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  • Page 1 ThinkStation P5 User Guide...
  • Page 2 • Setup Guide Sixth Edition (August 2024) © Copyright Lenovo 2023, 2024. 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

    Enable or disable the ErP LPS compliance Call Lenovo ....mode ....
  • Page 4 ....77 Purchase accessories ... . Appendix B. Notices and trademarks ....79 ThinkStation P5 User Guide...

  • 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.
  • Page 6 ThinkStation P5 User Guide...

  • Page 7: Chapter 1. Meet Your Computer

    USB connectors on this device will vary and will be slower than the data rate listed below for each corresponding device. © Copyright Lenovo 2023, 2024...
  • Page 8 • Short press (when multiple events occur): Switch among error events and Error events occur display the corresponding QR code of the selected event. • Long press (about 3 seconds): Clear the selected event. Related topics • “USB specifications” on page 9. ThinkStation P5 User Guide...

  • Page 9: Rear

    Rear Description Description Item Item Audio line-in connector Audio line-out connector Ethernet connector (1G) Serial connector* USB-A 2.0 connectors USB-A 3.2 Gen 2 connectors USB-C (3.2 Gen 2x2) connector PCI-Express card area Security-lock slot Lock kits* Power connector * for selected models USB-C (3.2 Gen 2x2) connector Do not connect your external display to the USB-C connector on the rear panel.
  • Page 10 Connect an external modem, a serial printer, or other devices that use a serial connector. Related topics • “Lock the computer” on page 15. • “Connect an external display” on page 11. • “USB specifications” on page 9. ThinkStation P5 User Guide...

  • Page 11: Specifications

    Specifications Specifications Description • Width: 165 mm (6.5 inches) Dimensions • Height: 440 mm (17.3 inches) with feet • Depth: 453.9 mm (17.9 inches) Weight (without packaging) Maximum configuration as shipped: 19 kg (41.89 lb) 1. Open the system menu from the top-right corner and click Settings. Hardware configuration 2.
  • Page 12 • The microprocessor models supported in your computer might vary. For a list of supported microprocessor models, contact the Lenovo Customer Support Center. • Ensure that you use the same type and capacity for memory modules and follow the installation order shown in the following illustration.
  • Page 13 Figure 1. Memory module order Refer to the following information about the system memory speed: • Memory module types: – DDR5 ECC RDIMMs • Memory module speed: – 1 x DIMM / 2 x DIMMs / 4 x DIMMs configurations run at DDR5-4800; –...

  • Page 14: Expand Your Computer

    2. Optional storage drive bay Note: If you want to install a storage drive into the optional-storage-drive bay, contact the Lenovo Customer Support Center for help. In flex bay, you can install one of the following devices: • One 15-in-1 media card reader 3.

  • Page 15: Usb Specifications

    • Charge USB-C compatible devices with the output voltage and current of 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 2) connector • USB-C (3.2 Gen 2x2) connector Note: Do not connect your external display to the USB-C connector on the rear panel.
  • Page 16 ThinkStation P5 User Guide...

  • Page 17: Chapter 2. Get Started With Your Computer

    Ubuntu documentation site at: https://help.ubuntu.com/lts/ubuntu-help/index.html The Gnome desktop is installed by default and is designed to be simple and easy to use. Details on using Gnome are available by launching the Help application or online at https://help.gnome.org/users/ © Copyright Lenovo 2023, 2024...

  • Page 18: Access Networks

    3. Select a network available for connection. Provide required information, if needed. Transfer data Quickly share your files using the built-in Bluetooth technology among devices with the same features. You also can install a disc or media card to transfer data. ThinkStation P5 User Guide...

  • Page 19: Connect To A Bluetooth-Enabled Device (For Selected Models)

    Connect to a Bluetooth-enabled device (for selected models) 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.
  • Page 20 To set the power plan to achieve the best balance between performance and power saving: 1. Open the system menu from the top-right corner and click Settings. 2. Click Power. 3. Choose or customize a power plan of your preference. ThinkStation P5 User Guide...

  • Page 21: Chapter 3. Advanced Configurations

    BIOS solutions. They can protect your computer from harm, theft, or unauthorized use. 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.

  • Page 22: Uefi Bios Passwords

    When a supervisor password is set, you are prompted to enter a valid password each time you try to enter the 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 ThinkStation P5 User Guide...

  • Page 23: Use Bios 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. Note: If the hard disk password is forgotten, Lenovo cannot remove the password or recover data from the storage drive.

  • Page 24: Use The Bmc Card To Remotely Manage Your Computer

    4. Press F10 or Fn+F10 to save the changes and exit. Use the BMC card to remotely manage your computer This section provides information of the Baseboard Management Controller (BMC) card, including its functions, overview, setup, password management, and firmware update. ThinkStation P5 User Guide...
  • Page 25 – Virtual media configuration – Maintenance tasks, including backing up configuration items, restoring configuration files, updating firmware, and so on. For details of ThinkStation BMC remote management console, access the following Web site: https://support.lenovo.com/docs/bmc_web_guide Overview of the BMC card Description Description...
  • Page 26 BMC remote management console through a web browser (for example: https://10.176.7.xxx/#login). For initial access, input your username (default: admin) and password (default: admin). It is mandatory to change your password once you log in. ThinkStation P5 User Guide...

  • Page 27: Uefi Bios

    You can update the BMC firmware to the latest depending on your needs. 1. Go to and follow the on-screen instructions to select https://support.lenovo.com/docs/bmc_fw_ts_x576 and download the corresponding firmware installation package. 2. Log in to the BMC remote management console on the host computer.

  • Page 28: Change The Display Language Of Uefi Bios

    • If the storage device is an external device other than a disc, connect the storage device to the computer. 2. Restart the computer. When the logo screen is displayed, press F1 or Fn+F1. ThinkStation P5 User Guide...

  • Page 29: Enable Or Disable The Configuration Change Detection Feature

    3. Select Startup ➙ Priority Boot Order, and then follow the on-screen instructions to change the boot priority order. 4. You can also select the first priority device group by selecting Startup ➙ First Boot Device, and then follow the on-screen instructions to select the first boot device within this group. Your computer will boot from the first boot device before trying the boot priority order you set in the previous step.

  • Page 30: Enable Or Disable The Erp Lps Compliance Mode

    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 31: Reset System To Factory Default

    2. Download the flash BIOS update driver for the operating system version or the ISO image version (used to create a flash update disc). Then, download the installation instructions for the flash BIOS update driver you have downloaded. 3. Print the installation instructions and follow the instructions to update the BIOS. Reset system to factory default This feature allows you to reset the UEFI BIOS to the factory default settings, including all UEFI BIOS settings and internal data.
  • Page 32 • Log Cleared event: This log shows UEFI BIOS event logs are cleared. It includes the cause and result of the event. • Shutdown / Reboot event: This log shows the UEFI BIOS is successfully shut down or the system is rebooted. It includes the cause and type of the event. ThinkStation P5 User Guide...

  • Page 33: Chapter 4. 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: System Board Illustration

    • 15–in-1 media card reader module box* • Front panel I/O assembly • Internal Speaker • NVLINK Bridge* * for selected models System board illustration Note: The system board might look slightly different from the illustration. ThinkStation P5 User Guide...
  • Page 35 Figure 2. System board illustration Item Description Item Description PCIe x4 card slot PCIe x8 card slot PCIe x4 card slot PCIe x16 card slot PCIe x4 card slot PCIe x16 card slot CPU fan connector Rear fan connector Memory duct fan connector 1 Memory duct fan connector 2 Serial port connector VROC connector...

  • Page 36: Id Badge

    , and print the following instructions. Removal steps Remove the ID badge. ThinkStation logo badge Prerequisite Before you start, read , and print the following instructions. Generic Safety and Compliance Notices Removal steps Remove the ThinkStation logo badge. ThinkStation P5 User Guide...

  • Page 37: Side Cover

    Side cover Prerequisite Before you start, read Generic Safety and Compliance Notices , and print the following instructions. Before you open the computer cover, turn off the computer and wait several minutes until the computer is cool. For access, do the following: 1.
  • Page 38 Installation steps Install the side cover. ThinkStation P5 User Guide...

  • Page 39: Nvlink Retainer

    Notes: • If a locking device is available, use it to lock the computer after installing the computer cover. • Depending on your computer model, some of the hardware parts in the replacing section might not be available. NVLINK retainer Prerequisite Before you start, read , and print the following instructions.

  • Page 40: Top Cover

    Before you open the computer cover, turn off the computer and wait several minutes until the computer is cool. For access, do the following: 1. Remove the side cover. See “Side cover” on page 31. Removal steps Remove the top cover. ThinkStation P5 User Guide...

  • Page 41: Rear Fan

    Rear fan Prerequisite Before you start, read Generic Safety and Compliance Notices , and print the following instructions. For access, do the following: 1. Remove the side cover. See “Side cover” on page 31. Removal steps Remove the rear fan. Chapter 4 CRU replacement...

  • Page 42: Memory Fan Duct

    Before you touch the memory fan duct, wait several minutes until the component is cool. For access, do the following: 1. Remove the side cover. See “Side cover” on page 31. Removal steps Remove the memory fan duct. ThinkStation P5 User Guide...

  • Page 43: Memory Module

    Memory module Prerequisite Before you start, read Generic Safety and Compliance Notices, and print the following instructions. Notes: • To remove or install the memory module, wait at least 20 seconds after disconnecting power cords from the system. It allows the system to be completely discharged of electricity. •...
  • Page 44 1. Remove the side cover. See “Side cover” on page 31. 2. Remove the memory fan duct. See “Memory fan duct” on page 36. Removal steps Remove the memory module. Installation steps Install the memory module. ThinkStation P5 User Guide...

  • Page 45: Memory Fan

    Memory fan Prerequisite Before you start, read , and print the following instructions. Generic Safety and Compliance Notices For access, do the following: 1. Remove the side cover. See “Side cover” on page 31. 2. Remove the memory fan duct. See “Memory fan duct” on page 36. Removal steps Remove the memory fan.

  • Page 46: Optional Hard Disk Drive And Its Cage

    1. Remove any media from the drives and turn off all connected devices and the computer. 2. Disconnect all power cords from electrical outlets and disconnect all cables from the computer. 3. Remove the side cover. See “Side cover” on page 31. Removal steps Remove the optional hard disk drive. ThinkStation P5 User Guide...

  • Page 47: Flex Bay Fan

    Flex bay fan Prerequisite Before you start, read , and print the following instructions. Generic Safety and Compliance Notices For access, do the following: 1. Remove any media from the drives and turn off all connected devices and the computer. 2.

  • Page 48: Flex Module

    4. Remove the optional hard disk drive and its cage. See “Optional hard disk drive and its cage” on page 5. Remove the flex bay fan. See “Flex bay fan” on page 41. Removal steps Remove the flex module. ThinkStation P5 User Guide...

  • Page 49: 15-In-1 Media Card Reader

    Installation steps Install the flex module. 15–in-1 media card reader Prerequisite Before you start, read Generic Safety and Compliance Notices , and print the following instructions. For access, do the following: 1. Remove any media from the drives and turn off all connected devices and the computer. 2.

  • Page 50: M.2 Solid-State Drive In Flex Module

    Remove the 15–in-1 media card reader. Installation steps Install the 15–in-1 media card reader. M.2 solid-state drive in flex module Prerequisite Before you start, read Generic Safety and Compliance Notices , and print the following instructions. ThinkStation P5 User Guide...
  • Page 51 Before you open the computer cover, turn off the computer and wait several minutes until the computer is cool. Attention: The internal storage drive is sensitive. Inappropriate handling might cause damage and permanent loss of data. When handling the internal storage drive, observe the following guidelines: •...

  • Page 52: Front Panel I/O Assembly

    M2 x 4.5 mm, Zn coated(1) Black 1.5 ± 0.2 lb/in Front panel I/O assembly Prerequisite Before you start, read , and print the following instructions. Generic Safety and Compliance Notices For access, do the following: ThinkStation P5 User Guide...
  • Page 53 1. Remove the side cover. See “Side cover” on page 31. 2. Remove the optional hard disk drive and its cage. See “Optional hard disk drive and its cage” on page 3. Remove the flex bay fan. See “Flex bay fan” on page 41. Removal steps Remove the front panel I/O assembly.

  • Page 54: Internal Speaker

    1. Remove the side cover. See “Side cover” on page 31. 2. Remove the Super capacitor module. See “Super capacitor module” on page 57. 3. Remove the PCIe card. See “PCIe card” on page 58. Removal steps Remove the front fan. ThinkStation P5 User Guide...

  • Page 55: Hard Disk Drive And Its Bracket

    Hard disk drive and its bracket Prerequisite Before you start, read Generic Safety and Compliance Notices, and print the following instructions. Attention: The internal storage drive is sensitive. Inappropriate handling might cause damage and permanent loss of data. When handling the internal storage drive, observe the following guidelines: •...

  • Page 56: Hard Disk Drive Fan

    Hard disk drive fan Prerequisite Before you start, read , and print the following instructions. Generic Safety and Compliance Notices For access, do the following: 1. Remove the side cover. See “Side cover” on page 31. ThinkStation P5 User Guide...

  • Page 57: Think Led Cable

    Removal steps Remove the hard disk drive fan. Think LED cable Prerequisite Before you start, read , and print the following instructions. Generic Safety and Compliance Notices For access, do the following: 1. Remove the side cover. See “Side cover” on page 31. 2.

  • Page 58: Power Supply Assembly

    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. Remove the side cover. See “Side cover” on page 31. Removal steps • For 1000–watt power supply assembly: ThinkStation P5 User Guide...
  • Page 59 • For 750–Watt power supply assembly: Screw (quantity) Torque Color M3 x 5 mm, Nickel coated (4) Black 5.0 ± 0.5 lb/in Chapter 4 CRU replacement...

  • Page 60: Power Supply Unit Cover

    , and print the following instructions. Generic Safety and Compliance Notices For access, do the following: 1. Remove the side cover. See “Side cover” on page 31. 2. Remove the power supply assembly. See “Power supply assembly” on page 52. ThinkStation P5 User Guide...

  • Page 61: Nvlink Bridge

    Removal steps Remove the power distribution board and bracket. Screw (quantity) Torque Color M3 x 5 mm, Nickel coated (4) Black 5.0 ± 0.5 lb/in NVLINK bridge Prerequisite Before you start, read , and print the following instructions. Generic Safety and Compliance Notices For access, do the following: 1.
  • Page 62 Installation steps Install the NVLINK bridge. Note: To install NVLINK bridge, make sure you have installed NVLINK retainer. ThinkStation P5 User Guide...

  • Page 63: Super Capacitor Module

    Super capacitor module Prerequisite Before you start, read Generic Safety and Compliance Notices, and print the following instructions. For access, do the following: 1. Remove the side cover. See “Side cover” on page 31. Removal steps Remove the super capacitor module. Note: When installing a new super capacitor module, connect the super capacitor module cable to the super capacitor module connector (J14) on the RAID card.

  • Page 64: Pcie Card

    Before you start, read Generic Safety and Compliance Notices , and print the following instructions. Install PCIe cards according to the corresponding slot types and the following illustrated installation order: Figure 4. PCIe card installation order ThinkStation P5 User Guide...
  • Page 65 Note: Do not change the graphics card slot installation location if you replace a Geforce RTX 40X0 graphics card. For access, do the following: 1. Remove the side cover. See “Side cover” on page 31. 2. Remove the NVLINK bridge if any. See “NVLINK bridge” on page 55. 3.
  • Page 66 GeForce RTX 4080), the PCIe card extender is a customized CRU part. You can remove it according to the following illustration. • If you want to install a double-width or wider graphics card, install the customized PCIe card extender first. ThinkStation P5 User Guide...
  • Page 67 Screw (quantity) Torque Color M3 x 5.5 mm, Nickel coated (2) Black 3 ~ 3.5 lb/in Cable connection When installing a PCIe card, follow the cable connection rule if need. Note: The connectors on the cards or system board might look slightly different from the illustrations. Figure 5.
  • Page 68 Figure 6. Cable connection for GFX RTX A4500/RTX A5500/RTX A6000/RTX 5880 with 750–watt power supply assembly Figure 7. Cable connection for GFX RTX 4000 Ada /RTX 4500 Ada /RTX 5000 Ada with 1000–watt power supply assembly ThinkStation P5 User Guide...
  • Page 69 Figure 8. Cable connection for GFX RTX 4000 Ada /RTX 4500 Ada /RTX 5000 Ada with 750–watt power supply assembly Figure 9. Cable connection for Broadcom 9540-8i Raid card Chapter 4 CRU replacement...
  • Page 70 Figure 10. Cable connection for Broadcom 940-8i Raid card Figure 11. Cable connection for NVIDIA Quadro SYNC II card ThinkStation P5 User Guide...

  • Page 71: M.2 Solid-State Drive On An M.2 Solid-State Drive Pcie Adapter

    Figure 12. Cable connection for Thunderbolt card M.2 solid-state drive on an M.2 solid-state drive PCIe adapter Prerequisite Before you start, read Generic Safety and Compliance Notices, and print the following instructions. Attention: The internal storage drive is sensitive. Inappropriate handling might cause damage and permanent loss of data.
  • Page 72 1. Rotate the lock to the open position to open the cover. 2. Pull the handle of the retention latch outward to release the M.2 solid-state drive. Then, remove the M.2 solid-state drive from the PCIe adapter. ThinkStation P5 User Guide...
  • Page 73 Installation steps 1. If necessary, move the retention latch to an appropriate location to suit the length of the new M.2 solid- state drive. Remove the film on the thermal pad on which you want to install the M.2 solid-state drive. Pull the handle of the retention latch outward to the open position.
  • Page 74 3. Rotate the lock to the close position to close the cover. Note: Install the M.2 solid-state drive PCIe adapter in a PCIe x16 card slot on the system board. See “System board illustration” on page 28. ThinkStation P5 User Guide...

  • Page 75: Onboard M.2 Solid-State Drive And Its Heatsink Kit

    • Do not attempt to replace the Intel Optane memory in the M.2 solid-state drive slot. Replacement of the Intel Optane memory must be done by a Lenovo-authorized repair facility or technician. • Replace the internal storage drive only for repair. The internal storage drive is not designed for frequent changes or replacement.

  • Page 76: M.2 Solid-State Drive Holder

    Before you start, read Generic Safety and Compliance Notices , and print the following instructions. Before you open the computer cover, turn off the computer and wait several minutes until the computer is cool. For access, do the following: ThinkStation P5 User Guide...
  • Page 77 1. Remove the side cover. See “Side cover” on page 31. 2. Remove the Super capacitor module. See “Super capacitor module” on page 57. 3. Remove the PCIe card. See “PCIe card” on page 58. 4. Remove the M.2 solid-state drive. See “M.2 solid-state drive” on page 69. Removal steps Remove the M.2 solid-state drive holder.
  • Page 78 ThinkStation P5 User Guide...

  • Page 79: Chapter 5. Help And Support

    • Setup Guide want. • This User Guide • Regulatory Notice 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 •...

  • Page 80: 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 81: Certification-Related Information

    • 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 82 To shop at Lenovo, go to https://www.lenovo.com/accessories ThinkStation P5 User Guide...

  • Page 83: Appendix A. Supplemental Information About The Ubuntu Operating System

    The LLW also is preinstalled on the computer. To access the LLW, go to the following directory: /opt/Lenovo If you cannot view the LLW either from the Web site or from your computer, contact your local Lenovo office or reseller to obtain a printed version of the LLW.
  • Page 84 GNU General Public License and/or the Lesser General Public License for more information. To view additional information regarding licenses, acknowledgments and required copyright notices for the open source software shipped on your Device, go to /usr/share/doc/*/copyright. ThinkStation P5 User Guide...

  • Page 85: 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 86 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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