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Lenovo ThinkCentre M90n-1 Nano

Lenovo's original Intel-based Nano desktop, built around soldered 8th Gen Core U-series processors with optional vPro management, DisplayPort/USB-C video out and up to two M.2 SSDs (plus optional Optane memory) in a 0.35-litre chassis.

Memory

Slots
Memory soldered to systemboard, no slots
Type
DDR4-2666 (installed memory runs at DDR4-2400 due to the processor's memory support capability)
Max
4 GB, 8 GB or 16 GB soldered memory, not upgradable, per Lenovo's tested memory offerings

Storage

Support
Up to two drives, 2 × M.2 SSD, M.2 SSD up to 1 TB each; optional Intel Optane Memory integrated with SSD, M.2
M.2 types
Intel Optane Memory with Solid State Storage, M.2 2280 (PCIe NVMe, PCIe 3.0 x4); M.2 2242 SSD (PCIe NVMe, PCIe 3.0 x2); M.2 2280 SSD (PCIe NVMe, PCIe 3.0 x4, Opal)
RAID
RAID 0/1 support for M.2 SSDs (RAID preset only available via special bid models)
Optical / card reader
None / no card reader

Graphics

Integrated
Intel UHD Graphics 620, shared memory
Connectors
1 × DisplayPort, 1 × USB-C
Max resolution
4096×2304 @ 60 Hz (DisplayPort), 4096×2304 @ 60 Hz (USB-C)
Monitors
Up to 2 independent displays via onboard DisplayPort and USB-C

Expansion

M.2
Three M.2 slots: one for WLAN, two for SSD

Networking

Onboard Ethernet
Gigabit Ethernet, Intel Ethernet Connection I219-LM or I219-V, 1 × RJ-45, Wake-on-LAN
WLAN + Bluetooth
Wi-Fi 5 802.11ac 1x1 + Bluetooth 5.0; Realtek RTL8822CE Wi-Fi 5 802.11ac 2x2 + Bluetooth 5.0; Intel Wireless-AC 9462 Wi-Fi 5 802.11ac 1x1 + Bluetooth 5.0; Intel Wireless-AC 9560 Wi-Fi 5 802.11ac 2x2 + Bluetooth 5.1 (with or without Intel vPro support); or no WLAN and Bluetooth, M.2 card
WWAN
No support

Power

Adapter
65 W adapter, 88% efficiency; or no power supply

Ports

Front
1 × USB-C 3.2 Gen 2, 2 × USB 3.2 Gen 2, 1 × headphone/microphone combo jack (3.5 mm)
Rear
1 × USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (display function and power-in, 20 V and >45 W), 2 × USB 3.2 Gen 2, 1 × DisplayPort, 1 × Ethernet (RJ-45)
Bundled accessories
Optional DP-to-HDMI dongle, DP-to-VGA dongle, USB-C-to-DP dongle, USB-C-to-HDMI dongle or USB-C-to-VGA dongle; or none

Physical

Form factor
Nano (0.35L)
Dimensions (W×D×H)
179 × 88 × 22 mm (7.05 × 3.46 × 0.87 in)
Weight
Around 0.505 kg (1.11 lbs)
Packaging
490 × 125 × 255 mm (19.29 × 4.92 × 10.04 in), 0.83 kg (1.83 lbs)
Case colour
Iron grey (top cover), black (mid bezel), red (bottom cover)
Bays
No bays
Stand / mounting
No stand; optional VESA mount bracket kit (with or without adapter holder, 75/100 mm) or DIN rail mount bracket kit
Security
Discrete TPM 2.0, TCG certified; Kensington Security Slot, 3 × 7 mm; chassis intrusion switch; optional touch-style fingerprint reader on mouse (EOL Jan 2023), or none
Environment
Operating 5-35°C, 20-80% humidity, 0-3048 m altitude; storage -40 to 60°C, 10-90% humidity, 0-12192 m altitude
Certifications
ENERGY STAR 8.0, EPEAT Silver Registered, ErP Lot 3, REACH, RoHS compliant, TCO Certified 8.0, WEEE; optional TÜV Rheinland Low Noise or Ultra Low Noise; MIL-STD-810H military test passed

Management

Remote management
Intel vPro (on i5-8365U/i7-8665U configurations) or non-vPro
BIOS security
Administrator password, hard disk password, power-on password, boot sequence control, boot without keyboard/mouse, individual USB port disablement, Smart USB protection (keyboard/mouse only, blocks storage); more security features documented in Lenovo's BIOS Simulator
Audio
High Definition (HD) Audio, Realtek ALC233VB codec; single speaker, 1 W
Warranty
1-year limited onsite service, 3-year limited onsite service, or no base warranty

Operating systems

Preloads
Windows 10 Pro 64, Windows 10 Home 64, Windows 10 Home 64 Single Language, Windows 10 IoT Enterprise LTSC 2019, Ubuntu Linux, or no preload operating system

Processors

  • Intel Core i3-8145U
  • Intel Core i5-8265U
  • Intel Core i5-8365U
  • Intel Core i7-8665U