Unlike Windows 7 products, there are no external, visual indicators of the Product ID or Windows version for
which the computer is licensed. Instead, the Product ID is recorded in the computer firmware. Whenever a
Windows 10 product is installed, the installation program checks the computer firmware for a valid, matching
Product ID to complete the activation.
In some cases, an earlier Windows version might be preinstalled under the terms of the Windows 10 Pro
license downgrade rights.
Computer features
The computer features introduced in this topic cover various models. Some computer features might be
available only on specific models.
Microprocessor
To view the microprocessor information of your computer, do the following:
• For Windows 7: Open the Start menu, right-click Computer, and then click Properties.
• For Windows 10: Right-click the Start button and then select System.
Memory
• Double data rate 4 (DDR4) small outline dual in-line memory module (SODIMM)
Storage device
• 2.5-inch form factor, 7-mm (0.28-inch) height hard disk drive
• 2.5-inch form factor, 9.5-mm (0.37-inch) height hard disk drive
• 2.5-inch form factor solid-state drive (available on some models)
• M.2 solid-state drive (available on some models)
Display
• Brightness control
• Color display with Thin Film Transistor (TFT) technology
• Display size: 396.2 mm (15.6 inches)
• Display resolution: 1366 x 768 pixels or 1920 x 1080 pixels
• Multi-touch technology (available on some models)
• NVIDIA
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Optimus graphics or discrete graphics (available on some models)
• AMD
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PowerXpress™ graphics or discrete graphic (available on some models)
Keyboard
• Six-row keyboard
• Function keys
• Numeric keypad
• ThinkPad pointing device (including the TrackPoint pointing device and trackpad)
Connectors and slots
• ac power connector
• Audio connector
• Ethernet connector
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