Document Outline

• Read this first: Important safety information
  • Before using this manual
  • Service and upgrades
  • Static electricity prevention
  • Power cords and power adapters
  • Extension cords and related devices
  • Plugs and outlets
  • External devices
  • Heat and product ventilation
  • Computer placement notices
  • Operating environment
  • Laser compliance statement
  • Hazardous energy statement
  • Lithium coin-cell battery notice
  • Using earphones, headphones, or a headset
  • Cleaning and maintenance
• Chapter 1. Product overview
  • Hardware locations
    • Front view
    • Rear view
    • Computer components
    • Parts on the system board
    • Internal storage drives
    • Machine type and model label
  • Computer features
  • Computer specifications
  • Programs
    • Accessing a program on your computer
    • An introduction to Lenovo programs
• Chapter 2. Using your computer
  • Registering your computer
  • Setting the computer volume
  • Using a disc
    • Guidelines about using the optical drive
    • Handling and storing a disc
    • Playing and removing a disc
    • Recording a disc
  • Connecting to a network
• Chapter 3. You and your computer
  • Arranging your workspace
    • Glare and lighting
    • Air circulation
    • Electrical outlet locations and cable lengths
    • Comfort
  • Accessibility information
  • Cleaning your computer
  • Maintenance
    • Basic maintenance tips
    • Good maintenance practices
    • Keeping your computer current
  • Moving your computer
• Chapter 4. Security
  • Locking your computer
    • Locking the computer cover
    • Attaching a Kensington-style cable lock
  • Viewing and changing security settings in the Setup Utility program
  • Using passwords and Windows accounts
  • Using fingerprint authentication
  • Using the cover presence switch
  • Using firewalls
  • Protecting data against viruses
  • Using the Smart USB Protection function
  • Computrace Agent software embedded in firmware (for selected models)
  • Trusted Platform Module (TPM)
  • Intel BIOS guard
• Chapter 5. Advanced configuration
  • Using the Setup Utility program
    • Starting the Setup Utility program
    • Changing the display mode of the Setup Utility program
    • Changing the display language of the Setup Utility program
    • Enabling or disabling a device
    • Enabling or disabling the automatic power-on of your computer
    • Enabling or disabling the ErP LPS compliance mode
    • Enabling or disabling the configuration change detection
    • Change BIOS settings before installing a new operating system
    • Using BIOS passwords
    • Selecting a startup device
    • Changing the fan speed level
    • Exiting the Setup Utility program
  • Updating and recovering the BIOS
  • Configuring RAID
    • An Introduction to RAID
    • Configuring RAID with Intel RSTe
    • Configure RAID with AVAGO MegaRAID Configuration Utility
    • Configuring RAID with Intel Virtual RAID on CPU
• Chapter 6. Troubleshooting, diagnostics, and recovery
  • Basic procedure for resolving computer problems
  • Troubleshooting
    • Startup problems
    • Audio problems
    • CD or DVD problems
    • Intermittent problems
    • Storage drive problems
    • Ethernet LAN problems
    • Wireless LAN problem
    • Bluetooth problems
    • Performance problems
    • Serial connector problem
    • USB device problems
    • Software and driver problems
  • Lenovo diagnostic tools
  • Recovery information
• Chapter 7. Hardware removal and installation
  • Handling static-sensitive devices
  • Preparing your computer and removing the computer cover
  • Removing and installing hardware
    • External options
    • Cover presence switch (intrusion switch)
    • Direct cooling air baffle
    • Device in a flex bay
    • Device in the multi-drive conversion kit
    • 3.5-inch storage drive
    • 2.5-inch storage drive
    • Front fan assembly
    • Rear fan assembly
    • M.2 solid-state drive
    • Power supply assembly
    • Memory module
    • PCIe card
    • Full-length PCIe card
    • Super capacitor module
    • Multi-function brackets
    • Coin-cell battery
    • Wi-Fi units
  • Completing the parts replacement
• Chapter 8. Getting information, help, and service
  • Information resources
    • Accessing the user guide in various languages
    • Windows help system
    • Safety and warranty
    • Lenovo Web site
    • Lenovo Support Web site
    • Frequently asked questions
  • Help and service
    • Calling for service
    • Using other services
    • Purchasing additional services
• Appendix A. System memory speed
• Appendix B. Supplemental information about the Ubuntu operating system
• Appendix C. Regulatory and TCO Certified information of countries and regions
• Appendix D. WEEE and recycling information of countries and regions
• Appendix E. Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) Directive of countries and regions
• Appendix F. ENERGY STAR model information
• Appendix G. Notices
• Appendix H. Trademarks