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Page 1: User Guide
ThinkCentre User Guide Machine Types: 4163, 5042, 5046, 5052, 5054, 5056, 5058, 5060, 5062, 5064, and 5066... - Page 3 ThinkCentre User Guide Machine Types: 4163, 5042, 5046, 5052, 5054, 5056, 5058, 5060, 5062, 5064, and 5066...
- Page 4 Second Edition (November 2010) © Copyright Lenovo 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.
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
Diagnostic programs ... . Integrated cable lock ..Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox ..Padlock .... - Page 6 European conformance CE mark ..Lenovo Welcome ... . Trademarks ....
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Page 7: Important Safety Information
If you no longer have a copy of the ThinkCentre 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 8 ThinkCentre User Guide...
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Page 9: Chapter 1. Product Overview
Chapter 1. Product overview This chapter provides information about the computer features, specifications, software programs provided by Lenovo, and locations of connectors, components, parts on the system board, and internal drives. This chapter contains the following topics: • “Features” on page 1: This section provides information about the computer features. - Page 10 • Audio line-in connector, audio line-out connector, and microphone connector on the rear panel • Internal speaker (available in some models) Connectivity 10/100/1000 Mbps integrated Ethernet controller System management features • Ability to store the power-on self-test (POST) hardware test results •...
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Page 11: Specifications
The operating system(s) 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 manual. This list is 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 12: Software Overview
This section provides information about the software provided with your Windows operating system. 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 13 The Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools program guides you to a host of information sources and provides easy access to various tools to help you work more easily and securely. For more information, see “Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools” on page 63. Note: The Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools program is only available on computers with the Windows 7 operating system from Lenovo.
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Page 14: Locations
See “Online Books folder” on page 63 for more information about accessing and viewing the publications. Antivirus software 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 computer with a free 30-day subscription. After 30 days, you must renew the license to continue receiving the antivirus software updates. -
Page 15: Locating Connectors And Parts On The Rear Of Your Computer
Figure 1. Front connector, control, and indicator locations Optical drive eject/close button USB connector Power switch Microphone connector Hard disk drive activity indicator Headphone connector Power indicator USB connector Locating connectors and parts on the rear of your computer Figure 2 “Rear connector and part locations” on page 8 shows the locations of the connectors and parts on the rear of your computer. - Page 16 Figure 2. Rear connector and part locations Power cord connector Audio line-out connector PS/2 mouse connector Audio line-in connector PS/2 keyboard connector PCI Express x16 graphics card slot DVI monitor connector PCI Express x1 card slots (2) VGA monitor connector PCI card slot USB connectors (4) Ethernet connector...
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Page 17: Locating Components
Connector Description PS/2 mouse connector Used to attach a mouse, a trackball, or other pointing devices that use a PS/2 mouse connector. Used to attach an external modem, a serial printer, or other devices that use a Serial port 9-pin serial port. USB connector Used to attach a device that uses a USB connector, such as a USB keyboard, a USB mouse, a USB scanner, or a USB printer. -
Page 18: Locating Internal Drives
Figure 4. System board part locations Microprocessor Cover presence switch connector (also called intrusion switch connector) Microprocessor fan connector Front USB connector Memory slots (4) Serial (COM 2) connector Thermal sensor connector PCI card slot 24-pin power connector Power fan connector Battery Internal speaker connector Front audio connector... - Page 19 Figure 5. Drive bay locations Bay 1 - Optical drive bay (with an optical drive installed) Bay 2 - Slim card reader drive bay Bay 3 - SATA hard disk drive bay Chapter 1 Product overview...
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Page 21: Chapter 2. Installing Or Replacing Hardware
PCI cards, or drives, and maintain your computer by replacing the failing hardware. Notes: 1. Use only computer parts provided by Lenovo. 2. When installing or replacing an option, use the appropriate instructions in this section along with the instructions that come with the option. -
Page 22: Removing The Computer Cover
Do not open your computer or attempt any repair before reading and understanding the “Important safety information” in the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide that came with your computer. To obtain a copy of the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide, go to: http://www.lenovo.com/support This section provides instructions on how to remove the computer cover. CAUTION: Turn off the computer and wait three to five minutes to let the computer cool before removing the computer cover. - Page 23 This section provides instructions on how to remove and reinstall the front bezel. To remove and reinstall the front bezel, do the following: 1. Remove all media from the drives and turn off all attached devices and the computer. Then, disconnect all power cords from electrical outlets and disconnect all cables that are connected to the computer.
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Page 24: Accessing The System Board Components And Drives
ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide that came with your computer. To obtain a copy of the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide, go to: http://www.lenovo.com/support This section provides instructions on how to access the system board components and drives. -
Page 25: Installing Or Replacing A Pci Card
ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide that came with your computer. To obtain a copy of the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide, go to: http://www.lenovo.com/support This section provides instructions on how to install or replace a PCI card. Your computer has one standard PCI card slot, two PCI Express x1 card slots, and one PCI Express x16 graphics card slot. - Page 26 c. You might need to remove the front bezel and pivot the drive bay assembly upward to avoid interference with removing the PCI card. See “Removing and reinstalling the front bezel” on page 14 and “Accessing the system board components and drives” on page 16. Figure 11.
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Page 27: Installing Or Replacing A Memory Module
ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide that came with your computer. To obtain a copy of the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide, go to: http://www.lenovo.com/support This section provides instructions on how to install or replace a memory module. Your computer has four memory slots for installing or replacing DDR3 SDRAM DIMMs that provide up to a maximum of 16 GB of system memory. - Page 28 5. Remove any parts and disconnect any cables that might prevent your access to the memory slots. 6. Do one of the following: • If you are replacing a memory module, open the retaining clips and remove the old memory module that is currently installed.
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Page 29: Replacing The Battery
ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide that came with your computer. To obtain a copy of the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide, go to: http://www.lenovo.com/support Your computer has a special type of memory that maintains the date, time, and configuration information for built-in features. -
Page 30: Replacing The Heat Sink And Fan Assembly
ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide that came with your computer. To obtain a copy of the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide, go to: http://www.lenovo.com/support This section provides instructions on how to replace the heat sink and fan assembly. - Page 31 1. Remove all media from the drives and turn off all attached devices and the computer. Then, disconnect all power cords from electrical outlets and disconnect all cables that are connected to the computer. 2. Remove the computer cover. See “Removing the computer cover” on page 14. 3.
- Page 32 Figure 19. Screws that secure the heat sink and fan assembly 7. Lift the heat sink and fan assembly off the system board. Notes: a. You might have to gently twist the heat sink and fan assembly to free it from the microprocessor. b.
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Page 33: Replacing The Microprocessor
Do not open your computer or attempt any repair before reading and understanding the “Important safety information” in the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide that came with your computer. To obtain a copy of the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide, go to: http://www.lenovo.com/support This section provides instructions on how to replace the microprocessor. CAUTION: The heat sink and microprocessor might be very hot. - Page 34 4. Lift the small handle to release the microprocessor secured on the system board. Figure 21. Accessing the microprocessor 5. Lift the microprocessor straight up and out of the microprocessor socket, as shown in Figure 22 “Removing the microprocessor” on page 27. Notes: a.
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Page 35: Replacing The Power Supply Assembly
ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide that came with your computer. To obtain a copy of the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide, go to: http://www.lenovo.com/support This section provides instructions on how to replace the power supply assembly. Although there are no moving parts in your computer after the power cord has been disconnected, the following warnings are required for your safety and proper Underwriters Laboratories (UL) certification. - Page 36 CAUTION: Never remove the cover on a power supply or any part that has the following label attached. Hazardous voltage, current, and energy levels are present inside any component that has this label attached. There are no serviceable parts inside these components. If you suspect a problem with one of these parts, contact a service technician.
- Page 37 Then, install the three screws to secure the new power supply assembly in place. Note: Use only screws provided by Lenovo. Chapter 2 Installing or replacing hardware...
- Page 38 Figure 25. Installing the power supply assembly 9. Connect the new power supply assembly cables to all drives and the system board. See “Locating parts on the system board” on page 9. 10. Lower and position the heat sink fan duct on the top of the heat sink and fan assembly until the two screw holes in the heat sink fan duct are aligned with those in the heat sink and fan assembly.
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Page 39: Replacing The Optical Drive
ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide that came with your computer. To obtain a copy of the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide, go to: http://www.lenovo.com/support This section provides instructions on how to replace the optical drive. To replace the optical drive, do the following: 1. - Page 40 Figure 28. Lowering the drive bay assembly 8. Slide the optical drive out of the front of the computer. Figure 29. Removing the optical drive 9. Slide the new optical drive into the optical drive bay from the front of the computer. ThinkCentre User Guide...
- Page 41 Figure 30. Installing a new optical drive 10. Hold the new optical drive and pivot the drive bay assembly upward. Align the screw holes in the new optical drive with the corresponding holes in the drive bay. Then, install the two screws to secure the new optical drive in place.
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Page 42: Replacing The Hard Disk Drive
ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide that came with your computer. To obtain a copy of the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide, go to: http://www.lenovo.com/support This section provides instructions on how to replace the hard disk drive. To replace the hard disk drive, do the following: 1. - Page 43 5. Hold the hard disk drive and remove the four screws that secure the hard disk drive. Then, remove the hard disk drive from the drive bay assembly and disconnect the signal cable and the power cable from the rear of the hard disk drive to completely remove it from the chassis. Figure 34.
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Page 44: Replacing The Front Fan Assembly
ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide that came with your computer. To obtain a copy of the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide, go to: http://www.lenovo.com/support This section provides instructions on how to replace the front fan assembly. To replace the front fan assembly, do the following: 1. - Page 45 8. The front fan assembly is attached to the chassis by four rubber mounts. Remove the front fan assembly by cutting the rubber mounts and lifting the front fan assembly out of the chassis. Note: The new front fan assembly will have four new rubber mounts attached. Figure 37.
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Page 46: Replacing The Keyboard
ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide that came with your computer. To obtain a copy of the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide, go to: http://www.lenovo.com/support This section provides instructions on how to replace the keyboard. To replace the keyboard, do the following: 1. -
Page 47: Replacing The Mouse
ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide that came with your computer. To obtain a copy of the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide, go to: http://www.lenovo.com/support This section provides instructions on how to replace the mouse. To replace the mouse, do the following: 1. -
Page 48: Completing The Parts Replacement
What to do next: • To work with another piece of hardware, go to the appropriate section. • To complete the replacement, go to “Completing the parts replacement” on page 40. Completing the parts replacement After completing the installation or replacement for all parts, you need to reinstall the computer cover and reconnect cables. -
Page 49: Obtaining Device Drivers
Note: In most areas of the world, Lenovo requires the return of the defective Customer Replaceable Units (CRUs). Information about this will come with the new CRUs or will come a few days after you receive the new CRUs. Obtaining device drivers You can obtain device drivers for operating systems that are not preinstalled at: http://www.lenovo.com/support... -
Page 50: Password Protection
Figure 43. Installing a padlock Password protection To deter unauthorized use of your computer, you can use the Setup Utility program to set a password. When you turn on your computer, you are prompted to type the password. The computer cannot be used until a valid password is typed in. - Page 51 10. Move the Clear CMOS /Recovery jumper back to the standard position (pin 1 and pin 2). 11. Reinstall any parts and reconnect any cables that have been removed or disconnected. 12. Reinstall the computer cover and reconnect all cables. See “Completing the parts replacement” on page 40.
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Page 53: Chapter 3. Recovery Information
Recovery program or the Product Recovery program installed. If the Enhanced Backup and Restore icon in the Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools program is dimmed, it indicates that you need to install the Rescue and Recovery program manually before enabling its features. To install the Rescue and Recovery program, do the following: a. -
Page 54: Using Recovery Media
“creating Product Recovery discs.” • To create recovery media on the Windows 7 operating system, click Start ➙ All Programs ➙ Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools ➙ Factory Recovery Disks. Then, follow the instructions on the screen. -
Page 55: Performing A Backup Operation
• To perform a backup operation using the Rescue and Recovery program on the Windows 7 operating system, 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 56: Creating And Using A Rescue Medium
• Rescue files from your hard disk drive or from a backup The Rescue and Recovery workspace enables you to locate files on your hard disk drive and transfer them to a network drive or other recordable media, such as a USB device or a disc. This solution is available even if you did not back up your files or if changes were made to the files since your last backup operation. -
Page 57: Creating A Rescue Medium
• To create a rescue medium on the Windows 7 operating system, 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 58: Solving Recovery Problems
Device drivers for factory-installed devices are located on the computer hard disk drive (usually drive C:) in the SWTOOLS\DRIVERS subdirectory. 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 59: Chapter 4. Using The Setup Utility Program
• Set Power-On Password • Set Administrator Password You do not have to set a password to use your computer. However, using a password improves computing security. If you decide to set a password, read the following sections. © Copyright Lenovo 2010... -
Page 60: Password Considerations
Password considerations A password can be any combination of up to 16 (1 to 16) alphabetic and numeric characters. 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: Note: The Setup Utility program passwords are not case sensitive. -
Page 61: Selecting A Startup Device
SATA Controller When this option is set to Disabled, all devices connected to the SATA connectors (such as the hard disk drive and the optical drive) are disabled and will not be displayed in the system configuration. USB Setup Use this option to set up USB connectors. To enable or disable a device, do the following: 1. -
Page 62: Exiting The Setup Utility Program
2. Select Startup ➙ Primary Boot Sequence. Read the information displayed on the right side of the screen. 3. Select the first boot device, second boot device, and so on. 4. Press Esc to return to the Startup menu. Then, select the devices for the Automatic Boot Sequence and Error Boot Sequence. -
Page 63: Chapter 5. Updating System Programs
Utility program by starting your computer with a system-program-update disc or running a special update program from your operating system. 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 and BIOS updates are available in a TXT file that is included with the update files. -
Page 64: Updating (Flashing) The Bios From Your Operating System
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. - Page 65 12. Reinstall any parts and reconnect any cables that have been removed or disconnected. 13. Reinstall the computer cover and reconnect power cords and all other external cables. See “Completing the parts replacement” on page 40. 14. Turn on the computer and remove the disc from the optical drive. Chapter 5 Updating system programs...
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Page 67: Chapter 6. Troubleshooting And Diagnostic Programs
You can also get the latest service and support telephone numbers and a PDF version of the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide from the Lenovo Support Web site at: http://www.lenovo.com/support... -
Page 68: Diagnostic Programs
2. If you are unable to isolate and repair the problem yourself after running the programs, save and print the log files created by the programs. You will need the log files when you speak to a Lenovo technical support representative. -
Page 69: Cleaning The Mouse
To create a diagnostic disc, do the following: 1. Download a self-starting bootable disc image (known as an ISO image) of the diagnostic program from: http://www.lenovo.com/support 2. Use any disc burning software to create a diagnostic disc with the ISO image. - Page 70 Retainer ring Ball Plastic rollers Ball cage The non-optical mouse uses a ball to navigate the pointer. If the pointer on the screen does not move smoothly with the mouse, you might need to clean the mouse. To clean the non-optical mouse, do the following: 1.
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Page 71: Chapter 7. Getting Information, Help, And Service
Internet access to view the publication. To view the publication, click Start ➙ All Programs ➙ Online Books ➙ Online Books, then double-click the publication for your computer. The publication is also available on the Lenovo Support Web site at: http://www.lenovo.com/support Notes: 1. -
Page 72: Thinkvantage Productivity Center
To access the ThinkVantage Productivity Center program, click Start ➙ All Programs ➙ ThinkVantage ➙ Productivity Center. 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. Access Help... -
Page 73: Help And Service
Support Web site at: http://www.lenovo.com/support Calling for service During the warranty period, you can get help and information from the Lenovo Customer Support Center by telephone. The following services are available during the warranty period: • Problem determination - Trained service personnel are available to assist you with determining a hardware problem and deciding what action is necessary to solve the problem. -
Page 74: 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 ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide that is provided with your computer. -
Page 75: Appendix A. Notices
Lenovo representative for information on the products and services currently available in your area. Any reference to a Lenovo product, program, or service is not intended to state or imply that only that Lenovo product, program, or service may be used. Any functionally equivalent product, program, or service that does not infringe any Lenovo intellectual property right may be used instead. -
Page 76: Television Output Notice
European conformance CE mark Trademarks Lenovo, the Lenovo logo, Rescue and Recovery, ThinkCentre, and ThinkVantage are trademarks of Lenovo in the United States, other countries, or both. Microsoft, Windows, and Windows Vista are trademarks of the Microsoft group of companies. -
Page 77: Index
Input/Output (I/O) features drivers, device installing drives device drivers © Copyright Lenovo 2010... - Page 78 (POST) keyboard productivity center, ThinkVantage replacing programs, updating system protection, password PS/2 keyboard connector PS/2 mouse connector Lenovo Customer Support Center purchasing additional services Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools Lenovo Web site Lenovo Welcome locating components rear connectors...
- Page 79 Setup Utility program serial port service and help getting VGA monitor connector Lenovo Customer Support Center video subsystem services viewing or changing settings other purchasing additional Set Administrator Password Set Power-On Password settings warranty information...
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