Lenovo ThinkCentre M70q Gen 2 User manual

M70q Gen 3 / M80q Gen 3 / M90q Gen 3
User Guide

Read this first
Before using this documentation and the product it supports, ensure that you read and understand the
follo ing:
• Safety and Warranty Guide
• Generic Safety and Compliance Notices
• Setup Guide
First Edition (February 2022)
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Contents
Discover your Lenovo co puter . . . . iii
Chapter 1. Meet your co puter. . . . . 1
Front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Features and specifications . . . . . . . . . . . 5
USB specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Chapter 2. Get started with your
co puter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Access net orks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Connect to the ired Ethernet . . . . . . . . 9
Connect to Wi-Fi net orks (for selected
models) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Connect an external display . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Chapter 3. Explore your co puter . . 11
The Vantage app . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Set the po er plan . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Connect to a Bluetooth-enabled device (for
selected models) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Intel Turbo Boost Technology . . . . . . . . . 12
Purchase accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Chapter 4. Secure your co puter
and infor ation . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Lock the computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
UEFI BIOS pass ords . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Certificate based BIOS management . . . . . . 16
Use soft are security solutions. . . . . . . . . 17
Windo s fire alls . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Computrace Agent soft are embedded in
firm are (for selected models) . . . . . . . 17
Use BIOS security solutions . . . . . . . . . . 17
Wipe the storage drive data . . . . . . . . 17
Cover presence s itch . . . . . . . . . . 18
Intel BIOS guard . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Smart USB Protection . . . . . . . . . . 18
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
Change the display mode of UEFI BIOS (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 po er-on
feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Enable or disable the smart po er-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 ne
operating system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Update UEFI BIOS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Recover from a BIOS update failure . . . . . . . 25
Clear CMOS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Chapter 6. Diagnostics . . . . . . . . 27
Lenovo diagnostic tools . . . . . . . . . . . 27
The Vantage app . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Chapter 7. CRU replace ent . . . . . 29
CRU list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Remove or replace a CRU. . . . . . . . . . . 30
Po er adapter and po er cord . . . . . . . 30
Po er adapter bracket . . . . . . . . . . 31
VESA mount bracket . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Vertical stand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
External Wi-Fi antenna . . . . . . . . . . 37
External optical drive box and external optical
drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Dust shield . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Computer cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Hard disk drive and hard disk drive bracket . . 42
Internal speaker . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
System fan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Coin-cell battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Wi-Fi card and Wi-Fi card shield . . . . . . 48
Bottom cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
M.2 solid-state drive . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Memory module . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Chapter 8. Help and support . . . . . 53
Self-help resources . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Call Lenovo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Before you contact Lenovo . . . . . . . . 55
Lenovo Customer Support Center . . . . . . 55
Purchase additional services. . . . . . . . . . 56
Appendix A. Co pliance
infor ation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
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Appendix B. Notices and
trade arks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
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Discover your Lenovo co puter
Thank you for choosing a Lenovo® co puter! We are dedicated to delivering the best solution to you.
Before starting your tour, please read the follo ing information:
• Illustrations in this documentation might look different from your product.
• Depending on the model, some optional accessories, features, soft are programs, and user interface
instructions might not be applicable to your computer.
• Documentation content is subject to change ithout notice. To get the latest documentation, go to https://
pcsupport.lenovo.com.
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Chapter 1. Meet your co puter
Front
M70q Gen 3
1. ThinkCentre® LED 2. Po er button ith po er indicator
3. Storage drive activity indicator 4. USB-C® (3.2 Gen 1) connector
5. Al ays On USB 3.2 connector Gen 2 6. USB 3.2 connector Gen 2
7. Headset connector
M80q Gen 3 and M90q Gen 3
1. ThinkCentre LED 2. Po er button ith po er indicator
3. Storage drive activity indicator 4. USB-C (3.2 Gen 2) connector
5. Al ays On USB 3.2 connector Gen 2 6. USB 3.2 connector Gen 2
7. Headset connector
Power indicator
Sho the system status of your computer.
• On: The computer is starting up or orking.
• Off: The computer is off or in hibernation mode.
• Breathing: The computer is in sleep mode.
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Always On USB 3.2 connector Gen 2
With the Al ays On USB feature enabled, the Al ays On USB 3.2 connector Gen 2 can charge a USB-
compatible device hen the computer is on, off, in sleep mode, or in hibernation mode.
Related topic
• “USB specifications” on page 6.
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Rear
M70q Gen 3
1. Optional connectors* 2. Security-lock slot
3. Wi-Fi® antenna slot* 4. Ethernet connector
5. USB 3.2 connectors Gen 2 6. USB 2.0 ( ith smart po er-on feature)
7. HDMI™ out connector 8. USB 3.2 connector Gen 1
9. DisplayPort™ out connector 10. Po er adapter connector
* for selected models
M80q Gen 3 and M90q Gen 3
1. Optional connectors* 2. Security-lock slot
3. Wi-Fi antenna slot* 4. Ethernet connector
5. USB 3.2 connectors Gen 2 6. USB 3.2 connector Gen 1 ( ith smart po er-on
feature)
7. HDMI out connector 8. USB 3.2 connector Gen 1
9. DisplayPort out connector 10. Po er adapter connector
* for selected models
Depending on the computer model, the optional connector might be one of the follo ing:
• DisplayPort out connector
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• HDMI out connector
• Serial connector
• VGA-out connector
• USB-C connector (only for optional connector 1)
• Ethernet connector (only for optional connector 2)
• USB 3.2 Gen 1 connector (only for M80q Gen 3 and M90q Gen 3)
Related topics
• “USB specifications” on page 6.
• “Connect an external display” on page 9.
• “Lock the computer” on page 15.
• “Enable or disable the smart po er-on feature (for selected models)” on page 23.
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Features and specifications
For detailed specifications of your computer, go to https://psref.lenovo.com.
Di ensions
• Width: 36.5 mm (1.4 inches)
• Height: 179 mm (7 inches)
• Depth: 182.9 mm (7.2 inches)
Weight (without packaging)
Maximum configuration as shipped:
•M70q Gen 3: 1.28 kg (2.82 lb)
•M80q Gen 3: 1.28 kg (2.82 lb)
•M90q Gen 3: 1.74 kg (3.84 lb)
Hardware configuration Type Device Manager in the Windo s search box and then press Enter. Type the
administrator pass ord or provide confirmation, if prompted.
Power supply
• 65- att automatic voltage-sensing po er supply
• 90- att automatic voltage-sensing po er supply
• 135- att automatic voltage-sensing po er supply
• 230- att automatic voltage-sensing po er supply (only for M90q Gen 3)
Electrical input • Input voltage: From 100 V ac to 240 V ac
• Input frequency: 50/60 Hz
Me ory
M70q Gen 3: Up to t o double data rate 4 (DDR4) small outline dual in-line
memory modules (SODIMMs)
M80q Gen 3: Up to t o double data rate 5 (DDR5) small outline dual in-line
memory modules (SODIMMs)
M90q Gen 3: Up to t o double data rate 5 (DDR5) small outline dual in-line
memory modules (SODIMMs)
Maximum memory capacity: 64 GB
Storage device
• 2.5-inch hard disk drive*
• M.2 solid-state drive*
To vie the storage drive capacity of your computer, type Disk Management in the
Windo s 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 follo ing:
• DisplayPort out connector
• HDMI out connector
• USB-C connector* (on the rear panel)
• VGA-out connector*
The optional discrete graphics card provides an enhanced video experience and
extended capabilities.
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Expansion
• External optical drive*
• M.2 solid-state drive slots
• Memory slots
• PCI-Express slot (only for M90q Gen 3)
• Storage drive bay
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 na e 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
• Charge USB-C compatible devices ith 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:// .lenovo.com/accessories.
State ent 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 ill vary and ill be slo er than the data rate listed
belo for each corresponding device.
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USB device 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 co puter
Access networks
This section helps you access net orks through connecting to a ired or ireless net ork.
Connect to the wired Ethernet
Connect your computer to a local net ork through the Ethernet connector on your computer ith an
Ethernet cable.
Connect to Wi-Fi networks (for selected odels)
Click the net ork icon in the Windo s® notification area, and then select a net ork 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 orkspace.
Connect a wireless display
Ensure that both your computer and the ireless display support Miracast®.
Press Windo s logo key + K and then select a ireless 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 ant to configure and change display settings of your preference.
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Chapter 3. Explore your co puter
The Vantage app
The preinstalled Vantage app is a customized one-stop solution to help you maintain your computer ith
automated updates and fixes, configure hard are settings, and get personalized support.
To access the Vantage app, type Vantage in the Windo s search box.
Key features
The Vantage app enables you to:
• Kno the device status easily and customize device settings.
• Do nload and install UEFI BIOS, firm are and driver updates to keep your computer up-to-date.
• Monitor your computer health, and secure your computer against outside threats.
• Scan your computer hard are and diagnose hard are problems.
• Look up arranty 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 ith 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 follo ing po er plan takes effect hen 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 a aken the computer from Sleep mode, press any key on your keyboard.
To reset the po er plan:
1. Right-click the battery status icon and select Power Options.
2. Choose or customize a po er plan of your preference.
Connect to a Bluetooth-enabled device (for selected odels)
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 Windo s search box and then press Enter.
2. Turn on Bluetooth, if it is off.
3. Select a Bluetooth device, and then follo the on-screen instructions.
Intel Turbo Boost Technology
Intel Turbo Mode capability is designed to allo the processor to assess its o n thermals, current, and
po er to come up ith a dynamic upper limit on its frequency. This means that the processor can run at
frequency higher than the advertised base frequency, and at any frequency in the inclusive range bet een
maximum turbo frequency and the advertised base frequency at any time.
If the computer is installed ith an i7-12700 or i9-12900 processor, the computer does not support Intel
Turbo mode hen installed in the follo ing TIO monitors:
• ThinkCentre TIO27 (MT: 10YF)
• ThinkCentre 超级Q27 (MT: 10YF)
• ThinkCentre TIO27q (MT: 10YG)
• ThinkCentre Tiny-in-One 22
• ThinkCentre Tiny-in-One 24
• ThinkCentre TIO22Gen3
• ThinkCentre 超级Q22Gen3
• ThinkCentre TIO22Gen3Touch
• ThinkCentre 超级Q22Gen3Touch
• ThinkCentre TIO24Gen3
• ThinkCentre 超级Q24Gen3
• ThinkCentre TIO24Gen3Touch
• ThinkCentre 超级Q24Gen3Touch
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Purchase accessories
Lenovo has a number of hard are accessories and upgrades to help expand the capabilities of your
computer. Options include memory modules, storage devices, net ork cards, po er adapters, keyboards,
mice, and more.
To shop at Lenovo, go to https:// .lenovo.com/accessories.
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