Chapter 8. Faq - Lenovo ThinkSmart Cor User Manual

Chapter 8. FAQ

Question
Does ThinkSmart Core come with
the UC software preloaded?
Does ThinkSmart Core support
any other UC platforms?
Is there Lenovo specific software
installed on ThinkSmart Core?
Where can I find the user guide,
readme, and software download
for ThinkSmart Manager?
Do I need to install an antivirus on
ThinkSmart Core?
How are the drivers, software,
BIOS updates delivered?
Can I manage ThinkSmart Core
through Microsoft Operations
Management Suite (OMS)?
Does ThinkSmart Core support
PXE boot?
Does ThinkSmart Core support
network boot?
Does ThinkSmart Core support
USB boot?
Can ThinkSmart Core work with
HDMI extenders through
Ethernet?
Does ThinkSmart Core support
®
Wi-Fi connection?
Is ThinkSmart Core compatible
with Apple OSX?
Can I store my presentations or
other materials in ThinkSmart
Core for sharing?
Does ThinkSmart Core support
Consumer Electronics Control
(CEC)?
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Answer
Yes. ThinkSmart Core comes with factory imaged Windows 10 IoT and installed
with the UC software.
Yes, but it only supports one UC platform at a time.
Yes. ThinkSmart Manager software is pre-installed from Lenovo factory.
ThinkSmart Manager is Lenovo's solution for management at scale for ThinkSmart
devices.
https://smartsupport.lenovo.com/us/en/downloads/DS542392
By default, Windows 10 IoT is secured through Windows Defender. Organizations
should choose security software based on their requirements.
All software updates and driver updates are delivered through Windows Update.
BIOS updates are manually downloaded from the Lenovo E-support portal.
Please refer to
https://docs.microsoft.com/zh-cn/microsoftteams/rooms/rooms-
deploy .
Yes.
Yes. ThinkSmart Core supports network boot through the Ethernet connector.
Restart ThinkSmart Core. During the boot, press F12 multiple times to load the
Startup Device Menu. Based on your infrastructure, select the IPv4 or IPv6 option
to initiate the network boot.
Yes. Insert a USB key into one of the USB connectors, and then restart
ThinkSmart Core. During the boot, press F12 multiple times to load the Startup
Device Menu. Based on your infrastructure, select the USB key to initiate the USB
boot.
Yes. ThinkSmart Core is a standard HDMI-compliant device and has been tested
to work with products like AMX DXLink HDMI transmitters and receivers.
A wired Ethernet connection is required for initial setup, and it is a MTR best
practice to keep a hard-wired connection. Wi-Fi is supported by the hardware
when logged in as Administrator, but it cannot be used for meeting calls.
Yes. ThinkSmart Core is a device that runs Unified Communications software on a
Windows 10 IoT Enterprise OS. Most UC software providers offer clients for
Windows, Android, Apple OSX and iOS. The HDMI-in connector on ThinkSmart
Core supports all the OS mentioned above.
No. All content sharing happens in real-time through client devices that are
connected to ThinkSmart Core. It does not support storing any user data for
sharing during meetings.
Yes.
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