Lenovo LOQ 15IRX9 / Lenovo LOQ 15IAX9I

New Product Service & Support Training

MCNW2930 | v102623
Lenovo Global Product Education

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Version History
Date Changes
October 26, 2023 First release

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Course Topics
• Topic 1: Product Introduction
• Topic 2: New, Unique, Different, Difficult
• Reference material
– Building Blocks
– Preload Software & Recovery
– BIOS Configuration
– Electrical Engineering
– Mechanical Engineering

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Topic 1

Product Introduction

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Product Summary
Product
LOQ 15IRX9 LOQ 15IAX9I
Name
Machine
83DV 83FQ
Types
Form
Clamshell Clamshell
Factor

Segment Consumer Consumer

GEO
WW WW
Availability
Ship
October 30, 2023 October 31, 2023
Support

Colors Luna Grey Luna Grey

Mechanical Clean Sheet Clean Sheet

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Marketing Name and Catalog Name

Product MKT Name Catalog Name

Lenovo LOQ 15IRX9 LOQ 15IRX9
ROW Lenovo LOQ 15IAX9 LOQ 15IAX9
Intel Lenovo LOQ 15IAX9I LOQ 15IAX9I
Lenovo G5000 IRX9 Lenovo G5000 IRX9
PRC
Lenovo G5000 IAX9I Lenovo G5000 IAX9I

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 Product Scope
FY23Q1 FY23Q2 FY23Q3 FY23Q4 FY24Q1 FY24Q2 FY24Q3
Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

X80 SS Apr) New-ID+RP L-H45 + S7B/P0R/X2/X 4

I+N

LOQ-16
X80 SS Apr) New-ID + PHX-H + P0R/X2/X4

A+N

X90 SS Oct) CD -ID+RPL-HX55 + P0R/X 2/X4 & i+i

I+N/I+i X80 SS Mar) New-ID+RP L-H45 + S7B/P0R/X2/X4 & (ADL N-1) i5-12450H

LOQ-15

X80 SS Mar) New-ID + PHX-HS + P0R/X2/X4 X90 HP-Refresh Dec) x?0 ID , HP-HS + P0R/X2/X4
A+N/A+A

IPG3 X70 RMB+ refresh Jan ) New-ID + RMB+ + S7B/P 0R/X2

A+N

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Product Appearance

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Product Locations - Front
Camera + camera LED+ 2 * mics

Power button &

Power light

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Product Locations - Rear

DC-IN
USB 3.2 Gen 1
Type A port USB 3.2 Gen 1
Type A port

HDMI 2.1 Ethernet port

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Product Locations - Top

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Product Locations – Bottom

Novo button

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Product Locations - Left

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Product Locations - Right

Camera E-privacy
shutter

USB-C (USB 3.2 Gen 2 + Combo audio jack USB 3.2 Gen 1
DP1.4 + PD 140W) type A port

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 Product Specification
LOQ 15IRX9 LOQ 15IAX9I

Intel Raptor Lake-HX: Intel i5-13450HX, Intel i7-13650HX

Processors Intel: Alder Lake-HX: Intel i5-12450HX
Intel Raptor Laker HX Refresh: Intel i7-14700HX

OS Windows 11 preload/NonOS Windows 11 preload/NonOS

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 6G GDDR6

Graphics NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 6G GDDR6 Intel ARC A530M 4G GDDR6
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 8G GDDR6
Memory DDR5, 2 SO-DIMM slots, dual channel, 5600MHz, 8GB / 8GB x 2 / 16GB x 1 / 16GB x 2 (tech ready)

Storage M.2 PCIe SSD Gen 4 TLC / QLC: 1TB / 512GB, 2280 / 2242

15.6“ 16:9 FHD1920*1080 pixels 144Hz IPS 100% SRGB 300nit, anti-glare, 88%AAR
Panel
15.6“ 16:9 WQHD 2560*1440 pixels 165Hz IPS 100%SRGB 350nit, anti-glare, 88%AAR
Audio 2 X 2W speakers, Nahimic Audio, dual Array Microphones

Camera 720p / 1080p front camera, e-privacy shutter

Right side: USB-C (USB 3.2 Gen 2 + DP1.4 + PD 140W), Combo audio Jack, USB3.2 Gen 1 type A port
I/O Ports
Rear: 1 X DC in, 2 X USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type A port,1 X HDMI 2.1, 1 X RJ45
AC adapter 3pin, 135W,170W,230W, 2pin 170W/140W Type-C (PRC accessory compatible design/test only, no offer/no certify)

Battery Li-Polymer 4 cell, 60wh / 80wh (tech ready), Super Rapid Charge Pro; MobileMark2018: up to 10hrs

Wi-Fi & BT 2x2 Wi-Fi 6 (2X2 ax), 2x2 Wi-Fi 6E (2X2 ax), BT5.x
Keyboard &
Gaming 15", 3.7mm thickness, Travel distance 1.5mm, Tech Can swap Key Cap, US/UK/JP, White / 4 Zone RGB backlit, 120x75x1.0mm One piece touchpad
Touchpad
Dimension
(mm) 359.86 x 258.7 x T2 21.9mm - T4 23.9mm, 2.38-2.45kg
& Weight
Color Luna Grey

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Topic 2

New, Unique, Different, Difficult

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 LOQ 15” 2024
15”
Overview
The World’s Most valuable 15” Gaming Laptop
Apple to Apple Compete with TUF

Lifestyle Design to delight Gen-Z

Stylish language, Shining-pint highlight, Customized-Deco

Original Architecture for Next-Gen Perf.

Industry 1st Storm-Breaker Tech Launch, ML & AI Acceleration, Quieter & Cooler

Qualified UE & Trusted Quality

TrueStrike GKB, WIFI6E, G-sync Certified, Military Certified, ES/EPETA Certified

55W/45W Supports up to Support

Intel 13-Gen H55 115W NVIDIA Gsync/Advanced 15.6” 16:9 QHD, USB-C PD 140W Rapid Charge Pro Legion TrueStrike w/ Eye Care Nahimic
AMD Ryzen 8xxx GeForce RTX 4060 Optimus up to 165Hz charge 60Whr (8hrs+ Battery Legion Spectrum LBL
Life) 4-zone RGB or
White KB

Cu
Dual Burn Phase-change
TSI cooler + Thin chassis FHD/HD Camera
(max: 55W + Thermal Lenovo AI
Ultra-thin fins with High- WIFI6E
90W) compound + ePrivacy Shutter
solution CMF Chip LA1
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NUDD List - 1
Hardware:
– New Intel RPL-H55 platform
– New 15.6” IPS FHD 144Hz / 100% sRGB
– Thermal performance improvement
– 4-zone RGB backlit keyboard (using Aurora Sync)
– Additional SSD slot

Mechanical:
• New ID design compared with last gen
• LCD tape removal
– 2 pieces of removal tape
– You need to order the tape when replacing the LCD panel

BIOS/Firmware: NA

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NUDD List - 2
• Software/OS:
• Lenovo FreeStyle
– A consumer no-cost software solution that delivers a seamless way to connect and share
across all devices.
• Smart Gesture (Touchpad)
– Scroll up/down on the left side of the touchpad to adjust the display brightness, on the right
side of the touchpad to adjust the system volume.
• Custom mode into Fn+Q:
– User can press Fn+Q to shift from Performance mode, Balance mode, Quiet mode, and
Custom mode
• [Gaming Streaming – will be released 2024/2
– New third-party software that will be integrated into Lenovo Vantage for users to download]

• Other:
• Legion Ecosystem Accessories Support – will be released 2023/12
– Some accessories like mouse, keyboard, screen will synchronize lighting with the machine
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Gen to Gen Comparison
LOQ x80 2023 LOQ x90 2024 LOQ x80 2023 LOQ x90 2023
- ID - - Panel -
15.6’ IPS QHD 165Hz/sRGB 15.6’ IPS QHD 165Hz/sRGB
15.6” 16:9 L380 ID GR 15.6” 16:9 LOQ-15 CD-ID

15.6’ IPS FHD 144Hz/45% 15.6’ IPS FHD 144Hz/sRGB

15.6’ IPS FHD 60Hz/45%

- Thermal -
P0R 45+80W P0R 50+80W
- Battery/Adapter -

X2/X4 45+90W X2/X4 55+90W 4Cell, 60W 4Cell, 60W

Square, 170W, ES, Slim Square, 170W, ES, Slim

- EE -
Intel RPL-H45 Intel RPL-H55 Square, 230W, ES, Slim Square, 230W, ES, Slim

AMD PHX-H45(FP7) AMD HP-H45(FP7)

- WIFI -
WIFI6, 2x2AX WIFI6, 2x2AX
- KB/TP/CAM -
TrueStrike GKB, T3.7 TrueStrike GKB, T3.7, WT/4Zone - I/O -
3A1C, HDMI, RJ45, Audio 3A1C, HDMI, RJ45, Audio
TP 120*75mm, Mylar TP 120*75mm, Mylar

HD/FHD w/ 2x Mic array *HD/FHD w/ 2x Mic array

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Hardware: RGB Backlight (Legion Aurora Sync 3.0)

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Demo Video of Lighting Audio Sync 3.0

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Hardware: Additional SSD Port
• The right SSD is the main SSD with two options: 512GB / 1TB.
• The left SSD connector is only for users who want to add an additional SSD;
it accepts 512GB / 1TB SSDs.

Left SSD
Right SSD

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Mechanical: Service Tip – LCD Tape Locations
This machine has 2 pieces of LCD adhesive tape. You need to order the tape when replacing the
LCD panel.

Tape Tape

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Unlock multi-screen collaboration
With Lenovo Freestyle

With Lenovo Freestyle, you can now wirelessly

switch screens and freely share files* between
your tablet and PC.

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Software: Lenovo FreeStyle
• Lenovo Freestyle is a consumer no-cost software solution that delivers a seamless way to
connect and share across all devices.
• The app is also downloadable for any Windows 10 or 11 Lenovo PC from the Microsoft Store.
• The app enables users to collaborate between devices, boost productivity, and more easily
control their family’s digital life.

• Key features:
– Screen Sharing: Seamlessly share your screen with other devices
– App Streaming: Users can stream apps from a smartphone or tablet directly to your PC.
– Lenovo FreeDrop: Transfer files between devices with seamless file sharing and
management capabilities.

• For more information, go to

– https://www.lenovo.com/us/en/software/lenovo-freestyle
– Lenovo Freestyle Knowledge Base and Guide
– Lenovo Freestyle Troubleshooting

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OOBE – Feature Intro

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OOBE – Feature Intro, Getting Started

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Home - Devices

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Home - Settings

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Home - Help

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Smart Gestures (Touchpad)
• A feature in Lenovo Vantage > Device > My Smart Settings > Advanced Settings
• Scroll up/down on the left side of the touchpad to adjust the display brightness, on the right side
of the touchpad to adjust the system volume.

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E-Sport Display
• In Lenovo Vantage. Offers some options to adjust the quality of moving images and text.
• On this machine only has 1 option (Dynamic response time).

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New Custom Mode Added to Fn+Q
• Thermal mode has four options: performance mode, balance mode, quiet mode, custom mode.
• In Lenovo Vantage, click Thermal Mode Settings, and select the checkmark of Add Custom
Mode into shortcut Fn+Q switch list. You can directly use Fn+Q to switch from the four modes.

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Other: Legion Ecosystem Accessories Support
• Some accessories like mouse, keyboard, screen can synchronize their RGB light with the
machine.
• This feature will be released in 2023/12.
• The following accessories will be supported in the first wave.

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Reference Material

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Reference Material

Building Blocks

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Building Blocks – Processor, Graphics, Memory

• CPU • Memory
– Intel Raptor Laker HX: – DDR5, 2 SO-DIMM slots, dual channel,
- Intel i5-13450HX 5600MHz
- Intel i7-13650HX – 8GB / 8GB x 2 / 16GB x 1 / 16GB x 2 (tech
– Intel Raptor Laker HX Refresh: ready)
- Intel i7-14700HX
– Intel: Alder Laker-HX: • Storage
- Intel i5-12450HX – M.2 PCIe SSD Gen 4 TLC / QLC
– 1TB / 512GB, 2280 / 2242
• Graphics
– NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 6G GDDR6
– NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 6G GDDR6
– NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 8G GDDR6
– Intel ARC A530M 4G GDDR6

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Building Blocks – Panel, Networking
• Panel
– 15.6“ 16:9 FHD1920*1080 pixels 144Hz IPS 100% SRGB 300nit, anti-glare,
88%AAR
– 15.6“ 16:9 WQHD 2560*1440 pixels 165Hz IPS 100%SRGB 350nit, anti-glare,
88%AAR

• Wireless LAN + Bluetooth

– 2x2 Wi-Fi 6 (2X2 ax), BT5.x
– 2x2 Wi-Fi 6E (2X2 ax), BT5.x

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Building Blocks – Battery, Power Adapter
• Internal Battery
– Li-Polymer 4 cell, 60wh / 80wh (tech ready)
– Super Rapid Charge Pro
– Battery life
- 60wh battery: MobileMark2018: up to 8hrs
- 80wh battery: MobileMark2018: up to 10hrs

• Power Adapter
– 3pin, 135W,170W,230W
– 2pin 170W/140W Type-C (PRC accessory compatible design/test only, no offer/no certify)

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 Configuration Matrix - Intel
Batte
L390-intel CPU+GPU 12-PCBA Panel RAM(DDR5-5600) SSD GKB(T3.7) WIFI Adapter
ry
2x16G
15.6-FHD- 15.6-QHD- 512G- 512G- 1T-QLC- 4Zone- WIFI 135
PCB CPU GPU PCBA 1x8G 2x8G 1x16G (tech- 1T-G4V WT-BL 60W 230W 170W
144(sRGB) 165(sRGB) G4V QLC-G4 G4 BL 6 W
ready)
2050-4G PCBA4 v v v v v v v v v v
3050-6G PCBA5 v v v v v v v v v v
12th-i5C
4050-6G PCBA6 v v v v v v v v v v
4060-8G(TBD) PCBA? v v v v v v v v v v
2050-4G (tech
PCBA v v v v v v v v v v v v v v
ready)
3050-6G PCBA1 v v v v v v v v v v v v v v
13th-i5C 4050-6G PCBA2 v v v v v v v v v v v v v v
TBD(w
4060-8G PCBA3 v v v v v v v v v v v v v v ait FVT
data)
3050-6G(tech
PCBA v v v v v v v v v v v v v v
ready)
I+N (LOQ
4050-6G(tech
15IRX9) PCBA v v v v v v v v v v v v v v
14th-i5 ready)
TBD(w
4060-8G(tech
PCBA v v v v v v v v v v v v v v ait FVT
ready)
data)
3050-6G PCBA7 v v v v v v v v v v v v v v
4050-6G PCBA8 v v v v v v v v v v v v v v
13th-i7C TBD(w
4060-8G PCBA9 v v v v v v v v v v v v v v ait FVT
data)
4050-6G(tech
PCBA v v v v v v v v v v v v v v
ready)
14th-i7 TBD(w
4060-8G PCBA10 v v v v v v v v v v v v v v ait FVT
data)
i+i 12th-i5C A530M-4G PCBA11 v v v v v v v v v v v v v v

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Reference Material

Preload Software & Recovery

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  In Plan

Preload List 

On track, working toward Component Plan Exit
Not committed

Lenovo LOQ X90 ROW PRC Comments

Windows Preload with Modern Preload supported.(May CI) Android APP support, Security L2
- Windows 11 Home 64 ⚫ ⚫
OS
- Windows 11 Pro 64 ⚫ ⚫
(Windows)
- Windows 11 Home S
- Windows 11 Downgrade
OS
No OS ⚫
(Non-Windows)
Drivers on web release, WU, LSU ⚫ ⚫
Service
Recovery – USB Key/digital download ⚫ ⚫ 3 waves
OTA Apps N/A
User / Region Optional – Redemption offering:
- McAfee Livesafe / Internet security 15M/36M
- Norton Security Deluxe / Standard 15M/3Y
Cloud APPs - Adobe Acrobat Standard / Pro DC/2020 (Standard 2020 bundle package
Modern Preload ⚫ ROW
available with MS office)
- Adobe Creative Cloud S&T / Individual / Photography Plan 1Y
- Adobe Photoshop Elements / Premiere Elements 2023
- Dropbox Link
1st Preload 2023/07/26(i+N)2023/08/10(i+i) For FVT build
3 Major refreshes each year:
GM0 2023/09/04(i+N)2023/09/04(i+i) SIT close – 2w Lifecycle -Twice OS refresh and upgrade (Major OS refresh)
Milestones image -Once APP refresh
RTM 2023/10/18(i+N)2023/10/19(i+i) SVT close refresh: Note: Details depends on MS OS release plan
NLS 2023/10/18(i+N)2023/10/19(i+i) Before SVT close

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Comparison with Last Generation - APP
APP Condition LOQ X80 LOQ X90

Lenovo Vantage ROW ★ ★

Lenovo Now ROW ★ ★

Legion Arena ROW ★ ★

Lenovo PC Manger/Lenovo Browser/Lenovo App store PRC ★ ★

Legion zone PRC Not support ★

Lenovo Hotkey/Smart key WW ★ ★

Lenovo Freestyle WW Not support ★OTA

MS Office - $ WW ★(2022) ★(2023)

Office JP Personal,Home,Bussiness - $ WW ★(2022) ★(2023)

McAfee LiveSafe ROW ★ ★

Dropbox promotion ROW ★ ★

Yandex Browser/Kaspersky/MyOffice/Russian APP link RU ★ ★

Garantia Estendida BR ★ ★

Lenovo Lefile PRC Not support ★

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Comparison with Last Generation – Smart Features - 1
Feature Set Smart PC Features LOQ X80 LOQ X90 Comments
AI Core Not Support Not Support N/A default enable

X Power Not Support Not Support N/A

New Smart Power Support(6.0) Support (7.1) Preload Fn+Q

Smart Battery Support(PL 2.0, OTA3.0) Support(3.0) Preload Default enable

Smart Wireless Support Support Preload 1.0 (Gaming wifi boost)

Smart Antenna Not Support Not Support N/A

ICPS(Intel only) Not support Not Support N/A Intel only, AMD Not support

Color Management Not Support Not Support N/A

Super Resolution Support(3.0) Support (3.0) Preload Intel only, AMD Not support

Adaptive Refresh Rate (Fn+R) Support(1.0) Support(1.0) Preload Fn + R manually switch

Adaptive Brightness Not support Not support N/A No ALS

Adaptive Keyboard Lighting Not support Not support N/A No ALS, no keyboard lick will trigger auto dim.
1.0-OS night mode, 2.0-VGA driver
Eye Care Mode Support(1.0) Support(1.0) Preload
dGPU only mode only support 1.0
1) BIOS solution (enabled by default);
Flip to Start Support(1.0) Support(1.0) Preload
2) SW REQ: PCM/Vantage.
Lenovo Presence Detection
- Lenovo Smart Login
Not support Not support N/A TOF support L3.
- Leave Auto Lock
- Video Auto Pause

Smart Gesture(Touch Screen) Not support Not support N/A

New Smart Gesture (Touchpad) Not support Support Preload SE in vantage&PCM

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Comparison with Last Generation – Smart Features - 2
Feature Set Smart PC Features LOQ X80 LOQ X90 Comments

Smart Noise Cancelling Support(4.0) Support(4.0) Preload

Nahimic Sound Effect Support Support Preload Nahimic APP

Lenovo Smart Appearance Not Support Not Support N/A Disable by default

Tobii Experience Not Support Not Support N/A

Smart Key Support(3.0) Support(3.0) Preload 1) Enable by Default in Keyboard/"Smart Key"

Smart Lock Support Support Preload In Vantage

Lenovo Freestyle Not Support Support OTA OTA target 2023/10

E-Learning Zone Not Support Not Support N/A

Lenovo Aware Not Support Not Support N/A

Creator Centre Not Support Not Support N/A

Self-Healing Support Support Preload 6.0, OS cBMR(OS CSR)

Natural File Guard Support Support Preload 2.0

Fn+N Support Support Preload

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Gaming Features - 1
LOQ LOQ HW
Features New/Upgrade/Legacy SE LZ Vantage Utility PCM BIOS Comments
X90 i+N X90 i+i Correlation
Fn+Q 7.0 Upgrade Y Y PL PL Strong Switching Custom Mode
DGPU Hotplug 1.0 (ROW) Y PL PL Strong
DGPU Hotplug 2.0 (PRC) Adaption Y PL PL Strong
Intel CPU OC (Depends on CPU) Adaption Y Y PL PL Strong default off, follows X80 SPEC.
AMD CPU OC BIOS feature Y Strong default on
NV GPU OC Adaption Y Y PL Strong default on
Intel CPU Advance OC (Depends on CPU) Adaption Y Y PL PL Strong
AMD CPU Advance OC BIOS feature Y Strong
NV GPU Advance OC Adaption Y Y PL Strong
Memory OC (XMP) BIOS feature Y Strong default on
Co-work with
Intelligent Mode-vantage/legion zone New Y Co-work with SE OTA OTA TBD OTA target 2024/3
SE
AI Engine - Auto Optimization Module Legacy Y Y PL PL Pure SW
Cowork with PL 2.0 PL 2.0
AI Engine - SW ML 2.5 Upgrade Follow Vantage Y Weak
Vantage OTA 2.5 OTA 2.5
Co-work with -UI own by Vantage/Legion zone, SE own interfaces
AI Engine - AI Chip Smart FPS fuse New Y Follow Vantage Strong
SE -SDK solution is New for Legion zone
Integrate Customer mode into "Fn+Q" (user selectable) New Y Y PL PL Strong
Customer Profile Community: Profile share (PRC) New Y OTA OTA Pure SW OTA target 2023/10
Custome mode 3.0 Upgrade Y Y OTA OTA Strong OTA target 2023/10
APP Profile Adaption Y PL PL Pure SW The different APP for Profile
Power Mode (Replace Power Plan) New Y Y OTA OTA Weak OTA target: LZ 2023/10,Vantage 2024/3
i+i can not support iDG due to panel donot support PSR,but support
DDG (MUX switch), D-GPU/Hybrid Switch Adaption Y Y PL PL Weak
DDS1.0(BIOS switch)
Direct Storage (OS native feature) Adaption PL PL Pure SW
Auto Close Adaption Y Y PL PL Pure SW
PRC Y PRC Y
Extreme Mode Adaption Y Y Strong OTA target: Vantage 2023/10
ROW OTA ROW OTA
Internet Management (ROW) Legacy for Vantage Y PL PL Pure SW

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Gaming Features - 2
LOQ LOQ
Features New/Upgrade/Legacy SE LZ Vantage Utility PCM BIOS Comments
X90 i+N X90 i+i
Co-work with SE,
Basic Lighting Control (Depends on System lighting SKU) Upgrade Y Y(SE) PL PL Strong
LZ(UI)
Co-work with SE, OTA target 2023/12
LEGION Ecosystem ACC Support New Y Y(SE) OTA OTA Weak
LZ(UI)
Legion Aurora Lync(屏光同步) & Sound Lync(声光同步) Co-work with SE,
Adaption Y Y(SE) Strong keep x80 solution
V3.0, LZ(UI)
Co-work with SE,
E-sport display for all series Upgrade Y Y(SE) PL PL Strong OD
LZ(UI)

Fn+L/Fn+U/Fn+Space (Depends on System lighting SKU) Adaption Y PL PL Weak Fn+Space only for LOQ

Fn+R, AC/DC Auto switch refresh rate 1.5 Adaption Y Y Y PL PL Weak

Camera E shutter Adaption Y PL PL Weak

BIOS logo DIY Adaption Y PL PL Weak

Instant Boot (PRC) Adaption Y PL PL Weak

PD Toast (PRC) Adaption Y PL PL Weak

Co-work with SE,

Game Assistant Legacy Y Y(SE) Pure SW pure SW, Tobii only
LZ(UI)

Macro key Legacy Y PL PL Weak

Co-work with SE,

Gaming Streaming​ New Y Y(SE) OTA OTA Pure SW pure SW,OTA target: 2024/2
LZ(UI)

Gaming community (PRC) Legacy Y PL PL Pure SW pure SW, PRC only

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Basic Recovery Instructions
• Use the Lenovo Recovery Management System:

• Place the Online Digital Order via the following link:

https://pcsupport.lenovo.com/lenovorecovery/lenovorms
• Use a Servicer Lenovo ID to access

• Training available on Lenovo Learning: CWSi229

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Reference Material

BIOS Configuration

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How to Access BIOS
• With the machine powered off, press the Novo pinhole button to access the Novo menu.
• With the machine powered off, press power button and press F2 into BIOS interface.

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Gaming Quick Menu

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BIOS - Information

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BIOS – Configuration - 1

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BIOS – Configuration - 2

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BIOS – Configuration - 3

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BIOS – Configuration - 4

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BIOS – Configuration - 5

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BIOS – Security - 1

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BIOS – Security - 2

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BIOS - Boot

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BIOS - Exit

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How to Set Administrator Password
1. Select Security.
2. Select Set Administrator Password to change the BIOS password.

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How to Set Hard Disk Password
1. Select Security.
2. Select Set Hard Disk Password to change the BIOS password.

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BIOS Simulator
• Lenovo provides a tool to simulate the BIOS of many Lenovo machines:
https://download.lenovo.com/bsco/index.html
• For more information, check this article on support.lenovo.com:
https://support.lenovo.com/us/en/solutions/HT502745

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How to Find the Latest BIOS Files and Info
To find the BIOS information：
1. Go to https://pcsupport.lenovo.com
2. Sign in with your account or register your account.
3. Under the Browse Products column, choose your product and it goes to the product home
page.
4. Under the Drivers & Software column, click BIOS/UEFI to find the related BIOS files.

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Flashing the SN/MT with Golden Key U1
• Golden Key U1 is a tool to flash SN(serial number)/MT(machine type) /PN(product name) /UUID(Unique Unit
ID) into the system board.
• The tool also includes Lenovo Diagnostics
• Find the tool download link and instructions here:
https://support.lenovo.com/us/en/solutions/ht507251

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Reference Material

Electrical Engineering

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Block Diagram - IRX

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Main Board - Top
DC_IN CONN JUSB CONN RJ45 CONN HDMI2.1 CONN JUSB CONN

JtypeC CONN

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Main Board - Bottom
Camera CONN VGA chip LAN 电感 VBIOS CPU chip JEDP conn
VRAM chip

Audio conn

FAN conn

FAN conn

COMS conn

JSSD conn

JSSD CONN

Speaker conn

WL conn RGB LED conn BIOS JBATT1 PCH chip RAM conn JKB conn JKB LED conn
Touchpad CONN
BATT conn

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Block Diagram - IAX

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Main Board - Top
DC CONN USB conn RJ45 HDMI CONN USB conn

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Main Board - Bottom
VRAM chip GPU chip VBIOS JEDP conn

USB conn

Audio Jack
CPU

RAM socket
FAN conn
FAN CONN

Novo button RTC conn

SSD CONN KB FW IC

Speaker conn Non RGB KB

BL CONN
wireless conn

Perkey RGB TP CONN JBATT1 KB conn SSD conn

BIOS PCH
KB BL conn BATT conn
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Internal Layout – A cover

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System Layout

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Reference Material

Mechanical Engineering

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Internal

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FRU/CRU Parts Lookup
1. Use the HMM to identify the correct part commodity
5
(find it on support.lenovo.com)
2. Go to https://support.lenovo.com/us/en/partslookup
6

3. Enter the serial number of the machine

4. Select “Parts” from the left side menu
5. Click the “Model” tab
6. Choose the commodity type (e.g., “cameras”) 7

7. Find the FRU in the list below

For special cases and more info,

check this training: CWSW221
on https://learning.lenovo.com

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FRU Definition - v091523
Optional-
Self-Service Commodity
No. Basic name Part description Service CRU 0 Remark
CRU Code
CRU
1 AC_ADAPTER ADAPTER X AD B&S
2 BATTERY Battery BI B&S
3 MEMORY MEMORY MM B&S
4 SSD SSD M2 B&S
5 DISPLAY LCD LP B&S
6 WIRELESS WLAN CL B&S
7 LINECORD LINECORD X CC AVAP
8 CAMERA Camera CM AVAP
9 SPEAKERINT Speaker R&L SI R&L, w/cushion
10 BATTERY CMOS Battery CB
11 BRACKET DC in bracket MN
12 BRACKET TP Bracket MN
13 BRACKET Type_C Bracket MN
14 CABLE camera cable CT
15 HEATSINK Thermal module FA
16 SHIELD DIMM SHIELDING MN w/thermal pad
17 BDPLANAR MB PL
18 COVER Lower Case CO include SSD pad
W/KB(BL/RGB), KB bracket,TP/ FFC/TP
19 COVER Upper Case ASM CK
mylar/conductive tape, screw…
20 COVER LCD Cover LA w/Antenna
21 BEZEL LCD Bezel LA
22 COVER Strip cover LA (Rear cover)
23 COVER Hinge Cap R+L LA
24 HINGE Hinge R+L MA w/removable tape
25 CABLE EDP cable CT
26 SCREW Screw Pack X KS KIT
27 TAPE Removable Tape R+L X LT (R+L)*5, service unique
28 TAPE WLAN Mylar X OT
29 MECHANICAL PRC keycap kits X TL for PRC only
30 MECHANICAL Thermal Gel X TL for VRAM

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Disassembly Steps

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Service Tools & Upsell Recommendation

• Philips head screwdriver

• Pry Tool
• Tweezers
• Removable tape

Onsite Service Recommended

• Onsite serviceable but need onsite with all the
service tools and the removable tapes.

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D Cover Removal
1. Turn the notebook over, unlock lower 6pcs screws (M2*8.5mm) & 4pcs screws
(M2*4.5mm), and disassemble the D cover.

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Battery Removal
1. Disconnect the battery cable.
2. Remove 6 screws.
3. Remove the battery.

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LCD Assembly Removal
1. Remove 2 screws and separate the LCD assembly from the C cover.

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Thermal Module & Fan Removal
1. Disassemble the fan connector from M/B.
2. Unlock Thermal 5pcs screws (M2*7.4mm) & fan 2pcs screws (M2*4mm).
3. Remove Thermal and fan module form M/B.

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DC-IN Bracket Removal
1. Unlock DC-IN bracket 1pcs screw (M2*4mm) and remove the bracket from M/B.

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WLAN Card Removal
1. Unlock 1pcs screw (M2*3mm) and remove the WLAN Module from machine.

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SSD Removal
1. Unlock SSD 2pcs screws (M2*3mm).
2. Remove the SSD from M/B.

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Memory Module Removal - 2
1. Remove the shielding case.
2. Remove the memory module from M/B.

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RTC Battery Removal
1. Disassemble RTC connector from M/B.
2. Remove the RTC battery.

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Main Board Removal
1. Disassemble EDP & Camera & (RGB or Backlight) & KB & TP & SPK connectors from M/B.
2. Unlock M/B 7pcs screw(M2*3mm)& 1pcs screw(M2*8.5mm).
3. Disassemble TP connector from TP module
4. Remove M/B module.

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Type–C Bracket Removal
1. Remove the type–C bracket.

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Speaker Removal
1. Remove the speakers.

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LCD Bezel Removal
1. Remove the LCD bezel.

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LCD Panel Removal
1. Remove 2 pieces of removal tape and remove the LCD panel.
2. Disconnect the EDP cable from the panel.
3. Remove the panel from the LCD cover.

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Hinges Removal
1. Unlock hinge 6pcs screws (M2.5*2.2mm).
2. Remove hinge form LCD cover.
3. Unlock hinge 2pcs screws (M2*3mm).
4. Remove hinge cap form hinge.

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Camera Module and EDP Cable Removal
1. Disconnect the EDP cable from the camera module.
2. Peel off the camera module.

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