Lenovo ThinkCentre M73 Tiny 10AY0037US User Manual

Preloaded operating system
Windows



 7 Professional 64    

 

preinstalled through downgrade  

 

rights in Windows 8 Pro 64-bit 
Ready to install applications (only some 

listed)
● Rescue and Recovery 

● Password Manager
Preloaded applications (only some listed)
● ThinkVantage

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 Product Recovery

● ThinkVantage System Update

● ThinkVantage Communication Utility

● ThinkVantage Device Experience 

● ThinkVantage AutoLock

● Desktop Power Manager

● View Management Utility

● Lenovo Cloud Storage by SugarSync

● Lenovo Solution Center

● Lenovo Message Center Plus

● Norton Internet Security   

 

  (30 days of virus definitions)

● Adobe

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 Reader

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● Skype

●  Microsoft Office preloaded;

  purchase a product key to activate 

● Cyberlink PowerDVD (DVD±RW, DVD) 

● Cyberlink Power2Go (DVD±RW)

● Cyberlink PowerProducer (DVD±RW)

● Evernote

● Lenovo Solutions for Small Business

● Nitro Pro

Security 

● Security slot (in rear for attachment of 

   optional Kensington



 MicroSaver



 cable; 

   Kensington lock also locks chassis)

● Power-on password

● Administrator password 

● Hard disk password 

● Boot sequence control 

● Boot without keyboard and mouse 

● Individual USB port disablement
ENERGY STAR



 5.2-compliant

EuP 2013
GREENGUARD

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 certified 

RoHS-compliant
Supports ThinkVantage Technologies
For compatible accessories,  
please go to TC-AQP sheet; 
For Lenovo service upgrade options, 
please go to S-TC sheet

●Small and medium business (SMB) model(s), part of the US TopSeller Program

●1-year limited warranty

Processor

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 i5-4430S Processor (4 cores / 4 threads, 2.7GHz, 6MB cache), 

Turbo Boost 2.0 (3.2GHz), Intel HD Graphics 4600, 1600MHz DDR3 memory controller 

Intel Core i7-4770S Processor (4 cores / 8 threads, 3.1GHz, 8MB cache), 

Turbo Boost 2.0 (3.9GHz), Intel HD Graphics 4600, 1600MHz DDR3 memory controller

Implementation

Processor in LGA1150 socket

Memory

16GB max, 

PC3-12800 1600MHz DDR3, two 204-pin SODIMM sockets (notebook)

Graphics

NVIDIA

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 Optimus

 technology, auto-switch between discrete and integrated graphics,

Intel HD Graphics 4400/4600 in processor, and
NVIDIA GeForce



 

GT 720A, PCI Express



 x16, 

1GB memory, DirectX



 11,

external digital monitor support via HDMI, supports dual independent display; 
Max resolution: 1920x1080 (panel)@60Hz; 1920x1200 (HDMI)@60Hz

Display

21.5" (546.1mm) Full HD 1080p (1920x1080) TFT color, wide viewing angle (+/- 85°), 
LED backlight, 250 nits, 16:9 aspect ratio, 1000:1 contrast ratio, infinity display,
work as standalone monitor via HDMI-in connector

Light sensor

None

Multi-touch

Projected Capacitive Touch (PCT) technology, supports 10-point multi-touch

Camera

Camera on top of screen, 2.0-megapixel, fixed focus, supports 1080p, with dual array 
digital microphone, LED indicator, physical switch on/off

Controls

Monitor mode / computer mode button, volume up/down buttons, and power button

Disk

Some:  SATA 3.0Gb/s, 2.5" Wide, 7200 rpm

Some:  500GB (5400 rpm) hybrid hard disk / with 8GB MLC NAND flash memory,

SATA 6.0Gb/s, 2.5" wide

Optical

DVD burner, SATA 1.5Gb/s, 12.7mm high, fixed, not removable

Onboard SATA

Two SATA cables (each 1-drop to device), one SATA 6.0Gb/s connector and 
one SATA 3.0Gb/s connector on planar

Media reader

Optional 11-in-1 media card reader

Chipset

Rear ports

Four USB 2.0, ethernet (RJ-45), HDMI-out, HDMI-in

Side ports

Two USB 3.0 (one Always On USB 3.0), one headphone / microphone combo jack 
(stereo, 3.5mm), one optional media card reader

PCIe Mini Card

Two PCI Express



 Mini Card slots

PCIe WLAN

11b/g/n wireless, PCIe Half Mini Card, Intel Centrino



 Wireless-N 2230,

Wi-Fi + Bluetooth combo adapter, 2x2

Bluetooth

Bluetooth 4.0 wireless, integrated in Intel Wi-Fi + Bluetooth combo adapter

Ethernet

One gigabit ethernet port, Intel I217-V, Wake on LAN

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Audio support

High Definition (HD) Audio, Realtek ALC283CG / two internal stereo speakers (3watt x 2),
Dolby



 Advanced Audio

 v2 certified, Microsoft Lync certified

Intel AMT

None

Security chip

None

Keyboard

Some:   Preferred Pro USB Keyboard (USB connector), Lenovo



 logo

Some:   Ultraslim Plus Wireless Keyboard (2.4GHz via USB receiver), black

Mouse

Some:   Enhanced Optical USB Mouse, black, Lenovo logo

Some:   Ultraslim Plus Wireless Mouse (2.4GHz via USB receiver), black

Power supply

180 watts, autosensing, 92% PSU

Color

Business black color

VESA mount

Support VESA mount (100mm)

Dimensions and 

weight (without 
stand)

Non-touch models (WxDxH):  21.02" X 1.91" X 15.20"; 534mm X 48.5mm X 386 mm
  

 

14.55 lb (6.6 kg) in maximum configuration

Touch models (WxDxH): 

21.02" X 1.95" X 15.20"; 534mm X 49.6mm X 386 mm

  

 

16.31 lb (7.4 kg) in maximum configuration

Stand

: 

Adjustable between 10° and 65° (Tilt)

: 

Adjustable between -5° and 45° (Tilt)

Optional UltraFlex Stand: 

Tilt: 65° back, 0° forward; Lift: 110mm; Swivel: +/-90°; 

 

 

  supports 

recline mode (from an upright position to an  

  

 

 

angled plane) and cable management

Limited Warranty

1-years, limited onsite service, 8 am-5 pm, Mon - Fri coverage  
excluding holidays, next business day response time / service upgrades available

10BA000EUS i7-4770S 4GBx1 21.5" FHD Touch 2.0M 500G Hybrid DVD±RW GT 720A N2230 Media Frame

2.4G None Win7 Pro64 DG 08/27/13

10BA000FUS i7-4770S 4GBx1 21.5" FHD Touch 2.0M 500G Hybrid DVD±RW GT 720A N2230 Media UltraFlex 2.4G None Win7 Pro64 DG 08/27/13

10BA000GUS i5-4430S 4GBx1 21.5" FHD Touch 2.0M 500G 7200 DVD±RW GT 720A N2230 Media Frame

USB None Win7 Pro64 DG 08/27/13

10BA000HUS i5-4430S 8GBx1 21.5" FHD Touch 2.0M 500G 7200 DVD±RW GT 720A N2230 Media Frame

USB None Win7 Pro64 DG 08/27/13

10BA001LUS i7-4770S 8GBx1 21.5" FHD Touch 2.0M 500G Hybrid DVD±RW GT 720A N2230 Media UltraFlex USB None Win7 Pro64 DG 08/27/13

See footnotes for important warranty information 
US model(s) announced August 27, 2013

Lenovo 

(TRPL1-3) September 2013

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