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Chapter 1... About the dock ... ... ... ... ... ... ... 1 Product description ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... 1 Operating system requirement ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... 1 In the box ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... 1 Product front view ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... 2 Product left view ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... 2 Product rear view ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... 3 Features and specifications ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... 5
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Product description The dock is an expansion module... You can use it to connect your compatible computer to a local area network (LAN) and multiple devices, such as a headset, external displays, and Universal Serial Bus (USB) devices...
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When the dock is connected to your computer or the ac power adapter, the indicator on the dock shows the status: White, blinking slowly: The dock is connected to ac power and the computer is
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3 HDMI connector The High-Definition Multimedia InterfaceTM (HDMI) connector is a digital audio and video interface... It enables you to connect your computer to a compatible digital audio device or video monitor, such as a DVD player or an HDTV...
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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...
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ac power adapter Input: 100127 V ac, 8 A; 200240 V ac, 4 A; 5060 Hz
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Install the dock Use the accompanying power cord, and ThunderboltTM 3 cable to install the dock... The dock supplies power to the computer when the dock is connected to ac power and your computer...
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Find and click the icon for Lenovo Legion BoostStation... A window is displayed with a list of the programs that are using the graphics card...
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When the USB device is correctly connected to a USB connector on the dock, an information window will be displayed in the Windows notification area, indicating that the USB device has been connected to the computer...
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The dock is powered by its power cord... The dock always needs an external power cord for operation, because it does not take power from the ThunderboltTM 3 connector attached to your computer...
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Lenovo provides electronic documentation in accessible formats, such as properly tagged PDF files or HyperText Markup Language (HTML) files... Lenovo electronic documentation is developed to ensure that visually impaired users can read the documentation through a screen reader... Each image in the documentation also includes adequate alternative text to explain the image so that visually impaired users can understand the image when they use a screen reader...
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If you intend to install a CRU, Lenovo will ship the CRU to you... You might be required to return the defective part that is replaced by the CRU... When return is required: (1) return instructions, a prepaid shipping label, and a container will be included with the replacement CRU; and (2) you might be charged for the replacement CRU if Lenovo does not receive the defective CRU within thirty (30) days of your receipt of the replacement CRU... For full details, see the Lenovo Limited Warranty at https://www... lenovo... com/warranty/llw_ 02...
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Install the HDD Attention: The internal HDD is sensitive... Inappropriate handling might cause damage and permanent loss of data... When handling the internal HDD, observe the following guidelines:
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Step 6... Connect the HDD cable to the HDD and the system board and plug the power cord into the HDD...
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Step 2... Remove the three screws and then remove the shutter and the retaining latch...
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Step 4... Install the graphics card into the slot and then confirm the card slot latch has been closed...
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Appendix B... Customer replaceable units CRU instructions 21
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Remove the hard disk drive (HDD) Pull out the dock, and then remove the HDD by using the following steps...
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Step 5... Reinstall the HDD holder and the dock...
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Remove the graphics card Pull out the dock, and then remove the graphics card by using the following steps...
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After replacing a CRU, reinstall all protective covers, including the computer cover, before connecting power and operating the computer... This action is important to help prevent unexpected electrical shock and help ensure the containment of an unexpected fire that could happen under extremely rare conditions...
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Protect power cords and power adapters from liquids... For instance, do not leave your power cord or power adapter near sinks, tubs, toilets, or on floors that are cleaned with liquid cleansers... Liquids can cause a short circuit, particularly if the power cord or power adapter has been stressed by misuse... Liquids also can cause gradual corrosion of power cord terminals and/or the connector terminals on a power adapter, which can eventually result in overheating...
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Some products are equipped with a three-pronged plug... This plug fits only into a grounded electrical outlet... This is a safety feature... Do not defeat this safety feature by trying to insert it into a non-grounded outlet... If you cannot insert the plug into the outlet, contact an electrician for an approved outlet adapter or to replace the outlet with one that enables this safety feature... Never overload an electrical outlet... The overall system load should not exceed 80 percent of the branch circuit rating... Consult an electrician for more information if you have questions about power loads and branch circuit ratings...
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The terms HDMI and HDMI High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in the United States and other countries...