Lenovo M70t User Manual

M70t Gen 2 User Guide

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Before using this documentation and the product it supports, ensure that you read and understand the following:

• Safety and Warranty Guide

• Generic Safety and Compliance Notices

• Setup Guide

First Edition (April 2021)

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Contents

Discover your Lenovo computer . . . . iii

Chapter 1. Meet your computer. . . . . 1

Front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Features and specifications . . . . . . . . . . . 5

USB specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Chapter 2. Get started with your

computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Access networks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Connect to the wired Ethernet . . . . . . . . 9

Connect to Wi-Fi networks (for selected

models) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Connect an external display . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Manage cables with a smart cable clip . . . . . . . 9

Chapter 3. Explore your computer . . 11

The Vantage app . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Set the power plan . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Transfer data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Connect to a Bluetooth-enabled device (for

selected models) . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Use the optical drive (for selected models) . . 12

Use a media card (for selected models) . . . . 13

Purchase accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Chapter 4. Secure your computer

and information . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Lock the computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

UEFI BIOS passwords . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Use software security solutions. . . . . . . . . 17

Windows firewalls . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Computrace Agent software embedded in

firmware (for selected models) . . . . . . . 17

Use BIOS security solutions . . . . . . . . . . 18

Wipe the storage drive data . . . . . . . . 18

Cover presence switch . . . . . . . . . . 18

Intel BIOS guard. . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Smart USB Protection . . . . . . . . . . 19

Chapter 5. UEFI BIOS . . . . . . . . . 21

What is UEFI BIOS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Enter the BIOS menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Navigate in the BIOS interface . . . . . . . . . 21

Change the display language of UEFI BIOS . . . . 21

Set the system date and time . . . . . . . . . 22

Change the startup sequence . . . . . . . . . 22

Enable or disable the configuration change detection

feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Enable or disable the automatic power-on

feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Enable or disable the smart power-on feature (for

selected models) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Enable or disable the ErP LPS compliance mode . . 23

Change the ITS performance mode . . . . . . . 24

Change BIOS settings before installing a new

operating system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Update UEFI BIOS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Recover from a BIOS update failure . . . . . . . 25

Clear CMOS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Chapter 6. Troubleshooting,

diagnostics, and recovery . . . . . . . 27

Basic procedure for resolving computer

problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Startup problems . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Audio problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Network problems . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Performance problems . . . . . . . . . . 32

Storage drive problems . . . . . . . . . . 33

CD or DVD problems . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Serial connector problems . . . . . . . . . 34

USB device problems . . . . . . . . . . 34

Software problems. . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Lenovo diagnostic tools . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Restore system files and settings to an earlier

point . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Restore your files from a backup . . . . . . 35

Reset your computer . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Use advanced options . . . . . . . . . . 36

Windows automatic recovery. . . . . . . . 36

Create and use a recovery USB device . . . . 36

Update the device driver . . . . . . . . . 36

Chapter 7. CRU replacement . . . . . 39

CRU list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Remove or replace a CRU. . . . . . . . . . . 40

Computer cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Optical drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Front bezel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Drive bay assembly . . . . . . . . . . . 42

3.5-inch hard disk drive . . . . . . . . . . 43

2.5-inch hard disk drive . . . . . . . . . . 45

M.2 solid-state drive and heat sink . . . . . 46

M.2 solid-state drive bracket . . . . . . . . 48

Memory module . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

PCI-Express connector cable . . . . . . . 50

PCI-Express card . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Coin-cell battery. . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Power supply assembly . . . . . . . . . . 52

E-lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Chapter 8. Help and support . . . . . 55

Self-help resources . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Call Lenovo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Before you contact Lenovo . . . . . . . . 56

Lenovo Customer Support Center . . . . . . 56

Purchase additional services. . . . . . . . . . 57

Appendix A. Accessibility and

ergonomic information . . . . . . . . 59

Appendix B. Compliance

information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

Appendix C. Notices and

trademarks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

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Discover your Lenovo computer

Thank you for choosing a Lenovo® computer! We are dedicated to delivering the best solution to you.

Before starting your tour, please read the following information:

• Illustrations in this documentation might look different from your product.

• Depending on the model, some optional accessories, features, software programs, and user interface instructions might not be applicable to your computer.

• Documentation content is subject to change without notice. To get the latest documentation, go to

pcsupport.lenovo.com

https://

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Chapter 1. Meet your computer

Front

1. Optical drive eject button* 2. Optical drive activity indicator*

3. SD-card slot* 4. Power button

5. Power indicator

7. ThinkCentre

9. Headset connector

11. USB 3.2 connectors Gen 1 12. USB 3.2 connectors Gen 2

13. Internal speaker

LED

6. Storage drive activity indicator

8. Microphone connector

10. USB-C

(3.2 Gen 1) connector

* for selected models

Power indicator

Show the system status of your computer.

• On: The computer is starting up or working.

• Off: The computer is off or in hibernation mode.

• Blinking: The computer is in sleep mode.

Rear

1. Audio line-out connector 2. HDMI™ out connector

3. DisplayPort

5. USB 2.0 connector (with smart power-on feature)

7. Smart cable clip slots

9. PS/2 keyboard connector*

11. Ethernet connector 12. E-lock slots

13. Serial connector*

15. Padlock loop 16. Security-lock slot

™

out connectors

4. USB 2.0 connectors

6. Power cord connector

8. PS/2 mouse connector*

10. Serial connector

14. PCI-Express card area

* for selected models

Serial connector

Connect an external modem, a serial printer, or other devices that use a serial connector.

Features and specifications

For detailed specifications of your computer, go to https://psref.lenovo.com.

• Width: 145 mm (5.7 inches)

Dimensions

Weight (without packaging) Maximum configuration as shipped: 5.9 kg (13 lb)

Hardware configuration

Power supply

• Height: 340 mm (13.4 inches)

• Depth: 295.7 mm (11.6 inches)

1. Right-click the Start button to open the Start context menu.

2. Click Device Manager. Type the administrator password or provide confirmation if prompted.

• 180-watt automatic voltage-sensing power supply

• 260-watt automatic voltage-sensing power supply

• 310-watt automatic voltage-sensing power supply

• 380-watt automatic voltage-sensing power supply

Electrical input

Microprocessor

Memory

Storage device

Video features

• Input voltage: From 100 V ac to 240 V ac

• Input frequency: 50/60 Hz

To view the microprocessor information of your computer, right-click the Start button and then click System.

Up to four double data rate 4 (DDR4) unbuffered dual inline memory modules

Maximum memory capacity: 128 GB

• 2.5-inch hard disk drive*

• 3.5-inch hard disk drive*

• M.2 solid-state drive*

To view the storage drive capacity of your computer, right-click the Start button to open the Start context menu and then click Disk Management.

Note: The storage drive capacity indicated by the system is less than the nominal capacity.

• The integrated graphics card supports the following:

– DisplayPort out connector

– HDMI out connector

• The optional discrete graphics card provides an enhanced video experience and extended capabilities.

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• Card reader*

• Memory slots

• M.2 solid-state drive slot

Expansion

Network features

• Optical drive*

• PCI Express x1 card slot

• PCI Express x16 graphics card slot

• Storage drive bay

• Bluetooth*

• Ethernet LAN

• Wireless LAN*

* for selected models

USB specifications

Note: Depending on the model, some USB connectors might not be available on your computer.

Connector name

• USB 2.0 connector

•

USB 3.2 connector Gen 1

USB 3.2 connector Gen 2

Description

Connect USB-compatible devices, such as a USB keyboard, USB mouse, USB storage device, or USB printer.

Charge USB-C compatible devices with the output voltage and current of 5 V and 3 A.

USB-C (3.2 Gen 1) connector

Statement on USB transfer rate

Depending on many factors such as the processing capability of the host and peripheral devices, file attributes, and other factors related to system configuration and operating environments, the actual transfer

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rate using the various USB connectors on this device will vary and will be slower than the data rate listed below for each corresponding device.

USB device Data rate (Gbit/s)

3.2 Gen 1 / 3.1 Gen 1

3.2 Gen 2 / 3.1 Gen 2

3.2 Gen 2 × 2

Thunderbolt

™

3 40

Thunderbolt 4 40

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Chapter 2. Get started with your computer

Access networks

This section helps you access networks through connecting to a wired or wireless network.

Connect to the wired Ethernet

Connect your computer to a local network through the Ethernet connector on your computer with an Ethernet cable.

Connect to Wi-Fi networks (for selected models)

Click the network icon in the Windows® notification area, and then select a network for connection. Provide required information, if needed.

Connect an external display

Connect a projector or a monitor to your computer to give presentations or expand your workspace.

Connect a wireless display

Ensure that both your computer and the wireless display support Miracast

Press

Change display settings

Right-click a blank area on the desktop and select Display settings. Then, you can change display settings as you prefer.

+ and then select a wireless display to connect.

Manage cables with a smart cable clip

Note: You can purchase a smart cable clip from Lenovo.

To manage cables of devices (such as the keyboard and the mouse) with a smart cable clip:

1. Pull the cables through the dents in the clip.

2. Install the clip as shown.

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Chapter 3. Explore your computer

The Vantage app

The preinstalled Vantage app is a customized one-stop solution to help you maintain your computer with automated updates and fixes, configure hardware settings, and get personalized support.

To access the Vantage app, type Vantage in the search box.

Key features

The Vantage app enables you to:

• Know the device status easily and customize device settings.

• Download and install UEFI BIOS, firmware and driver updates to keep your computer up-to-date.

• Monitor your computer health, and secure your computer against outside threats.

• Scan your computer hardware and diagnose hardware problems.

• Look up warranty status (online).

• Access User Guide and helpful articles.

Notes:

• The available features vary depending on the computer model.

• The Vantage app makes periodic updates of the features to keep improving your experience with your computer. The description of features might be different from that on your actual user interface.

Set the power plan

For ENERGY STAR® compliant computers, the following power plan takes effect when your computers have been idle for a specified duration:

• turn off the display: After 10 minutes

• put the computer to sleep: After 25 minutes

To awaken the computer from Sleep mode, press any key on your keyboard.

To reset the power plan to achieve the best balance between performance and power saving:

1. Go to Control Panel and view by large icons or small icons.

2. Click Power Options, and then choose or customize a power plan of your preference.

Transfer data

Quickly share your files using the built-in Bluetooth technology among devices with the same features. You also can install a disc or media card to transfer data.

Connect to a Bluetooth-enabled device (for selected models)

You can connect all types of Bluetooth-enabled devices to your computer, such as a keyboard, a mouse, a smartphone, or speakers. Place the device that you are attempting to connect to less than 10 meters (33 feet) from the computer.

1. Click the action center icon in the Windows notification area, and enable the Bluetooth feature.

2. Right-click the Bluetooth icon.

3. Select Go To Settings ➙ Add Bluetooth or other device ➙ Bluetooth.

4. Select a Bluetooth device, and then follow the on-screen instructions.

Use the optical drive (for selected models)

If your computer has an optical drive, read the following information.

Know the type of your optical drive

1. Right-click the Start button to open the Start context menu.

2. Click Device Manager. Type the administrator password or provide confirmation, if prompted.

Install or remove a disc

1. With the computer on, press the eject button on the optical drive. The tray slides out of the drive.

2. Insert a disc into the tray or remove a disc from the tray, and then push the tray back into the drive.

Note: If the tray does not slide out of the drive when you press the eject button, turn off the computer. Then, insert a straightened paper clip into the emergency-eject hole adjacent to the eject button. Use the emergency eject only in an emergency.

Record a disc

1. Insert a recordable disc into the optical drive that supports recording.

2. Do one of the following:

• Open the Start menu, and then click Settings ➙ Devices ➙ AutoPlay. Select or turn on Use

AutoPlay for all media and devices.

• Open Windows Media Player.

• Double-click the ISO file.

3. Follow the on-screen instructions.

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Use a media card (for selected models)

If your computer has a SD-card slot, read the following information.

Install a media card

1. Locate the SD-card slot.

2. Ensure that the metal contacts on the card are facing the ones in the SD-card slot. Insert the card firmly into the SD-card slot until it is secured in place.

Remove a media card

Attention: Before removing a media card, eject the card from the Windows operating system first.

Otherwise, data on the card might get corrupted or lost.

1. Click the triangular icon in the Windows notification area to show hidden icons. Then, right-click the Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media icon.

2. Select the corresponding item to eject the card from the Windows operating system.

3. Press the card and remove it from your computer. Store the card safely for future use.

Purchase accessories

Lenovo has a number of hardware accessories and upgrades to help expand the capabilities of your computer. Options include memory modules, storage devices, network cards, power adapters, keyboards, mice, and more.

To shop at Lenovo, go to

https://www.lenovo.com/accessories.

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Chapter 4. Secure your computer and information

Lock the computer

Note: Lenovo makes no comments, judgments, or warranties about the function, quality, or performance of

the locking device and security feature. You can purchase computer locks from Lenovo.

Padlock

Locking the computer cover through a padlock prevents unauthorized access to the inside of your computer.

Kensington-style cable lock

Lock your computer to a desk, table, or other fixtures through a Kensington-style cable lock.

E-lock

Your computer might have a security lock solution installed to protect the computer from unauthorized tampering of the internal components. Using the E-Lock, you can mechanically lock or unlock the computer cover.

To enable or disable the E-Lock:

1. Restart the computer. When the logo screen is displayed, press F1 or Fn+F1.

2. Select Security ➙ Electronic Lock to enable or disable the E-lock.

3. Press F10 or Fn+F10 to save the changes and exit. Your computer will restart automatically and then changes take effect.

UEFI BIOS passwords

You can set passwords in UEFI (Unified Extensible Firmware Interface) BIOS (Basic Input/Output System) to strengthen the security of your computer.

Password types

You can set a power-on password, supervisor password, system management password, or hard disk password in UEFI BIOS to prevent unauthorized access to your computer. However, you are not prompted to enter any UEFI BIOS password when your computer resumes from sleep mode.

• Power-on password

When a power-on password is set, you are prompted to enter a valid password each time the computer is turned on.

• Supervisor password

Setting a supervisor password deters unauthorized users from changing configuration settings. If you are responsible for maintaining the configuration settings of several computers, you might want to set a supervisor password.

When a supervisor password is set, you are prompted to enter a valid password each time you try to enter the BIOS menu.

If both the power-on password and supervisor password are set, you can enter either password. However, you must use your supervisor password to change any configuration settings.

• Hard disk password

Setting a hard disk password prevents unauthorized access to the data on the storage drive. When a hard disk password is set, you are prompted to enter a valid password each time you try to access the storage drive.

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Note: After you set a hard disk password, your data on the storage drive is protected even if the storage drive is removed from one computer and installed in another.

• System management password (for selected models)

You can enable the system management password to have the same authority as the supervisor password to control security related features. To customize the authority of the system management password through the UEFI BIOS menu:

1. Restart the computer. When the logo screen is displayed, press F1 or Fn+F1.

2. Select Security ➙ System Management Password Access Control.

3. Follow the on-screen instructions.

If you have set both the supervisor password and the system management password, the supervisor password overrides the system management password.

Set, change, and remove a password

Before you start, print these instructions.

1. Restart the computer. When the logo screen is displayed, press F1 or Fn+F1.

2. Select Security.

3. Depending on the password type, select Set Supervisor Password, Set Power-On Password, Set System Management Password, or Hard Disk Password and press Enter.

4. Follow the on-screen instructions to set, change, or remove a password.

5. Press F10 or Fn+F10 to save the changes and exit.

You should record your passwords and store them in a safe place. If you forget the passwords, contact a Lenovo-authorized service provider to have the passwords removed.

Note: If the hard disk password is forgotten, Lenovo cannot remove the password or recover data from the storage drive.

Use software security solutions

This section provides software solutions to secure your computer and information.

Windows firewalls

A firewall can be hardware, software, or a combination of both depending on the level of security required. Firewalls work on a set of rules to determine which inbound and outbound connections are authorized. If the computer is preinstalled with a firewall program, it helps protect against computer Internet security threats, unauthorized access, intrusions, and Internet attacks. It also protects your privacy. For more information about how to use the firewall program, refer to the help system of your firewall program.

To use Windows firewalls:

1. Go to Control Panel and view by large icons or small icons.

2. Click Windows Defender Firewall, and then follow the on-screen instructions.

Computrace Agent software embedded in firmware (for selected models)

The Computrace Agent software is an IT asset management and computer theft recovery solution. The software detects if changes have been made on the computer, such as hardware, software, or the computer call-in location. You might have to purchase a subscription to activate the Computrace Agent software.

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