Lenovo ThinkPad Edge E540 Notebook 39.6 cm (15.6") 4th gen Intel® Core™ i5 4 GB DDR3L-SDRAM 500 GB HDD Windows 7 Professional Black
Product Technical Specification
| Design | |
| Product type | Notebook |
| Product colour | Black |
| Form factor | Clamshell |
| Housing material | Plastic |
| Display | |
| Display diagonal | 15.6 |
| Display resolution | 1366 x 768 |
| Touchscreen | No |
| LED backlight | Yes |
| Native aspect ratio | 16:9 |
| Display surface | Matt |
| Processor | |
| Processor manufacturer | Intel |
| Processor model | i5-4200M |
| Processor frequency | 2.5 |
| Processor boost frequency | 3.1 |
| Processor family | Intel Core i5-4xxx |
| Processor cores | 2 |
| Processor threads | 4 |
| System bus rate | 5 |
| Processor cache | 3 |
| Processor cache type | Smart Cache |
| Processor socket | PGA946 |
| Processor lithography | 22 |
| Processor operating modes | 64-bit |
| Processor series | Intel Core i5-4200 Mobile series |
| Processor codename | Haswell |
| Bus type | DMI |
| FSB Parity | No |
| Stepping | C0 |
| Motherboard chipset | Intel HM87 |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 37 |
| Tjunction | 100 |
| Maximum number of PCI Express lanes | 16 |
| PCI Express slots version | 3.0 |
| PCI Express configurations | 1x16,2x8,1x8+2x4 |
| ECC supported by processor | No |
| Memory | |
| Internal memory | 4 |
| Internal memory type | DDR3L-SDRAM |
| Memory clock speed | 1600 |
| Memory layout (slots x size) | 1 x 4 |
| Memory slots | 2x SO-DIMM |
| Maximum internal memory | 16 |
| Storage | |
| Total storage capacity | 500 |
| Storage media | HDD |
| Number of HDDs installed | 1 |
| HDD capacity | 500 |
| HDD interface | SATA |
| HDD speed | 7200 |
| HDD size | 2.5 |
| Optical drive type | DVD±RW |
| Card reader integrated | Yes |
| Compatible memory cards | MMC,SD,SDHC,SDXC |
| Graphics | |
| Discrete graphics adapter model | Not available |
| On-board graphics adapter | Yes |
| Discrete graphics adapter | No |
| On-board graphics adapter family | Intel HD Graphics |
| On-board graphics adapter model | Intel HD Graphics 4600 |
| On-board graphics adapter base frequency | 400 |
| On-board graphics adapter dynamic frequency (max) | 1150 |
| Maximum on-board graphics adapter memory | 1.74 |
| On-board graphics adapter DirectX version | 11.1 |
| On-board graphics adapter ID | 0x416 |
| Audio | |
| Audio system | Dolby Advanced v2 |
| Number of built-in speakers | 2 |
| Built-in microphone | Yes |
| Camera | |
| Front camera | Yes |
| Front camera resolution (numeric) | 1 |
| Front camera resolution | 1280 x 720 |
| Network | |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| Wi-Fi standards | 802.11b,802.11g,Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) |
| Ethernet LAN | Yes |
| Ethernet LAN data rates | 10,100,1000 |
| Bluetooth version | 4.0 |
| Ports & interfaces | |
| USB 2.0 ports quantity | 1 |
| USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity | 2 |
| Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports | 1 |
| HDMI ports quantity | 1 |
| DVI port | No |
| VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity | 1 |
| S/PDIF out port | No |
| Microphone in | No |
| Combo headphone/mic port | Yes |
| Charging port type | DC-in jack |
| ExpressCard slot | No |
| CardBus PCMCIA slot type | No |
| SmartCard slot | No |
| USB Sleep-and-Charge | Yes |
| USB Sleep-and-Charge ports | 1 |
| Keyboard | |
| Pointing device | ThinkPad UltraNav |
| Numeric keypad | Yes |
| Island-style keyboard | Yes |
| Full-size keyboard | Yes |
| Windows keys | Yes |
| Software | |
| Operating system architecture | 64-bit |
| Operating system installed | Windows 7 Professional |
| Processor special features | |
| Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi) | Yes |
| Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT) | No |
| Intel Smart Connect Technology | No |
| Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT) | Yes |
| Intel® Rapid Start Technology | No |
| Intel® Smart Response Technology | No |
| Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT) | Yes |
| Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology) | Yes |
| Intel® Turbo Boost Technology | 2.0 |
| Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA) | No |
| Intel® Matrix Storage Technology (Intel® MST) | No |
| Intel® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio) | No |
| Intel® Active Management Technology (Intel® AMT) | No |
| Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology | Yes |
| Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD) | Yes |
| Intel Clear Video Technology | No |
| Intel® InTru™ 3D Technology | Yes |
| Intel® Insider™ | Yes |
| Intel® Quick Sync Video Technology | Yes |
| Intel Flex Memory Access | No |
| Intel® Smart Cache | Yes |
| Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI) | Yes |
| Intel Trusted Execution Technology | No |
| Intel Enhanced Halt State | No |
| Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT) | Yes |
| Intel Demand Based Switching | No |
| Intel® Secure Key | Yes |
| Intel TSX-NI | No |
| Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID) | No |
| Intel 64 | Yes |
| Execute Disable Bit | Yes |
| Idle States | Yes |
| Thermal Monitoring Technologies | Yes |
| Processor package size | 37.5 x 37.5 x 4.7 |
| Supported instruction sets | AVX 2.0,SSE4.1,SSE4.2 |
| Processor code | SR1HA |
| CPU configuration (max) | 1 |
| Embedded options available | No |
| Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d) | No |
| Intel Identity Protection Technology version | 1.00 |
| Intel Secure Key Technology version | 1.00 |
| Intel TSX-NI version | 0.00 |
| Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x) | Yes |
| Intel Dual Display Capable Technology | No |
| Intel FDI Technology | No |
| Intel Rapid Storage Technology | No |
| Intel Fast Memory Access | No |
| Processor ARK ID | 76348 |
| Conflict-Free processor | Yes |
| Battery | |
| Battery technology | Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) |
| Number of battery cells | 6 |
| Security | |
| Cable lock slot | Yes |
| Cable lock slot type | Kensington |
| Password protection | Yes |
| Sustainability | |
| Sustainability certificates | RoHS,EPEAT Gold,ENERGY STAR |
| Weight & dimensions | |
| Width | 377 |
| Depth | 250 |
| Height | 26.6 |
| Weight | 2440 |
| Packaging content | |
| Manual | Yes |
| Power cord included | Yes |
| Other features | |
| AC adapter included | Yes |
| Maximum internal memory (64-bit) | 16 |
| Intel® Virtualization Technology (Intel® VT) | VT-x |
| Intel segment tagging | Home Office,Small Business |
Delivery Options
Economy Delivery (UK)
Fast & Tracked by Courier (UK)
Get more from your power cable! OneLink technology is a unique interface that simplifies connectivity through a single cable to the ThinkPad OneLink Dock. The OneLink dock provides dedicated video, USB 3.0 ports, Gigabit Ethernet, and audio—all while charging your notebook.
Lenovo Solutions for Small Business
Built on the Intel Small Business Advantage platform and includes unique security and productivity features to keep your small-to-mid-sized business up and running: after-hours maintenance, software monitoring, USB blocker, energy savings, and the ability to backup and restore applications.
Award-Winning Keyboard Further Enhanced for Windows 8
Full-sized and spill-resistant, the legendary ThinkPad ergonomic keyboard is renowned for its full array of keys, excellent feel, and TrackPoint® pointing device. And now it's optimized for Windows 8 with convenient multimedia buttons, function-lock capability, and immediate access to view apps. Plus, a larger, smooth TrackPad with 5-point click integration can be configured multiple ways through Settings.
Long Battery Life
Nearly all-day computing with up to 6 hours unplugged lets you get a full day of work in on a single charge.
HDD Performance Booster
The performance booster doubles system speed, especially when opening and saving so you spend less time waiting and more time doing.
Fast Data Transfer
Move data quickly between the E540 and other devices with SuperSpeed USB 3.0, which enables up to 10 times faster file transfer, allowing for lightning-fast copying of large media files, as well as seamless connections between audio- and video-related peripherals.
Drop-Down Hinges & Active Protection System
Enjoy a laptop that lasts, thanks to the durability of drop-down hinges and Active Protection System (APS), which detects when the system is dropped and reacts by stopping the hard drive and protecting your data.
Integrated 720p HD Webcam & Dual Noise-Cancelling Microphones
Enjoy superior web conferencing on your E540, which includes a low-light sensitive 720p HD webcam with wide-angle viewing and face-tracking, dual noise-cancelling microphones with configurations for crystal-clear private and conference mode VOIP meetings, plus, convenient multimedia keys for quick and easy access to microphone, speaker, and camera controls.
Dolby Speakers With Advanced Audio
This suite of audio technologies enables your ThinkPad to deliver a crisp, clear surround sound experience over its built-in stereo speakers. The technology increases audio clarity for VOIP applications, maximizes volume output without distortion, and improves dialogue clarity when watching videos.
Integrated Fingerprint Reader (Optional)
Get quick, convenient access and secure login with one swipe.
Lenovo Cloud Storage
Protect your critical data, while also making access to information and file-sharing quick and convenient. Automatically back-up and synchronize data across the organization, while enabling access from multiple devices. Data is encrypted on transfer for an extra level of security.
| Design | |
| Product type | Notebook |
| Product colour | Black |
| Form factor | Clamshell |
| Housing material | Plastic |
| Display | |
| Display diagonal | 15.6 |
| Display resolution | 1366 x 768 |
| Touchscreen | No |
| LED backlight | Yes |
| Native aspect ratio | 16:9 |
| Display surface | Matt |
| Processor | |
| Processor manufacturer | Intel |
| Processor model | i5-4200M |
| Processor frequency | 2.5 |
| Processor boost frequency | 3.1 |
| Processor family | Intel Core i5-4xxx |
| Processor cores | 2 |
| Processor threads | 4 |
| System bus rate | 5 |
| Processor cache | 3 |
| Processor cache type | Smart Cache |
| Processor socket | PGA946 |
| Processor lithography | 22 |
| Processor operating modes | 64-bit |
| Processor series | Intel Core i5-4200 Mobile series |
| Processor codename | Haswell |
| Bus type | DMI |
| FSB Parity | No |
| Stepping | C0 |
| Motherboard chipset | Intel HM87 |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 37 |
| Tjunction | 100 |
| Maximum number of PCI Express lanes | 16 |
| PCI Express slots version | 3.0 |
| PCI Express configurations | 1x16,2x8,1x8+2x4 |
| ECC supported by processor | No |
| Memory | |
| Internal memory | 4 |
| Internal memory type | DDR3L-SDRAM |
| Memory clock speed | 1600 |
| Memory layout (slots x size) | 1 x 4 |
| Memory slots | 2x SO-DIMM |
| Maximum internal memory | 16 |
| Storage | |
| Total storage capacity | 500 |
| Storage media | HDD |
| Number of HDDs installed | 1 |
| HDD capacity | 500 |
| HDD interface | SATA |
| HDD speed | 7200 |
| HDD size | 2.5 |
| Optical drive type | DVD±RW |
| Card reader integrated | Yes |
| Compatible memory cards | MMC,SD,SDHC,SDXC |
| Graphics | |
| Discrete graphics adapter model | Not available |
| On-board graphics adapter | Yes |
| Discrete graphics adapter | No |
| On-board graphics adapter family | Intel HD Graphics |
| On-board graphics adapter model | Intel HD Graphics 4600 |
| On-board graphics adapter base frequency | 400 |
| On-board graphics adapter dynamic frequency (max) | 1150 |
| Maximum on-board graphics adapter memory | 1.74 |
| On-board graphics adapter DirectX version | 11.1 |
| On-board graphics adapter ID | 0x416 |
| Audio | |
| Audio system | Dolby Advanced v2 |
| Number of built-in speakers | 2 |
| Built-in microphone | Yes |
| Camera | |
| Front camera | Yes |
| Front camera resolution (numeric) | 1 |
| Front camera resolution | 1280 x 720 |
| Network | |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| Wi-Fi standards | 802.11b,802.11g,Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) |
| Ethernet LAN | Yes |
| Ethernet LAN data rates | 10,100,1000 |
| Bluetooth version | 4.0 |
| Ports & interfaces | |
| USB 2.0 ports quantity | 1 |
| USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity | 2 |
| Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports | 1 |
| HDMI ports quantity | 1 |
| DVI port | No |
| VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity | 1 |
| S/PDIF out port | No |
| Microphone in | No |
| Combo headphone/mic port | Yes |
| Charging port type | DC-in jack |
| ExpressCard slot | No |
| CardBus PCMCIA slot type | No |
| SmartCard slot | No |
| USB Sleep-and-Charge | Yes |
| USB Sleep-and-Charge ports | 1 |
| Keyboard | |
| Pointing device | ThinkPad UltraNav |
| Numeric keypad | Yes |
| Island-style keyboard | Yes |
| Full-size keyboard | Yes |
| Windows keys | Yes |
| Software | |
| Operating system architecture | 64-bit |
| Operating system installed | Windows 7 Professional |
| Processor special features | |
| Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi) | Yes |
| Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT) | No |
| Intel Smart Connect Technology | No |
| Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT) | Yes |
| Intel® Rapid Start Technology | No |
| Intel® Smart Response Technology | No |
| Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT) | Yes |
| Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology) | Yes |
| Intel® Turbo Boost Technology | 2.0 |
| Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA) | No |
| Intel® Matrix Storage Technology (Intel® MST) | No |
| Intel® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio) | No |
| Intel® Active Management Technology (Intel® AMT) | No |
| Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology | Yes |
| Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD) | Yes |
| Intel Clear Video Technology | No |
| Intel® InTru™ 3D Technology | Yes |
| Intel® Insider™ | Yes |
| Intel® Quick Sync Video Technology | Yes |
| Intel Flex Memory Access | No |
| Intel® Smart Cache | Yes |
| Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI) | Yes |
| Intel Trusted Execution Technology | No |
| Intel Enhanced Halt State | No |
| Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT) | Yes |
| Intel Demand Based Switching | No |
| Intel® Secure Key | Yes |
| Intel TSX-NI | No |
| Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID) | No |
| Intel 64 | Yes |
| Execute Disable Bit | Yes |
| Idle States | Yes |
| Thermal Monitoring Technologies | Yes |
| Processor package size | 37.5 x 37.5 x 4.7 |
| Supported instruction sets | AVX 2.0,SSE4.1,SSE4.2 |
| Processor code | SR1HA |
| CPU configuration (max) | 1 |
| Embedded options available | No |
| Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d) | No |
| Intel Identity Protection Technology version | 1.00 |
| Intel Secure Key Technology version | 1.00 |
| Intel TSX-NI version | 0.00 |
| Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x) | Yes |
| Intel Dual Display Capable Technology | No |
| Intel FDI Technology | No |
| Intel Rapid Storage Technology | No |
| Intel Fast Memory Access | No |
| Processor ARK ID | 76348 |
| Conflict-Free processor | Yes |
| Battery | |
| Battery technology | Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) |
| Number of battery cells | 6 |
| Security | |
| Cable lock slot | Yes |
| Cable lock slot type | Kensington |
| Password protection | Yes |
| Sustainability | |
| Sustainability certificates | RoHS,EPEAT Gold,ENERGY STAR |
| Weight & dimensions | |
| Width | 377 |
| Depth | 250 |
| Height | 26.6 |
| Weight | 2440 |
| Packaging content | |
| Manual | Yes |
| Power cord included | Yes |
| Other features | |
| AC adapter included | Yes |
| Maximum internal memory (64-bit) | 16 |
| Intel® Virtualization Technology (Intel® VT) | VT-x |
| Intel segment tagging | Home Office,Small Business |
Buykingston order despatch times:
We will despatch your order the very same day if we receive cleared payment by 12:00 pm Mon-Fri.
These delivery estimates apply when you order up to 12:00 pm Mon-Fri (excluding public holidays).
We charge a one off delivery cost as outlined below regardless of how many items you order or the weight of your order.
Estimated delivery times are provided to us by the respective delivery companies. We pass this information onto you, the customer.
Despatch times do not apply to UK public holidays.
Estimated delivery times are taken from the next available working day available for delivery. For example if an order was despatched on a working Wednesday by 3pm, the first available working day for delivery would be Thursday provided you placed your order by 3pm on the Wednesday. If the next available weekday is a UK bank holiday/public holiday then your order will be despatched on the next available working day.
Our warehouse reserves the right to upgrade the delivery method you select on your order.
Our available delivery options*
Contact us for a shipping quote.
*All delivery times are estimated unless stated.
Product Returns Note
Buykingston offers a very flexible and hassle free returns policy. If
for whatever reason you are not happy with the item purchased you can return
it to us within 12months for a refund (for unused and unopened
items) or within 30 days on opened and used items for a refund. This
applies to items purchased direct through Buykingston only.
Our 30 Day Returns Money Back Guarantee Satisfaction
Guarantee:
For items opened and used and that are returned in a resellable
condition.
Our 365 Day Returns Money Back Guarantee Satisfaction
Guarantee:
For items that remain sealed and unused.
Some items are excluded from our moneyback guarantee unless they have developed a fault. These include;
- Headphones
- Earphones
- Custom made and designed products such as flash memory products with
custom logo’s on them. E,g USB flash drives and memory cards with your own
logo
Returns FAQs
What is your returns criteria?
On opened items 30 days from date of receipt or expected date of receipt on
non tracked items.
On unopened items 365 days.
How do i go about returning my order?
Please contact us via our contact page with
your order number where we will present you with an RMA number and returns
label.
Do i need to contact you before returning my order?
Yes, to obtain an RMA number.
Does my item have to include its original packaging?
Yes for items that fall within our 30 day money back guarantee and our 365
day returns. Of course for faulty items we realise you may no longer have
the packaging.
Who deals with the warranty on a faulty item?
We will. In some circumstances we may ask you to contact the manufacturer
direct for assistance.
Please ensure you have read and comply in full with Section 11 & 13 of our terms and conditions which you can read here in full.