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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 First Edition (January 2022) © Copyright Lenovo 2022. LIMITED AND RESTRICTED RIGHTS NOTICE: If data or software is delivered pursuant to a General Services Administration “GSA” contract, use, reproduction, or disclosure is subject to restrictions set forth in Contract No. GS35F-05925.
Contents Discover your Lenovo computer . . . . iii Chapter 1. Meet your computer . . . . . 1 Front . . . . . . . . . Rear . . . . . . . . . Features and specifications USB specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 4 7 9 Chapter 2. Get started with your computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Access networks . . . . . . . . . . . Connect to the wired Ethernet . . . . Connect to Wi-Fi networks (for selected models) . . . . .
Appendix A. Compliance information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 ii M70t Gen 3 and M80t Gen 3 User Guide Appendix B. Notices and trademarks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Discover 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: • 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.
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Chapter 1. Meet your computer Front M70t Gen 3 1. Optical drive eject button* 2. Optical drive activity indicator* 3. SD-card slot* 4. Power button and power indicator 5. Storage drive activity indicator 6. ThinkCentre® LED 7. Microphone connector 8. Headset connector 9. USB-C® (3.2 Gen 1) connector 10. USB 3.2 connectors Gen 1 11. USB 3.2 connectors Gen 2 12.
M80t Gen 3 1. Optical drive eject button* 2. Optical drive activity indicator* 3. SD-card slot* 4. Power button and power indicator 5. Storage drive activity indicator 6. ThinkCentre LED 7. Microphone connector 8. Headset connector 9. USB-C (3.2 Gen 2) connector 10. USB 3.2 connectors Gen 1 11. USB 3.2 connectors Gen 2 12. Internal speaker * for selected models Power indicator Show the system status of your computer. • On: The computer is starting up or working.
Related topics • “USB specifications” on page 9. • “Use the optical drive (for selected models)” on page 14. • “Use a media card (for selected models)” on page 15. Chapter 1.
Rear M70t Gen 3 1. Audio line-out connector 2. Optional connector* 3. HDMI™ out connector 4. DisplayPort™ out connectors 5. USB 2.0 connectors 6. USB 2.0 connector (with smart power-on) 7. Power cord connector 8. Smart cable clip slots 9. PS/2 mouse connector* 10. PS/2 keyboard connector* 11. Ethernet connector 12. E-lock slots 13. Serial connector* 14. PCI-Express card area 15. Padlock loop 16.
M80t Gen 3 1. Audio line-out connector 2. Optional connector* 3. HDMI out connector 4. DisplayPort out connectors 5. USB 3.2 connectors Gen 1 6. USB 3.2 connector Gen 1 (with smart power-on) 7. Power cord connector 8. Smart cable clip slots 9. PS/2 mouse connector* 10. PS/2 keyboard connector* 11. Ethernet connector 12. E-lock slots 13. Serial connector* 14. PCI-Express card area 15. Padlock loop 16.
• 6 “Enable or disable the smart power-on feature (for selected models)” on page 25.
Features and specifications For detailed specifications of your computer, go to https://psref.lenovo.com. • Width: 145.0 mm (5.7 inches) Dimensions • Height: 346.0 mm (13.6 inches) • Depth: 296.2 mm (11.7 inches) Weight (without packaging) Maximum configuration as shipped: 5.9 kg (13 lb) Hardware configuration Type Device Manager in the Windows search box and then press Enter. Type the administrator password or provide confirmation, if prompted.
• Card reader* • Memory slots • M.
USB specifications Note: Depending on the model, some USB connectors might not be available on your computer. Connector name Description Connect USB-compatible devices, such as a USB keyboard, USB mouse, USB storage device, or USB printer. • USB 2.0 connector • USB 3.2 connector Gen 1 • USB 3.2 connector Gen 2 • Charge USB-C compatible devices with the output voltage and current of 5 V and 3 A. • Connect to an external display: Up to 3840 x 2160 pixels, 60 Hz.
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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.
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. Install the clip as shown.
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 UEFI BIOS, firmware and driver updates to keep your computer up-to-date.
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) If 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.
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 the card: 1. Click the triangular icon in the Windows notification area to show hidden icons.
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Chapter 4. Secure your computer and information Lock the computer Note: Lenovo 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 Lenovo. Padlock Locking the computer cover through a padlock prevents unauthorized access to the inside of your computer. Kensington-style cable lock Lock your computer to a desk, table, or other fixtures through a Kensington-style cable lock.
E-lock Your computer might have a security lock solution installed to protect the computer from unauthorized tampering of the internal components. Using the E-Lock, you can mechanically lock or unlock the computer cover. To enable or disable the E-Lock: 1. Restart the computer. When the logo screen is displayed, press F1 or Fn+F1. 2. Select Security ➙ Electronic Lock to enable or disable the E-lock. 3. Press F10 or Fn+F10 to save the changes and exit.
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.
• The unlock encode is a one-time password and is valid only during logon prompt (in one power-on cycle) for up to two hours. • If you click Skip, you can enter the BIOS setup menu without BIOS management authority. But certificate reset is allowed. Reset certificate The enrolled certificate cannot be disabled. You can reset or remove it: 1. Restart the computer. When the logo screen is displayed, press F1 or Fn+F1. 2.
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.
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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.
Change the display mode of UEFI BIOS (for selected 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 Select and press Enter. 3.
2. Restart the computer. When the logo screen is displayed, press F12 or Fn+F12. 3. Select the storage device as desired and press Enter. If you want to change the boot priority order permanently, select Enter Setup on Startup Device Menu and press Enter to enter the BIOS menu.
You can enable the ErP LPS compliance mode to reduce the consumption of electricity when the computer is off or in sleep mode. To enable or disable the ErP LPS compliance mode: 1. Restart the computer. When the logo screen is displayed, press F1 or Fn+F1. 2. Select Power ➙ Enhanced Power Saving Mode and press Enter. 3. Depending on whether you select Enabled or Disabled, do one of the following: • If you select Enabled, press Enter. Then, select Power ➙ Automatic Power On and press Enter.
To change the BIOS settings: 1. Restart the computer. When the logo screen is displayed, press F1 or Fn+F1. 2. From the main interface, select Security ➙ Secure Boot and press Enter. 3. Depending on the operating system to be installed, do one of the following: • To install a Windows operating system that supports secure boot, select Enabled for Secure Boot. • To install an operating system that does not support secure boot, such as some Linux operating systems, select Disabled for Secure Boot. 4.
Clear CMOS 1. Remove all media from the drives and turn off all connected devices and the computer. 2. Disconnect all power cords from electrical outlets. Then, remove any parts that impede access to the Clear CMOS/Recovery jumper. 3. Move the jumper from the standard position to the maintenance position. 4. Reconnect the power cords for the computer and the monitor to electrical outlets. 5. Turn on the computer and the monitor. When the computer beeps, wait for approximately 10 seconds. 6.
Chapter 6. Diagnostics Use diagnostic solutions to test hardware components and report operating-system-controlled settings that interfere with the correct operation of your computer. Lenovo diagnostic tools For information about Lenovo diagnostic tools, go to: https://pcsupport.lenovo.com/lenovodiagnosticsolutions The Vantage app The Vantage app is preinstalled on your computer. To diagnose problems with the Vantage app: 1. Type Vantage in the Windows search box and press Enter. 2.
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Chapter 7. CRU replacement Customer Replaceable Units (CRUs) are parts that can be upgraded or replaced by the customer. Lenovo computers contain the following types of CRUs: • Self-service CRUs: Refer to parts that can be installed or replaced easily by customer themselves or by trained service technicians at an additional cost. • Optional-service CRUs: Refer to parts that can be installed or replaced by customers with a greater skill level.
* for selected models Remove or replace a CRU This section provides instructions on how to remove or replace a CRU. Computer cover Prerequisite Before you start, read Generic Safety and Compliance Notices, and print the following instructions. Before you open the computer cover, turn off the computer and wait several minutes until the computer is cool. For access, do the following: 1. Remove any media from the drives and turn off all connected devices and the computer. 2.
1. Remove the computer cover. See “Computer cover” on page 32. 2. Disconnect the signal and power cable from the optical drive. Replacement steps Chapter 7.
Front bezel Prerequisite Before you start, read Generic Safety and Compliance Notices, and print the following instructions.
Drive bay assembly Prerequisite Before you start, read Generic Safety and Compliance Notices, and print the following instructions. For access, remove these parts in order, if any: • “Computer cover” on page 32 • “Optical drive” on page 32 • “Front bezel” on page 34 Replacement procedure Chapter 7.
2.5-inch hard disk drive Prerequisite Before you start, read Generic Safety and Compliance Notices, and print the following instructions. Attention: The internal storage drive is sensitive. Inappropriate handling might cause damage and permanent loss of data. When handling the internal storage drive, observe the following guidelines: • Replace the internal storage drive only for upgrade or repair. The internal storage drive is not designed for frequent changes or replacement.
Removal steps 3.5-inch hard disk drive Prerequisite Before you start, read Generic Safety and Compliance Notices, and print the following instructions. Attention: The internal storage drive is sensitive. Inappropriate handling might cause damage and permanent loss of data. When handling the internal storage drive, observe the following guidelines: • Replace the internal storage drive only for upgrade or repair. The internal storage drive is not designed for frequent changes or replacement.
Removal steps Memory module Prerequisite Before you start, read Generic Safety and Compliance Notices, and print the following instructions. Ensure that you follow the installation order for memory modules shown in the following illustration.
For access, remove these parts in order, if any: • “Computer cover” on page 32 • “Front bezel” on page 34 • “Drive bay assembly” on page 35 Replacement procedure Note: During the installation, ensure that you align the memory module to the slot and press down on both ends until the latches are fully engaged with a click. Chapter 7.
M.2 solid-state drive and heat sink Prerequisite Before you start, read Generic Safety and Compliance Notices, and print the following instructions. The heat sink might be very hot. Before you open the computer cover, turn off the computer and wait several minutes until the computer is cool. Attention: The internal storage drive is sensitive. Inappropriate handling might cause damage and permanent loss of data.
• For computers with the heat sink for the M.2 solid-state drive, do one of the following depending on the computer model: – Type 1 – Type 2 – Type 3 Chapter 7.
Note: Remove the film that covers the thermal pad (if any) when installing the M.2 solid-state drive and the heat sink. M.2 solid-state drive bracket Prerequisite Before you start, read Generic Safety and Compliance Notices, and print the following instructions. For access, remove these parts in order, if any: • “Computer cover” on page 32 • “Front bezel” on page 34 • “Drive bay assembly” on page 35 • “M.2 solid-state drive and heat sink” on page 40 Replacement procedure Remove the M.
• Type 2 (only for M80t Gen 3) PCI-Express connector cable Prerequisite Before you start, read Generic Safety and Compliance Notices, and print the following instructions. For access, do the following: 1. Remove these parts in order, if any: • “Computer cover” on page 32 • “Front bezel” on page 34 • “Drive bay assembly” on page 35 2. Disconnect the cable from the system board. Chapter 7.
Removal steps PCI-Express card Prerequisite Before you start, read Generic Safety and Compliance Notices, and print the following instructions.
• Do not attempt to install any PCI-Express cards other than graphics card to the PCI-Express slot next to the microprocessor. • Before installing a new PCI-Express card, remove any PCI-Express connector cables that impede the installation. See “PCI-Express connector cable” on page 43. • To finish the installation, ensure that you align the PCI-Express card to the slot and press down on both ends until the latch is fully engaged with a click.
E-lock Prerequisite Before you start, read Generic Safety and Compliance Notices, and print the following instructions. For access, do the following: 1. Remove the computer cover. See “Computer cover” on page 32. 2. Disconnect the E-lock cable from the system board. Note: To remove the screws, you need a special tool (T15 star wrench).
Coin-cell battery Prerequisite Before you start, read Generic Safety and Compliance Notices, and print the following instructions. Your computer has a special type of memory that maintains the date, time, and settings for built-in features, such as parallel connector assignments (configurations). A coin-cell battery keeps this information active when you turn off the computer. The coin-cell battery normally requires no charging or maintenance throughout its life; however, no coin-cell battery lasts forever.
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Chapter 8. Help and support Self-help resources Use the following self-help resources to learn more about the computer and troubleshoot problems. Resources Troubleshooting and frequently asked questions How to access? • https://www.lenovo.com/tips • https://forums.lenovo.com Accessibility information https://www.lenovo.com/accessibility • Use Lenovo recovery options. 1. Go to https://support.lenovo.com/ HowToCreateLenovoRecovery. 2. Follow the on-screen instructions.
Resources How to access? Lenovo Support Web site with the latest support information of the following: • Drivers and software • Diagnostic solutions https://pcsupport.lenovo.com • Product and service warranty • Product and parts details • Knowledge base and frequently asked questions • Open the Start menu and click Get Help or Tips. Windows help information • Use Windows Search or the Cortana® personal assistant. • Microsoft support Web site: https://support.microsoft.
Call Lenovo If you have tried to correct the problem yourself and still need help, you can call Lenovo Customer Support Center. Before you contact Lenovo Prepare the following before you contact Lenovo: 1. Record the problem symptoms and details: • What is the problem? Is it continuous or intermittent? • Any error message or error code? • What operating system are you using? Which version? • Which software applications were running at the time of the problem? • Can the problem be reproduced? If so, how? 2.
Note: Phone numbers are subject to change without notice. If the number for your country or region is not provided, contact your Lenovo reseller or Lenovo marketing representative. Services available during the warranty period • Problem determination - Trained personnel are available to assist you with determining if you have a hardware problem and deciding what action is necessary to fix the problem.
Appendix A. Compliance information For more compliance information, refer to Regulatory Notice at https://pcsupport.lenovo.com and Generic Safety and Compliance Notices at https://pcsupport.lenovo.com/docs/generic_notices.
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Appendix B. Notices and trademarks Notices Lenovo may not offer the products, services, or features discussed in this document in all countries. Consult your local Lenovo representative for information on the products and services currently available in your area. Any reference to a Lenovo product, program, or service is not intended to state or imply that only that Lenovo product, program, or service may be used.
Any performance data contained herein was determined in a controlled environment. Therefore, the result obtained in other operating environments may vary significantly. Some measurements may have been made on development-level systems and there is no guarantee that these measurements will be the same on generally available systems. Furthermore, some measurements may have been estimated through extrapolation. Actual results may vary.
