Lenovo 9212 manual

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    Note Before using this information and the pr oduct it supports, be sure to read the “Important safety information” on page v and Appendix D, “Notices,” on page 41. Fourth Edition (October 2005) © Copyright Lenovo 2005. Portions © Copyright International Business Machines Corporation 2005. All rights reserved. U.S. GOVERNMENT USERS – RE[...]

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    Contents Important safety information . . . . . .v Conditions that requir e immediate action . . . . .v General safety guidelines . . . . . . . . . .v i Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .v i Power cords and power adapters . . . . . . vii Extension cords and r elated devices . . . . . vii Plugs and outlets . . . . . . . . . . . viii Batteries . .[...]

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    iv User Guide[...]

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    Important safety information Note Please read important safety information first. This information can help you safely use your ThinkCentre ® or ThinkPad ® personal computer . Follow and retain all information included with your computer . The information in this document does not alter the terms of your purchase agreement or the Lenovo ™ State[...]

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    speak to the Customer Support Center for further guidance. See “Information resources” on page xiii for more information. v Power cords, plugs, power adapters, extension cor ds, surge pr otectors, or power supplies that are cracked, br oken or damaged. v Signs of overheating, smoke, sparks or fir e. v Damage to a battery (such as cracks, dents,[...]

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    Danger Hazardous moving parts. Keep fingers and other body parts away . Attention Before replacing any CRUs, turn off the computer and wait three to five minutes to let the computer cool before opening the cover . Power cords and power adapters Use only the power cords and power adapters supplied by the pr oduct manufacturer . Never wrap a power co[...]

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    product. Never overload these devices. If power strips ar e used, the load should not exceed the power strip input rating. Consult an electrician for more information if you have questions about power loads, power requir ements, and input ratings. Plugs and outlets If a receptacle (power outlet) that you intend to use with your computer equipment a[...]

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    Heat and product ventilation Computers generate heat when turned on and when batteries are char ging. Notebook PCs can generate a significant amount of heat due to their compact size. Always follow these basic precautions: v Do not leave the base of your computer in contact with your lap or any part of your body for an extended period when the comp[...]

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    v Check CD/DVD discs for cracks before each use. Do not use cracked or damaged discs Additional safety information Danger Electrical current from power , telephone, and communication cables is hazardous. To avoid a shock hazard: v Do not connect or disconnect any cables or perform installation, maintenance, or reconfiguration of this product during[...]

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    Modem safety information Caution To reduce the risk of fire, use only No. 26 AW G or larger telecommunication line cord. To reduce the risk of fir e, electrical shock, or injury when using telephone equipment, always follow basic safety precautions, such as: v Never install telephone wiring during a lightning storm. v Never install telephone jacks [...]

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    Power supply statement Never remove the cover on a power supply or any part that has the following label attached. Hazardous voltage, curr ent, and energy levels ar e present inside any component that has this label attached. There ar e no serviceable parts inside these components. If you suspect a problem with one of these parts, contact a service[...]

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    Overview Thank you for selecting this ThinkCentre computer . Y our computer incorporates many of the latest advances in computer technology and can be upgraded as your needs change. Adding hardwar e options to your computer is an easy way to increase its capabilities. Instructions for installing external and internal options are included in this pu[...]

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    Chapter 1. Installing options This chapter provides an intr oduction to the features and options that ar e available for your computer . Yo u can expand the capabilities of your computer by adding memory , adapters, or drives. When installing an option, use these instructions along with the instructions that come with the option. Important Before y[...]

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    Memory v Support for four double data rate dual inline memory modules (DIMMs) v 512 KB flash memory for system programs Internal drives v 3.5-inch, slim, 1.44 MB diskette drive v Serial Advanced T echnology Attachment ( S ATA ) internal hard disk drive v Optical drive (some models) V ideo subsystem v An integrated graphics controller for a V ideo G[...]

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    Expansion v Five drive bays v Tw o standard peripheral component inter connect (PCI) adapter connectors v One PCI Express x1 adapter connector v One PCI Express x16 graphics adapter connector (some models) Power v 310 W power supply with manual voltage selection switch v Automatic 50/60 Hz input frequency switching v Advanced Power Management suppo[...]

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    A vailable options The following are some available options: v External options – Parallel port devices, such as printers and external drives – Serial port devices, such as external modems and digital cameras – Audio devices, such as external speakers for the sound system – USB devices, such as printers, joysticks, and scanners – Security[...]

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    Specifications This section lists the physical specifications for your computer . Dimensions Height: 492 mm (19.4 in.) W idth: 175 mm (6.9 in.) Depth: 450 mm (17.7 in.) W eight Minimum configuration: 10.5 kg (23 lb) Maximum configuration: 13.5 kg (30 lb) Environment Air temperature: System on: 10° to 35°C (50° to 95° F) System off: 10° to 43°[...]

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    Handling static-sensitive devices Static electricity , although harmless to you, can seriously damage computer components and options. When you add an option, do not open the static-protective package containing the option until you are instr ucted to do so. When you handle options and other computer components, take these precautions to avoid stat[...]

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    Locating the connectors on the front of your computer The following illustration shows the locations of the connectors on the front of the computer . Note: Not all computer models will have the following connectors. 1 3 9 4 1 IEEE 1394 connector 4 Microphone connector 2 USB connector 5 Headphone connector 3 USB connect[...]

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    Locating the connectors on the rear of your computer The following illustration shows the locations of the connectors on the rear of the computer . 1 Diagnostic LEDs 11 USB connectors 2 V oltage selection switch 12 Keyboard connector 3 Power connector 13 PCI Express x16 adapter connector (some models) 4 Aud[...]

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    Connector Description Audio line in connector Used to receive audio signals fr om an external audio device, such as a stereo system. When you attach an external audio device, a cable is connected between the audio line out connector of the device and the audio line in connector of the computer . Audio line out connector Used to send audio signals f[...]

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    Removing the cover Important Read “Important safety information” on page v and “Handling static-sensitive devices” on page 6 before r emoving the computer cover . To remove the computer cover: 1. Shut down your operating system, remove any media (diskettes, CDs, or tapes) from the drives, and turn of f all attached devices and the computer [...]

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    Locating components The following illustration will help you locate the various components in your computer . 1 Optical drive 6 Optional PCI adapter 2 Memory modules 7 System board 3 Power supply 8 Speaker 4 Hard disk drive 9 Diskette drive 5 PCI adapter connector Identifying parts on the system[...]

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    The following illustration shows the locations of parts on the system board. 1 Speaker connector 12 PCI adapter connector 1 2 Memory connector 4 13 PCI adapter connector 2 3 Memory connector 3 14 Serial connector 2 4 Memory connector 2 15 PCI Express x1 adapter connector 5 Memory connector 1 [...]

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    2. Locate the memory connectors. See “Identifying parts on the system board” on page 11 . 3. Open the retaining clips. 4. Position the memory module over the memory connector . Make sure that the notch 1 on the memory module aligns correctly with the connector key 2 on the system board. Push the memory module straight down into the [...]

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    2. Push the blue adapter latch as shown and pivot it to the open position. 3. Remove the connector cover from the appr opriate expansion connector . 4. Remove the adapter from its static-pr otective package. 5. Install the adapter into the appropriate connector on the system boar d. 6. Close the adapter latch to secure the adapter . What to do next[...]

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    Installing internal drives This section provides information and instr uctions for installing and removing internal drives. Internal drives are devices that your computer uses to r ead and store data. Yo u can add drives to your computer to incr ease storage capacity and to enable your computer to read other types of media. Some of the dif ferent d[...]

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    Any bay that does not have a drive installed has a static shield and bay panel installed. The following illustration shows the locations of the drive bays. The following list describes the types and size of drives you can install in each bay: 1 Bay 1 - Maximum height: 43.0 mm (1.7 in.) v Optical drive such as CD and DVD (preinstalled in some [...]

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    Installing a drive in bay 1 or bay 2 1. Remove the computer cover . See “Removing the cover” on page 10. 2. Remove the front bezel by pushing the blue r elease button as shown. 3. Remove the metal shield from the drive bay by using a flat-blade scr ewdriver to gently pry it loose. 4. If you are installing a drive with accessible media, such as [...]

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    v If you are installing an additional optical drive, set it as a slave device. v If there is a combination of optical and parallel ATA hard disk drives in bays 1 and 2, set the hard disk drive as a master device and the optical drive as a slave device. Refer to the documentation that comes with your drive for master/slave jumper information. 6. For[...]

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    2. Remove the front bezel by pushing the blue r elease button as shown. 3. Remove the metal shield from drive bay 3 by using a flat-blade scr ewdriver to gently pry it loose. 4. PATA drives must be jumpered as either a master or a slave device. S ATA hard disk drives do not requir e either a master or a slave device jumper . If you are installing a[...]

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    7. Install the drive into the bay until it snaps into position. 8. Continue at “Connecting drives.” Connecting drives The steps to connect a drive are dif ferent depending on the type of drive you ar e installing. Use one of the following procedur es for your drive connection. Connecting the first optical drive 1. The drive requir es two cables[...]

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    2. Connect the extra connector on the signal cable to the new drive. 3. Locate the extra four-wir e power connector and connect it to the drive. Connecting a serial ATA hard disk drive A serial hard disk drive can be connected to any available S ATA IDE connector . 1. Locate the signal cable that comes with the new drive. 2. Locate an available S A[...]

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    Padlock Y our computer is equipped with a padlock loop such that the cover cannot be removed when a padlock is installed. Make sure that the padlock you install does not interfer e with computer cables. ® Password protection To deter unauthorized use of your computer , you can use the Setup Utility program to set passwor ds. See “Using passwords[...]

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    Refer to “Lithium battery notice” on page x for information about replacing and disposing of the battery . To change the battery: 1. T urn off the computer and all attached devices. 2. Remove the computer cover . See “Removing the cover” on page 10. 3. Locate the battery . See “Identifying parts on the system board” on page 11 . 4. If n[...]

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    6. Replace the computer cover and connect the power cord. See “Replacing the cover and connecting the cables.” 7. Restart the computer , leave it on for approximately 10 seconds. T urn off the computer by holding the power switch for approximately 5 seconds. The computer will turn off. 8. Repeat steps 2 through 4 on page 23. 9. Move the jumper [...]

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    Chapter 2. Using the Setup Utility program The Setup Utility program is stor ed in the electrically erasable programmable read-only memory (EEPROM) of your computer . The Setup Utility program is used to view and change the configuration settings of your computer , regar dless of which operating system you are using. However , the operating-system [...]

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    After you set an Administrator Password, a passwor d prompt is displayed each time you try to access the Setup Utility program. If you type the wr ong password, you will see an error message. If you type the wr ong password thr ee times, you must turn the computer off and start again. If both the user and administrator passwords ar e set, you can t[...]

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    Selecting a temporary startup device Use this procedur e to startup from any boot device. Note: Not all CDs, hard disks, and diskettes ar e startable (bootable). 1. T urn off your computer . 2. Press and hold the F12 key then turn on the computer . When the Startup Device Menu appears, release the F12 key . Note: If you are using a USB keyboar d an[...]

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    Appendix A. Updating system programs This appendix contains information about updating system programs and how to recover fr om a POST/BIOS update failure. System programs System programs ar e the basic layer of software that is built into your computer . They include the power-on self-test (POST), the basic input/output system (BIOS) code, and the[...]

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    1. From your br owser , type http://www .lenovo.com/think/support in the address field and pr ess Enter . 2. Locate the Downloadable files for your machine type as follows: a. In the Use Quick path field, type in your machine type and click Go . b. Under Browse by pr oduct, click Continue . c. Under Important information, click Downloads and driver[...]

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    Appendix B. Cleaning the mouse This appendix provides instr uctions on how to clean your mouse. The procedure will be differ ent depending on which type of mouse you have. Cleaning an optical mouse If you experience some problems with your optical mouse, check the following: 1. T urn the mouse over and look carefully at the lens ar ea. a. If there [...]

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    3. Place your hand over the retainer ring and ball 2 , and then turn the mouse over , top side up, so that the retainer ring and ball fall out into your hand. 4. W ash the ball in warm, soapy water then dry it with a clean cloth. Blow air carefully into the ball cage 4 to dislodge dust and lint. 5. Look for a build up of dirt on the pla[...]

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    Appendix C. Manual modem commands The following section lists commands for manually programming your modem. Commands are accepted by the modem while it is in Command Mode. Y our modem is automatically in Command Mode until you dial a number and establish a connection. Commands can be sent to your modem from a PC running communication software or an[...]

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    Command Function H1 Force modem of f-hook (make busy) Note: H1 command is not supported for Italy I_ I0 Display product-identification code I1 Factory ROM checksum test I2 Internal memory test I3 Firmware ID I4 Reserved ID L_ L0 Low speaker volume L1 Low speaker volume L2 Medium speaker volume L3 High speaker volume M_ M0 Internal speaker off M1 In[...]

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    Extended AT commands Command Function &C_ &C0 Force Carrier Detect Signal High (ON) &C1 T urn on CD when remote carrier is present &D_ &D0 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 [...]

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    Command Function &V1 Display Last Connection Statistics &W_ &W0 Stores the active pr ofile as Profile 0 &W1 Stores the active pr ofile as Profile 1 %E_ %E0 Disable auto-retrain %E1 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 Selec[...]

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    Fax Class 1 commands +F AE=n Data/Fax Auto Answer +FCLASS=n Service Class +FRH=n Receive data with HDLC framing +FRM=n Receive data +FRS=n Receive silence +FTH=n T ransmit data with HDLC framing +FTM=n T ransmit data +FTS=n Stop transmission and wait Fax Class 2 commands +FCLASS=n Services class. +F AA=n Adaptive answer . +F AXERR Fax error value. [...]

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    +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. V oice commands #BDR Select Baud Rate #CID Enable Caller ID detection and reporting format #CLS Select Data, Fax or V oice/Audio #MDL? Identify M[...]

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    Attention Switzerland User: If your Swisscom phone line does not have T axsignal switched OFF , modem function may be impaired. The impairment may be r esolved by a filter with the following specifications: T elekom PTT SCR-BE T aximpulssperrfilter-12kHz PTT Art. 444.1 12.7 Bakom 93.0291.Z.N Appendix C. Manual modem commands 39[...]

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    Appendix D. Notices Lenovo may not offer the pr oducts, services, or features discussed in this document in all countries. Consult your local Lenovo repr esentative for information on the products and services curr ently available in your area. Any refer ence to a Lenovo product, pr ogram, or service is not intended to state or imply that only that[...]

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    vary significantly . Some measurements may have been made on development-level systems and there is no guarantee that these measur ements will be the same on generally available systems. Furthermore, some measur ements may have been estimated through extrapolation. Actual r esults may vary . Users of this document should verify the applicable data [...]

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    Index A adapters connectors 13 installing 13 peripheral component interconnect (PCI) 4 audio line in connector 9 audio line out connector 9 audio, subsystem 2 B battery location 12 boot-block recovery 30 C cables, connecting 12, 24 changing the battery 22 cleaning the mouse 31 CMOS, clearing 23 configuration utility 25 connecting drives 20 connecto[...]

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    S SA T A connectors 12 security features 3, 21 padlock 22 security profile by device 26 serial connector 9 Setup Utility 25 system board connectors 12 identifying parts 11 location 12 memory 4, 12 system programs 29 U USB connectors 9 using passwords 25 security profile by device 26 Setup Utility program 25 V video, subsystem 2 44 User Guide[...]

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    Part Number: 39J7678 Printed in USA (1P) P/N: 39J7678[...]