Lenovo United States Announcement 108-184, dated March 18, 2008 New ThinkCentre M57e models offer excellent performance with ENERGY STAR 4.0 compliance Description .................................................2 At a glance Warranty information ................................. 5 Technical information .................................6 Benefits of the ThinkCentre M57e systems include: Terms and conditions .............................. 10 Prices .......................................................12 • New ENERGY STAR 4.0 compliant models • Excellent performance and room for growth: – Microsoft® Windows Vista® operating system – High-performance Intel processors with new 45nm technology – Outstanding 2D/3D graphics performance for demanding graphics applications – Most valuable Dual Independent Display on Intel platform • Innovative toolless mechanical design for easy upgrades and service support • ThinkVantage technologies that can help: – Make computing simpler and improve productivity – Lower your total cost – Increase PC availability and control Overview The new ThinkCentre® M57e series offers a variety of models with power and expandability to deliver systems with a great blend of essential features and technology at an affordable price. What's new These new models include technologies to ensure ENERGY STAR 4.0 compliance, offering additional configurations with lower power consumption and heat emissions to protect the environment. Leadership design • New platform with latest Intel® 45nm support • New models with toolless design and discrete graphics card support • Models support up to 4 GB of double DDR2-800 system memory1 • Popular security methods: – Computrace – Chassis intrusion switch – USB disabling Lenovo United States 108-184 Lenovo is a trademark of Lenovo 1 Easy to use and manage • ThinkVantage™ Rescue and Recovery™ software: One-button recovery solution that lets you restore your previously saved system image, including data, applications, and operating system • ThinkVantage Productivity Center: Easy access to key ThinkVantage technologies and IBM service and support2 • Easy-to-service chassis design: Maximizes uptime, makes upgrades easy, and makes repairs fast with toolless cover removal, toolless slots, and internal bays that flip up and allow components to slide in on rails • Easy-to-access high-speed USB 2.0 ports Optimized for connectivity Integrated Gigabit Ethernet IBM service and support Worldwide service and support3 For up-to-date marketing and technical information, visit http://www.lenovo.com Certain product family features are limited to selected models that may not be available in all countries. Some combinations of features are not supported. Refer to the Prices section of this announcement for the models and features available. 1 Maximum capacity may require the replacement of the standard component with the largest supported component available. 2 Requires Internet access account, not included. Support is available during the limited warranty period. 3 International Warranty Service (IWS) is available in any country in which this product is sold and serviced. Service delivery methods and parts availability vary by country, may be different from that in the country of purchase, and are subject to change without notice. Fees and restrictions may apply in some countries. Planned availability March 2008 Description New models of the ThinkCentre M57e systems offer industry-leading technologies, excellent management capabilities, and IBM service and support. Industry-leading technologies • ENERGY STAR 4.0 compliant • Intel G31 chipset • Innovative toolless mechanical design for easy upgrades and service support Leading business tools and data protection software Symantec Client Security, with 90 days of virus definition updates, is a comprehensive antivirus product for Microsoft Windows® operating systems that can simply and reliably detect and remove viruses from your computer. Diagnostics PC-Doctor diagnoses common problems on major system components. Diagnostic tests are run either locally or remotely through the Internet or an intranet. Hardware Lenovo United States 108-184 Lenovo is a trademark of Lenovo 2 • 2 DDR2 memory sockets support for up to 4 GB of RAM • Integrated Gigabit Ethernet adapter • DVD Recordable • Standard audio onboard • Serial ATA HDD • Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) support • One 25-pin parallel port • One 9-pin serial ports (2nd optional) • One Ethernet RJ45 connector • Six USB 2.0 ports — two front and four rear for easy connection of peripherals • Two PS/2® ports for keyboard and mouse, and one integrated VGA port • Two front audio ports — one line out/headphone output and one microphone input • Three rear audio jacks — one microphone in, one line in, and one line out/headphone out (4 x 5) Tower models • One full-length, full-height, PCI Express x16 • One full-length, full-height, PCI Express x1 • Two full-length, full-height, 32-bit PCI 2.3 • One 3.5-inch external accessible bay (FDD) • Two 3.5-inch internal hidden bay (HDD) • Two 5.25-inch external half-high bay (optical drives) Other software tools The ThinkCentre M57e includes a unique set of software tools to help you manage your desktop computing assets. Backup copies of your software: The ThinkCentre M57e has a product recovery program resident on the system HDD. The ThinkVantage Rescue and Recovery program can back up your system and restore it to its previously saved level. A hidden service partition will provide preload recovery. For up-to-date marketing and technical information on your ThinkCentre M57e systems, visit http://www.lenovo.com/support Following are the M57e series product family features. Certain product family features are sometimes limited to selected models that may not be available in all countries. Refer to the models and features available in your country. • Core chipset: Intel G31 • Intel EM64T (Intel only) • Processors Processor Speed L2 cache Intel Celeron(R) 420 1.6 GHz/ 800 MHz 512 KB Intel Celeron 430 1.80 GHz/ 800 MHz 512 KB Intel Celeron 440 2.00 GHz/ 800 MHz 512 KB Intel Pentium(R) Dual 1.6 GHz/ 800 MHz 1 MB Core E2140 Lenovo United States 108-184 Lenovo is a trademark of Lenovo 3 Intel Pentium Dual Core E2160 1.8 GHz/ 800 MHz 1 MB Intel Pentium Dual Core E2180 2.0 GHz/ 800 MHz 1 MB Intel Pentium Dual Core E2200 2.2 GHz/ 800 MHz 1 MB Intel Pentium Dual Core E2220 2.4 GHz/ 800 MHz 1 MB Intel Core 2 Duo E6400 2.13 GHz/1066 MHz 2 MB Intel Core 2 Duo E4400 2.0 GHz/ 800 MHz 2 MB Intel Core 2 Duo E4500 2.2 GHz/ 800 MHz 2 MB Intel Core 2 Duo E4600 2.4 GHz/ 800 MHz 2 MB Intel Core 2 Duo E6550 2.33 GHz/1333 MHz 4 MB Intel Core 2 Duo E6750 2.66 GHz/1333 MHz 4 MB Intel Core 2 Duo E6850 3.0 GHz/1333 MHz 4 MB Intel Core 2 Duo E8200 2.66 GHz/1333 MHz 6 MB Intel Core 2 Duo E8300 2.83 GHz/1333 MHz 6 MB Intel Core 2 Duo E8400 3.0 GHz/1333 MHz 6 MB Intel Core 2 Duo E8500 3.16 GHz/1333 MHz 6 MB Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 2.40 GHz/1066 MHz 8 MB Intel Core 2 Quad Q6700 2.66 GHz/1066 MHz 8 MB Intel Core 2 Quad Q9300 2.50 GHz/1333 MHz 6 MB Intel Core 2 Quad Q9450 2.66 GHz/1333 MHz 12 MB Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550 2.83 GHz/1333 MHz 12 MB • Memory speed – PC2 5300 DDR2 – PC2 6400 DDR2 • System memory – 512 MB – 1024 MB – 2048 MB • HDD: S-ATA 7200(rpm) – 80 GB – 160 GB – 250 GB – 320 GB – 500 GB • Opticals – 16x/48x maximum DVD-ROM for XP – 48x/32x/48x/16x maximum Combination drive for XP – DVD Recordable for XP – 16x/48x maximum DVD-ROM for Vista – 48x/32x/48x/16x maximum Combination drive for Vista – DVD Recordable for Vista • Integrated High Definition Audio • Integrated Gigabit Ethernet • Video – Intel GMA 3100 Integrated Graphics – ATI Radeon HD 2400 Pro 128M Low Profile (DVI-I+TV-Out) – ATI Radeon HD 2400 XT™ 256M Low Profile (DMS59+TV-Out) – Intel ADD2 DVI-D Adapter Low Profile (with HDCP) – PCI-E DVMT DVI-I Connection Adapter – ATI HD 2400PRO 128MB 64BIT DMS59 ATX – ATI HD 2400XT 256MB 64BIT DMS59 ATX – ATI HD 2600 XT 512MB 128BIT ATX Lenovo United States 108-184 Lenovo is a trademark of Lenovo 4 • Keyboards – Preferred Pro Full-size Keyboard – Preferred Pro USB Full-size Keyboard – Enhanced Performance USB Keyboard – Preferred Pro USB Fingerprint Keyboard – PS/2 Full-size Keyboard – None • Mouse – USB optical wheel mouse – PS/2 three-button ball mouse – None • 56KBPS Data/Fax Soft Modem • Diskette drive – 3.5" floppy disk drive – None • Speakers – Internal mono speaker – External stereo speakers • Operating systems – Windows XP Professional Edition – Windows Vista Business 32 – Windows Vista Home Premium 32 – Windows Vista Home Basic 32 – Windows Vista Business 64 – Windows Vista Ultimate 32 – DOS License Warranty information For a copy of applicable product warranties, contact your authorized Lenovo™ Reseller or Lenovo representative. Lenovo makes no representation or warranty regarding third-party products or services. Telephone support may be subject to additional charges, even during the limited warranty period. For Lenovo machines with on-site labor, your service provider will attempt to diagnose and resolve the problem remotely before sending a technician. All offers are subject to availability. Lenovo reserves the right to alter product offerings and specifications at any time without notice. Lenovo is not responsible for photographic or typographic errors. Accessibility by people with disabilities A U.S. Section 508 Voluntary Product Accessibility Template (VPAT) containing details on accessibility compliance can be requested at http://www-03.ibm.com/research/accessibilit y/requests/accvpat.nsf/lenovo-bidx?OpenForm Trademarks Lenovo United States 108-184 Lenovo is a trademark of Lenovo 5 XT is a trademark of International Business Machines Corporation in the United States or other countries or both. 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