Lenovo IdeaCentre Gaming 5i User manual

User Guide
IdeaCentre Gaming 5i (17L,7)

Read this first
Before using this documentation and the product it supports, ensure that you read and understand the
follo ing:
• Safety and Warranty Guide
• Generic Safety and Compliance Notices
• Setup Guide
First Edition (December 2021)
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Contents
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Chapter 1 Meet your computer 1
Front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Features and specifications . . . . . . . . . . . 3
USB specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Operating environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Chapter 2 Get started with your
computer 7
Work ith Windo s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Windo s help information . . . . . . . . . . 7
Chapter 3 Explore your computer 9
Lock the computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Lenovo Vantage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Set the po er plan . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Transfer data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Connect to a Bluetooth-enabled device (for
selected models) . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Purchase accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Chapter 4 CRU replacement 13
CRU list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Remove or replace a CRU . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Po er cord. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Computer cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Front bezel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
3.5–inch storage drive . . . . . . . . . . 16
Memory module . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
M.2 solid-state drive . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Microprocessor heatsink and fan assembly . . 19
Coin-cell battery. . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
PCI-Express card, PCI-Express card holder,
PCI-Express card bracket and side system
fan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Po er supply assembly . . . . . . . . . . 26
Chapter 5 Help and support 29
Frequently asked questions . . . . . . . . . . 29
Self-help resources . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Call Lenovo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Before you contact Lenovo . . . . . . . . 31
Lenovo Customer Support Center . . . . . . 31
Purchase additional services. . . . . . . . . . 32
Appendix A Notices and
trademarks 33
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About this documentation
• This guide applies to the Lenovo product models listed belo . Illustrations in this guide may look slightly
different from your product model.
Model name Machine types (MT)
IdeaCentre Gaming5 17IAB7 90T0, 90T1
• For further compliance information, refer to the Generic Safety and Compliance Notices at https://
pcsupport.lenovo.com/docs/generic_notices.
• Depending on the model, some optional accessories, features, and soft are programs might not be
available on your computer.
• Depending on the version of the operating systems and programs, some user interface instructions might
not be applicable to your computer.
• Documentation content is subject to change ithout notice. Lenovo makes constant improvements to 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 Windo s® operating system through Windo s 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. Po er button 2. Headset connector
3. USB-C® connector (USB 3.2 Gen 1) 4. USB 3.2 connectors
5. Ventilation slots
Power indicator
Sho the system status of your computer.
• Blinking for three times: The computer is initially connected to po er.
• 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.
Related topics
• “USB specifications” on page 3.
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Rear
1. Audio line-out connector 2. HDMI™ 1.4 out connector
3. VGA-out connector 4. USB 2.0 connectors (4)
5. PCI-Express card area 6. Po er cord connector
7. Ethernet connector (2.5G) 8. Security-lock slot
Related topics
• “USB specifications” on page 3.
• “Work ith Windo s” on page 7.
• “Lock the computer” on page 9.
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Features and specifications
For detailed specifications of your computer, go to https://psref.lenovo.com.
Hardware To vie the hard are information of your computer, type device manager in the
Windo s search box and then press Enter.
Power supply
• 300- att automatic voltage-sensing po er supply
• 310- att automatic voltage-sensing po er supply
• 380- att automatic voltage-sensing po er supply
• 500- att automatic voltage-sensing po er supply
Microprocessor To vie the microprocessor information of your computer, type system
information in the Windo s search box and then press Enter.
Memory Double data rate 4 (DDR4) dual in-line memory module (DIMM)
Storage device
To vie the storage drive capacity of your computer, type disk management in the
Windo s search box and then press Enter.
Note: The storage drive capacity indicated by the system is less than the nominal
capacity.
Expansion
• 3 SATA3.0 Port
• 2 DDR4 DIMM slots
• 2 M.2 solid-state drive slot (1 for WIFI and BT, 1 for PCIE SSD)
• 2 Storage drive bay (3.5-inch Storage drive bay)
• PCI Express slots: PCIEx16 (1), PCIEx1 (1)
Network features
• Bluetooth
• Ethernet LAN
• Wireless LAN
USB specifications
Note: Depending on the model, some USB connectors might not be available on your computer.
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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
• Thunderbolt 3 connector (USB-C)
• Thunderbolt 4 connector (USB-C)
• Charge USB-C compatible devices ith the output
voltage and current of 5 V and 3 A.
• Connect to an external display:
– USB-C to VGA: 1900 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:// .lenovo.com/accessories.
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 ill vary and ill be slo er than the data rate listed
belo 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 (USB-C) 40
Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C) 40
Operating environment
Temperature
• Operating: From 5°C (41°F) to 35°C (95°F)
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