Lenovo ThinkPad T430u, User Manual

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Chapter 7. Advanced configuration
While it is important to protect files, data, and settings that are on the hard disk drive or solid-state drive,
you also might need to install a new operating system, install new device drivers, update your system UEFI
BIOS, or recover preinstalled software. This information will help you handle your computer with proper
care and keep it in top working shape.
• “Installing a new operating system” on page 83
• “Installing device drivers” on page 85
• “ThinkPad Setup” on page 86
Installing a new operating system
If you install a new operating system in your computer, you need to install the supplement files and ThinkPad
device drivers for it at the same time. The necessary files are located in the following directories of your
solid-state drive or hard disk drive:
• The supplement files for the operating system supported are in the
C:\SWTOOLS\OSFIXES
directory.
• The device drivers for the operating system supported are in the
C:\SWTOOLS\DRIVERS
directory.
• The preloaded software applications are in the
C:\SWTOOLS\APPS
directory.
Notes:
• The process of installing the new operating system deletes all the data on your hard disk drive, including
backups or images that were stored in a hidden folder by use of the Rescue and Recovery program.
• If you cannot find the supplement files, the device drivers, and application software you need on your
hard disk drive, or if you want to receive updates and the latest information about them, go to:
http://www.lenovo.com/ThinkPadDrivers
Before you begin
Before you install the operating system, do the following:
• Copy all the subdirectories and files in the
C:\SWTOOLS
directory to a removable storage device, to avoid
losing files during the installation.
• Print the instructions you will use.
Notes:
– The UEFI BIOS features are supported only on the 64-bit version of the Windows 7 operating system.
– If you want to start Windows Recovery Environment (WinRE) using the 64-bit version of the Microsoft
Windows Installation DVD, you should not change the initial UEFI/Legacy Boot setting in ThinkPad
Setup. The UEFI/Legacy Boot setting must be the same as it was when the Windows operating
system image was installed. Otherwise, you will see an error.
For the country or region code required in the installation, use one of the following:
Country or region: Code
China: SC
Denmark: DK
Finland: FI
France: FR
Germany: GR
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