User Guide

Machine Types: 30C7, 30C8, and 30CA

Meet your ThinkStation
Advanced configuration
FAQ
Hardware removal and installation
Safety and compliance

Product overview

Hardware locations

Front view
Rear view
Computer components
Parts on the system board
Internal storage drives
Machine type and model label

Computer features
Computer specifications

Programs

Accessing a program on your computer
An introduction to Lenovo programs

Using your computer

Registering your computer
Setting the computer volume

Using a disc

Guidelines about using the optical drive
Handling and storing a disc
Playing and removing a disc
Recording a disc

Connecting to a network
System memory speed
Supplemental information about the Ubuntu operating system

You and your computer

Arranging your workspace

Glare and lighting
Air circulation
Electrical outlet locations and cable lengths
Comfort

Accessibility information
Cleaning your computer

Maintenance

Basic maintenance tips
Good maintenance practices
Keeping your computer current

Moving your computer

Security

Locking your computer

Locking the computer cover
Attaching a Kensington-style cable lock
Attaching a cable lock

Viewing and changing security settings in the Setup Utility program
Using passwords and Windows accounts
Using the cover presence switch
Using firewalls
Protecting data against viruses
Using the Smart USB Protection function
Computrace Agent software embedded in firmware
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)

Using the Setup Utility program

Starting the Setup Utility program
Changing the display language of the Setup Utility program
Enabling or disabling a device
Enabling or disabling the automatic power-on of your computer
Enabling or disabling the ErP LPS compliance mode
Switching between better acoustic and better thermal performance
Enabling or disabling the system to record thermal alert logs
Enabling or disabling the configuration change detection
Changing the BIOS settings before installing a new operating system

Using BIOS passwords

Password types
Password considerations
Setting, changing, or deleting a password
Erasing lost or forgotten passwords (clearing CMOS)

Selecting a startup device

Changing the startup device sequence permanently
Selecting a temporary startup device

Exiting the Setup Utility program

Updating and recovering the BIOS

Configuring RAID

An Introduction to RAID
RAID Level
Configuring the system BIOS to enable SATA RAID functionality

Configuring RAID in UEFI mode

Creating RAID volumes in UEFI mode
Deleting RAID volumes in UEFI mode
Resetting storage drives to non-RAID in UEFI mode

Configuring RAID in legacy mode

Creating RAID volumes in legacy mode
Deleting RAID volumes in legacy mode
Resetting storage drives to non-RAID in legacy mode

Basic procedure for resolving computer problems

Troubleshooting

Startup problems
Audio problems
CD or DVD problems
Intermittent problems
Storage drive problems
Ethernet LAN problems
Wireless LAN problem
Bluetooth problems
Performance problems
Serial connector problem
USB device problems
Software and driver problems

Diagnosing problems

Recovery information

Getting information, help, and service

Information resources

Accessing the user guide in various languages
Windows help system
Safety and warranty
Lenovo Web site
Lenovo Support Web site

Help and service

Calling for service
Using other services
Purchasing additional services

Handling static-sensitive devices

Customer Replaceable Units

Preparing your computer

External options

M.2 solid-state drive

Slim optical drive

Coin-cell battery

Cover presence switch

Power supply assembly

Storage drive in the storage drive bay

Storage drive cage

Completing the parts replacement

Read this first: Important safety information

Before using this manual
Service and upgrades
Static electricity prevention
Power cords and power adapters
Extension cords and related devices
Plugs and outlets
External devices
Heat and product ventilation
Computer placement notices
Operating environment
Laser compliance statement
Hazardous energy statement
Lithium coin-cell battery notice
Using earphones, headphones, or a headset
Cleaning and maintenance

Regulatory information

Export classification notice

Electronic emissions notices

Federal Communications Commission Declaration of Conformity

Eurasian compliance mark
Brazil audio notice
Mexico wireless-radio compliance information
Additional regulatory information

WEEE and recycling information of countries and regions

Important WEEE information
Recycling information for Japan
Recycling information for Brazil
Battery recycling information for Taiwan
Battery recycling information for the European Union

Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) Directive of countries and regions

ENERGY STAR model information

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