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Note Before using this information and the pr oduct it supports, be sure to read the “Important safety information” on page v and Appendix D, “Notices,” on page 43. Seond Edition (January 2006) © Copyright Lenovo 2006. Portions © Copyright International Business Machines Corporation 2005. All rights reserved. U.S. GOVERNMENT USERS – RES ...
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Contents Important safety information . . . . . .v Conditions that requir e immediate action . . . . .v General safety guidelines . . . . . . . . . .v i Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .v i Power cords and power adapters . . . . . . vii Extension cords and r elated devices . . . . . viii Plugs and outlets . . . . . . . . . . . viii Batteries . ...
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Important safety information Note Please read important safety information first. This information can help you safely use your desktop or notebook personal computer . Follow and r etain all information included with your computer . The information in this document does not alter the terms of your purchase agr eement or the Lenovo ™ Statement of ...
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speak to the Customer Support Center for further guidance. See “Information resources” on page xiii for more information. v Power cords, plugs, power adapters, extension cor ds, surge protectors, or power supplies that are cracked, br oken or damaged. v Signs of overheating, smoke, sparks or fir e. v Damage to a battery (such as cracks, dents, ...
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Danger Hazardous moving parts. Keep fingers and other body parts away . Attention Before replacing any CRUs, turn off the computer and wait three to five minutes to let the computer cool before opening the cover . Power cords and power adapters Use only the power cords and power adapters supplied by the pr oduct manufacturer . The power cords shall ...
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Extension cords and related devices Ensure that extension cor ds, surge pr otectors, uninterruptible power supplies, and power strips that you use are rated to handle the electrical r equirements of the product. Never overload these devices. If power strips ar e used, the load should not exceed the power strip input rating. Consult an electrician f ...
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shorten the life of the battery and can also pose a safety hazard. Do not let rechar geable Lithium-Ion batteries completely discharge or stor e these batteries in a discharged state. Heat and product ventilation Computers generate heat when turned on and when batteries are char ging. Notebook PCs can generate a significant amount of heat due to th ...
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v Do not bend or flex CD/DVD discs, or force them into the computer or their packaging v Check CD/DVD discs for cracks before each use. Do not use cracked or damaged discs Additional safety information Danger Electrical current from power , telephone, and communication cables is hazardous. To avoid a shock hazard: v Do not connect or disconnect any ...
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Dispose of the battery as requir ed by local ordinances or r egulations. Modem safety information Caution To reduce the risk of fire, use only No. 26 AW G or larger telecommunication line cord. To reduce the risk of fir e, electrical shock, or injury when using telephone equipment, always follow basic safety precautions, such as: v Never install te ...
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Power supply statement Never remove the cover on a power supply or any part that has the following label attached. Hazardous voltage, curr ent, and energy levels ar e present inside any component that has this label attached. There ar e no serviceable parts inside these components. If you suspect a problem with one of these parts, contact a service ...
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Overview Thank you for selecting this computer . Y our computer incorporates many of the latest advances in computer technology and can be upgraded as your needs change. Adding hardwar e options to your computer is an easy way to increase its capabilities. Instructions for installing external and internal options are included in this publication. W ...
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Chapter 1. Installing options This chapter provides an intr oduction to the features and options that ar e available for your computer . Yo u can expand the capabilities of your computer by adding memory , adapters, or drives. When installing an option, use these instructions along with the instructions that come with the option. Note: Use only par ...
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v Intel Pentium 4 processor v Intel Celeron ® D processor v Internal cache (size varies by model type) Memory v Support for two double data rate 2 (DDR2) dual inline memory modules (DIMM) v 512 KB flash memory for system programs Internal drives v 3.5-inch, slim, 1.44 MB diskette drive v Serial Advanced T echnology Attachment ( S ATA ) internal ha ...
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Expansion v Four drive bays v Tw o standard peripheral component inter connect (PCI) adapter connectors v One PCI Express x1 adapter connector Power v 230 W power supply with manual voltage selection switch (some models) v Automatic 50/60 Hz input frequency switching v Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) support Security features v Ke ...
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Specifications This section lists the physical specifications for your computer . Dimensions Height: 400 mm (15.7 in.) W idth: 175 mm (6.9 in.) Depth: 432 mm (17.0 in.) W eight Minimum configuration: 8.17 kg (18 lb) Maximum configuration: 10.21 kg (22.5 lb) Environment Air temperature: System on: 10° to 35°C (50° to 95° F) System off: 10° to 6 ...
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A vailable options The following are some available options: v External options – Parallel port devices, such as printers and external drives – Serial port devices, such as external modems and digital cameras – Audio devices, such as external speakers for the sound system – USB devices, such as printers, joysticks, and scanners – Security ...
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Handling static-sensitive devices Static electricity , although harmless to you, can seriously damage computer components and options. When you add an option, do not open the static-protective package containing the option until you are instr ucted to do so. When you handle options and other computer components, take these precautions to avoid stat ...
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Locating the connectors on the front of your computer The following illustration shows the locations of the connectors on the front of the computer . 1 USB connector 3 Headphone connector 2 USB connector 4 Microphone connector Chapter 1. Installing options 7 ...
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Locating the connectors on the rear of your computer The following illustration shows the locations of the connectors on the rear of the computer . 1 Power supply diagnostic LEDs 9 USB connectors (2) 2 V oltage selection switch 10 Ethernet connector 3 Power connector 11 USB connectors (2) 4 Standard mouse c ...
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Connector Description Mouse connector Used to attach a mouse, trackball, or other pointing device that uses a standard mouse connector . Keyboard connector Used to attach a keyboar d that uses a standard keyboar d connector . Serial connector Used to attach an external modem, serial printer , or other devices that use a 9-pin serial connector . Par ...
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Removing the cover Important Read “Important safety information” on page v and “Handling static-sensitive devices” on page 6 before r emoving the computer cover . To remove the computer cover: 1. Shut down your operating system, remove any media (diskettes, CDs, or tapes) from the drives, and turn of f all attached devices and the computer ...
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Locating components The following illustration will help you locate the various components in your computer . 1 Micropr ocessor fan and heat sink 4 PCI adapter connectors 2 Memory modules 5 System fan 3 PCI adapter card 6 Power supply Chapter 1. Installing options 11 ...
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Identifying parts on the system board The system board (sometimes called the planar or motherboard ) is the main cir cuit board in your computer . It provides basic computer functions and supports a variety of devices that are factory-installed or that you can install later . The following illustration shows the locations of parts on the system boa ...
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Installing memory Y our computer has two connectors for installing dual inline memory modules (DIMMs) that provide up to a maximum of 4.0 GB of system memory . When installing memory modules, the following rules apply: v Use 1.8 V, 240-pin double data rate 2 synchronous dynamic random access memory (DDR2 SDRAM). v Use 256 MB, 512 MB, 1.0 GB, or 2.0 ...
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Installing adapters This section provides information and instr uctions for installing and removing adapters. Y our computer has two expansion connectors for PCI adapters and one for a PCI Express x1 adapter . To install an adapter: 1. Remove the computer cover . See “Removing the cover” on page 10. 2. Remove the screw fr om the adapter latch a ...
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6. Install the adapter latch and insert the screw to secur e the adapter . What to do next v To work with another option, go to the appropriate section. v To complete the installation, go to “Replacing the cover and connecting the cables” on page 25. Chapter 1. Installing options 15 ...
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Installing internal drives This section provides information and instr uctions for installing and removing internal drives. Internal drives are devices that your computer uses to r ead and store data. Yo u can add drives to your computer to increase storage capacity and to enable your computer to read other types of media. Some of the dif ferent dr ...
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The following illustration shows the locations of the drive bays. The following list describes the types and size of drives you can install in each bay: 1 Bay 1 - Maximum height: 43.0 mm (1.7 in.) v Optical drive such as CD drive or DVD drive (preinstalled in some models) v 5.25-inch hard disk drive v 3.5-inch hard disk drive (requir es a Uni ...
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Installing a drive in bay 1 or bay 2 To install a drive in bay 1 or bay 2, follow these steps: 1. Remove the computer cover . See “Removing the cover” on page 10. 2. Remove the front bezel by r eleasing the three plastic tabs inside the chassis and remove the bezel as shown. 3. Remove the static shield from the drive bay by using a flat-blade s ...
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4. Remove the plastic panel in the bezel for bay 2 by squeezing the plastic tabs that secure the panel on the inside of the bezel. 5. If you are installing any type of drive other than a serial ATA hard disk drive, make sure the drive that you ar e installing is set correctly as either a master or a slave device. Note: A serial ATA hard disk drive ...
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Connecting drives The steps to connect a drive are dif ferent depending on the type of drive. Use one of the following procedur es for your drive connection. Connecting the first optical drive 1. The drive requir es two cables; a power cable that connects to the power supply and a signal cable that connects to the system board. 2. Locate the three- ...
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Connecting a serial ATA hard disk drive A serial hard disk drive can be connected to any available S ATA connector . 1. Locate the signal cable that comes with the new drive. 2. Locate an available S ATA connector on the system board. See “Identifying parts on the system board” on page 12. 3. Connect one end of the signal cable to the drive and ...
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Integrated cable lock W ith an integrated cable lock (sometimes referr ed to as the Kensington lock), you can secure your computer to a desk, table, or other non-permanent fixtur e. The cable lock attaches to a security slot at the rear of your computer and is operated with a key . The cable lock also locks the buttons used to open the computer cov ...
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Padlock Y our computer is equipped with a padlock loop such that the cover cannot be removed when a padlock is installed. Password protection To deter unauthorized use of your computer , you can use the Setup Utility program to set passwor ds. See “Using passwords” on page 27. What to do next v To work with another option, go to the appropriate ...
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To change the battery: 1. T urn off the computer and all attached devices. 2. Remove the computer cover . See “Removing the cover” on page 10. 3. Locate the battery . See “Identifying parts on the system board” on page 12. 4. Remove the old battery . 5. Install the new battery . 6. Replace the computer cover , and plug in the power cord. Se ...
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8. Move the jumper back to the standard (pins 1 and 2). 9. Replace the computer cover and connect the power cord. See “Replacing the cover and connecting the cables.” Replacing the cover and connecting the cables After working with options, you need to install any removed parts, r eplace the computer cover , and reconnect any cables, including ...
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Chapter 2. Using the Setup Utility The Setup Utility program is stor ed in the electrically erasable programmable read-only memory (EEPROM) of your computer . The Setup Utility program is used to view and change the configuration settings of your computer , regardless of which operating system you are using. However , the operating-system settings ...
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v Have at least eight characters in length v Contain at least one alphabetic character , one numeric character , and one symbol v Contain at least one of the following symbols: , . / ` ; ' [] v Yo u can also use the space bar v Setup Utility program and har d disk drive passwords are not case sensitive v Not be your name or your user name v No ...
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To set Security Profile by Device, do the following: 1. Start the Setup Utility program (see “Starting the Setup Utility pr ogram” on page 27). 2. From the Setup Utility pr ogram menu, select Security . 3. Select Security Profile by Device . 4. Select the desired devices and settings and pr ess Enter . 5. Return to the Setup Utility program men ...
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Advanced settings On some computer models the Advanced settings menu includes a setting to Enable/Disable HyperThreading. This featur e works only with HyperThreading-awar e operating systems such as Microsoft W indows XP . The default setting for HyperThreading is Enabled. However , if you select Set Defaults and are using an operating system othe ...
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Appendix A. Updating system programs This appendix contains information about updating system programs and how to recover fr om a POST/BIOS update failure. System programs System programs ar e the basic layer of software that is built into your computer . They include the power-on self-test (POST), the basic input/output system (BIOS) code, and the ...
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Updating (flashing) BIOS from your operating system Note: Due to constant improvements being made to the Lenovo We b site, We b page content (including the links refer enced in the following procedur e) is subject to change. 1. From your br owser , type http://www.lenovo.com/support in the address field and press Enter . 2. Locate the Downloadable ...
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Appendix B. Cleaning the mouse This appendix provides instr uctions on how to clean your mouse. The procedure will be differ ent depending on which type of mouse you have. Cleaning an optical mouse If you experience some problems with your optical mouse, check the following: 1. T urn the mouse over and look carefully at the lens ar ea. a. If there ...
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3. Place your hand over the retainer ring and ball 2 , and then turn the mouse over , top side up, so that the retainer ring and ball fall out into your hand. 4. W ash the ball in warm, soapy water then dry it with a clean cloth. Blow air carefully into the ball cage 4 to dislodge dust and lint. 5. Look for a build up of dirt on the pla ...
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Appendix C. Manual modem commands The following section lists commands for manually programming your modem. Commands are accepted by the modem while it is in Command Mode. Y our modem is automatically in Command Mode until you dial a number and establish a connection. Commands can be sent to your modem from a PC running communication software or an ...
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Command Function H1 Force modem of f-hook (make busy) Note: H1 command is not supported for Italy I_ I0 Display product-identification code I1 Factory ROM checksum test I2 Internal memory test I3 Firmware ID I4 Reserved ID L_ L0 Low speaker volume L1 Low speaker volume L2 Medium speaker volume L3 High speaker volume M_ M0 Internal speaker off M1 In ...
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Extended AT commands Command Function &C_ &C0 Force Carrier Detect Signal High (ON) &C1 T urn on CD when remote carrier is present &D_ &D0 Modem ignores the DTR signal &D1 Modem returns to Command Mode after DTR toggle &D2 Modem hangs up, returns to the Command Mode after DTR toggle &D3 Resets modem after DTR toggle ...
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Command Function &V1 Display Last Connection Statistics &W_ &W0 Stores the active pr ofile as Profile 0 &W1 Stores the active pr ofile as Profile 1 %E_ %E0 Disable auto-retrain %E1 Enable auto-retrain +MS? Displays the current Select Modulation settings +MS=? Displays a list of supported Select Modulation options +MS=a,b,c,e,f Selec ...
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Fax Class 1 commands +F AE=n Data/Fax Auto Answer +FCLASS=n Service Class +FRH=n Receive data with HDLC framing +FRM=n Receive data +FRS=n Receive silence +FTH=n T ransmit data with HDLC framing +FTM=n T ransmit data +FTS=n Stop transmission and wait Fax Class 2 commands +FCLASS=n Services class. +F AA=n Adaptive answer . +F AXERR Fax error value. ...
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+FPHCTO Phase C time out. +FPOLL Indicates polling request. +FPTS: Page transfer status. +FPTS= Page transfer status. +FREV? Identify revision. +FSPT Enable polling. +FTSI: Report the transmit station ID. V oice commands #BDR Select Baud Rate #CID Enable Caller ID detection and reporting format #CLS Select Data, Fax or V oice/Audio #MDL? Identify M ...
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Attention Switzerland User: If your Swisscom phone line does not have T axsignal switched OFF , modem function may be impaired. The impairment may be r esolved by a filter with the following specifications: T elekom PTT SCR-BE T aximpulssperrfilter-12kHz PTT Art. 444.1 12.7 Bakom 93.0291.Z.N Appendix C. Manual modem commands 41 ...
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Appendix D. Notices Lenovo may not offer the pr oducts, services, or features discussed in this document in all countries. Consult your local Lenovo repr esentative for information on the products and services curr ently available in your area. Any refer ence to a Lenovo product, pr ogram, or service is not intended to state or imply that only that ...
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vary significantly . Some measurements may have been made on development-level systems and there is no guarantee that these measur ements will be the same on generally available systems. Furthermore, some measur ements may have been estimated through extrapolation. Actual r esults may vary . Users of this document should verify the applicable data ...
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Index A adapters connectors 14 installing 14 peripheral component interconnect (PCI) 5 audio line in connector 9 audio line out connector 9 audio, subsystem 2 B battery location 12 boot-block recovery 32 C cables, connecting 25 changing startup device sequence 29 changing the battery 23 cleaning the mouse 33 CMOS, clearing 24 components locating 11 ...
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password (continued) lost or forgotten 24 setting, changing, deleting 28 user 28 passwords considerations 27 physical specifications 4 power Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) support 3 R recovering fr om a POST/BIOS update failure 32 removing the cover 10 replacing battery 23 replacing the cover 25 S security cable lock 22 features ...
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