Lenovo ThinkCentre M73 Tiny 10AY0037US User Manual

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Some: Windows



 7 Professional 64

preinstalled through downgrade 

rights in Windows 8 Pro 64-bit

Some: Windows 8 Pro 64-bit
Preloaded applications (only some listed)

 - Windows 7 models
● ThinkVantage



 Product Recovery

● ThinkVantage Communication Utility

● ThinkVantage Power Manager

● Lenovo



 Message Center Plus

● RapidBoot HDD Accelerator

● Lenovo SimpleTap

● Adobe



 Reader



● Corel



 Burn.Now

 (DVD±RW)

● Corel DVD MovieFactory



 (DVD

±RW)

 

●  InterVideo WinDVD



 (DVD, DVD

±RW) 

 - Windows 8 models
● Lenovo Support

● Lenovo Settings

● Lenovo Companion

● Lenovo Cloud Storage

● Norton Studio

● AccuWeather

● Evernote



● Cyberlink Power2Go (DVD±RW)

● Cyberlink PowerProducer (DVD±RW)
 - All models
● ThinkVantage System Update

● ThinkVantage Automatic lock Utility

● Lenovo Solution Center

● View Management Utility

● Norton Internet Security 

 

 

  (30 days of virus definitions)

●  Microsoft



 Office preloaded;

  purchase a product key to activate

● Skype

Security 

● Security chip (see information on left) 

● 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 

● USB port disablement

● Chassis intrusion switch on selected

   model(s)
EPEAT

 Gold rating 

ENERGY STAR



 5.2-compliant

TCO Certified Edge

Cisco EnergyWise compatible 

GREENGUARD



 certified 

RoHS-compliant
Supports ThinkVantage Technologies
For compatible accessories,  

please go to O-M72Z sheet; 

For Lenovo service upgrade options, 

please go to S-TC sheet

Processor





 G640 Processor (2 cores / 2 threads, 2.8GHz, 3MB cache), 

integrated Intel HD Graphics, integrated DDR3 memory controller (up to 1066MHz)

Intel Pentium G2020 Processor (2 cores / 2 threads, 2.9GHz, 3MB cache), 

integrated Intel HD Graphics, integrated DDR3 memory controller (up to 1333MHz)

Intel Pentium G860 Processor (2 cores / 2 threads, 3.0GHz, 3MB cache), 

integrated Intel HD Graphics, integrated DDR3 memory controller (up to 1333MHz)

 i3-3220 Processor (2 cores / 4 threads, 3.3GHz, 3MB cache), 

integrated Intel HD Graphics 2500, integrated DDR3 memory controller (up to 1600MHz) 

Intel Core i3-3240 Processor (2 cores / 4 threads, 3.4GHz, 3MB cache), 

integrated Intel HD Graphics 2500, integrated DDR3 memory controller (up to 1600MHz) 

Intel Core i5-3470T Processor (2 cores / 4 threads, 2.9GHz, 3MB cache), 

Turbo Boost 2.0 (3.6GHz), integrated Intel HD Graphics 2500, 

integrated 1600MHz dual-channel DDR3 memory controller, Virtualization Technology

Intel Core i5-3470S Processor (4 cores / 4 threads, 2.9GHz, 6MB cache), 

Turbo Boost 2.0 (3.6GHz), integrated Intel HD 2500 Graphics, 

integrated 1600MHz dual-channel DDR3 memory controller, Virtualization Technology

Intel Core i7-3770S Processor (4 cores / 8 threads, 3.1GHz, 8MB cache), 

Turbo Boost 2.0 (3.9GHz), integrated Intel HD 4000 Graphics, 

integrated 1600MHz dual-channel DDR3 memory controller, Virtualization Technology

Implementation Processor in LGA1155 socket
Memory

16GB max, 

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

Graphics

Intel HD Graphics / 2500 / 4000 in processor, uses main memory, 

external digital monitor support via DisplayPort

, supports dual independent display; 

Maximum resolution: 2560x1600 (DisplayPort)@60Hz

DP dongle

None

Display

20.0" (508mm) HD+ (1600x900) TFT color, LED backlight, 

250 nits, 16:9 aspect ratio, 1000:1 dynamic contrast ratio

Multi-touch

None

Camera

Camera on top of screen, 2.0-megapixel, fixed focus, 

integrated digital MIC array with stereo, physical switch on/off

Controls

Front facing buttons for brightness up/auto, brightness down, and power on/off

Disk

Some: Solid State Drive (SSD) / SATA 6.0Gb/s, 2.5" Wide

Some: Hard Disk Drive / SATA 3.0Gb/s, 3.5" Wide, 7200 rpm

Optical

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

Media reader

Some: 7-in-1 Single Slot SD media reader

Chipset

Rear ports

Four USB 2.0, ethernet (RJ-45), DisplayPort connector,

optional serial (9-pin), optional keyboard (PS/2), optional mouse (PS/2) 

Side ports

Two USB 2.0, microphone (stereo, 3.5mm), headphone (stereo, 3.5mm)

PCIe Mini Card One PCI Express



 Mini Card slot

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 2230 Wi-Fi + Bluetooth combo adapter

Ethernet

One gigabit ethernet port, Realtek



 RTL8111E-VB

Audio

High Definition (HD) Audio, Realtek ALC269Q

Speaker

Two internal stereo speakers (2watt x 2) 

Intel AMT

None

Security chip

Trusted Platform Module (TPM 1.2-compliant)

Keyboard

Preferred Pro USB Keyboard (USB connector), 104-key, black, Lenovo



 logo

Mouse

Enhanced Optical USB Mouse, black, Lenovo logo

Power supply

150 watts, autosensing, 85% PSU

Machine

● Business black color

● 20.0" W X 8.9" D X 17.0" H 

● 507mm W X 227mm D X 431mm H (including stand) 

● 18.5 lb (8.4 kg) in maximum configuration

● Tilt: 25° back, -5° forward; Lift: 110mm; Swivel: +/-45°

● Support VESA mount (100mm)

Limited Warranty

3-years, limited onsite service, 8 am-5 pm, Mon - Fri coverage  

excluding holidays, next business day response time / service upgrades available

3548-C6U i5-3470T 4GBx1 1600MHz 2.0M 1TB 7200 HD 2500 11b/g/n Media None None None Monitor USB None Win8 Pro64 10/23/12

3548-C7U i7-3770S 4GBx2 1600MHz 2.0M 1TB 7200 HD 4000 11b/g/n Media None None None Monitor USB None Win8 Pro64 10/23/12

3548-C8U i3-3220

4GBx1 1600MHz 2.0M 500G 7200 HD 2500 11b/g/n Media None None None Monitor USB None Win7 Pro64 10/23/12

3548-C9U i3-3240

4GBx1 1600MHz 2.0M 500G 7200 HD 2500 11b/g/n Media None None None Monitor USB None Win7 Pro64 10/23/12

3548-D1U G640

2GBx1 1600MHz 2.0M 500G 7200 Intel HD 11b/g/n Media None None None Monitor USB None Win7 Pro64 10/23/12

3548-D2U i3-3220

4GBx1 1600MHz 2.0M 500G 7200 HD 2500 11b/g/n None None None None Monitor USB None Win7 Pro64 10/23/12

3548-D3U G860

2GBx1 1600MHz 2.0M 500G 7200 Intel HD 11b/g/n None None None None Monitor USB None Win7 Pro64 10/23/12

3548-F2U i3-3220

4GBx1 1600MHz 2.0M 180G SSD HD 2500 11b/g/n Media None None None Monitor USB None Win7 Pro64 11/20/12

3548-F4U G2020

2GBx1 1600MHz 2.0M 500G 7200 Intel HD 11b/g/n Media None None None Monitor USB None Win7 Pro64 01/22/13

3548-F7U i5-3470S 4GBx1 1600MHz 2.0M 500G 7200 HD 2500 11b/g/n Media None None None Monitor USB None Win7 Pro64 03/05/13

3548-F9U i7-3770S 8GBx1 1600MHz 2.0M 1TB 7200 HD 4000 11b/g/n Media None None None Monitor USB None Win7 Pro64 03/05/13

3548-G1U i5-3470S 4GBx1 1600MHz 2.0M 1TB 7200 HD 2500 11b/g/n Media None None None Monitor USB None Win7 Pro64 03/12/13

See footnotes for important warranty information 
US models announced Oct 23, 2012, Nov 20, 2012, Jan 22, 2013, Mar 5, 2013, or Mar 12, 2013

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US model(s) withdrawn effective November 2013

Lenovo 

(MTGI1-6) March 2013

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