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Lenovo ThinkCentre M52 User Manual

Lenovo ThinkCentre M52
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Ty pe s 8110, 8112, 8113, 8114, 8115
Ty pe s 8153, 8166, 8167, 8168, 8169, 8170

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Lenovo ThinkCentre M52 Specifications

General IconGeneral
ProcessorIntel Pentium 4 / Celeron D
RAMUp to 4 GB DDR2
Operating SystemWindows XP Professional
Form FactorTower, Small Form Factor
PortsUSB 2.0, Serial, Parallel
Optical DriveDVD-ROM

Summary

Important safety information

Conditions that require immediate action

Product damage requiring immediate attention and inspection by an authorized servicer due to misuse or neglect.

General safety guidelines

Precautions to reduce the risk of injury and property damage when using the computer.

Power cords and power adapters

Safe usage and handling instructions for power cords and adapters to prevent hazards.

Batteries

Safety precautions for handling and charging computer batteries, including coin cell and rechargeable packs.

Heat and product ventilation

Maintaining proper ventilation and avoiding overheating for computer components.

Lithium battery notice

Warnings and precautions related to lithium batteries, including handling and disposal.

Power supply statement

Warnings about hazardous voltage, current, and energy levels within the power supply unit.

Chapter 1. Installing options

Handling static-sensitive devices

Precautions to take when handling electronic components to prevent damage from static electricity.

Installing memory

Step-by-step guide for installing DDR2 memory modules into the computer.

Installing adapters

Instructions for installing expansion adapters, such as PCI and PCI Express cards.

Installing internal drives

Information and procedures for installing internal storage devices like hard drives and optical drives.

Password protection

How to use the Setup Utility to set passwords for computer access and data protection.

Erasing a lost or forgotten password (clearing CMOS)

Procedure for clearing CMOS to erase lost or forgotten passwords.

Chapter 2. Using the Setup Utility program

Using passwords

Explanation of setting user, administrator, and drive passwords for security.

Password considerations

Guidelines for creating strong, secure passwords for the computer.

Appendix A. Updating system programs

Updating (flashing) BIOS from a diskette or CD-ROM

Procedure for updating the system BIOS using a bootable diskette or CD-ROM.

Updating (flashing) BIOS from your operating system

Instructions for updating the system BIOS directly from within the operating system environment.

Recovering from a POST/BIOS update failure

Steps to recover the computer if a POST or BIOS update process is interrupted.

Appendix C. Manual modem commands

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