Lenovo Erazer X7 Series User manual

Version 2.0 2013.03
Erazer X7 Series
User Guide
Machine type: 10122/90A2
31504505

Important Safety Information
Before using this manual, it is important that you read and understand all of the
related safety information for this product. Refer to the 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 or product
damage.
The interface and functions shown in this User Guide are provided for reference
only and may differ from actual product appearance. Product design and
specifications may be changed without notice.
Danger: Be aware of extremely hazardous or potentially lethal situations.
Attention: Be aware of possible damage to programs, devices, or data.
Note: Pay attention to this important information.
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disclosure is subject to restrictions set forth in Contract No. GS-35F-05925.

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Contents
Contents
Important Safety Information
Using the Computer Hardware ................................................. 1
Front view of the chassis ............................................................................2
Rear view of the chassis.............................................................................3
Basic connector instructions ......................................................................4
Connecting your computer.........................................................................5
7.1 Audio configuration instructions............................................................5
Connecting the power cord........................................................................6
Display connecting instructions when playing Blu-ray Discs........................7
Connecting to the Internet..........................................................................8
Hot-swappable hard disk frame (selected models only) ..............................9
Overclocking ............................................................................................11
Using Windows 8 ...................................................................... 15
Switching between the main Windows 8 interfaces ..................................16
The Charms Bar.......................................................................................16
Shutting down the computer....................................................................16
Switching between apps ..........................................................................17
Closing an app.........................................................................................17
Opening other system programs ..............................................................17
Windows Help and Support .....................................................................17
Using the Rescue System........................................................ 19
OneKey Recovery ....................................................................................20
Driver and Application Installation .............................................................21
Using the Software................................................................... 23
Lenovo Support .......................................................................................24

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Troubleshooting and Confirming Setup ................................. 25
Troubleshooting Display Problems............................................................26
Troubleshooting Audio Problems ..............................................................27
Troubleshooting Software Problems .........................................................28
Troubleshooting Problems with Optical Drives and Hard Disks .................28
Special considerations for troubleshooting Windows ................................29
Windows Help and Support .....................................................................30
BIOS setup utility......................................................................................30
Performing Daily Maintenance Tasks ........................................................31
Hardware Replacement Guide ................................................ 33
Locations .................................................................................................37
Replacing hardware .................................................................................39
Appendix. .................................................................................. 53
Declaration...............................................................................................53
Trademarks ..............................................................................................54
Enabling ErP compliance mode................................................................54

This chapter contains the following
topics:
Introduction to the computer hardware
Information on computer connections
Note: The descriptions in this chapter might be
different from what you see on your computer,
depending on the computer model and
configuration.
User Guide 1
Using the Computer Hardware

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Front view of the chassis
Attention: Be careful not to block any air vents on the computer. Blocked
air vents can cause overheating.
Microphone connector
Headphone connector
USB 3.0 connector
USB 2.0 connector
Overclock switch button
Power button / Engine Srart button
Memory card readers
Optical drives
Hot-swappable hard disk frame
Expansion hard disk frame slots bays

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Rear view of the chassis
(If the rear view configuration shown in this chapter is different from the rear of your
computer, please refer to the rear of your computer.)
Power connector
PCI Express X 16 graphics adapter slots (some models are equipped with a
graphics card)
PCI Express X 1 adapter slots (some models are equipped with a WIFI card
or TV tuner card)
Audio connectors
Ethernet connector
USB 3.0 connectors
USB 2.0 connectors
Optical S/P DIF connector
Coaxial S/P DIF connector
USB 3.0 standard B connector
Power supply for portable HDD (Output: 12Vdc, Max 3A)

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Note: If your model has two VGA monitor connectors, be sure to use the
connector on the graphics adapter.
Basic connector instructions
Note: Your computer may not have all of the connectors described in this
section.
Connector Description
Microphone Use this connector to attach a microphone to your
computer when you want to record sound or if you use
speech-recognition software.
Headphone Use this connector to attach headphones to your
computer when you want to listen to music or other
sounds without disturbing anyone.
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, 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 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
a stereo system or other external recording device.
Memory card reader Use to view and share digital photos, music, and videos,
stored on a media card.
Power connector Connect to the power cable. The appearance of this
connector may vary.
USB connector Use this connector to attach a device that requires a
USB connection.
Ethernet connector Use this connector to attach the computer to an
Ethernet-type local area network.
VGA connector
(optional)
Used to attach a VGA monitor or other devices that use
a VGA monitor connector.

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DVI connector (optional) Used to attach a DVI monitor or other devices that use a
DVI monitor connector.
HDMI connector
(optional)
Connect to the HDMI connector on your display or TV.
Note: If your computer is equipped with a wireless keyboard or mouse,
follow the installation instructions for those devices.
Connecting your computer
Use the following information when connecting your computer.
• Lookforthesmallconnectoriconsonthebackofyourcomputer.Matchthe
connectors to the icons.
• Ifyourcomputercablesandconnectorpanelhavecolor-codedconnectors,
match the color of the cable end with the color of the connector.
Note: Your computer may not have all of the connectors described in this
section.
7.1 Audio configuration instructions
Use the following illustration when connecting a 7.1 surround sound audio system.
Side surround connector Rear surround connector
Center/Low frequency output connector Microphone input connector
Audio line-out connector Audio line-in connector
Note: For more detailed settings, from Control panel, select Hardware and
Sound →Lenovo HD Audio Manager. Follow the instructions to configure
advanced settings.