ThinkCentre AIO Family Guidebook

The best solutions come All-in-One.
ThinkCentre – the smart choiceWelcome to a
hybrid,multi-deviceworld
Working across home, the office andplaces in between, employees now
use more than one device to get theirwork done. Smartphones and laptops
have the edge on mobility, but
desktops win in power andperformance. There’s no one-sizefits-all approach to hybrid working
scenarios and employees know it.

As the workplace evolves it’s criticalthat IT evolves with it providing
devices that work together to best
support hybrid teams and keep yourbusiness moving forward.1
1 EY Parthenon Jan 2023. 2023 Global Economic Outlook
2 Lenovo 2021. The Future of Work and Digital Transformation
3 BYOD Statistics 2022 Zippia.com
4 Lenovo ThinkCentre 2022 Changing Workplace Survey

Employees use an average of 2.5 devices for work including PCs,
smartphones, tablets and wearables.3
Truly effective hybrid work models design across onsite and remote working
environments.2 70% of business end users would like to be provided withboth desktops and laptops to allow them to be more productive while
hybrid working.4‘The office’ now has an extended meaning covering both the conventional officeand the home office. Around 70% of employees prefer some split between
the two.2

The bestsolutionscome
All-In-One
Simplicity is the key
to great design.
Powerful, stylish, compact:
an all-in-one desktop form factor
gives employees the smart working
experience they’re looking for.
Developed for modern working,the Lenovo ThinkCentre All-in-One
family of desktops truly deliver.

Powered by Intel vPro® for an
unrivaled business PC solution

Incredible productivity

New standards for
multi-device collaboration
for hybrid working

Exceptional display
visualization

360o security

All with the assurance of reliability of the ThinkCentre brand.

Introducing theThinkCentre M90a Pro
Gen4 – the must-have
PC for the modern
workforce
A category leader.
ThinkCentre’s most premium
all-in-one desktop
It’s the definitive choice for hybrid working designed
to be a connectivity hub between devices andproviding the premium performance, visualization,
security and reliability you want in a desktop.

Powered by Intel vPro® for an
unrivaled business PC solution

ThinkCentre M90a Pro Gen4
The ThinkCentre M90a Pro Gen4 is built withcollaboration in mind. Get ready to lean into
collaboration of every kind: across devices as wellwith your coworkers.

Intuitively built to support
modern working
Premium
Performance

Exceptional
Visualization

Built-inSecurity

Modern User
Experience

StylishDesignThinkCentre M90a Pro Gen4

Raising the bar on AIO desktop PCs
Premium Performance, Plus Productivity
Make better use of your time with faster processors for extra
firepower.
•Intel vPro® with up to 13th Gen Intel® Core™ i9 processor•
Optional NVIDIA RTX4050 dGPU, 85W, 6GB gDDR6•
Super high speed data transfer via Thunderbolt 4•
Up to 64GB DDR5•
2 x M.2 SSD, 1 x 2.5” HDD (optional)•
230W internal PSU

Built-in Security
End-to-end security features allow for safe, worry-free working
without compromising productivity.
•
Human Presence Detector Gen 2 w/ Radar sensor•
EC Self-healing (Level 2)•
BIOS-based Smart USB Protection•
Intel® Context Sensing Technology•
Intel® Hardware Shield multilayer security•
dTPM 2.0

Exceptional Visualization
Dial up visualization to the max. Enjoy extra comfort andimmersive experiences with our largest, color calibrated 27''
QHD display•
Color calibration (Delta E <2)•
Natural low blue light technology certified with TÜV
Rheinland Eyesafe and TÜV Rheinland Flicker Free.

Modern User Experience
Zero-friction connectivity lets different devices including desktop PC,
laptop and smartphone and peripherals work in sync, keeping ideas
flowing seamlessly.
•
Display sharing and M.2 SSD sharing with your laptop via
Thunderbolt 3•
Picking up calls, Text sharing, Drag and drop files with your smart
phone•
Seamless VOIP experience•
Energy Performance Optimizer

Stylish Design
Sleek design and modern build materials compliment the moststylish home or office.

ThinkCentre M90a Pro Gen4

Race to the top
with industryleading
performance

Premium processing, maximum performance
From big data processing to 3D visualization and AI applications, systems today have some heavy
lifting to do. The M90a Pro Gen4 sets bold new standards in processing power and speeds.
Multi-tasking? Data-heavy projects? Lots of multimedia? Breeze through all types of work withease.

Industry-leading CPU performance
13th Gen Intel ® Core™ i9 processor and RPL-S 65W, Intel® Dynamic Tuning Optimization11 gives users
what they need to take care of business with improved Performance-cores designed to handle the mostdemanding business workloads.

Industry-leading GPU for content creation and parallel processing
RTX4050~85W dGPU, 6GB gDDR6 provides powerful image processing and parallel processing
performance to accelerate the handling of workloads and applications.

High speed data transfer
Intel® Thunderbolt™ 4 port helps support multi-device working models.

The ThinkCentre M90a Pro Gen4

Setting new standards
in multi-device
collaboration
Hybrid working isn’t just about
where work is getting done. It is
about how work is getting done.
Employees are working acrossmultiple devices, adapting to newuse cases all the time. When thosedevices work seamlessly together,business works better.

Your new connectivity
hubThunderbolt-enabledversatility

The Lenovo Think2Think solution links PCs
to laptops and Lenovo ThinkPhones,
turning the ThinkCentre M90a Pro Gen4
into a connectivity hub with:•
Intuitive wireless device pairing•
Unified clipboard across devices foreasy copy/paste•
Drag and drop sharing for large files
with just a swipe•
Mobile desktop on your PC so you
can answer text messages, answer
calls or stream your favorite playlist
across devices

Connectivity to other devices is never a
problem with the M90a Pro Gen4 whichfeatures:• A Thunderbolt 4 port for high speed datatransfer and supports more protocols.
• Optional Thunderbolt 3 sharing port*
allows display sharing to another monitor
or PC and share a second SSD storage tolaptop or other connected devices withsuper high data transfer speed.
• Plus 5x USB-A ports, 1x USB-C port
*Disclaimer: Please note this is not a Thunderbolt host port. Customers canconnect this optional port to a laptop or desktop Thunderbolt port with asingle full-function Type C cable (included).

ThinkCentre M90a Pro Gen4

Seamless
end-to-end
securityHybrid and multi-device working makes security critical but challenging.
Time-consuming security safeguards can get in the way of employee
productivity and can get ignored. Security works best when it’s built in
across hardware, software, firmware and service so it doesn’t interrupt
everyday workflow.
Human Presence Detection(HPD) Radar Sensor 2.0
Camera-enabled zero-touch login
plus an AI-powered radar sensor
that intelligently blurs the display
and issues an alert when a nonregistered user comes in radar
range for enhanced security.
ThinkCentre desktops and all-inones are protected by ThinkShieldand powered by the Intel vPro®
platform. This comprehensive, endto-end security platform helps
secure critical corporate data
wherever employees are working.

Sensitive data on a drive can bedeleted without external tools or
removing the drive throughSecure Wipe 2.0. IT admins canalso run log reports to confirm the
SSD or HDD has been wiped.

Smart USB Protection keeps
employees’ ThinkCentre
desktops safer from rogue USB
storage devices and dataleakage. IT professionals canconfigure USB ports to respond
only to keyboards and pointing
devices.​

Self-healing BIOS intelligently restore the system to an earlier safe state if itever becomes corrupted, giving employees a safety net.​

ThinkCentre M90a Pro Gen4

Exceptional displays max out
both productivity and comfort
See the big picture with an extended 27” display
Generously large monitors reduce windows management time by up to
90%.7 Cutting down on constant scrolling, dragging windows andmoving applications gives you extra time back for more important tasks.

Embrace natural, true-color displays
without risking eye healthIn the past prioritizing eye comfort meant compromising on true color
calibration in your display. No longer. The M90a Pro Gen4’s display
showcases premium, industry leading color calibration for naturally
captured colors while protecting user optical health with industry
leading Eye Safe 2.0 and TÜV Eyesafe Display Certifications.

7 R. Ball. 2010. Graziadio Business Review

Make the most of yourspace

ThinkCentre M90a Pro Gen4

Stunning design
for stylish
workplaces
Make a statement. Add greater
aesthetic impact to personal
workspaces or customer-facing officeareas.
Sleek designs and modern build
materials are applied across our entire
ThinkCentre family to compliment themost premium interior design andarchitectural spaces. ​Accommodating hybrid
working puts desk space at apremium. The AIO form factor
cleverly maximizes all
available desktop space.

Say goodbye to clutter
Cables can be tricky to
manage and distract from anotherwise clean workspace.
ThinkCentre’s smart cablemanagement system hides
unsightly cords while
integrated phone andkeyboard garages minimize
clutter.​

As the workplace evolves, its critical IT support
evolves with it
The realities of hybrid working magnifies IT
challenges
In a hybrid workplace, supporting device failure and accidental damage
becomes complex and costly. Your business depends on employees
staying connected in the office, at home or anywhere to maintain theirproductivity and morale. And your IT teams need to focus on strategic
projects to grow the business not the break/fix burden.

Remote employees struggling
to connect

Employees working acrossmultiple devices

Increased risk of accidents and damage

Mounting cybersecurity
threats

3hrs of time typically lost by users when theysubmit an IT support ticket
If you’re investing in setting your teams up with the best devices formodern, hybrid working – like with the ThinkCentre M90a Pro Gen 4 –you need to rethink your IT support.

IT teams weighed down by growing break/fix
burdenTake a smarter approach to IT support
solutionsAll-in-one in every way covering hardware,
software and Premier Support Suite

Unleash the full potential of all your teams with
Premier Support Suite – a seamless premium
service solution for our most premium devices.

VIP coverage for IT staff
and end users

Troubleshoot connectivity
issues in real time withreal people

Comprehensive coverage:• Speak to expert Lenovo engineers direct 24/7/365 wherever andwhenever you need it with service availability in more than 100
markets. Includes hardware and OEM software support to get themost from your AIO's advanced features and empower your work.

• Accidental cover gives you the reassurance of a backup for thoseinevitable knocks, drops, drinks spills and other accidents.

• Parts prioritization and Next Business Day (NBD) on-site labor for
repairs.

• See issues before they happen. AI insights deliver proactive andpredictive alerts.

Cover for all kinds ofaccidental damage withon-site repairs

Rapid resolution focusedon delivering a first-time
fix• Keep Your Drive and dispose of business data on your terms.

The Plus in Premier Support Plus
Our customers tell us where the true value of human-centric support lies in Premier Support Plus.
Improveproductivity

Trusted partner

Unlock resources

Better support
hybrid workforce

Boost EXWith Premier Support Suite I feelthat it covers almost every
problem related to IT which isfantastic, because then we do nothave to think about the issues.
We know that they all will betaken care of.

Overall, we are satisfied with
Premier Support Suite. No
headache, you get the technicalsupport when you need. They arevery involved from start to finish
when we have issues and have ahigh sense of urgency.

Lenovo’s Premier Support Suite
gives VIP treatment. (They)
understand that IT needs andexpects fast and frustration-free
support.

Premier Support
customer:
IT Manager,
North America,
Banking Sector

Premier Support
customer:
IT Director,
North America,
Transport /Logistics Sector

Premier Support
customer:
IT Manager,
India,
Computer
Software Sector

The ThinkCentre AIO Family

neo 30a Gen4

neo 50a Gen4

neo 50a Gen5

M90a Pro Gen4

M90a Gen5

M70a Gen3

The ThinkCentre AIO family provides
a solution for every need
ThinkCentre M series
Unrivalled, enterpriseclass performance withindustry leading features

ThinkCentre
M90a Pro Gen4
27’’ QHD, DDR5

ThinkCentre neo series

Classic, enterprise solution forcustomers wanting manageability,
security and reliability

ThinkCentre
M90a Gen 5
23.8’’FHD, DDR5

ThinkCentre
M70a Gen 3
21.5’’ FHD, DDR4

Designed with small businesses andnew economy professionals in mind

ThinkCentre
neo 50a Gen 524”/27” FHD, DDR5

ThinkCentre
neo 50a Gen 4
23.8” FHD, DDR5

ThinkCentre
neo 30a Gen 4
21.5’’/23.8’’/27’’
FHD,DDR4

ThinkCentre M Series and neo Series
Different value propositions for specific needs
ThinkCentre M series

ThinkCentre neo series• Enterprise class, high-end performance, best of expandability• Classic, commercial, ergonomic, ease-of-use mechanicaldesign, sustainable design• Unrivaled premium performance and expandability• Enterprise-grade security & MIL-spec durability• Intel® vPro® Enterprise level manageability

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• Customers who need highly reliable devices with
uncompromised security, top-notch performance andadvanced manageability and best expandability• New Workplace Professionals, Content Creators andEcopreneurs who desire utmost productivity, collaboration in an
eco-friendly design, with business level performance & security

Target Segment• Enterprise customers who require manageability, advanced
security and reliability• SMB customers who look for diverse business work
scenarios

Key Differences• Classic, ergonomic, ease-of-use mechanical design• Stylish design with speckled resin CMF• 13th Gen Intel® Core™ vPro™ processors• First to Market with 13th Gen Intel® Core™ i7 H-Series
processor

Value Proposition

Target Users• Full-featured security• Rock-solid reliability

Mainstream productivity, value focusedContemporary, stylish, sustainable design
Intuitive features for smarter performance
Enhanced all-round collaboration• Smart Storage2 for easy device collaboration and secure data
storage• Better green appeal with OBP1 packaging & paint-free raw
material used

Industry Vertical Deep Dive
Healthcare

Creative Industries

From hospital wards to creative studios, reception
desks and classrooms, versatile ThinkCentre AIO
PCs fit anywhere to support a multitude of needs.

Reception

Education

Product Recommendations:

Healthcare
Customer Challenges
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Digital technology has transformed diagnosis, virtual careand telehealthDuring remote diagnosis or telehealth procedures, displaysthat lack accuracy can impact patients’ health and lives
Unsecure networks lead to ineffective and insecure remotepatient-doctor collaboration
Poor connectivity of devices leads to cluttered desktops
that hinder daily administration.

What they need••••PCs that promote operator and patient care
Color accuracy and fidelity for reliable diagnosis andtreatment
Easy-to-use smart collaboration to enable efficient andsecure remote communication
Clean and clutter-free desktop environment to help
manage heavy workflows•

Best – M90a Gen5 / M90a Gen3

ThinkCentre AIO family offers:
Industry standards

Versatile connectivity

Meets select IEC 60601-1 and60601-1-2 standards for provenreliability and safety

Wide range of connectivity
options for power, data andmedia transfer

High res displays

Multi-device
collaboration

Wide, high-resolution, color
accurate displays for an
unhindered visual experience fordiagnoses and data handling

Data processing PowerPowerful Intel® Core™
processors keep you productive

This product is not intended for use in diagnosis, cure, treatment or prevention of disease or other medical conditions.

A powerful hub connecting withtablets used working across thewards

Exceptional security
Intel vPro® platforms provide
hardware-based security to help
protect sensitive data

Creative Industries
Key Challenges
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Professionals in creative industries are dependent on
digital hardware, frequently connecting multiple devices towork together on a range of projects.
Poor audio and limited display technology impact
creativity in digital content creation and quality of content
produced.
Inferior device features lead to ineffective remotecollaboration across different channels.
Poor connectivity cannot support multiple devices, which
impacts efficiency and productivity.

Product Recommendation:
Best – M90a Pro Gen4
Better – M90a Gen5 / M90a Gen3 / M70a Gen3
Good – neo 50a Gen5 / neo 50a Gen4 / neo 30a Gen4

ThinkCentre AIO family offers:
Extended displays up to 27”
Generously large monitors reduce windows management time

Color calibration
Industry-leading color calibration provides true-color displays

What they need•••Industry-leading display technologies to bring their work
to the next level
Color accuracy and consistency on multiple devices forcontent creation and viewing
Seamless collaboration across a desktop ecosystem toenhance productivity and user experience

Multi-device collaboration
Thunderbolt-enabled connectivity for high-speed data transfer, SSD
storage sharing and multi-display hook ups. Plus a range of USB-A
and USB-C ports.

Reception

Product Recommendation:
Best – M90a Pro Gen4
Better – M90a Gen5 / neo 50a Gen5 / M90a Gen3 / M70a Gen3
Good – neo 50a Gen4 / neo 30a Gen 4

Key Challenges•••

First impressions count. Your reception sets expectations forevery visitor.
Outsized bulky desktop towers and excessive cabling
compromise often compact spaces making it lookdisorganized.
Managing workloads across multiple company stakeholders
and drop-in visitors.

ThinkCentre AIO offers:
Modest size, sleek design
Modern build materials, stylish looks, compact form factor andsmart cable management makes the best first impression.

What they need

Generous, extended displays•

Great visualization for easy scheduling, productive multi-tasking
and eye comfort.

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Sleek and stylish design to create an immediate, positive
impact.
Great visualization for managing calendars and schedules.
Power and productivity for handling customer data andaccounts.
Connectivity to other devices including visitor sign-in.
Security to protect company data in an open public
environment.
Desktops that compliment the décor of sleek and stylish
workspaces.

Human Presence Detector (HPD) Radar Sensor 2.0
Camera-enabled zero-touch login plus an AI-powered radar
sensor that intelligently blurs the display and issues an alert whena non-registered user comes in radar range for enhanced
security.

Education
Key Challenges••••

Blended teaching models combining offline elements withrich online content and increasing demand for interaction.
Small screen size or low-resolution displays lead to low
in-class interaction of students
Eye strain and bad posture are consequences of onscreen learning over extended periods
Devices with low connectivity fail to cope with the trend ofdiverse formats of class content.

What they need••••

Optimized solutions to support classroom and distancelearning from primary to continuing education.
Smart and intuitive display solutions with full clarity colorand high-resolution
Advanced eye-care technology and ergonomic design for
health and wellness
Easy set-up and clutter-free desktop hub for an enjoyable
learning experience

Product Recommendation:
Best – M90a Pro Gen4
Better – M90a Gen5 / neo 50a Gen5 / M90a Gen3 / M70a Gen3
Good – neo 50a Gen4/ neo 30a Gen4

ThinkCentre AIO offers:
Compact size, yet powerful
Schools need a powerful PC that fits into any space without
clutter. ThinkCentre AIO PCs with Intel vPro® help maximize
instructional time, protect against cyberattacks and empower
students to learn from anywhere, anytime.

Natural, true-color displays
Large, extended displays featuring industry leading color
calibration and eye-care technology to protect user optical health.

Made for classroom interaction
Built-in mic and camera with Smart Voice feature to customize
audio during conferencing and Lenovo Smart Noise Cancellation
to filter out undesirable background noise.

Section 4

Wider Benefits
Services and solutions to provide
the best support and meet ESG
needs.

ThinkCentre desktops and all-in-ones are designed with sustainability in mind to help you
hit your ESG targets while lowering the cost of investment.​

Manufacturing

Sustainablebusinesses
need moresustainable
computing​• 100% of ThinkCentre models released after 2019 contain closed-loop postconsumer recycled plastic.
• Lenovo ThinkCentre desktops contain between 16.1% and 57.2% PCC plastic byweight.
• 90% of plastic packaging by weight for Lenovo PC products will be made fromrecycled materials by 2025 inc. Ocean Bound Plastic.
• Our desktops are EPEAT rated and TCO certified.*Power consumption and manageability• Since 2018, ThinkCentre PCs have become 37% more energy efficient.
• ThinkCentre M series and neo series are ENERGY STAR certified​.
• Intel vPro® provides remote manageability to reduce the need for device
shipments, deskside support visits, and truck rolls.

Extended life span
• Repair: Desktops are faster and easier to repair which minimizes disruption andextends the lifespan of devices.
• Upgrade: Instead of replacing the entire desktop, ThinkCentre’s setup can be
upgraded by simply plugging a compatible ThinkCentre Tiny, Thin Client into theback of the monitor.
* Disclaimer: See www.epeat.net and https://tcocertified.com/product-finder/Environmental related Certifications and Regulations
EPEAT registered*
EPEAT system address the full product lifecycle, fromdesign and production to energy use and recycling
See www.epeat.net for list of registrations by country

ENERGY STAR
Ensure the system power consumption even in low powerstatesEU ErP
Regarding eco-design requirements for computers

RoHS
The restriction of the use of certain hazardous substancesin electronic equipment

Ultra Low noiseTÜV assures improved design and component selection for
low noise emission from the PC(22~25dB under idle mode)

TCO certified*World-leading sustainability certification for IT products
Disclaimer: See https://tcocertified.com/product-finder/ for products with this certification

Certifications for Bidding Samples
Disclaimer: Only Applicable on selected scope of products.

Premier Support Plus

Comprehensive
care for yourLenovo IT
assetsLenovo offers a comprehensive portfolio ofservices that support the full lifecycle of yourLenovo IT assets. From initial strategicplanning to customized configuration,
deployment, support, protection, security, andasset recovery—Lenovo has solutions to help
you embrace new workplace technologies.

Whether employees are in the office, hybrid, or remote, Premier Support Plus helps IT leaders provide
their organization’s workforce with the support to do their best work, while freeing IT teams from thebreak/fix burden. Get the highest level of support, including Lenovo expert engineers for a seamlessremote fix; next business day onsite labor and parts prioritization (dependent on market, parts and HWavailability); Accidental Damage Protection for inevitable mishaps such as drink spills; Keep Your Drive;
sealed battery coverage; and more. Lenovo’s human-centered approach is designed to meet support
needs 24/7/365, and our proactive and predictive issue detection helps solve issues before they happen.

Lenovo Device-as-a-Service (DaaS)
Combine hardware, services, and software into a single, flexible solution to maintain predictable monthly
costs. This innovative, fully-managed model drives down capital IT expenses while ensuring youremployees experience the latest technology to keep them secure and productive.

Lenovo Warranty
Lenovo Warranty ensures ThinkCentre is protected by offering a full range of award-winning, flexible
services, including depot service, onsite service, warranty extension, sealed battery service, andinternational warranty service.

Lenovo CO2 Offset Services
Take tangible climate action and offset the estimated CO2 emissions across the average lifecycle of yourdevice from manufacturing to shipping, usage and end-of-life and support climate action projects verified
by United Nations, CDM, Gold Standard, and Climate Action Reserve. At any time, you can view thedetails of your offsets and the projects supported through the serial number of your device, thus ensuring
complete transparency.

Lenovo Asset Recovery Services
Support a circular economy through secure end-of-life IT asset management. Lenovo Asset Recovery
Services helps you mitigate security concerns and maximize asset value, keeping resources circulatingwherever possible and recycling assets in an environmentally conscious way.