Lenovo ThinkCentre M73 Tiny 10AY0037US User Manual

Preloaded operating system
Some: Windows



 8 Pro 64-bit

Some: 

Windows 8.1 Pro 64-bit

Web install applications (only some 

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

● ThinkVantage AutoLock

● Desktop Power Manager

● View Management Utility 

  (for WIndows 8 only)

● Lenovo Cloud Storage by SugarSync

  (for WIndows 8 only)

● Lenovo Solution Center

● Lenovo Support

● Lenovo Companion

● Norton Internet Security 

 

 

  (30 days of virus definitions)

● Skype

●  Microsoft Office preloaded;

  purchase a product key to activate

● Cyberlink PowerDVD (DVD±RW, DVD) 

● Cyberlink Power2Go (DVD±RW)

● Cyberlink PowerProducer (DVD±RW)

● Evernote

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● Intel AppUp

● Nitro Pro

● AccuWeather

● Norton Studio

● Pokki (for WIndows 8.1 only)

● Hightail (for WIndows 8.1 only)
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

Cisco EnergyWise compatible 
GREENGUARD



 certified 

RoHS-compliant
EuP 2013 Certified
Supports ThinkVantage Technologies
For compatible accessories,  
please go to TC-AQP sheet; 
For Lenovo service upgrade options, 
please go to S-TC sheet

●●Part of the Global Models Plus (GMP) program with limited onsite service 3-year limited warranty

Processor

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 i5-4570S Processor (4 cores / 4 threads, 2.9GHz, 6MB cache), 

Turbo Boost 2.0 (3.6GHz), Intel HD Graphics 4600, 1600MHz DDR3 memory controller

Implementation

Processor in LGA1150 socket

Memory

16GB max, 

1600MHz DDR3L, two 204-pin SODIMM sockets (notebook)

Graphics

Intel HD Graphics or Intel HD Graphics 4400/4600 in processor, uses main memory,

external digital monitor support via VGA, supports dual independent display;

 

Maximum resolution: 1600x900 (panel)@60Hz; 1920x1200 (VGA)@60Hz

DP dongle

None

Display

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

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

Multi-touch

None

Camera

Optional camera on top of screen, 1.0-megapixel, fixed focus, supports 720p, 

with digital microphone, physical switch on/off

Controls

Side buttons for brightness up, brightness down, and power on/off

Disk

Some:  SATA 6.0Gb/s, 3.5" Wide, 7200 rpm

Optical

DVD burner, SATA 1.5Gb/s, 12.7mm high

Media reader

Optional 7-in-1 Single Slot media reader, via internal USB 2.0

Chipset

Rear ports

Four USB 2.0, ethernet (RJ-45), VGA out connector, optional serial (9-pin), 

two optional PS/2 ports (keyboard and mouse) 

Side ports

Two USB 3.0, microphone (stereo, 3.5mm), headphone (stereo, 3.5mm)

PCIe Mini Card

One PCI Express



 Mini Card slot

PCIe WLAN

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



 Wireless-N 2230, 

 

Wi-Fi + Bluetooth combo adapter, 2x2

Some:   11b/g/n wireless, PCIe Half Mini Card, Intel Wireless-N 7260,

  

Wi-Fi + Bluetooth combo adapter, 2x2

Bluetooth

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

Ethernet

One gigabit ethernet port, Intel I217-V

Audio

High Definition (HD) Audio, Realtek ALC269VC

Speaker

Two internal stereo speakers (2watt x 2) 

Intel AMT

None

Modem

None

IEEE 1394

None

Security chip

Trusted Platform Module (TPM 1.2-compliant)

Keyboard

Preferred Pro USB Keyboard (USB connector), Lenovo

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 logo

Mouse

Enhanced Optical USB Mouse, Lenovo logo

Power supply

150 watts, autosensing, 85% PSU

Mechanical

● Business black color

● Carry handle in rear 

● Support VESA mount (100mm)

   19.9" W X 3.56" D X 15.9" H 

 

 

506mm W X 90.5mm D X 404.75mm H 

 

 

16.4 lb (7.46 kg) in maximum configuration

 

 

Adjustable stand (between 10° and 35°)

With Monitor stand: 19.9" W X 9.83" D X 16.7" H 

 

 

506mm W X 249.8mm D X 423.9mm H 

 

 

19.5 lb (8.84 kg) in maximum configuration

 

 

Tilt: 10° to 25°; Lift: 110mm; Swivel: +/-45°; 

 

 

Pivot: Landscape / Portrait

Limited Warranty

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

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

10BB001CUS i5-4570S 4GBx1 1600MHz 720p 500G 7200 HD 4600 N2230 Media Switch None

Frame USB G P

Win8 Pro64

09/24/13

10BB003VUS i5-4570S 4GBx1 1600MHz 720p 500G 7200 HD 4600 N7260 Media Switch None

Frame USB G P

Win8.1 Pro64 02/25/14

See footnotes for important warranty information 
US model(s) announced September 24, 2013 or February 25, 2014

Lenovo 

(MDST1-7) February 2014

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