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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.
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 the Windows 10 (64-bit) operating system or Linux systems that support 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:
• Using the built-in software update service:
Ubuntu software update will check the LVFS site for any firmware updates and notify you when updates
are available.
• 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.
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UEFI BIOS
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