Lenovo Erazer X7 Series, User Manual

Page 1: ...Version 2 0 2013 03 Erazer X7 Series User Guide Machine type 10122 90A2 31504505 ...

Page 2: ...his User Guide are provided for reference only and may differ from actual product appearance Product design and specifications may be changed without notice Danger Be aware of extremely hazardous or potentially lethal situations Attention Be aware of possible damage to programs devices or data Note Pay attention to this important information Copyright Lenovo 2013 All rights reserved LIMITED AND RE...

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Page 4: ...ructions when playing Blu ray Discs 7 Connecting to the Internet 8 Hot swappable hard disk frame selected models only 9 Overclocking 11 Using Windows 8 15 Switching between the main Windows 8 interfaces 16 The Charms Bar 16 Shutting down the computer 16 Switching between apps 17 Closing an app 17 Opening other system programs 17 Windows Help and Support 17 Using the Rescue System 19 OneKey Recover...

Page 5: ...blems 28 Troubleshooting Problems with Optical Drives and Hard Disks 28 Special considerations for troubleshooting Windows 29 Windows Help and Support 30 BIOS setup utility 30 Performing Daily Maintenance Tasks 31 Hardware Replacement Guide 33 Locations 37 Replacing hardware 39 Appendix 53 Declaration 53 Trademarks 54 Enabling ErP compliance mode 54 ...

Page 6: ...uction to the computer hardware Information on computer connections Note The descriptions in this chapter might be different from what you see on your computer depending on the computer model and configuration User Guide 1 Using the Computer Hardware ...

Page 7: ...n the computer Blocked air vents can cause overheating Microphone connector Headphone connector USB 3 0 connector USB 2 0 connector Overclock switch button Power button Engine Srart button Memory card readers Optical drives Hot swappable hard disk frame Expansion hard disk frame slots bays ...

Page 8: ...nnector PCI Express X 16 graphics adapter slots some models are equipped with a graphics card PCI Express X 1 adapter slots some models are equipped with a WIFI card or TV tuner card Audio connectors Ethernet connector USB 3 0 connectors USB 2 0 connectors Optical S P DIF connector Coaxial S P DIF connector USB 3 0 standard B connector Power supply for portable HDD Output 12Vdc Max 3A ...

Page 9: ...udio device a cable is connected between the audio line out connector of the device and the audio line in connector of the computer Audio line out connector Used to send audio signals from the computer to external devices such as powered stereo speakers speakers with built in amplifiers headphones multimedia keyboards or the audio line in connector on a stereo system or other external recording de...

Page 10: ...onnectors to the icons If your computer cables and connector panel have color coded connectors match the color of the cable end with the color of the connector Note Your computer may not have all of the connectors described in this section 7 1 Audio configuration instructions Use the following illustration when connecting a 7 1 surround sound audio system Side surround connector Rear surround conn...

Page 11: ...oceed with the speaker setup by following the prompts 4 7 1 surround sound can be used once this configuration procedure is complete Note If the audio configuration interfaces above are different from those on your computer you may use the above steps as a reference to configure the 7 1 surround sound audio device system in your actual audio configuration interface and read the electronic Help inf...

Page 12: ... according to the table below Other types of cables do not meet the requirements of the Blu ray standard You need to purchase the cable separately if the computer is not equipped with the corresponding cable This table will help you to identify the connectors on your computer and display Connection Type Computer Cable Display DVI to DVI DVI cable DVI to HDMI DVI HDMI cable HDMI to HDMI HDMI cable ...

Page 13: ...adband modem Consult your ISP for detailed setup instructions Note Broadband modem and router installation procedures vary depending on the manufacturer Follow the manufacturer s instructions Wireless network connection For wireless networks you can use the built in wireless LAN antenna to access your wireless home network To connect your computer to the wireless network 1 Move the cursor to the t...

Page 14: ...ys which enable you to connect hard disk drives purchased separately easily The hard disk can be connected at the front of your computer using a hot swappable hard disk frame Hot swappable hard disk drive frame 3 5 or 2 5 hard disk drive purchased separately Installing 3 5 hard disk drive purchased separately 1 A B C 2 3 ...

Page 15: ...mission Notes Do not unplug the hard disk while it is copying data as this may result in loss of data After connecting the hard disk and all the cables wait a moment to allow the system to recognize the hard disk Do not install the operating system on the hot swappable hard disk Do not unplug the hard disk while it is running a program as this may result in the system crashing After removing the h...

Page 16: ...u will always need to restart your computer When you launch the Lenovo ERAZER Control Center a notification to this effect will appear Attention Back up your data on external storage media after each update or change We do not accept liability for compensation claims arising from loss of data or any consequential loss or damage Processor overclocking using the button in the Lenovo ERAZER Control C...

Page 17: ... If computer is fitted with an OC switch on the front cover then the OC Genie button is for information only If the button shows Disable this indicates that overclocking is disabled by the OC switch if the button shows Enable overclocking is enabled by the OC switch 5 To disable overclocking click the Enable button and restart your computer ...

Page 18: ...s in the Lenovo ERAZER Control Center After activating processor overclocking you can configure a number of settings in the Lenovo ERAZER Control Center For example you can regulate overclocking using settings under CPU Ratio You will need to restart your computer after making changes Note A warning will appear if you configure the CPU Ratio beyond its default setting The Lenovo ERAZER Control Cen...

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Page 20: ...ing between apps Closing an app Opening other system programs Windows Help and Support Attention The Windows 8 operating system is provided by Microsoft Corporation Please use it in accordance with the END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT EULA between you and Microsoft For any question related to the operating system please contact Microsoft directly User Guide 15 ...

Page 21: ...lect the Start Screen thumbnail when it is displayed Press the Windows key The Charms Bar Charms provide new and faster ways to perform many basic tasks To display the charms do one of the following Move the cursor to the top right or bottom right corner of the screen If your computer is equipped with touch screen swipe in from the right edge of the screen Press the Windows key C Shutting down the...

Page 22: ...n If your computer is equipped with touch screen swipe in from the top edge of the screen When the app page becomes smaller drag it to the bottom of the screen Opening other system programs There is a fast way to open other system programs To open the menu do one of the following Move the cursor to the bottom left corner of the screen When the thumbnail appears right click with the mouse to open t...

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Page 24: ... to the last system backup status using OneKey Recovery If you do this all of the existing data on drive C will be lost but the content and format of the other partitions of the hard disk drive will remain unchanged If you want to install an operating system and back it up with OneKey Recovery you must format the C partition in NTFS format and install the operating system on the C partition Otherw...

Page 25: ...ery OneKey Recovery is an easy to use application You can use it to restore your computer to the system default or to a previously backed up state Detailed Operation Procedure 1 Repeatedly press and release the F2 key once turning on the computer until the Lenovo Rescue System opens then select OneKey Recovery Note System Recovery will overwrite all of the data on the C drive To prevent loss of da...

Page 26: ...OK to start installing the Lenovo Drivers and Application Installation software The system will restart After the system has restarted the drivers and application installation process will continue until it has completed Method 2 Manual Installation In the Windows system Select Driver and Application Installation from the Search charm After starting the procedure install the drivers and software m...

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Page 28: ...are This chapter contains the following topic Software instructions Note The interface and functionality of these features will depend on which software was shipped with the computer model you purchased User Guide 23 ...

Page 29: ...s of this program are listed below This program supports online upgrades The functions shown below are for reference only functionality will depend on the program icons currently displayed Registration Registration provides you with access to product support upgrades and alerts on topics Take advantage of award winning Lenovo services User Guide The User Guide provides more information about your ...

Page 30: ...Troubleshooting and Confirming Setup This chapter contains the following topic Troubleshooting and Problem Resolution User Guide 25 ...

Page 31: ...en turned on if not press the Power button 2 Check to see if the monitor power cord is loose if so plug the power cord securely into the monitor 3 Check to see if the signal cable to the monitor is securely connected to the connector on the computer graphics card if not shut down the computer then connect the signal cable of the monitor securely to the connector on the computer graphics card Probl...

Page 32: ...o show the hidden icons in Windows desktop mode then click the speaker icon Ensure that the volume is turned up and the sound is not muted Adjust the volume bass or treble controls to eliminate distortion Reinstall the audio driver Disconnect any headphones from the headphone connector sound from the speakers is automatically disabled when headphones are connected to the computer s side panel head...

Page 33: ...the following procedure to properly uninstall programs 1 Back up all documents and system settings related to the program before removing it 2 If the program has its own uninstaller run it directly to uninstall the program 3 If the program does not have its own uninstaller then select Apps Control Panel from the Search charm 4 From the Control Panel choose Programs Programs and Features 5 Find the...

Page 34: ...Technical Explanation The nominal capacity of the hard disk is expressed in the decimal system as 1000 bytes But the actual hard disk capacity is expressed in the binary system as 1024 bytes For example the nominal capacity 1G is 1000M while the actual capacity 1G is 1024M The capacity of the hard disk shown in Windows can be calculated according to the calculations in the following example The no...

Page 35: ...ecurity hardware mode and other preferences How can I start the BIOS setup utility To start the BIOS setup utility 1 Shut down the computer 2 Repeatedly press and release the F1 key once turning on the computer to start the Setup Utility program How can I change the boot mode There are two boot modes UEFI and Legacy To change the boot mode start the BIOS setup utility and select Startup Boot Prior...

Page 36: ...lay do not spray cleaning solution directly onto the display Only use products specifically designed for cleaning displays and follow the instructions included with the product The following are general methods for cleaning the components You can use a soft cloth to remove dust on the surface of the computer the monitor the printer the speakers and the mouse You can use a vacuum cleaner to clean i...

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Page 38: ...ifying internal components Identifying parts on the system board Removing the computer cover Replacing a memory module Replacing a hard disk drive Replacing a solid state drive Replacing an optical drive Replacing a graphics card Replacing the keyboard and mouse User Guide 33 ...

Page 39: ...arts without the need for step by step procedures Note Use only parts provided by Lenovo The description of the TV Tuner card in this manual applies only to computer models with a TV Tuner card and therefore does not apply to models without a TV Tuner card This guide contains instructions for replacing the following parts Memory modules Hard disk drive Solid state drive Optical disk drive Graphics...

Page 40: ...ponents vary in size During the disassembly procedure group the screws with their corresponding components to avoid a mismatch when replacing the components Handling static sensitive devices Static electricity although harmless to you can seriously damage computer components When replacing a part do not open the anti static packaging containing the new part until the defective part has been remove...

Page 41: ...face on the computer for at least two seconds This will reduce static electricity in the package and your body When possible remove the new part from its anti static packaging and install it directly into the computer without setting the part down If this is not possible place the part on top of its anti static packaging on a smooth flat surface before installing it Do not place parts on the compu...

Page 42: ...ations Identifying internal components The following illustration shows the components inside your computer 7 1 2 6 5 3 4 Power supply Heat sink Memory modules Motherboard Graphics card Solid state drive Hard disk drive ...

Page 43: ...f devices that are factory installed or that you can install later The following illustration shows the locations of the different parts on the system board 9 8 7 6 1 2 3 4 1 3 5 10 12 13 14 15 16 11 System fan connectors 8 pins power connector Memory slots 4 Microprocessor and socket Microprocessor fan connector 24 pins power connector USB 3 0 connectors 2 eSATA connectors SATA connectors 2 Front...

Page 44: ...al information Pre disassembly instructions Before proceeding with the disassembly procedure make sure that you do the following 1 Turn off the power to the system and all peripherals 2 Unplug all power and signal cables from the computer 3 Place the system on a flat stable surface Removing the computer cover Attention Turn off the computer and wait 3 to 5 minutes to let it cool down before removi...

Page 45: ...rs on the rear of the computer 4 Remove the two screws that secure the computer cover at the rear of the chassis 5 Lift up the computer cover then slide it out to remove it 1 2 1 6 To reattach the computer cover a Line up the computer cover with the chassis and place it into position b Secure the computer cover to the chassis with the two screws Both covers can be removed using the same method ...

Page 46: ...er 2 Locate the memory modules Refer to Locating internal components 3 Open the retaining clips as shown and remove the memory module to be replaced 4 Position the new memory module over the connector Make sure that the notch on the memory module is aligned correctly with the connector key Push the memory module straight down into the connector until the retaining clips close 5 Reattach the comput...

Page 47: ...t helps to lay the computer on a flat stable surface To replace a hard disk drive 1 Remove the computer cover Refer to Removing the computer cover 2 Disconnect the data and power cables from the hard disk drive 3 Lift the hard disk drive up and out of the drive bay 2 1 ...

Page 48: ...a Line up the new hard disk drive with the bracket and place it into position b Secure the new hard disk drive to the bracket with the four screws c Slide the new hard disk drive into the drive bay and snap it into place d Connect the data and power cables to the new hard disk drive 6 Reattach the computer cover ...

Page 49: ...helps to lay the computer on a flat stable surface To replace a solid state drive 1 Remove the computer cover Refer to Removing the computer cover 2 Disconnect the data and power cables from the solid state drive 3 Lift the solid state drive up and out of the drive bay 2 1 ...

Page 50: ...ive a Line up the new solid state drive with the bracket and place it into position b Secure the new solid state drive to the bracket with the four screws c Slide the new solid state drive into the drive bay and snap it into place d Connect the data and power cables to the new solid state drive 6 Reattach the computer cover ...

Page 51: ...lay the computer on a flat stable surface To replace an optical drive 1 Remove the computer cover Refer to Removing the computer cover 2 Disconnect the data and power cables from the rear of the optical drive 3 Remove the screw that secures the hard disk drive to the chassis 1 2 ...

Page 52: ...47 User Guide 4 Remove the two screws and pull the clip outward to release the optical drive from the chassis 4 3 ...

Page 53: ...e out the optical drive as shown 5 6 6 To install the new optical drive a Slide the new optical drive into the bay from the front until it snaps into position b Connect the data and power cables to the new disk drive 7 Reattach the computer cover ...

Page 54: ...edure it helps to lay the computer on a flat stable surface To replace a graphics card 1 Remove the computer cover Refer to Removing the computer cover 2 Remove the four screws that secure the graphic card bracket to the chassis and remove the bracket as shown ...

Page 55: ...to unlock the graphics card and then lift up the graphics card to remove it 4 3 1 2 6 To install the new graphics card a Attach the new graphics card to the same adapter connector b Connect the power cables to the new graphics card c Secure the new graphics card to the chassis with the two screws 7 Reattach the graphic card bracket and computer cover ...

Page 56: ...or memory cards from the drives shut down the computer and turn off all attached devices 2 Unplug all power cords from electrical outlets 3 Locate the connector for the keyboard Refer to Front view of the chassis and Rear view of the chassis 4 Disconnect the defective keyboard cable from the computer and connect the new keyboard cable to the same connector The mouse can be replaced using the same ...

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Page 59: ...uals included with your computer or this document do not necessarily indicate that related software or hardware is included The actual configuration of the product depends on the packing list description Enabling ErP compliance mode You can enable the energy related products directive ErP compliance mode through the Power menu in the Setup Utility program This mode reduces electricity consumption ...