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Lenovo ThinkStation P360 Tower User Manual

Lenovo ThinkStation P360 Tower
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P360 Tower
User Guide

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Lenovo ThinkStation P360 Tower Specifications

General IconGeneral
ChipsetIntel W680
ProcessorUp to 12th Gen Intel Core i9
Operating SystemWindows 11 Pro
MemoryUp to 128GB DDR5
GraphicsUp to NVIDIA RTX A5000
PortsUSB 3.2 Gen 2, USB-C, HDMI, DisplayPort, audio jacks
Power Supply500W or 750W (depending on configuration)
Dimensions170mm x 376mm x 315.4mm (6.7" x 14.8" x 12.4")
Expansion Slots1x PCIe 5.0 x16, 1x PCIe 3.0 x4

Summary

Chapter 1. Meet your computer

Front

Identifies and describes the front panel components of the computer.

Rear

Identifies and describes the rear panel connectors and ports of the computer.

Internal storage drives

Explains the types and locations of internal storage drives supported by the computer.

Features and specifications

Details the physical dimensions, hardware configuration, and key specifications of the computer.

USB specifications

Lists and describes the various USB connectors and their capabilities.

Chapter 2. Get started with your computer

Access networks

Guides on connecting to wired Ethernet and wireless Wi-Fi networks.

Connect an external display

Instructions on connecting monitors or projectors for presentations.

Manage cables with a smart cable clip

Explains how to use the smart cable clip for cable management.

Chapter 3. Explore your computer

The Vantage app

Introduces the preinstalled Vantage app for system maintenance and support.

Set the power plan

Details how to configure power saving settings for the computer.

Transfer data

Describes methods for transferring data, including Bluetooth and media cards.

Connect to a Bluetooth-enabled device (for selected models)

Guides on connecting Bluetooth devices like keyboards or mice.

Use the optical drive (for selected models)

Instructions for installing, removing, and using the optical drive.

Use a media card (for selected models)

Steps for installing and removing media cards in the SD-card slot.

Purchase accessories

Information on acquiring additional hardware accessories and upgrades.

Chapter 4. Secure your computer and information

Lock the computer

Methods to physically secure the computer using padlocks or cable locks.

E-lock

Details on enabling or disabling the E-lock feature for cover security.

Log in to your computer securely

Guidance on secure login procedures.

UEFI BIOS passwords

Explains setting various passwords (power-on, supervisor, etc.) in UEFI BIOS.

System management password (for selected models)

Describes setting a system management password for enhanced security.

Certificate based BIOS management

Explains certificate-based authentication for secure UEFI BIOS management.

Use software security solutions

Discusses software-based security measures like firewalls.

Windows firewalls

How to use Windows Defender Firewall for system protection.

Computrace Agent software embedded in firmware (for selected models)

Information on Computrace Agent for IT asset management and theft recovery.

Use BIOS security solutions

Covers BIOS-level security features for system protection.

Wipe the storage drive data

Procedures for securely erasing data from storage drives before disposal.

Cover presence switch

Explains the cover presence switch for preventing unauthorized access.

Intel BIOS guard

Describes Intel BIOS Guard for verifying BIOS integrity and preventing attacks.

Smart USB Protection

Details the Smart USB Protection feature to control data transfer to USB devices.

Chapter 5. UEFI BIOS

What is UEFI BIOS

Provides a basic understanding of UEFI BIOS functionality.

Enter the BIOS menu

Steps to access the computer's BIOS setup utility.

Navigate in the BIOS interface

Explains keyboard shortcuts and navigation within the BIOS menus.

Change the display language of UEFI BIOS

How to change the display language within the UEFI BIOS.

Change the display mode of UEFI BIOS (for selected models)

Options for selecting graphic or text mode in UEFI BIOS.

Set the system date and time

Procedure for setting the system's date and time in BIOS.

Change the boot priority order

How to modify the sequence of devices for booting the computer.

Enable or disable the configuration change detection feature

Setting up alerts for hardware configuration changes.

Enable or disable the automatic power-on feature

Configuring the computer to power on automatically at a set time.

Enable or disable the smart power-on feature (for selected models)

Using keyboard shortcuts to wake or start the computer.

Enable or disable front and rear USB ports

Controls for enabling or disabling specific USB ports via BIOS.

Change the ITS performance mode

Adjusts acoustic and thermal performance settings.

Change BIOS settings before installing a new operating system

Guidance on BIOS configuration for OS installation.

Update UEFI BIOS

Procedures for updating the UEFI BIOS from the OS or a flash disc.

Recover from a BIOS update failure

Steps to recover the system if a BIOS update fails.

Clear CMOS

Instructions for clearing the CMOS settings to restore BIOS defaults.

Chapter 6. RAID

What is RAID

Explains Redundant Array of Independent Disks technology and its benefits.

RAID Level

Details the different RAID levels (0, 1, 5, 10) supported by the computer.

Configure the system BIOS to enable RAID functionality

Steps to enable RAID in the system BIOS for storage configuration.

Configure RAID in UEFI mode

Instructions for creating, deleting, and resetting RAID volumes in UEFI.

Chapter 7. Diagnostics

Lenovo diagnostic tools

Information on using Lenovo's diagnostic tools for hardware testing.

The Vantage app

How to use the Vantage app for diagnosing computer problems.

Chapter 8. CRU replacement

CRU list

Lists Customer Replaceable Units (CRUs) for self-service replacement.

Remove or replace a CRU

General instructions for removing and replacing CRUs.

Computer cover

Steps to remove and replace the computer's outer cover.

Optical drive

Procedure for removing and replacing the optical drive.

Front bezel

Steps for removing and replacing the front bezel.

Primary hard disk drives

Instructions for handling and replacing primary hard disk drives.

3.5-inch primary hard disk drive cage

Procedure for removing and replacing the 3.5-inch HDD cage.

PCI-Express card

Steps for removing and replacing PCIe expansion cards.

Graphics card fan

Procedure for removing and replacing the graphics card fan.

Graphics card holder

Steps for removing and replacing the graphics card holder.

Graphics card

Instructions for removing and replacing graphics cards.

M.2 solid-state drive and heat sink

Procedure for replacing M.2 SSDs and their heat sinks.

M.2 solid-state drive bracket

Steps for removing and replacing M.2 SSD brackets.

Optical drive cage

Procedure for removing and replacing the optical drive cage.

Secondary hard disk drives

Instructions for handling and replacing secondary hard disk drives.

Storage drive in the front-access storage enclosure

Procedure for accessing and managing front-access storage drives.

Front fan

Steps for removing and replacing the front cooling fan.

Rear fan

Procedure for removing and replacing the rear cooling fan.

Heat-sink-and-fan assembly

Instructions for removing and replacing the CPU heat sink and fan assembly.

Chassis beam

Procedure for removing and replacing the chassis beam.

Memory module

Steps for installing and replacing memory modules.

Power supply assembly

Procedure for removing and replacing the power supply unit.

Coin-cell battery

Steps for removing and replacing the coin-cell battery.

E-lock

Procedure for removing and replacing the E-lock security device.

Chapter 9. Help and support

Self-help resources

Lists various resources for troubleshooting and support.

Windows help information

Guidance on accessing Windows built-in help and support.

Call Lenovo

Instructions on how to contact Lenovo customer support for assistance.

Purchase additional services

Information on buying extended warranty or support services.

Appendix A. System memory speed

Appendix B. Compliance information

Certification-related information

Details product certification and machine types.

Operating environment

Specifies operating and storage conditions (altitude, temperature, humidity).

Appendix C. Notices and trademarks

Notices

Legal notices regarding product use, warranties, and intellectual property.

Trademarks

Lists trademarks associated with Lenovo and third-party products.

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