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ThinkCentre Overview

Mainstream Ultimate

M55pA53

SiS 662FX

Pentium D,Pentium 4,

Celeron

Broadcom 10/100

Small DT, Micro Tower

Q965 w/IAMT

Conroe

Intel EthernetAMTVT

SFFDesktop

A60

NVIDIA GeForce 6100,

nForce 410

Socket AM2

Broadcom GB Ethernet


Q963/Q965

Conroe,Pentium D,Pentium 4,

Celeron


Q963: USFF, SFFQ965: Desktop,

Tower

M55M55e

946GZ

Conroe (800MHz),

Pentium D,Pentium 4,

Celeron



Essential


• Next Stable Platform for long-term corporate roll-outs– Intel Q965/Q963 Express Chipsets

– Support Core 2 Duo, Pentium D, Pentium 4, Celeron D processors

– Global Model

• Maximum support for ThinkVantage Technologies– Rescue and Recovery with Antidote

– Client Security Solution (CSS) can provide security based on Hardware TPM and Software TPM Emulation

• 4 Mechanical Designs to choose – USFF,SFF, Desktop, Tower

• IBM Service Support

M55 Highlights

SFF

Desktop

Tower

USFF


• Positioning statement: Large Enterprise Stability–For businesses that need stable solutions and a choice of form factors to meet varying end user needs

• Reduced transitions to help lower costs–Stable platform available for 18+ months (following general availability)

–Managed transitions (with 6 month overlap between product families)

• Global Availability–Global models available in over 60 countries

• Intel Digital Office 2006 Fundamental Business Platform

• Choice of chassis designs that are enabled for a common software image to help reduce costs:–Ultra Small Form Factor, Small Form Factor, Desktop, Tower

• ThinkVantage™ Client Security Solution: ThinkCentre M55 PCs offer the most secure industry-standard PC (select models)

–The ThinkVantage™ Client Security Solution provides a higher level of security with hardware- and software-based technology that lets you "lock" your data

ThinkCentre M55 Critical Messaging


• Next Stable Platform for Medium-term corporate roll-outs– Intel 946GZ Express Chipset

– Support Core 2 Duo(800Mhz FSB), Pentium D, Pentium 4, Celeron D processors

– Global Model

• Maximum support for ThinkVantage Technologies– Rescue and Recovery

– Client Security Solution (CSS) can provide security based on Software TPM Emulation

• 2 Mechanical Designs to choose– Small Desktop, Micro Tower

• IBM Service Support

M55e Highlights

Small Desktop

Micro Tower


• Positioning statement: Mainstream Enterprise–For businesses that need the latest industry-leading technology and outstanding value

• Reduced transitions to help lower costs–Stable platform available for 12+ months (following general availability)–Managed transitions (with 6 month overlap between product families)

• Global Availability–Global models available in over 60 countries

• Configure to Order capability

• Choice of chassis designs that are enabled for a common software image to help reduce costs:

–Small Desktop, Micro Tower

ThinkCentre M55e Critical Messaging


Enterprise-level specs at multiple price points.

M55p/M55/M55e Relationship Comparison(1)

M Series M52 M55e M55 M55p

A Series A52 A60 A53 A55

Platform Intel

945GZ

Intel

ATI

Intel

945G

AMD

nVidia

Intel

SIS 662

Intel

946GZ

Intel

Q963

Intel

Q965

Intel

IAMT

IAMT 3

TPM Security: HW Chip

1

Discrete Graphics Support

4GB Max Memory 2 2

Dual Monitor(DID)

PCIe Support

Notes:

1.Only USFF provide HW TPM.

2.M55/M55p Tower can support 8GB Max Memory.

3.Last Generation IAMT can be supported by M52.


Enterprise-level specs at multiple price points.

Performance

M55p

M55e

M55

A60

M55p/M55/M55e Relationship Comparison(2)

Price

A53


M55p M55 M55e M52 M51

Core Chipset

Intel Q965 Express

(Intel vPro Branded)

Intel Q963/Q965 Express

Intel 946GZ Express Intel 945G ExpressIntel 915GV

Express

Processor

Core 2 Duo Conroe ConroeConroe (when 800MHz FSB versions become

available)

Pentium D Presler, Smithfield Presler, Smithfield Presler, Smithfield

Pentium 4 Cedar Mill, Prescott Cedar Mill, Prescott Cedar Mill, Prescott Prescott

Celeron D Cedar Mill, Prescott Cedar Mill, Prescott Cedar Mill, Prescott Prescott

Memory DDR2 DDR2 DDR2 DDR2 DDR2

Form Factors SFF, TowerUSFF, SFF, Desktop,

TowerDesktop, Tower SFF, Desktop, Tower USFF

Hard Drives SATA SATA SATA SATA SATA

Optical Drives SATA SATA PATA PATA PATA

Ethernet Intel Gigabit Broadcom Gigabit Broadcom Gigabit Intel GigabitBroadcom

Gigabit

ThinkCentre M Series Family Overview


ThinkCentre M55 (Q963) ThinkCentre M55 (Q965) ThinkCentre M55p ThinkCentre M55e

FF USFF SFF Desktop Tower SFF Tower Desktop Tower

Core Chipset Intel Q963 Express Intel Q965 Express Intel Q965 Express Intel 946GZ Express

ProcessorsCore 2 Duo, Pentium D, Pentium 4,

Celeron (Conroe, Presler, Cedar Mill, Prescott)

Core 2 Duo, Pentium D, Pentium 4, Celeron

Core 2 Duo (Conroe)Core 2 Duo(800Mhz FSB), Pentium D,

Pentium 4, Celeron (Conroe, Smithfield, Presler, Prescott, Cedar Mill)

Memory Type DDR2 667 & 533MHz DDR2 800, 667, & 533MHz DDR2 800, 667, & 533MHz DDR2 667 & 533MHz

Memory DIMM slots 2 4 2 4 2

Graphics (integrated)

Intel GMA 3000 (VGA port on motherboard)

Intel GMA 3000 (VGA port) Intel GMA 3000 (VGA port) Intel GMA 3000 (VGA port)

Graphics (optional)

DVI-I Connection Adapter DVI-I Connection AdapterDVI-I Connection Adapter

(No Dual Independent Display)DVI-I Connection Adapter

128MB ATI X300SE (Dual VGA)128MB ATI

X300SE128MB ATI X300SE (Dual VGA)

256MB ATI X1600

256MB ATI X1600

Nvidia GeForce 6200TC 64MB 32bit

Nvidia GeForce 6200TC 128MB 64bit

Nvidia GeForce 7300LE 128MB 64bit

ATI Radeon X1300PRO 256MB 128bit

Hard Drive (GB) 40, 80, 160, 250, 500GB SATA 40, 80, 160, 250, 500GB SATA 40, 80, 160, 250, 500GB SATA 40, 80, 160, 250, 500GB SATA

Optical DrivesCD-ROM, DVD-ROM, Combo, DVD

RecordableCD-ROM, DVD-ROM, Combo,

DVD RecordableCD-ROM, DVD-ROM, Combo,

DVD RecordableCD, DVD-ROM, CD-RW, Combo, DVD-

RW

Audio (integrated) ADI 1983HD (Stereo) ADI 1983HD (Stereo) ADI 1983HD (Stereo) ADI 1986A (Stereo)

Ethernet (integrated)

Broadcom Gigabit Broadcom Gigabit Intel Gigabit Broadcom Gigabit

IAMT No No Yes No

Security Chip Yes (USFF only) Yes Yes Yes

Intrusion switch Optional (USFF) Optional Optional No

Physical security Notebook lock slot;Notebook lock slot;

Padlock loop on Tower only

Notebook lock slot;


Notebook lock slot;


M55p/M55/M55e Product Specifications(1)


ThinkCentre M55 (Q963) ThinkCentre M55 (Q965) ThinkCentre M55p ThinkCentre M55e

USFF SFF Desktop Tower SFF Tower Desktop Tower

Ports

Serial Ports 1 1 1 1

Parallel Port 1 1 1 1

USB Ports Front 2 2 2 2

USB Ports Rear 6 8 6 8 8

PS/2 Keyboard/ Mouse Ports

None None None Yes

AudioAudio Ports Front Headphone, Microphone Headphone, Microphone Headphone, Microphone Headphone, Microphone

Audio Ports Rear Line in, Line out Line in, Line out Line in, Line out Line in, Line out

Dimensions

H x W x D (mm) 88x275x275 88x310x358 108x350x385492x175x4

5088x310x358 492x175x450 108x331x405 400x175x432

H x W x D (in) 3.4x10.8x10.83.4x12.2x14

.14.2x13.8x15.2

19.4x6.9x17.7

3.4x12.2x14.119.4x6.9x17.

74.3x13.0x15.9 15.7x6.9x17.0

Volume Class 6 Liter 9 Liter 14 Liter 28 Liter 9 Liter 28 Liter 13 Liter 25 Liter

Slots

PCI Express x16 1 (Low profile) 1 1 1 (Low profile) 1

PCI Express x1 1 1 1 1 1 1

PCI (legacy) 1 1 2 2 1 2 2 2

Bays

5.25" Half High Ext None 1 (CD-ROM) 1 (CD-ROM)2 (CD-ROM)

1 (CD-ROM) 2 (CD-ROM) 1 (CD-ROM) 2 (CD-ROM)

5.25" Slim-line Ext 1 (CD-ROM) None None None None None None None

3.5" Slim-line Ext None 1 (Floppy) 1 (Floppy) 1 (Floppy) 1 (Floppy) 1 (Floppy) 1 (Floppy) 1 (Floppy)

3.5" Slim-line Int 1 (Hard Drive)1 (Hard Drive)

1 (Hard Drive)2 (Hard Drive)

1 (Hard Drive)2 (Hard Drive)

1 (Hard Drive) 1 (Hard Drive)

Motherboard Type Custom Custom Custom Micro BTX Custom Micro BTX Micro ATX Micro ATX

Power Supply200 Watt

225 Watt 225 Watt310 Watt

225 Watt310 Watt

Vertical Orientation Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes

M55p/M55/M55e Product Specifications(2)

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