Lenovo ThinkCentre M90n-1 Nano IoT
A fanless, ruggedized nano-format mini PC built for embedded/IoT and industrial deployments, with a wide operating-temperature range, MIL-STD-810H testing and an optional serial/Ethernet/DIO I/O expansion box.
Memory
- Max
- 8 GB soldered, not upgradable
- Slots
- None — memory is soldered to the systemboard
- Type
- DDR4-2666 (runs at DDR4-2133 or DDR4-2400 depending on the processor's memory controller)
Storage
- Drives
- Up to two M.2 SSDs: M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 (up to 1 TB each), M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0 x2 (runs at PCIe 3.0 x2 only), or Intel Optane Memory with Solid State Storage M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 (not supported with Celeron)
- RAID
- RAID 0/1 support for M.2 SSDs (RAID preset only available via special-bid models)
- Security
- Opal self-encrypting drive option on M.2 2280 SSD
- Optical
- None
- Card reader
- No card reader
Graphics
- Options
- Intel UHD Graphics 610 (Celeron 4205U/4305UE), Intel UHD Graphics 620 (Core i3-8145U/8145UE, Core i5-8365U) — integrated, shared system memory, DirectX 12
- Outputs
- 1x DisplayPort + 1x USB-C (with display function) on 4205U/4305UE/8145U/8365U models; 1x HDMI + 1x USB-C on 8145UE models
- Max resolution
- 4096x2304 @ 60Hz via DisplayPort or USB-C
- Multi-monitor
- Up to 2 independent displays via onboard ports
- Dongles
- Optional DP-to-VGA, DP-to-HDMI, USB-C-to-VGA, USB-C-to-HDMI, USB-C-to-DP dongles
Expansion
- M.2 slots
- Three M.2 slots total: one for WLAN, two for SSD
- I/O box (optional)
- SE30 I/O box connects via USB-C and adds 2x serial (RS-232/RS-422/RS-485, SDK-selectable) and 2x Gigabit Ethernet (RJ-45, Realtek RTL8153B) on its front, plus 1x DIO (4 DI / 4 DO), 1x USB-C (to Nano) and 1x DC-in (9–36V) on its rear
Networking
- Wi-Fi / Bluetooth
- Options (M.2 card): 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/Bluetooth
- Ethernet
- Celeron models: Gigabit Ethernet, Realtek RTL8111K, 1x RJ-45, Wake-on-LAN. Core i3/i5 models: two Gigabit Ethernet ports (Intel I219-LM + Realtek RTL8111H, or two Realtek RTL8111K/RTL8111H), 2x RJ-45, Wake-on-LAN
- WWAN
- Optional Intel XMM 7360, 4G Cat9, M.2 card
Power
- Supply
- 65 W AC/DC external adapter, 88% efficiency, 100–240 VAC autosensing, 129 x 53 x 30 mm, 1800 mm cable; wide-temperature variant available (not offered on models with I/O box)
Ports
- Front
- 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2, 2x USB 3.2 Gen 2, 1x headphone/microphone combo jack (3.5 mm), 2x serial (RS-232)
- Rear
- 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (display function + 20V/>45W power-in); 1x USB 2.0 (Celeron) or 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 (Core i3/i5); 1x DisplayPort (4205U/4305UE/8145U/8365U) or 1x HDMI (8145UE); 1x Ethernet RJ-45 (Celeron) or 2x Ethernet RJ-45 (Core i3/i5)
- Optional (I/O box)
- 2x Gigabit Ethernet RJ-45, 2x serial (RS232/RS422/RS485), 1x DC-in 3-pin Phoenix connector, 1x DIO (4DI/4DO)
Physical
- Form factor
- Nano, fanless, 0.55 L; iron-grey top cover, black mid bezel and bottom cover
- Dimensions
- Nano only: 179 x 88 x 34.5 mm (7.05 x 3.46 x 1.36 in). With I/O box: 179 x 88 x 61.3 mm (7.05 x 3.46 x 2.41 in)
- Weight
- Nano only: ~0.72 kg (1.58 lb). With I/O box: ~1.2 kg (2.65 lb)
- Mounting
- VESA mount bracket (75 mm/100 mm), VESA mount bracket with adapter holder (75 mm/100 mm), or DIN rail mount bracket kit
- Input devices
- Optional Lenovo Calliope keyboard/mouse (wired or 2.4 GHz wireless), Lenovo Traditional Keyboard, or Lenovo Fingerprint Mouse with Windows Hello (EOL Jan 2023)
Management
- Security chip
- Discrete TPM 2.0, TCG certified
- Physical security
- Kensington Security Slot (3 x 7 mm), chassis intrusion switch
- BIOS security
- Administrator password, hard disk password, power-on password, boot sequence control, boot without keyboard/mouse, individual USB port disablement
- Management
- Intel vPro (on select Wi-Fi/CPU configurations) or non-vPro
- Certifications
- ENERGY STAR 8.0, EPEAT Silver (North America), ErP Lot 3, TCO Certified 8.0, RoHS, WEEE, REACH (green certifications not available on I/O box, No OS, or FreeDOS configurations); optional TÜV Rheinland Low Noise / Ultra Low Noise; MIL-STD-810H tested (low pressure/altitude, high/low temperature, temperature shock, humidity, sand and dust, vibration, shock, solar radiation — not for I/O box models)
Operating systems
- Options
- Windows 10 Pro 64-bit, Windows 10 Home 64-bit, Windows 10 Home 64-bit Single Language, Windows 10 IoT Enterprise LTSC 2019, Ubuntu Linux, FreeDOS, or no preloaded OS
Processors
- Intel Celeron 4205U
- Intel Celeron 4305UE
- Intel Core i3-8145U
- Intel Core i3-8145UE
- Intel Core i5-8365U