Lenovo Thinkpad W540 Lenovo Thinkpad W540
Lenovo Thinkpad W540 Lenovo Thinkpad W540
Lenovo Thinkpad W540 Lenovo Thinkpad W540
Positioning Mobile workstation; two spindles Audio support HD Audio, Realtek ALC3232 codec, Dolby Home Theater v4 /
Processor 4th Generation Intel Core i5 / i7 / i7 Extreme Processor stereo speakers, 1W x 2 / dual array microphone, combo audio/microphone jack
Processor # of # of Base Max Turbo Memory Processor WLAN4 One of the following, configurable by model:
Cache • ThinkPad 11b/g/n, 2x2, Wi-Fi + Bluetooth combo adapter, M.2 card
Number Cores Threads Frequency Frequency Speed Graphics
i5-4200M 2.5 GHz 3.1 GHz 3MB • Intel Wireless-N 7260, 2x2, Wi-Fi + BT combo adapter, M.2 card
• Intel Dual Band Wireless-N 7260, 2x2, Wi-Fi + BT combo adapter, M.2 card
i5-4210M 2.6 GHz 3.2 GHz 3MB
2 4 • Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 7260, 2x2, Wi-Fi + BT combo adapter, M.2 card
i5-4330M 2.8 GHz 3.5 GHz 3MB
i7-4600M 2.9 GHz 3.6 GHz 4MB
WWAN (optional) One of the following, configurable by model (mutually exclusive with M.2 SSD):
• Wireless WAN upgradable
i7-4700MQ 2.4 GHz 3.4 GHz 6MB • Wireless WAN, Sierra Wireless EM7355, Qualcomm Gobi 4G LTE/
Intel HD Graphics
i7-4710MQ 2.5 GHz 3.5 GHz 6MB DDR3L-1600 HSPA+/EVDO/GSM/GPRS/EDGE, GPS, M.2 card (US models)
4600
i7-4800MQ 2.7 GHz 3.7 GHz 6MB • Wireless WAN, Ericsson N5321,
i7-4810MQ 4 8 2.8 GHz 3.8 GHz 6MB HSPA+ 21Mbps/GSM/GPRS/EDGE, GPS, M.2 card (WE models)
i7-4900MQ 2.8 GHz 3.8 GHz 8MB • Wireless WAN, Sierra Wireless EM7345,
Intel 4G LTE/HSPA/GSM/GPRS/EDGE, GPS, M.2 card (WE models)
i7-4910MQ 2.9 GHz 3.9 GHz 8MB
i7-4930MX 3 GHz 3.9 GHz 8MB SIM card One of the following, configurable by model:
(optional) • AT&T or Verizon LTE (4G), contract required with service provider (US models)
Memory dual-core model: 16GB max7, two 204-pin SO-DIMM sockets • Lenovo SIM, out-of-box service,
quad-core model: 32GB max, four 204-pin SO-DIMM sockets, pay-as-you-go via credit card, no contract required (WE models)
only 4+4, 8+8, 4+4+4+4, and 8+8+8+8 combinations supported • User selectable, contract required with service provider
All: PC3-12800 1600MHz DDR3L, non-parity, dual-channel capable Bluetooth Bluetooth 4.0 wireless, integrated in Wi-Fi + Bluetooth combo adapter
Optical (optional) DVD burner, 9.5mm Ultrabay slim, removable Ethernet Intel Ethernet Connection I217-LM (Clarkville)
Ultrabay One modular bay for removable devices (right side, cold swap), NFC Optional: Near Field Communication
9.5mm high, bottom access Security Power-on password, hard disk password, supervisor password, security keyhole
Storage Some: Solid State Drive (SSD) / SATA 6.0Gb/s, 2.5" wide, 7mm high Security chip Trusted Platform Module, TCG 1.2-compliant
Some: Hard Disk Drive (HDD) / SATA 6.0Gb/s, vPro (optional) Intel vPro Technology
2.5" wide, 7mm or 9.5mm high, Active Protection System Fingerprint reader Optional: Fingerprint reader on the palm rest, swipe sensor
All: removable, upgradable, supports the second disk, Shock Mounted
M.2 SSD Some: M.2 Solid State Drive (SSD), via M.2 card slot, exclusive with WWAN card Limited warranty12 One of the following, configurable by model:
• 1-year depot repair service
Widescreen Some: 15.6" (396mm) FHD (1920x1080), anti-glare, LED backlight, • 3-year/1-yr battery depot repair service
display 300 nits, 16:9 aspect ratio, 500:1 contrast ratio • 3-year/1-yr battery limited onsite service24
Some: 15.5" (394mm) 3K (2880x1620), anti-glare, LED backlight, • 3-year/1-yr battery limited onsite service, IWS (International Warranty Service17)
350 nits, 16:9 aspect ratio, 1000:1 contrast ratio, IPS
Multi-touch None Preload Windows 7 Professional 64 Some: Windows 8 / 8.1 64-bit
Color calibration Optional: Pantone color calibrator by X-Rite color calibration sensor in palm rest, preinstalled through downgrade Some: Windows 8 / 8.1 Pro 64-bit
LED indicator rights in Windows 8 / 8.1 Pro 64-bit • Lenovo Solution Center
Camera (optional) HD720p resolution, wide view angle, low light sensitive, face tracking, fixed focus • Lenovo Solution Center • Lenovo Support
• ThinkVantage Product Recovery • Lenovo Companion
Graphics NVIDIA Optimus technology, auto-switch between discrete and • Rescue and Recovery • ThinkVantage System Update
integrated graphics, Intel HD Graphics 4600 in processor, and • ThinkVantage System Update • Lenovo Reach (Windows 8.1 model)
NVIDIA Quadro K1100M or K2100M, PCI Express x16, 2GB memory, • Lenovo Cloud Storage by SugarSync • Hightail - Metro (Windows 8.1 model)
supports external analog monitor via VGA and digital monitor via Mini DisplayPort / • PC Device Stage • Lenovo Cloud Storage by SugarSync
Thunderbolt; supports three independent displays; • Adobe Reader - Metro (Windows 8 model)
Max external resolution: 3840x2160@60Hz (DisplayPort via MiniDP cable); • Nitro Pro • Lenovo Cloud Storage by SugarSync
3840x2160@60Hz (Thunderbolt); 1920x1200@60Hz (VGA) • Evernote
(Windows 8 model)
Keyboard 6-row, spill-resistant, multimedia Fn keys, numeric keypad, optional LED backlight • Skype • PC Device Stage
UltraNav TrackPoint pointing device and Mylar surface touchpad, • Microsoft Office preloaded;
• AccuWeather
integrated five buttons, multi-touch purchase a product key to activate • Amazon Kindle
ThinkLight None • Norton Internet Security • Nitro Pro
Dimensions3 15.6W" (WxDxH): 14.83" x 9.77" x 1.10-1.16"; 376.6mm x 248.1mm x 27.9-29.5mm (30 days of virus definitions) • Evernote
Weight2 6-cell: starting at 5.57 lb (2.53kg); 9-cell: starting at 5.95 lb (2.70kg) • Cyberlink PowerDVD (DVD±RW) • Skype
Case material Glass-Fiber Reinforced Plastic • Cyberlink Power2Go (DVD±RW) • Rara Streaming
Battery type Li-Ion 6-cell (56Wh) or 9-cell (99.9Wh), HW Authentication • Cyberlink PowerProducer (DVD±RW) • Norton Studio
Max battery life 6-cell: up to 6.2 hr; 9-cell: up to 11.1 hr
10 • Microsoft Office preloaded;
AC adapter dual-core: 135-watt AC adapter; quad-core: 170-watt AC adapter purchase a product key to activate
• Norton Internet Security
Chipset Mobile Intel QM87 Express Chipset (30 days of virus definitions)
ExpressCard One slot (ExpressCard/34) • Cyberlink PowerDVD(DVD±RW)
Smart card readerOptional: Smart card reader • Cyberlink Power2Go (DVD±RW)
Media reader 4-in-1 reader (MMC, SD, SDHC, SDXC), supports UHS-II SD card • Cyberlink PowerProducer (DVD±RW)
Ports Two USB 3.0, two USB 2.0 (one Always On), For ISV certifications, please visit www.lenovo.com/support/ISV
VGA, Mini DisplayPort / Thunderbolt, Ethernet (RJ-45), Dock connector
Environment EPEAT Gold; ENERGY STAR 6.0; GREENGUARD; RoHS-compliant
ThinkPad W540 20BG (Optimus) - TopSeller Product Specifications Reference (PSREF)
Country Code"++" : AT (Austria), FR (France), GB (Germany w/ English OS), GE (Germany w/ German OS), IV (Israel), IW (Iceland), IX (Italy), MB (Belgium), MD (Denmark),
MH (Netherlands), ML (Luxembourg), MN (Norway), MS (Sweden), MZ (Switzerland), NX (Netherlands), PG (Portugal), SP (Spain), UK (United Kingdom)
Note: models listed above might not be available in all WE countries
• For detailed platform specifications, please see ThinkPad W540 Platform Specifications sheet
Processor 4th Generation Intel Core i5 / i7 / i7 Extreme Processor Dimensions3
15.6W" (WxDxH): 14.83" x 9.77" x 1.10-1.16"; 376.6mm x 248.1mm x 27.9-29.5mm
Processor # of Cores Base Frequency Max Turbo Frequency Cache Memory Speed Weight2 6-cell: starting at 5.57 lb (2.53kg); 9-cell: starting at 5.95 lb (2.70kg)
i5-4200M 2.5 GHz 3.1 GHz 3MB Case material
Glass-Fiber Reinforced Plastic
Battery type
Li-Ion 6-cell (56Wh) or 9-cell (99.9Wh), HW Authentication
i5-4210M 2.6 GHz 3.2 GHz 3MB Max battery life10
6-cell: up to 6.2 hr; 9-cell: up to 11.1 hr
2
i5-4330M 2.8 GHz 3.5 GHz 3MB AC adapter
dual-core: 135-watt AC adapter; quad-core: 170-watt AC adapter
i7-4600M 2.9 GHz 3.6 GHz 4MB
Audio support
HD Audio, Realtek ALC3232 codec, Dolby Home Theater v4 /
i7-4700MQ 2.4 GHz 3.4 GHz 6MB stereo speakers, 1W x 2 / dual array microphone, combo audio/microphone jack
i7-4710MQ 2.5 GHz 3.5 GHz DDR3L-1600
6MB
Chipset Mobile Intel QM87 Express Chipset
i7-4800MQ 2.7 GHz 3.7 GHz 6MB ExpressCard One slot (ExpressCard/34)
i7-4810MQ 4 2.8 GHz 3.8 GHz 6MB Smart card readerOptional: Smart card reader
i7-4900MQ 2.8 GHz 3.8 GHz 8MB Media reader 4-in-1 reader (MMC, SD, SDHC, SDXC), supports UHS-II SD card
i7-4910MQ 2.9 GHz 3.9 GHz 8MB Ports Two USB 3.0, two USB 2.0 (one Always On),
i7-4930MX 3 GHz 3.9 GHz 8MB VGA, Mini DisplayPort / Thunderbolt, Ethernet (RJ-45), Dock connector
WLAN 4
11b/g/n+BT: ThinkPad 11b/g/n, 2x2, Wi-Fi + BT, M.2 card
Memory dual-core model: 16GB max7, two 204-pin SO-DIMM sockets 7260 b/g/n+BT: Intel Wireless-N 7260, 2x2, Wi-Fi + BT, M.2 card
quad-core model: 32GB max, four 204-pin SO-DIMM sockets, 7260 a/b/g/n+BT: Intel Dual Band Wireless-N 7260, 2x2, Wi-Fi + BT, M.2 card
only 4+4, 8+8, 4+4+4+4, and 8+8+8+8 combinations supported 7260 ac+BT: Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 7260, 2x2, Wi-Fi + BT, M.2 card
All: PC3-12800 1600MHz DDR3L, non-parity, dual-channel capable
WWAN (optional) Upg: Wireless WAN upgradable
Optical (optional) DVD burner, 9.5mm Ultrabay slim, removable EM7345: Sierra Wireless EM7345, Intel 4G LTE/HSPA/GSM/GPRS/EDGE, GPS
Ultrabay One modular bay for removable devices (right side, cold swap), 9.5mm high N5321: Ericsson N5321, HSPA+ 21Mbps/GSM/GPRS/EDGE, GPS
Storage Some: SSD / SATA 6.0Gb/s, 2.5" wide, 7mm high
Some: HDD / SATA 6.0Gb/s, 2.5" wide, 7mm or 9.5mm high, APS SIM card (opt) Lenovo: Lenovo SIM, out-of-box service, pay-as-you-go, no contract required
M.2 SSD (opt) M.2 Solid State Drive (SSD), via M.2 card slot, exclusive with WWAN card Select: User selectable, contract required with service provider
Widescreen Some: 15.6" (396mm) FHD (1920x1080), 300 nits, 500:1 contrast ratio Bluetooth Bluetooth 4.0 wireless, integrated in Wi-Fi + Bluetooth combo adapter
display Some: 15.5" (394mm) 3K (2880x1620), 350 nits, 1000:1 contrast ratio, IPS Ethernet Intel Ethernet Connection I217-LM (Clarkville)
Multi-touch None NFC (optional) Near Field Communication
Color calibration Optional: Pantone color calibrator by X-Rite color calibration sensor in palm rest Security Power-on password, hard disk password, supervisor password, security keyhole
Camera (optional) HD720p resolution, wide view angle, low light sensitive, face tracking, fixed focus Security chip Trusted Platform Module, TCG 1.2-compliant
Graphics NVIDIA Optimus technology, auto-switch between discrete and vPro (optional) Intel vPro Technology
integrated graphics, Intel HD Graphics 4600 in processor, and Fingerprint reader Optional: Fingerprint reader on the palm rest, swipe sensor
NVIDIA Quadro K1100M or K2100M, PCI Express x16, 2GB memory Preload Win8 / 8.1 DG Win7: Windows 7 Professional 64 preinstalled
Keyboard 6-row, spill-resistant, multimedia Fn keys, numeric keypad, optional LED backlight through downgrade rights in Windows 8 / 8.1 Pro 64-bit
UltraNav TrackPoint pointing device and Mylar surface touchpad, Win8 / 8.1 64: Windows 8 / 8.1 64-bit
integrated five buttons, multi-touch Win8 / 8.1 P64: Windows 8 / 8.1 Pro 64-bit
ThinkLight None Limited warranty12 1-year - depot / 3-years (1-yr battery) - depot / 3-years (1-year battery) onsite
See footnotes for more detailed information (G-KM1W-1) Lenovo
ThinkPad W540 20BG (Optimus) - TopSeller (Onsite) Product Specifications Reference (PSREF)
• For detailed platform specifications, please see ThinkPad W540 Platform Specifications sheet
Processor 4th Generation Intel Core i5 / i7 / i7 Extreme Processor Dimensions3 15.6W" (WxDxH): 14.83" x 9.77" x 1.10-1.16"; 376.6mm x 248.1mm x 27.9-29.5mm
Processor # of Cores Base Frequency Max Turbo Frequency Cache Memory Speed Weight2 6-cell: starting at 5.57 lb (2.53kg); 9-cell: starting at 5.95 lb (2.70kg)
i5-4200M 2.5 GHz 3.1 GHz 3MB Case material Glass-Fiber Reinforced Plastic
Battery type Li-Ion 6-cell (56Wh) or 9-cell (99.9Wh), HW Authentication
i5-4210M 2.6 GHz 3.2 GHz 3MB Max battery life10
6-cell: up to 6.2 hr; 9-cell: up to 11.1 hr
2
i5-4330M 2.8 GHz 3.5 GHz 3MB AC adapter dual-core: 135-watt AC adapter; quad-core: 170-watt AC adapter
i7-4600M 2.9 GHz 3.6 GHz 4MB
Audio support HD Audio, Realtek ALC3232 codec, Dolby Home Theater v4 /
i7-4700MQ 2.4 GHz 3.4 GHz 6MB stereo speakers, 1W x 2 / dual array microphone, combo audio/microphone jack
i7-4710MQ 2.5 GHz 3.5 GHz 6MB DDR3L-1600
Chipset Mobile Intel QM87 Express Chipset
i7-4800MQ 2.7 GHz 3.7 GHz 6MB ExpressCard One slot (ExpressCard/34)
i7-4810MQ 4 2.8 GHz 3.8 GHz 6MB Smart card readerOptional: Smart card reader
i7-4900MQ 2.8 GHz 3.8 GHz 8MB Media reader 4-in-1 reader (MMC, SD, SDHC, SDXC), supports UHS-II SD card
i7-4910MQ 2.9 GHz 3.9 GHz 8MB Ports Two USB 3.0, two USB 2.0 (one Always On),
i7-4930MX 3 GHz 3.9 GHz 8MB VGA, Mini DisplayPort / Thunderbolt, Ethernet (RJ-45), Dock connector
WLAN 4
11b/g/n+BT: ThinkPad 11b/g/n, 2x2, Wi-Fi + BT, M.2 card
Memory dual-core model: 16GB max7, two 204-pin SO-DIMM sockets 7260 b/g/n+BT: Intel Wireless-N 7260, 2x2, Wi-Fi + BT, M.2 card
quad-core model: 32GB max, four 204-pin SO-DIMM sockets, 7260 a/b/g/n+BT: Intel Dual Band Wireless-N 7260, 2x2, Wi-Fi + BT, M.2 card
only 4+4, 8+8, 4+4+4+4, and 8+8+8+8 combinations supported 7260 ac+BT: Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 7260, 2x2, Wi-Fi + BT, M.2 card
All: PC3-12800 1600MHz DDR3L, non-parity, dual-channel capable
WWAN (optional) Upg: Wireless WAN upgradable
Optical (optional) DVD burner, 9.5mm Ultrabay slim, removable EM7345: Sierra Wireless EM7345, Intel 4G LTE/HSPA/GSM/GPRS/EDGE, GPS
Ultrabay One modular bay for removable devices (right side, cold swap), 9.5mm high N5321: Ericsson N5321, HSPA+ 21Mbps/GSM/GPRS/EDGE, GPS
Storage Some: SSD / SATA 6.0Gb/s, 2.5" wide, 7mm high
Some: HDD / SATA 6.0Gb/s, 2.5" wide, 7mm or 9.5mm high, APS SIM card (opt) Lenovo: Lenovo SIM, out-of-box service, pay-as-you-go, no contract required
M.2 SSD (opt) M.2 Solid State Drive (SSD), via M.2 card slot, exclusive with WWAN card Select: User selectable, contract required with service provider
Widescreen Some: 15.6" (396mm) FHD (1920x1080), 300 nits, 500:1 contrast ratio Bluetooth Bluetooth 4.0 wireless, integrated in Wi-Fi + Bluetooth combo adapter
display Some: 15.5" (394mm) 3K (2880x1620), 350 nits, 1000:1 contrast ratio, IPS Ethernet Intel Ethernet Connection I217-LM (Clarkville)
Multi-touch None NFC (optional) Near Field Communication
Color calibration Optional: Pantone color calibrator by X-Rite color calibration sensor in palm rest Security Power-on password, hard disk password, supervisor password, security keyhole
Camera (optional) HD720p resolution, wide view angle, low light sensitive, face tracking, fixed focus Security chip Trusted Platform Module, TCG 1.2-compliant
Graphics NVIDIA Optimus technology, auto-switch between discrete and vPro (optional) Intel vPro Technology
integrated graphics, Intel HD Graphics 4600 in processor, and Fingerprint reader Optional: Fingerprint reader on the palm rest, swipe sensor
NVIDIA Quadro K1100M or K2100M, PCI Express x16, 2GB memory Preload Win8 / 8.1 DG Win7: Windows 7 Professional 64 preinstalled
Keyboard 6-row, spill-resistant, multimedia Fn keys, numeric keypad, optional LED backlight through downgrade rights in Windows 8 / 8.1 Pro 64-bit
UltraNav TrackPoint pointing device and Mylar surface touchpad, Win8 / 8.1 64: Windows 8 / 8.1 64-bit
integrated five buttons, multi-touch Win8 / 8.1 P64: Windows 8 / 8.1 Pro 64-bit
ThinkLight None Limited warranty12 1-year - depot / 3-years (1-yr battery) - depot / 3-years (1-year battery) onsite
See footnotes for more detailed information (G-KM1W-2) Lenovo
ThinkPad W540 20BG (Optimus) - TopSeller (Onsite) - II Product Specifications Reference (PSREF)
Country Code"++" : AT (Austria), FR (France), GB (Germany w/ English OS), GE (Germany w/ German OS), IV (Israel), IW (Iceland), IX (Italy), MB (Belgium), MD (Denmark),
MH (Netherlands), ML (Luxembourg), MN (Norway), MS (Sweden), MZ (Switzerland), NX (Netherlands), PG (Portugal), SP (Spain), UK (United Kingdom)
Note: models listed above might not be available in all WE countries
• For detailed platform specifications, please see ThinkPad W540 Platform Specifications sheet
Processor 4th Generation Intel Core i5 / i7 / i7 Extreme Processor Dimensions3
15.6W" (WxDxH): 14.83" x 9.77" x 1.10-1.16"; 376.6mm x 248.1mm x 27.9-29.5mm
Processor # of Cores Base Frequency Max Turbo Frequency Cache Memory Speed Weight2 6-cell: starting at 5.57 lb (2.53kg); 9-cell: starting at 5.95 lb (2.70kg)
i5-4200M 2.5 GHz 3.1 GHz 3MB Case material
Glass-Fiber Reinforced Plastic
Battery type
Li-Ion 6-cell (56Wh) or 9-cell (99.9Wh), HW Authentication
i5-4210M 2.6 GHz 3.2 GHz 3MB Max battery life10
6-cell: up to 6.2 hr; 9-cell: up to 11.1 hr
2
i5-4330M 2.8 GHz 3.5 GHz 3MB AC adapterdual-core: 135-watt AC adapter; quad-core: 170-watt AC adapter
i7-4600M 2.9 GHz 3.6 GHz 4MB
Audio support
HD Audio, Realtek ALC3232 codec, Dolby Home Theater v4 /
i7-4700MQ 2.4 GHz 3.4 GHz 6MB stereo speakers, 1W x 2 / dual array microphone, combo audio/microphone jack
i7-4710MQ 2.5 GHz 3.5 GHz 6MBDDR3L-1600
Chipset Mobile Intel QM87 Express Chipset
i7-4800MQ 2.7 GHz 3.7 GHz 6MB ExpressCard One slot (ExpressCard/34)
i7-4810MQ 4 2.8 GHz 3.8 GHz 6MB Smart card readerOptional: Smart card reader
i7-4900MQ 2.8 GHz 3.8 GHz 8MB Media reader 4-in-1 reader (MMC, SD, SDHC, SDXC), supports UHS-II SD card
i7-4910MQ 2.9 GHz 3.9 GHz 8MB Ports Two USB 3.0, two USB 2.0 (one Always On),
i7-4930MX 3 GHz 3.9 GHz 8MB VGA, Mini DisplayPort / Thunderbolt, Ethernet (RJ-45), Dock connector
WLAN 4
11b/g/n+BT: ThinkPad 11b/g/n, 2x2, Wi-Fi + BT, M.2 card
Memory dual-core model: 16GB max7, two 204-pin SO-DIMM sockets 7260 b/g/n+BT: Intel Wireless-N 7260, 2x2, Wi-Fi + BT, M.2 card
quad-core model: 32GB max, four 204-pin SO-DIMM sockets, 7260 a/b/g/n+BT: Intel Dual Band Wireless-N 7260, 2x2, Wi-Fi + BT, M.2 card
only 4+4, 8+8, 4+4+4+4, and 8+8+8+8 combinations supported 7260 ac+BT: Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 7260, 2x2, Wi-Fi + BT, M.2 card
All: PC3-12800 1600MHz DDR3L, non-parity, dual-channel capable
WWAN (optional) Upg: Wireless WAN upgradable
Optical (optional) DVD burner, 9.5mm Ultrabay slim, removable EM7345: Sierra Wireless EM7345, Intel 4G LTE/HSPA/GSM/GPRS/EDGE, GPS
Ultrabay One modular bay for removable devices (right side, cold swap), 9.5mm high N5321: Ericsson N5321, HSPA+ 21Mbps/GSM/GPRS/EDGE, GPS
Storage Some: SSD / SATA 6.0Gb/s, 2.5" wide, 7mm high
Some: HDD / SATA 6.0Gb/s, 2.5" wide, 7mm or 9.5mm high, APS SIM card (opt) Lenovo: Lenovo SIM, out-of-box service, pay-as-you-go, no contract required
M.2 SSD (opt) M.2 Solid State Drive (SSD), via M.2 card slot, exclusive with WWAN card Select: User selectable, contract required with service provider
Widescreen Some: 15.6" (396mm) FHD (1920x1080), 300 nits, 500:1 contrast ratio Bluetooth Bluetooth 4.0 wireless, integrated in Wi-Fi + Bluetooth combo adapter
display Some: 15.5" (394mm) 3K (2880x1620), 350 nits, 1000:1 contrast ratio, IPS Ethernet Intel Ethernet Connection I217-LM (Clarkville)
Multi-touch None NFC (optional) Near Field Communication
Color calibration Optional: Pantone color calibrator by X-Rite color calibration sensor in palm rest Security Power-on password, hard disk password, supervisor password, security keyhole
Camera (optional) HD720p resolution, wide view angle, low light sensitive, face tracking, fixed focus Security chip Trusted Platform Module, TCG 1.2-compliant
Graphics NVIDIA Optimus technology, auto-switch between discrete and vPro (optional) Intel vPro Technology
integrated graphics, Intel HD Graphics 4600 in processor, and Fingerprint reader Optional: Fingerprint reader on the palm rest, swipe sensor
NVIDIA Quadro K1100M or K2100M, PCI Express x16, 2GB memory Preload Win8 / 8.1 DG Win7: Windows 7 Professional 64 preinstalled
Keyboard 6-row, spill-resistant, multimedia Fn keys, numeric keypad, optional LED backlight through downgrade rights in Windows 8 / 8.1 Pro 64-bit
UltraNav TrackPoint pointing device and Mylar surface touchpad, Win8 / 8.1 64: Windows 8 / 8.1 64-bit
integrated five buttons, multi-touch Win8 / 8.1 P64: Windows 8 / 8.1 Pro 64-bit
ThinkLight None Limited warranty12 1-year - depot / 3-years (1-yr battery) - depot / 3-years (1-year battery) onsite
See footnotes for more detailed information (G-KM1W-5) Lenovo
ThinkPad W540 20BH (Optimus) - Windows 8 Product Specifications Reference (PSREF)
Country Code"++" : AT (Austria), FR (France), GB (Germany w/ English OS), GE (Germany w/ German OS), IV (Israel), IW (Iceland), IX (Italy), MB (Belgium), MD (Denmark),
MH (Netherlands), ML (Luxembourg), MN (Norway), MS (Sweden), MZ (Switzerland), NX (Netherlands), PG (Portugal), SP (Spain), UK (United Kingdom)
Note: models listed above might not be available in all WE countries
• For detailed platform specifications, please see ThinkPad W540 Platform Specifications sheet
Processor 4th Generation Intel Core i5 / i7 / i7 Extreme Processor Dimensions3
15.6W" (WxDxH): 14.83" x 9.77" x 1.10-1.16"; 376.6mm x 248.1mm x 27.9-29.5mm
Processor # of Cores Base Frequency Max Turbo Frequency Cache Memory Speed Weight2 6-cell: starting at 5.57 lb (2.53kg); 9-cell: starting at 5.95 lb (2.70kg)
i5-4200M 2.5 GHz 3.1 GHz 3MB Case material
Glass-Fiber Reinforced Plastic
Battery type
Li-Ion 6-cell (56Wh) or 9-cell (99.9Wh), HW Authentication
i5-4210M 2.6 GHz 3.2 GHz 3MB Max battery life10
6-cell: up to 6.2 hr; 9-cell: up to 11.1 hr
2
i5-4330M 2.8 GHz 3.5 GHz 3MB AC adapter
dual-core: 135-watt AC adapter; quad-core: 170-watt AC adapter
i7-4600M 2.9 GHz 3.6 GHz 4MB
Audio support
HD Audio, Realtek ALC3232 codec, Dolby Home Theater v4 /
i7-4700MQ 2.4 GHz 3.4 GHz 6MB stereo speakers, 1W x 2 / dual array microphone, combo audio/microphone jack
i7-4710MQ 2.5 GHz 3.5 GHz DDR3L-1600
6MB
Chipset Mobile Intel QM87 Express Chipset
i7-4800MQ 2.7 GHz 3.7 GHz 6MB ExpressCard One slot (ExpressCard/34)
i7-4810MQ 4 2.8 GHz 3.8 GHz 6MB Smart card readerOptional: Smart card reader
i7-4900MQ 2.8 GHz 3.8 GHz 8MB Media reader 4-in-1 reader (MMC, SD, SDHC, SDXC), supports UHS-II SD card
i7-4910MQ 2.9 GHz 3.9 GHz 8MB Ports Two USB 3.0, two USB 2.0 (one Always On),
i7-4930MX 3 GHz 3.9 GHz 8MB VGA, Mini DisplayPort / Thunderbolt, Ethernet (RJ-45), Dock connector
WLAN 4
11b/g/n+BT: ThinkPad 11b/g/n, 2x2, Wi-Fi + BT, M.2 card
Memory dual-core model: 16GB max7, two 204-pin SO-DIMM sockets 7260 b/g/n+BT: Intel Wireless-N 7260, 2x2, Wi-Fi + BT, M.2 card
quad-core model: 32GB max, four 204-pin SO-DIMM sockets, 7260 a/b/g/n+BT: Intel Dual Band Wireless-N 7260, 2x2, Wi-Fi + BT, M.2 card
only 4+4, 8+8, 4+4+4+4, and 8+8+8+8 combinations supported 7260 ac+BT: Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 7260, 2x2, Wi-Fi + BT, M.2 card
All: PC3-12800 1600MHz DDR3L, non-parity, dual-channel capable
WWAN (optional) Upg: Wireless WAN upgradable
Optical (optional) DVD burner, 9.5mm Ultrabay slim, removable EM7345: Sierra Wireless EM7345, Intel 4G LTE/HSPA/GSM/GPRS/EDGE, GPS
Ultrabay One modular bay for removable devices (right side, cold swap), 9.5mm high N5321: Ericsson N5321, HSPA+ 21Mbps/GSM/GPRS/EDGE, GPS
Storage Some: SSD / SATA 6.0Gb/s, 2.5" wide, 7mm high
Some: HDD / SATA 6.0Gb/s, 2.5" wide, 7mm or 9.5mm high, APS SIM card (opt) Lenovo: Lenovo SIM, out-of-box service, pay-as-you-go, no contract required
M.2 SSD (opt) M.2 Solid State Drive (SSD), via M.2 card slot, exclusive with WWAN card Select: User selectable, contract required with service provider
Widescreen Some: 15.6" (396mm) FHD (1920x1080), 300 nits, 500:1 contrast ratio Bluetooth Bluetooth 4.0 wireless, integrated in Wi-Fi + Bluetooth combo adapter
display Some: 15.5" (394mm) 3K (2880x1620), 350 nits, 1000:1 contrast ratio, IPS Ethernet Intel Ethernet Connection I217-LM (Clarkville)
Multi-touch None NFC (optional) Near Field Communication
Color calibration Optional: Pantone color calibrator by X-Rite color calibration sensor in palm rest Security Power-on password, hard disk password, supervisor password, security keyhole
Camera (optional) HD720p resolution, wide view angle, low light sensitive, face tracking, fixed focus Security chip Trusted Platform Module, TCG 1.2-compliant
Graphics NVIDIA Optimus technology, auto-switch between discrete and vPro (optional) Intel vPro Technology
integrated graphics, Intel HD Graphics 4600 in processor, and Fingerprint reader Optional: Fingerprint reader on the palm rest, swipe sensor
NVIDIA Quadro K1100M or K2100M, PCI Express x16, 2GB memory Preload Win8 / 8.1 DG Win7: Windows 7 Professional 64 preinstalled
Keyboard 6-row, spill-resistant, multimedia Fn keys, numeric keypad, optional LED backlight through downgrade rights in Windows 8 / 8.1 Pro 64-bit
UltraNav TrackPoint pointing device and Mylar surface touchpad, Win8 / 8.1 64: Windows 8 / 8.1 64-bit
integrated five buttons, multi-touch Win8 / 8.1 P64: Windows 8 / 8.1 Pro 64-bit
ThinkLight None Limited warranty12 1-year - depot / 3-years (1-yr battery) - depot / 3-years (1-year battery) onsite
See footnotes for more detailed information (G-KM1W-3) Lenovo
ThinkPad W540 20BH (Optimus) - Onsite (Windows 8) Product Specifications Reference (PSREF)
Country Code"++" : AT (Austria), FR (France), GB (Germany w/ English OS), GE (Germany w/ German OS), IV (Israel), IW (Iceland), IX (Italy), MB (Belgium), MD (Denmark),
MH (Netherlands), ML (Luxembourg), MN (Norway), MS (Sweden), MZ (Switzerland), NX (Netherlands), PG (Portugal), SP (Spain), UK (United Kingdom)
Note: models listed above might not be available in all WE countries
• For detailed platform specifications, please see ThinkPad W540 Platform Specifications sheet
Processor 4th Generation Intel Core i5 / i7 / i7 Extreme Processor Dimensions3
15.6W" (WxDxH): 14.83" x 9.77" x 1.10-1.16"; 376.6mm x 248.1mm x 27.9-29.5mm
Processor # of Cores Base Frequency Max Turbo Frequency Cache Memory Speed Weight2 6-cell: starting at 5.57 lb (2.53kg); 9-cell: starting at 5.95 lb (2.70kg)
i5-4200M 2.5 GHz 3.1 GHz 3MB Case material
Glass-Fiber Reinforced Plastic
Battery type
Li-Ion 6-cell (56Wh) or 9-cell (99.9Wh), HW Authentication
i5-4210M 2.6 GHz 3.2 GHz 3MB Max battery life10
6-cell: up to 6.2 hr; 9-cell: up to 11.1 hr
2
i5-4330M 2.8 GHz 3.5 GHz 3MB AC adapter
dual-core: 135-watt AC adapter; quad-core: 170-watt AC adapter
i7-4600M 2.9 GHz 3.6 GHz 4MB
Audio support
HD Audio, Realtek ALC3232 codec, Dolby Home Theater v4 /
i7-4700MQ 2.4 GHz 3.4 GHz 6MB stereo speakers, 1W x 2 / dual array microphone, combo audio/microphone jack
i7-4710MQ 2.5 GHz 3.5 GHz DDR3L-1600
6MB
Chipset Mobile Intel QM87 Express Chipset
i7-4800MQ 2.7 GHz 3.7 GHz 6MB ExpressCard One slot (ExpressCard/34)
i7-4810MQ 4 2.8 GHz 3.8 GHz 6MB Smart card readerOptional: Smart card reader
i7-4900MQ 2.8 GHz 3.8 GHz 8MB Media reader 4-in-1 reader (MMC, SD, SDHC, SDXC), supports UHS-II SD card
i7-4910MQ 2.9 GHz 3.9 GHz 8MB Ports Two USB 3.0, two USB 2.0 (one Always On),
i7-4930MX 3 GHz 3.9 GHz 8MB VGA, Mini DisplayPort / Thunderbolt, Ethernet (RJ-45), Dock connector
WLAN 4
11b/g/n+BT: ThinkPad 11b/g/n, 2x2, Wi-Fi + BT, M.2 card
Memory dual-core model: 16GB max7, two 204-pin SO-DIMM sockets 7260 b/g/n+BT: Intel Wireless-N 7260, 2x2, Wi-Fi + BT, M.2 card
quad-core model: 32GB max, four 204-pin SO-DIMM sockets, 7260 a/b/g/n+BT: Intel Dual Band Wireless-N 7260, 2x2, Wi-Fi + BT, M.2 card
only 4+4, 8+8, 4+4+4+4, and 8+8+8+8 combinations supported 7260 ac+BT: Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 7260, 2x2, Wi-Fi + BT, M.2 card
All: PC3-12800 1600MHz DDR3L, non-parity, dual-channel capable
WWAN (optional) Upg: Wireless WAN upgradable
Optical (optional) DVD burner, 9.5mm Ultrabay slim, removable EM7345: Sierra Wireless EM7345, Intel 4G LTE/HSPA/GSM/GPRS/EDGE, GPS
Ultrabay One modular bay for removable devices (right side, cold swap), 9.5mm high N5321: Ericsson N5321, HSPA+ 21Mbps/GSM/GPRS/EDGE, GPS
Storage Some: SSD / SATA 6.0Gb/s, 2.5" wide, 7mm high
Some: HDD / SATA 6.0Gb/s, 2.5" wide, 7mm or 9.5mm high, APS SIM card (opt) Lenovo: Lenovo SIM, out-of-box service, pay-as-you-go, no contract required
M.2 SSD (opt) M.2 Solid State Drive (SSD), via M.2 card slot, exclusive with WWAN card Select: User selectable, contract required with service provider
Widescreen Some: 15.6" (396mm) FHD (1920x1080), 300 nits, 500:1 contrast ratio Bluetooth Bluetooth 4.0 wireless, integrated in Wi-Fi + Bluetooth combo adapter
display Some: 15.5" (394mm) 3K (2880x1620), 350 nits, 1000:1 contrast ratio, IPS Ethernet Intel Ethernet Connection I217-LM (Clarkville)
Multi-touch None NFC (optional) Near Field Communication
Color calibration Optional: Pantone color calibrator by X-Rite color calibration sensor in palm rest Security Power-on password, hard disk password, supervisor password, security keyhole
Camera (optional) HD720p resolution, wide view angle, low light sensitive, face tracking, fixed focus Security chip Trusted Platform Module, TCG 1.2-compliant
Graphics NVIDIA Optimus technology, auto-switch between discrete and vPro (optional) Intel vPro Technology
integrated graphics, Intel HD Graphics 4600 in processor, and Fingerprint reader Optional: Fingerprint reader on the palm rest, swipe sensor
NVIDIA Quadro K1100M or K2100M, PCI Express x16, 2GB memory Preload Win8 / 8.1 DG Win7: Windows 7 Professional 64 preinstalled
Keyboard 6-row, spill-resistant, multimedia Fn keys, numeric keypad, optional LED backlight through downgrade rights in Windows 8 / 8.1 Pro 64-bit
UltraNav TrackPoint pointing device and Mylar surface touchpad, Win8 / 8.1 64: Windows 8 / 8.1 64-bit
integrated five buttons, multi-touch Win8 / 8.1 P64: Windows 8 / 8.1 Pro 64-bit
ThinkLight None Limited warranty12 1-year - depot / 3-years (1-yr battery) - depot / 3-years (1-year battery) onsite
See footnotes for more detailed information (G-KM1W-4) Lenovo