Setup Guide

Chapter 5. Configure advanced settings

This chapter provides information about UEFI/BIOS and system management.

UEFI/BIOS

This section introduces what is UEFI/BIOS and the operations you can perform in UEFI/BIOS.

What is UEFI/BIOS setup utility

UEFI/BIOS is the first program that the computer runs when the computer is turned on. UEFI/BIOS initializes

the hardware components and loads the operating system and other programs. Your computer may include

a setup program (setup utility) with which you can change UEFI/BIOS settings.

Start the UEFI/BIOS setup utility

Step 1. Turn on or restart the computer.

Step 2. When the Lenovo logo appears on the screen, press F2 immediately.

Notes:

• For computers with hotkey mode enabled, press Fn + F2.

• In Windows, you can also select Advanced options ➙ UEFI Firmware Settings ➙ Restart. To

enter Advanced options, see “Use advanced options” on page 23.

Navigate in the UEFI/BIOS interface

You can navigate in the UEFI/BIOS interface by pressing the following keys:

F1 Display the General Help screen.

F9 Restore to the default settings.

F10 Save your configuration and exits.

Change to a lower value.

Change to a higher value.

↑↓ Locate an item.

← → Select a tab.

Esc Exit the submenu and return to the parent menu.

Enter Enter the selected tab or submenu.

Change the startup sequence

1. Start the UEFI/BIOS setup utility.

2. Select Boot. The default device order list is displayed.

Note: The Boot menu is displayed if the computer cannot start from any devices or the operating

system cannot be found.

3. Set the startup sequence as desired.