Lenovo ThinkCentre M93z 10AC, User Manual

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Page 2: ...tion on page v and Appendix A Notices on page 121 Fourth Edition June 2014 Copyright Lenovo 2013 2014 LIMITED AND RESTRICTED RIGHTS NOTICE If data or software is delivered pursuant a General Services Administration GSA contract use reproduction or disclosure is subject to restrictions set forth in Contract No GS 35F 05925 ...

Page 3: ...keys 25 Using a fingerprint reader 25 Using the wheel mouse 26 Adjusting audio 26 About your computer audio 26 Setting the volume from the desktop 26 Setting the volume from Control Panel 27 Using CDs and DVDs 27 Handling and storing CD and DVD media 28 Playing a CD or DVD 28 Recording a CD or DVD 28 Using the single touch and multi touch feature 29 Chapter 3 You and your computer 31 Accessibility...

Page 4: ...d 86 Administrator Password 86 Hard Disk Password 86 Setting changing and deleting a password 86 Erasing lost or forgotten passwords clearing CMOS 87 Enabling or disabling a device 87 Selecting a startup device 88 Selecting a temporary startup device 88 Selecting or changing the startup device sequence 88 Enabling ErP compliance mode 88 ICE performance mode 89 ICE thermal alert 89 Exiting the Setu...

Page 5: ...23 Eurasian compliance mark 125 Brazil regulatory notice 125 Mexico regulatory notice 125 Additional regulatory information 125 Appendix C WEEE and recycling information 127 Important WEEE information 127 Recycling information for Japan 127 Recycling information for Brazil 128 Battery recycling information for Taiwan 128 Battery recycling information for the European Union 128 Appendix D Restricti...

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Page 7: ...re referred to as Customer Replaceable Units or CRUs Lenovo provides documentation with instructions when it is appropriate for customers to install options or replace CRUs You must closely follow all instructions when installing or replacing parts The Off state of a power indicator does not necessarily mean that voltage levels inside a product are zero Before you remove the covers from a product ...

Page 8: ...ower adapter or other object Doing so can stress the cord in ways that can cause the cord to fray crack or crimp This can present a safety hazard Always route power cords so that they will not be walked on tripped over or pinched by objects Protect power cord and power adapters from liquids For instance do not leave your power cord or power adapter near sinks tubs toilets or on floors that are cle...

Page 9: ...ou might damage your computer To avoid possible damage to attached devices wait at least five seconds after the computer is shut down to disconnect external devices Heat and product ventilation Computers power adapters and many accessories can generate heat when turned on and when batteries are charging Always follow these basic precautions Do not leave your computer power adapter or accessories i...

Page 10: ... to your computer If possible place your computer in a well ventilated and dry area without direct exposure to sunshine Keep electrical appliances such as an electric fan radio high powered speakers air conditioner and microwave oven away from your computer because the strong magnetic fields generated by these appliances can damage the monitor and data on the hard disk drive Do not place any bever...

Page 11: ...ower cord before cleaning the computer Do not spray any liquid detergent directly on the computer or use any detergent containing flammable material to clean the computer Spray the detergent on a soft cloth and then wipe the computer surfaces Tip over hazard prevention notice Place the computer on a sturdy and low base or anchor the furniture and position the computer as far back on the furniture ...

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Page 13: ...click Settings PC info to view the information Microprocessor To view the microprocessor information of your computer do the following On the Windows 7 operation system click Start right click Computer and select Properties to view the information On the Windows 8 1 operating system go to the desktop and move your pointer to the top right or bottom right corner of the screen to display the charms ...

Page 14: ...computer to run with better thermal and acoustic performance The ICE function also monitors the thermal performance of your computer to identify thermal problems For more information see ICE performance mode on page 89 and ICE thermal alert on page 89 Preboot Execution Environment PXE The Preboot Execution Environment is an environment to start computers using a network interface independent of da...

Page 15: ...ter comes with one of the following power supplies 150 watt automatic voltage sensing power supply for integrated graphic model 180 watt automatic voltage sensing power supply for discrete graphic model Security features Ability to enable or disable a device Ability to enable or disable USB connectors individually Computrace Agent software embedded in firmware Cover presence switch also called int...

Page 16: ...ries by model type Linux 1 The operating system s listed here are being certified or tested for compatibility at the time this publication goes to press Additional operating systems might be identified by Lenovo as compatible with your computer following the publication of this manual This list is subject to change To determine if an operating system has been certified or tested for compatibility ...

Page 17: ...mum configuration as shipped 8 60 kg 18 96 lb Environment Air temperature Operating 10 C to 35 C 50 F to 95 F Storage in original shipping package 40 C to 60 C 40 F to 140 F Storage without package 10 C to 60 C 14 F to 140 F Humidity Operating 20 to 80 non condensing Storage 20 to 90 non condensing Altitude Operating 15 2 to 3 048 m 50 to 10 000ft Storage 15 2 to 10 668 m 50 to 35 000ft Electrical...

Page 18: ...following Note Some Lenovo programs might not be displayed in Control Panel To find these programs use Windows Search 1 Click Start Control Panel Change the view of Control Panel from Category to Large icons or Small icons 2 Locate the program by the icon name and then click the program to launch it The following table lists the programs available on the Windows 7 operating system Note Depending o...

Page 19: ...m Update An introduction to Lenovo programs This topic provides a brief introduction to some Lenovo programs Note Depending on your computer model some of the programs might not be available Communications Utility Windows 7 The Communications Utility program provides a central location for integrated camera and microphone settings It controls advanced settings for the integrated microphone and cam...

Page 20: ... hints and tips for maximum system performance Lenovo Support Windows 8 and Windows 8 1 The Lenovo Support program enables you to register your computer with Lenovo check the computer health condition and battery status download and view user manuals for your computer get the warranty information of your computer and explore help and support information Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools Windows 7 The Leno...

Page 21: ...nd other third party programs View Management Utility Windows 7 The View Management Utility program enables you to easily organize your open windows It divides your screen into multiple parts and then resizes and positions open windows into different parts to make the best use of your desktop The program also is able to work across multiple monitors to improve your productivity Locations This sect...

Page 22: ...ated microphones optional 2 Ambient light sensor optional 3 Integrated camera activity indicator optional 4 Integrated camera shield control slider optional 5 Integrated camera optional 6 Microphone mute unmute control computer mode 7 Volume up control computer mode 8 Volume down control computer mode 9 Monitor computer mode switch 10 Power button 11 Power on indicator 12 Hard disk drive activity ...

Page 23: ...tch on the right side of your computer to switch your computer between computer mode and monitor mode The following table introduces the buttons that you can use when your computer is working in monitor mode Icon name Function description OSD menu Press and hold this button for at least three seconds to display the OSD menu Cancel Exit Cancel an operation or exit the OSD menu Monitor computer mode...

Page 24: ...nds the image to full screen Options Information Displays the resolution refresh rate and product details Menu Language Changes the language of the menu Menu Position Adjusts the location of the menu Factory Default Resets the monitor to original settings Accessibility Changes the menu time out settings Advanced Settings Ctrl Alt Del Displays the system restart menu Debug Mode Displays the debug i...

Page 25: ...connector locations 1 Optical drive optional 2 PS 2 mouse connector optional 3 PS 2 keyboard connector optional 4 Serial connector optional 5 Power cord connector 6 Security lock slot 7 Ethernet connector 8 DisplayPort out connector 9 VGA in connector 10 USB 3 0 connectors 4 11 ExpressCard slot optional 12 Card reader slot optional 13 USB 3 0 connector supporting USB charging 14 Headset connector ...

Page 26: ...N Note To operate the computer within FCC Class B limits use a Category 5 Ethernet cable Headset connector also known as combo audio jack Used to attach a supported headset to your computer to record sound use speech recognition software or listen to music or other sounds without disturbing anyone Microphone connector Used to attach a microphone to your computer to record sound or use speech recog...

Page 27: ... Fi card module optional 5 Heat sink 6 Microprocessor 7 Memory modules 8 Heat sink and fan assembly for Graphics Processing Unit GPU optional 9 Card reader optional 10 ExpressCard optional 11 Touch panel control board optional 12 Frame foot optional 13 Internal speaker 14 mSATA solid state drive also can support mini PCI Express x1 card function with limitation 15 Rear I O assembly 16 Touch panel ...

Page 28: ...s on page 16 shows the locations of the parts on the system board Figure 4 System board part locations 1 Microprocessor 2 Clear Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor CMOS Recovery jumper 3 Battery 4 Mini PCI Express x1 card slot 5 Integrated camera connector 6 Light sensor connector 7 Memory slots 2 8 Management Engine ME disabled jumper 9 Thermal sensor connector 10 Card reader connector 11 Int...

Page 29: ...4 pin power connector 27 Microprocessor fan connector Note denotes that the components connecting to 6 12 and 17 are only available in some models Adjusting the frame stand Your computer might come with a frame stand that you can use to adjust the computer to your comfortable position Pull the stand open and adjust the position of the computer at an angle between 10 and 45 as shown in the followin...

Page 30: ...adjust the computer to your comfortable position The following illustration shows that you can adjust the position of the computer at an angle of 5 to the front and 45 to the rear Figure 6 Adjusting the vertical position of the computer to the front or to the rear 18 ThinkCentre M93z User Guide ...

Page 31: ... height with the monitor stand between 441 20 mm 17 37 inches and 551 2 mm 21 70 inches Figure 7 Adjusting the height of the monitor stand The following illustration shows that you can turn the computer at an angel of 45 to the left and 45 to the right Figure 8 Turning the computer to the left or to the right Chapter 1 Product overview 19 ...

Page 32: ...ter When you contact Lenovo for help the machine type and model information helps support technicians to identify your computer and provide faster service The following is a sample of the machine type and model label Figure 9 Machine type and model label 20 ThinkCentre M93z User Guide ...

Page 33: ...stem to help you get the most of your computer To access the Windows Help and Support information system do one of the following On the Windows 7 operating system click Start Help and Support On the Windows 8 or Windows 8 1 operating system move your pointer to the top right or bottom right corner of the screen to display the charms Then click Settings Help Additionally the Windows 8 1 operating s...

Page 34: ...o the Start screen Using a pointing device Move the pointer to the extreme bottom left corner of the screen until a small representation of the Start screen is displayed then click the representation Using a touch screen Do one of the following Swipe in and out on the left edge of the screen Representations of all available workspaces are displayed along the left edge of the screen Tap the represe...

Page 35: ...con Using a touch screen Swipe in and out on the left edge of the screen Representations of all available workspaces are displayed along the left edge of the screen Tap the Windows screen control icon at the bottom Note The Windows screen control icon is displayed only if you have at least one active workspace in the background of the system From the desktop or any other workspace that is opened f...

Page 36: ...cessed workspace application PC settings or desktop do one of the following Using a pointing device Move the pointer to the extreme top left corner of the screen until the Windows screen control icon is displayed then click the icon Using a touch screen Swipe in from the left edge of the screen For information about using other features of the Windows 8 1 operating system open the Help Tips applic...

Page 37: ... or the Up and Down arrow keys to highlight menu selections On the Windows 7 operating system you can close the Start menu or the context menu by clicking the mouse or pressing Esc Using a fingerprint reader The integrated fingerprint reader provided on some keyboards enables you to enroll your fingerprint and associate it with your power on password hard disk password and Windows password As a re...

Page 38: ...hone connector and a microphone connector The built in digital audio controller enables you to record and play back sound and music enjoy sound with multimedia applications and work with speech recognition software Setting the volume from the desktop The desktop volume control is accessible through the volume icon in the taskbar which is located at the bottom right corner of the Windows desktop Cl...

Page 39: ...ed information on how to open Control Panel on Windows 8 and Windows 8 1 see Accessing Control Panel on the Windows 8 or Windows 8 1 operating system on page 24 2 In the Sound section click Adjust system volume 3 Move the sliders up or down to raise or lower the volume of your computer Using CDs and DVDs Your computer might have a DVD ROM drive or recordable DVD drive installed DVD drives use indu...

Page 40: ...ward to close the tray The CD or DVD player program starts automatically For additional information refer to the CD or DVD player program help system To remove a CD or DVD from the DVD drive do the following 1 With the computer on press the Eject Load button When the tray slides out automatically carefully remove the disc 2 Close the tray by pressing the Eject Load button or by gently pushing the ...

Page 41: ...puter you can tap the touch screen once with your finger to make a single click To make a double click tap twice without pausing To make a right click tap the touch screen once and then hold your finger on the touch screen until a round circle is displayed Then lift your finger off the touch screen A context menu will be displayed where you can make selections Using the single touch feature The si...

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Page 43: ...u arrange your workspace Comfort Although no single working position is ideal for everyone here are a few guidelines to help you find a position that suits you best Sitting in the same position for a long time can cause fatigue The backrest and seat of your chair should adjust independently and provide good support The seat should have a curved front to relieve pressure on the thighs Adjust the se...

Page 44: ...y block before system inlet about 2cm Ensure that there is not any block before system outlet about 2cm Attention If the system inlet or outlet is blocked it will cause system thermal failure Electrical outlets and cable lengths The location of electrical outlets the length of power cords and cables that connect to the monitor printer and other devices might determine the final placement of your c...

Page 45: ...tor into the search field In the list of results click Narrator For Windows 8 and Windows 8 1 Move your pointer to the top right or bottom right corner of the screen to display the charms and click Search Then type Narrator into the search field In the list of results click Narrator For more information about how to use and configure Narrator see the Windows Help and Support information system Scr...

Page 46: ...t or bottom right corner of the screen to display the charms and click Search Then type Magnifier into the search field In the list of results click Magnifier For more information about how to use and configure Magnifier see the Windows Help and Support information system Note For touch screen computer models you also can zoom in and zoom out by using touch gestures instead of the keyboard See Zoo...

Page 47: ...r to type or enter data into your computer without using a physical keyboard you can use On Screen Keyboard On Screen Keyboard displays a visual keyboard with all the standard keys You can select keys using the mouse or another pointing device or you can tap to select the keys if your computer supports multi touch screen To open On Screen Keyboard do the following For Windows 7 Click the Start but...

Page 48: ...ovo do one of the following Go to http www lenovo com register and follow the instructions on the screen to register your computer Connect your computer to the Internet and register your computer through a preinstalled registration program For Windows 7 The preinstalled Lenovo Product Registration program launches automatically after you have used your computer for a time Follow the instructions o...

Page 49: ...utlet matches the voltage rating on the computer label If it does not match do not attempt to connect the computer to the electrical outlet unless an external device such as a voltage converting transformer is used If the voltage rating label shows a dual range of 100 127 V and 200 240 V this signifies that the computer is suitable for worldwide operation and the computer will automatically adjust...

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Page 51: ... turn on the computer an error message will be displayed To bypass the error message and log in to the operating system do the following 1 Properly install or close your computer cover See Completing the parts replacement on page 75 2 Press F1 to enter the Setup Utility program Then press F10 to save and exit the Setup Utility program The error message will not be displayed again Ability to enable...

Page 52: ...ft Windows operating system and through the BIOS of your computer to help deter unauthorized use of your computer BIOS passwords You can use the BIOS Setup Utility program to set passwords to prevent unauthorized access to your computer and data The following types of passwords are available Power On Password When a Power On Password is set you are prompted to type a valid password each time the c...

Page 53: ...ility program main menu select Security Fingerprint Setup and press Enter The Fingerprint Setup window opens 3 Select Preboot Authentication or Erase Fingerprint Data as desired and press Enter 4 Select the desired settings and press Enter 5 Press F10 to save changes and exit the Setup Utility program Press Enter when prompted to confirm the exit Using and understanding firewalls A firewall can be...

Page 54: ...For more information about how to use your antivirus software refer to the help system of your antivirus software 42 ThinkCentre M93z User Guide ...

Page 55: ...ut setting the part down When this is not possible place the static protective package that the part came in on a smooth level surface and place the part on it Do not place the part on the computer cover or other metal surface Installing or replacing hardware This section provides instructions on how to install or replace hardware for your computer You can expand the capabilities of your computer ...

Page 56: ...e stand If you remove the frame stand and install the monitor stand do not remove the frame foot To install the monitor stand do the following 1 Remove all media from the drives and turn off all attached devices and the computer Then disconnect all power cords from electrical outlets and disconnect all cables that are connected to the computer 2 Place a soft clean towel or cloth on the desk or sur...

Page 57: ...e top of the monitor stand with the two holes in the chassis and then press the release button toward the top of the computer until the monitor stand is secured in position Figure 12 Installing the monitor stand Chapter 5 Installing or replacing hardware 45 ...

Page 58: ...e appropriate section To complete the installation or replacement go to Completing the parts replacement on page 75 Removing the computer cover Attention Do not open your computer or attempt any repair before reading and understanding Important safety information on page v This section provides instructions on how to remove the computer cover CAUTION Turn off the computer and wait three to five mi...

Page 59: ...piece of hardware go to the appropriate section To complete the installation or replacement go to Completing the parts replacement on page 75 Removing and reinstalling the frame foot Attention Do not open your computer or attempt any repair before reading and understanding Important safety information on page v This section provides instructions on how to remove and reinstall the frame foot Note T...

Page 60: ...n page v This section provides instructions on how to remove and reinstall the rear I O assembly To remove and reinstall the rear I O assembly do the following 1 Remove all media from the drives and turn off all attached devices and the computer Then disconnect all power cords from electrical outlets and disconnect all cables that are connected to the computer 2 Place a soft clean towel or cloth o...

Page 61: ...l or replace a memory module Your computer has two slots for installing or replacing DDR3 SODIMMs that provide up to a maximum of 16 GB system memory When installing or replacing a memory module use 2 GB 4 GB or 8 GB DDR3 SODIMMs in any combination up to a maximum of 16 GB To install or replace a memory module do the following 1 Remove all media from the drives and turn off all attached devices an...

Page 62: ...sure that the memory module is secured in the slot and does not move easily Figure 18 Installing a memory module What to do next To work with another piece of hardware go to the appropriate section To complete the installation or replacement go to Completing the parts replacement on page 75 Replacing the hard disk drive Attention Do not open your computer or attempt any repair before reading and u...

Page 63: ...on page 46 4 Locate the hard disk drive in the computer See Locating components on page 15 5 Press the clips of the hard disk drive bracket inward and then slide the hard disk drive to the left to remove it from the chassis Figure 19 Removing the hard disk drive 6 Flex the sides of the hard disk drive bracket properly to remove the hard disk drive out of the bracket 7 To install the new hard disk ...

Page 64: ... Important safety information on page v This section provides instructions on how to replace the optical drive Note The optical drive is available only in some models To replace the optical drive do the following 1 Remove all media from the drives and turn off all attached devices and the computer Then disconnect all power cords from electrical outlets and disconnect all cables that are connected ...

Page 65: ...gure 23 Installing the optical drive What to do next To work with another piece of hardware go to the appropriate section To complete the installation or replacement go to Completing the parts replacement on page 75 Replacing the converter board Attention Do not open your computer or attempt any repair before reading and understanding Important safety information on page v This section provides in...

Page 66: ... lift the converter board off the chassis Figure 24 Removing the converter board 7 Connect the cables to the new converter board and align the three screw holes in the new converter board with those in the chassis 8 Install the three screws to secure the new converter board to the chassis 9 Reinstall the optical drive See Replacing the optical drive on page 52 What to do next To work with another ...

Page 67: ... remove screw 3 then fully remove screw 4 and then fully remove screw 3 Note Carefully remove the four screws from the system board to avoid any possible damage to the system board The four screws cannot be removed from the heat sink Figure 25 Removing the heat sink 6 Remove the failing heat sink off the system board Notes You might have to gently twist the heat sink to free it from the microproce...

Page 68: ...ove all media from the drives and turn off all attached devices and the computer Then disconnect all power cords from electrical outlets and disconnect all cables that are connected to the computer 2 Place a soft clean towel or cloth on the desk or surface Hold the sides of your computer and gently lay it down so that the screen is against the surface and the cover is facing up 3 Remove the comput...

Page 69: ... retainer 2 to access the microprocessor 3 Figure 26 Accessing the microprocessor 7 Lift the microprocessor straight up and out of the microprocessor socket Figure 27 Removing the microprocessor Chapter 5 Installing or replacing hardware 57 ...

Page 70: ...s possible 8 Ensure that the small handle is in the raised position and the microprocessor retainer is fully open 9 Remove the protective cover that protects the gold contacts of the new microprocessor 10 Hold the new microprocessor by its sides and align the small triangle on one corner of the new microprocessor with the corresponding small triangle on one corner of the microprocessor socket 11 L...

Page 71: ...een is against the surface and the cover is facing up 3 Remove the computer cover See Removing the computer cover on page 46 4 Locate the internal speakers See Locating components on page 15 5 Note the location of the internal speaker cable connection Note the routing of the internal speaker cables Disconnect the internal speaker cables from the system board 6 Remove the two screws that secure eac...

Page 72: ...m electrical outlets and disconnect all cables that are connected to the computer 2 Place a soft clean towel or cloth on the desk or surface Hold the sides of your computer and gently lay it down so that the screen is against the surface and the cover is facing up 3 Remove the computer cover See Removing the computer cover on page 46 4 Locate the thermal sensor See Locating components on page 15 5...

Page 73: ...o disengage the thermal sensor from the VESA mount bracket Note The location of the thermal sensor in your computer might be slightly different from the illustration Figure 31 Removing the thermal sensor Chapter 5 Installing or replacing hardware 61 ...

Page 74: ...sor cable to the system board See Locating parts on the system board on page 16 10 Align the screw holes in the VESA mount bracket with those in the chassis and then install the screws to secure the VESA mount bracket to the chassis What to do next To work with another piece of hardware go to the appropriate section To complete the installation or replacement go to Completing the parts replacement...

Page 75: ...ting of the integrated camera cable and then disconnect the integrated camera cable from the system board See Locating parts on the system board on page 16 6 Remove the two screws 1 that secure the integrated camera to the front bezel and then remove the integrated camera from the computer Figure 33 Removing the integrated camera 7 Route the new integrated camera cable and then position the new in...

Page 76: ...s from electrical outlets and disconnect all cables that are connected to the computer 2 Place a soft clean towel or cloth on the desk or surface Hold the sides of your computer and gently lay it down so that the screen is against the surface and the cover is facing up 3 Remove the computer cover See Removing the computer cover on page 46 4 Locate the Wi Fi card on the system board See Locating pa...

Page 77: ... cable should be connected to the WiFi card connector MAIN The grey cable should be connected to the WiFi card connector AUX What to do next To work with another piece of hardware go to the appropriate section To complete the installation or replacement go to Completing the parts replacement on page 75 Replacing the ambient light sensor Attention Do not open your computer or attempt any repair bef...

Page 78: ...ht sensor 6 Disconnect the ambient light sensor cable from the system board 7 Align the screw holes in the new ambient light sensor with the corresponding holes in the front bezel and then install the two screws to secure the ambient light sensor 8 Connect the new ambient light sensor cable to the system board See Locating parts on the system board on page 16 What to do next To work with another p...

Page 79: ...t secure the card reader and then lift the card reader out of the computer Figure 37 Removing the card reader 7 Align the screw holes in the new card reader with those on the system board and then install the two screws to secure the card reader 8 Connect the card reader cable to the new card reader What to do next To work with another piece of hardware go to the appropriate section To complete th...

Page 80: ...tem board Figure 38 Removing the ExpressCard 6 Connect the new ExpressCard to the ExpressCard connector on the system board Align the screw holes in the new ExpressCard with the corresponding holes in the system board and then install the four screws to secure the new ExpressCard to the system board What to do next To work with another piece of hardware go to the appropriate section To complete th...

Page 81: ... computer cover on page 46 4 Locate the heat sink and fan assembly for GPU See Locating components on page 15 5 Note the routing of the GPU fan cable and then disconnect the GPU fan cable from the system board 6 Follow the following sequence to remove the four screws that secure the heat sink and fan assembly for GPU to the system board a Partially remove screw 1 then fully remove screw 2 and then...

Page 82: ...2 connectors and serial port assembly Attention Do not open your computer or attempt any repair before reading and understanding Important safety information on page v This section provides instructions on how to replace the rear PS 2 connectors and serial port assembly Note The rear PS 2 connectors and serial port assembly is available only in some models To replace the rear PS 2 connectors and s...

Page 83: ...ew rear PS 2 connectors and serial port assembly to the system board See Locating parts on the system board on page 16 9 Reinstall the rear I O assembly See Removing and reinstalling the rear I O assembly on page 48 What to do next To work with another piece of hardware go to the appropriate section To complete the installation or replacement go to Completing the parts replacement on page 75 Repla...

Page 84: ...ing a wireless mouse do the following 1 Disconnect the USB dongle from your computer Then take away your failing wireless mouse 2 Remove the new wireless mouse from the package 3 Remove the USB dongle from the compartment of the new wireless mouse or from the compartment of the new wireless keyboard 4 Connect the USB dongle to an available USB connector on your computer 5 Follow the instructions i...

Page 85: ...6 Slide the power switch on the mouse to the On position and the LED light emitting diode is on Notes The green LED indicates that the mouse is ready for use The flashing amber LED indicates a low battery power level Push the power switch to the off position when you are not using the mouse This extends the battery life Disconnect the USB dongle from your computer and store it in the wireless mous...

Page 86: ...following 1 Disconnect the old keyboard cable from the computer 2 Connect a new keyboard to the appropriate connector on the computer Your keyboard might be connected to a PS 2 keyboard connector 1 or a USB connector 2 Depending on where to connect your keyboard see Locating connectors controls and indicators on the front of your computer on page 10 or Locating connectors on the rear of your compu...

Page 87: ...mpleting the installation or replacement for all parts you need to reinstall the computer cover and reconnect cables Depending on the parts you installed or replaced you might need to confirm the updated information in the Setup Utility program Refer to Chapter 7 Using the Setup Utility program on page 85 To reinstall the computer cover and reconnect cables to your computer do the following 1 Ensu...

Page 88: ...rnal cables and power cords to the computer See Locating connectors on the rear of your computer on page 13 7 To update your configuration refer to Chapter 7 Using the Setup Utility program on page 85 Note In most areas of the world Lenovo requires the return of the defective Customer Replaceable Unit CRU Information about this will come with the CRU or will come a few days after the CRU arrives O...

Page 89: ... screen c When the installation process completes the Enhanced Backup and Restore icon is activated 2 There are a variety of methods to choose from when considering how to recover in the event of a software or hardware related problem Some methods vary depending on the type of operating system that is installed 3 The product on the recovery media may be used only for the following purposes Restore...

Page 90: ...ect boot device window opens release the F12 key 3 Select the desired startup device and press Enter The restore process begins 4 Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the operation Note After restoring your computer hard disk drive to the factory default state you might have to reinstall device drivers for some devices See Reinstalling device drivers on page 82 Performing backup and r...

Page 91: ...es you to locate files on your hard disk drive and transfer them to a network drive or other recordable media such as a USB device or a disc This solution is available even if you did not back up your files or if changes were made to the files since your last backup operation You can also rescue individual files from a Rescue and Recovery backup located on your local hard disk drive a USB device o...

Page 92: ...s Creating a rescue medium This section provides instructions on how to create a rescue medium To create a rescue medium on the Windows 7 operating system do the following 1 From the Windows desktop click Start All Programs Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools Enhanced Backup and Restore The Rescue and Recovery program opens 2 In the Rescue and Recovery main window click the Launch advanced Rescue and Recove...

Page 93: ...n Reinstalling preinstalled device drivers This section provides instructions on how to reinstall preinstalled device drivers Attention When you reinstall device drivers you are changing the current configuration of your computer Reinstall device drivers only when it is necessary to correct a problem with your computer To reinstall the device driver for a factory installed device do the following ...

Page 94: ... you are changing the current configuration of your computer Reinstall device drivers only when it is necessary to correct a problem with your computer For more information about reinstalling device drivers that came with your computer see Reinstalling preinstalled applications and device drivers on page 81 Solving recovery problems If you are unable to access the Rescue and Recovery workspace or ...

Page 95: ... affecting your files section click Get started Resetting your computer to the factory default settings You can reset your computer to the factory default settings Resetting the computer will reinstall the operating system and reinstall all the programs and settings that came with your computer Attention If you reset your computer all your personal files and settings will be deleted To avoid data ...

Page 96: ...tem if Windows 8 or Windows 8 1 fails to start The Windows recovery environment on your computer is capable of operating independently from the Windows 8 or Windows 8 1 operating system This enables you to recover or repair the operating system even if the Windows 8 or Windows 8 1 operating system fails to start After two consecutive failed boot attempts the Windows recovery environment starts aut...

Page 97: ...nd exit the Setup Utility program Press Enter when prompted to confirm the exit The error message will not be displayed again Press F2 to bypass the error message and log in to the operating system Note You have to enable the configuration change detection feature for the POST to detect the removal of the hard disk drive To enable the configuration change detection feature do the following 1 Start...

Page 98: ...nfiguration settings If you are responsible for maintaining the configuration settings of several computers you might want to set an Administrator Password When an Administrator Password is set you are prompted to type a valid password each time you try to access the Setup Utility program The Setup Utility program cannot be accessed until a valid password is typed in If both the Power On Password ...

Page 99: ... computer and leave it on for approximately 10 seconds Then turn off the computer by holding the power switch for approximately five seconds 7 Repeat step 1 through step 2 8 Move the Clear CMOS Recovery jumper back to the standard position pin 1 and pin 2 9 Reinstall the computer cover and connect the power cord See Completing the parts replacement on page 75 Enabling or disabling a device This se...

Page 100: ... Error Startup Sequence Read the information displayed on the right side of the screen 4 Press F10 to save changes and exit the Setup Utility program See Exiting the Setup Utility program on page 90 Enabling ErP compliance mode You can enable the energy related products directive ErP compliance mode through the Power menu in the Setup Utility program to reduce the consumption of electricity when y...

Page 101: ... By enabling Better Thermal Performance your computer will run at a better thermal level with normal acoustic performance By enabling Full speed all fans in your computer will run at full speed To configure the ICE performance mode do the following 1 Start the Setup Utility program See Starting the Setup Utility program on page 85 2 From the Setup Utility program main menu select Power 3 Select In...

Page 102: ...tup Utility program After you finish viewing or changing settings press Esc to return to the Setup Utility program main menu You might have to press Esc several times Do one of the following If you want to save the new settings press F10 to save changes and exit the Setup Utility program If you do not want to save the settings select Exit Discard Changes and Exit and then press Enter When the Rese...

Page 103: ...able in a TXT file that is included with the update files For most models you can download either an update program to create a system program update disc or an update program that can be run from the operating system Updating flashing the BIOS from a disc This section provides instructions on how to update flash the BIOS from a disc Note You can download a self starting bootable disc image known ...

Page 104: ...turn off all attached devices and the computer Then disconnect all power cords from electrical outlets and disconnect all cables that are connected to the computer 2 Remove the computer cover See Removing the computer cover on page 46 3 Locate the Clear CMOS Recovery jumper on the system board See Locating parts on the system board on page 16 4 Remove any cables that impede access to the Clear CMO...

Page 105: ...roblems Obtain updated device drivers from Lenovo 1 Go to http www lenovo com support 2 Click Download Drivers 3 Select the machine type of your computer from the machine type list 4 Click the category of device for which you need the device driver 5 Click the appropriate device driver 6 Download and install the device driver Updating your operating system Microsoft makes updates available for the...

Page 106: ... update types that are of interest to you To open the System Update program see Accessing Lenovo programs on the Windows 7 operating system on page 6 or Accessing Lenovo programs on the Windows 8 or Windows 8 1 operating system on page 7 If the System Update program is not currently installed on your computer you can download it from the Lenovo Support Web site at http www lenovo com support Clean...

Page 107: ...s on how to clean an optical mouse An optical mouse uses a light emitting diode LED and an optical sensor to navigate the pointer If the pointer on the screen does not move smoothly with the optical mouse you might need to clean the mouse To clean an optical mouse do the following 1 Turn off your computer 2 Disconnect the mouse cable from the computer 3 Turn the mouse upside down to check the lens...

Page 108: ...in good computer performance protect your data and be prepared in case of a computer failure Empty your recycle bin on a regular basis Run the Windows Disk Defragmenter program occasionally to prevent performance problems caused by an excessive number of fragmented files Clean out your Inbox Sent Items and Deleted Items folders in your e mail application on a regular basis Make backup copies of cr...

Page 109: ...u back up and restore data See Performing backup and recovery operations on page 78 for more information 2 Remove all media diskettes compact discs tapes and so on from the drives 3 Turn off the computer and all attached devices Your hard disk drive automatically parks the read write head in a nondata area This prevents damage to the hard disk drive 4 Unplug the power cords from electrical outlets...

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Page 111: ...uter make sure that it is switched on The power indicator on the front of the computer is on The computer voltage matches the voltage available at the electrical outlet for your country or region The monitor screen is blank Verify that The monitor signal cable is correctly connected to the monitor and to the appropriate monitor connector on the computer The monitor power cord is correctly connecte...

Page 112: ...older configuration settings do not solve the problem or have adverse effects To restore a captured configuration do the following For Windows 7 Click Start Control Panel System and Security System System Protection System Restore For Windows 8 or Windows 8 1 Open Control Panel and then click System and Security System System Protection System Restore Note For detailed information on how to open C...

Page 113: ...ems on page 115 USB problems on page 116 Audio problems Select your symptom from the following list No audio in Windows on page 101 An audio disc or AutoPlay enabled disc does not automatically play when it is inserted into a drive on page 102 Sound comes from one external speaker only on page 102 No audio in DOS applications or games on page 102 No audio in Windows Symptom No audio in Windows Act...

Page 114: ...r only Actions Ensure that the speaker cable is inserted completely into the connector on the computer Make sure the cable that attaches the left speaker to the right speaker is securely connected Double click the speaker icon in the Windows notification area A master volume control window opens Verify that the Balance settings are set correctly If these actions do not correct the problem you migh...

Page 115: ...sc you might have a problem with your CD or DVD drive or the cabling to your CD or DVD drive Make sure that the power cable and signal cable are securely connected to the drive Unable to use a startable bootable recovery medium such as the Product Recovery CD to start your computer Symptom Unable to use a startable bootable recovery medium such as the Product Recovery CD to start your computer Act...

Page 116: ...ovie Actions Check the volume control settings on your computer and on your speakers Make sure that the disc surface is clean and not scratched Check all cable connections to and from the speakers Use the DVD menu for the video to select a different audio track If these actions do not correct the problem run the Lenovo Solution Center program If you need technical assistance see Chapter 11 Getting...

Page 117: ...following list All or some keys on the keyboard do not work on page 105 The mouse or pointing device does not work on page 106 The pointer on the screen does not move smoothly with the mouse on page 106 The fingerprint reader does not work on page 106 The wireless keyboard does not work on page 106 All or some keys on the keyboard do not work Symptom All or some keys on the keyboard do not work Ac...

Page 118: ...bling or disabling a device on page 87 If these actions do not correct the problem run the Lenovo Solution Center program If you need technical assistance see Chapter 11 Getting information help and service on page 117 The pointer on the screen does not move smoothly with the mouse Symptom The pointer on the screen does not move smoothly with the mouse Action Erratic movement of the mouse pointer ...

Page 119: ...screen Action Have the computer serviced For details see Chapter 11 Getting information help and service on page 117 The monitor works when you turn on the computer but goes blank after some period of computer inactivity Symptom The monitor works when you turn on the computer but goes blank after some period of computer inactivity Action The computer is probably set for energy savings with the pow...

Page 120: ... Hardware and Sound Adjust screen resolution Advanced Settings Then click the Monitor tab and select a new refresh rate On the Windows 8 or Windows 8 1 operating system open Control Panel and click Hardware and Sound Adjust screen resolution Advanced Settings Then click the Monitor tab and select a new refresh rate Note For detailed information on how to open Control Panel on Windows 8 and Windows...

Page 121: ...et connector of your computer and the RJ45 connector of the hub The maximum allowable distance from the computer to hub is 100 meters If the cable is connected and the distance is within acceptable limits but the problem persists try a different cable The cable is installed properly You are using the correct device driver On the Windows 7 operating system do the following 1 Click Start Control Pan...

Page 122: ...to the Solution description for the procedure to make sure that the correct device driver is installed The Wake on LAN feature is not working Symptom The Wake on LAN WOL feature is not working Actions Make sure that WOL is enabled in the BIOS Setup Utility program If it is check with your LAN administrator for the necessary settings If your computer is a Gigabit Ethernet model and you use a speed ...

Page 123: ...r 2 Open Control Panel Note For detailed information on how to open Control Panel on Windows 8 and Windows 8 1 see Accessing Control Panel on the Windows 8 or Windows 8 1 operating system on page 24 3 Click Hardware and Sound Sound 4 Select the Playback tab 5 If you are using the Headset profile select Bluetooth Hands free Audio and click the Set Default button If you are using the AV profile sele...

Page 124: ...that the option and any required device drivers are installed correctly If these actions do not correct the problem run the Lenovo Solution Center program If you need technical assistance see Chapter 11 Getting information help and service on page 117 Performance and lockup problems Poor performance and lockup problems can be a result of any of the following Insufficient free hard disk drive space...

Page 125: ...indows 8 1 operating system open File Explorer 2 Right click your C drive entry and then click Properties 3 Click Disk Cleanup 4 Click Clean up system files 5 Click the More Options tab 6 In the Programs and Features area click the Clean up button 7 A list of installed programs is displayed Select the program that you want to remove Click Uninstall Change or Uninstall Clean out your Inbox Sent Ite...

Page 126: ...oblems Symptom The printer does not work Actions Verify that 1 The printer is turned on and is online 2 Paper is loaded correctly 3 The printer signal cable is securely connected to the correct parallel serial or USB connector on the computer Note Non IEEE approved printer signal cables might cause unpredictable problems 1 Any device drivers and other software that came with the printer are correc...

Page 127: ...not work as expected Symptom Software does not work as expected Actions Most software programs have built in help systems that provide instructions for most tasks If you are having difficulty performing a specific task within a software program refer to the help system for that program Help systems are typically accessible from a menu or button in the program and frequently from the F1 key If you ...

Page 128: ...r make sure paper is loaded correctly Make sure any device drivers or other software supplied with the USB device is correctly installed Refer to the documentation for the USB device Reset the device by detaching and reattaching the USB connector If these actions do not correct the problem run the Lenovo Solution Center program to test the USB connector If the USB device came with its own diagnost...

Page 129: ...t or bottom right corner of the screen to display the charms Then click Settings Help Safety and Warranty The Safety Warranty and Setup Guide that is provided with your computer contains information on safety setup warranty and notices Read and understand all safety information before using this product Lenovo Web site The Lenovo Web site http www lenovo com provides up to date information and ser...

Page 130: ...l information and download device drivers and updates from Lenovo Support Web site at http www lenovo com support Calling for service During the warranty period you can get help and information by telephone through the Customer Support Center The following services are available during the warranty period Problem determination Trained service personnel are available to assist you with determining ...

Page 131: ... procedures vary by country and some services might not be available in all countries International Warranty Service is delivered through the method of service such as depot carry in or on site service that is provided in the servicing country Service centers in certain countries might not be able to service all models of a particular machine type In some countries fees and restrictions might appl...

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Page 133: ...ublication Lenovo may make improvements and or changes in the product s and or the program s described in this publication at any time without notice The products described in this document are not intended for use in implantation or other life support applications where malfunction may result in injury or death to persons The information contained in this document does not affect or change Lenovo...

Page 134: ...d Windows Media are trademarks of the Microsoft group of companies DisplayPort and VESA are Trademarks of the Video Electronics Standards Association Intel is a trademark of Intel Corporation in the U S and or other countries Linux is a registered trademark of Linus Torvalds Other company product or service names may be trademarks or service marks of others 122 ThinkCentre M93z User Guide ...

Page 135: ... the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult an authorized dealer or service representative for help Lenovo is not responsible for...

Page 136: ...ieben zu installieren und zu betreiben Des Weiteren dürfen auch nur von der Lenovo empfohlene Kabel angeschlossen werden Lenovo übernimmt keine Verantwortung für die Einhaltung der Schutzanforderungen wenn das Produkt ohne Zustimmung der Lenovo verändert bzw wenn Erweiterungskomponenten von Fremdherstellern ohne Empfehlung der Lenovo gesteckt eingebaut werden Deutschland Einhaltung des Gesetzes üb...

Page 137: ...s posible que este equipo o dispositivo no cause interferencia perjudicial y 2 este equipo o dispositivo debe aceptar cualquier interferencia incluyendo la que pueda causar su operación no deseada Additional regulatory information For additional regulatory information refer to the Regulatory Notice shipped with your computer Depending on the configuration of your computer and the country or region...

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Page 139: ...and recovery of WEEE and to minimize any potential effects of EEE on the environment and human health due to the presence of hazardous substances For additional WEEE information go to http www lenovo com recycling Recycling information for Japan Collecting and recycling a disused Lenovo computer or monitor If you are a company employee and need to dispose of a Lenovo computer or monitor that is th...

Page 140: ...uter at home and need to dispose of a lithium battery you must comply with local ordinances and regulations Recycling information for Brazil Declarações de Reciclagem no Brasil Descarte de um Produto Lenovo Fora de Uso Equipamentos elétricos e eletrônicos não devem ser descartados em lixo comum mas enviados à pontos de coleta autorizados pelo fabricante do produto para que sejam encaminhados e pro...

Page 141: ...o indicate that they are to be collected separately and recycled at end of life The label on the battery may also include a chemical symbol for the metal concerned in the battery Pb for lead Hg for mercury and Cd for cadmium Users of batteries and accumulators must not dispose of batteries and accumulators as unsorted municipal waste but use the collection framework available to customers for the ...

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Page 143: ...ardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment RoHS recast or RoHS 2 For more information about Lenovo progress on RoHS go to http www lenovo com social_responsibility us en RoHS_Communication pdf China RoHS Turkish RoHS The Lenovo product meets the requirements of the Republic of Turkey Directive on the Restriction of the Use of Certain Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic ...

Page 144: ...Ukraine RoHS India RoHS RoHS compliant as per E Waste Management Handling Rules 2011 132 ThinkCentre M93z User Guide ...

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Page 147: ...city Reduced electrical consumption contributes to potential financial savings a cleaner environment and the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions For more information about ENERGY STAR go to http www energystar gov Lenovo encourages you to make efficient use of energy an integral part of your day to day operations To help in this endeavor set the following power management features to take effect...

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Page 149: ...s 76 devices handling static sensitive 43 diagnostics program using 118 diagnostics troubleshooting 99 display 1 DisplayPort out connector 14 documentation using 118 drivers device 76 E environment operating 5 Ethernet 2 Ethernet connector 14 exiting Setup Utility 90 expansion 3 ExpressCard replacing 67 external options installing 43 F failure recovering from POST BIOS 92 features 1 flashing the B...

Page 150: ...ear I O assembly removing 48 rear PS 2 connectors and serial port assembly removing 70 recovering from a POST BIOS update failure 92 software 77 recovery boot block 92 operations backup and 78 problems solving 82 recovery media creating and using 77 removing computer cover 46 removing frame foot 47 removing monitor stand 44 removing rear I O assembly 48 removing rear PS 2 connectors and serial por...

Page 151: ...ions 16 memory module 49 T temporary startup device 88 the BIOS updating flashing 91 92 thermal sensor replacing 60 trademarks 122 troubleshooting basic 99 troubleshooting diagnostics 99 U updating flashing the BIOS 91 system programs 91 updating flashing the BIOS 92 USB connector 14 using a rescue medium creating and 80 diagnostic program 118 documentation 118 other services 119 passwords 85 Setu...

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