Lenovo 4266 - Manual

Chapter 1. Product overview This chapter provides information about the computer features, specifications,preinstalled software programs, and connector and part locations. This chapter contains the following topics: v “Features”: This section provides information about the computer features. v “Spec...

Specifications This section lists the physical specifications for your computer. Dimensions Width: 130 mm (5.12 inches) Height: 427 mm (16.81 inches) Depth: 444 mm (17.48 inches) Weight Maximum configuration: 18.5 kg (40.8 lbs) Environment Air temperature: Operating: 10° to 35°C (50° to 95°F) Non-op...

Note: The Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools program is only available on computerswith the Windows 7 operating system from Lenovo. Lenovo Welcome: The Lenovo Welcome program introduces some innovative built-in features of Lenovo to you and guides you through some important setuptasks to help you make the mo...

Locating computer controls, connectors, and parts This section provides information to help you locate your computer controls,connectors, and parts. Locating controls and connectors on the front of yourcomputer Figure 1 shows the locations of the controls and connectors on the front of yourcomputer....

Locating connectors on the rear of your computer Figure 2 shows the locations 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 eSATA connector 11 PCI card slot cover 2 Opti...

Locating components Figure 3 shows the locations of the various components in your computer. Toremove the computer cover and access the inside of the computer, see “Removingthe computer cover” on page 13. 1 Memory modules 7 Hard disk drives (3) 2 Heat sink and fan assembly 2 8 Power supply assembly ...

Locating parts and connectors on the system board Note: Your computer comes with one of the following system boards. Figure 4 shows the locations of the parts and connectors on one type of systemboard. 1 CPU 1 memory slots (6) 19 Clear CMOS (Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor) /Recovery jumper ...

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 “Installing or replacing hardware” v “Obtaining device drivers” on page 41 v “Basic security features” on page 42 Insta...

Removing and reinstalling the front bezel Attention Do not open your computer or attempt any repair before reading andunderstanding the “Important safety information” in the ThinkStation Safety and Warranty Guide that came with your computer. To obtain a copy of the ThinkStation Safety and Warranty ...

Removing and reinstalling the PCI card holder Attention Do not open your computer or attempt any repair before reading andunderstanding the “Important safety information” in the ThinkStation Safety and Warranty Guide that came with your computer. To obtain a copy of the ThinkStation Safety and Warra...

6. To reinstall the PCI card holder into the chassis, insert the two tabs 1 into the corresponding holes in the chassis, and then pivot the PCI card holderdownward until the front of the card holder snaps into position. Installing or replacing a memory module Attention Do not open your computer or a...

v Use 1 GB, 2 GB, 4 GB, 8 GB, or 16 GB RDIMMs in any combination up to amaximum of 96 GB or 192 GB of system memory. v Always install DIMMs in the numerical order printed on the system board(DIMM1, DIMM2, DIMM3, and so on). Install memory modules into the bluememory slots first. v If your computer h...

Notes: a. If your computer has 12 memory slots on the system board, you mighthave to use more force to remove the memory modules installed inmemory slots 1 and 2 . b. If your computer has six memory slots on the system board, you mighthave to use more force to remove the memory module installed inme...

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

b. If the card is held in place by a retaining latch, press the card retaining latch 1 as shown to disengage the latch. Grasp the card and then gently pull it out of the slot. 5. Remove the new PCI card from its static-protective package. 6. Install the new PCI card into the appropriate slot on the ...

Installing a new hard disk drive Attention Do not open your computer or attempt any repair before reading andunderstanding the “Important safety information” in the ThinkStation Safety and Warranty Guide that came with your computer. To obtain a copy of the ThinkStation Safety and Warranty Guide , g...

Replacing a hard disk drive Attention Do not open your computer or attempt any repair before reading andunderstanding the “Important safety information” in the ThinkStation Safety and Warranty Guide that came with your computer. To obtain a copy of the ThinkStation Safety and Warranty Guide , go to:...

7. To install a new hard disk drive, go to “Installing a new hard disk drive” onpage 24. What to do next: v To work with another piece of hardware, go to the appropriate section. v To complete the installation or replacement, go to “Completing the partsreplacement” on page 40. Replacing the optical ...

Then, disconnect the old signal cable from the system board. Connectone end of the new signal cable to the optical drive and the otherend to an available SATA connector on the system board. See“Locating parts and connectors on the system board” on page 11. b. Locate an available five-wire power conn...

10. Position the new heat sink and fan assembly on the microprocessor so that thefour screws are aligned with the holes in the system board. Note: Position the new heat sink and fan assembly so that the heat sink andfan assembly cable is toward the microprocessor fan connector on thesystem board. 11...

Replacing the rear fan assembly Attention Do not open your computer or attempt any repair before reading andunderstanding the “Important safety information” in the ThinkStation Safety and Warranty Guide that came with your computer. To obtain a copy of the ThinkStation Safety and Warranty Guide , go...

9. Pull on the tips of the rubber mounts until the rear fan assembly is secured inplace. 10. Connect the rear fan assembly cable to the appropriate rear fan connector onthe system board. See “Locating parts and connectors on the system board”on page 11. What to do next: v To work with another piece ...

This section provides instructions on how to replace the keyboard or mouse. To replace the keyboard or mouse, do the following: 1. Remove any media from the drives. Then, turn off all attached devices and thecomputer. 2. Disconnect all power cords from electrical outlets. 3. Disconnect the old keybo...

5. Position the computer cover on the chassis so that the rail guides on the bottomof the computer cover engage with the rails on the chassis. Then, close thecomputer cover to engage the cover-release button. 6. Use the keys that came with your computer to lock the keylock in thecomputer cover. See ...

Basic security features There are several security options available to help you prevent hardware theft andunauthorized access to your computer. In addition to physical locks, you can alsoprevent unauthorized use of your computer by a software lock that locks thekeyboard until a correct password is ...

used with many notebook computers. You can order an integrated cable lock fromLenovo by searching for Kensington at: http://www.lenovo.com/support Your computer comes with a keylock 3 , which was built into the computer cover. The keys for the computer cover are attached to the rear of the machine. ...

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 47 v “Using the Rescue and Recovery workspace” on ...

v To create Product Recovery discs on the Windows XP operating system, click Start → All Programs → ThinkVantage → Create Recovery Media . Then, follow the instructions on the screen. Using recovery media This section provides instructions on how to use recovery media on differentoperating systems. ...

v To perform a recovery operation using the Rescue and Recovery program on theWindows XP operating system, do the following: 1. From the Windows desktop, click Start → All Programs → ThinkVantage → Rescue and Recovery . The Rescue and Recovery program opens. 2. In the Rescue and Recovery main window...

Note: If the Rescue and Recovery workspace fails to open, see “Solvingrecovery problems” on page 51. 4. Do one of the following: v To rescue files from your hard disk drive or from a backup, click Rescue files and follow the instructions on the screen. v To restore your hard disk drive from a Rescue...

drivers for factory-installed devices are also available at http://www.lenovo.com/support. Other device drivers are on the software media that come with individualdevices. To install or reinstall the device driver for a factory-installed device, do thefollowing: 1. Turn on the computer. 2. Use Windo...

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...

Enabling or disabling a device This section provides instructions on how to enable or disable user access to adevice. USB Support Use this option to enable or disable USB connectors. ICH SATA When this feature is set to Disabled , any optical drives or eSATA devices are disabled and will not be disp...

Chapter 5. Configuring RAID This chapter contains information about installing hard disk drives and configuringRedundant Array of Independent Disks (RAID) for your computer. Notes: 1. The Marvell BIOS setup information in this chapter only applies to somecomputer models. 2. The information about con...

Configuring RAID for machine types 4266, 4269, 4271, and 4272 This section contains information about the required number of SATA or SAS harddisk drives for the supported level of RAID and SATA or SAS RAID configurationfor machine types 4266, 4269, 4271, and 4272. Note: Your computer must have eithe...

4. Use the arrow keys and the Enter key to select each free hard disk drive thatyou want to include in the array. 5. Select Next and press Enter. 6. From the Create array menu, select RAID level and press Enter. Note: Only the valid RAID levels will be active. 7. Select your desired RAID level ( RAI...

3. From the RAID Config menu, select Delete array . 4. Use the arrow keys and the Enter key to select the array you want to deletefrom the list. 5. Use the arrow keys to select Next and press Enter. 6. Press Y when prompted to complete the deletion. Chapter 5. Configuring RAID 61

Chapter 6. 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 press N.However, if you do want to change the serial number, press Y, then type in theserial number and press Enter. 5. When prompted to change the machine type and model, it is suggested thatyou press N. However, if you do want ...

Chapter 7. 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 8,“Getting information, help, and service,” on page 71 for additional troubleshootingre...

Diagnostic programs Diagnostic programs are used to test hardware components of your computer.Diagnostic programs can also report operating-system-controlled settings thatinterfere with the correct operation of your system. The following programs arepreinstalled on your computer to help you diagnose...

For additional information about running the PC-Doctor for Rescue and Recoveryprogram, refer to the PC-Doctor for Rescue and Recovery help system. Note: If you encounter failures that prevent you from gaining access to the Rescueand Recovery workspace, you can run the PC-Doctor for Rescue andRecover...

Chapter 8. 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 72 Information resources You can use the informatio...

To access the Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools program, click Start → All Programs → Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools . Lenovo Welcome Note: The Lenovo Welcome program is only available on computers preinstalledwith the Windows 7 operating system from Lenovo. The Lenovo Welcome program introduces some innovative ...

Most computers come with a set of diagnostic programs that you can use to helpyou identify hardware problems. For instructions on using the diagnosticprograms, see “Diagnostic programs” on page 68. You can get the latest technical information and download device drivers andupdates from the Lenovo Su...

International Warranty Service, which automatically entitles you to obtain warrantyservice throughout the warranty period. Service will be performed by serviceproviders authorized to perform warranty service. Service methods and procedures vary by country, and some services might not beavailable in ...

Appendix A. System memory speed The Intel Xeon microprocessor families compatible with this ThinkStation computerfeature an integrated memory controller, which provides the microprocessor withdirect access to the system memory. Because of this design, the system memoryspeed will be determined by a n...

vary significantly. Some measurements may have been made on development-levelsystems and there is no guarantee that these measurements will be the same ongenerally available systems. Furthermore, some measurements may have beenestimated through extrapolation. Actual results may vary. Users of this d...

Index A a rescue medium, creating and using 49Administrator password 54advanced settings 56antivirus software 5audio line-in connector 8audio line-out connector 8audio subsystem 2 B backup and recovery operations 47basic troubleshooting 67boot-block recovery 64 C changing startup device sequence 56 ...