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Summary of Contents for Thunderbolt 3
- Page 1 LENOVO THINKSTATION P520c, P520, P720, P920 Thunderbolt 3 Setup and Configuration...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Contents Thunderbolt 3 overview Front Thunderbolt 3 solution o Parts list o Installation instructions Rear Thunderbolt 3 solution o Parts list o Installation instructions BIOS configuration... -
Page 3: Thunderbolt 3 Overview
USB Type-C connector, allowing for easy insertion regardless of plug orientation. Through the use of the USB Type-C port, a Thunderbolt 3 connection functions similar to a typical USB port. Like previous versions of USB, Thunderbolt ports can be used to connect memory keys, external hard drives, and other devices for the portable transfer of data. -
Page 4: Front Thunderbolt 3 Solution
Front Thunderbolt 3 solution The front Thunderbolt 3 solution provides two ports on the front of your ThinkStation. Parts list The following parts are needed for the installation of the front Thunderbolt 3 solution: 5.25” FLEX Module (FRU 01EF759) ... - Page 5 Front panel IO circuit board, bracket, and bezel Cable connector details (total cable length) Mini-SAS (650mm) Internal DP to DP (650mm) GPIO (600mm)
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Page 6: Installation Instructions
2. When viewed from the front, the FLEX module faceplate has slots for 4 devices or ports. The Thunderbolt 3 ports will be installed in the top right slot (with the module oriented as shown below), which is currently filled by a blank bezel. Remove the blank bezel by pressing the two internal retaining tabs and popping the bezel out the front of the faceplate. - Page 7 7. Plug four cables into the rear of the adapter card. The power cable is already part of the FLEX module and the remaining 3 cables were supplied with the Thunderbolt 3 kit. Use the following connector layout diagram as a guide for cable connections: a –...
- Page 8 8. Route the three cables through the cutout on the rear of the FLEX module and replace the cover. Starting from the rear of the module, engage the cover and slide it forward until it clicks into place. FLEX module and adapter card installation Prepare the workstation for FLEX module installation by removing the side access cover.
- Page 9 There is an optical drive retainer on the side of the ODD/FLEX bay cage – remove this retainer and install it on the left side of the FLEX module as shown here: P520, P720, P920 Press the release button to remove the plastic cover from the front of the FLEX bay, and then remove the EMI shield.
- Page 10 P520 Slide the FLEX module into the bay until it stops, then press tab 1 as shown below and push the module further until it latches into place. P720 Press the tabs toward each other as shown below and slide the module halfway into the bay.
- Page 11 3. Connect the SATA signal and power cables to the connector on the rear of the FLEX module. 4. Install the Thunderbolt 3 PCIe x4 card in the appropriate slot, as designated by the following table: P520c: PCIe slot 4...
- Page 12 DP to DP and mini-SAS cables: connected to the front of the PCIe x4 card as indicated below: 6. Installation of internal components is now complete, so replace the workstation’s side access cover. Note – if you are working with a P920, don’t forget to first replace the air baffle and then replace the side cover.
- Page 13 8. Reconnect all peripheral devices, connect the power cable, and power on the workstation. Enter the BIOS Setup utility by pressing the F1 key while the Lenovo splash screen is displayed. Refer to the BIOS Configuration section at the end of this document for instructions on enabling and configuring Thunderbolt 3 in BIOS.
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Page 14: Rear Thunderbolt 3 Solution
Rear Thunderbolt 3 solution The rear Thunderbolt 3 solution provides one port on the rear of your ThinkStation. Parts list The following parts are needed for the installation of the front Thunderbolt 3 solution: Rear Thunderbolt 3 adapter kit (FRU 01AJ971) ... -
Page 15: Installation Instructions
P920: Primary choice: PCIe slot 2; Secondary choice: slot 4 3. Connect the GPIO cable between the connector on the front of the adapter card and the motherboard. The motherboard connector location varies across the four workstations covered in this guide, but it is in the general vicinity of the SATA connectors and looks like this: 4. - Page 16 6. Reconnect all peripheral devices, connect the power cable, and power on the workstation. Enter the BIOS Setup utility by pressing the F1 key while the Lenovo splash screen is displayed. Refer to the BIOS Configuration section at the end of this document for instructions on enabling and configuring Thunderbolt 3 in BIOS.
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Page 17: Bios Configuration
BIOS configuration In order to begin using the Thunderbolt 3 ports that you have just installed, they need to be enabled in BIOS. The last step of the installation guides above should have led you to the launch screen of the BIOS Setup utility: Press Enter on this screen or click on the Setup button to proceed to the Main window of the Setup utility. - Page 18 When you first arrive at the Thunderbolt Configuration page, it will show that the Thunderbolt card is Disabled: Click on the pulldown menu to enable the Thunderbolt card. The appropriate PCIe slot can be set to Auto, which will allow the BIOS to detect the adapter card on the next boot, or it can be...
- Page 19 Once the Card Location option has been enabled, the following additional configuration options will be made available. You can change the configuration to work best with your Thunderbolt 3 environment. When configuration is complete, press F10 to save all settings, exit the BIOS Setup utility and...
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