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Lenovo 415711U - THINKSTATION S20 TWR W3520 2.8G User Manual

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  • Page 3 ThinkStation User Guide...
  • Page 4 Third Edition (May 2010) © Copyright Lenovo 2009, 2010. LENOVO products, data, computer software, and services have been developed exclusively at private expense and are sold to governmental entities as commercial items as defined by 48 C.F.R. 2.101 with limited and restricted rights to use, reproduction and disclosure.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Diagnostic programs . . 36 system . . 19 Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox . . 37 Software provided by Lenovo . . 19 PC-Doctor for Rescue and Recovery . . 37 Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox . . 20 PC-Doctor for DOS .
  • Page 6 Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools . . 47 MNP/V.42/V.42bis/V.44 commands . . 54 Lenovo Welcome . 47 Fax Class 1 commands . 55 Safety and Warranty . . 48 Fax Class 2 commands . 55 Lenovo Web site (http://www.lenovo.com). . 48 Voice commands.

  • Page 7: Introduction

    Chapter 10, “Getting information, help, and service,” on page 47 provides ® information about the wide variety of helpful resources available from Lenovo v Appendix A, “Manual modem commands,” on page 51 provides commands for manually programming your modem.
  • Page 8 User Guide...

  • Page 9: Chapter 1. Important Safety Information

    If you no longer have a copy of the ThinkStation Safety and Warranty Guide, you can obtain a Portable Document Format (PDF) version from the Lenovo Support Web site at: http://www.lenovo.com/support...
  • Page 10 User Guide...

  • Page 11: Chapter 2. Arranging Your Workspace

    If you install the monitor near a window, use curtains or blinds to block the sunlight. You can adjust the brightness and contrast controls on the monitor as the room lighting changes throughout the day. © Copyright Lenovo 2009, 2010...

  • Page 12: Air Circulation

    Where it is impossible to avoid reflections or to adjust the lighting, an antiglare filter placed over the screen might be helpful. However, these filters might affect the clarity of the image on the screen; try them only after you have exhausted other methods of reducing glare.

  • Page 13: Chapter 3. Setting Up Your Computer

    2. Your computer automatically detects the voltage and sets the power supply to the correct setting. To connect your computer, do the following: 1. Connect the Universal Serial Bus (USB) keyboard cable to the USB connector. Note: Some models will have keyboards with a fingerprint reader. © Copyright Lenovo 2009, 2010...
  • Page 14 2. Connect the USB mouse cable to the USB connector. 3. Connect the monitor cable to the monitor connector. Note: Depending on your model type, your computer might come with a Low Force Helix (LFH) connector on the rear panel, which enables you to connect up to four monitors.
  • Page 15 4. If you have a modem, connect the modem using the following information. L IN L I N L I N L IN 1 This illustration shows the two connectors on the back of the computer that are needed to set up your modem. 2 In the United States and other countries or regions that use the RJ-11 telephone outlet, attach one end of the telephone cable to the telephone and the other end to the telephone connector on the back of the computer.
  • Page 16 5. If you have audio devices, attach them using the following instructions. For more information about speakers, see step 6 and step 7 on page 10. User Guide...
  • Page 17 1 Audio line-in connector Used to receive audio signals from an external audio device, such as a stereo system. When you attach an external audio device to your computer, connect the cable to the audio line-out connector of the device and the audio line-in connector of the computer.
  • Page 18 6. If you have powered speakers with an ac power adapter: F _ L R a. Connect the cable that runs between the speakers, if necessary. On some speakers, this cable is permanently attached. b. Connect the ac power adapter cable to the speaker. c.
  • Page 19 8. Connect any additional devices that you have. Your computer might not have all the connectors that are shown. 1 USB connector Used to attach a device that requires a Universal Serial Bus (USB) connector, such as a USB keyboard, a USB mouse, a USB scanner, or a USB printer.

  • Page 20: Turning On Computer Power

    47. You can get additional help and information by telephone through the Customer Support Center. For the latest Service and Support worldwide telephone list, go to: http://www.lenovo.com/support Finishing the software installation Important Be sure to read and understand the license agreements carefully before using the programs on this computer.

  • Page 21: Updating Your Operating System

    Your computer comes with antivirus software that you can use to detect and eliminate viruses. Lenovo provides a full version of antivirus software on your hard disk drive with a free 30-day subscription. After 30 days, you must renew the license to continue receiving the antivirus program updates.

  • Page 22: Installing The Computer On A Rack Shelf

    Installing the computer on a rack shelf Your ThinkStation computer can be used on a rack shelf. When installing the computer on a rack shelf, make sure to leave at least a 12.70 cm (5 inches) space between the front edge of the rack shelf and your computer for fire protection. Features This section provides an overview of the computer features.
  • Page 23 speaker connector, audio line-out rear speaker connector, audio line-out side speaker connector, optical SPDIF in connector, and optical SPDIF out connector) v Internal speaker Connectivity v Two 10/100/1000 Mbps integrated Ethernet connectors v Peripheral Component Interconnect (PCI) V.90 Data/Fax modem (some models) System management features v Ability to store POST hardware test results v Alert Standard Format (ASF) 2.0...
  • Page 24 1. The operating systems listed here are being certified or tested for compatibility at the time this publication goes to press. Additional operating systems might be identified by Lenovo as compatible with your computer following the publication of this booklet. Corrections and additions to this list are subject to change. To determine if an operating system has been certified or tested for compatibility, check the Web site of the operating system vendor.

  • Page 25: Specifications

    Specifications This section lists the physical specifications for your ThinkStation computer. Dimensions Width: 175 mm (6.9 inches) Height: 478 mm (18.8 inches) floor to top of handle Depth: 460 mm (18.1 inches) Weight Maximum configuration: 16.33 kg (36 lbs) Dimensions rack mounted: Width: 427 mm (16.8 inches) Height: 210 mm (8.0 inches) Depth: 579 mm (22.8 inches)
  • Page 26 User Guide...

  • Page 27: Chapter 4. Software Overview

    This section describes the Windows applications provided with your product. Software provided by Lenovo The following software programs are provided by Lenovo to help you improve productivity and reduce the cost associated with maintaining your computer. Software programs provided with your computer might vary depending on your model type and preinstalled operating system.

  • Page 28: Lenovo Thinkvantage Toolbox

    The Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox program helps you maintain your computer, improve computing security, diagnose computer problems, get familiar with the innovative technologies provided by Lenovo, and get more information about your computer. See “Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox” on page 37 for detailed information.

  • Page 29: Chapter 5. Using The Setup Utility

    User Password v Administrator Password You do not have to set any passwords to use your computer. However, using passwords improves computing security. If you decide to set any passwords, read the following sections. © Copyright Lenovo 2009, 2010...

  • Page 30: Password Considerations

    Password considerations A password can be any combination of up to 12 alphabetic and numeric characters (a-z and 0-9). For security reasons, it is recommended to use a strong password that cannot be easily compromised. To set a strong password, use the following guidelines: v Have at least eight characters in length v Contain at least one alphabetic character and one numeric character...

  • Page 31: Enabling Or Disabling A Device

    Enabling or disabling a device You can enable or disable user access to a device. ICH SATA Controller When this feature is set to Disabled, any optical drives or eSATA devices are disabled and will not be displayed in the system configuration.

  • Page 32: Selecting Or Changing The Startup Device Sequence

    3. Select the desired startup device from the Startup Device Menu and press Enter to begin. Note: Selecting a startup device from the Startup Device Menu does not permanently change the startup sequence. Selecting or changing the startup device sequence To view or permanently change the configured startup device sequence, do the following: 1.

  • Page 33: Chapter 6. Installing Hard Disk Drives And Configuring Raid

    21. 2. Select Devices → IDE Drives Setup and press Enter. 3. Select SATA RAID Enable and press Enter. 4. Select Enabled and press Enter. 5. Press F10 to save the new settings and exit. © Copyright Lenovo 2009, 2010...

  • Page 34: Creating Raid Volumes

    Creating RAID volumes This section describes how to use the Intel Matrix Storage Manager option ROM configuration utility to create RAID volumes. 1. Press Ctrl+I when prompted to enter the Intel Matrix Storage Manager option ROM configuration utility. Note: To make enough physical hard disk drives available to create a RAID volume.

  • Page 35: Installing Sas Hard Disk Drives And Configuring Raid

    Installing SAS hard disk drives and configuring RAID This section contains information about the required number of SAS hard disk drives for the supported level of RAID and SAS RAID configuration. Installing SAS hard disk drives Your computer must have the minimum number of SAS hard disk drives installed for the supported level of RAID below: v RAID Level 0 –...

  • Page 36: Configuring The Marvell Bios Setup To Set An Optional Hot Spare Hard Disk Drive

    6. From the Create array menu, select RAID level and press Enter. Note: Only the valid RAID levels will be active. 7. Select the SAS RAID level you want (RAID 0, RAID 1, or RAID 5) and press Enter. 8. From the Stripe size menu, you can change the stripe size or keep it as default.
  • Page 37 6. Press Y when prompted to complete the deletion. Chapter 6. Installing hard disk drives and configuring RAID...
  • Page 38 User Guide...

  • Page 39: Chapter 7. Updating System Programs

    Lenovo might make changes and enhancements to the POST and BIOS. When updates are released, they are available as downloadable files on the Lenovo Web site at http://www.lenovo.com. Instructions for using the POST/BIOS updates are available in a TXT file that is included with the update files.

  • Page 40: Updating (Flashing) The Bios From Your Operating System

    6. Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the update. Updating (flashing) the BIOS from your operating system Note: Because Lenovo makes constant improvements to the Web site, the Web page content is subject to change without notice, including the links referenced in the following procedure.
  • Page 41 video, the series of beeps will end, and the system will automatically turn off. Remove the disc from the optical drive. 12. Repeat steps 2 through 5. 13. Replace the Clear CMOS/Recovery jumper to the standard position (pin 1 and pin 2).
  • Page 42 User Guide...

  • Page 43: Chapter 8. Troubleshooting And Diagnostics

    No keys are stuck. If you cannot correct the problem, have the computer serviced. Refer to the safety and warranty information that is provided with your computer for a list of service and support telephone numbers. © Copyright Lenovo 2009, 2010...

  • Page 44: Diagnostic Programs

    2. If you are unable to isolate and repair the problem yourself after running the diagnostic programs, save and print the log files created by the diagnostic programs. You will need the log files when you speak to a Lenovo technical support representative.

  • Page 45: Lenovo Thinkvantage Toolbox

    To run the Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox program on the Windows 7 operating system, click Start → All Programs → Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools → System Health and Diagnostics.

  • Page 46: Cleaning An Optical Mouse

    To create a diagnostic disc, do the following: 1. Download a self-starting bootable CD/DVD image (known as an ISO image) of the diagnostic program from: http://www.lenovo.com/support 2. Use any CD/DVD burning software to create a diagnostic disc with the ISO image.

  • Page 47: Chapter 9. Recovery Information

    On Windows Vista and Windows XP, you can create recovery media using discs only. v To create recovery media on Windows 7, click Start → All Programs → Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools → Factory Recovery Disks. Then, follow the instructions on the screen.

  • Page 48: Using Recovery Media

    v To create Product Recovery discs on Windows Vista, click Start → All Programs → ThinkVantage → Create Product Recovery Media. Then, follow the instructions on the screen. v To create Product Recovery discs on Windows XP, click Start → All Programs → ThinkVantage →...

  • Page 49: Performing A Backup Operation

    To perform a backup operation using the Rescue and Recovery program on Windows 7, do the following: 1. From the Windows desktop, click Start → All Programs → Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools → Enhanced Backup and Restore. The Rescue and Recovery program opens.

  • Page 50: Using The Rescue And Recovery Workspace

    For more information about performing a recovery operation from the Rescue and Recovery workspace, see “Using the Rescue and Recovery workspace.” Using the Rescue and Recovery workspace The Rescue and Recovery workspace resides in a protected, hidden area of your hard disk drive that operates independently from the Windows operating system.

  • Page 51: Creating And Using Rescue Media

    This section provides instructions on how to create rescue media on different operating systems. v To create a rescue medium on Windows 7, do the following: 1. From the Windows desktop, click Start → All Programs → Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools → Enhanced Backup and Restore. The Rescue and Recovery program opens.

  • Page 52: Using Rescue Media

    1. Turn on the computer, and make sure that your computer has Internet access. 2. Follow the instructions on the Web site at: http://www.lenovo.com/think/support/site.wss/document.do?lndocid=MIGR-54483 3. After the recovery repair diskette is created, take out the diskette from the diskette drive and label it Recovery Repair Diskette. Then, store it in a safe place for future use.

  • Page 53: Using A Recovery Repair Diskette

    Device drivers for factory-installed devices are located on the computer hard disk drive (usually drive C:) in the SWTOOLS\DRIVERS folder. The latest device 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 individual devices.

  • Page 54: Setting A Rescue Device In The Startup Sequence

    v In the device subfolder, look for a SETUP.EXE file. Double-click the file and follow the instructions on the screen. Setting a rescue device in the startup sequence Before you start the Rescue and Recovery program from an internal hard disk drive, a disc, a USB hard disk drive, or other external devices, you must first make sure that your rescue device is set as the first boot device in the startup device sequence in the Setup Utility program.

  • Page 55: Chapter 10. Getting Information, Help, And Service

    Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools. Lenovo Welcome The Lenovo Welcome program introduces some innovative built-in features of Lenovo to you and guides you through some important setup tasks to help you make the most of your computer. © Copyright Lenovo 2009, 2010...

  • Page 56: Safety And Warranty

    Lenovo Web site (http://www.lenovo.com) The Lenovo Web site provides up-to-date information and services to help you buy, upgrade, and maintain your computer. You can also do the following: v Shop for desktop and notebook computers, monitors, projectors, upgrades and accessories for your computer, and special offers.

  • Page 57: Using Other Services

    You must retain your proof of purchase to obtain warranty service. For a list of the Lenovo Support phone numbers for your country or region, go to http://www.lenovo.com/support and click Support phone list or refer to the ThinkStation Safety and Warranty Guide that is provided with your computer.

  • Page 58: Purchasing Additional Services

    To determine whether your computer is eligible for International Warranty Service and to view a list of the countries where service is available, go to http://www.lenovo.com/support, click Warranty, and follow the instructions on the screen. For technical assistance with the installation of or questions related to Service Packs for your preinstalled Microsoft Windows product, refer to the Microsoft Product Support Services Web site at http://support.microsoft.com/directory/, or...

  • Page 59: Appendix A. Manual Modem Commands

    Dial one of the four telephone numbers (n=0-3) stored in the modem non-volatile memory. Commands are not echoed Commands are echoed Escape Characters - Switch from Data Mode to Command Mode (T.I.E.S. Command) Force modem on-hook (hang up) © Copyright Lenovo 2009, 2010...
  • Page 60 Command Function Force modem off-hook (make busy) Note: H1 command is not supported for Italy Display product-identification code Factory ROM checksum test Internal memory test Firmware ID Reserved ID Low speaker volume Low speaker volume Medium speaker volume High speaker volume Internal speaker off Internal speaker on until carrier detected Internal speaker always on...

  • Page 61: Extended At Commands

    Extended AT commands Command Function &C_ &C0 Force Carrier Detect Signal High (ON) &C1 Turn on CD when remote carrier is present &D0 &D_ Modem ignores the DTR signal &D1 Modem returns to Command Mode after DTR toggle &D2 Modem hangs up, returns to the Command Mode after DTR toggle &D3 Resets modem after DTR toggle...

  • Page 62: Mnp/V.42/V.42Bis/V.44 Commands

    Command Function &V1 Display Last Connection Statistics &W_ &W0 Stores the active profile as Profile 0 &W1 Stores the active profile as Profile 1 Disable auto-retrain Enable auto-retrain +MS? Displays the current Select Modulation settings +MS=? Displays a list of supported Select Modulation options +MS=a,b,c,e,f Select modulation where: a=0, 1, 2, 3, 9, 10, 11,...

  • Page 63: Fax Class 1 Commands

    Fax Class 1 commands +FAE=n Data/Fax Auto Answer +FCLASS=n Service Class +FRH=n Receive data with HDLC framing Receive data +FRM=n +FRS=n Receive silence +FTH=n Transmit data with HDLC framing +FTM=n Transmit data +FTS=n Stop transmission and wait Fax Class 2 commands +FCLASS=n Services class.

  • Page 64: Voice Commands

    +FPHCTO Phase C time out. +FPOLL Indicates polling request. +FPTS: Page transfer status. +FPTS= Page transfer status. +FREV? Identify revision. +FSPT Enable polling. +FTSI: Report the transmit station ID. Voice commands Select Baud Rate #BDR #CID Enable Caller ID detection and reporting format #CLS Select Data, Fax or Voice/Audio #MDL?
  • Page 65 Attention Switzerland User: If your Swisscom phone line does not have Taxsignal switched OFF, modem function may be impaired. The impairment may be resolved by a filter with the following specifications: Telekom PTT SCR-BE Taximpulssperrfilter-12kHz PTT Art. 444.112.7 Bakom 93.0291.Z.N Appendix A.
  • Page 66 User Guide...

  • Page 67: Appendix B. System Memory Speed

    Intel Xeon 1333 MHz 1066 MHz 1066 MHz X5560 Intel Xeon 1333 MHz 1066 MHz 1066 MHz X5570 Intel Xeon 1333 MHz 1333 MHz 1066 MHz X5650 Intel Xeon 1333 MHz 1333 MHz 1066 MHz X5660 © Copyright Lenovo 2009, 2010...
  • Page 68 Table 1. System memory speed (continued) Intel Xeon 1333 MHz 1333 MHz 1066 MHz X5667 Intel Xeon 1333 MHz 1333 MHz 1066 MHz X5670 Intel Xeon 1333 MHz 1333 MHz 1066 MHz X5677 Intel Xeon 1333 MHz 1333 MHz 1066 MHz X5680 Intel Xeon 1066 MHz...

  • Page 69: Appendix C. Notices

    Web sites. The materials at those Web sites are not part of the materials for this Lenovo product, and use of those Web sites is at your own risk.

  • Page 70: Television Output Notice

    Macrovision Corporation. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited. European conformance CE mark Trademarks The following terms are trademarks of Lenovo in the United States, other countries, or both: Lenovo The Lenovo logo Rescue and Recovery...

  • Page 71: Index

    CD/DVD image 12 diagnostics programs, using 48 diagnostics, troubleshooting 35 diskette, creating and using a recovery repair 44 documentation, using 48 Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox 37 Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools 47 lighting, glare 3 © Copyright Lenovo 2009, 2010...
  • Page 72 reinstalling device drivers 45 manual modem commands 51 Rescue and Recovery 39 media, creating and using recovery media 39 workspace, Rescue and Recovery 42 media, creating and using rescue 43 Rescue and Recovery workspace 42 memory speed 59 rescue device, startup sequence 46 MNP/V.42/V.42bis/V.44, commands 54 rescue media, creating and using 43 modem commands...
  • Page 73 updating (flashing) BIOS 32 user, password 22 using diagnostic programs 48 documentation 48 other services 49 passwords 21 recovery repair diskette, creating and using 44 rescue media, creating and 43 Setup Utility 21 video subsystem 14 viewing and changing settings 21 voice, commands 56 warranty information 48 workspace, arranging 3...
  • Page 74 User Guide...
  • Page 76 Part Number: 53Y4306 Printed in USA (1P) P/N: 53Y4306...

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