Lenovo ThinkCentre M83, ThinkCentre M93, ThinkCentre M93p User Guide [en, br, id, uk]
ThinkCentreM83,M93/p
UserGuide
MachineTypes:10A2,10A3,10A8,10A9,10AH,10AJ,10AM,and
10AN
Note:Beforeusingthisinformationandtheproductitsupports,besuretoreadandunderstandthe
“Importantsafetyinformation”onpagev
andAppendixA“Notices”onpage155.
SixthEdition(May2016)
©CopyrightLenovo2013,2016.
LIMITEDANDRESTRICTEDRIGHTSNOTICE:IfdataorsoftwareisdeliveredpursuanttoaGeneralServices
Administration“GSA”contract,use,reproduction,ordisclosureissubjecttorestrictionssetforthinContractNo.
GS-35F-05925.
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
Accessingaprogramonyourcomputer....5
AnintroductiontoLenovoprograms.....6
Locations..................8
Locatingconnectors,controls,andindicators
onthefrontofyourcomputer........9
Locatingconnectorsontherearofyour
computer................9
Locatingcomponents..........13
Locatingpartsonthesystemboard....13
Locatinginternaldrives.........16
Machinetypeandmodellabel.......17
Chapter2.Usingyourcomputer...19
Frequentlyaskedquestions.........19
NavigatingamongscreensontheWindows8and
Windows8.1operatingsystems........19
NavigatingonWindows8........19
NavigatingonWindows8.1........21
AccessingControlPanelontheWindows8or
Windows8.1operatingsystem........22
UsingWindowsshortcutkeys.........22
Usingthewheelmouse...........23
Settingthecomputervolume.........23
AddinganicontotheWindowsnotificationarea.23
UsingCDsandDVDs............24
HandlingandstoringCDandDVDmedia..24
PlayingaCDorDVD..........25
RecordingaCDorDVD.........25
Chapter3.Y ouandyourcomputer..27
Accessibilityandcomfort..........27
Arrangingyourworkspace........27
Comfort...............27
Glareandlighting............28
Aircirculation.............28
Electricaloutletsandcablelengths.....28
Accessibilityinformation.........28
Registeringyourcomputer..........31
Movingyourcomputertoanothercountryor
region..................31
Chapter4.Security..........33
Securityfeatures..............33
Lockingthecomputercover.........33
AttachingaKensington-stylecablelock.....35
Attachingacablelock............36
Preventingunauthorizedaccesstoyour
computer.................36
Usingfingerprintauthentication........37
Usingandunderstandingfirewalls.......37
Protectingdataagainstviruses........37
Chapter5.Installingorreplacing
hardware...............39
Handlingstatic-sensitivedevices.......39
Installingorreplacinghardware........39
Installingexternaloptions........39
Removingthecomputercover.......40
Removingandreinstallingthefrontbezel..40
Accessingthesystemboardcomponentsand
drives................42
InstallingorreplacingaPCIcard......42
Installingorreplacingamemorymodule...44
Replacingtheopticaldrive........46
Installingorreplacingthecardreader
assembly...............49
InstallingorreplacingthefrontUSB
assembly...............54
Replacingthebattery..........59
InstallingorreplacingthemSAT Asolid-state
drive.................60
Replacingthepowersupplyassembly...66
Replacingtheheatsinkandfanassembly..69
Replacingthemicroprocessor.......72
Replacingthecoverpresenceswitch....74
Replacingtheprimaryharddiskdrive....76
Installingorreplacingthesecondaryharddisk
drive.................78
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Installingthesolid-statedrive.......85
Replacingthefrontfanassembly.....87
ReplacingthefrontaudioandUSB
assembly...............89
Replacingtheinternalspeaker.......91
Replacingthethermalsensor.......93
ReplacingtheWi-Fiunits.........95
InstallingorremovingtherearWi-Fi
antenna...............100
InstallingorremovingthefrontWi-Fi
antenna...............103
Replacingthekeyboardormouse.....106
Completingthepartsreplacement.....107
Selectingatemporarystartupdevice....124
Selectingorchangingthestartupdevice
sequence...............124
EnablingErPLPScompliancemode......124
ICEperformancemode...........125
ICEthermalalert..............125
ExitingtheSetupUtilityprogram.......126
Chapter8.Updatingsystem
programs..............127
Usingsystemprograms...........127
UpdatingtheBIOS.............127
RecoveringfromaPOST/BIOSupdatefailure..127
Chapter6.Recoveryinformation..111
RecoveryinformationfortheWindows7operating
system..................111
Creatingandusingrecoverymedia.....111
Performingbackupandrecovery
operations..............112
UsingtheRescueandRecovery
workspace..............113
Creatingandusingarescuemedium....114
Reinstallingpreinstalledapplicationsand
devicedrivers.............115
Reinstallingsoftwareprograms......116
Reinstallingdevicedrivers........116
Solvingrecoveryproblems........116
RecoveryinformationfortheWindows8or
Windows8.1operatingsystem........117
Refreshingyourcomputer........117
Resettingyourcomputertothefactorydefault
settings................117
Usingtheadvancedstartupoptions....117
RecoveringyouroperatingsystemifWindows
8orWindows8.1failstostart.......118
RecoveryinformationfortheWindows10operating
system..................118
Chapter7.UsingtheSetupUtility
program...............121
StartingtheSetupUtilityprogram.......121
Viewingandchangingsettings........121
UsingBIOSpasswords...........121
Passwordconsiderations.........122
Power-OnPassword..........122
AdministratorPassword.........122
HardDiskPassword...........122
Setting,changing,anddeletingapassword..122
Erasinglostorforgottenpasswords(clearing
CMOS)................123
Enablingordisablingadevice........123
Selectingastartupdevice..........123
Chapter9.Preventingproblems..129
Keepingyourcomputercurrent........129
Gettingthelatestdevicedriversforyour
computer...............129
Gettingthelatestsystemupdates.....129
Cleaningandmaintenance..........129
Basics................130
Cleaningyourcomputer.........130
Goodmaintenancepractices.......131
Movingyourcomputer...........132
Chapter10.Troubleshootingand
diagnostics.............133
Basictroubleshooting............133
Troubleshootingprocedure..........134
Troubleshooting..............135
Audioproblems............135
CDproblems.............136
DVDproblems.............137
Intermittentproblems..........138
Keyboard,mouse,orpointingdevice
problems...............139
Monitorproblems............140
Networkingproblems..........141
Optionproblems............144
Performanceandlockupproblems.....145
Printerproblems............146
Serialportproblems...........147
Softwareproblems...........147
USBdeviceproblems..........148
LenovoSolutionCenter...........149
Chapter11.Gettinginformation,help,
andservice.............151
Informationresources............151
Windowshelpsystem..........151
SafetyandWarranty...........151
LenovoWebsite............151
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LenovoSupportWebsite.........152
Helpandservice..............152
Usingthedocumentationanddiagnostic
program...............152
Callingforservice............152
Usingotherservices..........153
Purchasingadditionalservices......153
AppendixA.Notices.........155
Trademarks................156
AppendixB.Regulatory
information.............157
Exportclassificationnotice..........157
Electronicemissionsnotices.........157
FederalCommunicationsCommission
DeclarationofConformity........157
Eurasiancompliancemark..........159
Brazilaudionotice.............159
Mexicowireless-radiocomplianceinformation..159
Additionalregulatoryinformation.......160
AppendixC.WEEEandrecycling
information.............161
ImportantWEEEinformation.........161
RecyclinginformationforJapan........161
RecyclinginformationforBrazil........162
BatteryrecyclinginformationforTaiwan.....162
BatteryrecyclinginformationfortheEuropean
Union..................163
AppendixD.RestrictionofHazardous
Substances(RoHS)Directive....165
EuropeanUnionRoHS...........165
TurkishRoHS...............165
UkraineRoHS...............165
IndiaRoHS................165
ChinaRoHS................166
TaiwanRoHS...............166
AppendixE.ENERGYSTARmodel
information.............167
Index.................169
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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:
Beforeyouopenthecomputercover,turnoffthecomputerandwaitseveralminutesuntilthe
computeriscool.
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.Donotusetheac
powercordforotherdevices.
Thepowercordsshallbesafetyapproved.ForGermany,itshallbeH03VV-F,3G,0.75mm
connectedtothepoweradapter),H05VV-F,3G,0.75mm
supplyassembly),orbetter.Forothercountries,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
(thepowercordconnectedtotheinternalpower
2
(thepowercord
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.
Microprocessor
Toviewthemicroprocessorinformationofyourcomputer,dothefollowing:
•OntheMicrosoft
toviewtheinformation.
•OntheMicrosoftWindows8orWindows8.1operatingsystem,gotothedesktopandmoveyourpointer
tothetop-rightorbottom-rightcornerofthescreentodisplaythecharms.ThenclickSettings➙PC
infotoviewtheinformation.
•OntheMicrosoftWindows10operatingsystem,clicktheStartbuttontoopentheStartmenu.Then,click
Settings➙System➙Abouttoviewtheinformation.
Memory
Yourcomputersupportsuptofourdoubledatarate3unbuffereddualinlinememorymodules(DDR3
UDIMMs).
®
Windows
®
7operationsystem,clickStart,right-clickComputer,andselectProperties
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)connectorandtwoDisplayPort®connectors
•PeripheralComponentInterconnect(PCI)Expressx16graphicscardslotonthesystemboardfora
discretegraphicscard
Audiosubsystem
•Integratedhigh-definition(HD)audio
•Audioline-inconnector,audioline-outconnector,andmicrophoneconnectorontherearpanel
•Microphoneconnectorandheadphoneconnectoronthefrontpanel
•Internalspeaker(availableinsomemodels)
Connectivity
•100/1000MbpsintegratedEthernetcontroller
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•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“EnablingErPLPScompliance
mode”onpage124
•Intel
®
StandardManageability
.
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”onpage125
and“ICEthermalalert”onpage125.
•SystemManagement(SM)BasicInput/OutputSystem(BIOS)andSMsoftware
TheSMBIOSspecificationdefinesdatastructuresandaccessmethodsinaBIOSthatallowsauseror
applicationtostoreandretrieveinformationspecificaboutthecomputerinquestion.
•WakeonLAN
WakeonLANisanEthernetcomputernetworkingstandardthatallowsacomputertobeturnedon
orwokenupbyanetworkmessage.Themessageisusuallysentbyaprogramrunningonanother
computeronthesamelocalareanetwork.
•WakeonRing
WakeonRing,sometimesreferredtoasWakeonModem,isaspecificationthatallowssupported
computersanddevicestoresumefromsleeporhibernationmode.
•WindowsManagementInstrumentation(WMI)
WindowsManagementInstrumentationisasetofextensionstotheWindowsDriverModel.Itprovidesan
operatingsysteminterfacethroughwhichinstrumentedcomponentsprovideinformationandnotification.
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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
•Onedrivebayassembly
•OnePCIcardslot(availableinThinkCentre®M93/pcomputers)
•OnePCIExpressx1cardslot
•OnePCIExpressx16graphicscardslot
•OnePCIExpresscardslot(physicallinkwidthx16;negotiablelinkwidthx4,x1)
•“Locatingpartsonthesystemboard”onpage13
.
Formoreinformation,see“Locatinginternaldrives”onpage16and“Locatingpartsonthesystemboard”
onpage13.
Powersupply
Yourcomputercomeswitha240-wattautomaticvoltage-sensingpowersupply.
Securityfeatures
•Abilitytoenableordisableadevice
•AbilitytoenableordisableUSBconnectorsindividually
•ComputraceAgentsoftwareembeddedinfirmware
•Coverpresenceswitch(alsocalledintrusionswitch)
•Keyboardwithfingerprintreader(shippedwithsomemodels)
•Power-onpassword(POP),administratorpassword,andharddiskdrivepasswordtodeterunauthorized
useofyourcomputer
•SupportforaKensington-stylecablelock
•Supportforapadlock
•Startupsequencecontrol
•Startupwithoutkeyboardormouse
•TrustedPlatformModule(TPM)
Formoreinformation,seeChapter4“Security”onpage33
.
Chapter1.Productoverview3
Preinstalledsoftwareprograms
Yourcomputerispreinstalledwithsoftwareprogramstohelpyouworkmoreeasilyandsecurely.Formore
information,see“Lenovoprograms”onpage5.
Preinstalledoperatingsystem
Yourcomputerispreinstalledwithoneofthefollowingoperatingsystems:
•MicrosoftWindows7operatingsystem
•MicrosoftWindows8operatingsystem
•MicrosoftWindows8.1operatingsystem
•MicrosoftWindows10operatingsystem
Operatingsystem(s),certifiedortestedforcompatibility
•Linux
®
1
(variesbymodeltype)
1.Theoperatingsystem(s)listedherearebeingcertifiedortestedforcompatibilityatthetimethispublicationgoesto
press.AdditionaloperatingsystemsmightbeidentifiedbyLenovoascompatiblewithyourcomputerfollowingthe
publicationofthismanual.Thislistissubjecttochange.Todetermineifanoperatingsystemhasbeencertifiedor
testedforcompatibility,checktheWebsiteoftheoperatingsystemvendor.
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Specifications
Thissectionliststhephysicalspecificationsforyourcomputer.
Dimensions
Width:102mm(4.02inches)
Height:338mm(13.31inches)
Depth:375mm(14.76inches)
Weight
Maximumconfigurationasshipped:7.8kg(17.20lb)
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
Inputfrequency:50/60Hz
–Highrange:
Minimum:200Vac
Maximum:240Vac
Inputfrequency:50/60Hz
Lenovoprograms
YourcomputercomeswithLenovoprogramstohelpyouworkmoreeasilyandsecurely.Dependingon
theWindowsoperatingsystempreinstalled,theprogramsmightvary.
Accessingaprogramonyourcomputer
Note:ForWindows7,someoftheLenovoprogramsmightbereadytobeinstalled,soyouneedtoinstall
themmanually.Then,youcanaccessandusetheseprograms.T oinstallaprogramthatisreadytobe
installed,opentheLenovoThinkVantage
Followtheinstructionsundergreyed-outiconstolocatetheiconforthedesiredprogram.Double-click
theicontoinstalltheprogram.
Toaccessaprogramonyourcomputer,dooneofthefollowing:
®
Toolsprogram,andthenviewtheprogramiconsusingTiles.
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•ForWindows7orWindows10:
–FromWindowsSearch:
1.DependingonyourWindowsversion,dooneofthefollowing:
–ForWindows7:ClicktheStartbuttontoopentheStartmenu,andthentypetheprogram
nameintothesearchbox.
–ForWindows10:TypetheprogramnameintothesearchboxnexttotheStartbutton.
2.Inthesearchresults,clickthenameofthedesiredprogramtolaunchtheprogram.
–FromtheStartmenuorControlPanel:
1.ClicktheStartbuttontoopentheStartmenu.Then,clickthenameofthedesiredprogramto
launchtheprogram.
2.Iftheprogramnameisnotdisplayed,clickAllProgramsforWindows7orAllappsforWindows
10todisplaytheprogramlist.Fromthelistorafolderinthelist,clickthenameofthedesired
programtolaunchtheprogram.
3.IftheprogramnameisnotdisplayedontheStartmenu,accesstheprogramfromControlPanel.
a.DependingonyourWindowsversion,dooneofthefollowing:
–ForWindows7:ClickControlPanelontheStartmenu.
–ForWindows10:Right-clicktheStartbuttontoopentheStartcontextmenu,andthen
clickControlPanel.
b.ViewControlPanelusingLargeiconsorSmallicons,andthenclickthenameofthedesired
programtolaunchtheprogram.
•ForWindows8orWindows8.1:
1.PresstheWindowskeytogototheStartscreen.Clickthenameofthedesiredprogramto
launchtheprogram.
2.Ifyoucannotfindtheprogramyouneed,dependingonyourWindowsversion,dooneofthefollowing:
–ForWindows8:Movethepointertothebottom-rightcornerofthescreentodisplaythecharms.
ThenclicktheSearchcharmtosearchforthedesiredprogram.
–ForWindows8.1:Clickthearrowicon
Appsscreen.Findthedesiredprogramintheappslistorsearchforitinthesearchboxinthe
top-rightcornerofthescreen.
inthebottom-leftcornerofthescreentogotothe
AnintroductiontoLenovoprograms
ThissectionprovidesinformationaboutthemajorLenovoprogramsavailableonyouroperatingsystem.
Note:Dependingonyourcomputermodel,someofthefollowingprogramsmightnotbeavailable.
•ForWindows7only:
–CreateRecoveryMedia
TheCreateRecoveryMediaprogramenablesyoutorestoreonlytheCdriveortheentirestorage
drivetothefactory-defaultsettings.
–LenovoPowerENGAGE
TheLenovoPowerENGAGEprogramenablesyoutoregisteryourcomputerwithLenovo.
–MessageCenterPlus
TheMessageCenterPlusprogramautomaticallydisplaysmessagesinformingyouaboutimportant
noticesfromLenovo,suchasalertsonsystemupdatesandalertsonconditionsthatrequireyour
attention.
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–RescueandRecovery
®
TheRescueandRecoveryprogramisaone-buttonrecoveryandrestoresolution.Itincludesaset
ofself-recoverytoolstohelpyoudiagnosecomputerproblems,gethelp,andrecoverfromsystem
crashes,evenifyoucannotstarttheWindowsoperatingsystem.
•ForWindows10only:
–LenovoID
TheLenovoIDprogramenablesyoutocreateyourLenovoIDandaccessallsupportedLenovo
programsandwebportalswithsinglesign-on.
•ForWindows8andWindows8.1:
–LenovoSupport
TheLenovoSupportprogramenablesyoutoregisteryourcomputerwithLenovo,checkthecomputer
healthconditionandbatterystatus,downloadandviewusermanualsforyourcomputer,getthe
warrantyinformationofyourcomputer,andexplorehelpandsupportinformation.
•ForWindows7,Windows8,andWindows8.1:
–FingerprintManagerProorThinkVantageFingerprintSoftware
TheFingerprintManagerProorThinkVantageFingerprintSoftwareprogramenablesyoutousea
fingerprintreader.Theintegratedfingerprintreaderprovidedonsomekeyboardsenablesyoutoenroll
yourfingerprintandassociateitwithyourpower-onpassword,harddiskpassword,andWindows
password.Asaresult,fingerprintauthenticationcanreplacepasswordsandenablesimpleandsecure
useraccess.
–PasswordManager
ThePasswordManagerprogramautomaticallycapturesandfillsinauthenticationinformationfor
WindowsprogramsandWebsites.
–SystemUpdate
TheSystemUpdateprogramprovidesregularaccesstothesystemupdatesforyourcomputer,such
asdevicedriverupdates,softwareupdates,andBIOSupdates.Theprogramgathersinformationfrom
theLenovoHelpCenteraboutnewupdatesforyourcomputer,thensortsanddisplaystheupdatesfor
downloadandinstallation.Y ouhavecompletecontrolofwhichupdatestodownloadandinstall.
•ForWindows7,Windows8.1,andWindows10:
–LenovoBluetoothLock
TheLenovoBluetoothLockprogramenablesyoutouseaBluetoothdevice(suchasyoursmartphone)
asaproximity-basedunitforlockingorunlockingyourcomputerautomatically.Bydetectingthe
distancebetweenyourcomputerandthepredefinedBluetoothdevicethatyouarecarrying,theLenovo
BluetoothLockprogramautomaticallylocksyourcomputerwhenyouwalkawayandunlocksyour
computerwhenyoucomeback.Thisisasimplewaytoprotectyourcomputeragainstunauthorized
accessincasethatyouforgettolockyourcomputer.
•ForWindows8,Windows8.1,andWindows10:
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–LenovoCompanion
Yourcomputer’sbestfeaturesandcapabilitiesshouldbeeasytoaccessandunderstand.WithLenovo
Companion,theyare.UseLenovoCompaniontodothefollowing:
–Optimizeyourcomputer’sperformance,monitoryourcomputer’shealth,andmanageupdates.
–Accessyouruserguide,checkwarrantystatus,andviewaccessoriescustomizedforyourcomputer.
–Readhow-toarticles,exploreLenovoforums,andstayup-to-dateontechnologynewswitharticles
andblogsfromtrustedsources.
LenovoCompanionisfilledwithexclusiveLenovocontenttohelpyoulearnmoreaboutwhatyou
candowithyourcomputer.
•ForWindows7,Windows8,Windows8.1,andWindows10:
–LenovoDeviceExperienceorLenovoPCExperience
TheLenovoDeviceExperienceorLenovoPCExperienceprogramhelpsyouworkmoreeasilyand
securely.TheprogramprovideseasyaccesstoLenovoThinkVantageToolsorLenovoTools,important
settingsandinformationaboutyourcomputer,theLenovoSupportWebsite,andsoon.
–LenovoSolutionCenter
TheLenovoSolutionCenterprogramenablesyoutotroubleshootandresolvecomputerproblems.It
combinesdiagnostictests,systeminformationcollection,securitystatus,andsupportinformation,
alongwithhintsandtipsformaximumsystemperformance.
–PowerManager
ThePowerManagerprogramprovidesconvenient,flexible,andcompletepowermanagementfor
yourcomputer.Itenablesyoutoadjustyourcomputerpowersettingstoachievethebestbalance
betweenperformanceandpowersaving.
Locations
Thissectionprovidesinformationtohelpyoulocatetheconnectorsonthefrontandrearofyourcomputer,
partsonthesystemboard,andcomponentsandinternaldrivesinyourcomputer.
Note:Thecomponentsinyourcomputermightlookslightlydifferentfromtheillustrations.
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Locatingconnectors,controls,andindicatorsonthefrontofyour computer
Figure1“Frontconnector,controls,andindicatorlocations”onpage9showsthelocationsofthe
connectors,controls,andindicatorsonthefrontofyourcomputer.
Figure1.Frontconnector,controls,andindicatorlocations
1Opticaldriveeject/closebutton
3Harddiskdriveactivityindicator4Powerindicator
5Cardreaderindicator(availableinsomemodels)6Cardreaderslots(availableinsomemodels)
7USB3.0connector(USBport2)
9Headphoneconnector
2Powerbutton
8Microphoneconnector
10USB3.0connector(USBport1)
Locatingconnectorsontherearofyourcomputer
•Figure2“ThinkCentreM93/prearconnectorlocations”onpage10showsthelocationsoftheconnectors
ontherearoftheThinkCentreM93/pcomputer.Someconnectorsontherearofyourcomputerare
color-codedtohelpyoudeterminewheretoconnectthecablesonyourcomputer.
•Figure3“ThinkCentreM83rearconnectorlocations”onpage11showsthelocationsoftheconnectors
ontherearoftheThinkCentreM83computer.Someconnectorsontherearofyourcomputerare
color-codedtohelpyoudeterminewheretoconnectthecablesonyourcomputer.
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Figure2.ThinkCentreM93/prearconnectorlocations
1Powercordconnector
2VGAmonitorconnector
3Serialport14DisplayPortconnectors(2)
5USB3.0connectors(USBports5and6)6USB3.0connectors(USBports7and8)
7USB2.0connectors(USBports3and4)
8Microphoneconnector
9Audioline-outconnector10Audioline-inconnector
11PCIExpressx16graphicscardslot12PCIExpresscardslot(physicallinkwidthx16;negotiablelink
widthx4,x1)
13PCIcardslot14PCIExpressx1cardslot
15Optionalserialport(serialport2)
17Cable-lockslots(2)18PS/2keyboardandmouseconnectors(optional)
19Security-lockslot
16Ethernetconnector
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Figure3.ThinkCentreM83rearconnectorlocations
1Powercordconnector
2VGAmonitorconnector
3Serialport14DisplayPortconnectors(2)
5USB3.0connectors(USBports5and6)6USB2.0connectors(USBports7and8)
7USB2.0connectors(USBports3and4)
8Microphoneconnector
9Audioline-outconnector10Audioline-inconnector
11PCIExpressx16graphicscardslot12PCIExpresscardslot(physicallinkwidthx16;negotiablelink
widthx4,x1)
13PCIExpressx1cardslot14Optionalserialport(serialport2)
15Ethernetconnector
17PS/2keyboardandmouseconnectors
16Cable-lockslots(2)
18Security-lockslot
(optional)
ConnectorDescription
Audioline-inconnector
Usedtoreceiveaudiosignalsfromanexternalaudiodevice,suchasastereo
system.Whenyouattachanexternalaudiodevice,acableisconnectedbetween
theaudioline-outconnectorofthedeviceandtheaudioline-inconnectorofthe
computer.
Audioline-outconnector
Usedtosendaudiosignalsfromthecomputertoexternaldevices,suchaspowered
stereospeakers(speakerswithbuilt-inamplifiers),headphones,multimedia
keyboards,ortheaudioline-inconnectoronastereosystemorotherexternal
DisplayPortconnector
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.
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Locatingcomponents
Figure4“Componentlocations”onpage13showsthelocationsofthevariouscomponentsinyour
computer.Toremovethecomputercover,see“Removingthecomputercover”onpage40.
Figure4.Componentlocations
1Heatsinkfanduct2Heatsinkandfanassembly
3Microprocessor4Powersupplyassembly
5Memorymodule
7Cardreaderassembly(availableinsome
6Opticaldrive
8FrontaudioandUSBassembly
models)
9Frontbezel
11Thermalsensor
13Coverpresenceswitch(availableinsome
10Systemfanassembly
12Internalspeaker(availableinsomemodels)
14Harddiskdriveorsolid-statedrive
models)
15PCIcard(availableinThinkCentreM93/p
computers)
Locatingpartsonthesystemboard
•Figure5“ThinkCentreM93/psystemboardpartlocations”onpage14showsthelocationsoftheparts
onthesystemboardoftheThinkCentreM93/pcomputer.
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•Figure6“ThinkCentreM83systemboardpartlocations”onpage15showsthelocationsofthepartson
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thesystemboardoftheThinkCentreM83computer.
Figure5.ThinkCentreM93/psystemboardpartlocations
1PS/2keyboardandmouseconnector
3Microprocessor
5Memoryslot1(DIMM1)6Memoryslot2(DIMM2)
7Memoryslot3(DIMM3)8Memoryslot4(DIMM4)
9Thermalsensorconnector
114-pinSATApowerconnectors(2)
13eSATAconnector
15SATA3.0connectors(3)
17Frontpanelconnector
24-pinpowerconnector
4Microprocessorfanconnector
10Harddiskdrivefanconnector
1214-pinpowerconnector
14Parallelconnector
16Powerfanconnector
18FrontUSBconnector2(forconnectingUSBports1and2
onthefrontbezel)
18FrontUSBconnector2(forconnectingUSB
ports1and2onthefrontbezel)
21Serial(COM2)connector
23Frontaudioconnector
25PCIExpresscardslot(physicallinkwidthx16;
20ClearCMOS(ComplementaryMetalOxideSemiconductor)
/Recoveryjumper
22Internalspeakerconnector
24PCIcardslot
26PCIExpressx1cardslot
negotiablelinkwidthx4,x1)
27PCIExpressx16graphicscardslot28Systemfanconnector
29Coverpresenceswitchconnector(intrusion
30Battery
switchconnector)
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Figure6.ThinkCentreM83systemboardpartlocations
1PS/2keyboardandmouseconnector
3Microprocessor
5Memoryslot1(DIMM1)6Memoryslot2(DIMM2)
7Memoryslot3(DIMM3)8Memoryslot4(DIMM4)
9Thermalsensorconnector
114-pinSATApowerconnectors(2)
13eSATAconnector
15SATA3.0connectors(3)
17Frontpanelconnector
24-pinpowerconnector
4Microprocessorfanconnector
10Harddiskdrivefanconnector
1214-pinpowerconnector
14Parallelconnector
16Powerfanconnector
18FrontUSBconnector2(forconnectingUSBports1and
2onthefrontbezel)
19FrontUSBconnector1(forconnectingadditional
USBdevices)
21Serial(COM2)connector
23Frontaudioconnector
20ClearCMOS(ComplementaryMetalOxide
Semiconductor)/Recoveryjumper
22Internalspeakerconnector
24PCIExpresscardslot(physicallinkwidthx16;negotiable
linkwidthx4,x1)
25PCIExpressx1cardslot26PCIExpressx16graphicscardslot
27Systemfanconnector28Coverpresenceswitchconnector(intrusionswitch
connector)
29Battery
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Locatinginternaldrives
Internaldrivesaredevicesthatyourcomputerusestoreadandstoredata.Youcanadddrivestoyour
computertoincreasestoragecapacityandenableyourcomputertoreadothertypesofmedia.Internal
drivesareinstalledinbays.
Wheninstallingorreplacinganinternaldrive,itisimportanttonotethetypeandsizeofthedrivethatyou
caninstallorreplaceineachbayandcorrectlyconnectthecablestothedriveinstalled.Refertothe
appropriatesectionin“Installingorreplacinghardware”onpage39
replaceinternaldrivesforyourcomputer.
Figure7“Drivebaylocations”onpage16showsthelocationsofthedrivebays.
forinstructionsonhowtoinstallor
Figure7.Drivebaylocations
1Bay1-Opticaldrivebay(withanopticaldriveinstalledonsomemodels)
2Bay2-Cardreaderdrivebay(withacardreaderassembly,frontUSBassembly,ormSA TAsolid-state-drive
installedonsomemodels)
3Bay3-PrimarySATAharddiskdrivebay(witha3.5-inchSAT Aharddiskdriveinstalled)
4Bay4-SecondarySATAharddiskdrivebay(withanoptional2.5-inchSATAharddiskdriveinstalled)
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Machinetypeandmodellabel
Machine Type: XXXX
Model Number: XXX
Themachinetypeandmodellabelidentifiesyourcomputer.WhenyoucontactLenovoforhelp,themachine
typeandmodelinformationhelpssupporttechnicianstoidentifyyourcomputerandprovidefasterservice.
Thefollowingisasampleofthemachinetypeandmodellabel.
Figure8.Machinetypeandmodellabel
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