Computer Specifications - Lenovo ThinkStation P520 30BE User Manual

Table of Contents

• 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

• Trusted Platform Module (TPM)

Preinstalled operating system

Your computer is preinstalled with the 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.