Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product 8700 Lenovo
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Us er Gu i d e T ypes 6490, 8700, 8701, 8705 T ypes 8717, 8973, 8975, 8979 T ypes 8983, 8985, 8991, 8995 T ypes 9265, 9269, 9277, 9279 T ypes 9283, 9287, 9379, 9383 T ypes 9387, 9389, 9631, 9635 T ype.
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Note Before using this information and the pr oduct it supports, be sure to read the“Important safety information” on page v and Appendix B, “Notices,” on page 71. Fourth Edition (February 2007) © Copyright Lenovo 2006, 2007. Portions © Copyright International Business Machines Corporation 2005.
Contents Important safety information . . . . . .v Conditions that requir e immediate action . . . . .v General safety guidelines . . . . . . . . . .v i Service and upgrades . . . . . . . . . .v i Static electricity prevention . . . . . . . . vii Power cords and power adapters .
Chapter 7. T roubleshooting and diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 3 Basic troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . .5 3 Diagnostic programs . . . . . . . . . . .5 4 PC-Doctor for W indows . . . . . . . . .5 5 PC-Doctor for DOS . . . . . . . . . . .5 5 PC-Doctor for W indows PE .
Important safety information Note Please read important safety information first. This information can help you safely use your desktop or notebook personal computer .
In the unlikely event that you notice any of the following conditions, or if you have any safety concerns with your product, stop using the product and unplug it from the power source and telecommunication lines until you can speak to the Customer Support Center for further guidance.
Danger Hazardous moving parts. Keep fingers and other body parts away . Attention Before replacing any CRUs, turn off the computer and wait three to five minutes to let the computer cool before opening the cover . Static electricity prevention Static electricity , although harmless to you, can seriously damage computer components and options.
The power cords shall be safety appr oved. For Germany , it shall be H05VV -F , 3G, 0.75 mm 2 , or better . For other countries, the suitable types shall be used accordingly . Never wrap a power cord ar ound a power adapter or other object. Doing so can stress the cor d in ways that can cause the cord to fray , crack, or crimp.
Extension cords and related devices Ensure that extension cor ds, surge pr otectors, uninterruptible power supplies, and power strips that you use are rated to handle the electrical r equirements of the product. Never overload these devices. If power strips ar e used, the load should not exceed the power strip input rating.
Never attempt to open or service any battery . Do not crush, puncture, or incinerate batteries or short circuit the metal contacts. Do not expose the battery to water or other liquids. Only rechar ge the battery pack strictly according to instructions included in the product documentation.
v Do not use non-desktop air filtration devices. Operating environment The optimal environment in which to use your computer is 10°C-35°C (50°F-95°F) with humidity ranging between 35% and 80%.
To connect: 1. T urn everything OFF . 2. First, attach all cables to devices. 3. Attach signal cables to connectors. 4. Attach power cords to outlet. 5. T urn device ON. To disconnect: 1. T urn everything OFF . 2. First, remove power cords fr om outlet.
Laser compliance statement Some personal computer models are equipped fr om the factory with a CD or DVD drive. CD and DVD drives are also sold separately as options.
Note to CA TV system installer This reminder is pr ovided to call the CA TV system installer's attention to Article 820-40 of the National Electrical Code (NEC) that provides guidelines for pr op.
The following notice applies to all countries and regions: Danger Outdoor antenna grounding If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the equipment, be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges.
complies with EN 50332-2 Sub clause 5.1. This specification limits the computer ’s maximum wide band true RMS output voltage to 150mV . To help pr otect against hearing loss, ensure that the headphones or earphones you use also comply with EN 50332-2 (Sub clause 6.
Introduction This User Guide contains the following information: v Chapter 1, “Arranging your workspace,” on page 1 pr ovides information about setting up your computer for comfort and the impact of light sources, air circulation, and electrical outlets.
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Chapter 1. Arranging your workspace To get the most from your computer , arrange both the equipment you use and your work area to suit your needs and the kind of work you do. Y our comfort is of foremost importance, but light sour ces, air circulation, and the location of electrical outlets also can affect the way you arrange your workspace.
Glare and lighting Position the monitor to minimize glare and r eflections from over head lights, windows, and other light sources. Even r eflected light from shiny surfaces can cause annoying reflections on your monitor scr een. Place the monitor at right angles to windows and other light sources, when possible.
Chapter 2. Setting up your computer Before you begin, make sur e you set up your computer in the best possible work area that suits your needs and the kind of work you do. For mor e information, refer to Chapter 1, “Arranging your workspace,” on page 1.
If your computer does not have a voltage selection switch, it is designed to operate only at the voltage provided in the country or r egion where it was originally purchased. Continue with step 2. 2. Y our keyboard cable might have a standard keyboar d connector 1 or a Universal Serial Bus (USB) connector 2 .
v If you have a digital video interface (DVI) monitor , connect the cable to the connector as shown. Note: Y our computer must have an adapter installed that supports the DVI monitor . 5. If you have a modem, connect the modem using the following information.
6. If you have audio devices, attach them using the following instructions. For more information about speakers, see steps 7 and 8 on page 7. 1 Audio line-in This connector receives audio signals fr om an external audio device, such as a stereo system.
8. If you have unpower ed speakers with no ac adapter , use the following instructions. a. Connect the cable that runs between the speakers, if necessary . On some speakers, this cable is permanently attached. b. Connect the speakers to the computer .
10. Connect the power cor ds to properly gr ounded electrical outlets. Note: Refer to the Access Help online help system for more information about connectors.
Completing important tasks After you have set up your computer , perform the following tasks, which will save you time and trouble later: v Cr eate a diagnostic CD image, diagnostic diskettes, or rescue media.
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Chapter 3. Installing options This chapter provides an intr oduction to the features and options that ar e available for your computer . Yo u can expand the capabilities of your computer by adding memory , adapters, or drives. When installing an option, use these instructions along with the instructions that come with the option.
v Intel Pentium 4 pr ocessor v Intel Celer on ® D processor v AMD Athlon 64 v AMD Sempr on v Internal cache (size varies by model type) Memory v Support for two double data rate 2 (DDR2) dual inline memory modules (DIMMs) v 512 KB flash memory for system pr ograms Internal drives v 3.
v VGA monitor connector v Audio connectors (see Audio subsystem) Expansion v Four drive bays v Tw o standard PCI adapter connectors v One PCI Expr ess x1 adapter connector v One PCI Expr ess x16 graph.
Specifications This section lists the physical specifications for your computer . Dimensions Height: 400 mm (15.7 in.) W idth: 175 mm (6.9 in.) Depth: 432 mm (17.0 in.) W eight Minimum configuration: 8.17 kg (18 lb) Maximum configuration: 10.21 kg (22.
A vailable options The following are some available options: v External options – Parallel port devices, such as printers and external drives – Serial port devices, such as external modems and dig.
Handling static-sensitive devices Static electricity , although harmless to you, can seriously damage computer components and options. When you add an option, do not open the static-protective package containing the option until you are instr ucted to do so.
Locating the connectors on the front of your computer The following illustration shows the locations of the connectors on the front of the computer . 1 USB connector 3 Microphone connector 2 Headphone connector 4 USB connector Chapter 3.
Locating the connectors on the rear of your computer The following illustration shows the locations of the connectors on the rear of the computer . 1 Power supply diagnostic LEDs 10 Ethern.
Connector Description Mouse connector Used to attach a mouse, trackball, or other pointing device that uses a standard mouse connector . Keyboard connector Used to attach a keyboar d that uses a standard keyboar d connector . Serial connector Used to attach an external modem, serial printer , or other devices that use a 9-pin serial connector .
Removing the cover Important Read “Important safety information” on page v“Important safety information” on page v and “Handling static-sensitive devices” on page 16 before r emoving the computer cover .
Locating components The following illustration will help you locate the various components in your computer . 1 Micropr ocessor fan and heat sink 4 PCI Express and PCI adapter connectors 2 Memory modules 5 System fan 3 PCI adapter card 6 Power supply Chapter 3.
Identifying parts on the system board The system board (sometimes called the planar or motherboard ) is the main cir cuit board in your computer . It provides basic computer functions and supports a variety of devices that are factory-installed or that you can install later .
The following illustration shows the locations of parts on the system board (some models). 1 Micropr ocessor and heat sink 12 Front USB connectors (2) 2 Micropr ocessor fan connector.
The following illustration shows the locations of parts on the system board (some models). 1 Micropr ocessor and heat sink 12 Front panel connector 2 Micropr ocessor fan connector .
Installing memory Y our computer has two connectors for installing dual inline memory modules (DIMMs) that provide up to a maximum of 4.0 GB of system memory . When installing memory modules, the following rules apply: v Use 1.8 V, 240-pin double data rate 2 synchr onous dynamic random access memory (DDR2 SDRAM).
Installing adapters This section provides information and instr uctions for installing and removing adapters. Y our computer has two expansion connectors for PCI adapters and one for a PCI Express x1 adapter . To install an adapter: 1. Remove the computer cover .
5. Pivot the adapter latch to the closed position to secur e the adapters. 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 37.
Installing internal drives This section provides information and instr uctions for installing and removing internal drives. Internal drives are devices that your computer uses to r ead and store data. Yo u can add drives to your computer to increase storage capacity and to enable your computer to read other types of media.
The following illustration shows the locations of the drive bays. The following list describes the types and size of drives you can install in each bay: 1 Bay 1 - Maximum height: 43.0 mm (1.7 in.) v Optical drive such as CD drive or DVD drive (preinstalled in some models) v 5.
Installing a drive in bay 1 or bay 2 To install a drive in bay 1 or bay 2, follow these steps: 1. Remove the computer cover . See “Removing the cover” on page 20. 2. Remove the fr ont bezel by releasing the thr ee plastic tabs on the left side and pivoting the bezel outward.
7. For a 5.25-inch drive, install a r etainer bracket on the side of the drive. 8. For a 3.5-inch drive, you must use a Universal Adapter Bracket, 5.25 to 3.5-inch. Yo u can obtain a Universal Adapter Bracket, 5.25 to 3.5-inch from a local computer retailer or by contacting the Customer Support Center .
Connecting drives The steps to connect a drive are dif ferent depending on the type of drive. Use one of the following procedur es for your drive connection. Connecting the first optical drive 1. The drive r equires two cables; a power cable that connects to the power supply and a signal cable that connects to the system board.
Connecting a serial ATA hard disk drive A serial hard disk drive can be connected to any available S ATA connector . 1. Locate the signal cable that comes with the new drive. 2. Locate an available S ATA connector on the system board. See “Identifying parts on the system board” on page 22.
Integrated cable lock W ith an integrated cable lock (sometimes referred to as the Kensington lock), you can secure your computer to a desk, table, or other non-permanent fixtur e. The cable lock attaches to a security slot at the rear of your computer and is operated with a key .
Padlock Y our computer is equipped with a padlock loop such that the cover cannot be removed when a padlock is installed. Password protection To deter unauthorized use of your computer , you can use the Setup Utility program to set passwor ds. See “Using passwords” on page 47.
To change the battery: 1. T urn off the computer and all attached devices. 2. Remove the computer cover . See “Removing the cover” on page 20. 3. Locate the battery . See “Identifying parts on the system board” on page 22. 4. Remove the old battery .
8. Move the jumper back to the standar d (pins 1 and 2). 9. Replace the computer cover and connect the power cor d. See “Replacing the cover and connecting the cables.
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Chapter 4. Recovering software There ar e a variety of methods to choose from when considering how to r ecover software in the event of a softwar e or hardwar e-related pr oblem. Some methods vary depending on the type of operating system you have. This chapter will help you become familiar with recovery solutions pr ovided by Lenovo.
v W indows V ista: Use Product Recovery discs to restor e your computer to the original factory contents only . When using Product Recovery discs on W indows XP , you are given the option to enter the Rescue and Recovery workspace and choose from a variety of r ecovery operations.
v On a pr otected area of your har d disk v On a second har d disk installed in your computer v On an externally attached USB har d disk v On a network drive v On r ecordable CDs or DVDs (a r ecordabl.
multiple partitions on your hard disk, you have the option to r estore the factory contents to the C: partition and leave the other partitions intact. Because the Rescue and Recovery workspace operates independently from the W indows operating system, you can restor e the factory contents even if you cannot start the W indows operating system.
To create rescue media, do the following: 1. Open the Start menu fr om the W indows desktop, select All Programs , click ThinkV antage , then click Create Recovery Media . 2. In the Rescue Media ar ea, select the type of rescue media you want to cr eate.
2. Insert the Recovery Repair diskette into diskette drive A. 3. T urn on the computer and follow the instructions on the screen. Note: If the repair operation finishes without error , you will be able to access the Rescue and Recovery workspace by repeatedly pr essing the F1 1 key while you restart your computer .
Setting a rescue device in the startup sequence Before you start the Rescue and Recovery pr ogram from a CD, DVD, USB har d disk drive, or any external device, you must first change the startup sequence in the Setup Utility . To view or change the startup sequence, do the following: 1.
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Chapter 5. Using the Setup Utility The Setup Utility program is stor ed in the electrically erasable programmable read-only memory (EEPROM) of your computer . The Setup Utility program is used to view and change the configuration settings of your computer , regar dless of which operating system you are using.
v Have at least eight characters in length v Contain at least one alphabetic character , one numeric character , and one symbol v Contain at least one of the following symbols: , .
To set Security Profile by Device, do the following: 1. Start the Setup Utility pr ogram (see “Starting the Setup Utility program” on page 47). 2. Fr om the Setup Utility program menu, select Security . 3. Select Security Profile by Device . 4. Select the desir ed devices and settings and press Enter .
Advanced settings On some computer models the Advanced settings menu includes a setting to Enable/Disable HyperThreading. This featur e works only with HyperThreading-awar e operating systems, such as Microsoft W indows XP . The default setting for HyperThreading is Enabled.
Chapter 6. Updating system programs This chapter contains information about updating POST/BIOS and how to recover from a POST/BIOS update failur e. Using system programs System programs ar e the basic layer of software that is built into your computer .
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Chapter 7. T roubleshooting and diagnostics This chapter describes some basic troubleshooting and diagnostic pr ograms. If your computer problem is not described her e, see Chapter 8, “Getting information, help, and service,” on page 59 for additional troubleshooting r esources.
Symptom Action The Enhanced Performance USB Keyboard does not work. V erify that: v The computer is turned on. v The keyboard is securely connected to a USB connector on the fr ont or rear of the computer . v No keys are stuck. If you cannot correct the pr oblem, have the computer serviced.
created by both diagnostic pr ograms. Yo u will need the log files when you speak to a Lenovo technical support repr esentative. (The log file created by PC-Doctor for W indows is automatically saved in C:PCDRDET AILED.TXT .) PC-Doctor for Windows PC-Doctor for W indows is a diagnostic program that works through the W indows operating system.
3. Repeatedly pr ess and release the F1 1 key as you turn on the computer . 4. When you hear beeps or see a logo scr een, stop pressing the F1 1 key . The Rescue and Recovery workspace opens. Note: For some models, press the Esc key to enter Rescue and Recovery .
PC-Doctor for Windows PE Depending upon your machine type and model, you either have PC-Doctor for DOS or PC-Doctor for W indows PE on your Lenovo computer . The PC-Doctor for W indows PE diagnostic program is part of the Rescue and Recovery workspace.
Note: The following illustration might be slightly different fr om your mouse. 1 Retainer ring 2 Ball 3 Plastic rollers 4 Ball cage To clean a mouse with a ball, follow the instructions below: 1. T urn off your computer . 2. Disconnect the mouse cable fr om the computer .
Chapter 8. Getting information, help, and service If you need help, service, or technical assistance or just want more information about products manufactur ed by Lenovo, you will find a wide variety of sources available from Lenovo to assist you.
v Client Security Solution v Factory Recovery v System updates v Service and support Note: ThinkV antage T echnologies are only available on select Lenovo computers. To access the ThinkV antage Pr oductivity Center program, open the Start menu from the W indows desktop, select All Programs , select ThinkV antage , and click Productivity Center .
Using the documentation and diagnostic programs Many computer problems can be solved without outside assistance. If you experience a problem with your computer , see Chapter 7, “T roubleshooting and diagnostics,” on page 53.
For a list of service and support phone numbers for your country or region, go to http://www .lenovo.com/support/ and click Support phone list or refer to the safety and warranty information provided with your computer . Note: Phone numbers are subject to change without notice.
Appendix A. Manual modem commands This appendix provides commands for manually pr ogramming your modem. Commands are accepted by the modem while it is in Command Mode. Y our modem is automatically in Command Mode until you dial a number and establish a connection.
Command Function H1 Force modem of f-hook (make busy) Note: H1 command is not supported for Italy I_ I0 Display product-identification code I1 Factory ROM checksum test I2 Internal memory test I3 Firm.
Extended AT commands Command Function &C_ &C0 Force Carrier Detect Signal High (ON) &C1 T urn on CD when remote carrier is present &D_ &D0 Modem ignores the DTR signal &D1 Mode.
Command Function &V1 Display Last Connection Statistics &W_ &W0 Stores the active pr ofile as Profile 0 &W1 Stores the active pr ofile as Profile 1 %E_ %E0 Disable auto-retrain %E1 Ena.
Fax Class 1 commands +F AE=n Data/Fax Auto Answer +FCLASS=n Service Class +FRH=n Receive data with HDLC framing +FRM=n Receive data +FRS=n Receive silence +FTH=n T ransmit data with HDLC framing +FTM=n T ransmit data +FTS=n Stop transmission and wait Fax Class 2 commands +FCLASS=n Services class.
+FPHCTO Phase C time out. +FPOLL Indicates polling request. +FPTS: Page transfer status. +FPTS= Page transfer status. +FREV? Identify revision. +FSPT Enable polling.
Attention Switzerland User: If your Swisscom phone line does not have T axsignal switched OFF , modem function may be impaired. The impairment may be r esolved by a filter with the following specifications: T elekom PTT SCR-BE T aximpulssperrfilter-12kHz PTT Art.
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Appendix B. Notices Lenovo may not offer the pr oducts, services, or features discussed in this document in all countries. Consult your local Lenovo repr esentative for information on the products and services curr ently available in your area.
vary significantly . Some measurements may have been made on development-level systems and there is no guarantee that these measur ements will be the same on generally available systems. Furthermore, some measur ements may have been estimated through extrapolation.
Index A Access Help 60 adapters connectors 26 installing 26 peripheral component interconnect (PCI) 15 antivirus software, updating 9 arranging your workspace 1 audio line in connector 19 audio line o.
modem commands (continued) Extended AT 65 Fax Class 1 67 Fax Class 2 67 MNP/V .42/V .42bis/V .44 66 V oice 68 mouse connector 19 mouse, cleaning non-optical 57 optical mouse 57 N non-optical mouse 57 .
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Part Number: 41X5664 Printed in USA (1P) P/N: 41X5664.
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