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ThinkServer TS140
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Machine Types: 70A0, 70A1, 70A4, and 70A5

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  • Page 1 ThinkServer TS140 Hardware Maintenance Manual Machine Types: 70A0, 70A1, 70A4, and 70A5...
  • Page 2 • Appendix A “Notices” on page 95 First Edition (September 2013) © Copyright Lenovo 2013. 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: Table Of Contents

    Updating or recovering the BIOS..Completing the parts replacement ..Using the ThinkServer EasyStartup program . . . Connecting the cables ..© Copyright Lenovo 2013...
  • Page 4 Statement....Lenovo Support Web site..Eurasian compliance mark ..

  • Page 5: Safety Information

    제품을 사용하기 전에 제품과 함께 제공되는 문서 DVD의 다국어 안전 지침을 주의 깊게 읽어보십시오. Voordat u het product gebruikt, moet u ervoor zorgen dat u de meertalige veiligheidsinstructies op de documentatie-dvd van het product hebt gelezen en begrijpt. © Copyright Lenovo 2013...
  • Page 6 Przed skorzystaniem z produktu należy zapoznać się z wielojęzycznymi instrukcjami bezpieczeństwa znajdującymi się na płycie DVD z dokumentacją dostarczoną wraz z produktem. Antes de utilizar o produto, leia atentamente as instruções de segurança multilingues que constam no DVD de documentação fornecido com o produto. Înainte de a utiliza produsul, asiguraţi-vă...
  • Page 7 The battery contains lithium and can explode if not properly used, handled, or disposed of. Do not: • Throw or immerse into water • Heat to more than 100°C (212°F) • Repair or disassemble Dispose of the battery as required by local ordinances or regulations. © Copyright Lenovo 2013...
  • Page 8 Statement 3 CAUTION: When laser products (such as CD-ROMs, DVD drives, fiber optic devices, or transmitters) are installed, note the following: • Do not remove the covers. Removing the covers of the laser product could result in exposure to hazardous laser radiation. There are no serviceable parts inside the device. •...
  • Page 9 Statement 9 CAUTION: Disconnect the hot-swap fan cables before removing the fan from the device to protect against personal injury. Statement 10 CAUTION: The following label indicates a sharp-edge hazard. © Copyright Lenovo 2013...
  • Page 10 Statement 11 CAUTION: The following label indicates a potential heat hazard. Statement 12 DANGER Overloading a branch circuit is a potential fire hazard and a shock hazard under certain conditions. To avoid these hazards, ensure that your system electrical requirements do not exceed branch current ratings at the installation site.
  • Page 11 This product contains a Class 1M laser. Do not view directly with optical instruments. Statement 18 CAUTION: Do not place any object on top of rack-mounted products. Statement 19 CAUTION: Hazardous moving parts. Keep fingers and other body parts away. © Copyright Lenovo 2013...

  • Page 12: Safety Inspection Guide

    Statement 20 CAUTION: A lithium ion battery is provided. To avoid possible explosion, do not burn the battery. Replace the battery only with the Lenovo-approved part. Recycle or discard the battery as instructed by local regulations. Safety inspection guide The purpose of this inspection guide is to assist you in identifying potentially unsafe conditions. As each machine was designed and built, required safety items were installed to protect users and service technicians from injury.

  • Page 13: Chapter 1. General Information

    The Lenovo Limited Warranty (LLW) contains the warranty terms that apply to the product you purchased from Lenovo. Read the LLW on the documentation DVD that comes with your server. A printable generic version of the latest LLW also is available in more than 30 languages at http://www.lenovo.com/warranty/llw_02.

  • Page 14: Server Documentation

    When you register your server, information is entered into a database, which enables Lenovo to contact you in case of a recall or other severe problem. After you register your server with Lenovo, you will receive quicker service when you call Lenovo for help. In addition, some locations offer extended privileges and services to registered users.
  • Page 15 This document provides information about component locations, replacement procedures for major Field Replaceable Units (FRUs), and troubleshooting and diagnostics. This document is updated frequently, and the most up-to-date version is always available in English on the Lenovo Web site at: http://www.lenovo.com/ThinkServerUserGuides...
  • Page 16 ThinkServer TS140 Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 17: Chapter 2. Server Setup Road Map

    ThinkServer EasyStartup program. 9. Check for firmware and driver updates. See “Updating the firmware” on page 34. 10. Install other applications. Refer to the documentation that comes with the applications that you want to install. © Copyright Lenovo 2013...
  • Page 18 ThinkServer TS140 Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 19: Chapter 3. Product Overview

    Your server comes with one of the following microprocessors (internal cache size varies by model type): ® • Intel Core™ i3 microprocessor ® • Intel Pentium microprocessor ® • Intel Xeon microprocessor For a list of the ThinkServer microprocessor options, go to: http://www.lenovo.com/thinkserver © Copyright Lenovo 2013...
  • Page 20 Memory Your server has four memory slots. For more information, see “Installing or removing a memory module” on page 41. Power supply Your server comes with one of the following power supply configurations: • 280-watt automatic voltage-sensing power supply • 450-watt automatic voltage-sensing power supply Fans Your server comes with the following fans to provide proper system cooling and airflow: •...
  • Page 21 Ethernet connectivity One RJ-45 Ethernet connector on the rear panel with 100 Mbps or 1000 Mbps network connectivity. For more information, see “Rear view of the server” on page 13. Reliability, availability, and serviceability Reliability, availability, and serviceability (hereinafter referred to as RAS) are three important server design features.

  • Page 22: Specifications

    Specifications This topic lists the physical specifications for your server. Dimensions Width: 175 mm (6.89 inches) Height: 375 mm (14.76 inches) Depth: 431 mm (16.97 inches) Weight The product weight varies depending on different system configurations. Maximum configuration without package: 13 kg (28.66 lb) Maximum configuration with package: 15.5 kg (34.17 lb) Environment •...

  • Page 23: Thinkserver Easyupdate Firmware Updater

    34. BIOS update utilities The BIOS firmware keeps updating after the shipment of the server. Lenovo maintains pages on the Support Web site and provides the BIOS update utilities with instructions for download to help you update the BIOS firmware if needed.

  • Page 24: Front View Of The Server

    The following is a sample of the machine type, model, and serial number label. Figure 2. Machine type, model, and serial number label Front view of the server This topic provides information to help you locate the parts on the front of the server. ThinkServer TS140 Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 25: Rear View Of The Server

    The following illustration shows the front view of the server. Figure 3. Front view of the server Optical drive eject/close button Power button Hard disk drive activity LED USB 3.0 connectors (2) Power-on LED Rear view of the server This topic provides information to help you locate the connectors and components on the rear of your server. Figure 4 “Rear connector locations”...
  • Page 26 Figure 4. Rear connector locations Power cord connector Audio line-in connector Serial connector PCI Express x16 graphics card (available in some models) VGA monitor connector PCI Express x1 card slot bracket DisplayPort connectors (2) PCI card slot bracket USB 3.0 connectors (4) PCI Express x4 card slot bracket USB 2.0 connectors (2) Optional serial connector...

  • Page 27: Locating Parts On The System Board

    Connector Description USB connector Used to attach a device that requires a USB connector, such as a USB keyboard, a USB mouse, a USB scanner, or a USB printer. If you have more than eight USB devices, you can purchase a USB hub, which you can use to connect additional USB devices.

  • Page 28: Internal Components

    Memory slot 4 (DIMM4) PCI Express x4 card slot Thermal sensor connector PCI Express x1 card slot Hard disk drive fan connector PCI Express x16 card slot 4-pin SATA power connectors (2) System fan connector 14-pin power connector Cover presence switch connector (intrusion switch connector) Internal components Figure 6 “Component locations”...
  • Page 29 Figure 7 “Drive bay locations” on page 17 shows the locations of the drive bays. Figure 7. Drive bay locations Optical drive bay Secondary optical drive bay Card reader drive bay Secondary SATA hard disk drive bay Primary SATA hard disk drive bay (with a 3.5-inch SATA hard disk drive installed) Chapter 3 Product overview...
  • Page 30 ThinkServer TS140 Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 31: Chapter 4. Turning On And Turning Off The Server

    • You can press the power button to start an orderly shutdown of the operating system and turn off the server, if your operating system supports this feature. • If the operating system stops functioning, you can press and hold the power button for more than four seconds to turn off the server. © Copyright Lenovo 2013...
  • Page 32 ThinkServer TS140 Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 33: Chapter 5. Configuring The Server

    • On the Devices menu, select ATA Drive Setup and follow the instructions on the screen to view information about the installed SATA or SAS devices, such as a hard disk drive or an optical drive. © Copyright Lenovo 2013...

  • Page 34: Setup Utility Program Interface

    “Exit menu” on page 24 Lenovo provides the BIOS update utility on the Lenovo Support Web site. You can download the BIOS update utility to update the BIOS if the newer BIOS version specifically solves a problem you have. See “Updating or recovering the BIOS”...
  • Page 35 • Video Setup: View and set the primary video adapter type. • Audio Setup: Enable or disable the onboard audio controller. • Network Setup: Enable or disable the onboard Ethernet controller and other network features. Advanced menu You can view or change various server component settings on the Advanced menu in the Setup Utility program.

  • Page 36: Setting The System Date And Time

    Power menu The Power menu in the Setup Utility program provides an interface to help you view or change the server power options. The Power menu contains the following items: • After Power Loss: View and configure the system performance after ac power is removed and the restored.

  • Page 37: Using Passwords

    Using passwords By using the Setup Utility program, you can set a password to prevent unauthorized access to your server. The following types of passwords are available: • Power-On Password • Administrator Password You do not have to set a password to use your server. However, using a password improves computing security.

  • Page 38: Configuring The Tpm Function

    To erase a lost or forgotten password, do the following: 1. Remove all media from the drives and turn off all attached devices and the server. Then, disconnect all power cords from electrical outlets and disconnect all cables that are connected to the server. 2.

  • Page 39: Exiting From The Setup Utility Program

    Setup Utility program to view or change the configuration settings of your server. See “Using the Setup Utility program” on page 21. Lenovo might make changes and enhancements to the BIOS. When updates are released, they are available for download on the Lenovo Web site at http://www.lenovo.com/drivers.

  • Page 40: Using The Thinkserver Easystartup Program

    BIOS version. To update (flash) the BIOS, do the following: 1. Go to http://www.lenovo.com/drivers and follow the instructions on the Web page to locate the BIOS update package. 2. Download the BIOS update package and the installation instructions in a TXT file.

  • Page 41: Features Of The Thinkserver Easystartup Program

    If you do not have a ThinkServer EasyStartup DVD, you can download an ISO image from the Lenovo Support Web site and make a disc by yourself. To download the ThinkServer EasyStartup program image and burn it into a disc, do the following: 1.
  • Page 42 Agreement. Read the Lenovo License Agreement carefully. In order to continue, you must accept the terms by clicking Agree. Then, the Date and time window opens. 4. Set the current date and time and click OK. The Start option window opens.

  • Page 43: Using The Thinkserver Easystartup Program On A Windows Operating System

    DVD into an internal or external optical drive. The DVD starts automatically in most environments. If the DVD does not start automatically, open the launch.exe file located in the root directory of the DVD. Notes: • You should read and accept the Lenovo License Agreement when prompted. ® • On the Microsoft Windows Server...

  • Page 44: Configuring The System Bios To Enable Onboard Sata Raid Functionality

    RAID drive groups also improve data storage reliability and fault tolerance compared to single-drive storage systems. Data loss resulting from a drive failure can be prevented by reconstructing missing data from the remaining drives. The following list describes some of the most commonly used RAID levels: •...

  • Page 45: Creating Raid Volumes

    5. Press F10 to save changes and exit the Setup Utility program. Creating RAID volumes This describes how to use the Intel Rapid Storage Technology enterprise option ROM configuration utility to create RAID volumes. To create RAID volumes, do the following: 1.

  • Page 46: Updating The Firmware

    The firmware in the server is periodically updated and the latest firmware is always available for downloading from the Lenovo Web site. Go to http://www.lenovo.com/drivers and follow the instructions on the Web page to check for the latest level of firmware, such as the BIOS updates and device drivers.

  • Page 47: Chapter 6. Installing, Removing, Or Replacing Hardware

    • Before using the product, be sure to read and understand the multilingual safety instructions and the Lenovo Limited Warranty (LLW) on the documentation DVD that comes with the product. Reading and understanding the safety instructions reduces the risk of personal injury and damage to your product.

  • Page 48: Handling Static-Sensitive Devices

    • You do not have to turn off the server to install or replace a hot-swap redundant power supply, a hot-swap hard disk drive, or a hot-plug USB device. However, you must turn off the server before performing any step that involves installing, removing, or replacing adapter cables or non-hot-swap devices or components.

  • Page 49: System Reliability Guidelines

    – Attach the ESD ground clip to any frame ground, ground braid, or green-wire ground. – When working on a double-insulated or battery-operated system, use an ESD common ground or reference point. You can use coax or connector-outside shells on these systems. –...

  • Page 50: Removing And Reinstalling The Front Bezel

    CAUTION: Turn off the server and wait three to five minutes to let the server cool before removing the server cover. To remove the server cover, do the following: 1. Remove any media from the drives and turn off all attached devices and the server. 2.
  • Page 51 1. Remove all media from the drives and turn off all attached devices and the server. Then, disconnect all power cords from electrical outlets and disconnect all cables that are connected to the server. 2. Remove the server cover. See “Removing the server cover” on page 37. 3.

  • Page 52: Installing, Removing, Or Replacing Hardware

    Notes: • Use only parts provided by Lenovo. • Depending on the model, your server might look slightly different from the illustrations in this topic. The EMI integrity and cooling of the server are protected by having all drive bays and PCI Express card slots covered or occupied.

  • Page 53: Installing Or Removing The Ethernet Card

    Installing or removing the Ethernet card Attention: Do not open your server or attempt any repair before reading and understanding “Safety information” on page iii and “Guidelines” on page 35. This topic provides instructions on how to install or remove the Ethernet card. Use any documentation that came with the Ethernet card and follow those instructions in addition to the instructions in this .
  • Page 54 For more information about the memory modules in your specific server model, use the Setup Utility program. See “Viewing information in the Setup Utility program” on page 21. For a list of supported ThinkServer memory module options, go to: http://www.lenovo.com/thinkserver The following illustration helps you to locate the memory slots on the system board.

  • Page 55: Installing A Memory Module

    Installing a memory module Attention: Do not open your server or attempt any repair before reading and understanding “Safety information” on page iii and “Guidelines” on page 35. This topic provides instructions on how to install a memory module. Before you begin, print all the related instructions or ensure that you can view the PDF version on another computer for reference.

  • Page 56: Removing A Memory Module

    8. Position the new memory module over the memory slot. Make sure that the notch on the new memory module is aligned with the key in the memory slot. Then, press the new memory module straight down into the memory slot until the retaining clips close and the new memory module snaps into position. Note: If there is a gap between the memory module and the retaining clips, the memory module has not been correctly installed.

  • Page 57: Installing Or Removing The Tertiary Hard Disk Drive

    6. Locate the appropriate memory module that you want to remove and open the retaining clips on both ends of the memory slot. Then, grasp the memory module by its edges and carefully pull it straight up to remove it from the memory slot. Figure 14.
  • Page 58 4. Install the hard disk drive into the 5.25-inch to 3.5-inch drive conversion bracket. Then, install the four screws to secure the hard disk drive in the bracket. Note: You can obtain a 5.25-inch to 3.5-inch drive conversion bracket from a local computer retailer or by contacting the Customer Support Center.
  • Page 59 7. Slide the drive conversion bracket into the secondary optical drive bay from the front of the server until the bracket snaps into position. Figure 17. Installing the drive conversion bracket into the secondary optical drive bay 8. Connect the signal cable and the power cable to the rear of the new hard disk drive. Figure 18.
  • Page 60 9. Connect the cable of the fan for the tertiary hard disk drive to one of the available connectors of the fan power converter cable. Then, connect the connector to the hard disk drive fan connector on the system board. See “Locating parts on the system board” on page 15. Figure 19.
  • Page 61 6. Press the release button and slide the drive conversion bracket with the tertiary hard disk drive out of the front of the server. Figure 20. Removing the drive conversion bracket 7. Remove the four screws that secure the hard disk drive. Then, remove the hard disk drive out of the drive conversion bracket.

  • Page 62: Installing Or Removing The Slim Optical Drive And The Fourth Hard Disk Drive

    8. To install a new tertiary hard disk drive, see “Installing the tertiary hard disk drive” on page 45. What to do next: • To work with another piece of hardware, go to the appropriate section. • To complete the removal procedure, go to “Completing the parts replacement” on page 82. Installing or removing the slim optical drive and the fourth hard disk drive This topic provides instructions on how to install or remove the slim optical drive and the fourth hard disk drive.
  • Page 63 5. Install the two screws to secure the slim optical drive retainer to the side of the slim optical drive. Figure 23. Installing the slim optical drive retainer 6. Install the slim optical drive with the retainer into the cage. Figure 24.
  • Page 64 8. Slide the hard disk drive into the cage from the rear of the cage. Figure 26. Sliding the hard disk drive into the cage 9. Install the four screws to secure the hard disk drive in the cage. Figure 27. Installing the screws to secure the hard disk drive in the cage 10.
  • Page 65 11. Slide the cage with the slim optical drive and the hard disk drive into the optical drive bay from the front of the server until the cage snaps into position. Figure 29. Sliding the cage into the optical drive bay 12.
  • Page 66 What to do next: • To work with another piece of hardware, go to the appropriate section. • To complete the installation, go to “Completing the parts replacement” on page 82. Removing the slim optical drive and the fourth hard disk drive Attention: Do not open your server or attempt any repair before reading and understanding “Safety information”...
  • Page 67 7. Press the release button to eject the tab that secures the slim optical drive. Then, slide the slim optical drive out of the front of the cage. Figure 32. Removing the slim optical drive from the cage 8. Remove the slim optical drive retainer by removing the two screws that secure the retainer. Figure 33.

  • Page 68: Installing Or Replacing A Pci Card

    Figure 34. Removing the hard disk drive from the cage 10. To install a new slim optical drive and a new fourth hard disk drive, see “Installing the slim optical drive and the fourth hard disk drive” on page 50. What to do next: •...
  • Page 69 3. At the rear of the server, press the release button to open the PCI card latch Figure 35. Opening the PCI card latch Chapter 6 Installing, removing, or replacing hardware...
  • Page 70 4. If you are installing a PCI card, remove the appropriate metal slot cover. If you are replacing an old PCI card, grasp the old card that is currently installed and gently pull it out of the slot. Notes: a. The PCI card fits tightly into the card slot. If necessary, alternate moving each side of the card a small and equal amount until it is completely removed from the card slot.
  • Page 71 7. Pivot the PCI card latch to the closed position to secure the PCI card. Figure 38. Installing a PCI card Note: If you are installing a PCI card into a slot with the retaining clip, close the card retaining clip as shown.

  • Page 72: Installing Or Replacing The Optical Drive

    • To complete the installation or replacement, go to “Completing the parts replacement” on page 82. Installing or replacing the optical drive Attention: Do not open your server or attempt any repair before reading and understanding “Safety information” on page iii and “Guidelines” on page 35. This topic provides instructions on how to install or replace the optical drive.

  • Page 73: Installing Or Replacing The Secondary Hard Disk Drive

    5. Slide the new optical drive with the optical drive retainer installed into the drive bay from the front of the server until the optical drive snaps into position. Figure 41. Installing the optical drive 6. Reinstall the front bezel. See “Removing and reinstalling the front bezel” on page 38. 7.
  • Page 74 To install or replace the secondary hard disk drive, do the following: 1. Remove all media from the drives and turn off all attached devices and the server. Then, disconnect all power cords from electrical outlets and disconnect all cables that are connected to the server. 2.
  • Page 75 Figure 44. Installing the hard disk drive into the bracket 8. Slide the new hard disk drive into the hard disk drive cage until it snaps into position. Figure 45. Installing the secondary hard disk drive Chapter 6 Installing, removing, or replacing hardware...

  • Page 76: Replacing The Primary Hard Disk Drive

    9. Connect one end of the signal cable to the hard disk drive and the other end to an available SATA connector on the system board. See “Locating parts on the system board” on page 15. Then, locate an available five-wire power connector and connect it to the hard disk drive. Figure 46.
  • Page 77 5. Pull the blue handle to release and remove the hard disk drive from the drive cage. Figure 47. Removing the primary hard disk drive 6. Flex the sides of the blue bracket to remove the hard disk drive from the bracket. 7.

  • Page 78: Replacing The Power Supply Assembly

    Figure 49. Installing the primary hard disk drive 9. Connect one end of the signal cable to the hard disk drive and the other end to an available SATA connector on the system board. See “Locating parts on the system board” on page 15. Then, locate an available five-wire power connector and connect it to the hard disk drive.
  • Page 79 DANGER Hazardous moving parts. Keep fingers and other body parts away. CAUTION: Never remove the cover on a power supply or any part that has the following label attached. Hazardous voltage, current, and energy levels are present inside any component that has this label attached.
  • Page 80 8. Install and tighten the four screws to secure the power supply assembly. Note: Use only screws provided by Lenovo. 9. Reconnect the power supply assembly cables to the system board and each of the drives.

  • Page 81: Replacing The Heat Sink And Fan Assembly

    What to do next: • To work with another piece of hardware, go to the appropriate section. • To complete the replacement, go to “Completing the parts replacement” on page 82. Replacing the heat sink and fan assembly Attention: Do not open your server or attempt any repair before reading and understanding “Safety information” on page iii and “Guidelines”...
  • Page 82 6. Follow this sequence to remove the four screws that secure the heat sink and fan assembly to the system board: a. Partially remove screw , then fully remove screw , and then fully remove screw b. Partially remove screw , then fully remove screw , and then fully remove screw Note: Carefully remove the four screws from the system board to avoid any possible damage to the...

  • Page 83: Replacing The Front Audio And Usb Assembly

    • To complete the replacement, go to “Completing the parts replacement” on page 82. Replacing the front audio and USB assembly Attention: Do not open your server or attempt any repair before reading and understanding “Safety information” on page iii and “Guidelines” on page 35. This topic provides instructions on how to replace the front audio and USB assembly.

  • Page 84: Replacing The Front Fan Assembly

    What to do next: • To work with another piece of hardware, go to the appropriate section. • To complete the replacement, go to “Completing the parts replacement” on page 82. Replacing the front fan assembly Attention: Do not open your server or attempt any repair before reading and understanding “Safety information” on page iii and “Guidelines”...

  • Page 85: Replacing The Rear Fan Assembly

    7. Carefully pull on the tips of the rubber mounts until the front fan assembly is secured in place. Figure 56. Installing the front fan assembly 8. Connect the new front fan assembly cable to the power fan connector on the system board. See “Locating parts on the system board”...
  • Page 86 5. The rear fan assembly is attached to the chassis by four rubber mounts. Remove the rear fan assembly by cutting the rubber mounts and gently pulling the rear fan assembly out of the chassis. Note: The new rear fan assembly will have four new rubber mounts attached. Figure 57.

  • Page 87: Replacing The Microprocessor

    7. Carefully pull on the tips of the rubber mounts until the new rear fan assembly is secured in place. Figure 58. Installing the rear fan assembly 8. Connect the new rear fan assembly cable to the system fan connector on the system board. See “Locating parts on the system board”...
  • Page 88 1. Remove all media from the drives and turn off all attached devices and the server. Then, disconnect all power cords from electrical outlets and disconnect all cables that are connected to the server. 2. Remove the server cover. See “Removing the server cover” on page 37. 3.
  • Page 89 Notes: a. Your microprocessor and socket might look different from the one illustrated. b. Note the orientation of the microprocessor in the socket. You can either look for the small triangle on one corner of the microprocessor or note the orientation of the notches on the microprocessor.

  • Page 90: Replacing The System Board Battery

    14. Reconnect all cables that were disconnected from the system board. What to do next: • To work with another piece of hardware, go to the appropriate section. • To complete the replacement, go to “Completing the parts replacement” on page 82. Replacing the system board battery Attention: Do not open your server or attempt any repair before reading and understanding “Safety information”...

  • Page 91: Replacing The System Board

    “Guidelines” on page 35. This topic provides instructions on how to replace the system board. Note: This procedure must be performed only by trained service personnel of Lenovo. CAUTION: The heat sink and microprocessor might be very hot. Turn off the server and wait three to five minutes to let the server cool before removing the server cover.
  • Page 92 To replace the system board, do the following: 1. Remove all media from the drives and turn off all attached devices and the server. Then, disconnect all power cords from electrical outlets and disconnect all cables that are connected to the server. 2.
  • Page 93 15. Connect all cables to the system board. See “Locating parts on the system board” on page 15. 16. Go to “Completing the parts replacement” on page 82. The failing system board must be returned with microprocessor socket cover to protect the pins during shipping and handling.

  • Page 94: Completing The Parts Replacement

    1. Start the Setup Utility program by pressing the F1 key, and then check the BIOS version. 2. Go to http://www.lenovo.com/drivers and follow the instructions on the Web page to download the latest version of firmware. Then, install the firmware to your server.

  • Page 95: Connecting The Cables

    Setup Utility program. Refer to Chapter 5 “Configuring the server” on page 21. 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.

  • Page 96: Updating The Server Configuration

    Note: If you are attaching an external device, see the documentation that comes with the device for information about cabling. 1. Read and understand the Safety, Warranty, and Support Information at http://www.lenovo.com/support, and “Guidelines” on page 35. 2. Turn off the server and all attached devices.

  • Page 97: Chapter 7. Troubleshooting And Diagnostics

    • ThinkServer System Profile Collection Tool To use a diagnostic program, do the following: 1. Go to http://www.lenovo.com/drivers and follow the instructions on the Web page to locate a diagnostic program. 2. Download and unzip the diagnostic program package to get the diagnostic program package folder.

  • Page 98: Basic Troubleshooting Tables

    For detailed information about using a diagnostic program, refer to the user guide of the diagnostic program, which is available for download at: http://www.lenovo.com/drivers Basic troubleshooting tables Use the basic troubleshooting information to find solutions to problems that have definite symptoms.

  • Page 99: Hard Disk Drive Problems

    2. If an action step is preceded by “(Trained service technician only),” this action step is reserved for a trained service technician and must be performed only by a trained service technician. Action Symptom The optical drive is not recognized. 1.

  • Page 100: Memory Module Problems

    Symptom Action A newly installed non-hot-swap hard disk drive is not 1. Make sure that: recognized. • The signal cable and connector are not damaged. • The non-hot-swap hard disk drive is securely connected to the correct SATA connector on the system board and the SATA connector is enabled in the Setup Utility program.

  • Page 101: Keyboard, Mouse, Or Usb Device Problems

    Symptom Action 2. If you have any diagnostic programs, run the diagnostic programs to test the memory modules. 3. Reinstall the memory modules. 4. Replace the suspect memory modules. 5. (Trained service technician only) Replace the system board. Keyboard, mouse, or USB device problems Follow the suggested actions for the corresponding symptom in the order in which they are listed until the problem is solved.
  • Page 102 Symptom Action 2. Restart the server. 3. Replace the USB device. ThinkServer TS140 Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 103: Chapter 8. Getting Information, Help, And Service

    Using the documentation Information about your Lenovo system and installed software, if any, or optional devices is available in the documentation that comes with the product. The documentation can include printed documents, online documents, readme files, and help files. Most of the documentation for your server is on the documentation DVD provided with your server.

  • Page 104: Help And Service

    • Check the power switches to ensure that the system and optional devices are turned on. • Use the troubleshooting information in your system documentation on the documentation DVD that comes with your product. • Check for the updated information, new device drivers, and hints and tips on the Lenovo Support Web site at: http://www.lenovo.com/support •...

  • Page 105: Using Other Services

    Service availability and service names might vary by country or region. For more information about these services, go to the Lenovo Web site at: http://www.lenovo.com...
  • Page 106 ThinkServer TS140 Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 107: Appendix A. Notices

    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. Any functionally equivalent product, program, or service that does not infringe any Lenovo intellectual property right may be used instead.

  • Page 108: Trademarks

    Trademarks Lenovo, the Lenovo logo, and ThinkServer are trademarks of Lenovo in the United States, other countries, or both. Intel, Intel Core, Intel Xeon, and Pentium are trademarks of Intel Corporation in the United States, other countries, or both. Internet Explorer, Microsoft, Windows, and Windows Server are trademarks of the Microsoft group of companies.

  • Page 109: Polyvinyl Chloride (Pvc) Cable And Cord Notice

    Lenovo encourages owners of information technology (IT) equipment to responsibly recycle their equipment when it is no longer needed. Lenovo offers a variety of programs and services to assist equipment owners in recycling their IT products. For information on recycling Lenovo products, go to: http://www.lenovo.com/recycling...

  • Page 110: Battery Recycling Information For Taiwan

    Customer participation is important to minimize any potential effects of batteries and accumulators on the environment and human health due to the potential presence of hazardous substances. For proper collection and treatment, go to: http://www.lenovo.com/lenovo/environment Battery recycling information for Taiwan Requirements for Batteries Containing Perchlorate The following statement applies to users in the state of California, U.S.A.

  • Page 111: Important Weee Information

    Important WEEE information The WEEE marking on Lenovo products applies to countries with WEEE and e-waste regulations (for example, European Directive 2002/96/EC, India E-Waste Management & Handling Rules, 2011). Appliances are labeled in accordance with local regulations concerning waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE).

  • Page 112: China Rohs

    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 Equipment (EEE). ThinkServer TS140 Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 113: India Rohs

    RoHS compliant as per E-Waste (Management & Handling) Rules, 2011. European Union RoHS Lenovo products sold in the European Union, on or after 3 January 2013 meet the requirements of Directive 2011/65/EU on the restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment (“RoHS recast”...
  • Page 114 This product is in conformity with the protection requirements of EU Council Directive 2004/108/EC on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to electromagnetic compatibility. Lenovo cannot accept responsibility for any failure to satisfy the protection requirements resulting from a non-recommended modification of the product, including the installation of option cards from other manufacturers.
  • Page 115 Geräte der Klasse A. Dieses Gerät ist berechtigt, in Übereinstimmung mit dem Deutschen EMVG das EG-Konformitätszeichen - CE - zu führen. Verantwortlich für die Konformitätserklärung nach Paragraf 5 des EMVG ist die Lenovo (Deutschland) GmbH, Gropiusplatz 10, D-70563 Stuttgart. Informationen in Hinsicht EMVG Paragraf 4 Abs. (1) 4: Das Gerät erfüllt die Schutzanforderungen nach EN 55024 und EN 55022 Klasse A.

  • Page 116: Eurasian Compliance Mark

    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 when your servers have been used: •...

  • Page 117: Index

    Setup Utility program getting service devices, handling static-sensitive diagnostic program troubleshooting and diagnostics Diagnostic programs software hard disk drive, replacing diagnostics, troubleshooting heat sink and fan assembly, replacing DIMM help installation rules and service installing help, getting © Copyright Lenovo 2013...
  • Page 118 Administrator considerations information Power-On Password resources setting, changing, deleting information, getting password protection Input/Output (I/O) passwords features erasing installation rules lost or forgotten DIMM passwords, using memory module PCI card installing installing, replacing device drivers slots DIMM power supply Ethernet card features memory module power supply assembly, replacing...
  • Page 119 Setup Utility program system time setting Web site compatible options the BIOS working inside the server with the power on flashing guidelines updating updating or recovering ThinkServer EasyStartup software ThinkServer EasyStartup program © Copyright Lenovo 2013...
  • Page 120 ThinkServer TS140 Hardware Maintenance Manual...

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