What Is Uefi/Bios Setup Utility; Open The Uefi/Bios Setup Utility; Enable Or Disable Fool Proof Fn Ctrl; Change Hotkey Mode - Lenovo ThinkBook 13x Gen 2 User Manual

What is UEFI/BIOS setup utility

UEFI/BIOS is the first program that runs when a computer starts. UEFI/BIOS initializes hardware components
and loads the operating system and other programs. Your computer may include a setup program (setup
utility) with which you can change certain UEFI/BIOS settings.

Open the UEFI/BIOS setup utility

Step 1. Turn on or restart the computer.
Step 2. When the Lenovo logo appears on the screen, press F1 repeatedly.
Notes:
• For computers with hotkey mode enabled, press Fn + F1.
• If you have set the supervisor password, enter the correct password when prompted. You also
can press Enter to skip the password prompt and enter the UEFI BIOS menu. However, you
cannot change the system configurations that are protected by the supervisor password.

Enable or disable Fool Proof Fn Ctrl

Step 1. Open the UEFI/BIOS setup utility.
Step 2. Select Configuration.
Step 3. Change the Fool Proof Fn Ctrl setting to Enabled or Disabled.
Step 4. Select Exit ➙ Exit Saving Changes.
When enabled, the Fn key and the Ctrl key can be used interchangeably for key combinations involving the
Ctrl key. For example, you can press either Ctrl + A or Fn + A to select all text in a text editing application.

Change hotkey mode

Step 1. Open the UEFI/BIOS setup utility.
Step 2. Select Configuration ➙ Hotkey Mode and press Enter.
Step 3. Change the setting to Disabled or Enabled.
Step 4. Select Exit ➙ Exit Saving Changes.

Enable or disable always-on

For some Lenovo computers with always-on connectors, the always-on function can be enabled or disabled
in the UEFI/BIOS setup utility.
Step 1. Open the UEFI/BIOS setup utility.
Step 2. Select Configuration ➙ Always On USB and press Enter.
Step 3. Change the setting to Disabled or Enabled.
Step 4. Select Exit ➙ Exit Saving Changes.

Enable or disable Flip to Boot

When Flip to Boot is enabled, you can turn on the computer by flipping open the screen.
Step 1. Open the UEFI/BIOS setup utility.
Step 2. Select Configuration.
Step 3. Change the setting for Flip to Boot.
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