Lenovo ThinkCentre M79 Manuals

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Lenovo ThinkCentre M79 Hardware Maintenance Manual (186 pages)

Brand: Lenovo | Category: Desktop | Size: 8.48 MB

Table of Contents
3
About this Manual

7
Chapter 1. Read this First: Important Safety Information

9
Chapter 2. Product Overview

35
Chapter 3. Using Your Computer

53
Chapter 4. You and Your Computer

61
- Accessibility and Comfort
  61
  - Arranging Your Workspace
    61
  - Comfort
    61
  - Glare and Lighting
    62
  - Air Circulation
    62
  - Electrical Outlets and Cable Lengths
    62
  - Accessibility Information
    62
- Moving Your Computer to Another Country or Region
  66
Chapter 5. Security

67
- Security Features
  67
- Locking the Computer Cover
  67
- Attaching a Kensington-Style Cable Lock
  69
- Using Passwords
  69
  - BIOS Passwords
    69
  - Windows Passwords
    70
- Configuring the Fingerprint Reader
  70
- Using and Understanding Firewalls
  70
- Protecting Data against Viruses
  70
Chapter 6. Advanced Configuration

71
- Using the Setup Utility Program
  71
  - Starting the Setup Utility Program
    71
  - Viewing and Changing Settings
    71
  - Using BIOS Passwords
    72
  - Enabling or Disabling a Device
    73
  - Selecting a Startup Device
    74
  - Enabling Erp LPS Compliance Mode
    74
  - ICE Performance Mode
    75
  - ICE Thermal Alert
    75
  - Exiting the Setup Utility Program
    76
- Updating or Recovering the BIOS
  76
Chapter 7. Preventing Problems

81
- Keeping Your Computer Current
  81
- Cleaning and Maintenance
  82
  - Basics
    82
  - Cleaning Your Computer
    82
  - Good Maintenance Practices
    83
- Moving Your Computer
  84
Chapter 8. Troubleshooting and Diagnostics

85
- Basic Troubleshooting
  85
- Troubleshooting Procedure
  86
- Troubleshooting
  86
  - Audio Problems
    87
  - CD Problems
    87
  - DVD Problems
    88
  - Intermittent Problems
    89
  - Hard Disk Drive Problems
    89
  - Problems with the Keyboard or Mouse
    90
  - Monitor Problems
    91
  - Networking Problems
    92
  - I Have Connected an Option to My Computer, but It Does Not Work
    94
  - Performance and Lockup Problems
    94
  - The Printer Does Not Work
    95
  - Serial Connector Cannot be Accessed
    95
  - Software Problems
    95
  - My USB Connectors Cannot be Accessed
    96
- Diagnostics
  96
  - Lenovo Solution Center
    96
  - UEFI Diagnostic Program
    97
Chapter 9. Service Checkout and Symptom-To-FRU Index

99
- Service Checkout
  99
  - Problem Determination Tips
    99
- Symptom-To-FRU Index
  100
  - Hard Disk Drive Boot Error
    100
  - Power Supply Problems
    101
  - Beep Symptoms
    101
  - POST Error Codes
    101
  - Miscellaneous Error Conditions
    102
  - Undetermined Problems
    104
Chapter 10. Recovery Information

105
- Recovery Information for the Windows 7 Operating System
  105
- Recovery Information for the Windows 8.1 Operating System
  110
Chapter 11. Installing or Replacing Hardware

113
- Handling Static-Sensitive Devices
  113
- Installing or Replacing Hardware
  113
  - Installing External Options
    113
  - Removing the Computer Cover
    113
  - Removing and Reinstalling the Front Bezel
    114
  - Accessing the System Board Components and Drives
    116
  - Installing or Replacing a Memory Module
    117
  - Installing or Replacing a PCI Card
    119
  - Replacing the Battery
    121
  - Replacing the Hard Disk Drive
    122
  - Replacing the Solid-State Drive
    124
  - Installing or Replacing the Optical Drive
    129
  - Replacing the Slim Card Reader
    132
  - Replacing the Heat Sink and Fan Assembly
    134
  - Replacing the Power Supply Assembly
    137
  - Replacing the Microprocessor
    140
  - Replacing the System Board
    143
  - Replacing the Front Audio and USB Assembly
    145
  - Replacing the System Fan Assembly
    146
  - Replacing the Thermal Sensor
    148
  - Installing or Removing the Front Wi-Fi Antenna
    150
  - Installing or Removing the Rear Wi-Fi Antenna
    152
  - Replacing the Wi-Fi Units
    154
    
    Removing the Wi-Fi Card Module
    155
    
    Installing the Wi-Fi Units
    156
  - Replacing the Keyboard or Mouse
    158
  - Completing the Parts Replacement
    159
  - Obtaining Device Drivers
    160

Lenovo ThinkCentre M79 Hardware Maintenance Manual (182 pages)

Brand: Lenovo | Category: Desktop | Size: 9.55 MB

Table of Contents
3
About this Manual

7
Chapter 1. Read this First: Important Safety Information

9
Chapter 2. Product Overview

35
Chapter 3. Using Your Computer

53
Chapter 4. You and Your Computer

59
- Accessibility and Comfort
  59
- Copyright Lenovo 2014, 2015
  59
  - Arranging Your Workspace
    59
  - Comfort
    59
  - Glare and Lighting
    60
  - Air Circulation
    60
  - Electrical Outlets and Cable Lengths
    60
  - Accessibility Information
    60
- Registering Your Computer
  63
- Moving Your Computer to Another Country or Region
  63
Chapter 5. Security

65
Chapter 6. Advanced Configuration

69
- Using the Setup Utility Program
  69
  - Starting the Setup Utility Program
    69
  - Viewing and Changing Settings
    69
  - Using BIOS Passwords
    70
  - Enabling or Disabling a Device
    71
  - Selecting a Startup Device
    72
  - Enabling Erp LPS Compliance Mode
    72
  - ICE Performance Mode
    73
  - ICE Thermal Alert
    73
  - Exiting the Setup Utility Program
    74
- Updating or Recovering the BIOS
  74
Chapter 7. Preventing Problems

77
- Keeping Your Computer Current
  77
  - Getting the Latest Device Drivers for Your Computer
    77
  - Getting the Latest System Updates
    77
- Cleaning and Maintenance
  77
  - Basics
    78
  - Cleaning Your Computer
    78
    
    Optical Mouse
    78
    
    Display Screen
    79
  - Good Maintenance Practices
    79
- Moving Your Computer
  80
Chapter 8. Troubleshooting and Diagnostics

81
- Basic Troubleshooting
  81
- Troubleshooting Procedure
  82
- Troubleshooting
  82
  - Audio Problems
    83
  - CD Problems
    83
  - DVD Problems
    84
  - Intermittent Problems
    85
  - Hard Disk Drive Problems
    85
  - Problems with the Keyboard or Mouse
    86
  - Monitor Problems
    86
  - Application Programs
    87
  - Networking Problems
    87
  - I Have Connected an Option to My Computer, but It Does Not Work
    88
  - Performance and Lockup Problems
    89
  - The Printer Does Not Work
    90
  - Serial Connector Cannot be Accessed
    90
  - Software Problems
    90
  - My USB Connectors Cannot be Accessed
    91
- Diagnostics
  92
  - Lenovo Solution Center
    92
  - UEFI Diagnostic Program
    92
Chapter 9. Service Checkout and Symptom-To-FRU Index

95
- Service Checkout
  95
  - Problem Determination Tips
    95
- Symptom-To-FRU Index
  96
  - Hard Disk Drive Boot Error
    96
  - Power Supply Problems
    97
  - Beep Symptoms
    97
  - POST Error Codes
    97
  - Miscellaneous Error Conditions
    98
  - Undetermined Problems
    100
Chapter 10. Recovery Information

101
Chapter 11. Installing or Replacing Hardware

109
- Handling Static-Sensitive Devices
  109
- Installing or Replacing Hardware
  109
  - Installing External Options
    109
  - Removing the Computer Cover
    109
  - Removing and Reinstalling the Front Bezel
    110
  - Accessing the System Board Components and Drives
    112
  - Installing or Replacing a Memory Module
    113
  - Installing or Replacing a PCI Card
    115
  - Replacing the Battery
    117
  - Replacing the Hard Disk Drive
    118
  - Replacing the Solid-State Drive
    120
  - Installing or Replacing the Optical Drive
    125
  - Replacing the Slim Card Reader
    128
  - Replacing the Heat Sink and Fan Assembly
    130
  - Replacing the Power Supply Assembly
    133
  - Replacing the Microprocessor
    136
  - Replacing the System Board
    139
  - Replacing the Front Audio and USB Assembly
    141
  - Replacing the System Fan Assembly
    142
  - Replacing the Thermal Sensor
    144
  - Installing or Removing the Front Wi-Fi Antenna
    146
  - Installing or Removing the Rear Wi-Fi Antenna
    148
  - Replacing the Wi-Fi Units
    150
  - Replacing the Keyboard or Mouse
    154
  - Completing the Parts Replacement
    155
  - Obtaining Device Drivers
    156

Lenovo ThinkCentre M79 Hardware Maintenance Manual (178 pages)

Brand: Lenovo | Category: Desktop | Size: 10.37 MB

Table of Contents
3
About this Manual

7
Chapter 1. Read this First: Important Safety Information

9
Chapter 2. Product Overview

35
Chapter 3. Using Your Computer

53
Chapter 4. You and Your Computer

59
- Accessibility and Comfort
  59
- Copyright Lenovo 2014, 2015
  59
  - Arranging Your Workspace
    59
  - Comfort
    59
  - Glare and Lighting
    60
  - Air Circulation
    60
  - Electrical Outlets and Cable Lengths
    60
  - Accessibility Information
    60
- Registering Your Computer
  63
- Moving Your Computer to Another Country or Region
  63
Chapter 5. Security

65
Chapter 6. Advanced Configuration

71
- Using the Setup Utility Program
  71
  - Starting the Setup Utility Program
    71
  - Viewing and Changing Settings
    71
  - Using BIOS Passwords
    72
  - Enabling or Disabling a Device
    73
  - Selecting a Startup Device
    74
  - Enabling Erp LPS Compliance Mode
    74
  - ICE Performance Mode
    75
  - ICE Thermal Alert
    75
  - Exiting the Setup Utility Program
    76
- Updating or Recovering the BIOS
  76
Chapter 7. Preventing Problems

79
- Keeping Your Computer Current
  79
  - Getting the Latest Device Drivers for Your Computer
    79
  - Getting the Latest System Updates
    79
- Cleaning and Maintenance
  79
  - Basics
    80
  - Cleaning Your Computer
    80
  - Good Maintenance Practices
    81
- Moving Your Computer
  82
Chapter 8. Troubleshooting and Diagnostics

83
- Basic Troubleshooting
  83
- Troubleshooting Procedure
  84
- Troubleshooting
  84
  - Audio Problems
    85
  - CD Problems
    85
  - DVD Problems
    86
  - Intermittent Problems
    87
  - Hard Disk Drive Problems
    87
  - Problems with the Keyboard or Mouse
    88
  - Monitor Problems
    88
  - Networking Problems
    89
  - I Have Connected an Option to My Computer, but It Does Not Work
    90
  - Performance and Lockup Problems
    91
  - The Printer Does Not Work
    92
  - Serial Connector Cannot be Accessed
    92
  - Software Problems
    92
  - My USB Connectors Cannot be Accessed
    93
- Diagnostics
  94
  - Lenovo Solution Center
    94
  - UEFI Diagnostic Program
    94
Chapter 9. Service Checkout and Symptom-To-FRU Index

97
- Service Checkout
  97
  - Problem Determination Tips
    97
- Symptom-To-FRU Index
  98
  - Hard Disk Drive Boot Error
    98
  - Power Supply Problems
    99
  - Beep Symptoms
    99
  - POST Error Codes
    99
  - Miscellaneous Error Conditions
    100
  - Undetermined Problems
    102
Chapter 10. Recovery Information

103
Chapter 11. Installing or Replacing Hardware

111
- Handling Static-Sensitive Devices
  111
- Installing or Replacing Hardware
  111
  - Installing External Options
    111
  - Removing the Computer Cover
    111
  - Removing and Reinstalling the Front Bezel
    112
  - Installing or Replacing a PCI Card
    114
  - Installing or Replacing a Memory Module
    116
  - Installing or Replacing the Optical Drive
    118
  - Replacing the Slim Card Reader
    120
  - Replacing the Battery
    123
  - Replacing the Heat Sink and Fan Assembly
    124
  - Replacing the Power Supply Assembly
    126
  - Replacing the Microprocessor
    127
  - Replacing the System Board
    129
  - Replacing the Hard Disk Drive
    131
  - Installing the Solid-State Drive
    133
  - Replacing the Rear Fan Assembly
    134
  - Replacing the Front Audio and USB Assembly
    136
  - Replacing the Thermal Sensor
    137
  - Replacing the Cover Presence Switch
    139
  - Installing or Removing the Front Wi-Fi Antenna
    141
  - Installing or Removing the Rear Wi-Fi Antenna
    143
  - Replacing the Wi-Fi Units
    144
    
    Removing the Wi-Fi Card Module
    145
    
    Installing the Wi-Fi Units
    148
  - Replacing the Keyboard or Mouse
    149
  - Completing the Parts Replacement
    150
  - Obtaining Device Drivers
    151

Lenovo ThinkCentre M79 User Manual (154 pages)

Brand: Lenovo | Category: Desktop | Size: 5.57 MB

Lenovo ThinkCentre M79 User Manual (150 pages)

Brand: Lenovo | Category: Desktop | Size: 4.58 MB

Lenovo ThinkCentre M79 User Manual (146 pages)

Brand: Lenovo | Category: Desktop | Size: 5.51 MB

Lenovo ThinkCentre M79 User Manual (20 pages)

Brand: Lenovo | Category: Desktop | Size: 0.74 MB

Lenovo ThinkCentre M79 Safety, Warranty, And Setup Manual (2 pages)

Brand: Lenovo | Category: Desktop | Size: 1.29 MB

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Table of Contents

About this Manual

Chapter 1. Read this First: Important Safety Information

Chapter 2. Product Overview

Chapter 3. Using Your Computer

Chapter 4. You and Your Computer

Chapter 5. Security

Chapter 6. Advanced Configuration

Chapter 7. Preventing Problems

Chapter 8. Troubleshooting and Diagnostics

Chapter 9. Service Checkout and Symptom-To-FRU Index

Chapter 10. Recovery Information

Chapter 11. Installing or Replacing Hardware

Table of Contents

About this Manual

Chapter 1. Read this First: Important Safety Information

Chapter 2. Product Overview

Chapter 3. Using Your Computer

Chapter 4. You and Your Computer

Chapter 5. Security

Chapter 6. Advanced Configuration

Chapter 7. Preventing Problems

Chapter 8. Troubleshooting and Diagnostics

Chapter 9. Service Checkout and Symptom-To-FRU Index

Chapter 10. Recovery Information

Chapter 11. Installing or Replacing Hardware

Table of Contents

About this Manual

Chapter 1. Read this First: Important Safety Information

Chapter 2. Product Overview

Chapter 3. Using Your Computer

Chapter 4. You and Your Computer

Chapter 5. Security

Chapter 6. Advanced Configuration

Chapter 7. Preventing Problems

Chapter 8. Troubleshooting and Diagnostics

Chapter 9. Service Checkout and Symptom-To-FRU Index

Chapter 10. Recovery Information

Chapter 11. Installing or Replacing Hardware

Table of Contents

Read this First: Important Safety Information

Chapter 1. Product Overview

Chapter 2. Using Your Computer

Chapter 3. You and Your Computer

Chapter 4. Security

Chapter 5. Advanced Configuration

Chapter 6. Preventing Problems

Chapter 7. Troubleshooting and Diagnostics

Chapter 8. Recovery Information

Chapter 9. Installing or Replacing Hardware

Table of Contents

Read this First: Important Safety Information

Chapter 1. Product Overview

Chapter 2. Using Your Computer

Chapter 3. You and Your Computer

Chapter 4. Security

Chapter 5. Advanced Configuration

Chapter 6. Preventing Problems

Chapter 7. Troubleshooting and Diagnostics

Chapter 8. Recovery Information

Chapter 9. Installing or Replacing Hardware

Table of Contents

Read this First: Important Safety Information

Chapter 1. Product Overview

Chapter 2. Using Your Computer

Chapter 3. You and Your Computer

Chapter 4. Security

Chapter 5. Advanced Configuration

Chapter 6. Preventing Problems

Chapter 7. Troubleshooting and Diagnostics

Chapter 8. Recovery Information

Chapter 9. Installing or Replacing Hardware

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