T530 / W2008R2 / WWAN-Troubles

Hi community!
Has anyone tried to run w2008r2 server on a T530?
I tried, but I have troubles with wwan (adapter h54321 from Ericsson).
Installation order (all from lenovo-homepage, all for Win7):
Intel Chipset Support
NVIDIA
Power Management Driver
Hotkey Features Integration
LAN Adapter Driver
WLAN driver
H5321gw driver
Afterwards I activated the WLAN-Feature. WLAN now works fine :-)
The actual version of "Access Connections" for Win7 can't be installed
("you must run Win7 to install this program"). But I found a version
for Vista, which was successfully installed.
Status now:
Device Manager says I have 3 network adapters installed (including
the "H5321 gw Mobile Broadband Driver"). There is also an USB-Device
named "H5321 gw Mobile Broadband Device".
Next step is to start "Access Connections" and create a new profile
for WWAN. When changing the type of network connection to Wireless WAN
the Broadband Driver is automaticall selected (with status enabled).
After giving a name I try to click "Next" (yes, the button is enabled)
but noting happens :-(
Any Ideas on this topic?
There is no need for me to to use Access Connections (for me it could
also be another tool), but if I can't use WWAN the notebook is worthless
for me :-(
The T530 was deliveres with Win7. I tested my SIM-Card and it worked
fine (with Access Connections). I still have the disk with the working
installation, if you need any infos.
Thanks in advance!

No ideas? :-(
Do I really need Access Connections or is there another way to use the buil-in gsm-module?

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T530 compatible wwan cards

I have a T530 and plan on buying a wwan card.
Lenovo support site says that Ericsson H5321gw half size is compatible (link here), but I am not sure if only cards bought from lenovo will work. They recommend buying the card from them, and that is understandable from a marketing perspective, and considering the prices they have. But similar cards (based on the same chip) are available from third parties at a fraction of the cost. They should work, unless lenovo blocks them using some identification built into their own cards, to give no choice than buyin from them.
I am interested if anyone has tried "similar" wwan cards from thirs parties, and how did those cards work, or not.
In particular, I am interested in Ericsson H5321gw cards.
Thanks.

What does "Lenovo" and "non-Lenovo" card mean?
Take for example this card based on Ericsson H5321gw from the Lenovo web site: http://support.lenovo.com/en_US/product-and-parts/detail.page?&DocID=PD024213. It is not branded as Lenovo, it only has the Ericsson logo.
A similarly looking card, and based on the same chipset, here: https://techship.se/products/ericsson-h5321gw-101/. I don't think there are technical differences between the two, in terms of certifications, emisions etc.
thank you!

T530 UMTS/WWAN: einige SIM-Karten funktionieren nicht und Win 8.1

Hallo,
in meinem T530 ist ein Ericsson H5321gw UMTS-Modem verbaut.
Bislang habe ich verschiedene Vodafone-SIM-Karten im UMTS-Modem verwendet und mit dem Windows 8.1-Netzwerk eine Verbindung aufgebaut. Windows hat sogar von sich aus meistens die richtigen APN-Einstellungen gefunden.
Soweit so prima!
Nun habe ich mir auch SIM-Karten von Congstar und PennyMobil, beide T-Mobile-Netz, zugelegt.
Bei beiden Karten meldet Windows, dass eine Netzwerkverbindung nicht möglich sei.
Das Prozedere ist folgendes:
1. Einstecken der SIM
2. Einschalten Mobiles Breitband
3. Auf Verbinden klicken
4. Es wird die PIN abgefragt.
5. Nach Eingabe der PIN erscheint für 1...2 s der Netzname (Congstar oder Penny)
6. Danach verschwindet der Name und es folgt die Meldung: "Verbindung nicht möglich"
Wenn ich auf Wiederholen klicke, kann ich manuell die Zugangsdaten eingeben.
Diese funktionieren jedoch genau so wenig wie das von Windows vorgeschlagene T-Mobile-Profil.
Beide SIM-Karten funktionieren einwandfrei in einem Huawei USB-Surfstick.
Eine Tchibo (O2)-SIM funktioniert ebenfalls bestens im UMTS-Modem.
Access-Connections habe ich bisher nicht installiert, weil ich mit der einfachen Windows-Funktion bislang wunderbar auskam.
Mit diversen NetShell Befehlen habe ich eine Analyse versucht.
Der Heimanbietername und die ID werden korrekt erkannt.
Sonst liegt der einzige wesentliche Unterschied zwischen den funktionierenden und den nicht funktionierenden SIM-Karten darin, dass bei congstar und Penny keine Profile vorhanden sind und bei den verfügbaren Netzen das Netz mit dem Status "registriert" und der ID 26201 (T-Mobile) spannenderweise keinen Namen hat.
Ob es so ist, dass es keinen Namen trägt, weil keine Profile da sind oder keine Profile verfügbar sind, weil der Name leer ist, entzieht sich derzeit meiner Kenntnis.
Der Name erscheint ja kurz nach Eingabe der PIN und verschwindet gleich wieder.
Irgend jemand eine Idee in dieser verwirrenden Angelegenheit?

So, habe das Problem nun selbst gelöst. Laut dieser Quellle gibt es ekeine offiziellen Treiber von Micrososft für Windows 8 und 8.1 aber die Win 7 Treiber sollen funktionieren.
Habe also diese Treiber heruntergeladen und die .exe ausgeführt. Angeblich gab es das entsprechende Verzeichnis bei mir schon. Habe einfach alle Daten überschrieben und die Installation gestartet. Hier sagte ich dann "Programm ändern" und hackte einfach alles an, was anzuhacken war.
Danach tauchte im Gerätemanager nun ein Smartcard-Leser auf und zwar der F5521gw Mobile Broadband USIM Port. Unter "Netzwerke" habe ich nun auch "mobiles Breitband" stehen und kann meine SIM aktivieren.

New T530 with dead / unresponsive pixel in upper middle of screen

I have one dead or unresponsive pixel in the upper middle part of the screen. It is stuck in red color. It is very difficult to ignore this red dot and it is very annoying to use my machine with this red dot on the screen. What can I do?
I ordered my T530 on July 27th and received it on Aug 20th. I've used it for two days and used UDpixel or similar online tools in attempt to unstuck this red pixel. The pixel is still stuck in red. What can I do about this? Need help. I need to use my laptop for school.
Thanks.
Processor
Intel Core i5-3210M
Operating system
Windows 7 Home Premium 64
Operating system Language
Win7 HP64 English
Total memory
4 GB PC3-12800 DDR3 (1 DIMM)
Hard drive
320GB HDD 7200rpm
Optical device
DVD Recordable, UBE w/SWR
Battery
6cell LI Battery TWL70+
Bluetooth
NONE
WiFi wireless LAN adapters
Intel Centrino Advanced-N 6205
Wireless WAN accessories
Mobile Broadband upgradable
Warranty Type
1 Year Depot/Express Warranty
Custom images
NONE
AC Adapter and Power Cord
90W AC Adpt US (2pin)
Accessible Optimized Preload
NONE
Adobe Elements
NONE
Camera
TW530 720p HD Camera Mic
Color Sensor
TW530 No Color Sensor
Custom Image Language
NONE
Display Panel
TW530 15.6HD+ Anti-Glare, WWAN
Keyboard Language
KYB (Backlit) US English
Microsoft Office
NONE
Microsoft Windows 7 XP Mode
NONE
Pointing device
TW530 UNav w/ FPR
Protection Services
NONE
Publication Language
Pub; US English
Reserved Char 1
NONE
SIM Card for WWAN 2
NONE
Security Chip 2
Security Chip Enabled
Shipping Country
USA
Software Application
NONE
Storage Adapter
16GB Micro SSD SATA3
System Unit
T530 NVIDIA Optimus with 1GB
System expansion slots
TW530 Exp CS & 4-1 CR
Windows 7 Recovery DVD
NONE
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Hey Hiplease,
If you computer is under warranty which if your dates are this year then there is a good chance you can get it sent in for repair.
Here is a link that you could read about LCD replacement:
http://support.lenovo.com/en_US/detail.page?LegacyDocID=MIGR-69856
Here are the service number you can call:
http://support.lenovo.com/en_US/feedback/detail.page?LegacyDocID=MIGR-76613
If you have any other questions please post back and we will be more then happy to help.
Best Regards,
Hiro
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T530: Unbearable fan noise

Probably similar to this thread, the T530 I recently received has fan noise issues. I've invested considerable time in solving this, but found that a solution can be achieved with reasonable effort only by Lenovo:
Introduction:
Most ThinkPad models do not provide the operating system (or the user) the ability to set the fan speed directly (e.g. in rounds per minute) or in a fine-grained way (e.g. as a percentage of maximum speed). Instead, there are "fan speed levels", usually 9 levels (level 0 through level 7 as well as the level "disengaged"). For each level, a particular fan speed is defined and the Embedded Controller tries to achieve this particular fan speed by measuring the fan speed and adjusting the electrical properties of the fan (e.g. voltage or pulse length or something like this).
The fan noise problem:
Every time the internal temperature sensor reaches 50 °C or so, the fan starts with about 1900 rounds/minute and then quickly goes to about 2737 rounds/minute, where it is loud. Then it takes about 20 seconds, the temperature drops to 45 °C, then the fan is switched off. Then, after maybe other 30 seconds, the cycle repeats and the fan is switched on again, ...
There are major problems with this behaviour, because:
The fan is not running continously, but pulsating.
The fan is running at level 1 at a much higher speed than needed, creating unnecessary noise.
I have measured the individual fan speeds for individual fan speed levels:
The fan speeds at different levels are as follows:
Level 0: 0 rounds/minute
Level 1: 2737 rounds/minute
Level 2: 2944 rounds/minute
Level 3: 3033 rounds/minute
Level 4: 3074 rounds/minute
Level 5: 3597 rounds/minute
Level 6: 3773 rounds/minute
Level 7: 3773 rounds/minute
Level disengaged: 4754 rounds/minute
Solution draft:
A minimum solution to the problem above would be introducing another fan speed level between 0 rounds/minute and 2737 rounds/minute, with about 1900 rounds/minute. The reason this makes a difference is that there is a fundamental difference between laminar flow and turbulent flow, where the laminar flow makes nearly no noise and the turbulent flow makes a lot of noise. (Whether an airflow is laminar or turbulent is easiest influencable by affecting its speed.)
As you can see on the observed mapping from fan speed level to fan speed, level 6 and level 7 map to the same speed.
Thus, no particular fan speed would be lost if the mapping would be changed to the following:
Level 0: 0 rounds/minute
Level 1: 1900 rounds/minute
Level 2: 2737 rounds/minute
Level 3: 2944 rounds/minute
Level 4: 3033 rounds/minute
Level 5: 3074 rounds/minute
Level 6: 3597 rounds/minute
Level 7: 3773 rounds/minute
Level disengaged: 4754 rounds/minute
Solution implementation by user is impossible:
The problem, however, is that, while a user can decide which fan speed level should be active at a particular time, the user cannot decide which fan speed should actually be achieved for a particular level. Thus, the user can either decide to have 0 rounds/minute (which is not particularly sustainable, because the equipment becomes hotter and hotter) or to have 2737 rounds/minute (which is not particularly sustainable either, because both the user and other people arund the user's Lenovo computer are distracted from work).
The mapping from fan speed level to fan speed is actually stored in the Embedded Controller Programm ("ECP"). This Embedded Controller Programm is freely changeable or configurable by the user. Only Lenovo has the source code to this Embedded Controller Programm, and actually only Lenovo may know how to disassemble such a binary Embedded Controller Program in case the user wanted to change it. Thus, even advanced users cannot fix this problem by fixing it where it should be fixed.
It should be noted that, because fan speed is a long lasting issue at Lenovo, a third party has been even developed an after-market hardware solution: TPFC. However, this solution probably voids the warranty, and it work arounds the problem at the wrong place, and it costs time and money and effort to actually install it.
Only Lenovo can fix this problem:
How Lenovo should fix the problem
Thus, this is my call to Lenovo to fix this problem (at least for the T530 series, but probably W530, T430 are also affected). Ideally, the solution should be as follows:
Change the Embdedded Controller Program such that the mapping from fan speed level to fan speed is as follows:
Level 0: 0 rounds/minute (no noise level)
Level 1: 1500 rounds/minute (low noise level, sweet spot)
Level 2: 1700 rounds/minute (low noise level, sweet spot)
Level 3: 1900 rounds/minute (low noise level, sweet spot)
Level 4: 2100 rounds/minute (some noise level)
Level 5: 2600 rounds/minute (high noise level)
Level 6: 3100 rounds/minute (high noise level)
Level 7: 3773 rounds/minute (high noise level)
Level disengaged: 4754 rounds/minute (high noise level)
The reasons for this fan speed design are as follows:
The "sweet spot" where both the fan will run most of the time and where the user would not complain is between 1500 rounds/minute and 2100 rounds/minute. If the fan needs to be faster to keep the system cooled, then the user is likely to run the system with considerable load to CPU or GPU. In this case, there is no option to reduce the fan speed, but also in this case, the user probably accepts the fan noise for the computing power delivered.
The "sweet spot" in terms of CPU load is where the users do not accept fan noise while actually generating only minute CPU load (e.g. during web browsing or writing documents, where the CPU and the GPU is mostly idle). For many users, this is their normal working state (e.g. working in a quiet office, a very quiet library, a quiet bedroom, a quiet boardroom, ...). These scenarios are where Lenovo ThinkPads currently fail to deliver, unnecessarily
The "sweet spot" needs higher resolution (more fan levels allocated to these fan speeds), because slightly different load patterns may make it necessary to go from one level to the next higher level, but then the next level still should be bearable. Conversely, the higher levels (e.g. from 2600 rounds/minute on) do not need such a high resolution, because for most of the users, these levels will be only attained rarely anyway, and then they are accepting the noise.
Currently, there is no fan speed level at the sweet spot. With the proposed fix, there would be 3 fan speed levels at the sweet spot, with a neighbouring fan speed level (2100 rounds/minute) still being bearable when considering the performance delivered.
There is no fan speed level below 1500 rounds/minute. This is ok, because the fan is nearly inaudible at this speed anyway, and below a certain speed, there is a risk (depending on the fan) for the fan to actually not rotate at all (e.g. due to friction).
How much time and effort would Lenovo need for fixing the problem:
The Lenovo engineer responsible for the Embedded Controller Program of the T530 should need less than one day to change the source code of the Embedded Controller Program and to recompile it. The engineer may need one additional day to test this program (e.g. for different types of fans), and there may be a need for an additional day to release the update to the BIOS and ECP. All in all, Lenovo should not need more than 3 engineer-days (maybe worth 1800 USD) to fix the problem.
Why Lenovo should fix the problem:
Probably the whole current T series (T530,T520,T430,T420) as well as the current W series (W530,W520) fails the users in any of these scenarios (among others):
User working in a quiet office.
User working in a quiet library.
User working in a quiet bedroom.
User working in a quiet boardroom.
Thus, the Lenovo T series is currently not usable for many business users and almost all students. This problem should cost millions of USD of revenue, while fixing it would cost it maybe 1800 USD.
Incidental remark: Lenovo subsidiary can do better:
Lenovo has bought the majority of the Germany consumer electronics company Medion. Medion currently offers a consumer level notebook "E7222" for 499€ including German VAT. Despite of this low price, this notebook delivers very good fan control (that is: the notebook is nearly silent when the CPU is near-idle). (However, being consumer-grade, it does not offer a docking-station or a FullHD screen or WWAN.)
What will I personally do:
Some weeks ago, I had a powerful W530. I returned it due to fan noise for cash refund. Now I have the T530 (Serial number: R9RRF26) which has exactly the same problem. The deadline until I can legally request a cash refund runs until 2012-09-07. I hereby ask Lenovo:
To fix the problem and release an ECP or BIOS update until 2012-09-06 (it is doable, see above) or
if the problem cannot be fixed in this time (e.g. due to bureaucracy): provide me with a written statement (e.g. e-mail or forum post is sufficient) that my legal cash refund deadline (German law: §355 BGB) will be voluntarily extended by Lenovo (to some date Lenovo thinks it needs to fix the problem).
If none of the above happens, I will have to return the T530 as well. This is the 2nd chance Lenovo has gotten from me, there will be no 3rd chance. I would have to turn to Fujitsu (they do have business-class machines with big batteries, FullHD, WWAN) and they probably have better fan control.
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kaawee,
Thank you for the considerable thought that you put into your summation / analysis and proposal for a change.
I don't agree that you are wasting your time as we did make EC changes on the X220 and T420s to change fan behavior (along with several other systems). However, not all customers agree that the changes made the system behave the way they wanted and were completely satisfied (hence some of the dissenting opinions expressed here).
We are interested in feedback on T530, W530, T430 fan concerns and we are investigating. It is possible that a future change might be made, but I cannot say for certain that it will, nor can we commit to making this change within 4 days (2 now remaining) from your original posting.
Best regards,
Mark
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T530 Lenovo Integrated Camera not working, Lenovo Camera Settings does not Display

Hello, I have a new T530 with Windows 8 OS. I am having trouble using the integrated camera. It functions neither in the Windows camera app nor in Skype. In both cases I get a picture with a gray background and a camera with a line through it. In Device manager, the camera does appear, is enabled, and the drivers are up to date.
After looking through other threads, I tried checking whether the camera was plugged in and indeed it was. When using Skype and I set the camera to on (Skype did detect the camera), I still got the gray no camera image, but the green light on the camera itself turned on.
I also tried using Fn+F6 to check settings. Lenovo settings opens, but the when I click the camera settings Icon, the screen loads a blank page that says "Camera" in the top right and has a back button (left pointing arrow) in the top left hand corner. The back button does not seem to work and I must change the window to something else in order to exit/close settings.
I tried manually installing both camera drivers and "power management" ("energy management"?) drivers. Neither of this solved either of these issues.
Please help me to resolve this problem. Thank you.

Hi, euterpenc
I would make sure that the BIOS is up to date in the system. The current BIOS for your system is 2.07 and can be found here. Also, I would ensure that the chipset drivers are up to date, and those can be found here.
Hope it helps, and let me know how it goes
Adam
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Just received my T530 and cannot connect to the internet

I just recieved my T530 laptop on Friday, 8/26. Right out of the box, I am unable to connect and sustain any internet connection. I have my other PC tried on two different wireless routers and it works fine. It is not the routers that is the issue.
My computer says I am connected to the internet but I cannot browse. I have enabled the Intel connection under properties. The drivers are all up to date. I have restored the system to factory settings because a Lenovo tech support rep said the Windows update was messing new laptops up.
All of this and I still cannot connect to the internet. I am a wits end. What do I have to do to get this working? Also, how do I return the laptop for a refund?
Thanks!

ladiel,
Typically support will ship a box overnight to you for you to send the system in, and in most cases repairs at the depot are 1-2 days and then it will be shipped back to you overnight.
If you wish to return, you will need to call sales, and let them know you had a defective system and provide the service case number (where you called support to verify your trouble)
I appreciate your time urgency on this.
Mark
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T530 poor hd video quality

i have just bought a new lenovo T530. it's graphics were supposed to be good but when i try to play a hd video, the quality is rather poor. what would the cause be? my video driver is Intel HD Graphics 4000.

Hi Sebyd,
Welcome to Lenovo Community Forums!
I’m sorry to hear that you are having trouble playing HD videos in your Lenovo T530.
Please try updating your video drivers to the latest version from Lenovo Support page. To download the drivers, Please click on "Select Product", then in "QUICK PATH" enter T530 and select the exact model depending on the MTM number of your device.
If you are trying to play videos from internet, try reinstalling adobe flash player and Disable "hardware acceleration" in video flash options.
Make sure that your power plan in Power manager is set to maximum performance.
Please try using any other players if you are trying to play videos from a Local media and see if it helps.
Hope this can help to resolve your concern!
Best regards,
Mithun.
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Finger print reader & WWAN facility

Hi, I have a HP6930p laptop four year old. I had reformatted the and reinstalled the windows and related software, now when I go the register my finger swipe the respond is already registered. I've tried several time but result is the same. Anyone can tell me how to get the finger print reader working again. Also after 4 years came to know that there is a sim slot which can be used for data Svcs. How to find out if my laptop has the WWAN facility/card installed. Any help is appreciated. Thanks

Hi there @JB53
Welcome to the HP Support Forums! It is a great place to find the help you need, both from other users, HP experts and other support personnel.
I understand that you are having trouble with your fingerprint reader. I am happy to help you with this.
Try working through this page and see if it helps, it covers the most common issues.
Troubleshooting a Fingerprint Reader (Windows 8)
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T530 multiple display configuration lead to errors when closing the laptop

Hello,
I have a Lenovo T530 2429CTT and I am having some trouble when trying to set up my multiple display configuration with a Lenovo ThinkPad Mini Dock Plus Series 3.
I have an external Samsung LCD monitor which is connected to the Mini Dock via DisplayPort.
I am running Win 7 Prof.
The problem I see is with an application which uses DirectX. The display looks fine in the following configuration:
- Laptop open
- External Samsung LCD Monitor on
- Display cloned so that both devices show my desktop
The issues appear when I close the laptop. I do this because in my office I only work with the external monitor so I don't need the internal display of the laptop at that moment.
When I close the laptop the following happens:
The external display gets dark for some seconds. It comes up again, gets dark and after a while (maybe 10 sec) it stays active. Sometimes I see a notification that the color scheme has changed to Win 7 basic.
Everything seems to be fine now but when looking at the DirectX based display of my application I have some problems for example with the refresh (the display looks very weird).
BTW: The laptop has an internal and an external graphic card (Internal: Intel HD 4000, External: NVIDIA NVS 5400M).
So it seems as when the laptop gets closed, the internal graphics will be turned off. Due to this the display on the external monitor also changes the settings of the graphhic card (maybe it gets turned in an energy saver state).
I was looking at many of the NVIDIA settings without any success so hopefully somebody in this forum has an idea what is happening there.
Thanks,
Andreas

Hi,
I'm trying to buy the exact same configuration.
although i cannot find this 2429CTT on lenovo site anywhere, is available for selling on a known european supplier.
and my propose is to have 2 Monitors connected, so I'll follow this inquire very closely and hold my order until then.
do you have any update on it?
just by curiosity, what about the rest? how does the PC feels to you? everything else is working?
thanks

T530 Default Partitions... Safe to Delete?

I've got a 2 year old T530 with regular 320GB HDD (not SSD) which came with Win8 preinstalled. When I received the laptop, I created the Win8 recovery USB stick and installed Linux Mint 14 Cinnamon alongside Windows 8.
Now, two years later, I've never used the Windows 8 installation and I'd like to get rid of it and install Mint 17 or Crunchbang linux, or both, and once that's done I'll remove the Mint 14 installation since it's at End Of Life in terms of patches and updates.
My initial question is regarding the Lenovo default partitions which are still on the drive. In the Linux Mint 'Disks' utility I've got the following partitions on the drive, reading from left to right:
Unlabeled /dev/sda5 1MB Type Unknown Contents Unknown
WINRE_DRV /dev/sda1 1GB System Recovery NTFS In Use: No
SYSTEM_DRV /dev/sda2 273MB EFI System Fat32 In Use: No
Unlabeled /dev/sda3 134MB MS Reserved Contents Unknown
Windows8_OS /dev/sda4 129GB Basic Data NTFS In Use: No
Unlabeled /dev/sda6 200MB Basic Data EXT4 /boot
Unlabeled /dev/sda7 18GB Basic Data EXT4 /
Unlabeled /dev/sda8 15GB Basic Data EXT4 /home
Unlabeled /dev/sda9 5GB Linux Swap swap
Storage /dev/sda10 152GB Basic Data NTFS /storage
I plan to wipe out /sda4 which is the Win8 partition, and use it for a new linux installation. However, what about partitions /sda1, /sda2, /sda3, and /sda5 in light of the two scenarios below:
Scenario 1: No intention of ever again using Windows 8 on this laptop...
Which partitions can I wipe out without damaging my ability to boot the laptop at all?
Scenario 2: I *might* want to eventually restore Windows 8 to the laptop
Which partitions can I wipe out now, to use for linux now, but possibly recovering Windows later (unlikely, but I'd like to know so that I understand the implications a little better).
Separate general question:
Do I need to keep the EFI System partition if I no longer have any intention of keeping Windows 8 on the machine? I'm worried that if I wipe it out the system will be unbootable even if I no longer have Windows 8 on it to begin with... I'm reading as much as I can about EFI but I'm still unclear whether that partition is necessary or can be safely wiped.
Thanks for any help and insight you can provide!
mins.

Regarding partitions on Lenovo preloaded win8 systems read this message with helpful links and explanations http://forums.lenovo.com/t5/Lenovo-3000-and-Essential/New-G580-has-seven-partitions-Help-identify/m-... and the message #8 if you want to remove several partitions.
sda1...sda4 partitions are the same as 1...4 ones on standard Lenovo systems and in message above.
sda5 partition doesn't belong win8. Seems it's just unallocated area. I'm sure it could be removed.
Keep in mind usually System_DRV has active and boot attributes. In your case you have another such boot partition, definitely windows bootloader is replaced. It means you are not able to boot into the recovery area. Aren't you? So if you'll decide to recover win8 w/o external recovery media you'll are not able to perform that.
Also Lenovo recovery media should (!) allow to restore laptop to its factory condition with all partitions and attributes. Antire drive will be wiped. So to ensure try to perform the recovery on another drive and remove every win8 partition on your current primary drive w/o troubles.
Regarding EFI (and GPT partionoing scheme you have now) it's not easy to switch them to BIOS mode and MBR. No problem to return EFI/GPT settings when you'll decide to perform win8 recovery in the future.
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IBM T60 Lost WWAN card after firmware update

Hi,
I tried to update my MC8755 with a new firmware a while ago using IBM system updater, but after windows restarted the device didn't even show anymore (not even as disabled or a device without a driver), at boot time the WWAN light comes on for a few seconds (till windows starts to load) then it switches off and that's it. I was not really using the card much at the time, so I didn't do anything about it, but after I've been camping a few times lately
I would like to be able to use it again.
I have tried to reflash the card again by downloading the firmware from the IBM website but I get a error message saying that it can not find the device, so its unable to flash it again, is there anything I can do to reflash the card? When it is not showing at all?
I've checked the BIOS and it is still showing that it is switched on.
I have also checked in Windows Control Panel > Thinkpad Configuration, But nothing is showing there.
I have also done FN + F5 and it is not showing there too!
I tried to do a hardware scan for new devices, but it was not found.
The Model is :2008WN6
Windows XP Pro SP3
Thanks
Rich

Ok,
A update, ive changed the card for a MC8775 but im still getting the same trouble, so i dont think its the card, could it be that i am running a patched bios?
I had to patch it to add my Intel ABGN Wireless card
Hope to hear from someone soon ...

Access connection loses WWAN settings when rebooting

After upgrade to version 5.31, Access connection loses my wwan location profile when rebooting. It will revert to a profile named Mobile broadband. I can then edit this profile, but it will be lost when robotting next time.
I am using the Erricson wwan modem.
Any ideas ?
/MF

Hi,
try to make following:
- delete all WWAN profiles in AC profile list
- delete the WWAN driver
* reboot
- install the WWAN driver back
* reboot
-create the WWAN profile, that you need and reboot again, so that you just verify, that the profile is saved.
Btw: in the past I had this same issue and you would not believe, but it was caused by the fact, that I have used old version of Power Management dirver and Power Manager.
By my previous issue was the fix following:
- delete AC
- delete WWAN
- install:
1) Power Maangement driver
http://www-307.ibm.com/pc/support/site.wss/document.do?sitestyle=lenovo&lndocid=MIGR-4GXPEG
2) Lenovo System interface driver
http://www-307.ibm.com/pc/support/site.wss/document.do?sitestyle=lenovo&lndocid=MIGR-67228
3) Hotkey driver
http://www-307.ibm.com/pc/support/site.wss/document.do?sitestyle=lenovo&lndocid=MIGR-68000
4) Power Manager
http://www-307.ibm.com/pc/support/site.wss/document.do?sitestyle=lenovo&lndocid=MIGR-70601
5) Wifi driver (optional, because I have used the old version of this driver)
6) WWAN driver
http://www-307.ibm.com/pc/support/site.wss/document.do?sitestyle=lenovo&lndocid=MIGR-70000
7) Access Connection
http://www-307.ibm.com/pc/support/site.wss/document.do?lndocid=MIGR-67283
The installation order was the root cause in my case.
I would advice to use the latest versions from the Lenovo.com site, as if you are using one app with new and one with old version, then it might cause trouble.
Let me know, if that made any change.
Rgrds

T530 Support for AC Wireless?

Hi,
I have some issues with my existing Intel WiFi Card - 6205. Before putting in a support requst I was wondering what are the compatiable cards for this product?
Looking online, I found at the link http://download.lenovo.com/parts/ThinkPad/t530_fru_bom.pdf that Intel 6250 WiMax and N-6300 are compatiable under the FRUs 60Y3195 and 60Y3233 respectively.
However, Intel has just launched the 7260 AC card which is much faster and I was wondering if the T530 supports that i.e. if it has been whitelisted given that it was whitelisted for X140e and is being offered for newer Thinkpads online.
I would appreciate if anyone can provide more information about compatible cards and the possibility of an AC card on T530.
Cheers,
507437218
Solved!
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Hello,
GDS507437218 wrote:
However, Intel has just launched the 7265 AC card which is much faster and I was wondering if the T530 supports that
no, the T530 doesn't support the Intel Dual Band Wireless AC 7265, as it's an M.2 card, while the T530 uses mPCIe ports for WLAN and WWAN cards.
GDS507437218 wrote:
the possibility of an AC card on T530.
As mPCIe Wireless AC cards like the Intel AC 7260 (the card is available both in a M.2 and a mPCIe version) aren't included in the whitelist of the T530, it isn't possible. In contrast to older ThinkPads, there is no whitelist-free modded UEFI available that you can flash easily.
Kind regards,
Felix

VHDX Support for W2008R2 Guest

I'm a little confused about the support for guest o/s's using the VHDx format. I have seen quotes on this forum saying that any supported guest o/s can be run using VHDx, yet when I create a virtual HD using W2012R2 Hyper-V, it says that W2012 is the
oldest o/s to support VHDx.
Currently, I have a pre-production environment running on a Hyper-V W2012R2 platform. All the guest VM's are (Gen 1) W2008R2 servers. Currently I am using the VHDx format for the boot and data disks on these VM's. Everything seems to be running OK now, but
I am concerned that if this is not a supported configuration that I may have trouble in the future.
Can someone clarify if my environment would be supported by Microsoft going forward, and if not, can I simply convert the existing VHDx volumes into VHD's using the Hyper-V Manager GUI?
Thanks!

...well surprise surprise!
After creating the above forum posts, I decided to submit my question to Microsoft Support via email. It took a few email exchanges until I was relatively confident that Microsoft fully understood my question. In the end they claim that the restriction of
VHDx to W2012 or newer systems is based upon the "host" o/s, NOT the "guest". The following is an excerpt from my last email to them:
"Given the fact that my environment is not taking advantage of any “advanced features” of the VHDx format and that it appears to be
working fine with my W2008R2 guests in my testing, will Microsoft support us if we run a production environment with W2008R2 guest VM’s using the VHDx format?"
And this is their reply:
"For what you saw, I’d like to explain that it is aimed at Hyper-V host while not Guest VM. That’s to say no matter which OS version has been installed on guest VM, as long as the hyper-v
host OS is windows server 2012 or later version, you can use VHDx format and take advantage of it. What’s more, for your environment, it is absolutely supported by Microsoft."
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In the part about "for what you saw...", the Microsoft rep is refering to the "New Virtual Hard Disk Wizard" dialog box that warns "This format is not supported in operating systems earlier than Windows
2012." Although not clearly identified in this dialog box, the warning refers to the host o/s. (I really wish they would reword this warning in a service pack, etc.)
Once again, I thank everyone who has provided me with feedback on this topic. I hope this thread helps to clarify the issue for other IT professionals because previously I could not find a straight answer to this question
anywhere else on the web.
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