Chapter 5. Configure advanced settings
This chapter provides information about UEFI/BIOS and system recovery.
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
1. Turn on or restart the computer.
2. Press F2 repeatedly when the Lenovo logo appears on the screen.
Note: For computers with hotkey mode enabled, press Fn + F2.
Navigate in the UEFI/BIOS interface
You can navigate in the UEFI/BIOS interface by pressing the following keys:
Fn+F1 Display the General Help screen.
Fn+F9 Restore to the default settings.
Fn+F10 Save your configuration and exit.
Fn+F5
Change to a lower value.
Fn+F6
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 displays.
Note: The Boot menu displays if the computer cannot start from any devices or the operating system
cannot be found.
3. Set the startup sequence as desired.
4. Press Fn+F10 to save the changes and restart the computer.
To change the startup sequence temporarily:
1. Restart the computer. Press F12 repeatedly when the Lenovo logo appears on the screen.
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