Lenovo 0829F6U - Manuals

Chapter 1. Product overview This chapter provides information about the computer features, specifications,preinstalled software programs, and locations of connectors, components, parts onthe system board, and internal drives. This chapter contains the following topics: v “Features”: This section pro...

Specifications This section lists the physical specifications for your computer. Dimensions Width: 160 mm (6.3 inches) Height: 388 mm (15.28 inches) Depth: 422 mm (16.61 inches) Weight Maximum configuration as shipped: 9.4 kg (20.72 lbs) Environment Air temperature: Operating: 10° to 35°C (50° to 95...

drivers, BIOS updates, and other third party applications). Some examples ofsoftware that you should keep updated are programs provided by Lenovo, such asthe Rescue and Recovery program and the ThinkVantage Productivity Centerprogram. Fingerprint Software: The integrated fingerprint reader provided ...

Locations This section provides information to help you locate your computer connectors,components, parts on the system board, and internal drives. Locating connectors, controls, and indicators on the front ofyour computer Figure 1 shows the locations of the connectors, controls, and indicators on t...

Locating connectors and parts on the rear of your computer Figure 2 shows the locations of the connectors and parts on the rear of yourcomputer. Some connectors on the rear of your computer are color-coded to helpyou determine where to connect the cables on your computer. 1 Voltage-selection switch ...

Locating components Figure 3 shows the locations of the various components in your computer. Toremove the computer cover and gain access to the inside of the computer, see“Removing the computer cover” on page 14. 1 Heat sink and fan assembly 5 System board 2 Memory modules (2) 6 Rear fan assembly 3 ...

Locating parts on the system board Figure 4 shows the locations of the parts on the system board. 1 Microprocessor 12 Front panel connector 2 Microprocessor fan connector 13 USB connectors (2) 3 Memory slots (2) 14 Serial (COM 2) connector 4 Thermal sensor connector 15 Front audio connector 5 24-pin...

Chapter 2. Installing or replacing hardware This chapter provides instructions on how to install or replace hardware for yourcomputer. This chapter contains the following topics: v “Handling static-sensitive devices” v “Installing or replacing hardware” v “Obtaining device drivers” on page 38 v “Bas...

5. Remove the two screws that secure the computer cover and slide the computercover to the rear to remove it. Removing and reinstalling the front bezel Attention Do not open your computer or attempt any repair before reading and understanding the“Important safety information” in the ThinkCentre Safe...

Installing or replacing a PCI card Attention Do not open your computer or attempt any repair before reading and understanding the“Important safety information” in the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide that came with your computer. To obtain a copy of the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide , g...

6. Install the new PCI card into the appropriate PCI card slot on the systemboard. Then, pivot the PCI card latch to the closed position to secure the PCIcards. 7. Reinstall the screw to secure the PCI card latch in place. What to do next: v To work with another piece of hardware, go to the appropri...

7. Position the new memory module over the memory slot. Make sure that thenotch 1 on the new memory module is aligned with the key 2 in the memory slot. Then, press the new memory module straight down into thememory slot until the retaining clips close and the new memory module snapsinto position. 8...

Replacing the power supply assembly Attention Do not open your computer or attempt any repair before reading and understanding the“Important safety information” in the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide that came with your computer. To obtain a copy of the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide , ...

v If the voltage supply range in your local country or region is 200–240 V ac,set the voltage-selection switch to 230 V. 7. Install the new power supply assembly into the chassis so that the screw holesin the new power supply assembly are aligned with the corresponding holes inthe rear of the chassi...

11. Connect the new heat sink and fan assembly cable to the microprocessor fanconnector on the system board. See “Locating parts on the system board” onpage 11. 12. Reconnect any cables that have been removed. What to do next: v To work with another piece of hardware, go to the appropriate section. ...

What to do next: v To work with another piece of hardware, go to the appropriate section. v To complete the replacement, go to “Completing the parts replacement” onpage 37. Replacing the optical drive Attention Do not open your computer or attempt any repair before reading and understanding the“Impo...

bay. Then, install the three screws to secure the new optical drive in place. 7. Connect one end of the signal cable to the rear of the new optical drive and theother end to an available SATA connector on the system board. See “Locatingparts on the system board” on page 11. Then, locate an available...

Replacing the front audio and USB assembly Attention Do not open your computer or attempt any repair before reading and understanding the“Important safety information” in the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide that came with your computer. To obtain a copy of the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty G...

10. Reinstall the front bezel. See “Removing and reinstalling the front bezel” onpage 15. What to do next: v To work with another piece of hardware, go to the appropriate section. v To complete the replacement, go to “Completing the parts replacement” onpage 37. Replacing the rear fan assembly Atten...

6. Remove the rear fan assembly out of the chassis. 7. Install the new rear fan assembly by aligning the rubber mounts of the rearfan assembly with the holes on the chassis and push the rubber mountsthrough the holes. 8. Pull on the tips of the rubber mounts until the rear fan assembly is in place. ...

3. Connect the cable of the new USB keyboard or mouse to one of the USBconnectors on the computer. Depending on where you want to connect the newUSB keyboard or mouse, see “Locating connectors, controls, and indicators onthe front of your computer” on page 7 or “Locating connectors and parts onthe r...

Integrated cable lock An integrated cable lock, sometimes referred to as the Kensington lock, can beused to secure your computer to a desk, table, or other non-permanent fixture. Thecable lock attaches to a security slot at the rear of your computer and is operatedwith a key. The cable lock also loc...

Chapter 3. Recovery information This chapter provides information about the recovery solutions provided byLenovo. This chapter contains the following topics: v “Creating and using recovery media” v “Performing backup and recovery operations” on page 45 v “Using the Rescue and Recovery workspace” on ...

v To create Product Recovery discs on the Windows Vista operating system, click Start → All Programs → ThinkVantage → Create Product Recovery Media . Then, follow the instructions on the screen. v To create Product Recovery discs on the Windows XP operating system, click Start → All Programs → Think...

1. From the Windows desktop, click Start → All Programs → Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools → Enhanced Backup and Restore . The Rescue and Recovery program opens. 2. In the Rescue and Recovery main window, click the Launch advanced Rescue and Recovery arrow. 3. Click the Restore your system from a backup ic...

Attention: If you restore the hard disk drive from a Rescue and Recovery backup or restore the hard disk drive to the factory default settings, all files on theprimary hard disk drive partition (usually drive C:) will be deleted in the recoveryprocess. If possible, make copies of important files. If...

v To create a rescue medium on the Windows 7 operating system, do thefollowing: 1. From the Windows desktop, click Start → All Programs → Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools → Enhanced Backup and Restore . The Rescue and Recovery program opens. 2. In the Rescue and Recovery main window, click the Launch advan...

disk drive by yourself. If you want to install a secondary hard disk drive,see “Replacing the hard disk drive” on page 31. When the rescue medium starts, the Rescue and Recovery workspace opens. Thehelp information for each feature is available from the Rescue and Recoveryworkspace. Follow the instr...

Chapter 4. Using the Setup Utility program You can use the Setup Utility program to view and change the configurationsettings of your computer, regardless of which operating system you are using.However, the operating system settings might override any similar settings in theSetup Utility program. T...

Password considerations A password can be any combination of up to 16 (1 to 16) alphabetic and numericcharacters. For security reasons, it is recommended to use a strong password thatcannot be easily compromised. To set a strong password, use the followingguidelines: Note: The Setup Utility program ...

Enabling or disabling a device This section provides instructions on how to enable or disable user access to adevice. SATA Controller When this option is set to Disabled , all devices connected to the SATA connectors (such as the hard disk drive and the opticaldrive) are disabled and will not be dis...

Chapter 5. Updating system programs This chapter provides information about updating the POST and BIOS, and how torecover from a POST and BIOS update failure. This chapter contains the following topics: v “Using system programs” v “Updating (flashing) the BIOS from a disc” v “Updating (flashing) the...

4. When prompted to change the serial number, it is suggested that you do notmake this change by pressing N. However, if you do want to change the serialnumber, press Y, then type in the serial number and press Enter. 5. When prompted to change the machine type and model, it is suggested thatyou do ...

Chapter 6. Troubleshooting and diagnostic programs This chapter provides information about some basic troubleshooting and diagnosticprograms. If your computer problem is not described in this chapter, see Chapter 7,“Getting information, help, and service,” on page 63 for additional troubleshootingre...

Symptom Action The operating system does notstart. Verify that you list the device where the operating system resides in the startupdevice sequence. Usually, the operating system is on the hard disk drive. Formore information, see “Selecting a startup device” on page 53. The computer beeps multiplet...

1. Turn off the computer. 2. Repeatedly press and release the F11 key when turning on the computer. Whenyou hear beeps or see a logo screen, release the F11 key. The Rescue andRecovery workspace opens after a short delay. 3. From the Rescue and Recovery workspace, select Launch advanced Rescue and R...

Cleaning an optical mouse This section provides instructions on how to clean an optical mouse. An optical mouse uses a LED and an optical sensor to navigate the pointer. If thepointer on the screen does not move smoothly with the optical mouse, you mightneed to clean the mouse. To clean an optical m...

Chapter 7. Getting information, help, and service This chapter provides information about help, service, and technical assistance forLenovo products. This chapter contains the following topics: v “Information resources” v “Help and service” on page 65 Information resources You can use the informatio...

support telephone numbers and a PDF version of the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide from the Lenovo Support Web site at: http://www.lenovo.com/support Before using the information in this manual and the product it supports, be sure toread and understand the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide...

The following services are available during the warranty period: v Problem determination - Trained service personnel are available to assist you with determining a hardware problem and deciding what action is necessary tosolve the problem. v Hardware repair - If the problem is caused by hardware und...

To determine whether your computer is eligible for International Warranty Serviceand to view a list of the countries where service is available, go tohttp://www.lenovo.com/support, click Warranty , and follow the instructions on the screen. For technical assistance with the installation of or questi...

Index A a rescue medium, creating and using 47Access Help 64administrator password 52antivirus software 6audio line-in connector 9audio line-out connector 9audio subsystem 2 B backup and recovery operations 45basic troubleshooting 59battery, replacing 21Boot-block Recovery 56 C cable lock, security ...