User manual LENOVO THINKSTATION S30 (RFCB7FR)

[. . . ] ThinkStation User Guide Machine Types: 0567, 0568, 0569, and 0606 Note: Before using this information and the product it supports, be sure to read and understand the “Important safety information” on page v and Appendix B “Notices” on page 107. 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. Locating connectors, controls, and indicators on the front of your computer . Removing and reinstalling the front bezel Installing or replacing a PCI card . [. . . ] 62 ThinkStation User Guide It is important to create a rescue medium and a set of recovery media as early as possible and store them in a safe place for future use. Using the Setup Utility program 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. When you hear multiple beeps or see a logo screen, release the F1 key. Note: If a Power-On Password or an Administrator Password has been set, the Setup Utility program menu will not be displayed until you type the correct password. When the POST detects that the hard disk drive has been removed from your computer or the memory module size has decreased, an error message will be displayed when you start the computer and you will be prompted to do one of the following: • Press F1 to enter the Setup Utility program. Note: After you enter the Setup Utility program, select Save Changes and Exit at the bottom of the screen. € Press F2 to bypass the error message and log in to the operating system. viewing and changing settings The Setup Utility program menu lists various items about the system configuration. You can use either the keyboard or the mouse to navigate through BIOS menu choices. The keys used to perform various tasks are displayed at the bottom of each screen. Using passwords By using the Setup Utility program, you can set passwords to prevent unauthorized access to your computer and data. The following types of passwords are available: • Power-On Password • Administrator Password • Hard Disk Password You do not have to set any passwords to use your computer. © Copyright Lenovo 2012 65 Password considerations A password can be any combination of up to 64 alphabetic and numeric characters. For security reasons, it is recommended to use a strong password that cannot be easily compromised. To set a strong password, use the following guidelines: • Have at least eight characters in length • Contain at least one alphabetic character and one numeric character • Setup Utility program and hard disk drive passwords are not case sensitive • Not be your name or your user name • Not be a common word or a common name • Be significantly different from your previous passwords Power-On Password When a Power-On Password is set, you are prompted to type a valid password each time the computer is turned on. administrator Password Setting an Administrator Password deters unauthorized users from changing configuration 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 and Administrator Password are set, you can type either password. [. . . ] Users of electrical and electronic equipment (EEE) with the WEEE marking must not dispose of end of life EEE as unsorted municipal waste, but use the collection framework available to them for the return, recycle, 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. Com/recycling Recycling information Lenovo encourages owners of information technology (IT) equipment to responsibly recycle their equipment when it is no longer needed. Com/recycling © Copyright Lenovo 2012 113 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 the property of the company, you must do so in accordance with the Law for Promotion of Effective Utilization of Resources. Computers and monitors are categorized as industrial waste and should be properly disposed of by an industrial waste disposal contractor certified by a local government. [. . . ]