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  • Page 1 ThinkCentre neo 50t Gen 4 User Guide...
  • Page 2 • Setup Guide First Edition (January 2023) © Copyright Lenovo 2023. LIMITED AND RESTRICTED RIGHTS NOTICE: If data or software is delivered pursuant to a General Services Administration “GSA” contract, use, reproduction, or disclosure is subject to restrictions set forth in Contract No. GS-...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Wipe the storage drive data ..Call Lenovo ....Cover presence switch ..
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  • Page 5: Discover Your Lenovo Computer

    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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  • Page 7: Chapter 1. Meet Your Computer

    • Off: The computer is off or in hibernation mode. • Blinking: The computer is in sleep mode. Related topics • “Use the optical drive (for selected models)” on page 10. • “Use a media card (for selected models)” on page 11. © Copyright Lenovo 2023...
  • Page 8 • “USB specifications” on page 5. ThinkCentre neo 50t Gen 4 User Guide...

  • Page 9: Rear

    Rear ™ 2. DisplayPort out connector 1. Audio line-out connector ™ 3. HDMI connector 4. VGA-out connector 6. USB-A 2.0 connector (with smart power-on feature) 5. USB-A 2.0 connectors 7. PCI Express card area 8. Power cord connector 9. Smart cable clip slots 10.

  • Page 10: Features And Specifications

    • The integrated graphics card supports the following: – DisplayPort out connector – HDMI out connector Video features – VGA-out connector • The optional discrete graphics card provides an enhanced video experience and extended capabilities. ThinkCentre neo 50t Gen 4 User Guide...

  • Page 11: Usb Specifications

    5 V and 3 A. • Connect to USB-C accessories to help expand your computer functionality. To purchase USB-C accessories, go to https://www.lenovo.com/accessories • USB-C (3.2 Gen 1) connector Statement on USB transfer rate Depending on many factors such as the processing capability of the host and peripheral devices, file...
  • Page 12 USB device Data rate (Gbit/s) 3.2 Gen 1 / 3.1 Gen 1 3.2 Gen 2 / 3.1 Gen 2 3.2 Gen 2 × 2 Thunderbolt 3 Thunderbolt 4 ThinkCentre neo 50t Gen 4 User Guide...

  • Page 13: Chapter 2. Get Started With Your Computer

    1. Right-click a blank area on the desktop and select display settings. 2. Select the display that you want to configure and change display settings of your preference. Manage cables with a smart cable clip Note: You can purchase a smart cable clip from Lenovo. © Copyright Lenovo 2023...
  • Page 14 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. ThinkCentre neo 50t Gen 4 User Guide...

  • Page 15: Chapter 3. Explore Your Computer

    You can connect all types of Bluetooth-enabled devices to your computer, such as a keyboard, a mouse, a smartphone, or speakers. Place the device that you are attempting to connect to less than 10 meters (33 feet) from the computer. © Copyright Lenovo 2023...

  • Page 16: Use The Optical Drive (For Selected Models)

    • Type AutoPlay in the Windows search box and then press Enter. Turn on Use AutoPlay for all media and devices. • Open Windows Media Player. • Double-click the ISO file. 3. Follow the on-screen instructions. ThinkCentre neo 50t Gen 4 User Guide...

  • Page 17: Use A Media Card (For Selected Models)

    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.
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  • Page 19: Chapter 4. Secure Your Computer And Information

    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.

  • Page 20: Log In To Your Computer Securely

    BIOS menu. If both the power-on password and supervisor password are set, you can enter either password. However, you must use your supervisor password to change any configuration settings. • Hard disk password ThinkCentre neo 50t Gen 4 User Guide...

  • Page 21: Use Software Security Solutions

    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.

  • Page 22: Antivirus Programs

    The computer is preinstalled with an antivirus program to help you guard against, detect, and eliminate viruses. Lenovo provides a full version of antivirus software on the computer with a free 30-day subscription. After 30 days, you must renew the license to continue receiving the antivirus software updates.

  • Page 23: Intel Bios Guard

    1. Restart the computer. When the logo screen is displayed, press F1 or Fn+F1. 2. Select Security ➙ Cover Tamper Detected and press Enter. 3. Select Enabled and press Enter. 4. Press F10 or Fn+F10 to save the changes and exit. If the cover presence switch is enabled and the computer cover is not correctly installed or closed, an error message will be displayed when you turn on the computer.
  • Page 24 ThinkCentre neo 50t Gen 4 User Guide...

  • Page 25: Chapter 5. Uefi Bios

    UEFI BIOS supports three or four display languages: English, French, simplified Chinese, and Russian (for selected models). To change the display language of UEFI BIOS: 1. Select Main ➙ Language and press Enter. 2. Set the display language as desired. © Copyright Lenovo 2023...

  • Page 26: Set The System Date And Time

    If you enable configuration change detection, when the POST detects configuration changes of some hardware devices (such as storage drives or memory modules), an error message will be displayed when you turn on the computer. ThinkCentre neo 50t Gen 4 User Guide...

  • Page 27: Enable Or Disable The Automatic Power-On Feature

    4. Press F10 or Fn+F10 to save the changes and exit. Enable or disable the ErP LPS compliance mode Lenovo computers meet the eco-design requirements of the ErP Lot 3 regulation. For more information, go https://www.lenovo.com/us/en/compliance/eco-declaration You can enable the ErP LPS compliance mode to reduce the consumption of electricity when the computer is off or in sleep mode.

  • Page 28: Change The Its Performance Mode

    • To install an operating system that does not support secure boot, such as some Linux operating systems, select Disabled for Secure Boot. 4. Press F10 or Fn+F10 to save the changes and exit. ThinkCentre neo 50t Gen 4 User Guide...

  • Page 29: Update Uefi Bios

    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.
  • Page 30 10. Turn on the computer and the monitor. When the logo screen is displayed, press F1 or Fn+F1. 11. To prevent data loss, ensure that BIOS settings are restored to an earlier point. For BIOS configurations, see Chapter 5 “UEFI BIOS” on page 19. ThinkCentre neo 50t Gen 4 User Guide...

  • Page 31: Chapter 6. Diagnostics

    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.
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  • Page 33: Chapter 7. Cru Replacement

    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.

  • Page 34: Remove Or Replace A Cru

    Removal steps Front bezel Prerequisite Before you start, read Generic Safety and Compliance Notices, and print the following instructions. For access, do the following: Remove the computer cover. See “Computer cover” on page 28. ThinkCentre neo 50t Gen 4 User Guide...

  • Page 35: Optical Drive

    Replacement steps Optical drive Prerequisite Before you start, read Generic Safety and Compliance Notices, and print the following instructions. For access, do the following: 1. Remove the computer cover. See “Computer cover” on page 28. 2. Remove the front bezel. See “Front bezel” on page 28. 3.
  • Page 36 Replacement steps ThinkCentre neo 50t Gen 4 User Guide...

  • Page 37: Drive Bay Assembly

    Drive bay assembly Prerequisite Before you start, read Generic Safety and Compliance Notices, and print the following instructions. For access, do the following: 1. Remove the computer cover. See “Computer cover” on page 28. 2. Remove the front bezel. See “Front bezel” on page 28. Replacement steps Chapter 7 CRU replacement...

  • Page 38: Hard Disk Drive

    3. Remove the optical drive. See “Optical drive” on page 29. 4. Remove the drive bay assembly. See “Drive bay assembly” on page 31. 5. Disconnect the signal cable and the power cable from the hard disk drive. ThinkCentre neo 50t Gen 4 User Guide...

  • Page 39: Memory Module

    Removal steps 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. For access, do the following: 1. Remove the computer cover. See “Computer cover” on page 28. 2.

  • Page 40: M.2 Solid-State Drive And Heat Sink

    • Replace the M.2 solid-state drive only for upgrade or repair. The M.2 solid-state drive is not designed for frequent changes or replacement. • Before replacing the M.2 solid-state drive, make a backup copy of all the data that you want to keep. ThinkCentre neo 50t Gen 4 User Guide...
  • Page 41 • Do not touch the contact edge of the M.2 solid-state drive. Otherwise, the M.2 solid-state drive might get damaged. • Do not apply pressure to the M.2 solid-state drive. • Do not make the M.2 solid-state drive subject to physical shocks or vibration. Put the M.2 solid-state drive on a soft material, such as cloth, to absorb physical shocks.
  • Page 42 – Type 2 – Type 3 ThinkCentre neo 50t Gen 4 User Guide...

  • Page 43: M.2 Solid-State Drive Bracket

    Note: Remove the film that covers the thermal pad (if any) when installing the M.2 solid-state drive and the heat sink. M.2 solid-state drive bracket Prerequisite Before you start, read Generic Safety and Compliance Notices, and print the following instructions. For access, do the following: 1.

  • Page 44: Coin-Cell Battery

    1. Remove the computer cover. See “Computer cover” on page 28. 2. Remove the front bezel. See “Front bezel” on page 28. 3. Remove the drive bay assembly. See “Drive bay assembly” on page 31. ThinkCentre neo 50t Gen 4 User Guide...

  • Page 45: Pci Express Card

    Removal steps Note: After installing a new coin-cell battery, reset the system date and time in the UEFI BIOS menu. PCI Express card Prerequisite Before you start, read Generic Safety and Compliance Notices, and print the following instructions. For access, do the following: 1.

  • Page 46: Power Supply Assembly

    Keep fingers and other parts of your body away from hazardous, moving parts. If you suffer an injury, seek medical care immediately. Never remove the cover on a power supply or any part that has the following label attached. ThinkCentre neo 50t Gen 4 User Guide...

  • Page 47: Wi-Fi Card

    Hazardous voltage, current, and energy levels are present inside any component that has this label attached. There are no serviceable parts inside these components. If you suspect a problem with one of these parts, contact a service technician. For access, do the following: 1.
  • Page 48 Removal steps Note: During installation, ensure that you connect the gray cable to the connector labeled AUX on the card, and the black cable to the connector labeled MAIN. ThinkCentre neo 50t Gen 4 User Guide...

  • Page 49: Chapter 8. Help And Support

    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...
  • Page 50 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 •...

  • Page 51: Call Lenovo

    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: •...

  • Page 52: Purchase Additional Services

    • Lenovo hardware repair - If the problem is determined to be caused by Lenovo hardware under warranty, trained service personnel are available to provide the applicable level of service.

  • Page 53: Appendix A. Compliance Information

    Generic https://pcsupport.lenovo.com Safety and Compliance Notices at https://pcsupport.lenovo.com/docs/generic_notices Certification-related information Product name: ThinkCentre neo 50t Gen 4 Machine types: 12JA , 12JB, 12JC, and 12JD Further compliance information related to your product is available at https://www.lenovo.com/compliance Operating environment Maximum altitude (without pressurization) •...
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  • Page 55: Appendix B. Notices And Trademarks

    Lenovo representative for information on the products and services currently available in your area. Any reference to a Lenovo product, program, or service is not intended to state or imply that only that Lenovo product, program, or service may be used. Any functionally equivalent product, program, or service that does not infringe any Lenovo intellectual property right may be used instead.
  • Page 56 Actual results may vary. Users of this document should verify the applicable data for their specific environment. This document is copyrighted by Lenovo and is not covered by any open source license, including any Linux agreement(s) which may accompany software included with this product. Lenovo may update this document at any time without notice.

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