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  • Page 1 M70t Gen 3 and M80t Gen 3 User Guide...
  • Page 2 • 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. GS-...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Chapter 5. UEFI BIOS ..23 Call Lenovo ....What is UEFI BIOS....
  • Page 4 Appendix A. Compliance Appendix B. Notices and information ....53 trademarks ....55 M70t Gen 3 and M80t Gen 3 User Guide...

  • Page 5: Discover Your Lenovo Computer

    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.
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  • Page 7: Chapter 1. Meet Your Computer

    5. Storage drive activity indicator ® 6. ThinkCentre 7. Microphone connector 8. Headset connector ® 9. USB-C (3.2 Gen 1) connector 10. USB 3.2 connectors Gen 1 12. Internal speaker 11. USB 3.2 connectors Gen 2 * for selected models © Copyright Lenovo 2022...
  • Page 8 M80t Gen 3 1. Optical drive eject button* 2. Optical drive activity indicator* 4. Power button and power indicator 3. SD-card slot* 5. Storage drive activity indicator 6. ThinkCentre LED 7. Microphone connector 8. Headset connector 9. USB-C (3.2 Gen 2) connector 10.
  • Page 9 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 Meet your computer...

  • Page 10: Rear

    Rear M70t Gen 3 2. Optional connector* 1. Audio line-out connector 4. DisplayPort out connectors 3. HDMI out connector ™ ™ 6. USB 2.0 connector (with smart power-on) 5. USB 2.0 connectors 8. Smart cable clip slots 7. Power cord connector 10.
  • Page 11 M80t Gen 3 2. Optional connector* 1. Audio line-out connector 4. DisplayPort out connectors 3. HDMI out connector 6. USB 3.2 connector Gen 1 (with smart power-on) 5. USB 3.2 connectors Gen 1 8. Smart cable clip slots 7. Power cord connector 10.
  • Page 12 • “Enable or disable the smart power-on feature (for selected models)” on page 25. M70t Gen 3 and M80t Gen 3 User Guide...

  • Page 13: Features And Specifications

    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) Type Device Manager in the Windows search box and then press Enter.
  • Page 14 • Card reader* • Memory slots • M.2 solid-state drive slot • Optical drive* • Storage drive bay M70t Gen 3 Expansion • PCI Express x16 card slot • PCI Express x1 card slots M80t Gen 3 • PCI Express x16 graphics card slot •...

  • Page 15: Usb Specifications

    • Connect to an external display: Up to 3840 x 2160 pixels, 60 Hz. • Connect to USB-C accessories to help expand your computer functionality. To purchase USB-C accessories, go to https://www.lenovo.com/accessories • USB-C (3.2 Gen 1) connector • USB-C (3.2 Gen 2) connector...
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  • Page 17: Chapter 2. Get Started With Your Computer

    1. Right-click a blank area on the desktop and select display settings. 2. Select the display that you want to configure and change display settings of your preference. Manage cables with a smart cable clip Note: You can purchase a smart cable clip from Lenovo. © Copyright Lenovo 2022...
  • Page 18 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. M70t Gen 3 and M80t Gen 3 User Guide...

  • Page 19: Chapter 3. Explore Your Computer

    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. © Copyright Lenovo 2022...

  • Page 20: Use The Optical Drive (For Selected Models)

    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.

  • Page 21: Use A Media Card (For Selected Models)

    3. Press the card and remove it from your computer. Store the card safely for future use. Purchase accessories Lenovo has a number of hardware accessories and upgrades to help expand the capabilities of your computer. Options include memory modules, storage devices, network cards, power adapters, keyboards, mice, and more.
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  • Page 23: Chapter 4. Secure Your Computer And Information

    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.

  • Page 24: Uefi Bios Passwords

    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.

  • Page 25: Certificate Based Bios Management

    You should record your passwords and store them in a safe place. If you forget the passwords, contact a Lenovo-authorized service provider to have the passwords removed. Note: If the hard disk password is forgotten, Lenovo cannot remove the password or recover data from the storage drive.

  • Page 26: Use Software Security Solutions

    • 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.

  • Page 27: Cover Presence Switch

    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.
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  • Page 29: Chapter 5. Uefi Bios

    UEFI BIOS supports three or four display languages: English, French, simplified Chinese, and Russian (for selected models). To change the display language of UEFI BIOS: 1. Select Main ➙ Language and press Enter. 2. Set the display language as desired. © Copyright Lenovo 2022...

  • Page 30: Change The Display Mode Of Uefi Bios (For Selected Models)

    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.

  • Page 31: Enable Or Disable The Configuration Change Detection Feature

    3. Enable or disable the feature as desired. 4. Press F10 or Fn+F10 to save the changes and exit. Enable or disable the ErP LPS compliance mode Lenovo computers meet the eco-design requirements of the ErP Lot 3 regulation. For more information, go https://www.lenovo.com/us/en/compliance/eco-declaration Chapter 5...

  • Page 32: Change The Its Performance Mode

    BIOS settings vary by operating system. Change the BIOS settings before installing a new operating system. Microsoft constantly makes updates to the Windows operating system. Before installing a particular Windows version, check the compatibility list for the Windows version. For details, go to: https://support.lenovo.com/us/en/solutions/windows-support M70t Gen 3 and M80t Gen 3 User Guide...

  • Page 33: Update Uefi Bios

    Open the Vantage app to check the available update packages. If the latest UEFI BIOS update package is available, follow the on-screen instructions to download and install the package. • From the Lenovo Support Web site: 1. Go to https://pcsupport.lenovo.com 2.

  • Page 34: Clear Cmos

    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.

  • Page 35: Chapter 6. Diagnostics

    If you are unable to isolate and resolve the problem after running the Vantage app, save and print the log files created by the program. You might need the log files when you speak to a Lenovo technical support representative.
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  • Page 37: Chapter 7. Cru Replacement

    If you intend on installing the CRU, Lenovo will ship the CRU to you. CRU information and replacement instructions are shipped with your product and are available from Lenovo at any time upon request. You might be required to return the defective part that is replaced by the CRU.

  • Page 38: Remove Or Replace A Cru

    * 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.
  • Page 39 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 CRU replacement...

  • Page 40: Front Bezel

    Front bezel Prerequisite Before you start, read Generic Safety and Compliance Notices, and print the following instructions. For access, remove the following parts in order, if any: • “Computer cover” on page 32 • “Optical drive” on page 32 Replacement procedure M70t Gen 3 and M80t Gen 3 User Guide...

  • Page 41: Drive Bay Assembly

    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 CRU replacement...

  • Page 42: 2.5-Inch Hard Disk Drive

    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: •...

  • Page 43: 3.5-Inch Hard Disk Drive

    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: •...

  • Page 44: Memory Module

    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. M70t Gen 3 and M80t Gen 3 User Guide...
  • Page 45 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.

  • Page 46: M.2 Solid-State Drive And Heat Sink

    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.
  • Page 47 • 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 CRU replacement...

  • Page 48: M.2 Solid-State Drive Bracket

    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: •...

  • Page 49: Pci-Express Connector Cable

    • 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 •...

  • Page 50: Pci-Express Card

    Removal steps PCI-Express card 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 •...

  • Page 51: Power Supply Assembly

    • 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. •...

  • Page 52: E-Lock

    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).

  • Page 53: Coin-Cell Battery

    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.
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  • Page 55: Chapter 8. Help And Support

    How to access? • https://www.lenovo.com/tips Troubleshooting and frequently asked questions • 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. • Use Windows recovery options. Reset or restore Windows 1. Go to https://pcsupport.lenovo.com...
  • Page 56 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 •...

  • Page 57: Call Lenovo

    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: •...

  • Page 58: Purchase Additional Services

    • Lenovo hardware repair - If the problem is determined to be caused by Lenovo hardware under warranty, trained service personnel are available to provide the applicable level of service.
  • Page 59 Product name Machine types 11T5, 11T6, 11T9, 11TA, 11X3, 11XE, 11V5, 11V6, 11Y7, and 11Y8 ThinkCentre M70t Gen 3 11TD,11TE, 11TH,11TJ, 11YV, 11YW, 12A0, and 12A1 ThinkCentre M80t Gen 3 Further compliance information related to your product is available at https://www.lenovo.com/compliance...
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  • Page 61 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 functionally equivalent product, program, or service that does not infringe any Lenovo intellectual property right may be used instead.
  • Page 62 Actual results may vary. Users of this document should verify the applicable data for their specific environment. This document is copyrighted by Lenovo and is not covered by any open source license, including any Linux agreement(s) which may accompany software included with this product. Lenovo may update this document at any time without notice.

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