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Appendix

 

A.

 

Updating

 

system

 

programs

 

This

 

appendix

 

contains

 

information

 

about

 

updating

 

system

 

programs

 

and

 

how

 

to

 

recover

 

from

 

a

 

POST/BIOS

 

update

 

failure.

 

System

 

programs

 

System

 

programs

 

are

 

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

 

Setup

 

Utility

 

program.

 

POST

 

is

 

a

 

set

 

of

 

tests

 

and

 

procedures

 

that

 

is

 

performed

 

each

 

time

 

you

 

turn

 

on

 

your

 

computer.

 

BIOS

 

is

 

a

 

layer

 

of

 

software

 

that

 

translates

 

instructions

 

from

 

other

 

layers

 

of

 

software

 

into

 

electrical

 

signals

 

that

 

the

 

computer

 

hardware

 

can

 

understand.

 

You

 

can

 

use

 

the

 

Setup

 

Utility

 

program

 

to

 

view

 

and

 

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

 

POST,

 

BIOS,

 

and

 

the

 

Setup

 

Utility

 

program

 

by

 

starting

 

your

 

computer

 

using

 

a

 

flash

 

update

 

diskette

 

or

 

by

 

running

 

a

 

special

 

update

 

program

 

from

 

your

 

operating

 

system.

 

Lenovo

 

might

 

make

 

changes

 

and

 

enhancements

 

to

 

the

 

system

 

programs.

 

When

 

updates

 

are

 

released,

 

they

 

are

 

available

 

as

 

downloadable

 

files

 

on

 

the

 

World

 

Wide

 

Web

 

(see

 

the

 

Quick

 

Reference

).

 

Instructions

 

for

 

using

 

the

 

system

 

program

 

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

 

(flash)

 

diskette

 

or

 

an

 

update

 

program

 

that

 

can

 

be

 

run

 

from

 

the

 

operating

 

system.

 

Updating

 

(flashing)

 

BIOS

 

from

 

a

 

diskette

 

1.

   

Insert

 

a

 

system

 

program

 

update

 

(flash)

 

diskette

 

into

 

the

 

diskette

 

drive

 

(drive

 

A)

 

in

 

your

 

computer.

 

System

 

program

 

updates

 

are

 

available

 

at

 

http://www.lenovo.com/think/support

 

on

 

the

 

World

 

Wide

 

Web.

 

2.

   

Turn

 

on

 

the

 

computer.

 

If

 

it

 

is

 

on

 

already,

 

you

 

must

 

turn

 

it

 

off

 

and

 

back

 

on

 

again.

 

The

 

update

 

begins.

 

3.

   

When

 

you

 

are

 

prompted

 

to

 

select

 

a

 

language,

 

press

 

the

 

number

 

on

 

your

 

keyboard

 

which

 

corresponds

 

to

 

the

 

language

 

then

 

press

 

Enter.

 

4.

   

When

 

prompted

 

to

 

change

 

the

 

serial

 

number,

 

press

 

Y.

 

5.

   

Type

 

in

 

the

 

seven

 

character

 

serial

 

number

 

of

 

your

 

computer

 

then

 

press

 

Enter.

 

6.

   

When

 

prompted

 

to

 

change

 

the

 

machine

 

type/model,

 

press

 

Y.

 

7.

   

Type

 

in

 

the

 

seven

 

character

 

machine

 

type/model

 

of

 

your

 

computer

 

then

 

press

 

Enter.

 

8.

   

Follow

 

the

 

instructions

 

on

 

the

 

screen

 

to

 

complete

 

the

 

update.

Updating

 

(flashing)

 

BIOS

 

from

 

your

 

operating

 

system

 

Note:

  

Due

 

to

 

constant

 

improvements

 

being

 

made

 

to

 

the

 

Web

 

site,

 

Web

 

page

 

content

 

(including

 

the

 

links

 

referenced

 

in

 

the

 

following

 

procedure)

 

is

 

subject

 

to

 

change.

 

1.

   

From

 

your

 

browser,

 

type

 

http://www.lenovo.com/think/support

 

in

 

the

 

address

 

field

 

and

 

press

 

Enter.

 

 

©

 

Lenovo

 

2005.

 

Portions

 

©

 

IBM

 

Corp.

 

2004,2005.

 

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Page 5: ... 21 Password protection 21 Changing the battery 21 Erasing a lost or forgotten password clearing CMOS 23 Replacing the cover and connecting the cables 23 Chapter 2 Using the Setup Utility program 25 Starting the Setup Utility program 25 Viewing and changing settings 25 Using passwords 25 Password considerations 25 User password 26 Administrator password 26 IDE Drive User Password 26 IDE Drive Mast...

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Page 7: ...computer product may contain a coin sized internal battery that provides power to your system clock even when the machine is unplugged so the battery safety information applies to all computers Conditions that require immediate action Products can become damaged due to misuse or neglect Some product damage is serious enough that the product should not be used again until it has been inspected and ...

Page 8: ...hat product until you can contact the product manufacturer for further instructions or until you get a suitable replacement General safety guidelines Always observe the following precautions to reduce the risk of injury and property damage Service Do not attempt to service a product yourself unless instructed to do so by the Customer Support Center Use only a service provider who is approved to re...

Page 9: ...use a short circuit particularly if the cord or power adapter has been stressed by misuse Liquids can also cause gradual corrosion of the power cord terminals and or the connector terminals on the adapter which can eventually result in overheating Always connect power cords and signal cables in the correct order and ensure that all power cord connectors are securely and completely plugged into rec...

Page 10: ...ct and disconnect the equipment from the electrical outlet Batteries All personal computers manufactured by Lenovo contain a non rechargeable coin cell battery to provide power to the system clock In addition many mobile products such as ThinkPad notebook PCs utilize a rechargeable battery pack to provide system power when in portable mode Batteries supplied by Lenovo for use with your product hav...

Page 11: ... cover If possible avoid operating your computer within 2 feet of high traffic areas If you must operate your computer in or near a high traffic area you should inspect and if necessary clean your computer more frequently For your safety and to maintain optimum computer performance always follow these basic precautions with your desktop computer v Keep the cover closed whenever the computer is plu...

Page 12: ...e covers unless instructed otherwise in the installation and configuration procedures v Connect and disconnect cables as described in the following table when installing moving or opening covers on this product or attached devices To connect 1 Turn everything OFF 2 First attach all cables to devices 3 Attach signal cables to connectors 4 Attach power cords to outlet 5 Turn device ON To disconnect ...

Page 13: ...parately as options CD ROM drives and DVD ROM drives are laser products These drives are certified in the U S to conform to the requirements of the Department of Health and Human Services 21 Code of Federal Regulations DHHS 21 CFR Subchapter J for Class 1 laser products Elsewhere these drives are certified to conform to the requirements of the International Electrotechnical Commission IEC 825 and ...

Page 14: ...s the following label attached Hazardous voltage current and energy levels are present inside any component that has this label attached There are no serviceable parts inside these components If you suspect a problem with one of these parts contact a service technician xii User Guide ...

Page 15: ...ng your computer and starting the operating system It also includes basic troubleshooting information software recovery procedures help and service information and warranty information The Access IBM program on your desktop provides a link to more information about your computer If you have Internet access the most up to date information for your computer is available from the World Wide Web You c...

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Page 17: ...e v These precautions and guidelines will help you work safely Note Use only the parts provided by Lenovo Features This section provides an overview of the computer features and preinstalled software System information The following information covers a variety of models For information for your specific model use the Setup Utility See Chapter 2 Using the Setup Utility program on page 25 Microproc...

Page 18: ...nent Interconnect PCI V 90 Data Fax modem some models System management features v Remote Program Load RPL and Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol DHCP v Wake on LAN v Wake on Ring in the Setup Utility program this feature is called Serial Port Ring Detect for an external modem v Remote Administration v Automatic power on startup v System Management SM BIOS and SM software v Ability to store power...

Page 19: ...ette and hard disk I O control v Serial and parallel port I O control v Security profile by device Preinstalled software Your computer might come with preinstalled software If it does an operating system device drivers to support built in features and other support programs are included Operating systems preinstalled varies by model type Note Not all countries or regions will have these operating ...

Page 20: ... 32 kVA Note Power consumption and heat output vary depending on the number and type of optional features installed and the power management optional features in use Heat output approximate in British thermal units Btu per hour Minimum configuration 256 Btu hr 75 watts Maximum configuration 1058 Btu hr 310 watts Airflow Approximately 1 13 cubic meters per minute 40 cubic feet per minute maximum Ac...

Page 21: ... You also can obtain information by calling the following telephone numbers v Within the United States call 1 800 426 2968 your Lenovo reseller or Lenovo marketing representative v Within Canada call 1 800 565 3344 or 1 800 426 2968 v Outside the United States and Canada contact your Lenovo reseller or Lenovo marketing representative Tools required To install some options in your computer you migh...

Page 22: ...ce the static protective package that the option came in on a smooth level surface and place the option on it v Do not place the option on the computer cover or other metal surface Installing external options This section shows the various external connectors on your computer to which you can attach external options such as external speakers a printer or a scanner For some external options you mus...

Page 23: ... shows the locations of the connectors on the front of the computer Note Not all computer models will have the following connectors ThinkCentre 1 3 9 4 1 IEEE 1394 connector 4 Microphone connector 2 USB connector 5 Headphone connector 3 USB connector Chapter 1 Installing options 7 ...

Page 24: ...or 3 PCI Express x16 graphics adapter connector 11 Audio line out connector 4 Ethernet connector 12 Audio line in connector 5 USB connectors 13 VGA monitor connector 6 Mouse connector 14 Serial connector 7 Parallel connector 15 Keyboard connector 8 Serial connector some models 16 USB connectors Note Some connectors on the rear of the computer are color coded to help you determine where to connect ...

Page 25: ...r devices that use a 9 pin serial connector Audio line out connector Used to send audio signals from the computer to external devices such as powered stereo speakers speakers with built in amplifiers headphones multimedia keyboards or the audio line in connector on a stereo system or other external recording device Audio line in connector Used to receive audio signals from an external audio device...

Page 26: ...iskettes CDs or tapes from the drives and turn off all attached devices and the computer 2 Unplug all power cords from electrical outlets 3 Disconnect all cables attached to the computer This includes power cords input output I O cables and any other cables that are connected to the computer 4 Press the buttons on the sides of the computer and pivot the rear end of the cover up toward the front of...

Page 27: ...ry modules 6 Battery 3 PCI Express x1 adapter connector 7 Microprocessor and heat sink 4 PCI adapter connector Identifying parts on the system board The system board sometimes called the planar or motherboard is the main circuit 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 Chapter 1 Installing...

Page 28: ... Microprocessor 11 SATA 4 connector 23 Microprocessor fan connector 12 SATA 3 connector 24 Microprocessor heat sink Installing memory Your computer has four connectors for installing dual inline memory modules DIMMs that provide up to a maximum of 4 0 GB of system memory Note Addressable memory might be less than total supported memory System memory is divided into two channels channel A and B Mem...

Page 29: ...256 MB 512 MB and 1 GB sizes Notes a The type of memory required is also indicated in text near the logo on the system board b System memory as reported in the System Summary section of the Setup Utility or the operating system might be less than the amount of physical memory installed This discrepancy is due to memory addressing limitations of the Intel 915G Family chipset and is usually not visi...

Page 30: ...ecting the cables on page 23 Installing adapters This section provides information and instructions for installing and removing adapters Your computer has two expansion connectors for PCI adapters one PCI Express x1 adapter connector and one PCI Express x16 graphics adapter connector You can install an adapter up to 340 mm 13 4 inches long in PCI adapter connector 1 and PCI adapter connector 2 To ...

Page 31: ...tective package 5 Install the adapter into the appropriate connector on the system board 6 Close the adapter latch to secure the adapter X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X What to do next v To work with another option go to the appropriate section v To complete the installation go to Replacing the cover and connecting the cables on page 23 Chapter 1 Installing options 15 ...

Page 32: ...s v Removable media drives Note These different drives are also referred to as integrated drive electronics IDE drives Internal drives are installed in bays In this book the bays are referred to as bay 1 bay 2 and so on When you install an internal drive it is important to note what type and size of drive that you can install in each bay Also it is important to correctly connect the internal drive...

Page 33: ...a Universal Adapter Bracket 5 25 to 3 5 inch v 5 25 inch removable media drive 4 Bay 4 Maximum height 25 8 mm 1 0 in 3 5 inch hard disk drive preinstalled You can obtain a Universal Adapter Bracket 5 25 to 3 5 inch from a local computer retailer or by contacting the Customer Support Center Notes 1 Drives that are greater than 43 0 mm 1 7 in high cannot be installed 2 Install removable media tape o...

Page 34: ...rive does not need to be set as either a master or a slave device v If it is the first optical drive set it as a master device v If it is an additional optical drive set it as a slave device v If it is an additional parallel ATA hard disk drive set it as a slave device Refer to the documentation that comes with your drive for master slave jumper information 6 For a 5 25 inch drive install a retain...

Page 35: ...f drive you are connecting Use one of the following procedures for your drive connection Connecting the first optical drive 1 Locate the three connector signal cable that comes with your computer or with the new drive 2 Locate the PATA IDE connector on the system board See Identifying parts on the system board on page 11 3 Connect one end of the signal cable to the drive and the other to the PATA ...

Page 36: ...onnector on the system board See Identifying parts on the system board on page 11 3 Connect one end of the signal cable to the drive and the other to an available SATA connector on the system board 4 Your computer has extra power connectors for additional drives Connect a power connector to the drive What to do next v To work with another option go to the appropriate section v To complete the inst...

Page 37: ... complete the installation go to Replacing the cover and connecting the cables on page 23 Changing the battery Your computer has a special type of memory that maintains the date time and settings for built in features such as parallel port assignments configuration A battery keeps this information active when you turn off the computer The battery normally requires no charging or maintenance throug...

Page 38: ...e information 5 Remove the old battery 6 Install the new battery 7 Replace any adapters that were removed to gain access to the battery See Installing adapters on page 14 for instructions for replacing adapters 8 Replace the computer cover and plug in the power cord See Replacing the cover and connecting the cables on page 23 Note When the computer is turned on for the first time after battery rep...

Page 39: ...ecting the cables 7 Restart the computer leave it on for approximately 10 seconds Turn off the computer by holding the power switch for approximately 5 seconds The computer will turn off 8 Repeat steps 1 through 4 on page 23 9 Move the jumper back to the standard pins 1 and 2 10 Replace the computer cover and connect the power cord See Replacing the cover and connecting the cables Replacing the co...

Page 40: ...own over the computer until it snaps into place 5 Reconnect the external cables and power cords to the computer See Installing external options on page 6 6 To update the configuration see Chapter 2 Using the Setup Utility program on page 25 24 User Guide ...

Page 41: ...ssword has been set the Setup Utility program menu is not displayed until you type your password See Using passwords for more information The Setup Utility might start automatically when POST detects that hardware has been removed or new hardware has been installed in your computer Viewing and changing settings The Setup Utility program menu lists items that identify system configuration topics Wh...

Page 42: ...ing the settings of several computers you might want to set an Administrator Password After you set an Administrator Password a password prompt is displayed each time you try to access the Setup Utility program If both the user and administrator passwords are set you can type either password However to change any configuration settings you must use your administrator password IDE Drive User Passwo...

Page 43: ...ng devices IDE controller When this feature is set to Disable all devices connected to the IDE controller such as hard disk drives or the CD ROM drive are disabled and will not be displayed in the system configuration Diskette Drive Access When this feature is set to Disable the diskette drive cannot be accessed Diskette Write Protect When this feature is set to Enable all diskettes are treated as...

Page 44: ...up sequence To view or change the primary or automatic power on startup sequence do the following 1 Start the Setup Utility program see Starting the Setup Utility program on page 25 2 Select Startup 3 Select Startup Sequence See the information displayed on the right side of the screen 4 Select the sequence of devices for the Primary Startup Sequence the Automatic Startup Sequence and the Error St...

Page 45: ...ions for using the system program 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 flash diskette or an update program that can be run from the operating system Updating flashing BIOS from a diskette 1 Insert a system program update flash diskette into the diskette drive drive A in...

Page 46: ...vot the drive bay assembly upward to gain access to the system board 4 Locate the Clear CMOS Recovery jumper on the system board See Identifying parts on the system board on page 11 5 If necessary refer to Installing adapters to remove any adapters that impede access to the Clear CMOS Recovery jumper 6 Move the jumper from the standard position pins 1 and 2 to pins 2 and 3 7 Replace the computer c...

Page 47: ...ipped swab b If there is some debris in the lens gently blow the debris away from the area 2 Check the surface on which you are using the mouse If you have a very intricate picture or pattern beneath the mouse it is difficult for the digital signal processor DSP to determine changes in the mouse position Cleaning a mouse with a ball If the pointer on the screen does not move smoothly with the mous...

Page 48: ...efully into the ball cage 4 to dislodge dust and lint 5 Look for a build up of dirt on the plastic rollers 3 inside the ball cage This build up usually appears as a stripe running across the middle of the rollers 6 If the rollers are dirty clean them by using a cotton swab soaked in isopropyl rubbing alcohol Turn the rollers with your finger and continue swabbing them until all the dirt is removed...

Page 49: ...one it is just like specifying a parameter of 0 Example ATH ENTER Basic AT commands In the following listings all default settings are printed in bold text Command Function A Manually answer incoming call A Repeat last command executed Do not precede A with AT or follow with ENTER D_ 0 9 A D and L last number redial P pulse dialing Note Pulse dialing is not supported for Australia New Zealand Norw...

Page 50: ...turn to Data Mode O1 Return to Data Mode and initiate an equalizer retrain P Set Pulse dial as default Q_ Q0 Modem sends responses Sr Read and display value in register r Sr n Set register r to value n n 0 255 T Set Tone Dial as default V_ V0 Numeric responses V1 Word responses W_ W0 Report DTE speed only W1 Report line speed error correction protocol and DTE speed W2 Report DCE speed only X_ X0 H...

Page 51: ...low control M_ M0 Asynchronous operation P_ P0 US setting for off hook to on hook ratio P1 UK and Hong Kong off hook to on hook ratio P2 Same as P0 setting but at 20 pulses per minute P3 Same as P1 setting but at 20 pulses per minute R_ R0 Reserved R1 CTS operates per flow control requirements S_ S0 Force DSR Signal High ON S1 DSR off in command mode on in on line mode T_ T0 Ends test in progress ...

Page 52: ... Parameter b specifies automode operations where 0 automode disabled 1 automode enabled with V 8 V 32 Annex A Parameter c specifies the minimum connection data rate 300 56000 Parameter d specifies the maximum connection rate 300 56000 Parameter e specifies the codec type 0 Law and 1 A Law Parameter f specifies robbed bit signaling detection 0 detection disabled 1 detection enabled MNP V 42 V 42bis...

Page 53: ... Set the polled station identification FCIG Report the polled station identification FCR Capability to receive FCR Capability to receive FCSI Report the called station ID FDCC DCE capabilities parameters FDCS Report current session FDCS Current session results FDIS Report remote capabilities FDIS Current sessions parameters FDR Begin or continue phase C receive data FDT Data transmission FDTC Repo...

Page 54: ...ufacturer REV Identify Revision Level TL Audio output transmit level VBQ Query Buffer Size VBS Bits per sample ADPCM or PCM VBT Beep Tone Timer VCI Identify Compression Method VLS Voice line select VRA Ringback goes away timer VRN Ringback never came timer VRX Voice Receive Mode VSDB Silence deletion tuner VSK Buffer skid setting VSP Silence detection period VSR Sampling rate selection VSS Silence...

Page 55: ...s not have Taxsignal switched OFF modem function may be impaired The impairment may be resolved by a filter with the following specifications Telekom PTT SCR BE Taximpulssperrfilter 12kHz PTT Art 444 112 7 Bakom 93 0291 Z N Appendix C Manual modem commands 39 ...

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Page 57: ...s information could include technical inaccuracies or typographical errors Changes are periodically made to the information herein these changes 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...

Page 58: ...ight 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 Trademarks The following terms are trademarks of Lenovo in the United States other countries or both Lenovo ThinkCentre ThinkPad The following terms are trademark...

Page 59: ...stalling options adapters 14 internal drives 17 memory modules 12 13 installing options continued security features 20 K keyboard connector 9 L locating components 11 M memory dual inline memory modules DIMMs 12 installing 12 system 12 modem Basic AT commands 33 Extended AT commands 35 Fax Class 1 commands 37 Fax Class 2 commands 37 MNP V 42 V 42bis V 44 commands 36 Voice commands 38 mouse connect...

Page 60: ... 21 security profile by device 27 serial connector 9 Setup Utility 25 system board connectors 12 identifying parts 11 location 12 memory 5 12 system programs 29 U USB connectors 9 using passwords 25 security profile by device 27 V video subsystem 2 44 User Guide ...

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