Lenovo ThinkStation P330 User manual

P330
User Guide

Read this first
Before using this documentation and the product it supports, ensure that you read and understand the
following:
• Appendix A Important safety information” on page 67
• Safety and Warranty Guide
• Setup Guide
First Edition (July 2020)
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Contents
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Chapter 1. Meet your computer . . . . . 1
Front view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Rear view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Statement on USB transfer rate . . . . . . . . . 5
Internal storage drives . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Chapter 2. Get started with your
computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Get started with Ubuntu Desktop . . . . . . . . . 9
Connect to networks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Connect to the wired Ethernet . . . . . . . . 9
Connect to Wi-Fi networks (for selected
models) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Use multimedia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Use audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Connect to an external display . . . . . . . 10
Chapter 3. Explore your computer . . 13
Manage power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Set power button behaviors . . . . . . . . 13
Set the power plan . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Transfer data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Connect to a Bluetooth-enabled device (for
selected models) . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Use the optical drive (for selected models) . . 14
Use a media card (for selected models). . . . 14
Purchase accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Chapter 4. Secure your computer
information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Use passwords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Use computrace Agent software embedded in
firmware (for selected models) . . . . . . . . . 16
Use BIOS security solutions . . . . . . . . . . 16
Erase all storage drive data . . . . . . . . 16
Use the cover presence switch . . . . . . . 16
Use Intel BIOS guard . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Use Smart USB Protection. . . . . . . . . 17
Chapter 5. UEFI BIOS . . . . . . . . . 19
What is UEFI BIOS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Enter the BIOS menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Navigate in the BIOS interface . . . . . . . . . 19
Change the display language of UEFI BIOS . . . . 19
Change the display mode of UEFI BIOS . . . . . 20
Set the system date and time . . . . . . . . . 20
Change the startup sequence . . . . . . . . . 20
Change BIOS settings before installing a new
operating system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Update UEFI BIOS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Chapter 6. Hardware removal and
installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Customer Replaceable Units. . . . . . . . . . 23
Handling static-sensitive devices . . . . . . . . 24
Preparing your computer . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Removing and installing hardware . . . . . . . 26
External options . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
PCIe card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
M.2 solid-state drive . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Memory module . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Slim optical drive . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Coin-cell battery. . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Cover presence switch . . . . . . . . . . 41
Power supply assembly . . . . . . . . . . 43
Storage drive in the storage drive bay . . . . 45
Storage drive cage . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
E-lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Completing the parts replacement . . . . . . . 59
Chapter 7. Help and support . . . . . 63
Self-help resources . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Call Lenovo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Before you contact Lenovo . . . . . . . . 64
Lenovo Customer Support Center . . . . . . 64
Purchase additional services. . . . . . . . . . 65
Appendix A. Important safety
information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Appendix B. Accessi ility and
ergonomic information . . . . . . . . 81
Appendix C. Supplemental
information a out the U untu operating
system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Appendix D. Compliance and TCO
Certified information . . . . . . . . . . 85
Appendix E. Notices and
trademarks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
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A out this documentation
• Illustrations in this documentation might look different from your product.
• Depending on the model, some optional accessories, features, and software programs might not be
available on your computer.
• Depending on the version of operating systems and programs, some user interface instructions might not
be applicable to your computer.
• Documentation content is subject to change without notice. Lenovo makes constant improvements on the
documentation of your computer, including this User Guide. To get the latest documentation, go to:
https://pcsupport.lenovo.com
• Canonical® makes periodic feature changes to the Ubuntu® operating system through Software Updates.
As a result, some information in this documentation might become outdated. Refer to Ubuntu resources
for the latest information.
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Chapter 1. Meet your computer
Front view
Note: The computer hardware might look slightly different from the illustration.
Figure 1. Front connectors, controls, and indicators
1 Slim-optical-drive eject button (available on some
models) 2 Power button
3 Power indicator 4 Storage drive activity indicator
5 SD card slot (available on some models) 6 Microphone connector
7 Headset connector 8 USB-C™ connector
9 USB 3.1 connectors Gen 1 (2) 10 USB 3.1 connectors Gen 2 (2)
1 Slim-optical-drive eject utton (availa le on some models)
Press the button to eject the tray of the slim optical drive. To close the tray, push the tray inward until you
hear a click.
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2 Power utton
Press the power button to turn on your computer. If your computer is unresponsive, you can turn off the
computer by pressing and holding the power button for four or more seconds.
3 Power indicator
When the power indicator is on, the computer is turned on.
4 Storage drive activity indicator
This indicator shows the status of the internal storage drives (such as hard disk drives or solid-state drives).
On: The storage drives are active and data is being transferred.
Off (when the computer is on): The storage drives are not in use or no data is being transferred.
5 SD card slot (availa le on some models)
Insert a secure digital (SD) card into the slot to access the data on the card.
6 Microphone connector
Use this connector to attach a microphone to your computer when you want to record sound or if you use
speech-recognition software.
7 Headset connector
Use this connector to attach a headset to your computer.
8 USB-C connector
The USB-C connector on your computer supports the USB Type-C™ standard. With an appropriate USB-C
cable connected, you can use the connector to transfer data or charge your device.
9 USB 3.1 connectors Gen 1 (2)
The USB 3.1 connector Gen 1 is used for connecting USB-compatible devices, such as a USB mouse, USB
storage drive, USB printer, or digital camera.
10 USB 3.1 connectors Gen 2 (2)
With greater data transfer rate, the USB 3.1 connector Gen 2 is used for connecting USB-compatible
devices, such as a USB mouse, USB storage drive, USB printer, or digital camera.
Rear view
Some connectors on the rear of your computer are color-coded to help you determine where to connect the
cables on your computer.
Note: The computer hardware might look slightly different from the illustration.
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Figure 2. Rear connectors
1 Audio line-out connector 2 DisplayPort® connectors (2)
3 USB 3.1 connector Gen 1 (supports smart power on) 4 USB 3.1 connector Gen 1
5 USB 2.0 connectors (2) 6 PCIe card area*
7 Cable-lock slots (available on some models) 8 Power-cord connector
9 Ethernet connector 10 DisplayPort connector or HDMI™ connector (available
on some models)
11 PS/2 keyboard connector (available on some models) 12 PS/2 mouse connector (available on some models)
13 Serial connector 14 Padlock loop
15 Security-lock slot
Notes: * A discrete graphics card or a network adapter can be installed in the appropriate Peripheral
Component Interconnect Express (PCIe) card slot. If such a card is installed, use the connectors on the card
instead of the corresponding connectors on the computer to optimize the performance. Depending on your
computer model, the preinstalled cards might vary. One or more graphics cards might be installed to provide
the following connectors:
• Digital Visual Interface (DVI) connector
• DisplayPort® connector
• Mini DisplayPort® connector
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DVI monitor connector
Use this connector to attach a DVI monitor or other compatible devices.
DisplayPort connector
Use this connector to attach a high-performance monitor, a direct-drive monitor, or other compatible
devices.
Mini DisplayPort connector
Use this connector to attach a high-performance monitor, a direct-drive monitor, or other compatible
devices. The Mini DisplayPort connector is a miniaturized version of a DisplayPort connector.
1 Audio line-out connector
The audio line-out connector is used to send audio signals from the computer to external devices, such as
headphones.
2 DisplayPort connectors (2)
Use this connector to attach a high-performance monitor, a direct-drive monitor, or other compatible
devices.
3 USB 3.1 connector Gen 1
Use this connector to attach a USB-compatible device, such as a USB keyboard, mouse, storage drive, or
printer.
This USB 3.1 connector Gen 1 supports the smart power on feature. When you connect a supported
keyboard to this connector, you can turn on the computer or wake it up from hibernation mode by pressing
Alt+P on the keyboard. You can enable or disable the smart power on feature from the Setup Utility program.
4 USB 3.1 connector Gen 1
Use this connector to attach a USB-compatible device, such as a USB keyboard, mouse, storage drive, or
printer.
5 USB 2.0 connectors (2)
Use this connector to attach a USB-compatible device, such as a USB keyboard, mouse, storage drive, or
printer.
6 PCIe card area
To further improve the computer performance, you can install PCIe cards into this area. Depending on your
computer model, the preinstalled cards might vary.
7 Ca le-lock slots (availa le on some models)
Used to secure a cable lock. For more information.
8 Power-cord connector
Connect the power cord to your computer for power supply.
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9 Ethernet connectors (2)
Connect an Ethernet cable for a local area network (LAN).
Note: To operate the computer within Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Class B limits, use a
Category 5 Ethernet cable.
10 DisplayPort connector or HDMI connector (availa le on some models)
Depending on the computer model, the connector might be DisplayPort connector or HDMI connector.
• DisplayPort connector
Use this connector to attach a high-performance monitor, a direct-drive monitor, or other compatible
devices.
• HDMI connector
The High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) connector is a digital audio and video interface. It enables
you to connect your computer to a compatible digital audio device or video monitor, such as an high-
definition digital television (HDTV).
11 PS/2 key oard connector (availa le on some models)
Use this connector to attach a Personal System/2 (PS/2) keyboard.
12 PS/2 mouse connector (availa le on some models)
Use this connector to attach a PS/2 mouse, a trackball, or other pointing devices.
13 Serial connector
Use this connector to attach an external modem, a serial printer, or other devices that use a 9-pin serial
connector.
14 Padlock loop
Connect a padlock to secure your computer.
15 Security-lock slot
Attach a Kensington-style cable lock to the security-lock slot to secure your computer.
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 (G it/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
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Internal storage drives
Internal storage drives are devices that your computer uses to read and store data. You can add drives to
your computer to increase storage capacity and enable your computer to read other types of media. Internal
storage drives are installed in bays.
When you remove or install an internal storage drive, note the type and size of the drive that each bay
supports and correctly connect the required cables. Refer to the appropriate section in Chapter 6 Hardware
removal and installation” on page 23 for instructions on how to remove or install internal storage drives for
your computer.
The following illustration shows the locations of the storage drive bays.
Note: The computer hardware might look slightly different from the illustration.
Figure 3. Storage drive bay locations
1 Storage drive cage (available on some models) 2 SD card slot (available on some models)
3 M.2 solid-state drive slot 4 Storage drive bay
5 PCIe card slots (3)
1 Storage drive cage (availa le on some models)
You can install hard disk drives or solid-state drives in the storage drive cage.
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2 SD card slot (availa le on some models)
An SD card is installed in some models.
3 M.2 solid-state drive slot
An M.2 solid-state drive is installed in some models.
4 Storage drive ay
You can install hard disk drives or solid-state drives in the storage drive bay.
5 PCIe card slots (3)
You can install compatible PCIe cards and PCIe solid-state drives in the PCIe card slots.
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Chapter 2. Get started with your computer
Get started with U untu 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.
Connect to networks
Your computer helps you connect to the world through 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.
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Connect to Wi-Fi networks (for selected models)
If your computer includes a wireless LAN module, you can connect your computer to Wi-Fi® networks. The
wireless LAN module on your computer may support different standards. For some countries or regions, use
of 802.11ax may be disabled according to local regulations.
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.
Use multimedia
Use your computer for business or entertainment with the devices (such as a camera, a monitor, or
speakers).
Use audio
To enhance the audio experience, connect speakers, headphones, or a headset to the audio connector.
Change the sound settings
1. Open the system menu from the top-right corner and click Settings.
2. Click Sound.
3. Change the settings as you prefer.
Connect to an external display
Connect to a wired display
Connect your computer to a projector or a monitor to give presentations or expand your workspace.
If your computer cannot detect the external display, right-click an empty area of the desktop, and then click
Display Settings.
Set the display mode
Right-click a blank area on the desktop and select Display Settings. Then, select a display mode of your
preference.
• Built-in Only: Display the video output only on your computer screen.
• Mirror: Display the same video output on both your computer screen and an external display.
• Join Displays: Extend the video output from your computer display to an external display. You can drag
and move items between the two displays.
• External Only: Display the video output only on an external display.
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.
3. Change display settings of your preference.
You can change the settings for both the computer display and the external display. For example, you can
define which one is the main display and which one is the secondary display. You also can change the
resolution and orientation.
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Note: If you set a higher resolution for the computer display than the external display, only part of the screen
can be displayed on the external display.
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Chapter 3. Explore your computer
Manage power
Use the information in this section to achieve the best balance between performance and power efficiency.
Set power utton ehaviors
You can define what the power button does according to your preference. For example, by pressing the
power button, you can turn off the computer or put the computer to sleep or hibernation mode.
To change what the power button does:
1. Open the system menu from the top-right corner and click Settings.
2. Click Power.
3. In the Suspend & Power Button section choose the power button action as you prefer.
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:
Table 1. efault power plan (when plugged into ac power)
• Turn off the display: After 5 minutes
• Put the computer to sleep: After 60 minutes
To awaken the computer from Sleep mode, press any key on your keyboard.
To reset the power plan to achieve the best balance between performance and power saving:
1. Open the system menu from the top-right corner and click Settings.
2. Click Power.
3. 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 Bluetooth-ena led 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. To ensure that the connection is successful, place the devices 10 meters (33 feet),
at most, from the computer.
1. Turn on Bluetooth on the computer.
a. Open the system menu from the top-right corner and then click Settings ➙ Bluetooth.
b. In the Bluetooth section enable Bluetooth with the toggle button at the top.
2. Any discoverable devices will be shown in the Devices list.
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3. Select a Bluetooth device, and then follow the on-screen instructions.
Your Bluetooth device and computer will automatically connect the next time if the two devices are in range
of each other with Bluetooth turned on. You can use Bluetooth for data transfer or remote control and
communication.
Use the optical drive (for selected models)
If your computer has an optical drive, read the following information.
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. In the Blank CD/DVD-R Disc notification that pops up at the bottom of the screen, select Open with
CD/DVD Creator.
3. Follow the on-screen instructions.
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 a media card, unmount the card from the operating system first. Otherwise, data
on the card might get corrupted or lost.
1. Launch the Files application.
2. Select the unmount icon next to the card and unmount the card from the operating system.
3. Press the card and remove it from your computer. Store the card safely for future use.
Purchase 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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