ThinkCentre Multiple Monitor Configuration Guide December 9 th 2011 BaiYi Xun, ThinkCentre BU,...
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ThinkCentre Multiple Monitor
Configuration Guide
December 9th 2011
BaiYi Xun, ThinkCentre BU, Product marketing - Graphics
Yuki Liu, ThinkCentre BU, Product Operations
Arun Sabnis, S&P BU, Product Marketing
Gary Carlson, S&P BU, Product Operations
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Multiple monitoring is complex, varies by:− ThinkCentre system monitor ports:
− Varies by system: DisplayPort, DVI, VGA, VGA-in, HDMI− Monitor ports “Active” when graphics card is installed
Combines the system monitor ports along with the graphic card monitor ports− Monitor ports “In-Active” when graphics card is installed
The system monitor ports are disabled when graphics card is installed
− Graphic card availability:− Building Block Part Number: Lenovo-installed only
Machine-Type/Model (MTM), Web Configure-to-order (CTO), Special-Bid Only (SBO)− Option Part Number: Customer, Business Partner installable
− Graphic Card compatibility and monitor ports:− Compatibility and monitor ports varies by graphics card
For latest compatibility information, go to: Option Compatibility Matrix (OCM) Lenovo Quick Pick
− ThinkVision monitor ports:− VGA Analog, DVI Digital, DisplayPort
− DisplayPort monitor cable: − Attach a DVI digital or VGA analog monitor to DisplayPort
DisplayPort to Single-Link DVI-D Digital Monitor Cable DisplayPort to VGA Analog Monitor Cable
− Attach a DisplayPort Monitor to DisplayPort on system or graphics card DisplayPort to DisplayPort Monitor Cable
− Lenovo USB-to-DVI Monitor Adapter− Attach a DVI digital or VGA analog monitor to a USB port
Complex Configurations
DisplayPort to VGA Monitor Cable
USB-to-DVI Monitor Adapter
www.lenovoquickpick.com
www.lenovo.com/accessoriesguide
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Notes: ThinkCentre M71z AIO China-models do not include DisplayPort monitor port
VGA-in allows the AIO system to be used as a monitor when connected to another system.
ADD2 DVI-D Adapter (43R1985) does not require a BIOS setting change for “Active” or “In-active” operation.
ThinkCentre Monitor Ports
SFF, Tower systems Monitor Ports System monitor port behavior with installed graphics card
Edge 91, M81, M91, M91p DisplayPort, VGA Active: Combines graphic card with system ports via BIOS setting. ORIn-Active: Graphic card disables system monitor ports via BIOS default setting.Edge 71, M71e DVI-D, VGA
M75e DVI-D, VGA Active: Combines ATI/AMD graphic card with system ports via BIOS setting. ORIn-Active: Graphic card disables system monitor ports via BIOS default setting.M77 DisplayPort, VGA
M60e, M80 VGA In-Active: Graphic card disables system monitor ports.
M58, M58p DisplayPort, VGA In-Active: Graphics card disables system monitor ports. ADD2 DVI-D Adapter (43R1985) disables DisplayPort.
M90, M90p DisplayPort, VGA In-Active: Graphic card disables system monitor ports
All-in-One (AIO) systems Monitor Ports
Edge 71z, M71z * DisplayPort
M90z, M70z DisplayPort, VGA-in*
Edge 91z HDMI, VGA-in*
SFF, Tower systems Monitor Ports System monitor port behavior with installed graphics card
A58, A58e, A70, M57, M57p, M57e, M58e, M70e
VGA In-Active: Graphic card disables system monitor port. ADD2 DVI-D Adapter (43R1985) is compatible.
A85 VGA In-Active: Graphic card disables system monitor port.
All-in-One (AIO) systems Monitor Ports
A70z None
• Available systems
• Discontinued systems
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ThinkCentre SFF, Tower Graphic Cards
M58 Tower, M58p Tower, M70e Tower, M81 Tower, M90 Tower, M90p Tower
57Y4479 Not applicableNot available as BB PN
NVIDIA Quadro 2000 1GB DisplayPort, Dual DVI
CompatibilityPart NumberCompatibilityPart NumberProfessional Desktop: Mid-range 3D CAD
M58, M58p, M70e, M81, M90, M90p, M91, M91p0A36535Not applicableNot available as BB PN
NVIDIA Quadro 400 512MB DisplayPort, DVI
Building Block Part Numbers Option Part Numbers
2nd Monitor Connection Adapter Part Number Compatibility Part Number Compatibility
ADD2 DVI-D Monitor Connection AdapterVaries by system
A70, M58e, M58, M58p, M70e 43R1985 A70, M57, M57p, M57e, M58e, M58, M58p, M70e
Multimedia Desktop Part Number Compatibility Part Number Compatibility
AMD 6450 1GB DisplayPort, DVIVaries by system
Edge 71, Edge 91, M71e, M77, M81, M91, M91p
Not available as Option PN
Not applicable
AMD 5450 512MB DisplayPort, DVIVaries by system
Edge 71, Edge 91, M71e, M75e, M77, M81, M91, M91p
Not available as Option PN
Not applicable
NVIDIA GeForce 310 DMS59 512MB Dual-DVI, Dual-VGA
Varies by system
A85, M58, M58p, M75e, M76, M90, M90p
57Y4167A58, A58e, A63, A70, A85, Edge 71, Edge 91, M57, M57p, M58e, M58, M58p, M70e, M71e, M75e, M77, M80, M81, M90, M90p, M91, M91p
NVIDIA GeForce 310 512MB DisplayPort, VGAVaries by system
A63, A70, A85, M58, M58p, M76, M80, M90, M90p, M91, M91p
57Y4397A58, A58e, A63, A70, A85, M58, M58p, M70e, M75e, M80, M90, M90p
Professional Desktop: 2D Multiple Monitors Part Number Compatibility Part Number Compatibility
NVIDIAS NVS 450 512MB Quad-DisplayPort, Quad-DVI
Not available as BB PN
Not applicable 57Y4398M58 Tower, M58p Tower, M90 Tower, M90p Tower
NVIDIA NVS 300 256MB DMS59 Dual-DVI, Dual-VGA
Varies by system, SBO
Tower: Edge 91, M71e, M77SFF : M81, M91, M91p
0A36528 M58, M58p, M70e, M81, M90, M90p, M91, M91p
NVIDIA NVS 295 256MB Dual DisplayPortNot available as BB PN
Not applicable 45K1669 M58 Tower, M58p Tower, M90, M90p
Professional Desktop: Entry 3D CAD Part Number Compatibility Part Number Compatibility
NVIDIA Quadro 600 1GB DisplayPort, DVINot available as BB PN
Not applicable 0A36183A58, A70, M58e, M70e, M71e, M81, M90, M90p, M91, M91p
• NVIDIA NVS 300 (0A36528) is compatible when a 2nd video graphics card is not installed.• NVIDIA NVS 450 (57Y4398) and Quadro 2000 are full-height graphic cards compatible with Tower only. Not compatible with Small Form Factor (SFF) systems. • ADD2 DVI-D Monitor Connection Adapter is not a graphics card. It allows a 2nd monitor to attach to ThinkCentre.• GeForce 310 DMS59 and NVIDIA NVS 300 Option Part Numbers include both: DMS59 to Dual-DVI, and DMS59 to Dual-VGA cables.• Building Block Part Numbers are available within “ThinkCentre Building Block” files managed by ThinkCentre Marketing Operations team.
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Lenovo ThinkVision Monitors
Note: DisplayPort to DisplayPort Monitor Cable (0A36537) is required when attaching the ThinkVision LT2452p, LT2252p, LT1952p Monitors to the systems DisplayPort monitor port.
www.lenovo.com/thinkvisionwww.lenovo.com/support/monitorswww.lenovo.com/support/monitoraccessories
Product LT2452p L2321x Wide L2251x Wide LT2252p L2250p Wide L1900p LT1952p
Model 4420-MB2 4014-HB6 2578-HB6 2572-HD6 2572-HB6 4431-HE1 2448-MB6
Monitor Size 24.0-inch wide 23.0-inch, 584mm 22.0-inch, 559mm 22.0-inch wide 22.0-inch, 559mm 19.0-inch 483mm 19.0-inch wide
Panel Technology
WLED, e-IPS CCFL, TN CCFL, TN WLED, TN CCFL, TN CCFL, TN WLED, TN
Resolution 1920 x 1200 1920 x 1080 1680 x 1050 1680 x 1050 1680 x 1050 1280 x 1024 1440 x 900
Video Input VGA, DVI, DisplayPort
VGA, DisplayPort VGA, DisplayPort VGA, DVI, DisplayPort
VGA, DVI VGA, DVI VGA, DVI, DisplayPort
Video Cables VGA, DVI VGA, DisplayPort VGA, DisplayPort VGA, DVI VGA, DVI VGA, DVI VGA, DVI
Stand Function Lift, Tilt, Swivel, Pivot Lift, Tilt, Swivel, Pivot
Lift, Tilt, Swivel, Pivot
Lift, Tilt, Swivel, Pivot Lift, Tilt Lift, Tilt, Swivel, Pivot
Lift, Tilt, Swivel
Camera / Mic - - - - - - - - Yes - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
USB Hub 1-up, 3-down ???? 1-up, 3-down - - - - None None None
Soundbar 45K1263** 45K1263** 45K1263** 45K1263** 45K1263** 45K1263** 45K1263**
Environmental Attributes
TCO Certified Edge 1.1 TCO 5.1
TCO Certified Edge TCO Certified Edge TCO Certified Edge 1.1 TCO 5.1
TCO’05 TCO’03 TCO Certified Edge 1.1TCO 5.1
EPEAT Gold EPEAT Gold EPEAT Gold EPEAT Gold EPEAT Gold EPEAT Gold EPEAT Gold
ENERGY STAR 5.0 ENERGY STAR 5.0 ENERGY STAR 5.0 ENERGY STAR 5.0 ENERGY STAR 5.0 ENERGY STAR 5.0 ENERGY STAR 5.0
Mercury-Free (WLED) Mercury-Free (WLED) Mercury-Free (WLED) Mercury-Free (WLED)
Low Halogen
Arsenic Free Glass Arsenic Free Glass Arsenic Free Glass Arsenic Free Glass
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Attach DVI-D digital or VGA analog monitor to a DisplayPort connector on:- ThinkCentre system- Graphic Cards, with DisplayPort, installed into ThinkCentre system
DisplayPort Monitor Cables
Note: DisplayPort to Single-Link DVI-D Digital (45J7915) cable is available as a ThinkCentre Building Block.
DisplayPort to Single-Link DVI-D Digital (45J7915)
DisplayPort to VGA Analog (57Y4393)
www.lenovo.com/support/displayport-cables
DisplayPort Monitor Cables
Attach ThinkVision LT2452p, LT2252p, LT1952p Monitors to the DisplayPort monitor port on:- ThinkCentre system- Graphic Cards, with DisplayPort, installed into ThinkCentre system
DisplayPort to DisplayPort Monitor Cable
DisplayPort to DisplayPort (0A36537)
www.lenovo.com/support/monitoraccessories
• 1920 x 1200 resolution• Cable length: 20 cm (7.8-inch)
• 2560 x 1600 resolution• Cable length: 1.8 m (5.9-feet)
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• Add a DVI Digital or VGA Analog monitor to a USB port:• Maximum resolutions (@32-bit color):
• 16:10 Wide – 1920 x 1200• 16:9 Wide – 2048 x 1152 (with 1920 x 1080 native HDTV support)
• Flexibility to add as many as six monitors to a single system• One USB-to-DVI Monitor Adapter is needed for each monitor
• All monitors are independent:• Extended “stretch” desktop and mirror “clone” modes• Landscape, portrait viewing: 90°, 180°, 270° image rotation
• Plug & Play, USB 2.0, hot plug• Does not require an external power adapter• Windows XP, Vista 32/64bit, 7 support
HD Resolution, and multiple monitors, is just as simple USB connection away
www.lenovo.com/support/monitoraccessories
1st Monitor: Active ThinkPad Display 2nd Monitor: Attached to VGA port 3rd Monitor: Attached to 1st USB-to-DVI Adapter 4th Monitor: Attached to 2nd USB-to-DVI Adapter
Lenovo USB-to-DVI Monitor Adapter
Lenovo USB-to-DVI Monitor Adapter (45K5296)
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Multiple monitoring is complex . . . the solution:− “Multiple Monitor” and “Monitor Port Configuration” pages:
− “ThinkCentre and Graphic Card Monitor Port Configuration” file:
− ThinkCentre and Graphic Card Monitor Port Configurations (internal)− Designed for country, region, geography sales teams. − Includes information on ThinkCentre Building Block Part Numbers, and Option Part Numbers
− ThinkCentre and Graphic Card Monitor Port Configurations− Designed for business partners.
− Includes information for Option Part Numbers.
Summary
M SeriesM91, M91p
M90z All-In-One
M90, M90p
M81
M80
M77
M75e
M71z All-In-One
M71e
M70z All-In-One
M58, M58p
Edge SeriesEdge 91
Edge 71
Edge 71z All-in-One
Older M, A SeriesM57, M57p, M58e, M70e
A58, A58e, A70
ThinkCentre Graphic Card Port Configurat
ThinkCentre Graphic Card Port Configurat
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Configuration Add this option Hardware Requirements
Two Monitors Use integrated graphics ThinkCentre VGA and DisplayPort ports:− Analog monitor attached to VGA port; maximum resolution 2048 x 1536− DisplayPort monitor attached to DisplayPort; maximum resolution 2560 x 1600
− Attach an optional DisplayPort* cable (1920 x 1200 resolution):− Digital monitor attached to DisplayPort to Single-Link DVI-D Monitor Cable (45J7915) − Analog monitor attached to DisplayPort to VGA monitor Cable (57Y4393)
Four monitors Configure a graphics card Configure a dual port graphics card Enable “Multi-Monitor Support” in system BIOS setup
http://support.lenovo.com/en_US/detail.page?LegacyDocID=SF11-D0067
Attach a DVI Digital or VGA Analog monitor to DisplayPort using: DisplayPort to Single-Link DVI-D Monitor Cable (45J7915) DisplayPort to VGA Analog Monitor Cable (57Y4393)
DisplayPort to DisplayPort Monitor Cable (0A36537)
• Attach for highest resolution, best image quality• Supports 2560 x 1600 resolution• DisplayPort 1.2 compliant
ThinkCentre M91, M91p has a DisplayPort and a VGA analog monitor port.Installing a graphics card combines graphic card with system ports.
ThinkCentre M91, M91p SFF, Tower: Multiple Monitor Configurations
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ThinkCentre M91, M91p SFF, Tower (system monitor ports: DisplayPort + VGA)Installed Graphics Card Monitor Port Solution Add a DisplayPort Cable Monitor Port Solution
NVS 300 OR GeForce 310 DMS59DisplayPort + Triple VGA ORDisplayPort + VGA + Dual DVI
DisplayPort to DVI-D DVI + Triple VGA DisplayPort to VGA Quad VGADisplayPort to DVI-D Triple DVI + VGADisplayPort to VGA Dual DVI + Dual VGA
AMD 5450 OR AMD 6450Dual DisplayPort + VGA + DVI ORDual DisplayPort + Dual VGA ***
DisplayPort to DVI-D (Two) Triple DVI + VGADisplayPort to DVI-D (One) DisplayPort + Dual DVI + VGADisplayPort to VGA (Two) DVI + Triple VGADisplayPort to VGA (One) DisplayPort + DVI + Dual VGADisplayPort to DVI-D (Two) Dual DVI + Dual VGA ***DisplayPort to DVI-D (One) DisplayPort + DVI + Dual VGA ***DisplayPort to VGA (Two) Quad VGA ***DisplayPort to VGA (One) DisplayPort + Triple VGA ***
GeForce 310 DP, VGA Dual DisplayPort + Dual VGA
DisplayPort to DVI-D (Two) Dual DVI + Dual VGADisplayPort to DVI-D (One) DisplayPort + DVI + Dual VGADisplayPort to VGA (Two) Quad VGADisplayPort to VGA (One) DisplayPort + Triple VGA
Quadro 400 OR Quadro 600Dual DisplayPort + DVI + VGA OR Dual DisplayPort + Dual VGA ***
DisplayPort to DVI-D (Two) Triple DVI + VGADisplayPort to DVI-D (One) DisplayPort + Dual DVI + VGADisplayPort to VGA (Two) DVI + Triple VGA DisplayPort to VGA (One) DisplayPort + DVI + Dual VGADisplayPort to DVI-D (Two) Dual DVI + Dual VGA ***DisplayPort to DVI-D (One) DisplayPort + DVI + Dual VGA ***DisplayPort to VGA (Two) Quad VGA ***DisplayPort to VGA (One) DisplayPort + Triple VGA ****
*** Uses the DVI-to-VGA Adapter that is included with AMD 5450, AMD 6450, Quadro 400 and Quadro 600.
ThinkCentre M91, M91p SFF, Tower: Monitor Port Configurations
For highest resolution (2560 x 1600), best image quality, use: DisplayPort to DisplayPort Monitor Cable (0A36537).Recommended for new ThinkVision LT2452p, LT2252p, LT1952p monitors to DisplayPort on system or graphics card.
Installing a graphics card combines graphic card with system ports.
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Configuration Add this option Hardware Requirements
Two Monitors Use integrated graphics ThinkCentre VGA and DisplayPort ports:− Analog monitor attached to VGA port; maximum resolution 2048 x 1536− DisplayPort monitor attached to DisplayPort; maximum resolution 2560 x 1600
− Attach an optional DisplayPort* cable (1920 x 1200 resolution):− Digital monitor attached to DisplayPort to Single-Link DVI-D Monitor Cable (45J7915) − Analog monitor attached to DisplayPort to VGA monitor Cable (57Y4393)
Four monitors Attach Lenovo USB-to-DVI Monitor Adapters
Attach two Lenovo USB-to-DVI Monitor Adapters (45K5296).− One analog or digital monitor attached to each USB-to-DVI adapter− Maximum resolution: 1920 x 1200
Attach a DVI Digital or VGA Analog monitor to DisplayPort using: DisplayPort to Single-Link DVI-D Monitor Cable (45J7915) DisplayPort to VGA Analog Monitor Cable (57Y4393)
DisplayPort to DisplayPort Monitor Cable (0A36537)
• Attach for highest resolution, best image quality• Supports 2560 x 1600 resolution• DisplayPort 1.2 compliant
ThinkCentre M91, M91p USFF has a DisplayPort and a VGA analog monitor port.USFF does not support a graphics card.
ThinkCentre M91, M91p USFF: Multiple Monitor Configurations
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ThinkCentre M91, M91p Eco USFF (system monitor ports: DisplayPort + VGA)Installed Graphics Card Monitor Port Solution Add a DisplayPort Cable Monitor Port Solution
Not applicable DisplayPort + VGADisplayPort to DVI-D DVI + VGADisplayPort to VGA Dual VGA
ThinkCentre M91, M91p Eco USFF: Monitor Port ConfigurationsUSFF does not support a graphics card.
For highest resolution (2560 x 1600), best image quality, use: DisplayPort to DisplayPort Monitor Cable (0A36537).Recommended for new ThinkVision LT2452p, LT2252p, LT1952p monitors to DisplayPort on system or graphics card.
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ThinkCentre M90z AIO: Multiple Monitor Configurations
Configuration Add this option Hardware Requirements
Two Monitors Monitor attaches to DisplayPort: 2560 x 1600 resolution
Three Monitors Add a USB-to-DVI Monitor Adapter along with the two monitor configuration
Attach the 1st USB-to-DVI Monitor Adapter (45K5296) to the 1st USB port.− One analog or digital monitor attached to each USB-to-DVI adapter− Resolution: 1920 x 1200
ThinkCentre M90z has a DisplayPort and a VGA-in analog monitor port.VGA-in allows the AIO system to be used as a monitor when connected to another system.
Attach a DVI Digital or VGA Analog monitor to DisplayPort using DisplayPort Monitor Cables: DisplayPort to Single-Link DVI-D Monitor Cable (45J7915)DisplayPort to VGA Analog Monitor Cable (57Y4393)
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Configuration Add this option Hardware Requirements
Two Monitors Use integrated graphics;Attach optional DisplayPort Cable
ThinkCentre VGA and DisplayPort* ports:− Analog monitor attached to VGA port; maximum resolution 2560 x 1600− DisplayPort monitor attached to DisplayPort; maximum resolution 2560 x 1600
− Attach an optional DisplayPort* cable:− Digital monitor attached to DisplayPort to Single-Link DVI-D Monitor Cable (45J7915) − Analog monitor attached to DisplayPort to VGA monitor Cable (57Y4393)
Use discrete graphics;Install a graphics card
ThinkCentre SFF or Tower with graphics card** with graphics performance boost
Three Monitors Add a USB-to-DVI Monitor Adapter along with the two monitor configuration
Select a two monitor configuration. Attach the 1st USB-to-DVI Monitor Adapter (45K5296) to the 1st USB port.
− One analog or digital monitor attached to each USB-to-DVI adapter− Maximum resolution: 1920 x 1200
Four monitors with USB-to-DVI Monitor Adapters
Add a 2nd USB-to-DVI Monitor Adapter along with the three monitor configuration
Select a three monitor configuration. Attach the 2nd USB-to-DVI Monitor Adapter (45K5296) to the 2nd USB port.
− One analog or digital monitor attached to each USB-to-DVI adapter− Maximum resolution: 1920 x 1200
Four monitors Use discrete NVS 450 graphics card for Tower
Install NVIDIA Quadro NVS 450 Quad-DisplayPort, Quad-DVI graphics card.
ThinkCentre M90, M90p SFF, Tower: Multiple Monitor ConfigurationsThinkCentre M90, M90p has a DisplayPort and a VGA analog monitor port.Installing a graphics card disables the system monitor ports.
Attach a DVI Digital or VGA Analog monitor to DisplayPort using DisplayPort Monitor Cables: DisplayPort to Single-Link DVI-D Monitor Cable (45J7915)DisplayPort to VGA Analog Monitor Cable (57Y4393)
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ThinkCentre M90, M90p SFF, Tower (system monitor ports: DisplayPort + VGA)
Installed Graphics Card Monitor Port Solution Add a DisplayPort Cable Monitor Port Solution
No installed graphics card DisplayPort + VGADisplayPort to DVI-D DVI + VGADisplayPort to VGA VGA + VGA
NVS 300 OR GeForce 310 DMS59
Dual DVI ORDual VGA
Not applicable Not applicable
GeForce 310 DP, VGADisplayPort + VGA DisplayPort to DVI-D DVI + VGADisplayPort + VGA DisplayPort to VGA VGA + VGA
NVS 295 Dual DisplayPort Recommend NVS 300 Not applicable
NVS 450 (for Tower only)Quad DisplayPort ORQuad DVI
DisplayPort to VGA Quad VGA
Quadro 400DisplayPort + DVI ORDisplayPort + VGA ***
DisplayPort to DVI-DDual DVIDVI + VGA
DisplayPort to VGADVI + VGA ***Dual VGA ***
Quadro 2000** (for Tower only)
Dual DisplayPort
ORDisplayPort + DVI ORDisplayPort + VGA ***
DisplayPort to DVI (two) Dual DVIDisplayPort to DVI (one) DisplayPort + DVIDisplayPort to VGA (two) Dual VGADisplayPort to VGA (one) DisplayPort + VGA
DisplayPort to DVI (one) Dual DVIDisplayPort to VGA (one) DVI + VGA
DisplayPort to DVI (one) DVI + VGA ***DisplayPort to VGA (one) Dual VGA ***
ThinkCentre M90, M90p SFF, Tower: Monitor Port Configurations
*** Uses the DVI-to-VGA Monitor Adapter that is included with Quadro 400 and Quadro 2000.
Installing a graphics card disables the system monitor ports.
For highest resolution (2560 x 1600), best image quality, use: DisplayPort to DisplayPort Monitor Cable (0A36537).Recommended for new ThinkVision LT2452p, LT2252p, LT1952p monitors to DisplayPort on system or graphics card.
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Configuration Add this option Hardware Requirements
Two Monitors Use integrated graphics ThinkCentre VGA and DisplayPort ports:− Analog monitor attached to VGA port; maximum resolution 2048 x 1536− DisplayPort monitor attached to DisplayPort; maximum resolution 2560 x 1600
− Attach an optional DisplayPort* cable (1920 x 1200 resolution):− Digital monitor attached to DisplayPort to Single-Link DVI-D Monitor Cable (45J7915) − Analog monitor attached to DisplayPort to VGA monitor Cable (57Y4393)
Four monitors Attach Lenovo USB-to-DVI Monitor Adapters
Attach two Lenovo USB-to-DVI Monitor Adapters (45K5296).− One analog or digital monitor attached to each USB-to-DVI adapter− Maximum resolution: 1920 x 1200
Attach a DVI Digital or VGA Analog monitor to DisplayPort using: DisplayPort to Single-Link DVI-D Monitor Cable (45J7915) DisplayPort to VGA Analog Monitor Cable (57Y4393)
DisplayPort to DisplayPort Monitor Cable (0A36537)
• Attach for highest resolution, best image quality• Supports 2560 x 1600 resolution• DisplayPort 1.2 compliant
ThinkCentre M90, M90p USFF has a DisplayPort and a VGA analog monitor port.USFF does not support a graphics card.
ThinkCentre M90, M90p USFF: Multiple Monitor Configurations
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ThinkCentre M90, M90p Eco USFF (system monitor ports: DisplayPort + VGA)Installed Graphics Card Monitor Port Solution Add a DisplayPort Cable Monitor Port Solution
Not applicable DisplayPort + VGADisplayPort to DVI-D DVI + VGADisplayPort to VGA VGA + VGA
ThinkCentre M90, M90p: Monitor Port Configurations
USFF does not support a graphics card.
For highest resolution (2560 x 1600), best image quality, use: DisplayPort to DisplayPort Monitor Cable (0A36537).Recommended for new ThinkVision LT2452p, LT2252p, LT1952p monitors to DisplayPort on system or graphics card.
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Configuration Add this option Hardware Requirements
Two Monitors Use integrated graphics ThinkCentre VGA and DisplayPort ports:− Analog monitor attached to VGA port; maximum resolution 2048 x 1536− DisplayPort monitor attached to DisplayPort; maximum resolution 2560 x 1600
− Attach an optional DisplayPort* cable (1920 x 1200 resolution):− Digital monitor attached to DisplayPort to Single-Link DVI-D Monitor Cable (45J7915) − Analog monitor attached to DisplayPort to VGA monitor Cable (57Y4393)
Four monitors Configure a graphics card Configure a dual port graphics card Enable “Multi-Monitor Support” in system BIOS setup
http://support.lenovo.com/en_US/detail.page?LegacyDocID=SF11-D0067
Attach a DVI Digital or VGA Analog monitor to DisplayPort using: DisplayPort to Single-Link DVI-D Monitor Cable (45J7915) DisplayPort to VGA Analog Monitor Cable (57Y4393)
DisplayPort to DisplayPort Monitor Cable (0A36537)
• Attach for highest resolution, best image quality• Supports 2560 x 1600 resolution• DisplayPort 1.2 compliant
ThinkCentre M81 has a DisplayPort and a VGA analog monitor port.Installing a graphics card combines graphic card with system ports.
ThinkCentre M81: Multiple Monitor Configurations
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ThinkCentre M81: Monitor Port Configurations (page 1 of 2)
** Uses the DVI-to-VGA Adapter that is included with AMD 5450, AMD 6450, Quadro 400 and Quadro 600.
ThinkCentre M81 SFF, Tower (system monitor ports: DisplayPort + VGA)
Installed Graphics Card Monitor Port Solution Add a DisplayPort Cable Monitor Port Solution
No installed graphics card DisplayPort + VGADisplayPort to DVI-D DVI + VGA
DisplayPort to VGA VGA + VGA
NVS 300 OR GeForce 310 DMS59DisplayPort + Triple VGA ORDisplayPort + Dual DVI + VGA
DisplayPort to DVI-D DVI + Triple VGA
DisplayPort to VGA Quad VGA
DisplayPort to DVI-D Triple DVI + VGA
DisplayPort to VGA Dual DVI + Dual VGA
AMD 5450 OR AMD 6450Dual DisplayPort + DVI + VGA ORDual DisplayPort + Dual VGA **
DisplayPort to DVI-D (Two) Triple DVI + VGA
DisplayPort to DVI-D (One) DisplayPort + Dual DVI + VGA
DisplayPort to VGA (Two) DVI + Triple VGA
DisplayPort to VGA (One) DisplayPort + DVI + Dual VGA
DisplayPort to DVI-D (Two) Dual DVI + Dual VGA **
DisplayPort to DVI-D (One) DisplayPort + DVI + Dual VGA **
DisplayPort to VGA (Two) Quad VGA **
DisplayPort to VGA (One) DisplayPort + Triple VGA **
Quadro 400 OR Quadro 600Dual DisplayPort + DVI + VGA OR Dual DisplayPort + Dual VGA ***
DisplayPort to DVI-D (Two) Triple DVI + VGA
DisplayPort to DVI-D (One) DisplayPort + Dual DVI + VGA
DisplayPort to VGA (Two) DVI + Triple VGA
DisplayPort to VGA (One) DisplayPort + DVI + Dual VGA
DisplayPort to DVI-D (Two) Dual DVI + Dual VGA ***
DisplayPort to DVI-D (One) DisplayPort + DVI + Dual VGA ***
DisplayPort to VGA (Two) Quad VGA ***
DisplayPort to VGA (One) DisplayPort + Triple VGA ****
Installing a graphics card combines graphic card with system ports.
For highest resolution (2560 x 1600), best image quality, use: DisplayPort to DisplayPort Monitor Cable (0A36537).Recommended for new ThinkVision LT2452p, LT2252p, LT1952p monitors to DisplayPort on system or graphics card.
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ThinkCentre M81: Monitor Port Configurations (page 2 of 2)
*** Uses the DVI-to-VGA Adapter that is included with Quadro 2000
ThinkCentre M81 SFF, Tower (system monitor ports: DisplayPort + VGA)
Installed Graphics Card Monitor Port Solution Add a DisplayPort Cable Monitor Port Solution
Quadro 2000 (for Tower only)
Triple DisplayPort + VGA
OR
Dual DisplayPort + DVI + VGA
OR
Dual DisplayPort + Dual VGA ***
DisplayPort to DVI-D (Three) Triple DVI + VGA
DisplayPort to DVI-D (Two) DisplayPort + Dual DVI + VGA
DisplayPort to DVI-D (One) Dual DisplayPort + DVI + VGA
DisplayPort to VGA (Three) Quad VGA
DisplayPort to VGA (Two) DisplayPort + Triple VGA
DisplayPort to VGA (One) Dual DisplayPort + Dual VGA
DisplayPort to DVI-D (Two) Triple DVI + VGA
DisplayPort to DVI-D (One) DisplayPort + Dual DVI + VGA
DisplayPort to VGA (Two) DVI + Triple VGA
DisplayPort to VGA (One) DisplayPort + DVI + Dual VGA
DisplayPort to DVI-D (Two) Dual DVI + Dual VGA ***
DisplayPort to DVI-D (One) DisplayPort + DVI + Dual VGA ***
DisplayPort to VGA (Two) Quad VGA ***
DisplayPort to VGA (One) DisplayPort + Triple VGA ***
Installing a graphics card combines graphic card with system ports.
For highest resolution (2560 x 1600), best image quality, use: DisplayPort to DisplayPort Monitor Cable (0A36537).Recommended for new ThinkVision LT2452p, LT2252p, LT1952p monitors to DisplayPort on system or graphics card.
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Configuration Add this option Hardware Requirements
Use discrete graphics;Install a graphics card
ThinkCentre SFF or Tower with graphics card with graphics performance boost
Three Monitors Add a USB-to-DVI Monitor Adapter along with the two monitor configuration
Attach the 1st USB-to-DVI Monitor Adapter (45K5296) to the 1st USB port.− One analog or digital monitor attached to each USB-to-DVI adapter− Maximum resolution: 1920 x 1200
Four monitors with USB-to-DVI Monitor Adapters
Add a 2nd USB-to-DVI Monitor Adapter along with the three monitor configuration
Attach the 2nd USB-to-DVI Monitor Adapter (45K5296) to the 2nd USB port.− One analog or digital monitor attached to each USB-to-DVI adapter− Maximum resolution: 1920 x 1200
ThinkCentre M80: Multiple Monitor ConfigurationsThinkCentre M80 has a VGA analog monitor port.Installing a graphics card disables the system monitor port.
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ThinkCentre M80 (system monitor ports: VGA only)Installed Graphics Card Monitor Port Solution Add a DisplayPort Cable Monitor Port Solution
GeForce 310 DMS59Dual DVI ORDual VGA
Not applicable Not applicable
GeForce 310 DP, VGA DisplayPort + VGADisplayPort to DVI-D DVI + VGADisplayPort to VGA Dual VGA
ThinkCentre M80: Monitor Port ConfigurationsInstalling a graphics card disables the system monitor port.
For highest resolution (2560 x 1600), best image quality, use: DisplayPort to DisplayPort Monitor Cable (0A36537).Recommended for new ThinkVision LT2452p, LT2252p, LT1952p monitors to DisplayPort on system or graphics card.
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ThinkCentre M77: Multiple Monitor ConfigurationsThinkCentre M77 has a DisplayPort and VGA analog monitor port.AMD/ATI graphics card: Installing a graphics card combines graphic card with system ports.All other graphic cards: Installing a graphics card disables the system monitor port.
Configuration Add this option Hardware Requirements
Two Monitors Use integrated graphics ThinkCentre VGA and DisplayPort ports:− Analog monitor attached to VGA port; maximum resolution 2048 x 1536− DisplayPort monitor attached to DisplayPort; maximum resolution 2560 x 1600
− Attach an optional DisplayPort* cable (1920 x 1200 resolution):− Digital monitor attached to DisplayPort to Single-Link DVI-D Monitor Cable (45J7915) − Analog monitor attached to DisplayPort to VGA monitor Cable (57Y4393)
Four monitors AMD/ATI graphics card Enable “SurroundView must be Enabled in BIOS”: http://support.lenovo.com/en_US/detail.page?LegacyDocID=SF07-D0120
Attach Lenovo USB-to-DVI Monitor Adapters
Attach two Lenovo USB-to-DVI Monitor Adapters (45K5296).− One analog or digital monitor attached to each USB-to-DVI adapter− Maximum resolution: 1920 x 1200
Attach a DVI Digital or VGA Analog monitor to DisplayPort using: DisplayPort to Single-Link DVI-D Monitor Cable (45J7915) DisplayPort to VGA Analog Monitor Cable (57Y4393)
DisplayPort to DisplayPort Monitor Cable (0A36537)• Attach for highest resolution, best image quality• Supports 2560 x 1600 resolution• DisplayPort 1.2 compliant
(Building Block only)
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ThinkCentre M77 (system monitor ports: DisplayPort + VGA)Installed Graphics Card Monitor Port Solution Add a DisplayPort Cable Monitor Port Solution
No installed graphics card DisplayPort + VGADisplayPort to DVI-D DVI + VGADisplayPort to VGA VGA + VGA
GeForce 310 DMS59Dual DVI ORDual VGA
Not applicable Not applicable
AMD 5450 OR AMD 6450Dual DisplayPort + VGA + DVI ORDual DisplayPort + Dual VGA ***
DisplayPort to DVI-D (Two) Triple DVI + VGADisplayPort to DVI-D (One) DisplayPort + Dual DVI + VGADisplayPort to VGA (Two) Triple VGA + DVIDisplayPort to VGA (One) DisplayPort + Dual VGA + DVIDisplayPort to DVI-D (Two) Dual DVI + Dual VGA ***DisplayPort to DVI-D (One) DisplayPort + DVI + Dual VGA ***DisplayPort to VGA (Two) Quad VGA **DisplayPort to VGA (One) DisplayPort + Triple VGA ***
ThinkCentre M77: Monitor Port Configurations
** Uses the DVI-to-VGA Adapter that is included with AMD 5450 and AMD 6450.
AMD/ATI graphics card: Installing a graphics card combines graphic card with system ports.NVIDIA graphics card: Installing a graphics card disables the system monitor port.
For highest resolution (2560 x 1600), best image quality, use: DisplayPort to DisplayPort Monitor Cable (0A36537).Recommended for new ThinkVision LT2452p, LT2252p, LT1952p monitors to DisplayPort on system or graphics card.
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ThinkCentre M75e: Multiple Monitor ConfigurationsThinkCentre M75e has a DVI-D digital and VGA analog monitor port.AMD/ATI graphics card: Installing a graphics card combines graphic card with system ports.All other graphic cards: Installing a graphics card disables the system monitor port.
Configuration Add this option Hardware Requirements
Two Monitors Use integrated graphics ThinkCentre VGA and DVI ports:− Analog monitor attached to VGA analog port; maximum resolution 2048 x 1536− Digital monitor attached to DVI-D digital port; maximum resolution 2560 x 1600
Four monitors AMD/ATI graphics card Install a dual port graphics card Enable “Multi-Monitor Support” in system BIOS setup
http://support.lenovo.com/en_US/detail.page?LegacyDocID=SF11-D0067
Attach Lenovo USB-to-DVI Monitor Adapters
Attach two Lenovo USB-to-DVI Monitor Adapters (45K5296).− One analog or digital monitor attached to each USB-to-DVI adapter− Maximum resolution: 1920 x 1200
(Building Block only)
Note: DVI-I to VGA monitor adapter is not supported on the DVI-D digital monitor port.
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ThinkCentre M75e: Monitor Port Configurations
ThinkCentre M75e (system monitor ports: DVI-D + VGA)
Installed Graphics Card Monitor Port Solution Add a DisplayPort Cable Monitor Port Solution
AMD 5450DisplayPort + Dual DVI + VGA ORDisplayPort + DVI + Dual VGA ***
DisplayPort to DVI-D Triple DVI + VGA
DisplayPort to VGA Dual DVI + Dual VGA
DisplayPort to DVI-D Dual DVI + Dual VGA ***
DisplayPort to VGA DVI + Triple VGA ***
GeForce 310 DMS59Dual DVI ORDual VGA
Not applicable Not applicable
GeForce 310 DP, VGA DisplayPort + VGADisplayPort to DVI-D DVI + VGA
DisplayPort to VGA Dual VGA
AMD/ATI graphics card: Installing a graphics card combines graphic card with system ports.NVIDIA graphics card: Installing a graphics card disables the system monitor port.
*** Uses the DVI-to-VGA Adapter that is included with AMD 5450.
For highest resolution (2560 x 1600), best image quality, use: DisplayPort to DisplayPort Monitor Cable (0A36537).Recommended for new ThinkVision LT2452p, LT2252p, LT1952p monitors to DisplayPort on system or graphics card.
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ThinkCentre M71z AIO: Multiple Monitor Configurations
Configuration Add this option Hardware Requirements
Two Monitors M71z, except China models:− Monitor attaches to DisplayPort: 2560 x 1600 resolution
Three Monitors Add a USB-to-DVI Monitor Adapter along with the two monitor configuration
Attach the 1st USB-to-DVI Monitor Adapter (45K5296) to the 1st USB port.− One analog or digital monitor attached to each USB-to-DVI adapter− Resolution: 1920 x 1200
ThinkCentre M71z, except China models, has a DisplayPort monitor port.
Attach a DVI Digital or VGA Analog monitor to DisplayPort using DisplayPort Monitor Cables: DisplayPort to Single-Link DVI-D Monitor Cable (45J7915)DisplayPort to VGA Analog Monitor Cable (57Y4393)
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ThinkCentre M71e has a DVI-D digital and VGA analog monitor port.Installing a graphics card combines graphic card with system ports.
ThinkCentre M71e: Multiple Monitor Configurations
Configuration Add this option Hardware Requirements
Two Monitors Use integrated graphics ThinkCentre VGA and DVI ports:− Analog monitor attached to VGA analog port; maximum resolution 2048 x 1536− Digital monitor attached to DVI-D digital port; maximum resolution 2560 x 1600
Four monitors Configure a graphics card Configure a dual port graphics card Enable “Multi-Monitor Support” in system BIOS setup
http://support.lenovo.com/en_US/detail.page?LegacyDocID=SF11-D0067
Note: DVI-I to VGA monitor adapter is not supported on the DVI-D digital monitor port.
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ThinkCentre M71e (system monitor ports: DVI-D + VGA)Installed Graphics Card Monitor Port Solution Add a DisplayPort Cable Monitor Port Solution
AMD 5450 OR AMD 6450DisplayPort + Dual DVI + VGA ORDisplayPort + DVI + Dual VGA ***
DisplayPort to DVI-D Triple DVI + VGA
DisplayPort to VGA Dual DVI + Dual VGA
DisplayPort to DVI-D Dual DVI + Dual VGA ***
DisplayPort to VGA DVI + Triple VGA ***
NVS 300 OR GeForce 310 DMS59Triple DVI + VGA ORDVI + Triple VGA
Not applicable Not applicable
ThinkCentre M71e: Monitor Port ConfigurationsInstalling a graphics card combines graphic card with system ports.
*** Uses the DVI-to-VGA Adapter that is included with AMD 5450 and AMD 6450.
For highest resolution (2560 x 1600), best image quality, use: DisplayPort to DisplayPort Monitor Cable (0A36537).Recommended for new ThinkVision LT2452p, LT2252p, LT1952p monitors to DisplayPort on system or graphics card.
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ThinkCentre M70z AIO: Multiple Monitor Configurations
Configuration Add this option Hardware Requirements
Two Monitors Monitor attaches to DisplayPort: 2560 x 1600 resolution
Three Monitors Add a USB-to-DVI Monitor Adapter along with the two monitor configuration
Attach the 1st USB-to-DVI Monitor Adapter (45K5296) to the 1st USB port.− One analog or digital monitor attached to each USB-to-DVI adapter− Resolution: 1920 x 1200
ThinkCentre M70z has a DisplayPort and a VGA-in analog monitor port.VGA-in allows the AIO system to be used as a monitor when connected to another system.
Attach a DVI Digital or VGA Analog monitor to DisplayPort using DisplayPort Monitor Cables: DisplayPort to Single-Link DVI-D Monitor Cable (45J7915)DisplayPort to VGA Analog Monitor Cable (57Y4393)
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Configuration Add this option Hardware Requirements
Two Monitors Use integrated graphics;Attach optional DisplayPort Cable
ThinkCentre VGA and DisplayPort* ports:− Analog monitor attached to VGA port; maximum resolution 2048 x 1536− DisplayPort monitor attached to DisplayPort; maximum resolution 2560 x 1600
− Attach an optional DisplayPort* cable (1920 x 1200 resolution):− Digital monitor attached to DisplayPort to Single-Link DVI-D Monitor Cable (45J7915) − Analog monitor attached to DisplayPort to VGA monitor Cable (57Y4393)
Use integrated graphics;Install ADD2 DVI-D
ThinkCentre VGA and ADD2 DVI-D Adapter ports:− Analog monitor attached to VGA port; maximum resolution 2048 x 1536− Digital monitor attached ADD2 DVI-D Adapter; maximum resolution 2048 x 1536
Use discrete graphics;Install a graphics card
ThinkCentre SFF or Tower with graphics card** with graphics performance boost− NVIDIA GeForce G310
Three Monitors Add a USB-to-DVI Monitor Adapter along with the two monitor configuration
Select a two monitor configuration. Attach the 1st USB-to-DVI Monitor Adapter (45K5296) to the 1st USB port.
− One analog or digital monitor attached to each USB-to-DVI adapter− Maximum resolution: 1920 x 1200
Four monitors via: USB-DVI
Four monitors via: NVS 450
Add a 2nd USB-to-DVI Monitor Adapter along with the three monitor configuration
Select a three monitor configuration. Attach the 2nd USB-to-DVI Monitor Adapter (45K5296) to the 2nd USB port.
− One analog or digital monitor attached to each USB-to-DVI adapter− Maximum resolution: 1920 x 1200
Add NVS 450 into a Tower ThinkCentre Tower with graphics card with graphics performance boost− 512MB NVIDIA NVS 450 Quad Port
ThinkCentre M58, M58p SFF, Tower: Multiple Monitor ConfigurationsThinkCentre M58, M58p has a DisplayPort and a VGA analog monitor port.Installing a graphics card disables the system monitor ports. Installing the ADD2 DVI-D Adapter disables the DisplayPort monitor port
Attach a DVI Digital or VGA Analog monitor to DisplayPort using DisplayPort Monitor Cables: DisplayPort to Single-Link DVI-D Monitor Cable (45J7915)DisplayPort to VGA Analog Monitor Cable (57Y4393)
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ThinkCentre M58, M58p SFF, Tower (system monitor ports: DisplayPort + VGA)
Installed Graphics Card Monitor Port Solution Add a DisplayPort Cable Monitor Port Solution
No installed graphics card DisplayPort + VGADisplayPort to DVI-D DVI + VGA
DisplayPort to VGA Dual VGA
ADD2 DVI-D DVI + VGA Not applicable Not applicable
GeForce 310 DP, VGA DisplayPort + VGADisplayPort to DVI-D DVI + VGA
DisplayPort to VGA Dual VGA
NVS 300 OR GeForce 310 DMS59Dual DVI ORDual VGA
Not applicable Not applicable
NVS 295 (for Tower only) Dual DisplayPort Recommend NVS 300 - - - - -
NVS 450 (for Tower only)Quad DisplayPort ORQuad DVI
DisplayPort to VGA Quad VGA
Quadro 400DisplayPort + DVI ORDisplayPort + VGA ***
DisplayPort to DVI-DDual DVI
DVI + VGA
DisplayPort to VGADVI + VGA ***
Dual VGA ***
Quadro 2000** (for Tower only)
Dual DisplayPort
ORDisplayPort + DVI ORDisplayPort + VGA ***
DisplayPort to DVI (two) Dual DVI
DisplayPort to DVI (one) DisplayPort + DVI
DisplayPort to VGA (two) Dual VGA
DisplayPort to VGA (one) DisplayPort + VGA
DisplayPort to DVI (one) Dual DVI
DisplayPort to VGA (one) DVI + VGA
DisplayPort to DVI (one) DVI + VGA ***
DisplayPort to VGA (one) Dual VGA ***
ThinkCentre M58, M58p SFF/Tower: Monitor Port Configurations
*** Uses the DVI-to-VGA Adapter that is included with Quadro 400 and Quadro 2000.
Installing a graphics card disables the system monitor ports. Installing the ADD2 DVI-D Adapter disables the DisplayPort monitor port
For highest resolution (2560 x 1600), best image quality, use: DisplayPort to DisplayPort Monitor Cable (0A36537).Recommended for new ThinkVision LT2452p, LT2252p, LT1952p monitors to DisplayPort on system or graphics card.
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ThinkCentre M58, M58p Eco USFF (system monitor ports: DisplayPort + VGA)Installed Graphics Card Monitor Port Solution Add a DisplayPort Cable Monitor Port Solution
Not applicable DisplayPort + VGADisplayPort to DVI-D DVI + VGA
DisplayPort to VGA Dual VGA
ThinkCentre M58, M58p USFF: Monitor Port Configurations
USFF does not support a graphics card.
For highest resolution (2560 x 1600), best image quality, use: DisplayPort to DisplayPort Monitor Cable (0A36537).Recommended for new ThinkVision LT2452p, LT2252p, LT1952p monitors to DisplayPort on system or graphics card.
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Configuration Add this option Hardware Requirements
Two Monitors Use integrated graphics ThinkCentre VGA and DisplayPort ports:− Analog monitor attached to VGA port; maximum resolution 2048 x 1536− DisplayPort monitor attached to DisplayPort; maximum resolution 2560 x 1600
− Attach an optional DisplayPort* cable (1920 x 1200 resolution):− Digital monitor attached to DisplayPort to Single-Link DVI-D Monitor Cable (45J7915) − Analog monitor attached to DisplayPort to VGA monitor Cable (57Y4393)
Four monitors Configure a graphics card Configure a dual port graphics card Enable “Multi-Monitor Support” in system BIOS setup
http://support.lenovo.com/en_US/detail.page?LegacyDocID=SF11-D0067
Attach a DVI Digital or VGA Analog monitor to DisplayPort using: DisplayPort to Single-Link DVI-D Monitor Cable (45J7915) DisplayPort to VGA Analog Monitor Cable (57Y4393)
DisplayPort to DisplayPort Monitor Cable (0A36537)
• Attach for highest resolution, best image quality• Supports 2560 x 1600 resolution• DisplayPort 1.2 compliant
ThinkCentre Edge 91 has a DisplayPort and a VGA analog monitor port.Installing a graphics card combines graphic card with system ports.
ThinkCentre Edge 91: Multiple Monitor Configurations
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ThinkCentre Edge 91 (system monitor ports: DisplayPort + VGA)Installed Graphics Card Monitor Port Solution Add a DisplayPort Cable Monitor Port Solution
No installed graphics card DisplayPort + VGADisplayPort to DVI-D DVI + VGADisplayPort to VGA VGA + VGA
GeForce 310 DMS59DisplayPort + Triple VGA ORDisplayPort + Dual DVI + VGA
DisplayPort to DVI-D DVI + Triple VGADisplayPort to VGA Quad VGADisplayPort to DVI-D Triple DVI + VGADisplayPort to VGA Dual DVI + Dual VGA
AMD 5450 OR AMD 6450Dual DisplayPort + VGA + DVI ORDual DisplayPort + Dual VGA ***
DisplayPort to DVI-D (Two) Triple DVI + VGADisplayPort to DVI-D (One) DisplayPort + Dual DVI + VGADisplayPort to VGA (Two) DVI + Triple VGA DisplayPort to VGA (One) DisplayPort + DVI + Dual VGADisplayPort to DVI-D (Two) Dual DVI + Dual VGA ***DisplayPort to DVI-D (One) DisplayPort + DVI + Dual VGA ***DisplayPort to VGA (Two) Quad VGA ***DisplayPort to VGA (One) DisplayPort + Triple VGA ***
ThinkCentre Edge 91: Monitor Port Configurations
*** Uses the DVI-to-VGA Adapter that is included with AMD 5450 and AMD 6450.
Installing a graphics card combines graphic card with system ports.
For highest resolution (2560 x 1600), best image quality, use: DisplayPort to DisplayPort Monitor Cable (0A36537).Recommended for new ThinkVision LT2452p, LT2252p, LT1952p monitors to DisplayPort on system or graphics card.
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ThinkCentre Edge 71 has a DVI-D digital and VGA analog monitor port.Installing a graphics card combines graphic card with system ports.
ThinkCentre Edge 71: Multiple Monitor Configurations
Configuration Add this option Hardware Requirements
Two Monitors Use integrated graphics ThinkCentre VGA and DVI ports:− Analog monitor attached to VGA port; maximum resolution 2048 x 1536− Digital monitor attached to DVI port; maximum resolution 2560 x 1600
Four monitors Configure a graphics card Configure a dual port graphics card Enable “Multi-Monitor Support” in system BIOS setup
http://support.lenovo.com/en_US/detail.page?LegacyDocID=SF11-D0067
Note: DVI-I to VGA monitor adapter is not supported on the DVI-D digital monitor port.
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ThinkCentre Edge 71 (system monitor ports: DVI-D + VGA)Installed Graphics Card Monitor Port Solution Add a DisplayPort Cable Monitor Port Solution
GeForce 310 DMS59DVI + Triple VGA ORTriple DVI + VGA
Not applicable Not applicable
AMD 5450 OR AMD 6450DisplayPort + Dual DVI + VGA ORDisplayPort + DVI + Dual VGA ***
DisplayPort to DVI-D Triple DVI + VGADisplayPort to VGA Dual DVI + Dual VGADisplayPort to DVI-D Dual DVI + Dual VGA ***DisplayPort to VGA DVI + Triple VGA ***
ThinkCentre Edge 71: Monitor Port Configurations
*** Uses the DVI-to-VGA Adapter that is included with AMD 5450 and AMD 6450.
Installing a graphics card combines graphic card with system ports.
For highest resolution (2560 x 1600), best image quality, use: DisplayPort to DisplayPort Monitor Cable (0A36537).Recommended for new ThinkVision LT2452p, LT2252p, LT1952p monitors to DisplayPort on system or graphics card.
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ThinkCentre Edge 71z AIO: Multiple Monitor Configurations
Configuration Add this option Hardware Requirements
Two Monitors Edge 71z:− Monitor attaches to DisplayPort: 2560 x 1600 resolution
Three Monitors Add a USB-to-DVI Monitor Adapter along with the two monitor configuration
Attach the 1st USB-to-DVI Monitor Adapter (45K5296) to the 1st USB port.− One analog or digital monitor attached to each USB-to-DVI adapter− Resolution: 1920 x 1200
ThinkCentre Edge 71z models has a DisplayPort monitor port.
Attach a DVI Digital or VGA Analog monitor to DisplayPort using DisplayPort Monitor Cables: DisplayPort to Single-Link DVI-D Monitor Cable (45J7915)DisplayPort to VGA Analog Monitor Cable (57Y4393)
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Configuration Add this option Hardware Requirements
Use discrete graphics;Install a graphics card
ThinkCentre SFF or Tower with graphics card with graphics performance boost
Three Monitors Add a USB-to-DVI Monitor Adapter along with the two monitor configuration
Attach the 1st USB-to-DVI Monitor Adapter (45K5296) to the 1st USB port.− One analog or digital monitor attached to each USB-to-DVI adapter− Maximum resolution: 1920 x 1200
Four monitors with USB-to-DVI Monitor Adapters
Add a 2nd USB-to-DVI Monitor Adapter along with the three monitor configuration
Attach the 2nd USB-to-DVI Monitor Adapter (45K5296) to the 2nd USB port.− One analog or digital monitor attached to each USB-to-DVI adapter− Maximum resolution: 1920 x 1200
ThinkCentre A85: Multiple Monitor ConfigurationsThinkCentre A85 has a VGA analog monitor port.Installing a graphics card disables the system monitor port.
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ThinkCentre A85 (system monitor ports: VGA only)Installed Graphics Card Monitor Port Solution Add a DisplayPort Cable Monitor Port Solution
GeForce 310 DMS59Dual DVI ORDual VGA
Not applicable Not applicable
GeForce 310 DP, VGA DisplayPort + VGADisplayPort to DVI-D DVI + VGADisplayPort to VGA Dual VGA
ThinkCentre A85: Monitor Port ConfigurationsInstalling a graphics card disables the system monitor port.
For highest resolution (2560 x 1600), best image quality, use: DisplayPort to DisplayPort Monitor Cable (0A36537).Recommended for new ThinkVision LT2452p, LT2252p, LT1952p monitors to DisplayPort on system or graphics card.
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Configuration Add this option Hardware Requirements
Two Monitors Use integrated graphics;Install ADD2 DVI-D
ThinkCentre VGA and ADD2 DVI-D Adapter ports:− Digital monitor attached ADD2 DVI-D Adapter; maximum resolution: 2560 x 1600− Analog monitor attached to VGA port; maximum resolution 2560 x 1600
Use discrete graphics;Install a graphics card
ThinkCentre SFF or Tower with graphics card with graphics performance boost− GeForce 310 DMS59 Dual-DVI, Dual-VGA
Three Monitors Add a USB-to-DVI Monitor Adapter along with the two monitor configuration
Select a two monitor configuration. Attach the 1st USB-to-DVI Monitor Adapter (45K5296) to the 1st USB port.
− One analog or digital monitor attached to each USB-to-DVI adapter− Maximum resolution: 1920 x 1200
Four monitors Add a 2nd USB-to-DVI Monitor Adapter along with the three monitor configuration
Select a three monitor configuration. Attach the 2nd USB-to-DVI Monitor Adapter (45K5296) to the 2nd USB port.
− One analog or digital monitor attached to each USB-to-DVI adapter− Maximum resolution: 1920 x 1200
ThinkCentre A58, A58e, A70, M57, M57p, M58e, M70e: Multiple Monitor ConfigurationsThinkCentre A58, A58e, A70, M57, M57p, M57e, M58e, M70e has a VGA analog monitor port.Installing a graphics card disables the system monitor port.
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ThinkCentre A70 (system monitor ports: VGA only)Installed Graphics Card Monitor Port Solution Add a DisplayPort Cable Monitor Port SolutionADD2 DVI-D DVI + VGA Not applicable Not applicable
GeForce 310 DMS59Dual DVI ORDual VGA
Not applicable Not applicable
GeForce 310 DP, VGA DisplayPort + VGADisplayPort to DVI-D DVI + VGADisplayPort to VGA Dual VGA
Quadro 400DisplayPort + DVI ORDisplayPort + VGA ***
DisplayPort to DVI-DDual DVIDVI + VGA
DisplayPort to VGADVI + VGA ***Dual VGA ***
ThinkCentre A70: Monitor Port Configurations
*** Uses the DVI-to-VGA Monitor Adapter that is included with Quadro 400 and Quadro 600.
Installing a graphics card disables the system monitor port.
For highest resolution (2560 x 1600), best image quality, use: DisplayPort to DisplayPort Monitor Cable (0A36537).Recommended for new ThinkVision LT2452p, LT2252p, LT1952p monitors to DisplayPort on system or graphics card.
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ThinkCentre A58 (system monitor ports: VGA only)Installed Graphics Card Monitor Port Solution Add a DisplayPort Cable Monitor Port SolutionADD2 DVI-D DVI + VGA Not applicable Not applicable
GeForce 310 DMS59Dual DVI ORDual VGA
Not applicable Not applicable
Quadro 600DisplayPort + DVI ORDisplayPort + VGA ***
DisplayPort to DVI-DDual DVIDVI + VGA
DisplayPort to VGADVI + VGA ***Dual VGA ***
ThinkCentre A58, A58e: Monitor Port Configurations
ThinkCentre A58e Microtower (system monitor ports: VGA only)
Installed Graphics Card Monitor Port Solution Add a DisplayPort Cable Monitor Port Solution
ADD2 DVI-D DVI + VGA Not applicable Not applicable
GeForce 310 DMS59Dual DVI ORDual VGA
Not applicable Not applicable
*** Uses the DVI-to-VGA Monitor Adapter that is included with Quadro 400 or Quadro 600.
Installing a graphics card disables the system monitor port.
Installing a graphics card disables the system monitor port.
For highest resolution (2560 x 1600), best image quality, use: DisplayPort to DisplayPort Monitor Cable (0A36537).Recommended for new ThinkVision LT2452p, LT2252p, LT1952p monitors to DisplayPort on system or graphics card.
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ThinkCentre M57, M57p SFF, Desktop, Tower (system monitor ports: VGA only)Installed Graphics Card Monitor Port Solution Add a DisplayPort Cable Monitor Port Solution
ADD2 DVI-D DVI + VGA Not applicable Not applicable
GeForce 310 DMS59Dual DVI ORDual VGA
Not applicable Not applicable
ThinkCentre M58e (system monitor ports: VGA only)Installed Graphics Card Monitor Port Solution Add a DisplayPort Cable Monitor Port SolutionADD2 DVI-D DVI + VGA Not applicable Not applicable
GeForce 310 DMS59Dual DVI ORDual VGA
Not applicable Not applicable
Quadro 600DisplayPort + DVI ORDisplayPort + VGA ***
DisplayPort to DVI-DDual DVIDVI + VGA
DisplayPort to VGADVI + VGA ***Dual VGA ***
ThinkCentre M57e (system monitor ports: VGA only)Installed Graphics Card Monitor Port Solution Add a DisplayPort Cable Monitor Port SolutionADD2 DVI-D DVI + VGA Not applicable Not applicable
ThinkCentre M57, M57p, M57e, M58e: Monitor Port Configurations
** Uses the DVI-to-VGA Adapter that is included with Quadro 600.
For highest resolution (2560 x 1600), best image quality, use: DisplayPort to DisplayPort Monitor Cable (0A36537).Recommended for new ThinkVision LT2452p, LT2252p, LT1952p monitors to DisplayPort on system or graphics card.
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ThinkCentre M70e (system monitor ports: VGA only)Installed Graphics Card Monitor Port Solution Add a DisplayPort Cable Monitor Port SolutionADD2 DVI-D DVI + VGA Not applicable Not applicable
GeForce 310 DP, VGA DisplayPort + VGADisplayPort to DVI-D DVI + VGADisplayPort to VGA Dual VGA
NVS 300 OR GeForce 310 DMS59Dual DVI ORDual VGA
Not applicable Not applicable
Quadro 400 OR Quadro 600DisplayPort + DVI ORDisplayPort + VGA ***
DisplayPort to DVI-DDual DVIDVI + VGA
DisplayPort to VGADVI + VGA ***Dual VGA ***
Quadro 2000** (for Tower only)
Dual DisplayPort
ORDisplayPort + DVI ORDisplayPort + VGA ***
DisplayPort to DVI (two) Dual DVIDisplayPort to DVI (one) DisplayPort + DVIDisplayPort to VGA (two) Dual VGADisplayPort to VGA (one) DisplayPort + VGA
DisplayPort to DVI (one) Dual DVIDisplayPort to VGA (one) DVI + VGA
DisplayPort to DVI (one) DVI + VGA ***DisplayPort to VGA (one) Dual VGA ***
ThinkCentre M70e: Monitor Port Configurations
** Uses the DVI-to-VGA Adapter that is included with Quadro 400, Quadro 600 and Quadro 2000.
Installing a graphics card disables the system monitor port.
For highest resolution (2560 x 1600), best image quality, use: DisplayPort to DisplayPort Monitor Cable (0A36537).Recommended for new ThinkVision LT2452p, LT2252p, LT1952p monitors to DisplayPort on system or graphics card.
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Additional Reference Information
Graphic Card product information− Photo− Technical Specifications− Compatibility − Packaging
Glossary of terms
Enabling graphic card along with system monitor ports
Ergotron monitor stands
Lenovo versus NVIDIA-branded versus 3rd Party Graphic Cards
NVIDIA NVIEW Desktop Management Software
NVIDIA MOSAIC Technology
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PCI-e 16x design
What is it? Attach a second DVI-D digital monitor to the ThinkCentre system Lowest-cost method to attach a second monitor to a ThinkCentre system The DVI-D Video Connection uses the onboard (integrated) Intel video subsystem using a PCI-e x16 connection.
1st VGA analog monitor attaches to the ThinkCentre VGA port 2nd DVI-D digital monitor attaches to the ADD2 DVI-D Monitor Connection Adapter.
Supports High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP) Also known as the Advanced Digital Display 2 (ADD2) card ADD2 DVI-D Monitor Connection Adapter is not a graphics card, it uses the systems Intel video subsystem
DVI-D for attachment of a digital monitor.
Building Block Part Number Option Part Number
Part Number Varies by System. 43R1985
Full-Height Bracket Attached to card for Towers. Attached to card
Low-profile bracket Attached to card for SFF, Desktops Separately included
System Compatibility:
Note: DVI-I to VGA adapter is not supported on the ADD2 DVI-D Monitor Connection Card
Lenovo ADD2 DVI-D Monitor Connection Adapter
Building Block Part Number Option Part Number
SFF, Desktop, Tower
A70, M58e, M58, M58p, M70e A58, A58e, A70, M57, M57p, M57e, M58e, M58, M58p, M70e
Packaging:
Key Technical Specifications:• DVI-D digital only• High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP)
Note: M58, M58p: Disables the ThinkCentre DisplayPort monitor port
Option & Building Block Part Number
Building Block Part Numbers are available within “ThinkCentre Building Block” files managed by ThinkCentre Marketing Operations team.For the latest Option Part number compatibility information, go to: Option Compatibility Matrix (OCM) or Lenovo Quick Pick
http://www.intel.com/support/graphics/intel915g/sb/CS-013296.htm
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What is it? A DisplayPort, VGA analog dual monitor graphics card Supports optional DisplayPort monitor cables Dedicated memory and a graphics processor to perform graphic functions. Offloads the system CPU and main memory resources from demanding graphics tasks. Software applications run faster and appear better while improving overall system performance.
DisplayPort
VGA Analog
Convert monitor output configuration to:
Required cable:
DVI and VGA Attach optional: DisplayPort to Single-Link DVI-D Monitor Cable (45J7915)
Dual VGA Attach optional: DisplayPort to VGA Monitor Cable (57Y4393)
Option & Building Block Part Number
Building Block Part Number Option Part Number
Part Number Varies by system 57Y4397
Full-Height Bracket Attached to card for tower systems Attached to card.
Low-profile bracket Attached to card for SFF systems Separately included.
Monitor Adapters
DisplayPort to DVI Monitor Cable
Available as a Building Block Available as an Option
Displayport to VGA Monitor Cable
Not Available Available as an Option
Key Technical Specifications:• DisplayPort and VGA analog • Maximum Resolution:
• DisplayPort: 2560 x 1600• VGA Analog: 1920 x 1200
• 512MB / DDR3 memory, 64-bit• Direct X10 • High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP)• Unified Video Decoder (UVD)
NVIDIA GeForce 310 512MB DisplayPort, VGA Graphics Card
System Compatibility:Building Block Part Number Option Part Number
SFF, Tower A63, A70, A85, M58, M58p, M76, M80, M90, M90p, M91, M91p
A58, A58e, A63, A70, A85, M58, M58p, M70e, M75e, M80, M90, M90p
Note: DisplayPort Monitor Cable supports 1920 x 1200 maximum resolution
Note: M81, M91, M91p: Installing a graphics card combines graphic card with system ports. http://support.lenovo.com/en_US/product-and-parts/detail.page?&LegacyDocID=SF11-D0067
Building Block Part Numbers are available within “ThinkCentre Building Block” files managed by ThinkCentre Marketing Operations team.
Packaging:
For the latest Option Part number compatibility information, go to: Option Compatibility Matrix (OCM) or Lenovo Quick Pick
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What is it? A dual-DVI digital or dual-VGA analog graphics card Dedicated memory and a graphics processor to perform graphic functions. Offloads the system CPU and main memory resources from demanding graphics tasks Software applications run faster and appear better while improving overall system performance
Packaging:
DMS59 Connector for attachment of two monitors using one of the following DMS59 cables:
Building Block Part Number Option Part Number
Part Number Varies by system 57Y4167
Full-Height Bracket Attached to the card Attached to card.
Low-profile bracket Attached to the card Separately included.
Monitor Adapters
DMS59 to Dual-DVI Adapter
Included with Building Block Included with Option
DMS59 to Dual-VGA Adapter
Not Included Included with Option
Key Technical Specifications:• Dual-VGA Analog or Dual-DVI Digital • Maximum Resolution: 1920 x 1200• 512MB / DDR3 memory, 64-bit• Direct X10 • High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP)• Unified Video Decoder (UVD)
Option & Building Block Part Number
NVIDIA GeForce 310 512MB DMS59 Dual-DVI, Dual-VGA
System Compatibility:Building Block Part Number Option Part Number
SFF, Tower A85, M58, M58p, M75e, M76, M90, M90p
A58, A58e, A63, A70, A85, Edge 71, Edge 91, M57, M57p, M58e, M58, M58p, M70e, M71e, M75e, M77, M80, M81, M90, M90p, M91, M91p
Note: Edge 71, Edge 91, M81, M91, M91p: Installing a graphics card combines graphic card with system ports.
http://support.lenovo.com/en_US/product-and-parts/detail.page?&LegacyDocID=SF11-D0067
Building Block Part Numbers are available within “ThinkCentre Building Block” files managed by ThinkCentre Marketing Operations team.
Monitor outputs: Required cable:
Dual-DVI Attach DMS59 to Dual-DVI Monitor cable(Included with Option or Building Block.)
Dual-VGA Attach DMS59 to Dual-VGA Monitor Cable(Included with Option only.)
For the latest Option Part number compatibility information, go to: Option Compatibility Matrix (OCM) or Lenovo Quick Pick
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AMD 5450 512MB DisplayPort, DVI Graphics Card
Packaging:
Building Block Part Number
Building Block Part Number Option Part Number
Part Number Varies by system Not available as an Option PN
Full-Height Bracket Attached to the card Not applicable
Low-profile bracket Attached to the card Not applicable
Monitor Adapters
DVI-VGA Monitor Adapter
Included with Building Block Not applicable
Building Block Part Number Option Part Number
SFF, Tower Edge 71, Edge 91, M71e, M75e, M77, M81, M91, M91p
Not available as an Option PN Note: DVI-to-VGA Monitor Adapter supports attachment of a VGA analog monitor with 1920 x 1200 maximum resolution.
Key Technical Specifications:• DisplayPort and Dual-Link DVI-I• Maximum Resolution:
• DisplayPort: 2560 x 1600 @ 60Hz• Dual-Link DVI-I: 2560 x 1600 @ 60Hz
• 512MB / DDR2 memory, 64-bit• DirectX 11 support:
•Shader Model 5.0•DirectCompute 11
• OpenGL 3.2 support • ATI Avivo HD Video and Display technology
What is it? A DisplayPort, DVI digital dual monitor mainstream graphics card Supports optional DisplayPort monitor cables A DisplayPort, DVI graphics card Dedicated memory and a graphics processor to perform graphic functions. Offloads the system CPU and main memory resources from demanding graphics tasks Software applications run faster and appear better while improving overall system performance
System Compatibility:
Building Block Part Numbers are available within “ThinkCentre Building Block” files managed by ThinkCentre Marketing Operations team.
DisplayPort
Dual-Link DVI
Note: M75e, M77: Installing a graphics card combines graphic card with system ports.http://support.lenovo.com/en_US/product-and-parts/detail.page?&LegacyDocID=SF11-D0067
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Packaging:
Building Block Part Number
AMD 6450 1GB DisplayPort, DVI Graphics Card
System Compatibility:
Building Block Part Number Option Part Number
SFF, Tower Edge 71, Edge 91, M71e, M77, M81, M91, M91p
Not Available as an Option PN
Building Block Part Number Option Part Number
Part Number Varies by system Not applicable
Full-Height Bracket Attached to the card Not applicable
Low-profile bracket
Attached to the card Not applicable
Monitor Adapters
DVI-VGA Monitor Adapter
Included Not applicable
Key Technical Specifications:• DisplayPort and Dual-Link DVI-I • Maximum Resolution:
• DisplayPort: 2560 x 1600 @ 60Hz• Dual-Link DVI: 2560 x 1600 @ 60Hz
• 1GB / DDR2 memory, 128-bit• DirectX 11 support:
•Shader Model 5.0•DirectCompute 11
• OpenGL 3.2 support • ATI Avivo HD Video and Display technology
What is it? A DisplayPort, DVI digital dual monitor performance graphics card Supports optional DisplayPort monitor cables A DisplayPort, DVI graphics card Dedicated memory and a graphics processor to perform graphic functions. Offloads the system CPU and main memory resources from demanding graphics tasks Software applications run faster and appear better while improving overall system performance
Note: DVI-to-VGA Monitor Adapter supports attachment of a VGA analog monitor with 1920 x 1200 maximum resolution.
Building Block Part Numbers are available within “ThinkCentre Building Block” files managed by ThinkCentre Marketing Operations team.
DisplayPort
Dual-Link DVI-I
Note: M77: Installing a graphics card combines graphic card with system ports.http://support.lenovo.com/en_US/product-and-parts/detail.page?&LegacyDocID=SF11-D0067
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What is it? Professional 2D business graphics card for multiple monitors Offers dual DisplayPort Fan-less design for quiet operation, ideal for 24 x 7 operation environments
Key Technical Specifications:• Dual DisplayPort supporting two 2560 x 1600 resolution monitor• Fan-less design for quiet operation• Supports NVIDIA NVIEW Display Management Software:
• Virtual Desktops, User Profiles, Display Gridlines, Extended Taskbar
• Included in within the graphic card drivers. For setup information, go to:
• Supports NVIDIA Mosaic Technology• Unified Desktop, Monitor Bezel Correction
Building Block Part Number Option Part Number
Part Number Not available as a building block PN 45K1669
Full-Height Bracket Not applicable Attached to card.
Low-profile bracket Not applicable Separately included.
Monitor Adapters Not applicable None
Packaging:
Option Part Number
NVIDIA NVS 295 256MB Dual-DisplayPort Graphics Card
Building Block Part Number Option Part Number
SFF Not available as an Building Block PN M90, M90p,
Tower Not available as an Building Block PN M58, M58p, M90, M90p
System Compatibility:
Dual DisplayPort
For the latest Option Part number compatibility information, go to: Option Compatibility Matrix (OCM) or Lenovo Quick Pick
http://www.nvidia.com/object/nview_display_us.html
http://www.nvidia.com/object/nvidia-mosaic-technology.html
http://www.nvidia.com/docs/IO/40049/nView_Display_tech.pdf
http://www.nvidia.com/object/nview_tutorials
http://www.nvidia.com/docs/IO/40049/NVMosaic_UG_v01.pdf
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What is it? Professional 2D business graphics card for multiple monitors Fan-less design for quiet operation, ideal for 24 x 7 operation environments
Packaging:
NVIDIA NVS 300 256MB Dual-DVI, Dual-VGA Graphics Card
System Compatibility:Building Block Part Number Option Part Number
SFF M81, M91, M91p M58, M58p, M70e, M81, M90, M90p, M91, M91pTower Edge 91, M71e, M77
Building Block Part Number Option Part Number
Part Number Varies by system 0A36528
Full-Height Bracket Attached to the card Attached to card.
Low-profile bracket Attached to the card Separately included.
Monitor Adapters
DMS59 to Dual-DVI Adapter
Included with Building Block Included with Option
DMS59 to Dual-VGA Adapter
Not Included Included with Option
Note: Compatible when a 2nd graphic card is not installed. M81, M91, M91p: Installing a graphics card combines graphic card with system ports.
Option & Building Block Part Number
http://support.lenovo.com/en_US/product-and-parts/detail.page?&LegacyDocID=SF11-D0067
Building Block Part Numbers are available within “ThinkCentre Building Block” files managed by ThinkCentre Marketing Operations team.
Monitor output: Required cable:
Dual-DVI Attach DMS59 to Dual-DVI Monitor cable(Included with Option or Building Block.)
Dual-VGA Attach DMS59 to Dual-VGA Monitor Cable(Included with Option only.)
DMS59 Connector for attachment of two monitors using one of the following DMS59 cables:
For the latest Option Part number compatibility information, go to: Option Compatibility Matrix (OCM) or Lenovo Quick Pick
Key Technical Specifications:• Dual DVI or Dual VGA supporting two 1920 x 1200 resolution monitor• Fan-less design for quiet operation• Supports NVIDIA NVIEW Display Management Software:
• Virtual Desktops, User Profiles, Display Gridlines, Extended Taskbar
• Included in within the graphic card drivers. For setup information, go to:
• Supports NVIDIA Mosaic Technology• Unified Desktop, Monitor Bezel Correction
http://www.nvidia.com/object/nview_display_us.html
http://www.nvidia.com/object/nvidia-mosaic-technology.html
http://www.nvidia.com/docs/IO/40049/nView_Display_tech.pdf
http://www.nvidia.com/object/nview_tutorials
http://www.nvidia.com/docs/IO/40049/NVMosaic_UG_v01.pdf
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Key Technical Specifications:• Four DisplayPort monitor ports supporting 2560 x 1600 resolution• Includes four DisplayPort to Single-Link DVI-D monitor cables• Allows attachment of four DVI-D digital monitors with 1920 x 1200 resolution• Supports NVIDIA NVIEW Display Management Software:
• Virtual Desktops, User Profiles, Display Gridlines, Extended Taskbar
• Included in within the graphic card drivers. For setup information, go to:
• Supports NVIDIA Mosaic Technology• Unified Desktop, Monitor Bezel Correction
• Full-height graphics card design; compatible with Tower systems
Building Block Part Number Option Part Number
Part Number Not available as a building block PN 57Y4398
Full-Height Bracket Not applicable Attached to the card
Low-profile bracket Not applicable - - - - - - -
Monitor Adapters
DisplayPort to DVI Monitor Cable
Not applicable Four included with Option.
Packaging:
Option Part Number
Convert monitor output configuration to:
Required cable:
Four DVI-D digital Attach the included, four: DisplayPort to Single-Link DVI-D Monitor Cables (45J7915)
DisplayPort
Four DisplayPort to Single-Link DVI-D monitor cables
NVIDIA NVS 450 512MB Quad-DisplayPort, Quad-DVI Graphics Card
What is it? Professional 2D business full-height graphics card for quad multiple monitors Offers quad DisplayPort and quad DVI digital Fan-less design for quiet operation, ideal for 24 x 7 operation environments
Building Block Part Number Option Part Number
Tower Not available as a building block PN M58, M58p, M90, M90p
System Compatibility:
Note: DisplayPort Monitor Cable supports 1920 x 1200 maximum resolution
For the latest Option Part number compatibility information, go to: Option Compatibility Matrix (OCM) or Lenovo Quick Pick
http://www.nvidia.com/object/nview_display_us.html
http://www.nvidia.com/object/nvidia-mosaic-technology.html
http://www.nvidia.com/docs/IO/40049/nView_Display_tech.pdf
http://www.nvidia.com/object/nview_tutorials
http://www.nvidia.com/docs/IO/40049/NVMosaic_UG_v01.pdf
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What is it? Professional entry-level 3D CAD, Digital Content Creation graphics card
Packaging:
Option Part Number
NVIDIA Quadro 400 512MB DisplayPort, DVI Graphics Card
Building Block Part Number Option Part Number
Part Number Not available as a building block PN 0A36535
Full-Height Bracket Not Applicable Attached to card.
Low-profile bracket Not Applicable Separately included.
Monitor Adapters
DVI-VGA Monitor Adapter
Not Applicable Included with Option
Key Technical Specifications:• DisplayPort and Dual-Link DVI monitor ports support 2560 x 1600 resolution• 512MB DDR3, 64-bit memory configuration• 12.3 GB/sec memory bandwidth• Support attachment of DisplayPort monitor cables• DirectX 11 support• Shader Model 5.0• OpenGL 4.0
Building Block Part Number Option Part Number
SFF, Tower Not available as a building block PN M58, M58p, M81, M90, M90p, M91, M91p
System Compatibility:
DisplayPort
Dual-Link DVI-I
Note: DVI-to-VGA Monitor Adapter supports attachment of a VGA analog monitor with 1920 x 1200 maximum resolution.
Convert monitor output configuration to:
Required cable or adapter:
DisplayPort and VGA Attach DVI-to-VGA monitor adapter
Dual DVI Attach optional: DisplayPort to DVI Monitor Cable (45J7915)
DVI and VGA Attach optional: DisplayPort to VGA Monitor Cable (57Y4393)
Dual VGA Attach DVI-to-VGA monitor adapter.Attach optional: DisplayPort to VGA Monitor Cable (57Y4393)
Note: DisplayPort Monitor Cable supports 1920 x 1200 maximum resolution
Note: M81, M91, M91p: Installing a graphics card combines graphic card with system ports. http://support.lenovo.com/en_US/product-and-parts/detail.page?&LegacyDocID=SF11-D0067
For the latest Option Part number compatibility information, go to: Option Compatibility Matrix (OCM) or Lenovo Quick Pick
nvidia.com/object/builtforadobepros.htmlnvidia.com/object/bfp_autocad_2011.html
nvidia.com/object/workstation-solutions.html
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Shipgroup:
Option Part Number
NVIDIA Quadro 600 1GB DisplayPort, DVI Graphics Card
Building Block Part Number Option Part Number
Part Number Not available as a building block PN 0A36183
Full-Height Bracket Not Applicable Attached to card.
Low-profile bracket Not Applicable Separately included.
Monitor Adapters
DVI-VGA Monitor Adapter
Not Applicable Included with Option
System Compatibility:
DisplayPort
Dual-Link DVI-I
Building Block Part Number Option Part Number
SFF, Tower Not available as a building block PN A58, A70, M58e, M70e, M71e, M81, M90, M90p, M91, M91p
Key Technical Specifications:• DisplayPort and Dual-Link DVI monitor ports support 2560 x 1600 resolution• 1GB DDR3, 128-bit memory configuration• 25.6 GB/sec memory bandwidth• Support attachment of DisplayPort to DVI Monitor Cables• DirectX 11 support• Shader Model 5.0• OpenGL 4.0
What is it? Professional entry-level 3D CAD, Digital Content Creation graphics card
Note: M81, M91, M91p: Installing a graphics card combines graphic card with system ports. http://support.lenovo.com/en_US/product-and-parts/detail.page?&LegacyDocID=SF11-D0067
Note: DVI-to-VGA Monitor Adapter supports attachment of a VGA analog monitor with 1920 x 1200 maximum resolution.
Convert monitor output configuration to:
Required cable or adapter:
DisplayPort and VGA Attach DVI-to-VGA monitor adapter
Dual DVI Attach optional: DisplayPort to DVI Monitor Cable (45J7915)
DVI and VGA Attach optional: DisplayPort to VGA Monitor Cable (57Y4393)
Dual VGA Attach DVI-to-VGA monitor adapter.Attach optional: DisplayPort to VGA Monitor Cable (57Y4393)
Note: DisplayPort Monitor Cable supports 1920 x 1200 maximum resolution
For the latest Option Part number compatibility information, go to: Option Compatibility Matrix (OCM) or Lenovo Quick Pick
nvidia.com/object/workstation-solutions.html
nvidia.com/object/builtforadobepros.htmlnvidia.com/object/bfp_autocad_2011.html
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Shipgroup:
Option Part Number
NVIDIA Quadro 2000 1GB DVI, Dual DisplayPort Graphics Card
Building Block Part Number Option Part Number
Part Number Not available as a building block PN 57Y4479
Full-Height Bracket Not Applicable Attached to card.
Low-profile bracket Not Applicable Not Applicable
Monitor Adapters
DVI-VGA Monitor Adapter
Not Applicable Included with Option
System Compatibility:
Dual DisplayPort
Dual-Link DVI-I
Building Block Part Number Option Part Number
Tower Not available as a building block PN M58, M58p, M70e, M81, M90, M90p
Key Technical Specifications:• DisplayPort and Dual DVI monitor ports support 2560 x 1600 resolution; use any two of three monitor ports• 1GB GDDR5, 128-bit memory configuration• 41.6 GB/sec memory bandwidth• Support attachment of DisplayPort to DVI Monitor Cables• DirectX 11 support• Shader Model 5.0• OpenGL 4.0
What is it? Professional mid-range 3D CAD, Digital Content Creation graphics card
Note: M81: Installing a graphics card combines graphic card with system ports.http://support.lenovo.com/en_US/product-and-parts/detail.page?&LegacyDocID=SF11-D0067
Note: DVI-to-VGA Monitor Adapter supports attachment of a VGA analog monitor with 1920 x 1200 maximum resolution.
Convert monitor output configuration to:
Required cable or adapter:
DisplayPort and VGA Attach DVI-to-VGA monitor adapter to DVI port
Dual DVI Attach optional: DisplayPort to DVI Monitor Cable (45J7915) to DisplayPort
DVI and VGA Attach optional: DisplayPort to VGA Monitor Cable (57Y4393) to DisplayPort
Dual VGA Attach DVI-to-VGA monitor adapter to DVI port. Attach optional: DisplayPort to VGA Monitor Cable (57Y4393) to DisplayPort
Note: DisplayPort Monitor Cable supports 1920 x 1200 maximum resolution
For the latest Option Part number compatibility information, go to: Option Compatibility Matrix (OCM) or Lenovo Quick Pick
nvidia.com/object/workstation-solutions.html
nvidia.com/object/builtforadobepros.htmlnvidia.com/object/bfp_autocad_2011.html
Use any 2 of 3 ports for:• Dual DisplayPort• DisplayPort + DVI• DisplayPort + VGA
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Term Description
Low Profile (LP) Graphic card to fit both into low profile and full height systems. A low-profile bracket is required for SFF or Desktop systems. A full-height bracket is required for tower systems.
Full Height Allows the graphic card to fit in full-height tower systems. Sometimes referenced as ATX (based on ATX system motherboard design).
DisplayPort A digital display interface standard produced the Video Electronics Standards Association ). DisplayPort is designed to replace DVI digital and VGA analog. For more information, go to: www.displayport.org
DVI Connector “Digital Visual Interface” connector used to connect a digital or analog monitor. The following types are available:
Single-Link DVI-I: Digital 1920 x 1200 resolution or Analog 1920 x 1200 resolution
Dual-Link DVI-I: Digital 2560 x 1600 resolution or Analog 1920 x 1200 resolution
Single-Link DVI-D: Digital 1920 x 1200 resolution
Dual-Link DVI-D: Digital 2560 x 1600 resolution
VGA Analog Connector The 15-pin D-shell monitor connector. This is the older analog based monitor.
DMS-59 Connector Allows connection of a dual DVI-I cable or dual VGA cable. DMS-59 is a connector used to carry two digital DVI and/or two analog VGA video signals. A “Y-cable” splitter is needed to convert DMS-59 interface to (digital) DVI-D or (analog) VGA.
DMS59 to Dual-DVI Cable Adapter
Supports attachments of two DVI (digital) monitors.
DMS59 to Dual-VGA Cable Adapter
Supports attachments of two VGA (analog) monitors.
DVI-to-VGA Monitor Adapter
Supports attachment of an analog VGA monitor on a DVI-I connection. DVI-I supports attachment of analog and digital monitors.
Glossary of Terms (1 of 2)
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Term Description
ADD2 Card Advanced Digital Display 2 Card provides digital display options by plugging into a PCI-e x16 connector by using the Serial Digital Video Out (SDVO) interface. The ADD2 card is a low-cost method to attach a second monitor. This allow users to attached and display images on two monitors (multi-monitor). For more information, go to: http://www.intel.com/support/graphics/intel915g/sb/CS-013296.htm
Clone Mode View a copy of one display full-screen on another. Both monitors are displaying the same image.
Dual Independent Mode In this multi-display mode, the OS recognizes each display attached to the system. Each display can have its settings, for example: resolution.
Stretched Mode In this multi-monitor mode, the operating system treat multiple displays as if they were one. The main advantage of this mode is that windowing software does not need to be multi-display aware to take advantage of multiple displays.
DirectX, DirectX10, DirectX11
DirectX is an interface between programs (applications and games) and the drivers that run your graphics, sound and other computer hardware. It plays a role in many functions, including: 3D rendering, video playback, still and motion capture, and TV Viewing applications
High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP)
A digital rights management to control the digital audio and video content as it travels across the Digital Visual Interface (DVI). HDCP is to prevent transmission of non-encrypted high definition content. The desktop system would encrypt signals before they are sent out as digital signals. The encrypted signals would pass through the DVI-D (ADD2) Connection Card or the ATI HD Radeon graphic cards to a "HDCP enabled" DVI monitor. The DVI monitor would decode the incoming signals. If the DVI monitor is not "HDCP enabled", the monitor cannot display the image.
Unified Video Decoder (UVD)
Unified Video Decoder it is full hardware decode for H.264 and VC-1 found on Blu-ray and HD DVD discs. Better performance by freeing the system CPU from decoding video data.
Video Memory Video cards have their own memory, called “video memory”. More graphics memory enhances graphics card 3D performance since the graphics processor can access data much faster from the graphics card memory than from system memory or the hard drive. Video memory includes: Memory size: Includes 512MB and 1GB. This would be the “size of the water tank”. How much data can be stored. Memory Interface: Includes 64-bit and 128-bit. This would be the “size of the water pipe” How much data can be moved at a moment in time.
View Management Utility (VMU) ThinkCentre ThinkVantage Technology (TVT)
A ThinkCentre TVT software tool that helps customers optimize screen space. It can split, up to two monitors, into multiple parts. The monitor’s can be split into: dual (2), triple (3) and quad (4) display modes. It helps customers work more efficiently by optimizing display space. VMU is pre-installed on selected ThinkCentre systems. To access VMU, click “VMU” icon in TASKBAR. VMU is not downloadable via Lenovo Support website. VMU is compatible with Windows 7 (64 and 32 bit). VMU is supported on DisplayPort, DVI, VGA and HMDI monitor ports. VMU is independent from Microsoft Windows, and graphic card configuration utilities.
NVIDIA NVIEW Desktop Management Software
Software for managing the system’s desktop environment. Feature include: Virtual Desktops, User Profiles, Display Gridlines, Extended Taskbar.For more information, go to: http://www.nvidia.com/object/nview_display_us.html
AMD/ATI SurroundViewTM
A AMD/ATI technology that allows the ability to use the AMD integrated graphics along with a AMD/ATI discrete graphics card via the AMD Catalyst Control Center. This feature allows the attachment of additional monitors. The AMD 690G, 760G, 780G, 980G IGP chipset supports SurroundView.
AMD Catalyst Control Center
A device driver and utility software for AMD/ATI graphic cards for monitor display management. For more information go to: http://www.amd.com/us/products/technologies/amd-catalyst/Pages/catalyst.aspx
Glossary of Terms (2 of 2)
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NVIDIA NVIEW Desktop Management Software
www.nvidia.com/object/nview_display_us.html
Software for managing the system’s desktop environmentwww.nvidia.com/docs/IO/40049/nView_Display_tech.pdf
Multi-Display Modes:• Single• Dual View• Span (“Extended Mode”)• Clone
Included in within the graphic card drivers. For setup information, go to:http://www.nvidia.com/object/nview_tutorials
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NVIDIA MOSAIC Technology
http://www.nvidia.com/object/nvidia-mosaic-technology.html
Multi-Display technology
http://www.nvidia.com/docs/IO/40049/NVMosaic_UG_v01.pdf
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Managing Multiple Monitors
Multiple Monitors managed by: Integrated Graphics Setup Utility:
− Intel Graphics and Media Control Panel for Intel-based systems− AMD Catalyst Control Center for AMD-based systems
Graphic Card Setup Utility:− NVIDIA Control Panel when a NVIDIA graphics card is installed− AMD Catalyst Control Center when an AMD/ATI graphics card is installed
− Windows:
Recommended Method to Configure Multiple Monitors:
Configuration Recommended methodNo graphics card. Integrated graphics setup utility
ORWindows Display Properties
Graphics Card disables system monitor ports. Graphics Card setup utility ORWindows Display Properties
Graphics Card when combined with system monitor ports. Windows Display Properties
Manage: Display mode:
Extended Mode “Stretch” / “Span”: Displays are combined into one virtual display. Clone Mode: Both displays have the same image.
Monitor resolution Primary monitor and secondary monitors
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Managing Multiple Monitors: Integrated Graphics Setup Utility
Intel Graphics and Media Control Panel
Operating Modes:• Extended Desktop: Displays are combined into one virtual display.• Clone: Both displays have the same image.
Positioning:• Displays can be side by side, or top-bottom format.
AMD Catalyst Control Center
Operating Modes:• Extended Desktop: Displays are combined into one virtual display.• Clone: Both displays have the same image.
Positioning:• Displays can be side by side, or top-bottom format.
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Managing Multiple Monitors: Graphic Card Setup Utility
NVIDIA Control Panel AMD Catalyst Control Center
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Managing Multiple Monitors: Windows
Windows Display Properties
Multiple Displays:• Configure for “Extended Desktop” or “Clone” mode.
Configuration example:• ThinkCentre M91 with a graphics card.• Two monitors attached to system ports.• One monitor attached to graphics card.
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Enable graphic card with Edge 71, Edge 91, M71e, M81, M91, M91p system ports
http://support.lenovo.com/en_US/product-and-parts/detail.page?&LegacyDocID=SF11-D0067
Lenovo Support has information for combining the graphic card monitor ports, along with the system monitor ports.
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Enable ATI/AMD graphic card with M75e, M77 system ports
SurroundView is the AMD/ATI technology that allows the ability to use the AMD integrated graphics along with a AMD/ATI discrete graphics card. This feature allows the attachment of additional monitors. The AMD 690G, 760G, 980G IGP chipset supports SurroundView. Lenovo Support has information for combining the graphic card monitor ports, along with the system monitor ports.
AMD Catalyst Control Center setup utility
http://support.lenovo.com/en_US/downloads/detail.page?DocID=HT003069
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Brand Products Key Attributes of Branded Product
Lenovo Lenovo 512MB NVIDIA GeForce 310 (57Y4397)Lenovo 512MB NVIDIA GeForce 310 (57Y4167)AMD 5450 DisplayPort, DVIAMD 6450 DisplayPort, DVI
Authentic Lenovo graphics card offering. Lenovo specifications for ThinkCentre systems.
− Uses the ATI or GeForce graphics processors.− Graphic cards are purchased from card manufactures.
Product changes are controlled and managed by Lenovo. Manufactured for Lenovo with Lenovo logo on graphic card. Lenovo agency approvals (UL, CE, and other agency marks). Lenovo manufacturing and service part number on card. Lenovo service maintains service parts inventory.
− Customer contact Lenovo for service parts. Tested for compatibility to various ThinkCentre systems.
NVIDIA NVIDIA NVS 300 DMS59 Dual-DVI, Dual-VGA (0A36528)NVIDIA NVS 295 Dual DisplayPort (45K1669)NVIDIA NVS 450 Quad DisplayPort, Quad DVI (57Y4398)NVIDIA Quadro 400 DisplayPort, DVI (0A36535)NVIDIA Quadro 600 DisplayPort, DVI (0A36183)
NVIDIA graphics card offering NVIDIA product design and specifications.
− Cards are purchased from NVIDIA. Product changes are controlled by NVIDIA NVIDIA agency approvals. Lenovo manufacturing and service part number on the card. Lenovo service maintains service parts inventory. Tested for compatibility to various ThinkCentre systems.
3rd Party Gigabyte, MSI, Diamond Multimedia, ATI, Matrox, PNY, Sapphire, EVGA
3rd party Design Product changes are controlled by 3rd party company.
− Product may change without any notice to Lenovo or to customers.
No Lenovo manufacturing and service part number on the card. No Lenovo service parts inventory.
− Customer must contact 3rd party for service parts. Not tested for compatibility to various Lenovo system. Lenovo is not responsible for reported customer problems.
Lenovo-branded vs. AMD / NVIDIA-branded vs. 3rd Party-branded
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Monitor Stands by Ergotron
Product PartNumber
Key Features
LX Dual Display Lift Stand(33-299-195)
30R5883 Attach two monitors; − Less than 24-inch
5 inches (13 cm) height adjustment 20 degrees of tilt 90 degrees of pivot (landscape / portrait) Weight capacity: 12 – 34 lbs (5.4 – 15.5 kg) combined display weight
LX Triple / Dual Display Lift Stand(33-296-195)
30R5882 Attach three or two monitors− Three: Less than 21-inch − Two: 24-inch to 30-inch
5 inches (13 cm) height adjustment 20 degrees of tilt 90 degrees of pivot (landscape / portrait) Weight capacity: 24 – 48 lbs (10.9 – 22 kg) combined display weight
DS100 Quad-Monitor Desk Stand-Horizontal(33-325-200)
30R6972 Attach four monitors:− Less than 17-inch
90 degrees of pivot (landscape / portrait) Weight capacity: 31 lbs (14 kg) per monitor, 124 lbs (56 kg) total
DS100 Quad-Monitor Desk Stand-2 by 2 (33-325-200)
30R6971 Attach four monitors: − Less than 24-inch
90 degrees of pivot (landscape / portrait) Weight capacity: 31 lbs (14 kg) per monitor, 124 lbs (56 kg) total
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