Lenovo ThinkStation P8 Manuals

Manuals and User Guides for Lenovo ThinkStation P8. We have 3 Lenovo ThinkStation P8 manuals available for free PDF download: Hardware Maintenance Manual, User Manual, Setup

Lenovo ThinkStation P8 Hardware Maintenance Manual (112 pages)

Brand: Lenovo | Category: Desktop | Size: 50.52 MB

Table of Contents
3
Chapter 1. Important Safety Information

7
Chapter 2. Important Service Information

33
Chapter 3. Product Overview

35
- Front
  35
- Rear
  36
- Expansion Modules
  36
- Cooling System
  39
Chapter 4. Service Checkout and Symptom-To-FRU Index

41
- Service Checkout
  41
- Problem Determination Tips
  41
- Symptom-To-FRU Index
  42
- Hard Disk Drive Boot Error
  42
- Power Supply Problems
  43
- Beep Symptoms
  43
- POST Error Codes
  44
- Miscellaneous Error Conditions
  45
- Undetermined Problems
  47
- Recover from a BIOS Update Failure
  47
- Clear CMOS
  48
Chapter 5. RAID

49
Chapter 6. Diagnostics

55
Chapter 7. Hardware Removal and Installation

59
- Before Hardware Replacement
  59
- Service Tool Kit
  59
- Major Frus and Crus
  60
- System Board Illustration
  64
- Prerequisites for Hardware Replacement
  66
- Handling Static-Sensitive Devices
  67
- Removing and Installing Hardware
  67
- Thinkstation Logo Badge
  68
- Computer ID Badge
  68
- Top Cover
  68
- Wi-Fi Antenna Cover
  70
- Side Cover
  70
- NVLINK Retainer
  72
- Power Supply Assembly
  72
- Optional Internal Storage Drive Cage
  73
- HDD in Optional Internal Storage Drive Cage
  73
- HDD in the Internal Storage Drive Cage
  74
- U.2 or U.3 SSD in the Internal Storage Drive Cage
  75
- M.2 SSD Bracket in Internal Storage Drive Cage
  77
- Nvme Cable Bracket
  78
- Devices in the Front-Access Storage Bay
  80
- M.2 SSD Storage Box in Nvme Storage Tray
  81
- Removal Steps
  81
- M.2 SSD in M.2 SSD Storage Box
  82
- On-Board M.2 SSD
  83
- Remove the Following Parts if Any: A. "Side Cover
  83
- Optional Internal Storage Drive Cage
  83
- NVLINK Bridge
  85
- Pcie Card Bracket
  86
- Half-Length Pcie Card
  87
- Full-Length Pcie Card
  88
- Pcie Card Installation Order
  89
- Cable Connection
  90
- Front Fan
  92
- Rear Fan
  92
- Upper Pcie Fan
  93
- Lower Pcie Fan and Internal Storage Drive Fan
  93
- Front-Access Storage Fan
  94
- Memory Fan and Air Duct
  95
- Memory Module
  95
- Front Panel I/O Assembly
  97
- Thinkstation LED and Holder
  97
- Internal Speaker
  98
- Wi-Fi Card
  99
- Front and Rear Wi-Fi Antennas
  99
- Intrusion Switch
  100
- Thermal Sensor
  101
- Serial Connector Cable
  101
- CPU Heat Sink
  102
- Cpu
  104
- System Board
  106
- Rear Power Button
  107
Appendix A. Notices and Trademarks

109

Lenovo ThinkStation P8 User Manual (82 pages)

Brand: Lenovo | Category: Desktop | Size: 38.32 MB

Table of Contents
3
Discover Your Lenovo Computer

5
Chapter 1. Overview

7
- Front
  7
- Rear
  9
- USB Specifications
  10
- Platform Specifications
  11
Chapter 2. Features

13
- Expansion Modules
  13
- Cooling System
  15
- Rack-Mounted Chassis
  16
- Thinkstation DASH Support
  16
- Security Solutions
  17
  - Use Physical Locks
    17
  - Use Software Security Solutions
    19
  - Use BIOS Security Solutions
    19
  - UEFI BIOS Passwords
    21
Chapter 3. Get Started

23
- Set up the Computer
  23
- Connect to Multiple External Displays
  24
- Set the Power Plan
  24
- The Vantage App
  25
- Accessibility Features
  25
- Uefi Bios
  26
  - Enter the UEFI BIOS Menu
    26
  - Navigate the UEFI BIOS Menu
    26
  - Update the UEFI BIOS
    27
Chapter 4. RAID

29
Chapter 5. CRU Replacement

35
- Before CRU Replacement
  35
  - What Is CRU
    35
  - CRU List
    35
  - System Board Illustration
    38
  - Prerequisites for Hardware Replacement
    39
- Thinkstation Logo Badge
  40
- Computer ID Badge
  41
- Top Cover
  41
- Wi-Fi Antenna Cover
  43
- Side Cover
  43
- NVLINK Retainer
  45
- Power Supply Assembly
  45
- Storage Drives
  46
Removal Steps

53
- M.2 SSD in M.2 SSD Storage Box
  54
- On-Board M.2 SSD
  55
- Optional Internal Storage Drive Cage
  55
- Remove the Following Parts if Any: A. "Side Cover
  55
- Pcie Cards
  57
  - NVLINK Bridge
    57
  - Pcie Card Bracket
    58
  - Half-Length Pcie Card
    59
  - Full-Length Pcie Card
    60
  - Pcie Card Installation Order
    61
  - Cable Connection
    62
- Fans
  64
  - Front Fan
    64
  - Rear Fan
    64
  - Upper Pcie Fan
    65
  - Lower Pcie Fan and Internal Storage Drive Fan
    66
  - Front-Access Storage Fan
    66
  - Memory Fan and Air Duct
    67
- Memory Module
  67
- Front Panel I/O Assembly
  69
- Thinkstation LED and Holder
  69
- Internal Speaker
  70
Chapter 6. Help and Support

73

Lenovo ThinkStation P8 Setup (6 pages)

Brand: Lenovo | Category: Desktop | Size: 6.07 MB

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Lenovo ThinkStation P8 Hardware Maintenance Manual (112 pages)

Table of Contents

Chapter 1. Important Safety Information

Chapter 2. Important Service Information

Chapter 3. Product Overview

Chapter 4. Service Checkout and Symptom-To-FRU Index

Chapter 5. RAID

Chapter 6. Diagnostics

Chapter 7. Hardware Removal and Installation

Appendix A. Notices and Trademarks

Lenovo ThinkStation P8 User Manual (82 pages)

Table of Contents

Discover Your Lenovo Computer

Chapter 1. Overview

Chapter 2. Features

Chapter 3. Get Started

Chapter 4. RAID

Chapter 5. CRU Replacement

Removal Steps

Chapter 6. Help and Support

Lenovo ThinkStation P8 Setup (6 pages)

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