Lenovo ThinkCentre 7522 User manual
Machine Types: 7522, 7560, 7610, and 7705
ThinkCentre
User Guide
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 67.
Third Edition (October 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 ...............7
Locating connectors on the front of your computer 7
Locating connectors on the rear of your computer 8
Locating components ..........10
Locating parts on the system board .....11
Chapter 2. Installing options and
replacing hardware .........13
Handling static-sensitive devices .......13
Installing options and replacing hardware ....13
Installing external options ........14
Opening the computer cover .......14
Accessing the system board components and
drives ...............16
Installing or replacing a memory module . . . 16
Installing or replacing a PCI card ......18
Installing internal drives .........20
Replacing the hard disk drive .......24
Replacing the optical drive ........26
Replacing the battery ..........27
Replacing the power supply assembly....29
Replacing the heat sink and fan assembly . . . 31
Replacing the microprocessor .......33
Replacing the keyboard .........36
Replacing the mouse ..........36
Completing the parts replacement ......37
Installing security features .........39
Integrated cable lock ..........39
Password protection ..........39
Erasing lost or forgotten passwords (clearing
CMOS) ...............40
Chapter 3. Recovery information . . . 41
Creating and using recovery media ......41
Creating recovery media .........41
Using recovery media ..........42
Performing backup and recovery operations . . . 42
Performing a backup operation .......43
Performing a recovery operation ......43
Using the Rescue and Recovery workspace ....44
Creating and using rescue media .......45
Creating rescue media ..........45
Using rescue media...........45
Creating and using a recovery repair diskette . . . 46
Creating a recovery repair diskette .....46
Using a recovery repair diskette ......46
Installing or reinstalling device drivers .....47
Setting a rescue device in the startup sequence . . 48
Solving recovery problems .........48
Chapter 4. Using the Setup Utility . . . 49
Starting the Setup Utility program.......49
Viewing and changing settings ........49
Using passwords ............49
Password considerations .........50
Power-On Password ..........50
Administrator Password .........50
Setting, changing, and deleting a password. . . 50
Enabling or disabling a device ........51
Selecting a startup device..........51
Selecting a temporary startup device .....51
Selecting or changing the startup device sequence 52
Exiting from the Setup Utility program .....52
Chapter 5. Updating system programs 53
Using system programs ..........53
Updating (flashing) BIOS from a disc......53
Updating (flashing) BIOS from your operating
system ................54
Recovering from a POST/BIOS update failure . . . 54
Chapter 6. Troubleshooting and
diagnostics .............57
Basic troubleshooting ...........57
Diagnostic programs ...........58
Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox .......59
Lenovo System Toolbox .........59
PC-Doctor for Rescue and Recovery .....59
PC-Doctor for DOS ...........60
Cleaning the mouse ...........61
Optical mouse ............61
Non-optical mouse ...........61
Chapter 7. Getting information, help,
and service .............63
Information resources ...........63
Online Books folder ..........63
Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools ........63
Lenovo Care .............63
Lenovo Welcome ...........64
Access Help .............64
Safety and Warranty ..........64
Lenovo Web site (http://www.lenovo.com). . . 64
Help and service ............65
Using the documentation and diagnostic
programs ..............65
Calling for service ...........65
Using other services ..........66
Purchasing additional services .......66
Appendix. Notices ..........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 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
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Chapter 1. Product overview
This chapter describes the computer features, specifications, preinstalled software
programs, and part and connector locations.
Features
This section provides an overview of the computer features.
System information
The following information covers a variety of models. For information about
your specific model, use the Setup Utility program. See Chapter 4, “Using the
Setup Utility,” on page 49.
Microprocessor
vIntel®Celeron®processor
vIntel Celeron dual-core processor
vIntel Pentium®dual-core processor
vIntel Core™2 Duo processor
vIntel Core 2 Quad processor
vInternal cache (size varies by model type)
Memory
vSupports up to two double data rate 2 dual inline memory modules (DDR2
DIMMs)
Internal drives
vCard reader (some models)
vSerial Advanced Technology Attachment (SATA) internal hard disk drive
vOptical drive (some models)
Video subsystem
vIntegrated graphics card for a Video Graphics Array (VGA) connector
vPeripheral Component Interconnect (PCI) Express x16 graphics card slot on the
system board for a discrete graphics card
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Audio subsystem
vIntegrated high-definition (HD) audio
vAudio line-in connector, audio line-out connector, and microphone connector on
the rear panel
vMicrophone connector and headphone connector on the front panel
vInternal 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
vPreboot Execution Environment (PXE)
vRemote Administration
vSystem Management (SM) Basic Input/Output System (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 (I/O) features
v9-pin serial port (one standard and one optional)
vEthernet connector
vOne standard 25-pin parallel port
vStandard keyboard connector
vStandard mouse connector
vSix USB connectors (two on the front panel and four on the rear panel)
vTwo audio connectors on the front panel (microphone connector and headphone
connector)
vThree audio connectors on the rear panel (audio line-in connector, audio line-out
connector, and microphone connector)
vVGA monitor connector
Expansion
vOne hard disk drive bay
vOne optical drive bay
vOne drive bay for a card reader (some models)
vOne PCI card slot
vOne PCI Express x16 graphics card slot (varies by model type)
Power
v280-watt auto-sensing power supply
vAdvanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) support
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Security features
vComputrace
vCover presence switch (also called intrusion switch) (some models)
vHard disk drive password
vKeyboard with fingerprint reader (some models)
vPower-On Password (POP) and Administrator Password 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)
vSupport to enable or disable a device
vUSB switch on/off
Software programs, preinstalled
Your computer might come with preinstalled software programs. If it does, an
operating system, device drivers to support built-in features, and other support
programs are included. For more information, see “Software overview” on page 5.
Operating system, preinstalled
vMicrosoft®Windows®7
vMicrosoft Windows Vista®
vMicrosoft Windows XP Professional
(preinstalled through downgrade rights in Windows 7 Professional, Windows 7
Ultimate, Windows Vista Business, or Windows Vista Ultimate)
Operating systems, certified or tested for compatibility1(varies by model type)
vLinux®
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 (3.9 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 V ac
Maximum: 127 V ac
Input frequency range: 50 to 60 Hz
Voltage-selection switch setting: 115 V ac
High range:
Minimum: 200 V ac
Maximum: 240 V ac
Input frequency range: 50 to 60 Hz
Voltage-selection switch setting: 230 V ac
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Software overview
The computer comes with a preinstalled operating system and several preinstalled
applications.
Software provided with your Windows operating system
This section describes the Windows applications provided with your computer.
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.
Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools: 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
preinstalled with Windows 7 from Lenovo.
Lenovo Care: The Lenovo CareSM program guides you to a host of information
and tools to help you set up, understand, maintain, and enhance your computer.
For more information, see “Lenovo Care” on page 63.
Note: The Lenovo Care program is only available on computers preinstalled with
Windows Vista or Windows XP from Lenovo.
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.
Note: The Lenovo Welcome program is only available on computers preinstalled
with Windows 7 or Windows Vista from Lenovo.
Product Recovery: The Product Recovery program enables you to restore the
contents of the hard disk drive to the factory default settings.
ThinkVantage Rescue and Recovery: The ThinkVantage Rescue and Recovery®
(RnR) program is a one button recovery and restore solution that includes a set of
self-recovery tools to help you diagnose computer problems, get help, and recover
from system crashes quickly, even if the primary operating system could not start.
Password Manager: The Password Manager program helps you automatically
capture and fill in authentication information for Windows applications and Web
sites.
ThinkVantage System Update: The ThinkVantage System Update (TVSU)
program 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 ThinkVantage Rescue
and Recovery program and the Lenovo Care program.
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ThinkVantage Power Manager: The ThinkVantage Power Manager program
provides convenient, flexible, and complete power management for your
ThinkCentre®computer. By using the ThinkVantage Power Manager program, you
can adjust your power settings to achieve the best balance between system
performance and power saving.
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. A fingerprint reader keyboard is available with select computers
or can be purchased for computers that support this option.
Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox
The Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox program helps you maintain your computer,
improve computing security, diagnose computer problems, get familiar with the
innovative technologies provided by Lenovo, and get more information about your
computer. See “Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox” on page 59 for detailed
information.
Note: The Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox program is only available on computers
preinstalled with Windows 7 from Lenovo.
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 59 for more
information.
Note: The Lenovo System Toolbox program is only available on computers
preinstalled with Windows Vista or Windows XP from Lenovo.
PC-Doctor for Rescue and Recovery
The PC-Doctor for Rescue and Recovery 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 the PC-Doctor for Rescue
and Recovery if you are unable to start the Windows operating system. See
“PC-Doctor for Rescue and Recovery” on page 59 for more information.
Adobe Reader
The Adobe Reader is a tool used to view, print, and search PDF documents.
See “Online Books folder” on page 63 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 a full version of antivirus software on your
hard disk drive with a free 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. See “Access Help” on page 64 for instructions on how to open the help
system.
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Locations
Locating connectors on the front of your computer
Figure 1 shows the locations of the connectors on the front of your computer.
Note: Not all computer models have the following connectors.
1 USB connector 3 Microphone connector
2 Headphone connector 4 USB connector
Figure 1. Front connector locations
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Locating connectors on the rear of your computer
Figure 2 shows the locations 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) 8 USB connectors (4)
2 Power cord connector 9 Ethernet connector
3 Standard mouse connector 10 Microphone connector
4 Standard keyboard connector 11 Audio line-out connector
5 Serial port 12 Audio line-in connector
6 Parallel port 13 PCI Express x16 graphics card slot
7 VGA monitor connector 14 PCI 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 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 devices.
Ethernet connector Used to attach an Ethernet cable for a local area network
(LAN).
Note: To operate the computer within FCC Class B limits, use
a Category 5 Ethernet cable.
Microphone connector Used to attach a microphone to your computer when you want
to record sound or if you use speech-recognition software.
Parallel port Used to attach a parallel printer, a parallel scanner, or other
devices that use a 25-pin parallel port.
Standard keyboard
connector
Used to attach a keyboard that uses a standard keyboard
connector.
Standard mouse connector Used to attach a mouse, a trackball, or other pointing devices
that use a standard mouse connector.
Serial port Used to attach an external modem, a serial printer, or other
devices that use a 9-pin serial port.
USB connector Used to attach a device that requires a Universal Serial Bus
(USB) connector, such as a USB keyboard, a USB mouse, a USB
scanner, or a USB printer. If you have more than six USB
devices, you can purchase a USB hub, which you can use to
connect additional USB devices.
VGA monitor connector Used to attach a VGA monitor or other devices that use a VGA
monitor connector.
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Locating components
Figure 3 shows the locations of the various components in your computer. To open
the computer cover, see “Opening the computer cover” on page 14.
1 Hard disk drive 4 Optical drive
2 Heat sink and fan assembly 5 Memory slots (2)
3 Internal speaker (some models) 6 Power supply assembly
Figure 3. Component locations
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Locating parts on the system board
Figure 4 shows the locations of the parts on the system board.
1 PCI card slot 11 Memory slots (2)
2 PCI Express x16 graphics card slot 12 Front USB connectors (2)
3 Internal speaker connector 13 Serial (COM 2) connector
4 Battery 14 Power fan connector
5 Microprocessor fan connector 15 24-pin power connector
6 Thermal sensor connector 16 SATA connectors (2)
7 Cover presence switch connector
(Intrusion switch connector) (some
models)
17 Clear CMOS (Complementary Metal Oxide
Semiconductor)/Recovery jumper
8 Microprocessor 18 Front audio connector
9 4-pin power connector 19 System fan connector (some models)
10 Front panel connector
Figure 4. System board parts locations
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