Computer Specifications - Lenovo ThinkStation P720 Hardware Maintenance Manual

• Intel Rapid Storage Technology enterprise (Intel RSTe)
The Intel RSTe configuration utility enables you to configure Redundant Array of Independent Disks (RAID)
for computers with specific Intel chipset system boards. It supports RAID levels 0, 1, 5, and 10 on
computers installed with Serial Advanced Technology Attachment (SATA) devices.
• Preboot Execution Environment (PXE)
Preboot Execution Environment enables you to start computers using a network interface. This manner is
independent of starting computers from data storage devices (such as the hard disk drive) or installed
operating systems.
• System Management (SM) basic input/output system (BIOS) and SM software
The SMBIOS specification defines data structures and access methods in a BIOS. Therefore, a user or an
application can store and retrieve information specific about the computer in question.
• Wake on LAN (WOL)
Wake on LAN is an Ethernet computer networking standard that allows a computer to be turned on or
woken up by a network message. The message is usually sent by a program running on another computer
on the same local area network.
• Windows Management Instrumentation (WMI)
Windows Management Instrumentation is a set of extensions to the Windows Driver Model. It provides an
operating system interface through which instrumented components provide information and notification.
Security features
• Ability to enable and disable a device
• Ability to enable and disable USB connectors individually
• Antivirus program
• BIOS passwords and Windows accounts to deter unauthorized use of your computer
• Computrace Agent software embedded in firmware
• Cover presence switch (also called intrusion switch)
• Finger authentication (available on some models)
• Firewalls
• Intel BIOS guard
• Smart USB Protection function
• Startup sequence control
• Startup without a keyboard or mouse
• Support for a key lock on the computer cover (available on some models)
• Support for a Kensington-style cable lock
• Support for a padlock
• Trusted Platform Module (TPM)
Preinstalled operating system
Your computer is preinstalled with Windows 7 or Windows 10 operating system. Additional operating
systems might be identified by Lenovo as compatible with your computer. To determine if an operating
system has been certified or tested for compatibility, check the Web site of the operating system provider.

Computer specifications

This section lists the physical specifications for your computer.
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