
Chapter 8. Advanced configuration
This chapter provides the following information to help you configure the computer:
•“Installing a new operating system” on page 99
•“Installing device drivers” on page 101
•“Using the ThinkPad Setup program” on page 101
•“Using system management” on page 113
Installing a new operating system
In some situations, you might need to install a new operating system. This topic provides instructions on how to install a new operating system.
Installing the Windows 7 operating system
Before you start, print these instructions.
Attention:
•The process of installing a new operating system deletes all the data on your hard disk drive or
•If your computer is equipped with both a hard disk drive and an M.2
To install the Windows 7 operating system, do the following:
1.Copy all the subdirectories and files in the C:\SWTOOLS directory to a removable storage device.
•The supplement files for the Windows 7 operating system are in the C:\SWTOOLS\OSFIXES directory.
•The device drivers are in the C:\SWTOOLS\DRIVERS directory.
•The preinstalled programs are in the C:\SWTOOLS\APPS directory.
2.Start the ThinkPad Setup program. See “Using the ThinkPad Setup program” on page 101.
3.Select Startup ➙ UEFI/Legacy Boot. Then do one of the following:
•To install the Windows 7
•To install the Windows 7
•To install the Windows 7
4.Press F10. A Setup Confirmation window is displayed. Click Yes to save the configuration and exit the ThinkPad Setup program.
5.Insert the Windows 7 operating system installation DVD into the optical drive, and restart the computer.
6.Restore the C:\SWTOOLS directory that you backed up before installing the Windows 7 operating system.
7.Install the device drivers. See “Installing device drivers” on page 101.
8.Install the Windows 7 fix modules. You can find the Windows 7 fix modules in the C:\SWTOOLS\OSFIXES\ directory. For more information, go to the Microsoft Knowledge Base home page at: http://support.microsoft.com/
9.Install the registry patches, for example the Enabling Wake on LAN from Standby for ENERGY STAR patch. To download and install the registry patches, go to the Lenovo Support Web site at: http://www.lenovo.com/support
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