Contents Discover your Lenovo computer ..iii Change the display language of UEFI BIOS ..Change the display mode of UEFI BIOS (for Chapter 1. Meet your computer ..1 selected models) .
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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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• Off: The computer is off or in hibernation mode. • Blinking: The computer is in sleep mode. Headset connector The headset connector is compatible with: • Headphones or earphones with a 3.5mm (0.14 inch), TRS (3-pole) plug • Headsets with a 3.5mm (0.14 inch), CTIA-compliant TRRS (4-pole) plug Note: This headset connector does not support standalone external microphones with a TRS (3-pole) plug or headsets with an OMTP-compliant TRRS (4-pole) plug.
Rear ™ 2. DisplayPort out connectors 1. Audio line-out connector ™ 4. Optional connector* 3. HDMI out connector 6. USB 3.2 connector Gen 1 (with smart power-on 5. USB 3.2 connectors Gen 1 feature) 7. Padlock loop 8. PS/2 mouse connector* 9.
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• “Connect an external display” on page 9. • “Manage cables with a smart cable clip” on page 9. • “Lock the computer” on page 15. • “Enable or disable the smart power-on feature (for selected models)” on page 23. P360 Tower User Guide...
Internal storage drives Internal storage drives are devices that your computer uses to read and store data. You can add drives to your computer to increase storage capacity and enable your computer to read other types of media. Depending on your computer model, one of the following devices might be installed in the flex bay: 1.
Features and specifications For detailed specifications of your computer, go to https://psref.lenovo.com • Width: 170 mm (6.7 inches) Dimensions • Height: 376 mm (14.8 inches) • Depth: 315.4 mm (12.4 inches) Weight (without packaging) Maximum configuration as shipped: 9.57 kg (21.1 lb) Type Device Manager in the Windows search box and then press Enter.
– USB-C to DP: 3840 x 2160 pixels, 60 Hz • Connect to USB-C accessories to help expand your • USB-C (3.2 Gen 1) connector computer functionality. To purchase USB-C accessories, go to https://www.lenovo.com/accessories • USB-C (3.2 Gen 2) connector • USB-C (Thunderbolt 3) connector •...
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Statement on USB transfer rate Depending on many factors such as the processing capability of the host and peripheral devices, file attributes, and other factors related to system configuration and operating environments, the actual transfer rate using the various USB connectors on this device will vary and will be slower than the data rate listed below for each corresponding device.
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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. P360 Tower User Guide...
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Notes: • 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.
6. Select the storage drive you will wipe and click NEXT. 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.
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.
2. Restart the computer. When the logo screen is displayed, press F12 or Fn+F12. 3. Select the storage device as desired and press Enter. If you want to change the boot priority order permanently, select Enter Setup on Startup Device Menu and press Enter to enter the BIOS menu.
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 P360 Tower User Guide...
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.
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.
Configure RAID in UEFI mode This section provides instructions on how to configure RAID in UEFI mode. Create RAID volumes in UEFI mode Attention: All the existing data stored on the selected drives will be erased while the RAID volume is being created.
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.
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.
• Type-2 storage drive converter* Optional-service CRUs • Coin-cell battery • E-lock* • Front fan* • Graphics card and plastic holder* • Heat-sink-and-fan assembly • PCI-Express card* • Power supply assembly • Rear fan* * for selected models Remove or replace a CRU This section provides instructions on how to remove or replace a CRU.
Removal steps Note: If a locking device is available, use it to lock the computer after installing the computer cover. Optical drive Prerequisite Before you start, read Generic Safety and Compliance Notices, and print the following instructions. For access, do the following: 1.
Front bezel 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 33 P360 Tower User Guide...
Replacement procedure Primary hard disk drives 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: •...
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• Before replacing the internal storage drive, make a backup copy of all the data that you want to keep. • Do not touch the contact edge of the internal storage drive. Otherwise, the internal storage drive might get damaged. •...
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Removal steps of the 3.5-inch primary hard disk drive and bracket 1. Remove the “Computer cover” on page 32. 2. Disconnect the signal cable and the power cable from the 3.5-inch primary hard disk drive. 3. Remove the 3.5-inch primary hard disk drive and bracket. P360 Tower User Guide...
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Removal steps of the 2.5-inch primary storage drive, Type-1 storage drive converter, and bracket 1. Remove the “Computer cover” on page 32. 2. Disconnect the signal cable and the power cable from the 2.5-inch primary hard disk drive. 3. Remove the 2.5-inch primary storage drive, Type-1 storage drive converter, and bracket. Chapter 8 CRU replacement...
3.5-inch primary hard disk drive cage 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: •...
For access, remove these parts in order, if any: • “Computer cover” on page 32 • “Optical drive” on page 33 • “Front bezel” on page 34 • “Primary hard disk drives” on page 35 Removal steps PCI-Express card Prerequisite Before you start, read Generic Safety and Compliance Notices, and print the following instructions.
Replacement procedure Graphics card fan Prerequisite Before you start, read Generic Safety and Compliance Notices, and print the following instructions. For access, remove the “Computer cover” on page 32. P360 Tower User Guide...
Replacement procedure Graphics card holder Prerequisite Before you start, read Generic Safety and Compliance Notices, and print the following instructions. For access, remove the “Computer cover” on page 32. Chapter 8 CRU replacement...
Replacement procedure Graphics card Prerequisite Before you start, read Generic Safety and Compliance Notices, and print the following instructions. Notes: • If there is only one discrete graphics card, install it to PCI-Express card slot • If there are two discrete graphics cards, install the one with higher power consumption to PCI-Express card slot , and install the other to PCI-Express card slot P360 Tower User Guide...
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Replacement procedure of the graphics card secured with a bracket and a plastic holder For access, do the following: 1. Remove these parts in order, if any: • “Computer cover” on page 32 • “Optical drive” on page 33 • “Optical drive cage” on page 53 •...
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Removal steps of the graphics card secured with a plastic holder For access, do the following: 1. Remove these parts in order, if any: • “Computer cover” on page 32 • “Graphics card fan” on page 42 • “Graphics card holder” on page 43 2.
M.2 solid-state drive and heat sink 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. Attention: The internal storage drive is sensitive.
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– 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 Chapter 8 CRU replacement...
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– Type 3 Note: Remove the film that covers the thermal pad (if any) when installing the M.2 solid-state drive and the heat sink. Replacement procedure of the M.2 solid-state drive in an M.2 solid-state drive PCIe adapter 1. Remove the “Computer cover” on page 32. 2.
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: • “Computer cover” on page 32 • “2.5-inch primary hard disk drive, bracket, and cage” on page 36 •...
Optical drive cage 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 • “Optical drive” on page 33 •...
Secondary hard disk drives 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: •...
Removal steps of the 3.5-inch secondary storage drive, plastic bracket, and cage Storage drive in the front-access storage enclosure 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.
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• Before replacing the internal storage drive, make a backup copy of all the data that you want to keep. • Do not touch the contact edge of the internal storage drive. Otherwise, the internal storage drive might get damaged. •...
Note: Before removing an old 2.5-inch storage drive, safely eject the old storage drive from the operating system first. For more information, see the Windows help system. Front fan Prerequisite Before you start, read Generic Safety and Compliance Notices, and print the following instructions. For access, do the following: 1.
Note: Align the new rubber mounts of the new front fan with the corresponding holes in the chassis. Push the rubber mounts through the holes. Pull the tips of the rubber mounts until the front fan is secured in place. Rear fan Prerequisite Before you start, read Generic Safety and Compliance Notices, and print the following instructions.
Note: Align the new rubber mounts of the new front fan with the corresponding holes in the chassis. Push the rubber mounts through the holes. Pull the tips of the rubber mounts until the front fan is secured in place. Heat-sink-and-fan assembly Prerequisite Before you start, read Generic Safety and Compliance Notices, and print the following instructions.
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• Carefully loosen the four screws to avoid any possible damage to the system board. The four screws cannot be removed from the heat-sink-and-fan assembly. • You might have to gently twist the heat-sink-and-fan assembly to free it from the microprocessor. •...
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Replacement procedure of the 125-watt heat-sink-and-fan assembly 1. Remove the four screws that secure the heat-sink-and-fan assembly to the chassis. Then, follow the following sequence to loosen the four screws that secure the heat-sink-and-fan assembly to the system board. Then, lift the heat-sink-and-fan assembly off the system board. •...
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2. Position the new heat-sink-and-fan assembly on the system board. Ensure that the four screws are aligned with the holes in the system board. Follow the following sequence to tighten the four screws to secure the new heat-sink-and-fan assembly to the system board. Do not over-tighten the screws. Then, install the four screws to secure the new heat-sink-and-fan assembly to the chassis.
Chassis beam 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 33 • “Front bezel” on page 34 •...
Replacement procedure 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. P360 Tower User Guide...
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For access, remove these parts in order, if any: • “Computer cover” on page 32 • “Optical drive” on page 33 • “Front bezel” on page 34 • “Optical drive cage” on page 53 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.
Power supply assembly Prerequisite Before you start, read Generic Safety and Compliance Notices, and print the following instructions. Although there are no moving parts in the computer after the power cord has been disconnected, the following warnings are required for your safety. Keep fingers and other parts of your body away from hazardous, moving parts.
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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Note: To remove the screws, you need a special tool (T15 star wrench). Removal steps P360 Tower User Guide...
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...
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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 •...
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: •...
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Symmetric configurations are required for 2DPC within one channel. Vendor mixing within a channel is not allowed. • The microprocessor models supported in your computer might vary. For a list of supported microprocessor models, contact the Lenovo Customer Support Center. Refer to the following information about the system memory speed: • Memory module types: –...
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