ThinkStation User Guide
Note Before using this information and the product it supports, be sure to read the Safety and Warranty Guide that came with this product and Appendix B, “Notices,” on page 57. Second Edition (July 2008) © Copyright Lenovo 2005, 2008. Portions © Copyright International Business Machines Corporation 2005. All rights reserved. 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.
Contents Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . v Chapter 1. Important safety information 1 Additional safety requirements for machine types 6427, 6449, and 6493 . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Chapter 2. Arranging your workspace . . 3 Comfort . . . . . . . . . Glare and lighting . . . . . Air circulation . . . . . . . Electrical outlets and cable lengths . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 3 4 4 Chapter 3. Setting up your computer . . 5 Connecting your computer . . .
Appendix A. Manual modem commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Basic AT commands . . . . . Extended AT commands . . . . MNP/V.42/V.42bis/V.44 commands Fax Class 1 commands . . . . Fax Class 2 commands . . . . Voice commands. . . . . . . iv User Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 51 52 53 53 54 Appendix B. Notices . . . . . . . . . 57 Television output notice . Trademarks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 . 58 Index . . . . . . .
Introduction This User Guide contains the following information: v Chapter 1, “Important safety information,” on page 1 provides information about where to find safety information for this product. v Chapter 2, “Arranging your workspace,” on page 3 provides information about setting up your computer for comfort and the impact of light sources, air circulation, and electrical outlets.
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Chapter 1. Important safety information CAUTION: Before using this manual, it is important that you read and understand all 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 and or damage to your product.
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Chapter 2. Arranging your workspace To get the most from your computer, arrange both the equipment you use and your work area to suit your needs and the kind of work you do. Your comfort is of foremost importance, but light sources, air circulation, and the location of electrical outlets can also affect the way you arrange your workspace. Comfort Although no single working position is ideal for everyone, here are a few guidelines to help you find a position that suits you best.
Where it is impossible to avoid reflections or to adjust the lighting, an antiglare filter placed over the screen might be helpful. However, these filters might affect the clarity of the image on the screen; try them only after you have exhausted other methods of reducing glare. Dust buildup compounds problems associated with glare. Remember to clean your monitor screen periodically using a soft cloth as directed in your monitor documentation. Air circulation Your computer and monitor produce heat.
Chapter 3. Setting up your computer Read and understand the Safety and Warranty Guide before you set up your computer. Reading and understanding the safety information reduces the risk of personal injury and or damage to your product. Set up your computer in the best possible work area that suits your needs and habits. For more information, see Chapter 2, “Arranging your workspace,” on page 3. Connecting your computer Use the following information when connecting your computer.
115 v If the voltage supply range is 100–127 V AC, set the switch to 115 V. v If the voltage supply range is 200–240 V AC, set the switch to 230 V. 2. Connect the keyboard cable to the appropriate keyboard connector, either the standard keyboard connector 1 or the Universal Serial Bus (USB) connector 2 . Note: Some models will have keyboards with a fingerprint reader. 3. Connect the USB mouse cable to the appropriate mouse connector.
4. Connect the monitor cable to the monitor connector on the computer. v If you have a Video Graphics Array (VGA) Standard monitor, connect the cable to the connector as shown. Note: If your model has two monitor connectors, be sure to use the connector on the graphics adapter. v If you have a digital video interface (DVI) monitor, your computer must have an adapter installed that supports the DVI monitor. Connect the cable to the connector as shown. Chapter 3.
5. If you have a modem, connect the modem using the following information. E ON PH E ON PH E ON PH LINE PH E LIN ON LIN 1 2 3 E E LIN E This illustration shows the two connections on the back of the computer that are needed to set up your modem. In the United States and other countries or regions that use the RJ-11 telephone outlet, attach one end of the telephone cable to the telephone and the other end to the telephone connector on the back of the computer.
7. If you have powered speakers with an ac adapter: a. Connect the cable that runs between the speakers, if necessary. On some speakers, this cable is permanently attached. b. Connect the ac adapter cable to the speaker. c. Connect the speakers to the computer. d. Connect the ac adapter to the ac power source. 8. If you have unpowered speakers with no ac adapter: a. Connect the cable that runs between the speakers, if necessary. On some speakers, this cable is permanently attached. b.
9. Connect any additional devices that you have. Your computer might not have all connectors that are shown. 1394 1394 1 USB connector 2 Serial connector 3 S-video connector 4 Parallel connector 5 Ethernet connector Use this connector to attach a device that requires a USB connection, such as a keyboard, mouse, scanner, printer, or personal digital assistant (PDA). Use this connector to attach an external modem, serial printer, or other device that uses a 9-pin serial connector.
Turning on computer power Turn on the monitor and other external devices first, and then turn on the computer. When the power-on self-test (POST) is finished, the logo window closes. If your computer has preinstalled software, the software installation program starts. If you experience any problems during startup, refer to Chapter 10, “Getting information, help, and service,” on page 45. You can get additional help and information by telephone through the Customer Support Center.
Updating your operating system Microsoft makes updates available for various operating systems through the Microsoft Windows Update Web site. The Web site automatically determines what Windows updates are available for your specific computer and lists those updates only. Updates could include security fixes, new versions of Windows components (such as media player), fixes to other portions of the Windows operating system, or enhancements.
Features This section provides an overview of the computer features and preinstalled software. System information The following information covers a variety of models. For information for your specific model, use the Setup Utility. See Chapter 5, “Using the Setup Utility,” on page 19.
v Wake on Ring (in the Setup Utility program, this feature is called Serial Port Ring Detect for an external modem) v Remote Administration v Automatic power-on startup v System Management (SM) BIOS and SM software v Ability to store power-on self-test (POST) hardware test results Input/output features v 9-pin serial connector v Machine types 6427, 6449, and 6493, four rear and two front USB connectors v Machine types 6423, 6439, and 6483, eight rear and two front USB connectors v Ethernet connectors v VGA
v v v v v v Cover presence switch (some models) Startup sequence control Startup without diskette drive, keyboard, or mouse Unattended start mode Diskette and hard disk I/O control Serial and parallel port I/O control 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.
Specifications This section lists the physical specifications for all the ThinkStation machine types. Dimensions machine types 6423, 6439, and 6483 tower: Width: 175 mm (6.9 in.) Height: 478 mm (18.8 in.) floor to top of handle Depth: 460 mm (18.1 in.) Weight machine types 6423, 6439, and 6483 tower: Maximum configuration: 16.33 kg (36 lbs) Dimensions machine types 6427, 6449, and 6493 tower: Width: 210 mm (8 in.) Height: 485 mm (19.1 in.) Depth: 579 mm (22.8 in.
Chapter 4. Software overview The ThinkStation is manufactured with the Windows Vista operating system and several preloaded applications. The applications can be specified by the client. Software provided with your Windows operating system This section describes the Windows Vista applications included with this product. Software provided by Lenovo This section describes software applications provided by Lenovo. The software applications installed on your computer might vary depending on your model.
Adobe Acrobat Reader This program allows you to view, navigate and print pdf files. See “Online Books folder” on page 45 for more information about accessing the online books and the Lenovo Web site.
Chapter 5. Using the Setup Utility The Setup Utility program is used to view and change the configuration settings of your computer, regardless of which operating system you are using. However, the operating-system settings might override any similar settings in the Setup Utility program. Starting the Setup Utility program To start the Setup Utility program, do the following: 1. If your computer is turned on when you start this procedure, shut down the operating system and turn off the computer. 2.
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3. Select the desired startup device from the Startup Device Menu and press Enter to begin. Note: Selecting a startup device from the Startup Device menu does not permanently change the startup sequence. Selecting or changing the startup device sequence To view or permanently change the configured startup device sequence, do the following: 1. Start the Setup Utility program (see “Starting the Setup Utility program” on page 19). 2.
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Chapter 6. Installing and configuring RAID This section contains information about attaching SATA devices and configuring RAID for this product. Attaching SATA hard disk drives You must attach the minimum number of SATA drives for the level of RAID.
Deleting RAID volumes This section describes how to use the Intel Matrix Storage Manager option ROM Configuration Utility to delete RAID volumes. 1. Press Ctrl+I when prompted to enter the Intel Matrix Storage Manager option ROM Configuration Utility. 2. Use the arrow keys to select the RAID volume to be deleted, and press Delete. 3. When prompted, press Y to confirm the deletion of the selected RAID volume. 4. After deleting a RAID volume, you can: v Return to step 1 to delete additional RAID volumes.
4. Use the up and down arrow to select Enabled, and press F10 to save the new settings. Configuring the system BIOS to enable SAS RAID 0 functionality To configure the system BIOS to enable SAS RAID 0 functionality, use the LSI Logic Config Utility as the SAS Configuration Utility. This utility assumes that the system has the required number of disks. 1. Press Ctrl +C when prompted to start the LSI Logic Config Utility. 2.
9. Press Delete to confirm erasing data from the disk. Configuring a mirrored volume with three to five disks, with an optional hot spare disk: To configure a mirrored volume with three to five disks, with an optional hot spare disk: 1. On the RAID Properties screen, use the arrow key to select the first disk for the IM (Mirror) volume. 2. Use the arrow keys to move to the Array Disk column for this disk, and use the + and – keys to select Yes as the value. 3.
7. When the Keep Data/Erase Disk message is displayed, press F3 to keep the data currently on this disk. The value in the Array Disk column changes to Primary. 8. Use the arrow keys to select the secondary (mirrored) disk for the IM volume. Select Yes as the value for the Array Disk column. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. Note: If a partition is defined on the disk, a message warns you that the data will be lost when the mirrored volume is created.
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Chapter 7. Updating system programs This chapter contains information about updating POST/BIOS and how to recover from a POST/BIOS update failure. Using system programs System programs are the basic layer of software built into your computer. They include the power-on self-test (POST), the basic input/output system (BIOS) code, and the Setup Utility program. POST is a set of tests and procedures that is performed each time you turn on your computer.
6. When prompted to change the machine type/model, press Y. 7. Type in the seven character machine type/model of your computer and then press Enter. 8. Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the update. Updating (flashing) BIOS from your operating system Note: Due to the constant improvements made to the Web site, Web page content (including the links referenced in the following procedure) is subject to change. 1. From your browser, type http://www.lenovo.
Chapter 8. Troubleshooting and diagnostics This chapter describes some basic troubleshooting and diagnostic programs. If your computer problem is not described here, see Chapter 10, “Getting information, help, and service,” on page 45 for additional troubleshooting resources. Basic troubleshooting The following table provides information to help you troubleshoot your computer problem. Symptom Action The computer does not start when you press the power button.
Symptom Action The USB Keyboard does not work. Verify that: v The computer is turned on. v The keyboard is securely connected to a USB connector on the front or rear of the computer. v No keys are stuck. If you cannot correct the problem, have the computer serviced. Refer to the safety and warranty information that is provided with your computer for a list of service and support telephone numbers. The mouse does not work. The computer does not respond to the mouse.
PC-Doctor for Windows PC-Doctor for Windows is a diagnostic program that works through the Windows operating system. The PC-Doctor for Windows diagnostic program enables you to view symptoms and solutions for computer problems, access the Lenovo troubleshooting center, update system drivers, and review system information. To run PC-Doctor for Windows, click Start → All Programs → PC-Doctor for Windows → PC-Doctor for Windows. Follow the instructions on the screen.
Creating a diagnostic CD image To create a diagnostic CD image, download a self-starting bootable CD image (known as an .iso image) of the diagnostic program from http://www.lenovo.com/support/. After you download the image, you can create the CD using any CD burning software. If the computer does not have a CD burner or you do not have Internet access, see “Creating diagnostic diskettes.
6. When the program finishes, be sure to remove the CD or diskette from the drive. 7. Select the diagnostic test you want to run. Press the F1 key for additional help. Cleaning the mouse This section provides instructions on how to clean an optical or non-optical mouse. Optical mouse An optical mouse uses a light-emitting diode (LED) and an optical sensor to navigate the pointer. If the pointer on the screen does not move smoothly with the optical mouse, you might need to clean the mouse.
1 2 3 4 Retainer ring Ball Plastic rollers Ball cage To clean a mouse with a ball, follow the instructions below: 1. Turn off your computer. 2. Disconnect the mouse cable from the computer. 3. Turn the mouse upside down. Twist the retainer ring 1 to the unlocked position to remove the ball. 4. Place your hand over the retainer ring and ball 2 , and then turn the mouse right-side up, so that the retainer ring and ball fall out into your hand. 5.
Chapter 9. Recovering software This chapter will help you become familiar with recovery solutions provided by Lenovo.
operations. When using Product Recovery discs on Windows Vista, you are prompted to insert your Product Recovery discs and are guided through the process of restoring from original factory contents only. To use Product Recovery discs on Windows XP, do the following: Attention: When you restore the factory contents from the Product Recovery discs, all files currently on the hard disk drive will be deleted and replaced by the original factory contents.
After you have backed up your hard disk drive, you can restore the complete contents of the hard disk drive, restore selected files only, or restore only the Windows operating system and applications. To perform a backup operation using the Rescue and Recovery program, do the following: 1. From the Windows desktop, click Start → All Programs → ThinkVantage → Rescue and Recovery. The Rescue and Recovery program opens. 2.
Attention: If you restore the hard disk drive from a Rescue and Recovery backup or restore the hard disk drive to the factory contents, all files on the primary hard disk drive partition (usually drive C) will be deleted in the recovery process. If possible, make copies of important files. If you are unable to start the Windows operating system, you can use the Rescue files feature in the Rescue and Recovery workspace to copy files from your hard disk drive to other media.
To create rescue media, do the following: 1. From the Windows desktop, click Start → All Programs → ThinkVantage → Create Recovery Media. 2. In the Rescue Media area, select the type of rescue media you want to create. You can create rescue media using a CD, USB hard drive, or a second internal hard disk drive. 3. Click OK. 4. Follow the instructions on the screen.
2. Insert the Recovery Repair diskette into diskette drive A. 3. Turn on the computer and follow the instructions on the screen. Note: If the repair operation finishes without error, you will be able to access the Rescue and Recovery workspace by repeatedly pressing the F11 key while you restart your computer. When you hear beeps or see a logo screen, release the F11 key. You will also be able to access the Windows environment after the repair operation finishes.
Setting a rescue device in the startup sequence Before you start the Rescue and Recovery program from a CD, DVD, USB hard disk drive, or any external device, you must first change the startup sequence in the Setup Utility. To view or change the startup sequence, do the following: 1. With the computer turned off, repeatedly press and release the F1 key while you turn on the computer. 2. When the logo screen appears, or you hear a series of beeps, release the F1 key. 3.
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Chapter 10. Getting information, help, and service This chapter contains information about help, service, and technical assistance for products manufactured by Lenovo. Information resources This section describes how to access useful resources relating to your computing needs. Online Books folder The Online Books folder provides publications to help you set up and use your computer. The Online Books folder is preinstalled on your computer and requires no Internet access to view the publications.
v Service and support Note: ThinkVantage Technologies are only available on select Lenovo computers. To access the ThinkVantage Productivity Center program, click Start → All Programs → ThinkVantage → Productivity Center. Safety and Warranty The safety and warranty information that is provided with your computer contains information on safety, and warranty, notices. Read and understand all safety information before using this product. www.lenovo.com The Lenovo Web site (www.lenovo.
Lenovo maintains pages on the World Wide Web where you can get the latest technical information and download device drivers and updates. To access these pages, go to http://www.lenovo.com/support/ and follow the instructions. Calling for service During the warranty period you can get help and information by telephone through the Customer Support Center.
Service methods and procedures vary by country, and some services might not be available in all countries. International Warranty Service is delivered through the method of service (such as depot, carry-in, or on-site service) that is provided in the servicing country. Service centers in certain countries might not be able to service all models of a particular machine type. In some countries, fees and restrictions might apply at the time of service.
Appendix A. 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. Your 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 any other terminal devices. All commands sent to the modem must begin with AT and end with ENTER.
Command Function H1 Force modem off-hook (make busy) Note: H1 command is not supported for Italy I_ L_ M_ I0 Display product-identification code I1 Factory ROM checksum test I2 Internal memory test I3 Firmware ID I4 Reserved ID L0 Low speaker volume L1 Low speaker volume L2 Medium speaker volume L3 High speaker volume M0 Internal speaker off M1 Internal speaker on until carrier detected M2 Internal speaker always on M3 Internal speaker on until carrier detected and off while d
Extended AT commands Command Function &C0 Force Carrier Detect Signal High (ON) &C1 Turn on CD when remote carrier is present &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 &F_ &F Recall factory default configuration &G_ &G0 Guard tone disabled &G1 Guard tone disabled &G2 1800 Hz guard tone &K0 Disable flow control &K3 Enable RTS/CTS hardware flow
Command Function &W_ %E_ &V1 Display Last Connection Statistics &W0 Stores the active profile as Profile 0 &W1 Stores the active profile as Profile 1 %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 Select modulation where: a=0, 1, 2, 3, 9, 10, 11, 12, 56, 64, 69; b=0-1; c=300-56000; d=30056000; e=0-1; and f=0-1. A, b, c, d, e, f default=12, 1, 300, 56000, 0, 0.
Fax Class 1 commands +FAE=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 Transmit data with HDLC framing +FTM=n Transmit data +FTS=n Stop transmission and wait Fax Class 2 commands +FCLASS=n Services class. +FAA=n Adaptive answer. +FAXERR Fax error value. +FBOR Phase C data bit order. +FBUF? Buffer size (read only). +FCFR Indicate confirmation to receive. +FCLASS= Service class.
+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.
Attention Switzerland User: If your Swisscom phone line does not have Taxsignal switched OFF, modem function may be impaired. The impairment may be resolved by a filter with the following specifications: Telekom PTT SCR-BE Taximpulssperrfilter-12kHz PTT Art. 444.112.7 Bakom 93.0291.Z.N Appendix A.
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Appendix B. Notices Lenovo may not offer the products, services, or features discussed in this document in all countries. Consult your local 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.
vary significantly. Some measurements may have been made on development-level systems and there is no guarantee that these measurements will be the same on generally available systems. Furthermore, some measurements may have been estimated through extrapolation. Actual results may vary. Users of this document should verify the applicable data for their specific environment. Television output notice The following notice applies to models that have the factory-installed television-output feature.
Index A E administrator, password 20 advanced settings 21 antivirus software, updating 12 arranging workspace 3 AT commands basic 49 extended 51 audio subsystem 13 electrical outlets 4 environment, operating 16 Ethernet 13 exiting, setup utility 21 expansion adapters 14 external options, installing 12 B fax class 1 commands 53 fax class 2 commands 53 features 13 flashing BIOS 29 folder, books online F backup and recovery operations 38 basic trouble shooting 31 BIOS, updating (flashing) 29, 30 books f
M manual modem commands 49 media, creating and using rescue 40 MNP/V.42/V.42bis/V.44, commands 52 modem commands basic AT 49 Extended AT 51 fax class 1 53 fax class 2 53 manual 49 MNP/V.42/V.42bis/V.
using (continued) documentation 46 other services 47 passwords 19 recovery repair diskette, creating and using rescue media, creating and 40 Setup Utility 19 utility program, starting 19 41 V video subsystem 13 viewing and changing settings voice, commands 54 19 W warranty information 46 web site, Lenovo 46 workspace, arranging 3 workspace, backup and recovery 39 Index 61
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