Lenovo ThinkStation P350 Tiny User manual

P350
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 (July 2021)
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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
Use software security solutions. . . . . . . . . 17
Windows firewalls . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Computrace Agent software embedded in
firmware (for selected models) . . . . . . . 17
Use B OS security solutions . . . . . . . . . . 18
Wipe the storage drive data . . . . . . . . 18
Cover presence switch . . . . . . . . . . 18
ntel B OS guard. . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Smart USB Protection . . . . . . . . . . 19
Chapter 5. UEFI BIOS . . . . . . . . . 21
What is UEF B OS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Enter the B OS menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Navigate in the B OS interface . . . . . . . . . 21
Change the display language of UEF B OS . . . . 21
Change the display mode of UEF B OS (for
selected models) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Set the system date and time . . . . . . . . . 22
Change the boot priority order . . . . . . . . . 22
Enable or disable the configuration change
detection feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Enable or disable the automatic power-on
feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Enable or disable the smart power-on feature (for
selected models) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Enable or disable front and rear USB ports . . . . 23
Change the TS performance mode . . . . . . . 24
Change B OS settings before installing a new
operating system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Update UEF B OS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Recover from a B OS update failure . . . . . . . 25
Clear CMOS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Chapter 6. RAI . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
What is RA D . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
RA D Level. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Configure the system B OS to enable SATA RA D
functionality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Configure RA D in UEF mode . . . . . . . . . 27
Chapter 7. Troubleshooting,
diagnostics, and recovery . . . . . . . 29
Basic procedure for resolving computer
problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Startup problems . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Audio problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Network problems . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Performance problems . . . . . . . . . . 34
Storage drive problems . . . . . . . . . . 35
CD or DVD problems . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Serial connector problems . . . . . . . . . 36
USB device problems . . . . . . . . . . 36
Software problems. . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Lenovo diagnostic tools . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Restore system files and settings to an earlier
point . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Restore your files from a backup . . . . . . 37
Reset your computer . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Use advanced options . . . . . . . . . . 38
Windows automatic recovery. . . . . . . . 38
Create and use a recovery USB device . . . . 38
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Update the device driver . . . . . . . . . 38
Chapter 8. CRU replacement . . . . . 41
CRU list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Remove or replace a CRU. . . . . . . . . . . 42
Computer cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Optical drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Front bezel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Primary storage drives . . . . . . . . . . 46
3.5-inch primary storage drive cage . . . . . 51
PC -Express card . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Graphics card. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
M.2 solid-state drive and heat sink . . . . . 55
M.2 solid-state drive bracket . . . . . . . . 60
Optical drive cage . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Secondary storage drives . . . . . . . . . 62
Storage drive in the front-access storage
enclosure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Front fan. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Rear fan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Heat-sink-and-fan assembly . . . . . . . . 72
Chassis beam. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Memory module . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Coin-cell battery. . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Power supply assembly . . . . . . . . . . 80
E-lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Chapter 9. Help and support . . . . . 83
Self-help resources . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Call Lenovo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Before you contact Lenovo . . . . . . . . 85
Lenovo Customer Support Center . . . . . . 85
Purchase additional services. . . . . . . . . . 86
Appendix A. System memory
speed. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Appendix B. Compliance
information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Appendix C. Notices and
trademarks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
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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
7. Power indicator 8. Storage drive activity indicator
9. SD-card slot* 10. Microphone connector
11. Headset connector 12. USB-C® (3.2 Gen 2) connector
13. USB 3.2 connectors Gen 1 14. USB 3.2 connectors Gen 2
* for selected models
Flex bay
Depending on your computer model, one of the following devices might be installed in the flex bay:
• 3.5-inch secondary storage drive cage
• 3.5-inch front-access storage enclosure
Power indicator
Show the system status of your computer.
• On: The computer is starting up or working.
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• Off: The computer is off or in hibernation mode.
• Blinking: The computer is in sleep mode.
Related topics
• “USB specifications” on page 7.
• “Use the optical drive (for selected models)” on page 12.
• “Use a media card (for selected models)” on page 13.
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Rear
1. Audio line-out connector 2. DisplayPort™ out connectors
3. Optional connector* 4. USB 3.2 connectors Gen 1
5. USB 3.2 connector Gen 1 (with smart power-on
feature) 6. Serial connector
7. Padlock loop 8. PS/2 mouse connector*
9. PS/2 keyboard connector* 10. Ethernet connector
11. E-lock slots 12. Serial connector*
13. Smart cable clip slots 14. PC -Express card area
15. Security-lock slot 16. Power cord connector
* for selected models
Serial connector
Connect an external modem, a serial printer, or other devices that use a serial connector.
Optional connector
Depending on the computer model, the connector might be a DisplayPort out connector, a USB-C
connector, or an HDM ™ out connector.
Related topics
• “USB specifications” on page 7.
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• “Connect an external display” on page 9.
• “Manage 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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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. Flex bay*
Depending on your computer model, one of the following devices might be installed in
the flex bay:
• 3.5-inch secondary storage drive cage
• 3.5-inch front-access storage enclosure
2. 2.5-inch secondary
storage drive cage* You can install a 2.5-inch storage drive in this cage.
3. SD-card slot* You can install a supported media card into the SD-card slot.
4. M.2 solid-state drive slots Up to two M.2 solid-state drives are installed in selected models.
5. 3.5-inch primary storage
drive cage You can install a 3.5-inch storage drive or a 2.5-inch storage drive in this cage.
6. 2.5-inch primary storage
drive cage* You can install a 2.5-inch storage drive in this cage.
7. PC e slots You can install compatible PC e cards and PC e solid-state drives in the PC e card
slots.
* 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: 9.4 kg (20.7 lb)
Hardware configuration
1. Right-click the Start button to open the Start context menu.
2. Click evice Manager. Type the administrator password or provide
confirmation if prompted.
Power supply • 500-watt automatic voltage-sensing power supply
• 750-watt automatic voltage-sensing power supply
Electrical input • nput voltage: From 100 V ac to 240 V ac
• nput frequency: 50/60 Hz
Microprocessor To view the microprocessor information of your computer, right-click the Start
button and then click System.
Memory
Up to four double data rate 4 (DDR4) error correction code (ECC) unbuffered dual
inline memory modules (UD MMs) or DDR4 non-ECC UD MMs
Maximum memory capacity: 128 GB
Storage device
• 2.5-inch hard disk drive*
• 3.5-inch hard disk drive*
• M.2 solid-state drive*
To view the storage drive capacity of your computer, right-click the Start button
to open the Start context menu and then click isk Management.
Note: The storage drive capacity indicated by the system is less than the nominal
capacity.
Video features
• The integrated graphics card supports DisplayPort out connectors. Depending
on the model, the integrated graphics card may also support an HDM out
connector or a USB-C 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 Gen 3 slot
• M.2 solid-state drive Gen 4 slot
• Optical drive*
• PC -Express card slot(physical link width x16; negotiable link width x4, x1)
• PC -Express x1 card slot
• PC -Express x16 graphics 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 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 3 A.
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
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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.
Connect 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 isplay settings. Then, you can change display settings
as you prefer.
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 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 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.
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. 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 device ➙ Bluetooth.
4. 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. Right-click the Start button to open the Start context menu.
2. Click evice Manager. Type the administrator password or provide confirmation, if prompted.
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:
• Open the Start menu, and then click Settings ➙ evices ➙ AutoPlay. Select or 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 a media card, eject the card from the Windows operating system first.
Otherwise, data on the card might get corrupted or lost.
1. Click the triangular icon in the Windows notification area to show hidden icons. Then, right-click the
Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media icon.
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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