling device drivers make sure that you have a preinstalled operating system and the documentation and software media for the device Device drivers for factory installed devices are located on the computer hard disk drive usually drive C in the SWTOOLS DRIVERS subdirectory The latest device drivers for factory installed devices are also available at http www lenovo com Other device drivers are on the software media that come with individual devices To install or reinstall the device driver for a factory installed device do the followin
70. rmation in this chapter only applies to some computer models The information about configuring RAID in this chapter only applies for a Windows environment For information about configuring RAID in a Linux environment contact your Linux software provider Configuring RAID for machine types 4262 4263 4264 and 4265 This section contains information about the required number of SATA hard disk drives for the supported level of RAID and SATA RAID configuration for machine types 4262 4263 4264 and 4265 Installing SATA hard disk drives Your computer must have the minimum number of SATA hard disk drives installed for the supported level of RAID below RAID Level 0 Striped disk array Two hard disk drives minimum Better performance without fault tolerance RAID Level 1 Mirrored disk array Two hard disk drives minimum Improved read performance and 100 redundancy RAID Level 5 Block level striped disk array with distributed parity Three hard disk drives minimum Data striped at the byte level Stripe error correction information Better performance and fault tolerance To install a new SATA hard disk drive see Installing a new hard disk drive on Configuring the system BIOS to enable SATA RAID functionality This section describes how to configure the system BIOS to enable SATA RAID functionality Copyright Lenovo 2010 Note Use the arrow keys on the keyboard to make selections 1
71. ructions on how to replace the keyboard or mouse To replace the keyboard or mouse do the following 1 Remove any media from the drives Then turn off all attached devices and the computer 2 Disconnect all power cords from electrical outlets 3 Disconnect the old keyboard cable or mouse cable from the computer 4 Connect a new keyboard or mouse to one of the USB connectors on the computer Depending on where you want to connect the new keyboard or mouse see Locating controls and connectors on the front of your computer on page 6lor Locating connectors on the rear of your computer on page 7 Figure 33 Connecting the USB keyboard or mouse m What to do next To work with another piece of hardware go to the appropriate section e To complete the installation or replacement go to Completing the parts Completing the parts replacement After completing the installation or replacement for all parts you need to reinstall the computer cover and reconnect cables To reinstall the computer cover and reconnect cables do the following 1 Make sure that all components have been reassembled correctly and that no tools or loose screws are left inside your computer See on page 10 for the locations of various components in your computer 2 Make sure that the cables are routed correctly before reinstalling the computer cover Keep cables clear of the hinges and sides of the computer chassis
72. s the same type of lock used with many notebook computers You can order an integrated cable lock from Lenovo by searching for Kensington at http www lenovo com support Your computer comes with a keylock J which was built into the computer cover The keys for the computer cover are attached to the rear of the machine For security store the keys in a secure place when you are not using them Password protection To deter unauthorized use of your computer you can use the Setup Utility program to set a password When you turn on your computer you are prompted to type the password The computer cannot be used until a valid typed in Refer to Chapter 4 i ili more information password is Chapter 2 Installing or replacing hardware 43 44 User Guide Chapter 3 Recovery information This chapter provides information about the recovery solutions provided by Lenovo This chapter contains the following topics Creating and using recovery media Performing backup and recovery operations on page 7 Ping the Rescue and Recovery workspace on page 2 Creating and using a rescue medium on page 49 N ing or reinstalling device drivers on e Solving recovery problems on page 51 Notes 1 There are a variety of methods to choose from when considering how to recover in the event of a software or hardware related problem Some methods vary depending on the type of your operating s
73. sed in this document in all countries Consult your local Lenovo representative for information on the products and services currently available in your area Any reference to a Lenovo product program or service is not intended to state or imply that only that Lenovo product program or service may be used Any functionally equivalent product program or service that does not infringe any Lenovo intellectual property right may be used instead However it is the user s responsibility to evaluate and verify the operation of any other product program or service Lenovo may have patents or pending patent applications covering subject matter described in this document The furnishing of this document does not give you any license to these patents You can send license inquiries in writing to Lenovo United States Inc 1009 Think Place Building One Morrisville NC 27560 U S A Attention Lenovo Director of Licensing LENOVO PROVIDES THIS PUBLICATION AS IS WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF NON INFRINGEMENT MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE Some jurisdictions do not allow disclaimer of express or implied warranties in certain transactions therefore this statement may not apply to you This information could include technical inaccuracies or typographical errors Changes are periodically made to the information herein these chan
74. soft Office CD or Microsoft Works CD These discs are provided only with computers preinstalled with Microsoft Office or Microsoft Works Creating and using a rescue medium With a rescue medium such as a disc or a USB hard disk drive you can recover the computer from failures that prevent you from gaining access to the Rescue and Recovery workspace on your hard disk drive Notes 1 The recovery operations you can perform using a rescue medium vary depending on the operating system 2 The rescue disc can be started in all types of optical drives 3 You can also run the PC Doctor for Rescue and Recovery diagnostic program after using a rescue medium to recover the computer from failures and gaining access to the Rescue and Recovery workspace Creating a rescue medium This section provides instructions on how to create a rescue medium on different operating systems To create a rescue medium on the Windows 7 operating system do the following From the Windows desktop click Start gt All Programs Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools gt Enhanced Backup and Restore The Rescue and Recovery program opens 2 In the Rescue and Recovery main window click the Launch advanced Rescue and Recovery arrow 3 Click the Create Rescue Media icon The Create Rescue and Recovery Media window opens 4 Inthe Rescue Media area select the type of the rescue medium you want to create You can create a rescue medium using a disc
75. system from a backup icon Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the recovery operation Chapter 3 Recovery information 47 e To perform a recovery operation using the Rescue and Recovery program on the Windows XP operating system do the following 1 From the Windows desktop click Start gt All Programs gt Think Vantage gt Rescue and Recovery The Rescue and Recovery program opens 2 In the Rescue and Recovery main window click Launch advanced Rescue and Recovery 3 Click the Restore your system from a backup icon 4 Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the recovery operation For more information about performing a recovery operation from the Rescue and Recovery workspace see Using the Rescue and Recovery workspace Using the Rescue and Recovery workspace 48 User Guide The Rescue and Recovery workspace resides in a protected hidden area of your hard disk drive that operates independently from the Windows operating system This enables you to perform recovery operations even if you cannot start the Windows operating system You can perform the following recovery operations from the Rescue and Recovery workspace Rescue files from your hard disk drive or from a backup The Rescue and Recovery workspace enables you to locate files on your hard disk drive and transfer them to a network drive or other recordable media such as a USB device or a disc This solution is available even if
76. tabs into the corresponding holes in the chassis and then pivot the PCI card holder downward until the front of the card holder snaps into position Figure 9 Installing the PCI card holder Installing or replacing a memory module r Attention Do not open your computer or attempt any repair before reading and understanding the Important safety information in the ThinkStation Safety and Warranty Guide that came with your computer To obtain a copy of the ThinkStation Safety and Warranty Guide go to http www lenovo com support This section provides instructions on how to install or replace a memory module Depending on your model your computer has six or 12 slots for installing or replacing DDR3 ECC UDIMMs double data rate 3 error correction code unbuffered dual in line memory modules or DDR3 ECC RDIMMs double data rate 3 error correction code registered dual in line memory modules See Locating parts and connectors on the system board on page 11 When installing or replacing memory modules use the following guidelines Use either DDR3 ECC UDIMMs or DDR3 ECC RDIMMs for your computer Do not install both the UDIMMs and RDIMMs into the same computer Use 1 GB 2 GB or 4 GB UDIMMs in any combination up to a maximum of 24 GB or 48 GB of system memory Chapter 2 Installing or replacing hardware 17 e Use 1 GB 2 GB 4 GB 8 GB or 16 GB RDIMMs in any combination up to a maximum of 96 GB or 1
77. the Important safety information in the ThinkStation Safety and Warranty Guide that came with your computer To obtain a copy of the ThinkStation Safety and Warranty Guide go to http www lenovo com support This section provides instructions on how to replace the optical drive To replace the optical drive do the following 1 Remove all media from the drives and turn off all attached devices and the computer Then disconnect all power cords from electrical outlets and disconnect all cables that are connected to the computer 2 Remove the computer cover See Removing the computer cover on page 13 3 Remove the front bezel See Removing and reinstalling the front bezel on Chapter 2 Installing or replacing hardware 29 lis Z A VS eo W B E V DI RR oS L S E Toy See o TERN 4 Disconnect the signal cable and the power cable from the rear of the optical drive press the blue release button as shown and then slide the optical drive out of the computer Figure 24 Removing the optical drive 5 Install the optical drive retainer on the side of the new optical drive Then slide the new optical drive into the optical drive bracket from the front of the computer until the optical drive snaps into position Figure 25 Installing the new optical drive 6 Connect the signal cable and the power cable to the rear of the new optical drive a Connect the signal cable t
78. the optical drive 3 Select the optical drive with the boot disc as the startup device and press Enter After a short delay the Rescue and Recovery workspace opens 4 On the Rescue and Recovery menu click Restore your system 5 Follow the instructions on the screen Insert the appropriate Product Recovery disc when prompted Performing backup and recovery operations The Rescue and Recovery program enables you to back up all your hard disk drive contents including the operating system data files software programs and personal settings You can designate where the Rescue and Recovery program stores the backup In a protected area of your hard disk drive On the secondary hard disk drive if a secondary hard disk drive is installed in your computer On an attached external USB hard disk drive On a network drive On recordable discs a recordable optical drive is required for this option After you have backed up the contents on the hard disk drive you can restore the complete contents of the hard disk drive restore only the selected files or restore only the Windows operating system and applications Performing a backup operation This section provides instructions on how to perform a backup operation using the Rescue and Recovery program on different operating systems To perform a backup operation using the Rescue and Recovery program on the Windows 7 operating system do the following 1 From the Windows deskto
79. ther countries or both Other company product or service names may be trademarks or service marks of others Index A a rescue medium creating and using 49 Administrator password 54 advanced settings 56 antivirus software 5 audio line in connector 8 audio line out connector 8 audio subsystem 2 backup and recovery operations 47 basic troubleshooting 67 boot block recovery 64 C changing startup device sequence 56 cleaning an optical mouse 69 computer cover removing 13 computer cover reinstalling 40 connector description 8 considerations password 54 creating and using a rescue medium 49 creating and using recovery media 45 CRU completing the installation 40 Customer Support Center 73 D device drivers 41 installing 50 reinstalling 50 diagnostic programs troubleshooting 67 diagnostics programs using 72 documentation using 72 drivers device 41 E environment operating 4 eSATA connector 8 Ethernet 2 Ethernet connector 8 exiting Setup Utility program 56 expansion 3 external options installing 13 F failure recovering from POST BIOS 64 features 1 flashing the BIOS 63 Copyright Lenovo 2010 front fan assembly replacing 34 G getting help 71 information 71 service 71 H heat sink and fan assembly replacing 31 help and service 72 getting 71 IEEE 1394 connector 8 important safety information v information getting 71 important safety v resources 7
80. to avoid interference with reinstalling the computer cover 3 Reinstall the front bezel if you have removed it See Removing and reinstalling the front bezel on page 15 4 Reinstall the PCI card holder if you have removed it See Removing and reinstalling the PCI card holder on page 16 40 User Guide Position the computer cover on the chassis so that the rail guides on the bottom of the computer cover engage with the rails on the chassis Then close the computer cover to engage the cover release button SS N R RRN X N SSS S SS i E s 2 T i T T 7 S S i i i i SI SSS SS N III SSS III SUSHI N ANN S SSIS SSS III IN Figure 34 Reinstalling the computer cover 6 Use the keys that came with your computer to lock the keylock in the computer cover Sec Locking devices on page 42 7 Lock the computer if you have an integrated cable lock or a padlock See Locking devices on page 42 8 Reconnect the external cables and power cord to the computer See Locating connectors on the rear of your computer on page 7 Depending on the parts you installed or replaced you might need to confirm the updated information in the Setup Utility program Refer to Chapter 4 Note In most areas of the world Lenovo requires the return of the defective Customer Replaceable Unit CRU Information about this will come with the CRU or will
81. tructions in this section to start up from any startup device Note Not all discs and hard disk drives are bootable To select a temporary startup device do the following 1 Turn off your computer Chapter 4 Using the Setup Utility program 55 2 Repeatedly press and release the F12 key when turning on the computer When the Startup Device Menu opens release the F12 key 3 Select the desired startup device on the Startup Device Menu and press Enter to begin Note Selecting a startup device on the Startup Device Menu does not permanently change the startup device sequence Viewing or changing the startup device sequence This section provides instructions on how to view or permanently change the configured startup device sequence To view or permanently change the configured startup device sequence do the following 1 Start the Setup Utility program See Starting the Setup Utility program on 2 Select Startup Startup Sequence Read the information displayed on the right side of the screen 3 Select the startup devices for the Primary Startup Sequence the Automatic Startup Sequence and the Error Startup Sequence 4 Press Esc to return to the Setup Utility program main menu You might have to press Esc several times 5 Press F10 to save the new settings and exit the Setup Utility program Notes a If you do not want to save the new settings select Exit gt Exit the Setup Utility without saving b
82. tup to delete an optional hot spare hard disk drive 60 Configuring the Marvell BIOS Setup to delete an array o eo oop ee E goos 5 60 Chapter 6 Updating system programe 63 Using system programs 63 Updating flashing the BIOS from a dis s a e 63 Updating flashing the BIOS from your Br system 64 Recovering fom a POST BIOS update falne 64 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting and diagnostic programs 67 Basic troubleshooting 67 Diagnostic programs a a ae wy amp x2 68 Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox E amp ob oh 108 PC Doctor for Rescue and Recovery 68 PC Doctor for DOS 69 Cleaning an optical mouse 69 Chapter 8 Getting information paas and service 2 2 2 aoe 71 iii Information resources Online Books folder Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools Lenovo Welcome Safety and warranty Lenovo Web site http www lenovo dent Help and service Using the documenitation and diagnostic programs Calling for service Using other services iv User Guide 71 sal ZL 72 72 72 72 72 73 gt 78 Purchasing additional services Appendix A System memory speed Appendix B Notices Television output notice European conformance CE mark Trademarks Index 74 75 77 78 78 78 79 Important safety information Copyright Lenovo 2010 CAUTION Before usi
83. unning the Windows operating system PC Doctor for Rescue and Recovery used when you cannot start the Windows operating system Notes 1 You can also download the PC Doctor for DOS diagnostic program from http www lenovo com support See PC Doctor for DOS on page 69 for detailed information 2 If you are unable to isolate and repair the problem yourself after running the programs save and print the log files created by the programs You will need the log files when you speak to a Lenovo technical support representative 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 You can use the diagnostics feature of the Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox program to test devices diagnose computer problems create bootable diagnostic media update system drivers and view system information e To run the Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox program on the Windows 7 operating system click Start gt All Programs Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools gt System Health and Diagnostics Follow the instructions on the screen To run the Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox program on the Windows XP operating system click Start gt All Programs gt ThinkVantage gt Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox Follow the instructions on the screen For additional
84. ve into the chassis See Replacing the optical drive on page 29 14 Reinstall the PCI card holder See Removing and reinstalling the PCI card holder on page 16 S m What to do next To work with another piece of hardware go to the appropriate section e To complete the installation or replacement go to Completing the parts replacement on page 40 Replacing the front fan assembly 34 User Guide f Attention Do not open your computer or attempt any repair before reading and understanding the Important safety information in the ThinkStation Safety and Warranty Guide that came with your computer To obtain a copy of the ThinkStation Safety and Warranty Guide go to http www lenovo com support This section provides instructions on how to replace the front fan assembly Note Not all computers have the front fan assembly To replace the front fan assembly do the following 1 Remove all media from the drives and turn off all attached devices and the computer Then disconnect all power cords from electrical outlets and disconnect all cables that are connected to the computer 2 Remove the computer cover See l Removing the computer cover on page 13 3 Remove the front bezel See Removing and reinstalling the front bezel on 4 Remove the PCI card holder See Removing and reinstalling the PCI card holder on page 16 5 Disconnect the front fan assembl
85. ware operating systems software programs network setup and configuration and custom installations Purchase upgrades and extended hardware repair services Download the latest device drivers and software updates for your computer model Access the online manuals for your products Access the Lenovo Limited Warranty Access troubleshooting and support information for your computer model and other supported products Find the service and support phone numbers for your country or region Find a Service Provider located near you Help and service This section contains information about obtaining help and service Using the documentation and diagnostic programs If you experience a problem with your computer see Chapter 7 Troubleshooting and diagnostic programs on page 67 For information on additional resources to help you troubleshoot your computer problem see page 71 71 If you suspect a software problem see the documentation that comes with the operating system or software program including readme files and online help 72 User Guide Most computers come with a set of diagnostic programs that you can use to help you identify hardware problems For instructions on using the diagnostic programs see Diagnostic programs on page 68 You can get the latest technical information and download device drivers and updates from the Lenovo Support Web site at http www lenovo com support Calling for
86. wer switch and LEDs connector Auxiliary LED connector Right rear fan connector Front fan connector Card reader connector Front USB connector CPU 1 12 V power connector SATA connectors 4 Bat 12 User Guide tery System board part and connector locations Clear CMOS Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor Recovery jumper Thermal sensor connector EZ Cover presence switch connector PS 2 keyboard and mouse connector EA Internal speaker connector Front audio connector E PCI card slot EJ PCI Express x4 card slot x16 mechanical HJ PCI Express x16 card slot PCI card slot BJ PCI Express x16 card slot BJ PCI Express x1 card slot Auxiliary 12 V power connector Left rear fan connector CPU 1 fan connector Microprocessor 1 Chapter 2 Installing or replacing hardware This chapter provides instructions on how to install or replace hardware for your computer This chapter contains the following topics e Installing or replacing hardware Obtaining device drivers on page 41 Basic security features on page 42 Installing or replacing hardware This section provides instructions on how to install or replace hardware for your computer You can maintain your computer or expand the capabilities of your computer by installing or replacing hardware Notes 1 Use only computer parts provided by Lenovo 2 When installing or replacing an option use the appropriate instructions in this
87. wever be sure that you do not install both the SATA and SAS hard disk drives into the same computer Installing SATA or SAS hard disk drives Your computer must have the minimum number of SATA or SAS hard disk drives installed for the supported level of RAID below RAID Level 0 Striped disk array Two hard disk drives minimum Better performance without fault tolerance RAID Level 1 Mirrored disk array Two hard disk drives minimum Improved read performance and 100 redundancy RAID Level 5 Block level striped disk array with distributed parity Three hard disk drives minimum Data striped at the byte level Stripe error correction information Better performance and fault tolerance To install a new SATA or SAS hard disk drive see Installing a new hard disk drive on page 24 Entering the Marvell BIOS Setup to configure SATA or SAS RAID This section describes how to enter the Marvell BIOS Setup to configure a SATA or SAS RAID 1 Turn on the computer after you have installed the required number of SATA or SAS hard disk drives 2 Press Ctrl M when prompted to enter the Marvell BIOS Setup to configure SATA SAS RAID Configuring the Marvell BIOS Setup to enable SATA SAS RAID 0 1 or 5 functionality This section provides instructions on how to enable SATA SAS RAID functionality To enable SATA SAS RAID functionality use the Marvell BIOS Setup configuration utility as the SATA SAS configurati
88. word you can type either password to use your computer However to change any configuration settings you must use your administrator password User Password After you have set a user password using the Set User Password option the computer cannot be used until a valid password is typed in Setting changing or deleting a password 54 User Guide This section provides instructions on how to set change or delete a password To set change or delete a password do the following 1 Start the Setup Utility program Sec Starting the Setup Utility program on 2 From the Setup Utility program main menu select Security Set Passwords 3 Depending on the password type select Set Administrator Password or Set User Password 4 Follow the instructions on the screen to set change or delete a password Note A password can be any combination of up to 12 1 to 12 alphabetic and numeric characters For more information see considerations Enabling or disabling a device This section provides instructions on how to enable or disable user access to a device USB Support Use this option to enable or disable USB connectors ICH SATA When this feature is set to Disabled any optical drives or eSATA devices are disabled and will not be displayed in the system configuration Marvell SATA SAS When this feature is set to Disabled all internal hard disk drives controller are disabled and will not be displayed in the s
89. y cable from the front fan connector on the system board See Locating parts and connectors on the system board on 6 Press the two tabs that attach the front fan assembly bracket to the chassis toward each other as shown and then completely remove the front fan assembly bracket from the chassis X SN SS N Tr N S R R SP IN KSA SS AAO L III SSS NIIT Figure 29 Removing the front fan assembly bracket Chapter 2 Installing or replacing hardware 35 7 Insert the two tabs on the new front fan assembly bracket into the corresponding holes in the chassis and then press the two tabs through the holes until the bracket is secured in place SS S S NY SS SE EEN N N S SRS VOSS Sd ss ERS RRRS K ALTS Figure 30 Installing the new front fan assembly bracket 8 Connect the front fan assembly cable to the front fan connector on the system board See Locating parts and connectors on the system board on page 11 m What to do next e To work with another piece of hardware go to the appropriate section e To complete the installation or replacement go to Completing the parts replacement on page 40 36 User Guide Replacing the rear fan assembly r Attention Do not open your computer or attempt
90. you did not back up your files or if changes were made to the files since your last backup operation You can also rescue individual files from a Rescue and Recovery backup located on your local hard disk drive a USB device or a network drive Restore your hard disk drive from a Rescue and Recovery backup If you have backed up your hard disk drive using the Rescue and Recovery program you can restore the hard disk drive from a Rescue and Recovery backup even if you cannot start the Windows operating system Restore your hard disk drive to the factory default settings The Rescue and Recovery workspace enables you to restore the complete contents of your hard disk drive to the factory default settings If you have multiple partitions on your hard disk drive you have the option to restore the factory default settings to the C partition and leave the other partitions intact Because the Rescue and Recovery workspace operates independently from the Windows operating system you can restore the factory default settings even if you cannot start the Windows operating system Attention If you restore the hard disk drive from a Rescue and Recovery backup or restore the hard disk drive to the factory default settings all files on the primary hard disk drive partition usually drive C will be deleted in the recovery process If possible make copies of important files If you are unable to start the Windows operating system you can use the r
91. ystem 2 The product on the recovery media may be used only for the following purposes Restore the product preinstalled on your computer Reinstall the product Modify the product using the Additional Files Creating and using recovery media You can use recovery media to restore the hard disk drive to the factory default settings Recovery media are useful if you transfer the computer to another area sell the computer recycle the computer or put the computer in an operational state after all other methods of recovery have failed As a precautionary measure it is important to create recovery media as early as possible Note The recovery operations you can perform using recovery media vary depending on the operating system from which the recovery media were created The recovery media might contain a boot medium and a data medium Your Microsoft Windows license permits you to create only one data medium so it is important that you store the recovery media in a safe place after you have made them Creating recovery media This section provides instructions on how to create recovery media on different operating systems Note On the Windows 7 operating system you can create recovery media using discs or external USB storage devices On the Windows XP operating system you can create recovery media using discs only e To create recovery media on the Windows 7 operating system click Start gt All Programs gt Lenovo Think
92. ystem configuration When disabling this feature make sure your system has an alternate boot method such as LAN PXE boot or a bootable memory key or disc To enable or disable a device do the following 1 Start the Setup Utility program See Starting the Setup Utility program on 2 Depending on the device you want to enable or disable do one of the following e From the Setup Utility program main menu select Devices gt USB Setup Follow the instructions on the screen to enable or disable the USB connectors From the Setup Utility program main menu select Devices SAS SATA Drive Setup Select ICH SATA or Marvell SATA SAS controller Then select the desired settings and press Enter 3 Press Esc to return to the Setup Utility program main menu You might have to press Esc several times 4 Press F10 to save the new settings and exit the Setup Utility program Notes a If you do not want to save the new settings select Exit gt Exit the Setup Utility without saving b If you want to return to the default settings press F9 or select Exit Load Default Settings Selecting a startup device If your computer does not start up from a device such as a hard disk drive or the disc in an optical drive as expected do one of the following to select the desired startup device Selecting a temporary startup device This section provides instructions on how to select a temporary startup device You can use the ins

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