Lenovo ThinkCentre M78 User manual

Lenovo® recommends Windows® 7 Professional.
A RELIABLE BUSINESS MACHINE WITH POWERFUL PERFORMANCE
THE LENOVO® THINKCENTRE® M78 DESKTOP
The Lenovo ThinkCentre M78 is performance-oriented with features that speed-up processing
and enhance user experience. Work faster with AMD next generation accelerated processing
unit (APU) with up to 23%1CPU performance and 200%1graphic performance. Save time
by starting the desktop faster with reduced Windows® start-up time.
Support performance with better IT management using DASH 1.1, which provides features
to manage system health and power usage remotely. Protect your desktop against data the
and network security risks by controlling unauthorized use of USB storage devices using
the option to disable USB ports. Secure applications, electronic transactions and online
communication with TPM 1.2 hardware-based security to encrypt data and key information like
passwords and digital certificates.
Run the desktop cool and quiet with the AMD Intelligent Cooling Engine. Use energy intelligently
with the latest desktop power manager and 92% power eciency PSU2. Optimize power
utilization with the desktop being Cisco EnergyWise certified. Oering the performance,
simplified IT management and power-saving features that you need, the M78 is a smart choice
for your eco-system.
AdAptAble system thermAl
stAbility And Acoustics for
better desktop life cycle with
Amd intelligent cooling engine
protect your informAtion with
tpm 1.2 hArdwAre-bAsed security
for dAtA encryption
stArt work fAster thAn before
with quick boot up using the
rApid boot hdd AccelerAtor
Achieve high desktop
performAnce with the Amd next
generAtion A-series Apu
remote enterprise-clAss
system mAnAgement,
monitoring And power supply
control with dAsh 1.1
green efficiency And energy
sAvings with recognized
certificAtions for
environmentAlly-friendly
computing

Lenovo® recommends Windows® 7 Professional.
The ThinkCentre M78 oers energy-saving and eco-friendly
computing with:
• Up to 92% ecient PSU2
• ENERGY STAR 5.2 certification
• UL Environment Gold
• EPEAT® Gold Certification
• Latest Desktop Power Manager
• Cisco EnergyWise certification
GREEN COGNIZANCE
The ThinkCentre® M78 is built for optimized performance with
modern computing technology:
• AMD Next Generation APU – up to 23%1CPU and 200%1
graphic performance enhancement
• Three Independent Display – optional 2nd DisplayPort
connector to support multitasking
• Rapid Boot HDD Accelerator – starts up Windows PC by up to
30% faster
• Native USB 3.0 – transfer data 10 times faster than USB 2.0
NEXT-GENERATION PERFORMANCE
The ThinkCentre M78 desktop manageability is made easy with:
• AMD Intelligent Cooling Engine – select between best acoustic
and best thermal stability
• DASH 1.1 onboard − more managed security
• USB ports disable − defend against data the
• TPM 1.2 − encrypted data cannot be read on other PCs
BETTER MANAGEABILITY
SALIENT FEATURES
WHAT WE OFFER
Lenovo® oers a comprehensive portfolio of award-winning
services to support and protect your ThinkCentre investment.
Succeed with substance and let Lenovo’s Service support you all
the way.
PRIORITY TECHNICAL SUPPORT4
Makes your priority, our priority. 24x7 priority call routing to
advanced-level technicians, electronic incident tracking and
escalation management services.
WARRANTY UPGRADES – ONSITE AND NEXT BUSINESS DAY
Maximizes PC uptime and productivity by providing convenient,
fast repair service at your place of business.
WARRANTY EXTENSIONS (1-TO-5 YEARS TOTAL DURATION)
This fixed-term, fixed-cost service helps accurately budget for PC
expenses, protect your valuable investment and potentially lower
the cost of ownership over time.
KEEP YOUR DRIVE
Retain your drive if it should happen to fail, giving you the peace
of mind to know that your valuable data is secure.
ASSET TAGGING
Systems come equipped with a professional, flexible asset tag
based on your exact specifications. PCs are easily identifiable
and trackable right out of the box.
OFFERINGS
SERVICE
SERVICES
RECOMMENDED
EXTENDED WARRANTY 2 YEAR
(TOTAL DURATION)
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THINKCENTRE® M78 DESKTOP
1Comparing AMD A10-5700 APU with Phenom™ II X4 B97 Processor
2Special bid only
3Emerging market only
4Not available in all regions
5Speed varied by processor

Lenovo® recommends Windows® 7 Professional.
OFFERINGS
SOFTWARE
SUPPORTED OPERATING SYSTEMS
• Genuine Windows® 7 Ultimate 32 bit (include SP1)2(English only)
• Genuine Windows® 7 Ultimate 64 bit (include SP1)2(English only)
• Genuine Windows® 7 Professional 32 bit (include SP1)
• Genuine Windows® 7 Professional 64 bit (include SP1)
• Genuine Windows® 7 Home Premium 32 bit (include SP1)
• Genuine Windows® 7 Home Premium 64 bit (include SP1)
• Genuine Windows® 7 Home Basic 32 bit (include SP1)3
• Genuine Windows® 7 Starter 32 bit (include SP1)2
• Genuine Windows® XP Professional SP3 (Downgrade from
Windows® 7 Professional 32 bit)2(English and Japanese only)
SUPPORTED THINKVANTAGE TOOLS
• Rescue and Recovery®
• Product Recovery
• Password Manager
• System Update
• Lenovo® Desktop Power Manager
• Lenovo Message Center Plus
• View Management Utility
• Communication Utility
• Lenovo Solution Center
PRE-LOADED APPLICATIONS
• SimpleTap
• Microso® Oce 2010 Trial Version
• Microso ® Live
• Evernote
• Norton™ Internet Security 2012 − 30-days trial
• Adobe® Acrobat Reader® 10
• Adobe® Flash Player®
• Skype™
• Symantec VeriSign Identity Protection
• Corel® Burn Now Lenovo Edition
• Corel® DVD Movie Factory® Lenovo Edition
• InterVideo WinDVD 10
ACCESSORIES
OPTIONS AND
Lenovo AMD 7450 1GB DisplayPort, DVI Graphics
Card (0A36538)
• View more data with additional monitors
• Boost graphics performance
ThinkCentre Extend Arm (57Y4352)
• Improve viewing comfort using tilt adjustment
or pivot for portrait or landscape viewing
• Extend forward or collapse backward to move
monitor
ThinkVision® LT2323p Monitor (3024-HC1)
• 23-inch WLED monitor supporting 1920 x 1080
resolution
• DisplayPort, DVI, VGA monitor ports
• Four USB 2.0 ports
Note: For DisplayPort attachment, requires the
Lenovo DisplayPort to DisplayPort Monitor Cable
(0A36537)
Lenovo DisplayPort to DVI Monitor Cable (45J7915)
Lenovo DisplayPort to VGA Monitor Cable (57Y4393)
• Attach a DVI digital monitor or VGA analog
monitor to system’s or graphics card
DisplayPort monitor port
Lenovo Ultraslim Plus Wireless Keyboard
and Mouse (0A34032)
• Eliminate USB cables
Lenovo USB Soundbar (0A36190)
• Add stereo audio sound
• Attaches to selected Lenovo ThinkVision monitors
• Powered by USB port eliminates the external AC
power adapter
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ThinkVision LT2252p Monitor (2572-MB6)
• 22-inch monitor supporting 1680 x 1050
resolution
• DisplayPort, DVI, VGA monitor ports
Note: For DisplayPort attachment, requires the
Lenovo DisplayPort to DisplayPort Monitor Cable
(0A36537)
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Lenovo DisplayPort to DisplayPort Monitor Cable
(0A36537)
• Attach a DisplayPort monitor to system’s or
graphics card DisplayPort monitor port.
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Lenovo® recommends Windows® 7 Professional.
Processor • AMD A10-5700 4C/FM2/3.4GHz/HD7660D/
4M DX11/65W APU
• AMD A8-5500 4C/FM2/3.2GMhz/HD7560D/
4M DX11/65W APU
• AMD A8-5500B 4C/FM2/3.2GMhz/HD7560D/
4M DX11/65W APU
• AMD A6-5400B 2C/FM2/3.6GHz/HD7540D/
1M DX11/65W APU
• AMD A4-5300 2C/FM2/3.4GHz/HD7580D/
1M DX11/65W APU
• AMD A4-5300B 2C/FM2/3.4GHz/HD7480D/
1M DX11/65W APU
Operating System Genuine Windows® 7 Ultimate 32 bit (include SP1)
(English Only)2
Genuine Windows® 7 Ultimate 64 bit (include SP1)
(English Only)2
Genuine Windows® 7 Professional 32 bit (include SP1)
Genuine Windows® 7 Professional 64 bit (include SP1)
Genuine Windows® 7 Home Premium 32 bit (include SP1)
Genuine Windows® 7 Home Premium 64 bit (include SP1)
Genuine Windows® 7 Home Basic 32 bit (include SP1)3
Genuine Windows® 7 Starter 32 bit (include SP1)2
Genuine Windows® XP Professional SP3
(Downgrade from Windows® 7 Professional 32 bit)
(English and Japanese only)2
Chipset AMD A75
Memory Up to 32GB 1600 MHz5DDR3 (DIMM)
Integrated Graphics AMD Radeon™ IGP
Network Controller Integrated 10M/100M/1000M Gigabit Ethernet7
Discrete Graphics AMD Radeon™ HD7350 (DVI+DP)
AMD Radeon™ HD7450 (DVI+DP)
NVIDIA® Quadro® NVS300 (DVI+DVI)2
NVIDIA® Quadro® NVG605 (DVI+DP)
Storage HDD
Serial-ATA III 250GB/320GB/500GB/1TB (7200rpm)
Opal 250GB (7200rpm)2
SSD
128GB
I/O (Input/Output)
Ports – Front
(2) USB 2.0
(1) Microphone
(1) Headphone
(2) Internal High Speed USB 2.0
I/O (Input/Output)
Ports – Rear
(4) USB 3.0
(2) USB 2.0
(1) VGA
(2) Display Port (1 standard, 1 optional )
(1) PS/25
(1) RJ45
(1) Microphone
(1) Audio Line in
(1) Audio Line out
(1) Parallel Port6
Expansion Slot Tower
(1) PCI-e x16 Full Height
(1) PCI-e x1 Full Height
(2) PCI Full Height
SFF
(1) PCI-e x16 Low Profile
(1) PCI-e x1 Low Profile
(2) PCI Low Profile
Optical Drive Tower
DVD-ROM/DVD Recorder Rembo
SFF
DVD-ROM/DVD Rembo
Slim ODD DVD ROM
DVD Recorder Slim ODD Rembo
Security Tower
TPM
USB Disable/Enable
Security Slot
Raid20,1
Computrace Support
Kensington Slot/Intrusion Switch6/Padlock Loop
SFF
Kensington Slot/Intrusion Switch6
Wireless
Connection8
2*2 802.11b/g/n (WLAN and Bluetooth®)
1*1 802.11b/g/n
Power Supply Tower
450W 92% Eciency Auto-sensing2
280W 85% Eciency Auto-sensing
280W 70% Eciency Manual
SFF
240W 92% Eciency Auto-sensing2
240W 85% Eciency Auto-sensing
240W 70% Eciency Auto-sensing
Chassis Dimension (W X D X H)
Without Handler/
Rubber Stand/
External I/O
Tower
365mm x 412mm x 175mm
(14.4" x 16.2" x 6.9")
SFF
97mm x 368mm x 333mm
(3.8" x 14.5" x 13.1")
With Handler/
Rubber Stand/
External I/O
Tower
414.5mm x 442.3mm x 175mm
(16.3" x 17.4" x 6.9")
SFF
99.7mm x 381.1mm x 339mm
(3.9" x 15" x 13.3")
Chassis Weight8Tower
12.5kg (27.6lbs)
SFF
7.5kg (16.5lbs)
SPECIFICATIONS
SYSTEM
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6Optional
7The term "10/100/1000" or "Gigabit" Ethernet indicates compliance with IEEE standard
802.3a/b for Gigabit Ethernet and does not connote actual operating speed of 1 GB/s.
For high-speed transmission, connection to a Gigabit Ethernet server and network
infrastructure is required.
8Varied by dierent configurations