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How do I get into BIOS on Lenovo ThinkPad?

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Daniel Rodriguez

Published Mar 06, 2026

How do I get into BIOS on Lenovo ThinkPad?

Lenovo (formerly IBM)

  1. Press F1 or F2 after powering on the computer.
  2. Some Lenovo products have a small Novo button on the side (next to the power button) that you can press (you might have to press and hold) to enter the BIOS setup utility.
  3. Press F12.

How do I get into Lenovo BIOS?

To enter BIOS via function key Immediately press the F1 key 5-10 times after the power on button is pressed or restart the system and press F1 when the Lenovo logo is displayed.

How do I get into BIOS on Lenovo ThinkPad 10?

To enter BIOS from Windows 10

  1. Click –> Settings or click New notifications.
  2. Click Update & security.
  3. Click Recovery, then Restart now.
  4. The Options menu will be seen after executing the above procedures.
  5. Select Advanced options.
  6. Click UEFI Firmware Settings.
  7. Choose Restart.
  8. This displays the BIOS setup utility interface.

What is BIOS Lenovo ThinkPad?

The Basic Input Output System, or BIOS, is a very small piece of code contained on a chip on your system board. When you start your computer, BIOS is the first software that runs. It identifies your computer’s hardware, configures it, tests it, and connects it to the operating system for further instruction.

How do I get into BIOS on Lenovo Ideapad?

To enter BIOS via function key

  1. Turn the PC off.
  2. Turn the PC on.
  3. Immediately and repeatedly press (Fn+) F2 or F2. Accessing the BIOS may take multiple attempts. Search for BIOS in the Hardware manual, How To Find And View Manuals For Lenovo Products – ThinkPad, ThinkCentre, Ideapad, Ideacentre.

How do I go to BIOS settings?

To access your BIOS, you’ll need to press a key during the boot-up process. This key is often displayed during the boot process with a message “Press F2 to access BIOS”, “Press to enter setup”, or something similar. Common keys you may need to press include Delete, F1, F2, and Escape.

What is my BIOS key?