Lenovo ThinkStation P348 User manual

P348
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
Second Edition (February 2022)
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Contents
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Chapter 1. Meet your computer . . . . . 1
Front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
nternal storage drives . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Features and specifications . . . . . . . . . . . 6
USB specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Chapter 2. Get started with your
computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Access networks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Connect to the wired Ethernet . . . . . . . . 9
Connect to Wi-Fi networks (for selected
models) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Connect an external display . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Manage cables with a smart cable clip . . . . . . . 9
Chapter 3. Explore your computer . . 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. Secure your computer
and information . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Lock the computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
UEF B OS passwords . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Windows firewalls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Use B OS security solutions . . . . . . . . . . 17
Erase all storage drive data . . . . . . . . 17
Cover presence switch . . . . . . . . . . 18
ntel B OS guard. . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Smart USB Protection . . . . . . . . . . 18
Chapter 5. UEFI BIOS . . . . . . . . . 19
What is UEF B OS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Enter the B OS menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Navigate in the B OS interface . . . . . . . . . 19
Change the display language of UEF B OS . . . . 19
Change the display mode of UEF B OS (for
selected models) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Set the system date and time . . . . . . . . . 20
Change the boot priority order . . . . . . . . . 20
Enable or disable the configuration change detection
feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Enable or disable the automatic power-on
feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Enable or disable the smart power-on feature (for
selected models) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Change the TS performance mode . . . . . . . 21
Change B OS settings before installing a new
operating system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Update UEF B OS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Recover from a B OS update failure . . . . . . . 23
Clear CMOS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Chapter 6. iagnostics . . . . . . . . 25
Lenovo diagnostic tools . . . . . . . . . . . 25
The Vantage app . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Chapter 7. CRU replacement . . . . . 27
CRU list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Remove or replace a CRU . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Computer cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Optical drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Front bezel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Primary storage drives . . . . . . . . . . 32
3.5-inch primary storage drive cage . . . . . 38
PC -Express card . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Graphics card. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
M.2 solid-state drive and heat sink . . . . . 41
M.2 solid-state drive bracket . . . . . . . . 42
Optical drive cage . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Secondary storage drive . . . . . . . . . 45
Front fan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Rear fan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Heat-sink-and-fan assembly . . . . . . . . 50
Chassis beam. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Memory module . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Coin-cell battery. . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Power supply assembly . . . . . . . . . . 56
E-lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Chapter 8. Help and support . . . . . 59
Self-help resources . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Call Lenovo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Before you contact Lenovo . . . . . . . . 61
Lenovo Customer Support Center . . . . . . 61
Purchase additional services. . . . . . . . . . 62
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Appendix A. System memory
speed. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Appendix B. Compliance
information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Appendix C. Notices and
trademarks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
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iscover your Lenovo computer
Thank you for choosing a Lenovo® computer! We are dedicated to delivering the best solution to you.
Before starting your tour, please read the following information:
• llustrations 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 computer
Front
1. Optical drive eject button* 2. Optical drive activity indicator*
3. Flex bay* 4. nternal speaker
5. ThinkStation® LED 6. Power button with power indicator
7. Storage drive activity indicator 8. SD-card slot*
9. Microphone connector 10. Headset connector
11. USB 3.2 connectors Gen 1 12. USB 3.2 connectors Gen 2
* for selected models
Flex bay
Depending on your computer model, 3.5-inch secondary storage drive cage might be installed in the flex
bay.
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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Related topics
• “Use the optical drive (for selected models)” on page 12.
• “Use a media card (for selected models)” on page 13.
• “USB specifications” on page 7.
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Rear
1. Audio line-out connector 2. Microphone connector
3. DisplayPort™ out connector 4. HDM ™ out connector
5. VGA-out connector 6. USB 2.0 connectors
7. USB 2.0 connector (with smart power-on feature) 8. Audio line-in connector
9. PS/2 mouse connector* 10. Padlock loop
11. PS/2 keyboard connector* 12. Serial connector
13. Ethernet connector 14. E-lock slots
15. Serial connector* 16. Smart cable clip slots
17. PC -Express card area 18. Security-lock slot
19. Power cord connector
* for selected models
Serial connector
Connect an external modem, a serial printer, or other devices that use a serial connector.
Related topics
• “USB specifications” on page 7.
• “Connect an external display” on page 9.
• “Lock the computer” on page 15.
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• “Enable or disable the smart power-on feature (for selected models)” on page 21.
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Internal storage drives
nternal 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.
1. 3.5-inch secondary
storage drive cage*
You can install a 3.5-inch storage drive in this cage or a 2.5-inch storage drive by a
converter.
2. SD-card slot* You can install a supported media card into the SD-card slot.
3. 3.5-inch primary storage
drive cage
You can install a 3.5-inch storage drive in this cage or a 2.5-inch storage drive by a
converter.
4. 2.5-inch primary storage
drive cage* You can install a 2.5-inch storage drive in this cage.
5. M.2 solid-state drive slot M.2 solid-state drive is installed in selected models.
* for selected models
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Features and specifications
For detailed specifications of your computer, go to https://psref.lenovo.com.
imensions
• Width: 170 mm (6.7 inches)
• Height: 376 mm (14.8 inches)
• Depth: 315.4 mm (12.4 inches)
Weight (without packaging) Maximum configuration as shipped: 8.4 kg (18.5 lb)
Hardware configuration Type Device Manager in the Windows search box and then press Enter. Type the
administrator password or provide confirmation, if prompted.
Power supply • 300-watt automatic voltage-sensing power supply
• 500-watt automatic voltage-sensing power supply
Electrical input • nput voltage: From 100 V ac to 240 V ac
• nput frequency: 50/60 Hz
Memory
Up to four double data rate 4 (DDR4) non-error correction code (non-ECC)
unbuffered dual inline memory modules (UD MMs)
Maximum memory capacity: 128 GB
Memory quantity: 1pc, 2pcs or 4pcs
Storage device
• 3.5-inch hard disk drive*
• M.2 solid-state drive*
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 features
• The integrated graphics card supports the following:
– DisplayPort out connector
– HDM out connector
– VGA-out connector
• The optional discrete graphics card provides an enhanced video experience and
extended capabilities.
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Expansion
• Memory slots
• M.2 solid-state drive slot
• Optical drive*
• PC -Express x1 card slots
• PC -Express x16 card slot
• SD-card slot*
• Storage drive cages
Network features
• 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 escription
• 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.
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 ata 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 computer
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.
Note: Please use the recommended (default) resolution for display.
Connect a wireless display
Ensure that both your computer and the wireless display support Miracast®.
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. nstall the clip as shown.
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Chapter 3. Explore your computer
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 features
The Vantage app enables you to:
• Know the device status easily and customize device settings.
• Download and install UEF B OS, firmware and driver updates to keep your computer up-to-date.
• Monitor 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 Bluetooth-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)
f your computer has an optical drive, read the following information.
Know the type of your 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. nsert a disc into the tray or remove a disc from the tray, and then push the tray back into the drive.
Note: f 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. nsert 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 AutoPlay for all media
and devices.
• Open Windows Media Player.
• Double-click the SO file.
3. Follow the on-screen instructions.
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Use a media card (for selected models)
f 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. nsert 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.
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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