Lenovo ThinkCentre neo 70t Gen 3 User manual

neo 70t Gen 3
User Guide

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 (April 2022)
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Contents
Discover yo r Lenovo comp ter . . . . iii
Chapter 1. Meet yo r comp ter . . . . . 1
Front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Features and specifications . . . . . . . . . . . 5
USB specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Chapter 2. Get started with yo r
comp ter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Access networks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Connect to the wired Ethernet . . . . . . . . 9
Connect to Wi-Fi networks (for selected
models) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Connect an external display . . . . . . . . . . . 9
anage cables with a smart cable clip . . . . . . . 9
Chapter 3. Explore yo r comp ter . . 11
The Vantage app . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Set the power plan . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Transfer data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Connect to a Bluetooth-enabled device (for
selected models) . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Use the optical drive (for selected models) . . 12
Use a media card (for selected models) . . . . 13
Purchase accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Chapter 4. Sec re yo r comp ter
and information . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Lock the computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Log in to your computer securely . . . . . . . . 15
UEFI BIOS passwords . . . . . . . . . . 15
Log in with your fingerprint (for selected models) . . 16
Use software security solutions. . . . . . . . . 17
Windows firewalls . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Antivirus programs . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Computrace Agent software embedded in
firmware (for selected models) . . . . . . . 18
Use BIOS security solutions . . . . . . . . . . 18
Erase all storage drive data . . . . . . . . 18
Cover presence switch . . . . . . . . . . 18
Intel BIOS guard . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Smart USB Protection . . . . . . . . . . 19
Chapter 5. UEFI BIOS . . . . . . . . . 21
What is UEFI BIOS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Enter the BIOS menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Navigate in the BIOS interface . . . . . . . . . 21
Change the display language of UEFI BIOS . . . . 21
Set the system date and time . . . . . . . . . 22
Change the boot priority order . . . . . . . . . 22
Enable or disable the configuration change
detection feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Enable or disable the automatic power-on
feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Enable or disable the smart power-on feature (for
selected models) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Enable or disable the ErP LPS compliance mode . . 23
Change the ITS performance mode . . . . . . . 24
Change BIOS settings before installing a new
operating system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Update UEFI BIOS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Recover from a BIOS update failure . . . . . . . 25
Clear C OS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Chapter 6. Diagnostics . . . . . . . . 27
Lenovo diagnostic tools . . . . . . . . . . . 27
The Vantage app . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Chapter 7. CRU replacement . . . . . 29
CRU list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Remove or replace a CRU . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Computer cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Optical drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Front bezel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Optical drive cage . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
3.5-inch hard disk drives . . . . . . . . . 34
3.5-inch primary hard disk drive cage . . . . 36
.2 solid-state drive and heat sink . . . . . 37
.2 solid-state drive bracket . . . . . . . . 39
PCI-Express connector cable . . . . . . . 40
PCI-Express card . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Graphics card fan . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Graphics card and holder . . . . . . . . . 42
emory module . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Coin-cell battery. . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Power supply assembly . . . . . . . . . . 46
Chapter 8. Help and s pport . . . . . 49
Self-help resources . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Call Lenovo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Before you contact Lenovo . . . . . . . . 51
Lenovo Customer Support Center . . . . . . 51
Purchase additional services. . . . . . . . . . 52
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Appendix A. Compliance
information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Appendix B. Notices and
trademarks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
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Discover yo r Lenovo comp ter
Thank yo for choosing a Lenovo® comp ter! We are dedicated to delivering the best sol tion to yo .
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 yo r comp ter
Front
1. Optical drive eject button* 2. Optical drive activity indicator*
3. SD-card slot* 4. Internal speaker
5. Power button/Fingerprint reader* 6. Power indicator/Fingerprint reader indicator*
7. Storage drive activity indicator 8. ThinkCentre® LED
9. icrophone connector 10. Headset connector
11. USB-C® (3.2 Gen 1) connector 12. USB 3.2 connectors Gen 1
13. USB 3.2 connectors Gen 2
* 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.
• Breathing: The computer is in modern standby 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 O TP-compliant TRRS (4-pole) plug.
Related topics
• “USB specifications” on page 6.
• “Use the optical drive (for selected models)” on page 12.
• “Use a media card (for selected models)” on page 13.
• “Log in with your fingerprint (for selected models)” on page 16.
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Rear
1. Audio line-in connector 2. Audio line-out connector
3. icrophone connector 4. Optional connector*
5. HD I™ out connector 6. DisplayPort™ out connector
7. USB 3.2 connectors Gen 1 8. USB 2.0 connector (with smart power-on feature)
9. USB 2.0 connector 10. Padlock loop
11. PS/2 mouse connector* 12. PS/2 keyboard connector*
13. Ethernet connector 14. Serial connector*
15. Smart cable clip slots 16. PCI-Express card area
17. Security-lock slot 18. Power cord connector
* for selected models
Optional connector
Depending on the computer model, the connector might be a DisplayPort out connector, an HD I out
connector, a USB-C (3.2 Gen 1) connector, or a VGA connector.
Serial connector
Connect an external modem, a serial printer, or other devices that use a serial connector.
Related topics
• “USB specifications” on page 6.
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• “Connect an external display” on page 9.
• “ anage cables with a smart cable clip” on page 9.
• “Lock the computer” on page 15.
• “Enable or disable the smart power-on feature (for selected models)” on page 23.
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Feat res and specifications
For detailed specifications of your computer, go to https://psref.lenovo.com.
Dimensions
• Width: 170 mm (6.7 inches)
• Height: 376 mm (14.8 inches)
• Depth: 297.85 mm (11.7 inches)
Weight (witho t packaging) aximum configuration as shipped: 6.5 kg (14.3 lb)
Hardware config ration Type Device Manager in the Windows search box and then press Enter. Type the
administrator password or provide confirmation, if prompted.
Power s pply
• 300-watt automatic voltage-sensing power supply
• 500-watt automatic voltage-sensing power supply
• 750-watt automatic voltage-sensing power supply
Electrical inp t • Input voltage: From 100 V ac to 240 V ac
• Input frequency: 50/60 Hz
Memory
Up to four double data rate 5 (DDR5) unbuffered dual inline memory modules
(UDI s)
aximum memory capacity: 128 GB
Storage device
• 3.5-inch hard disk drive*
• Up to two .2 solid-state drives*
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.
Video feat res
• The integrated graphics card supports the following:
– DisplayPort out connector
– HD I 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*
• emory slots
• .2 solid-state drive Gen 4 slots
• Optical drive*
• PCI-Express x1 card slot
• PCI-Express x16 Gen 4 graphics card slot
• PCI-Express x16 Gen 4 card slot (negotiable link width x4)
• Storage drive cages
Network feat res
• Bluetooth*
• Ethernet LAN
• Wireless LAN*
* for selected models
USB specifications
Note: Depending on the model, some USB connectors might not be available on your computer.
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
• USB-C (Thunderbolt 3) connector
• USB-C (Thunderbolt 4) connector
• 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.
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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 5
3.2 Gen 2 10
3.2 Gen 2 × 2 20
Thunderbolt 3 40
Thunderbolt 4 40
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Chapter 2. Get started with yo r comp ter
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 models)
Click the network icon in the Windows® notification area, and then select a network 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.
Connect a wireless display
Ensure that both your computer and the wireless display support iracast®.
Press Windows logo key + K and then select a wireless display to connect.
Change display settings
1. Right-click a blank area on the desktop and select display settings.
2. Select the display that you want to configure and change display settings of your preference.
Manage cables with a smart cable clip
Note: You can purchase a smart cable clip from Lenovo.
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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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The Vantage app
The preinstalled Vantage app is a customized one-stop solution to help you maintain your computer with
automated updates and fixes, configure hardware settings, and get personalized support.
To access the Vantage app, type Vantage in the Windows search box.
Key feat res
The Vantage app enables you to:
• Know the device status easily and customize device settings.
• Download and install UEFI BIOS, firmware and driver updates to keep your computer up-to-date.
• onitor your computer health, and secure your computer against outside threats.
• Scan your computer hardware and diagnose hardware problems.
• Look up warranty status (online).
• Access User Guide and helpful articles.
Notes:
• The available features vary depending on the computer model.
• The Vantage app 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 actual user interface.
Set the power plan
For ENERGY STAR® compliant computers, the following power plan takes effect when your computers have
been idle for a specified duration:
• turn off the display: After 10 minutes
• put the computer to sleep: After 25 minutes
To awaken the computer from Sleep mode, press any key on your keyboard.
To reset the power plan:
1. Right-click the battery status icon and select Power Options.
2. Choose or customize a power plan of your preference.
Transfer data
Quickly share your files using the built-in Bluetooth technology among devices with the same features. You
also can install a disc or media card to transfer data.
Connect to a Bl etooth-enabled device (for selected models)
You can connect all types of Bluetooth-enabled devices to your computer, such as a keyboard, a mouse, a
smartphone, or speakers. Place the device that you are attempting to connect to less than 10 meters (33
feet) from the computer.
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1. Type Bluetooth in the Windows search box and then press Enter.
2. Turn on Bluetooth, if it is off.
3. Select a Bluetooth device, and then follow the on-screen instructions.
Use the optical drive (for selected models)
If your computer has an optical drive, read the following information.
Know the type of yo r optical drive
1. Type Device Manager in the Windows search box and then press Enter. Type the administrator password
or provide confirmation, if prompted.
2. Select an optical drive, and then follow the on-screen instructions.
Install or remove a disc
1. With the computer on, press the eject button on the optical drive. The tray slides out of the drive.
2. Insert a disc into the tray or remove a disc from the tray, and then push the tray back into the drive.
Note: If the tray does not slide out of the drive when you press the eject button, turn off the computer. Then,
insert a straightened paper clip into the emergency-eject hole adjacent to the eject button. Use the
emergency eject only in an emergency.
Record a disc
1. Insert a recordable disc into the optical drive that supports recording.
2. Do one of the following:
• Type AutoPlay in the Windows search box and then press Enter. Turn on Use A toPlay for all media
and devices.
• Open Windows edia Player.
• Double-click the ISO file.
3. Follow the on-screen instructions.
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Use a media card (for selected models)
If your computer has a SD-card slot, read the following information.
Install a media card
1. Locate the SD-card slot.
2. Ensure that the metal contacts on the card are facing the ones in the SD-card slot. Insert the card firmly
into the SD-card slot until it is secured in place.
Remove a media card
Attention: Before removing the card:
1. Click the triangular icon in the Windows notification area to show hidden icons. Right-click the icon
prompting you to safely remove hardware and eject media.
2. Select the corresponding item to eject the card from the Windows operating system.
3. Press the card and remove it from your computer. Store the card safely for future use.
P rchase accessories
Lenovo has a number of hardware accessories and upgrades to help expand the capabilities of your
computer. Options include memory modules, storage devices, network cards, power adapters, keyboards,
mice, and more.
To shop at Lenovo, go to https://www.lenovo.com/accessories.
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