User Guide Types 8289, 8298, 8328 Types 8341, 8344, 8382

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User

Guide

Types

8289,

8298,

8328

Types

8341,

8344,

8382

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User

Guide

Types

8289,

8298,

8328

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Note

Beforeusingthisinformationandtheproductitsupports,besuretoreadthe“Importantsafetyinformation”onpagevand AppendixD,“Notices,”onpage45.

SecondEdition(January2006) ©CopyrightLenovo2006.

Portions©CopyrightInternationalBusinessMachinesCorporation2005. Allrightsreserved.

U.S.GOVERNMENTUSERS–RESTRICTEDRIGHTS:Ourproductsand/orservicesareprovidedwith RESTRICTEDRIGHTS.Use,duplicationordisclosurebytheGovernmentissubjecttotheGSAADPSchedule contractwithLenovoGroupLimited,ifany,orthestandardtermsofthiscommerciallicense,oriftheagencyis unabletoacceptthisProgramundertheseterms,thenweprovidethisProgramundertheprovisionssetforthin

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Important

safety

information

.

. v

Conditionsthatrequireimmediateaction. . . v

Generalsafetyguidelines . . . vi

Service . . . vi

Powercordsandpoweradapters . . . vii

Extensioncordsandrelateddevices . . . viii

Plugsandoutlets . . . viii

Batteries . . . viii

Heatandproductventilation . . . ix

CDandDVDdrivesafety. . . ix

Additionalsafetyinformation. . . x

Lithiumbatterynotice . . . x

Modemsafetyinformation . . . xi

Lasercompliancestatement . . . xi

Powersupplystatement . . . xii

Overview

.

. xiii

Informationresources. . . xiii

Chapter

1. Installing

options

.

. 1

Features . . . 1

Availableoptions . . . 4

Specifications . . . 5

Supportedoperatingpositions . . . 6

Toolsrequired . . . 6

Handlingstatic-sensitivedevices. . . 6

Installingexternaloptions . . . 7

Locatingcontrolsandconnectorsonthefrontof yourcomputer. . . 7

Locatingconnectorsontherearofyourcomputer 8 Obtainingdevicedrivers . . . 9

Openingthecover . . . 10

Locatingcomponents . . . 11

Accessingsystemboardcomponentsanddrives . . 12

Identifyingpartsonthesystemboard . . . 13

Installingmemory . . . 14

InstallingPCIadapters . . . 15

Installinginternaldrives . . . 16

Drivespecifications. . . 17

Installingadriveinbay2 . . . 18

Installingadiskettedriveinbay3. . . 20

Securityfeatures. . . 22

Integratedcablelock . . . 23

Passwordprotection . . . 23

Changingthebattery . . . 23

Erasingalostorforgottenpassword(clearing CMOS) . . . 24

Closingthecoverandconnectingthecables . . . 25

Chapter

2. Using

the

Setup

Utility

.

. 27

StartingtheSetupUtilityprogram. . . 27

Viewingandchangingsettings . . . 27

Usingpasswords . . . 27

Passwordconsiderations . . . 27

UserPassword . . . 28

AdministratorPassword . . . 28

Setting,changing,anddeletingapassword. . . 28

UsingSecurityProfilebyDevice . . . 28

Selectingastartupdevice. . . 29

Selectingatemporarystartupdevice . . . 29

Changingthestartupdevicesequence . . . . 29

Advancedsettings . . . 30

ExitingfromtheSetupUtilityprogram . . . 30

Appendix

A. Updating

system

programs

.

. 31

Systemprogram. . . 31

Updating(flashing)BIOSfromadisketteor CD-ROM . . . 31

Updating(flashing)BIOSfromyouroperating system . . . 32

RecoveringfromaPOST/BIOSupdatefailure. . . 32

Appendix

B. Cleaning

the

mouse

.

. 35

Cleaninganopticalmouse . . . 35

Cleaningamousewithaball . . . 35

Appendix

C. Manual

modem

commands

.

. 37

BasicATcommands . . . 37

ExtendedATcommands . . . 39

MNP/V.42/V.42bis/V.44commands . . . 40

FaxClass1commands . . . 41

FaxClass2commands . . . 41

Voicecommands. . . 42

Appendix

D. Notices

.

. 45

Televisionoutputnotice . . . 46

Trademarks . . . 46

Index

.

. 47

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Important

safety

information

Note

Pleasereadimportantsafetyinformationfirst.

Thisinformationcanhelpyousafelyuseyourdesktopornotebookpersonal computer.Followandretainall informationincludedwith yourcomputer.The informationinthis documentdoesnotalterthetermsofyour purchaseagreement ortheLenovo™_Statement_of_Limited _Warranty.

Customer safetyisimportant.Ourproductsare developedto besafeandeffective. However, personalcomputersare electronicdevices.Powercords,poweradapters, and otherfeaturescancreatepotentialsafetyrisksthatcanresult inphysicalinjury orproperty damage,especiallyif misused.Toreducetheserisks,followthe

instructions includedwith yourproduct,observeallwarningsontheproductand intheoperatinginstructions,andreview theinformationincludedinthis

documentcarefully.By carefullyfollowingtheinformationcontained inthis documentand providedwithyour product,youcanhelpprotect yourselffrom hazards andcreateasafercomputerworkenvironment.

Note: Thisinformationincludesreferencestopoweradaptersandbatteries.In

additiontonotebookcomputers,someproducts(suchasspeakersand monitors)shipwithexternal poweradapters.Ifyouhavesuchaproduct, thisinformationappliestoyourproduct.Inaddition,your computer productcontains acoin-sizedinternalbatterythatprovidespowertoyour systemclockevenwhenthemachineisunplugged,sothebatterysafety informationappliestoallcomputers.

Conditions

that

require

immediate

action

Productscan becomedamagedduetomisuseor neglect.Some productdamage isseriousenoughthattheproductshouldnot beused againuntilithas been inspectedand,ifnecessary,repaired byanauthorizedservicer.

As withanyelectronic device,paycloseattentiontotheproductwhenitis turnedon.Onveryrareoccasions,youmightnoticeanodororseeapuffof smokeorsparksventfromyourmachine.Oryoumighthearsoundslike popping,cracking orhissing.Theseconditionsmightmerelymean thatan internalelectronic componenthas failedinasafe andcontrolledmanner.Or, theymightindicateapotentialsafetyissue.However, donottakerisks or attempt todiagnosethesituationyourselfcontact theCustomerSupportCenter. Frequentlyinspectyourcomputeranditscomponentsfordamageorwear or signsofdanger. Ifyouhaveanyquestionabouttheconditionof acomponent, do notuse theproduct.ContacttheCustomerSupportCenterortheproduct manufacturer forinstructionson howto inspecttheproduct andhave it repaired, ifnecessary.

Intheunlikelyevent thatyounoticeanyof theconditionslisted below,or if youhave anysafetyconcernswithyourproduct,stopusing theproductand unplugitfrom thepowersourceandtelecommunicationlines untilyoucan

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speakto theCustomerSupportCenterforfurtherguidance.See“Information resources” onpage xiiiformoreinformation.

v Powercords,plugs,poweradapters,extensioncords,surgeprotectors,orpower

suppliesthatarecracked,broken ordamaged. v Signsofoverheating,smoke,sparks orfire.

v Damagetoabattery(suchascracks,dents,creases),dischargefroma battery,or

abuildupofforeign substancesonthebattery. v

Acracking, hissingorpoppingsound,or strongodorthatcomesfromthe

product.

v Signsthatliquidhasbeen spilledoran objecthasfallenontothecomputer

product,thepowercordorpoweradapter.

v Thecomputerproduct,thepowercordorpoweradapterhasbeen exposedto

water.

v Theproducthasbeendroppedordamagedinanyway.

v Theproductdoesnotoperatenormallywhenyoufollowtheoperating

instructions.

Note: Ifyounoticethese conditionswith aproduct(suchasanextensioncord)

thatisnotmanufactured fororbyLenovo,stopusingthatproductuntilyou cancontacttheproductmanufacturer forfurtherinstructions,oruntil you geta suitablereplacement.

General

safety

guidelines

Alwaysobservethefollowingprecautions toreducetheriskofinjuryandproperty damage.

Service

Donotattempttoservice aproductyourself unlessinstructedtodosobythe Customer SupportCenteroryour documentation.Useonlyaserviceproviderwho isapprovedtorepairyourparticularproduct.

Note: Somepartscanbeupgradedorreplacedbythecustomer.Thesepartsare

referredtoasCustomerReplaceableUnits,orCRUs.Lenovoexpressly identifiesCRUsassuch,and providesdocumentationwith instructions whenitisappropriateforcustomerstoreplacethoseparts. Youmust closely followall instructionswhenperformingsuchreplacements.Alwaysmake surethatthepoweristurnedoffandthattheproductisunpluggedfrom anypowersourcebefore youattemptthereplacement.Ifyouhaveany questionsorconcerns,contact theCustomerSupportCenter.

Althoughtherearenomovingpartsinyourcomputerafter thepowercordhas been disconnected,thefollowingwarnings arerequiredforproperULcertification.

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Danger

Hazardousmoving parts.Keepfingers andotherbodypartsaway.

Attention

BeforereplacinganyCRUs,turnoffthecomputerandwaitthreetofive minutestolet thecomputercoolbefore openingthecover.

Power

cords

and

power

adapters

Use onlythepowercordsandpoweradapterssuppliedbytheproduct manufacturer.

Thepowercordsshallbe safetyapproved.ForGermany,it shallbeH05VV-F,3G, 0.75 mm2,orbetter.For othercountries,thesuitabletypesshallbeused

accordingly.

Never wrapa powercordaroundthepoweradapterorotherobject.Doingsocan stressthecordin waysthatcancausethecordtofray,crackorcrimp.Thiscan presenta safetyhazard.

Alwaysroutepowercordssothattheywillnotbe walkedon,tripped over,or pinchedbyobjects.

Protect thecordandpoweradapters fromliquids.For instance,donotleaveyour cordorpoweradapternearsinks,tubs,toilets,oronfloorsthatarecleanedwith liquidcleansers.Liquidscancausea shortcircuit,particularlyifthecordorpower adapterhasbeenstressedbymisuse.Liquidscanalsocausegradualcorrosionof thepowercordterminals and/ortheconnectorterminals ontheadapterwhichcan eventuallyresult inoverheating.

Alwaysconnectpowercordsandsignalcables inthecorrectorderandensurethat all powercordconnectorsare securelyand completelypluggedintoreceptacles.

Donotuseanypoweradapterthatshowscorrosionattheacinputpinsand/or showssigns ofoverheating(suchasdeformedplastic)at theacinputoranywhere onthepoweradapter.

Donotuseanypowercordswheretheelectricalcontactsoneitherendshowsigns of corrosionoroverheatingorwherethepowercordappearstohavebeen

damagedinanyway.

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Extension

cords

and

devices

Ensurethatextension cords,surgeprotectors,uninterruptiblepowersupplies,and powerstripsthatyouuseareratedtohandletheelectricalrequirementsofthe product. Neveroverloadthesedevices.Ifpowerstripsare used,theloadshould notexceedthepowerstripinputrating.Consult anelectricianformore

informationif youhavequestionsaboutpowerloads,powerrequirements,and inputratings.

Plugs

and

outlets

Ifa receptacle(poweroutlet)thatyouintendtousewith yourcomputer equipmentappears tobedamagedorcorroded,donotusetheoutlet untilitis replacedbyaqualifiedelectrician.

Donotbendormodifytheplug. Iftheplugisdamaged,contact themanufacturer toobtaina replacement.

Some productsareequippedwith athree-prongedplug.Thisplugfitsonlyintoa grounded electricaloutlet.Thisisa safetyfeature.Donotdefeatthissafety feature bytryingtoinsertitintoa non-groundedoutlet.Ifyoucannotinsertthepluginto theoutlet,contact anelectricianforanapprovedoutletadapteror toreplacethe outlet withonethatenablesthissafetyfeature.Neveroverloadanelectricaloutlet. The overallsystem loadshouldnotexceed80percentof thebranchcircuitrating. Consult anelectricianformore informationifyouhavequestions aboutpower loadsandbranchcircuitratings.

Be surethatthepoweroutlet youare usingisproperlywired,easilyaccessible, and locatedclosetotheequipment.Donotfullyextendpowercordsinawaythat willstressthecords.

Carefullyconnectand disconnecttheequipmentfromtheelectricaloutlet.

Batteries

All personalcomputersmanufactured byLenovocontainanon-rechargeablecoin cellbatterytoprovidepowertothesystem clock.Inaddition,manymobile products,suchasnotebookcomputers, utilizea rechargeablebatterypackto providesystem powerwheninportable mode.Batteriessupplied byLenovofor usewithyour producthavebeentestedforcompatibilityand shouldonlybe replacedwithapproved parts.

Never attempttoopenorserviceanybattery.Donotcrush,puncture,orincinerate batteries orshortcircuitthemetalcontacts.Donotexposethebatterytowateror otherliquids.Onlyrechargethebatterypackstrictlyaccordingtoinstructions includedintheproductdocumentation.

Batteryabuse ormishandlingcancausethebatterytooverheat, whichcancause gassesor flameto“vent”fromthebatterypackorcoincell.Ifyour batteryis damaged,orif younoticeanydischargefromyour batteryorthebuildup of foreign materialsonthebatteryleads,stopusingthebatteryandobtaina replacement fromthebatterymanufacturer.

Batteries candegradewhentheyareleft unusedforlongperiodsoftime.For some rechargeable batteries(particularlyLithiumIonbatteries),leavinga batteryunused in adischargedstatecouldincreasetheriskofa batteryshortcircuit,whichcould

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shortenthelifeofthebatteryandcanalsoposeasafetyhazard.Donotlet

rechargeableLithium-Ionbatteries completelydischargeorstorethesebatteries ina dischargedstate.

Heat

and

product

ventilation

Computers generateheatwhenturnedonandwhenbatteriesare charging. NotebookPCscangenerateasignificantamount ofheatduetotheircompactsize. Alwaysfollowthesebasicprecautions:

v Donotleavethebase ofyournotebookcomputerincontact withyourlapor

anypartof yourbodyforanextendedperiodwhenthecomputerisfunctioning orwhenthebatteryischarging.Yourcomputerproduces someheat during normaloperation.Extendedcontactwith thebodycouldcausediscomfortor, potentially,a skinburn.

v Donotoperateyourcomputerorchargethebatterynearflammablematerialsor

inexplosiveenvironments.

v Ventilationslots,fansand/or heatsinksareprovidedwith theproductforsafety,

comfort,and reliableoperation.Thesefeaturesmight inadvertentlybecome blockedbyplacingtheproductona bed,sofa,carpet,orotherflexible surface. Neverblock,cover ordisablethesefeatures.

Youshouldinspectyourdesktopcomputerfor dustaccumulationatleastonce everythreemonths.Beforeinspectingyour computer,turnoffthepowerand unplug thecomputer’spowercordfromtheelectricaloutlet;then removeanydust fromventsandperforationsinthebezel.Ifyounoticeexternaldust accumulation, youshouldalsoexamineandremovedustfromtheinsideofthecomputer includingheatsinkinletfins, powersupplyvents, andfans.Alwaysturnoffand unplug thecomputerbeforeopeningthecover.Ifpossible,avoidoperatingyour computerwithin 2feet ofhigh-trafficareas.Ifyoumust operateyour computerin ornear ahigh-trafficarea,youshouldinspectand,ifnecessary, cleanyour

computermore frequently.

For yoursafetyand tomaintainoptimumcomputerperformance,alwaysfollow these basicprecautionswith yourdesktopcomputer:

v

Keepthecoverclosedwheneverthecomputerispluggedin.

v Regularlyinspecttheoutsideof thecomputerfordust accumulation.

v Removedustfromventsandanyperforationsinthebezel. Morefrequent

cleaningsmightbe requiredforcomputers industyorhigh-trafficareas. v Donotrestrictorblockanyventilationopenings.

v Donotstoreoroperateyour computerinsidefurniture,asthismight increase

theriskofoverheating.

v Airflowtemperaturesintothecomputershouldnotexceed35°C(95°F).

v Donotusenon-desktopairfiltrationdevices.

CD

and

DVD

drive

safety

CD andDVDdrivesspin discsat ahighspeed.IfaCD orDVDiscracked or otherwise physicallydamaged,itispossibleforthedisctobreakapartoreven shatter whentheCDdriveisin use.Toprotectagainstpossibleinjurydue tothis situation,and toreducetheriskofdamagetoyour machine,dothefollowing: v AlwaysstoreCD/DVD discsin theiroriginalpackaging

v AlwaysstoreCD/DVD discsout ofdirectsunlightand awayfromdirectheat

sources

v RemoveCD/DVDdiscsfromthecomputerwhennotinuse

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v Donotbendorflex CD/DVDdiscs,orforcethemintothecomputerortheir

packaging

v CheckCD/DVDdiscsforcracks beforeeachuse.Donotusecracked or

damageddiscs

Additional

safety

information

Danger

Electrical currentfrompower,telephone,andcommunicationcablesis hazardous.

Toavoida shockhazard:

v Donot connectordisconnectanycables orperforminstallation,maintenance,

orreconfigurationofthisproductduringanelectrical storm.

v Connectall powercordsto aproperlywiredandgroundedelectrical outlet.

v Connecttoproperlywiredoutletsanyequipmentthatwill beattached tothis

product.

v Whenpossible,use onehandonlyto connectordisconnectsignalcables.

v Neverturnon anyequipmentwhen thereisevidenceoffire,water,or

structuraldamage.

v Disconnecttheattachedpowercords, telecommunicationssystems,networks,

andmodems beforeyouopen thedevicecovers,unlessinstructedotherwise intheinstallationandconfigurationprocedures.

v

Connectanddisconnectcablesas describedinthefollowingtablewhen

installing,moving,oropeningcoverson thisproductor attacheddevices.

Toconnect:

1. TurneverythingOFF.

2. First,attachallcablestodevices.

3. Attachsignalcablestoconnectors.

4. Attachpowercordstooutlet.

5. TurndeviceON.

Todisconnect:

1. TurneverythingOFF.

2. First,removepowercordsfromoutlet.

3. Removesignalcablesfromconnectors.

4. Removeallcablesfromdevices.

Lithium

battery

notice

Caution

Dangerofexplosionifbatteryisincorrectly replaced.

Whenreplacingthelithiumcoincellbattery,useonlythesame oranequivalent type thatisrecommended bythemanufacturer.Thebatterycontainslithiumand canexplodeifnotproperlyused,handled,or disposedof.

Donot:

v Throworimmerseintowater

v Heattomorethan100°C(212°F)

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Disposeof thebatteryasrequiredbylocalordinancesor regulations.

Modem

safety

information

Caution

Toreducetheriskoffire,useonlyNo.26AWGorlarger telecommunication linecord.

Toreducetheriskoffire,electricalshock,orinjurywhenusingtelephone equipment,always followbasicsafetyprecautions,suchas:

v

Neverinstalltelephone wiringduringa lightningstorm.

v Neverinstalltelephone jacksinwetlocationsunlessthejackisspecifically

designedforwetlocations.

v Nevertouchuninsulatedtelephone wiresorterminalsunlessthetelephoneline

hasbeendisconnected atthenetworkinterface.

v Usecautionwheninstallingormodifyingtelephonelines.

v Avoidusingatelephone (otherthana cordlesstype) duringanelectricalstorm.

Theremaybe aremote riskofelectricshockfromlightning.

v Donotusethetelephone toreporta gasleakinthevicinityoftheleak.

Laser

compliance

statement

Some personalcomputermodelsare equippedfromthefactorywitha CD-ROM driveor aDVD-ROMdrive.CD-ROMdrivesandDVD-ROMdrives arealsosold separately asoptions. CD-ROMdrivesandDVD-ROMdrives arelaserproducts. Thesedrivesare certifiedintheU.S.toconformtotherequirementsofthe

Departmentof HealthandHumanServices21CodeofFederalRegulations(DHHS 21CFR)SubchapterJforClass1 laserproducts.Elsewhere,thesedrivesare

certifiedtoconformtotherequirementsoftheInternationalElectrotechnical Commission(IEC)825andCENELEC EN60825 forClass1laserproducts.

WhenaCD-ROM driveoraDVD-ROMdriveisinstalled,notethefollowing handlinginstructions.

Caution

Useofcontrolsoradjustmentsorperformance ofproceduresotherthan thosespecifiedhereinmightresultinhazardousradiationexposure.

Removing thecoversoftheCD-ROMdriveorDVD-ROMdrivecould resultin exposure tohazardouslaserradiation. Thereare noserviceablepartsinsidethe CD-ROM driveorDVD-ROMdrive.Donotremovethedrivecovers.

Some CD-ROMdrivesand DVD-ROMdrives containanembeddedClass 3Aor Class 3Blaserdiode.Notethefollowingstatement.

Danger

Laserradiationwhen open.Donot stareintothebeam,do notview directly withopticalinstruments,andavoiddirectexposureto thebeam.

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Power

supply

statement

Never removethecoverona powersupplyoranypartthathasthefollowing labelattached.

Hazardous voltage,current,andenergy levelsare presentinsideanycomponent thathasthislabelattached.Therearenoserviceablepartsinsidethesecomponents. Ifyoususpecta problemwithoneoftheseparts, contacta servicetechnician.

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Overview

Thank youforselectingthis computer.Yourcomputerincorporatesmanyofthe latest advancesincomputertechnologyand canbeupgradedasyourneeds change.

Adding hardwareoptionstoyour computerisaneasy waytoincreaseits

capabilities. Instructionsforinstallingexternalandinternaloptionsareincludedin this publication.Whenaddingan option,usetheseinstructions alongwiththe instructions thatcomealongwiththeoption.

Information

resources

TheQuickReference thatcomeswith yourcomputerprovidesinformationfor installingyour computerandstartingtheoperatingsystem.Italsoincludesbasic troubleshooting information,softwarerecovery procedures,helpandservice information,andwarranty information.

TheThinkVantage™ProductivityCenter program,onyourdesktop,providesa link tomore informationaboutyour computer.

IfyouhaveInternetaccess, themostup-to-dateinformationforyourcomputeris available fromtheWorldWideWeb.

Youcanfindthefollowinginformation: v CRUremovaland installationinstructions

v Publications

v Troubleshootinginformation

v Partsinformation

v Downloadsanddrivers

v Linksto otherusefulsources ofinformation

v Supportphonelist

Toaccessthisinformation,pointyourbrowserto: http://www.lenovo.com/support/

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Chapter

1. Installing

options

Thischapterprovidesanintroductiontothefeaturesand optionsthatare available foryour computer.Youcanexpandthecapabilitiesofyourcomputerbyadding memory,adapters, ordrives.Wheninstallinganoption,usetheseinstructions alongwith theinstructionsthatcomewiththeoption.

Important

Before youinstall orremoveanyoption,read“Importantsafetyinformation” onpagev.Theseprecautionsand guidelineswillhelpyouworksafely.

Note: Useonlythepartsprovidedby Lenovo.

Features

Thissectionprovides anoverviewofthecomputerfeaturesand preinstalled software.

Systeminformation

Thefollowinginformationcoversavarietyofmodels.For informationfor your specificmodel,usetheSetupUtility.SeeChapter2,“UsingtheSetup Utility,”onpage27.

Microprocessor

v Intel

®_Pentium®₄_processor _with_{HyperThreading}_Technology

v IntelPentiumDprocessor

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v IntelCeleron

®_D_processor

v Internalcache(sizevariesbymodeltype)

Memory

v Supportfor twodoubledatarate dualinlinememorymodules (DDRDIMMs)

v 512KBflashmemoryforsystemprograms

Internaldrives

v

3.5-inch,half-inch(slim) diskettedrive(somemodels)

v SerialAdvanced TechnologyAttachment (SATA)internalharddiskdrive

v Opticaldrive(somemodels)

Videosubsystem

v AnintegratedgraphicscontrollerforaVideoGraphicsArray (VGA)monitor

v IntelGraphicsMediaAccelerator950 withdualdisplaysupport

Audio subsystem

v

AC’97withADI1988AudioCodec

v Microphoneand headphoneconnectorsonthefrontpanel

v

Lineinandlineoutconnectorsontherearpanel

v Monointernalspeaker (somemodels)

Connectivity

v 10/100/1000MbpsintegratedEthernetcontroller

v PeripheralComponentInterconnect (PCI)V.90Data/Faxmodem(somemodels)

Systemmanagementfeatures

v RemoteProgramLoad(RPL)andDynamic HostConfigurationProtocol(DHCP)

v

WakeonLAN

®

v WakeonRing(intheSetupUtilityprogram,this featureiscalledSerialPort

RingDetectforan externalmodem) v RemoteAdministration

v Automaticpower-onstartup

v SystemManagement (SM)BIOSand SMsoftware

v Abilitytostorepower-onself-test(POST)hardwaretestresults

Input/output features

v 25-pinExtendedCapabilitiesPort(ECP)/ExtendedParallelPort(EPP)

v Two9-pinserialconnectors

v SixUSBconnectors (twoonfrontpanelandfouronrearpanel)

v

Standardmouseconnector

v Standardkeyboardconnector

v Ethernetconnector

v VGAmonitorconnector

v Twoaudioconnectors (lineinand lineout)onrearpanel

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Expansion

v Threedrivebays

v One32-bit PCIadapterconnector

v OnePCIExpressx1adapter connector

Power

v

230Wattpowersupplywithmanualvoltageselectionswitch

v Automatic50/60Hzinputfrequencyswitching

v

AdvancedConfigurationandPowerInterface(ACPI)support

Securityfeatures

v UserandadministratorpasswordsforBIOSaccess

v Supportfortheadditionof anintegratedcablelock(Kensingtonlock)

v Keyboardwithfingerprintreader(somemodels,seetheThinkVantage

ProductivityCenterprogramformoreinformation) v Startupsequencecontrol

v Startupwithoutdiskettedrive,keyboard,ormouse

v Unattendedstartmode

v

Disketteand harddiskI/Ocontrol

v SerialandparallelportI/Ocontrol

v Securityprofilebydevice

Preinstalled software

Yourcomputermight comewithpreinstalledsoftware.Ifitdoes,an operating system,devicedrivers tosupportbuilt-infeatures,and othersupport programsare included.

Operatingsystems,preinstalled(variesbymodel)

Note: Notall countriesorregionshavethese operatingsystems.

v

Microsoft

®_Windows®_XP_Home

v MicrosoftWindowsXPProfessional

Operatingsystems,certifiedortestedforcompatibility1(variesbymodel) v Linux

®

v MicrosoftWindows2000

1. Theoperatingsystemslistedherearebeingcertifiedortestedforcompatibilityatthetimethispublicationgoestopress. AdditionaloperatingsystemsmightbeidentifiedbyLenovoascompatiblewithyourcomputerfollowingthepublicationofthis booklet.Correctionsandadditionstothislistaresubjecttochange.Todetermineifanoperatingsystemhasbeencertifiedor testedforcompatibility,checktheWebsiteoftheoperatingsystemvendor.

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Available

options

The followingare someavailableoptions: v Externaloptions

– Parallel portdevices,suchasprintersand externaldrives

– Serialportdevices,suchasexternalmodems anddigitalcameras

– Audio devices,suchasexternal speakersforthesound system

– USBdevices,suchasprinters,joysticks,andscanners

– Security devices,suchasanintegratedcablelock

– Monitors

v Internaloptions

– Systemmemory,calleddualinlinememorymodules(DIMMs)

– Peripheralcomponentinterconnect(PCI)adapter

– PCIExpressx1 adapter

– Optical drive,suchasCDdrives andDVDdrives(somemodels)

– Harddiskdrive

For thelatestinformationaboutavailable options,seethefollowingWorldWide Webpages:

v http://www.lenovo.com/us/en/

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

Youcanalsoobtaininformationbycallingthefollowingtelephonenumbers: v WithintheUnitedStates, call1-800-426-7378,yourLenovoreseller,orLenovo

marketingrepresentative.

v WithinCanada,call1-800-565-3344 or1-800-426-4968.

v OutsidetheUnitedStatesandCanada,contactyourLenovoresellerorLenovo

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Specifications

Thissectionlists thephysicalspecifications foryourcomputer.

Dimensions

Width:310mm(12.2in.) Height:85mm(3.35in.) Depth:358mm(14.1in.)

Weight

Minimumconfigurationasshipped:7.3kg(16lbs) Maximumconfiguration:8.5kg(18.7lbs) Environment Airtemperature: Operatingat0-3000ft(914.4m):10°to40°C(50° to104°F) Operatingat3000ft-7000ft(2134m):10°to32°C (50°to89.6°F) Non-operating:10°to43°C(50°to110°F) Humidity: Operating:8%to80% Non-operating:8%to80% Transit:8%to90% Maximumaltitude:7000ft(2133.6m) Electricalinput Inputvoltage: Lowrange: Minimum:100Vac Maximum:127Vac

Inputfrequencyrange:50/60Hz Voltageswitchsetting:115Vac Highrange:

Minimum:200Vac Maximum:240Vac

Inputfrequencyrange:50/60Hz Voltageswitchsetting:230Vac

Inputkilovolt-amperes(kVA)(approximate): Minimumconfigurationasshipped:0.10kVA Maximumconfiguration:0.24kVA

Heatoutput(approximate)inBritishthermalunits(Btu) perhour:

Minimumconfiguration:239Btu/hr(70watts) Maximumconfiguration:768Btu/hr(225watts)

Airflow

Approximately0.45cubicmeters(16cubicfeet)per

minutemaximum

Acousticalnoise-emissionvalues

Averagesound-pressurelevels: Atoperatorposition:

Idle:29dBA Operating:34dBA

Atbystanderposition-1meter(3.3ft): Idle:26dBA

Operating:29dBA

Declared(upperlimit)sound-powerlevels: Idle:4.0bels

Operating:4.3bels

Note: Theselevelsweremeasuredincontrolled acousticalenvironmentsaccordingtotheprocedures specifiedbytheAmericanNationalStandards Institute(ANSI)S12.10andISO7779andarereported inaccordancewithISO9296.Actualsound-pressure levelsinagivenlocationmightexceedtheaverage valuesstatedbecauseofroomreflectionsandother nearbynoisesources.Thedeclaredsound-power levelsindicateanupperlimit,belowwhichalarge numberofcomputerswilloperate.

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Supported

operating

positions

Toprovideproperairflowtointernalcomponents,youmustpositionyour computerin oneofthepositions asillustratedbelow.

Note: Anoptionalfloorstandcanbe purchasedtoplaceyourcomputerinthe

verticalposition.

Tools

required

Toinstall someoptionsinyour computer,youmightneed aflat-bladeorPhillips screwdriver.Additionaltoolsmightbe neededforcertainoptions. Seethe instructions thatcomewiththeoption.

Handling

static-sensitive

devices

Static electricity,althoughharmlessto you,canseriouslydamagecomputer componentsand options.

Whenyouaddanoption,do notopenthestatic-protectivepackage containingthe option untilyouareinstructedtodoso.

Whenyouhandleoptionsandothercomputercomponents,takethese precautions toavoidstaticelectricitydamage:

v Limityourmovement.Movementcancausestaticelectricitytobuild uparound

you.

v Alwayshandlecomponentscarefully.Handleadapters andmemorymodulesby

theedges.Nevertouch anyexposedcircuitry. v Preventothersfromtouchingcomponents.

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v Whenyouinstalla newoption,touchthestatic-protectivepackagecontaining

theoption toametalexpansion-slot coverorotherunpaintedmetalsurfaceon thecomputerforat leasttwoseconds. Thisreducesstaticelectricityinthe packageandyour body.

v Whenpossible,removetheoption andinstall itdirectlyinthecomputerwithout

settingtheoptiondown. Whenthisisnotpossible,placethestatic-protective packagethattheoptioncamein ona smooth,levelsurfaceandplacetheoption onit.

v

Donotplacetheoption onthecomputercover orothermetalsurface.

Installing

external

options

Thissectionshowsthevariousexternalconnectors onyour computertowhichyou canattachexternal options,suchasexternalspeakers,a printer,or ascanner.For someexternal options,youmustinstalladditional softwareinadditiontomaking thephysicalconnection.Whenaddinganexternal option,usetheinformationin this sectiontoidentifytherequiredconnector,andthen usetheinstructionsthat come withtheoptiontohelpyoumaketheconnectionandinstall anysoftwareor devicedrivers thatarerequiredfortheoption.

Locating

controls

and

connectors

on

the

front

of

your

computer

Thefollowingillustrationshowsthelocationsofthecontrolsandconnectors onthe front ofyourcomputer.

1 Opticaldrive 5 USBconnectors(2) 2 Harddiskdriveactivityindicator 6 Microphoneconnector 3 Power-onindicator 7 Headphoneconnector

4 Powerbutton 8 Diskettedrive

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Locating

connectors

on

the

rear

of

your

computer

The followingillustrationshowsthelocationsofconnectors ontherearof your computer.

1 Powercordconnector 9 Parallelconnector 2 Cablelocklatch 10 Audiolineinconnector 3 PCIExpressx1adapterconnector 11 Audiolineoutconnector 4 PCIadapterconnector 12 USBconnectors(2)

5 Serialconnectors(2) 13 Standardkeyboardconnector 6 Ethernetconnector 14 Standardmouseconnector 7 USBconnectors(2) 15 PowersupplydiagnosticLEDs 8 VGAmonitorconnector

Note: Someconnectors ontherearof yourcomputerarecolor-coded tohelpyou

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Connector Description

Serialconnector Usedtoattachanexternalmodem,serialprinter,orother devicesthatusea9-pinserialconnector.

Ethernetconnector UsedtoattachanEthernetcableforalocalareanetwork (LAN).

Note: TooperatethecomputerwithinFCCClassBlimits,use aCategory5Ethernetcable.

USBconnectors UsedtoattachadevicethatrequiresaUniversalSerialBus (USB)connection,suchasaUSBscannerorUSBprinter.Ifyou havemorethansixUSBdevices,youcanpurchaseaUSBhub, whichyoucanusetoconnectadditionalUSBdevices.

Parallelconnector Usedtoattachaparallelprinter,parallelscanner,orother devicesthatusea25-pinparallelconnector.

Audiolineinconnector Usedtoreceiveaudiosignalsfromanexternalaudiodevice, suchasastereosystem.Whenyouattachanexternalaudio device,acableisconnectedbetweentheaudiolineout connectorofthedeviceandtheaudiolineinconnectorofthe computer.

Audiolineoutconnector Usedtosendaudiosignalsfromthecomputertoexternal devices,suchaspoweredstereospeakers(speakerswith built-inamplifiers),headphones,multimediakeyboards,orthe audiolineinconnectoronastereosystemorotherexternal recordingdevice.

Keyboardconnector Usedtoattachakeyboardthatusesastandardkeyboard connector.

Mouseconnector Usedtoattachamouse,trackball,orotherpointingdevicethat usesastandardmouseconnector.

Obtaining

device

drivers

Youcanobtaindevicedriversforoperatingsystemsthatarenotpreinstalledat http://www.lenovo.com/support/ ontheWorld WideWeb.Installation instructions areprovidedinREADMEfileswiththedevice-driverfiles.

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Opening

the

cover

Important

Read“Importantsafetyinformation” onpagev and“Handling static-sensitive devices”onpage6 beforeopening thecomputercover.

Toopenthecomputercover:

1. Removeanymedia(diskettes, CDs,ortapes)fromthedrives, shutdownyour

operatingsystem,andturnoffallattacheddevices. 2. Unplugallpowercordsfromelectricaloutlets.

3. Disconnectall cablesattachedtothecomputer.Thisincludespowercords,

input/output(I/O)cables,andanyothercablesthatareconnectedtothe computer.

4. Removetheoptionalfloorstand,ifattached.

5. Removeanylockingdevicessuchasacablelockthatsecurethecover.

6. Pressthebuttons onthesides ofthecomputerandpivotthecover upwardto

openthecomputerasshown.

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Locating

components

Thefollowingillustrationwillhelpyoulocatethevariouscomponentsinyour computer.

1 Diskettedrivelock 7 Internalspeaker 2 Microprocessorandheatsink 8 Harddiskdrive 3 Memorymodules(2) 9 Opticaldrive

4 Battery 10 Opticaldrivelock

5 PCIriserassembly 11 Diskettedrive 6 Powersupplyassembly

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Accessing

system

board

components

and

drives

Youmight needtopivotthedrivebayassemblyupwardandremovethePCIriser and adapterstoaccesssystemboardcomponentssuchasmemory,thebattery,and toaccessthedrives.

Toaccesssystemboardcomponentsandthedrives:

1. Openthecomputercover.See“Openingthecover”onpage10.

2. Pivotthedrivebayassemblyupwardasillustrated.

Note: Makesureyounotethelocationofanycables thatyoudisconnectfrom

thedrives orthesystemboard.

3. IfanyPCIadapters areinstalled,removethePCIriserand adaptercards.Do

notremoveanyadapters fromtherisercard.See“InstallingPCIadapters”on page15.

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Identifying

parts

on

the

system

board

Thesystem board(sometimescalledtheplanarormotherboard)isthemaincircuit boardinyour computer.Itprovidesbasiccomputerfunctionsand supportsa varietyofdevicesthatare factory-installedorthatyoucaninstall later.

Thefollowingillustrationshowsthelocationsofpartsonthesystem board.

1 Memoryconnector1 9 Diskettedriveconnector 2 Memoryconnector2 10 Frontpanelconnector 3 SATAIDEconnectors(2) 11 Powersupplyconnector 4 PCIriserconnector 12 PATAprimaryIDEconnector

5 Battery 13 12vpowerconnector

6 ClearCMOS/Recoveryjumper 14 Microprocessor 7 Fanconnector3 15 Fanconnector2 8 Internalspeakerconnector 16 Fanconnector1

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Installing

memory

Yourcomputerhastwoconnectors forinstallingdouble daterate dualinline memorymodules (DDRDIMMs)thatprovideuptoa maximumof4GBofsystem memory.

Wheninstallingmemorymodules,thefollowingrulesapply: v

Use1.8V,240-pin,doubledatarate 2synchronousdynamicrandomaccess

memory(DDR2SDRAM).

v Use256MB,512 MB,1GB,or 2GBmemorymodulesinanycombinationupto

amaximumof2.0GB.

Note: OnlyDDR2SDRAMDIMMscanbeused.

Toinstall amemorymodule:

2. Accessthesystemboard.See “Accessingsystem boardcomponentsand drives”

onpage12.

3. Locate thememoryconnectors.See “Identifyingpartsonthesystem board”on

page13.

4. Opentheretainingclips.

5. Positionthememorymoduleoverthememoryconnector.Makesurethatthe

notch1 onthememorymodulealignscorrectlywiththeconnectorkey2on thesystemboard. Pushthememorymodule straightdownintotheconnector untiltheretainingclipsclose.

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Whatto donext:

v Toworkwith anotheroption,gototheappropriatesection.

v Tocompletetheinstallation,goto“Closing thecover andconnectingthe

cables”onpage25.

Installing

PCI

adapters

Thissectionprovides informationand instructionsforinstallingandremovingPCI adapters.YourcomputerhasarisercardwithonePCIadapterconnectorandone PCIExpressx1 adapterconnector.

Toinstall aPCIadapter:

1. Openthecomputercover.See “Openingthecover”onpage10.

2. Whileholdingtheleft rearofthecomputerchassisdown,pullupwardonthe

handleprovidedtoremovethePCIriserandanyadaptersthatarecurrently installed.

3. Releasetheadapterlatchandremovetheconnectorcoverfortheappropriate

expansionconnector.

4. Removetheadapterfromitsstatic-protectivepackage.

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5. InstalltheadapterintotheappropriateconnectorinthePCIriser.

Note: ThetopconnectorisforthePCIadapterandthebottomconnectorisfor

thePCIExpressx1 adapter.

6. Positiontheadapterlatchtoretaintheadapters.

7. ReinstallthePCIriserassembly.

cables”onpage25.

Installing

internal

drives

Thissectionprovides informationandinstructionsforinstallingandremoving internaldrives.

Internal drivesaredevices thatyourcomputerusestoreadand storedata.Youcan adddrives toyourcomputertoincreasestoragecapacityandtoenableyour computertoread othertypesof media.Someofthedifferentdrivesthatare available foryourcomputerare:

v SerialAdvanced TechnologyAttachment (SATA)harddiskdrives

v ParallelATAharddiskdrives

v Opticaldrives,suchasCDdrivesorDVDdrives

v Removablemediadrives

Note: Thesedifferentdrives arealsoreferredtoasintegrateddriveelectronics

(IDE)drives.

Internal drivesareinstalledinbays.Inthisbook,thebays arereferredtoasbay 1, bay 2,and soon.

Whenyouinstallaninternaldrive,it isimportanttonotewhattype andsizeof drivethatyoucaninstallineachbay.Also,itisimportanttocorrectlyconnectthe internaldrivecablestotheinstalleddrive.

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Drive

specifications

Yourcomputercomeswiththefollowingfactory-installeddrives: v A3.5-inch harddisk driveinbay1

v Anopticaldriveinbay2(somemodels)

v A3.5-inch diskettedriveinbay3(somemodels)

Anybaythatdoesnothavea driveinstalledhasa staticshieldand baypanel installed.

Thefollowingillustrationshowsthelocationsofthedrivebays.

Thefollowinglistdescribes thetypesandsize ofdrivesyoucaninstallineach bay:

1Bay1-Maximumheight:26.1mm(1.0in.) 3.5-inchharddiskdrive(preinstalled) 2Bay2-Maximumheight:43.0mm(1.7in.) Opticaldrives,suchasCDdriveor

DVDdrive(preinstalledinsome models)

3.5-inchharddiskdrive(requiresa UniversalAdapterBracket,5.25to 3.5-inch)*

5.25-inchharddiskdrive

3Bay3-Maximumheight:12.7mm(0.5in.) 3.5-inchdiskettedrive(preinstalledin somemodels)

*YoucanobtainaUniversalAdapterBracket,5.25to3.5-inch,fromalocalcomputerretailer orbycontactingtheCustomerSupportCenter.

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Installing

a

drive

in

bay

2

Toinstall anopticaldriveoranadditionalharddiskdriveinbay 2,dothe following:

2. Pivotthedrivebayassemblyupwardto gainaccesstothecableconnections.

3. Remove thefront bezelbyreleasingthetabasshown.

4. Lowerthedrivebayassembly.

5. Remove themetalshield fromthedrivebaybyusingaflat-bladescrewdriver

to gentlypryit loose.

6. If youareinstallinga drivewithaccessiblemedia,suchasan opticaldrive,

removetheplasticpanelinthebezelbysqueezingtheplastictabsthatsecure thepanelontheinsideofthebezel.

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Note: Ifyouare installinga3.5-inchharddiskdriveyoumustusea

UniversalAdapterBracket,5.25to3.5-inch.Youcanobtainthisbracket fromalocalcomputerretailerorbycontactingtheCustomerSupport Center.

7. Reinstallthefrontbezel.

8. Slidetheopticaldrivelocktotheunlockposition.See“Locatingcomponents”

onpage11.

9. IfyouareinstallinganytypeofdriveotherthanaserialATAharddiskdrive,

make surethedrivethatyouareinstallingissetcorrectlyaseitheramaster or aslavedevice.

Note: AserialATAharddiskdrivedoesnotneedtobe setaseitheramaster

oraslavedevice.

Ifyouareinstallinganopticaldriveora parallelATAharddiskdrive,setitas a masterdevice.Refertothedocumentationthatcomeswithyourdrivefor master/slavejumperinformation.

10. For a3.5-inchdrive,install thedriveinto theUniversalAdapterBracket, 5.25

to3.5-inch.

11. Install thedriveintothebayuntilit snapsintoposition.

12. Slidetheopticaldrivelock1 tothelockedposition.

13. Pivotthedrivebayassemblyupwardtogainaccesstothecableconnections.

14. Connectat “Connectingdrives.”

Connecting

drives

Thestepstoconnecta drivearedifferentdependingonthetypeofdriveyouare connecting.Use oneofthefollowingproceduresforyour driveconnection.

Connecting

an

optical

drive

or

a

parallel

ATA

hard

disk

drive

1. Locate thetwo-connectorsignalcablethatcomeswithyour computerorwith

thenewdrive.

2. Locate thePATAprimary IDEconnectoronthesystemboard. See“Identifying

partsonthesystem board”onpage13.

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3. Connectoneendofthesignalcabletothedriveand theothertothePATA

primaryIDEconnectoronthesystemboard.

4. Locate theextra four-wirepowerconnectorlabelledP4andconnectittothe

drive.

Connecting

an

additional

serial

ATA

hard

disk

drive

Aserialharddiskdrivecanbeconnected toanyavailableSATAconnector. 1. Locate thesignalcablethatcomeswith thenew drive.

2. Locate theavailable SATAconnectoronthesystemboard.See “Identifying

partsonthesystem board”onpage13.

3. Connectoneendofthesignalcabletothedriveand theothertotheavailable

SATAconnectoronthesystemboard.

4. Locate oneoftheextrafive-wirepowerconnectorsand connectittothedrive.

cables”onpage25.

Installing

a

diskette

drive

in

bay

3

Toinstall adiskette driveinbay3,dothefollowing:

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2. Pivotthedrivebayassemblyupwardtogainaccesstothecableconnections.

3. Remove thefront bezelbyreleasingthetabasshown.

4. Lowerthedrivebayassembly.

5. Remove themetalshield fromthediskette drivebaybyusingaflat-blade

screwdriver togentlypry itloose.

6. Remove theplasticpanelinthebezelbysqueezingtheplastictabsthatsecure

thepanelontheinside ofthebezel. 7. Reinstallthefrontbezel.

8. Slidethediskettedrivelock totheunlockposition.See“Locating

components” onpage11.

9. Connecttheflatcabletothenew drive.

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10. Install thenew drivefromtherearofthedrivebayassemblyandslide the

diskette drivelock1 tothelockedposition.

cables”onpage25.

Security

features

Tohelp preventhardwaretheftandunauthorizedaccesstoyourcomputer,several securitylock optionsareavailable. Inaddition toaphysicallock, unauthorizeduse of yourcomputercanbeprevented bya softwarelockthatlocksthekeyboard until acorrectpasswordistypedin.

Make surethatanysecuritycablesyouinstalldonotinterferewithothercomputer cables.

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Integrated

cable

lock

With anintegratedcablelock(sometimesreferredtoastheKensington lock),you cansecureyour computertoadesk,table,orothernon-permanentfixture.The cablelock attachestoa securityslotat therear ofyourcomputerandisoperated with akey.Thecablelock alsolocksthebuttonsusedto openthecomputercover. Thisisthesame typeoflock usedwith manylaptopcomputers.Youcanordera securitycabledirectlyfromLenovo.Gotohttp://www.lenovo.com/support/and searchonKensington.

Password

protection

Todeter unauthorizeduseofyour computer,youcanusetheSetupUtility

programtoset apassword.Whenyouturnonyourcomputeryouarepromptedto type thepasswordtounlockthekeyboardfornormaluse.

cables”onpage25.

Changing

the

battery

Yourcomputerhasaspecialtype ofmemorythatmaintainsthedate, time,and settingsforbuilt-infeatures, suchasparallel-portassignments(configuration).A batterykeepsthis informationactivewhenyouturnoffthecomputer.

Thebatterynormallyrequiresnocharging ormaintenancethroughoutitslife; however,nobatterylastsforever.Ifthebatteryfails,thedate,time, and configurationinformation(includingpasswords)arelost.Anerrormessageis displayed whenyouturnonthecomputer.

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Refer to“Lithiumbatterynotice”onpagexforinformationaboutreplacingand disposingofthebattery.

Tochangethebattery:

1. Turn offthecomputeranddisconnectthepowercordfromtheelectricaloutlet

and fromthecomputer.

3. Accessthesystemboard. See“Accessingsystemboardcomponentsand

drives”onpage12.

4. Locate thebattery.See“Identifyingpartsonthesystemboard”onpage13.

5. Remove theoldbattery.

6. Install thenew battery.

7. ReinstallthePCIriserassemblyifremoved.

8. Closethecomputercover,andconnectthecables.See“Closingthecoverand

connecting thecables”onpage25.

Note: Whenthecomputeristurnedonforthefirst timeafter battery

replacement,anerrormessagemight bedisplayed.Thisisnormalafter replacingthebattery.

9. Turn onthecomputerandallattacheddevices.

10. Use theSetupUtilityprogramtosetthedateandtimeandanypasswords.

See Chapter2,“UsingtheSetupUtility,”onpage27.

Erasing

a

lost

or

forgotten

password

(clearing

CMOS)

Thissectionappliestolostorforgottenpasswords.For moreinformationabout lostorforgottenpasswords,gototheThinkVantageProductivityCenterprogram.

Toerasea forgottenpassword:

drives”onpage12.

3. Locate theClearCMOS/Recovery jumperonthesystemboard. See

“Identifying partsonthesystemboard” onpage13.

4. Movethejumperfromthestandardposition(pins1and 2)tothe

maintenanceorconfigureposition(pins2 and3). 5. ReinstallthePCIriserassemblyifremoved.

6. Lowerthedrivebayassemblyandreconnectanycables thatwere

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7. Closethecomputercoverandconnectthepowercord.See“Closing thecover

and connectingthecables.”

8. Restartthecomputer,leaveitonforapproximately10seconds.Turn offthe

computerbyholdingthepowerswitch forapproximately5 seconds.The computerwillturnoff.

9. Repeatsteps1through 3onpage24.

10. MovetheClearCMOS/Recoveryjumperbacktothestandardposition(pins1

and 2).

12. Closethecomputercoverandconnectthepowercord.See“Closing thecover

and connectingthecables.”

Closing

the

cover

and

connecting

the

cables

Afterworkingwith options,youneedtoinstallanyremovedparts,closethe computercover,and reconnectcables,includingtelephonelinesand powercords. Also, dependingontheoptionthatisinstalled,youmightneed toconfirmthe updatedinformationintheSetupUtilityprogram.

Toclosethecomputercoverandconnectcables toyourcomputer:

1. Ensurethatallcomponentshavebeenreassembled correctlyand thatnotools

orloosescrewsareleft insideyourcomputer.

2. Makesurethatthecablesare routedcorrectlybefore loweringthedrivebay

assembly.

3. Lowerthedrivebayassemblyand makesurethatthedrivelocksarebothin

thelockedposition.Otherwise,youcannotclosethecomputercover. 4. Closethecomputercover.

5. Installanylockingdevicessuchasa cablelockasnecessary.

6. Ifyour computerisbeingplacedinaveritcal positionandyoupurchased the

optionalfloorstand,ensureitisattached.

7. Reconnecttheexternalcables andpowercordstothecomputer.See“Locating

connectorsontherearofyour computer”onpage8.

8. Toupdatetheconfiguration,seeChapter2,“UsingtheSetupUtility,”onpage

27.

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Chapter

2. Using

the

Setup

Utility

TheSetupUtilityprogramisstoredintheelectricallyerasable programmable read-onlymemory(EEPROM) ofyourcomputer.TheSetupUtilityprogramisused toview andchangetheconfigurationsettingsofyourcomputer,regardlessof whichoperatingsystem youareusing.However,theoperating-systemsettings might overrideanysimilarsettingsintheSetupUtilityprogram.

Starting

the

Setup

Utility

program

Tostart theSetupUtilityprogram, dothefollowing:

1. Ifyour computerisalreadyonwhenyoustart thisprocedure,shutdownthe

operatingsystemand turnoffthecomputer.

2. PressandholdtheF1keythenturnonthecomputer.Whenyouhearmultiple

beeps,releasetheF1key.

Notes:

a. Ifyouare usinga USBkeyboardandtheSetupUtilityprogramdoesnot

displayusingthismethod,repeatedlypressandreleasetheF1keyrather thanleavingit pressedwhen turningonthecomputer.

b. Ifauser passwordoran administratorpasswordhasbeenset,theSetup

Utilityprogrammenuisnotdisplayeduntilyoutypeyour password.See “Usingpasswords”formoreinformation.

TheSetupUtilitymight startautomaticallywhenPOSTdetectsthathardwarehas been removedornewhardwarehasbeen installedin yourcomputer.

Viewing

and

changing

settings

TheSetupUtilityprogrammenulistsitemsthatidentifysystemconfiguration topics.

Whenworkingwith theSetupUtilityprogrammenu,youmust usethekeyboard. Thekeys usedtoperform varioustasks aredisplayedat thebottomofeachscreen.

Using

passwords

By usingtheSetupUtilityprogram, youcansetpasswordstoprevent unauthorizedpersonsfromgainingaccesstoyourcomputerand data.The followingtypesofpasswordsareavailable:

v UserPassword

v

AdministratorPassword

Youdo nothavetosetanypasswordstouseyour computer.However,ifyou decidetosetanypasswords,readthefollowingsections.

Password

considerations

Apasswordcanbeanycombinationofuptotwelvecharacters(a-zand 0-9)and symbols.For securityreasons,itisagoodideatouseastrongpasswordthat cannotbeeasilycompromised.Strongpasswordstypicallyadhere tothefollowing rules:

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v Haveat leasteightcharactersinlength

v Containatleastonealphabetic character,onenumericcharacter,and onesymbol

v Containatleastoneofthefollowingsymbols:,./`;'[]

v Youcanalso usethespacebar

v SetupUtilityprogramandharddisk drivepasswordsare notcasesensitive

v Notbe yournameoryourusername

v

Notbe acommonword oracommonname

v Besignificantlydifferentfromyourpreviouspassword

User

Password

WhenaUser Passwordisset,theuserispromptedtotypea validpasswordeach timethecomputeristurnedon.Thecomputercannotbeuseduntilavalid passwordistypedfromthekeyboard.

Administrator

Password

Setting anAdministratorPassworddetersunauthorized personsfromchanging configurationsettings.Ifyouare responsibleformaintainingthesettingsofseveral computers, youmight wanttosetanAdministratorPassword.

AfteryousetanAdministratorPassword,apasswordpromptisdisplayedeach timeyoutrytoaccesstheSetupUtilityprogram.

Ifboththeuser andadministratorpasswordsareset,youcantypeeither password. However,tochangeanyconfigurationsettings,youmustuseyour administratorpassword.

Setting,

changing,

and

deleting

a

password

Toset, change,ordeletea password,dothefollowing:

Note: Apasswordcanbe anycombinationofuptotwelvecharacters(A-Z,a-z,

and0-9).See“Passwordconsiderations”onpage27formoreinformation. 1. StarttheSetupUtilityprogram(seeChapter2, “UsingtheSetupUtility,”on

page27).

2. From theSetupUtilityprogrammenu,selectSecurity.

3. SelectSetPasswords.Readtheinformationdisplayed ontherightsideof the

screen.

Using

Security

Profile

by

Device

Security ProfilebyDeviceisusedtoenableordisableuseraccesstothefollowing devices:

IDEcontroller WhenthisfeatureissettoDisable,alldevicesconnectedtothe IDEcontroller(suchasharddiskdrivesortheCD-ROMdrive) aredisabledandwillnotbedisplayedinthesystem

configuration.

DisketteDriveAccess WhenthisfeatureissettoDisable,thediskettedrivecannotbe accessed.

DisketteWriteProtect WhenthisfeatureissettoEnable,alldiskettesaretreatedasif theyarewrite-protected.Youcanreadfromthediskette,butyou cannotwritetothediskette.

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Toset SecurityProfilebyDevice,do thefollowing:

1. StarttheSetupUtilityprogram(see“StartingtheSetupUtilityprogram”on

page27).

2. FromtheSetupUtilityprogrammenu,selectSecurity.

3. SelectSecurityProfileby Device.

4. Selectthedesireddevicesandsettingsand pressEnter.

5. ReturntotheSetupUtilityprogrammenuandselectExitandthenSave

SettingsorSaveandexittheSetupUtility.

Note: Ifyoudonotwanttosavethesettings,selectExittheSetupUtility

withoutsaving.

Selecting

a

startup

device

Ifyour computerdoesnotstart up(boot)froma devicesuchastheCD-ROM, diskette,orharddisk asexpected,useoneofthefollowingprocedurestoselecta startupdevice.

Selecting

a

temporary

startup

device

Use thisproceduretostartupfromanyboot device.

Note: Notall CDs,harddisks,anddiskettesarestartable(bootable).

1. Turn offyour computer.

2. PressandholdtheF12keythen turnonthecomputer.WhentheStartup

DeviceMenu appears,releasetheF12key.

Note: Ifyouareusinga USBkeyboardandtheStartupDeviceMenudoesnot

displayusingthis method,repeatedlypressand releasetheF12key ratherthanleavingitpressedwhenturningonthecomputer.

3. SelectthedesiredstartupdevicefromtheStartupDeviceMenuand pressEnter

tobegin.

Note: Selectinga startupdevicefromtheStartupDevicemenudoesnot

permanentlychangethestartupsequence.

Changing

the

startup

device

sequence

Toview orpermanentlychangetheconfiguredstartupdevicesequence, dothe following:

1. StarttheSetupUtilityprogram(see“StartingtheSetupUtilityprogram”on

page27). 2. SelectStartup.

3. SelectStartupSequence.Seetheinformationdisplayedontherightsideofthe

screen.

4. SelectthedevicesforthePrimaryStartupSequence,theAutomatic Startup

Sequence,andtheErrorStartupSequence.

5. SelectExitfromtheSetupUtilitymenuand thenSave SettingsorSave and

exittheSetupUtility.

Ifyouhavechangedthesesettingsandwanttoreturntothedefaultsettings,select

Load DefaultSettingsontheExitmenu.

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Advanced

settings

On somecomputermodelstheAdvanced settingsmenuincludesasettingto Enable/DisableHyperThreading. Thisfeatureworks onlywith

HyperThreading-awareoperatingsystemssuchasMicrosoft WindowsXP.The defaultsettingforHyperThreadingisEnabled.However, ifyouselectSetDefaults

and areusinganoperatingsystemotherthanWindowsXP,yourcomputer performance mightbe degraded.Therefore,youshouldalwaysset

HyperThreadingtoDisabledunlessyouaresure youroperatingsystemsupports HyperThreading.

Exiting

from

the

Setup

Utility

program

Whenyoufinishviewingorchangingsettings,pressEsctoreturn totheSetup Utilityprogrammenu(youmighthavetopressEscseveraltimes).Ifyouwantto save thenewsettings,selectSave SettingsorSave andexittheSetupUtility. Otherwise,yourchanges willnotbesaved.

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Appendix

A. Updating

system

programs

ThisappendixcontainsinformationaboutupdatingPOST/BIOSand howto recover fromaPOST/BIOSupdatefailure.

System

program

Systemprograms arethebasiclayerofsoftwarethatisbuiltintoyourcomputer. They includethepower-onself-test(POST),thebasicinput/outputsystem(BIOS) code,and theSetupUtilityprogram. POSTisaset oftestsandproceduresthatis performedeachtimeyouturnonyourcomputer.BIOSisa layerofsoftwarethat translatesinstructionsfromotherlayersofsoftwareintoelectricalsignalsthatthe computerhardwarecanunderstand.YoucanusetheSetupUtilityprogramto view andchangetheconfigurationandsetupof yourcomputer.

Yourcomputersystemboardhasamodulecalledelectrically erasableprogrammable read-only memory(EEPROM,alsoreferredtoasflashmemory).Youcaneasilyupdate POST, BIOS,and theSetupUtilityprogrambystartingyour computerusinga flashupdatedisketteorbyrunninga specialupdateprogramfromyouroperating system.

Lenovomight makechangesand enhancementsto thePOST/BIOS. Whenupdates are released,theyareavailable asdownloadablefiles ontheWorldWideWeb(see theQuickReference).InstructionsforusingthePOST/BIOSupdatesare availablein a .txtfilethatisincludedwith theupdatefiles.Formostmodels,youcan

downloadeitheranupdateprogramtocreateasystem-program-update(flash) diskette oranupdateprogramthatcanbe runfromtheoperatingsystem.

Note: Youcandownloada selfstartingbootableCDimage(knownasan.iso

image)of thediagnosticsprogramfromhttp://www.lenovo.com/supportto supportsystemswithouta diskettedrive.

Updating

(flashing)

BIOS

from

a

diskette

or

CD-ROM

Toupdate(flash)theBIOSfroma disketteorCD-ROM,dothefollowing: 1. Inserta systemprogramupdate(flash)disketteorCD-ROM intothediskette

driveoropticaldrive.Systemprogramupdatesare availableat http://www.lenovo.com/supportontheWorldWideWeb.

Note: Ifyouareinsertinga CD-ROMintotheopticaldrive,makesure thatthe

computeristurnedon.

2. Turn onthecomputer.Ifitisonalready,youmustturnitoffandbackon

again.Theupdatebegins.

3. Whenyouareprompted toselecta language,pressthenumberonyour

keyboardthatcorrespondstothelanguageand thenpressEnter. 4. Whenpromptedtochangetheserialnumber,pressY.

5. Typeinthesevencharacterserialnumber ofyourcomputerand thenpress

Enter.

6. Whenpromptedtochangethemachinetype/model,pressY.

7. Typeinthesevencharactermachinetype/model ofyourcomputerand then

pressEnter.

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8. Followtheinstructionsonthescreentocompletetheupdate.

Updating

(flashing)

BIOS

from

your

operating

system

Note: DuetoconstantimprovementsbeingmadetotheWebsite, Webpage

content(includingthelinks referencedinthefollowingprocedure)issubject tochange.

1. From yourbrowser,typehttp://www.lenovo.com/supportintheaddressfield

andpressEnter.

2. Locate theDownloadable filesforyourmachine typeasfollows:

a. UnderUse Quickpath,type yourmachine typeandclickGo.

b. ClickContinue.

c. ClickDownloadsanddrivers.

d. UndertheBIOScategory,clicktheFlashBIOSupdate.

e. Clickthe.txtfilethatcontainstheinstallationinstructionsfortheflashBIOS

update(flashfromtheoperatingsystemversion).

3. Printtheseinstructions.Thisisveryimportantsincetheyare notonthescreen

after thedownloadbegins.

4. From yourbrowser,clickBacktoreturntothelistoffiles.Carefullyfollowthe

printedinstructions todownload,extract,and installtheupdate.

Recovering

from

a

POST/BIOS

update

failure

Ifpowertoyour computerisinterruptedwhilePOST/BIOSisbeingupdated(flash update), yourcomputermight notrestartcorrectly.Ifthishappens,performthe followingprocedurecommonlycalledBoot-blockRecovery.

1. Turn offthecomputerandanyattached devices,suchasprinters,monitors,

and externaldrives.

2. Unplug allpowercordsfromelectricaloutlets,andopenthecomputercover.

See “Openingthecover”onpage10.

drives”onpage12.

4. Locate theClearCMOS/Recovery jumperonthesystemboard. See

“Identifying partsonthesystemboard” onpage13.

5. Remove anycablesthatimpedeaccesstotheClearCMOS/Recovery jumper.

6. Movethejumperfromthestandardposition(pins1and 2)topins 2and3.

8. Closethecomputercoverand reconnectanycablesthatweredisconnected.

See “Closingthecoverandconnecting thecables”onpage25.

9. Reconnect thepowercordsforthecomputerandmonitorto electricaloutlets.

10. Insert thePOST/BIOSupdate(flash)disketteintodriveA, andturnonthe

computerand themonitor.

11. Therecovery sessionwilltaketwotothreeminutes.Duringthistimeyouwill

hear aseriesof beeps.Aftertheupdatesessioniscompleted,therewillbe no video,theseriesof beepswillend,andthesystemwillautomaticallyturnoff. Remove thediskette fromthediskette drive.

12. Repeatsteps2through 5.

13. ReplacetheClearCMOS/Recoveryjumpertoitsoriginalposition.

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15. Closethecomputercoverandreconnectanycablesthatweredisconnected.

16. Turn onthecomputertorestarttheoperatingsystem.

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Appendix

B. Cleaning

the

mouse

Thisappendixprovidesinstructionsonhowtoclean yourmouse.Theprocedure willbedifferentdependingonwhichtypeofmouseyouhave.

Cleaning

an

optical

mouse

Ifyouexperiencesomeproblemswithyour opticalmouse,check thefollowing: 1. Unplugthemousefromthecomputer.

2. Turn themouseoverandlookcarefullyat thelensarea.

a. Ifthereisa smudgeonthelens, gentlyclean theareawith aplain

cotton-tippedswab.

b. Ifthereissomedebrisinthelens,gentlyblowthedebrisawayfromthe

area.

3. Check thesurfaceonwhichyouareusingthemouse.Ifyouhaveavery

intricate pictureorpatternbeneath themouseit isdifficult forthedigitalsignal processor (DSP)todeterminechangesinthemouseposition.

Cleaning

a

mouse

with

a

ball

Ifthepointeronthescreendoesnotmovesmoothlywith themouse,youmight need tocleanthemouse.

Note: Thefollowingillustrationmightbe slightlydifferentfromyourmouse.

1Retainerring 2Ball

3Plasticrollers 4Ballcage

User Guide Types 8289, 8298, 8328 Types 8341, 8344, 8382

User

Guide

Types

8289,

8298,

8328

Types

8341,

8344,

8382

User

Guide

Types

8289,

8298,

8328

Contents

Important

safety

information

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Overview

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Chapter

1.

Installing

options

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Chapter

2.

Using

the

Setup

Utility

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Appendix

A.

Updating

system

programs

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Appendix

B.