Lenovo 3656 - Manual

Chapter 1. Product overview This chapter provides an introduction to the features and options that are availablefor your computer. You can expand the capabilities of your computer by addingmemory modules, drives, or PCI cards. When installing or replacing an option, usethese instructions along with ...

Specifications This section lists the physical specifications for your computer. Dimensions Width: 175 mm (6.9 inches) Height: 402 mm (15.8 inches) Depth: 440 mm (17.3 inches) Weight Maximum configuration as shipped: 11 kg (24 lbs) Environment Air temperature: Operating: 10° to 35°C (50° to 95°F) No...

Software overview The computer comes with a preinstalled operating system and several preinstalledapplications. Software provided with your Windows operating system This section describes the Windows applications provided with your computer. Software provided by Lenovo The following software applica...

Power Manager: The Power Manager program provides convenient, flexible, and complete power management for your ThinkCentre ® computer. By using the Power Manager program, you can adjust your power settings to achieve the best balancebetween system performance and power saving. Factory Recovery: The ...

Antivirus software Your computer comes with antivirus software that you can use to detect andeliminate viruses. Lenovo provides a full version of antivirus software on yourcomputer with a free 30-day subscription. After 30 days, you must renew thelicense to continue receiving the antivirus software ...

Locating connectors on the rear of your computer Figure 2 shows the location of the connectors on the rear of your computer. Someconnectors on the rear of your computer are color-coded to help you determinewhere to connect the cables on your computer. 1 Voltage selection switch (some models) 10 USB ...

Locating components To remove the computer cover, see “Removing the computer cover” on page 16. Figure 3 shows the location of the various components in your computer. 1 Heat sink and fan assembly 6 PCI card slot 2 Memory modules 7 PCI Express x1 card slot 3 Battery 8 Cover presence (Intrusion) swit...

Locating parts on the system board Figure 4 shows the location of the parts on the system board. 1 4-pin power connector 13 Internal speaker connector 2 System fan connector 14 Front USB connector 2 3 Microprocessor fan connector 15 Clear CMOS (Complementary Metal-Oxide Semiconductor)/Recovery jumpe...

Chapter 2. Installing or replacing hardware This chapter provides instructions on how to install or replace hardware for yourcomputer. Handling static-sensitive devices Do not open the static-protective package containing the new part until thedefective part has been removed from the computer and yo...

Removing the computer cover 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 , go to: h...

Removing and reinstalling the front bezel This section provides instructions on how to remove and reinstall the front bezel. To remove and reinstall the front bezel: 1. Remove all media from the drives and turn off all attached devices and thecomputer. Then, disconnect all power cords from electrica...

Installing or replacing a memory module 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 Guid...

If you are replacing an old memory module, open the retaining clips andremove the memory module being replaced as shown. 6. Position the 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 modul...

What to do next: v To work with another option, go to the appropriate section. v To complete the installation, go to “Completing the parts replacement” onpage 45. Replacing the power supply assembly Attention Do not open your computer or attempt any repair before reading and understanding the“Import...

assemblies are voltage specific, and some power supply assemblies have avoltage-selection switch. If your computer has a voltage-selection switch,ensure that you set the voltage-selection switch of the new power supplyassembly to match the voltage available at your electrical outlet. If necessary,us...

8. Position the new heat sink and fan assembly on the microprocessor socket andthen position the clamp on the plastic retention bracket. Pivot the handle 1 to clamp the heat sink and fan assembly to the plastic retention bracket. 9. Connect the heat sink and fan assembly cable to the microprocessor ...

11. Align the drive cage pivot pin with the slot 1 in the upper drive cage and slide the hard disk drive cage into the chassis. 12. Connect the signal and power cables to the rear of the new hard disk drive. 13. Press down on the metal latch 2 , pivot the drive cage into place, and then slide it for...

10. Slide the new hard disk drive into the hard disk drive cage until it snaps intoposition. 11. Install the hard disk drive cage into the chassis until it snaps into positionunderneath the metal tab. Make sure that the hard disk drive cage is securedin the chassis. 12. Connect the signal and power ...

What to do next: v To work with another option, go to the appropriate section. v To complete the installation, go to “Completing the parts replacement” onpage 45. Replacing the diskette drive or card reader Attention Do not open your computer or attempt any repair before reading and understanding th...

Replacing the front fan 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 , go ...

7. Pull on the tips of the rubber mounts until the fan assembly is in place. 8. Connect the front fan assembly cable to the power fan connector on the systemboard. 9. Go to “Completing the parts replacement” on page 45. What to do next: v To work with another option, go to the appropriate section. v...

7. Pull on the tips of the rubber mounts until the rear fan assembly is in place. 8. Connect the rear fan assembly cable to the system fan connector on the systemboard. 9. Go to “Completing the parts replacement” on page 45. What to do next: v To work with another option, go to the appropriate secti...

Replacing the internal speaker 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 , go to...

6. Position a new internal speaker into the metal clips and push downward on theinternal speaker until it snaps into position. 7. Connect the speaker cable to the system board. See “Locating parts on thesystem board” on page 12. 8. Go to “Completing the parts replacement” on page 45. What to do next...

Replacing the mouse 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 , go to: http://ww...

2. Position the computer cover on the chassis so that the rail guides on the bottomof the computer cover engage the rails. Then push the computer cover closeduntil it snaps into position. 3. If the computer cover is secured with thumbscrews, install them. 4. If a cover lock is installed, lock the co...

Make sure that any security cables you installed do not interfere with othercomputer cables. Integrated cable lock An integrated cable lock (sometimes referred to as the Kensington lock) can beused to secure your computer to a desk, a table, or other non-permanent fixture.The cable lock attaches to ...

Padlock Your computer is equipped with a padlock loop so that the computer cover cannotbe removed when a padlock is installed. Password protection To deter unauthorized use of your computer, you can use the Setup Utilityprogram to set a password. When you turn on your computer, you are promptedto ty...

Chapter 3. Recovery information This chapter will help you get familiar with recovery solutions provided byLenovo. This chapter explains when and how to use the following recoverymethods: v Creating and using recovery media v Performing backup and recovery operations v Using the Rescue and Recovery ...

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...

4. Follow the instructions on the screen. v To perform a recovery operation using the Rescue and Recovery program on theWindows Vista operating system or the Windows XP operating system, do thefollowing: 1. From the Windows desktop, click Start → All Programs → ThinkVantage → Rescue and Recovery . T...

3. When you hear beeps or see a logo screen, release the F11 key. 4. If you have set a Rescue and Recovery password, type your password whenprompted. The Rescue and Recovery workspace opens after a short delay. Note: If the Rescue and Recovery workspace fails to open, see “Solvingrecovery problems” ...

Creating a recovery repair diskette This section provides instructions on how to create a recovery repair diskette. To create a recovery repair diskette, do the following: 1. Turn on the computer, and make sure that your computer has Internet access. 2. Follow the instructions on the Web site at: ht...

4. Open the DRIVERS folder. Within the DRIVERS folder, there are severalsubfolders named for various devices installed in your computer, such asAUDIO or VIDEO. 5. Open the appropriate device subfolder. 6. Do one of the following: v In the device subfolder, look for a README.txt file or a file with t...

Chapter 4. Using the Setup Utility The Setup Utility program is used to view and change the configuration settings ofyour computer, regardless of which operating system you are using. However, theoperating system settings might override any similar settings in the Setup Utilityprogram. Starting the ...

Password considerations A password can be any combination of up to 12 (1 to 12) alphabetic and numericcharacters (a-z and 0-9). For security reasons, it is recommended to use a strongpassword that cannot be easily compromised. A strong password should adhere tothe following rules: v Have at least ei...

Selecting or changing the startup device sequence To view or permanently change the configured startup device sequence, do thefollowing: 1. Start the Setup Utility program (see “Starting the Setup Utility program” onpage 59). 2. Select Startup and read the information displayed on the right side of ...

Chapter 5. Updating system programs This chapter contains information about updating the POST/BIOS and how torecover from a POST/BIOS update failure. Using system programs System programs are the basic layer of software built into your computer. Theyinclude the power-on self-test (POST), the basic I...

6. When prompted to change the machine type/model, press Y. 7. Type in the seven character machine type/model of your computer and thenpress Enter. 8. Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the update. Updating (flashing) the BIOS from your operating system Note: The Web page content (inc...

Chapter 6. Troubleshooting and diagnostics This chapter describes some basic troubleshooting and diagnostic programs. If yourcomputer problem is not described here, see Chapter 7, “Getting information, help,and service,” on page 73 for additional troubleshooting resources. Basic troubleshooting The ...

Symptom Action The USB Keyboard does notwork. Verify that: v The computer is turned on. v The keyboard is securely connected to a USB connector on the front or rear ofthe computer. v No keys are stuck. The mouse does not work. Thecomputer does not respond tothe mouse. Verify that: v The computer is ...

PC-Doctor for DOS You can also download the latest version of the PC-Doctor for DOS diagnosticprogram from http://www.lenovo.com/support. The PC-Doctor for DOSdiagnostic program runs independently of the Windows operating system. Use thePC-Doctor for DOS diagnostic program if you are unable to start...

Chapter 7. Getting information, help, and service This chapter contains information about help, service, and technical assistance forproducts manufactured by Lenovo. Information resources This section describes how to access useful resources relating to your computingneeds. Online Books folder Note:...

v Purchase upgrades and extended hardware repair services. v Download the latest device drivers and software updates for your computermodel. v Access the online manuals for your products. v Access the Lenovo Limited Warranty. v Access troubleshooting and support information for your computer model a...

Refer to the safety and warranty information that is provided with your computerfor a complete explanation of warranty terms. You must retain your proof ofpurchase to obtain warranty service. For a list of service and support phone numbers for your country or region, go tohttp://www.lenovo.com/suppo...

Index A administrator, password 60antivirus software 7audio line-in connector 10audio line-out connector 10audio subsystem 1 B backup and recovery operations 53basic troubleshooting 67battery, replacing 23BIOS, updating (flashing) 63, 64Boot-block recovery 64 C cable lock, security 47changing passwo...