Lenovo 569 - Manual

Important safety information CAUTION:Before using this manual, be sure to read and understand all the related safety information for thisproduct. Refer to the information in this section and the safety information in the ThinkStation Safety and Warranty Guide that you received with this product. Rea...

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 ...

Plugs and outlets If a receptacle (power outlet) that you intend to use with your computer equipment appears to be damagedor corroded, do not use the outlet until it is replaced by a qualified electrician. Do not bend or modify the plug. If the plug is damaged, contact the manufacturer to obtain a r...

For your safety and to maintain optimum computer performance, always follow these basic precautionswith your desktop computer: • Keep the cover closed whenever the computer is plugged in. • Regularly inspect the outside of the computer for dust accumulation. • Remove dust from vents and any perforat...

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...

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

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....

ThinkVantage Rescue and Recovery The ThinkVantage Rescue and Recovery program is a one button recovery and restore solution that includesa set of self-recovery tools to help you diagnose computer problems, get help, and recover from systemcrashes, even if you cannot start the Windows operating syste...

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 30. Figure 3. Component locations 1 Heat sink and fan assembly 7 Hard disk drive or solid state drive 2...

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 PS/2 adapter connector 21 Clear CMOS (Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor) /Recovery jumper 2 Microprocessor fan conn...

15 SATA connectors 1 and 2 (SATA 3.0 connectors) 35 4-pin power connector 16 SATA connectors 3 and 4 (SATA 2.0 connectors) 36 Battery 17 SATA/SAS connectors for the hard disk drive (3) 37 Memory slot 1 (DIMM1) 18 Hard disk drive LED (LSI) 38 Memory slot 5 (DIMM5) 19 Cover presence switch connector (...

1 Optical drive bay (with an optical drive installed in some models) 2 Optical drive bay 3 Card reader bay 4 Hard disk drive bay or solid state drive bay 1 5 Hard disk drive bay or solid state drive bay 2 6 Hard disk drive bay or solid state drive bay 3 Machine type and model label The machine type ...

Chapter 2. Using your computer This chapter provides information on using some of the computer components. Frequently asked questions The following are a few tips that will help you optimize the use of your computer. Can I get my user guide in another language? The user guide is available in various...

Using the blue ThinkVantage button Some keyboards have a blue ThinkVantage button that you can use to open a comprehensive on-boardhelp and information center from Lenovo. On the Windows 7 operating system, pressing the blue ThinkVantage button opens the SimpleTap program.See “SimpleTap” on page 5 f...

Chapter 3. 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 4. 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 access to the inside of your computer. There is akeylock 1 on the computer cover. The keys 2 are attached to the rear of the computer. For security, store the keys in a secure place when you are not using them. Figure 7...

Installing a padlock Your computer comes with a padlock loop so that the computer cover cannot be removed when a padlockis installed. Figure 8. Installing a padlock Chapter 4 . Security 25

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 5. 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 v. This section provides instructions on how to remove the computer cover. CAUTION: Turn off the computer and wait three to five minutes ...

This section provides instructions on how to remove and reinstall the front bezel. To remove and reinstall the front bezel, do the following: 1. Turn off the computer and disconnect all power cords from electrical outlets. 2. Remove the computer cover. See “Removing the computer cover” on page 30. 3...

6. Install the new card into the appropriate slot on the system board. See “Locating parts on the system board” on page 11. Figure 14. Installing a PCI card 7. Pivot the adapter card retainer to the closed position to secure the PCI card. What to do next: • To work with another piece of hardware, go...

9. To install the memory cooler, secure the rear of the memory cooler with the retaining clips of the memory slots and then pivot the memory cooler downward until it snaps into position. Reconnect the memoryfan cable to the system board. See “Locating parts on the system board” on page 11. Figure 19...

• To complete the installation or replacement, go to “Completing the parts replacement” on page 55. Installing or replacing a hard disk drive Attention: Do not open your computer or attempt any repair before reading and understanding the “Important safety information” on page v. This section provide...

Note: If you are installing a SAS hard disk drive, you need to connect the signal cable and power cable to the SAS-to-SATA adapter first and then connect the adapter to the SAS hard disk drive. Figure 29. Connecting a SAS hard disk drive What to do next: • To work with another piece of hardware, go ...

8. Reinstall the heat sink and fan assembly. See “Replacing the heat sink and fan assembly” on page 51. 9. Close the adapter card retainer. 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 p...

8. Slide the new card reader into the drive bay until it snaps into position. Figure 34. Installing the card reader 9. Reconnect the card reader cable to the front USB connector on the system board. See “Locating parts on the system board” on page 11. 10. Reinstall the front bezel. See “Removing and...

Refer to the “Lithium battery notice” in the ThinkStation Safety and Warranty Guide for information about replacing and disposing of the battery. To replace the battery, do the following: 1. Turn off the computer and disconnect all power cords from electrical outlets. 2. Remove the computer cover. S...

8. Install the new power supply assembly into the chassis so that the screw holes in the power supply assembly align with those in the chassis. 9. Install and tighten the five screws to secure the power supply assembly. Note: Use only screws provided by Lenovo. 10. Reconnect the power supply assembl...

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 55. Replacing the rear fan assembly Attention: Do not open your computer or attempt any repair before reading and ...

6. Install the new rear fan assembly by aligning the new rubber mounts with the corresponding holes in the chassis and push the rubber mounts through the holes. 7. Pull on the tips of the rubber mounts until the rear fan assembly is secured in place. Figure 40. Installing the rear fan assembly 8. Co...

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 ...

Chapter 6. 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. To perfo...

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 7. 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...

Note: A password can be any combination of up to 64 alphabetic and numeric characters. For more information, see “Password considerations” on page 66. Erasing lost or forgotten passwords (clearing CMOS) This section provides instructions on how to erase lost or forgotten passwords, such as a user pa...

The after power loss feature enables your computer to wake up when the power supply resumes after asudden loss of electricity. To enable the after power loss feature, do the following: 1. Start the Setup Utility program. 2. From the Setup Utility program main menu, select Power ➙ After Power Loss , ...

Chapter 8. Configuring RAID This chapter provides instructions on how to install hard disk drives and configure Redundant Array ofIndependent Disks (RAID) for your computer. Depending on your computer model, RAID can be enabled byIntel Rapid Store Technology enterprise (RSTe) or the LSI MegaRAID BIO...

For more information about the hard disk drive enablement module, see “Installing or replacing a hard diskdrive enablement module” on page 43. Configuring SATA or SAS RAID functionality with Intel RSTe configurationutility This section describes the information about configuring SATA or SAS RAID fun...

b. RAID Level : You can change the RAID Level to one of the following: • RAID Level 0 • RAID Level 1 • RAID Level 5 (not supported on SATA hard disk drives when the SAS hard disk drive enablement module is installed) c. Disks : Press Enter to enter the SELECT DISKS MENU window. Follow the instructio...

• The procedures described in this section are intended to guide you through a quick setup of basic RAID functions with the LSI MegaRAID SAS adapter. For advanced setup and configurationusing this adapter, refer to the complete MegaRAID SAS Software User Guide that is available at http://support.len...

4. Click Yes to save your changes. Setting the hot spare hard disk drive This section provides instructions on how to set the hot spare hard disk drive. To set the hot space hard disk drive, do the following: 1. Enter the LSI MegaRAID BIOS configuration utility. See “Entering the LSI MegaRAID BIOS c...

Chapter 9. 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 10. Preventing problems This chapter provides information that can help you avoid common problems and keep your computerrunning smoothly. Keeping your computer current In some situations you may find it necessary to have the most current software programs, device drivers, oroperating system....

Using System Update The System Update program helps you keep the software on your computer up-to-date. Update packagesare stored on Lenovo servers and can be downloaded from the Lenovo Support Web site. Update packagescan contain applications, device drivers, BIOS flashes, or software updates. When ...

Cleaning your computer It is a good practice to clean your computer periodically to protect the surfaces and ensure trouble-freeoperation. CAUTION:Be sure to turn off the computer and monitor power switches before cleaning the computer andmonitor screen. Computer Use only mild cleaning solutions and...

Many computer supply stores carry the special cleaning fluids for displays. Use cleaning fluids developed forLCD displays only. First apply the fluid to a lint-free, soft cloth, then clean the LCD display. Some computersupply stores carry pre-moistened towelettes for LCD maintenance. Cleaning a glas...

Chapter 11. Troubleshooting and diagnostics This chapter describes some basic troubleshooting and diagnostic programs. If your computer problemis not described here, see Chapter 12 “Getting information, help, and service” on page 101 for additionaltroubleshooting resources. Basic troubleshooting The...

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 67. The computer beeps multipletimes b...

Select the problem your computer is experiencing from the following list: • “Audio problems” on page 85 • “CD problems” on page 86 • “DVD problems” on page 87 • “Hard disk drive problems” on page 89 • “Intermittent problems” on page 89 • “Keyboard, mouse, or pointing device problems” on page 90 • “M...

• Verify that the audio device drivers are correctly installed. See Microsoft Windows help system for more information. If these actions do not correct the problem, run the Lenovo Solution Center program. If you need technicalassistance, see Chapter 12 “Getting information, help, and service” on pag...

• If you have multiple CD or DVD drives installed (or a combination of CD and DVD drives), try inserting the disc into the other drive. In some cases, only one of the drives is connected to the audio subsystem. • If you are using the Windows 7 operating system, follow the action for “A CD or DVD doe...

Hard disk drive problems Select your symptom from the following list: • “Some or all hard disk drives missing from the Setup Utility program” on page 89 • ““No Operating System Found” message or the system not starting from the correct hard disk drive” on page 89 Some or all hard disk drives missing...

If these actions do not correct the problem, run the Lenovo Solution Center program. If you need technicalassistance, see Chapter 12 “Getting information, help, and service” on page 101. Keyboard, mouse, or pointing device problems Select your symptom from the following list: • “All or some keys on ...

Action: Erratic movement of the mouse pointer is generally caused by a buildup of dirt, oils, and othercontaminants on the ball inside the mouse. Clean the mouse. See “Optical mouse” on page 81 forinstructions. The wireless keyboard does not work Symptom: The wireless keyboard does not work. Action:...

The monitor works when you turn on the computer, but goes blank when you startsome application programs Symptom: The monitor works when you turn on the computer, but goes blank when you start someapplication programs. Actions: • Make sure the monitor signal cable is securely connected to the monitor...

If these actions do not correct the problem, your monitor might need service. See Chapter 12 “Gettinginformation, help, and service” on page 101 for details. Ethernet problems For Ethernet problems, select your symptom from the following list: • “Your computer cannot connect to the network” on page ...

Actions: • Make sure that WOL is enabled in the BIOS Setup Utility program. • If it is, check with your LAN administrator for the necessary settings. If your computer is a Gigabit Ethernet model and you use a speed of 1000 Mbps, theconnection fails or errors occur Symptom: If your computer is a Giga...

An option that previously worked does not work now Symptom: An option that previously worked does not work now. Actions: • Verify that all option hardware and cable connections are secure. • If the option comes with its own test instructions, use those instructions to test the option. • If the faili...

• 1. Click Start ➙ Computer . 2. Right-click your C drive entry and then click Properties . 3. Click Disk Cleanup . 4. Click Clean up system files . 5. Click the More Options tab. 6. In the Programs and Features area, click the Clean up button. 7. A list of installed applications is displayed. Selec...

3. The printer signal cable is securely connected to the correct parallel, serial, or USB connector on the computer. Note: Non-IEEE-approved printer signal cables might cause unpredictable problems. 1. Any device drivers and other software that came with the printer are correctly installed. 2. You h...

• Most software programs have built-in help systems that provide instructions for most tasks. If you are having difficulty performing a specific task within a software program, refer to the help system for thatprogram. Help systems are typically accessible from a menu or button in the program, and f...

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...

Appendix A. System memory speed The Intel Xeon microprocessor families compatible with this ThinkStation computer feature an integratedmemory controller, which provides the microprocessor with direct access to the system memory. Becauseof this design, the system memory speed will be determined by a ...

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

Appendix C. 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...

Appendix D. 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 60 Administrator, password 66 antivirus software 6 audio line-in connector 8 audio line-out connector 8 audio subsystem 1 B backup and recovery operations 58 basic troubleshooting 83 battery, replacing 47 boot-block recovery 78 C cable lock, security 26 ca...