Lenovo M53 Hmm User Manual Hardware Maintenance Think Centre Desktop (Think Centre) Type 10ER

2014-11-24

• About this manual
• Chapter 1. Read this first: Important safety information
  • Power cords and power adapters
  • General safety
  • Electrical safety
  • Safety inspection guide
  • Handling electrostatic discharge-sensitive devices
  • Grounding requirements
  • Safety notices (multi-lingual translations)
• Chapter 2. Product overview
  • Locations
    • Locating connectors, controls, and indicators on the front of your computer
    • Locating connectors on the rear of your computer
    • Locating components
    • Locating major FRUs and CRUs
    • Locating parts on the system board
    • Locating the machine type and model label
  • Features
  • Specifications
  • Lenovo programs
    • Accessing Lenovo programs on the Windows 7 operating system
    • Accessing Lenovo programs on the Windows 8.1 operating system
    • An introduction to Lenovo programs
• Chapter 3. Using your computer
  • Registering your computer
  • Using keyboard shortcuts
  • Using the wheel mouse
  • Managing power
    • Advanced configuration and power interface (ACPI) BIOS
    • Automatic Power-on features
  • Setting the computer volume
    • Setting the volume from the desktop
    • Setting the volume from Control Panel
  • Using a disc
    • Using the optical drive
    • Handling and storing a disc
    • Playing and removing a disc
    • Recording a disc
  • Navigating among screens on the Windows 8.1 operating system
  • Accessing Control Panel on the Windows 8.1 operating system
  • Frequently asked questions
• Chapter 4. You and your computer
  • Accessibility and comfort
    • Arranging your workspace
    • Comfort
    • Glare and lighting
    • Air circulation
    • Electrical outlets and cable lengths
    • Accessibility information
  • Moving your computer to another country or region
• Chapter 5. Security
  • Attaching a Kensington-style cable lock
  • Using passwords
    • BIOS passwords
    • Windows passwords
  • Using the cover presence switch
  • Using the fingerprint reader
  • Using and understanding firewalls
  • Protecting data against viruses
• Chapter 6. Advanced configuration
  • Using the Setup Utility program
    • Starting the Setup Utility program
    • Viewing and changing settings
    • Using BIOS passwords
    • Enabling or disabling a device
    • Selecting a startup device
    • Enabling ErP LPS compliance mode
    • Smart performance choices
    • ICE performance mode
    • ICE thermal alert
    • Exiting the Setup Utility program
  • Updating or recovering the BIOS
    • BIOS levels
    • Using system programs
    • Changing the BIOS settings before installing a new operating system
    • Updating the BIOS from a disc
    • Updating the BIOS from your operating system
    • Recovering from a BIOS update failure
• Chapter 7. Preventing problems
  • Keeping your computer current
    • Getting the latest device drivers for your computer
    • Updating your operating system
    • Using the System Update program
  • Cleaning and maintenance
    • Basics
    • Cleaning your computer
    • Good maintenance practices
  • Moving your computer
• Chapter 8. Troubleshooting and diagnostics
  • Basic troubleshooting
  • Troubleshooting procedure
  • Troubleshooting
    • Audio problems
    • CD problems
    • DVD problems
    • Intermittent problems
    • Hard disk drive problems
    • Problems with the keyboard or mouse
    • Monitor problems
    • Networking problems
    • I have connected an option to my computer, but it does not work
    • Performance and lockup problems
    • The printer does not work
    • Serial connector cannot be accessed
    • Software problems
    • My USB connectors cannot be accessed
  • Diagnostics
    • Lenovo Solution Center
    • UEFI diagnostic program
• Chapter 9. Service checkout and symptom-to-FRU index
  • Service checkout
    • Problem determination tips
  • Symptom-to-FRU index
    • Hard disk drive boot error
    • Power supply problems
    • Beep symptoms
    • POST error codes
    • Miscellaneous error conditions
    • Undetermined problems
• Chapter 10. Recovery information
  • Recovery information for the Windows 7 operating system
    • Creating and using recovery media
    • Performing backup and recovery operations
    • Creating and using a rescue medium
    • Reinstalling programs and device drivers
    • Solving recovery problems
  • Recovery information for the Windows 8.1 operating system
    • Refreshing your computer
    • Resetting your computer to the factory-default settings
    • Using the advanced startup options
    • Recovering your operating system if Windows 8.1 fails to start
• Chapter 11. Installing or replacing hardware
  • Handling static-sensitive devices
  • Installing or replacing hardware
    • Installing external options
    • Installing and removing the ac power adapter bracket
    • Installing and removing the ac power adapter
    • Installing and removing the vertical stand
    • Installing and removing the VESA mount bracket
    • Installing or replacing the external optical drive
    • Installing or replacing the external hard disk drive
    • Removing the computer cover
    • Replacing the microprocessor fan
    • Replacing the heat sink
    • Replacing the memory module
    • Installing or replacing the cover presence switch
    • Replacing the internal speaker
    • Replacing the power button board
    • Replacing the hard disk drive assembly
    • Replacing the coin-cell battery
    • Installing or replacing the Wi-Fi card module
    • Installing and removing the front Wi-Fi antenna
    • Installing and removing the rear Wi-Fi antenna
    • Replacing the system board
    • Installing or replacing the keyboard or mouse
    • Completing the parts replacement
• Chapter 12. Getting information, help, and service
  • Information resources
    • Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools
    • Help and Support
    • Safety and Warranty
    • Lenovo Web site
    • Lenovo Support Web site
  • Help and service
    • Using the documentation and diagnostic program
    • Calling for service
    • Using other services
    • Purchasing additional services
• Appendix A. Regulatory information
  • Export classification notice
  • Electronic emissions notices
    • Federal Communications Commission Declaration of Conformity
  • Eurasian compliance mark
  • Brazil regulatory notice
  • Mexico regulatory notice
  • Additional regulatory information
• Appendix B. WEEE and recycling information
  • Important WEEE information
  • Recycling information for Japan
  • Recycling information for Brazil
  • Battery recycling information for Taiwan
  • Battery recycling information for the European Union
• Appendix C. Restriction of Hazardous Substances Directive (RoHS)
  • European Union RoHS
  • China RoHS
  • Turkish RoHS
  • Ukraine RoHS
  • India RoHS
• Appendix D. China Energy Label
• Appendix E. ENERGY STAR model information
• Appendix F. Notices
  • Trademarks
• Index