Lenovo 7824 - Manuals

or CRU, do not open the static-protective package containing the part until the instructions direct youto install it. When you handle options or CRUs, or perform any work inside the computer, take the following precautionsto avoid static-electricity damage: • Limit your movement. Movement can cause ...

Laser compliance statement CAUTION:When laser products (such as CD-ROMs, DVD drives, fiber optic devices, or transmitters) areinstalled, note the following: • Do not remove the covers. Removing the covers of the laser product could result in exposure to hazardous laser radiation. There are no servic...

Chapter 1. Product overview This chapter provides information about the computer features, specifications, software programs providedby Lenovo, and locations of connectors, components, parts on the system board, and internal drives. Features This section introduces the computer features. The informa...

Your computer is preinstalled with the Microsoft ® Windows ® 7 operating system. Operating system(s), certified or tested for compatibility 1 (varies by model type) • Linux ® • Microsoft Windows XP Professional SP 3 Specifications This section lists the physical specifications for your computer. Dim...

Software overview The computer comes with a preinstalled operating system and several software programs provided byLenovo. Software provided by Lenovo The following software programs are provided by Lenovo to help you improve productivity and reduce thecost associated with maintaining your computer....

Product Recovery The Product Recovery program enables you to restore the contents of the hard disk drive to the factorydefault settings. ThinkVantage Rescue and Recovery The ThinkVantage Rescue and Recovery program is a one button recovery and restore solution that includesa set of self-recovery too...

Locating connectors on the rear of your computer Figure 2 “Rear connector locations” on page 8 shows the locations of the connectors on the rear of yourcomputer. Some connectors on the rear of your computer are color-coded to help you determine where toconnect the cables on your computer. Figure 2. ...

Locating components Figure 3 “Component locations” on page 10 shows the locations of the various components in yourcomputer. To remove the computer cover, see “Removing the computer cover” on page 26. Figure 3. Component locations 1 Heat sink and fan assembly 6 Front fan assembly 2 Memory module(s) ...

Locating parts on the system board Figure 4 “System board part locations” on page 11 shows the locations of the parts on the system board. Figure 4. System board part locations 1 4-pin power connector 14 Front panel connector for power switch and LED indicators 2 Microprocessor fan connector 15 Fron...

Locating internal drives Internal drives are devices that your computer uses to read and store data. You can add drives to yourcomputer to increase storage capacity and enable your computer to read other types of media. Internaldrives are installed in bays. In this manual, the bays are referred to a...

Chapter 2. You and your computer This chapter provides information about accessibility, comfort, and relocating your computer to othercountries or regions. Accessibility and comfort Good ergonomic practice is important to get the most from your personal computer and to avoid discomfort.Arrange your ...

Register your computer with Lenovo To register your computer, go to http://www.lenovo.com/register. Then, follow the instructions on the screento complete the registration. This can help authorities return your computer to you if it is lost or stolen.Registering your computer also enables Lenovo to ...

Chapter 3. Security This chapter provides information about how to protect your computer from theft and unauthorized use. Security features The following security features are available on your computer: • Computrace Agent software embedded in firmware The Computrace Agent software is an IT asset ma...

Locking the computer cover Locking the computer cover helps prevent unauthorized people from gaining access to the inside of yourcomputer. Your computer comes with a padlock loop so that the computer cover cannot be removedwhen a padlock is installed. Figure 7. Installing a padlock 20 ThinkStation U...

Attaching an integrated cable lock An integrated cable lock, sometimes referred to as the Kensington lock, can be used to secure yourcomputer to a desk, table, or other non-permanent fixture. The cable lock attaches to the integrated cablelock slot at the rear of your computer and is operated with a...

Chapter 4. Installing or replacing hardware This chapter provides instructions on how to install or replace hardware for your computer. Handling static-sensitive devices Do not open the static-protective package containing the new part until the defective part has been removedfrom the computer and y...

Removing the computer cover Attention: Do not open your computer or attempt any repair before reading and understanding the “Important safety information” on page iii. This section provides instructions on how to remove the computer cover. CAUTION: Turn off the computer and wait three to five minute...

Removing and reinstalling the front bezel Attention: Do not open your computer or attempt any repair before reading and understanding the “Important safety information” on page iii. This section provides instructions on how to remove and reinstall the front bezel. To remove and reinstall the front b...

7. Pivot the card latch to the closed position to secure the PCI card. Figure 14. Installing a PCI card What to do next: • To work with another piece of hardware, go to the appropriate section. • To complete the installation or replacement, go to “Completing the parts replacement” on page 49. Instal...

7. Position the new memory module over the memory slot. Make sure that the notch 1 on the memory module aligns correctly with the slot key 2 on the system board. Push the memory module straight down into the slot until the retaining clips close. Figure 17. Installing a memory module 8. Reinstall the...

6. Slide the new optical drive into the drive bay from the front of the computer until the optical drive snaps into position. Figure 20. Installing the optical drive 7. Connect the signal cable and the power cable to the new optical drive. Figure 21. Connecting the optical drive 8. Reinstall the fro...

8. Slide the new card reader into the drive bay until it snaps into position. 9. Reconnect the card reader cable to one of the available front USB connectors on the system board. See “Locating parts on the system board” on page 11. 10. Reinstall the front bezel. See “Removing and reinstalling the fr...

Note: Use only screws provided by Lenovo. 10. Reconnect the power supply assembly cables to the system board and each of the drives. 11. Secure the power supply assembly cables with the cable clips and ties in the chassis. What to do next: • To work with another piece of hardware, go to the appropri...

Replacing the primary hard disk drive Attention: Do not open your computer or attempt any repair before reading and understanding the “Important safety information” on page iii. This section provides instructions on how to replace the primary hard disk drive. To replace the primary hard disk drive, ...

13. Press down on the metal latch 2 and pivot the drive cage into place, and then slide it to the front of the computer until it snaps into position. Note: There are two arrows, one on the upper drive cage and one on the hard disk drive cage. The arrows are aligned when the hard disk drive is in the...

11. Install the hard disk drive cage into the chassis until it snaps into position underneath the metal tab. Make sure that the hard disk drive cage release button is secured in the chassis. Figure 31. Installing the secondary hard disk drive 12. Connect the signal cable and the power cable to the n...

6. Insert the two tabs 2 of the new front fan assembly into the corresponding holes in the chassis, and press the other two tabs 1 through the holes until the front fan assembly is secured in place. Figure 33. Installing the front fan assembly 7. Connect the front fan assembly cable to the front fan...

7. Pull on the tips of the rubber mounts until the rear fan assembly is secured in place. Figure 35. Installing the rear fan assembly 8. Connect the rear fan assembly cable to the rear fan connector on the system board. See “Locating parts on the system board” on page 11. What to do next: • To work ...

2. Connect a new keyboard or mouse to one of the USB connectors on the computer. Depending on where you want to connect the new keyboard or mouse, see “Locating connectors, controls, and indicators onthe front of your computer” on page 7 or “Locating connectors on the rear of your computer” on page ...

4. Position the computer cover on the chassis so that the rail guides on the bottom of the computer cover engage the rails on the chassis. Then, push the cover to the front of the computer until it snapsinto position. Figure 37. Reinstalling the computer cover 5. Install the screws to secure the com...

Chapter 5. Recovery information This chapter provides information about the recovery solutions provided by Lenovo. This chapter contains the following topics: • Creating and using recovery media • Performing backup and recovery operations • Using the Rescue and Recovery workspace • Creating and usin...

3. Click Back up your hard drive and select backup operation options. Then, follow the instructions on the screen to complete the backup operation. Performing a recovery operation This section provides instructions on how to perform a recovery operation using the Rescue and Recoveryprogram on the Wi...

3. In the Please select boot device window, select the USB hard disk drive as the first boot device and press Enter. The rescue medium starts. When the rescue medium starts, the Rescue and Recovery workspace opens. The help information foreach feature is available from the Rescue and Recovery worksp...

Reinstalling software programs If a software program you installed on your computer is not working correctly, you might need to removeand reinstall it. Reinstalling overwrites the existing programs files and usually fixes any problems thatyou might have had with that program. To remove a program in ...

Chapter 6. Using the Setup Utility program The Setup Utility program is used to view and change the configuration settings of your computer, regardlessof which operating system you are using. However, the operating system settings might override any similarsettings in the Setup Utility program. Star...

• Have at least eight characters in length • Contain at least one alphabetic character and one numeric character • Setup Utility program and hard disk drive passwords are not case sensitive • Not be your name or your user name • Not be a common word or a common name • Be significantly different from...

To erase a lost or forgotten password, do the following: 1. Remove all media from the drives and turn off all attached devices and the computer. Then, disconnect all power cords from electrical outlets and disconnect all cables that are connected to the computer. 2. Remove the computer cover. See “R...

Chapter 7. Configuring RAID This chapter provides information about how to configure Redundant Array of Independent Disks (RAID)for your computer. Note: The information about configuring RAID in this chapter is applicable only for a Windows environment. For information about configuring RAID in a Li...

7. Press Enter to initiate volume creation. 8. When prompted, press Y to accept the warning message and create the volume. 9. Return to step 2 to create additional RAID volumes, or select Exit and press Enter. 10. Press Y when prompted to confirm the exit. Deleting RAID volumes This section describe...

Chapter 8. Updating system programs This chapter provides information about updating the POST and BIOS, and how to recover from a POSTand BIOS update failure. Using system programs System programs are the basic layer of software built into your computer. System programs include thePOST, the BIOS, an...

Updating (flashing) the BIOS from your operating system Note: Because Lenovo makes constant improvements to its Web sites, the Web page contents are subject to change without notice, including the contents referenced in the following procedure. To update (flash) the BIOS from your operating system, ...

Chapter 9. Troubleshooting and diagnostics This chapter describes some basic troubleshooting and diagnostic programs. If your computer problemis not described here, see Chapter 10 “Getting information, help, and service” on page 73 for additionaltroubleshooting resources. Basic troubleshooting The f...

Symptom Action The operating system does notstart. Verify that: • The startup sequence includes the device where the operating system resides. Usually, the operating system is on the hard disk drive. For more information,see “Selecting a startup device” on page 61. The computer beeps multipletimes b...

Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox The Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox program helps you maintain your computer, improve computing security,diagnose computer problems, get familiar with the innovative technologies provided by Lenovo, and getmore information about your computer. You can use the diagnostics feat...

Lenovo Support Web site Technical support information is available on the Lenovo Support Web site at:http://www.lenovo.com/support This Web site is updated with the latest support information such as the following: • Drivers and software • Diagnostic solutions • Product and service warranty • Produc...

• Installation and maintenance of network operating systems (NOS)• Installation and maintenance of application programs Refer to the ThinkStation Safety and Warranty Guide that comes with your computer for information about your warranty type and duration. You must retain your proof of purchase to o...

Trademarks The following terms are trademarks of Lenovo in the United States, other countries, or both: LenovoThe Lenovo logoRescue and RecoveryThinkStationThinkVantage Microsoft and Windows are trademarks of the Microsoft group of companies. Celeron, Intel, Intel Core, Pentium, and Xeon are tradema...

Appendix B. Regulatory information Export classification notice This product is subject to the United States Export Administration Regulations (EAR) and has an ExportClassification Control Number (ECCN) of 4A994.b. It can be re-exported except to any of the embargoedcountries in the EAR E1 country l...

Industry Canada Class B emission compliance statement This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. European Union - Compliance to the Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive This product is in conform...

Informationen in Hinsicht EMVG Paragraf 4 Abs. (1) 4: Das Gerät erfüllt die Schutzanforderungen nach EN 55024 und EN 55022 Klasse B. Korea Class B compliance statement Japanese VCCI Class B statement Japan compliance statement for products which connect to the power mains with rated currentless than...

Appendix C. WEEE and recycling information Important information for the European Directive 2002/96/EC EU Only The Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) mark applies only to countries within the EuropeanUnion (EU) and Norway. Appliances are labeled in accordance with European Directive 20...

If you are a company employee and need to dispose of a Lenovo computer or monitor that is the propertyof the company, you must do so in accordance with the Law for Promotion of Effective Utilization ofResources. Computers and monitors are categorized as industrial waste and should be properly dispos...

Battery recycling information for the European Union Notice: This mark applies only to countries within the European Union (EU). Batteries or packaging for batteries are labeled in accordance with European Directive 2006/66/ECconcerning batteries and accumulators and waste batteries and accumulators...

Index A a rescue medium, creating and using 54 Administrator, password 60 antivirus software 6 audio line-in connector 8 audio line-out connector 8 audio subsystem 1 B backup and recovery operations 52 basic troubleshooting 69 boot-block recovery 68 C cable lock, security 21 card reader, replacing 3...