Lenovo ThinkCentre M70q Gen 3 Compact Powerful 1L PC Owner’s Manual

Lenovo ThinkCentre M70q Gen 3 Compact Powerful 1L PC

Specifications

• Processor: CoreTM i3-12100T to CoreTM i912900T
• Operating System: Not specified
• Graphics: Integrated Shared
• Memory: Up to 64GB DDR4-3200
• Storage: 2.5 SATA HDD, SATA 6Gb/s
• Power Supply: 65W, 90W, 135W, 300W
• Form Factor: Tiny (1L)
• Dimensions: Tiny only – 179 x 182.9 x 36.5 mm, Tiny & ODD – 204.2 x 186.6 x 64 mm
• Weight: Tiny only – Around 1.25 kg, With VESA mount & ODD\ box – Around 1.74 kg
• Case Color: Raven black

Product Usage Instructions

Setup

1. Place the ThinkCentre M70 q Gen 3 on a stable surface.
2. Connect the power supply to the power connector (11).
3. Connect a monitor to the HDMI (8) or DisplayPort (10) for video output.
4. Connect peripherals to the available USB ports as needed.

Powering On/Off
To power on the device, press the power button. To power off, use the operating system’s shutdown option.

Maintenance
Regularly clean the exterior of the device with a soft, dry cloth. Ensure proper ventilation around the device for optimal performance.

FAQ

• Q: What is the maximum memory supported by the ThinkCentre M70 q Gen 3?
  A: The device supports up to 64GB of DDR4-3200 memory.

• Q: How many USB ports are available on the ThinkCentre M70 q Gen 3?
  A: There are multiple USB ports available, including USB-C, USB 3.2 Gen 1, USB 3.2 Gen 2, and USB 2.0.

PSREF
Product Specifications Reference

OVERVIEW

Notes:
Items with * are only available on selected models

PERFORMANCE

• Processor
• Processor Family
• Intel® Celeron®, Intel® Pentium®, or 12th Generation Intel® Core™ i3 / i5 / i7 / i9 Processor

Processor**

Processor Name| Cores| Threads| Base Frequency| Max Frequency| Cache| Processor Graphics
---|---|---|---|---|---|---
Celeron® G6900T| 2| 2| 2.8GHz| –| 4MB| Intel® UHD Graphics 710
Pentium® Gold G7400T| 2| 4| 3.1GHz| –| 6MB| Intel® UHD Graphics 710
Core™ i3-12100T| 4 (4 P-core + 0 E-core)| 8| P-core 2.2GHz| P-core 4.1GHz[1]| 12MB| Intel® UHD Graphics 730
Core™ i3- 12300T| 4 (4 P-core + 0 E-core)| 8| P-core 2.3GHz| P-core 4.2GHz[2]| 12MB| Intel® UHD Graphics 730
Core™ i5- 12400T| 6 (6 P-core + 0 E-core)| 12| P-core 1.8GHz| P-core 4.2GHz[3]| 18MB| Intel® UHD Graphics 730
Core™ i5- 12500T| 6 (6 P-core + 0 E-core)| 12| P-core 2.0GHz| P-core 4.4GHz[4]| 18MB| Intel® UHD Graphics 770
Core™ i5- 12600T| 6 (6 P-core + 0 E-core)| 12| P-core 2.1GHz| P-core 4.6GHz[5]| 18MB| Intel® UHD Graphics 770
Core™ i7- 12700T| 12 (8 P-core + 4 E-core)| 20| P-core 1.4GHz / E- core 1.0GHz| Max Turbo up to 4.7GHz / P-core 4.6GHz / E-core 3.4GHz[6]| 25MB| Intel® UHD Graphics 770
Core™ i9- 12900T| 16 (8 P-core + 8 E-core)| 24| P-core 1.4GHz / E- core 1.0GHz| Max Turbo up to 4.9GHz / P-core 4.8GHz / E-core 3.6GHz[7]| 30MB| Intel® UHD Graphics 770

Notes:
[1], [2], [3], [4], [5], [6], [7] Intel® Max Turbo frequency will vary depending on application workload and the hardware and software configurations, see
http://www.intel.com/technology/turboboost/ for more information.

Operating System

Operating System**

• Windows® 11 Pro
• Windows® 11 Home
• Windows® 11 Home Single Language
• Windows® 11 DG Windows® 10 Pro 64
• Windows® 10 IoT Enterprise LTSC 2021
• Ubuntu Linux[1]
• No preload operating system

Notes:
[1] Some features may not be supported on the system with Linux preload, including but not limited to Intel® RST RAID, Human Presence Detection, etc.

Graphics

Graphics **

• 1x HDMI® 2.1 TMDS, 1x DP 1.4a
• (HBR2, DSC), 2x punch out ports([2x HDMI®/VGA/DP] or [USB-C® with DP function, HDMI®/VGA/DP])

|

• 4096×2160@60Hz(HDMI®),
• 1920×1200@60Hz(VGA),
• 4096×2304@60Hz(DP),
• 4096×2304@60Hz(USB-C® with DP function)

| DirectX® 12

ThinkCentre M70q Gen 3

Intel® UHD graphics 730| Integrated| Shared|

• 1x HDMI® 2.1 TMDS, 1x DP 1.4a
• (HBR2, DSC), 2x punch out ports ([2x HDMI®/VGA/DP] or [USB-C® with DP function, HDMI®/VGA/DP])

|

• 4096×2160@60Hz(HDMI®),
• 1920×1200@60Hz(VGA),
• 4096×2304@60Hz(DP),
• 4096×2304@60Hz(USB-C® with DP function)

| DirectX® 12
---|---|---|---|---|---
Intel® UHD graphics 770| Integrated| Shared|

• 1x HDMI® 2.1 TMDS, 1x DP 1.4a
• (HBR2, DSC), 2x punch out ports ([2x HDMI®/VGA/DP] or [USB-C® with DP function, HDMI®/VGA/DP])

|

• 4096×2160@60Hz(HDMI®),
• 1920×1200@60Hz(VGA),
• 4096×2304@60Hz(DP),
• 4096×2304@60Hz(USB-C® with DP function)

| DirectX® 12

Monitor Support

• Monitor Support
  Supports up to 4 independent displays via (onboard DP, onboard HDMI®, punch out port 1 [VGA / HDMI® / DP / USB-C®], and punch out port 2 [VGA / HDMI® / DP])

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.

Storage

• Storage Support[1] Up to two drives, 1x 2.5″ HDD + 1x M.2 SSD
• 2.5″ HDD up to 1TB
• M.2 SSD up to 2TB

RAID
No support

• Notes:
• [1] The max capacity of each disk type is based on the test results with current Lenovo® storage offerings.

Removable Storage

• Optical**
  • DVD-ROM, slim (9.0mm), via USB external ODD box
  • DVD burner (DVD±RW), slim (9.0mm), via USB external ODD box
  • None
  • Card Reader
  • No card readerMulti-Media
• Audio Chip
  • High Definition (HD) Audio, Realtek® ALC256VB codec
• Speakers **
  • Premium single speaker, 2W x1
  • Single speaker, 2W x1

Power Supply

Power Supply[1** ]

Notes :
[1] The optional 90w adapter may increase performance scores when 12500T/12400T CPUs are installed.

DESIGN

•   Input Device
• Keyboard**
  • Lenovo® Calliope Keyboard (USB connector), black
  • Lenovo® Calliope Wireless Keyboard, black
  • Lenovo® Traditional Keyboard (USB connector), black
  • No keyboard
• Mouse**
  • Lenovo® Calliope Mouse (USB connector), black
  • Lenovo® Calliope Wireless Mouse (2.4GHz via USB receiver), black
  • Lenovo® Fingerprint Mouse (USB connector), black (EOL on Jan, 2023)
  • No mouse

Mechanical

• Form Factor
• Tiny (1L)

Dimensions (WxDxH)[1]

with rubber feet)

Packaging Dimensions (WxDxH)[2]**

• Tiny only: 490 x 250 x 130 mm (19.29 x 9.84 x 5.12 inches)
• Tiny & ODD: 490 x 268 x 166 mm (19.29 x 10.55 x 6.54 inches)

Weight[3]

Packaging Weight**[4]

• Tiny only: Around 3.2 kg (7.05 lbs)
• Tiny & ODD: Around 3.9 kg (8.6 lbs)

Case Color

• Raven black
• Bays
• 1x 2.5″ disk bay
• Expansion Slots
• Two M.2 slots (one for WLAN, one for SSD)
• EOU
• (Optional) Toolless cover (toolless chassis screw required), stand, optional 2.5″ HDD bracket assembly / removal

Stand

• Vertical stand
• No stand
• IO Box
  • No IO box
• Mounting
  • VESA mount bracket kit, supports VESA mount 75mm and 100mm
  • None
• Others
  • (Optional) Dust filter
  • (Optional) Power adapter cage
  • Supports Smart Power On
• Notes:
  • [1] The system dimensions may vary depending on configurations.
  • [2] The new packages take effect from September 2023. The old packages are:
  • Tiny only: 500 x 150 x 280 mm (19.69 x 5.91 x 11.02 inches)
  • Tiny & ODD: 500 x 175 x 280 mm (19.69 x 6.89 x 11.02 inches)
• [3] The system weight is approximate and based on results in Lenovo® lab, which varies depending on the source of component, variance of the distribution of each component, and manufacturing process. It may not be the exact weight for each specific model.
• [4] The new packages take effect from September 2023. The old package are:
• Tiny only: 2.85 kg (6.28 lbs)
• Tiny & ODD: 3.58 kg (7.89 lbs)

CONNECTIVITY

Network

• Onboard Ethernet
• Gigabit Ethernet, Intel® Ethernet Connection I219-LM, 1x RJ-45, supports Wake-on-LAN

Optional Ethernet[1]

• 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet, Realtek® RTL8125BGS, 1x RJ-45, supports Wake-on-LAN
• No optional Ethernet

WLAN + Bluetooth®**

• Realtek® RTL8822CE, 802.11ac Dual Band 2×2 Wi-Fi® + Bluetooth® 5.0, M.2 card
• Intel® Wireless-AC 9560, 802.11ac Dual Band 2×2 Wi-Fi® + Bluetooth® 5.1, M.2 card
• Realtek® Wi-Fi® 6 RTL8852BE, 802.11ax Dual Band 2×2 Wi-Fi® + Bluetooth® 5.3, M.2 card[2]
• Intel® Wi-Fi® 6 AX201, 802.11ax 2×2 Wi-Fi® + Bluetooth® 5.2, Intel® vPro® technology support, M.2 Card[3]
• Intel® Wi-Fi® 6 AX201, 802.11ax 2×2 Wi-Fi® + Bluetooth® 5.2, M.2 Card[4]
• Intel® Wi-Fi® 6E AX211, 802.11ax 2×2 Wi-Fi® + Bluetooth® 5.3, Intel® vPro® technology support, M.2 Card[5]
• No WLAN and Bluetooth®

Notes:

• [1] Optional Ethernet card occupied puch out port 2.
• [2], [5] Bluetooth® 5.3 requires Windows® 11.
• [3], [4] Bluetooth® 5.2 requires Windows® 11.
• Ports[1]
• Front Ports
  • 1x USB-C® 3.2 Gen 1 (support data transfer and 5V@0.9A charging)
  • 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 (Always On and 5V@2.1A charging)
  • 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2
  • 1x headphone / microphone combo jack (3.5mm)
• Optional Front Ports
  • None
  • Rear Ports
  • 1x USB 2.0
  • 1x USB 3.2 Gen 1
  • 2x USB 3.2 Gen 2
  • 1x HDMI® 2.1 TMDS
  • 1x DisplayPort™ 1.4
  • 1x Ethernet (RJ-45)
• Optional Rear Ports **
  • Punch out port 1 (one of VGA / DisplayPort™ / HDMI® / serial / USB-C® 2.0 with DisplayPort™ function)
  •  Punch out port 2 (one of VGA / DisplayPort™ / HDMI® / serial / RJ-45)
• 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;
• USB4® 20Gbps / USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 (SuperSpeed USB 20Gbps): 20 Gbit/s;
• USB4® 40Gbps (USB 40Gbps): 40 Gbit/s;

SECURITY & PRIVACY Security

• Security Chip
• Discrete TPM 2.0, TCG certified
• Physical Locks
• Kensington® Security Slot™, 3 x 7 mm
• Chassis Intrusion Switch
• Chassis intrusion switch

Fingerprint Reader

• Touch style fingerprint reader on mouse (EOL on Jan, 2023)
• No fingerprint reader

BIOS Security

• Administrator password
• Power-on password
• Hard disk password
• Boot sequence control
• Boot without keyboard and mouse
• Certificate based BIOS authentication
• Cover presence switch
• Self-healing BIOS
• Smart USB protection (allows keyboard / mouse only, blocks all storage devices)
• Individual USB port disablement

MANAGEABILITYT

• System Management
• System Management
• • Intel® vPro® Enterprise[1]
• • Non-vPro®
• Notes:
• [1] Intel® vPro® offers a superset of DASH’s defined capabilities.
• SERVICE
• Warranty[1]
• Base Warranty**
• • 1-year courier or carry-in service
• • 1-year limited onsite service
• • 3-year limited onsite service
• • No base warranty
• Notes:
• [1] The warranty upgrades may be bundled with some models, please check the “Included upgrade” column in the specific model’s configurations. For more service extensions, please go to https://smartfind.lenovo.com/. To learn more details of warranty policy, please access https://pcsupport.lenovo.com/warranty.

ACCESSORIES

• Bundled Accessories
• Bundled Accessories
• DP to DVI dongle
• DP to Dual DP dongle
• DP to HDMI® dongle
• DP to VGA dongle
• HDMI® to HDMI® dongle
• HDMI® to VGA dongle
•  None

OPERATING REQUIREMENTS

• Operating Environment
• Temperature
•  Operating: 5°C (41°F) to 35°C (95°F)
• Storage: -40°C (-40°F) to 60°C (140°F)
• Relative Humidity
• Operating: 20% to 80%
•  Storage: 10% to 90%

Altitude

• Operating: 0 m (0 ft) to 3048 m (10,000 ft)
• Storage: 0 m (0 ft) to 12192 m (40,000 ft)

ENVIRONMENTAL Sustainability

• Material[1]
• 85% PCC recycled plastic used in product chassis
• 95% PCC recycled plastic used in USB keyboard/mouse
• 90% PIC recycled plastic EPE cushion or 90% PCC recycled plastic thermal shell with 30% OBP material
• 30% OBP used in bag

FSC certified paper in packaging

Notes :

• [1] PCC: Post Consumer Content, recycled materials from customers.
• PIC: Post Industry Content, recycled materials from internal factories.
• EPE: Expanded Polyethylene.
• OBP: Ocean Bound Plastic, reducing plastic spill into the sea.
• FSC: Forest Stewardship Council.

CERTIFICATIONS

• Green Certifications[1]
• Green Certifications
• (Optional) EPEAT™ Gold Registered[2]
• ENERGY STAR® 8.0
• ErP Lot 3 and Lot 7
•  RoHS compliant
• TCO Certified 9.0

Notes :

• [1] The items listed under the “Green Certifications” section may not only refer to certification but also registration or selfdeclaration.
• For ESG & regulatory compliance documents, please visit https://compliance.lenovo.com.
• [2] EPEAT™ is registered where applicable, please visit epeat.net for registration status by country.

Other Certifications

• Other Certifications
• (Optional) TÜV Rheinland® Low Noise
• (Optional) TÜV Rheinland® Ultra Low Noise
• 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)
• 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.
• Lenovo reserves the right to change specifications or other product information without notice. Lenovo is not responsible for photographic or typographical errors. LENOVO PROVIDES THIS PUBLICATION “AS IS,” WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. Some jurisdictions do not allow 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.

References

• Lenovo Compliance
• SmartFind web

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