Lenovo ThinkStation P620 User Guide [en, id]
P620
User Guide
Read this first
Before using this documentation and the product it supports, ensure that you read and understand the
following:
• Appendix A “Important safety information” on page 105
• Safety and Warranty Guide
• Setup Guide
Second Edition (February 2021)
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Contents
About this documentation . . . . . . . . iii
Chapter 1. Meet your computer. . . . . 1
Front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
System board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Internal storage drives . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Features and specifications . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Statement on USB transfer rate . . . . . . . 10
Chapter 2. Get started with your
computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Get started with Windows 10 . . . . . . . . . 11
Windows account . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Windows user interface . . . . . . . . . . 12
Connect to networks. . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Connect to the wired Ethernet . . . . . . . 13
Connect to Wi-Fi networks (for selected
models) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Use the Vantage app . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Use multimedia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Use audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Connect to an external display . . . . . . . 14
Chapter 3. Explore your computer . . 17
Manage power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Set power button behaviors . . . . . . . . 17
Set the power plan . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Transfer data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Connect to a Bluetooth-enabled device (for
selected models) . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Use the optical drive (for selected models) . . 18
Use a media card (for selected models) . . . . 18
Purchase accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Chapter 4. Secure your computer
and information . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Lock the computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Use passwords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Use software security solutions. . . . . . . . . 23
Use firewalls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Use computrace Agent software embedded in
firmware (for selected models) . . . . . . . 24
Use BIOS security solutions . . . . . . . . . . 24
Erase all storage drive data . . . . . . . . 24
Use the cover presence switch . . . . . . . 24
Use Smart USB Protection. . . . . . . . . 25
Chapter 5. UEFI BIOS . . . . . . . . . 27
What is UEFI BIOS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Enter the BIOS menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Navigate in the BIOS interface . . . . . . . . . 27
Change the display language of UEFI BIOS . . . . 27
Change the display mode of UEFI BIOS . . . . . 28
Set the system date and time . . . . . . . . . 28
Change the startup sequence . . . . . . . . . 28
Enable or disable the configuration change
detection feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Enable or disable the automatic power-on
feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Enable or disable the ErP LPS compliance mode . . 29
Change the fan speed level . . . . . . . . . . 30
CPU locking when PSB is enabled . . . . . . . 30
Change BIOS settings before installing a new
operating system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Update UEFI BIOS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
UEFI BIOS self-healing recovery . . . . . . . . 31
Recover from a BIOS update failure . . . . . . . 31
Clear CMOS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Chapter 6. RAID . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
What is RAID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Select RAID mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
RAID Levels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Configure RAID with RAIDXpert2 Configuration
Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Chapter 7. Troubleshooting,
diagnostics, and recovery . . . . . . . 37
Basic procedure for resolving computer
problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Startup problems . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Audio problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Network problems . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Performance problems . . . . . . . . . . 41
Storage drive problems . . . . . . . . . . 42
CD or DVD problems . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Serial connector problems. . . . . . . . . 43
USB device problems . . . . . . . . . . 43
Software problems. . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Lenovo diagnostic tools. . . . . . . . . . 44
ThinkStation Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . 44
Lenovo PC Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . 45
Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
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Restore system files and settings to an earlier
point . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Restore your files from a backup . . . . . . 45
Reset your computer . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Use advanced options . . . . . . . . . . 46
Windows automatic recovery. . . . . . . . 46
Create and use a recovery USB device . . . . 46
Update the device driver . . . . . . . . . 47
Chapter 8. CRU replacement . . . . . 49
What are CRUs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Replace a CRU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
ID badge. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Computer cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Device in the flex bay . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Storage drive in the front-access storage
enclosure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Device in the multi-drive conversion kit . . . . 62
Cover presence switch . . . . . . . . . . 67
Storage drive in a storage drive bay . . . . . 68
Storage drive cage. . . . . . . . . . . . 71
M.2 solid-state drive . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Power supply assembly . . . . . . . . . . 80
PCIe card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Full-length PCIe card . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Front fan assembly. . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Rear fan assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Memory module active cooler and duct. . . . 90
Memory module . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Coin-cell battery. . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Wi-Fi units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Chapter 9. Help and support . . . . . 101
Self-help resources . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Call Lenovo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
Before you contact Lenovo . . . . . . . . 102
Lenovo Customer Support Center . . . . . . 103
Purchase additional services. . . . . . . . . . 103
Appendix A. Important safety
information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Appendix B. System memory
speed. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
Appendix C. Accessibility and
ergonomic information . . . . . . . . 121
Appendix D. Supplemental
information about the Ubuntu operating
system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Appendix E. Compliance and TCO
Certified information. . . . . . . . . . 127
Appendix F. Notices and
trademarks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
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About this documentation
• Illustrations in this documentation might look different from your product.
• Depending on the model, some optional accessories, features, and software programs might not be
available on your computer.
• Depending on the version of operating systems and programs, some user interface instructions might not
be applicable to your computer.
• Documentation content is subject to change without notice. Lenovo makes constant improvements on the
documentation of your computer, including this User Guide. To get the latest documentation, go to:
https://pcsupport.lenovo.com
• Microsoft® makes periodic feature changes to the Windows® operating system through Windows Update.
As a result, some information in this documentation might become outdated. Refer to Microsoft resources
for the latest information.
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Chapter 1. Meet your computer
Front
1. Optical drive eject button* Eject the optical drive tray.
2. Optical drive activity indicator* This indicator is on when the optical drive is in use.
Press to turn on the computer.
To turn off the computer, open the Start menu, click
Shut down.
The indicator in the power button shows the system status of your computer.
3. Power button
4. Power indicator
5. Storage drive activity indicator This indicator is on when the storage drive is in use.
6. Photoelectric sensor*
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• Blinking for three times: The computer is initially connected to power.
• On: The computer is on.
• Off: The computer is off or in hibernation mode.
• Blinking rapidly: The computer is entering sleep or hibernation mode.
• Blinking slowly: The computer is in sleep mode.
This indicator is on when the computer is turned on.
This sensor receives the flash light sent by the Lenovo PC Diagnostics application
installed in the smartphone. Then, the photoelectric sensor triggers the computer
to send the tune of the detected error to the smartphone for users to decode the
error.
Power, and then select
7. Headset connector
Connect a headset or headphones to your computer.
8. Four-digit diagnostic display
9. USB 3.2 connector Gen 2 (with
charging function)
10. USB 3.2 connector Gen 2
11. USB-C
®
(3.2 Gen 2)
connector
* for selected models
Display a four-digit error code when an issue or error is detected. You can check
the error code at
https://thinkworkstationsoftware.com/diags.
• Charge USB- compatible devices with the output voltage and current of 5 V
and 2.1 A.
• Enable you to experience higher data transfer rate when you connect USBcompatible devices, such as a USB keyboard, USB mouse, USB storage
device, or USB printer.
Enable you to experience higher data transfer rate when you connect USBcompatible 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.
• Transfer data at USB 3.2 speed, up to 10 Gbps.
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Rear
1. Microphone connector
2. Audio line-out connector
3. Audio line-in connector
4. Serial connector*
5. PS/2 keyboard connector* Connect a keyboard that uses a Personal System/2 (PS/2) keyboard connector.
6. PS/2 mouse connector*
7. USB 2.0 connectors
8. USB 3.2 connectors Gen 2
Connect a microphone to your computer when you want to record sound or
interact with the computer using speech recognition software.
Send audio signals from the computer to external devices, such as powered
stereo speakers, headphones, or multimedia keyboards. To connect a stereo
system or other external recording device, connect a cable between the audio
line-in connector of the device and the audio line-out connector of the computer.
Note: If your computer has both an audio line-out connector and a headset or
headphone connector, always use the headset or headphone connector for
earphones, headphones, or a headset. The headphone connector does not
support headset microphones.
Receive audio signals from an external audio device, such as a stereo system. To
connect an external audio device, connect a cable between the audio line-out
connector of the device and the audio line-in connector of the computer.
Connect an external modem, a serial printer, or other devices that use a serial
connector.
Connect a mouse, a trackball, or other pointing devices that use a PS/2 mouse
connector.
Connect USB-compatible devices, such as a USB keyboard, USB mouse, USB
storage device, or USB printer.
Enable you to experience higher data transfer rate when you connect USBcompatible devices, such as a USB keyboard, USB mouse, USB storage device,
or USB printer.
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9. Ethernet connector
10. PCI-Express card area
Connect to a local area network (LAN). When the green indicator is on, the
computer is connected to a LAN. When the yellow indicator blinks, data is being
transmitted.
Install PCI-Express cards into this area to improve the operating performance of
the computer. Depending on the computer model, the connectors in this area
vary.
11. Power cord connector
12. Key-nest slots
13. Security-lock slot
Connect the power cord to your computer for power supply.
Install the key holder that comes with the computer-cover-lock key to the key-nest
slots.
Lock your computer to a desk, table, or other fixtures through a Kensington-style
cable lock.
* for selected models
System board
Note: The system board might look slightly different from the illustration.
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Figure 1. System board part locations
1 Cover presence switch connector (intrusion switch
2 Memory fan connector 1
connector)
3 Optical-drive fan connector 2 4 4-pin power connector (for optical drive)
5 Memory slot 1 6 Memory slot 2
7 Memory slot 3 8 Memory slot 4
9 Optical-drive fan connector
11 Microprocessor fan connector 1
13 Microprocessor fan connector 2
15 Memory slot 5 16 Memory slot 6
17 Memory slot 7 18 Memory slot 8
19 M.2 solid-state drive slot 1 20 M.2 solid-state drive slot 2
21 Coin-cell battery 22 4-pin power connector (for storage drive)
10 Thermal-sensor connector
12 Microprocessor
14 Front input/output connector
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23 8-pin power connector (for graphics card) 24 8-pin power connector (for graphics card)
25 / 25a Front-fan-assembly connector 26 eSATA / SATA 6 connector
27 SATA 4 connector 28 SATA 2 connector
29 SATA 1 connector 30 SATA 3 connector
31 SATA 5 connector 32 Media card reader (MCR) header
33 Internal USB 3.2 Gen 2 connector 34 Alternative Trusted Platform Module (TPM) header
35 Thunderbolt™ control connector 36 Power supply connector
37 Internal-storage-drive activity indicator connector
39 PCIe 4.0 x8 card slot 6 40 PCIe 4.0 x16 card slot 5
41 PCIe 4.0 x16 card slot 4 42 PCIe 4.0 x16 card slot 3
43 Clear CMOS / Recovery jumper 44 PCIe 4.0 x8 card slot 2
45 PCIe 4.0 x 16 card slot 1 46 / 46a Memory fan connector 2
47 Rear-fan-assembly connector
38 Internal USB 2.0 connector
48 Serial port (COM) connector
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Internal storage drives
Internal storage drives are devices that your computer uses to read and store data. You can add drives to
your computer to increase storage capacity and enable your computer to read other types of media.
1. M.2 solid-state drive slots One or two M.2 solid-state drives are installed in selected models.
Depending on your computer model, the following devices might be installed in
the flex bay:
• Flex module
Depending on your computer model, the following parts might be installed in
the flex module:
– 15-in-1 card reader
2. Flex bay
– Slim optical drive
• Front-access storage enclosure
• Multi-drive conversion kit
Depending on your computer model, the following parts might be installed in
the multi-drive conversion kit:
– Internal storage drive
– Slim optical drive
• Slim-optical-drive adapter
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You can install hard disk drives in the storage drive bays.
3. Storage drive bays*
4. Storage drive bays You can install hard disk drives in the storage drive bays.
Note: If you want to install storage drives into the optional-storage-drive bays,
contact the Lenovo Customer Support Center for help.
5. PCIe slots
* for selected models
You can install compatible PCIe cards and PCIe solid-state drives in the PCIe card
slots.
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Features and specifications
• Width: 165 mm (6.5 inches)
Dimensions
Weight (without the packaging) Maximum configuration as shipped: 24 kg (52.91 lb)
Hardware configuration
Power supply 1000-watt automatic voltage-sensing power supply
• Height: 446 mm (17.6 inches)
• Depth: 455 mm (17.9 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.
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 eight double data rate 4 (DDR4) error correction code (ECC) registered dual
inline memory modules (RDIMMs)
• Hard disk drive
• M.2 solid-state drive*
• Slim optical drive*
• 15-in-1 media card*
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.
• PCIe x16 card slots on the system board for a discrete graphics card
• Video connectors on a discrete graphics card:
– DVI connector
– DisplayPort connector
– Mini DisplayPort connector
Audio features
The integrated audio card supports the following:
• Audio line-in connector
• Audio line-out connector
• Headset connector
• Internal speaker
• Microphone connector
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• Flex bay
• Storage drive bays
Expansion
Network features
• M.2 solid-state drive slots
• Memory slots
• PCI Express slots
• Bluetooth*
• Ethernet LAN
• Wireless LAN*
* for selected models
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
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
Get started with Windows 10
Learn the basics of Windows 10 and start working with it right away. For more information about Windows
10, see the Windows help information.
Windows account
A user account is required to use the Windows operating system. It can either be a Windows user account or
a Microsoft account.
Windows user account
When you start Windows for the first time, you are prompted to create a Windows user account. This first
account you created is of the “Administrator” type. With an Administrator account, you can create additional
user accounts or change account types by doing the following:
1. Open the Start menu and select Settings ➙ Accounts ➙ Family & other users.
2. Follow the on-screen instructions.
Microsoft account
You can also log in to the Windows operating system with a Microsoft account.
To create a Microsoft account, go to the Microsoft sign-up page at
screen instructions.
With a Microsoft account, you can:
• Enjoy one-time signing in if you are using other Microsoft services, such as OneDrive, Skype, and Outlook.
com.
• Sync personalized settings across other Windows-based devices.
https://signup.live.com and follow the on-
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Windows user interface
1. Account
2. Documents
3. Pictures
4. Settings
5. Power
6. Start button
7. Windows Search
8. Task View
9. Windows notification area
10. Battery status icon
11. Network icon
12. Action center
Change account settings, lock the computer, or sign out from the current account.
Open the Documents folder, a default folder to save your received files.
Open the Pictures folder, a default folder to save your received pictures.
Launch Settings.
Shut down, restart, or put the computer into sleep mode.
Open the Start menu.
Type what you are looking for in the search box and get search results from your
computer and the Web.
Display all opened apps and switch among them.
Display notifications and status of some features.
Display power status and change battery or power settings. When your computer
is not connected to ac power, the icon changes to
Connect to an available wireless network and display the network status. When
connected to a wired network, the icon changes to
Display the latest notifications from apps and provide quick access to some
features.
Open the Start menu
• Click the Start button.
• Press the Windows logo key on the keyboard.
.
.
Open the Start context menu
Right-click the Start button.
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Access Control Panel
• Open the Start menu and click Windows System ➙ Control Panel.
• Use Windows Search.
Launch an app
• Open the Start menu and select the app you want to launch.
• Use Windows Search.
Connect to networks
Your computer helps you connect to the world through 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)
If your computer includes a wireless LAN module, you can connect your computer to Wi-Fi® networks. The
wireless LAN module on your computer may support different standards. For some countries or regions, use
of 802.11ax may be disabled according to local regulations.
1. Click the network icon in the Windows notification area. A list of available wireless networks is displayed.
2. Select a network available for connection. Provide required information, if needed.
Use 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.
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Use multimedia
Use your computer for business or entertainment with the devices (such as a camera, a monitor, or
speakers).
Use audio
To enhance the audio experience, connect speakers, headphones, or a headset to the audio connector.
Adjust the volume
1. Click the volume icon in the Windows notification area on the taskbar.
2. Follow the on-screen instructions to adjust the volume. Click the speaker icon to mute the audio.
Change the sound settings
1. Go to Control Panel and view by category.
2. Click Hardware and Sound ➙ Sound.
3. Change the settings as you prefer.
Connect to an external display
Connect to a wired display
Connect your computer to a projector or a monitor through the video connectors on a discrete graphics card
installed in your computer to give presentations or expand your workspace.
If your computer cannot detect the external display, right-click an empty area of the desktop, and then click
Display settings ➙ Detect.
Connect to a wireless display
To use a wireless display, ensure that both your computer and the external display support the Miracast
feature.
• Open the Start menu, and then click Settings ➙ Devices ➙ Bluetooth & other devices ➙ Add
Bluetooth or other device. In the Add a device window, click Wireless display or dock. Then, follow the
instructions on the screen.
• Click the action center icon
display and follow the on-screen instructions.
Set the display mode
Right-click a blank area on the desktop and select Display settings. Then, select a display mode of your
preference from the Multiple displays menu.
• Duplicate these displays: Display the same video output on both your computer screen and an external
display.
• Extend these displays: Extend the video output from your computer display to an external display. You
can drag and move items between the two displays.
• Show only on 1: Display the video output only on your computer screen.
• Show only on 2: Display the video output only on an external display.
If you show programs using DirectDraw or Direct3D
video output.
in the Windows notification area and click Connect. Select the wireless
®
in full-screen mode, only the main display shows the
®
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Change display settings
1. Right-click a blank area on the desktop and select Display settings.
2. Select the display that you want to configure.
3. Change display settings of your preference.
You can change the settings for both the computer display and the external display. For example, you can
define which one is the main display and which one is the secondary display. You also can change the
resolution and orientation.
Note: If you set a higher resolution for the computer display than the external display, only part of the screen
can be displayed on the external display.
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Chapter 3. Explore your computer
Manage power
Use the information in this section to achieve the best balance between performance and power efficiency.
Set power button behaviors
You can define what the power button does according to your preference. For example, by pressing the
power button, you can turn off the computer or put the computer to sleep or hibernation mode.
To change what the power button does:
1. Go to Control Panel and view by large icons or small icons.
2. Click Power Options ➙ Choose what the power buttons do.
3. Change the settings as you prefer.
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:
Table 1. Default power plan (when plugged into ac power)
• 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. To ensure that the connection is successful, place the devices 10 meters (33 feet),
at most, from the computer.
1. Turn on Bluetooth on the computer.
a. Open the Start menu, and then click Settings ➙ Devices ➙ Bluetooth & other devices.
b. Turn on the Bluetooth switch.
2. Click Add Bluetooth or other device ➙ Bluetooth.
3. Select a Bluetooth device, and then follow the on-screen instructions.
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Your Bluetooth device and computer will automatically connect the next time if the two devices are in range
of each other with Bluetooth turned on. You can use Bluetooth for data transfer or remote control and
communication.
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/close 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 press the eject/close button again to
close the tray.
Note: If the tray does not slide out of the drive when you press the eject/close button, turn off the computer.
Then, insert a straightened paper clip into the emergency-eject hole adjacent to the eject/close 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.
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.
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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: You are responsible for evaluating, selecting, and implementing the locking device and security
feature. 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.
Key lock
Locking the computer cover through a key lock prevents unauthorized access to the inside of your computer.
The keys for the key lock are attached to the rear of the machine. For security, store the keys in a secure
place when you are not using them.
Kensington-style cable lock
Lock your computer to a desk, table, or other fixtures through a Kensington-style cable lock.
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Use passwords
Password types
You can set the following passwords in UEFI (Unified Extensible Firmware Interface) BIOS (Basic Input/
Output System) 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. The computer cannot be used until the valid password is entered.
• 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
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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.
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, see “Clear
CMOS” on page 31 to remove them by yourself. You can also contact a Lenovo-authorized service provider
to have the passwords removed.
Notes:
• If the supervisor password is forgotten, it might not be removed by clearing CMOS depending on your
BIOS settings.
• 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.
Use 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 firewalls:
1. Go to Control Panel and view by large icons or small icons.
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2. Click Windows Defender Firewall, and then follow the on-screen instructions.
Use 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.
Use BIOS security solutions
This section provides BIOS solutions to secure your computer and information.
Erase all storage drive data
It is recommended that you erase all storage drive data before recycling a storage drive or the computer.
To erase all storage drive data:
1. Set a hard disk password for the storage drive you will recycle. See “Use passwords” on page 22.
2. Restart the computer. When the logo screen is displayed, press F1 or Fn+F1.
3. Select Security ➙ Hard Disk Password ➙ Security Erase HDD Data and press Enter.
4. Select the storage drive you will recycle and press Enter.
5. A message is displayed, prompting you to confirm the operation. Select Yes and press Enter. The
erasing process begins.
Note: During the erasing process, the power button and the keyboard are disabled.
6. After the erasing process is completed, a message is displayed, prompting you to reset the system.
Select Continue.
Note: Depending on the storage drive capacity, the erasing process will take half an hour to three hours.
7. After the resetting process is completed, one of the following will happen:
• If the data on the system storage drive is erased, you will be prompted that no operating system is
available.
• If the data on the non-system storage drive is erased, the computer restarts automatically.
Use the cover presence switch
The cover presence switch prevents the computer from logging in to the operating system when the
computer cover is not properly installed or closed.
To enable the cover presence switch connector on the system board:
1. Restart the computer. When the logo screen is displayed, press F1 or Fn+F1.
2. Select Security ➙ Cover Tamper Detected and press Enter.
3. Select Enabled and press Enter.
4. Press F10 or Fn+F10 to save the changes and exit.
When the cover presence switch connector on the system board is enabled, if the cover presence switch
detects that the computer cover is not correctly installed or closed, an error message will be displayed when
you turn on the computer. To bypass the error message and log in to the operating system:
1. Properly install or close the computer cover.
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