Update The Uefi Bios; Install A Windows Operating System And Drivers - Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 5 User Manual

Update the UEFI BIOS

When you install a new program, device driver, or hardware component, you might need to update the UEFI
BIOS.
Download and install the latest UEFI BIOS update package by one of the following methods:
Note: During the UEFI BIOS update process, MRC change might cause memory retraining. Memory
retraining is a process to initialize the memory module and run diagnostic tests for the memory module in
your computer. When memory retraining occurs, the screen might be blank. You might see the LED
indicators on Esc, F1, and F4 blinking sequentially to indicate the progress. Do not press the power button to
interrupt the process. Wait a few minutes until the logo screen is displayed.
From the Vantage app
Follow the instructions to update the UEFI BIOS from the Vantage app.
Step 1. Open the Vantage app, and then click Device ➙ System Update.
Step 2. 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
Follow the instructions to update the UEFI BIOS from the Lenovo Support Web site.
Step 1. Go to
https://pcsupport.lenovo.com
Step 2. Click Drivers & Software ➙ Manual Update ➙ BIOS/UEFI.
Step 3. Follow the on-screen instructions to download and install the latest UEFI BIOS update package.
From the Windows Update
Follow the instructions to update the UEFI BIOS from the Windows Update.
Step 1. Type Settings in the Windows search box and press Enter.
Step 2. Click Update & Security ➙ Windows Update ➙ Check for Updates.
Step 3. If a BIOS update package appears in your update list, click Download or Install to initiate the
update.

Install a Windows operating system and drivers

Follow the instructions to install a Windows operating system and device drivers.
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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
support.lenovo.com/us/en/solutions/windows-support
Attention:
• It is recommended that you update your operating system through official channels. Any unofficial update
might cause security risks.
• The process of installing a new operating system deletes all the data on your internal storage drive,
including the data stored in a hidden folder.
Before you install a Windows operating system, do the following:
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and select the entry for your computer.
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