Lenovo 7360APU User manual

ThinkCentre
User Guide

Note
Before using this information and the product it supports, be sure to read and understand the ThinkCentre Safety and
Warranty Guide and “Notices,” on page 65.
First Edition (January 2009)
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Contents
Important safety information ......v
Chapter 1. Product overview ......1
Features ................1
Specifications ..............4
Software overview ............5
Software provided with your Windows operating
system ...............5
Locations ...............6
Locating connectors on the front of your computer 6
Locating connectors on the rear of your computer 7
Locating components ..........9
Locating parts on the system board .....10
Chapter 2. Installing options and
replacing hardware .........11
Handling static-sensitive devices .......11
Installing options and replacing hardware ....11
Installing external options ........12
Opening the computer cover .......12
Accessing the system board components and
drives ...............14
Installing or replacing amemory module ...14
Installing or replacing an adapter card ....16
Installing internal drives .........18
Replacing the hard disk drive .......22
Replacing the optical drive ........25
Replacing the battery ..........27
Replacing the power supply assembly ....29
Replacing the heat sink and fan assembly ...31
Replacing the card reader.........33
Replacing the keyboard .........34
Replacing the mouse ..........34
Completing the parts replacement ......35
Installing security features .........36
Integrated cable lock ..........37
Password protection ..........37
Erasing lost or forgotten passwords (clearing
CMOS) ...............38
Chapter 3. Recovery information ...39
Creating and using Product Recovery discs ....39
Performing backup and recovery operations ...40
Using the Rescue and Recovery workspace ....41
Creating and using rescue media .......42
Creating and using aRecovery Repair diskette ..43
Recovering or installing device drivers .....44
Setting arescue device in the startup sequence ..45
Solving recovery problems .........45
Chapter 4. Using the Setup Utility ...47
Starting the Setup Utility program.......47
Viewing and changing settings ........47
Using passwords ............47
Password considerations .........48
Power-On Password ..........48
Privileged Access Password ........48
Hard Disk User Password ........48
Setting, changing, and deleting apassword...48
Enabling or disabling adevice ........49
Selecting astartup device..........49
Selecting atemporary startup device .....49
Selecting or changing the startup device sequence 50
Advanced settings ............50
Exiting from the Setup Utility program .....50
Chapter 5. Updating system programs 51
Using system programs ..........51
Updating (flashing) BIOS from adisc......51
Updating (flashing) BIOS from your operating
system ................52
Recovering from aPOST/BIOS update failure ...52
Chapter 6. Troubleshooting and
diagnostics .............55
Basic troubleshooting ...........55
Diagnostic programs ...........57
Lenovo System Toolbox .........57
PC-Doctor for Windows PE ........57
PC-Doctor for DOS ...........58
Cleaning the mouse ...........58
Optical mouse ............58
Non-optical mouse ...........59
Chapter 7. Getting information, help,
and service .............61
Information resources ...........61
Online Books folder ..........61
ThinkVantage Productivity Center ......61
Lenovo Welcome ...........62
Access Help .............62
Safety and Warranty ..........62
Lenovo Web site (http://www.lenovo.com)...62
Help and service ............63
Using the documentation and diagnostic
programs ..............63
Calling for service ...........63
Using other services ..........64
Purchasing additional services .......64
Appendix. Notices ..........65
Television output notice ..........66
Trademarks ..............66
Index ...............67
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Important safety information
CAUTION:
Before using this manual, be sure to read and understand all the related safety
information for this product. Refer to the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide
that you received with this product for the latest safety information. Reading
and understanding this safety information reduces the risk of personal injury
and or damage to your product.
If you no longer have acopy of the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide,you can
obtain aPortable Document Format (PDF) version from the Lenovo®Support Web
site at:
http://www.lenovo.com/support
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Chapter 1. Product overview
This chapter provides an introduction to the features and options that are available
for your computer. You can expand the capabilities of your computer by adding
memory modules, drives, or adapter cards. When installing or replacing an option,
use these instructions along with the instructions that come with the option.
Important: Before you install or replace any option, be sure to read and
understand the “Important safety information” first. These precautions
and guidelines will help you work safely.
Note: Use only computer parts provided by Lenovo.
Features
This section provides an overview of the computer features and preinstalled
software.
System information
The following information covers avariety of models. For information about
your specific model, use the Setup Utility program. See Chapter 4, “Using the
Setup Utility,” on page 47.
Microprocessor
vIntel®Celeron®processor
vIntel Core™2Duo processor
vIntel Core 2Quad processor
vIntel Pentium®dual-core processor
vInternal cache (size varies by model type)
Memory
vSupports up to four DDR3 DIMMs
(double data rate 3dual inline memory modules)
vFlash memory for system programs (varies by model type)
Internal drives
vCard reader (some models)
vOptical drive
vSATA (Serial Advanced Technology Attachment) internal hard disk drive (some
models)
vSolid State Drive (SSD) (some models)
Video subsystem
vIntegrated graphics for aVGA (Video Graphics Array) connector and
DisplayPort connector
vPCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) Express x16 graphics adapter card slot
on the system board for discrete graphics card
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Audio subsystem
vAudio line-in connector, audio line-out connector, and microphone connector on
the rear panel
vHigh Definition (HD) with ADI 1882 Audio Codec
vMicrophone connector and headphone connector on the front panel
vMono internal speaker (some models)
Connectivity
v10/100/1000 Mbps integrated Ethernet controller
vPCI V.90 Data/Fax modem (some models)
System management features
vAbility to store power-on self-test (POST) hardware test results
vAutomatic power-on startup
vASF 2.0 (Alert Standard Format)
vIntel Active Management Technology (AMT) (some models)
vIntel matrix storage manager
vPreboot Execution Environment (PXE) and Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol
(DHCP)
vRemote Administration
vSecure Managed Client (SMC) (some models)
vSystem Management (SM) BIOS and SM software
vWake on LAN®
vWake on Ring (in the Setup Utility program, this feature is called Serial Port
Ring Detect for an external modem)
Input/Output features
v9-pin serial port (one standard and one optional)
vEight USB connectors (two on the front panel and six on the rear panel)
vEthernet connector
vOne DisplayPort connector
vOne eSATA connector
vStandard keyboard connector (some models)
vStandard mouse connector (some models)
vThree audio connectors (audio line-in, audio line-out, and microphone) on the
rear panel
vTwo audio connectors (microphone and headphone) on the front panel
vVGA monitor connector
Expansion
vOne card reader
vOne hard disk drive bay
vOne optical drive bay
vOne 32-bit PCI adapter card slot
vOne PCI Express x16 graphics adapter card slot
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Power
v280-watt auto-sensing power supply
vAutomatic 50/60 Hz input frequency switching
vAdvanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) support
Security features
vComputrace
vCover presence switch (also called intrusion switch, some models)
vDiskette drive and hard disk drive I/O control
vHard Disk User Password
vKeyboard with fingerprint reader (some models, see the ThinkVantage®
Productivity Center program for more information)
vPower-On Password (POP) and Privileged Access Password (PAP) for BIOS
access
vSerial and parallel port I/O control
vStartup sequence control
vStartup without diskette drive, keyboard, or mouse
vSupport for the addition of an integrated cable lock (Kensington lock)
vTrusted Platform Module (TPM)
vUnattended start mode
vUSB individual switch on/off
Preinstalled software
Your computer might come with preinstalled software. If it does, an operating
system, device drivers to support built-in features, and other support programs are
included.
Operating system, preinstalled
Microsoft®Windows Vista®
Notes:
1. Computer models without an internal hard disk drive do not have an operating
system preinstalled.
2. The Windows Vista operating system might not be available or supported in all
countries or regions.
Operating systems, certified or tested for compatibility1(varies by model type)
vLinux®
vMicrosoft Windows®XP
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.
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Specifications
This section lists the physical specifications for your computer.
Dimensions
Width: 317 mm (12.48 inches)
Height: 99 mm (3.90 inches)
Depth: 355 mm (13.98 inches)
Weight
Maximum configuration as shipped: 7.5 kg (16.53 lbs)
Environment
Air temperature:
Operating: 10° to 35°C (50° to 95°F)
Non-operating: -40° to 60°C (-40° to 140°F) (with package)
Non-operating: -10° to 60°C (14° to 140°F) (without package)
Humidity:
Operating: 10% to 80% (10% per hour, non condensing)
Non-operating: 10% to 90% (10% per hour, non condensing)
Maximum altitude:
Operating: -50 to 10,000 ft (-15.2 to 3,048 m)
Non-operating: -50 to 35,000 ft (-15.2 to 10,668 m)
Electrical input
Input voltage:
Low range:
Minimum: 100 VAC
Maximum: 127 VAC
Input frequency range: 50 to 60 Hz
Voltage switch setting: 115 VAC
High range:
Minimum: 200 VAC
Maximum: 240 VAC
Input frequency range: 50 to 60 Hz
Voltage switch setting: 230 VAC
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Software overview
This section describes the software preinstalled on the computers that have an
internal hard disk drive and an operating system from Lenovo.
Software provided with your Windows operating system
This section describes the Windows applications included with your computer.
Software provided by Lenovo
The following software applications are provided by Lenovo to help you improve
productivity and reduce the cost associated with maintaining your computer.
Software provided with your computer might vary depending on your model.
ThinkVantage Productivity Center: The ThinkVantage Productivity Center
program guides you to ahost of information and tools to help you set up,
understand, maintain, and enhance your computer.
ThinkVantage Rescue and Recovery: The ThinkVantage Rescue and Recovery®
(RnR) program is aone button recovery and restore solution that includes aset of
self recovery tools to help users diagnose computer problems, get help, and
recover from system crashes quickly, even if the primary operating system will not
start.
ThinkVantage Client Security Solution: The ThinkVantage Client Security
Solution (CSS) is available on select Lenovo computers. It helps protect your
information, including vital security information like passwords, encryption keys,
and electronic credentials, while guarding against unauthorized user access to data.
ThinkVantage System Update: ThinkVantage System Update (TVSU) is a
software application that helps you keep the software on your system up-to-date,
by downloading and installing software packages (TVT applications, device
drivers, BIOS flashes, and other third party applications). Some examples of
software that you should keep updated are programs provided by Lenovo, such as
the Rescue and Recovery program and the Productivity Center program.
Fingerprint Software: The integrated fingerprint reader provided on some
keyboards enables you to enroll your fingerprint and associate it with your
power-on password, hard disk drive password, and Windows password. As a
result, fingerprint authentication can replace passwords and enable simple and
secure user access. Afingerprint reader keyboard is available with select computers
or can be purchased for computers that support this option.
Lenovo System Toolbox
The Lenovo System Toolbox diagnostic program is preinstalled on your hard disk
drive. This diagnostic program works through the Windows operating system to
diagnose hardware problems and report operating-system-controlled settings that
can cause hardware failures. See “Lenovo System Toolbox” on page 57 for more
information.
PC-Doctor for Windows PE
The PC-Doctor for Windows PE diagnostic program is preinstalled on your hard
disk drive. It is part of the Rescue and Recovery workspace on each Lenovo
computer to diagnose hardware problems and report operating-system-controlled
settings that can cause hardware failures. Use PC-Doctor for Windows PE if you
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are unable to start the Windows operating system or if Lenovo System Toolbox has
not been successful in isolating apossible problem. See “PC-Doctor for Windows
PE” on page 57 for more information.
Adobe Reader
Adobe Reader is atool used to view, print, and search PDF documents.
See “Online Books folder” on page 61 for more information about accessing the
online books and the Lenovo Web site.
Antivirus software
Your computer comes with antivirus software that you can use to detect and
eliminate viruses. Lenovo provides afull version of antivirus software on your
hard disk drive with afree 30-day subscription. After 30 days, you must renew the
license to continue receiving the antivirus program updates.
For more information about updating your antivirus software, refer to the Access
Help online help system. See “Access Help” on page 62 for instructions on how to
open the online help system.
Locations
Locating connectors on the front of your computer
Figure 1shows the location of the connectors on the front of your computer.
Note: Not all computer models have the following connectors.
1 USB connector 3 Headphone connector
2 Microphone connector 4 USB connector
Figure 1. Front connector locations
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Locating connectors on the rear of your computer
Figure 2shows the location of the connectors on the rear of your computer. Some
connectors on the rear of your computer are color-coded to help you determine
where to connect the cables on your computer.
1 Serial port (some models) 9 Standard mouse connector (some models)
2 Power cord connector 10 DisplayPort connector
3 Audio line-in connector 11 USB connectors (2)
4 Audio line-out connector 12 eSATA connector
5 Microphone connector 13 USB connectors (4)
6 Serial port 14 Ethernet connector
7 VGA monitor connector 15 PCI Express x16 graphics adapter card slot
8 Standard keyboard connector (some
models)
16 Adapter card slot
Figure 2. Rear connector locations
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Connector Description
Audio line-in connector Used to receive audio signals from an external audio device,
such as astereo system. When you attach an external audio
device, acable 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 from the computer to external
devices, such as powered stereo speakers (speakers with
built-in amplifiers), headphones, multimedia keyboards, or the
audio line-in connector on astereo system or other external
recording device.
DisplayPort connector Used to attach ahigh-performance monitor, adirect-drive
monitor, or other devices that use aDisplayPort connector.
eSATA connector Use this external Serial Advanced Technology Attachment
(eSATA) connector to attach an external hard disk drive.
Ethernet connector Used to attach an Ethernet cable for alocal area network
(LAN).
Note: To operate the computer within FCC Class Blimits, use
aCategory 5Ethernet cable.
Microphone connector Used to attach amicrophone to your computer when you want
to record sound or if you use speech-recognition software.
Serial port Used to attach an external modem, aserial printer, or other
devices that use a9-pin serial port.
Standard keyboard
connector
Used to attach akeyboard that uses astandard keyboard
connector.
Standard mouse connector Used to attach amouse, atrackball, or other pointing devices
that use astandard mouse connector.
USB connector Used to attach adevice that requires aUniversal Serial Bus
(USB) connector, such as aUSB keyboard, aUSB mouse, aUSB
scanner or aUSB printer. If you have more than eight USB
devices, you can purchase aUSB hub, which you can use to
connect additional USB devices.
VGA monitor connector Used to attach aVGA monitor or other devices that use aVGA
monitor connector.
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Locating components
To open the computer cover, see “Opening the computer cover” on page 12.
Figure 3shows the location of the various components in your computer.
1 Hard disk drive (some models) 4 Optical drive
2 Microprocessor, heat sink and fan
assembly
5 Memory slots (4)
3 Internal speaker (some models) 6 Power supply assembly
Figure 3. Component locations
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Locating parts on the system board
Figure 4shows the location of the parts on the system board.
1 PCI adapter card slot 11 Memory slots (4)
2 PCI Express x16 graphics adapter
card slot
12 24-pin power connector
3 Battery 13 Serial (COM 2) connector
4 Internal speaker connector 14 Front audio connector
5 Cover presence (Intrusion) switch
connector
15 SATA connectors (2)
6 Microprocessor fan connector 16 System fan connector
7 Thermal sensor connector 17 Front USB connector 1
8 Microprocessor 18 Front USB connector 2
9 4-pin power connector 19 Clear CMOS (Complementary Metal Oxide
Semiconductor)/Recovery jumper
10 Front panel connector 20 Power fan connector
Figure 4. System board parts locations
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Chapter 2. Installing options and replacing hardware
This chapter provides instructions for installing options and replacing hardware for
your computer. You can expand the capabilities of your computer by adding
memory modules, adapter cards, or drives. When installing or replacing an option,
use these instructions along with the instructions that come with the option.
Handling static-sensitive devices
Do not open the static-protective package containing the new part until the
defective part has been removed from the computer and you are ready to install
the new part. Static electricity, although harmless to you, can seriously damage
computer components and parts.
When you handle parts and other computer components, take these precautions to
avoid static-electricity damage:
vLimit your movement. Movement can cause static electricity to build up around
you.
vAlways handle parts and other computer components carefully. Handle adapter
cards, memory modules, system boards, and microprocessors by the edges.
Never touch any exposed circuitry.
vPrevent others from touching the parts and other computer components.
vBefore you replace anew part, touch the static-protective package containing the
part to ametal expansion-slot cover or other unpainted metal surface on the
computer for at least two seconds. This reduces static electricity in the package
and your body.
vWhen possible, remove the new part from the static-protective packaging, and
install it directly in the computer without setting the part down. When this is
not possible, place the static-protective package that the part came in on a
smooth, level surface and place the part on it.
vDo not place the part on the computer cover or other metal surface.
Installing options and replacing hardware
This section provides introductions for installing options and replacing hardware
for your computer. When installing or replacing an option, use these instructions
along with the instructions that come with the option.
Attention
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 acopy of the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide,go to:
http://www.lenovo.com/support
Note: Use only computer parts provided by Lenovo.
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Installing external options
External speakers, aprinter, or ascanner can be connected to your computer. For
some external options, you must install additional software in addition to making
the physical connection. When installing an external option, see “Locating
connectors on the front of your computer” on page 6and “Locating connectors on
the rear of your computer” on page 7to identify the required connector, and then
use the instructions that come with the option to help you make the connection
and install any software or device drivers that are required for the option.
Opening the computer cover
CAUTION:
Turn off the computer and wait three to five minutes to let the computer cool
before opening the computer cover.
Important
Be sure to read and understand “Handling static-sensitive devices” on page
11 before opening the computer cover.
To open the computer cover:
1. Remove any media from the drives, shut down your operating system, and
turn off all attached devices and the computer.
2. Unplug all power cords from electrical outlets.
3. Disconnect the cables attached to the computer. This includes power cords,
input/output (I/O) cables, and any other cables that are connected to the
computer. See “Locating connectors on the front of your computer” on page 6
and “Locating connectors on the rear of your computer” on page 7.
4. Remove any locking devices, such as acable lock that secures the computer
cover.
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