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Lenovo Linux Diagnostics - Bootable Generator for Windows

Software readme file for Windows


Version 1.0

Overview
=========
Lenovo Linux Diagnostics - Bootable Generator for Windows is a tool that can be
used on a Microsoft Windows OS-based computer to create Lenovo Linux Diagnostics -
Bootable USB.
Lenovo Linux Diagnostics - Bootable USB can be booted by itself and tests harware
devices in Lenovo ThinkPad, ThinkCentre, ThinkStation, ThinkServer, and IdeaPad
systems. It can be used on your Lenovo computer regardless of what OS your system
has.

You will need the following files to complete this task:


- The bootable-generator-10.exe file
- The .iso file (for example, linux-bootable-cd2103346.iso).

SUPPORTED SYSTEMS
=================
* All Thinkpad
* All ThinkCentre
* All ThinkStation
* All IdeaCentre
* Lenovo Essential
* B475e, B480, B490, B490s, B575e, B580, B590, B4400, B4450s, B5400
* E49, E4430
* G400, G400s, G405, G405s, G410, G410s, G480, G485,
* G500, G500s, G505, G505s, G510, G510s, G580, G585, G700, G710, G780
* K29, K49, K2450, K4350, K4450
* M490, M490s, M495, M4400, M4400s, M4450,M5400
* V480s, V480, V480c, V580, V580c, V490u, V4400, V4400u

CHANGE HISTORY
==============
V1.0
Initial release

Supported Windows OS
--------------------
Windows 10
Windows 8
Windows 7
Windows Vista
Windows XP

Supported Languages
-------------------
Lenovo Linux Diagnostics - Bootable Generator for Windows is available in the
following languages:

- English
DOWNLOADING THE FILE
=================================
1. Click the file links to download the files from the Web page.
2. When prompted, select a drive and a directory in which to save the downloaded
files.

CREATE BOOTABLE USB ON WINDOWS


==============================
Note: all data will be lost on the USB Key that you use to create the Lenovo Linux
Diagnostics.

To create a Bootable USB on Windows, download the bootable diagnostics image from
the Lenovo website.
The instructions for downloading the image can be found on the same webpage of
where you find this readme file.

1. Copy the LenovoBootableGenerator.exe file and the image file (for example,
linux-bootable-cd-4708081.iso) into one folder
2. Plug the USB Key into your computer
3. Log in to Windows and launch command window with Administrator privilege
There is one suggestion of launching command window with admin privilege:
3.1 Click Start, click All Programs, and then click Accessories.
3.2 Right-click Command prompt, and then click Run as administrator.
3.3 If the User Account Control dialog box appears, confirm that the action
it displays is what you want, and then click Continue.
Alternative method:
3.1 Click Start.
3.2 In the Start Search box, type cmd, and then press CTRL+SHIFT+ENTER.
3.3 If the User Account Control dialog box appears, confirm that the action
it displays is what you want, and then click Continue.
4. Navigate to the folder where the you copied the two files run this command:
LenovoBootableGenerator.exe --create -l <Drive Title> -u <Drive Letter> -f <Image
name>

Where
*<-l> is the new name of the USB key (limit of 11 characters)
*<-u> is the drive letter assigned to the USB key
*<-f> is the name of the image

For example:
If the USB key you has been assigned as Drive "I" by Windows, and the image you
downloaded is "linux-bootable-cd-4708081.iso", and you name the USB key "bootable",
the command would read as follows:

bootable-generator-10.exe --create -l bootable -u i -f linux-bootable-cd-


4708081.iso

5. At the prompt, type "y" and press the "Enter" key to format the USB Key and
start to create the bootable diagnostics tool

Other Switches

There are two other switches accepted by this tool

*--help Displays the help message for the tool


*--List Lists all of the USB keys plugged in to the system
LIMITATIONS AND CONSIDERATIONS
==============================
Limitations:

* The SATA Controller Mode needs to be set to AHCI in the system BIOS if the system
doesn't use UEFI BIOS for storage device related diagnostic functions

Other Switches

There are two other switches accepted by this tool

*--help Displays the help message for the tool


*--List Lists all of the USB keys plugged in to the system

OPEN SOURCE CODE


================
For any open source code used in generting this application, you can download it at
http://support.lenovo.com/en_US/downloads/detail.page?DocID=HT073284

NOTICES
=======
LENOVO GROUP LTD. PROVIDES THIS PUBLICATION AS IS WITHOUT WARRANTY
OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO,
THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF NON-INFRINGEMENT, MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS
FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. Some jurisdictions do not allow disclaimer of
express or implied warranties in certain transactions, therefore, this
statement may not apply to you. This information could include technical
inaccuracies or typographical errors. Changes are periodically made to
the information herein; these changes will be incorporated in new editions
of the publication. Lenovo may make improvements and/or changes in the
product(s) and/or the program(s) described in this publication at any time
without notice.

TRADEMARKS AND SERVICE MARKS


============================
The following terms are trademarks of Lenovo in the United States, other
countries, or both:

Lenovo
ThinkCentre
ThinkPad
ThinkServer
ThinkStation
IdeaPad
IdeaCentre

(C) Portions Copyright Lenovo 2005-2016. All Rights Reserved.

Microsoft, Windows and Windows Vista are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the
United State and/or other countries.

Note to U.S. Government Users Restricted Rights -- Use,


duplication, or disclosure restricted by GSA ADP Schedule Contract
with Lenovo

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