ThinkStation P500/P510, P700/P710,and P900/P910 How to Create andConfigure RAID ArraysVersion 1.1

Lenovo ThinkStation P500 Configuration Manual

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power cords and power adapters

electrical safety

safety inspection guide

grounding requirements

locating connectors on the rear of your computer

locating components

locating parts on the system board

locating internal drives

locating the machine type and model label

specifications

an introduction to lenovo programs

registering your computer

using the fingerprint reader

setting the computer volume

setting the volume from control panel

handling and storing a disc

frequently asked questions

accessibility and comfort

glare and lighting

moving your computer to another country or region

security features

using passwords

windows passwords

using the setup utility program

using bios passwords

enabling or disabling a device

selecting a startup device

exiting the setup utility program

using system programs

updating the bios from your operating system

recovering from a bios update failure

quick raid setup using the lsi megaraid bios configuration utility

keeping your computer current

using the system update program

optical mouse

moving your computer

basic troubleshooting

troubleshooting procedure

audio problems

dvd problems

intermittent problems

problems with the keyboard or mouse

monitor problems

networking problems

performance and lockup problems

the printer does not work

software problems

lenovo solution center

hardware diagnostics

problem determination tips

hard disk drive boot error

power supply problems

miscellaneous error conditions

undetermined problems

recovery information for the windows 7 operating system

creating recovery media

creating and using a rescue medium

reinstalling preinstalled programs and device drivers

solving recovery problems

using the advanced startup options

installing or replacing hardware

removing and reinstalling the direct cooling air baffle

removing and reinstalling the optical drive bracket

replacing the cover presence switch

replacing the front fan assembly

installing or replacing an internal storage drive

replacing the power supply assembly

installing or replacing a pci card

installing or replacing a full-length pci card

replacing the rear fan assembly

replacing the heat sink and fan assembly

installing or replacing a memory module

installing or replacing a flex adapter

installing or replacing the super capacitor module

replacing the battery

replacing a microprocessor

replacing the system board

replacing the internal speaker

replacing the keyboard or mouse

obtaining device drivers

information resources

lenovo support web site

using other services

export classification notice

eurasian compliance mark

important weee information

recycling information for brazil

european union rohs

ukraine rohs

appendix e. notices

ThinkStation P500

safety information

Electrical safety

Safety inspection guide

Grounding requirements

Chapter 2. Product overview

Locating connectors, controls, and indicators on the front of your computer

Locating components

Locating parts on the system board

Locating internal drives

Locating the machine type and model label

Specifications

An introduction to Lenovo programs

Chapter 3. Using your computer

Using the wheel mouse

Setting the computer volume

Handling and storing a disc

Accessing Control Panel on the Windows 8.1 operating system

Chapter 4. You and your computer

Glare and lighting

Moving your computer to another country or region

Chapter 5. Security

Attaching a Kensington-style cable lock

Using fingerprint authentication

Chapter 6. Advanced configuration

Using BIOS passwords

Enabling or disabling a device

Selecting a startup device

Exiting the Setup Utility program

Using system programs

Recovering from a BIOS update failure

Quick RAID setup using the LSI MegaRAID BIOS configuration utility

Chapter 7. Preventing problems

Cleaning your computer

Good maintenance practices

Chapter 8. Troubleshooting and diagnostics

Troubleshooting procedure

Audio problems

DVD problems

Intermittent problems

Problems with the keyboard or mouse

Networking problems

but it does not work

The printer does not work

Software problems

Diagnostics

Hardware diagnostics

Chapter 9. Service checkout and symptom-to-FRU index

Symptom-to-FRU index

Power supply problems

POST error codes

Miscellaneous error conditions

Undetermined problems

Chapter 10. Recovery information

Performing backup and recovery operations

Creating and using a rescue medium

Solving recovery problems

Using the advanced startup options

hardware

Removing and reinstalling the direct cooling air baffle

drive bay

flex module

Removing and reinstalling the optical drive bracket

Replacing the cover presence switch

Replacing the front fan assembly

Installing or replacing an internal storage drive

Installing or replacing the blind-connect assembly

Replacing the power supply assembly

Installing or replacing a PCI card

Installing or replacing a full-length PCI card

Installing or replacing the super capacitor module

Replacing the rear fan assembly

Replacing the heat sink and fan assembly

Installing or replacing a memory module

Installing or replacing a flex adapter

Replacing the battery

Replacing a microprocessor

Replacing the system board

Replacing the internal speaker

Replacing the Wi-Fi units

Installing or removing the Wi-Fi antennas

Replacing the keyboard or mouse

Completing the parts replacement

Chapter 12. Getting information, help and service

Lenovo Support Web site

Using other services

Chapter 13. System memory speed

Appendix A. Regulatory information

Eurasian compliance mark

information

Recycling information for Brazil

Appendix C. Restriction of Hazardous Substances Directive (RoHS)

Ukraine RoHS

Appendix E. Notices

user guide

service and upgrades

static electricity prevention

extension cords and related devices

operating environment

power supply statement

Chapter 1. Product overview

Accessing Lenovo programs on the Windows 8.1 operating system

Navigating among screens on the Windows 8.1 operating system

speed

Trademarks

Index

Chapter 2. Using your computer

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