Using the thinkserver easystartup program, Features of the thinkserver easystartup program – Lenovo ThinkServer TS140 User Manual
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5. Move the jumper from the standard position (pin 1 and pin 2) to the maintenance position (pin 2 and
pin 3).
6. Reconnect 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 84.
8. Turn on the computer and then insert the POST and BIOS update (flash update) disc into the optical
drive. The recovery session begins. The recovery session will take two to three minutes. During this
time, you will hear a series of beeps.
9. After the recovery session is completed, the series of beeps will end, and the system will automatically
turn off. Remove the disc from the optical drive before the system completely turns off.
10. Repeat step 1 through step 4.
11. Move the Clear CMOS /Recovery jumper back to the standard position (pin 1 and pin 2).
12. Reconnect any cables that were disconnected and reinstall the PCI card if removed.
13. Reinstall the computer cover and reconnect any cables that were disconnected.
14. Turn on the computer to restart the operating system.
Using the ThinkServer EasyStartup program
This topic provides instructions on how to use the ThinkServer EasyStartup program to set up and configure
your server.
The ThinkServer EasyStartup program simplifies the process of installing supported operating systems and
device drivers on your server. The program works in conjunction with your Windows or Linux operating
system installation disc to automate the process of installing the operating system and associated device
drivers. This program is provided with your server on a self-starting (bootable) ThinkServer EasyStartup DVD.
The user guide for the program also is on the DVD and can be accessed directly from the program interface.
If you do not have a ThinkServer EasyStartup DVD, you can download an ISO image from the Lenovo
Support Web site and make a disc by yourself.
To download the ThinkServer EasyStartup program image and burn it into a disc, do the following:
1. Go to and follow the instructions on the Web page to locate the
ThinkServer EasyStartup program.
2. Download the ISO image for the ThinkServer EasyStartup program and the readme file. The readme file
contains important information about the ThinkServer EasyStartup program.
3. Print the readme file and read it carefully.
4. Use an optical drive and any DVD burning software to create a bootable disc with the ISO image.
Features of the ThinkServer EasyStartup program
This topic lists the features of the ThinkServer EasyStartup program.
The ThinkServer EasyStartup program has the following features:
• Contained in a self-starting (bootable) DVD
• Easy-to-use, language-selectable interface
• Integrated help system and user guide
• Automatic hardware detection
• Support for multiple operating systems
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