Lenovo ThinkCentre M80t Gen 3 User manual

M70t Gen 3 / M80t Gen 3
User Guide

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following:
Safety and Warranty Guide
Generic Safety and Compliance Notices
Setup Guide
First Edition (January 2022)
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Contents
Discover your Lenovo co puter . . . . iii
Chapter 1. Meet your co puter . . . . . 1
Front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Features and specifications . . . . . . . . . . . 9
USB specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Chapter 2. Get started with your
co puter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Get started with Ubuntu Desktop . . . . . . . . 13
Access networks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Connect to the wired Ethernet . . . . . . . 13
Connect to Wi-Fi networks (for selected
models) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Connect an external display . . . . . . . . . . 14
Manage cables with a smart cable clip . . . . . . 14
Chapter 3. Explore your co puter . . 15
Set the power plan . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Transfer data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Connect to a Bluetooth-enabled device (for
selected models) . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Use the optical drive (for selected models) . . 16
Use a media card (for selected models) . . . . 16
Purchase accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Chapter 4. Secure your co puter
and infor ation . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Lock the computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
UEFI BIOS passwords . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Certificate based BIOS management . . . . . . 19
Computrace Agent software embedded in
firmware (for selected models) . . . . . . . . . 20
Use BIOS security solutions . . . . . . . . . . 20
Wipe the storage drive data . . . . . . . . 20
Cover presence switch . . . . . . . . . . 20
Intel BIOS guard . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Smart USB Protection . . . . . . . . . . 21
Chapter 5. UEFI BIOS . . . . . . . . . 23
What is UEFI BIOS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Enter the BIOS menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Navigate in the BIOS interface . . . . . . . . . 23
Change the display language of UEFI BIOS . . . . 23
Change the display mode of UEFI BIOS (for
selected models) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Set the system date and time . . . . . . . . . 24
Change the boot priority order . . . . . . . . . 24
Enable or disable the configuration change
detection feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Enable or disable the automatic power-on
feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Enable or disable the smart power-on feature (for
selected models) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Enable or disable the ErP LPS compliance mode . . 25
Change the ITS performance mode . . . . . . . 26
Change BIOS settings before installing a new
operating system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Update UEFI BIOS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Recover from a BIOS update failure . . . . . . . 27
Clear CMOS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Chapter 6. CRU replace ent . . . . . 29
CRU list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Remove or replace a CRU . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Computer cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Optical drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Front bezel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Drive bay assembly . . . . . . . . . . . 32
2.5-inch hard disk drive . . . . . . . . . . 33
3.5-inch hard disk drive . . . . . . . . . . 35
Memory module . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
M.2 solid-state drive and heat sink . . . . . 37
M.2 solid-state drive bracket . . . . . . . . 39
PCI-Express connector cable . . . . . . . 40
PCI-Express card . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Power supply assembly . . . . . . . . . . 42
E-lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Coin-cell battery. . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Chapter 7. Help and support . . . . . 45
Self-help resources . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Lenovo diagnostic tools . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Call Lenovo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Before you contact Lenovo . . . . . . . . 46
Lenovo Customer Support Center . . . . . . 46
Purchase additional services. . . . . . . . . . 47
Appendix A. Supple ental
infor ation about the Ubuntu operating
syste . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Appendix B. Co pliance
infor ation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
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Appendix C. Notices and
trade arks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
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Discover your Lenovo co puter
Thank you for choosing a Lenovo co puter! We are dedicated to delivering the best solution to you.
Before starting your tour, please read the following information:
Illustrations in this documentation might look different from your product.
Depending on the model, some optional accessories, features, software programs, and user interface
instructions might not be applicable to your computer.
Documentation content is subject to change without notice. To get the latest documentation, go to https://
pcsupport.lenovo.com.
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Chapter 1. Meet your co puter
Front
M70t Gen 3
1. Optical drive eject button* 2. Optical drive activity indicator*
3. SD-card slot* 4. Power button and power indicator
5. Storage drive activity indicator 6. ThinkCentre® LED
7. Microphone connector 8. Headset connector
9. USB-C® (3.2 Gen 1) connector 10. USB 3.2 connectors Gen 1
11. USB 3.2 connectors Gen 2 12. Internal speaker
* for selected models
Power indicator
Show the system status of your computer.
On: The computer is starting up or working.
Off: The computer is off or in hibernation mode.
Blinking: The computer is in sleep mode.
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Headset connector
The headset connector is compatible with:
Headphones or earphones with a 3.5mm (0.14 inch), TRS (3-pole) plug
Headsets with a 3.5mm (0.14 inch), CTIA-compliant TRRS (4-pole) plug
Note: This headset connector does not support standalone external microphones with a TRS (3-pole) plug
or headsets with an OMTP-compliant TRRS (4-pole) plug.
Related topics
“USB specifications” on page 11.
“Use the optical drive (for selected models)” on page 16.
“Use a media card (for selected models)” on page 16.
“Lenovo diagnostic tools” on page 45.
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M80t Gen 3
1. Optical drive eject button* 2. Optical drive activity indicator*
3. SD-card slot* 4. Power button and power indicator
5. Storage drive activity indicator 6. ThinkCentre LED
7. Microphone connector 8. Headset connector
9. USB-C (3.2 Gen 2) connector 10. USB 3.2 connectors Gen 1
11. USB 3.2 connectors Gen 2 12. Internal speaker
* for selected models
Power indicator
Show the system status of your computer.
On: The computer is starting up or working.
Off: The computer is off or in hibernation mode.
Blinking: The computer is in sleep mode.
Headset connector
The headset connector is compatible with:
Headphones or earphones with a 3.5mm (0.14 inch), TRS (3-pole) plug
Headsets with a 3.5mm (0.14 inch), CTIA-compliant TRRS (4-pole) plug
Note: This headset connector does not support standalone external microphones with a TRS (3-pole) plug
or headsets with an OMTP-compliant TRRS (4-pole) plug.
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Related topics
“USB specifications” on page 11.
“Use the optical drive (for selected models)” on page 16.
“Use a media card (for selected models)” on page 16.
“Lenovo diagnostic tools” on page 45.
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Rear
M70t Gen 3
1. Audio line-out connector 2. Optional connector*
3. HDMI™ out connector 4. DisplayPort™ out connectors
5. USB 2.0 connectors 6. USB 2.0 connector (with smart power-on)
7. Power cord connector 8. Smart cable clip slots
9. PS/2 mouse connector* 10. PS/2 keyboard connector*
11. Ethernet connector 12. E-lock slots
13. Serial connector* 14. PCI-Express card area
15. Padlock loop 16. Security-lock slot
* for selected models
Optional connector
Depending on the computer model, the connector might be a DisplayPort out connector, a USB-C (3.2 Gen
1) connector, VGA out connector, or an HDMI out connector.
Serial connector
Connect an external modem, a serial printer, or other devices that use a serial connector.
Related topics
“USB specifications” on page 11.
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“Connect an external display” on page 14.
“Lock the computer” on page 17.
“Enable or disable the smart power-on feature (for selected models)” on page 25.
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M80t Gen 3
1. Audio line-out connector 2. Optional connector*
3. HDMI out connector 4. DisplayPort out connectors
5. USB 3.2 connectors Gen 1 6. USB 3.2 connector Gen 1 (with smart power-on)
7. Power cord connector 8. Smart cable clip slots
9. PS/2 mouse connector* 10. PS/2 keyboard connector*
11. Ethernet connector 12. E-lock slots
13. Serial connector* 14. PCI-Express card area
15. Padlock loop 16. Security-lock slot
* for selected models
Optional connector
Depending on the computer model, the connector might be a DisplayPort out connector, a USB-C (3.2 Gen
1) connector, VGA out connector, or an HDMI out connector.
Serial connector
Connect an external modem, a serial printer, or other devices that use a serial connector.
Related topics
“USB specifications” on page 11.
“Connect an external display” on page 14.
“Lock the computer” on page 17.
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“Enable or disable the smart power-on feature (for selected models)” on page 25.
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Features and specifications
For detailed specifications of your computer, go to https://psref.lenovo.com.
Di ensions
Width: 145.0 mm (5.7 inches)
Height: 346.0 mm (13.6 inches)
Depth: 296.2 mm (11.7 inches)
Weight (without packaging) Maximum configuration as shipped: 5.9 kg (13 lb)
Hardware configuration 1. Open the system menu from the top-right corner and click Settings.
2. Click About.
Power supply
180-watt automatic voltage-sensing power supply
260-watt automatic voltage-sensing power supply
310-watt automatic voltage-sensing power supply
380-watt automatic voltage-sensing power supply
Electrical input Input voltage: From 100 V ac to 240 V ac
Input frequency: 50/60 Hz
Microprocessor To view the microprocessor information of your computer, enter Settings and
click About.
Me ory
M70t Gen 3: Up to four Double data rate 4 (DDR4) unbuffered dual inline memory
module (UDIMMs)
M80t Gen 3: Up to four Double data rate 5 (DDR5) unbuffered dual inline memory
module (UDIMMs)
Maximum memory capacity: 128 GB
Storage device
3.5-inch hard disk drive*
2.5-inch hard disk drive*
M.2 solid-state drive*
To view the storage drive capacity of your computer, use the Disks application.
Note: The storage drive capacity indicated by the system is less than the nominal
capacity.
Video features
The integrated graphics card supports the following:
– DisplayPort out connector
– HDMI out connector
– VGA-out connector*
– USB-C (3.2 Gen 1) connector* (on the rear panel)
The optional discrete graphics card provides an enhanced video experience
and extended capabilities.
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Expansion
Card reader*
Memory slots
M.2 solid-state drive slots
Optical drive*
Storage drive bay
M70t Gen 3
PCI Express x16 card slot
PCI Express x1 card slots
M80t Gen 3
PCI Express x16 graphics card slot
PCI Express x16 card slot (physical link width x16; negotiable link width x4)
PCI Express x1 card slot
Network features
Bluetooth*
Ethernet LAN
Wireless LAN*
* for selected models
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USB specifications
Note: Depending on the model, some USB connectors might not be available on your computer.
Connector na e 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
Charge USB-C compatible devices with the output
voltage and current of 5 V and 3 A.
Connect to USB-C accessories to help expand your
computer functionality. To purchase USB-C
accessories, go to https://www.lenovo.com/accessories.
State ent 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 40
Thunderbolt 4 40
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Chapter 2. Get started with your co puter
Get started with Ubuntu Desktop
Learn the basics of Ubuntu and start working with it right away. For more information about Ubuntu, see the
Ubuntu documentation site at: https://help.ubuntu.com/lts/ubuntu-help/index.html.
The Gnome desktop is installed by default and is designed to be simple and easy to use. Details on using
Gnome are available by launching the Help application or online at https://help.gnome.org/users/.
Launch an app
Press the Super key (with the Windows logo) or open the Activities menu on the top left and type in the
name of the application you want to launch.
Click the Show Applications button on the lower left, and select the application you want to launch.
Launch settings
Open the system menu from the top-right corner and click Settings.
Access networks
This section helps you access networks through connecting to a wired or wireless network.
Connect to the wired Ethernet
Connect your computer to a local network through the Ethernet connector on your computer with an
Ethernet cable.
Connect to Wi-Fi networks (for selected odels)
If your computer includes a wireless LAN module, you can connect your computer to Wi-Fi®networks.
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1. Open the system menu from the top-right corner and expand the Wi-Fi section of the menu.
2. Click Select Network. A list of available wireless networks is displayed.
3. Select a network available for connection. Provide required information, if needed.
Connect an external display
Connect a projector or a monitor to your computer to give presentations or expand your workspace.
Change display settings
Right-click a blank area on the desktop and select Display settings. Then, you can change display settings
as you prefer.
Manage cables with a s art cable clip
Note: You can purchase a smart cable clip from Lenovo.
To manage cables of devices (such as the keyboard and the mouse) with a smart cable clip:
1. Pull the cables through the dents in the clip.
2. Install the clip as shown.
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