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  • Page 1 ThinkEdge SE30 User Guide...
  • Page 2 • Setup Guide Second Edition (November 2021) © Copyright Lenovo 2021. LIMITED AND RESTRICTED RIGHTS NOTICE: If data or software is delivered pursuant to a General Services Administration “GSA” contract, use, reproduction, or disclosure is subject to restrictions set forth in Contract No. GS-...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Purchase accessories ... . . 8 Self-help resources ... . . Call Lenovo ....Chapter 3. Secure your computer Before you contact Lenovo .
  • Page 4 ThinkEdge SE30 User Guide...
  • Page 5: About This Documentation

    • Depending on the version of operating systems and programs, some user interface instructions might not be applicable to your computer. • Documentation content is subject to change without notice. Lenovo makes constant improvements on the documentation of your computer, including this User Guide. To get the latest documentation, go to: https://pcsupport.lenovo.com...
  • Page 6 ThinkEdge SE30 User Guide...
  • Page 7: Chapter 1. Meet Your Computer

    • On: The computer is starting up or working. • Off: The computer is off or in hibernation mode. Used to connect an external modem, a serial printer, or other devices that use a 2. Serial connectors (2) serial connector. © Copyright Lenovo 2021...
  • Page 8: Rear

    – USB-C to VGA: up to 1920 x 1200 pixels, 60 Hz – USB-C to DP: up to 3840 x 2160 pixels, 60 Hz • Connect to USB-C accessories to help expand your computer functionality. To purchase USB-C accessories, go to https://www.lenovo.com/accessories ThinkEdge SE30 User Guide...
  • Page 9: Bottom

    Bottom Connect the matched Z hook kit, DIN rail bracket kit, power adapter bracket kit, or ® VESA mount bracket kit with the screws (M3 x 4 mm x 3 pcs) provided by Lenovo 1. VESA threaded holes when you install the computer on a wall or other non-flammable mounting surface.
  • Page 10: Left

    The wireless WAN antenna is installed on the wireless WAN (WAN) antenna slot* antenna cable connector. * for selected models Right Reserved to install the LoRa antenna that is available only on some models. 1. Reserved antenna slot* * for selected models ThinkEdge SE30 User Guide...
  • Page 11: Statement On Usb Transfer Rate

    Statement on USB transfer rate Depending on many factors such as the processing capability of the host and peripheral devices, file attributes, and other factors related to system configuration and operating environments, the actual transfer rate using the various USB connectors on this device will vary and will be slower than the data rate listed below for each corresponding device.
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  • Page 13: Chapter 2. Get Started With Your Computer

    /etc/netplan/99_config.yaml. The example below assumes you are configuring your first Ethernet interface identified as enp2s0. Change the addresses, gateway4, and nameservers values to meet the requirements of your network. network: version: 2 © Copyright Lenovo 2021...
  • Page 14: Connect To Wi-Fi Networks (For Selected Models)

    Once the Wi-Fi has been configured the below command can be used to bring up the connection. nmcli con up <SSID name> Purchase accessories Lenovo has a number of hardware accessories and upgrades to help expand the capabilities of your computer. Options include memory modules, storage devices, network cards, power adapters, keyboards, mice, and more.
  • Page 15: Chapter 3. Secure Your Computer Information

    3. Depending on the password type, select Set Supervisor Password, Set Power-On Password, Set System Management Password, or Hard Disk Password and press Enter. 4. Follow the on-screen instructions to set, change, or remove a password. 5. Press F10 or Fn+F10 to save the changes and exit. © Copyright Lenovo 2021...
  • Page 16: Use Computrace Agent Software Embedded In Firmware (For Selected Models)

    You should record your passwords and store them in a safe place. If you forget the passwords, contact a Lenovo-authorized service provider to have the passwords removed. Note: If the hard disk password is forgotten, Lenovo cannot remove the password or recover data from the storage drive.
  • Page 17: Use Intel Bios Guard

    If the cover presence switch is enabled and the computer cover is not correctly installed or closed, an error message will be displayed when you turn on the computer. To bypass the error message and log in to the operating system: 1.
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  • Page 19: Chapter 4. Uefi Bios

    UEFI BIOS supports three or four display languages: English, French, simplified Chinese, and Russian (for selected models). To change the display language of UEFI BIOS: 1. Select Main ➙ Language and press Enter. 2. Set the display language as desired. © Copyright Lenovo 2021...
  • Page 20: Change The Display Mode Of Uefi Bios

    2. Restart the computer. When the logo screen is displayed, press F12 or Fn+F12. 3. Select the storage device as desired and press Enter. If you want to change the startup device sequence permanently, select Enter Setup on Startup Device Menu and press Enter to enter the BIOS menu. ThinkEdge SE30 User Guide...
  • Page 21: Change Bios Settings Before Installing A New Operating System

    • Using the built-in software update service: Ubuntu software update will check the LVFS site for any firmware updates and notify you when updates are available. • From the Lenovo Support Web site: 1. Go to https://pcsupport.lenovo.com 2. Download the flash BIOS update driver for the operating system version or the ISO image version (used to create a flash update disc).
  • Page 22 ThinkEdge SE30 User Guide...
  • Page 23: Chapter 5. Cru Replacement

    If you intend on installing the CRU, Lenovo will ship the CRU to you. CRU information and replacement instructions are shipped with your product and are available from Lenovo at any time upon request. You might be required to return the defective part that is replaced by the CRU.
  • Page 24: Replace A Cru

    For access, do the following: 1. Remove any media from the drives and turn off all connected devices and the computer. 2. Disconnect all power cords from electrical outlets and disconnect all cables from the computer. Removal steps ThinkEdge SE30 User Guide...
  • Page 25: Io Expansion Box

    IO expansion box Note: After you install the IO expansion box to the computer, you can still mount the IO expansion box and the computer together to the wall by using a matched DIN rail bracket, power adapter bracket kit, or a VESA mount bracket.
  • Page 26: Din Rail Bracket Kit

    2. Disconnect all power cords from electrical outlets and disconnect all cables from the computer. Replacement steps Attention: Use the screws (M3 x 4 mm x 3 pcs) provided by Lenovo to avoid any unpredictable damage to your computer. ThinkEdge SE30 User Guide...
  • Page 27 Note: The shipped plastic expansion bolts might not be applicable if you need to install the DIN rail to a hard surface such as the metal workbench. Chapter 5 CRU replacement...
  • Page 28 The replacement steps also apply to the computer with an IO expansion box installed. See “IO expansion box” on page 19. ThinkEdge SE30 User Guide...
  • Page 29: Physical Lock Kit And Vesa Mount Bracket Kit

    2. Disconnect all power cords from electrical outlets and disconnect all cables from the computer. Replacement steps Attention: Use the screws (M3 x 4 mm x 3 pcs) provided by Lenovo to avoid any unpredictable damage to your computer. Chapter 5...
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  • Page 31 Chapter 5 CRU replacement...
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  • Page 33 Chapter 5 CRU replacement...
  • Page 34: Power Adapter Bracket Kit

    For access, do the following: 1. Remove any media from the drives and turn off all connected devices and the computer. 2. Disconnect all power cords from electrical outlets and disconnect all cables from the computer. ThinkEdge SE30 User Guide...
  • Page 35 Replacement steps Chapter 5 CRU replacement...
  • Page 36 Remove the power cord from the power adapter. See “Power adapter and power cord” on page 18. ThinkEdge SE30 User Guide...
  • Page 37 Chapter 5 CRU replacement...
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  • Page 39 Install the power cord to the power adapter. Chapter 5 CRU replacement...
  • Page 40 ThinkEdge SE30 User Guide...
  • Page 41: Z Hook Kit

    The replacement steps also apply to the computer with an IO expansion box installed. See “IO expansion box” on page 19. Z hook kit Attention: • The Z hook kit can work with a partition. The applicable partition thickness is from 30 mm (1.18 inches) to 55 mm (2.17 inches).
  • Page 42: Rear Wi-Fi Antenna

    For access, do the following: 1. Remove any media from the drives and turn off all connected devices and the computer. 2. Disconnect all power cords from electrical outlets and disconnect all cables from the computer. ThinkEdge SE30 User Guide...
  • Page 43: Wireless Wan Antenna

    Removal steps Wireless WAN antenna Prerequisite Before you start, read Appendix B “Important safety information” on page 51 and print the following instructions. Avoid contact with the hot computer. During operation, the computer becomes hot enough to burn the skin. Before you touch the computer, turn off the computer, disconnect power, and wait approximately 30 minutes for the computer to cool.
  • Page 44: Bottom Cover

    WAN antenna slot. For the location of wireless WAN antenna slots, see Chapter 1 “Meet your computer” on page 1. Bottom cover Prerequisite Before you start, read Appendix B “Important safety information” on page 51 and print the following instructions. ThinkEdge SE30 User Guide...
  • Page 45 Avoid contact with the hot computer. During operation, the computer becomes hot enough to burn the skin. Before you touch the computer, turn off the computer, disconnect power, and wait approximately 30 minutes for the computer to cool. For access, do the following: 1.
  • Page 46: M.2 Solid-State Drives

    2. Disconnect all power cords from electrical outlets and disconnect all cables from the computer. 3. Remove the bottom cover. See “Bottom cover” on page 38. Replacement steps Note: A thermal pad might cover the M.2 solid-state drive. To access the M.2 solid-state drive, peel off the thermal pad first. ThinkEdge SE30 User Guide...
  • Page 47: Wi-Fi Card

    The following information is only for the computer with user-installable modules. Ensure that you use only a Lenovo-authorized wireless module specifically tested for this computer model. Otherwise, the computer will generate an error-code beep sequence when you turn on the computer.
  • Page 48 Wi-Fi card if you have removed one. • Ensure that you connect the gray cable to the connector labeled 1 (auxiliary) and the black cable to connector labeled 2 (main) on the card. ThinkEdge SE30 User Guide...
  • Page 49: Wireless Wan Card

    The following information is only for the computer with user-installable modules. Ensure that you use only a Lenovo-authorized wireless module specifically tested for this computer model. Otherwise, the computer will generate an error-code beep sequence when you turn on the computer.
  • Page 50 Blue, the light gray cable to the connector labeled White Gray, and the dark gray cable to connector labeled Black Gray on the card. • After installing the new wireless WAN card, ensure that you attach the new thermal pad to the new wireless WAN card. ThinkEdge SE30 User Guide...
  • Page 51: Chapter 6. Help And Support

    • Setup Guide screen instructions to filter out the documentation you want. • This User Guide • Regulatory Notice Lenovo Support Web site with the latest support information of the following: • Drivers and software • Diagnostic solutions https://pcsupport.lenovo.com • Product and service warranty •...
  • Page 52: Call Lenovo

    Call Lenovo If you have tried to correct the problem yourself and still need help, you can call Lenovo Customer Support Center. Before you contact Lenovo Prepare the following before you contact Lenovo: 1. Record the problem symptoms and details: •...
  • Page 53: Purchase Additional Services

    • Lenovo hardware repair - If the problem is determined to be caused by Lenovo hardware under warranty, trained service personnel are available to provide the applicable level of service.
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  • Page 55: Appendix A. Supplemental Information About The Ubuntu Operating System

    The LLW also is preinstalled on the computer. To access the LLW, go to the following directory: /opt/lenovo If you cannot view the LLW either from the Web site or from your computer, contact your local Lenovo office or reseller to obtain a printed version of the LLW.
  • Page 56 GNU General Public License and/or the Lesser General Public License for more information. To view additional information regarding licenses, acknowledgments and required copyright notices for the open source software shipped on your Device, go to /usr/share/doc/*/copyright. ThinkEdge SE30 User Guide...
  • Page 57: Appendix B. Important Safety Information

    Customer Support Center for further guidance. • Power cords, plugs, power adapters, extension cords, surge protectors, or power supplies that are cracked, broken, or damaged. © Copyright Lenovo 2021...
  • Page 58 Note: If you notice these conditions with a product (such as an extension cord) that is not manufactured for or by Lenovo, stop using that product until you can contact the product manufacturer for further instructions, or until you get a suitable replacement.
  • Page 59 Do not use them with any other products. For your safety, Lenovo provides a power cord with a grounded attachment plug to use with this product. To avoid electrical shock, always use the power cord and plug with a properly grounded outlet.
  • Page 60 If you intend to use your PC in a country or region that is different from your ordering location, please purchase an additional Lenovo power cord for the country or region where the PC will be used. Refer to the power cord guide provided in our Web site, , for details.
  • Page 61 Plugs and outlets DANGER If a receptacle (power outlet) that you intend to use with your computer equipment appears to be damaged or corroded, do not use the outlet until it is replaced by a qualified electrician. Do not bend or modify the plug. If the plug is damaged, contact the manufacturer to obtain a replacement.
  • Page 62 If the coin-cell battery is not a CRU, do not attempt to replace the coin-cell battery. Replacement of the battery must be done by a Lenovo-authorized repair facility or technician. The Lenovo-authorized repair facilities or technicians recycle Lenovo batteries according to local laws and regulations.
  • Page 63 computer, power adapter, and many accessories produce some heat during normal operation. Extended contact with the body could cause discomfort or, potentially, a skin burn. • Do not charge the battery or operate your computer, power adapter, or accessories near flammable materials or in explosive environments.
  • Page 64 • If your monitor weighs more than 18 kg (39.68 lb), we recommend that it be moved or lifted by two people. Product disposal (TFT monitors): • The fluorescent lamp in the liquid crystal display contains mercury; dispose according to local, state, or federal laws. ThinkEdge SE30 User Guide...
  • Page 65 2 can be dangerous due to excessive sound pressure levels. If your Lenovo computer came with headphones or earphones in the packaging, as a set, the combination of the headphones or earphones and the computer already complies with the specifications of EN 50332-1. If different headphones or earphones are used, ensure that they comply with EN 50332-1 (Clause 6.5...
  • Page 66 Bright Light, possible skin or eye damage. Disconnect power before servicing. CAUTION: Infrared Light, possible skin or eye damage. Disconnect power before servicing. Eye comfort The property of the display in combination with following notes result in reduced eye fatigue and increased comfort. ThinkEdge SE30 User Guide...
  • Page 67 For tips on how to minimize visual fatigue, please go to to visit https://www.lenovo.com/us/en/safecomp/ “Minimizing Visual Fatigue”. Tip-over hazard prevention notice The computer may cause harm to children if it is not located in an appropriate place. Follow the tips below to protect children from harm caused by the computer tipping over: •...
  • Page 68 The cause of a problem might be change in hardware, change in software, or any other actions that might have taken place. A log book can help you or a Lenovo technician determine the cause of a problem. • Back up your data on the storage drive regularly. You can restore the storage drive from a backup.
  • Page 69 When you move the computer to another country or region, you must take local electrical standards into consideration. If the local electrical outlet style is different from the type you are currently using, contact the Lenovo Customer Support Center to purchase either an electrical plug adapter or a new power cord. Clean your computer CAUTION: Remove any media from the drives and turn off all connected devices and the computer.
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  • Page 71: Appendix C. Accessibility And Ergonomic Information

    This chapter provides information about accessibility and ergonomics. Accessibility information Lenovo is committed to providing users who have hearing, vision, and mobility limitations with greater access to information and technology. This section provides information about the ways these users can get the most out of their computer experience.
  • Page 72 Keep your forearms, wrists, and hands in a relaxed and neutral (horizontal) position. Type with a soft touch without pounding the keys. Leg position: Keep your thighs parallel to the floor and your feet flat on the floor or on a footrest. ThinkEdge SE30 User Guide...
  • Page 73: Appendix D. Compliance And Tco Certified Information

    The full text of the system UK declaration of conformity is available at: https://www.lenovo.com/us/en/compliance/uk-doc Lenovo cannot accept responsibility for any failure to satisfy the protection requirements resulting from a non-recommended modification of the product, including the installation of option cards from other manufacturers.
  • Page 74 Lenovo encourages owners of information technology (IT) equipment to responsibly recycle their equipment when it is no longer needed. Lenovo offers a variety of programs and services to assist equipment owners in recycling their IT products. For information about recycling Lenovo products, go to: https://www.lenovo.com/us/en/compliance/recycling...
  • Page 75 If the battery needs to be replaced, contact your place of purchase or contact Lenovo for service. If you need to dispose of a lithium battery, insulate it with vinyl tape, contact your place of purchase or a waste-disposal operator, and follow their instructions.
  • Page 76 Collect and recycle a disused Lenovo computer or monitor If you are a company employee and need to dispose of a Lenovo computer or monitor that is the property of the company, you must do so in accordance with the Law for Promotion of Effective Utilization of Resources.
  • Page 77 European Union (EU) / United Kingdom (UK) RoHS This Lenovo product, with included parts (cables, cords, and so on) meets the requirements of EU Directive 2011/65/EU (as amended by Directive 2015/863/EU) and UK SI 2012 No. 3032 on the restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment ("RoHS recast"...
  • Page 78 Ukraine RoHS India RoHS RoHS compliant as per E-Waste (Management) Rules. Mainland China RoHS ThinkEdge SE30 User Guide...
  • Page 79 Taiwan RoHS Electromagnetic emission notices Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Supplier’s Declaration of Conformity The following information refers to ThinkEdge SE30, machine types: 11NA, 11NB, 11NC, 11ND, 11NE, 11NF, 11NG, 11NH, 11NJ, and 11NK. Appendix D. Compliance and TCO Certified information...
  • Page 80 • Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. • Consult an authorized dealer or service representative for help. Lenovo is not responsible for any radio or television interference caused by using other than recommended cables and connectors or by unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment. Unauthorized changes or modifications could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
  • Page 81 Klasse B. Dieses Gerät ist berechtigt, in Übereinstimmung mit dem Deutschen EMVG das EG-Konformitätszeichen - CE - zu führen. Verantwortlich für die Konformitätserklärung nach Paragraf 5 des EMVG ist die Lenovo (Deutschland) GmbH, Meitnerstr. 9, D-70563 Stuttgart. Japan VCCI Class B compliance statement...
  • Page 82 This product is subject to the United States Export Administration Regulations (EAR) and has an Export Classification Control Number (ECCN) of 5A992.c. It can be re-exported except to any of the embargoed countries in the EAR E1 country list. Lenovo product service information for Taiwan Taiwan precautionary vision statement 警語:使用過度恐傷害視力...
  • Page 83: Appendix E. Notices And Trademarks

    Lenovo representative for information on the products and services currently available in your area. Any reference to a Lenovo product, program, or service is not intended to state or imply that only that Lenovo product, program, or service may be used. Any functionally equivalent product, program, or service that does not infringe any Lenovo intellectual property right may be used instead.
  • Page 84 Actual results may vary. Users of this document should verify the applicable data for their specific environment. This document is copyrighted by Lenovo and is not covered by any open source license, including any Linux agreement(s) which may accompany software included with this product. Lenovo may update this document at any time without notice.

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