Change Bios Settings Before Installing A New Operating System; Update Uefi Bios; Reset System To Factory Default - Lenovo ThinkStation PX User Manual

3. Clear the Turn on fast startup (recommended) option from the Shutdown settings list.

Change BIOS settings before installing a new operating system

BIOS settings vary by operating system. Change the BIOS settings before installing a new operating system.
Microsoft constantly makes updates to the Windows operating system. Before installing a particular
Windows version, check the compatibility list for the Windows version. For details, go to:
https://support.lenovo.com/us/en/solutions/windows-support
To change the BIOS settings:
1. Restart the computer. When the logo screen is displayed, press F1 or Fn+F1.
2. From the main interface, select Security ➙ Secure Boot and press Enter.
3. Depending on the operating system to be installed, do one of the following:
• To install a Windows operating system that supports secure boot, select Enabled for Secure Boot.
• To install an operating system that does not support secure boot, such as some Linux operating
systems, select Disabled for Secure Boot.
4. Press F10 or Fn+F10 to save the changes and exit.

Update UEFI BIOS

When you install a new program, device driver, or hardware component, you might need to update UEFI
BIOS. You can update the BIOS from your operating system or a flash update disc (supported only on
selected models).
Download and install the latest UEFI BIOS update package by one of the following methods:
• From the Vantage app:
Open the Vantage app to check the available update packages. If the latest UEFI BIOS update package is
available, follow the on-screen instructions to download and install the package.
• From the Lenovo Support Web site:
1. Go to https://pcsupport.lenovo.com
2. Download the flash BIOS update driver for the operating system version or the ISO image version
(used to create a flash update disc). Then, download the installation instructions for the flash BIOS
update driver you have downloaded.
3. Print the installation instructions and follow the instructions to update the BIOS.

Reset system to factory default

This feature allows you to reset the UEFI BIOS to the factory default settings, including all UEFI BIOS settings
and internal data. It helps you wipe user data in case that you want to dispose of or reuse your computer.
1. Restart the computer. When the logo screen is displayed, press F1 to enter the UEFI BIOS menu.
2. Select Security ➙ Reset system to Factory Default and press Enter.
3. Several warning windows might be displayed. Do the following before resetting the system to the factory
default settings:
a. Reset the Certificate-based BIOS Authentication. Refer to "Certificate based BIOS management" on
page 18.
b. Deactivate the Absolute Persistence Module.
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