ThinkStation User Guide Machine Types: 4155, 4158, and 4218
ThinkStation User Guide
Note Before using this information and the product it supports, be sure to read and understand the ThinkStation Safety and Warranty Guide that came with this product and Appendix C, “Notices,” on page 61. Second Edition (October 2009) © Copyright Lenovo 2009. LENOVO products, data, computer software, and services have been developed exclusively at private expense and are sold to governmental entities as commercial items as defined by 48 C.F.R. 2.
Contents Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . v Chapter 1. Important safety information 1 Chapter 2. Arranging your workspace . . 3 Comfort . . . . . . . . . Glare and lighting . . . . . Air circulation . . . . . . . Electrical outlets and cable lengths . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 3 4 4 Chapter 3. Setting up your computer . . 5 Connecting your computer . . . . Turning on computer power . . . . Finishing the software installation . . Completing important tasks . . .
Safety and Warranty . . . . . . . . Lenovo Web site (http://www.lenovo.com). Help and service . . . . . . . . . . Using the documentation and diagnostic programs . . . . . . . . . . . . Calling for service . . . . . . . . . Using other services . . . . . . . . Purchasing additional services . . . . . . . . . 48 . 48 . 48 Fax Class 1 commands Fax Class 2 commands Voice commands. . . . . . . . . . . Appendix B. System memory speed . . 59 48 48 49 50 Appendix A. Manual modem commands . . . . . . . . .
Introduction This ThinkStation User Guide contains the following information: v Chapter 1, “Important safety information,” on page 1 provides information about where to find safety information for this product. v Chapter 2, “Arranging your workspace,” on page 3 provides information about setting up your computer for comfort and the impact of light sources, air circulation, and electrical outlets.
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Chapter 1. Important safety information CAUTION: Before using this manual, be sure to read and understand all the related safety information for this product. Refer to the ThinkStation Safety and Warranty Guide that you received with this product for the latest safety information. Reading and understanding this safety information reduces the risk of personal injury and or damage to your product.
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Chapter 2. Arranging your workspace To get the most from your computer, arrange both the equipment you use and your work area to suit your needs and the kind of work you do. Your comfort is of foremost importance, but light sources, air circulation, and the location of electrical outlets can also affect the way you 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.
Where it is impossible to avoid reflections or to adjust the lighting, an antiglare filter placed over the screen might be helpful. However, these filters might affect the clarity of the image on the screen; try them only after you have exhausted other methods of reducing glare. Dust buildup compounds problems associated with glare. Remember to clean your monitor screen periodically using a soft cloth as directed in your monitor documentation. Air circulation Your computer and monitor produce heat.
Chapter 3. Setting up your computer Be sure to read and understand the ThinkStation Safety and Warranty Guide before you set up your computer. Reading and understanding the safety information reduces the risk of personal injury and or damage to your product. Set up your computer in the best possible work area that suits your needs and the kind of work you do. For more information, see Chapter 2, “Arranging your workspace,” on page 3.
2. Connect the USB mouse cable to the USB connector. 3. Connect the monitor cable to the monitor connector. Note: Depending on your model type, your computer might come with a Low Force Helix (LFH) connector on the rear panel, which enables you to connect up to four monitors. The standard LFH connector has two breakout Video Graphics Array (VGA) cables or Digital Video Interface (DVI) cables. This solution provides you with flexibility for a variety of monitor configurations.
4. If you have a modem, connect the modem using the following information. E ON PH E ON PH E ON PH LINE PH E LIN ON E LIN LIN 1 2 3 E E This illustration shows the two connectors on the back of the computer that are needed to set up your modem. In the United States and other countries or regions that use the RJ-11 telephone outlet, attach one end of the telephone cable to the telephone and the other end to the telephone connector on the back of the computer.
5. If you have audio devices, attach them using the following instructions. For more information about speakers, see step 6 and step 7 on page 10.
1 Audio line-in connector Used to receive audio signals from an external audio device, such as a stereo system. When you attach an external audio device to your computer, connect the cable to the audio line-out connector of the device and the audio line-in connector of the computer.
6. If you have powered speakers with an ac power adapter: F_LR a. Connect the cable that runs between the speakers, if necessary. On some speakers, this cable is permanently attached. b. Connect the ac power adapter cable to the speaker. c. Connect the speakers to the computer. d. Connect the ac power adapter to the ac power source. 7. If you have unpowered speakers with no ac power adapter: F_LR a. Connect the cable that runs between the speakers, if necessary.
8. Connect any additional devices that you have. Your computer might not have all connectors that are shown. 13 94 13 94 1 USB connector Used to attach a device that requires a Universal Serial Bus (USB) connector, such as a USB keyboard, a USB mouse, a USB scanner, or a USB printer. If you have more than 10 USB devices, you can purchase a USB hub, which you can use to connect additional USB devices.
9. Connect the power cords to properly grounded electrical outlets. Turning on computer power Turn on the monitor and other external devices first, and then turn on the computer. When the power-on self-test (POST) is finished, the logo window closes. If your computer has preinstalled software, the software installation program starts. If you experience any problems during startup, refer to Chapter 10, “Getting information, help, and service,” on page 47.
diagnostic CD/DVD image or rescue medium beforehand assures that you will be able to run diagnostics if the Rescue and Recovery workspace becomes inaccessible. See “PC-Doctor for DOS” on page 36 and “Creating and using rescue media” on page 43 for more information. v Record your computer machine type, model, and serial number. If you need service or technical support, you will probably be asked for this information.
Installing the computer on a rack shelf Your ThinkStation computer can be used on a rack shelf. When installing the computer on a rack shelf, make sure to leave at least a 12.7 cm (5 inches) space between the front edge of the rack shelf and your computer for fire protection. Features This section provides an overview of the computer features. System information The following information covers a variety of models. For information about your specific model, use the Setup Utility.
v Eight audio connectors on the rear panel (audio line-in connector, audio line-out front speaker connector, microphone connector, audio line-out subwoofer/center speaker connector, audio line-out rear speaker connector, audio line-out side speaker connector, optical SPDIF in connector, and optical SPDIF out connector) v Internal speaker Connectivity v Two 10/100/1000 Mbps integrated Ethernet connectors v Peripheral Component Interconnect (PCI) V.
Security features v Cover presence switch (also called intrusion switch, some models) v Keyboard with fingerprint reader (some models) v Support for the addition of an integrated cable lock (Kensington lock) v Serial port and parallel port I/O control v v v v v Startup sequence control Startup without diskette drive, keyboard, or mouse Support to enable or disable a device Trusted Platform Module (TPM) User and administrator passwords for BIOS access Software programs, preinstalled Your computer might com
Specifications This section lists the physical specifications for your ThinkStation computer. For machine types 4155, 4158, and 4218. Dimensions Width: 210 mm (8.3 inches) Height: 485 mm (19.1 inches) floor to top of handle Depth: 602 mm (23.7 inches) Weight Maximum configuration: 27.5 kg (60.5 lbs) Rack mounted dimensions: Width: 427 mm (16.8 inches) Height: 210 mm (8.3 inches) Depth: 602 mm (23.7 inches) Environment Air temperature: Operating at 0 - 3 000 ft (914.
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Chapter 4. Software overview The ThinkStation computer comes with a preinstalled operating system and several preloaded applications. The applications can be specified by the customer. Software provided with your Windows operating system This section describes the Windows applications provided with your product. Software provided by Lenovo The following software programs are provided by Lenovo to help you improve productivity and reduce the cost associated with maintaining your computer.
Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox The Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox program helps you maintain your computer, improve computing security, diagnose computer problems, get familiar with the innovative technologies provided by Lenovo, and get more information about your computer. See “Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox” on page 35 for detailed information. Note: The Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox program is only available on computers preinstalled with Windows 7 from Lenovo.
Chapter 5. Using the Setup Utility The Setup Utility program is used to view and change the configuration settings of your computer, regardless of which operating system you are using. However, the operating-system settings might override any similar settings in the Setup Utility program. Starting the Setup Utility program To start the Setup Utility program, do the following: 1. Make sure your computer is turned off. 2. Repeatedly press and release the F1 key when turning on the computer.
Password considerations A password can be any combination of up to 12 alphabetic and numeric characters (a-z and 0-9). For security reasons, it is recommended to use a strong password that cannot be easily compromised.
Enabling or disabling a device You can enable or disable user access to a device. ICH SATA Controller Marvell SATA/SAS Controller Legacy diskette A When this feature is set to Disabled, any optical drives or eSATA devices are disabled and will not be displayed in the system configuration. When this feature is set to Disabled, all internal hard disk drives are disabled and will not be displayed in the system configuration.
3. Select the desired startup device from the Startup Device Menu and press Enter to begin. Note: Selecting a startup device from the Startup Device Menu does not permanently change the startup sequence. Selecting or changing the startup device sequence To view or permanently change the configured startup device sequence, do the following: 1. Start the Setup Utility program. See “Starting the Setup Utility program” on page 21. 2. Select Startup → Startup Sequence.
Chapter 6. Installing hard disk drives and configuring RAID This chapter contains information about installing hard disk drives and configuring Redundant Array of Independent Disks (RAID) for this product. Note: The information about configuring RAID in this chapter only applies for a Windows environment. For information about configuring RAID in a Linux environment, contact your Linux software provider.
2. Press Ctrl+M when prompted to enter the Marvell BIOS Setup to configure SATA/SAS RAID. Configuring the Marvell BIOS Setup to enable SATA or SAS RAID 0, 1, 5, or 10 functionality To enable SATA/SAS RAID functionality, use the Marvell BIOS Setup configuration utility as the SATA/SAS configuration utility. This utility assumes that the system has the required number of hard disk drives. 1. Turn on your computer and press Ctrl+M when prompted to enter the Marvell BIOS Setup. 2.
3. From the RAID Config menu, select Spare Management. 4. Use the arrow keys to select the optional hot spare hard disk drive you want to delete. 5. Use the arrow keys to select Next and press Enter. 6. Press Y when prompted to delete the optional hot spare hard disk drive. Configuring the Marvell BIOS Setup to delete an array To configure the Marvell BIOS Setup to delete an array: 1. Turn on your computer and press Ctrl+M when prompted to enter the Marvell BIOS Setup. 2.
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Chapter 7. Updating system programs This chapter contains information about updating POST/BIOS and how to recover from a POST/BIOS update failure. Using system programs System programs are the basic layer of software built into your computer. System programs include the POST, the BIOS code, and the Setup Utility program. POST is a set of tests and procedures that are performed each time you turn on your computer.
Note: If you want to change the machine type/model, press Y when prompted. Type in the machine type/model and then press Enter. 6. Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the update. Updating (flashing) BIOS from your operating system Note: Because Lenovo makes constant improvements to the Web site, the Web page contents are subject to change without notice, including the contents referenced in the following procedure. To update (flash) BIOS from your operating system: 1. Go to http://www.lenovo.
11. The recovery session will take two to three minutes. During this time you will hear a series of beeps. After the update session is completed, there will be no video, the series of beeps will end, and the system will automatically turn off. Remove the disc from the optical drive. 12. Repeat steps 2 through 5. 13. Replace the Clear CMOS/Recovery jumper to the standard position (pin 1 and pin 2). 14. Reconnect any cables that were disconnected.
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Chapter 8. Troubleshooting and diagnostics This chapter describes some basic troubleshooting and diagnostic programs. If your computer problem is not described here, see Chapter 10, “Getting information, help, and service,” on page 47 for additional troubleshooting resources. Basic troubleshooting The following table provides information to help you troubleshoot your computer problem. Symptom Action The computer does not start when you press the power button.
Symptom Action The USB Keyboard does not work. Verify that: v The computer is turned on. v The keyboard is securely connected to a USB connector on the front or rear of the computer. v No keys are stuck. If you cannot correct the problem, have the computer serviced. Refer to the safety and warranty information that is provided with your computer for a list of service and support telephone numbers. The mouse does not work. The computer does not respond to the mouse.
Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox Note: The Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox program is only available on computers preinstalled with Windows 7 from Lenovo. The Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox program helps you maintain your computer, improve computing security, diagnose computer problems, get familiar with the innovative technologies provided by Lenovo, and get more information about your computer.
Note: If you encounter failures that prevent you from gaining access to the Rescue and Recovery workspace, you can run the PC-Doctor for Rescue and Recovery diagnostic program after using a rescue medium to recover the computer from failures and gaining access to the Rescue and Recovery workspace. See “Creating and using rescue media” on page 43. PC-Doctor for DOS You can also download the latest version of the PC-Doctor for DOS diagnostic program from: http://www.lenovo.
Cleaning the mouse This section provides instructions on how to clean an optical or non-optical mouse. 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 the optical mouse: 1. Turn off your computer. 2. Disconnect the mouse cable from the computer. 3. Turn the mouse upside down to look at the lens. a.
2 Ball 3 Plastic rollers 4 Ball cage 1. Turn off your computer. 2. Disconnect the mouse cable from the computer. 3. Turn the mouse upside down. Twist the retainer ring 1 to the unlocked position to remove the ball. 4. Place your hand over the retainer ring and ball 2 , and then turn the mouse right-side up, so that the retainer ring and ball fall out into your hand. 5. Wash the ball in warm, soapy water then dry it with a clean cloth. 6.
Chapter 9. Recovery information This chapter will help you get familiar with recovery solutions provided by Lenovo.
v To create Product Recovery discs on Windows Vista, click Start → All Programs → ThinkVantage → Create Product Recovery Media. Then, follow the instructions on the screen. v To create Product Recovery discs on Windows XP, click Start → All Programs → ThinkVantage → Create Recovery Media. Then, follow the instructions on the screen. Using recovery media This section provides instructions on how to use recovery media on different operating systems.
v On an attached external USB hard disk drive v On a network drive v On recordable CDs or DVDs (a recordable CD or DVD drive is required for this option) After you have backed up the contents on the hard disk drive, you can restore the complete contents of the hard disk drive, restore only the selected files, or restore only the Windows operating system and applications.
For more information about performing a recovery operation from the Rescue and Recovery workspace, see “Using the Rescue and Recovery workspace.” Using the Rescue and Recovery workspace The Rescue and Recovery workspace resides in a protected, hidden area of your hard disk drive that operates independently from the Windows operating system. This enables you to perform recovery operations even if the Windows operating system cannot be started.
For more information about the features of the Rescue and Recovery workspace, click Help. Notes: 1. After restoring a hard disk drive to the factory default settings, you might have to reinstall device drivers for some devices. See “Installing or reinstalling device drivers” on page 45. 2. Some computers come with Microsoft Office or Microsoft Works preinstalled.
Using rescue media This section provides instructions on how to use the rescue media you have created. Note: Make sure your rescue device (optical drive, USB device, or the secondary internal hard disk drive) is set as the first boot device in the startup device sequence before doing this procedure. See “Selecting a startup device” on page 23.
Using a recovery repair diskette This section provides instructions on how to use a recovery repair diskette. To use the recovery repair diskette you created, do the following: 1. Turn off the computer. 2. Insert the recovery repair diskette into the diskette drive. 3. Turn on the computer and follow the instructions on the screen. Notes: 1.
v In the device subfolder, look for a SETUP.EXE file. Double-click the file and follow the instructions on the screen. Setting a rescue device in the startup sequence Before you start the Rescue and Recovery program from an internal hard disk drive, a disc, a USB hard disk drive, or other external devices, you must first make sure that your rescue device is set as the first boot device in the startup device sequence in the Setup Utility program.
Chapter 10. Getting information, help, and service This chapter contains information about help, service, and technical assistance for products manufactured by Lenovo. Information resources This section describes how to access useful resources relating to your computing needs. Online Books folder The Online Books folder preinstalled on your computer contains the ThinkCentre User Guide, which provides information about your computer to help you set up, use, and maintain your computer.
Note: The Lenovo Welcome program is only available on computers preinstalled with Windows 7 or Windows Vista from Lenovo. Safety and Warranty The ThinkStation Safety and Warranty Guide that is provided with your computer contains information on safety, warranty, and notices. Read and understand all safety information before using this product. Lenovo Web site (http://www.lenovo.com) The Lenovo Web site provides up-to-date information and services to help you buy, upgrade, and maintain your computer.
The following services are available during the warranty period: v Problem determination - Trained service personnel are available to assist you with determining a hardware problem and deciding what action is necessary to fix the problem. v Hardware repair - If the problem is caused by hardware under warranty, trained service personnel are available to provide the applicable level of service. v Engineering Change management - There might be changes that are required after a product has been sold.
To determine whether your computer is eligible for International Warranty Service and to view a list of the countries where service is available, go to http://www.lenovo.com/support, click Warranty, and follow the instructions on the screen. For technical assistance with the installation of or questions related to Service Packs for your preinstalled Microsoft Windows product, refer to the Microsoft Product Support Services Web site at http://support.microsoft.
Appendix A. Manual modem commands The following section lists commands for manually programming your modem. Commands are accepted by the modem while it is in Command Mode. Your modem is automatically in Command Mode until you dial a number and establish a connection. Commands can be sent to your modem from a PC running communication software or any other terminal devices. All commands sent to the modem must begin with AT and end with ENTER.
Command Function H1 Force modem off-hook (make busy) Note: H1 command is not supported for Italy I_ L_ M_ I0 Display product-identification code I1 Factory ROM checksum test I2 Internal memory test I3 Firmware ID I4 Reserved ID L0 Low speaker volume L1 Low speaker volume L2 Medium speaker volume L3 High speaker volume M0 Internal speaker off M1 Internal speaker on until carrier detected M2 Internal speaker always on M3 Internal speaker on until carrier detected and off while d
Extended AT commands Command Function &C0 Force Carrier Detect Signal High (ON) &C1 Turn on CD when remote carrier is present &D0 Modem ignores the DTR signal &D1 Modem returns to Command Mode after DTR toggle &D2 Modem hangs up, returns to the Command Mode after DTR toggle &D3 Resets modem after DTR toggle &F_ &F Recall factory default configuration &G_ &G0 Guard tone disabled &G1 Guard tone disabled &G2 1800 Hz guard tone &K0 Disable flow control &K3 Enable RTS/CTS hardware flow
Command Function &W_ %E_ &V1 Display Last Connection Statistics &W0 Stores the active profile as Profile 0 &W1 Stores the active profile as Profile 1 %E0 Disable auto-retrain %E1 Enable auto-retrain +MS? Displays the current Select Modulation settings +MS=? Displays a list of supported Select Modulation options +MS=a,b,c,e,f Select modulation where: a=0, 1, 2, 3, 9, 10, 11, 12, 56, 64, 69; b=0-1; c=300-56000; d=30056000; e=0-1; and f=0-1. A, b, c, d, e, f default=12, 1, 300, 56000, 0, 0.
Fax Class 1 commands +FAE=n Data/Fax Auto Answer +FCLASS=n Service Class +FRH=n Receive data with HDLC framing +FRM=n Receive data +FRS=n Receive silence +FTH=n Transmit data with HDLC framing +FTM=n Transmit data +FTS=n Stop transmission and wait Fax Class 2 commands +FCLASS=n Services class. +FAA=n Adaptive answer. +FAXERR Fax error value. +FBOR Phase C data bit order. +FBUF? Buffer size (read only). +FCFR Indicate confirmation to receive. +FCLASS= Service class.
+FPHCTO Phase C time out. +FPOLL Indicates polling request. +FPTS: Page transfer status. +FPTS= Page transfer status. +FREV? Identify revision. +FSPT Enable polling. +FTSI: Report the transmit station ID.
Attention Switzerland User: If your Swisscom phone line does not have Taxsignal switched OFF, modem function may be impaired. The impairment may be resolved by a filter with the following specifications: Telekom PTT SCR-BE Taximpulssperrfilter-12kHz PTT Art. 444.112.7 Bakom 93.0291.Z.N Appendix A.
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Appendix B. System memory speed The Intel Xeon microprocessor families compatible with this ThinkStation computer feature an integrated memory controller, which provides the microprocessor with direct access to the system memory. Because of this design, the system memory speed will be determined by a number of factors, including the microprocessor model and the type, speed, size (capacity), and number of DIMMs installed.
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Appendix C. Notices Lenovo may not offer the products, services, or features discussed in this document in all countries. Consult your local Lenovo representative for information on the products and services currently available in your area. Any reference to a Lenovo product, program, or service is not intended to state or imply that only that Lenovo product, program, or service may be used.
vary significantly. Some measurements may have been made on development-level systems and there is no guarantee that these measurements will be the same on generally available systems. Furthermore, some measurements may have been estimated through extrapolation. Actual results may vary. Users of this document should verify the applicable data for their specific environment. Television output notice The following notice applies to models that have the factory-installed television-output feature.
Index A E administrator, password 22 advanced settings 24 antivirus software, updating 13 arranging workspace 3 AT commands basic 51 extended 53 audio subsystem 14 electrical outlets 4 enabling, disabling device 23 environment, operating 17 Ethernet 15 exiting, Setup Utility 24 expansion adapters 15 external options, installing 13 B F backup and recovery operations 40 basic, troubleshooting 33 BIOS, updating (flashing) 29, 30 boot-block recovery 30 failure, recovering from POST/BIOS fax class 1 comma
lighting, glare 3 M manual modem commands 51 media, creating and using recovery media media, creating and using rescue 43 memory speed 59 MNP/V.42/V.42bis/V.44, commands 54 modem commands basic AT 51 Extended AT 53 fax class 1 55 fax class 2 55 manual 51 MNP/V.42/V.42bis/V.
U updating (flashing) BIOS 29 antivirus software 13 operating system 13 system programs 29 updating (flashing) BIOS 30 user, password 22 using diagnostic programs 48 documentation 48 other services 49 passwords 21 recovery repair diskette, creating and using rescue media, creating and 43 Setup Utility 21 44 V video subsystem 14 viewing and changing settings voice, commands 56 21 W warranty information 48 workspace, arranging 3 workspace, backup and recovery 42 Index 65
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Part Number: 53Y4327 Printed in USA (1P) P/N: 53Y4327
