Lenovo 881196U Quick start guide

Brand: Lenovo

Model: 881196U

Type: Quick start guide

Lenovo recommends Windows Vista

™

Business.

LONG ON STABILITY. SHORT ON PRICE.

THINKCENTRE M55e

ThinkCentre

M55e desktops

deliver a stable platform for at

least 12 months with managed

transition, helping to reduce rollout

costs. They provide easy global

deployment, with models available

in more than 60 countries. And with

configure-to-order options, you can

get exactly what users need at a

price that fits your budgetary needs.

New Thinking. New ThinkCentre.

™

Lenovo recommends Windows Vista

™

Business.

Processor

Intel

Core

™

2 Duo Processor or

Intel

Pentium

D Processor or

Intel Pentium 4 Processor with HT Technology or

Intel

Celeron

D Processor

Preloaded operating system

Genuine Windows

Vista

™

Business 32

Genuine Windows Vista Home Basic 32

Genuine Windows

XP Professional

Genuine Windows XP Home

Video graphics (integrated)*

Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 3000,

PCI Express 16-lane graphics slot (full height)

Core chipset

Intel 946GZ Express

Memory

/max capacity

DDR 667MHz (PC2-5300) or

DDR 533MHz (PC2-4200)/4GB

Hard disk drive

80GB, 160GB, or

250GB or 500GB (7200rpm) Serial ATA

Optical drive

(full-size)

CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, DVD/CD-RW

Combo or DVD Recordable

Audio

(integrated)

ADI 1986 A

Rear audio: line in, line out

Front audio: mic in, headphone out

Internal speaker

Security features

Client Security Solution (Software)

Connectivity

(integrated)

Broadcom Gigabit Ethernet

Expansion

4 slots (full height) x 4 bays

Dimensions

402x175x440mm (15.8x6.9x17.3")

Ports

6 USB 2.0 (2 front-access), 2 serial (one optional),

1 parallel, PS/2

mouse/keyboard, VGA

Keyboard

Preferred Pro PS/2 Full-size Keyboard, Preferred

Pro USB Full-size Keyboard, Preferred Pro USB

Fingerprint Keyboard, Enhanced Performance

USB Keyboard or Enhanced Performance Wireless

Keyboard and Mouse

Mouse (varies by model)

USB Optical Wheel Mouse (400dpi)

USB ScrollPoint

Optical Mouse (800dpi)

PS/2 2 Button Ball Mouse

PS/2 Optical Wheel Mouse

Visit thinkcentre.com for more information and

details by model.

Meet your anytime, anywhere, anything-is-possible desktop.

The ThinkCentre M55e is designed to maximize productivity and minimize cost within your large

enterprise. It can ease even the most complex deployments with 12 months of image stability

and a host of manageability features that can reduce IT support costs over their entire life cycle.

All models are equipped with your choice of fast Intel

processors and a variety of ports, slots

and bays for easy expansion. Select models are Microsoft

Office ready for the 2007 Microsoft

Office Business Suites. The ThinkCentre M55e is now a product of Lenovo, a global company

uniting Lenovo and the former IBM PC Division under the Lenovo name. Learn more at lenovo.com

Processor

Intel Core 2 Duo Processor or

Intel Pentium D Processor or

Intel Pentium 4 Processor with HT Technology or

Intel Celeron D Processor

Preloaded operating system

Genuine Windows Vista Business 32

Genuine Windows Vista Home Basic 32

Genuine Windows XP Professional

Genuine Windows XP Home

Video graphics (integrated)*

Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 3000,

PCI Express 16-lane graphics slot (low profile)

Core chipset

Intel 946GZ Express

Memory/max capacity

DDR 667MHz (PC2-5300) or

DDR 533MHz (PC2-4200)/4GB

Hard disk drive

80GB, 160GB, or

250GB or 500GB (7200rpm) Serial ATA

Optical drive

(full-size)

CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, DVD/CD-RW

Combo or DVD Recordable

Audio

(integrated)

ADI 1986 A

Rear audio: line in, line out

Front audio: mic in, headphone out

Internal speaker

Security features

Client Security Solution (Software)

Connectivity

(integrated)

Broadcom Gigabit Ethernet

Expansion

4 slots (low profile) x 3 bays

Dimensions

108x331x412mm (4.3x13.0x16.2")

Ports

6 USB 2.0 (2 front-access), 2 serial (one optional),

1 parallel, PS/2 mouse/keyboard, VGA

Keyboard

Preferred Pro PS/2 Full-size Keyboard, Preferred

Pro USB Full-size Keyboard, Preferred Pro USB

Fingerprint Keyboard, Enhanced Performance

USB Keyboard or Enhanced Performance Wireless

Keyboard and Mouse

Mouse (varies by model)

USB Optical Wheel Mouse (400dpi)

USB ScrollPoint Optical Mouse (800dpi)

PS/2 2 Button Ball Mouse

PS/2 Optical Wheel Mouse

Visit thinkcentre.com for more information and

details by model.

ThinkCentre M55e specifications

M55e Tower: 9637

M55e Desktop: 9632

Kensington MicroSaver

Key Lock from Lenovo

(73P2582) helps avoid theft

and physically secures your

desktop, printer or monitor.

Lenovo USB/Analog

Headset by Sennheiser

(40Y8518) enhances your

communications and

multimedia experience.

Preferred PRO USB

Fingerprint Keyboard

(73P4730) puts password

security at your fingertips.

Lenovo USB WebCam

(40Y8519) makes video

conferencing easy.

ThinkCentre M55e Family software

Supported operating systems

Genuine Windows Vista Business 32

Genuine Windows Vista Home Basic 32

Genuine Windows XP Professional (SP1a, SP2)

Genuine Windows XP Home (SP1a, SP2)

Genuine Windows 2000 Professional (SP4)

Included software

(preloaded)

Diskeeper Lite

Google: Google Toolbar, Google Desktop,

Picasa from Google

Multimedia Center for Think (XP models)

Offerings including:

-InterVideo WinDVD (DVD, DVD/CD-RW &

DVD-RW model)

-InterVideo WinDVD Creator (DVD-RW models)

-Record NOW Business Edition+ DLA (DVD/CD-RW

Combo or DVD Recordable)

PC-Doctor

Symantec Client Security

(with 90 days of virus definition)

ThinkVantage Fingerprint Software

(select models)

ThinkVantage Productivity Center

with Away Manager

ThinkVantage Rescue and Recovery

ThinkVantage System Update

ThinkVantage System Migration Assistant

Java

™

JRE

™

(downloadable)

Secure Data Disposal

™

ThinkVantage ImageUltra

™

Builder

(licensed Web deliverable)

ThinkVantage Update Retriever

ThinkVantage Package Builder

(license–CD not included)

IBM

Lotus

SmartSuite

Millennium (XP models only)

IBM Lotus Notes

stand-alone client

Certified operating systems

For a listing of completed Linux certifications,

visit lenovo.com/linux

For important warranty information, see page 4.

Shift your system into overdrive.

User, heal thyself.

ThinkVantage

Technologies are integrated into every ThinkCentre M55e desktop to help users

help themselves—and reduce the burden on your help desk. These tools, including ThinkVantage

System Migration Assistant,

™

ThinkVantage Client Security Solution and ThinkVantage Rescue

and Recovery,

™

make managing deployment, security, and even recovery from system crashes,

quick and easy.

Just short of omniscient.

The help you need is always standing by—around the clock and around the world.

ThinkCentre

service and support continues to be available from IBM.

Processor

Intel Core 2 Duo Processor or

Intel Pentium D Processor or

Intel Pentium 4 Processor with HT Technology or

Intel Celeron D Processor

Preloaded operating system

Genuine Windows Vista Business 32

Genuine Windows Vista Home Basic 32

Genuine Windows XP Professional

Genuine Windows XP Home

Video graphics (integrated)*

Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 3000,

PCI Express 1 x slot (supports DVI-D Connector to

provide DVI port, no dual independent display)

Core chipset

Intel 946GZ Express

Memory

/max capacity

DDR 667MHz (PC2-5300) or

DDR 533MHz (PC2-4200)/4GB

Hard disk drive

80GB, 160GB, or

250GB or 500GB (7200rpm) Serial ATA

Optical drive

(full-size)

CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, DVD/CD-RW

Combo or DVD Recordable

Audio

(integrated)

AD 1986 A

Rear audio: line in, line out

Front audio: mic in, headphone out

Internal speaker

Security features

Client Security Solution (Software)

Connectivity

(integrated)

Broadcom Gigabit Ethernet

Expansion

2 slots (low profile) x 3 bays

Dimensions

88x310x358mm (3.4x12.2x14.1")

Ports

6 USB 2.0 (2 front-access), 2 serial (one optional),

1 parallel, PS/2 mouse/keyboard, VGA

Keyboard

Preferred Pro PS/2 Full-size Keyboard, Preferred

Pro USB Full-size Keyboard, Preferred Pro USB

Fingerprint Keyboard, Enhanced Performance

USB Keyboard or Enhanced Performance Wireless

Keyboard and Mouse

Mouse (varies by model)

USB Optical Wheel Mouse (400dpi)

USB ScrollPoint Optical Mouse (800dpi)

PS/2 2 Button Ball Mouse

PS/2 Optical Wheel Mouse

Visit thinkcentre.com for more information and

details by model.

M55e Small Form Factor: 9645

Lenovo recommends Windows Vista

™

Business.

Select models are

Microsoft Office ready

for the 2007 Microsoft

Office Business Suites.

Activation keys can be

purchased from Lenovo,

a Lenovo Solution Partner

or directly from Microsoft.

1.866.426.1316

lenovo.com

time without notice. Lenovo is not responsible for photographic or typographic errors. Warranty Information: For a copy of applicable product warranties, write to: Warranty Information, P.O.

Box 12195, RTP, NC 27709, Attn: Dept. ZPYA/B676. Lenovo makes no representation or warranty regarding third-party products or services. *Select models may include these graphics

adapter cards: 128M NVIDIA

GeForce 6200TC with VGA/TV, 64M NVIDIA

GeForce 6200TC with VGA/TV, 128M NVIDIA

GeForce 7300LE with VGA/TV, 256M ATI Radeon X1300 PRO

with VGA/TV, 128M ATI Radeon X300SE with dual VGA (via cable). Footnotes: [1] International Warranty Service: is available for most models in any country in which this product is sold

and serviced. Service delivery methods and parts availability vary by country, may be different from those in the country of purchase, and are subject to change without notice. Fees and

restrictions may apply in some countries. [2] Operating system: Level of support varies by operating system. Operating systems not preloaded on the system may not provide full feature

functionality. Refer to lenovo.com/pc/support and enter your machine type and model number for more information. [3] Memory: For PCs without a separate video card, memory supports

both system and video. Accessible system memory is up to 64MB less than the amount stated, depending on video mode. [4] Maximum capacity: may require the replacement of standard

component with largest supported component available. [5] Hard drive: GB=1,000,000,000 bytes. Accessible capacity is less; up to 4GB is service partition. [6] Included software: may

differ from its retail version (if available) and may not include user manuals or all program functionality. License agreements may apply. Certain IBM® and ThinkCentre logo products are not

manufactured, warranted or supported by IBM or Lenovo. IBM and Lenovo logos and trademarks used under license. Contact Lenovo for details. The following are trademarks of Lenovo:

Lenovo, the Lenovo logo, ImageUltra, PS/2, Rescue and Recovery, ScrollPoint, Secure Data Disposal, System Migration Assistant, ThinkCentre, and ThinkVantage. IBM, the IBM logo, Lotus,

Lotus Notes and Lotus SmartSuite are registered trademarks of IBM and are used under license. Microsoft,

Vista and Windows are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Intel, Intel Core,

Celeron and Pentium are trademarks of Intel Corporation. Linux is a registered trademark of Linus Torvalds. Java and all Java-based trademarks are trademarks of Sun Microsystems, Inc. in the