Lenovo Legion Tower 5 User manual

User Guide
Lenovo Legion Tower 5 (26L, 5) and Lenovo Legion Tower 5i (26L, 6)

Read this first
Before using this documentation and the product it supports, ensure that you read and understand the
fo owing:
• Safety and Warranty Guide
• Generic Safety and Compliance Notices
• Setup Guide
First Edition (June 2022)
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Contents
About this do umentation . . . . . . . . iii
Chapter 1. Meet your omputer . . . . . 1
Front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Top . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Features and specifications . . . . . . . . . . . 4
USB specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Operating environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Chapter 2. Get started with your
omputer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Work with Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Windows he p information . . . . . . . . . . 7
Chapter 3. Explore your omputer . . . 9
Lock the computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Lenovo Vantage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Set the power p an . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Transfer data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Connect to a B uetooth-enab ed device (for
se ected mode s) . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Purchase accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Chapter 4. CRU repla ement . . . . . 13
CRU ist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Remove or rep ace a CRU . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Power cord. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Left side cover and right side cover . . . . . 14
Front beze . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Wire cover (for se ected mode s) . . . . . . 16
3.5-inch storage drive . . . . . . . . . . 18
Storage drive tray . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Memory modu e . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
M.2 so id-state drive . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Microprocessor heatsink and fan assemb y
(for se ected mode s) . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Water coo ing system (for se ected mode s) . . 23
Coin-ce battery. . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Power supp y assemb y . . . . . . . . . . 26
Chapter 5. Help and support . . . . . 29
Frequent y asked questions . . . . . . . . . . 29
Se f-he p resources . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Ca Lenovo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Before you contact Lenovo . . . . . . . . 31
Lenovo Customer Support Center . . . . . . 31
Purchase additiona services. . . . . . . . . . 32
Appendix A. Noti es and
trademarks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
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About this do umentation
• This guide app ies to the Lenovo product mode s isted be ow. I ustrations in this guide may ook s ight y
different from your product mode .
Model name Ma hine types (MT)
Lenovo Legion T5 26IOB6 90RS, 90RT
Lenovo Legion T5 26AMR5 90RB, 90RC
• For further comp iance information, refer to the Generic Safety and Compliance Notices at
https://pcsupport. enovo.com/docs/generic_notices.
• Depending on the mode , some optiona accessories, features, and software programs might not be
avai ab e on your computer.
• Depending on the version of the operating systems and programs, some user interface instructions might
not be app icab e to your computer.
• Documentation content is subject to change without notice. Lenovo makes constant improvements to the
documentation of your computer, inc uding this User Guide. To get the atest documentation, go to
https://pcsupport. enovo.com.
• Microsoft® makes periodic feature changes to the Windows® operating system through Windows Update.
As a resu t, some information in this documentation might become outdated. Refer to Microsoft resources
for the atest information.
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Chapter 1. Meet your omputer
Front
1. Lenovo Legion ogo LED indicator
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Top
1. USB 3.2 connectors Gen 1 (2) 2. Headphone connector
3. Microphone connector 4. Power button
Related topi s
• “USB specifications” on page 4.
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Rear
1. USB 3.2 connectors Gen 1 (2) 2. USB-C® connector
3. USB 2.0 connectors (2) 4. Ethernet connector
5. Audio connectors 6. PCI-Express card area
7. Security- ock s ot 8. Power cord connector
Related topi s
• “USB specifications” on page 4.
• “Work with Windows” on page 7.
• “Lock the computer” on page 9.
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Features and spe ifi ations
For detai ed specifications of your computer, go to https://psref. enovo.com.
Hardware To view the hardware information of your computer, type device manager in the
Windows search box and then press Enter.
Power supply
• 350-watt automatic vo tage-sensing power supp y
• 400-watt automatic vo tage-sensing power supp y
• 550-watt automatic vo tage-sensing power supp y
• 650-watt automatic vo tage-sensing power supp y
Mi ropro essor To view the microprocessor information of your computer, type system
information in the Windows search box and then press Enter.
Memory Doub e data rate 4 (DDR4) unbuffered dua in- ine memory modu e (UDIMM)
Storage devi e
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 ess than the nomina
capacity.
Expansion
• 4 SATA3 Port
• 4 DDR4 UDIMM s ots
• PCI-Express s ots: PCIEx16 (1), PCIEx4 (1)
• 3 M.2 so id-state drive s ot (1 for WIFI, 2 for PCIEx4 SSD)
• 2 Storage drive bays (3.5–inch, *hot-swap)
Network features
• B uetooth
• Gigabit Ethernet LAN
• Wire ess LAN
* for se ected mode s
USB spe ifi ations
Note: Depending on the mode , some USB connectors might not be avai ab e on your computer.
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Conne tor name Des ription
• USB 2.0 connector
• USB 3.2 connector Gen 1
• USB 3.2 connector Gen 2
Connect USB-compatib e 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
• Thunderbo t 3 connector (USB-C)
• Thunderbo t 4 connector (USB-C)
• Charge USB-C compatib e devices with the output
vo tage and current of 5 V and 3 A.
• Connect to an externa disp ay:
– USB-C to VGA: 1900 x 1200 pixe s, 60 Hz
– USB-C to DP: 3840 x 2160 pixe s, 60 Hz
• Connect to USB-C accessories to he p expand your
computer functiona ity. To purchase USB-C
accessories, go to https://www. enovo.com/accessories.
Statement on USB transfer rate
Depending on many factors such as the processing capabi ity of the host and periphera devices, fi e
attributes, and other factors re ated to system configuration and operating environments, the actua transfer
rate using the various USB connectors on this device wi vary and wi be s ower than the data rate isted
be ow for each corresponding device.
USB devi e 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
Thunderbo t 3 (USB-C) 40
Thunderbo t 4 (USB-C) 40
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Operating environment
Temperature
• Operating: From 5°C (41°F) to 35°C (95°F)
• Storage or transportation:
– For common desktop computers: From -40°C (-40°F) to 60°C (140°F)
– For a -in-one desktop computers: From -20°C (-4°F) to 60°C (140°F)
Relative humidity
• Operating: 20%-80% (non-condensing)
• Storage: 10%–90% (non-condensing)
Altitude
• Operating: -15.2 m (-50 ft) to 3048 m (10,000 ft)
• Storage: -15.2 m (-50 ft) to 12192m (40,000 ft)
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Chapter 2. Get started with your omputer
Work with Windows
The fo owing tab e contains Windows frequent y used settings. You can earn the basics and start working
with Windows right away.
To configure settings, type the corresponding keywords in the Windows search box and se ect the best
match. Fo ow the on-screen instructions to customize settings.
Table 1. Basic settings
Fun tions Des riptions Sear h by
keywords
Contro Pane View or change Windows settings, inc uding hardware and software setup
and configuration.
Contro Pane
Connect to Wi-Fi
networks
For mode s with a wire ess LAN modu e, you can connect your computer to
a Wi-Fi® network. C ick the network icon in the Windows notification area,
and then se ect a network for connection.
Note: The wire ess LAN modu e on your computer may support different
standards. For some countries or regions, use of 802.11ax may be disab ed
according to oca regu ations.
Wi-Fi
Connect to wired
networks
For mode s with an Ethernet (RJ-45) connector, you can use an Ethernet
cab e to connect your computer to a wired network.
—
Airp ane mode Airp ane mode is a convenient setting to turn a wire ess communications of
your computer on and off. You may need to turn it on when boarding an
airp ane.
Airp ane mode
Night ight mode Night ight is a switch in Windows that you can turn on and off. When it is
turned on, your screen shows warmer co ors and the amount of emitted
b ue ight is reduced. Enab ing night ight reduces the chances of deve oping
eye fatigue or eye strain.
Note: For more guidance on reducing eye fatigue or eye strain, go to
https://www. enovo.com/us/en/comp iance/visua -fatigue.
Night ight
Adjust co or
temperature
If night ight mode is turned on, you can adjust the co or temperature of the
screen.
Note: Se ected Lenovo computers are ow b ue ight certified. These
computers are tested with night ight turned on and co or temperature set to
the defau t va ue of 48.
Night ight
Windows
Updates
Microsoft periodica y re eases feature and security updates to the Windows
operating system. Updates that are app icab e to your Windows version are
down oaded automatica y when your computer is connected to the
Internet. When updates are down oaded, you are prompted to restart the
computer to insta these updates. You can a so manua y check if there are
avai ab e updates for the insta ed version of Windows.
Attention: On y use Windows Update to down oad and insta updates.
Updates down oaded from other sources may inc ude security risks.
Windows Updates
Windows help information
If the on-screen instructions cannot so ve your prob em, refer to the fo owing to get the on ine Windows he p
information.
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• Type Get He p or Tips in the Windows search box and then press Enter. When the app opens, type the
prob em description and se ect the matched resu t.
• Visit Microsoft support Web site: https://support.microsoft.com. Enter what you are ooking for in the
search box and get search resu ts.
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Chapter 3. Explore your omputer
Lo k the omputer
Note: Lenovo makes no comments, judgments, or warranties about the function, qua ity, or performance of
the ocking device and security feature. You can purchase computer ocks from Lenovo.
Kensington-style able lo k
Lock your computer to a desk, tab e, or other fixtures through a Kensington-sty e cab e ock.
Lenovo Vantage
The preinsta ed Lenovo Vantage is a customized one-stop so ution to he p you maintain your computer with
automated updates and fixes, configure hardware settings, and get persona ized support.
A ess Lenovo Vantage
Type Lenovo Vantage in the search box and then press Enter.
To down oad the atest version of Lenovo Vantage, go to Microsoft Store and search by the app name.
Key features
Lenovo Vantage enab es you to:
• Know the device status easi y and customize device settings.
• Down oad and insta UEFI BIOS, firmware and driver updates to keep your computer up-to-date.
• Monitor your computer hea th, and secure your computer against outside threats.
• Scan your computer hardware and diagnose hardware prob ems.
• Look up warranty status (on ine).
• Access User Guide and he pfu artic es.
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Notes:
• The avai ab e features vary depending on the computer mode .
• Lenovo Vantage 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 actua user interface.
Set the power plan
For ENERGY STAR® comp iant computers, the fo owing power p an takes effect when your computers have
been id e for a specified duration:
• turn off the disp ay: After 10 minutes
• put the computer to s eep: After 25 minutes
To awaken the computer from S eep mode, press any key on your keyboard.
To change or customize a power p an:
1. Type power p an in the Windows search box and then press Enter.
2. Customize a power p an of your preference.
Transfer data
Quick y share your fi es using the bui t-in B uetooth techno ogy among devices with the same features. You
a so can insta a disc or media card to transfer data.
Conne t to a Bluetooth-enabled devi e (for sele ted models)
You can connect a types of B uetooth-enab ed devices to your computer, such as a keyboard, a mouse, a
smartphone, or speakers. To ensure that the connection is successfu , p ace the devices 10 meters (33 feet),
at most, from the computer.
1. C ick the action center icon in the Windows notification area. Enab e the B uetooth feature.
2. C ick the b uetooth options to add a b uetooth device, and then fo ow the on-screen instructions.
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Pur hase a essories
Lenovo has a number of hardware accessories and upgrades to he p expand the capabi ities of your
computer. Options inc ude memory modu es, storage devices, network cards, power adapters, keyboards,
mice, and more.
To shop at Lenovo, go to https://pcsupport. enovo.com/warrantyupgrade.
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Chapter 4. CRU repla ement
Customer Rep aceab e Units (CRUs) are parts that can be upgraded or rep aced by the customer. Lenovo
computers contain the fo owing types of CRUs:
• Self-servi e CRUs: Refer to parts that can be insta ed or rep aced easi y by customer themse ves or by
trained service technicians at an additiona cost.
• Optional-servi e CRUs: Refer to parts that can be insta ed or rep aced by customers with a greater ski
eve . Trained service technicians can a so provide service to insta or rep ace the parts under the type of
warranty designated for the customer’s machine.
If you intend on insta ing the CRU, Lenovo wi ship the CRU to you. CRU information and rep acement
instructions are shipped with your product and are avai ab e from Lenovo at any time upon request. You
might be required to return the defective part that is rep aced by the CRU. When return is required: (1) return
instructions, a prepaid shipping abe , and a container wi be inc uded with the rep acement CRU; and (2) you
might be charged for the rep acement CRU if Lenovo does not receive the defective CRU within thirty (30)
days of your receipt of the rep acement CRU. For fu detai s, see the Lenovo Limited Warranty
documentation at:
https://www. enovo.com/warranty/ w_02
CRU list
The fo owing is the CRU ist of your computer.
Self-servi e CRUs
• Left side cover
• Right side cover
• Front beze
• Memory modu es
• 3.5-inch storage drive
• Storage drive bracket
• Storage drive tray
• Power cord
• Keyboard
• Mouse
• Optiona optica disk drive
• Thumbscrew kit
Optional-servi e CRUs
• Wire cover *
• Coin-ce battery
• M.2 so id-state drive
• Microprocessor heatsink and fan assemb y *
• Water coo ing system *
• Power supp y assemb y
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* for se ected mode s
Remove or repla e a CRU
This section provides instructions on how to remove or rep ace a CRU.
Power ord
Prerequisite
Before you start, read Generic Safety and Compliance Notices, and print the fo owing instructions.
Before you remove the power cord, turn off the computer and wait severa minutes unti the computer is coo .
Repla ement pro edure
1. Turn off the computer and remove a connected devices.
2. Unp ug the power cord from the out et.
3. Disconnect the power cord from the computer.
4. Perform the remova procedure in reverse to reinsta a new CRU.
Left side over and right side over
Prerequisite
Before you start, read Generic Safety and Compliance Notices, and print the fo owing instructions.
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