User ManualTable of ContentsChapter 1. About this manual7Important Safety Information7Important information about replacing RoHS compliant FRUs7Chapter 2. Safety information9General safety9Electrical safety9Safety inspection guide11Handling electrostatic discharge-sensitive devices11Grounding requirements12Safety notices (multi-lingual translations)12Chapter 3. General information35Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools35Lenovo Welcome35Additional information resources35Specifications35Chapter 4. General Checkout37Problem determination tips37Chapter 5. Diagnostics39Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox39PC-Doctor for DOS39Creating a diagnostic disc39Running the diagnostic program from the diagnostic disc39Navigating through the diagnostics programs40Running tests40Chapter 6. Using the Setup Utility program43Starting the Setup Utility program43Viewing or changing settings43Using passwords43Password considerations44Power-On Password44Administrator password44Hard Disk Password44Setting, changing, or deleting a password44Enabling or disabling a device45Selecting a startup device45Selecting a temporary startup device45Viewing or changing the startup device sequence45Exiting the Setup Utility program46Chapter 7. Configuring RAID47RAID Level47Configuring the system BIOS to enable SATA RAID functionality47Creating RAID volumes47Deleting RAID volumes48Resetting disks to non-RAID48Chapter 8. Symptom-to-FRU Index49Hard disk drive boot error49Power Supply Problems49Diagnostic error codes50Beep symptoms67POST error codes67Miscellaneous error messages69Undetermined problems71Chapter 9. Replacing FRUs73Locations73Locating connectors, controls, and indicators on the front of your computer73Locating connectors on the rear of your computer74Locating components76Locating parts on the system board77Removing the computer cover78Removing and reinstalling the front bezel79Installing or replacing a PCI card80Installing or replacing a memory module83Replacing the battery85Installing or replacing the optical drive86Replacing the card reader88Replacing the power supply assembly90Replacing the heat sink and fan assembly92Replacing the microprocessor94Replacing the system board97Replacing the primary hard disk drive99Replacing the secondary hard disk drive101Replacing the front fan assembly104Replacing the rear fan assembly106Completing the parts replacement108Chapter 10. FRU lists111Overall: MT 7782, 7783, 7784, 7821, 7823, and 7824111Mechanical FRUs116Keyboard and Mouse120Adapters and miscellaneous FRUs148Power Cords150Recovery discs156Windows 7 Professional 64 Recovery CD156Windows 7 Ultimate 64 Recovery CD161Chapter 11. Additional service information163Security features163Hardware-controlled passwords163Operating system password163Vital product data163BIOS levels163Updating (flashing) the BIOS163Updating (flashing) the BIOS from a disc163Updating (flashing) the BIOS from your operating system164Recovering from a POST/BIOS update failure164Power management165Automatic configuration and power interface (ACPI) BIOS165Automatic Power-On features165Appendix A. Notices167Television output notice168European conformance CE mark168Trademarks168Index169Size: 9.31 MBPages: 172Language: EnglishOpen manual
User GuideTable of ContentsImportant safety information5Service and upgrades5Static electricity prevention6Power cords and power adapters6Extension cords and related devices7Plugs and outlets7External devices7Heat and product ventilation7Operating environment8Modem safety information8Laser compliance statement9Power supply statement9Cleaning and maintenance9Russia Compliance Mark for Market Access10Chapter 1. Product overview11Features11Specifications14Software overview14Software provided by Lenovo14Adobe Reader15Antivirus software15Locations16Locating connectors, controls, and indicators on the front of your computer16Locating connectors on the rear of your computer17Locating components19Locating parts on the system board20Locating internal drives21Machine type and model label21Chapter 2. You and your computer23Accessibility and comfort23Arranging your workspace23Comfort23Glare and lighting24Air circulation24Electrical outlets and cable lengths24Register your computer with Lenovo25Moving your computer to another country or region25Voltage-selection switch25Replacement power cords25Chapter 3. Security27Security features27Locking the computer cover28Attaching an integrated cable lock29Using passwords29BIOS passwords29Windows passwords30Using and understanding firewalls30Protecting data against viruses30Chapter 4. Installing or replacing hardware31Handling static-sensitive devices31Installing or replacing hardware31Installing external options31Removing the computer cover32Removing and reinstalling the front bezel33Installing or replacing a PCI card33Installing or replacing a memory module36Installing or replacing the optical drive38Replacing the card reader40Replacing the power supply assembly42Replacing the heat sink and fan assembly44Replacing the primary hard disk drive46Replacing the secondary hard disk drive48Replacing the front fan assembly50Replacing the rear fan assembly52Replacing the keyboard or mouse54Completing the parts replacement55Chapter 5. Recovery information57Creating and using recovery media57Creating recovery media57Using recovery media58Performing backup and recovery operations58Performing a backup operation58Performing a recovery operation59Using the Rescue and Recovery workspace59Creating and using a rescue medium60Creating a rescue medium60Using a rescue medium60Reinstalling preinstalled applications and device drivers61Reinstalling software programs62Reinstalling device drivers62Solving recovery problems62Chapter 6. Using the Setup Utility program65Starting the Setup Utility program65Viewing and changing settings65Using passwords65Password considerations65Power-On Password66Administrator Password66Hard Disk Password66Setting, changing, and deleting a password66Erasing lost or forgotten passwords (clearing CMOS)66Enabling or disabling a device67Selecting a startup device67Selecting a temporary startup device67Selecting or changing the startup device sequence68Exiting from the Setup Utility program68Chapter 7. Configuring RAID69RAID Level69Configuring the system BIOS to enable SATA RAID functionality69Creating RAID volumes69Deleting RAID volumes70Resetting disks to non-RAID70Chapter 8. Updating system programs71Using system programs71Updating (flashing) the BIOS from a disc71Updating (flashing) the BIOS from your operating system72Recovering from a POST/BIOS update failure72Chapter 9. Troubleshooting and diagnostics73Basic troubleshooting73Diagnostic programs74Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox74PC-Doctor for DOS74Cleaning an optical mouse75Chapter 10. Getting information, help, and service77Information resources77Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools77Lenovo Welcome77Help and Support77Safety and Warranty77Lenovo Web site (http://www.lenovo.com)77Lenovo Support Web site78Help and service78Using the documentation and diagnostic programs78Calling for service78Using other services79Purchasing additional services79Appendix A. Notices81Trademarks82Appendix B. Regulatory information83Export classification notice83Television output notice83EU-EMC Directive (2004/108/EC) EN 55022 class B Statement of Compliance83Japanese VCCI Class B statement84Japanese compliance for products less than or equal to 20 A per phase84Appendix C. WEEE and recycling statements85Important information for the European Directive 2002/96/EC85Recycling information88Appendix D. Power cord notice91Index93Size: 7.46 MBPages: 98Language: EnglishOpen manual
