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BIOS Windows Management Instrumentation Interface Deployment Guide - Page 10
...various management servers ·Replaces current SMI interface ·Common interface for different products
Supported computers
BIOS setup through WMI descripted in this document is
supported on the following new Thinkcentre/Thinkstation
products only: ·Thinkcentre M92/M92p/M82 ·Thinkstation E31
Lenovo BIOS Windows Management Instrumentation Interface Deployment Guide for Desktop
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Hardware Maintenance Manual (HMM) (June 2012) - ThinkStation E31 (type 2551, 2552, 2553, 2554, 2555) - Page 43
... disk drive problems" on page 41 • "Keyboard, mouse, or pointing device problems" on page 42 • "Monitor problems" on page 43 • "Networking problems" on page 45 • "Option problems" on page 47 • "Performance and lockup problems" on page 48 • "Printer problems" on page 50 • "Serial port problems" on page 50 • "Software problems...
Hardware Maintenance Manual (HMM) (June 2012) - ThinkStation E31 (type 2551, 2552, 2553, 2554, 2555) - Page 52
...the password or provide confirmation.
4. If an exclamation mark is displayed next to an adapter name under Network adapters, you might not use the correct driver or the driver is not enabled. To update the driver, right-click the highlighted adapter.
5. Click Update Driver Software, and then follow the instructions on the screen. • The switch port and the adapter have the same duplex setting...
Hardware Maintenance Manual (HMM) (June 2012) - ThinkStation E31 (type 2551, 2552, 2553, 2554, 2555) - Page 56
... parallel, serial, or USB connector on the computer.
Note: Non-IEEE-approved printer signal cables might cause unpredictable problems. 1. Any device drivers and other software that came with the printer are correctly installed. 2. You have assigned the printer port correctly in your operating system, application program, or BIOS settings. For more information about BIOS settings, see Chapter...
Hardware Maintenance Manual (HMM) (June 2012) - ThinkStation E31 (type 2551, 2552, 2553, 2554, 2555) - Page 57
... supplied with the software to verify memory requirements. (If you just installed an adapter or memory, you might have a memory-address conflict.) - The software is designed to operate on your computer. - Other software works on your computer. - The software you are using works correctly on another computer. • If you received any error messages while using the software program, see the...
Hardware Maintenance Manual (HMM) (June 2012) - ThinkStation E31 (type 2551, 2552, 2553, 2554, 2555) - Page 58
... device is a printer, make sure paper is loaded correctly. • Make sure any device drivers or other software supplied with the USB device is correctly installed.
Refer to the documentation for the USB device. • Reset the device by detaching and reattaching the USB connector.
If these actions do not correct the problem, run the diagnostic programs to test the USB connector (see "Lenovo...
Hardware Maintenance Manual (HMM) (June 2012) - ThinkStation E31 (type 2551, 2552, 2553, 2554, 2555) - Page 174
...recover from the POST and BIOS update failure. This procedure is commonly called Boot-block Recovery.
1. Remove all media from the drives and turn off all attached devices and the computer. Then, disconnect all power cords from electrical outlets and disconnect all cables that are connected to the computer.
2. Remove the computer cover. 3. Locate the Clear CMOS /Recovery jumper on the system board...
Hardware Maintenance Manual (HMM) (June 2012) - ThinkStation E31 (type 2551, 2552, 2553, 2554, 2555) - Page 179
...or replacing
battery 132 card reader 127, 130 completing the installation 165 computer cover 120 cover presence switch 151 device drivers, obtaining 166 external options 119 front audio and USB assembly 155 front bezel 120 front fan assembly 157 heat sink fan assembly 140 internal speaker 153 memory module 123 microprocessor 148 optical drive 137 overview 119 PCI card 125 power supply assembly 143...
Hardware Maintenance Manual (HMM) (June 2012) - ThinkStation E31 (type 2551, 2552, 2553, 2554, 2555) - Page 182
..., controls, indicators on rear 70 drives 76 FRU locations 71 FRU part numbers 73, 81 hardware, installing or replacing
card reader 95 completing the installation 118 computer cover 86 device drivers, obtaining 118 external options 85 front bezel 87 front fan assembly 99 heat sink fan assembly 97 memory module 91 optical drive 93 overview 85 PCI card 88 power supply assembly 111 primary hard disk...
(English) User Guide - Page 14
... Storage Manager is a device driver that provides support for SATA RAID 5 arrays and SATA RAID 10 arrays on specific Intel chipset system boards to enhance hard disk performance. • Preboot Execution Environment (PXE) The Preboot Execution Environment is an environment to start computers using a network interface independent of data storage devices (such as the hard disk drive) or installed...
(English) User Guide - Page 18
...to some innovative built-in features of Lenovo and guides you through a few important setup tasks to help you make the most of your computer.
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...
(English) User Guide - Page 19
... the instructions on the screen. 3. When the installation process completes, the Enhanced Backup and Restore icon is activated.
ThinkVantage System Update
The ThinkVantage System Update program helps you keep the software on your computer up-to-date by downloading and installing software packages (ThinkVantage applications, device drivers, BIOS updates, and other third party applications).
Lenovo...
(English) User Guide - Page 89
... instructions to complete the installation. • If the device subfolder contains a file with the .inf extension and you want to install the device driver using the INF file, refer to your Windows Help and Support information system for detailed information about how to install the device driver.
Note: If you need updated device drivers, see "Getting the latest device drivers for your computer...
(English) User Guide - Page 102
... any cables that were disconnected and reinstall the PCI card if removed. 7. Reinstall the computer cover and reconnect the power cords for the computer and monitor to electrical
outlets. See "Completing the parts replacement" on page 71. 8. Turn on the computer and then insert the POST and BIOS update (flash update) disc into the optical
drive. Wait a few minutes. Then, the recovery session...
(English) User Guide - Page 103
... http://www.lenovo.com/support. 2. Click Download & Drivers. 3. Select the machine type of your computer from the machine type list. 4. Click the category of device for which you need the device driver. 5. Click the appropriate device driver. 6. Download and install the device driver.
Updating your operating system
Microsoft makes updates available for the various Windows operating systems through...
(English) User Guide - Page 104
..., device drivers, BIOS flashes, or software updates. When the System Update program connects to the Lenovo Support Web site, the System Update program automatically recognizes the machine type and model of your computer, the installed operating system, and the language of the operating system to determine what updates are available for your computer. The System Update program then displays...
(English) User Guide - Page 117
...the password or provide confirmation. 4. If an exclamation mark is displayed next to an adapter name under Network adapters, you might not use the correct driver or the driver is not enabled. To update the driver, right-click the highlighted adapter. 5. Click Update Driver Software, and then follow the instructions on the screen.
• The switch port and the adapter have the same duplex setting...
(English) User Guide - Page 123
.... • If the USB device is a printer, make sure paper is loaded correctly. • Make sure any device drivers or other software supplied with the USB device is correctly installed.
Refer to the documentation for the USB device. • Reset the device by detaching and reattaching the USB connector.
If these actions do not correct the problem, run the Lenovo Solution Center program to test...
(English) User Guide - Page 125
...Purchase additional services, such as support for hardware, operating systems, application programs,
network setup and configuration, and custom installations. • Purchase upgrades and extended hardware repair services. • Download the latest device drivers and software updates for your computer model. • Access the online manuals for your products. • Access the Lenovo Limited...
(English) User Guide - Page 126
... by the warranty: • Replacement or use of parts not manufactured for or by Lenovo or non-warranted Lenovo parts • Identification of software problem sources • Configuration of BIOS as part of an installation or upgrade • Changes, modifications, or upgrades to device drivers • Installation and maintenance of network operating systems (NOS)
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