Lenovo ThinkCentre A57e User manual

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Lenovo®recommends Windows Vista®Business.
ENGINEERED FOR CONVENIENCE
Supported with industry-leading, award-winning global serviceand support
Latest ThinkVantage®Technologies suite
Rescue and Recovery™ with Express Repair for recoveringȾmany system issues in 2-3 minutes
System Update™ automatically downloads latest updatesȾover the Internet
Higher security based on BIOS levelManage the on and off status of I/O ports, including USB,ȾCOM, Audio, Serial and SATA ports (gain more control over
ports and devices and prevent data leakage and penetration
via I/O ports)
Chassis lock and Kensington lockENGINEERED FOR PRODUCTIVITY
Secures a functional PC at a competitive priceSupport 667MHz memory up to 2GB, up to 320GB hard diskȾ2 SATA to support SATA Optical Disk Drive, includingDVD recordable
Windows Vista®/Microsoft®Office (Trial)/Adobe®Reader
preloaded for daily business use
Latest Intel®Atom™ CPU perfect for computer starters
Compact and fundamental, yet powerfulȾWell suited for Intel’s amazingly small piece of siliconȾLenovo®recommends Windows Vista®Business.
EMPOWER YOUR BUSINESS WITH AN AFFORDABLE, HASSLE-FREE DESKTOP
THE LENOVO®THINKCENTRE®A57e DESKTOP
The ThinkCentre®A57e lets you take care of your business with the
latest technology for an attractive price. Moreover, it delivers a low
acquisition cost while still supporting the basic core functions that
mean the most to you. The ThinkCentre®A57e has enough performance
to give you quality assurance, productivity, fuss-free hardware repair/
UHSODFHPHQWHQHUJ\HIÀFLHQF\DQGVHFXULW\DVVXUDQFHENGINEERED FOR DEPENDABILITY
Continues ThinkCentre’s heritage of rock-solid qualityEngineered through more than 2,000 rigorous testingȾprocesses including enhanced early-life performance,
electronic static discharge, volt shots, emissions and
acoustics, shock, vibration and drops
International quality standards and certificationȾInherits ThinkCentre’s ease-of-use designȾStainless steel chassis for durabilityȾUnconventional and passive heat management mechanicaldesign for cooler operation
Work smoothly under unstable power voltageAnti-surge 4Kv LAN designȾImprove durability for frequent plug and playEnhanced Electronic Static Discharge (ESD) protection,Ⱦup to 8Kv, on both audio and USB

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Lenovo®recommends Windows Vista®Business.Lenovo®recommends Windows Vista®Business.
THINKCENTRE®A57e DESKTOP SPECIFICATIONS
AND SERVICES
MACHINE TYPE TOWER – 6306
Processor
Intel®ATOM™ 230 (1.60Hz, 512KB, 533MHz)
Preloaded Operating System
Genuine Windows Vista®Business 32
Genuine Windows Vista®Home Basic 32
Genuine Windows Vista®Starter 32
Genuine Windows®XP Pro
Serial ATA Hard Drive
80GB/160GB/250GB/320GB 7200rpm
Memory1
Up to 2GB DDR2 533MHz/667MHz
Optical Drive
DVD-ROM, DVD-Recordable
Core Chipset
Intel®945GC+ICH7
Integrated Communications
Realtek RTL8102E 10/100M Ethernet
Ports
(6) USB 2.0 (2 Front/4 Rear)
(2) PS/2
(1) Serial
(2) Front audio ports:
Headphone and Microphone
(3) Rear audio ports:
Line in, Line out and Microphone
(1) VGA, (1) RJ-45
Slots
(1) Full Height PCI slot
Bays
Internal : (2) 3.5 Inch
External : (2) 5.25 inch Half Height
(1) 3.5 inch
Power Supply
280W Manual
Dimensions
Height : 402 mm (15.8 in.)
Width : 175 mm (6.9 in.)
Depth : 440 mm (17.3 in.)
Weight (Maximum Configuration)
8.9 kg (19.62 lbs)
Keyboard
Preferred Pro USB Full Size Keyboard
Preferred Pro PS2 Full Size Keyboard
Enhanced Performance USB Keyboard
Graphic Card
Integrated: Intel®GMA 950
(No discrete card support)
THINKCENTRE®A57e DESKTOP OPTIONS AND ACCESSORIES
Lenovo®ThinkVision™ Monitors (4421-HB2,
4420-HB2, 4422-HB6, 4438-HB6, 4424-
HB6, 4434-HE1, 9417-HE2, 9227-AE1)
Productivity boost for the office professional
and executives
Display more data, attach multiple monitors
Lenovo®USB 2.0 Essential Memory Key –
2 GB/4 GB/8 GB (41U4944/45J7904/45J7905)
High performance, fully programmable,
superior comfort laser mouse
ThinkVision™ USB Soundbar3(40Y7616)
ThinkVision™ Soundbar (45K1263)
Add stereo audio sound without sacrificing
valuable desk space
Kensington Security Cable Lock by Lenovo®
(73P2572)
Help reduce theft, and increase physical
asset security protection
Lenovo®USB Webcam (40Y8519)
Express yourself with true to life video and
voice calls; Video conference with colleagues,
friends and family
Lenovo®USB Multimedia Headset (40Y8518)
For internet voice conversations, and
multimedia applications
Security
I/O ports enable/disable in BIOS
Limited Warranty
1 year warranty
Included Software (preloaded in Vista)2
Microsoft®Office Ready 2007
Adobe®Acrobat Reader
McAfee VirusScan®Plus with 30-day
virus definitions
Lenovo®System Toolbox powered by
PC-Doctor
Roxio®Creator™ Business Edition for
DVD Recordable
LenovoCare
ThinkVantage®Rescue and Recovery
Lenovo®Password Manager
ThinkVantage®System Update
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May differ from its retail version (if available) and may not include user manuals or all program functionality. License agreements may apply. [3] ThinkVision USB Soundbar: For compatibility, please visit www.lenovo.com/
support/monitoraccessories
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