User ManualTable of ContentsSafety information5Chapter 1. General information13Introduction13Server documentation14Chapter 2. Server setup road map17Chapter 3. Product overview19Server package19Features19Specifications24Software24ThinkServer EasyStartup24ThinkServer EasyUpdate Firmware Updater25BIOS and BMC firmware update utility25RAID configuration utilities25PC-Doctor for DOS25Locations25Machine type, model, and serial number label25Front view of the server27Front panel29DIT module30Rear view of the server31Server locks34Server components37Hot-swap hard disk drive status LEDs44RAID card45Hot-swap hard disk drive backplane46System board components54System board jumpers58System board LEDs62Chapter 4. Turning on and turning off the server65Turning on the server65Turning off the server65Chapter 5. Configuring the server67Using the Setup Utility program67Starting the Setup Utility program67Viewing information in the Setup Utility program67Setup Utility program interface68Setting the system date and time76Using passwords77Configuring the TPM function78Selecting a startup device78Exiting the Setup Utility program79Updating or recovering the BIOS79Using the ThinkServer EasyStartup program81Features of the ThinkServer EasyStartup program82Starting the ThinkServer EasyStartup program82Configuring RAID83About RAID84RAID for your server85Configuring RAID using the ThinkServer EasyStartup program86Configuring the onboard SATA software RAID87Configuring the advanced SATA or SAS hardware RAID92Configuring the Ethernet controllers93Updating the firmware93Using the Firmware Updater program93Chapter 6. Installing, removing, or replacing hardware95Guidelines95Precautions95Handling static-sensitive devices96System reliability guidelines96Working inside the server with the power on97Removing the server cover97Removing and reinstalling the front bezel99Installing, removing, or replacing hardware101Installing or removing a memory module101Installing or removing a PCI card105Installing or removing the Ethernet card108Installing or removing the RAID card110Installing or removing the ThinkServer 9240-8i RAID 5 Upgrade Key112Installing or removing the ThinkServer SATA Software RAID 5 Key114Installing or removing the ThinkServer iKVM Remote Management Module117Installing or removing the TPM module121Installing or removing the DIT module123Installing or replacing an optical drive127Installing or replacing a hot-swap hard disk drive131Removing or installing a non-hot-swap hard disk drive135Replacing the hot-swap hard disk drive backplane145Replacing the non-hot-swap power supply assembly149Replacing a hot-swap redundant power supply module152Replacing the power distribution board and cage assembly155Replacing the front panel board assembly159Replacing the front system fan161Replacing the rear system fan164Replacing the heat sink and fan assembly166Replacing the microprocessor169Replacing the system board battery173Completing the parts replacement174Reinstalling the server cover and reconnecting cables174Updating the server configuration176Chapter 7. Troubleshooting and diagnostics179Troubleshooting procedure179Viewing the status and diagnostic LEDs179Using the diagnostic program180Viewing the system event log180Basic troubleshooting tables180ThinkServer EasyStartup program problems180Optical drive problems181Hard disk drive problems182Memory module problems184Keyboard, mouse, or USB device problems184Chapter 8. Getting information, help, and service187Information resources187Using the documentation187ThinkServer Web site (http://www.lenovo.com/thinkserver)187Lenovo Support Web site187Help and service188Before you call188Calling for service188Using other services189Purchasing additional services189Appendix A. Notices191Trademarks192Important notes192Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) cable and cord notice192Recycling information192Battery return program193Requirement for batteries containing perchlorate194Particulate contamination194Important information for the European Directive 2002/96/EC195Restriction of Hazardous Substances Directive (RoHS)198China RoHS199Turkish statement of compliance199German Ordinance for Work gloss statement200Electronic emission notices200Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statement200Index203Size: 12.6 MBPages: 210Language: EnglishOpen manual
Quick Setup GuideTable of ContentsLocation2Function Keys3Getting Service4ThinkPad Configuration Program5For Further Information6Size: 495 KBPages: 6Language: EnglishOpen manual
User GuideTable of ContentsFunctional Highlights4About This Book6Safety Information8Electrical Safety Notice8Laser Compliance Statement10Chapter 1. Getting Familiar with Your Computer17Identifying the Hardware Features18Front View of the Computer18Rear View of the Computer20Bottom View of the Computer22System Status Indicators23Distinctive Functions of Your Computer25Keyboard Functions25UltraBay FX31ThinkPad Utility Programs33Online User's Guide44Backing Up Your System46ThinkPad Customization CD46Recovery CD46Diskette Factory46ConfigSafe47ThinkPad Web Site or Bulletin Board47Replacing the Battery Pack48Handling Your Computer49ThinkPad Don'ts49ThinkPad Do's51Cleaning Your Computer51Carrying the Computer51Preserving Battery Pack Life52Maximizing Battery-Powered Operation52Ruggedized Mobile Computers53Ergonomics Information54For More Information56Chapter 2. Extending the Features of Your Computer57Customizing the TrackPoint58Using the Press-to-Select Page59Using the Sensitivity Page61Using the Scrolling Page62Increasing Memory64Upgrading the Hard Disk Drive68Replacing the UltraBay FX Device70Attaching an External Mouse, Keypad or Keyboard74Attaching an External Mouse or Numeric Keypad74Attaching an External Keyboard and Mouse77Disabling the TrackPoint78Attaching an External Monitor79Display Output Location80Display Modes82Attaching a Printer84Inserting a PC Card85Removing the PC Card86Using a Port Replicator88Enabling the CardBus Sockets (for Windows 98)89Chapter 3. Protecting Your Computer91Using Passwords92Entering a Password93Setting a Password94Changing or Removing a Password95Using Locks97Using the Security Screw98Chapter 4. Solving Computer Problems99Frequently Asked Questions100Hints, Tips and Limitations107Using a PC Card with the Port Replicator108USB Connector Considerations108Using a Second CardBus Card108Using an External Condenser Microphone109Troubleshooting Guide110Troubleshooting Charts111Error Codes or Messages112No Error Codes or Messages113Input Problems114Suspend or Hibernation Problems116LCD Problems118Indicator Problems119Battery Problems119CD-ROM Problems120Infrared Communication Problems121Audio Problems122Universal Serial Bus (USB) Problems122Modem Problems123PC Card Problems125Printer Problems126External Monitor Problems127Port Replicator Problems129Other Option Problems130Software Problems131Other Problems132Recovering Lost or Damaged Software133Using the Diskette Factory134Using the ThinkPad Customization CD134Using the Recovery CD135Chapter 5. Getting Service137Information on Your Computer138Customer Support and Service140Help by Telephone140ThinkPad EasyServ141Getting Help Around the World141Fax Information141Electronic Support Services142Purchasing Additional Services144Enhanced PC Support Line144Client Support Line145Network and Server Support Line145Ordering Support Line Services145Warranty and Repair Services146Obtaining IBM Operating System Updates147Getting Update Diskettes147Ordering Publications147Appendix A. Features and Specifications149Features150Specifications152IBM Power Cords154Appendix B. Product Warranties and Notices155Notices159Trademarks159Electronic Emission Notices160Telecommunication Notice161Industry Canada Requirements163Glossary167Index173Size: 2.31 MBPages: 176Language: EnglishOpen manual
