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Lenovo ThinkCentre M73 User Manual

Lenovo ThinkCentre M73
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ThinkCentreM73
UserGuide
MachineTypes:10B4,10B5,10B6,10B7,10HL,and10HM

Table of Contents

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Lenovo ThinkCentre M73 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Tcase72.72 °C
Bus typeDMI
SteppingC0
Processor cache8 MB
Processor cores4
Processor modeli7-4790
System bus rate5 GT/s
Processor familyIntel® Core™ i7
Processor seriesIntel Core i7-4700 Desktop series
Processor socketLGA 1150 (Socket H3)
Processor threads8
Processor codenameHaswell
Number of QPI links0
Processor frequency3.6 GHz
Processor cache typeSmart Cache
Processor lithography22 nm
Processor manufacturerIntel
Processor front side bus- MHz
PCI Express slots version3.0
Processor boost frequency4 GHz
Processor operating modes32-bit, 64-bit
ECC supported by processorNo
PCI Express configurations1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
Thermal Design Power (TDP)84 W
Number of processors installed1
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes16
Memory types supported by processorDDR3-SDRAM
Memory voltage supported by processor1.5 V
Memory clock speeds supported by processor1333, 1600 MHz
Memory bandwidth supported by processor (max)25.6 GB/s
Maximum internal memory supported by processor32 GB
Memory slots2x DIMM
Internal memory8 GB
Memory channelsDual-channel
Memory clock speed1600 MHz
Maximum internal memory16 GB
Memory layout (slots x size)1 x 8 GB
HDD size3.5 \
HDD speed7200 RPM
HDD interfaceSATA III
Storage mediaHDD
Optical drive typeDVD±RW
Total storage capacity1000 GB
Intel segment taggingEnterprise, Professional
On-board graphics cardYes
On-board graphics card ID0x412
Discrete graphics card modelNot available
On-board graphics card modelIntel® HD Graphics 4600
On-board graphics card familyIntel® HD Graphics
Maximum on-board graphics card memory1.024 GB
On-board graphics card OpenGL version4.0
On-board graphics card base frequency350 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX version11.1
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)1200 MHz
Number of displays supported (on-board graphics)3
Recovery operating systemWindows 8.1
Operating system installedWindows 7 Professional
Operating system architecture64-bit
Wi-Fi standards802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Cabling technology10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Top Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LAN data rates10, 100, 1000 Mbit/s
USB 2.0 ports quantityUSB 2.0 ports have a data transmission speed of 480 Mbps, and are backwards compatible with USB 1.1 ports. You can connect all kinds of peripheral devices to them.
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity2
Sustainability certificatesRoHS, EPEAT Gold, ENERGY STAR
Power supply280 W
Scalability1S
Processor codeSR1QF
Processor ARK ID80806
Intel TSX-NI version0.00
Processor package size37.5 x 37.5 mm
Supported instruction setsAVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Thermal solution specificationPCG 2013D
Intel Identity Protection Technology version1.00
Product typePC
Motherboard chipsetIntel® H81
Chassis typeMini Tower
Product colorBlack
Cable lock slot typeKensington
Water cooling system-
Weight and Dimensions IconWeight and Dimensions
Depth422 mm
Width160 mm
Height388 mm
Weight9400 g

Summary

Important Safety Information

Chapter 1. Product Overview

Chapter 2. Using Your Computer

Chapter 4. Security

Chapter 5. Installing or Replacing Hardware

Handling Static-Sensitive Devices

Precautions to prevent static damage during hardware handling.

Installing or Replacing Hardware

General instructions for installing or replacing computer hardware.

Replacing the Hard Disk Drive

Procedure for replacing the computer's hard disk drive.

Replacing the Solid-State Drive

Instructions for replacing the solid-state drive in various bay locations.

Replacing the Optical Drive

Guide for installing or replacing the optical drive.

Chapter 6. Recovery Information

Performing Backup and Recovery Operations

Overview of backup and recovery procedures using Lenovo software.

Chapter 7. Using the Setup Utility Program

Starting the Setup Utility Program

Steps to access and start the BIOS Setup Utility program.

Using BIOS Passwords

Setting up passwords to enhance computer and data security via BIOS.

Erasing Lost or Forgotten Passwords (Clearing CMOS)

Procedure to reset lost or forgotten BIOS passwords by clearing CMOS.

Chapter 8. Updating System Programs

Updating the BIOS

Instructions for updating the computer's BIOS firmware.

Recovering from a POST/BIOS Update Failure

Procedure to recover from a failed BIOS update.

Chapter 9. Preventing Problems

Keeping Your Computer Current

Importance of keeping software, drivers, and OS up-to-date.

Getting the Latest Device Drivers for Your Computer

Steps to download and install the latest device drivers.

Chapter 10. Troubleshooting and Diagnostics

Basic Troubleshooting

Common computer problems and verification steps.

Troubleshooting Procedure

A step-by-step guide for diagnosing computer issues.

Chapter 11. Getting Information, Help, and Service

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