Manuale d’uso / di manutenzione del prodotto 4271 del fabbricante Lenovo
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Note Before using this information and the pr oduct it supports, be sure to read and understand the ThinkStation Safety and Warranty Guide and Appendix B, “Notices,” on page 77.
Contents Important safety information ...... v Chapter 1. Product overview ...... 1 Features ................ 1 Specifications .............. 4 Software overview ............ 4 Software pr ovided with your W indows operating system ............... 4 Locating computer controls, connectors, and parts .
Information resour ces ........... 7 1 Online Books folder .......... 7 1 Lenovo ThinkV antage T ools ........ 7 1 Lenovo W elcome ........... 7 2 Safety and warranty .......... 7 2 Lenovo W eb site (http://www .lenovo.com) . . . 72 Help and service .
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 ThinkStation Safety and Warranty Guide that you received with this product for the latest safety information.
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Chapter 1. Product overview This chapter provides information about the computer featur es, specifications, preinstalled softwar e programs, and connector and part locations. This chapter contains the following topics: v “Features”: This section pr ovides information about the computer features.
V ideo subsystem v T wo Peripheral Component Interconnect (PCI) Express x16 car d slots on the system board for discr ete graphics cards (varies by model type) Audio subsystem v Integrated high-defini.
Expansion v One optical drive bay v One PCI Express x1 car d slot v One PCI Express x4 car d slot (x16 mechanical) v Three har d disk drives v T wo PCI card slots v T wo PCI Express x16 card slots Pow.
Specifications This section lists the physical specifications for your computer . Dimensions W idth: 130 mm (5.12 inches) Height: 427 mm (16.81 inches) Depth: 444 mm (17.
Note: The Lenovo ThinkV antage T ools program is only available on computers with the W indows 7 operating system from Lenovo. Lenovo W elcome: The Lenovo W elcome program introduces some innovative built-in features of Lenovo to you and guides you thr ough some important setup tasks to help you make the most of your computer .
Locating computer controls, connectors, and parts This section provides information to help you locate your computer contr ols, connectors, and parts. Locating controls and connectors on the front of your computer Figure 1 shows the locations of the controls and connectors on the front of your computer .
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 ar e color-coded to help you determine where to connect the cables on your computer .
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 .
Connector Description Optical SPDIF in connector Used to receive 5.1 digital audio signals fr om an external device (such as a receiver or a multimedia device) thr ough a TOSLINK (T oshibaLink) optical cable. Optical SPDIF out connector Used to send 5.
Locating components Figure 3 shows the locations of the various components in your computer . T o remove the computer cover and access the inside of the computer , see “Removing the computer cover” on page 13.
Locating parts and connectors on the system board Note: Y our computer comes with one of the following system boards. Figure 4 shows the locations of the parts and connectors on one type of system board.
Figure 5 shows the locations of the parts and connectors on the other type of system board. 1 CPU 1 memory slots (3) 18 Clear CMOS (Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor) /Recovery jumpe.
Chapter 2. Installing or replacing hardware This chapter provides instr uctions on how to install or replace hardwar e for your computer . This chapter contains the following topics: v “Installing o.
This section provides instr uctions on how to remove the computer cover . CAUTION: T urn of f the computer and wait three to five minutes to let the computer cool before removing the computer cover . T o remove the computer cover , do the following: 1.
Removing and reinstalling the front bezel Attention Do not open your computer or attempt any repair befor e reading and understanding the “Important safety information” in the ThinkStation Safety and Warranty Guide that came with your computer . T o obtain a copy of the ThinkStation Safety and Warranty Guide ,g ot o : http://www .
Removing and reinstalling the PCI card holder Attention Do not open your computer or attempt any repair befor e reading and understanding the “Important safety information” in the ThinkStation Safety and Warranty Guide that came with your computer .
6. T o reinstall the PCI card holder into the chassis, insert the two tabs 1 into the corresponding holes in the chassis, and then pivot the PCI car d holder downward until the fr ont of the card holder snaps into position.
v Use 1 GB, 2 GB, 4 GB, 8 GB, or 16 GB RDIMMs in any combination up to a maximum of 96 GB or 192 GB of system memory . v Always install DIMMs in the numerical order printed on the system boar d (DIMM1, DIMM2, DIMM3, and so on). Install memory modules into the blue memory slots first.
memory fan cable from the system boar d, remove the blue shipping clip, press inward on the two tabs 1 , pivot the fan duct, and then disengage the r ear of the fan duct. Note: Not all computer models have the memory fan duct and blue shipping clip.
Notes: a. If your computer has 12 memory slots on the system board, you might have to use more for ce to remove the memory modules installed in memory slots 1 and 2 . b. If your computer has six memory slots on the system board, you might have to use more for ce to remove the memory module installed in memory slot 1 .
8. Position the new memory module over the memory slot. Make sure that the notch 1 on the memory module aligns correctly with the key 2 in the memory slot. Push the memory module straight down into the slot until the retaining clips close.
Installing or replacing a PCI card Attention Do not open your computer or attempt any repair befor e reading and understanding the “Important safety information” in the ThinkStation Safety and Warranty Guide that came with your computer . T o obtain a copy of the ThinkStation Safety and Warranty Guide ,g ot o : http://www .
b. If the card is held in place by a r etaining latch, press the card r etaining latch 1 as shown to disengage the latch. Grasp the card and then gently pull it out of the slot. 5. Remove the new PCI card fr om its static-protective package. 6. Install the new PCI card into the appr opriate slot on the system board.
Installing a new hard disk drive Attention Do not open your computer or attempt any repair befor e reading and understanding the “Important safety information” in the ThinkStation Safety and Warranty Guide that came with your computer . T o obtain a copy of the ThinkStation Safety and Warranty Guide ,g ot o : http://www .
7. Connect one end of the signal cable that comes with the new hard disk drive to the rear of the new har d disk drive. Note: The signal cable will be differ ent depending on whether you are installing a SA T A har d disk drive or a SAS hard disk drive.
8. Slide the new hard disk drive with the bracket and the signal cable into the hard disk drive bay until it snaps into position. Figure 21. Installing a new hard disk drive 26 User Guide.
9. Locate one of the extra five-wire power cables and connect it to the new har d disk drive. Note: Y ou might need to disconnect power cables for other hard disk drives installed in your computer and then rotate the air flow wall outwar d for easier access to the rear of the new har d disk drive.
Replacing a hard disk drive Attention Do not open your computer or attempt any repair befor e reading and understanding the “Important safety information” in the ThinkStation Safety and Warranty Guide that came with your computer . T o obtain a copy of the ThinkStation Safety and Warranty Guide ,g ot o : http://www .
7. T o install a new hard disk drive, go to “Installing a new hard disk drive” on page 24. What to do next: v T o work with another piece of hardware, go to the appr opriate section. v T o complete the installation or replacement, go to “Completing the parts replacement” on page 40.
4. Disconnect the signal cable and the power cable from the r ear of the optical drive, press the blue r elease button 1 as shown, and then slide the optical drive out of the computer . 5. Install the optical drive retainer 1 on the side of the new optical drive.
Then, disconnect the old signal cable from the system boar d. Connect one end of the new signal cable to the optical drive and the other end to an available SA T A connector on the system boar d. See “Locating parts and connectors on the system board” on page 1 1.
1. Remove all media from the drives and turn of f all attached devices and the computer . Then, disconnect all power cords fr om electrical outlets and disconnect all cables that are connected to the computer . 2. Remove the computer cover . See “Removing the computer cover” on page 13.
7. Follow this sequence to remove the four scr ews that secure the heat sink and fan assembly to the system board: a. Partially remove scr ew 1 , then fully remove screw 2 , and then fully remove scr ew 1 . b. Partially remove scr ew 3 , then fully remove screw 4 , and then fully remove scr ew 3 .
10. Position the new heat sink and fan assembly on the micropr ocessor so that the four screws ar e aligned with the holes in the system board. Note: Position the new heat sink and fan assembly so that the heat sink and fan assembly cable is toward the micr oprocessor fan connector on the system board.
5. Disconnect the front fan assembly cable fr om the front fan connector on the system board. See “Locating parts and connectors on the system boar d” on page 1 1.
7. Insert the two tabs 1 on the new front fan assembly bracket into the corresponding holes in the chassis, and then pr ess the two tabs through the holes until the bracket is secured in place. 8. Connect the front fan assembly cable to the fr ont fan connector on the system board.
Replacing the rear fan assembly Attention Do not open your computer or attempt any repair befor e reading and understanding the “Important safety information” in the ThinkStation Safety and Warranty Guide that came with your computer . T o obtain a copy of the ThinkStation Safety and Warranty Guide ,g ot o : http://www .
7. The rear fan assembly is attached to the chassis by four r ubber mounts. Remove the rear fan assembly by br eaking or cutting the rubber mounts and gently pulling the rear fan assembly out of the chassis.
9. Pull on the tips of the rubber mounts until the r ear fan assembly is secured in place. 10. Connect the rear fan assembly cable to the appr opriate rear fan connector on the system board. See “Locating parts and connectors on the system boar d” on page 1 1.
This section provides instr uctions on how to replace the keyboard or mouse. T o replace the keyboard or mouse, do the following: 1. Remove any media from the drives. Then, turn of f all attached devices and the computer . 2. Disconnect all power cords fr om electrical outlets.
5. Position the computer cover on the chassis so that the rail guides on the bottom of the computer cover engage with the rails on the chassis. Then, close the computer cover to engage the cover-r elease button. 6. Use the keys that came with your computer to lock the keylock in the computer cover .
Basic security features There ar e several security options available to help you prevent hardwar e theft and unauthorized access to your computer . In addition to physical locks, you can also prevent unauthorized use of your computer by a softwar e lock that locks the keyboard until a corr ect password is typed in.
used with many notebook computers. Y ou can order an integrated cable lock fr om Lenovo by searching for Kensington at: http://www .lenovo.com/support Y our computer comes with a keylock 3 , which was built into the computer cover . The keys for the computer cover are attached to the r ear of the machine.
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Chapter 3. Recovery information This chapter provides information about the r ecovery solutions provided by Lenovo. This chapter contains the following topics: v “Creating and using r ecovery media.
v T o create Product Recovery discs on the W indows XP operating system, click Start → All Programs → ThinkV antage → Create Recovery Media . Then, follow the instructions on the scr een. Using recovery media This section provides instr uctions on how to use recovery media on differ ent operating systems.
Performing backup and recovery operations The Rescue and Recovery program enables you to back up all your har d disk drive contents including the operating system, data files, software pr ograms, and personal settings.
v T o perform a recovery operation using the Rescue and Recovery program on the W indows XP operating system, do the following: 1. From the W indows desktop, click Start → All Programs → ThinkV antage → Rescue and Recovery . The Rescue and Recovery program opens.
Note: If the Rescue and Recovery workspace fails to open, see “Solving recovery pr oblems” on page 51. 4. Do one of the following: v T o rescue files from your har d disk drive or from a backup, click Rescue files and follow the instructions on the scr een.
v T o create a rescue medium on the W indows XP operating system, do the following: 1. From the W indows desktop, click Start → All Programs → ThinkV antage → Create Recovery Media . The Create Rescue and Recovery Media window opens. 2. In the Rescue Media area, select the type of the r escue medium you want to create.
drivers for factory-installed devices are also available at http://www .lenovo.com/ support. Other device drivers are on the softwar e media that come with individual devices. T o install or reinstall the device driver for a factory-installed device, do the following: 1.
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Chapter 4. Using the Setup Utility program Y ou can use the Setup Utility program to view and change the configuration settings of your computer , regar dless of which operating system you are using. However , the operating system settings might override any similar settings in the Setup Utility program.
Y ou do not have to set a password to use your computer . However , using a password impr oves computing security . If you decide to set a password, read the following sections. Password considerations A password can be any combination of up to 12 (1 to 12) alphabetic and numeric characters.
Enabling or disabling a device This section provides instr uctions on how to enable or disable user access to a device. USB Support Use this option to enable or disable USB connectors. ICH SA T A When this feature is set to Disabled , any optical drives or eSA T A devices are disabled and will not be displayed in the system configuration.
2. Repeatedly press and r elease the F12 key when turning on the computer . When the Startup Device Menu opens, release the F12 key . 3. Select the desired startup device on the Startup Device Menu and pr ess Enter to begin. Note: Selecting a startup device on the Startup Device Menu does not permanently change the startup device sequence.
Chapter 5. Configuring RAID This chapter contains information about installing hard disk drives and configuring Redundant Array of Independent Disks (RAID) for your computer . Notes: 1. The Marvell BIOS setup information in this chapter only applies to some computer models.
5. Press F10 to save the new settings and exit the Setup Utility pr ogram. Creating RAID volumes This section describes how to use the Intel Matrix Storage Manager option ROM configuration utility to create RAID volumes. 1. Press Ctrl+I when pr ompted to enter the Intel Matrix Storage Manager option ROM configuration utility .
Configuring RAID for machine types 4266, 4269, 4271, and 4272 This section contains information about the requir ed number of SA T A or SAS hard disk drives for the supported level of RAID and SA T A or SAS RAID configuration for machine types 4266, 4269, 4271, and 4272.
4. Use the arrow keys and the Enter key to select each fr ee hard disk drive that you want to include in the array . 5. Select Next and press Enter . 6. From the Create array menu, select RAID level and pr ess Enter . Note: Only the valid RAID levels will be active.
3. From the RAID Config menu, select Delete array . 4. Use the arrow keys and the Enter key to select the array you want to delete from the list. 5. Use the arrow keys to select Next and pr ess Enter . 6. Press Y when prompted to complete the deletion.
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Chapter 6. Updating system programs This chapter provides information about updating the POST and BIOS, and how to recover fr om a POST and BIOS update failure.
4. When prompted to change the serial number , it is suggested that you press N. However , if you do want to change the serial number , press Y , then type in the serial number and press Enter . 5. When prompted to change the machine type and model, it is suggested that you press N.
9. Reinstall the computer cover and reconnect the power cor ds for the computer and monitor to electrical outlets. Refer to “Completing the parts replacement” on page 40. 10. T urn on the computer and the monitor . Insert the POST/BIOS update (flash) disc into the optical drive.
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Chapter 7. T roubleshooting and diagnostic programs This chapter provides information about some basic tr oubleshooting and diagnostic programs. If your computer pr oblem is not described in this chapter , see Chapter 8, “Getting information, help, and service,” on page 71 for additional troubleshooting resour ces.
Diagnostic programs Diagnostic programs ar e used to test hardware components of your computer . Diagnostic programs can also r eport operating-system-controlled settings that interfere with the corr ect operation of your system.
For additional information about running the PC-Doctor for Rescue and Recovery program, r efer to the PC-Doctor for Rescue and Recovery help system. Note: If you encounter failures that pr event you f.
1. T urn off your computer . 2. Disconnect the mouse cable from the computer . 3. T urn the mouse upside down to view the lens. a. If there is a smudge on the lens, gently clean the ar ea with a plain cotton-tipped swab. b. If there is debris in the lens, gently blow the debris away fr om the area.
Chapter 8. Getting information, help, and service This chapter provides information about help, service, and technical assistance for Lenovo products. This chapter contains the following topics: v “.
T o access the Lenovo ThinkV antage T ools program, click Start → All Programs → Lenovo ThinkV antage T ools . Lenovo W elcome Note: The Lenovo W elcome program is only available on computers preinstalled with the W indows 7 operating system from Lenovo.
Most computers come with a set of diagnostic programs that you can use to help you identify hardwar e problems. For instructions on using the diagnostic programs, see “Diagnostic pr ograms” on page 68. Y ou can get the latest technical information and download device drivers and updates from the Lenovo Support W eb site at: http://www .
International W arranty Service, which automatically entitles you to obtain warranty service throughout the warranty period. Service will be performed by service providers authorized to perform warranty service. Service methods and procedur es vary by country , and some services might not be available in all countries.
Appendix A. System memory speed The Intel Xeon micropr ocessor families compatible with this ThinkStation computer feature an integrated memory contr oller , which provides the micropr ocessor with direct access to the system memory .
T able 1. System memory speed (continued) Intel Xeon E5640 1066 MHz 1066 MHz 1066 MHz 1066 MHz 1066 MHz 1066 MHz 1066 MHz 800 MHz Intel Xeon X5550 1333 MHz 1066 MHz 1066 MHz 1333 MHz 1066 MHz 1066 MHz.
Appendix B. Notices Lenovo may not offer the pr oducts, services, or features discussed in this document in all countries. Consult your local Lenovo repr esentative for information on the products and services curr ently available in your area.
vary significantly . Some measurements may have been made on development-level systems and there is no guarantee that these measur ements will be the same on generally available systems. Furthermore, some measur ements may have been estimated through extrapolation.
Index A a rescue medium, cr eating and using 49 Administrator password 54 advanced settings 56 antivirus software 5 audio line-in connector 8 audio line-out connector 8 audio subsystem 2 B backup and .
N notice, television output 78 notices 77 O Online Books folder 71 operations, backup and recovery 47 optical mouse cleaning 69 Optical SPDIF in connector 9 Optical SPDIF out connector 9 P parts repla.
W warranty information 72 W eb site, Lenovo 72 workspace, backup and recovery 48 Index 81.
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Part Number: 89Y7306 Printed in USA (1P) P/N: 89Y7306.
Un punto importante, dopo l’acquisto del dispositivo (o anche prima di acquisto) è quello di leggere il manuale. Dobbiamo farlo per diversi motivi semplici:
Se non hai ancora comprato il Lenovo 4271 è un buon momento per familiarizzare con i dati di base del prodotto. Prime consultare le pagine iniziali del manuale d’uso, che si trova al di sopra. Dovresti trovare lì i dati tecnici più importanti del Lenovo 4271 - in questo modo è possibile verificare se l’apparecchio soddisfa le tue esigenze. Esplorando le pagine segenti del manuali d’uso Lenovo 4271 imparerai tutte le caratteristiche del prodotto e le informazioni sul suo funzionamento. Le informazioni sul Lenovo 4271 ti aiuteranno sicuramente a prendere una decisione relativa all’acquisto.
In una situazione in cui hai già il Lenovo 4271, ma non hai ancora letto il manuale d’uso, dovresti farlo per le ragioni sopra descritte. Saprai quindi se hai correttamente usato le funzioni disponibili, e se hai commesso errori che possono ridurre la durata di vita del Lenovo 4271.
Tuttavia, uno dei ruoli più importanti per l’utente svolti dal manuale d’uso è quello di aiutare a risolvere i problemi con il Lenovo 4271. Quasi sempre, ci troverai Troubleshooting, cioè i guasti più frequenti e malfunzionamenti del dispositivo Lenovo 4271 insieme con le istruzioni su come risolverli. Anche se non si riesci a risolvere il problema, il manuale d’uso ti mostrerà il percorso di ulteriori procedimenti – il contatto con il centro servizio clienti o il servizio più vicino.
