T530 boots only at second attempt

Hi guys,
I bought used T530 via ebay, but got several unpleasant surprises, when it was delivered.
HDD had reported problems, there was Supervisor Password set, etc. On the other hand - more then 800 days guarantee left.
Decided to keep it, as it was a good deal (not sure anymore), but mainly as I need computer these days and can't afford time to search for a new one.
Anyway, it has more then 800 days rest guarantee, so HDD is already replaced by Lenovo.
Supervisor Password was another challenge, but some guy remove it. He said - without any welding, so guarantee should be still valid.
Still one very annoying problem persists:
My new T530 always fails the first boot after shutdown. Not after reboot, only after shutdown.
When I press the power button, it lights green, disk led blinks, WiFi led blinks, DVD shows some activity and ... nothing, blank screen. No more LEDs are up, only green power button (and slight noise from inside - HDD or more probably - the fan).
Then I have to press and keep for 2-3 seconds power button, it goes off.
Then press power button again and ... bingo. Everything looks perfect - BIOS screen comes, and it boots perfectly fine.
Once booted it works very well. Tested it with Windows 7 and Windows 8.1
Run all Lenovo diagnostics - no any issue.
I did a lot of attempts to bye-pass this: hard reset, with battery, without battery, only AC, only batter, removed any device that can be removed - DVD, HDD - the same story.
Even try to remove the memory, but then I got (expected) beeps 1-3-3-1.
One more observation - I can't reach AMT BIOS - in fact I don't have AMT, even according the FRU number I should have. I see AMT options in main BIOS, but when I press Ctrl+P nothing happen - it just continues with the boot.
Who knows - may be some (smart) previous owner already selected "Permanently Disable" option for AMT.
Can this be the "blocking" issue, that prevents the notebook to continue with the POST? I tried to set AMT to "Disable" only, but this did not help at all.
One last point - except annoying situation, that I have to follow some "ritual" in order to start my notebook, there is one real impact - no way to upgrade the BIOS firmware. Does not matter is it via Windows 7/8 or boot (DOS) CD - at the end after patching the firmware, it tries to reboot (but not just reboot, it makes real shutdown).
Then, on one hand it "hangs", because of the problem that I still can't identify, on the other hand it "knows" that BIOS upgrade is going on and does not allow me to switch off via power button - (gives strange, undocumented short beeps: 2-3) So, I have to unplug power, remove battery (yes, I know I can "brick" it, but do you see any other option?), hard resent, prey, switch on again (up to 3-4 times) and finally (so far - always) I get old BIOS version restored.
OK, sorry for the logs post. I hope you will have string nerves to read it all.
Any help and ideas will be greatly appreciated.
Of course, at the end: "Contact Lenovo support" is the ultimate answer of any problem. But there is a trade off there as well - what is more annoying - current situation or time, waiting till notebook is serviced.
Best Regards
BullDog

Hello Michael,
Thank you for your advice about the test user. I've such a test user on all my other machines but I wrongly didn't felt this necessary for this machine. Following the requested system log extract:
Apr 7 14:24:49 iBook-white kernel[0]: System Sleep
Apr 7 14:24:49 iBook-white kernel[0]: System Wake
Apr 7 14:24:49 iBook-white kernel[0]: Wake event 0001
Apr 7 14:24:49 iBook-white kernel[0]: Sound assertion "0 != err" failed in "AppleLegacyAudio/AppleTexas2Audio/AppleTexas2Audio.cpp" at line 960 goto Exit
Apr 7 14:24:49 iBook-white kernel[0]: ^PADB present:8c
Apr 7 14:24:54 iBook-white kernel[0]: AirPortFirmware: start Sta f/w download
Apr 7 14:24:54 iBook-white configd[37]: AppleTalk startup complete
Apr 7 14:24:55 iBook-white configd[37]: AppleTalk shutdown
Apr 7 14:24:55 iBook-white configd[37]: AppleTalk shutdown complete
Apr 7 14:24:57 iBook-white kernel[0]: AFPSleepWakeHandler: waking up
Apr 7 14:26:07 iBook-white kernel[0]: AFPSleepWakeHandler: going to sleep
Apr 7 14:26:16 iBook-white kernel[0]: Sound assertion "0 != err" failed in "AppleLegacyAudio/AppleTexas2Audio/AppleTexas2Audio.cpp" at line 960 goto Exit
Apr 7 14:26:33 iBook-white kernel[0]: System Sleep
Apr 7 14:26:33 iBook-white kernel[0]: System Wake
Apr 7 14:26:33 iBook-white kernel[0]: Wake event 0001
Apr 7 14:26:33 iBook-white kernel[0]: Sound assertion "0 != err" failed in "AppleLegacyAudio/AppleTexas2Audio/AppleTexas2Audio.cpp" at line 960 goto Exit
Apr 7 14:26:33 iBook-white kernel[0]: ^PAirPortFirmware: start Sta f/w download
Apr 7 14:26:33 iBook-white kernel[0]: ADB present:8c
Apr 7 14:26:40 iBook-white kernel[0]: AFPSleepWakeHandler: waking up
Apr 7 14:26:40 iBook-white mDNSResponder: Repeated transitions for interface lo0 (127.0.0.1); delaying packets by 5 seconds
I hope that could help. Thank you again for your help.
Ralph

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Hi, I have a hard disk failure so to recover my data I am using disk utility to restore the data on an external drive while booting from a second external hard drive. When I perform the operation it gives me an input/output error and stops. Any tips?

Hi, I have a hard disk failure so to recover my data I am using disk utility to restore the data on an external drive while booting from a second external hard drive. When I perform the operation and after having selected both my destination and source drives, the operation begins but soon fails due to input/output error. If I try to create an image of the drive it gives me the same error message. Any help would be much appreciated.

Disk Utility only creates a image of the drive, so it's no help getting exactly what you want, which is your files. If the file structure is messed up or the drive is failing then it's no help.
If you have a external boot drive and you can't access the internal non-booting drive though the typical Finder and windows to transfer your files via drag and drop methods, then you need to install Data Rescue on the external boot drive and it will do as best as it can to recover your files. (works on non-encrypted/non-Filevaulted drives only)
.Create a data recovery/undelete external boot drive
Are you sure you have hard drive failure, or that OS X isn't merely not booting?
Because if the drive is working physically, then there is a host of fixes
..Step by Step to fix your Mac
https://discussions.apple.com/community/notebooks/macbook_pro?view=documents#/

IMac 2.4GHz (MA877LL) refuses to boot with 4GB ram, boots only with 3 GB

iMac 2.4GHz Core 2 Duo 20" Anodized Aluminum (MA877LL)
iMac 2.4GHz (MA877LL) refuses to boot with 4GB ram, boots only with 3 GB
2 x2GB Geil GX2S6400-4GDCA
Computer refuses to boot with both chips installed 4 GB.
Computer will boot and recognize 3 GB..( Apple 1 GB + 2 GB GEIL)
Both Geil Chips will boot, when paired with the Apple 1 GB chip.
machine recognizes 3 GB ram.
Please advise...

Ensure the computer's RAM is fully seated down, and then try resetting the PRAM by holding down options-command-P-R at boot. The computer will make the boot chimes and then reset and chime again. When it chimes the second time release the keys and let the thing boot normally. Hopefully that will let it recognize the RAM.

Dual boot arch from second hard drive [SOLVED]

I have two sata hard drives connected. Hard drive 0 has my working updated version of arch.
I'm trying to boot off the second hard drive that has an older installation of arch. I have added this to my menu.lst of my first hard drive:
# (2) Arch Linux 2.6.31
title Arch Linux 2.6.31
root (hd1,0)
kernel /vmlinuz26 root=/dev/disk/by-uuid/29523114-ab52-4a9b-b93f-e2da915c0dc1 ro vga=773
initrd /kernel26.img
I have also tried using /dev/sdb1 on the kernel line with the same results. The uuid is correct I am able to obtain that from /dev/disk/by-uuid/
this is definately where the vmlinuz26 file resides for that hard drive. I can mount it and see it.
But when I choose this option, it tries to boot but then I get:
kinit: init not found!
Kernel panic - not syncing: Attempted to kill init!
Pid: 1, comm: init not tainted 2.6.31-ARCH #1
What do I need to change? Do I need to add something to that initrd line? Thanks.
Last edited by kekules_dream (2010-01-10 21:43:31)

I had to change the uuid to that of the root partition on sdb (the second hard drive) even though I had a /boot partition on it (sdb1). It is now working.
# (2) Arch Linux 2.6.31
title Arch Linux 2.6.31
root (hd1,0)
kernel /vmlinuz26 root=/dev/disk/by-uuid/4a5827bc-6ace-4d4d-9ba7-24586e365c8a ro vga=773
initrd /kernel26.img

Will the x220 ever be able to boot in 10 seconds? (as t420s)

Hi,
I found out that the x220 is compatible with ENHANCED EXPERIENCE 2.0.
With this technology (I thinks that are mainly tweaks) the t420s can boot in under 10 seconds (with SSD)
Why does my x220 need ~ 20 seconds to boot? (Intel 320 120GB SSD)
It doesn't mater if I install "rapidboot" or not. The time won't change.
Will it come step by step or will it stay at 20seconds?
(I know it is a very good time, but 10 seconds are quiet better )

I don't know the exact steps to make your computer boot in 10 seconds and if it's even possible, but to get EE 2.0 you need to use the pre-installed Windows from Lenovo and not a clean install. Also the Intel 320 SSD is SATA 2 unless i'm wrong. With a SATA 3 SSD i guess you should be able to enhance the boot time a bit further. Also there are some settings Intel recommend to turn off when using a Intel SSD. If you install the Intel SSD toolbox you can make this app do these changes for you. I'm also sure there are further Windows tweaks that can be done to make Windows boot faster.
You also have to remember that some applications will make you computer boot slower so a fresh Windows usually boot faster compared to when you have installed all the apps you use. Antivirus is one example that make the computer boot a bit slower and that might differ pretty much depending what antivirus software you use. Also i found some of the Lenovo applications to make the computer boot a bit slower like the fingerprint software.The boot time normally increase when you install applications, but of course some apps do not have any effect on the boot time while others do.
When Lenovo demonstrate a boot in 10 seconds i guess they install Windows with required drivers only and not software that can slow down the boot and maybe they even did a few tweaks. I really don't know and just guessing.
I guess you where hoping for easy fix, but i don't think there is a easy and simple answer to this question.
-gan

K8T Neo boot only without keyboard

Hi,
since yesterday I am owner of an MSI K8T Neo Mainboard, but unfortunately I can't enjoy it. The mainboard boots only sometimes an only if the keyboard is not connected.
My system:
Mainboard: MSI K8T Neo-FIS2R (MS 6702 Ver. 1.0)
Prozessor: AMD Athlon 64 3000+
Cooler: Artic Cooling Silencer 64
RAM: Infineon 2100er DDR RAM (HYS64D32000GU-7-A, A3E115011, PC2100U-20330-B1. CL2)
Graphic card: ATI Radeon 8500 64 MB
Power Supply: Enermax EG465AX-VE(G) FMA 460 W (+3.3V: 35A, +5V: 35A, +12V: 33A)
While I'm trying to find the problem I 've already try to:
- running the mainboard outside of te case to avoid shortcircuits
- reseting CMOS
At the moment the mainboard is lying on a piece of newspaper, only the processor, the cooler, the power supply (both power connectors, even the 4-pin 12V connector), the graphic card, the power switch and the diagnose LEDs (D-Bracket 2) are connected.
If I power on the system, I get to the boot screen, where the system want's me to hit F1 or F2 to configure the reseted CMOS, but thats difficult without a keyboard...
If I connect the keyboard (PS/2), the first boot screen stays on the display (the CoreCell Ship logo, no texts) and the d-bracket shows "attempt to boot". I tried 3 different PS/2 Keyboards (one Cherry Keyboard and two NoName products), but it's every time the same effect.
I already tried to fit only one of the Infineon RAMs into the motherboard, but nothings changes.
Is there someone who can help me? What else could I try?
Greetings
Henning

The board is outside the case. No possibility for a short circuit.
I try to connect a mouse/keyboard kombination:
ps/2 keyboard connected: no boot
ps/2 keyboard/ usb mouse: no boot
ps/2 keyboard/ ps/2 mouse: no boot
only usb mouse: no boot
only ps/2 mouse: no boot
nothing connected: boot
b.t.w. the d-bracket shows "attempting to boot" after it shows "bios sign on (this will start showing information about logo, prozessor,...)"
Greetings
Henning

HT1349 I can not run the scanner in my main user, but only the second user and the same thing with updating apps! Why is this happening???

I can not run the scanner in my main user, but only the second user and the same thing with updating apps! Why is this happening???

Welcome to the Apple Community.
Enter the details of her second account at system preferences> mail, contacts & calendars.

I'm not sure if I am writing this in the correct area (this is my second attempt at posting a question), but I have a comment about a recent store experience in Sandusky, OH. I am not a current Verizon customer, but I was visiting friends and we had to g

I'm not sure if I am writing this in the correct area (this is my second attempt at posting a question), but I have a comment about a recent store experience in Sandusky, OH. I am not a current Verizon customer, but I was visiting friends and we had to go to the store to get something taken care of. First off, allow me to compliment the nice, new store. Boy, its changed over the past few years ago when I was in last. My comment is mostly directed to one specific employee. When we entered the store, we were "welcomed" by a sloppy dressed gentlemen (his clothes were probably two sizes two small), which really struck me as unusual because every other employee in the store was dressed really "casual" with nice sporty clothing and red shoes. Either way, after being entered into the computer, the gentlemen told me to wander around or have a seat in the back and someone would be with us soon. As soon as we walked away from the door, the gentlemen handed his "duty" off to another employee who took over welcoming people coming in. For whatever reason, I felt glued to him as he stood out to me. After leaving the door, he immediately went to the back of the room, hunched over a cabinet, where he stood for the next 30+ minutes playing on his phone, frowning and not speaking to anyone around him. Again, I found this unusual because everyone else was overly friendly and smiling. I finally decided to walk by and see what he was doing. It appeared that he was texting someone. He paid no attention to me whatsoever as I walked by, just continued to frown and text on his phone. I did take not of his name tag for future reference. His name was Justin. I am assuming he's the manager of the location as he was just standing around while everyone else worked. I do understand that managers aren't necessarily doing the "dirty work" of the employees, but he could have at least found some better fitting clothing (I find it hard to believe Verizon doesn't supply it), been a little friendly, pretended to be busy, and not been texting the entire time we were there. Again, the store was great, the other employees were very helpful, but the manager seemed to be doing is own little thing and it didn't put off a good image for the rest of the store. Just wanted to share my comments.

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