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OVERVIEW
1. 3x USB 3.2 Gen 1 7. Microphone mute button
2.
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (support data transfer and 15W 8. PC / monitor mode switch
charging)
3. Ethernet (RJ-45) 9. 3x USB 3.2 Gen 2
4.
HDMI (HDMI in 1.4 / HDMI out 2.1 TMDS combo 10. Headphone / microphone combo jack (3.5mm)
port)
5. DisplayPort 1.4 11. Card reader *
6. Power connector 12. Power button
Notes:
• Ports with * are only available on selected models
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PERFORMANCE
Processor
Processor Family
Intel® Celeron®, Intel Pentium®, or 12th Generation Intel Core™ i3 / i5 / i7 / i9 Processor
Processor**
Processor Memory Processor
Cores Threads Base Frequency Max Frequency Cache
Name Support Graphics
Celeron Intel UHD
2 2 3.4GHz - 4MB DDR4-3200
G6900 Graphics 710
Pentium Gold Intel UHD
2 4 3.7GHz - 6MB DDR4-3200
G7400 Graphics 710
4 (4 P-core + Intel UHD
Core i3-12100 8 P-core 3.3GHz P-core 4.3GHz 12MB DDR4-3200
0 E-core) Graphics 730
4 (4 P-core + Intel UHD
Core i3-12300 8 P-core 3.5GHz P-core 4.4GHz 12MB DDR4-3200
0 E-core) Graphics 730
6 (6 P-core + Intel UHD
Core i5-12400 12 P-core 2.5GHz P-core 4.4GHz 18MB DDR4-3200
0 E-core) Graphics 730
6 (6 P-core + Intel UHD
Core i5-12500 12 P-core 3.0GHz P-core 4.6GHz 18MB DDR4-3200
0 E-core) Graphics 770
6 (6 P-core + Intel UHD
Core i5-12600 12 P-core 3.3GHz P-core 4.8GHz 18MB DDR4-3200
0 E-core) Graphics 770
12 (8 P-core + P-core 2.1GHz / E- P-core 4.8GHz / E- Intel UHD
Core i7-12700 20 25MB DDR4-3200
4 E-core) core 1.6GHz core 3.6GHz Graphics 770
16 (8 P-core + P-core 2.4GHz / E- P-core 5.0GHz / E- Intel UHD
Core i9-12900 24 30MB DDR4-3200
8 E-core) core 1.8GHz core 3.8GHz Graphics 770
Operating System
Operating System**
• Windows® 11 Pro 64
• Windows 11 Home 64
• Windows 11 Home 64 Single Language
• Windows 11 DG Windows 10 Pro 64
• No operating system
Graphics
Graphics***[1]
Key
Graphics Type Memory Connector Max Resolution Remark
Features
Intel UHD 1x HDMI® 2.1 TMDS, 4096x2160@60Hz(HDMI),
Integrated Shared DirectX® 12 -
graphics 710 1x DP 1.4 5120x2160@60Hz(DP)
Intel UHD 1x HDMI 2.1 TMDS, 4096x2160@60Hz(HDMI),
Integrated Shared DirectX 12 -
graphics 730 1x DP 1.4 5120x2160@60Hz(DP)
Intel UHD 1x HDMI 2.1 TMDS, 4096x2160@60Hz(HDMI),
Integrated Shared DirectX 12 -
graphics 770 1x DP 1.4 5120x2160@60Hz(DP)
NVIDIA® GeForce 2GB 1x HDMI 2.1 TMDS, 4096x2160@60Hz(HDMI),
Discrete DirectX 12 -
MX550 GDDR6 1x DP 1.4 5120x2160@60Hz(DP)
Notes:
1. The information of integrated graphics are not applicable for the models without integrated graphics (for the details, please refer to
processor section)
Monitor Support
Monitor Support
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Supports up to 3 independent displays via native display and 2 external monitor; supports external monitors via
DisplayPort™ and HDMI; work as standalone monitor via HDMI (HDMI in / out combo)
Chipset
Chipset
Intel Q670 chipset
Memory
Max Memory[1]
Up to 64GB DDR4-3200
Memory Slots
Two DDR4 SO-DIMM slots, dual-channel capable
Memory Type
DDR4-3200
Notes:
1. The max memory is based on the test results with current Lenovo® memory offerings. The system may support more memory as the
technology develops.
Storage
Storage Support[1][2]
Up to three drives, 2x 2.5" HDD + 1x M.2 SSD
• 2.5" HDD up to 2TB each
• M.2 SSD up to 1TB
Storage Type***
Disk Type Interface RPM Security
2.5" SATA HDD SATA 6Gb/s 5.4K -
2.5" SATA HDD SATA 6Gb/s 7.2K -
M.2 2280 SSD PCIe® NVMe®, PCIe 3.0 x4 - Opal2
M.2 2280 SSD PCIe NVMe, PCIe 4.0 x4 Performance - Opal2
M.2 2280 SSD PCIe NVMe, PCIe 4.0 x4 Value - Opal2
[3]
RAID
RAID 0/1 support for HDDs
Notes:
1. The storage capacity supported is based on the test results with current Lenovo storage offerings. The system may support larger
storage as the technology develops.
2. 2nd 2.5" HDD occupies ODD bay, and needs ODD to HDD bracket kit (optional, come with 2nd 2.5" HDD)
3. RAID is not preset by default, user can config RAID 0/1 according to the demand.
Removable Storage
Optical**
• DVD-ROM, SATA connector, slim (9.0mm)
• DVD burner (DVD±RW), SATA connector, slim (9.0mm)
• None
Card Reader
• 3-in-1 card reader (SD, SDHC, SDXC)
• No card reader
Multi-Media
Audio Chip
High Definition (HD) Audio, Realtek® ALC256-NL codec
Speakers
Stereo speakers, 3W x2, Dolby® Atmos®
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Microphone
• Dual array microphone
• No microphone
Camera**
• 5.0-megapixel, with ThinkShutter (physical switch on/off), ±20° view angle adjustable
• 5.0-megapixel, IR & RGB hybrid, with ThinkShutter (physical switch on/off), ±20° view angle adjustable, Windows Hello
support
• No camera
Power Supply
Power Supply**
Power Type Efficiency Key Features
180W Fixed 90% 100V - 240V, 50-60Hz
230W Fixed 92% 100V - 240V, 50-60Hz
DESIGN
Display
Display**[1]
Aspect Contrast Color
Size Resolution Touch Type Brightness Surface Viewing Angle Key Features
Ratio Ratio Gamut
horizontal: +/- Borderless
FHD Anti- 72%
23.8" None IPS 250 nits 16:9 1000:1 89°, vertical: design, low blue
(1920x1080) glare NTSC
+/- 89° light, flicker free
horizontal: +/- Borderless
FHD Multi- Anti- 72%
23.8" IPS 250 nits 16:9 1000:1 89°, vertical: design, low blue
(1920x1080) touch glare NTSC
+/- 89° light, flicker free
Touchscreen
• Advanced In-cell Touch (AIT), supports 10-point touch
• Non-touch
Notes:
1. California Electronic Waste Recycling Fee
In California, per state law, Lenovo charges an electronic waste recycling fee on this covered device at the time of sale of the product.
For more information, go to https://www.calrecycle.ca.gov/Electronics/Consumer
Input Device
Keyboard**
• Lenovo Calliope Keyboard (USB connector), black
• Lenovo Calliope Wireless Keyboard (2.4GHz via USB receiver), black
• Lenovo Traditional Keyboard (USB connector), black
• No keyboard folio
Mouse**
• Lenovo Calliope Mouse (USB connector), black
• Lenovo Calliope Wireless Mouse (2.4GHz via USB receiver), black
• Lenovo Fingerprint Mouse (USB connector), Windows Hello support, black
• No mouse
Mechanical
Buttons
• Power button
• Microphone mute button
• Monitor / PC mode switch button
Form Factor
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AIO (23.8 inches)
Dimensions (WxDxH)
Models Dimensions
Lowest in vertical mode: 539.6 x 217.31 x 394.65 mm (21.24 x 8.56 x
Models (with full function monitor stand, with 15.54 inches)
camera) Highest in vertical mode: 539.6 x 217.31 x 503.66 mm (21.24 x 8.56 x
19.83 inches)
Lowest in vertical mode: 539.6 x 217.31 x 374.15 mm (21.24 x 8.56 x
Models (with full function monitor stand, without 14.73 inches)
camera) Highest in vertical mode: 539.6 x 217.31 x 483.16 mm (21.24 x 8.56 x
19.02 inches)
Lowest in vertical mode: 539.6 x 216.32 x 367.13 mm (21.24 x 8.52 x
14.45 inches)
Models (with UltraFlex V stand, without camera)
Highest in vertical mode: 539.6 x 216.32 x 451.5 mm (21.24 x 8.52 x
17.78 inches)
Lowest in vertical mode: 539.6 x 216.32 x 387.63 mm (21.24 x 8.52 x
15.26 inches)
Models (with UltraFlex V stand, with camera)
Highest in vertical mode: 539.6 x 216.32 x 472 mm (21.24 x 8.52 x 18.58
inches)
Packaging Dimensions (WxDxH)
• With Full Function Monitor Stand: 660 x 238 x 575 mm (25.98 x 9.37 x 22.64 inches)
• With UltraFlex V Stand: 660 x 238 x 545 mm (25.98 x 9.37 x 21.46 inches)
Weight[1]
Models Weight
Models (with full function monitor stand, with ODD, with camera) Around 8.235 kg (18.15 lbs)
Models (with UltraFlex V stand, with ODD, with camera) Around 8.742 kg (19.27 lbs)
Packaging Weight
• With Full Function Monitor Stand: 2.084 kg (4.59 lbs), packaging only
• With UltraDlex V Stand: 2.0658 kg (4.55 lbs), packaging only
Case Color
Black
Bays[2]
• 2x 2.5" disk bay (2nd 2.5" HDD occupies ODD bay)
• 1x slim ODD bay
Expansion Slots
Two M.2 slots (one for WLAN, one for SSD)
EOU
Toolless cover, stand, motherboard shielding, HDD, and memory assembly / removal
Stand**
• UltraFlex V stand, supports -5° to +70° tilt, up to 70°±2° lift (up to 174.02mm lift in flat mode / up to 84.37mm lift in
vertical mode)
• Full function monitor stand, supports -5° to +20° tilt, left & right 45° swivel, 90° pivot, up to 110mm lift
• No stand
Mounting
Supports VESA mount 100mm
Others
• (Optional) Conference Call Base, 3W x4 Harman speakers, 4 digital microphones array with AI noise suppression,
Physical button for Teams, USB-C® connector
• (Optional) Smart Human Presence Detection based on Radar Sensor
• Supports Smart Power On
Notes:
1. Weight may vary by configuration.
2. 2nd 2.5" HDD needs ODD to HDD bracket kit (optional, come with 2nd 2.5" HDD)
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CONNECTIVITY
Network
Onboard Ethernet
Gigabit Ethernet, Intel Ethernet Connection I219-LM, 1x RJ-45, supports Wake-on-LAN
Optional Ethernet
No optional Ethernet
WLAN + Bluetooth®**[1]
• AMD RZ616, Wi-Fi® 6E, 802.11ax 2x2 Wi-Fi + Bluetooth 5.1, M.2 Card
• Mediatek Wi-Fi 6 MT7921, 802.11ax 2x2 Wi-Fi + Bluetooth 5.1, M.2 Card
• Realtek Wi-Fi 6 RTL8852AE, 802.11ax 2x2 Wi-Fi + Bluetooth 5.1, M.2 card
• Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX201, 802.11ax 2x2 Wi-Fi + Bluetooth 5.1, M.2 Card
• Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX211, 802.11ax 2x2 Wi-Fi + Bluetooth 5.1, Intel vPro technology support, M.2 Card
• No WLAN and Bluetooth
Notes:
1. Bluetooth 5.2 is hardware ready but may run at a lower version due to OS limitation
Ports[1]
Rear Ports[1][2]
• 3x USB 3.2 Gen 1
• 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (support data transfer and 15W charging)
• 1x HDMI (HDMI in 1.4 / HDMI out 2.1 TMDS combo port)
• 1x DisplayPort 1.4
• 1x Ethernet (RJ-45)
Optional Rear Ports
1x serial
Right Ports
• 3x USB 3.2 Gen 2
• 1x headphone / microphone combo jack (3.5mm)
Optional Right Ports
1x card reader
Notes:
1. The transfer speed of following ports will vary and, depending on many factors, such as the processing speed of the host device, file
attributes and other factors related to system configuration and your operating environment, will be slower than theoretical speed.
USB 2.0: 480 Mbit/s;
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (SuperSpeed USB 5Gbps, formerly USB 3.0 / USB 3.1 Gen 1): 5 Gbit/s;
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (SuperSpeed USB 10Gbps, formerly USB 3.1 Gen 2): 10 Gbit/s;
USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 (SuperSpeed USB 20Gbps): 20 Gbit/s;
Thunderbolt™ 3/4: 40 Gbit/s
2. For video ports on discrete graphics, please see graphics section
Monitor Cable
Monitor Cable**
• HDMI to DVI dongle
• HDMI to VGA dongle
• DP to VGA dongle
• DP to dual DP dongle
• DP to DVI-D dongle
• DP to HDMI dongle
• No monitor cable
SECURITY & PRIVACY
Security
Security Chip
Discrete TPM 2.0, TCG certified
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Physical Locks
Kensington® Security Slot™, 3 x 7 mm
Chassis Intrusion Switch
• Chassis intrusion switch
• No chassis intrusion switch
Fingerprint Reader
• Touch style fingerprint reader on mouse
• No fingerprint reader
Other Security
(Optional) ThinkShutter camera cover
BIOS Security
• Administrator password
• Power-on password
• Hard disk password
• Boot sequence control
• Boot without keyboard and mouse
• Self-healing BIOS
• Smart USB protection (allows keyboard / mouse only, blocks all storage devices)
• Individual USB port disablement
MANAGEABILITY
System Management
System Management[1][2]
• Intel vPro Enterprise
• Non-vPro
Notes:
1. Intel vPro offers a superset of DASH’s defined capabilities.
2. Intel vPro offers a superset of DASH’s defined capabilities.
SERVICE
Warranty
Base Warranty[1]
• 1-year limited onsite service
• 3-year limited onsite service
• No base warranty
Notes:
1. More information of warranty policy, please access https://pcsupport.lenovo.com/warranty.
ENVIRONMENTAL
Operating Environment
Temperature
• Operating: 5°C (41°F) to 35°C (95°F)
• Storage: -20°C (-4°F) to 60°C (140°F)
Humidity
Operating: 20% to 80%
Altitude
• Operating: 0 m (0 ft) to 3048 m (10,000 ft)
• Storage: 0 m (0 ft) to 12192 m (40,000 ft)
CERTIFICATIONS
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Green Certifications
Green Certifications
• (Optional) EPEAT™ Gold
• (Optional) ENERGY STAR® 8.0
• ErP Lot 3
• TCO Certified 9.0
• TCO edge
• RoHS compliant
Other Certifications
Other Certifications
• TÜV Rheinland® Flicker Free
• TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light
• (Optional) TÜV Rheinland Ultra Low Noise
• UL Anti-dust
Mil-Spec Test
MIL-STD-810H military test passed (Low Pressure [Altitude], High Temperature, Low Temperature, Temperature Shock,
Humidity, Sand and Dust, Vibration, Shock, Fungus, Solar Radiation, Contamination by Fluids, Salt Fog)
• Feature with ** means that only one offering listed under the feature is configured on selected models.
• Feature with *** means that one or more offerings listed under the feature could be configured on selected
models.
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responsible for photographic or typographical errors. LENOVO PROVIDES THIS PUBLICATION “AS IS,”
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disclaimer of express or implied warranties in certain transactions, therefore this disclaimer may not apply to
you.
• The specifications on this page may not be available in all regions, and may be changed or updated without
notice.
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