Lenovo ThinkStation P350 Tiny User manual

P350 Tiny
User Guide

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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 (June 2021)
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Contents
Dis over your Lenovo omputer . . . . iii
Chapter 1. Meet your omputer . . . . . 1
Front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Features and specifications . . . . . . . . . . . 3
USB specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Chapter 2. Get started with your
omputer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Access networks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Connect to the wired Ethernet . . . . . . . . 5
Connect to Wi-Fi networks (for selected
models) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Connect an external display . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Chapter 3. Explore your omputer . . . 7
The Vantage app . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Set the power plan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Connect to a Bluetooth-enabled device (for
selected models) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Purchase accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Chapter 4. Se ure your omputer
and information . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
ock the computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
UEFI BIOS passwords . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Use software security solutions. . . . . . . . . 10
Windows firewalls . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Computrace Agent software embedded in
firmware (for selected models) . . . . . . . 11
Use BIOS security solutions . . . . . . . . . . 11
Wipe the storage drive data . . . . . . . . 11
Cover presence switch . . . . . . . . . . 11
Intel BIOS guard . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Smart USB Protection . . . . . . . . . . 12
Chapter 5. UEFI BIOS . . . . . . . . . 13
What is UEFI BIOS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Enter the BIOS menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Navigate in the BIOS interface . . . . . . . . . 13
Change the display language of UEFI BIOS . . . . 13
Change the display mode of UEFI BIOS (for
selected models) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Set the system date and time . . . . . . . . . 14
Change the boot priority order . . . . . . . . . 14
Enable or disable the configuration change
detection feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Enable or disable the automatic power-on
feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Enable or disable the smart power-on feature (for
selected models) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Change the ITS performance mode . . . . . . . 15
Change BIOS settings before installing a new
operating system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Update UEFI BIOS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Recover from a BIOS update failure . . . . . . . 17
Clear CMOS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Chapter 6. Troubleshooting,
diagnosti s, and re overy . . . . . . . 19
Basic procedure for resolving computer
problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Startup problems . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Audio problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Network problems . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Performance problems . . . . . . . . . . 24
Storage drive problems . . . . . . . . . . 25
CD or DVD problems . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Serial connector problems . . . . . . . . . 26
USB device problems . . . . . . . . . . 26
Software problems. . . . . . . . . . . . 27
enovo diagnostic tools . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Restore system files and settings to an earlier
point . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Restore your files from a backup . . . . . . 27
Reset your computer . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Use advanced options . . . . . . . . . . 28
Windows automatic recovery. . . . . . . . 28
Create and use a recovery USB device . . . . 28
Update the device driver . . . . . . . . . 28
Chapter 7. CRU repla ement . . . . . 31
CRU list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Remove or replace a CRU . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Power adapter and power cord . . . . . . . 32
External Wi-Fi antenna . . . . . . . . . . 33
Vertical stand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
VESA mount bracket . . . . . . . . . . . 34
External optical drive box and external optical
drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Dust shield . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Computer cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Internal speaker . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
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System fan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Coin-cell battery. . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
PCIe card and PCIe converter . . . . . . . 42
Wi-Fi card and Wi-Fi card shield . . . . . . 45
Bottom cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
M.2 solid-state drive . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Memory module . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Chapter 8. Help and support . . . . . 53
Self-help resources . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Call enovo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Before you contact enovo . . . . . . . . 54
enovo Customer Support Center . . . . . . 54
Purchase additional services. . . . . . . . . . 55
Appendix A. System memory
speed. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Appendix B. A essibility and
ergonomi information . . . . . . . . 59
Appendix C. Complian e
information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Appendix D. Noti es and
trademarks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
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Dis over your Lenovo omputer
Thank you for hoosing a Lenovo® omputer! We are dedi ated 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 omputer
Front
1. ThinkStation® ED 2. Power indicator
3. Power button 4. Storage drive activity indicator
5. USB-C® (3.2 Gen 2) connector 6. Always On USB 3.2 connector Gen 2
7. Headset connector
Power indi ator
Show the system status of your computer.
• On: The computer is starting up or working.
• Off: The computer is off or in hibernation mode.
• Breathing: The computer is in sleep mode.
Always On USB 3.2 onne tor Gen 2
With the Always On USB feature enabled, the Always On USB 3.2 connector Gen 2 can charge a USB-
compatible device when the computer is on, off, in sleep mode, or in hibernation mode.
To enable the Always On USB feature, do the following:
1. Enter the UEFI BIOS menu. See “Enter the BIOS menu” on page 13.
2. Click Devi es ➙ USB Setup ➙ Front USB Ports ➙ USB Port 2 to enable the Always On USB feature.
Related topi s
• “USB specifications” on page 4.
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Rear
1. Security-lock slot 2. Optional connectors*
3. Wi-Fi® antenna slot* 4. Ethernet connector
5. USB 3.2 connectors Gen 2 6. USB 3.2 connector Gen 1 (with smart power-on
feature)
7. HDMI™ out connector 8. USB 3.2 connector Gen 1
9. DisplayPort™ out connector 10. Power cord connector
* for selected models
Optional onne tors
Depending on the computer model, the connector might be a DisplayPort out connector, a USB-C
connector, or an HDMI out connector.
Related topi s
• “USB specifications” on page 4.
• “Connect an external display” on page 5.
• “ ock the computer” on page 9.
• “Enable or disable the smart power-on feature (for selected models)” on page 15.
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Features and spe ifi ations
For detailed specifications of your computer, go to https://psref.lenovo.com.
Dimensions
• Width: 37 mm (1.5 inches)
• Height: 179 mm (7 inches)
• Depth: 182.9 mm (7.2 inches)
Weight (without pa kaging) Maximum configuration as shipped: 1.4 kg (3 lb)
Hardware onfiguration
1. Right-click the Start button to open the Start context menu.
2. Click Devi e Manager. Type the administrator password or provide
confirmation if prompted.
Power supply • 170-watt automatic voltage-sensing power supply
• 230-watt automatic voltage-sensing power supply
Ele tri al input • Input voltage: From 100 V ac to 240 V ac
• Input frequency: 50/60 Hz
Mi ropro essor To view the microprocessor information of your computer, right-click the Start
button and then click System.
Memory
Up to two double data rate 4 (DDR4) small outline dual in-line memory module
(SODIMM)
Maximum memory capacity: 64 GB
Storage devi e
Up to two M.2 solid-state drives
To view the storage drive capacity of your computer, right-click the Start button
to open the Start context menu and then click Disk Management.
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
• The optional discrete graphics card provides an enhanced video experience
and extended capabilities.
Expansion
• External Optical drive*
• Memory slots
• M.2 solid-state drive slot
Network features
• Bluetooth*
• Ethernet AN
• Wireless AN*
* for selected models
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USB spe ifi ations
Note: Depending on the model, some USB connectors might not be available on your computer.
Conne tor name Des ription
• 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 2) connector
• Charge USB-C compatible devices with the output
voltage and current of 5 V and 0.9 A.
• Connect to USB-C accessories to help expand your
computer functionality. To purchase USB-C
accessories, go to https://www.lenovo.com/accessories.
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 devi e 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 omputer
A ess networks
This section helps you access networks through connecting to a wired or wireless network.
Conne t to the wired Ethernet
Connect your computer to a local network through the Ethernet connector on your computer with an
Ethernet cable.
Conne t to Wi-Fi networks (for sele ted models)
Click the network icon in the Windows® notification area, and then select a network for connection. Provide
required information, if needed.
Conne t an external display
Connect a projector or a monitor to your computer to give presentations or expand your workspace.
Conne t a wireless display
Ensure that both your computer and the wireless display support Miracast®.
Press + and then select a wireless display to connect.
Change display settings
Right-click a blank area on the desktop and select Display settings. Then, you can change display settings
as you prefer.
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Chapter 3. Explore your omputer
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 search box.
Key features
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.
• Monitor your computer health, and secure your computer against outside threats.
• Scan your computer hardware and diagnose hardware problems.
• ook 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 to achieve the best balance between performance and power saving:
1. Go to Control Panel and view by large icons or small icons.
2. Click Power Options, and then choose or customize a power plan of your preference.
Conne t to a Bluetooth-enabled devi e (for sele ted 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. Click the action center icon in the Windows notification area, and enable the Bluetooth feature.
2. Right-click the Bluetooth icon.
3. Select Go To Settings ➙ Add Bluetooth or other devi e ➙ Bluetooth.
4. Select a Bluetooth device, and then follow the on-screen instructions.
Pur hase a essories
enovo 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 enovo, go to https://www.lenovo.com/accessories.
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Chapter 4. Se ure your omputer and information
Lo k the omputer
Note: enovo makes no comments, judgments, or warranties about the function, quality, or performance of
the locking device and security feature. You can purchase computer locks from enovo.
Kensington-style able lo k
ock your computer to a desk, table, or other fixtures through a Kensington-style cable lock.
UEFI BIOS passwords
You can set passwords in UEFI (Unified Extensible Firmware Interface) BIOS (Basic Input/Output System) to
strengthen the security of your computer.
Password types
You can set a power-on password, supervisor password, system management password, or hard disk
password in UEFI BIOS to prevent unauthorized access to your computer. However, you are not prompted to
enter any UEFI BIOS password when your computer resumes from sleep mode.
• Power-on password
When a power-on password is set, you are prompted to enter a valid password each time the computer is
turned on.
• Supervisor password
Setting a supervisor password deters unauthorized users from changing configuration settings. If you are
responsible for maintaining the configuration settings of several computers, you might want to set a
supervisor password.
When a supervisor password is set, you are prompted to enter a valid password each time you try to enter
the BIOS menu.
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If both the power-on password and supervisor password are set, you can enter either password.
However, you must use your supervisor password to change any configuration settings.
• Hard disk password
Setting a hard disk password prevents unauthorized access to the data on the storage drive. When a hard
disk password is set, you are prompted to enter a valid password each time you try to access the storage
drive.
Note: After you set a hard disk password, your data on the storage drive is protected even if the storage
drive is removed from one computer and installed in another.
• System management password (for selected models)
You can enable the system management password to have the same authority as the supervisor
password to control security related features. To customize the authority of the system management
password through the UEFI BIOS menu:
1. Restart the computer. When the logo screen is displayed, press F1 or Fn+F1.
2. Select Se urity ➙ System Management Password A ess Control.
3. Follow the on-screen instructions.
If you have set both the supervisor password and the system management password, the supervisor
password overrides the system management password.
Set, hange, and remove a password
Before you start, print these instructions.
1. Restart the computer. When the logo screen is displayed, press F1 or Fn+F1.
2. Select Se urity.
3. Depending on the password type, select Set Supervisor Password, Set Power-On Password, Set
System Management Password, or Hard Disk Password and press Enter.
4. Follow the on-screen instructions to set, change, or remove a password.
5. Press F10 or Fn+F10 to save the changes and exit.
You should record your passwords and store them in a safe place. If you forget the passwords, contact a
enovo-authorized service provider to have the passwords removed.
Note: If the hard disk password is forgotten, enovo cannot remove the password or recover data from the
storage drive.
Use software se urity solutions
This section provides software solutions to secure your computer and information.
Windows firewalls
A firewall can be hardware, software, or a combination of both depending on the level of security required.
Firewalls work on a set of rules to determine which inbound and outbound connections are authorized. If the
computer is preinstalled with a firewall program, it helps protect against computer Internet security threats,
unauthorized access, intrusions, and Internet attacks. It also protects your privacy. For more information
about how to use the firewall program, refer to the help system of your firewall program.
To use Windows firewalls:
1. Go to Control Panel and view by large icons or small icons.
2. Click Windows Defender Firewall, and then follow the on-screen instructions.
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Computra e Agent software embedded in firmware (for sele ted
models)
The Computrace Agent software is an IT asset management and computer theft recovery solution. The
software detects if changes have been made on the computer, such as hardware, software, or the computer
call-in location. You might have to purchase a subscription to activate the Computrace Agent software.
Use BIOS se urity solutions
This section provides BIOS solutions to secure your computer and information.
Wipe the storage drive data
It is recommended that you wipe the storage drive data before recycling the storage drive or the computer.
To wipe the storage drive data:
1. Restart the computer. When the logo screen is displayed, press F1 or Fn+F1.
2. Select Se urity ➙ se ure wipe ➙ Enabled.
3. Press F10 or Fn+F10 to save the changes and exit.
4. Restart the computer. When the logo screen is displayed, press F12 or Fn+F12.
5. Select App Menu ➙ se ure wipe and press Enter.
6. Select the storage drive you will wipe and click NEXT.
7. Select the entire storage drive or partition to wipe as desired.
8. Select the method as desired and click NEXT.
9. Click Yes to confirm your option when the prompting window is displayed.
10. If you have set a hard disk password for the storage drive, enter the password. Otherwise, set a
temporary password following the on-screen instructions. Then, click NEXT. The wiping process begins.
Note: Duration of the wiping process varies depending on the storage drive capacity.
11. Click Reboot when you are prompted to reset the system, and then one of the following will happen:
• If the system storage drive data is wiped, you will be prompted that no operating system is found.
• If the non-system storage drive data is wiped, the computer restarts automatically.
Cover presen e swit h
The cover presence switch prevents the computer from logging in to the operating system when the
computer cover is not properly installed or closed.
To enable the cover presence switch connector on the system board:
1. Restart the computer. When the logo screen is displayed, press F1 or Fn+F1.
2. Select Se urity ➙ Cover Tamper Dete ted and press Enter.
3. Select Enabled and press Enter.
4. Press F10 or Fn+F10 to save the changes and exit.
If the cover presence switch is enabled and the computer cover is not correctly installed or closed, an error
message will be displayed when you turn on the computer. To bypass the error message and log in to the
operating system:
1. Properly install or close the computer cover.
2. Enter the BIOS menu, save and then exit.
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Intel BIOS guard
The Intel® BIOS Guard module cryptographically verifies all BIOS updates. This hardware-based security
helps prevent software and malware attacks on the computers BIOS.
Smart USB Prote tion
The Smart USB Protection function is a security function that helps prevent data from being copied from the
computer to USB storage devices connected to the computer. You can set the Smart USB Protection
function to one of the following modes:
• Disabled (default setting): You can use the USB storage devices without limitation.
• Read Only: You cannot copy data from the computer to the USB storage devices. However, you can
access or modify data on the USB storage devices.
• No A ess: You cannot access the USB storage devices from the computer.
To configure the Smart USB Protection function:
1. Restart the computer. When the logo screen is displayed, press F1 or Fn+F1.
2. Select Se urity ➙ Smart USB Prote tion and press Enter.
3. Select the desired setting and press Enter.
4. Press F10 or Fn+F10 to save the changes and exit.
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Chapter 5. UEFI BIOS
This chapter provides information about configuring and updating UEFI BIOS, and clearing CMOS.
What is UEFI BIOS
Note: The operating system settings might override any similar settings in UEFI BIOS.
UEFI BIOS is the first program that the computer runs when the computer is turned on. UEFI BIOS initializes
the hardware components and loads the operating system and other programs. Your computer comes with a
setup program with which you can change UEFI BIOS settings.
Enter the BIOS menu
Restart the computer. When the logo screen is displayed, press F1 or Fn+F1 to enter the BIOS menu.
Note: If you have set BIOS passwords, enter the correct passwords when prompted. You also can select No
or press Esc to skip the password prompt and enter the BIOS menu. However, you cannot change the
system configurations that are protected by passwords.
Navigate in the BIOS interfa e
Attention: The default configurations are already optimized for you in boldfa e. Improper change of the
configurations might cause unexpected results.
Depending on your keyboard, you can navigate in the BIOS interface by pressing the following keys, or
combinations of Fn and the following keys:
Key Fun tion
F1 or Fn+F1 General Help
Esc or Fn+Esc Exit the submenu
↑↓ or Fn+↑↓ ocate an item
← → or Fn+← → Move keyboard focus
+/– or Fn++/– Change value
Enter Enter the submenu
F9 or Fn+F9 Setup Defaults
F10 or Fn+F10 Save and exit
Change the display language of UEFI BIOS
UEFI BIOS supports three or four display languages: English, French, simplified Chinese, and Russian (for
selected models).
To change the display language of UEFI BIOS:
1. Select Main ➙ Language and press Enter.
2. Set the display language as desired.
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Change the display mode of UEFI BIOS (for sele ted models)
You can use UEFI BIOS in the graphic mode or the text mode according to your needs.
The keys on the keyboard used to perform various tasks are displayed at the bottom of the screen. In
addition to the keyboard, you also can use the mouse to make selections.
To change the display mode of UEFI BIOS:
1. Restart the computer. When the logo screen is displayed, press F1 or Fn+F1.
2. Select Main ➙ Setup Mode Sele t and press Enter.
3. Set the display mode as desired.
Set the system date and time
1. Restart the computer. When the logo screen is displayed, press F1 or Fn+F1.
2. Select Main ➙ System Time & Date and press Enter.
3. Set the system date and time as desired.
4. Press F10 or Fn+F10 to save the changes and exit.
Change the boot priority order
If the computer does not boot from a device as expected, you can change the boot priority order
permanently or select a temporary boot device.
Change the boot priority order permanently
1. Depending on the type of the storage device, do one of the following:
• If the storage device is internal, go to step 2.
• If the storage device is a disc, ensure that the computer is on or turn on the computer. Then, insert
the disc into the optical drive.
• If the storage device is an external device other than a disc, connect the storage device to the
computer.
2. Restart the computer. When the logo screen is displayed, press F1 or Fn+F1.
3. Select Startup ➙ Boot Priority Order, and then follow the on-screen instructions to change the boot
priority order.
4. You can also select the first priority device group by selecting Startup ➙ First Boot Devi e, and then
follow the on-screen instructions to select the first boot device within this group. Your computer will
boot from the first boot device before trying the boot priority order you set in the previous step.
5. Press F10 or Fn+F10 to save the changes and exit.
Sele t a temporary boot devi e
Note: Not all discs and storage drives are bootable.
1. Depending on the type of the storage device, do one of the following:
• If the storage device is internal, go to step 2.
• If the storage device is a disc, ensure that the computer is on or turn on the computer. Then, insert
the disc into the optical drive.
• If the storage device is an external device other than a disc, connect the storage device to the
computer.
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