T540p Energiesparmodus

Hi Leute. Ich habe ein T540p mit Windows 8.1.
Wenn ich nachdem mein Thinkpad in Energiesparmodus ist und ich wieder rauswill, bleibt mein Bildschirm schwarz und ich kann ihn nur mit Hardreset neustarten.
Bios ist aktuell und Fingerprint ist auch auf der neusten Version weil die ja Probleme gemacht hat

Das System fährt aber wieder hoch? Also beginnt wieder zu laufen?
Dann guck am besten mal in die Ereignisanzeige, ob dort Fehler angezeigt werden zu den entsprechenden Zeitpunkten.

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Cannot wake up from sleep after updating to Windows 8.1 - version T540p

Hello,
I updated to Windows 8.1 on my ThinkPad T540p. Now if the laptop goes to sleep mode the laptop display does not wake up again. I have 2 extra dislpays connected to my computer through a dock. They work fine even though the display on the laptop does not show anything. If I restart the computer all 3 displays work fine. Can you please help me solve this.
Greetings

Hi Sjonasson,
We are very sorry to hear that the issue still persists, can you verify if the issue still persists when you disconnect the Laptop from docking station and connect any one of the external monitor and check it the sleep option is working.
And regarding the drivers update please try with manually updating the drivers from the following steps.
Download the graphics driver ZIP file.
Unzip the file to a designated location or folder.
Click Start.
Right-click Computer > Manage. When prompted for permission from User Account Control, click Yes.
Select Device Manager from the navigation tab on the left.
Double-click Display Adapters.
Right-click the Intel® Graphics Controller and click Update Driver Software.
Click Browse my computer for driver software.
Click Browse and select the directory where the driver files are located.
Click Next. Drivers are now being installed.
Reboot computer when prompted.
Hope this helps.
Best regards,
Hemanth Kumar
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T540p-Fan Behavior after upgrading to Windows 8.1 pro

Hi, i recently upgraded my T540p with an samsung evo 500gb ssd and installed windows 8 pro. I then upgraded to Windows 8.1 pro. My system runs smoothly and i am fairly happy with it. The only thing i have notised is that the fan kicks in every now and then. I have observed that the fan kicks in when the temp of the cpu reaches around 50 degrees celcious. This is a new laptop so the air vents are clean, and i am always using it on a desk. The fan produces a quite audible noise level and i guess it is spinning at higher revs when this happens. When the temp drops below 50 degrees i cant hear it at all. Has anyone else observed similar behaviour on their laptops?

Thank you too :-) I think we are not the only people who have this problem. Some other Germans have told about this problem too (http://thinkpad-forum.de/threads/172112-T540P-L%C3%BCfter).
Meanwihle, I have tested for this issue on Windows 7 x64. It’s the same behaviour. Same lower RPM after-sleep-bug (1600 RPM instead of 2000 RPM, Fan does not turn off any more).
I have taken the measurements from TPFanControl (http://www.staff.uni-marburg.de/~schmitzr/donate.html) and my ears ofc. Just used it with BIOS Fan Control (no custom fan control).
Please Lenovo, help!
Edit: Now tested at Ubuntu 14.10 Linux – same issue. Seems to be system independent. Must be a controller issue :-(

SSD CACHE T540p Как лучше использовать?

Подскажите как лучше использовать SSD Cache 15Gb в ноутбуке Thinkpad t540p?
Пока удалось добиться только создав динамический раздел и отдав его ReadyBoost. Хотелось бы использовать его с технологией Intel Rapid Storage, но для этого необходимо объеденить этот кэш с HDD в RAID, но в bios такой настройки нет ( bios обновлял), Подскажите как это сделать?
Может есть еще варианты использования этого SSD Cache (установку ОС на него не предлагать)
Windows 7 PRO

Приветствую
1. Этот диск можно использовать по прямому назначению, в качестве кэширующего.
ПО:
http://support.lenovo.com/us/en/products/laptops-and-netbooks/thinkpad-t-series-laptops/thinkpad-t54...
2. Можно использовать диск исключительно для размещения раздела гибернации (одна команда с пом.diskpart). Либо совместно - раздел гибернации и ReadyBoost, создав два раздела
3. можно заменить диск на более емкий, формфактора m.2 22x42 mm, и использовать его либо как системный, либо как дополнительный диск.
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Guide to Upgrading to Windows 8 on the T540p (+fix for brightness/black screen on wake)

Hello all. I recently received my new T540p running Windows 7. Although I probably would have qualified for receiving Windows 8 recovery media from Lenovo, I went ahead and did the upgrade myself since I had a copy of Windows 8 laying around (and because I'm impatient). I'm fairly tech-savvy and expected the process to go smoothly; boy was I wrong. I decided to write up this little guide after having a thoroughly annoying time upgrading in the hopes of saving someone else out there from the hassles I underwent.
NOTE: The most troublesome part of the whole process was figuring out why the screen brightness was no longer adjustable and the display would not turn on after waking from sleep (black screen) after upgrading to Windows 8. Skip ahead to step #9 if that's the issue you're having.
Step #1: Make a bootable recovery disc or USB drive
This is important in case anything goes wrong during the upgrade or you decide you despise Windows 8 and want to bring back Windows 7. The T540p comes with a recovery partition in the hard drive (like most laptops nowadays I assume) which allows you to completely wipe your computer and reset it to its original factory state (the same as when you first received your computer). This is normally done by restarting your computer and hitting the enter key to interrupt normal startup and selecting the recovery option from a menu. I wrongly assumed that I would still be able to conduct the recovery after installing Windows 8, but for some reason after upgrading I was unable to start a recovery from the recovery partition. Thus it's important to create a set of recovery discs or a recovery USB drive yourself BEFORE starting the upgrade. Lenovo includes a program which makes this step very easy; see this page for details: http://support.lenovo.com/us/en/documents/ht004960
Step #2: Uninstall certain programs BEFORE upgrading
I skipped this step because I forgot about it. I haven't noticed anything adverse (aside from the brightness/display problem which I assume is completely unrelated), but Lenovo does suggest to uninstall certain programs before upgrading so it's probably wise to do so. Here's the list:
    - DisplayLink Core Software
    - Intel(R) USB 3.0 eXtensible Host Controller Driver
    - Lenovo Solution Center
    - RapidBoot
    - ThinkPad(R) Bluetooth with Enhanced Data Rate Software
See this page for details: http://download.lenovo.com/lenovo/content/windows8/upgrade/think/notebook2_en.html
Step #3: Download and save wireless drivers to external media BEFORE upgrading
After upgrading, I discovered my wireless didn't work and thus I couldn't connect to the internet. I wound up downloading the wireless driver to my phone and transferring it to my T540p. You could also use an ethernet cable to connect to your wireless router or cable modem. But if you have a USB drive, CD, DVD, external hard drive, whatever, save yourself the hassle and download the wireless driver ahead of time. You will need to know the brand of the wireless device (Intel or Realtek); look it up in your email receipt or from the Windows Device Manager under "Network Adapters". Mine was Intel. After figuring out the brand of your wireless device, go to the T540p drivers page here: http://support.lenovo.com/us/en/products/laptops-and-netbooks/thinkpad-t-series-laptops/thinkpad-t54... Look for a drop-down menu that says "Component" and select the option "Networking: Wireless LAN" (LAN, not WAN!). The page will refresh to show only the wireless drivers. Select the Windows 8 64-bit driver that matches your brand (I'm assuming all T540p laptops are 64-bit. If I'm wrong, please correct me). Download that sucker and put it to on the external media of your choice to use later!
Step #4: Begin Windows 8 upgrade
You'll obviously need to have a valid Windows 8 key or purchase a copy of Windows 8 for this step. I had a valid Windows 8 key that had been used on an old computer which died (hence my new Lenovo), so I reused it. This requires Windows 8 to be activated by phone which isn't nearly as scary as it sounds. We'll get to that later.
There are two ways to do upgrade: use a Windows 8 installation DVD or download a web installer. I had a Windows 8 key from a previous web installation and went with downloading a web installer. If you have an installation DVD, just insert it and get started. If you prefer to download a web installer, go to this page: http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-8/upgrade-product-key-only I think product keys are tied to either Windows 8 or Windows 8.1, so select the one that you have a key for and download the appropriate one. If you're not sure, you may have to try both.
During the upgrade, you will be asked whether you want to download updates (I assume this updates the installer) and afterward you will be asked to enter your product key. For some reason, when I downloaded the updates my product key would get rejected. I just restarted the Windows 8 installation, skipped the updates and then my product key was accepted. I don't know if this is tied to the fact that I was reusing a Windows 8 key (again, which had been used on a now dead computer) but if you find your key getting rejected then you may find skipping the updates helps. If this doesn't work and you're using the web installer, try downloading the other web installer (e.g. if you're using the Windows 8.1 web installer and find the key is rejected even after skipping updates, your key may actually be for Windows 8 and you should try downloading the Windows 8 web installer).
The installation itself should be a fairly straight-forward process. There are lots of guides online in case things go awry. If you have any trouble or errors, you should hopefully have made recovery media for worst case scenarios where you need to start from scratch.
Step #5: Install wireless driver & connect to your router
You should now have Windows 8 up and running on your system, but no wireless. Now's the time to use that driver you downloaded earlier. Install it and you should now have wireless access. Connect to your router and get online so we can start some badly needed updating!
NOTE1: your touchpad/trackpoint/keyboard experience will be especially funky at this point. That's because the drivers for them haven't been installed. Normally the touchpad won't be active while you're typing, but because the drivers haven't been installed you'll notice you'll accidentally move the mouse or click while typing (e.g. when entering passwords). Not to worry: this will go away when we install the Lenovo drivers now.
NOTE2: your function keys won't work (adjust sound, adjust brightness, etc.). That's also because of the drivers.
NOTE3: you may notice your screen's brightness may not be adjustable even from the Windows menu. Again, that's also because of the drivers. Hang in there!
Step #6: Activate Windows
Now that we're connected to the interwebs, it's time to activate Windows. If you're completely new to Windows 8, here's where you go:
-move your mouse to the upper right corner then move down
-select "Settings"
-select "Change PC settings" at the bottom
-select "Activate Windows"
This is where you'll enter your product key. As I've said before, my product key had already been used on an old, now dead, laptop. Reusing a key requires you to do a phone activation. If you find your product key gets rejected, go to the phone activation option and follow the instructions. An important note: at some point you will probably be asked how many devices/computers you installed Windows on. The correct answer is "one"; if you accidentally give another number, you'll need to call again and start over. (I'm assuming you're not doing anything illegal. As far as I know, there's nothing wrong with you reusing your key so long as you're no longer using the old computer Windows 8 was installed on, e.g. when that old computer no longer works. But if you're trying to install Windows 8 on multiple computers and you can afford to buy a new copy of Windows 8, shame on you. It takes a huge team of coders and support staff to make a product like Windows happen; help them pay their bills by purchasing a legal copy of Windows 8. Students can even get a copy for less than $70 with proof of student status. http://www.microsoftstore.com/store/msusa/en_US/pdp/Windows-8.1-Pro-for-Students/productID.288769600...
Step #7: Install Lenovo-specific updates and drivers
I typically hate all the crapware and bloatware companies include with new laptops, but Lenovo does make some which are useful. Their system updater should take care of downloading the rest of the drivers you'll need instead of having to download them all individually (with one exception: the graphics drivers may require a separate download later). Download the system updater here and keep running it until there are no more updates to download: http://support.lenovo.com/en/documents/ht080136
Step #8: Install Windows Updates
Load up Windows Update and start installing. If you're completely new to Windows 8:
-move your mouse to the upper right corner then move down
-select "Settings"
-select "Change PC settings" at the bottom
-select "Update and recovery"
-click the "Check now" button to check for updates
-click the "View details" text link to see the available updates
-click the "Install now" button to begin installing immediately
(Yes, the Windows 8 interface is dreadfully unintuitive unfortunately. Watch some Windows 8 tutorials on YouTube if you find yourself having trouble. Already looking forward to the next version of Windows!)
You'll also want to download the Windows 8.1 update if you installed only Windows 8 (the update to 8.1 is free). The download is available from the Windows Store.
Step #9: Install graphics drivers (if you're having display problems: unadjustable brightness, black screen on wake from sleep)
As I stated earlier, this was the most frustrating part of the installation process. My T540p came with only an Intel HD Graphics 4600 card, but it seems some others include a dedicated NVIDIA card. Whatever updates were installed with Lenovo's System Updater and via Windows Updates didn't seem to do the trick. I even updated the driver with the latest from the Intel website to no avail.
The solution, at least in my case, was simple: go to the T540p driver's download page and download the graphic card drivers appropriate for your system. Go here: http://support.lenovo.com/us/en/products/laptops-and-netbooks/thinkpad-t-series-laptops/thinkpad-t54... Look for the "Component" drop-down menu and select the "Display and Video Graphics" option and download the Intel and/or NVIDIA drivers appropriate for your system. (I have no idea what the Intel Wireless Display driver is for, so I avoided it thinking I don't need it)
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Hello Yolanda,
a) I noticed that I can´t install MediaCenter on Win8, but just on Win8 Pro.
b) My problem is, as described, that installing "MediaCenter" on either "Win8 Pro" or "Win8.1 pro", though the "Media Center" key is accepted,
which I once 2 years ago downloaded on ANOTHER "Windows 8 Pro" computer, for free as it was a gift of Microsoft at that time - You could reserve = get up to 5 Media Center licenses per "Windows 8 Pro" computer for later use
on OTHER "Windows 8 Pro" computers - but never used ( i.e. NEVER USED FOR ACTIVATION ),
but after the first reboot, I am running "Windows 8 Pro with Media Center" WITHOUT LICENSE, as shown in the system screen.
Neither my "Windows Media Center Key" nor my "WIndows 8 Pro key" is then accepted to change the situation - I mean the keys I entered just before during the installation process of "Windows 8 Pro" and "Windows Media Center".
I am shure that I did not use the "Windos Media Center" key, as I have a list of personal keys I got for free from Microsoft, and I marked those 2, I used for other "Windows 8 Pro" computers.
So fact is, that with my brand-new computer, 32 Gigabytes of RAM, 4 Cores, "Win8 Pro" installed, I am forced to avoid the installation of "Windows Media Center", though I got valid licenses.
So your answer was not quiet helpful, as it does not change anything.
Sincerely
Rolf

T540p - DVD/CD optical drive not found

Hi, I am trying to access my optical drive. It opens, I can insert a CD, then it obviously does something but is gets quiet after a minute or so. There is no entry in the device manager list and I can't see it in the file explorer either.
Previously, it worked at some ocasions - but caused the system to crash. Now it is completely gone. Tried to do a hardware scan using LSC but this service does not seem to be available either (tried to reboot various times).
Could anybody help?
Regards

Hi SFR0815,
Welcome to Lenovo Community!
As per the query we understood that you are facing issue with the DVD not found in your Lenovo T540p laptop.
Check in BIOS if the device is detected or not,
If the DVD is not detected in BIOS, then its is a hardware issue as the ODD need to be replaced, please visit the nearest service centre for further details.
Click here to open a link where you can select the country and get the exact contact support number. I’m sure they will be a great help.
Hope this helps. Do post back if issue persists!
Best regards,
Ashwin.S
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Install windows 7 64bit on T540p

I bought a T540p. It came with windows 8. I tried to install windows 7 pro 64 bit. It now hangs on the starting windows screen and I can't get to the desktop. Any ideas how I can get it to work? Are there any bios settings that need to be different for windows 7?
Luke
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Hello and welcome,
If you installed in UEFI mode you may also need to enable CSM support in BIOS. Probably somewhere on the startup tab near the UEFI/legacy selection.
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2.Monitor an Dockingstation bleibt schwarz (T540p)

Hallo,
wir haben einige T540p-Notebooks in Benutzung mit Dockingstations. Auf einem Arbeitsplatz musste ich die Dockingstation austauschen. Nur bekomme ich den 2. Monitor jetzt nicht mehr zum laufen. Dieser lief vorher über DVI, über DP oder VGA funktioniert es auch nicht. Ich habe mir erstmal so weiter geholfen, indem ich den 2. Monitor über VGA direkt am Notebook anschließe.
Ich habe folgenden Link befolgt:
http://support.lenovo.com/us/en/documents/ht081248
It will display the current firmware version and the firmware version to be installed. - Die Anwendung startet nicht, erstellt jedoch eine Log-Datei in der steht, dass ein Update nicht nötig sei, es ist bereits Version 2.22.000 (glaube ich, habe das Notebook gerade nicht da) installiert.
Hilft der Patch hier nicht oder mogelt die Log-Datei?
Die vorher verwendete Dockingstation hatte den Patch ebenfalls installiert.
System Update gibt mir keine relevanten Updates (Grafik, BIOS...) -->Treiber soweit aktuell.
Es ist Windows 8.1 installiert.
Neustart mit Stromtrennung der Dockingstation hilft nicht.
Weiß jemand Rat?
Vielen Dank,
Benni

Eventuell liegt da ein Problem mit dem Bildschirm vor.
Würde dir eher raten das Gerät einzuschicken, da du beim rumschrauben am Display auch schnell mal was kaputt machen kannst.

T540p battery drain in S4 state after Bios and Intel Wifi driver update

Hey Guys,
on my T540p, I configured the rapid start technology according to
http://download.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/sb/rapid_start_technology_user_guide.pdf
Since I have performed a BIOS update to 2.14 and an update of the Intel Wifi driver to 17.0.5, I experience the problem of battery drain when the computer is in S4 sleep state, at a rate of approximately 0.125% per hour (on the 56Wh battery).
This was not the case before these updates. There was no noticable power drain in S4 sleep state, even not over multiple days.
I'm using Win7, I set all the WoL capabilities both in BIOS and in the Intel driver to disabled, according to
https://forums.lenovo.com/t5/IdeaPad-Y-U-V-Z-and-P-series/Battery-drain-when-powered-down-Y410P/td-p...
External device USB charge settings are also fully disabled in BIOS and Power Manager. The problem does not occur when the system is fully shut down, but in S4 Sleep state, which should be a zero-power state too, as it was before the updates. In the details of the BIOS update it is stated " Fixed an issue where the computer might fail to enter sleep state". Could the power drain be a side effect of this fix? Or is it an issue with the (new) Wifi driver, as it was the case for the Y410P?
How could this battery drain be avoided? Has anybody experienced the same issue?
Best,
Martin
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mka1284,
you could check out devices that might resume laptop from the sleep modes and disable them. Type in the following command in the cmd line window:
powercfg -devicequery wake_armed
Also the following command will show you report about power management. Open cmd window with administrative rights and type in:
powercfg -energy.
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T540p I7-4710MQ running at 800Mhz

Hi All,
While installing my new t540p I noticed that my cpu is not throttling and keeps running at a slow 800Mhz when running at battery. When I connect the psu all seems to work fine, cpu speed throttles from 800Mhz to 3.5Ghz as it should.
I bios -> power I changed the 2 battery modes to max perf instead of the battery optimized/balanced but this doesn't change anything.
I created new power plan in windows (win 8.1 pro by the way) and set the cpu setting for running on battery at 0% min and 100% max as with the AC settings but alas...
any ideas what I can try next?
Is it a windows issue or something wrong in the bios that Lenovo has to fix?
Many thanks,
Stefan
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After some more testing and trying it seems that the problem is caused by the latest nvidia optimus drivers.
after installing the drivers available on the lenovo downloads page the nvidia control panel notified me of new drivers.
With the latest drivers installed it throttels the cpu down to 800Mhz when you start an application that in some way uses the discrete gpu. Even starting cpu-z drops cpu frequency down.
uninstalling the drivers and installing the drivers from lenovo fixed the problem

T540p+UltraDock+external display

Hi,
I'm having problems with T540p with latest bios update.
I'm using Dell U2713hm with ThinkPad Ultra Dock 135W (40A20135XX)
i have both the 170w and 135w adapters for dock. and my dock has a 2.22.000 firmware.
I have updated my nvidia and intel VGA drivers as it was recomended here.
now the problem is. when i put my laptop to the dock, win8.1 decides, that this is it and the screen goes blank and my external dysplay says there is no signal. i take ou of my dock and screen don't come back.
I do a hard reset(hold down the power button) put it back to the dock and start again. And again nothing, i take my t540p out of the dock and windows login screen appears. and that is when im lucky.
But i have dual videos, intel and nvidias 730.
and the same thing all of the time, tried different cabels and differed drivers and different adapter. send my laptop to my dealership and it came back .. still the same problem.
im trying to connect 1 screen using DP port1 and a DP to DP cable not nothing.
i have tried most of the things recomended in here, but what now ?

Hi Smotion123,
Welcome to Lenovo Community!
As per the query we understood that you are facing issues with External display when you connect to Ultradock station your ThinkPad T540p.
Have you checked if the Display is set to Discrete Graphic in BIOS – Config – Display option.
Hope this helps.
Best regards,
Hemanth Kumar
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Migration from T500 to T540P

I have previously done a system image of to T500 OS and everything. The T500 is on it's last leg. I received a T540P as a replacement but I want to migrate the T500 system Image to be restored on my T540P.
I know it's doable because I have done it BUT the problem is, I think the downloads. It seems when I go to update software after the image is done the T540P downloads. (the Lenovo PM, Graphics and Display drivers) when the reboot happens I get to the Startng Windows screen and the 4 bubbles coming together and then pulses. But it always says there. It at least, I stopped it after like a 30 minutes.
Does anybody know if a previous system image can be done and how?
Any information is greatly appreciated.
Thanks,
davis_mc
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Hello!
Don't image the whole OS, the T500 and T540p are miles apart from being compatible, driver-wise,
so an image/cloning of your old drive will just result in a pile of problems and will cost you twice as
much time in repairs than to set the new system up from scratch.
For your files and settings, you can use the Easy Transfer tool in Windows, but it's a flaky tool that I
personally don't like. I've seen too many problems with it through the years. It's not trustworthy. But
when it works like it should, it's a really cool, simple tool for such transfers.
A simple copy of your User-folders over to the new machine covers your files, and if there are any
settings, mail files, bookmarks, you can find them in the AppData folder. Local for Outlook, Roaming
for most other programs.
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T540P External Monitors

Hi,
This question is about the Lenovo T540P laptop (with HD Graphics 4600 ).
1. I would like to know if its possible to connect two external monitors to the laptop (using mini Display Port and vga ports together) - resulting in 3 active screens (laptop screen + 2 external monitors) while using Extend Mode ?
2. What is the max resolution's for the mini DP and VGA ports for external monitors?
I've search your forums and looked up using Google but i couldn't find any answers
Thanks!

Hi,
Here's what the tabook has to say:
Intel HD Graphics 4600 in processor only, or Intel HD Graphics 4600 in processor and NVIDIA GeForce GT 730M, PCI Express x8, 1GB memory, NVIDIA Optimus technology; supports external analog monitor via VGA and digital monitor via Mini DisplayPort; supports three independent displays; Max resolution: 1920x1200@60Hz (VGA); 3840x2160@60Hz (DP via mDP cable)
I don't have a similar machine so I can't verify beyond what I read here.
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Thinkpad T540p + Ultra Dock

Hallo
Can anybody confirm whether the T540p with the nvidia 730 can drive 2 x 2560 x 1600 Monitors via both DisplayPorts of the ultra dock?
Thanks
Kind Regards
Nik
ThinkPad t540p, 2880x1620, i7 4700MQ, 16GB, 256GB SSD, WWAN

Hallo
Can anybody confirm whether the T540p with the nvidia 730 can drive 2 x 2560 x 1600 Monitors via both DisplayPorts of the ultra dock?
Thanks
Kind Regards
Nik
ThinkPad t540p, 2880x1620, i7 4700MQ, 16GB, 256GB SSD, WWAN

Which is more reliable/ better value: t540p or w541?

Which of the following configurations is a better value and/or is more reliable
1) T540p with:
-4th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-4330M (3MB Cache, up to 3.50GHz)
-Windows 7 Professional 64-bit (either originally or via downgrade rights from windows 8.1)
-15.6" FHD (1920x1080) With WWAN
-NVIDIA GeForce GT 730M 1GB (1GB? game-debate lists this as a 2GB card)
-4GB PC3-12800 DDR3L SDRAM 1600MHz SODIMM (planning on upgrading to 16GB later)
-ThinkPad TrackPad No Fingerprint Reader
-No Camera
-500GB Hard Disk Drive, 7200rpm, 2.5"
-DVD Recordable 8x Max Dual Layer
-No Smart Card Reader
-6 Cell Li-Ion Cylindrical Battery 56.16Wh
-65W AC Adapter - AG
-ThinkPad Wireless 2 x 2 BGN with Bluetooth
-Integrated Mobile Broadband upgradable
-1 Year Depot or Carry-in Warranty
Ports: Mini DP, VGA, 2 x USB 3.0 (1x always-on), 2 x USB 2.0, Ethernet, Combo jack,
Audio: Dolby® Advanced Audio™
Web Price:$1314.00
OR
2) W541 with:
-Intel Core i7-4710MQ Processor (2.5GHz, up to 3.5 GHz, 6MB, 47W)
-Windows 7 Professional 64 preinstalled through downgrade rights in Windows 8.1 Pro 64
-Thinkpad W541 15.6" FHD (1920 x 1080), with WWAN
-W540 NVIDIA Quadro K1100M 2G (or W540 NVIDIA Quadro K2100M 2G[add $250.00])
-4GB PC3-12800 DDR3L SDRAM 1600MHz SODIMM (planning on uprgading to 16 or 32GB later)
-Thinkpad W541 No Fingerprint Reader, 3+2BCP (not sure what that is, but....)
-720p HD Camera
-Internal RAID - Not Enabled to Not RAID Capable
-500GB Hard Disk Drive, 7200rpm, 2.5"
-16GB M.2 Solid State Drive Double
-DVD Recordable
-6 Cell Li-Ion Cylindrical Battery 56.16Wh
-Country Pack AG with Line cord & 170W AC adapter
-Intel Dual Band Wireless 7260AC with Bluetooth 4.0
-Integrated Mobile Broadband upgradable
-1 Year Depot or Carry-in Warranty
Ports: Thunderbolt, 2 USB 3.0, 2 USB 2.0, VGA, RJ-45, 4-in-1 card reader, Express Card, Smart Card (optional) (??? I didn't see the option, but oh well...), headphone/mic combo
Audio: Stereo with Dolby® Home Theater®
Web price: $1639.00
Which is a better system/performance for the money? Which is better for moderate (2013 and earlier) gaming, video editing, XP mode, etc?
Is the performance upgrade of the w541 over the t540p worth the money upgrade?
Which will hold out better for 5-10 years? No CAD usage foreseen. Would 32GB be necessary for the w541, or would 16GB be enough?
The camera is something I would gladly do without; its presence is a drawback. Same for fingerprint reader.
Thanks.
(Edited to add)
PS: If the t540p is the way to go, does it make sense, for a $55.00 price increase, to upgrade from a i5-4330m to an i7-4700mq? At that point, is the graphics card (Nvidia GT 730m) bottlenecking the processor, game, etc. so much that the CPU upgrade is a waste of money?

I have the T540p with the i7-4700. It is a strong machine and a CPU upgrade to the 4700 is worth the $50. A 4700 will perform the same in either laptop.
Grqphics cards are always the bottle neck. The GT730M can't do much so if graphics are a concern it's the W541. The W541 also has the new touch pad & thunderbolt, a bigger power supply and more of a workstation feel. That is attractive to me, but, if all you plan to do is spreadsheets and surf the T540p will go right through it.
If it didn't break the budget I would do the W541 with the i7-4810 cpu and the K2100M. I would complain about the price but I think I'd be happier with that config over the next three years.
Sixteen gig of memory should be good & focus on a fast boot drive.
If you call in the order they may give a $50 discount, if you ask.

T540p Energiesparmodus

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