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User Guide
Lenovo 3000 J Series

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8453, 8454, 8455, 8456, 8457, 8458, 8459, 8460

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Page 4: ...TED RIGHTS Our products and or services are provided with RESTRICTED RIGHTS Use duplication or disclosure by the Government is subject to the GSA ADP Schedule contract with Lenovo Group Limited if any or the standard terms of this commercial license or if the agency is unable to accept this Program under these terms then we provide this Program under the provisions set forth in Commercial Computer...

Page 5: ... 12 Identifying parts on the system board 13 Installing memory 17 Installing PCI adapters 18 Security features 19 Padlock 20 Password protection 20 Changing the battery 20 Erasing a lost or forgotten password clearing CMOS 21 Replacing the cover and connecting the cables 22 Chapter 2 Using the Setup Utility 23 Starting the Setup Utility program 23 Viewing and changing settings 23 Using passwords 2...

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Page 7: ...tains 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 if necessary repaired b...

Page 8: ... 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 or your documentation Use only a service provider who is app...

Page 9: ...rd and power adapters from liquids For instance do not leave your cord or power adapter near sinks tubs toilets or on floors that are cleaned with liquid cleansers Liquids can cause 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 eventua...

Page 10: ...that the power outlet you are using is properly wired easily accessible and located close to the equipment Do not fully extend power cords in a way that will stress the cords Carefully connect 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 m...

Page 11: ...lso examine and remove dust from the inside of the computer including heat sink inlet fins power supply vents and fans Always turn off and unplug the computer before opening the 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 F...

Page 12: ...s telecommunications systems networks and modems before you open the device 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...

Page 13: ...and DVD ROM drives are also sold separately 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 Elect...

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: ... It also includes basic troubleshooting information software recovery procedures help and service information and warranty information The Lenovo Care program provides a link to more information about your computer You can start the Lenovo Care program by clicking the icon on your desktop or by clicking Start All programs Lenovo Care If you have Internet access the most up to date information for ...

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Page 17: ...ption Important Before you install or remove any option read Important safety information on page 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 specifi...

Page 18: ... connector on the system board some models v A peripheral component interconnect PCI Express x16 video adapter connector on the system board some models Audio subsystem v AC 97 with Realtek Audio Codec v Microphone and headphone connectors on the front panel v Line in line out and microphone connectors on the rear panel Connectivity v 10 100 Mbps integrated Ethernet controller v Soft modem V 90 V ...

Page 19: ...th manual voltage selection switch some models v Automatic 50 60 Hz input frequency switching v Advanced Power Management support v Advanced Configuration and Power Interface ACPI support Security features v User and administrator or supervisor passwords for BIOS access v Support for the addition of a padlock to secure the cover v Startup sequence control v Startup without diskette drive keyboard ...

Page 20: ...drives some models Hard disk drive For the latest information about available options see the following World Wide Web pages v http www lenovo com us en v http www lenovo com support You can also obtain information by calling the following telephone numbers v Within the United States call 1 800 426 7378 your reseller or marketing representative v Within Canada call 1 800 565 3344 or 1 800 426 4968...

Page 21: ...7000 ft 2134 m 10 to 32 C 50 to 89 6 F Non operating 10 to 43 C 50 to 110 F Humidity Operating 10 to 80 Non operating 10 to 90 Transit 8 to 90 Maximum altitude 7000 ft 2133 6 m Electrical input Input voltage Low range Minimum 100 V ac Maximum 127 V ac Input frequency 50 60 Hz Voltage switch setting 115 V ac High range Minimum 200 V ac Maximum 240V ac Input frequency 50 60 Hz Voltage switch setting...

Page 22: ...tional tools might be needed for certain options See the instructions that come with the option 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 instructed to do so When you handle options and other computer component...

Page 23: ...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 must install additional software in addition to making the physical connection When adding an external option use the information in this section to identify the required connector and then use t...

Page 24: ...rnet connector 11 USB connectors 4 Audio line in connector 12 USB connectors 5 Power cord connector 13 VGA monitor connector 6 Voltage selection switch 14 Serial connector 7 PCI adapter connectors 15 Standard keyboard connector 8 AGP adapter or PCI Express x16 graphics adapter connector some models Note Some connectors on the rear of your computer are color coded to help you determine where to con...

Page 25: ...nals 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 USB connectors Used to attach a device that requires a Universal Serial Bus USB connection such as a USB scanner or USB printer If you have more than six USB devices you can ...

Page 26: ...stem and turn off all attached devices 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 Remove the optional floor stand if attached 5 Remove any locking devices such as a padlock that secure the cover 6 Remove the two screws at the rear of the...

Page 27: ... help you locate the various components in your computer 1 Optical drive 4 Power supply 2 Diskette drive bay 5 PCI adapter connector 3 Memory modules 6 AGP adapter or PCI Express x16 graphics adapter connector some models Chapter 1 Installing options 11 ...

Page 28: ...he battery and CMOS To access system board components and the drives 1 Remove the computer cover See Removing the cover on page 10 2 Remove the front bezel by releasing the three tabs and pivoting the bezel forward to remove completely 3 Remove the two screws at the front of the chassis securing the drive bay assembly 12 User Guide ...

Page 29: ...e the drive cables from the system board Then pivot the drive bay assembly upward to remove it completely from the computer 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...

Page 30: ...ector 1 14 Battery 4 Memory connector 2 15 PCI Express x1 adapter connector 5 Memory connector 3 16 Serial COM2 connector 6 Memory connector 4 17 Front audio connector 7 Power connector 18 PCI adapter connectors 8 IDE connector 19 PCI Express x16 graphics adapter connector some models 9 Diskette drive connector 20 System fan connector 10 SATA IDE connectors 4 21 12v power connector 11 Clear CMOS R...

Page 31: ...or 11 Front panel connector 3 Memory connector 1 12 Clear CMOS Recovery jumper 4 Memory connector 2 13 Front USB connectors 2 5 Power connector 14 Battery 6 Diskette drive connector 15 PCI adapter connectors 7 Primary IDE connector 16 Front audio connector 8 Secondary IDE connector 17 AGP adapter connector 9 Fan connector 18 12v power connector Chapter 1 Installing options 15 ...

Page 32: ...lear CMOS Recovery jumper 3 Memory connector 1 12 Front panel connector 4 Memory connector 2 13 Front USB connectors 5 Power connector 14 Front audio connector 6 Diskette drive connector 15 PCI adapter connectors 7 PATA secondary IDE connector 16 AGP adapter connector 8 PATA primary IDE connector 17 System fan connector 9 Battery 18 12v power connector 16 User Guide ...

Page 33: ... board has DDR2 type memory DDR2 memory modules are 240 pin 1 8 V and can be used in any combination of 256 MB 512 MB and 1 GB sizes To install a memory module 1 Remove the computer cover See Removing the cover on page 10 2 Access the system board See Accessing system board components on page 12 3 Remove any parts that might prevent access to the memory connectors 4 Locate the memory connectors Se...

Page 34: ...ion connectors There are three connectors for PCI adapters and one for an AGP adapter or a PCI Express x16 graphics adapter connector some models To install a PCI adapter 1 Remove the computer cover See Removing the cover on page 10 2 Remove the screw that secure the adapters 3 Remove the adapter cover latch and the connector cover for the appropriate expansion connector 4 Remove the adapter from ...

Page 35: ...bles on page 22 Security features To help prevent hardware theft and unauthorized access to your computer several security lock options are available In addition to a physical lock unauthorized use of your computer can be prevented by a software lock that locks the keyboard until a correct password is typed in Make sure that any security cables you install do not interfere with other computer cabl...

Page 36: ...e cover and connecting the cables on page 22 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 throughout its life however no battery lasts foreve...

Page 37: ...he Setup Utility program to set the date and time and any passwords See Chapter 2 Using the Setup Utility on page 23 Erasing a lost or forgotten password clearing CMOS This section applies to lost or forgotten passwords For more information about lost or forgotten passwords go to the Lenovo Care program To erase a forgotten password 1 Remove the computer cover See Removing the cover on page 10 2 Y...

Page 38: ... impede the replacement of the computer cover 3 Align the drive bay assembly with the two slots and rails on the sides of the chassis reconnect the drive cables on the system board and then slide the drive bay assembly towards the rear of the chassis until it snaps into position 4 Reinstall the two screws that secure the drive bay assembly 5 Reinstall the front bezel if it was removed 6 Position t...

Page 39: ... 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 When working...

Page 40: ... password prompt is displayed each time you try to access the Setup Utility program If you type the wrong password you will see an error message If you type the wrong password three times you must turn the computer off and start again If both the user and administrator or supervisor passwords are set you can type either password However to change any configuration settings you must use your superv...

Page 41: ...ter 3 Select the desired startup device from the Boot Menu and press Enter to begin Note Selecting a startup device from the Boot Menu does not permanently change the startup sequence Changing the startup device 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 23 2 Select ...

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Page 43: ...r by running a special update program from your operating system Lenovo might make changes and enhancements to the POST BIOS When updates are released they are available as downloadable files on the World Wide Web see the Quick Reference Instructions for using the POST BIOS updates are available in a txt file that is included with the update files For most models you can download either an update ...

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Page 45: ...with a plain cotton tipped swab b If there is some debris in the lens gently blow the debris away from the area 3 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 s...

Page 46: ...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 47: ...es 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 N...

Page 48: ...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 49: ...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 50: ... 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 51: ... 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 52: ...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 53: ...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 37 ...

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Page 55: ...This 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 ...

Page 56: ...opyright 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 Lenovo logo The following terms are trademarks of ...

Page 57: ...resources xiii input output I O features 2 installing options adapters 18 memory modules 17 security features 19 internal drives 2 K keyboard connector 9 L locating components 11 M memory installing 17 modem commands Basic AT 31 Extended AT 33 Fax Class 1 35 Fax Class 2 35 MNP V 42 V 42bis V 44 34 Voice 36 mouse cleaning 29 mouse connector 9 O options 4 available 4 external 4 internal 4 P parallel...

Page 58: ...cessing 12 connectors 14 15 16 identifying parts 13 location 14 15 16 memory 4 17 system management 2 system programs 27 U updating flashing BIOS 27 updating system programs 27 USB connectors 9 using passwords 23 Setup Utility 23 V video subsystem 2 42 User Guide ...

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