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Second Edition (October 2022)

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Contents

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Chapter 1. Meet your computer . . . . . 1 Front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Internal storage drives . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Features and specifications . . . . . . . . . . . 6 USB specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Chapter 2. Get started with your computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Access networks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Connect to the wired Ethernet . . . . . . . . 9 Connect to Wi-Fi networks (for selected models) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Connect an external display . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Manage cables with a smart cable clip . . . . . . . 9

Chapter 3. Explore your computer . . 11 The Vantage app . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Set the power plan . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Transfer data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Connect to a Bluetooth-enabled device (for selected models) . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Use the optical drive (for selected models) . . 12 Use a media card (for selected models) . . . . 13

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

Chapter 4. Secure your computer and information . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Lock the computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Log in to your computer securely . . . . . . . . 16

UEFI BIOS passwords . . . . . . . . . . 16 Certificate based BIOS management. . . . . 17

Use software security solutions. . . . . . . . . 18 Windows firewalls . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Computrace Agent software embedded in firmware (for selected models) . . . . . . . 18

Use BIOS security solutions . . . . . . . . . . 18 Wipe the storage drive data . . . . . . . . 18 Cover presence switch . . . . . . . . . . 19 Intel BIOS guard . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Smart USB Protection . . . . . . . . . . 19

Chapter 5. UEFI BIOS . . . . . . . . . 21 What is UEFI BIOS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Enter the BIOS menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Navigate in the BIOS interface . . . . . . . . . 21

Change the display language of UEFI BIOS . . . . 21 Change the display mode of UEFI BIOS (for selected models) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Set the system date and time . . . . . . . . . 22 Change the boot priority order . . . . . . . . . 22 Enable or disable the configuration change detection feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Enable or disable the automatic power-on feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Enable or disable the smart power-on feature (for selected models) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Enable or disable front and rear USB ports . . . . 23 Change the ITS performance mode . . . . . . . 24 Change BIOS settings before installing a new operating system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Update UEFI BIOS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Recover from a BIOS update failure . . . . . . . 25 Clear CMOS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Chapter 6. RAID . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 What is RAID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 RAID Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Configure the system BIOS to enable RAID functionality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Configure RAID in UEFI mode . . . . . . . . . 28

Chapter 7. Diagnostics . . . . . . . . 29 Lenovo diagnostic tools . . . . . . . . . . . 29 The Vantage app . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Chapter 8. CRU replacement . . . . . 31 CRU list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Remove or replace a CRU. . . . . . . . . . . 32

Computer cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Optical drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Front bezel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Primary hard disk drives. . . . . . . . . . 35 3.5-inch primary hard disk drive cage . . . . 40 PCI-Express card . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Graphics card fan . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Graphics card holder . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Graphics card. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 M.2 solid-state drive and heat sink . . . . . 48 M.2 solid-state drive bracket . . . . . . . . 52 Optical drive cage . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Secondary hard disk drives . . . . . . . . 54 Storage drive in the front-access storage enclosure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Front fan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

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Rear fan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 Heat-sink-and-fan assembly . . . . . . . . 63 Chassis beam. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 Memory module . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68 Power supply assembly . . . . . . . . . . 70 Coin-cell battery. . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 E-lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

Chapter 9. Help and support . . . . . 73 Self-help resources . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73 Call Lenovo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

Before you contact Lenovo . . . . . . . . 74

Lenovo Customer Support Center . . . . . . 75 Purchase additional services. . . . . . . . . . 76

Appendix A. System memory speed. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

Appendix B. Compliance information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79

Appendix C. Notices and trademarks. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81

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

Before starting your tour, please read the following information:

Illustrations in this documentation might look different from your product.

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

Documentation content is subject to change without notice. To get the latest documentation, go to https:// pcsupport.lenovo.com.

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Chapter 1. Meet your computer

Front

Item Description Item Description

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

3 Flex bay* 4 Internal speaker

5 ThinkStation LED 6 Power button

7 Power indicator 8 Storage drive activity indicator

9 SD-card slot* 10 Microphone connector

11 Headset connector 12 USB-C (3.2 Gen 2) connector

13 USB 3.2 connectors Gen 1 14 USB 3.2 connectors Gen 2

* for selected models

Flex bay

Depending on your computer model, one of the following devices might be installed in the flex bay:

3.5-inch secondary storage drive cage

3.5-inch front-access storage enclosure

Power indicator

Show the system status of your computer.

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On: The computer is starting up or working.

Off: The computer is off or in hibernation mode.

Blinking: The computer is in sleep mode.

Headset connector

The headset connector is compatible with:

Headphones or earphones with a 3.5mm (0.14 inch), TRS (3-pole) plug

Headsets with a 3.5mm (0.14 inch), CTIA-compliant TRRS (4-pole) plug

Note: This headset connector does not support standalone external microphones with a TRS (3-pole) plug or headsets with an OMTP-compliant TRRS (4-pole) plug.

Related topics

USB specifications on page 7.

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

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

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Rear

Item Description Item Description

1 Audio line-out connector 2 Optional connector*

3 HDMI out connector 4 DisplayPort out connectors

5 USB 3.2 connectors Gen 1 6 USB 3.2 connector Gen 1 (with smart power- on feature)

7 Padlock loop 8 PS/2 mouse connector*

9 PS/2 keyboard connector* 10 Ethernet connector

11 E-lock slots 12 Serial connector*

13 Smart cable clip slots 14 PCI-Express card area

15 Security-lock slot 16 Power cord connector

* for selected models

Optional connector

Depending on the computer model, the connector might be a DisplayPort out connector, an HDMI out connector, a USB-C (3.2 Gen 1) connector, or a VGA connector.

Serial connector

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

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Related topics

USB specifications on page 7.

Connect an external display on page 9.

Manage cables with a smart cable clip on page 9.

Lock the computer on page 15.

Enable or disable the smart power-on feature (for selected models) on page 23.

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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.

Item Description Function

1 Flex bay*

Depending on your computer model, one of the following devices might be installed in the flex bay:

3.5-inch secondary storage drive cage

3.5-inch front-access storage enclosure

2 2.5-inch secondary storage drive cage* You can install a 2.5-inch storage drive in this cage.

3 SD-card slot* You can install a supported media card into the SD-card slot.

4 M.2 solid-state drive slots Up to two M.2 solid-state drives are installed in selected models.

5 3.5-inch primary storage drive cage

You can install a 3.5-inch storage drive or a 2.5-inch storage drive in this cage.

6 2.5-inch primary storage drive cage* You can install a 2.5-inch storage drive in this cage.

7 PCIe slots You can install compatible PCIe cards and PCIe solid-state drives in the PCIe card slots.

* for selected models

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

Dimensions Width: 170 mm (6.7 inches)

Height: 376 mm (14.8 inches)

Depth: 315.4 mm (12.4 inches)

Weight (without packaging) Maximum configuration as shipped: 9.57 kg (21.1 lb)

Hardware configuration Type Device Manager in the Windows search box and then press Enter. Type the administrator password or provide confirmation, if prompted.

Power supply 500-watt automatic voltage-sensing power supply

750-watt automatic voltage-sensing power supply

Electrical input Input voltage: From 100 V ac to 240 V ac

Input frequency: 50/60 Hz

Memory

Up to four double data rate 5 (DDR5) unbuffered dual inline memory modules (UDIMMs)

Maximum memory capacity: 128 GB

Memory quantity: 1pcs, 2pcs or 4pcs

Storage device

2.5-inch hard disk drive*

3.5-inch hard disk drive*

M.2 solid-state drive*

To view the storage drive capacity of your computer, type Disk Management in the Windows search box and then press Enter.

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

Video features

The integrated graphics card supports the following:

DisplayPort out connector

HDMI out connector

VGA out connector*

USB-C (3.2 Gen 1) connector*

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

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Expansion

Card reader*

Memory slots

M.2 solid-state drive Gen 4 slots

Optical drive*

PCI-Express x1 card slots

PCI-Express x16 Gen 4 graphics card slot

PCI-Express x16 Gen 4 card slot (negotiable link width x4)

Storage drive cages

Network features Bluetooth*

Ethernet LAN

Wireless LAN*

* for selected models

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

Connector name Description

USB 2.0 connector

USB 3.2 connector Gen 1

USB 3.2 connector Gen 2

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

USB-C (3.2 Gen 1) connector

USB-C (3.2 Gen 2) connector

USB-C (Thunderbolt 3) connector

USB-C (Thunderbolt 4) connector

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

Connect to an external display:

USB-C to VGA: 1920 x 1200 pixels, 60 Hz

USB-C to DP: 3840 x 2160 pixels, 60 Hz

Connect to USB-C accessories to help expand your computer functionality. To purchase USB-C accessories, go to https://www.lenovo.com/accessories.

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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 5

3.2 Gen 2 / 3.1 Gen 2 10

3.2 Gen 2 2 20

Thunderbolt 3 40

Thunderbolt 4 40

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Chapter 2. Get started with your computer

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

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

Connect to Wi-Fi networks (for selected models) Click the network icon in the Windows notification area, and then select a network for connection. Provide required information, if needed.

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

Connect a wireless display

Ensure that both your computer and the wireless display support Miracast.

Press Windows logo key + K and then select a wireless display to connect.

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 and change display settings of your preference.

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

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

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

2. Install the clip as shown.

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Chapter 3. Explore your computer

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

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

Key features

The Vantage app enables you to:

Know the device status easily and customize device settings.

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

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

Scan your computer hardware and diagnose hardware problems.

Look up warranty status (online).

Access User Guide and helpful articles.

Notes:

The available features vary depending on the computer model.

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

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

turn off the display: After 10 minutes

put the computer to sleep: After 25 minutes

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

To reset the power plan:

1. Type Power Plan in the Windows search box and then press Enter.

2. Choose or customize a power plan of your preference.

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

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

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1. Type Bluetooth in the Windows search box and then press Enter.

2. Turn on Bluetooth, if it is off.

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

Use the optical drive (for selected models) If your computer has an optical drive, read the following information.

Know the type of your optical drive

1. Type Device Manager in the Windows search box and then press Enter. Type the administrator password or provide confirmation, if prompted.

2. Select an optical drive, and then follow the on-screen instructions.

Install or remove a disc

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

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

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

Record a disc

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

2. Do one of the following:

Type AutoPlay in the Windows search box and then press Enter. Turn on Use AutoPlay for all media and devices.

Open Windows Media Player.

Double-click the ISO file.

3. Follow the on-screen instructions.

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Use a media card (for selected models) If your computer has a SD-card slot, read the following information.

Install a media card

1. Locate the SD-card slot.

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

Remove a media card

Attention: Before removing the card:

1. Click the triangular icon in the Windows notification area to show hidden icons. Right-click the icon prompting you to safely remove hardware and eject media.

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

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

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

To shop at Lenovo, go to https://www.lenovo.com/accessories.

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Chapter 4. Secure your computer and information

Lock the computer Note: Lenovo makes no comments, judgments, or warranties about the function, quality, or performance of the locking device and security feature. You can purchase computer locks from Lenovo.

Padlock

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

Kensington-style cable lock

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

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E-lock

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

To enable or disable the E-Lock:

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

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

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

Log in to your computer securely This section provides secure ways to log in to your computer.

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

Password types

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

Power-on password

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

Supervisor password

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

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

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

Hard disk password

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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, contact a Lenovo-authorized service provider to have the passwords removed.

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

Certificate based BIOS management Certificate-based BIOS authentication (also called the password-less management mode) provides more secure UEFI BIOS management with password-free solution. It is used to replace the supervisor password / system management password for authentication if you have set one.

Note: Supervisor password / system management password are disabled automatically when certificate mode is enabled. But the power-on password / hard disk password still can be used normally in certificate mode if you have set one.

For certificate enrollment, see Certificate Enrollment Guide at: https://support.lenovo.com/docs/certificate_ enrollment_guide

Enter the BIOS menu with certificate

Once you have enrolled the certificate, you can enter the BIOS menu with the certificate.

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

2. The request data is displayed. Click Save to File to save the request data in a USB key and send the request data to IT admin by e-mail or phone.

3. Enter the unlock code provided by IT admin and click OK.

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Notes:

The unlock encode is a one-time password and is valid only during logon prompt (in one power-on cycle) for up to two hours.

If you click Skip, you can enter the BIOS setup menu without BIOS management authority. But certificate reset is allowed.

Reset certificate

The enrolled certificate cannot be disabled. You can reset or remove it:

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

2. Enter the BIOS menu with the certificate or skip the certification authentication process.

3. Select Security Reset Certificate.

4. Follow the on-screen instructions to enter the reset code provided by IT admin.

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

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

To use Windows firewalls: 1. Type Control Panel in the Windows search box and then press Enter. View by large icons or small icons.

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

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

Use BIOS security solutions This section provides BIOS solutions to secure your computer and information.

Wipe the storage drive data It is recommended that you wipe the storage drive data before recycling the storage drive or the computer.

To wipe the storage drive data: 1. Restart the computer. When the logo screen is displayed, press F1 or Fn+F1. 2. Select Security secure wipe Enabled.

3. Press F10 or Fn+F10 to save the changes and exit. 4. Restart the computer. When the logo screen is displayed, press F12 or Fn+F12. 5. Select App Menu secure wipe and press Enter.

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6. Select the storage drive you will wipe and click NEXT. 7. Select the entire storage drive or partition to wipe as desired. 8. Select the method as desired and click NEXT.

9. Click Yes to confirm your option when the prompting window is displayed. 10. If you have set a hard disk password for the storage drive, enter the password. Otherwise, set a

temporary password following the on-screen instructions. Then, click NEXT. The wiping process begins.

Note: Duration of the wiping process varies depending on the storage drive capacity.

11. Click Reboot when you are prompted to reset the system, and then one of the following will happen:

If the system storage drive data is wiped, you will be prompted that no operating system is found.

If the non-system storage drive data is wiped, the computer restarts automatically.

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.

If the cover presence switch is enabled and 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.

2. Enter the BIOS menu, save and then exit.

Intel BIOS guard The Intel BIOS Guard module cryptographically verifies all BIOS updates. This hardware-based security helps prevent software and malware attacks on the computers BIOS.

Smart USB Protection The Smart USB Protection function is a security function that helps prevent data from being copied from the computer to USB storage devices connected to the computer. You can set the Smart USB Protection function to one of the following modes:

Disabled (default setting): You can use the USB storage devices without limitation.

Read Only: You cannot copy data from the computer to the USB storage devices. However, you can access or modify data on the USB storage devices.

No Access: You cannot access the USB storage devices from the computer.

To configure the Smart USB Protection function:

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

2. Select Security Smart USB Protection and press Enter.

3. Select the desired setting and press Enter.

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

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Chapter 5. UEFI BIOS

This chapter provides information about configuring and updating UEFI BIOS, and clearing CMOS.

What is UEFI BIOS Note: The operating system settings might override any similar settings in UEFI BIOS.

UEFI BIOS is the first program that the computer runs when the computer is turned on. UEFI BIOS initializes the hardware components and loads the operating system and other programs. Your computer comes with a setup program with which you can change UEFI BIOS settings.

Enter the BIOS menu Restart the computer. When the logo screen is displayed, press F1 or Fn+F1 to enter the BIOS menu.

Note: If you have set BIOS passwords, enter the correct passwords when prompted. You also can select No or press Esc to skip the password prompt and enter the BIOS menu. However, you cannot change the system configurations that are protected by passwords.

Navigate in the BIOS interface Attention: The default configurations are already optimized for you in boldface. Improper change of the configurations might cause unexpected results.

Depending on your keyboard, you can navigate in the BIOS interface by pressing the following keys, or combinations of Fn and the following keys:

Key Function

F1 or Fn+F1 General Help

Esc or Fn+Esc Exit the submenu

or Fn+ Locate an item

or Fn+ Move keyboard focus

+/ or Fn++/ Change value

Enter Enter the submenu

F9 or Fn+F9 Setup Defaults

F10 or Fn+F10 Save and exit

Change the display language of UEFI BIOS UEFI BIOS supports three or four display languages: English, French, simplified Chinese, and Russian (for selected models).

To change the display language of UEFI BIOS:

1. Select Main Language and press Enter.

2. Set the display language as desired.

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Change the display mode of UEFI BIOS (for selected models) You can use UEFI BIOS in the graphic mode or the text mode according to your needs.

The keys on the keyboard used to perform various tasks are displayed at the bottom of the screen. In addition to the keyboard, you also can use the mouse to make selections.

To change the display mode of UEFI BIOS:

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

2. Select Main Setup Mode Select and press Enter.

3. Set the display mode as desired.

Set the system date and time 1. Restart the computer. When the logo screen is displayed, press F1 or Fn+F1. 2. Select Main System Time & Date and press Enter.

3. Set the system date and time as desired. 4. Press F10 or Fn+F10 to save the changes and exit.

Change the boot priority order If the computer does not boot from a device as expected, you can change the boot priority order permanently or select a temporary boot device.

Change the boot priority order permanently

1. Depending on the type of the storage device, do one of the following:

If the storage device is internal, go to step 2.

If the storage device is a disc, ensure that the computer is on or turn on the computer. Then, insert the disc into the optical drive.

If the storage device is an external device other than a disc, connect the storage device to the computer.

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

3. Select Startup Boot Priority Order, and then follow the on-screen instructions to change the boot priority order.

4. You can also select the first priority device group by selecting Startup First Boot Device, and then follow the on-screen instructions to select the first boot device within this group. Your computer will boot from the first boot device before trying the boot priority order you set in the previous step.

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

Select a temporary boot device

Note: Not all discs and storage drives are bootable.

1. Depending on the type of the storage device, do one of the following:

If the storage device is internal, go to step 2.

If the storage device is a disc, ensure that the computer is on or turn on the computer. Then, insert the disc into the optical drive.

If the storage device is an external device other than a disc, connect the storage device to the computer.

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2. Restart the computer. When the logo screen is displayed, press F12 or Fn+F12.

3. Select the storage device as desired and press Enter.

If you want to change the boot priority order permanently, select Enter Setup on Startup Device Menu and press Enter to enter the BIOS menu.

Enable or disable the configuration change detection feature If you enable configuration change detection, when the POST detects configuration changes of some hardware devices (such as storage drives or memory modules), an error message will be displayed when you turn on the computer.

To enable or disable the configuration change detection feature: 1. Restart the computer. When the logo screen is displayed, press F1 or Fn+F1.

2. Select Security Configuration Change Detection and press Enter. 3. Enable or disable the feature as desired. 4. Press F10 or Fn+F10 to save the changes and exit.

To bypass the error message and log in to the operating system, press F2 or Fn+F2. To clear the error message, enter the BIOS menu, save and then exit.

Enable or disable the automatic power-on feature The Automatic Power On item in UEFI BIOS provides various options for you to make your computer start up automatically.

To enable or disable the automatic power-on feature: 1. Restart the computer. When the logo screen is displayed, press F1 or Fn+F1. 2. Select Power Automatic Power On and press Enter.

3. Select the feature as desired and press Enter. 4. Enable or disable the feature as desired. 5. Press F10 or Fn+F10 to save the changes and exit.

Enable or disable the smart power-on feature (for selected models) Ensure that the keyboard is connected to a USB connector supporting the smart power-on feature. With the smart power-on feature enabled, you can start up or wake up the computer from the hibernation mode by pressing Alt+P.

To enable or disable the smart power-on feature: 1. Restart the computer. When the logo screen is displayed, press F1 or Fn+F1.

2. Select Power Smart Power On and press Enter. 3. Enable or disable the feature as desired. 4. Press F10 or Fn+F10 to save the changes and exit.

Enable or disable front and rear USB ports If you need to enable or disable any front or rear USB port in UEFI BIOS, refer to below table to locate the corresponding USB port on your computer.

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USB port on computer USB port in UEFI BIOS

1 USB Port 1

2 USB Port 2

3 USB Port 3

4 USB Port 4

5 USB Port 5

7 USB Port 7

8 USB Port 8

9 USB Port 9

10 USB Port 10

Change the ITS performance mode You can adjust the acoustic and thermal performance of your computer by changing the ITS performance mode. Three options are available:

Balance mode: The computer works at the balance mode with balanced noise and better performance.

Performance mode (default setting): The computer works at the best performance with normal acoustic level.

Note: The term best only refers to the best effect among different settings of the product itself.

Full Speed: All fans in the computer will run at full speed.

To change the ITS performance mode:

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

2. Select Power Intelligent Cooling and press Enter.

3. Select Performance Mode and press Enter.

4. Set the performance mode as desired.

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

Change BIOS settings before installing a new operating system BIOS settings vary by operating system. Change the BIOS settings before installing a new operating system.

Microsoft constantly makes updates to the Windows operating system. Before installing a particular Windows version, check the compatibility list for the Windows version. For details, go to: https://support.lenovo.com/us/en/solutions/windows-support

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To change the BIOS settings:

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

2. From the main interface, select Security Secure Boot and press Enter.

3. Depending on the operating system to be installed, do one of the following:

To install a Windows operating system that supports secure boot, select Enabled for Secure Boot.

To install an operating system that does not support secure boot, such as some Linux operating systems, select Disabled for Secure Boot.

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

Update UEFI BIOS When you install a new program, device driver, or hardware component, you might need to update UEFI BIOS. You can update the BIOS from your operating system or a flash update disc (supported only on selected models).

Download and install the latest UEFI BIOS update package by one of the following methods:

From the Vantage app:

Open the Vantage app to check the available update packages. If the latest UEFI BIOS update package is available, follow the on-screen instructions to download and install the package.

From the Lenovo Support Web site:

1. Go to https://pcsupport.lenovo.com.

2. Download the flash BIOS update driver for the operating system version or the ISO image version (used to create a flash update disc). Then, download the installation instructions for the flash BIOS update driver you have downloaded.

3. Print the installation instructions and follow the instructions to update the BIOS.

Recover from a BIOS update failure 1. Remove all media from the drives and turn off all connected devices. 2. Insert the BIOS update disc into the optical drive, and then turn off the computer.

3. Disconnect all power cords from electrical outlets. Then, remove any parts that impede access to the Clear CMOS/Recovery jumper.

4. Move the jumper from the standard position to the maintenance position.

5. Reconnect the power cords for the computer and the monitor to electrical outlets. 6. Turn on the computer and the monitor. When the computer beeps, the recovery process begins. 7. After the recovery process is completed, the computer will be turned off automatically.

Note: Depending on the computer model, the recovery process will take two to three minutes.

8. Disconnect all power cords from electrical outlets. 9. Move the jumper back to the standard position.

10. Reinstall all the parts that have been removed. Then, reconnect the power cords for the computer and the monitor to electrical outlets.

11. Turn on the computer and the monitor. When the logo screen is displayed, press F1 or Fn+F1. 12. To prevent data loss, ensure that BIOS settings are restored to an earlier point.

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Clear CMOS 1. Remove all media from the drives and turn off all connected devices and the computer. 2. Disconnect all power cords from electrical outlets. Then, remove any parts that impede access to the

Clear CMOS/Recovery jumper.

3. Move the jumper from the standard position to the maintenance position. 4. Reconnect the power cords for the computer and the monitor to electrical outlets. 5. Turn on the computer and the monitor. When the computer beeps, wait for approximately 10 seconds. 6. Turn off the computer by holding the power button for approximately four seconds.

7. Disconnect all power cords from electrical outlets. 8. Move the jumper back to the standard position. 9. Reinstall all the parts that have been removed. Then, reconnect the power cords for the computer and

the monitor to electrical outlets. 10. Turn on the computer and the monitor. When the logo screen is displayed, press F1 or Fn+F1. 11. To prevent data loss, ensure that BIOS settings are restored to an earlier point.

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Chapter 6. RAID

What is RAID Redundant Array of Independent Disks (RAID) is a technology that provides increased storage functions and reliability through redundancy. It also can improve data storage reliability and fault tolerance compared with single-drive storage systems. Data loss resulting from a drive failure can be prevented by reconstructing missing data from the remaining drives.

When a group of independent physical storage drives is set up to use RAID technology, they are in a RAID array. This array distributes data across multiple storage drives, but the array appears to the host computer as one single storage unit. Creating and using RAID arrays provides high performance, such as the expedited I/O performance, because several drives can be accessed simultaneously.

RAID Level Your computer must have the minimum number of SATA storage drives installed for the supported level of RAID below:

RAID 0: striped disk array

Consists of at least two SATA storage drives

Supported strip size: 4 KB, 8 KB, 16 KB, 32 KB, 64 KB, or 128 KB

Better performance without fault tolerance

RAID 1: mirrored disk array

Consists of two SATA storage drives

Improved reading performance and 100% redundancy

RAID 5: block-level striped disk array with distributed parity

Consists of at least three SATA storage drives

Supported strip size: 16 KB, 32 KB, 64 KB, or 128 KB

Better performance and fault tolerance

RAID 10: striped and mirrored disk array

Consists of at least four SATA storage drives

Supported strip size: 4 KB, 8 KB, 16 KB, 32 KB, or 64 KB

Better performance without fault tolerance

Improved reading performance and 100% redundancy

Configure the system BIOS to enable RAID functionality To enable RAID functionality:

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

2. Select Devices ATA Drive Setup and press Enter.

3. Select Configure SATA as and press Enter.

4. Select RAID and press Enter.

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

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Configure RAID in UEFI mode This section provides instructions on how to configure RAID in UEFI mode.

Create RAID volumes in UEFI mode

Attention: All the existing data stored on the selected drives will be erased while the RAID volume is being created.

To create RAID volumes:

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

2. Select Devices ATA Drive Setup and press Enter.

3. Select Intel (R) Rapid Storage Technology and press Enter.

4. Select Create RAID Volume and press Enter.

5. Select Name and press Enter. When prompted, type a proper RAID Volume name in the field.

6. Select RAID Level and press Enter. When prompted, select a RAID level in the field.

7. Use the arrow keys and the space key to mark individual physical storage drives to be added in the RAID volume.

8. Select Strip Size and press Enter. When prompted, select a strip size in the field.

9. Select Capacity and type a volume size in the field.

10. Select Create Volume and press Enter to initiate volume creation.

Delete RAID volumes in UEFI mode

Attention: All the existing data stored on the selected drives will be erased after you delete RAID volumes.

To delete RAID volumes:

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

2. Select Devices ATA Drive Setup and press Enter.

3. Select Intel (R) Rapid Storage Technology and press Enter.

4. Select the RAID volume to be deleted and press Enter.

5. Select Delete and press Enter.

6. Select Yes to confirm the deletion of the selected RAID volume. Deleting a RAID volume will reset the storage drives to non-RAID.

Reset storage drives to non-RAID in UEFI mode

To reset your storage drives to non-RAID:

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

2. Select Devices ATA Drive Setup and press Enter.

3. Select Intel (R) Rapid Storage Technology and press Enter.

4. Select the RAID volumes and press Enter to view the detailed information. Select the storage drives you want to reset to non-RAID and then press Enter.

5. Select Reset to Non-RAID and press Enter.

6. Select Yes to reset the storage drives to non-RAID.

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Chapter 7. Diagnostics

Use diagnostic solutions to test hardware components and report operating-system-controlled settings that interfere with the correct operation of your computer.

Lenovo diagnostic tools For information about Lenovo diagnostic tools, go to: https://pcsupport.lenovo.com/lenovodiagnosticsolutions

The Vantage app The Vantage app is preinstalled on your computer. To diagnose problems with the Vantage app:

1. Type Vantage in the Windows search box and press Enter.

2. Follow the on-screen instructions and run a hardware scan.

If you are unable to isolate and resolve the problem after running the Vantage app, save and print the log files created by the program. You might need the log files when you speak to a Lenovo technical support representative.

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Chapter 8. CRU replacement

Customer Replaceable Units (CRUs) are parts that can be upgraded or replaced by the customer. Lenovo computers contain the following types of CRUs:

Self-service CRUs: Refer to parts that can be installed or replaced easily by customer themselves or by trained service technicians at an additional cost.

Optional-service CRUs: Refer to parts that can be installed or replaced by customers with a greater skill level. Trained service technicians can also provide service to install or replace the parts under the type of warranty designated for the customers machine.

If you intend on installing the CRU, Lenovo will ship the CRU to you. CRU information and replacement instructions are shipped with your product and are available from Lenovo at any time upon request. 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 documentation at: https://www.lenovo.com/warranty/llw_02

CRU list The following is the CRU list of your computer.

Self-service CRUs

Chassis beam*

Computer cover

Front bezel

Keyboard*

M.2 solid-state drive*

M.2 solid-state drive bracket*

M.2 solid-state drive heat sink*

Memory module

Mouse*

Optical drive*

Optical drive bracket*

Optical drive cage*

Power cord

Primary storage drives*

Primary storage drive brackets*

Primary storage drive cages*

Secondary storage drives*

Secondary storage drive brackets*

Secondary storage drive cages*

Type-1 storage drive converter*

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Type-2 storage drive converter*

Optional-service CRUs

Coin-cell battery

E-lock*

Front fan*

Graphics card and plastic holder*

Heat-sink-and-fan assembly

PCI-Express card*

Power supply assembly

Rear fan*

* for selected models

Remove or replace a CRU This section provides instructions on how to remove or replace a CRU.

Computer cover

Prerequisite

Before you start, read Generic Safety and Compliance Notices, and print the following instructions.

Before you open the computer cover, turn off the computer and wait several minutes until the computer is cool.

For access, do the following:

1. Remove any media from the drives and turn off all connected devices and the computer.

2. Disconnect all power cords from electrical outlets and disconnect all cables from the computer.

3. Unlock any locking device that secures the computer cover.

4. Lay down the computer to place the computer cover facing up.

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Removal steps

Note: If a locking device is available, use it to lock the computer after installing the computer cover.

Optical drive

Prerequisite

Before you start, read Generic Safety and Compliance Notices, and print the following instructions.

For access, do the following:

1. Remove the Computer cover on page 32.

2. Disconnect the signal and power cable from the optical drive.

Removal steps

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Front bezel

Prerequisite

Before you start, read Generic Safety and Compliance Notices, and print the following instructions.

For access, remove these parts in order, if any:

Computer cover on page 32

Optical drive on page 33

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Replacement procedure

Primary hard disk drives

Prerequisite

Before you start, read Generic Safety and Compliance Notices, and print the following instructions.

Attention: The internal storage drive is sensitive. Inappropriate handling might cause damage and permanent loss of data. When handling the internal storage drive, observe the following guidelines:

Replace the internal storage drive only for upgrade or repair. The internal storage drive is not designed for frequent changes or replacement.

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Before replacing the internal storage drive, make a backup copy of all the data that you want to keep.

Do not touch the contact edge of the internal storage drive. Otherwise, the internal storage drive might get damaged.

Do not apply pressure to the internal storage drive.

Do not make the internal storage drive subject to physical shocks or vibration. Put the internal storage drive on a soft material, such as cloth, to absorb physical shocks.

Replacement procedure of the 2.5-inch primary hard disk drive, bracket, and cage

1. Remove the Computer cover on page 32.

2. Disconnect the signal cable and the power cable from the 2.5-inch primary hard disk drive.

3. Remove the 2.5-inch primary hard disk drive, bracket, and cage.

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Removal steps of the 3.5-inch primary hard disk drive and bracket

1. Remove the Computer cover on page 32.

2. Disconnect the signal cable and the power cable from the 3.5-inch primary hard disk drive.

3. Remove the 3.5-inch primary hard disk drive and bracket.

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Removal steps of the 2.5-inch primary storage drive, Type-1 storage drive converter, and bracket

1. Remove the Computer cover on page 32.

2. Disconnect the signal cable and the power cable from the 2.5-inch primary hard disk drive.

3. Remove the 2.5-inch primary storage drive, Type-1 storage drive converter, and bracket.

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3.5-inch primary hard disk drive cage

Prerequisite

Before you start, read Generic Safety and Compliance Notices, and print the following instructions.

Attention: The internal storage drive is sensitive. Inappropriate handling might cause damage and permanent loss of data. When handling the internal storage drive, observe the following guidelines:

Replace the internal storage drive only for upgrade or repair. The internal storage drive is not designed for frequent changes or replacement.

Before replacing the internal storage drive, make a backup copy of all the data that you want to keep.

Do not touch the contact edge of the internal storage drive. Otherwise, the internal storage drive might get damaged.

Do not apply pressure to the internal storage drive.

Do not make the internal storage drive subject to physical shocks or vibration. Put the internal storage drive on a soft material, such as cloth, to absorb physical shocks.

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For access, remove these parts in order, if any:

Computer cover on page 32

Optical drive on page 33

Front bezel on page 34

Primary hard disk drives on page 35

Removal steps

PCI-Express card

Prerequisite

Before you start, read Generic Safety and Compliance Notices, and print the following instructions.

For access, remove the Computer cover on page 32.

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Replacement procedure

Graphics card fan

Prerequisite

Before you start, read Generic Safety and Compliance Notices, and print the following instructions.

For access, remove the Computer cover on page 32.

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Graphics card holder

Prerequisite

Before you start, read Generic Safety and Compliance Notices, and print the following instructions.

For access, remove the Computer cover on page 32.

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Replacement procedure

Graphics card

Prerequisite

Before you start, read Generic Safety and Compliance Notices, and print the following instructions.

Notes:

If there is only one discrete graphics card, install it to PCI-Express card slot 1 .

If there are two discrete graphics cards, install the one with higher power consumption to PCI-Express card slot 1 , and install the other to PCI-Express card slot 3 .

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Replacement procedure of the graphics card secured with a bracket and a plastic holder

For access, do the following:

1. Remove these parts in order, if any:

Computer cover on page 32

Optical drive on page 33

Optical drive cage on page 53

Graphics card fan on page 42

Graphics card holder on page 43

2. Disconnect the power cable (if any) from the graphics card.

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Removal steps of the graphics card secured with a plastic holder

For access, do the following:

1. Remove these parts in order, if any:

Computer cover on page 32

Graphics card fan on page 42

Graphics card holder on page 43

2. Disconnect the power cable (if any) from the graphics card.

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M.2 solid-state drive and heat sink

Prerequisite

Before you start, read Generic Safety and Compliance Notices, and print the following instructions.

Before you open the computer cover, turn off the computer and wait several minutes until the computer is cool.

Attention: The internal storage drive is sensitive. Inappropriate handling might cause damage and permanent loss of data. When handling the internal storage drive, observe the following guidelines:

Replace the internal storage drive only for upgrade or repair. The internal storage drive is not designed for frequent changes or replacement.

Before replacing the internal storage drive, make a backup copy of all the data that you want to keep.

Do not touch the contact edge of the internal storage drive. Otherwise, the internal storage drive might get damaged.

Do not apply pressure to the internal storage drive.

Do not make the internal storage drive subject to physical shocks or vibration. Put the internal storage drive on a soft material, such as cloth, to absorb physical shocks.

Removal steps of the M.2 solid-state drive Gen 4

Remove the Computer cover on page 32.

Remove the 2.5-inch primary hard disk drive, bracket, and cage on page 36.

Remove the M.2 solid-state drive and the heat sink (if any) depending on the computer model.

For computers without the heat sink for the M.2 solid-state drive:

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For computers with the heat sink for the M.2 solid-state drive, do one of the following depending on the computer model:

Type 1

Type 2

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Type 3

Note: Remove the film that covers the thermal pad (if any) when installing the M.2 solid-state drive and the heat sink.

Replacement procedure of the M.2 solid-state drive in an M.2 solid-state drive PCIe adapter

1. Remove the Computer cover on page 32.

2. Locate and remove the M.2 solid-state drive PCIe adapter from the PCIe card slot. See PCI-Express card on page 41.

3. Replace the M.2 solid-state drive and the heat sink.

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M.2 solid-state drive bracket

Prerequisite

Before you start, read Generic Safety and Compliance Notices, and print the following instructions.

For access, remove these parts in order, if any:

Computer cover on page 32

2.5-inch primary hard disk drive, bracket, and cage on page 36

M.2 solid-state drive and heat sink on page 48

Replacement procedure

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Optical drive cage

Prerequisite

Before you start, read Generic Safety and Compliance Notices, and print the following instructions.

For access, do the following:

1. Remove these parts in order, if any:

Computer cover on page 32

Optical drive on page 33

Front bezel on page 34

2. Disconnect the signal cable and power cable (if any) from the secondary hard disk drive under the optical drive cage.

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Secondary hard disk drives

Prerequisite

Before you start, read Generic Safety and Compliance Notices, and print the following instructions.

Attention: The internal storage drive is sensitive. Inappropriate handling might cause damage and permanent loss of data. When handling the internal storage drive, observe the following guidelines:

Replace the internal storage drive only for upgrade or repair. The internal storage drive is not designed for frequent changes or replacement.

Before replacing the internal storage drive, make a backup copy of all the data that you want to keep.

Do not touch the contact edge of the internal storage drive. Otherwise, the internal storage drive might get damaged.

Do not apply pressure to the internal storage drive.

Do not make the internal storage drive subject to physical shocks or vibration. Put the internal storage drive on a soft material, such as cloth, to absorb physical shocks.

For access, remove these parts in order, if any:

Computer cover on page 32

Optical drive on page 33

Front bezel on page 34

Optical drive cage on page 53

Removal steps of the 2.5-inch secondary storage drive, bracket, and cage

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Removal steps of the 3.5-inch secondary storage drive, plastic bracket, and cage

Storage drive in the front-access storage enclosure

Prerequisite

Before you start, read Generic Safety and Compliance Notices, and print the following instructions.

Attention: The internal storage drive is sensitive. Inappropriate handling might cause damage and permanent loss of data. When handling the internal storage drive, observe the following guidelines:

Replace the internal storage drive only for upgrade or repair. The internal storage drive is not designed for frequent changes or replacement.

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Before replacing the internal storage drive, make a backup copy of all the data that you want to keep.

Do not touch the contact edge of the internal storage drive. Otherwise, the internal storage drive might get damaged.

Do not apply pressure to the internal storage drive.

Do not make the internal storage drive subject to physical shocks or vibration. Put the internal storage drive on a soft material, such as cloth, to absorb physical shocks.

You can install or replace a storage drive in the front-access storage enclosure. The storage drive also can be hot-swappable, which means that you can install or replace the drive without even turning off your computer. Therefore, lock the enclosure cover to prevent the unexpected removal. The keys are attached at the rear of the computer. Store the keys in a secure place.

The storage drive in the front-access storage enclosure is hot-swappable only when the following requirements are met:

The eSATA mode of the SATA 4 connector is enabled in BIOS by doing the following:

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

2. Select Devices ATA Drive Setup SATA Drive 4 Hot-Plug Support and press Enter.

3. Select Enabled and press Enter.

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

The SATA cable of the front-access storage enclosure is connected to the SATA 4 connector on the system board.

The operating system of your computer does not reside on the storage drive installed in the front-access storage enclosure.

Attention: If any of the above requirements are not met, do not install or replace the storage drive when the computer is turned on. Otherwise, data on the storage drive might get damaged.

Removal steps of the 3.5-inch storage drive

Note: Before removing an old 3.5-inch storage drive, safely eject the old storage drive from the operating system first. For more information, see the Windows help system.

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Replacement procedure of the 2.5-inch storage drive, Type-2 storage drive converter, and bracket

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Note: Before removing an old 2.5-inch storage drive, safely eject the old storage drive from the operating system first. For more information, see the Windows help system.

Front fan

Prerequisite

Before you start, read Generic Safety and Compliance Notices, and print the following instructions.

For access, do the following:

1. Remove these parts in order, if any:

Computer cover on page 32

Front bezel on page 34

2. Disconnect the front fan cable from the front fan connector on the system board.

Note: The front fan is attached to the chassis by four rubber mounts. Break or cut the rubber mounts and gently pull the front fan out of the chassis.

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Note: Align the new rubber mounts of the new front fan with the corresponding holes in the chassis. Push the rubber mounts through the holes. Pull the tips of the rubber mounts until the front fan is secured in place.

Rear fan

Prerequisite

Before you start, read Generic Safety and Compliance Notices, and print the following instructions.

For access, do the following:

1. Remove the Computer cover on page 32.

2. Disconnect the rear fan cable from the rear fan connector on the system board.

Replacement procedure

Note: The rear fan is attached to the chassis by four rubber mounts. Break or cut the rubber mounts and gently pull the rear fan out of the chassis.

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Note: Align the new rubber mounts of the new rear fan with the corresponding holes in the chassis. Push the rubber mounts through the holes. Pull the tips of the rubber mounts until the front fan is secured in place.

Heat-sink-and-fan assembly

Prerequisite

Before you start, read Generic Safety and Compliance Notices, and print the following instructions.

The heat sink might be very hot. Before you open the computer cover, turn off the computer and wait several minutes until the computer is cool.

For access, do the following:

1. Remove these parts in order, if any:

Computer cover on page 32

Optical drive on page 33

Front bezel on page 34

Optical drive cage on page 53

2. Disconnect the heat-sink-and-fan assembly cable from the microprocessor fan connector on the system board.

Replacement procedure of the 65-watt heat-sink-and-fan assembly

1. Follow the following sequence to loosen the four screws that secure the heat-sink-and-fan assembly to the system board. Then, lift the heat-sink-and-fan assembly off the system board.

Partially loosen screw 1a , fully loosen screw 1b , and then fully loosen screw 1a .

Partially loosen screw 1c , fully loosen screw 1d , and then fully loosen screw 1c .

Notes:

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Carefully loosen the four screws to avoid any possible damage to the system board. The four screws cannot be removed from the heat-sink-and-fan assembly.

You might have to gently twist the heat-sink-and-fan assembly to free it from the microprocessor.

Do not touch the thermal grease while handling the heat-sink-and-fan assembly.

Position the heat-sink-and-fan assembly on the system board. Ensure that the four screws are aligned with the holes in the system board. Follow the following sequence to tighten the four screws to secure the new heat-sink-and-fan assembly. Do not over-tighten the screws.

Partially tighten screw 2a , fully tighten screw 2b , and then fully tighten screw 2a .

Partially tighten screw 2c , fully tighten screw 2d , and then fully tighten screw 2c .

Notes:

Apply appropriate amount of thermal grease to the new heat-sink-and-fan assembly.

Ensure that the heat-sink-and-fan assembly cable is toward the microprocessor fan connector on the system board.

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Replacement procedure of the 125-watt heat-sink-and-fan assembly

1. Remove the four screws that secure the heat-sink-and-fan assembly to the chassis. Then, follow the following sequence to loosen the four screws that secure the heat-sink-and-fan assembly to the system board. Then, lift the heat-sink-and-fan assembly off the system board.

Partially loosen screw 2a , fully loosen screw 2b , and then fully loosen screw 2a .

Partially loosen screw 2c , fully loosen screw 2d , and then fully loosen screw 2c .

Notes:

Carefully loosen the four screws to avoid any possible damage to the system board. The four screws cannot be removed from the heat-sink-and-fan assembly.

You might have to gently twist the heat-sink-and-fan assembly to free it from the microprocessor.

Do not touch the thermal grease while handling the heat-sink-and-fan assembly.

In case you need to remove the chassis beam as well, ensure that the 125-watt heat-sink-and-fan assembly has been removed before you remove the chassis beam.

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2. Position the new heat-sink-and-fan assembly on the system board. Ensure that the four screws are aligned with the holes in the system board. Follow the following sequence to tighten the four screws to secure the new heat-sink-and-fan assembly to the system board. Do not over-tighten the screws. Then, install the four screws to secure the new heat-sink-and-fan assembly to the chassis.

Partially tighten screw 2a , fully tighten screw 2b , and then fully tighten screw 2a .

Partially tighten screw 2c , fully tighten screw 2d , and then fully tighten screw 2c .

Notes:

Apply appropriate amount of thermal grease to the new heat-sink-and-fan assembly.

In case you need to install the chassis beam as well, ensure that it has been installed in place before you install the 125-watt heat-sink-and-fan assembly.

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Chassis beam

Prerequisite

Before you start, read Generic Safety and Compliance Notices, and print the following instructions.

For access, remove these parts in order, if any:

Computer cover on page 32

Optical drive on page 33

Front bezel on page 34

Optical drive cage on page 53

Graphics card fan on page 42

Graphics card holder on page 43

Graphics card on page 44

125-watt heat-sink-and-fan assembly on page 65

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Replacement procedure

Memory module

Prerequisite

Before you start, read Generic Safety and Compliance Notices, and print the following instructions.

Ensure that you follow the installation order for memory modules shown in the following illustration.

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For access, remove these parts in order, if any:

Computer cover on page 32

Optical drive on page 33

Front bezel on page 34

Optical drive cage on page 53

Replacement procedure

Note: During the installation, ensure that you align the memory module to the slot and press down on both ends until the latches are fully engaged with a click.

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Power supply assembly

Prerequisite

Before you start, read Generic Safety and Compliance Notices, and print the following instructions.

Although there are no moving parts in the computer after the power cord has been disconnected, the following warnings are required for your safety.

Keep fingers and other parts of your body away from hazardous, moving parts. If you suffer an injury, seek medical care immediately. Never remove the cover on a power supply or any part that has the following label attached.

Hazardous voltage, current, and energy levels are present inside any component that has this label attached. There are no serviceable parts inside these components. If you suspect a problem with one of these parts, contact a service technician.

For access, do the following:

1. Remove these parts in order, if any:

Computer cover on page 32

Optical drive on page 33

Front bezel on page 34

Primary hard disk drives on page 35

3.5-inch primary hard disk drive cage on page 40

2. Disconnect the power supply assembly cables from the system board.

Removal steps

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Coin-cell battery

Prerequisite

Before you start, read Generic Safety and Compliance Notices, and print the following instructions.

Your computer has a special type of memory that maintains the date, time, and settings for built-in features, such as parallel connector assignments (configurations). A coin-cell battery keeps this information active when you turn off the computer.

The coin-cell battery normally requires no charging or maintenance throughout its life; however, no coin-cell battery lasts forever. If the coin-cell battery fails, the date and time information is lost. An error message is displayed when you turn on the computer.

To dispose of the coin-cell battery, refer to the Lithium coin-cell battery notice in the Safety and Warranty Guide.

For access, remove these parts in order, if any:

Computer cover on page 32

Optical drive on page 33

Front bezel on page 34

Optical drive cage on page 53

Removal steps

Note: After installing a new coin-cell battery, reset the system date and time in the UEFI BIOS menu.

E-lock

Prerequisite

Before you start, read Generic Safety and Compliance Notices, and print the following instructions.

For access, do the following:

1. Remove the Computer cover on page 32.

2. Disconnect the E-lock cable from the system board.

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Note: To remove the screws, you need a special tool (T15 star wrench).

Removal steps

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Chapter 9. Help and support

Self-help resources Use the following self-help resources to learn more about the computer and troubleshoot problems.

Resources How to access?

Troubleshooting and frequently asked questions https://www.lenovo.com/tips

https://forums.lenovo.com

Accessibility information https://www.lenovo.com/accessibility

Reset or restore Windows

Use Lenovo recovery options.

1. Go to https://support.lenovo.com/ HowToCreateLenovoRecovery.

2. Follow the on-screen instructions.

Use Windows recovery options.

1. Go to https://pcsupport.lenovo.com.

2. Detect your computer or manually select your computer model.

3. Navigate to the troubleshooting menu to diagnose the operating system for recovery instructions.

Use the Vantage app to:

Configure device settings.

Download and install UEFI BIOS, drivers and firmware updates.

Secure you computer from outside threats.

Diagnose hardware problems.

Check the computer warranty status.

Access User Guide and helpful articles.

Note: The available features vary depending on the computer model.

Type Vantage in the Windows search box.

Product documentation:

Safety and Warranty Guide

Generic Safety and Compliance Notices

Setup Guide

This User Guide

Regulatory Notice

Go to https://pcsupport.lenovo.com. Then, follow the on- screen instructions to filter out the documentation you want.

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Resources How to access?

Lenovo Support Web site with the latest support information of the following:

Drivers and software

Diagnostic solutions

Product and service warranty

Product and parts details

Knowledge base and frequently asked questions

https://pcsupport.lenovo.com

Windows help information

Type Get Help or Tips in the Windows search box.

Use Windows Search or the Cortana personal assistant.

Microsoft support Web site: https://support.microsoft.com

Call Lenovo If you have tried to correct the problem yourself and still need help, you can call Lenovo Customer Support Center.

Before you contact Lenovo Prepare the following before you contact Lenovo:

1. Record the problem symptoms and details:

What is the problem? Is it continuous or intermittent?

Any error message or error code?

What operating system are you using? Which version?

Which software applications were running at the time of the problem?

Can the problem be reproduced? If so, how?

2. Record the system information:

Product name

Machine type and serial number

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The following illustration shows where to find the machine type and serial number of your computer.

Lenovo Customer Support Center During the warranty period, you can call Lenovo Customer Support Center for help.

Telephone numbers

For a list of the Lenovo Support phone numbers for your country or region, go to: https://pcsupport.lenovo.com/supportphonelist

Note: Phone numbers are subject to change without notice. If the number for your country or region is not provided, contact your Lenovo reseller or Lenovo marketing representative.

Services available during the warranty period

Problem determination - Trained personnel are available to assist you with determining if you have a hardware problem and deciding what action is necessary to fix the problem.

Lenovo hardware repair - If the problem is determined to be caused by Lenovo hardware under warranty, trained service personnel are available to provide the applicable level of service.

Engineering change management - Occasionally, there might be changes that are required after a product has been sold. Lenovo or your reseller, if authorized by Lenovo, will make selected Engineering Changes (ECs) that apply to your hardware available.

Services not covered

Replacement or use of parts not manufactured for or by Lenovo or nonwarranted parts Identification of software problem sources Configuration of UEFI BIOS as part of an installation or upgrade Changes, modifications, or upgrades to device drivers Installation and maintenance of network operating systems (NOS)

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Installation and maintenance of programs

For the terms and conditions of the Lenovo Limited Warranty that apply to your Lenovo hardware product, see Safety and Warranty Guide that comes with your computer.

Purchase additional services During and after the warranty period, you can purchase additional services from Lenovo at: https://pcsupport.lenovo.com/warrantyupgrade

Service availability and service name might vary by country or region.

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Appendix A. System memory speed

The Intel Xeon or Intel Core microprocessor families compatible with this ThinkStation computer feature an integrated memory controller. The memory controller provides the microprocessor with direct access to the system memory. Therefore, the system memory speed will be determined by the memory module type, frequency, size (capacity), the number of memory modules installed, and the microprocessor model.

Notes:

The actual system memory speed of the memory modules varies depending on the microprocessor model or memory type/configuration. For example, if your computer comes with three or four dual Rank 4800 MT/s memory modules, then the system memory speed may be no faster than 3600 MT/s.

Processor DDR5 2DPC is supported when channel is populated with the same DIMM part number. Symmetric configurations are required for 2DPC within one channel. Vendor mixing within a channel is not allowed.

The microprocessor models supported in your computer might vary. For a list of supported microprocessor models, contact the Lenovo Customer Support Center.

Refer to the following information about the system memory speed:

Memory module types:

DDR5 ECC UDIMMs

DDR5 non-ECC UDIMMs

Memory module operating voltage: 5 V

Memory module frequency: 4800 MT/s

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Appendix B. Compliance information

For more compliance information, refer to Regulatory Notice at https://pcsupport.lenovo.com and Generic Safety and Compliance Notices at https://pcsupport.lenovo.com/docs/generic_notices.

Certification-related information Product name: ThinkStation P360 Tower

Machine types: 30FM, 30FN, 30FQ, 30FR, 30FS, 30FT, 30FU, 30FV, 30FW, and 30FX

Further compliance information related to your product is available at https://www.lenovo.com/compliance.

Operating environment

Maximum altitude (without pressurization)

Operating: From 0 m (0 ft) to 3048 m (10 000 ft)

Storage: From 0 m (0 ft) to 12192 m (40 000 ft)

Temperature

Operating: From 10C (50F) to 35C (95F)

Storage: From -40C (-40F) to 60C (140F)

Relative humidity

Operating: 20%-80% (non-condensing)

Storage: 10%90% (non-condensing)

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Appendix C. Notices and trademarks

Notices

Lenovo may not offer the products, services, or features discussed in this document in all countries. Consult your local Lenovo representative for information on the products and services currently available in your area. Any reference to a Lenovo product, program, or service is not intended to state or imply that only that Lenovo product, program, or service may be used. Any functionally equivalent product, program, or service that does not infringe any Lenovo intellectual property right may be used instead. However, it is the user's responsibility to evaluate and verify the operation of any other product, program, or service.

Lenovo may have patents or pending patent programs covering subject matter described in this document. The furnishing of this document does not give you any license to these patents. You can send license inquiries, in writing, to:

Lenovo (United States), Inc. 8001 Development Drive Morrisville, NC 27560 U.S.A. Attention: Lenovo Director of Licensing

LENOVO PROVIDES THIS PUBLICATION "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF NON-INFRINGEMENT, MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. Some jurisdictions do not allow disclaimer of express or implied warranties in certain transactions, therefore, this statement may not apply to you.

Changes are made periodically to the information herein; these changes will be incorporated in new editions of the publication. To provide better service, Lenovo reserves the right to improve and/or modify the products and software programs described in the manuals included with your computer, and the content of the manual, at any time without additional notice.

The software interface and function and hardware configuration described in the manuals included with your computer might not match exactly the actual configuration of the computer that you purchase. For the configuration of the product, refer to the related contract (if any) or product packing list, or consult the distributor for the product sales. Lenovo may use or distribute any of the information you supply in any way it believes appropriate without incurring any obligation to you.

The products described in this document are not intended for use in implantation or other life support applications where malfunction may result in injury or death to persons. The information contained in this document does not affect or change Lenovo product specifications or warranties. Nothing in this document shall operate as an express or implied license or indemnity under the intellectual property rights of Lenovo or third parties. All information contained in this document was obtained in specific environments and is presented as an illustration. The result obtained in other operating environments may vary.

Lenovo may use or distribute any of the information you supply in any way it believes appropriate without incurring any obligation to you.

Any references in this publication to non-Lenovo Web sites are provided for convenience only and do not in any manner serve as an endorsement of those Web sites. The materials at those Web sites are not part of the materials for this Lenovo product, and use of those Web sites is at your own risk.

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Any performance data contained herein was determined in a controlled environment. Therefore, the result obtained in other operating environments may vary significantly. Some measurements may have been made on development-level systems and there is no guarantee that these measurements will be the same on generally available systems. Furthermore, some measurements may have been estimated through extrapolation. Actual results may vary. Users of this document should verify the applicable data for their specific environment.

This document is copyrighted by Lenovo and is not covered by any open source license, including any Linux agreement(s) which may accompany software included with this product. Lenovo may update this document at any time without notice.

For the latest information or any questions or comments, contact or visit the Lenovo Web site: https://pcsupport.lenovo.com

Trademarks

LENOVO, LENOVO logo, THINKSTATION, and THINKSTATION logo are trademarks of Lenovo. Intel, Optane, Core, and Thunderbolt are trademarks of Intel Corporation or its subsidiaries in the U.S. and/or other countries. Microsoft, Windows, and Cortana are trademarks of the Microsoft group of companies. DisplayPort is a trademark of the Video Electronics Standards Association. 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. Wi-Fi and Miracast are registered trademarks of Wi-Fi Alliance. USB-C is a registered trademark of USB Implementers Forum. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

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