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Change settings in UEFI/BIOS setup utility

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

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 F2 repeatedly.

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

Change the startup sequence

You may need to change the startup sequence to allow the computer to start from another device or a

network location.

Step 1. Open the UEFI/BIOS setup utility.

Step 2. Navigate to the Boot menu.

Step 3. Follow on-screen instructions to change the order of devices under Boot Priority Order.

Note: You can also change startup sequence temporarily without opening the setup utility. To do so, start

the computer. When the Lenovo logo appears, press F12 (or Fn + F12) repeatedly.

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.

Set passwords in UEFI/BIOS setup utility

This section introduces the types of passwords that you can set in the UEFI (Unified Extensible Firmware

Interface) or BIOS (Basic Input/Output System) setup utility.

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