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KB

Kilobyte. It is the measurement unit of data (1 KB is equal to 1,024 bytes). 1024 KB is equal to 
1 MB.

KHz

Kilohertz. It is the measurement unit of frequency (1 KHz is equal to 1,000 Hz).

Mb

Megabit. It is the measurement unit of memory chip capacity (1 Mb is equal to 1024 Kb).

MB

Megabyte. It is the measurement unit of data (1 MB is equal to 1,048,576 bytes). 1MB is equal 
to 1024 KB. When referred to hard disk drive storage, this term is usually rounded off to 1M 
bytes.

MBps

Megabits per second. It is a unit of measurement for data transmission, equivalent to 
1,048,576 bits per second.

WOL

Wake on LAN. This technology can be used to remotely turn on the computer in the network 
or wake it up from the hibernation mode. WOL is an aspect of WfM technology.

TCP/IP

It is the abbreviation for the Transmission Control Protocol (TCP)/Internet Protocol (IP) and is 
basic communication protocol for Internet as well as private network. TCP/IP is a two-layer 
system. As the higher layer, TCP wraps the files into smaller packages which will be 
transmitted from one computer via Internet and received by the TCP layer of another 
computer. The TCP layer of the receiving computer then restores information within the 
package. As the lower layer, IP determines the address for each package to ensure it arrives at 
appropriate destination.

IP Address

Each computer on the Internet has at least one IP address which is used as its unique ID to 
distinguish it from all other computers on the Internet. When the data is sent or received on the 
Internet, sender or receiver address is included in the data.

CMOS

It is the Complementary Metal-Oxide-Semiconductor and the storage chips commonly used in 
NVRAM storage

COM Port

It usually refers to the serial port connection with Modem or other serial devices. Most 
computers support one or two serial ports specified as COM1 and COM2.

L1 Cache

It is the Level 1 Cache, namely the small, main cache stored in microprocessor. It’s faster than 
L2 Cache.

L2 Cache

It is the Level 2 Cache, namely the secondary cache with larger capacity and lower speed that 
is used together with L1 Cache. In early microprocessors, L2 Cache is usually located outside 
of processor and installed on chips or add-in cards. L2 Cache is normally integrated in the 
processor in latest processors.

Heat Sink

The heat conducting sheet metal can be connected to the top of chips to absorb heat such as 
microprocessor; by which to make chips work under lower temperature.

Modem

Abbreviated for modulator and demodulator The Modem converts the analog data into the 
digital data or vice versa to enable computers communicate via the modem cable.

P&P

It is usually known as Plug & Play or PNP which is a kind of technology that automatically 
configures the device at startup to use or share certain IRQs. For this technology to work 
normally, both BIOS and Operating System of the computer must support PNP, and all 
devices to be configured should be compatible with PNP. PCI devices are compatible with 
PNP.

Trademarks

The following terms are trademarks of Lenovo:

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Summary of Contents for ThinkCentre M740t

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Page 3: ... Set Up Your Computer 13 Set Up Sleep Mode 13 Set Up BIOS Boot Order 14 Graphics Card Setup 15 Set Up NVIDIA Graphics Cards 15 Set Up ATI Graphics Cards 15 Chapter 4 Software Use 17 Using Windows 10 System Software 17 Chapter 5 Problem Diagnostics and Troubleshooting 19 Computer System Unable to Start up Normally 19 Internal Components of System Unable to Operate Normally 20 External Devices Unabl...

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Page 5: ... other methods of communication Optical Mouse Usage Precautions An optical mouse functions by emitting a strong red light through its LED which is reflected by the desktop surface and enters the sensor The sensor senses micro texture changes in the desktop surface to calculate the direction and displacement of the mouse movement Therefore the reflective conditions of the desktop have a significant...

Page 6: ...s have not passed rigorous testing on this product Lenovo cannot guarantee that an operating system other than the preinstalled system or the supported operating systems listed in this guide will be stable reliable and secure when used on this computer Other operating systems may not be able to obtain the normal performance stability reliability and security of this product Furthermore Lenovo does...

Page 7: ... to a power as shown in the figure below 1 Connect the power cord to the corresponding connector on the back of the computer case 2 Plug the other end of the power cable into an electrical outlet Notes If your computer has a wireless keyboard and mouse connect them following the relevant instructions You must use the power adapter provided by Lenovo The use of another power adapter may cause combu...

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Page 9: ...n 2 Optical drive activity indicator 3 SD card slot 4 Power button 5 Storage drive activity indicator 6 ThinkCentre LED 7 Microphone connector 8 Headset connector 9 USB 3 2 connectors Gen 1 10 USB 3 2 connectors Gen 2 11 Internal speaker for selected models Copyright Lenovo 2021 3 ...

Page 10: ...4 Power button 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 Internal speaker for selected models 4 ThinkCentre M740t M747t M940t User Manual V1 0 E version ...

Page 11: ...t power on 7 Audio line out connector 8 Audio line in connector 9 PS 2 mouse connector 10 Padlock loop 11 PS 2 keyboard connector 12 Serial connector 13 Ethernet connector 14 E lock slots 15 Serial connector 16 Smart cable clip slots 17 PCI Express card area 18 Security lock slot 19 Power cord connector for selected models Chapter 2 How to Use Your Computer 5 ...

Page 12: ...nector 8 Audio line out connector 9 Audio line in connector 10 PS 2 mouse connector 11 Padlock loop 12 PS 2 keyboard connector 13 Serial connector 14 Ethernet connector 15 E lock slots 16 Serial connector 17 Smart cable clip slots 18 PCI Express card area 19 Security lock slot 20 Power cord connector for selected models 6 ThinkCentre M740t M747t M940t User Manual V1 0 E version ...

Page 13: ... line in connector 9 PS 2 mouse connector 10 Padlock loop 11 PS 2 keyboard connector 12 Serial connector 13 Ethernet connector 14 E lock slots 15 Serial connector 16 Smart cable clip slots 17 PCI Express card area 18 Security lock slot 19 Power cord connector for selected models Start Up the Computer Press and hold the power button on the case to start up the computer Chapter 2 How to Use Your Com...

Page 14: ...ot arbitrarily use the power button to shut down the computer Instead shut down the computer as follows For the Windows 10 operating system 1 Click the icon to open the Start Menu 2 Click Power Shut down as shown in the figure below 8 ThinkCentre M740t M747t M940t User Manual V1 0 E version ...

Page 15: ... connect to the Wi Fi network Connect to Bluetooth Devices Note If the computer you purchased does not have a Bluetooth function please skip this section If your computer is equipped with a Bluetooth adapter card you can connect it to other Bluetooth devices such as laptops PDAs and mobile phones to transmit data wirelessly In an open space Bluetooth devices can transmit data within a range of 10 ...

Page 16: ... acoustic level When you select Best Experience the computer optimizes the user experience with balanced noise and better performance When you select Full Speed the system will run all fans at full speed The procedure is as follows 1 Restart the computer When the logo screen is displayed press F1 or Fn F1 2 Select Power Intelligent Cooling and then press Enter 3 Select Performance Mode and press E...

Page 17: ...ly the selected drivers Notes The smart driver installation program only supports the built in PCI and PCI E bus plug and play devices provided by Lenovo It does not support devices connected to serial ports parallel ports or USB ports If you cannot use this program to install drivers for additional expansion cards and external devices please install them manually If you discover that some drivers...

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Page 19: ...his chapter are for reference only For the Windows 10 operating system 1 Right click the start icon to bring up a menu 2 In this menu select Power Options 3 This opens the Power sleep interface Set the sleep time to 30 minutes as shown in the figure below Copyright Lenovo 2021 13 ...

Page 20: ...rn on the computer and repeatedly press F1 on the keyboard to go to the Startup interface 2 Select Boot Priority Order and press Enter 3 In the boot priority order follow the on screen prompts and use the or buttons to select the boot device order 4 Press F10 and the screen will display a prompt Select Yes and press Enter to save your changes and exit Note If you need to use expansion devices turn...

Page 21: ...ard two or more output ports it can output to multiple displays This function supports single display mode copy mode and dual screen display mode Before setup connect the two displays for output This section assumes you are using the Windows 10 operating system Right click on a blank space on the desktop In the menu that appears select Display settings to go to the Display interface In the Multipl...

Page 22: ... not obtained from Lenovo to refresh or upgrade the existing BIOS Otherwise the graphics card may not work properly causing you a lot of unnecessary hassle Before adjusting the display mode read the instructions for the display device to confirm that it can support the new refresh rate and resolution If you cannot confirm that your display supports the desired display mode you can consult the tech...

Page 23: ...u icon in the lower left corner of the desktop to bring up the Shortcut menu On the Shortcut menu you can find Power Options Disk Management Computer Management and other common maintenance functions Multifunctional Desktop N Ne ew w D De es sk kt to op p Click the Task View icon on the taskbar and then click New desktop to create a new desktop You can create multiple virtual desktops for differen...

Page 24: ...ht corner to delete the current desktop Note You can use this same method to close applications that are running in different desktops Action Center Click the icon in the taskbar to open the Action Center The Action Center allows you to view notifications switch to tablet mode configure system settings and quickly access other common functions 18 ThinkCentre M740t M747t M940t User Manual V1 0 E ve...

Page 25: ...be turned on immediately after it is moved into from outdoor environment with large difference of temperature The computer should be placed in the normal temperature for more than 2 hours Monitor Does Not Work Normally traditional desktop or minicomputer Check Solution Whether the power switch of the monitor is pressed Press the power switch of the monitor Whether the power cords of the computer a...

Page 26: ...to exit from the screensaver or recover from sleep or hibernation mode Press any key on the keyboard Press the power button If the computer you purchased supports mode conversion when the screen is turned on but a black screen appears you can check the mode indicator Check if the Monitor Mode indicator is on If the light is on indicating the system is in Monitor Mode press the mode selection butto...

Page 27: ...programs are opened It may cause discontinuous audio or video if too many programs are opened for the computer has to process several tasks at the same time Close other programs or restart the computer and retry it The setting of transmission mode for the optical drive Follow the steps below if the setting of optical drive is changed 1 Open the Device Manager 2 Click the sign in front of the IDE A...

Page 28: ...the desktop and the mouse pad is flat and clean for the mouse Try to replace the desktop or mouse pad of the optical mouse for their effect will vary by factors such as material and color of the desktop or mouse pad glass or other medium with special colors may lead to mouse malfunction Devices Connected to System Serial Parallel Connectors Unable to Operate Normally Check Solution Whether the per...

Page 29: ...puter starts from the desired device Also make sure that the device from which the computer starts is on In the Boot menu of the BIOS Setup Utility make sure the desired device is included in the Boot Device Priority list The connected external device does not work Do not connect or disconnect devices to non USB ports when the computer is turned on as this may damage the computer When using a high...

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Page 31: ...o Instructions manual Quick reference You can find help information and functional descriptions for different components in the instructions manual https www lenovo com cn Company website information Go to https www lenovo com cn and complete one time registration using the factory code case serial number to verify your user ID We invite you to frequently check the service support page on the Leno...

Page 32: ...es or Qitian Models Call the customer service hotline or log in to the Lenovo company website and look up the relevant service policies for your product Major customer service hotline 400 810 6666 In areas where 400 calls are not available please call 010 58859506 Lenovo company website https www lenovo com cn Lenovo service website https newsupport lenovo com cn Correspondence address 1st Floor B...

Page 33: ...rdware product but not the Software Product s covered under this Agreement Software Product includes Lenovo computer software programs whether preinstalled or provided separately and related licensed materials such as documentation You and Your refer either to an individual person or to a single legal entity 1 Entitlement You must maintain Your original dated sales transaction document such as a r...

Page 34: ...d or included with and may be transferred only with that Lenovo hardware product They may not be transferred independent of the Lenovo hardware product 4 Third Party Software Components and Products Some Lenovo Software Products and future updates and patches may contain third party components which may include Microsoft Windows Preinstallation Environment These third party components are provided...

Page 35: ...u up to the amount You paid for the Software Product This limit does not apply to damages for bodily injury including death and damage to real property and tangible personal property for which Lenovo is required by law to be liable This limit also applies to Lenovo s suppliers and resellers It is the maximum for which Lenovo its suppliers and resellers are collectively responsible UNDER NO CIRCUMS...

Page 36: ...icroprocessor and device such as the video drive and network etc USB Universal Serial Bus Used for connectors of devices such as keyboard mouse removable storage or printers it enables devices to insert into the 4 pin connector on the computer directly The USB supports hot plug PS 2 A type of small DIN connector on computer which is usually used to connect the keyboard or mouse BIOS Basic Input Ou...

Page 37: ...her computers on the Internet When the data is sent or received on the Internet sender or receiver address is included in the data CMOS It is the Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor and the storage chips commonly used in NVRAM storage COM Port It usually refers to the serial port connection with Modem or other serial devices Most computers support one or two serial ports specified as COM1 and ...

Page 38: ...oft group of companies The terms HDMI and HDMI High Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in the United States and other countries USB C is a registered trademark of USB Implementers Forum All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners 2021 Lenovo 32 ThinkCentre M740t M747t M940t User Manual V1 0 E version ...

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