ThinkPad W540

SKU announcement
November 2013
Series
W

Overview

ThinkPad W540 is a 15.5 / 15.6-inch laptop with processor options including i7-4800MQ and i7-4710MQ. Display choices span 1920x1080–2880x1620 pixels.

Historical context

The memory specification provides DIMM sockets. Documented I/O includes USB 3.0, USB 2.0, VGA, Mini DisplayPort, Ethernet (RJ-45). Published preloads include Windows 8 Pro 64-bit / Windows 8.1 DG Windows 7 Pro 64 / Windows 8 DG Windows 7 Pro 64.

Specifications

Platform & performanceProcessor, memory, graphics and storage4
Processor
i7-4800MQ; i5-4210M; i7-4810MQ; i5-4200M; i5-4330M; i7-4900MQ; i7-4930MX; i7-4910MQ; i7-4600M; i7-4700MQ; i7-4710MQ
Memory
dual-core model: 16GB max, two 204-pin SO-DIMM sockets quad-core model: 32GB max, four 204-pin SO-DIMM sockets, only 4+4, 8+8, 4+4+4+4, and 8+8+8+8 combinations supported All: PC3-12800 1600MHz DDR3L, non-parity, dual-channel capable
Graphics
NVIDIA Quadro K2100M; NVIDIA Quadro K1100M
Storage
1TB 5400rpm; 500GB 7200rpm; 256GB SSD eDrive + 500GB 7200rpm; 512GB SSD; 240GB SSD Opal; 2x512GB SSD; 128GB SSD; 2x500GB 7200rpm; 500GB 5400rpm; 256GB SSD eDrive + 1TB 5400rpm; 180GB SSD Opal; 256GB SSD eDrive
Display & designPanel, dimensions and weight3
Display
15.6" FHD (1920x1080); 15.5" 3K (2880x1620) IPS
Dimensions
15.6W" (WxDxH): 14.83" x 9.77" x 1.10-1.16"; 376.6mm x 248.1mm x 27.9-29.5mm
Weight
6-cell: starting at 5.57 lb (2.53kg); 9-cell: starting at 5.95 lb (2.70kg)
Connections & powerPorts, networks and battery3
Ports
Two USB 3.0, two USB 2.0 (one Always On), VGA, Mini DisplayPort / Thunderbolt, Ethernet (RJ-45), Dock connector
Connectivity
WLAN & Bluetooth: Intel 7260 ac + BT4.0; Intel 7260 a/b/g/n + BT4.0
Battery
Battery type: Li-Ion 6-cell (56Wh) or 9-cell (99.9Wh), HW Authentication
Systems & equipmentOriginal software and other features1
Original systems
Windows 8 Pro 64-bit; Windows 8.1 DG Windows 7 Pro 64; Windows 8 DG Windows 7 Pro 64

Manuals

1 documents
Product referencePDF

W540 Product Specifications Reference

Official source · 38 KB

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Reference details

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Drivers & Software

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BIOS & Firmware

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Research & references

ThinkWiki: W540 (Community source)

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