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Contents Safety information . . . . . . . . . . iii Chapter 1. General information. . . . . 1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Notices and statements in the document . . . . . 1 Related documentation . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Chapter 2. Server setup road map . . . 3 Chapter 3. Produc...
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EasyStartup problems . . . . . . . . . . 76 PC-Doctor for DOS . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76 Creating a diagnostic disc . . . . . . . . 76 Running the diagnostic program from adiagnostic disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76 Chapter 8. Information resources . . 79 Safety and Warranty . . . . . . . . . . ....
Page 5 - Safety information; Before installing this product, read the Safety Information.
Safety information Before installing this product, read the Safety Information. © Copyright Lenovo 2011 iii
Page 6 - Statement 1; iv
Important: Each caution and danger statement in this document is labeled with a number. This number is used to cross reference an English-language caution or danger statement with translated versions ofthe caution or danger statement in the Safety Information manual. For example, if a caution statem...
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Statement 18 CAUTION:Do not place any object on top of rack-mounted devices. Statement 19 CAUTION:Hazardous moving parts are nearby. Statement 20 CAUTION:The battery is a lithium ion battery. To avoid possible explosion, do not burn the battery. Exchange itonly with the Lenovo-approved part. Recycle...
Page 13 - Chapter 1. General information; Introduction; ThinkServer EasyStartup DVD; Notices and statements in the document; Safety
Chapter 1. General information This chapter provides some general information about your server. This chapter contains the following topics: • “Introduction” on page 1 • “Notices and statements in the document” on page 1 • “Related documentation” on page 2 Introduction This user guide is for your Le...
Page 14 - inconvenient situations.; Related documentation; This document is in Serbian Latin only.
• Important: These notices provide information or advice that might help you avoid problems or inconvenient situations. • Attention: These notices indicate potential damage to programs, devices, or data. An attention notice is placed just before the instruction or situation in which damage could occ...
Page 15 - Chapter 2. Server setup road map
Chapter 2. Server setup road map This chapter provides a general road map to guide you through setting up your server. The server setup procedure varies depending on the configuration of the server when it was delivered. Insome cases, the server is fully configured and you just need to connect the s...
Page 17 - Chapter 3. Product overview; What is included with your server; Features and specifications
Chapter 3. Product overview This chapter provides information about the server package, features, specifications, and software programs. What is included with your server The ThinkServer TS130 server package includes the server, a power cord, documentation, and softwaremedia. 1 Server 2 Power cord 3...
Page 19 - Software programs; Lenovo provides software to help get your server up and running.; EasyStartup; Reliability, availability, and serviceability; The server has the following RAS features:
Table 2. Features and specifications (continued) Integrated functions: • Ethernet controllers (The server comes with two integrated Gigabit Ethernet controllers, which supportconnection to 100 Mbps or 1000 Mbps network.) • One serial port• One Video Graphics Array (VGA) monitor connector• Six USB co...
Page 21 - Front view; Rear view
Chapter 4. Locating parts, controls, and connectors This chapter provides information to help you locate your server parts, controls, and connectors. Front view Figure 1 “Front control and connector locations” on page 9 shows the locations of the controls andconnectors on the front of your server. F...
Page 23 - Locating parts on the system board
Connector Description USB connector Used to attach a device that requires a USB connector, such as a USB keyboard, aUSB mouse, a USB scanner, or a USB printer. If you have more than eight USBdevices, you can purchase a USB hub, which you can use to connect additionalUSB devices. VGA monitor connecto...
Page 24 - Internal components
10 SATA connectors 1 and 2 (SATA 3.0 connectors) 23 Rear fan connector 11 SATA connector 3 (SATA 2.0 connector) 24 Cover presence switch connector (Intrusion switch connector) 12 eSATA connector 25 Microprocessor 13 Front fan connector 26 PS/2 keyboard and mouse connector Internal components Figure ...
Page 25 - Internal drives; Machine type and model label
Internal drives Internal drives are devices that your server uses to read and store data. You can add drives to your server toincrease storage capacity and enable your server to read other types of media. Internal drives are installed inbays. In this manual, the bays are referred to as bay 1, bay 2,...
Page 26 - The following is a sample of the machine type and model label.
The following is a sample of the machine type and model label. Figure 6. Machine type and model label 14 ThinkServer User Guide
Page 27 - Safety Information; ThinkServer; BOOTMGR is missing
Chapter 5. Installing, removing, or replacing hardware This chapter provides instructions on how to install, remove, or replace hardware for your server. This chapter contains the following topics: • “Guidelines” on page 15 • “Removing the server cover” on page 17 • “Removing and reinstalling the fr...
Page 29 - Removing the server cover
• Remove the new part from the static-protective package and directly install it in the server without placing it on any other surface. If it is hard for you to do this in your specific situation, place thestatic-protective package of the new part on a smooth, level surface, and then place the new p...
Page 30 - Removing and reinstalling the front bezel; To remove and reinstall the front bezel, do the following:
6. Press the cover-release button on the side of the server and slide the cover to the rear of the server to remove the cover. Figure 7. Removing the server cover Removing and reinstalling the front bezel Attention: Do not open your server or attempt any repair before reading and understanding the S...
Page 32 - To install or replace a PCI card, do the following:
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 48. Installing, removing, or replacing optional hardware devices This section provides instructions on how to inst...
Page 34 - as shown to; Remove the new PCI card from its static-protective package.
4. If you are installing a PCI card, remove the appropriate metal slot cover. If you are replacing an old PCI card, grasp the old card that is currently installed and gently pull it out of the slot. Notes: a. The PCI card fits tightly into the card slot. If necessary, alternate moving each side of t...
Page 35 - Installing or removing the Ethernet card; To install or remove the Ethernet card, do the following:
7. Pivot the PCI card latch to the closed position to secure the PCI card. Figure 12. 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 48. In...
Page 36 - ThinkServer EasyStartup; Installing or removing a memory module
If you are using the Microsoft Windows operating systems, you need to install the device driver for theEthernet card. To install the device driver on Windows operating systems, do the following: 1. Save any open documents and exit all applications. 2. Insert the ThinkServer EasyStartup DVD that came...
Page 37 - module out of the memory slot.; want to install the memory module.
• If you are replacing an old memory module, open the retaining clips and gently pull the memory module out of the memory slot. Figure 13. Removing a memory module • If you are installing a new memory module, open the retaining clips of the memory slot into which you want to install the memory modul...
Page 38 - Installing or replacing the optical drive; To install or replace an optical drive, do the following:
8. Position the new memory module over the memory slot. Make sure that the notch 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 the memory slot until the retaining clips close and the new memory module snaps into position...
Page 39 - Slide the new optical drive with the optical drive retainer
• If you are replacing an optical drive, disconnect the signal cable and the power cable from the rear of the optical drive, press the blue release button and then slide the optical drive out of the front ofthe server. Figure 16. Removing the optical drive 5. Slide the new optical drive with the opt...
Page 40 - Replacing the primary hard disk drive; To replace the primary hard disk drive, do the following:
6. Reinstall the front bezel. See “Removing and reinstalling the front bezel” on page 18. 7. Connect one end of the signal cable to the optical drive and the other end to an available SATA connector on the system board. See “Locating parts on the system board” on page 11. Then, locate anavailable fi...
Page 43 - Installing or replacing the secondary hard disk drive; Remove the server cover. See “Removing the server cover” on page 17.
9. Connect one end of the signal cable to the hard disk drive and the other end to an available SATA connector on the system board. See “Locating parts on the system board” on page 11. Then, locate anavailable five-wire power connector and connect it to the hard disk drive. Figure 22. Connecting a S...
Page 44 - Press the release button; board
5. Press the release button 1 to release the hard disk drive cage and then lift the hard disk drive cage out of the chassis. Figure 23. Removing the secondary hard disk drive 6. Pull on the blue handle to release and remove the hard disk drive from the hard disk drive cage. 7. Flex the sides of the ...
Page 46 - drive cage is secured in the chassis.; Installing, removing, or replacing hardware devices
11. Press the hard disk drive cage downward until it snaps into position. Make sure that the hard disk drive cage is secured in the chassis. Figure 26. Installing the secondary hard disk drive 12. Connect one end of the signal cable to the hard disk drive and the other end to an available SATA conne...
Page 47 - Replacing the power supply assembly; DANGER; To replace the power supply assembly, do the following:
Replacing the power supply assembly Attention: Do not open your server or attempt any repair before reading and understanding the Safety Information and the Warranty and Support Information on the ThinkServer Documentation DVD that came with your product, and “Guidelines” on page 15. To obtain a cop...
Page 48 - assembly align with those in the chassis.
4. Remove the four screws at the rear of the chassis that secure the power supply assembly. Figure 28. Removing the screws that secure the power supply assembly 5. Slide the power supply assembly a little bit forward and then remove it from the chassis. Figure 29. Removing the power supply assembly ...
Page 49 - Replacing the heat sink and fan assembly; To replace the heat sink and fan assembly, do the following:
What to do next: • To work with another piece of hardware, go to the appropriate section. • To complete the replacement, go to “Completing the parts replacement” on page 48. Replacing the heat sink and fan assembly Attention: Do not open your server or attempt any repair before reading and understan...
Page 51 - Replacing the front audio and USB assembly; To replace the front audio and USB assembly, do the following:
• To complete the replacement, go to “Completing the parts replacement” on page 48. Replacing the front audio and USB assembly Attention: Do not open your server or attempt any repair before reading and understanding the Safety Information and the Warranty and Support Information on the ThinkServer ...
Page 52 - Replacing the front fan assembly; To replace the front fan assembly, do the following:
10. Reinstall the front bezel. See “Removing and reinstalling the front bezel” on page 18. What to do next: • To work with another piece of hardware, go to the appropriate section. • To complete the replacement, go to “Completing the parts replacement” on page 48. Replacing the front fan assembly At...
Page 54 - “Locating parts on the system board” on page 11.; Replacing the rear fan assembly; To replace the rear fan assembly, do the following:
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 new front fan assembly cable to the power...
Page 55 - chassis and push the rubber mounts through the holes.
2. Remove the server cover. See “Removing the server cover” on page 17. 3. Locate the rear fan assembly. See “Internal components” on page 12. 4. Disconnect the rear fan assembly cable from the system fan connector on the system board. See “Locating parts on the system board” on page 11. 5. The rear...
Page 56 - Replacing the microprocessor
7. Carefully pull on the tips of the rubber mounts until the new rear fan assembly is secured in place. Figure 35. Installing the rear fan assembly 8. Connect the new rear fan assembly cable to the system fan connector on the system board. See “Locating parts on the system board” on page 11. What to...
Page 58 - microprocessor in the socket.
Notes: a. Your microprocessor and socket might look different from the one illustrated. b. Note the orientation of the microprocessor in the socket. You can either look for the small triangle 1 on one corner of the microprocessor or note the orientation of the notches 2 on the microprocessor. This i...
Page 59 - Replacing the system board battery; reconfigure the server.; Statement 2; To replace the system board battery, do the following:
14. Reconnect all cables that were disconnected from the system board. What to do next: • To work with another piece of hardware, go to the appropriate section. • To complete the replacement, go to “Completing the parts replacement” on page 48. Replacing the system board battery Attention: Do not op...
Page 60 - might be displayed. This is normal after replacing the battery.; Completing the parts replacement
4. Remove the old system board battery. Figure 39. Removing the old system board battery 5. Install the new system board battery. Figure 40. Installing the new system board battery 6. Reinstall the computer cover and connect the cables. See “Completing the parts replacement” on page 48. Note: When t...
Page 61 - Install the screws to secure the server cover.; Connecting the cables
4. Position the server cover on the chassis so that the rail guides on the bottom of the server cover engage the rails on the chassis. Then, slide the cover to the front of the server until it snaps into position. Figure 41. Reinstalling the server cover 5. Install the screws to secure the server co...
Page 62 - Turning off the server; Statement 5; Connecting external devices
however, the server can respond to requests to the service processor, such as a remote request to turn onthe server. After the server is connected to an ac power source, you can turn on the server by pressing the power button. Turning off the server When you turn off the server and leave it connecte...
Page 63 - Kensington; Padlock
Updating the server configuration When you start the server for the first time after you install or remove an internal option or external device,you might receive a message saying that the configuration has changed. The Setup Utility program startsautomatically so that you can save the new configura...
Page 65 - Chapter 6. Configuring the server; The following configuration programs come with the server:; Setup Utility; Using the Setup Utility program; To start the Setup Utility program, do the following:; Introduction of the BIOS items; • Some items might vary due to BIOS updates.
Chapter 6. Configuring the server The following configuration programs come with the server: • Setup Utility The Setup Utility program is part of the server firmware. You can use the Setup Utility program to viewyour server configuration, change the startup device sequence, set the date and time, an...
Page 78 - Viewing and changing settings; • Administrator Password
Table 25. Items under the Startup menu (continued) Item Option Description Option Keys Display Style [Normal] / Legacy Control the prompts displayed on thePOST logo screen. • Normal : During the POST, this message will be displayed: To interrupt normal startup, pressEnter . • Legacy : During the POS...
Page 79 - Security
Password considerations A password can be any combination of up to 64 alphabetic and numeric characters. For security reasons, itis recommended to use a strong password that cannot be easily compromised. To set a strong password,use the following guidelines: • Have at least eight characters in lengt...
Page 80 - Erasing lost or forgotten passwords (clearing CMOS); Enabling or disabling a device; Devices
Erasing lost or forgotten passwords (clearing CMOS) This section provides instructions on how to erase lost or forgotten passwords, such as a user password. 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 server. ...
Page 81 - Selecting a startup device; Selecting a temporary startup device; Startup; Exiting from the Setup Utility program; Exit; Configuring RAID
Selecting a startup device If your computer does not start up from a device such as the disc or hard disk drive as expected, do one ofthe following to select the startup device you want. Selecting a temporary startup device Use this procedure to select a temporary startup device. Note: Not all discs...
Page 83 - Resetting disks to non-RAID; Reset Disks to Non-RAID; Updating the firmware
• Return to step 2 to delete additional RAID volumes. • See “Creating RAID volumes” on page 70 for RAID volume creation. • Use the up and down arrow keys to select Exit and press Enter. Resetting disks to non-RAID This section describes how to reset your hard disk drives to non-RAID. To reset your h...
Page 84 - Using the ThinkServer EasyStartup program; Updating system programs
6. Click Apply to begin the updates (click Cancel if you want to abort the updates and exit). All updates will run to completion, with each updater’s native user interface kept visible to the user. When the UserInterface Application regains control, you will see the results screen. Before distributi...
Page 85 - Updating (flashing) the BIOS from your operating system
Utility program by starting your computer with a system-program-update disc or running a special updateprogram from your operating system. Lenovo might make changes and enhancements to the POST and BIOS. When updates are released, theyare available as downloadable files on the Lenovo Web site at htt...
Page 86 - Recovering from a POST/BIOS update failure; outlets. See “Completing the parts replacement” on page 48.
Recovering from a POST/BIOS update failure If the power to your computer is interrupted while the POST and BIOS is being updated, your computermight not restart correctly. If this happens, perform the following procedure to recover from the POST andBIOS update failure. This procedure is commonly cal...
Page 87 - Chapter 7. Troubleshooting and diagnostics; This chapter provides information about the following topics:; Basic troubleshooting; numbers, refer to the; General problems
Chapter 7. Troubleshooting and diagnostics This chapter describes some basic troubleshooting and diagnostic programs. If your server problem is notdescribed here, see Chapter 9 “Help and service” on page 81 for additional troubleshooting resources. This chapter provides information about the followi...
Page 88 - EasyStartup problems; Creating a diagnostic disc; To create a diagnostic disc, do the following:; Running the diagnostic program from a diagnostic disc; device” window opens, release the F12 key.
EasyStartup problems The following table describes the EasyStartup problems and suggested actions to correct detected problems. Table 27. ThinkServer EasyStartup DVD • Follow the suggested actions in the order in which they are listed in the Action column until the problem is resolved. • See the Har...
Page 91 - Chapter 8. Information resources; Safety and Warranty; Lenovo Support Web site
Chapter 8. Information resources You can use the information in this section to access useful resources relating to your computing needs. Safety and Warranty The Safety Information and the Warranty and Support Information at http://www.lenovo.com/support contain information on safety, setup, warrant...
Page 93 - Chapter 9. Help and service; Using the documentation; Problem determination; ThinkStation Safety and Warranty Guide
Chapter 9. Help and service This topic contains information about obtaining help and service. Using the documentation If you experience a problem with your computer, see Chapter 7 “Troubleshooting and diagnostics” on page75. For information on additional resources to help you troubleshoot your compu...
Page 94 - Using other services; Warranty; the instructions on the screen.; Purchasing additional services
• Serial numbers of your hardware products• Description of the problem• Exact wording of any error messages• Hardware and software configuration information Using other services If you travel with your computer or relocate it to a country where your desktop or notebook computermachine type is sold, ...
Page 96 - Wash hands after handling; Recycling information
Trademarks The following terms are trademarks of Lenovo in the United States, other countries, or both: LenovoThe Lenovo logoThinkServer Microsoft, Windows, and Windows Server are trademarks of the Microsoft group of companies. Intel and Intel SpeedStep are trademark of Intel Corporation in the Unit...
Page 97 - Battery return program
Collecting and recycling a disused Lenovo computer or monitor 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...
Page 98 - Important information for the European Directive 2002/96/EC
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 2002/96/ECconcerning waste electrical and ele...
Page 101 - Particulate contamination
Particulate contamination Attention: Airborne particulates (including metal flakes or particles) and reactive gases acting alone or in combination with other environmental factors such as humidity or temperature might pose a risk to theserver that is described in this document. Risks that are posed ...
Page 102 - Restriction of Hazardous Substances Directive (RoHS)
Table 28. Limits for particulates and gases Contaminant Limits Particulate • The room air must be continuously filtered with 40% atmospheric dust spot efficiency (MERV 9) according to ASHRAE Standard 52.2 1 . • Air that enters a data center must be filtered to 99.97% efficiency or greater, using hig...
Page 104 - This topic includes electronic emission notices.; Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statement; Industry Canada Class B emission compliance statement; This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
German Ordinance for Work gloss statement The product is not suitable for use with visual display work place devices according to clause 2 of theGerman Ordinance for Work with Visual Display Units. Das Produkt ist nicht für den Einsatz an Bildschirmarbeitsplätzen im Sinne § 2 derBildschirmarbeitsver...
Page 106 - Lenovo product service information for Taiwan
Japan compliance statement for products which connect to the power mains with rated currentless than or equal to 20 A per phase Lenovo product service information for Taiwan 94 ThinkServer User Guide
Page 107 - Index
Index A Administrator, password 67 attention notices 1 audio line-in connector 10 audio line-out connector 10 availability 7 B basic guidelines 15 basic troubleshooting 75 boot-block recovery 74 C cable lock, security 51 cables rear connectors 49 caution statements 1 changing password 67 startup dev...