ThinkCentre and Lenovo graphics adapter upgrade option lets you experience superior image quality and enhanced system performance

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1 Hardware Announcement April 11, 2006 ThinkCentre and Lenovo graphics adapter upgrade option lets you experience superior image quality and enhanced system performance Overview ThinkCentre and Lenovo users can now experience superior image quality (depending on attached monitor) and system performance by upgrading to the new PCI Express ThinkCentre and Lenovo graphics adapter option. By adding the 128MB ATI RADEON X300 SE VGA, VGA PCI-e Dual Head graphics adapter, you can improve overall system performance and help increase your productivity whenever you experience: The demands of graphic-intensive software for desktop publishing, animation, presentation, and other multimedia formats The need to view multiple operations such as manufacturing or financial transactions simultaneously across dual monitors You can significantly offload the system CPU and main memory resources from demanding graphics tasks by installing a separate graphics adapter with dedicated memory and superior graphics processor (compared to embedded graphics) to perform all graphics functions. This enables your latest software applications to run faster and look better, while improving overall system performance. You can benefit from the improved image filtering a dedicated graphics adapter can deliver, such as: Smoothing jagged edges and stair-like effects. Removing or reducing blocky artifacts (dropout and jagged edges) from live streaming Internet video. Producing razor-sharp DVD and video playback (depending on attached monitor). Making a noticeable difference in the performance and look of presentations with embedded video clips. Providing a more detailed and distinct image with closer-to-life quality. Key prerequisites Refer to the Hardware requirements section for a list of supported systems. Product number: For details, refer to the Product number section in this announcement. Planned availability date April 14, 2006 At a glance The 128MB ATI RADEON X300 SE VGA, VGA PCI-e Dual Head ThinkCentre and Lenovo Graphics Adapter features fast 2D and 3D graphics capability: 2048 x 1536 resolution Dual integrated display controllers Dual integrated 400 MHz DACs 165 MHz TMDS transmitter PCI Express x16 lane support Dual VGA connection The DVI-I PCI-e Video Connection ThinkCentre and Lenovo Graphics Adapter features a dual monitor connection solution: PCI Express x16 lane support VGA or VGA monitor connection This announcement is provided for your information only , or visit For additional information, contact your sales representative, call Lenovo Asia Pacific Lenovo is a trademark of Lenovo AG

2 AP Distribution TO ALL ASIA PACIFIC COUNTRIES FOR RELEASE. CTRY/Region ASEAN * AUSTRALIA HONG KONG PRC MACAO TAIWAN KOREA JAPAN NEW ZEALAND ANNOUNCED * Bangladesh, Brunei, Myanmar, Sri Lanka, India, Nepal, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, Vietnam Additional information 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. Lenovo makes no representation or warranty regarding third-party products or services. Product number Description 128MB ATI RADEON X300 SE VGA, VGA PCI-e Dual Head Graphics Adapter Part number 40Y8405 Trademarks Lenovo is a trademark of Lenovo in the United States, other countries, or both ThinkCentre is a registered trademark of Lenovo in the United States, other countries, or both Other company, product, and service names may be trademarks or service marks of others. AG

3 Asia Pacific Announcement Supplemental Information April 11, MB ATI RADEON X300 SE VGA, VGA PCI-e Dual Head Graphics Adapter (40Y8405) Performance specifications Technical information Radeon X300 technology specifications Four extreme parallel 3D rendering pixel pipelines Two programmable vertex shader pipelines PCI Express x16 lane native support 64-bit supporting 128MB DDR1 memory configurations Full DirectX 9 support SmartShader 2.0 SmartShader defines the level of realism in latest 2D/3D games and applications Complete hardware-accelerated Microsoft DirectX 9.0 programmable vertex and pixel shader support Full hardware support for OpenGL SmoothVision 2.1 SmoothVision improves image quality by smoothing jagged edges, improving blurriness and refining background details during on-screen motion and at lower resolutions SmoothVision settings are user configurable in ATI Catalyst Control Panel: -- 2x/4x/6x antialiasing modes -- Sparse multisample algorithm with gamma correction, programmable sample patterns, and centroid sampling -- Lossless color compression (up to 6:1) at all resolutions -- Temporal antialiasing -- 2x/4x/8x/16x anisotropic filtering modes -- Up to 128-tap texture filtering -- Adaptive algorithm with bilinear (performance) and trilinear HyperZ III HyperZ ensures optimal hardware performance by discarding irrelevant object data that is not visible to end user on their display Leverages key features from ATI s third generation HyperZ III technology that conserves video memory bandwidth for improved performance in demanding 2D/3D games and applications Lossless Z-buffer compression (up to 48:1) Fast Z-buffer clear Z Cache optimized for real-time shadow rendering VideoShader Seamless integration of pixel shaders with video in real time FullStream video de-blocking technology for Real, DivX, and WMV9 formats VideoSoap noise removal filtering for captured video MPEG1/2/4 decode and encode acceleration DXVA support Hardware Motion Compensation, idct, DCT, and color space conversion -format DTV/HDTV decoding YPrPb component output for direct drive of HDTV displays Adaptive per-pixel de-interlacing and frame rate conversion (temporal filtering) Additional features Dual integrated display controllers Dual integrated 10 bit per channel 400 MHz DACs Integrated 165 MHz TMDS transmitter (DVI 1.0 compliant / HDMI interoperable and HDCP ready) Windows logo program-compliant ATI Catalyst software suite 2D display modes Resolutions, colors, and maximum refresh rates (Hz) in 256, 65K or 16.7M colors Monitor resolution Hz 640 x x x x x x x 1080(1) 16: x x x (1) 16:9 aspect ratio monitors are supported on 1920 x 1080 and 848 x 480 on Windows XP and Windows The complete list of resolutions depends on the driver version and operating system. te: Resolutions are limited by the performance of the attached monitor. This announcement is provided for your information only. Asia Pacific AG

4 Maximum 3D resolutions 65K colors 2048 x M colors 2048 x 1536 Physical specifications Approximate height: 63.5 mm (2.5 in) Approximate depth: 166 mm (6.5 in) Approximate width: 19 mm (0.75 in) Operating environment Temperature: 10 to 35 C (50 to 95 F) Relative humidity: 8% to 80% Agency approvals C-Tick BSMI CE UL TUV / CB Report MIC ICES-003 ENERGY STAR-compliant: Hardware requirements: The 128MB ATI RADEON X300 SE VGA, VGA PCI-e Dual Head Graphics Adapter is supported on the following systems: Description Machine type Model ThinkCentre(R) A , 8166, 8167, 8168, 8169, , 8296, 8327, 8340, 8343, 8381 ThinkCentre M , 8142, 8143, 8144, 8095 ThinkCentre M , 8112, 8113, 8114 ThinkCentre M52e 8299 Software requirements Windows NT Windows XP Windows 98 SE Windows 2000 Windows Me Compatibility TFT Flat Panel Monitors T54A T54H T55D T56A T74A T710 T750 T540 T560 T84H T85A T86A T86D T860H L150 L150P L170 L170M L170P L171 L171P L190 L191P L200 L200P CRT Monitors E54 E74 E74M G76 G78 G96 G97 P275 P260 P76 P77 P97 P96 C170 C190 C220P te: Some configurations may not be compatible. Cable orders required: Planning information Installation time: 30 minutes Packaging: One box (plain brown box not packaged for consumer) Shipment group Card Publication CD Security, auditability, and control This product uses the security and auditability features of the system on which it is installed. Plant of Mfg. Product structure AP except Japan, FUTIAN LIPC Japan LIPC Plant of Control N/A Plant of Distr Lenovo : AP except Japan Lenovo(1046), Lenovo(1047) Japan Lenovo(2131), Lenovo(1047), Lenovo(1046) AG

5 Part numbers for replenishment purpose SAP Product Serial- Pick Ship- Component Order. Type ized Pack pable Part s. Comment U B SAP Mod -- TP770X W/O HDD ** This is an example fill in field w/brand specific Replenishment information ** Unit Minimum Distribution of Order Location Measure Quantity ** 5 1 SDS ** Example ** Part numbers for DAC/Odyssey purpose SAP Product Serial- Pick Ship- Component Order. Type ized Pack pable Part s. Comment 9549EKA B SAP ** This is an example fill in field w/brand specific DAC/Odyssey information ** Unit Minimum Distribution of Order Location Measure Quantity ** 5 1 SDS ** Example ** Terms and conditions Lenovo Direct Terms and conditions features and options only Field-installable Customer setup Warranty period(2) Service type Maintenance agreement Optional upgrade Licensed programs 1 year CRU Accessing Lenovo on-line services Placing the call to Lenovo For Lenovo technical support: Contact your place of purchase or your local sales office. Prices For all local charges contact your marketing representative. te: t all products are available in all countries. Charges FRU Parts Field Replaceable Units (FRU) FRU Feature Description number number 128MB ATI RADEON X300 SE VGA, 39J Y8405 VGA PCI-e Dual Head Graphics Adapter DMS59 to Dual VGA Adapter 41D2399 To view current field replaceable unit (FRU) prices, visit Trademarks Microsoft, Windows, and Windows NT are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Lenovo is a trademark of Lenovo in the United States, other countries, or both ThinkCentre is a registered trademark of Lenovo in the United States, other countries, or both Other company, product, and service names may be trademarks or service marks of others. other terms and conditions are the same as those applicable to the Lenovo machine type in which the feature is installed. (2) To obtain copies of the Lenovo Statement of Limited Warranty, contact your reseller or call Lenovo. Help and service information Features and options During the warranty period, support for a warranty related issue can be obtained by accessing Lenovo s on-line services (requires Internet access account, not included) or calling the Support Center, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, to answer any questions regarding your new Lenovo option. Response time will vary depending on the number and nature of calls received. If you need warranty service, return or exchange is available. In addition, if your Lenovo option is installed in an Lenovo computer, you may be entitled to service at your location. For general questions related to the use of your options, fee-based support is available. Your technical support representative can help you determine the best alternative. -3- AG