Lenovo 3231 Personal Computer User Manual


 
Chapter 1. Product overview
This chapter provides an introduction to the features and options that are available
for your computer. You can expand the capabilities of your computer by adding
memory modules, drives, or adapter cards. When installing or replacing an option,
use these instructions along with the instructions that come with the option.
Important: Before you install or replace any option, be sure to read and
understand the “Important safety information” first. These precautions
and guidelines will help you work safely.
Note:
Use only computer parts provided by Lenovo.
Features
This section provides an overview of the computer features and preinstalled
software.
System information
The following information covers a variety of models. For information about
your specific model, use the Setup Utility program. See Chapter 4, “Using the
Setup Utility,” on page 59.
Microprocessor
v Intel
®
Celeron
®
processor
v Intel Core
2 Duo processor
v Intel Core 2 Quad processor
v Intel Pentium
®
dual-core processor
v Internal cache (size varies by model type)
Memory
v Supports up to four DDR3 DIMMs
(double data rate 3 dual inline memory modules)
v Flash memory for system programs (varies by model type)
Internal
drives
v Diskette drive (some models)
v Optical drive
v Serial Advanced Technology Attachment (SATA) internal hard disk drive (some
models)
v Solid State Drive (SSD) (some models)
Video
subsystem
v Integrated graphics for a VGA (Video Graphics Array) connector and
DisplayPort connector
v PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) Express x16 graphics slot on the
system board for discrete graphics card
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