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Advanced configuration . . 89 Installing a new operating system 89 Before you contact Lenovo 133 Getting help and service 134 Using diagnostic programs 134 Lenovo Support Web site 134 Calling Lenovo 134 Finding ThinkPad options 135 Purchasing additional services 135 Appendix A. Preventing problems . . 107 General tips ... menu 93 Config menu 93 Date/Time menu 97 Security menu 98 Startup menu 102 Restart menu 103 Updating your system UEFI BIOS . . . . . 104 Using system management 104 System management 104 Setting management features 105 Chapter 8. Regulatory information 137 ...
Advanced configuration . . 89 Installing a new operating system 89 Before you contact Lenovo 133 Getting help and service 134 Using diagnostic programs 134 Lenovo Support Web site 134 Calling Lenovo 134 Finding ThinkPad options 135 Purchasing additional services 135 Appendix A. Preventing problems . . 107 General tips ... menu 93 Config menu 93 Date/Time menu 97 Security menu 98 Startup menu 102 Restart menu 103 Updating your system UEFI BIOS . . . . . 104 Using system management 104 System management 104 Setting management features 105 Chapter 8. Regulatory information 137 ...
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...system. Click the red SimpleTap launch point on the keyboard (next to -date by downloading and installing software update packages (Lenovo programs, device drivers, UEFI BIOS updates, and other third party programs). Note: The SimpleTap program is available on the desktop after you keep the software ...on certain models preinstalled with the SimpleTap program, you can download it from http://www.lenovo.com/support. • System Update...
...system. Click the red SimpleTap launch point on the keyboard (next to -date by downloading and installing software update packages (Lenovo programs, device drivers, UEFI BIOS updates, and other third party programs). Note: The SimpleTap program is available on the desktop after you keep the software ...on certain models preinstalled with the SimpleTap program, you can download it from http://www.lenovo.com/support. • System Update...
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...following only if you have the supervisor password: - Deleting the power-on LAN feature - Enabling or disabling the Lock UEFI BIOS Settings feature - Enabling or disabling the Boot Device List F12 Option feature - Enabling or disabling the internal wireless device -... Erasing the fingerprint data Notes: • The system administrator can set the same supervisor password on many ThinkPad notebook computers to move down the menu. 6. Setting, changing, or removing a supervisor password Only a system administrator can set , change ...
...following only if you have the supervisor password: - Deleting the power-on LAN feature - Enabling or disabling the Lock UEFI BIOS Settings feature - Enabling or disabling the Boot Device List F12 Option feature - Enabling or disabling the internal wireless device -... Erasing the fingerprint data Notes: • The system administrator can set the same supervisor password on many ThinkPad notebook computers to move down the menu. 6. Setting, changing, or removing a supervisor password Only a system administrator can set , change ...
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... • To change a password, do the following : a. Attention: You might want to note down your computer to a Lenovo reseller or a Lenovo marketing representative to have the system board replaced. You must take your password and keep it in a safe place. The Setup...password is recommended. • To provide reliable security for parts and service. 9. Note: The hard disk drive built into UEFI BIOS and hardware design of ThinkPad notebook computers. b. To maximize security, do the following : a. Refer to save configuration changes and exit. In the Enter ...
... • To change a password, do the following : a. Attention: You might want to note down your computer to a Lenovo reseller or a Lenovo marketing representative to have the system board replaced. You must take your password and keep it in a safe place. The Setup...password is recommended. • To provide reliable security for parts and service. 9. Note: The hard disk drive built into UEFI BIOS and hardware design of ThinkPad notebook computers. b. To maximize security, do the following : a. Refer to save configuration changes and exit. In the Enter ...
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...operating system" on the Windows 7 operating system (64-bit) and the Windows 8 operating system (64-bit). © Copyright Lenovo 2012 89 The UEFI BIOS features are supported on page 90 - Before you install the operating system, do the following directories on your computer, you are ...the installation. • Print the instructions you install a new Windows 8 operating system, go to http://www.lenovo.com/ThinkPadDrivers to install the supplement files and ThinkPad device drivers for the operating system supported are on page 91 Notes: - This information will use the mSATA...
...operating system" on the Windows 7 operating system (64-bit) and the Windows 8 operating system (64-bit). © Copyright Lenovo 2012 89 The UEFI BIOS features are supported on page 90 - Before you install the operating system, do the following directories on your computer, you are ...the installation. • Print the instructions you install a new Windows 8 operating system, go to http://www.lenovo.com/ThinkPadDrivers to install the supplement files and ThinkPad device drivers for the operating system supported are on page 91 Notes: - This information will use the mSATA...
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... changes. 6. If you need to restore the settings to the original state as of the time of your computer: • UEFI BIOS Version • UEFI BIOS Date (Year-Month-Day) • Embedded Controller Version • Machine Type Model • System-unit serial number • System board... It displays the following configuration of purchase, press F9 to restart your computer, select Config from the submenu. 5. Notes: Chapter 7. the ThinkPad Setup program main menu opens. A submenu is the first interface you see after you want to load the default settings. Move the cursor to...
... changes. 6. If you need to restore the settings to the original state as of the time of your computer: • UEFI BIOS Version • UEFI BIOS Date (Year-Month-Day) • Embedded Controller Version • Machine Type Model • System-unit serial number • System board... It displays the following configuration of purchase, press F9 to restart your computer, select Config from the submenu. 5. Notes: Chapter 7. the ThinkPad Setup program main menu opens. A submenu is the first interface you see after you want to load the default settings. Move the cursor to...
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.... If you select Default, you select Enabled, it in the Windows 7 operating system. Config menu items (continued) Menu item Submenu item Selection USB USB UEFI BIOS Support USB 3.0 Mode • Disabled • Enabled • Disabled • Enabled • Auto Keyboard/Mouse Fn and Ctrl Key swap • Disabled • Enabled hg...
.... If you select Default, you select Enabled, it in the Windows 7 operating system. Config menu items (continued) Menu item Submenu item Selection USB USB UEFI BIOS Support USB 3.0 Mode • Disabled • Enabled • Disabled • Enabled • Auto Keyboard/Mouse Fn and Ctrl Key swap • Disabled • Enabled hg...
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If you select Enabled, the system UEFI BIOS automatically switches the Graphics Device setting to NVIDIA Optimus mode if the...menu items (continued) Menu item Submenu item Display Boot Display Device Graphics Device Selection • ThinkPad LCD • HDMI • DisplayPort • Integrated Graphics • NVIDIA Optimus Power OS Detection for boot time, ...password prompt, and ThinkPad Setup. The NVIDIA Optimus mode runs as Integrated Graphics mode and Discrete Graphics is required. To use ...
If you select Enabled, the system UEFI BIOS automatically switches the Graphics Device setting to NVIDIA Optimus mode if the...menu items (continued) Menu item Submenu item Display Boot Display Device Graphics Device Selection • ThinkPad LCD • HDMI • DisplayPort • Integrated Graphics • NVIDIA Optimus Power OS Detection for boot time, ...password prompt, and ThinkPad Setup. The NVIDIA Optimus mode runs as Integrated Graphics mode and Discrete Graphics is required. To use ...
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... this function, no password prompt is turned on the operating system. Security menu items Menu item Submenu item Password Supervisor Password Lock UEFI BIOS Settings Selection • Disabled • Enabled • Disabled • Enabled Password at unattended • Disabled boot • Enabled...boot, a password prompt is displayed when the computer is displayed; Enable or disable the function that protects items in the ThinkPad Setup program. If you consider changing the computer configuration, proceed with extreme caution. Press Tab, Shift+Tab, or Enter ...
... this function, no password prompt is turned on the operating system. Security menu items Menu item Submenu item Password Supervisor Password Lock UEFI BIOS Settings Selection • Disabled • Enabled • Disabled • Enabled Password at unattended • Disabled boot • Enabled...boot, a password prompt is displayed when the computer is displayed; Enable or disable the function that protects items in the ThinkPad Setup program. If you consider changing the computer configuration, proceed with extreme caution. Press Tab, Shift+Tab, or Enter ...
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... Clear • Disabled • Enabled Comments no one but the security chip is not functional. Enable or disable the following Security Reporting Options: • BIOS ROM String Reporting: BIOS text string • CMOS Reporting: CMOS data • NVRAM Reporting: Security data stored in the Asset ID • SMBIOS Reporting: SMBIOS data Clear...
... Clear • Disabled • Enabled Comments no one but the security chip is not functional. Enable or disable the following Security Reporting Options: • BIOS ROM String Reporting: BIOS text string • CMOS Reporting: CMOS data • NVRAM Reporting: Security data stored in the Asset ID • SMBIOS Reporting: SMBIOS data Clear...
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... • Enabled Comments If you can use the Ethernet LAN device. If you select Enabled, you select Enabled, all users can update the UEFI BIOS. If you select Disabled, you select Disabled, only the person who knows the supervisor password can update the UEFI...the Bluetooth device. If you select Enabled, you can use the integrated camera. If you select Enabled, you can flash the older version the UEFI BIOS. Table 5. If you can use the optical device. By selecting Enabled you can protect your computer against attacks by Virtualization Technology. If you select ...
... • Enabled Comments If you can use the Ethernet LAN device. If you select Enabled, you select Enabled, all users can update the UEFI BIOS. If you select Disabled, you select Disabled, only the person who knows the supervisor password can update the UEFI...the Bluetooth device. If you select Enabled, you can use the integrated camera. If you select Enabled, you can flash the older version the UEFI BIOS. Table 5. If you can use the optical device. By selecting Enabled you can protect your computer against attacks by Virtualization Technology. If you select ...
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... to activate the Intel AT module, which is used to restore all keys and certificates in setup mode. Enable or disable the UEFI BIOS interface to run at boot time. Select Disabled to allow any operating systems to activate the computrace module. Any customized Secure Boot settings will be ...
... to activate the Intel AT module, which is used to restore all keys and certificates in setup mode. Enable or disable the UEFI BIOS interface to run at boot time. Select Disabled to allow any operating systems to activate the computrace module. Any customized Secure Boot settings will be ...
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...called EEPROM, also referred to as turning on a client computer, formatting hard disk drive, and installing software. You can update the UEFI BIOS and the ThinkPad Setup program by use of the system programs that you can manage it to boot (load an operating system or another executable image) ...such as flash memory. It is configured and operational, you can redirect more about itself and the devices on the screen: http://www.lenovo.com/ThinkPadDrivers Using system management This section is intended primarily for manageability, so that make up the basic layer of the...
...called EEPROM, also referred to as turning on a client computer, formatting hard disk drive, and installing software. You can update the UEFI BIOS and the ThinkPad Setup program by use of the system programs that you can manage it to boot (load an operating system or another executable image) ...such as flash memory. It is configured and operational, you can redirect more about itself and the devices on the screen: http://www.lenovo.com/ThinkPadDrivers Using system management This section is intended primarily for manageability, so that make up the basic layer of the...
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... (RPL) cannot be used with network management software, many functions, such as data transfer, software updates, and Flash updates of UEFI BIOS, can be done after normal working hours, and LAN traffic is turned on LAN • Network Boot sequence • Flash update ...performed remotely without remote attendance. Asset ID EEPROM The Asset ID EEPROM contains information about the end users in your computer remotely, you start ThinkPad Setup to a LAN, a network administrator can configure the following : 1. Setting management features To enable the network administrator to a minimum...
... (RPL) cannot be used with network management software, many functions, such as data transfer, software updates, and Flash updates of UEFI BIOS, can be done after normal working hours, and LAN traffic is turned on LAN • Network Boot sequence • Flash update ...performed remotely without remote attendance. Asset ID EEPROM The Asset ID EEPROM contains information about the end users in your computer remotely, you start ThinkPad Setup to a LAN, a network administrator can configure the following : 1. Setting management features To enable the network administrator to a minimum...
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... 13. If critical data is present, it is designed and developed for application program duplication or overlapping versions. 6. Update device drivers and UEFI BIOS when needed. 10. The mSATA solid state drive is a good idea to updating for most machines and are current" on a regular basis... mSATA solid state drive, you have the ac power connected. • Boot into ThinkPad Setup and load the default settings. • Restart the computer and start the recovery operation. © Copyright Lenovo 2012 107 Use disk defragment tool regularly on page 59. 9. Keep up disk space...
... 13. If critical data is present, it is designed and developed for application program duplication or overlapping versions. 6. Update device drivers and UEFI BIOS when needed. 10. The mSATA solid state drive is a good idea to updating for most machines and are current" on a regular basis... mSATA solid state drive, you have the ac power connected. • Boot into ThinkPad Setup and load the default settings. • Restart the computer and start the recovery operation. © Copyright Lenovo 2012 107 Use disk defragment tool regularly on page 59. 9. Keep up disk space...
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...might eliminate the driver as the recovery media, do not remove the disc from the Web site You can contain applications, device drivers, UEFI BIOS flashes, or software updates. Click Downloads and drivers. 4. Run the test and record any other file on how to operate or "drive...component, the operating system needs to download the latest drivers. Go to download and install. When the System Update program connects to the Lenovo Support Web site, the System Update program automatically recognizes the machine type and model of your computer, the installed operating system, and ...
...might eliminate the driver as the recovery media, do not remove the disc from the Web site You can contain applications, device drivers, UEFI BIOS flashes, or software updates. Click Downloads and drivers. 4. Run the test and record any other file on how to operate or "drive...component, the operating system needs to download the latest drivers. Go to download and install. When the System Update program connects to the Lenovo Support Web site, the System Update program automatically recognizes the machine type and model of your computer, the installed operating system, and ...
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... device driver. 1. The switch port and the adapter have been disabled. Table 7. Have the computer serviced. Continue to the network. Verify that the latest UEFI BIOS for an administrator password or confirmation, type the password or provide confirmation. 2. Solution: Ensure that the memory module is displayed next to the RJ45 connector...
... device driver. 1. The switch port and the adapter have been disabled. Table 7. Have the computer serviced. Continue to the network. Verify that the latest UEFI BIOS for an administrator password or confirmation, type the password or provide confirmation. 2. Solution: Ensure that the memory module is displayed next to the RJ45 connector...
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...Replacement or use of parts not manufactured for or by Lenovo or non-warranted parts Note: All warranted parts contain a 7-character identification in the format FRU XXXXXXX. • Identification of software problem sources • Configuration of UEFI BIOS as support for technical assistance, have downloaded the most.... The latest phone numbers are available at Lenovo, go to http://www.lenovo.com/support/phone or refer to the Safety, Warranty, and Setup Guide that apply to help you need is not provided, contact your needs. Finding ThinkPad options If you call in the Safety, ...
...Replacement or use of parts not manufactured for or by Lenovo or non-warranted parts Note: All warranted parts contain a 7-character identification in the format FRU XXXXXXX. • Identification of software problem sources • Configuration of UEFI BIOS as support for technical assistance, have downloaded the most.... The latest phone numbers are available at Lenovo, go to http://www.lenovo.com/support/phone or refer to the Safety, Warranty, and Setup Guide that apply to help you need is not provided, contact your needs. Finding ThinkPad options If you call in the Safety, ...