ThinkCentreM83,M93/p
UserGuide
MachineTypes:10A0,10A1,10A6,10A7,10AG,10AK,10AL,and
10BE
Note:Beforeusingthisinformationandtheproductitsupports,besuretoreadandunderstandthe
“Importantsafetyinformation”onpagev
andAppendixA“Notices”onpage143.
SecondEdition(January2014)
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Contents
Importantsafetyinformation......v
Serviceandupgrades.............v
Staticelectricityprevention...........v
Powercordsandpoweradapters........vi
Extensioncordsandrelateddevices.......vi
Plugsandoutlets..............vii
Externaldevices..............vii
Heatandproductventilation.........vii
Operatingenvironment...........viii
Modemsafetyinformation..........viii
Lasercompliancestatement..........ix
Powersupplystatement............ix
Cleaningandmaintenance...........ix
Chapter1.Productoverview......1
Features..................1
Specifications................5
Lenovoprograms..............5
AccessingLenovoprogramsontheWindows
7operatingsystem............5
AccessingLenovoprogramsontheWindows
8orWindows8.1operatingsystem.....7
AnintroductiontoLenovoprograms.....7
Locations..................8
Locatingconnectors,controls,andindicators
onthefrontofyourcomputer........9
Locatingconnectorsontherearofyour
computer................9
Locatingcomponents..........12
Locatingpartsonthesystemboard....13
Locatinginternaldrives.........16
Machinetypeandmodellabel.......17
Chapter2.Usingyourcomputer...19
Frequentlyaskedquestions.........19
NavigatingamongscreensontheWindows8and
Windows8.1operatingsystems........20
NavigatingonWindows8........20
NavigatingonWindows8.1........21
AccessingControlPanelontheWindows8or
Windows8.1operatingsystem........22
Usingthekeyboard.............23
UsingWindowsshortcutkeys.......23
Usingafingerprintreader........23
Usingthewheelmouse...........24
Adjustingaudio..............24
Aboutyourcomputeraudio........24
Settingthevolumefromthedesktop....24
SettingthevolumefromControlPanel...25
UsingCDsandDVDs............25
HandlingandstoringCDandDVDmedia..26
PlayingaCDorDVD..........26
RecordingaCDorDVD.........26
Chapter3.Youandyourcomputer..29
Accessibilityandcomfort..........29
Arrangingyourworkspace........29
Comfort...............29
Glareandlighting............30
Aircirculation.............30
Electricaloutletsandcablelengths.....30
Registeringyourcomputer..........31
Movingyourcomputertoanothercountryor
region..................31
Replacementpowercords........31
Chapter4.Security..........33
Securityfeatures..............33
Lockingthecomputercover.........34
AttachingaKensington-stylecablelock.....35
Attachingacablelock............36
Usingpasswords..............36
BIOSpasswords............36
Windowspasswords..........37
Configuringthefingerprintreader.......37
Usingandunderstandingfirewalls.......37
Protectingdataagainstviruses........37
Chapter5.Installingorreplacing
hardware...............39
Handlingstatic-sensitivedevices.......39
Installingorreplacinghardware........39
Installingexternaloptions........39
Removingthecomputercover.......40
Removingandreinstallingthefrontbezel..41
InstallingorreplacingaPCIcard......42
Installingorreplacingamemorymodule...45
Installingorreplacingtheopticaldrive...47
Installingorreplacingthecardreader....49
InstallingorreplacingthefrontUSB
assembly...............53
Replacingthebattery..........57
Replacingthepowersupplyassembly...59
Replacingtheheatsinkandfanassembly..60
Replacingthemicroprocessor.......62
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InstallingorreplacingthemSATAsolid-state
drive.................64
Replacingtheprimaryharddiskdrive....70
Replacingthesecondaryharddiskdrive...72
Installingthesolid-statedrive.......74
Replacingthefrontfanassembly.....75
Replacingtherearfanassembly......77
ReplacingthefrontaudioandUSB
assembly...............79
Replacingtheinternalspeaker.......82
Replacingthethermalsensor.......84
Replacingthecoverpresenceswitch....86
ReplacingtheWi-Fiunits.........88
InstallingorremovingtherearWi-Fiantenna.95
InstallingorremovingthefrontWi-Fi
antenna...............96
Replacingthekeyboardormouse.....98
Completingthepartsreplacement.....99
Chapter6.Recoveryinformation..101
RecoveryinformationfortheWindows7operating
system..................101
Creatingandusingrecoverymedia.....101
Performingbackupandrecovery
operations..............102
UsingtheRescueandRecovery
workspace..............103
Creatingandusingarescuemedium....104
Reinstallingpreinstalledapplicationsand
devicedrivers.............105
Reinstallingsoftwareprograms......106
Reinstallingdevicedrivers........106
Solvingrecoveryproblems........106
RecoveryinformationfortheWindows8or
Windows8.1operatingsystem........107
Refreshingyourcomputer........107
Resettingyourcomputertothefactorydefault
settings................107
Usingtheadvancedstartupoptions....107
RecoveringyouroperatingsystemifWindows
8orWindows8.1failstostart.......108
Chapter7.UsingtheSetupUtility
program...............109
StartingtheSetupUtilityprogram.......109
Viewingandchangingsettings........109
Usingpasswords..............109
Passwordconsiderations.........110
Power-OnPassword..........110
AdministratorPassword.........110
HardDiskPassword...........110
Setting,changing,anddeletingapassword..110
Erasinglostorforgottenpasswords(clearing
CMOS)................111
Enablingordisablingadevice........111
Selectingastartupdevice..........112
Selectingatemporarystartupdevice....112
Selectingorchangingthestartupdevice
sequence...............112
EnablingErPcompliancemode........112
ICEperformancemode...........113
ICEthermalalert..............113
ExitingtheSetupUtilityprogram.......114
Chapter8.Updatingsystem
programs..............115
Usingsystemprograms...........115
Updating(flashing)theBIOSfromadisc....115
Updating(flashing)theBIOSfromyouroperating
system..................116
RecoveringfromaPOST/BIOSupdatefailure..116
Chapter9.Preventingproblems..117
Keepingyourcomputercurrent........117
Gettingthelatestdevicedriversforyour
computer...............117
Updatingyouroperatingsystem......117
UsingSystemUpdate..........118
Cleaningandmaintenance..........118
Basics................118
Cleaningyourcomputer.........119
Goodmaintenancepractices.......120
Movingyourcomputer...........120
Chapter10.Troubleshootingand
diagnostics.............121
Basictroubleshooting............121
Troubleshootingprocedure..........122
Troubleshooting..............122
Audioproblems............123
CDproblems.............124
DVDproblems.............125
Intermittentproblems..........127
Keyboard,mouse,orpointingdevice
problems...............127
Monitorproblems............129
Networkingproblems..........130
Optionproblems............133
Performanceandlockupproblems.....134
Printerproblems............136
Serialportproblems...........136
Softwareproblems...........137
USBproblems.............138
LenovoSolutionCenter...........138
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Chapter11.Gettinginformation,help,
andservice.............139
Informationresources............139
LenovoThinkVantageT ools........139
LenovoWelcome............139
HelpandSupport............139
SafetyandWarranty...........139
LenovoWebsite............139
LenovoSupportWebsite.........140
Helpandservice..............140
Usingthedocumentationanddiagnostic
program...............140
Callingforservice............140
Usingotherservices..........141
Purchasingadditionalservices......141
AppendixA.Notices.........143
Trademarks................144
Additionalregulatoryinformation.......147
AppendixC.WEEEandrecycling
information.............149
ImportantWEEEinformation.........149
RecyclinginformationforJapan........149
RecyclinginformationforBrazil........150
BatteryrecyclinginformationforTaiwan.....150
BatteryrecyclinginformationfortheEuropean
Union..................150
AppendixD.RestrictionofHazardous
SubstancesDirective(RoHS)....153
EuropeanUnionRoHS...........153
ChinaRoHS................153
TurkishRoHS...............153
UkraineRoHS...............154
IndiaRoHS................154
AppendixB.Regulatory
information.............145
Exportclassificationnotice..........145
Electronicemissionsnotices.........145
FederalCommunicationsCommission
DeclarationofConformity........145
Eurasiancompliancemark..........147
AppendixE.ChinaEnergyLabel..155
AppendixF .ENERGYSTARmodel
information.............157
Index.................159
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Importantsafetyinformation
CAUTION:
Beforeusingthismanual,besuretoreadandunderstandalltherelatedsafetyinformationforthis
product.RefertotheinformationinthissectionandthesafetyinformationintheSafety,Warranty,and
SetupGuidethatyoureceivedwiththisproduct.Readingandunderstandingthissafetyinformation
reducestheriskofpersonalinjuryanddamagetoyourproduct.
IfyounolongerhaveacopyoftheSafety,Warranty,andSetupGuide,youcanobtainaPortableDocument
Format(PDF)versionfromtheLenovo
SupportWebsitealsoprovidestheSafety,Warranty,andSetupGuideandthisUserGuideinadditional
languages.
®
SupportWebsiteathttp://www.lenovo.com/support.TheLenovo
Serviceandupgrades
DonotattempttoserviceaproductyourselfunlessinstructedtodosobytheCustomerSupportCenteror
yourdocumentation.OnlyuseaServiceProviderwhoisapprovedtorepairyourparticularproduct.
Note:Somecomputerpartscanbeupgradedorreplacedbythecustomer.Upgradestypicallyare
referredtoasoptions.ReplacementpartsapprovedforcustomerinstallationarereferredtoasCustomer
ReplaceableUnits,orCRUs.Lenovoprovidesdocumentationwithinstructionswhenitisappropriatefor
customerstoinstalloptionsorreplaceCRUs.Y oumustcloselyfollowallinstructionswheninstallingor
replacingparts.TheOffstateofapowerindicatordoesnotnecessarilymeanthatvoltagelevelsinsidea
productarezero.Beforeyouremovethecoversfromaproductequippedwithapowercord,alwaysmake
surethatthepoweristurnedoffandthattheproductisunpluggedfromanypowersource.Formore
informationonCRUs,refertoChapter5“Installingorreplacinghardware”onpage39
questionsorconcerns,contacttheCustomerSupportCenter.
Althoughtherearenomovingpartsinyourcomputerafterthepowercordhasbeendisconnected,the
followingwarningsarerequiredforyoursafety.
CAUTION:
.Ifyouhaveany
Hazardousmovingparts.Keepfingersandotherbodypartsaway.
CAUTION:
BeforereplacinganyCRUs,turnoffthecomputerandwaitthreetofiveminutestoletthecomputer
coolbeforeopeningthecover.
Staticelectricityprevention
Staticelectricity,althoughharmlesstoyou,canseriouslydamagecomputercomponentsandoptions.
Improperhandlingofstatic-sensitivepartscancausedamagetothepart.Whenyouunpackanoption
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orCRU,donotopenthestatic-protectivepackagecontainingthepartuntiltheinstructionsdirectyou
toinstallit.
WhenyouhandleoptionsorCRUs,orperformanyworkinsidethecomputer,takethefollowingprecautions
toavoidstatic-electricitydamage:
•Limityourmovement.Movementcancausestaticelectricitytobuilduparoundyou.
•Alwayshandlecomponentscarefully.Handleadapters,memorymodules,andothercircuitboardsbythe
edges.Nevertouchexposedcircuitry.
•Preventothersfromtouchingcomponents.
•Whenyouinstallastatic-sensitiveoptionorCRU,touchthestatic-protectivepackagecontainingthe
parttoametalexpansion-slotcoverorotherunpaintedmetalsurfaceonthecomputerforatleasttwo
seconds.Thisreducesstaticelectricityinthepackageandyourbody.
•Whenpossible,removethestatic-sensitivepartfromthestatic-protectivepackagingandinstallthepart
withoutsettingitdown.Whenthisisnotpossible,placethestatic-protectivepackagingonasmooth,
levelsurfaceandplacethepartonit.
•Donotplacethepartonthecomputercoverorothermetalsurface.
Powercordsandpoweradapters
Useonlythepowercordsandpoweradapterssuppliedbytheproductmanufacturer.
Thepowercordsshallbesafetyapproved.ForGermany,itshallbeH05VV-F,3G,0.75mm
othercountries,thesuitabletypesshallbeusedaccordingly.
Neverwrapapowercordaroundapoweradapterorotherobject.Doingsocanstressthecordinwaysthat
cancausethecordtofray,crack,orcrimp.Thiscanpresentasafetyhazard.
Alwaysroutepowercordssothattheywillnotbewalkedon,trippedover,orpinchedbyobjects.
Protectpowercordandpoweradaptersfromliquids.Forinstance,donotleaveyourpowercordorpower
adapternearsinks,tubs,toilets,oronfloorsthatarecleanedwithliquidcleansers.Liquidscancausea
shortcircuit,particularlyifthepowercordorpoweradapterhasbeenstressedbymisuse.Liquidsalsocan
causegradualcorrosionofpowercordterminalsand/ortheconnectorterminalsonapoweradapter,
whichcaneventuallyresultinoverheating.
Ensurethatallpowercordconnectorsaresecurelyandcompletelypluggedintoreceptacles.
Donotuseanypoweradapterthatshowscorrosionattheacinputpinsorshowssignsofoverheating(such
asdeformedplastic)attheacinputoranywhereonthepoweradapter.
Donotuseanypowercordswheretheelectricalcontactsoneitherendshowsignsofcorrosionor
overheatingorwherethepowercordappearstohavebeendamagedinanyway.
2
,orbetter.For
Extensioncordsandrelateddevices
Ensurethatextensioncords,surgeprotectors,uninterruptiblepowersupplies,andpowerstripsthatyouuse
areratedtohandletheelectricalrequirementsoftheproduct.Neveroverloadthesedevices.Ifpowerstrips
areused,theloadshouldnotexceedthepowerstripinputrating.Consultanelectricianformoreinformation
ifyouhavequestionsaboutpowerloads,powerrequirements,andinputratings.
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Plugsandoutlets
Ifareceptacle(poweroutlet)thatyouintendtousewithyourcomputerequipmentappearstobedamaged
orcorroded,donotusetheoutletuntilitisreplacedbyaqualifiedelectrician.
Donotbendormodifytheplug.Iftheplugisdamaged,contactthemanufacturertoobtainareplacement.
Donotshareanelectricaloutletwithotherhomeorcommercialappliancesthatdrawlargeamountsof
electricity;otherwise,unstablevoltagemightdamageyourcomputer,data,orattacheddevices.
Someproductsareequippedwithathree-prongedplug.Thisplugfitsonlyintoagroundedelectricaloutlet.
Thisisasafetyfeature.Donotdefeatthissafetyfeaturebytryingtoinsertitintoanon-groundedoutlet.If
youcannotinserttheplugintotheoutlet,contactanelectricianforanapprovedoutletadapterortoreplace
theoutletwithonethatenablesthissafetyfeature.Neveroverloadanelectricaloutlet.Theoverallsystem
loadshouldnotexceed80percentofthebranchcircuitrating.Consultanelectricianformoreinformation
ifyouhavequestionsaboutpowerloadsandbranchcircuitratings.
Besurethatthepoweroutletyouareusingisproperlywired,easilyaccessible,andlocatedclosetothe
equipment.Donotfullyextendpowercordsinawaythatwillstressthecords.
Besurethatthepoweroutletprovidesthecorrectvoltageandcurrentfortheproductyouareinstalling.
Carefullyconnectanddisconnecttheequipmentfromtheelectricaloutlet.
Externaldevices
DonotconnectordisconnectanyexternaldevicecablesotherthanUniversalSerialBus(USB)and1394
cableswhilethecomputerpowerison;otherwise,youmightdamageyourcomputer.Toavoidpossible
damagetoattacheddevices,waitatleastfivesecondsafterthecomputerisshutdowntodisconnect
externaldevices.
Heatandproductventilation
Computers,poweradapters,andmanyaccessoriescangenerateheatwhenturnedonandwhenbatteries
arecharging.Alwaysfollowthesebasicprecautions:
•Donotleaveyourcomputer,poweradapter,oraccessoriesincontactwithyourlaporanypartofyour
bodyforanextendedperiodwhentheproductsarefunctioningorwhenthebatteryischarging.Your
computer,poweradapter,andmanyaccessoriesproducesomeheatduringnormaloperation.Extended
contactwiththebodycouldcausediscomfortor,potentially,askinburn.
•Donotchargethebatteryoroperateyourcomputer,poweradapter,oraccessoriesnearflammable
materialsorinexplosiveenvironments.
•Ventilationslots,fans,andheatsinksareprovidedwiththeproductforsafety,comfort,andreliable
operation.Thesefeaturesmightinadvertentlybecomeblockedbyplacingtheproductonabed,sofa,
carpet,orotherflexiblesurface.Neverblock,cover,ordisablethesefeatures.
Inspectyourdesktopcomputerfordustaccumulationatleastonceeverythreemonths.Beforeinspecting
yourcomputer,turnoffthepowerandunplugthecomputer'spowercordfromtheelectricaloutlet;then
removeanydustfromventsandperforationsinthebezel.Ifyounoticeexternaldustaccumulation,then
examineandremovedustfromtheinsideofthecomputerincludingheatsinkinletfins,powersupplyvents,
andfans.Alwaysturnoffandunplugthecomputerbeforeopeningthecover.Ifpossible,avoidoperating
yourcomputerwithintwofeetofhigh-trafficareas.Ifyoumustoperateyourcomputerinornearahigh-traffic
area,inspectand,ifnecessary,cleanyourcomputermorefrequently.
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Foryoursafetyandtomaintainoptimumcomputerperformance,alwaysfollowthesebasicprecautions
withyourdesktopcomputer:
•Keepthecoverclosedwheneverthecomputerispluggedin.
•Regularlyinspecttheoutsideofthecomputerfordustaccumulation.
•Removedustfromventsandanyperforationsinthebezel.Morefrequentcleaningsmightberequiredfor
computersindustyorhigh-trafficareas.
•Donotrestrictorblockanyventilationopenings.
•Donotstoreoroperateyourcomputerinsidefurniture,asthismightincreasetheriskofoverheating.
•Airflowtemperaturesintothecomputershouldnotexceed35°C(95°F).
•Donotinstallairfiltrationdevices.Theymayinterferewithpropercooling.
Operatingenvironment
Theoptimalenvironmentinwhichtouseyourcomputeris10°C-35°C(50°F-95°F)withhumidityranging
between35%and80%.Ifyourcomputerisstoredortransportedintemperatureslessthan10°C(50°F),
allowthecoldcomputertoriseslowlytoanoptimaloperatingtemperatureof10°C-35°C(50°F-95°F)before
use.Thisprocesscouldtaketwohoursinextremeconditions.Failuretoallowyourcomputertorisetoan
optimaloperatingtemperaturebeforeusecouldresultinirreparabledamagetoyourcomputer.
Ifpossible,placeyourcomputerinawell-ventilatedanddryareawithoutdirectexposuretosunshine.
Keepelectricalappliancessuchasanelectricfan,radio,high-poweredspeakers,airconditioner,and
microwaveovenawayfromyourcomputerbecausethestrongmagneticfieldsgeneratedbythese
appliancescandamagethemonitoranddataontheharddiskdrive.
Donotplaceanybeveragesontopoforbesidethecomputerorotherattacheddevices.Ifliquidisspilledon
orinthecomputeroranattacheddevice,ashortcircuitorotherdamagemightoccur.
Donoteatorsmokeoveryourkeyboard.Particlesthatfallintoyourkeyboardcancausedamage.
Modemsafetyinformation
CAUTION:
Toreducetheriskoffire,useonlyNo.26AWGorlarger(forexample,No.24AWG)telecommunication
linecordlistedbyUnderwritersLaboratories(UL)orcertifiedbytheCanadianStandardsAssociation
(CSA).
Toreducetheriskoffire,electricalshock,orinjurywhenusingtelephoneequipment,alwaysfollowbasic
safetyprecautions,suchas:
•Neverinstalltelephonewiringduringalightningstorm.
•Neverinstalltelephonejacksinwetlocationsunlessthejackisspecificallydesignedforwetlocations.
•Nevertouchuninsulatedtelephonewiresorterminalsunlessthetelephonelinehasbeendisconnectedat
thenetworkinterface.
•Usecautionwheninstallingormodifyingtelephonelines.
•Avoidusingatelephone(otherthanacordlesstype)duringanelectricalstorm.Theremaybearemote
riskofelectricshockfromlightning.
•Donotusethetelephonetoreportagasleakinthevicinityoftheleak.
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Lasercompliancestatement
CAUTION:
Whenlaserproducts(suchasCD-ROMs,DVDdrives,fiberopticdevices,ortransmitters)are
installed,notethefollowing:
•Donotremovethecovers.Removingthecoversofthelaserproductcouldresultinexposureto
hazardouslaserradiation.Therearenoserviceablepartsinsidethedevice.
•Useofcontrolsoradjustmentsorperformanceofproceduresotherthanthosespecifiedherein
mightresultinhazardousradiationexposure.
DANGER
SomelaserproductscontainanembeddedClass3AorClass3Blaserdiode.Notethefollowing:
Laserradiationwhenopen.Donotstareintothebeam,donotviewdirectlywithoptical
instruments,andavoiddirectexposuretothebeam.
Powersupplystatement
Neverremovethecoveronapowersupplyoranypartthathasthefollowinglabelattached.
Hazardousvoltage,current,andenergylevelsarepresentinsideanycomponentthathasthislabelattached.
Therearenoserviceablepartsinsidethesecomponents.Ifyoususpectaproblemwithoneoftheseparts,
contactaservicetechnician.
Cleaningandmaintenance
Keepyourcomputerandworkspaceclean.Shutdownthecomputerandthendisconnectthepower
cordbeforecleaningthecomputer.Donotsprayanyliquiddetergentdirectlyonthecomputeroruse
anydetergentcontainingflammablematerialtocleanthecomputer.Spraythedetergentonasoftcloth
andthenwipethecomputersurfaces.
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Chapter1.Productoverview
Thischapterprovidesinformationaboutthecomputerfeatures,specifications,softwareprogramsprovided
byLenovo,andlocationsofconnectors,components,partsonthesystemboard,andinternaldrives.
Features
Thissectionintroducesthecomputerfeatures.Theinformationcoversavarietyofmodels.
Toviewtheinformationaboutyourspecificmodel,dooneofthefollowing:
•GointotheSetupUtilityprogrambyfollowingtheinstructionsinChapter7“UsingtheSetupUtility
program”onpage109
•OntheMicrosoft
toviewtheinformation.
•OntheMicrosoftWindows8orWindows8.1operatingsystem,gotothedesktopandmoveyourpointer
tothetop-rightorbottom-rightcornerofthescreentodisplaythecharms.ThenclickSettings➙PC
infotoviewtheinformation.
Microprocessor
Yourcomputercomeswithoneofthefollowingmicroprocessors(internalcachesizevariesbymodeltype):
•Intel
®
Core™i3microprocessor
•IntelCorei5microprocessor
•IntelCorei7microprocessor
•IntelCeleron
•IntelPentium
®
microprocessor
®
microprocessor
.Then,selectMain➙SystemSummarytoviewtheinformation.
®
Windows
®
7operationsystem,clickStart,right-clickComputer,andselectProperties
Memory
Yourcomputersupportsuptofourdoubledatarate3unbuffereddualinlinememorymodules(DDR3
UDIMMs).
Internaldrives
•mSATAsolid-statedrive(optional)
•Opticaldrive:DVD-ROMorDVD-Rambo(optional)
•SerialAdvancedT echnologyAttachment(SATA)harddiskdrive
•SATAsolid-statedrive(optional)
Note:YourcomputersupportseSATAandSATA3.0devices.Formoreinformation,see“Locatingparts
onthesystemboard”onpage13.
Videosubsystem
•IntegratedgraphicsforaVideoGraphicsArray(VGA)connectorandtwoDisplayPortconnectors
•PeripheralComponentInterconnect(PCI)Expressx16graphicscardslotonthesystemboardfora
discretegraphicscard
Audiosubsystem
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•Integratedhigh-definition(HD)audio
•Audioline-inconnector,audioline-outconnector,andmicrophoneconnectorontherearpanel
•Microphoneconnectorandheadphoneconnectoronthefrontpanel
•Internalspeaker(availableinsomemodels)
Connectivity
•100/1000MbpsintegratedEthernetcontroller
•PCIFaxmodem(availableinsomemodels)
Systemmanagementfeatures
•Abilitytostorepower-onself-test(POST)hardwaretestresults
•DesktopManagementInterface(DMI)
DesktopManagementInterfaceprovidesacommonpathforuserstoaccessinformationaboutall
aspectsofacomputer,includingprocessortype,installationdate,attachedprintersandotherperipherals,
powersources,andmaintenancehistory.
•ErPcompliancemode
Theenergy-relatedproductsdirective(ErP)compliancemodereducestheconsumptionofelectricity
whenyourcomputerisinstandbyoroffmode.Formoreinformation,see“EnablingErPcompliance
mode”onpage112
.
•IntelStandardManageability
IntelStandardManageabilityishardwareandfirmwaretechnologythatbuildscertainfunctionality
intocomputersinordertomakethemeasierandlessexpensiveforbusinessestomonitor,maintain,
update,upgrade,andrepair.
•IntelActiveManagementTechnology(AMT)(availableonsomemodels)
IntelActiveManagementTechnologyishardwareandfirmwaretechnologythatbuildscertainfunctionality
intocomputersinordertomakethemeasierandlessexpensiveforbusinessestomonitor,maintain,
update,upgrade,andrepair.
•IntelMatrixStorageManager
IntelMatrixStorageManagerisadevicedriverthatprovidessupportforSATARAID5arraysandSATA
RAID10arraysonspecificIntelchipsetsystemboardstoenhanceharddiskperformance.
•PrebootExecutionEnvironment(PXE)
ThePrebootExecutionEnvironmentisanenvironmenttostartcomputersusinganetworkinterface
independentofdatastoragedevices(suchastheharddiskdrive)orinstalledoperatingsystems.
•IntelligentCoolingEngine(ICE)
TheIntelligentCoolingEngineisasystemthermalmanagementsolutionthatenablesyourcomputer
torunwithbetterthermalandacousticperformance.TheICEfunctionalsomonitorsthethermal
performanceofyourcomputertoidentifythermalproblems.Formoreinformation,see“ICEperformance
mode”onpage113and“ICEthermalalert”onpage113.
•SystemManagement(SM)BasicInput/OutputSystem(BIOS)andSMsoftware
TheSMBIOSspecificationdefinesdatastructuresandaccessmethodsinaBIOSthatallowsauseror
applicationtostoreandretrieveinformationspecificaboutthecomputerinquestion.
•WakeonLAN
WakeonLANisanEthernetcomputernetworkingstandardthatallowsacomputertobeturnedon
orwokenupbyanetworkmessage.Themessageisusuallysentbyaprogramrunningonanother
computeronthesamelocalareanetwork.
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•WakeonRing
WakeonRing,sometimesreferredtoasWakeonModem,isaspecificationthatallowssupported
computersanddevicestoresumefromsleeporhibernationmode.
•WindowsManagementInstrumentation(WMI)
WindowsManagementInstrumentationisasetofextensionstotheWindowsDriverModel.Itprovidesan
operatingsysteminterfacethroughwhichinstrumentedcomponentsprovideinformationandnotification.
Input/Output(I/O)features
•9-pinserialport(onestandardandoneoptional)
•EightUniversalSerialBus(USB)connectors(twoonthefrontpanelandsixontherearpanel)
•OneEthernetconnector
•OnePersonalSystem/2(PS/2)keyboardconnector(optional)
•OnePS/2mouseconnector(optional)
•OneVGAmonitorconnector
•Threeaudioconnectorsontherearpanel(audioline-inconnector,audioline-outconnector,and
microphoneconnector)
•Twoaudioconnectorsonthefrontpanel(microphoneconnectorandheadphoneconnector)
•TwoDisplayPortconnectors
Formoreinformation,see“Locatingconnectors,controls,andindicatorsonthefrontofyourcomputer”on
page9
and“Locatingconnectorsontherearofyourcomputer”onpage9.
Expansion
•OnePCIcardslot(availableinThinkCentre®M93/pcomputers)
•OnePCIExpressx1cardslot
•OnePCIExpressx16graphicscardslot
•OnePCIExpresscardslot(physicallinkwidthx16;negotiablelinkwidthx4,x1)
•Twoharddiskdrivebays
•Twoopticaldrivebays
Formoreinformation,see“Locatinginternaldrives”onpage16
onpage13
.
and“Locatingpartsonthesystemboard”
Powersupply
Yourcomputercomeswithoneofthefollowingtypesofpowersupply:
•280-wattautomaticvoltage-sensingpowersupply
•320-wattautomaticvoltage-sensingpowersupply
Securityfeatures
•Abilitytoenableordisableadevice
•AbilitytoenableordisableUSBconnectorsindividually
•ComputraceAgentsoftwareembeddedinfirmware
•Coverpresenceswitch(alsocalledintrusionswitch)
•Keyboardwithfingerprintreader(shippedwithsomemodels)
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•Power-onpassword(POP),administratorpassword,andharddiskdrivepasswordtodeterunauthorized
useofyourcomputer
•SupportforaKensington-stylecablelock
•Supportforapadlock
•Startupsequencecontrol
•Startupwithoutkeyboardormouse
•TrustedPlatformModule(TPM)
Formoreinformation,seeChapter4“Security”onpage33
.
Preinstalledsoftwareprograms
Yourcomputerispreinstalledwithsoftwareprogramstohelpyouworkmoreeasilyandsecurely.Formore
information,see“Lenovoprograms”onpage5.
Preinstalledoperatingsystem
Yourcomputerispreinstalledwithoneofthefollowingoperatingsystems:
•MicrosoftWindows7operatingsystem
•MicrosoftWindows8operatingsystem
•MicrosoftWindows8.1operatingsystem
Operatingsystem(s),certifiedortestedforcompatibility
•Linux
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1.Theoperatingsystem(s)listedherearebeingcertifiedortestedforcompatibilityatthetimethispublicationgoesto
press.AdditionaloperatingsystemsmightbeidentifiedbyLenovoascompatiblewithyourcomputerfollowingthe
publicationofthismanual.Thislistissubjecttochange.Todetermineifanoperatingsystemhasbeencertifiedor
testedforcompatibility,checktheWebsiteoftheoperatingsystemvendor.
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Specifications
Thissectionliststhephysicalspecificationsforyourcomputer.
Dimensions
Width:175mm(6.89inches)
Height:414mm(16.30inches)
Depth:442mm(17.40inches)
Weight
Maximumconfigurationasshipped:11.2kg(24.69lb)
Environment
•Airtemperature:
Operating:10°Cto35°C(50°Fto95°F)
Storageinoriginalshippingpackage:-40°Cto60°C(-40°Fto140°F)
Storagewithoutpackage:-10°Cto60°C(14°Fto140°F)
•Humidity:
Operating:20%to80%(non-condensing)
Storage:20%to90%(non-condensing)
•Altitude:
Operating:-15.2to3048m(-50to10000ft)
Storage:-15.2to10668m(-50to35000ft)
Electricalinput
•Inputvoltage:
–Lowrange:
Minimum:100Vac
Maximum:127Vac
Inputfrequencyrange:50/60Hz
–Highrange:
Minimum:200Vac
Maximum:240Vac
Inputfrequencyrange:50/60Hz
Lenovoprograms
YourcomputercomeswithLenovoprogramstohelpyouworkmoreeasilyandsecurely.Dependingon
theWindowsoperatingsystempreinstalled,theprogramsmightvary.
AccessingLenovoprogramsontheWindows7operatingsystem
OntheWindows7operatingsystem,youcanaccessLenovoprogramsfromeithertheLenovo
ThinkVantage
AccessingLenovoprogramsfromtheLenovoThinkVantageT oolsprogram
ToaccessLenovoprogramsfromtheLenovoThinkVantageToolsprogram,clickStart➙AllPrograms➙
LenovoThinkVantageTools.Thendouble-clickaprogramicontoaccesstheprogram.
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ToolsprogramorfromControlPanel.
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Note:IfaprogramiconintheLenovoThinkVantageToolsprogramnavigationwindowisdimmed,it
indicatesthatyouneedtoinstalltheprogrammanually.Toinstalltheprogrammanually,double-clickthe
programicon.Then,followtheinstructionsonthescreen.Whentheinstallationprocesscompletes,the
programiconwillbeactivated.
Table1.ProgramsintheLenovoThinkVantageToolsprogram
ProgramIconname
CommunicationsUtilityWebConferencing
FingerprintSoftware
LenovoSolutionCenterSystemHealthandDiagnostics
PasswordManagerPasswordVault
PowerManager
RecoveryMediaFactoryRecoveryDisks
RescueandRecovery
SystemUpdate
ViewManagementUtility
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FingerprintReader
PowerControls
EnhancedBackupandRestore
UpdateandDrivers
ScreenLayout
Note:Dependingonyourcomputermodel,someoftheprogramsmightnotbeavailable.
AccessingLenovoprogramsfromControlPanel
ToaccessLenovoprogramsfromControlPanel,clickStart➙ControlPanel.Thendependingonthe
programyouwanttoaccess,clickthecorrespondingsectionandthenclickthecorrespondinggreentext.
Note:IfyoudonotfindtheprogramyouneedinControlPanel,opentheLenovoThinkVantageTools
programnavigationwindowanddouble-clickthedimmedicontoinstalltheprogramyouneed.Then,
followtheinstructionsonthescreen.Whentheinstallationprocesscompletes,theprogramiconwillbe
activated,andyoucanfindtheprograminControlPanel.
TheprogramsandthecorrespondingsectionsandgreentextsinControlPanelarelistedinthefollowing
table.
Table2.ProgramsinControlPanel
Program
CommunicationsUtilityHardwareandSoundLenovo-WebConferencing
FingerprintSoftwareSystemandSecurity
LenovoSolutionCenterSystemandSecurityLenovo-SystemHealthand
PasswordManager
PowerManager
RecoveryMedia
RescueandRecovery
SystemUpdateSystemandSecurity
ViewManagementUtility
ControlPanelsectionGreentextinControlPanel
Lenovo-FingerprintReader
HardwareandSound
Diagnostics
SystemandSecurity
UserAccountsandFamilySafety
HardwareandSound
SystemandSecurity
SystemandSecurity
SystemandSecurity
SystemandSecurity
Lenovo-PasswordVault
Lenovo-PowerControls
Lenovo-FactoryRecoveryDisks
Lenovo-EnhancedBackupand
Restore
Lenovo-UpdateandDrivers
LenovoViewManagementUtility
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Note:Dependingonyourcomputermodel,someoftheprogramsmightnotbeavailable.
AccessingLenovoprogramsontheWindows8orWindows8.1operating system
IfyourcomputerispreinstalledwiththeWindows8orWindows8.1operatingsystem,youcanaccess
Lenovoprogramsbydoingoneofthefollowing:
•OntheWindows8operatingsystem,presstheWindowskey
programtolaunchit.Ifyoucannotfindtheprogramyouneed,movethepointertothebottom-rightcorner
ofthescreentodisplaythecharms.ThenclicktheSearchcharmtosearchforthedesiredprogram.
•OntheWindows8.1operatingsystem,presstheWindowskey
Lenovoprogramtolaunchit.Ifyoucannotfindtheprogramyouneed,clickthearrowicon
bottom-leftcornerofthescreentogototheAppsscreen.Findthedesiredprogramintheappslistor
searchforitinthesearchboxinthetop-rightcornerofthescreen.
YourcomputersupportsthefollowingLenovoprograms:
•FingerprintSoftware
•LenovoCompanion
•LenovoSolutionCenter
•LenovoSupport
•PasswordManager
•SystemUpdate
togototheStartscreen.ClickaLenovo
togototheStartscreen.Clicka
AnintroductiontoLenovoprograms
ThistopicprovidesabriefintroductiontosomeLenovoprograms.
Note:Dependingonyourcomputermodel,someoftheprogramsmightnotbeavailable.
inthe
•CommunicationsUtility
TheCommunicationsUtilityprogramprovidesacentrallocationforintegratedcameraandmicrophone
settings.ItcontrolsadvancedsettingsfortheintegratedmicrophoneandcameratooptimizeWeb
conferencingandVoiceoverIP(VOIP)experience.
•FingerprintSoftware
Theintegratedfingerprintreaderprovidedonsomekeyboardsenablesyoutoenrollyourfingerprint
andassociateitwithyourpower-onpassword,harddiskpassword,andWindowspassword.Asa
result,fingerprintauthenticationcanreplacepasswordsandenablesimpleandsecureuseraccess.A
fingerprintreaderkeyboardisavailablewithselectcomputersorcanbepurchasedforcomputersthat
supportthisoption.
•LenovoCloudStorage
TheLenovoCloudStorageprogramisacloudstoragesolutionthatenablesyoutostoreyourfiles,such
asdocumentsandpictures,onaserver.Y oucanaccessthestoredfilesthroughtheInternetfrom
differentdevicessuchaspersonalcomputers,smartphones,ortablets.Formoreinformationaboutthe
LenovoCloudStorageprogram,gotohttp://www.lenovo.com/cloud.
•LenovoCompanion
ThroughtheLenovoCompanionprogram,youcangettheinformationabouttheaccessoriesforyour
computer,viewblogsandarticlesaboutyourcomputer,andcheckforotherrecommendedprograms.
•LenovoSolutionCenter
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TheLenovoSolutionCenterprogramenablesyoutotroubleshootandresolvecomputerproblems.It
combinesdiagnostictests,systeminformationcollection,securitystatus,andsupportinformation,along
withhintsandtipsformaximumsystemperformance.
•LenovoSupport
TheLenovoSupportprogramenablesyoutoregisteryourcomputerwithLenovo,checkthecomputer
healthconditionandbatterystatus,downloadandviewusermanualsforyourcomputer,getthewarranty
informationofyourcomputer,andexplorehelpandsupportinformation.
•LenovoThinkVantageTools
TheLenovoThinkVantageToolsprogramguidesyoutoahostofinformationsourcesandprovideseasy
accesstovarioustoolstohelpyouworkmoreeasilyandsecurely.
•LenovoWelcome
TheLenovoWelcomeprogramintroducesyoutosomeinnovativebuilt-infeaturesofLenovoandguides
youthroughafewimportantsetuptaskstohelpyoumakethemostofyourcomputer.
•PasswordManager
ThePasswordManagerprogramautomaticallycapturesandfillsinauthenticationinformationfor
WindowsprogramsandWebsites.
•PowerManager
ThePowerManagerprogramprovidesconvenient,flexible,andcompletepowermanagementforyour
computer.Itenablesyoutoadjustyourcomputerpowersettingstoachievethebestbalancebetween
performanceandpowersaving.
•RecoveryMedia
TheRecoveryMediaprogramenablesyoutorestorethecontentsoftheharddiskdrivetothefactory
defaultsettings.
•RescueandRecovery
TheRescueandRecoveryprogramisaone-buttonrecoveryandrestoresolutionthatincludesasetof
self-recoverytoolstohelpyoudiagnosecomputerproblems,gethelp,andrecoverfromsystemcrashes,
evenifyoucannotstarttheWindowsoperatingsystem.
•SystemUpdate
TheSystemUpdateprogramhelpsyoukeepthesoftwareonyourcomputerup-to-datebydownloading
andinstallingsoftwareupdatepackages(Lenovoprograms,devicedrivers,UEFIBIOSupdates,and
otherthirdpartyprograms).
•ViewManagementUtility
TheViewManagementUtilityprogramenablesyoutoeasilyorganizeyouropenwindows.Itdividesyour
screenintomultiplepartsandthenresizesandpositionsopenwindowsintodifferentpartstomakethe
bestuseofyourdesktop.Theprogramalsoisabletoworkacrossmultiplemonitorstoimproveyour
productivity.
Locations
Thissectionprovidesinformationtohelpyoulocatetheconnectorsonthefrontandrearofyourcomputer,
partsonthesystemboard,andcomponentsandinternaldrivesinyourcomputer.
Note:Thecomponentsinyourcomputermightlookslightlydifferentfromtheillustrations.
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Figure1“Frontconnector,control,andindicatorlocations”onpage9showsthelocationsoftheconnectors,
controls,andindicatorsonthefrontofyourcomputer.
Figure1.Frontconnector,control,andindicatorlocations
1Harddiskdriveactivityindicator
2Powerindicator6Headphoneconnector
3Powerbutton7Microphoneconnector
4Opticaldriveeject/closebutton8USB3.0connector(USBport2)
5USB3.0connector(USBport1)
Locatingconnectorsontherearofyourcomputer
•Figure2“ThinkCentreM93/prearconnectorlocations”onpage10showsthelocationsoftheconnectors
ontherearofThinkCentreM93/pcomputer.Someconnectorsontherearofyourcomputerare
color-codedtohelpyoudeterminewheretoconnectthecablesonyourcomputer.
•Figure3“ThinkCentreM83rearconnectorlocations”onpage11
ontherearofThinkCentreM83computer.Someconnectorsontherearofyourcomputerarecolor-coded
tohelpyoudeterminewheretoconnectthecablesonyourcomputer.
showsthelocationsoftheconnectors
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Figure2.ThinkCentreM93/prearconnectorlocations
1Powercordconnector11Audioline-outconnector
2Serialport1
3VGAmonitorconnector13PCIExpressx16graphicscardslot
4DisplayPortconnectors(2)14PCIExpressx1cardslot
5PS/2keyboardandmouseconnectors
(optional)
6USB3.0connectors(USBports5and6)16PCIcardslot
7USB3.0connectors(USBports7and8)17Cable-lockslots(2)
8USB2.0connectors(USBports3and4)18Optionalserialport(serialport2)
9Ethernetconnector
10Microphoneconnector
12Audioline-inconnector
15PCIExpresscardslot(physicallinkwidthx16;negotiablelink
widthx4,x1)
19Security-lockslot
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Figure3.ThinkCentreM83rearconnectorlocations
1Powercordconnector10Microphoneconnector
2Serialport1
3VGAmonitorconnector
11Audioline-outconnector
12Audioline-inconnector
4DisplayPortconnectors(2)13PCIExpressx16graphicscardslot
5PS/2keyboardandmouseconnectors
14PCIExpressx1cardslot
(optional)
6USB3.0connectors(USBports5and6)15PCIExpresscardslot(physicallinkwidthx16;negotiablelink
widthx4,x1)
7USB2.0connectors(USBports7and8)16Cable-lockslots(2)
8USB2.0connectors(USBports3and4)17Optionalserialport(serialport2)
9Ethernetconnector
18Security-lockslot
ConnectorDescription
Audioline-inconnector
Usedtoreceiveaudiosignalsfromanexternalaudiodevice,suchasastereo
system.Whenyouattachanexternalaudiodevice,acableisconnectedbetween
theaudioline-outconnectorofthedeviceandtheaudioline-inconnectorofthe
computer.
Audioline-outconnector
DisplayPortconnector
Usedtosendaudiosignalsfromthecomputertoexternaldevices,suchaspowered
stereospeakers(speakerswithbuilt-inamplifiers),headphones,multimedia
keyboards,ortheaudioline-inconnectoronastereosystemorotherexternal
recordingdevice.
Usedtoattachahigh-performancemonitor,adirect-drivemonitor,orotherdevices
thatuseaDisplayPortconnector.
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ConnectorDescription
Ethernetconnector
Microphoneconnector
PS/2keyboardconnector
(optional)
PS/2mouseconnector
(optional)
Serialport
USBconnectorUsedtoattachadevicethatrequiresaUSBconnector,suchasaUSBkeyboard,a
VGAmonitorconnectorUsedtoattachaVGAmonitororotherdevicesthatuseaVGAmonitorconnector.
UsedtoattachanEthernetcableforalocalareanetwork(LAN).
Note:T ooperatethecomputerwithinFCCClassBlimits,useaCategory5Ethernet
cable.
Usedtoattachamicrophonetoyourcomputerwhenyouwanttorecordsoundorif
youusespeech-recognitionsoftware.
UsedtoattachakeyboardthatusesaPS/2keyboardconnector.
Usedtoattachamouse,atrackball,orotherpointingdevicesthatuseaPS/2
mouseconnector.
Usedtoattachanexternalmodem,aserialprinter,orotherdevicesthatusea
9-pinserialport.
USBmouse,aUSBscanner,oraUSBprinter.IfyouhavemorethaneightUSB
devices,youcanpurchaseaUSBhub,whichyoucanusetoconnectadditional
USBdevices.
Locatingcomponents
Figure4“Componentlocations”onpage12showsthelocationsofthevariouscomponentsinyour
computer.Toremovethecomputercover,see“Removingthecomputercover”onpage40
.
Figure4.Componentlocations
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1Heatsinkandfanassembly
2Memorymodules10Primaryharddiskdrive
3Opticaldrive11PCIcard(availableinThinkCentre
4FrontaudioandUSBassembly12Coverpresenceswitch(intrusionswitch)(availableinsome
9Secondaryharddiskdrivebay
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5Thermalsensor
6Internalspeaker(availableinsomemodels)
7Frontfanassembly(availableinsomemodels)
8Secondaryharddiskdrive(availableinsome
13Rearfanassembly
14Powersupplyassembly
15Microprocessor
models)
Locatingpartsonthesystemboard
•Figure5“ThinkCentreM93/psystemboardpartlocations”onpage14showsthelocationsoftheparts
onthesystemboardofThinkCentreM93/pcomputer.
•Figure6“ThinkCentreM83systemboardpartlocations”onpage15showsthelocationsofthepartson
thesystemboardofThinkCentreM83computer.
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Figure5.ThinkCentreM93/psystemboardpartlocations
1PS/2keyboardandmouseconnector
24-pinpowerconnector17Frontpanelconnector
3Microprocessor
16Powerfanconnector
18FrontUSBconnector2(forconnectingUSBports1and2
onthefrontbezel)
4Microprocessorfanconnector
19FrontUSBconnector1(forconnectingadditionalUSB
devices)
5Memoryslot1(DIMM1)20ClearCMOS(ComplementaryMetalOxideSemiconductor)
/Recoveryjumper
6Memoryslot2(DIMM2)21Serial(COM2)connector
7Memoryslot3(DIMM3)
8Memoryslot4(DIMM4)
9Thermalsensorconnector
10Harddiskdrivefanconnector
22Internalspeakerconnector
23Frontaudioconnector
24PCIcardslot
25PCIExpresscardslot(physicallinkwidthx16;negotiable
linkwidthx4,x1)
114-pinpowerconnectors(2)26PCIExpressx1cardslot
1214-pinpowerconnector
13eSATAconnector28Systemfanconnector
14Parallelconnector
27PCIExpressx16graphicscardslot
29Coverpresenceswitchconnector(intrusionswitch
connector)
15SATA3.0connectors(3)
30Battery
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Figure6.ThinkCentreM83systemboardpartlocations
1PS/2keyboardandmouseconnector
24-pinpowerconnector17Frontpanelconnector
3Microprocessor
16Powerfanconnector
18FrontUSBconnector2(forconnectingUSBports1and2
onthefrontbezel)
4Microprocessorfanconnector
19FrontUSBconnector1(forconnectingadditionalUSB
devices)
5Memoryslot1(DIMM1)20ClearCMOS(ComplementaryMetalOxideSemiconductor)
/Recoveryjumper
6Memoryslot2(DIMM2)21Serial(COM2)connector
7Memoryslot3(DIMM3)
8Memoryslot4(DIMM4)
9Thermalsensorconnector
22Internalspeakerconnector
23Frontaudioconnector
24PCIExpresscardslot(physicallinkwidthx16;negotiable
linkwidthx4,x1)
10Harddiskdrivefanconnector
114-pinpowerconnectors(2)26PCIExpressx16graphicscardslot
1214-pinpowerconnector
13eSATAconnector28Coverpresenceswitchconnector(intrusionswitch
25PCIExpressx1cardslot
27Systemfanconnector
connector)
14Parallelconnector29Battery
15SATA3.0connectors(3)
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Locatinginternaldrives
Internaldrivesaredevicesthatyourcomputerusestoreadandstoredata.Y oucanadddrivestoyour
computertoincreasestoragecapacityandenableyourcomputertoreadothertypesofmedia.Internal
drivesareinstalledinbays.
Wheninstallingorreplacinganinternaldrive,itisimportanttonotethetypeandsizeofthedrivethatyou
caninstallorreplaceineachbayandcorrectlyconnectthecablestothedriveinstalled.Refertothe
appropriatesectionin“Installingorreplacinghardware”onpage39
replaceinternaldrivesforyourcomputer.
Figure7“Drivebaylocations”onpage16showsthelocationsofthedrivebays.
forinstructionsonhowtoinstallor
Figure7.Drivebaylocations
1Bay1-Primaryopticaldrivebay(withanopticaldriveavailableinsomemodels)
2Bay2-Secondaryopticaldrivebay
3Bay3-CardreaderdrivebayormSATAsolid-statedrivebay
4Bay4-PrimarySATAharddiskdrivebay(forinstallinga3.5-inchSATAharddiskdriveora2.5-inchSA TA
solid-statedrive)
5Bay5-SecondarySATAharddiskdrivebay(forinstallinga3.5-inchSATAharddiskdriveora2.5-inchSAT A
solid-statedrive)
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Themachinetypeandmodellabelidentifiesyourcomputer.WhenyoucontactLenovoforhelp,themachine
typeandmodelinformationhelpssupporttechnicianstoidentifyyourcomputerandprovidefasterservice.
Thefollowingisasampleofthemachinetypeandmodellabel.
Figure8.Machinetypeandmodellabel
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