Accesso e aggiornamento del BIOS su Lenovo ThinkCentre

To access or update the BIOS on Lenovo ThinkCentre systems (including 2025 and recent models), the primary methods and troubleshooting steps are as follows:

• Entering BIOS:

  • Restart or power on the ThinkCentre and repeatedly tap the F1 key as soon as the Lenovo logo appears on the screen ^{[5] [10] [7]}.
  • If standard keypress fails, use the “Advanced Startup” option in Windows to access UEFI settings, although in some cases Windows may skip direct access, as reported by users ^[3].

• BIOS Updates (2025):

  • Lenovo releases updated BIOS packages for ThinkCentre models, such as the ThinkCentre Neo Ultra and M90q Gen 5, directly through their support site ^[2].
  • To download and apply the latest BIOS firmware, visit Lenovo’s official support website, select your product, navigate to Drivers & Software, then select the BIOS category and download the latest update for your operating system ^[6].
  • There have been reports of issues with BIOS updates in 2025 due to Windows blocking certain drivers (e.g., TdkLib64.sys), often related to revoked or vulnerable certificates. If you encounter this, one workaround is to find a driver release from 2025 built with compatible installer tools and replace the blocked file, or use a USB installer for the BIOS update if deploying at small scale ^[1].

• BIOS Passwords and Recovery:

  • If a BIOS password is forgotten, recovery is not feasible without replacing the BIOS chip or motherboard. Lenovo support may assist if ownership can be verified, but security policies generally prohibit bypassing BIOS passwords ^[4].

• Exploring BIOS Settings:

  • Lenovo provides an interactive BIOS Simulator online to help familiarize yourself with common ThinkCentre and other Lenovo BIOS/UEFI settings ^[8].

• Additional Tips:

  • If accessing the BIOS is problematic, try disabling Windows Fast Startup, forcibly powering off and retrying, or using a different keyboard ^[3].
  • To select a boot device or change boot order, press F12 after power on (or follow on-screen prompts if available) ^[9].

If encountering unusual BIOS update failures (especially security-related), you may need to consult both Lenovo and Microsoft IT/security advisories for guidance on certificate or UEFI driver trust-block changes affecting recent BIOS installers ^[1].

For official, up-to-date support and downloads tailored to your exact ThinkCentre model, always start at Lenovo’s dedicated support portal ^{[2] [6]}.