Lenovo IdeaCentre Gaming5 14IOB6 User manual

User Guide
IdeaCentre Gaming5 17ACN7

Read this first
Before using this documentation and the product it supports, ensure that you read and understand the
following
• Safety and Warranty Guide
• Generic Safety and Compliance Notices
• Setup Guide
First Edition (March 2022)
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Contents
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Chapter 1. Meet yo r comp ter . . . . . 1
Front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Features and specifications . . . . . . . . . . . 3
USB specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Operating environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Chapter 2. Get started with yo r
comp ter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Work with Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Windows help information . . . . . . . . . . 7
Chapter 3. Explore yo r comp ter . . . 9
Lock the computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Lenovo Vantage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Set the power 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
Power 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
Power supply assembly . . . . . . . . . . 26
Chapter 5. Help and s pport . . . . . 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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Abo t this doc mentation
• This guide applies to the Lenovo product models listed below. Illustrations in this guide may look slightly
different from your product model.
Model name Machine types (MT)
IdeaCentre Gaming5 17ACN7 90TQ
• 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 software 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 without 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 Windows® operating system through Windows Update.
As a result, some information in this documentation might become outdated. Refer to Microsoft resources
for the latest information.
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Chapter 1. Meet yo r comp ter
Front
1. Power button 2. Headset connector
3. USB-C® connector (USB 3.2 Gen 1) 4. USB 3.2 connectors
5. Ventilation slots
Power indicator
Show the system status of your computer.
• Blinking for three times: The computer is initially connected to power.
• On: The computer is on.
• Off: The computer is off or in hibernation mode.
• Blinking rapidly: The computer is entering sleep or hibernation mode.
• Blinking slowly: The computer is in sleep mode.
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. Power cord connector
7. Ethernet connector (1G) 8. Security-lock slot
Related topics
• “USB specifications” on page 3.
• “Work with Windows” on page 7.
• “Lock the computer” on page 9.
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Feat res and specifications
For detailed specifications of your computer, go to https //psref.lenovo.com.
Hardware To view the hardware information of your computer, type device manager in the
Windows search box and then press Enter.
Power s pply
• 300-watt automatic voltage-sensing power supply
• 310-watt automatic voltage-sensing power supply
• 380-watt automatic voltage-sensing power supply
• 500-watt automatic voltage-sensing power supply
Microprocessor To view the microprocessor information of your computer, type system
information in the Windows search box and then press Enter.
Memory Double data rate 4 (DDR4) dual in-line memory module (DIMM)
Storage device
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.
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 feat res
• 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 with 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 //www.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 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 (USB-C) 40
Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C) 40
Operating environment
Temperat re
• Operating From 5°C (41°F) to 35°C (95°F)
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