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* One of the following processors:
 
* One of the following processors:
 
** Intel Dual Core i5-3320M (3.30Hz, 3MB L3, 1600MHz FSB, 35W)  
 
** Intel Dual Core i5-3320M (3.30Hz, 3MB L3, 1600MHz FSB, 35W)  
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** Intel Dual Core i5-3520M (3.60GHz, 4MB L3, 1600MHz FSB, 35W)
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** Intel Dual Core i7-3520M (3.60GHz, 4MB L3, 1600MHz FSB, 35W)
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** Intel Quad Core i7-3610QM (3.30Hz, 6MB L3, 1600MHz FSB, 45W)  
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** Intel Quad Core i7-3610QM (3.30Hz, 6MB L3, 1600MHz FSB, 45W)
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** Intel Quad Core i7-3720QM (3.6GHz, 6MB L3, 1600MHz FSB, 45W)
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** Intel Quad Core i7-3630QM (3.40Hz, 6MB L3, 1600MHz FSB, 45W) 
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** Intel Quad Core i7-3820QM (3.70GHz, 8MB L3, 1600MHz FSB, 45W)  
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** Intel Quad Core i7-3720QM (3.60GHz, 6MB L3, 1600MHz FSB, 45W)
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** Intel Quad Core i7-3740QM (3.70GHz, 6MB L3, 1600MHz FSB, 45W)
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** Intel Quad Core i7-3820QM (3.70GHz, 8MB L3, 1600MHz FSB, 45W)
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** Intel Quad Core i7-3840QM (3.80GHz, 8MB L3, 1600MHz FSB, 45W)  
 
** Intel Quad Core "Extreme" i7-3920XM (3.80GHz, 8MB L3, 1600MHz FSB, 55W)
 
** Intel Quad Core "Extreme" i7-3920XM (3.80GHz, 8MB L3, 1600MHz FSB, 55W)
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** Intel Quad Core "Extreme" i7-3940XM (3.90GHz, 8MB L3, 1600MHz FSB, 55W)
 
* One of the following discrete graphics cards:  
 
* One of the following discrete graphics cards:  
 
** [[NVIDIA Quadro K1000M]] with 2GB DDR3 and 192 CUDA cores running at 850MHz, and with [[Switchable Graphics|Optimus™ Technology]]
 
** [[NVIDIA Quadro K1000M]] with 2GB DDR3 and 192 CUDA cores running at 850MHz, and with [[Switchable Graphics|Optimus™ Technology]]
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** 128GB Samsung SATA 3 SSD
 
** 128GB Samsung SATA 3 SSD
 
** 180GB Intel SATA 3 SSD
 
** 180GB Intel SATA 3 SSD
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* 6-row, 84-key, ThinkVantage button, spill-resistant, multimedia Fn keys chiclet keyboard with optional LED backlight
 
* [[Intel 82579LM Gigabit Network Connection]]
 
* [[Intel 82579LM Gigabit Network Connection]]
 
* Intel HD Audio with a Realtek [[ALC269VC]] codec
 
* Intel HD Audio with a Realtek [[ALC269VC]] codec
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==== Resources ====
 
==== Resources ====
  
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* [http://support.lenovo.com/en_US/guides-and-manuals/detail.page?DocID=UM014941 Hardware Maintenance Manual (HMM)]
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* [https://download.lenovo.com/ibmdl/pub/pc/pccbbs/mobiles_pdf/t530_t530i_w530_hmm_en_0b48474_02.pdf Hardware Maintenance Manual (HMM)]
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* [http://support.lenovo.com/en_US/research/hints-or-tips/detail.page?&DocID=HT073837 W530 Drivers and Software]
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* [https://pcsupport.lenovo.com/us/en/products/laptops-and-netbooks/thinkpad-w-series-laptops/thinkpad-w530/downloads W530 Drivers and Software]
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* [http://shop.lenovo.com/products/us/laptop/thinkpad/w-series/w530/Thinkpad-w530-datasheet.pdf ThinkPad W530 Tech Specs, PDF]
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* [http://psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/withdrawnbook/ThinkPad_W530.pdf ThinkPad W530 Tech Specs (PSREF), PDF]
  
 
==== Reviews ====
 
==== Reviews ====
  
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* [https://www.notebookcheck.net/Review-Lenovo-ThinkPad-W530-N1K43GE-Notebook.80062.0.html Notebookcheck], 2012-08-17
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* [https://www.laptopmag.com/reviews/laptops/lenovo-thinkpad-w530 Laptop Mag], 2012-07-20
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* [http://www.notebookreview.com/notebookreview/lenovo-thinkpad-w530-user-review/ Notebook Review (User Review)], 2012-08-22
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* [https://forums.lenovo.com/t5/ThinkPad-P-and-W-Series-Mobile/ThinkPad-W530-Review/td-p/797383 andrewbaxter's review (Lenovo Forums)], 2011-10-25
 
* [http://blogs.technet.com/b/keithcombs/archive/2012/07/10/lenovo-thinkpad-w530-mini-review.aspx Keith Combs' Blahg], 2012-07-09
 
* [http://blogs.technet.com/b/keithcombs/archive/2012/07/10/lenovo-thinkpad-w530-mini-review.aspx Keith Combs' Blahg], 2012-07-09
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* [https://forums.lenovo.com/t5/ThinkPad-P-and-W-Series-Mobile/Longtime-Thinkpad-User-Review-of-W530-2436-with-quot-More/td-p/1173383 pensare's review (Lenovo Forums)], 2013-07-02
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* [https://forums.lenovo.com/t5/ThinkPad-P-and-W-Series-Mobile/Another-W530-Review/td-p/851097 Djembe's review (Lenovo Forums)], 2012-06-10
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* [https://www.solidsmack.com/software-hardware-reviews/the-lenovo-thinkpad-w530-review/ SolidSmack], 2012-11-7
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* [https://us.hardware.info/reviews/4146/lenovo-thinkpad-w530-review-workstation-on-the-go  Hardware.info], 2013-03-28
  
 
==== Linux Installation ====
 
==== Linux Installation ====
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* [https://wiki.gentoo.org/wiki/Lenovo_Thinkpad_W530 Gentoo Wiki with Detailed Instructions for W530]
 
* [https://wiki.gentoo.org/wiki/Lenovo_Thinkpad_W530 Gentoo Wiki with Detailed Instructions for W530]
  
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=== Power Adapter ===
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=== Known Issues ===
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* On the newer BIOSes it is [https://forums.lenovo.com/t5/ThinkPad-P-and-W-Series-Mobile/W530-Won-t-boot-Windows-10-or-Linux-with-dedicated-graphics/td-p/3979003 impossible to boot with the "Dedicated Only" graphics card option]. The only known fix is to flash an older BIOS (circa 2013). Even then, the issue won't be completely solved.
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The W530 comes with a special [http://www-307.ibm.com/pc/support/site.wss/MIGR-76762.html 170W AC adapter (P/N 0A36227 for US or 0A36231 for EU)] that is the same as the predecessor W520 model. [[:Category:W520#Power_Adapter|See there]] for additional information.
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* Overclocking is not possible due to locked BIOS, even on the XM edition processors. This also affects the usability of [[ThrottleStop]]. The only fix is to [[:Custom_BIOS#Hardware_Flashing_.28xx30_and_up.29|hardware flash a modified BIOS]].
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* Throttling occurs on battery in quad core configured versions. The clock is then limited to 1.2 GHz.
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* There is an interenal Wi-Fi card whitelist. It can be only removed by [[:Custom_BIOS#Hardware_Flashing_.28xx30_and_up.29|using a modified BIOS]].
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* Power supplies with wattage lower than 135W won't be able to charge the battery while the laptop is on.
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* The W530 comes with a special [http://www-307.ibm.com/pc/support/site.wss/MIGR-76762.html 170W AC adapter (P/N 0A36227 for US or 0A36231 for EU)] that makes it impossible to use it on older equipment (besides W520). [[:Category:W520#Power_Adapter|See here]] for additional information.
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* Linux kernel dump files written to EFI NVRAM can cause the W530 (with BIOS version 2.76) to display <code>Error: The non-volatile variable storage is about full. Press F1 to Enter Setup.</code> To get the system to boot, press <kbd>F1</kbd> to enter Setup as prompted, then press <kbd>F10</kbd> (Save and Exit) and <kbd>Enter</kbd>. To prevent Linux from writing to EFI NVRAM, add kernel boot option <code>efi_pstore.pstore_disable=1</code>.
  
 
[[Category:W Series]]
 
[[Category:W Series]]

Latest revision as of 07:33, 5 September 2023

ThinkPad W530

This page gives an overview of the ThinkPad W530.

Standard Features

ThinkPad W530

Resources

Reviews

Linux Installation

Known Issues

  • On the newer BIOSes it is impossible to boot with the "Dedicated Only" graphics card option. The only known fix is to flash an older BIOS (circa 2013). Even then, the issue won't be completely solved.
  • Overclocking is not possible due to locked BIOS, even on the XM edition processors. This also affects the usability of ThrottleStop. The only fix is to hardware flash a modified BIOS.
  • Throttling occurs on battery in quad core configured versions. The clock is then limited to 1.2 GHz.
  • There is an interenal Wi-Fi card whitelist. It can be only removed by using a modified BIOS.
  • Power supplies with wattage lower than 135W won't be able to charge the battery while the laptop is on.
  • The W530 comes with a special 170W AC adapter (P/N 0A36227 for US or 0A36231 for EU) that makes it impossible to use it on older equipment (besides W520). See here for additional information.
  • Linux kernel dump files written to EFI NVRAM can cause the W530 (with BIOS version 2.76) to display Error: The non-volatile variable storage is about full. Press F1 to Enter Setup. To get the system to boot, press F1 to enter Setup as prompted, then press F10 (Save and Exit) and Enter. To prevent Linux from writing to EFI NVRAM, add kernel boot option efi_pstore.pstore_disable=1.

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